Save Our Schools co-founder Beth Lewis and substitute teacher Raquel Mamani join Mike O'Neil to discuss the reason behind standardized tests, why education fund have been tied up in the courts, and more. TIMESTAMPS:   SEG 1 - 0:00 SEG 2 - 8:55 SGE 3 - 17:47 SEG 4 - 31:45 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Think Tank with Mike O'Neil

THINK TANK 11-13-21 - Teachers in Arizona

Navigate founder AJ Maestas and Baylor University Dawn Rogers join Mike O’Neil to discuss student athletic compensation, how that has changed dynamics between players and coaches, and more TIMESTAMPS: SEG 1 – 0:00 SEG 2 – 10:34 SEG 3 – 17:58 SEG 4 – 29:57 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THINK TANK 2-12-21 - Money and Sports

Activist and former Arizona legislative leader, Alfredo Gutierrez, joins Mike O’Neil to discuss his history in labor and civil rights movements, why Donald Trump received a significant portion of Hispanic voters, and more. TIMESTAMPS: SEG 1 – 0:00 SEG 2 – 9:36 SEG 3 – 18:00 SEG 4 – 29:11 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THINK TANK 2-5-22 - Alfredo Gutierrez and the Labor Movement

Arizona Republic columnist Bob Robb joins Mike O’Neil to discuss misinformation in the modern age, redistricting efforts in Arizona, and more. TIMESTAMPS: SEG 1 – 0:00 SEG 2 – 10:34 SEG 3 – 18:04 SEG 4 – 30:10 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THINK TANK 1-29-22 - Arizona Republic's Bob Robb

Attorney and KTAR’s own Barry Markson joins Mike O’Neil to discuss the U.S post-January 6th, where voting rights in the country are heading, and more. Timestamps:  - SEG 1 - 0:00 - SEG 2 – 10:18 - SEG 3 – 18:00 - SEG 4 – 29:29 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THINK TANK 1-22-22 - Politics with Barry Markson

Arizona Mirror associate editor, Jeremy Duda, joins Mike O’Neil to discuss upcoming Arizona elections, how redistricting will affect certain parts of the state, and more. Timestamps:  - SEG 1 - 0:00 - SEG 2 – 9:21 - SEG 3 – 18:00  - SEG 4 – 31:37 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THINK TANK 1-15-22 - Redistricting in Arizona

Highground Inc. President Chuck Coughlin, political strategist Rick DeGraw, and NPR's Steve Goldstein join Mike O'Neil for predictions on where U.S politics will go in 2022.  Timestamps:  - SEG 1 - 0:00 - SEG 2 - 10:04 - SEG 3 - 17:51 - SEG 4 - 29:04 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THINK TANK 1-8-22 - Predictions for 2022 Politics

Highground Inc. President Chuck Coughlin, political strategist Rick DeGraw, and NPR's Steve Goldstein join Mike O'Neil for the annual 2021 Arizona and National Political Awards.  Timestamps:  - SEG 1 - 0:00 - SEG 2 - 9:05 - SEG 3 - 17:57 - SEG 4 - 31:07 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THINK TANK 12-17-21 - The 2021 Think Tank Political Awards

Stacey Champion, local community organizer, joins Mike O'Neil to discuss homelessness in Arizona, how the government has responded to the issue, and more.  TIMESTAMPS: SEG 1 - 0:00 SEG 2 - 10:43 SEG 3 - 17:35 SEG 4 - 32:00  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THINK TANK 12-11-21 - Homelessness in Arizona

Tyler Montague, conservative activist, Jerald Lewis, former Arizona politician, and political organizer Randy Parraz join Mike O’Neil to discuss Russell Pearce, the first Arizona lawmaker to be recalled from office, and his impact on the electoral system.  TIMESTAMPS: SEG 1 - 0:00 SEG 2 - 10:20 SEG 3 - 17:50 SEG 4 - 33:38 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THINK TANK 12-4-21 - The Legacy of Russell Pearce

(*This is a rerun of The Think Tank from January 2nd, 2021). Former Attorney General Grant Woods joins Mike O'Neil to discuss the results and fallout from the 2020 Election, where both parties can go from here, and more.  Timestamps:  - SEG 1 - 0:00 - SEG 2 - 10:47  - SEG 3 - 17:07 - SEG 4 - 27:04 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THINK TANK 11-28-21 - Grant Woods on the 2020 Election

Political strategist Rick DeGraw, Democratic attorney Bob Lord and Biden 2020 Deputy Director Tony Can join Mike O’Neil to discuss status of the Biden presidency, the details of the Build Back Better Bill and more. Timestamps:  - SEG 1 - 0:00 - SEG 2 - 12:31 - SEG 3 - 17:32 - SEG 4 - 30:04 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THINK TANK 11-21-21 - The Biden Presidency at One Year

In the second of a two-part series, Mike O'Neil is joined by Highground Inc. President Chuck Coughlin and former Phoenix mayor Paul Johnson to discuss the rise of extremism in politics, whether there are Independent candidates who could be successful in 2024 and more.  Timestamps:  - SEG 1 - 0:00 - SEG 2 - 9:40 - SEG 3 - 17:55  - SEG 4 - 31:19  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THINK TANK 10-31-21 - The End of Democracy Part 2

In the first of a two-part series of threats to the American electoral system, Mike O'Neil is joined by former Phoenix mayor Terry Goddard to discuss Bill Maher's recent comments on the 2024 election, what the Republican primaries could look like in Arizona and more.  Timestamps:  - SEG 1 - 0:00 - SEG 2 - 9:36 - SEG 3 - 18:00  - SEG 4 - 31:19  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THINK TANK 10-24-21 - The End of Democracy Part 1

Chris Love, Board Chair for Planned Parenthood Advocates of Arizona, and Tyler Montague, conservative activist, join Mike O’Neil to discuss both sides of the national abortion debate, the history of abortion legislation and more.  TIMESTAMPS: SEG 1 - 0:00 SEG 2 - 10:27 SEG 3 - 17:55  SEG 4 - 29:55 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THINK TANK 10-09-21 - Abortion Rights

The program is hosted by KTAR political analyst Dr. Mike O'Neil. "The Think Tank" is where the Valley's most influential and opinionated leaders come together for one-hour every weekend. We discuss and debate the major economic, political and social issues of the week, making genuine attempts to reach at least one piece of common ground.