Category Archives: KTAR

Amazing Arizonans: Former Gov. Fife Symington III shares great stories

KTAR, Mike Broomhead, News, Podcast

Mike Broomhead from KTAR.com just released a nearly hour long podcast featuring a free-ranging discussion with former Governor Fife Symington III.

One of the most intriguing stories of my 30 years in Arizona is that of Gov. Fife Symington III. He was a very successful businessman who, like many before him, decided to serve in our government. The most memorable event of his time in office has to be the Phoenix Lights phenomenon.

We spend a lot of time talking about him witnessing the event and the aftermath. After leaving office he went to culinary school and became a successful restaurateur. He also owns and operates a culinary school of his own.

He has so many great stories and perspectives about Arizona. I hope you like the conversation.

Watch or listen to the whole interview here.

Brewer, Symington join Taylor Robson campaign for Arizona governor

KTAR, News

Republicans Fife Symington and Jan Brewer will serve as co-chairs of Taylor Robson’s gubernatorial campaign, it was announced Monday.

“Gov. Brewer and Gov. Symington truly embody what it means to put conservative principles into action,” Taylor Robson said in a press release.

“I cannot think of two conservative leaders better equipped than Govs. Brewer and Symington to lead my campaign for Arizona governor, and I am proud and humbled to have their support.”

Taylor Robson, a member of the Arizona Board of Regents and a seasoned political fundraiser, entered the race in May. She is the founder and president of Phoenix-based land use strategy company Arizona Strategies.

Read the full article on KTAR.com.

Fife Symington, Paul Johnson on life after Arizona politics

KTAR, Mike O'Neil, News

The Think Tank show on KTAR News hosted a free-ranging discussion with former Governor Fife Symington, as well as former Phoenix Mayor Paul Johnson and political consultant Chuck Coughlin.

We cover life after politics, their personal friendship, comity in politics and their post-political careers (they each have them). Oh, and it wasn’t possible to keep politics entirely out of the conversation. We discuss charter schools (which first became a big issue in the state during Symington’s term of office) and a few other issues. But with civility.

Listen to the podcast: