The Think Tank with Mike O'Neil
The Think Tank with Mike O'Neil
Hosted by KTAR political analyst, Dr. Mike O'Neil, 'The Think Tank' aspires to bring together some of the state's most interesting, thoughtful and influential leaders to discuss the economic, political and social issues facing the state and the nation.Social links:
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Think Tank 9-20-23 // Voters and the 2024 Election Part 2 w/ Paul Bentz
In the second part of Mike O'Neil's conversation with Arizona Highground political analyst, Paul Bentz, they discuss the arguments around early voting in Arizona, why water and mass transit have been gaining traction post-pandemic, and more. Find more from Dr. Mike O'Neil at https://mikeoneil.org/
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Think Tank 9-13-23 // Voters and the 2024 Election Part 1 w/ Paul Bentz
Arizona Highground political analyst, Paul Bentz, joins Mike O'Neil to discuss what he's seen as far as early 2024 polling, how abortion and education policy could sway voters, and more. Find more from Dr. Mike O'Neil at https://mikeoneil.org/
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Think Tank 8-30-23 // The 2024 Presidential Election w/ Steve Krafft
Steve Krafft, Phoenix lawyer and retired Fox10 journalist of more than three decades, joins Mike O'Neil to discuss the latest developments in the race for the presidency in 2024, whether or not Donald Trump's upcoming court dates will sway voters, and more. Find more from Dr. Mike O'Neil at https:…
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Think Tank 8-23-23 // Freedom of Speech in Arizona w/ Herb Paine
Herb Paine, writer and former KJZZ political commentator, joins Mike O'Neil to discuss censorship in universities, art as a means of censoring freedom of speech, and more. Follow Herb's writing on Substack: https://substack.com/@herbpaine Find more from Dr. Mike O'Neil at https://mikeoneil.org/
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Think Tank 8-17-23 // The Choice of School Choice Part 2 w/ Ericka Donalds and Beth Lewis
In part two of two, Mike O'Neil continues his discussion with Erika Donalds and Beth Lewis on the debate around school voucher programs, getting schools ample resources, how the First Amendment plays into which schools get attention, and more. Listen to Part 1 here: http://bitly.ws/S9NX Find mor…
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Think Tank 8-11-23 // The Choice of School Choice Part 1 w/ Ericka Donalds and Beth Lewis
In part one of two, Mike O'Neil is joined by Erika Donalds, Florida education activist and OptimaEd CEO, and Beth Lewis, career teacher and executive director of Save Our Schools Arizona. Together, they explore what the movement behind school choice really entails, how parents should evaluate their…
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Think Tank 8-1-23 // 2024 Election Hopefuls w/ Chuck Coughlin
HighGround Inc. CEO, Chuck Coughlin, joins Mike O'Neil to discuss whether or not Kyrsten Sinema will be running for re-election, who from Arizona stands to make waves with voters if not her, and more.
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Think Tank 7-26-23 // Homeless Arizonans and the Heat w/ Stacey Champion
Arizona housing advocate, Stacey Champion, joins Mike O'Neil to discuss the clearing of "The Zone" in Downtown Phoenix, the health risks that put homeless people at risk during our current heat wave, and more.
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Think Tank 7-19-23 // The Empire Strikes Back w/ Stephen Richer
Maricopa County Recorder, Stephen Richer, joins Mike O'Neil to discuss accusations and a lawsuit from former Arizona candidate for governor Kari Lake, as well as his own countersuit alleging libel from Lake, the risks to this family and more.
29:05
Think Tank 7-12-23 // The Story of the Universe w/ Stan Owocki
University of Delaware astrophysicist, Professor Stan Owocki, joins Mike O'Neil to discuss the big questions of how did the universe initially form, how likely is it that we find and communicate with any possible extraterrestrial life, and more.
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