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Outspoken with Bruce & Gaydos

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Bruce St. James and Larry Gaydos cut through the noise with smart analysis, real accountability, and debate that matters. Weekdays 2-6 p.m. live on the KTAR YouTube channel, on-air, on KTAR.com and on the KTAR News app.

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Bruce & Lady La explain why it is concerning that Lake Mead is at its lowest levels ever.

Dr. Ryan Heintzman is a member of the team who helped create the Phoenix Dust Storm Scale. He joined Outspoken to discuss the two category five dust storms that hit the Valley this week.

Paul Calvisi joined Bruce & Lady La to recap the Arizona Cardinals first preseason game of the 2026 NFL season!

Bruce & Lady La explain why half of Americans are stressed month to month about their finances.

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Recent Guests

Leanne Harrison
Kindergarten teacher; Pay Tribute to a Teacher finalist
Horseshoe Trails Elementary School
Episode: Hour 4: How big was the dust storm in the Valley last night?
Leighanne Harrison
Kindergarten teacher at Horseshoe Trails Elementary School, finalist for Pay Tribute to a Teacher
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Episode: Leighanne Harrison, Pay Tribute to a Teacher award recipient
Joe Heisinga
KTAR reporter/anchor
KTAR
Episode: Hour 3: Two people who contracted cyclosporiasis have died
Terry Goddard
President of the Central Arizona Project, guest on water segment
Central Arizona Project
Episode: Hour 3: How GLP-1s are impacting the design of your home
Heidi Hommel
KTAR News reporter
KTAR News
Episode: Hour 1: What will Arizona receive in the new Colorado River Water proposal?
Jim Sharp
Arizona's Morning News host and Homeless ID Project board member
KTAR News / Homeless ID Project
Episode: Hour 1: What will Arizona receive in the new Colorado River Water proposal?
Jim Sharpe
KTAR's Jim Sharpe, host of Arizona's Morning News
KTAR News
Episode: Jim Sharpe, Arizona's Morning News Host, KTAR News
Curtis Stacy
Mayor of Kearny, Arizona
Town of Kearny, Arizona
Episode: Curtis Stacy, Mayor of Kearny, Arizona
Andy Biggs
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Episode: Hour 4: Even a robo-taxi can get parking tickets...

Hosts

Bruce St. James
Host with long-running presence on KTAR; versatile in politics, news, and community issues; often co-hosts in daytime formats.
Larry Gaydos
Co-host known for engaging banter, policy discussion, and local issue coverage; a staple of weekday afternoon conversations.

Reviews

3.5 out of 5 stars from 99 ratings
  • A joke?

    Todays episode 🤦🏻‍♀️ here’s an idea. Maybe do some actual journalism and interview the other side.. you may find the reason why. Oh also, the use of the term “ free money” just laughable. Not news or journalism 😂

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    whateverbye!
    United States2 years ago
  • Preston Lord was murdered. Call it what it is.

    Please stop tip toeing around it. I respect you and would like to continue doing so.

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    HayleyEverett
    United States2 years ago
  • Mac& gaydos

    Was the best, followed by chad & gaydos

    But still enjoy.

    Thankfully i found the podcast because ktar airs Ramsay like theres no tomorrow

    The second he comes on it’s music radio or now the podcast

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    Snetgear
    United States2 years ago
  • It’s the same show every day

    Literally. Nothing new. Just a big running add for Chads national show and national talking points you can hear on any right wing blog.

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    The Taylor's
    United States3 years ago
  • Stop lying!

    You are conspiracy theorist! Stop spreading your ridiculous lies such as Trump caused the riots, not redirection, of Jan 6!

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    Horseykathy
    United States3 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Competing opinions are valued; the show tends to attract listeners who prefer opinionated takes with real-time banter.
Mixed feedback on pacing, with praise for accessibility but critique from some for perceived bias.
Audience enjoys guest experts and diverse perspectives that inform on housing, immigration, and education.
Listeners appreciate candid, values-driven discussion and practical takeaways for policymakers and voters.
Some reviews criticize overuse of humor at the expense of journalistic balance, suggesting a more rigorous reporting approach.

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Hour 2: If you live in Arizona, these things are completely normal!
Q: Where do we go from here after the draft environmental impact statement, and what should Arizonans expect in the near term?
Goddard outlines that a two-year plan is replacing a longer timeline, emphasizes the need for a fair distribution of cuts, and notes that operating guidelines will follow to detail year-by-year allocations, with ongoing negotiations among seven basin states.
Hour 2: If you live in Arizona, these things are completely normal!
Q: Is my bill going to go up, and what does the plan mean for Arizona in practical terms?
The host asks about cost impacts; Goddard explains that Arizona will face larger cuts and reduced water supply, which will cause higher water bills and a stronger emphasis on conservation and efficiency across sectors, while clarifying that the goal is to share risk among lower basin states and that the upper basin has not yet contributed in a meaningful way.
Jim Sharpe, Arizona's Morning News Host, KTAR News
Q: What was the most surprising part of the night on the street for you that had nothing to do with sleeping outside?
Sharpe notes that the absence of relief from the heat was the defining challenge, and the experience underscored how heat and lack of shelter shape every moment of the night, making it impossible to rest.
Leighanne Harrison, Pay Tribute to a Teacher award recipient
Q: If you were to win $2,500, what would you do with the money?
She described supporting community drives, helping veterans' initiatives, and continuing classroom projects, including outreach and fundraising efforts through the Kowana Kids Program.
Leighanne Harrison, Pay Tribute to a Teacher award recipient
Q: What do the kids call you?
Mrs. Harrison.

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A fast-paced, politically-tinged news talk show with two veteran hosts who blend sharp analysis, banter, and listener interactions. Episodes consistently cover current events, policy debates, and local issues (immigration, housing, education funding) while weaving in light human-interest segments and occasional guest expert analysis. The format Often features rotating guests, panel discussions, and off-the-cuff banter, with sponsor reads and live reactions to breaking news. Noteworthy is the show's willingness to challenge official narratives and mix data-driven discussion with opinionated takes, making it appealing to listeners who want quick, pointed commentary and diverse viewpoints on Arizona and national affairs.

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Recent guests on Outspoken with Bruce & Gaydos include:

1. Leanne Harrison
2. Leighanne Harrison
3. Joe Heisinga
4. Terry Goddard
5. Heidi Hommel
6. Jim Sharp
7. Jim Sharpe
8. Curtis Stacy

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