The hosts spoke with Mandy Bradford from the Las Cruces Community Theatre about the final weekend of School of Rock, directed by Janet Beatty-Cold, and LCCT’s just-announced 2025–26 season. Bradford previewed upcoming shows including Cabaret, Beyond Therapy, The Curious Savage, and Nightwatch, and reflected on the theater’s all-volunteer roots and its continued community success.
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NMSU Economics Professor Winnie Lee provided a deep dive into tariffs, global trade, and the economic and political relationships among the U.S., China, and Taiwan. Drawing on her own experience as a Taiwanese-Chinese scholar, she explained comparative advantage, the legacy of Confucian business values, and how China’s evolving market model blends state control with capitalist elements. She also spoke candidly about how people in Taiwan view China’s ambitions today.
Las Cruces City Clerk Christine Rivera joined Peter and Walt to explain the rules governing local referenda and why the recent petition to overturn the Realize El Paso zoning ordinance did not qualify. Peter and Walt also had thoughts.
Co-hosts Walt Rubel and Peter Goodman focused mostly on national news this week, especially the protests in Los Angeles.
Walt and Daisy spoke with journalists Diana Alba Soular and Damien Willis about their recent reporting for the Southern New Mexico Journalism Collaborative on the growing public safety risks posed by dust storms along Interstate-10 near Lordsburg. In the final minutes, Rashad Mahmood, Executive Director of the New Mexico Local News Fund, joined the show to share details about an upcoming community event on The Future of Local News, taking place June 26 at the Fountain Theatre in Mesilla. More information is available at ticketleap.events.
With Walt Rubel and Daisy Maldonado, local resident Lynn Moorer discussed her request that the EPA review the city’s compliance with the Lead and Copper Rule Improvements and her concerns about lead pipes used in the city’s drinking water system.
Brandie White of Mesilla Valley CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) joined Walt and Daisy to talk about efforts to improve New Mexico’s child welfare system and the urgent need for more volunteers to advocate for children in foster care.
New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez joined the show to discuss recent lawsuits filed by his office against the Trump administration and other ongoing initiatives.
Las Cruces Police Chief Jeremy Story discussed department priorities, community relations, and public safety efforts.
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