Cody Ritchie of Crest Insurance joins Chris in the guest-host chair for a wide-ranging conversation on Arizona, Tucson, politics, business, and the state of leadership in the Old Pueblo.
Crest Insurance is a multi-state insurance agency and a longtime supporter of Light Beer | Dark Money, and Cody brings both a business leader’s perspective and deep Arizona roots to the conversation. Chris and Cody dig into the familiar challenges facing Tucson—from economic development and political leadership to the broader question of whether the city is creating the conditions necessary for businesses, families, and entrepreneurs to thrive.
They also widen the lens to Arizona as a whole, talking about where the state’s electorate finds itself, how the political landscape continues to shift, and the competing forces shaping Arizona’s future.
But the episode begins on a much more personal note.
Chris and Cody remember their friend and mentor, former U.S. Senator Jon Kyl, reflecting on the character, intelligence, preparation, humility, and commitment to public service that defined his career. More than a political figure, Kyl was someone who invested in people, mentored the next generation, and left a lasting mark on Arizona and on those fortunate enough to know and work with him.
It’s part remembrance, part Arizona political conversation, and part classic Light Beer | Dark Money banter and rant.
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