Amazing Arizonans

This episode of Amazing Arizonans was so much fun for me. I met Randall Hedden at a charity function where he was performing and I was the emcee. He is an artist and is internationally know for his speed painting. His work is very popular and he’s raised over five million dollars for charity with his work. We talk about how he became a speed painter. His love of art and his love of giving to the community. I hope you enjoy the conversation and his work.

Marvin Young better known as Young MC is a valley resident known for some classic songs and is still making great music! On this episode of Amazing Arizonans I talk with him about his career. Growing up in Queens New York and the beginning of hip hop, winning a Grammy for his mega hit "Bust A Move" and co-writing hits like "Funky Cold Medina" and "Wild Thing". He has a career that spans more than 4 decades. We talk about his new music and navigating the music industry. I hope you enjoy it.

For this installment of Amazing Arizonans, Mike sits down with Danny Seiden, president and CEO of the Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Danny’s background and experience makes him very interesting. He’s helped shape public policy in many different ways, being a staffer for elected officials, including former Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey.

Brian Mueller, President of Grand Canyon University, discusses the university's impressive growth and community impact. He shares insights on fostering a family-like atmosphere and addressing local needs. Mueller explores innovative solutions for teacher and nursing shortages, emphasizing affordable education for aspiring professionals. He highlights transformative leadership principles that have shaped the institution and emphasizes the shift toward accessible, online, and vocational educational strategies to help break the cycle of poverty.

I had the pleasure of talking with former Arizona Senator Jon Kyl for the episode of Amazing Arizonans. I met the Senator over twenty years ago. He is known as an expert on the U.S. Constitution and sat on the Senate Judiciary Committee. He also is an expert in water legislation and as a key figure in the Central Arizona Project. Ensuring water security throughout the western states. We get a behind the curtain look at some of the decisions that molded our state and our country. I hope you enjoy it.

Erik Moses, Fiesta Bowl CEO joins Mike Broomhead on the latest episode of KTAR's Amazing Arizonans podcast.    

This week on Amazing Arizonans we talk with Arizona’s Morning News co-anchor Jayme West and her amazing career in news.

Our guest for Amazing Arizonans this week is Jim Cross. Jim is a member of the Arizona Broadcasters Hall of Fame and has spent 25 reporting for KTAR news. 

In the latest Amazing Arizonans podcast, former Congressman John Shadegg discusses growing up with a father who helped shape Maricopa County politics.

The American dream is alive and well. A perfect example of that story is this week's guest, Michael Zistatsis. Michael came to America and started working at Christo's as a busboy, eventually working his way up to manager and then a partner. His story truly exemplifies the American dream. I hope you enjoy it!