The Brandon Tatum Show Podcast

July 4, 2020 – On Ep. 43 (and the series finale) of The Brandon Tatum Show, we address the following topics:

0:00 – Coronavirus cases reach 91,000 in Arizona this week, 1,700 COVID-19 related deaths in the state + Gov. Doug Ducey orders business shutdowns as local businesses threaten legal action, and state officials issue their comments on the governor's decisions. 
7:34 – The "CHOP" Zone, an activist-led collective in Seattle, was shut down by police this week; who established the "no police" zone and has the reaction been from Seattle law enforcement? 
17:59 – The New York City Council elected to shift $1 Billion of the NYPD budget to other causes in the community as police officials warn of stark rises in gun violence; was this the right move and should other cities follow? 
28:34 – Brandon closes out the show, thanks the fans, and addresses Donald Trump's current re-election chances. 

(As mentioned, this is the final episode of The Brandon Tatum Show. From all of us on the show, we'd like to thank KTAR for the opportunity to do a weekly show on the important topics of the day, as well as the audiences who have tuned in week after week to support the show.)

June 27, 2020 – On Ep. 42 of The Brandon Tatum Show, we address the following topics:

0:00 – Coronavirus cases reach 70,000 in Arizona this week, 1,500 COVID-19 related deaths in the state + Gov. Doug Ducey warns of more disease spikes in the next few weeks as Scottsdale residents hold anti-mask rally
7:34 – Brandon talks about Tucson Police Chief Chris Magnus’ recent attempt to resign and his experiences within the Tucson PD
17:59 – Three men indicted with the murder of Georgia’s Ahmaud Arbery; where do Georgia’s self-defense and civil rights laws put the likelihood of the court decision?
28:34 – Democrats and Republicans both introduce bills attempting to institute national police reforms, but stalemates have left both in question; what do the bills have in common and how much should local governments be involved?

June 20, 2020 – On Ep. 41 of The Brandon Tatum Show, we address the following topics:

0:00 – Coronavirus cases reach 49,000 in Arizona this week, 1,300 COVID-19 related deaths in the state + Gov. Doug Ducey allows Arizona cities to establish their own mask requirements, who has authorized and what does the governor’s order detail?
7:55 – Brandon discusses being part of the new film, ‘Uncle Tom,’ focusing on black conservatives in America.
19:44 – President Trump signs new executive order on police behavior as both sides of the political spectrum attempt to draft legislation
31:14 – Brandon looks at the new protections ruled by the Supreme Court this week for DACA recipients and the LGBTQ community

June 13, 2020 – On Ep. 40 of The Brandon Tatum Show, we address the following topics:

0:00 – Coronavirus cases reach 31,000 in Arizona this week, 1,100 COVID-19 related deaths in the state + Health experts nationwide warm of coronavirus case increases in Arizona, what has Gov. Ducey and Arizona health officials response been?
7:47 – “Breonna’s Law” passed in Louisville limiting police action after the death of Breonna Taylor; what are the repercussions of the new bill and should other departments follow?
20:11 – Brandon looks at his experiences with racism in America and looks at the reasoning behind white privilege.
30:54 – Calls for the removal of statues and monuments across the country have increased in the wake of the George Floyd protests; is this the right move + Brandon explores the nuances of the defund the police movement

June 5, 2020 – On Ep. 39 of The Brandon Tatum Show, we address the following topics:

0:00 – Coronavirus cases reach 22,000 in Arizona this week, 1,000 COVID-19 related deaths in the state + Arizona schools could be opening up with new health guidelines this year, what that means for students and parents
8:11 – Protests over the death of Minneapolis’ George Floyd have begun in all 50 states in the last week, with over 10,000 people arrested; what has the situation in Phoenix been?
19:59 –  Several protest groups are calling for behavior and budgetary reform for police departments across the country; is this the solution for law enforcement?
30:54 – Brandon discusses New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees recent controversy over comments about kneeling during the national anthem

May 29, 2020 – On Ep. 38 of The Brandon Tatum Show, we address the following topics:

0:00 – Coronavirus cases reach 17,000 in Arizona this week; Governor Doug Ducey encouraging people to go out unless they have underlying health conditions + the number of COVID-19 related deaths in the U.S reached 100,000 people this week and examining the death toll.
9:18 – Protests erupted in Minneapolis and other U.S cities after the death of George Floyd by a police officer; what have the results of the riots been and will the officers involved be prosecuted?
19:52 – President Trump’s comments on the Minneapolis riots resulted in a violation of Twitter’s violence policy; were the President’s comments warranted?
30:01 – Several states have attempted to expand vote-by-mail procedures as a new poll shows the majority of Americans believe the practice should be expanded; could voter fraud be a significant issue if these expansions are passed?

May 23, 2020 – On Ep. 37 of The Brandon Tatum Show, we address the following topics:

0:00 – Coronavirus cases reach 15,000 in Arizona this week; Governor Doug Ducey insists that Arizona will continue reopening businesses with caution + A new study shows that the majority of Arizona voters think precautions are being lifted too early.
9:27 – Joe Biden’s recent interview with The Breakfast Club included some controversial statements on his black supporters + Trump reveals he has been taking hydroxychloroquine as a precaution for COVID-19 despite large-scale studies.
20:13 – Three people were injured after a man opened fire at Westgate Mall in Glendale; what have officials learned about the shooters motives?
27:58 – New details emerge for both the Breonna Taylor and Ahmaud Arbery cases; what do these new details mean for both cases and what has the reaction been from both sides? 

May 16, 2020 – On Ep. 36 of The Brandon Tatum Show, we address the following topics:

0:00 – Coronavirus cases reach 12,000 in Arizona this week + Governor Doug Ducey’s stay-at-home order expires, leaving several businesses to begin opening; what did Arizona’s reopening look like and will this continue?
9:19 – New details emerge in the Ahmaud Arbery case, including George McMichael’s law enforcement history and personal details about Arbery; how has the media coverage evolved in the last week?
20:08 – Benjamin Crump, attorney for Ahmaud Arbery’s family, is also attached to the case of Breonna Taylor, an Louisville EMT shot by police in a home raid; what does the case entail and did the officers have proper right of entry?
30:54 – Nancy Pelosi rolls out a $3 Trillion stimulus package, including billions for COVID-19 testing and essential workers benefits; could the bill pass or are Pelosi’s priorities elsewhere?

May 9, 2020 – On Ep. 35 of The Brandon Tatum Show, we address the following topics:

0:00 – Coronavirus cases reach 9.900 in Arizona this week + Governor Doug Ducey’s stay-at-home order is being lightened on local businesses, including hair salons and some restaurants, beginning this week; what could this mean for the Arizona economy going forward?
7:45 – Video surfaces of the death of Ahmaud Arbery from February, authorities have arrested Gregory and Travis McMichael as prime suspects; what are the facts and unknowns of the incident, and how the public has reacted + Indianapolis Police shoot a former veteran after supposedly running from authorities after a car chase. 
20:15 – The U.S Department of Justice is dropping charges against Michael Flynn, former national security advisor to President Trump; why were the charges dropped and what does this say about the current administration?
30:18 – Tara Reade, a former Joe Biden staffer accusing him of sexual misconduct, says he should drop out of the 2020 election; is there a political double standard when it comes to sexual misconduct allegations?

May 2, 2020 – On Ep. 34 of The Brandon Tatum Show, we address the following topics:

0:00 – Coronavirus cases reach 7,600 in Arizona this week + Arizona Governor Doug Ducey announced that the stay-at-home order will be extended with gradual modifications until May 15th; what are those modifications and did the governor make the right decision?
9:44 – Protests at the Michigan capitol building continue as armed protesters entered the senate chamber demanding that Governor Gretchen Whitmer lift the state’s stay-at-home order; is she in the right or is the stay-at-home trend damaging too many American livelihoods?
20:06 – Looking to the election, Joe Biden is facing controversy about his eventual nomination, including from his own party; what does our current landscape mean for the upcoming election and has Biden shown himself as leadership material?
30:58 – Brandon offers a prayer and some words of hope to people struggling through the pandemic and hoping to return to normalcy.

April 24, 2020 – On Ep. 33 of The Brandon Tatum Show, we address the following topics:

0:00 – Coronavirus cases reach 5,700 in Arizona this week + Arizona Governor Doug Ducey addressed the status of the state’s stay-at-home order; has the government done all that they can and when can Arizonan’s expect to go back to work?
9:00 – Congress approves almost half a trillion dollars for Coronavirus relief, including for hospitals and small businesses, President Trump is expected to approve the bill as well; where is the money coming from and how can the federal government ensure that the money gets distributed properly?
19:45 – First cases of Coronavirus in Arizona prisons have been confirmed, including several at the Arizona Prison Complex in Florence; how are prisoners being treated and could prisons become highly affected by the pandemic?
27:46 – Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman sparked controversy for comments on reopening economy, including by Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak; are cities opening too quickly or is economic recovery the fair priority?

April 18, 2020 – On Ep. 32 of The Brandon Tatum Show, we address the following topics:

0:00 – President Trump unveiled a new plan and council for “a phased and deliberate” approach to reopening the U.S. economy in the coming weeks; who is involved in the council and how much of the plan is doable?
10:47 – Maricopa County Sheriff Paul Penzone addresses changes in the Sheriff’s Office’s policies in the wake of prison testing beginning; is this the right move and what can MCSO do about potential prison spread?
20:11 – Protests in Michigan over Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s stay-at-home order prevent healthcare workers from getting to work; was there precedence and how will this affect upcoming protests in Arizona.
28:39 – Examining redefined COVID-19 statistics coming out of China + astronauts return from space for the first time since the coronavirus pandemic + Arizona blood bank begins testing plasma treatments on recovered COVID-19 patients

April 11, 2020 – On Ep. 31 of The Brandon Tatum Show, we address the following topics:

0:00 – Coronavirus updates: Arizona reaches over 3,000 positive cases, Arizona Health Department to begin including additional date in COVID-19 statistics, Walgreens plans to begin drive-thru testing in several states including Arizona
8:28 –  Phoenix Police Department reporting a 5% rise in domestic violence cases compared to last March + An incident in Glendale involving parental neglect and a drowned 2-year-old is under investigation
19:07 – Two Black men in Nashville kicked out of a Walmart while wearing protective face coverings; examining racial biases in COVID-19 America
29:48 – Multiple vaccines for COVID-19 are in development; what should you know when they are distributed and Brandon’s views on vaccines in general.

April 5, 2020 – On Ep. 30 of The Brandon Tatum Show, we address the following topics:

0:00 – Phoenix Police Department holding a moment of silence for fallen commander, how you can get involved + examining the contrast between Coronavirus statistics from the U.S. and China
9:06 – Theories around the Coronavirus’ spread begin to develop, is there substance to them?
17:30 – Quarantine is time for binge-watching, specifically ‘Tiger King;’ find out what Brandon thought of this insane story
26:47 – Tatum explores being healthy and keeping stability during quarantine

March 28, 2020 – On Ep. 29 of The Brandon Tatum Show, we address the following topics:

0:00 – Newest updates on the Coronavirus in Arizona, 15 confirmed deaths as of this week as testing continues; how is Arizona doing in contrast to the rest of the country?
9:06 – Answering a listener’s call in regards to keeping safe during quarantine + Going into Jeri Williams’ comments on Phoenix Police policy
17:30 – Answering a listener’s call in regards to help for the lower class from the recent congressional stimulus package + Looking at industries that could still be shut down under Gov. Ducey
26:47 – Answering a listener’s call in regards to landlord laws in Arizona + Examining news coverage of the Coronavirus across networks

March 21, 2020 – On Ep. 28 of The Brandon Tatum Show, we address the following topics:

0:00 – Coronavirus repercussions going nationwide with business, school, and industry shut-downs; is this the right response and is the media response realistic?
8:00 – Former Tallahassee mayor Andrew Gillum is entering rehab after being found with drugs in a Florida hotel; where is the coverage on this and where does Gillum’s political career lie?
19:16 – We take your calls! Topics include the possible escalations of the Coronavirus and China’s role in containing the virus.
29:06 – More listener calls! Topics include transporting food and supplies during the Coronavirus shutdowns and non-partisan listeners

March 14, 2020 – On Ep. 27 of The Brandon Tatum Show, we address the following topics:

0:00 – Coronavirus has majors effects of the U.S. economy after President Trump’s address; what are the big questions, what’s cancelled, and what’s the importance of quarantine?
7:44 –Entrepreneur Alain Lambert calls in to the show to talk the differences between the U.S and Canadian healthcare services
17:58 – Brandon and Alain continue their conversation on U.S-Canadian health comparisons + examining the timeline of the Coronavirus’ global rate of spread.
26:36 – We take your calls! Topics include looking at the CDC facts of the Coronavirus and could the virus become a scapegoat for political change

March 7, 2020 – On Ep. 26 of The Brandon Tatum Show, we address the following topics:

0:00 – Bernie Sanders and Joe Biden are the front runners for the Democratic nominee; where are the hopes of the party after Super Tuesday?
10:46 – Did Donald Trump just call the Corona Virus a “hoax?” How did the mainstream media react to that?
20:00 – Tucson almost became a sanctuary city; does Arizona have this in its future?
30:28 – Phoenix City Council votes for police oversight by a civilian committee; will the police department comply and was this the right call?

February 29, 2020 – On Ep. 25 of The Brandon Tatum Show, we address the following topics:

0:00 – Biden declared winner in South Carolina; where is his campaign at, and does this affect the momentum of the other candidates?
9:01 – Activist Derrick Gradenigo calls in to talk with Brandon about Trump in the black community
18:26– We take your calls! Topics include liberalism in modern America and possible candidates to follow up Donald Trump.
26:14 – Continuing with your calls! Topics include the Convention of States movement and responses to Trump’s behavior

Follow Derrick Gradenigo on Twitter @DGradenigo and IG @derrickgradenigo

February 22, 2020 – On Ep. 24 of The Brandon Tatum Show, we address the following topics:

0:00 – Trump Rally in Phoenix; recapping what went down and being in the crowd
8:11 –  We take your calls! Topics include the recent 2nd Amendment rally in Phoenix, and expectations of the Democratic Party
17:13 – Mark Kelly recently interviewed with KTAR’s Morning News; Trump’s response and examining gun culture
26:19 – Bernie Sanders declared winner in Nevada Caucasus; where do the candidates stand at this point, and can any of them take on Trump?  

February 15, 2020 – On Ep. 23 of The Brandon Tatum Show, we address the following topics:

0:00 – 2nd Amendment rally in Phoenix recap + SB 1625 and its impact in Arizona
7:18 – We take your calls! Topics include rights in the Constitution and returning callers
17:48 – Examining democratic economic policies + Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’ recent statements
25:35 – Cont. w/ AOC’s comments + looking at income taxes in the U.S.

February 8, 2020 – On Ep. 22 of The Brandon Tatum Show, we address the following topics:

0:00 – Senate votes to acquit President Trump + Aftermath of the Iowa Caucuses, what can the Democrats offer at this point?
9:21 – Democratic candidates take the stage in New Hampshire; did anyone look promising in terms of their campaign?
17:50 –  Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez speaks on poverty in America, and veteran Rob Smith’s rebuttal
26:50 – We take your calls! Topics include new listeners, hard work, and racism in the black community.

February 1, 2020 – On Ep. 21 of The Brandon Tatum Show, we address the following topics:

0:00 – Adrian Norman (writer, The Epoch Times) and Dave Panzarella (New York lawyer) join Brandon in-studio for the show; Remembering Kobe Bryant viewing Trump’s America from conservative and liberal perspectives
11:31 –  Trump’s Impeachment trial continues, witnesses may not be approved by Congress; what does this mean for the President’s trial?
19:26 – Brandon, Adrian, and Dave discuss early polls and predictions for the 2020 Election
26:28 – We take your calls! Topics include President Trump’s impact on Americans

January 25, 2020 – On Ep. 20 of The Brandon Tatum Show, we address the following topics:

0:00 – Trump Impeachment hearings come to a close with testimony from Adam Schiff; will the President be removed from office in the end?
11:39 – Officer in Midland, TX shoots 3-year-old during a search; examining the good and bad of law enforcement
18:41 – The Coronavirus has become a public health emergency in China
26:18 – We take your calls; topics include the possible weaponizing of the Coronavirus and Brandon’s parents political views.

January 18, 2020 – On Ep. 19 of The Brandon Tatum Show, we address the following topics:

0:00 – Articles of Impeachment delivered to the Senate
5:36 - Mike Day joins Brandon in the studio to discuss the events in his new book, Perfectly Wounded
18:49 - Mike and Brandon talk about the recent gun laws in Virginia
28:09 - Mike and Brandon continue their conversation on what’s going on in their lives and if movie rights are in the cards

Follow Mike on Instagram @mikeday5326
Perfectly Wounded is available for pre-order soon and will release on June 8th