Amazing Arizonans

KTAR News’ Mike Broomhead sits down and visits with incredible people from around the state for Amazing Arizonans. You can listen or watch the interviews each week with a new episode being released on Wednesdays. Mike hosts The Mike Broomhead Show on KTAR News 92.3 from 8a-noon Monday-Friday.

Amazing Arizonans is a news podcast hosted by KTAR News, with 103 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

KTAR News hosts Amazing Arizonans, a news show with 103 episodes published.

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  Amazing Arizonans

  Barry Goldwater Jr., former U.S. Representative

  Aug 24, 202631 min

  If there is one name that is synonymous with Arizona, it is Goldwater. For this episode of Amazing Arizonans, I had the privilege of talking with Barry Goldwater Jr. From growing up as the son of who is considered the father of modern conservatism to serving in the United States Congress, my conversation with Goldwater is a walking history book. He still sits on the board of  the Goldwater Institute . He has an exceptional background and story. I hope that you enjoy it.

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  Amazing Arizonans

  Darcy Olsen, child advocate

  Jun 1, 202652 min

  I love hearing from people who quietly do great things. Darcy Olsen has impacted on the lives of thousands of our most vulnerable children. She is a brilliant woman with a long history of policymaking and policy influence. But her work protecting the rights of abused children is remarkable. Darcy has fostered 10 children and adopted 4. This journey led her to start "The Center for the Rights of Abused Children". In our conversation you can hear her passion and her strength. This is one of the most significant installments of Amazing Arizonans. I hope you enjoy it.

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  Amazing Arizonans

  Favorite Episode: Dan Quayle, former Vice President of the United States

  May 26, 202634 min

  We started the Amazing Arizonans podcast hoping to give you a look at the remarkable people who make Arizona their home. I never imagined that we’d have such a huge response. This week I talk with former Vice President Dan Quayle. He served as vice president under President George H.W. Bush. He is a great storyteller with a sharp sense of humor. We talk about how the current fight against drug cartels is like the fight of the late 1980s and early 1990s. I hope you enjoy the conversation! This episode was originally published on March 2nd, 2026. 

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  Amazing Arizonans

  Mike D'Antoni, Hall of Famer and former Suns Coach

  May 18, 202625 min

  It’s a privilege to have a conversation with a Hall of Famer in any field. It’s even more special when they are a local legend and a fantastic human being. That describes former Phoenix Suns coach Mike D’Antoni. D’Antoni talks about his career and some great memories he has of being the coach of the Suns. Not only the great players they were, but the great men of character they were as well. He is such a humble man that he spent so much of our time together talking about other people and not himself. He is a man of faith who loves his family and is very grateful for his career. I hope you enjoy the conversation.

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  Amazing Arizonans

  Mark and Carrie Schnepf, owners of Schnepf Farms

  May 11, 202653 min

  One of our goals with the Amazing Arizonans podcast is to learn the history of iconic people and businesses that have been in Arizona for generations. Schnepf Farms qualifies. I had the privilege of sitting down with Mark and Carrie Schnepf. Learning the family history of farming was an Arizona history lesson. We talked about the challenges of farming in the 21st century, but what I loved most was their commitment to keeping the farm going. We learned how difficult it is in such a fast-growing state to say no to large sums of money for the farmland. I hope you enjoy the conversation.

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