Arizona Talks

We’re also soliciting submissions from thoughtful Arizonans across civic, community, business, and public life. If you have an idea, perspective, or argument worth sharing, let us know!

We’re launching with two essays: * Jered Scrivner on why Arizona Talks Voices exists * Don Henninger on why he stays in the arena Read both at arizonatalks.org/voices

Arizona Talks Voices is live! We built Arizona Talks on a simple conviction: better conversations lead to better outcomes. Now we’re extending that mission into writing with a new home for serious essays about Arizona’s civic life, culture, leadership, and future.

Featured Speakers: - @MayorBorowsky - @TJShope - @Adrian_Fontes - Laura Tohe, Arizona Poet Laureate - Evelyn Racette, Assistant Professor, Grand Canyon University - Todd Bankofier, CEO @SMoWest

This gathering will bring together elected officials, business leaders, academic voices, and engaged community members to reflect on the principles that shaped our nation and our state: How should those founding values guide us forward at this pivotal moment in American life?

As the United States marks the 250th anniversary of the American experiment and Arizona commemorates 114 years of statehood, we gather for an evening of thoughtful dialogue, shared values, and celebration at Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West.

Tonight!

Just 2 days until this happens, do you have your tickets yet?

We will explore: ✅ The real challenges facing free speech today ✅ When does protection become censorship? ✅ How robust dialogue strengthens democracy ✅ Practical ways to defend our constitutional rights RSVP today! eventbrite.com/e/arizona-talk…

Can the First Amendment Protect Us in a Polarized Age? Join us for a critical conversation about free speech, censorship, and democracy. Join us for an evening at @GreenwoodBrews with Will Creeley, Legal Director at @TheFIREorg ⬇️

Live now! The Right to Disagree: A special roundtable discussion on @KTAR923 youtube.com/watch?v=KA9Nyl…

The Right to Debate, a roundtable designed to bring unity in a time of political division and violence through a civil debate. Join @KTAR923, @abc15 and @ArizonaTalks from 12-2pm. ktar.com/arizona-news/t…

In an era of polarization and political violence, what does it mean to protect the freedom to debate, dissent and disagree? @KTAR923, @ArizonaTalks and @abc15 have guests from all backgrounds debating from 12-2pm on our special: The Right to Disagree. ktar.com/arizona-news/t…

@ASUCollegeOfLaw RSVP now for this inspiring night of connection and civil discourse! 🎤 Doors open at 5pm. eventbrite.com/e/two-arizona-…

🎶 Join us for an unforgettable evening with the Come Together Music Project! Arizona Supreme Court Justice Clint Bolick & Appellate Court Judge Andrew Becke share stories through music to bridge divides. 📅 Oct 8, 5:30pm at @ASUCollegeOfLaw. Free admission!

We’re looking forward to CFA Chair, President & CEO @SybilFrancisCFA joining @ArizonaTalks and @KTAR923 tomorrow 12-2 PM to discuss how civil discourse can help Arizonans move forward together toward a stronger, more connected future. Tune in to join the conversation! bitl.to/59hl

📅TODAY: 12-2p.m. In an era of polarization what does it mean to protect the freedom to debate, dissent, and disagree, but in a civil manner? @KTAR923 will host a special discussion in collaboration with @ArizonaTalks & @abc15 youtube.com/user/KTARNews9… 📻: 92.3FM/KTAR News App

Join us tomorrow on KTAR or online from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM Arizona time for: "Arizona Talks: The Right to Disagree." Hosted by @KTAR923, @abc15, and @ArizonaTalks. Panel 1 (12:00 - 12:30): @Carlosalfaro, @SybilFrancisCFA Panel 2 (12:30 - 1:00): @billgatesaz, Jane Andersen Panel 3 (1:00 - 1:45): @JeffFlake, @Adrian_Fontes, @GinaSwoboda Panel 4 (1:45 - 2:00): Me Hosts: Chris Merrilll, @CMcKeeTV. Info here: eventbrite.com/e/arizona-talk…

The assassination of Charlie Kirk has had a profound effect on those pushing for the advance of civil discourse like Carlos Alfaro, founder of Arizona Talks, who joined the @BroomheadShow.