This week our guests are Dr. Ken Karrels, the Executive Director of the Southern Arizona Transportation Museum, and Bill Kalt, railroad historian and author. They discuss the history of how Tucson got railroad service, and profile the Southern Arizona Transportation Museum in Tucson.

https://tucsonhistoricdepot.org/

BGR428 - Southern Arizona Transportation Museum (Podcast)

Get Up, Get Active, and Get Going Towards a Healthier More Satisfying Life is this year's slogan for the Senior Olympic Festival in Tucson, Arizona. Our guest this week is Joe Stubbins, Recreation Coordinator for the Senior Olympic Festival at the City of Tucson. Joe shares the history of the Senior Olympic Festival, what kinds of events participants can compete in, and lots more.

Tucson Senior Olympic Festival: https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Departments/Parks-and-Recreation/Parks-and-Recreation-Events-Listing/Parks-and-Recreation-Events-Listing/Senior-Olympic-Festival

BGR429 - Senior Olympic Festival (Podcast)

This week our guest is Todd Liebman, President of All Aboard Arizona, a non-profit organization that advocates for including passenger rail services as part of our long-distance, regional, and local transportation systems. Todd discusses the recent developments in working towards restarting Amtrak service between Tucson and Phoenix, as well as the potential for additional routes in the future.

All Aboard Arizona: https://allaboardarizona.org

BGR430 - Amtrak Expansion Update (Podcast)

This week Jennifer is in conversation with Khris Dodge, the Executive Director of the Tucson Jazz Festival. Celebrating its 10th anniversary, the 2024 TJF features renowned musicians including Arturo Sandoval, Emmet Cohen, Arizona natives Lewis Nash, Calexico, and Ada Redd Austin, Trombone Shorty and many more. Jennifer and Khris discuss the history of TJF and what fans can expect this year.

Tucson Jazz Festival: https://tucsonjazzfestival.org/

BGR501 - 2024 Tucson Jazz Festival (Podcast)

This week Jennifer welcomes back past guests Lucy Reed and Debroah Knox of Tucson Homesharing, a non-profit that provides education, outreach and advocacy toward creating and sustaining home sharing partnerships while supporting all other beneficial planning outcomes for healthy aging.

Tucson Home Sharing: https://www.tucsonhomesharing.org/

BGR502 - Home Sharing Update (Podcast)

This week our guests are Deloris Fields and Elaine Kennedy, friends of the show, who together with Jennifer share their list of favorite TV shows and movies that they think the public should consider watching in the coming weeks.

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