The Grant Woods Show 

Show Date: November 16, 2009
Hosts: Grant, Mark, Karie and Steve
Recap: Join Grant this week and he, Mark, Karie and Clawson discuss the following and more. This week’s Woody Award awarded to Tennessee Titans owner Bud Adams for his 'tasteful' use of the bird at this week's game. Question of the Week from Mr. Mark: If you had to give up one of the following four things – TV, internet, music or cell phone – which would it be? Following up on his look back at the Valley article from Sunday's Republic, Grant talks about how we as a community need to do a better job of planning for the future; what our priorities should be in terms of education, economy, etc. Grant talks about a conversation he had on Monday with US Senator John McCain on a number of topics, including the viability of Sarah Palin’s potential 2012 presidential candidacy. A new book by ESPN.COM’s Bill Simmons entitled, “The Book of Basketball: The NBA According to the Sports Guy," is discussed by the group..

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The Grant Woods Show 

Show Date: November 11, 2009
Hosts: Grant, Mark, Karie and Steve
In the House: Julio Cesar Chavez
Recap: Join Grant this week and he, Mark, Karie and Clawson discuss the following and more. This week’s Woody Award to fast food giant Jack in the Box.

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The Grant Woods Show 

Show Date: November 5, 2009
Hosts: Grant, Mark, Karie and Steve
In the House: Gibson McKay (Veridus)
Recap: Join Grant this week and he, Mark, Karie and Clawson discuss the following and more. This week’s Woody Award to radio personality Rush Limbaugh.

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The Grant Woods Show 

Show Date: October 27, 2009
Hosts: Grant, Mark, Karie and Steve
In the House: Art Haynie, director (tv, music videos, short films, commercials)
Recap: Join Grant this week and he, Mark, Karie and Clawson discuss the following and more. This week’s Woody Award to US Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner. Question of the Week from Mr. Mark: If you knew your best friend’s spouse was having an affair, would you tell your friend? The gang discusses how many executives in a large company would have to sign off on a decision before it gets approved? Case in point is the controversial decision Target department store made in merchandising an “illegal alien” Halloween costume. The Arizona State Fair is among us and Grant fondly talks about his plans to attend the Fair and reviews the new “food” items available this year at the Fair.

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The Grant Woods Show 

Show Date: October 20, 2009
Hosts: Grant, Mark, Karie and Steve
In the House: Art Haynie, director (tv, music videos, short films, commercials)
Recap: Join Grant this week and he, Mark, Karie and Clawson discuss the following and more. This week’s Woody Award to Balloon Boy's dad, Richard Heene, star of Wife Swap and candidate for Father of the Year. Mark poses the question of the week: "If you could go back in time and give a younger 'you' some advice, what would you say?" The results of the Afghanistan elections in which a third of the votes were deemed fraudulent; with that in mind, the question is what should President Obama do relative to a new strategy in the region. Special guest Art Haynie, television, commerical, short film and music video director talks about how his career has taken off since moving from Phoenix to LA and talks about how Ice Cube taught him some helpful gang signs.

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The Grant Woods Show 

Show Date: October 14, 2009
Hosts: Grant, Mark, Karie and Steve
In the House: David Lewis, playwright and actor
Recap: Join Grant this week and he, Mark, Karie and Clawson discuss the following and more. Grant presents this week’s Woody Award to local radio talk show JD Hayworth for possibly illegally using his show to promote his “consideration” of running against Sen. John McCain for US Senate. Grant introduces “In the House” guest, actor David Lewis, who is performing a one-man play, “Mr. Franklin of Philadelphia” at the Playhouse on the Park at the VIAD building. Click here from more informatin. The crew talks about how the White House has decided they will not provide spokespersons for Fox News due to their “right wing coverage.” Grant asks if, now that he’s won the Nobel Peace Prize, President Obama can justify increasing the number of US troops in Afghanistan; then shares is thoughts on what the US should do in Afghanistan moving forward. A look back at the Sedona “Sweat Lodge” disaster. The gang looks at the controversy surrounding Rush Limbaugh’s interest in becoming part of an investment group hoping to purchase the St. Louis Rams. 

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The Grant Woods Show 

Show Date: October 5, 2009
Hosts: Grant, Mark, Karie and Steve
Recap: Join Grant this week and he, Mark, Karie and Clawson discuss the following and more. With USA's missed Olympic bid. Grant refers to Steve’s recent blog on the site regarding President Obama’s trip to Denmark to support Chicago’s bid for the 2016 Olympics and says that the President’s staff failed him by advising him to attend when it was so obviously a lost cause from the beginning field. Mark opens the show with the Question of the Week: Have you ever witnessed a situation in your office where an employee had sexual relations with his/her supervisor to advance his/her career? Would you do it if you were guaranteed there would be no negative consequences? This week’s Woody Award to the Hollywood supporters of Roman Polanksi for their support of a perverted criminal. Grant talks about a study that recently came out listing US cities with the smartest population; Phoenix ranked toward the bottom (49 out of 55), ahead of the Amish-filled Harrisburg (PA). Two Supreme Court cases are discussed by the goup: The first case involves a boy who breaks into elderly woman’s house, robs and rapes her, is convicted but was only 13 when he committed the crime; the second involves a 16 year old who was convicted for a similarly heinous crime. The gang talks about Obama’s 9/11 – that unemployment may hover between 9% and 11% throughout his presidency. 
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The Grant Woods Show

Show Date: September 28, 2009
Hosts: Grant, Mark, and Steve
In The House: Danny Zelisko
Recap: Join Grant this week and he, Mark, and Clawson discuss the following and more with In the House guest Danny Zelisko. Grant talks about Arizona Sen. Jon Kyl’s appearance on Meet the Press last Sunday regarding Afghanistan and reacts to Kyl’s contention that the Obama Administration’s policy should be dictated by the generals in the field. Mark opens the show with the Question of the Week: Would you rather live the life you’re living now, or win $100 million in the Lottery but then have to die in 15 years? The Woody Award stays in Arizona as the Cardinals, off to a 1-2 start, receive a wake-up Woody. Reacting to the low turn-out for the Bonnie Raitt, Danny Zelisko talks about how the public should be more willing to support great musical artists. The State Fair is just around the corner and Grant reminisce about attending the Arizona State Fair, and an encounter he had with former Arizona Governor Ev Mecham. Mackenzie Phillips’ revelation about her intimate relations with her father has been all over the news, here's the gang's reaction.

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The Grant Woods Show

Show Date: September 22, 2009
Hosts: Grant, Mark, Karie and Steve
Recap: Join Grant this week and he, Mark, Karie and Clawson discuss the following and more. Overexposed? President Obama continues to make the rounds on the media circuit. Grant discusses if this is a positive for the first-term President. We stay in the political arena this week as the Woody Award goes to former Presidential candidate John Edwards. The gang takes a look at how the President is doing so far and points out two major strategic mistakes Obama has made so far. Grant talks about Ronald Kessler’s new book “In the President's Secret Service: Behind the Scenes with Agents in the Line of Fire and the Presidents They Protect” and the great inside stories exposed about former US presidents – Kennedy, Johnson, Nixon, Ford, Carter, Reagan, Bush, Clinton, Bush & Obama How about that Jay Leno Show debut? We talked about it last week and now with a week and a half of ratings in the books, the public is having their say. Mark Cordes shares a story about how notorious Robin Williams is in the industry for stealing other comedians’ jokes.

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The Grant Woods Show

Show Date: September 16, 2009
Hosts: Grant, Mark, Karie and Steve
Recap: Join Grant this week and he, Mark, Karie and Clawson discuss the following and more. Grant and the gang talk about the lawsuit that was filed this week against the state of Arizona declaring the system for financing public schools is unconstitutional. There was no shortage of worthy candidates for the Woody Award this week, but rising to the top was South Carolina Congressman Joe Wilson. Should Grant watch the Cardinals' games from the stands with the common man, or opt for the luxury box? The Arizona Cardinals start off the season with a loss to the 49ers, but hope for a decent season remains. How about that Jay Leno Show debut? That's the best material they could come with after four months! Grant gives his opinion on Paradise Valley Mayor Vernon Parker announcing that he's considering a run for governor.

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The Grant Woods Show

Show Date: September 8, 2009
Hosts: Grant, Mark, Karie and Steve
Recap: Join Grant this week and he, Mark, Karie and Clawson discuss the following and more. Grant and the gang talk about the controversy surrounding President Obama’s televised broadcast this week to the nation’s school kids. After previewing the speech they try and figure out what all the fuss is over. The WOODY Award travels to the Far East and beyond as Japan's Prime Minister-elect's wife, Miyuki Hatoyama, takes the cake as far as first ladies go. Anyone who has 'visited' Venus with Tom Cruise deserves a Woody. The Arizona Cardinals stand up for an encore against the SF 49ers. Will the once snakebit Cardinals return to the playoffs or continue the recent trend of non-winning Super Bowl teams inability to get back to the promised land. Grant shares an entertaining story about a flight to Israel and the reasons that kept him from taking a nap. Are there UFOs? Steve and Karie think so! Clawson has never been back to a high school reunion while Grant has been to three (and won't go to anymore). 

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The Grant Woods Show

Show Date: August 31, 2009
Hosts: Grant, Mark, Karie and Steve
Recap: Join Grant this week and he, Mark, Karie and Clawson discuss the following and more. The United State Senate lost one it's greatest leaders with the passing of Edward M. Kennedy. Kennedy was greatly admired across party lines. Grant and the gang reflect on his legacy and comment on the coverage of his memorial. The WOODY Award travels to the Arizona Republic as Grant gives a rather long Woody to travel section editor Jill Cassidy and the entire Sunday Travel Section. With all of the trouble President Obama has had in recent weeks hosting Town Hall meetings, Grant recalls a trip he made to Lake Havasu City as Attorney General to hold a Town Hall that was crashed by a motorcycle gang. Mark shares a story about Redd Foxx, whose name came up as the gang discussed which celebrities would make good politicians.newsworthy.

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The Grant Woods Show

Show Date: August 25, 2009
Hosts: Grant, Mark, Karie and Steve
Recap: Join Grant this week and he, Mark, Karie and Clawson discuss the following and more. Don Hewitt was the creator of 60 Minutes which has been on the air since 1968. Grant and gang discuss how important Hewitt and his innovations have been in shaping history over the last 40+ years. The WOODY Award jumps back into the political landscape as the ageless wonder himself, Arlen Specter and his ‘clear’ stance on healthcare reform receive the honor. Grant asks Mark Cordes about his worst moment in show biz after sharing a story he read where Elayne Boosler talks about an all-time worst moment at the beginning of her career. Mark returns from a speaking engagement for a labor union which leads Grant and Mark to share personal stories of their days “working” in construction. Grant shares a couple of memories from appearances he made on 60 Minutes. Karie and the gang discuss the state of local newscasts and what is newsworthy.

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The Grant Woods Show

Show Date: August 17, 2009
Hosts: Grant, Karie and Steve
Recap: OBAMA VISITS MACAYOS? Grant welcomes former Arizona Republic columnist and KTAR radio host David Leibowitz to the show. Leibo rolls with discussions on Obama's healthcare plan, Arizona's gubernatorial race and talks about how he came up with the name for his new PR/Marketing firm -- Leibowitz Solo. Grant, Karie and Steve also reflect on the storied career of filmmaker John Hughes. "His best film" discussion was difficult with so many classics, but the Steve Martin-John Candy comedy ranks right at the top.
Join former Arizona Attorney each week on his entertaining and informative talk show. John Hughes was an amazing filmmaker and responsible for influencing a generation. The crew talks about some of his work, including their all-time favorites. The WOODY Award stays in the sports' world this week, as YE Yang takes the world by surprise and Grant isn't buying it. Local 'storyteller' David Leibowitz, who recently opened his own PR/Marketing agency call Leibowitz Solo, shares his views on the upcoming gubernatorial race in Arizona. President Obama visits Phoenix, eats at Macayos and is struggling to find acceptance for his healthcare reform plan. Grant shares a story about having lunch with Angelina Jolie's dad, Jon Voight, while he was AG. The gang talks about Michael Vick's re-entry into society and the NFL.

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The Grant Woods Show

Show Date: August 10, 2009
Hosts: Grant, Karie and Steve
Recap: Join former Arizona Attorney General Grant Woods each week on his entertaining and informative talk show. This week Grant is joined by co-host Karie Dozer and also stopping by is "The View's" number one fan Steve Clawson. The show is taped LIVE from the Cotton Club @ Majerle's Sports Grill. Below is a breakdown of the topics covered on this week's show.
WILL GRANT RUN FOR GOVERNOR? Check out his reaction to the recent buzz that he might be running in the next election. The WOODY Award, for the second straight week, goes to a member of the Dbacks. This week it's CF Chris Young, whose biggest problem isn't the .194 batting average. Musicians John Kaizer and Grayson Stephens set up their guitars and mics and play a couple of songs. The first, "One Life", was written by our very own Mr. Grant Woods. John and Grayson close out the show with a beautiful performance of "Simple Things". President Obama is seeing a bit of a chink in the armor as he pushes his healthcare reform. Grant and the gang share their views.

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The Grant Woods Show

Show Date: July 13, 2009
Hosts: Grant, Karie, Mark and Steve
Recap: Join the former Arizona Attorney General Grant Woods on his weekly show as he both entertains and informs. This week Grant is joined by co-hosts Karie Dozer and Mark Cordes. Also stopping by is the 'Views' number one fan Steve Clawson. The show is taped LIVE from the Cotton Club @ Majerle's Sports Grill. Below is a breakdown of the topics covered on this week's show. Click on the listen now button below to listen to the entire show from your computer OR download the show from the ITUNES music store by clicking on the ITUNES icon below. Show Breakdown: Presentation of this week's Woody Award to Arizona Diamondbacks' General Manager Josh Byrnes for "ruining our summer" as the team is 18.5 games behind the LA Dodgers at the All-Star break. The gang has some fun during the long, hot Phoenix summer playing a game of "Who would'ya Cast." They start with some Arizona politicians - Governor Jan Brewer, Attorney General Terry Goddard and Senator John McCain. Next up in the Who Would'ya Cast game are a few of our favorite local newscasters - Kent Dana, Mark Curtis and Lin Sue Cooney as well some other local politicians. And, of course, the gang has to take a stab at each other. Guess which GWS host Reese Witherspoon (pictured at right) was selected to portray? Well the show wasn't all fun and games, Grant did get down to some serious business talking healthcare reform and President Obama's plan.

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The Grant Woods Show

Show Date: June 24, 2009
Hosts: Grant, Steve
In The House-Guest: Neil Giuliano; Dan Mitchell
Recap: Join the former Arizona Attorney General Grant Woods on his weekly show as he both entertains and informs. This week Grant is joined In the House by: Steve Clawson; from the Mitchell Report Austin Woods; 944 executive editor Dan Mitchell and the former Mayor of Tempe and president of GLAAD Neil Giuliano. The show is taped LIVE from the Cotton Club @ Majerle's Sports Grill. Below is a breakdown of the topics covered on this week's show. Click on the listen now button below to listen to the entire show from your computer OR download the show from the ITUNES music store by clicking on the ITUNES icon below.Show Breakdown:Would Grant ever run for Governor?  Presentation of this week's Woody Award to Rep. Michele Bachmann from Minnesota, who has refused to participate in the US Census. Grant and Neil discuss the changes in society's attitudes about gay marriage over the past 15 years. Looking back at his days as AG, Grant talks about the important hate crime legislation that he helped get passed into law. Sacha Baron Cohen, aka BRUNO, is back with his new movie next week. In his former role as president of GLAAD, Neil had a chance to preview and provide feeback. On a lighter note, Grant and the gang debate how Joe Buck handled the wild Artie Lange on his new HBO talk show. Will Mr. Giuliano be the next Governor of Arizona? Will he run? Or will Grant run? Also, Dan Mitchell from the Mitchell Report and executive editor of 944 magazine weighs in on how the younger demographic views politics in Arizona. Why can't Arizona be known as an education state? Grant weighs in end up.

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The Grant Woods Show

Show Date: June 15, 2009
Hosts: Grant, Mark, Steve
In The House-Guest: Chuck Coughlin
Recap: Presentation of this week's Woody Award to the king of Late Nigh David Letterman, for his over-the-line jokes about Sarah Palin's kids. Grant and Chuck Coughlin, president of HighGround Inc and a political advisor to Governor Jan Brewer, go all out in examining Arizona's state budget and deficit issues. Grant and Chuck discuss Arizona's method for funding education and whether or not an overhaul is needed. Are the Republicans even fit to govern the state right now, Grant and Chuck share their thoughts. On a lighter note, Grant and the gang discuss the recent documentary on former pastor Ted Haggard and the harsh treatment he's received relative to the nature of his mistakes. OK, the old ERA question in sports: Who's better Federer or Laver? Phil Jackson or Red Auerbach? Woods or Nicklaus? Also, in a week that saw President Obama speak out on his plans for health care, our hosts have some thoughts on where this all might end up.

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The Grant Woods Show

Show Date: May 18, 2009
Hosts: Grant, Karie, Mark
In The House-Guest: Steve Clawson
Special Guest: Yetta Gibson, Fox10
Recap: Grant, Karie and Mark are joined by regular In the House by Steve Clawson. This week's show features several of the previous In the House guests calling in on the eve of Grant's birthday. Tom Zenner, John Kaizer and Steve Tsefos all call in to have a quick chat with Grant while sending their wishes along. Grant also spends some time with Krystina Alexander, director the Grant Woods Branch of Mesa's Boys and Girls Club. Krystina previews the busy summer for the club and the benefits of their summer camp program. Up next, Precious Wilson, who was recently named the Boys and Girls Club State Youth of the Year. Precious is a senior at Marcos De Niza High school and plans to attend Northwood University in Palm Beach, Florida when she graduates. With the big finals of American Idol up this week, Fox10 reporter Yetta Gibson, the Valley's expert voice on all things Idol, calls in to recap the competition heading into the finals while avoiding picking a winner. Yetta does preview some of the acts on tap, and Grant is thoroughly excited when he hears that the Black Eyed Peas are scheduled to perform. Other topics include a look at Obama's busy week of commencement speeches, including ASU's decision to hold back on the honorary degree and the protests from Catholics over his appearance at Notre Dame. The Woody Award, which also celebrates a birthday this week, went to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi for apparently lying about knowing about the waterboarding techniques that happened post 9-11.

The Grant Woods Show

Show Date: May 11, 2009
Hosts: Grant, Karie, Mark
In The House-Guest: Steve Clawson
Recap: Grant, Karie and Mark are joined In the House by Steve Clawson, who isn't really a guest but more a 4th host. Clawson stops by every couple of weeks to make sure the gang is up-to-date on what's going on with President Obama, light rail in Valley and the latest musings from the cast of 'The View'. Grant seemingly could have handed out multiple Woody Awards this week as the crew ranted about several topics including: The Arizona Diamondbacks fledgling season and the firing of BoMel and the hiring of AJ Foyt (or is it Hinch); Manny's estrogen use; the Coyotes' bankruptcy and the role the team's performance has played in their demise; the decision to hold the Bob Dylan, Willie Nelson and John Mellencamp concert on August 17 at 5:30pm (when it's sure to be a cool 117degrees); Wanda Sykes performance at the White House Correspondent's Dinner; and Cordes' decision to reject an offer to emcee the pre-Obama graduation ceremony. But the lucky Woody winner this week was Congressman Jim Moran, who is busy at work for the taxpayer by proposing legislation that would restrict erectile dysfunction advertising to late night.

The Grant Woods Show

Show Date: April 20, 2009
Hosts: Grant, Karie, Mark
In The House-Guest: Mike Hughes, President Mesa School Board & CEO of A New Leaf
Special Guests: Colorado Attorney General John W. Suthers
Recap: Grant, Karie and Mark are joined In the House by Mike Hughes, CEO of A New Leaf and Mesa Public Schools Board President as well as by Colorado Attorney General John W. Suthers. Hughes covers some of the tougher aspects of the current economic situation, as it relates to public school funding and the availability of funds for the social service agencies in the non-profit sector. General Suthers, whose most recent book "No Higher Calling, No Greater Responsibility: A Prosecutor Makes His Case" is available at Amazon.com, covers topics such as the current state of the Republican Party in Colorado, whether or not his alma mater Notre Dame should have asked President Obama to speak and shares his views on the 10th anniversary of the Columbine tragedy. Grant also revisits President Obama's views toward Cuba and shares some highlights from a trip where he got to meet with Fidel Castro. The weekly Woody Award is presented to Jeffrey Phillips, from 'Arizona's Law Firm' Phillips & Associates, as they are investigated by the State Bar for ethical violations. And of course, it wouldn't be a show if Grant didn't share some highlights on the Arizona Diamondbacks' start to the season.

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The Grant Woods Show

Show Date: March 23, 2009
Hosts: Grant, Karie, Mark
In The House-Guest: ITH is musician John Kaizer. Santa Fe jazz guitarist John Kaizer visits the Kerr Cultural Center for a night of jazz standards, pop tunes and original compositions this Friday and Saturday, March 27, 28 
Recap: Special Guests Steve Tsefos and Sacramento Mayor and Phoenix Suns' great Kevin Johnson. Mayor Kevin Johnson talks about his early days in office and what challenges lie ahead. Presentation of this week's Woody Award to TMZ host Harvey Levin. Mayor Johnson talks about his early days in office and what challenges lie ahead. KJ talks about the DUNK!!!! Santa Fe musician John Kaizer plays a tune LIVE in studio. Grant co-wrote the song with John just 24 hours earlier. Grant and Karie wonder if former Diamondbacks pitcher Curt Schilling, who just announced his retirement, has a place in the Hall of Fame. GWS's "expert" on President Obama - Steve Tsefos - reviews Obama's Leno and 60 Minute appearances. Twitter Grant. That's right, the AG is now a TWITTERER. Kaizer talks about his music and preview his upcoming show at the Kerr Center. Karie, Mark and Grant review their NCAA Tourny picks and wonder what happened to ASU's All-American James (Grady) Harden.

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The Grant Woods Show

Show Date: March 9, 2009
Hosts: Grant, Karie, Mark
In The House-Guest: Steve Clawson, Valley radio and news personality.
Recap: Presentation of this week's Woody Award to Los Angeles Dodgers' great Manny Ramirez. Mark Cordes reviews his recent gig as opening act for the great American singer Kenny Loggins. Grant updates his thoughts on President Obama's recent pursuit of some of his 'liberal' agenda items, which are distracting him from where he should be focusing and that is the budget and stimulus package. Twitter Grant... That's right, the AG is now a TWITTERER. Nearly 10 years ago, the NY Times had an article 'predicting' the current mortgage troubles. Read Here. Grant shares some stories from some past fundraisers he's attended with Jack Carter, Art Hamilton and Paul Johnson.

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