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Darren White
by Newsradio KKOB
He hung up his gun belt and badge but didn’t ride off into the sunset. A gritty glimpse into the world politics, crime and current events from the former Sheriff.
Episodes
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Where Do NM Republicans Go From Here?
Democrat Melanie Stansbury soundly defeated Republican Mark Moores in the special election to replace Rep. Deb Haaland, who resigned to become Secretary of Interior. Is CD-1 a lost cause for Republicans? Guest host Jim Villanucci discusses where the state party goes from here and takes your phone...
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Do Teachers Deserve Hazard Pay?
Albuquerque Public Schools backtracked this week on a promise to give bonuses to teachers that worked during the pandemic. Do teachers deserve hazard pay for their work during the pandemic? Guest host Buck Burnett says no and takes your phone calls on News Radio KKOB.
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Wild West Ghost Town Job Fair
Albuquerque held a job fair on Civic Plaza today and attendance was sparse to say the least. Guest host Eric Strauss says that no one wants to work in Albuquerque and takes your phone calls on News Radio KKOB.
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Is APS as Bad as They Say?
Albuquerque Public Schools is facing a $45 million deficit in funding, a lot of which is due to a decline in enrollment during the pandemic. Guest host Jim Villanucci discusses why parents are taking their kids out of APS and takes your phone calls on News Radio KKOB.
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Gun Buy-Backs Don't Work
The Albuquerque Police Department is holding a gun buyback event on Saturday. Guest host Jared Hart lays out why gun buybacks don't work and takes your phone calls on News Radio KKOB.
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Wait.... There Was Fraud!?
New Mexico lawmakers were presented with a report that said that Department of Workforce Solutions overpaid as much as $250 million in unemployment benefits during the pandemic. Guest host Jared Hart is SHOCKED that someone might have taken advantage of a government program and takes your phone...
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Local Topic Tuesday
Guest host Jim Villanucci discusses a variety of local topics, including Congressional candidate Mark Moores under fire for some recent comments, New Mexico possibly reinstating its plastic bag ban, and takes your calls as well on News Radio KKOB.
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The Supreme Court Takes Up Abortion
The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to hear a Mississippi abortion case that could roll back Roe v. Wade. Guest host Jim Villanucci gives his opinions on the case and takes your phone calls on News Radio KKOB.
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Go Big or Go Home
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced yesterday that every Ohio resident who has gotten the COVID vaccine will be entered into 5 lotteries to give away $1 million dollars each. Guest host Jared Hart lays out why he believes New Mexico should do something similar in scope to incentivize people to…
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Colin Kaepernick is Back! Sort of...
Colin Kaepernick announced that his publishing company is releasing a book later this year titled "Abolition for the People: The Movement for a Future Without Policing and Prisons". This comes as Tim Tebow makes an NFL comeback while Kaepernick still sits on the sidelines. Guest host Jim…
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Why is Everything So Expensive!?
We've all heard about the astronomical price of lumber these days, but what other goods have gone up in price? Guest host Jim Villanucci gives a couple examples that he's seen and takes your phone calls on News Radio KKOB.
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Does New Mexico have a Labor Shortage?
As most New Mexico counties are now in the turquoise level and moving closer to fully reopening, some employers are complaining that they can't fill vacancies due to expanded unemployment benefits. Guest host Buck Burnett gives his opinion on why employers can't fill openings, and takes your…
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Should Corporal Punishment Be Banned?
A principal at Central Elementary School in Florida is under investigation for paddling a 6-year-old student, sparking a debate of whether corporal punishment should still be allowed in schools. Guest host Jim Villanucci gives his opinion and takes your phone calls on News Radio KKOB.
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How Absolute is the 2nd Amendment?
Guest host Jim Villanucci discusses the Supreme Court taking up a gun rights case for the first time in more than a decade and takes your phone calls on the 2nd Amendment on News Radio KKOB.
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Reacting to the New Guidelines
In a press conference this afternoon, Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham outlined new COVID guidelines going into effect on Friday and said New Mexico is on track to be fully open in 9 weeks. Darren White reacts to her comments and takes your phone calls on News Radio KKOB.
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Is the Mayor's Race a 1 Issue Race?
We've now officially passed 40 homicides in Albuquerque so far in 2021, on pace to shatter records in the city. After Sheriff Manny Gonzales officially entered the Mayoral race last week, will the race become strictly focused on crime? Darren White gives his opinion and takes your phone calls on...
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The Supreme Court Takes Up Gun Rights
The Supreme Court has agreed to take up a case that upheld New York's restrictive gun permit law. It's the first time in more than a decade that the Supreme Court has taken up a major gun rights case. Darren White gives his opinion on where the case is headed, and takes your phone calls on News...
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Pat Davis joins Buck Burnett
City Councilor Pat Davis joins Guest Host Buck Burnett to discuss a variety of Albuquerque issues, such as vaccination rates, the upcoming mayor's race, and much more.
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Fallout from the Chauvin Verdict
Guest host Jim Villanucci discusses the guilty verdict for former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin and takes your phone calls on News Radio KKOB.
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Sheriff Manny Gonzales joins Darren White
On the day he officially announced his candidacy for Mayor of Albuquerque, Bernalillo County Sheriff Manny Gonzales joins Darren White to discuss launching his campaign on News Radio KKOB.
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The Sheriff Enters the Race
Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller received a serious challenge for his reelection campaign today when Bernalillo County Sheriff Manny Gonzales officially entered the race. How much of a chance does Sheriff Gonzales have of unseating Keller? Darren White gives his opinion and takes your calls on News...
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The "Protester" Speaks
Darren White visits with KOAT Investigative Producer TJ Wilham to discuss his latest story interviewing the man at last weekend's "protest" on Civic Plaza. He also continues the discussion surrounding the details of the case and takes your calls on News Radio KKOB.
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Fallout from Sunday's "Protest"
More than a dozen APD officers have resigned from the department's Emergency Response Team after Sunday's "protest" on Civic Plaza. Darren White visits with KOAT TV Investigations Producer TJ Wilham to discuss the details of the story, and gives his take on morale within APD.
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What's The Future of Law Enforcement?
Former Minnesota police officer Kim Potter was charged Wednesday with 2nd Degree Manslaughter for killing Daunte Wright on Sunday. Darren White discusses the details surrounding the case and the future of law enforcement in this country on News Radio KKOB.
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Hitting Pause on J&J
The FDA and CDC are recommending a "pause" of Johnson and Johnson's COVID vaccine in order to review 6 cases of a "rare and severe" type of blood clot. How much will this hamper vaccination efforts? Darren White gives his opinion and takes your calls.
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Free For All Friday
President Biden's executive orders on guns. The GOP's donor retreat in Florida. The special election in CD-1. Those topics and much more are on the table for Free For All Friday with Darren White.
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President Biden Tackles Guns
Calling gun violence in America an "epidemic" and "an international embarrassment", President Biden today announced a couple of limited executive orders on guns, while pressuring Congress to act further. What can President Biden get done in such a divided Congress? Darren White gives his opinion...
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Is The Bar Too High?
New Mexico announced its updated county by county COVID statistics today. Bernalillo County remains in the yellow category, and did not come particularly close to reaching the green level. Is the bar too high for a county as big as Bernalillo County? Darren White visits with KOAT Investigative...
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Infrastructure Week
President Biden unveiled his $2 Trillion infrastructure plan last week, and the Democrats got good news from the Senate Parliamentarian that should allow them to pass the bill through reconciliation. Will they be able to get all 50 Democrats on board? Darren White gives his thoughts on the…
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Corporate America Stays Woke
After Major League Baseball moved their All Star Game out of Atlanta and companies like Delta and Coca Cola have come out in opposition of Georgia's new voting and election laws, Republican lawmakers are threatening to take away MLB's antitrust exemption as well as tax breaks for Delta. Should...
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Coming to a Dispensary Near You
The New Mexico legislature finally got the bill approving recreational cannabis over the finish line last night. So what now? Darren White visits with City Councilor Pat Davis to discuss the passing of the bill, and takes your phone calls on the topic.
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Weed and Guns
The New Mexico House passed House Bill 2, a bill legalizing recreational cannabis, by a 38-32 vote today. Darren White discusses the latest developments with the bill, as well as the debate concerning legalized marijuana and firearm ownership.
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Off and Running
The special session of the New Mexico legislature officially kicked off today, with the main priority being a bill that legalizes recreational marijuana. Darren White visits with City Councilor Pat Davis to discuss the future of the bill and takes your calls on it as well.
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On a Very Special Session...
Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has officially called a special session of the NM legislature beginning March 30th that will focus on items left unfinished during the recent 60 day session, including the legalization of recreational cannabis. Darren White continues the marijuana debate and takes...
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Does The Mayor Deserve Another 4 Years?
Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller formally declared his candidacy for reelection on Monday. How successful has he been in his first term, and has he earned another? Darren White gives his opinion on Mayor Keller's first term and takes your calls.
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What's The Answer?
In the aftermath of a shooting at a supermarket in Boulder, CO that claimed 10 lives, President Biden is calling for a return of banning the sale of assault rifles. Is that the answer to reducing mass shootings in America? Darren White gives his opinion on what reforms should be made and takes…
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Remembering Deputy James McGrane
Today marks 15 years since Bernalillo County Sheriff's Department Deputy James McGrane was shot and killed during a traffic stop. Darren White was Sheriff at the time, and recounts his experience on that day. He also visits with James McGrane Sr., the father of Deputy McGrane.
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What's Next for Cannabis in New Mexico?
House Bill 12, a bill that would legalize recreational cannabis in New Mexico, stalled in the final hours as the 60 day legislative session came to an end on Saturday. Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham said that she's planning to call a special session to get the bill over the finish line. Will it...
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Should We Be Concerned with President Biden's Health?
President Biden tripped multiple times up the steps of Air Force One this morning after recently breaking his foot while playing with his dog. Should we be concerned with the President's health? Guest host Jim Villanucci gives his opinion and takes your calls.
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Do Transgender Athletes Belong in Women's Sports?
A father from Kansas City, Missouri went viral this week after testifying in front of the state house and urging them to not to pass a bill requiring student athletes to compete in sports based on their biological sex. Guest host Jim Villanucci doesn't believe that transgender athletes should be...
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Determining a Hate Crime
At least 8 people were found dead at 3 Atlanta area massage parlors on Tuesday, leading to the arrest of Robert Aaron Long as the sole suspect. Were the murders a hate crime? Guest host Jim Villanucci gives his opinion and takes your calls.
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Making Combat More Inclusive?
The U.S. Army is reviewing its "gender neutral" combat fitness test after data showed that a majority of women fail the test. Should the physical requirements for combat positions be lowered? Guest host Jim Villanucci doesn't think so, and takes your calls on the subject.
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Does Freedom of Protest Have a Limit?
The New Mexico House narrowly passed a bill yesterday that would make it a crime to conduct "targeted residential picketing" and protesting outside of a person's home. Does the bill infringe upon First Amendment rights? Darren White gives his opinion and takes your phone calls.
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He hung up his gun belt and badge but didn’t ride off into the sunset. A gritty glimpse into the world politics, crime and current events from the former Sheriff.
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