Co-hosts Walt Rubel and Nancy Baker discussed the recent Supreme Court decision curbing the ability of federal judges to issue nationwide injunctions, including its implications for civil rights and the balance of power. They also talked about the Senate’s passage of a major budget bill and the challenges of making local news viable. Finally Walt recommended Big Head Todd and the Monsters.
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Longtime public radio host and KTAL board member Ed Long joined the show to introduce his new program Acoustic Rainbow, premiering that afternoon. He reflected on his early experiences in radio and his vision for the new show.
KTAL volunteer and writer Sali Peterson spoke about finding her voice as a writer, the intersection of editing and creativity, and her experience developing the segment Cultural Ponderings.
Singer-songwriter and former KTAL host Teresa Tudury joined Daisy and Peter, along with Walt Rubel, to preview her CD release concert at the Rio Grande Theatre. She reflected on her time in Las Cruces, the making of her new album in Clarksdale, Mississippi, and the stories behind songs like “Little Black Bird” and “The Long Way Home.”
Co-hosts Peter Goodman and Daisy Maldonado discussed local and national political developments, including the recent U.S. airstrike on Iran’s nuclear facilities, the NYC mayoral primary and an upcoming decision on the spending of opioid settlement funds here in Las Cruces.
With Walt and Nancy, State Senator Bill Soules discussed his concerns over potential losses in federal funding under the Trump administration and his role in a new legislative subcommittee tasked with protecting state programs. Topics included Medicaid, education and infrastructure.
Daniel Casselberry shared his experience relocating rattlesnakes across southern New Mexico. With the hosts, he discussed how to safely respond to snake encounters, common misconceptions about venomous species, and his mission to protect both people and reptiles.
New Doña Ana County Fire Chief Andrew Bowen joined the hosts to talk about the department’s transition at Station 12 in Picacho Hills, the shift to full-time staffing, and his plans to continue upgrading emergency services in rural areas across the county.
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.
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.
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