Dennis Wilenchik's "Legalease": Recent Episodes
Dennis Wilenchik
Jack talks to Laura Speer, associate director of policy reform and advocacy for the Annie E. Casey Foundation, about the Foundation’s “Kids Count” survey, which places Arizona smack dab around rock bottom for child care and well-being. To talk about what we have done to change the situation and what...
For the first segment: U.S. Representative Matt Salmon talks to Jack about his legislation in response to the U.S. Supreme Court ruling on the Arizona voter ID law. For the remainder of the show: real estate reporter Kristena Hansen from the Phoenix Business Journal talks about the top ten trends...
Dan Holler from conservative think tank HeritageAction.com and Dulce Matuz from the Arizona Dream Act Coalition debate the merits of the “Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act of 2013,” which creates a path to citizenship for most–but not all–of the 11.5 million undocumented immigrants in America.
Jack talks to Maricopa County GOP Chairman A.J. LaFaro about what’s on the local Republican agenda. The battle over Medicaid expansion and other big current news items like IRS “Tea Party” scandal and the ruling on racial profiling by the sheriff’s department, as well as the upcoming Phoenix City Council...
Jack talks about the problem of domestic violence in Arizona, which is one of the top states for domestic violence crimes–and why Jodi Arias probably isn’t doing anything good to advance the cause. Guests: family law attorney Sarah Barrios and the Deputy Director of the Arizona Coalition against Domestic Violence,...
Arizona Representative John Kavanaugh comes on the show to talk about what’s “hot” in the legislature these days, including the recent change to Arizona’s “resign to run” law, the famous (or infamous?) “bathroom” ordinance and bathroom bill, and efforts to recall him and other Arizona legislators.
For the first half – Senator Al Melvin, who recently announced that he is running for Governor, talks about issues facing the state, from AHCCCS to the strain on the Colorado River. For the second half – Gary Wockner, from savethecolorado.org, and Tom Buschatzke, from the Arizona Department of Water...
On the show to talk about bringing business to the State and taking firm steps to get the economy rolling again: Christine Mackay, Economic Development Director of the City of Chandler; Sandra Watson, President and CEO of the Arizona Commerce Authority; Bary Broome, President and CEO of the Greater Phoenix...
Seg. one – Rep. Eddie Farnsworth on H.B. 2327, a law to ban ingredients used to make designer drugs such as “spice” or “bath salts.” Seg. two – Jack and producer Robert Baumbach on why nobody in the legislature wants to talk about gun control. Seg. three – Senator Chester...
Jack talks to Arizona Attorney General Tom Horne about his position on the Bisbee civil union ordinance, which he says violates Arizona law but is neither right or wrong and could be changed to be legal. Also, Jack talks to the Arizona Teenage Republicans about their views on the big...
Jack talks to Chandler Mayor Jay Tibshraeny about General Motors’s announcement that it is locating a major facility in Chandler’s Price Corridor. Also, “crowdfunding” lawyer Mark Svejda explains what “crowdfunding” is, why it’s the next big thing on the Internet, and how (of course) the law will be involved.
Dennis and Jack talk to recently elected Flagstaff Mayor Jerry Nabours about artificial snow, what it’s like being Mayor, and about his “million-dollar” ideas for the City.
Jack Wilenchik interviews Phoenix City Council candidate Justin Johnson, former Mayor Paul Johnson’s son. Also, Dennis and Jack Wilenchik interview comedian Dennis Miller (who also has a show airing on KFNX–check it out) in the last segment.
Death and taxes! Jack talks to IRS Spokesman Bill Brunson about new innovations in filing taxes (did you know there is a new IRS smartphone app?) and commonly made mistakes.
Jack talks to James Kuntsler, author of the bestseller “The Long Emergency,” about his new followup book, entitled “Too Much Magic: Wishful Thinking, Technology and the Fate of the Nation.”
Arizona House minority leader Chad Campbell (Dem., LD-14) talks about his new proposal for safer schools and tighter gun regulations, named “Safer Schools, Safer Communities.” Officer Kevin Quinn, President of the National Association of School Resource Officers, and Andrew Morrill, President of the Arizona Education Association, weigh in on Mr....
Jack talks to Dean Doug Sylvester of the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law about the new “North American” degree for law students who want to practice in both Canada and the US. Also, about the school’s upcoming move to a new building under construction in downtown Phoenix (which, he...
Jack talks to the top Phoenix entrepeneurs under 35 years old – Dallin Harris, founder of Skyhook Internet Marketing; Josh Sauter, from Staffing First; Jeff Kunowski, founder of Illumin8 Outdoor Media; Susanna Young, founder of G3Box; Donovan Reese of Renters Warehouse Arizona; Tim Gunnink, founder of GDC Real Estate; and...
Politicians talk all day long about bringing more business to Arizona – but who is out there actually making it happen? Jim Lundy, Chairman of the Board at the Greater Phoenix Economic Council and CEO at Alliance Bank, talks about what he and the GPEC are doing to actually get...
Maricopa County Attorney Bill Montgomery stops by the studio to talk about the legality of medical marijuana and his leadership at the county attorney’s office.
Arizona State School Superintendent John Huppenthal stops by to talk about the bittersweet failure of Proposition 204 (to make the 1-cent school tax permanent).
Jalk talks to President of the Arizona Chamber of Commerce Glenn Hamer, Director of Americans for Propsperity in Arizona Tom Jenney, Goldwater Institute Economist Byron Schlomach, and Speaker of the Arizona House of Representatives Andy Tobin about the election results.
Dennis and Jack talk to Augustine “Auggie” Bartning who is running for state Senate in LD-24 in segment one. For segments two, three, and four – Bob Burns and Susan Bitter-Smith, who are on the Republican ticket for the Arizona Corporation Commission.
Jack interviews Paul Penzone, who is running for Maricopa County Sheriff, in segment one. In segments two and three – Sarah and Dan Coleman, the husband and wife team running for State Senate and House in LD-27. And in segment four – Paul Boyer, candidate for State House in LD-20.
Dennis, Jack and (special guest) Caitlin Wilenchik talk to Jojene Mills of “Stop Prop 115,” who thinks that if the process for selecting judges ain’t broke, don’t fix it. For the second half of the show, an interview with Phoenix City Councilman Jim Waring.
Jack Wilenchik interviews David Ortega, who is running for the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors.
Jack Wilenchik talks to Gerald Celente of the Trends Research Institute, a modern-day “Nostradamus,” about who’s going to win the election, whether the Arab Spring is a sign of World War III, when the recession will end and everything else under the sun. In segment three, Jack talks to Cathi...
Former Arizona Attorney General Grant Woods comes on the show to talk about the race for President and what it’s like to be a Goldwater Republican in today’s Republican Party.
Fresh from being “Governor for the week,” Arizona Attorney General Tom Horne stops by the studio to talk about the good work that the Attorney General’s Office has been doing, combating consumer fraud and fending off lawsuits by the Obama administration.
Lando Voyles is the “Law” in the “Law and Order” team running for election in Pinal County. He is running for county attorney along with Sheriff Paul Babeu, who is running for re-election as Sheriff. Mr. Voyles has tried over 80 cases as a prosecutor in Maricopa County, has experienced...
Sheriff Paul Babeu stops by the studio to talk about why he is still the best darned Sheriff that Pinal County has ever had.
Guest Martha McSally, who is running for Gabriel Giffords’s former seat in Tucson / CD #2, is the first woman combat fighter pilot. She fought the military on its policy that service women should have to wear Muslim garb in Saudi Arabia and won. She was also John Kyl’s advisor...
Phoenix Councilman Sal DiCiccio talks about how he managed to organize more than 100 Phoenix construction and development industry professionals to re-write the rules for construction permits in the City of Phoenix. Also on the show: Rebekah Morris from the Arizona Builders Exchange, an online trade paper that focuses on...
Ben Quayle gives an update on the Fast and Furious scandal and on what he is up to in Congress. Also, we get an update on the recent Colorado shooting.
Jack talks to Steve Chucri, who is running for the County Board of Supervisors against Lester Pearce, Russell Pearce’s brother.
Radio host Charles Goyette comes in studio to talk to Jack about his new book, “Red and Blue and Broke All Over.” Are crony capitalism, the national debt, undeclared wars, and the falling dollar killing us?
Wil Cardon comes in studio to talk about his campaign for the U.S. Senate. By far the hardest working guest we’ve ever had – he even wrapped up his own headphones after the show!
For the first segment, Texas Congressional Representative Louie Gohmert talks about the President’s “DREAM Act” executive order. Second segment: Arizona State Senator Steve Smith discusses the President’s Order, as well as Eric Holder potentially being held in contempt of Congress. Third segment: Russell Pearce comes on to discuss the “DREAM...
Dennis talks with U.S. Representative Paul Gosar about issues including the “Fast and Furious” debacle and health care.
U.S. Representatives Ben Quayle and David Schweikert talk about their unexpected campaign against each other. Also, both give their thoughts on the Fast and Furious scandal.
Mayor of Scottsdale Jim Lane stops by the studio to talk about new development in Scottsdale and how just saying “no” to subsidies has helped his city.
Dennis and Jack talk to Andrei Cherny, who is running for the U.S. House of Representatives in CD 9. Immigration, education, energy and the economy are all up at bat.
State Senator Andy Biggs talks about SB1213, which the Governor just signed into law. The law prohibits an inmate convicted of domestic violence from getting early release. Also on the show: Leah Pettyjohn, the domestic abuse victim who advocated for the law; Connie Phillips, executive director of the Sojourner Center...
Arizona is set to get $1.6 billion dollars from the mortgage fraud settlement, which is one of the biggest settlements by State Attorneys General in history – but where does the money go? Rep. Jack Kavanaugh(R) and Rep. Debbie McCune Davis(D) debate. Also on the show: Valerie Iverson, who is...
Joe Sciarrotta, who was second chair at the oral arguments for SB1070 last week, stops by the studio to talk about the case.
For the first three segments of the show, candidate for U.S. Senate Wil Cardon tells us about why he’s the man for the job. In the fourth segment, Arizona Attorney General Tom Horne gives his prediction of whether the U.S. Supreme Court will uphold SB1070 based on today’s arguments.
Byron Dorgan, former U.S. Senator from North Dakota, talks about his new fiction book, “Blowout,” for the first half of the show. And for the second half, Dennis and Jack talk to reporter Dustin Bleizeffer who covered the story of Tiffany Clark, a high school student whose science fair experiment...
Attorney General Tom Horne, Jeff Jameson of the Scottsdale Human Relations Commission, Phoenix defense attorney Marc J. Victor, and Officers James R. Holmes and Brian Kornegay from Phoenix Police Department weigh in on Arizona’s version of the “Stand Your Ground” statute and discuss the Trayvon Martin case in Florida.
Jack talks to Tom Jenney who is the Director of Americans for Prosperity in Arizona, an organization that the President says is “obsessed” with making him a one-term President.
Legalease is officially the third branch of the legislature! Segments one and two: Rep. Katie Hobbs discusses HB 2794, a bill that will help streamline the function of social workers at child protective services. Also featuring Dana Naimark of the Children’s Action Alliance, an organization that advocates for the health...
Jack talks to Representative David Gowan about his bill to extend concealed carry to every public building in the state for the first half of the hour. And then for the second half: should guns be allowed on college campuses? David Burnett and Cody McKenzie from “Students for Concealed Carry”...
Jack talks to attorney Greg Robinson about tax law while Senator Adam Biggs phones in to discuss his efforts to repeal the Arizona use tax.
Jack talks to financial planners about where the economy is headed. Featuring Ken Edwins, Brian Jackson, and Cameron Black.
Is going green the way to save our economy? Dennis and Jack talk to “Green” designer Kevin Edwards, Mary Wolf-Francis of DIRTT Environmental Solutions, and Patrick O’Grady from the Phoenix Business Journal.
Russell Pearce comes on the show to talk about the recall, his plans to run again, and where he stands on the issues.
Attorney General Tom Horne talks to Dennis Wilenchik about identity theft. Arizona has been the top state (or the runner-up) for identity theft for five years – but can we turn it around?
Arizona places 44th in the nation for education and we’re tired of hearing about it – so what can we do? Dennis and Jack talk to Spokesperson for the Arizona Department of Education Andrew Lefevre, Director of Basis Charter Schools Dr. Michael Block, and Manager of Training Recruiting for Fry’s...
Dennis talks to State Treasurer Doug Ducey about the Governor’s proposal to buy back the capitol buildings before the 100 year anniversary of the state, weighs in on the temporary sales tax, and discusses whether tax loopholes are costing the state.
Dennis Wilenchik talks to Arizona bank officers Dave Ralston – CEO of Bank of Arizona and Stephen P. Haggard – President and CEO of Metro Phoenix Bank along with Paul Hickman – President of The Arizona Bankers Association about local economic growth, lending, housing and the financial health of doing...
Dennis Wilenchik talks to State Attorney General Tom Horne as well as the local head of the AARP David Mitchell and elder rights attorney Jim Fassold about problems with elderly abuse, exploitation and neglect.
Jack Wilenchik talks to three ASU students about where young people stand on today’s issues. Happy Holidays from Legal-ease!
Jack interviews a member of the redistricting panel Richard Stertz as well as Robert Richie, Executive Director of Fairvote.org.
State Senator Michele Reagan comes on to talk about her efforts to push legislation that would make it easier for homeowners who don’t want to default but can’t refinance their loan to find somebody who will help them, preferably from a local bank. Also, Paul Klimke from the Arizona Association...
Dennis Wilenchik talks to State Rep. Matt Heinz from Tucson, who is also a doctor, about what Obamacare really means, and callers phone in to voice their disapproval.
Sheriff Joe talks about everything from the President’s birth certificate to the Russell Pearce recall.
Dennis Wilenchik interviews Ali Noorani, executive director of the National Immigration Forum, about the future of immigration policies in Arizona and the “Utah compact.” Also, state Rep. Jerry Weiers talks about promoting employment opportunities for veterans, and Mesa businessman Wil Cardon discusses his campaign for Jon Kyl’s seat in the U.S....
Jack talks to attorney Michelle Matheson about sexual harassment. And for the second half of the show, he takes on controversial Florida Pastor Terry Jones, who burned the Koran earlier this year.
Dennis talks to Pinal County Sheriff Paul Babeau, who is thinking about running for US Representative in the new Arizona district. Also, Gov. Buddy Roemer checks in to get out the vote for the Republican Presidential Primary. (For $100, he’ll give you a phone call!)
Jack talks to state Rep. Cecil Ash about his efforts to reform Arizona’s prison sentencing scheme, and to Therese Wagner of the Maricopa County Adult Probation Department about efforts on the ground. Also, criminologist Judy Greene from Justice Strategies gives us the facts and talks about the states that have...
Matt Salmon comes on the show to talk about his campaign to return to Congress. Also, a representative from Occupy Wallstreet comes on to discuss their “goals.”
The Governor’s trade delegation returns from China–Governor Brewer and Glenn Hamer from the Arizona Chamber of Commerce talk about their impressions.
Jack talks to Republican State Representative John Fillmore about his proposal to create State Bank as well as economist Stephen Slivinski from the Goldwater Institute about the budget deficit. Also, pre-taped comments from state Senator Michele Reagan about job creation.
Jack talks to Chris Patterson, spokesperson for DonateLifeAZ.org (the Arizona Organ Donor registry), and Risa Simon, founder of Kidneykinships.org, about registering to be a donor or becoming a live donor in Arizona. Jack talks about his own mother, who needs a kidney, and Desiree Garcia talks about the good that...
Wes Gullett comes on the show to talk about the future of Phoenix, but Greg Stanton won’t. Listen to Wes’s ideas for keeping Phoenix on the cutting edge–like bringing data centers and “cloud” computing to the City–as well as common sense ideas like reducing the fines for parking downtown.
ATF agents Vince Cefalu and Jay Dobyns speak out as whistleblowers about gun running “Operation Fast and Furious.” At some level of government, (yet to be determined by Congressional investigation) it was thought that law enforcement could bust Mexican cartel leaders thru illegal gun runners. Sadly, Border Patrol agent Brian Terry lost his life in...
Dennis talks to US Representative Jeff Flake about his campaign to become the next Senator from Arizona and where he stands on various issues, like lifting the Cuban travel ban, securing the border and building the Alaskan pipeline.
Dennis talks to an investigative reporter about Rick Perry’s “Army of God,” the New Apostolic Reformation Movement, which believes that the Democratic Party is controlled by demons…Should we be concerned?
Dennis talks to State Treasurer Doug Ducey about what it took to get Arizona back in the black for the first time since 2007, and about the importance of financial literacy and good education for young people.
Dennis talks to Arizona Solicitor General Dave Cole about his background and the Court’s recent ruling upholding the Arizona Abortion Consent Act. Also, Peggy Neely drops in to get out the vote for the upcoming election for Mayor of Phoenix.
Dennis talks to Utah U.S. Senator Mike Lee and Tea Party Activist Amy Kremer about a Constitutional Amendment to require a balanced budget, how to fix the national debt and who is to blame for the credit downgrade.
Dennis talks to President of the Senate Russell Pearce about his background, the recall effort, and the 15 year anniversary of Tent City.
Dennis talks to Presidential candidate Buddy Roemer. Also, state Senator Steve Smith discusses his campaign to build a border fence.
Jack talks to Todd Lang, executive director of the Arizona Clean Elections Commission, and attorney Nick Dranias from the Goldwater Institute about the future of Clean Elections and the recent Clean Elections Supreme Court ruling. Also, Alan Sobol talks about how the Governor’s lawsuit to stop medical marijuana is holding...
Jack Wilenchik talks to Texas U.S. Representative Louie Gohmert about Obamacare. Also a local doctor, Dr. Joseph Schurzer, and Bernie Hynes, an expert in employee health benefit plans.
Was Casey Anthony guilty? Two followers of the trial, Noel Flasterstein and Matt Bruce, come on the show to discuss.
Gay marriage is legalized in the state of New York–is Arizona going to follow? Guests Sam Castaneda-Holdren and Lawrence Robinson for Equality Arizona; Kathy Young for Human Rights Campaign Arizona; and Jim Campbell from the Alliance Defense Fund.
The Arizona legislature failed to extend unemployment benefits for over 15,000 Arizonans – was this a mistake? Dennis talks to state Senator Kyrsten Sinema and state Speaker of the House Andy Tobin about the issue – also Farrell Quinlan of the National Federation for Independent Business lobbying group and Amy...
Dennis talks with Chief Judge Ann Timmer of the Arizona Court of Appeals, Division One about what the Court of Appeals does and how it works. Also, Judge Timmer’s work on probate reform.
Joe Kanefield talks about being former counsel for the Governor and President-elect of the State Bar, as well as Prop 200.
Arizona’s employer sanctions law upheld by the U.S. Supreme Court. Guests: Garrick Taylor from the Arizona Chamber of Commerce; state Representative Jack Kavanaugh, who co-sponsored the original bill; MaryAnna Gitomer from U.S. Citizen Immigration Services; and Dee Dee Garcia from Somos Republicanos, a hispanic Republican group.
Dennis talks to state Senator Nancy Barto, state Representative Kate Brophy-McGee, and economist for the Goldwater Institute Byron Schlomach about major cuts to Medicaid in the state budget. Also featuring comments from AHCCCS (Medicaid) spokeswoman Monica Coury.
Dennis talks to workmen’s comp attorneys Don and Matt Fendon about the Vaughan Roofing & Sheet Metal, Inc. v. Rodriguez case, in which an undocumented worker was allowed to receive workmen’s comp benefits. Also on the show: attorneys for Plaintiff and Defendant in the case, Janice Barber and Kirk Landrey.
Candidate for Mayor of Phoenix Peggy Neely talks to Dennis about running to become the first woman elected Mayor of Phoenix in over 30 years.
Dennis talks to Attorney General Tom Horne and medical marijuana “entrepeneur” Allan Sobol.
Dennis interviews David Schapira about Clean Elections and working with other members of the legislature, then David Burnell Smith comes on to talk about Clean Elections and other issues.
Jack Wilenchik talks to “birther” leader Orly Taitz about Jan Brewer’s veto of the Arizona birther bill. Also, Jack’s high school friend has a shocking immigration problem—despite living in the state for 20 years, graduating from an Arizona high school and getting an Arizona college education, he still isn’t a...
Dennis and Jack sit down with Sheriff Joe Arpaio and talk about some of the latest county news. Vamos Jose!
Maricopa County attorney Bill Montgomery comes on the show and talks about growing up in a tough neighborhood; sentencing guidelines; getting the civil litigation division back; and good relations with the Sheriff’s office.
U.S. Supreme Court hears arguments in what may be the biggest class action in U.S. History; Arizona’s Clean Elections Act may be ruled un-constitutional; Arizona’s judicial merit selection system is in jeopardy; Clarence Thomas has gone for 3 years and one month without saying a word in Court; and a...
Dennis talks to the CEO of the Arizona Chamber of Commerce about the effect of SB1070 on business; the Arizona Senate votes down five new anti-immigration bills. Also, are other states backing down from passing anti-immigration bills? And the Goldwater Institute’s “Tea Party T-Shirt” case.