IS THIS ON? - Broadcast on KMKR (99.9 FM/Tucson)

“Is This on?” welcomes Dan Price, award-winning community newspaper reporter, honored in 1995,1996, and 1997 by the Arizona Newspaper Association for sports writing. He is also the author of many books including his most recent novel , “The Dancer”. Dan shares his life story from his roots in Tucson to embarking on a career in journalism. We learn about the huge role that baseball has played in his life. Dave and Phil know him as a leader of the Tucson Old Timers (TOTS) local 60+ baseball league and all around great guy. Listen in for this discussion with a local tucson treasure.

Dave and Phil describe their new monthly political comedy show, "Laughing Liberally" a mix of stand-up with desk pieces, sketches, news and improv. Phil recalls the history of the show which began in Tucson in 2011 at various locations from Sky Bar, Plush, FlyCatcher, and Club Congress. The newest version of the show will be hosted at the Tucson Improv Movement (TIM) and will feature the improv troupe "Ballot Babes" who provide a fresh and custom made style of lampooning. The opening show featured long time Arizona Star Editiorial cartoonist, Dave Fitzsimmons and Mo Urban, voted Best Comic in last year's Tucson Weekly poll. Dave and Phil host the show and provide political news with a twist of hilarity plus timely newsmaker interviews. Plus we look at the Tucson Comedy scene and review the new Adam Sandler Netflix film.

Former Mayor Rudy Guliani joins Dave and Phil in studio to discuss his indictment in the State of Georgia. Plus ITO Investigates has come into posession of the black box recording from the Russian plane crash which killed Yevgeny Prigozhin. Dave and Phil play it live on air and speculate if there could their be foul play? Plus we look at an unusual new "pay for play" opportunity for comics.

Dave and Phil are joined by ITO's 3rd Wednesday of the month host Roxy Merrari as we take a look at the comedy open mic scenes in nearby cities including Phoenix, Los Angeles, San Diego, and Las Vegas. Dave gives us a heads up on special days coming up in August. Plus, Art Fern shares his thoughts on the Barbie film craze and explores the trend toward creating films around our favorite children's toys.

Please leave your written thoughts in celebration of the life of Simon (the bald) Goldstein. We will read them on the next "IS THIS ON?" on July 12... ITO celebrates the life of local comic icon Simon (the bald) Goldstein who passed away at age 83. He was a fixture at LAFFFs Comedy club and always a crowd favorite. His rapid fire delivery was a tribute to borscht belt comics of yesterday. Here's a link to a recent article about Simon published in the AZ Jewish Star... https://azjewishpost.com/tag/simon-the-bald/