Outspoken with Bruce & Gaydos

Bruce & Gaydos explain how cold weather correlates to getting sick in the winter!

This week's panel on Outspoken's 5 o'clock Faceoff included former Phoenix City Councilmember Sal DiCiccio, former Arizona State Senator Michelle Ugenti-Rita and Executive Director of VetsForward and U.S. Marine veteran Ricardo Reyes. The group debated if ICE has gone too far in Minnesota after Minneapolis police officers spoke out about personal encounters off the clock with federal agents, how Arizona's gun laws could cause issues if ICE operations ramp up in the Valley and why 71% of Americans believe the country is "out of control?"

Bruce & Gaydos explain what "no buy January" is . They also discuss a high-scoring high school basketball game, ICE tactics and more!

Arizona State Univeristy has launched "Operation Comeback" to encourage former students to return and finish their degrees. Bruce & Gaydos explain how this could help some people realize dreams they may have put on hold.

Bruce & Gaydos review and grade President Trump's first full year in office during his second term. They also discuss the Arizona Cardinals head coach hiring carousel and more!

Meghan McCain joined Bruce & Gaydos and shared her thoughts on President Trump's first year in office during his second term, how she feels about ICE tactics in Minneapolis and more!

Bruce & Gaydos share the latest information of ICE encounters in Minneapolis. They also discuss how ICE activity could be handled in Phoenix.

Barry Markson & Ian Schwartz explain how Google rolled out new tools relying on generate A.I. to help users manage their inboxes. 

Barry Markson & Ian Schwartz share new research which indicates Americans bear 96% of U.S. tariff costs, with foreign exporters absorbing only 4% by lowering prices.

Mike Noble joined Outspoken to discuss his Arizona Power Rankings poll where Arizonans chose their favorite and least favorite politicians in the state.

Barry Markson & Ian Schwartz discuss the latest reporting surrounding the United States potentially obtaining Greenland. 

Barry Markson and Ian Schwartz tell you what you should or shouldn't be streaming this weekend. 

Outspoken discusses the sad story of an 8-year-old girl from the Navajo Nation found dead earlier today. They explain why Turquoise Alerts are needed now more than ever in Arizona.

Senator Warren Petersen joined Outspoken to explain SB 1106, a bill that was vetoed by Governor Hobbs that would have applied President Trump's tax cuts to the state code.

Outspoken explains why many young adults are choosing to live at home due to a range of socio-economic factors. They also discuss the latest ICE news, local government affairs and more.

Barry Markson & Gaydos discuss the first confirmed case of measles in the Phoenix area in 2026.

Barry Markson & Gaydos explain Senator Kelly's new bill, "Stop Excessive Force in Immigration" Act, that would limit the use of face masks by agents, notifying cities where operations will be taking place ahead of time and more. They share their thoughts and if the agency needs it.

Barry Markson & Gaydos discuss the continual rise in grocery store prices. They also discussed the latest ICE news.

Gaydos and Barry Markson discuss the FBI searching the home of Washington Post reporter Hannah Natanson, who covers the Trump administration's reshaping of the federal government.

This week's 5 o'clock Faceoff panel on Outspoken with Bruce & Gaydos included guest host and lawyer Barry Markson, Maricopa County Sheriff Jerry Sheridan, DACA recipient and partner at Oracle Strategies Luis Acosta and President & CEO of HighGround Inc. Chuck Coughlin. The group debated the recent actions of ICE raids in Minneapolis, what Maricopa County Sheriff's Office might do if ICE raids came to Arizona and how worried Latinos in the state are about ICE coming to the Valley.

Jose Martinez joined Outspoken and shared his story of being taken into custody while on a Carnival cruise ship due to a case of mistaken identity. 

Outspoken discusses new polling data that says 51% of Americans believe that ICE enforcement actions are making cities less safe rather than safer.

Chris Merrill and Gaydos discuss the state of the U.S. economy and the jobs market.

Chris Merrill and Gaydos explain why some Americans are concerned by what they are seeing with ICE's tactics in Minneapolis and in other cities.

Governor Katie Hobbs joined Gaydos & Chris Merrill to discuss the potential for an ICE ramp-up in Phoenix, recapped her State of the State address and more!