🎙️ Buckmaster Show Turns 15: Local Legend Reveals Growing Border Town Tensions

Steve Christy's comments reveal fundamental misunderstanding of federal authority, Dr. Levy's astronomical insights provide counterpoint to divisive rhetoric

Jan 03, 2025

🙊 Notable quotes from the show

"How can illegal individuals or non-citizens that are here illegally be part of any community?" - Steve Christy, questioning immigrant belonging
"When it goes into outburst every 80 years, it suddenly goes up to second magnitude" - Dr. David Levy, describing T Corona Borealis
"I've been probably very diligent in being on your show at least once a month" - Steve Christy, on his long relationship with the show
"May all your dreams for the new year come to accept for one... that you will always have something to strive for" - Dr. David Levy, closing wisdom

😽 Keepin’ It Simple Summary for Younger Readers
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🎉 The Buckmaster Show, a popular radio program in Tucson, just celebrated its 14th birthday! 🎂 During the show, three guests talked about different things happening in our city. 🌆 One person talked about immigration 🌍 and made some people upset with his words, 😡 another person talked about amazing things happening in space 🌌 (including a star that's about to explode! 💥), and a lawyer ⚖️ explained new laws 📜 that will help people in Arizona. 🏜️ It showed how our city sometimes disagrees about important things ⚖️ but can still come together to learn about the stars ✨ and help each other. ❤️

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🗝️ Takeaways

🔍 Supervisor Christy revealed troubling views about immigrant community membership
🌟 Dr. David Levy holds world record for sunspot cycle observations (65 years)
⚖️ Arizona passes major constitutional change protecting abortion rights
🌮 "Tamale Bill" finally legalizes home-based food sales
📈 Minimum wage increases to $14.70

Bookmaster Brings the Boom: 15 Years of Tucson Talk Takes Flight!

Celebrating a local legend's latest milestone…

On January 2nd, 2025, the Buckmaster Show popped the champagne (though apparently it was "half empty," according to host Bill Buckmaster) to celebrate 14 years of bringing thoughtful dialogue to Tucson's airwaves.

As the show launches into its quinceañera year, today's anniversary lineup featured three familiar faces: Constitutional confusion specialist Supervisor Steve Christy, stargazing superstar Dr. David Levy, and legal luminary Attorney Don Loose.

Constitutional Confusion: Christy's Immigration Commentary Makes Us See Stars (Not the Good Kind)

Our lone Republican supervisor, fresh off winning his third term, treated listeners to a masterclass in missing the point about immigration, constitutional law, and basic humanity. Let's unpack this piñata of problematic pronouncements, shall we?

First came his bold prediction: "I really think that there's going to be a massive self-deportation by most of the non-citizens." (Citation needed... actually, any evidence at all would be nice!)

Then came the mathematical marvels. After claiming the county had been "gaslit" about migrants passing through (projection, much?), Christy blessed us with this calculation:

"There's roughly, I think, since 2019, roughly 600,000 migrants that have been coming through our welcoming centers, so that equates to 1% of 600,000, there's, you know, 6,000 people."

But the real showstopper?

"How can illegal individuals or non-citizens that are here illegally be part of any community?" Steve Christy asked, apparently forgetting that humanity isn't determined by paperwork.

Christy then crowned his performance by declaring local leaders "illegal immigration enablers" rather than "immigration enforcers."

This brings us to a quick constitutional refresher: Immigration enforcement is exclusively federal jurisdiction. That's right, amigos—the same Constitution that certain folks love to wave around explicitly reserves immigration enforcement for federal authorities.

Maybe we need to start a "Constitution 101" study group?

When confronted with the deportation fears expressed by community leaders (including County Attorney Laura Conover, Board Chair Adelita Grijalva, Mayor Regina Romero, and Sheriff Chris Nanos), Christy responded with peak privilege: "If they're here legally, why are they worried?"

Actual Good News: Dr. Levy Lights Up Our Sky

Shifting to more enlightening matters, comet king Dr. David Levy brightened our day with astronomical delights.

His upcoming book "Stargazers" promises to be as brilliant as the exploding star he's watching in Corona Borealis: "When it goes into outburst every 80 years, it suddenly goes up to second magnitude... and becomes the brightest star in the Northern crown."

Levy casually mentioned holding the world record for observing sunspot cycles (65 years and counting!) and closed with a dreamy Walt Whitman quote about wandering in "the mystical moist night air" while stargazing, proving that some folks can actually look up and see beyond borders.

Legal Eagle Lands with Updates

Attorney Don Loose wrapped things up with Arizona's latest legal lineup:

Minimum wage rises to $14.70 (inflation says "you're welcome")
Constitutional protection for abortion rights up to fetal viability
Rental tax gets the boot
The "Tamale Bill" makes home cooking legal (¡finally!)
Immigration enforcement measures (waiting on SCOTUS to remember federal preemption exists)

As Buckmaster's show enters its quinceañera year, today's episode perfectly captured Tucson's ongoing battle between fear and welcome, between constitutional confusion and clarity, and between looking down at borders and up at stars.

Here's to 15 more years of keeping it real in the Old Pueblo!

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Note to readers: When someone tells you who they are, believe them. In a border community like Tucson, we deserve leadership that understands both federal jurisdiction AND basic human dignity. The stars that Dr. Levy studies don't recognize borders—maybe we should take notes?

Sound off below with your thoughts - just keep it more Levy-level enlightened than Christy-style confused!

Key Players & Their Roles

Bill Buckmaster - Host, celebrating 14 years of radio after 22 years on TV
Steve Christy - Republican Pima County Supervisor, expressed controversial views on immigration
Dr. David Levy - Renowned comet discoverer, author of upcoming book "Stargazers"
Don Loose - Attorney, explained new Arizona laws
Laura Conover - County Attorney, co-authored op-ed about immigration concerns
Adelita Grijalva - Board Chair, co-authored op-ed
Regina Romero - Mayor, co-authored op-ed
Chris Nanos - Sheriff, co-authored op-ed
Peter Ronstadt - Former Tucson Police Chief (1981-1991), recently deceased, remembered as "well regarded and greatly admired in the community"