Winn Tucson

Guests - Scot Mussi, J.C. Sheppard, Alex Kolodin The Arizona legislature continues to wrestle with budget negotiations as the state approaches the fiscal year deadline. Scott Mussi, President of the Arizona Free Enterprise Club, describes the current session as "year three of the Katie Hobbs experience," characterizing her governorship as "bumbling" through many respects. JC Sheppard, founder of F...

Guests - Fmr. Deputy Chief Robert Tanenbaum, Dave Smith Robert K. Tanenbaum, the deputy chief counsel for the congressional committee investigation into the assassination of President John F. Kennedy and Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., brings forward evidence that Lee Harvey Oswald did not kill JFK. Dave Smith discusses the recent announcement that Pima County property owners may face higher...

Guests - Murray Sabrin, Janet Wittenbraker Dr. Murray Sabrin, Mises Institute Associated Scholar and Emeritus Professor of Finance at Ramapo College of New Jersey, offered a sobering assessment of America's fiscal situation during the first 100 days of Donald Trump's presidency. Rather than celebrating the administration's early actions, Sabrin called for a fundamental reorientation of federal spe...

Guests - Ava Chen, Elijah Norton, Betsy Smith Apple is actively working to move the majority of its iPhone manufacturing operations from China to India, according to Ava Chen from the New Federal State of China. President Trump recently signed an executive order titled "Strengthening and Unleashing America's Law Enforcement to Pursue Criminals and Protect Innocent Citizens," which has been strongl...

Guests - Dr. Stanley Ridgley, Bruce de Torres Dr. Stanley K. Ridgely, a clinical professor of strategic management at Drexel University and author of "DEI Exposed: How the Biggest Con of the Century Almost Toppled Higher Education," joined the program to discuss the reality behind diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives in higher education. Bruce de Torres, Director of Communications for the...

Guests - Richard Mack, Betsy Smith, Josh Jacobs Richard Mack, founder of the Constitutional Sheriffs and Peace Officers Association (CSPOA) and former Sheriff of Graham County from 1988 to 1996, expressed concerns about the Real ID Act. Betsy Smith, spokesperson for the National Police Association, reported on a significant raid in Colorado Springs over the weekend that resulted in more than 100 a...

Guests - Rep. Joseph Chaplik, Betsy Smith, Kelly Walker Arizona State Representative Joseph Chaplik joined the program to discuss the controversial Senate Bill 1543, which was recently signed into law by Governor Katie Hobbs. Betsy Brantner Smith, spokesperson for the National Police Association, joined the program to discuss recent cases of judges and prosecutors facing legal troubles for their a...

Guests - Charles Foley, Sheron Jones, Col. Tom Rempfer, Cpt. Bill Sullivan Charles Foley, founder of Flags for the Flagless, joined the Winn Tucson program to discuss the importance of displaying the American flag, particularly with Flag Day approaching in June. Sheron Jones, president of the Southern Arizona Gold Star Mothers Incorporated, joined the program to share her experience as a Gold Star...

Guests - Ava Chen, Yvette Serino, Lori Moore Welcome to China Watch Wednesday. It is one of my favorite programs to do each week and we are joined by Ava Chen from the new federal state of China. In Arizona’s Congressional District 7 (CD7), a special election is underway following the passing of Congressman Raul Grijalva on March 13, 2025. Daniel Butierez, a Republican candidate, is positioning hi...

Guests - Rebecca Terrell, Elijah Norton, Betsy Smith Rebecca Terrell, a senior editor for The New American magazine and former staff member for Congressman Ron Paul, exposes a troubling agenda targeting America’s farmers and farmland. Elijah Norton, a global insurance business owner and former Arizona Republican Party treasurer, has announced his candidacy for Arizona State Treasurer, aiming to re...

Host: Dave Smith Surprise Guest: Bill Buckmaster

Guests - Lisa Von Geldern, Robert Bork Jr. Between January and April, Democrats lost 10,921 voters from their rolls statewide, failing to produce a net gain in any of Arizona's 15 counties. Republican registrations showed particular growth in rural counties, with Republicans gaining voters in 7 counties overall. Robert Bork Jr., president of the Antitrust Education Project, joined the program to d...

Guests - Ava Chen, Jack Dona

Guests - Betsy Smith, Katey McPherson, Scot Mussi, Eb Wilkinson The political divide in America has taken a dangerous turn as Tesla owners across the country face vandalism and violence. Two contrasting cases in Arizona schools highlight troubling inconsistencies in how educators are disciplined for misconduct. Scot Mussi, president of the Arizona Free Enterprise Club, joined the discussion to sha...

Guests - Pamela Neal, James Rogers, Holly Swenson, Kelly Freeman-Evans Kathleen Winn welcomed Pam Neal to the studio. Pam, who moved to Tucson in 1991 with her husband, a former Air Force serviceman, is now chairing the 2026 Heart and Stroke Ball for the Southern Arizona American Heart Association. Kathleen Winn welcomed James Rogers, senior counsel at America First Legal Foundation, to discuss a...

Guests - Elijah Norton, Tom Horne, Gina Swoboda In a rare move, Arizona's Senate Director Nominations Committee voted unanimously to reject Barbara Richardson as the permanent head of the Department of Insurance and Financial Institutions (DIFI). Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne is facing criticism from State Senator Jake Kaufman over his administration of the state's Empower...

Guests - Congressman Eli Crane, Tevi Troy, Dave Smith, Chad Heinrich Representative Eli Crane, serving Arizona's second congressional district, reports significant progress on border security under the Trump administration. Author and analyst Tevi Troy offers perspective on President Trump's recent tariff announcements and the subsequent market reactions. Chad Heinrich, State Director for the Nati...

Guests - Ava Chen, Richard Battle, Elijah Norton The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has established a direct presence on U.S. military bases through GNC, the national nutrition retailer now fully owned by a Chinese state entity. Richard Battle, author of "Made in America by Americans, not Americans," explains the importance of tariffs in addressing America's trade imbalance with countries like Chin...

Guests - Scott Miller, Katey McPherson, Betsy Smith

Host - Kathleen Winn: 9:00-9:30 Guest Host: David Smith 9:30-11:00 The markets are showing significant volatility today, with the Dow currently down 1.92%. However, this correction shouldn't cause panic. In breaking news, House Speaker Mike Johnson and Representative Anna Paulina Luna have reached a deal to end her effort to ensure new parents can vote by proxy. Today marks a special occasion as K...

Guests - Brian Reisinger, Steve Christy American family farms are disappearing at an alarming rate, with potentially devastating consequences for our food supply, national security, and cultural heritage. Pima County is witnessing a political transition as Supervisor Adelita Grijalva steps down to run for her father's congressional seat. This creates an opening on the Board of Supervisors that wil...

Guests - Master Sgt. Jack Donna, Dave Smith, Kelly Delalla In a recent press conference, Rodney Glassman, candidate for Arizona Attorney General, voiced his support for Arizona's Stolen Valor Act—a pro-veteran bill currently stalled in the state legislature. Dave Smith, a market analyst with governmental experience, provided historical perspective on the tariff strategy: "Tariffs are American hist...

Guests - Ava Chen, Maureen Steele, Betsy Smith The latest U.S. intelligence communities' annual threat assessment has drawn significant criticism for downplaying the imminent threat posed by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). Maureen Steele, co-founder of the American Made Foundation with Anne Vanderstiel, is leading efforts to address corruption in the judicial system and child protective service...

Guests - Mark Quann, Betsy Smith, Charles Johnson Mark Quann, financial expert and author of the number one tax book, "Be Smart, Pay Zero Taxes," joined Winn Tucson to discuss how ordinary Americans can legally avoid taxes using the "Buy, Borrow, Die" strategy employed by wealthy individuals like Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos. Betsy Brantner Smith, spokesperson for the National Police Association, disc...

Guests - Jason Sheppard, Katey McPherson Fentanyl poisoning has become America's number one killer for citizens aged 18-49. While fentanyl poses an external threat to America's children, sexual misconduct in schools represents an institutional failure to protect the most vulnerable. Katie McPherson, a youth mental health and school safety advocate, highlights the alarming statistics: in 2023 alone...