Outspoken with Bruce & Gaydos

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Outspoken with Bruce & Gaydos

Bruce St. James and Larry Gaydos cut through the noise with smart analysis, real accountability, and debate that matters. Weekdays 2-6 p.m. live on the KTAR YouTube channel, on-air, on KTAR.com and on the KTAR News app.

  1. 100

    Hour 3: Just how high could gas prices go nationwide?

    Bruce & Gaydos explain why gas prices could go as high as $5 a gallon across the country.

  2. 99

    Hour 2: Why is your ride share driver ghosting you?

    Bruce & Gaydos explain why ride share drivers are making difficult decisions about the work they choose to do based on rising gas prices.

  3. 98

    Hour 1: How strong is Iran?

    Bruce & Gaydos discuss new U.S. intelligence reports that indicate Iran retains significant missile capabilities even after weeks of war.

  4. 97

    Hour 4: Has Arizona become an unaffordable state?

    Bruce & Gaydos ask how the state of the economy is impacting Arizonans.

  5. 96

    Hour 3: What do the wars in Ukraine and Iran have in common?

    Bruce & Gaydos explain why the wars in Ukraine and Russia share striking similarities.

  6. 95

    Hour 2: Is the Hantavirus more contagious than we originally thoughts?

    Bruce & Gaydos share the latest information we have on the Hantavirus outbreak.

  7. 94

    Hour 1: How is the state of the economy impacting people's lives?

    Gaydos tells Bruce some personal stories of how he has seen the economy impact people in Arizona.

  8. 93

    Jim Rounds, President of Rounds Consulting Group & valley economist

    Jim Rounds joined Bruce & Gaydos to discuss the latest Consumer Price Index numbers which showed that April had the highest increase in three years.

  9. 92

    Hour 4: Will Congress suspend the gas tax?

    Bruce & Gaydos explains why President Trump wants Congress to suspend the gas tax nationwide.

  10. 91

    Hour 3: What's the latest on the Hantavirus outbreak?

    Bruce & Gaydos talk to an expert on the Hantavirus. They also discuss the heat wave sweeping the Valley.

  11. 90

    Meghan McCain, Host of Citizen McCain & daughter of the late Senator John McCain

    Meghan McCain joined Bruce & Gaydos and shared her thoughts on the Iran war, Hantavirus  outbreak and more.

  12. 89

    Hour 2: What is blue dot fever?

    Bruce tells Gaydos why many popular artists are postponing or canceling show dates in 2026.

  13. 88

    Dr. Dave Engelthaler, original Hantavirus epidemiologist in Arizona & Executive Director of Health Observatory at Arizona State University

    Dr. Dave Engelthaler joined Bruce & Gaydos to explain what you need to know about the Hantavirus outbreak.

  14. 87

    Hour 1: How did you spend your Mother's Day?

    Bruce & Gaydos share how they celebrated Mother's Day and gave special tributes to the mothers in their lives.

  15. 86

    Ian Schwartz, Meteorologist & Reporter, Arizona's Family

    Ian Schwartz joined Bruce & Gaydos to discuss the extreme heat in the Phoenix-area.

  16. 85

    Hour 4: What's the latest on the hantavirus?

    Bruce & Gaydos share the latest information on the hantavirus and why it is not the same thing as COVID-19.

  17. 84

    Hour 3: How are you honoring your mom on Mother's Day?

    Bruce & Gaydos share how they will be honoring their moms this Mother's Day.

  18. 83

    Hour 2: It's time for Stream Team!

    Bruce & Gaydos tell you what you should or shouldn't be watching this weekend!

  19. 82

    Jerry Brown, Director of Public Relations at St. Mary's Food Bank

    Jerry Brown joined Bruce & Gaydos to discuss the Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive that will benefit St. Mary's Food Bank tomorrow.

  20. 81

    Hour 1: The Pentagon releases files on Unidentified Aerial Phenomena

    Bruce & Gaydos do a deep dive on into files released by the Pentagon on unidentified aerial phenomena, with some files dating back to the 1940s.

  21. 80

    Rachel Mitchell, Maricopa County Attorney

    Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell joined Bruce & Gaydos to explain why the Office's is not prosecuting a Phoenix Police who shot and killed a man as he was defending his home and family in January.

  22. 79

    Hour 4: Who is to blame for high gas prices in Arizona?

    Bruce & Gaydos talk to Governor Katie Hobbs about who is to blame for the high gas prices in Arizona. They also discuss the 2026 Midterm election, affordability issues and more!

  23. 78

    Katie Hobbs, Governor of Arizona

    Governor Katie Hobbs joined Bruce & Gaydos for Talk to the Governor. Governor Hobbs discussed gas prices, the 2026 Midterm election and more.

  24. 77

    Hour 3: Is the Strait of Hormuz opened or closed?

    Bruce & Gaydos share the latest information we have on the state of the Strait of Hormuz and explain why an open Strait won't immediately impact the sharp rise in energy costs.

  25. 76

    Hour 2: What's the latest on the hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship?

    Bruce & Gaydos share the latest information on the hantavirus outbreak that occurred on a cruise ship.

  26. 75

    Hour 1: Will the release of the UFO files shake religion to its core?

    Bruce & Gaydos debate if the potential release of classified UFO government files could impact organize religion.

  27. 74

    Hour 4: The Faceoff with Bruce & Gaydos

    Bruce & Gaydos host another edition of the Faceoff. They are joined by democratic strategist Tony Cani, former Phoenix City Councilman Sal DiCiccio and political consultant at Copper State Consulting Emily Ryan. They discussed the 2026 Midterm Election, the war with Iran and more!

  28. 73

    Hour 4: The Faceoff with Bruce & Gaydos

    Bruce & Gaydos host another edition of the Faceoff. They are joined by democratic strategist Tony Cani, former Phoenix City Councilman Sal DiCiccio and political consultant at Copper State Consulting Emily Ryan. They discussed the 2026 Midterm Election, the war with Iran and more!

  29. 72

    Hour 3: Who will be the next quarterback for the Arizona Cardinals?

    Bruce & Gaydos discuss the rumors that Aaron Rodgers is potentially linked to the Arizona Cardinals.

  30. 71

    Hour 2: Is the check-out line at Costco a barometer on the economy?

    Bruce & Gaydos explain what an increase in shopping visits to Costco says about the American consumer and the state of the U.S. economy.

  31. 70

    Rick Kastigar, former Pima County Chief Deputy

    Rick Kastigar joined Bruce & Gaydos to share his thoughts on FBI Director Kash Patel's comments about how the Pima County Sheriff's Department treated the agency when it came to the Nancy Guthrie investigation.

  32. 69

    Hour 1: What happens when the Pope calls customer service?

    Bruce & Gaydos explain why Pope Leo XIV needed to call his bank's customer service line and the hilarity that ensued!

  33. 68

    Hour 4: What's the latest on the Nancy Guthrie investigation?

    Bruce & Ian Schwartz take a look at FBI Director Kash Patel's comments on the Nancy Guthrie investigation saying that the agency was initially kept "out of the loop." 

  34. 67

    Hour 3: Is America truly that divided?

    Bruce & Ian Schwartz explain why social media makes it look as though there is more division in America than there truly is.

  35. 66

    Hour 2: Buc-ee's is coming to Arizona!

    Bruce & Ian Schwartz preview the anticipated opening of Buc-ee's!

  36. 65

    Hour 1: Who controls the Strait of Hormuz?

    Bruce & Ian Schwartz discuss the conflicting reports out of the Middle East over which country controls the Strait of Hormuz.

  37. 64

    Hour 4: Do Americans need more sleep?

    Brcuce & Ian Schwartz share a new study that says Americans are not getting enough sleep and how it can impact your overall health.

  38. 63

    Hour 3: Is the ceasefire deal holding in the Middle East?

    Bruce & Ian Schwartz share the latest details on the war with Iran and the state of the Strait of Hormuz.

  39. 62

    Hour 2: Why are President Trump's approval numbers low?

    Bruce & Ian Schwartz discuss the latest Washington Post-ABC News-Ipsos poll that shows President Trump's disapproval rating hit 62%, which is an all-time high.

  40. 61

    Hour 1: May the 4th be with you!

    Bruce & Ian Schwartz celebrate Star Wars day by talking about their favorite Star Wars movies, how the franchise impacted pop culture and more!

  41. 60

    Hour 4: Do kids spend too much time on screens?

    Bruce and Joe Huizenga discuss screentime with kids, how parents handle it, and the effort some schools are showing to limit it.

  42. 59

    Hour 3: Is E-15 gas the key to spending less at the pump?

    E-15 gas has arrived at valley gas stations. Bruce and Joe Huizenga debate the fuel alternative and if it will be the answer to our gas problems.

  43. 58

    Hour 2: What happens if Spirit Airlines goes belly-up?

    Amid the airline’s financial troubles, Bruce and Joe Huizenga discuss Spirit Airlines and what would happen if the company ceases operations.

  44. 57

    Hour 1: Have your summer vacation plans changed?

    Bruce and Joe Huizenga discuss upcoming summer vacations and how the economy is affecting how families relax.

  45. 56

    Hour 4: Why is a Phoenix Police officer suing to keep his job?

    Bruce & Gaydos explain why a Phoenix Police officer is suing to keep his job with the department.

  46. 55

    Hour 3: Are we living in a "tortoise" economy?

    Bruce & Gaydos analyze the latest U.S. economic report that showed the economy growing at a 2 percent pace in the first three months of the year.

  47. 54

    Dennis Hoffman, Professor & Director of Research at L. William Seidman Research Institute at the W. P. Carey School of Business, Arizona State University

    Professor Dennis Hoffman joined Bruce & Gaydos and shared his analysis of the U.S. economy growing at a 2 percent pace in the first three months of the year.

  48. 53

    Hour 2: Does the U.S. military need to learn how to play small ball?

    Bruce & Gaydos discuss a New York Times editorial piece that suggests the U.S. military is "losing its edge," pointing to the war in Iran as proof.

  49. 52

    Hour 1: Would you do a "no buy" challenge for a year?

    Bruce & Gaydos explain why people are trying a "no buy" challenge and how it impacted their finances.

  50. 51

    Hour 4: The Faceoff with Bruce & Gaydos

    Bruce & Gaydos host another addition of the Faceoff. They are joined by Chandler Councilmember OD Harris, former Maricopa County Recorder Stephen Richer and former Arizona State Senator Michelle Ugenti-Rita. They discuss the war with Iran, SCOTUS decision and more.

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Bruce St. James and Larry Gaydos cut through the noise with smart analysis, real accountability, and debate that matters. Weekdays 2-6 p.m. live on the KTAR YouTube channel, on-air, on KTAR.com and on the KTAR News app.

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