Arizona Talks: Events, Interviews, and More

Arizona Talks hosted a special Constitution Day event on September 17, 2025, at Empire in Scottsdale, Arizona. People from across the political spectrum came together to reflect on the Constitution’s meaning today, the importance of the First Amendment, and practical ways we can all help build a more perfect union. Highlights: Opening remarks from Carlos Alfaro on the mission of Arizona Talks: fos...

At our intimate event at Cider Corps in Downtown Mesa, we were joined by guest speakers who shared their stories, expertise, and a myriad of views from across the political spectrum. We discussed the current state of our public education system and how we can improve from consistently being ranked at or near the bottom of state education systems. In this episode, you'll hear from: Beth Lewis,...

Welcome to the second installment of the Arizona Talks Interview Series, our new video series in which we bring professional interviewers and top political minds together. In this episode, which takes place at El Charro Hipster Bar and Cafe on Historic Grand Avenue in Downtown Phoenix, Arizona, you’ll get to hear Chris Kline, President of the Arizona Broadcasters Association, sit down with Paul Bo...

We’re proud to introduce the Arizona Talks Interview Series!   This is the first interview from our new series in which we bring professional interviewers and top political minds together.   In this episode, which takes place at Kahvi Coffee + Cafe in Downtown Phoenix, Arizona, you’ll get to hear Chris Kline, President of the Arizona Broadcasters Association, sit down with Rebecca Rios,...

At this outdoor conversation and reception on November 10, 2021 at Greenwood Brewing in Downtown Phoenix, our panel experts weighed in on the topic of immigration in the United States.   We were joined by:  - Angela M. Banks, Charles J. Merriam Distinguished Professor of Law at the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University  - Adam Estle, Vice President of Field...

At this outdoor conversation and reception on Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at Greenwood Brewing in Downtown Phoenix, our panel experts weighed in on the topic of election integrity and voting rights.   We were joined by:  - Christopher Kline, President and CEO of the Arizona Broadcasters Association (our moderator)  - Luis Acosta-Herrera , Arizona State Director for Unite America - Mik...

Introductory speech for Arizona Talks: Election Integrity & Voting Rights on Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at Greenwood Brewing in Downtown Phoenix. Reginald Bolding, House Democratic Leader and AZ State Representative (D-27) and Candidate for Arizona Secretary of State shares his views on voting rights in Arizona.

Founder of Arizona Talks, Carlos Alfaro, speaks with Walter Cronkite News Director, Vanessa Ruiz. The conversation revolves around the work that journalists and media outlets play in our discussions of policy and different perspectives on the importance of freedom of the press in our democracy. Go to ArizonaTalks.org for more!

Jeff Taylor, Advocate and Chair of the Salvation Army of Phoenix speaking about his personal story of transformation and experience with the criminal justice system. His talk was featured at a public policy event featuring Arizona's top experts, activists, and reporter on criminal Justice Reform. Recorded February 2020. Arizona Talks: Criminal Justice was a special event that addressed  the s...

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The Science of Cannabis. November 2019

This lecture covers an introduction to cannabis. November 2019