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Guests – Nils Grevillius, Julian Hagmann Crime expert, U.S. Army veteran, and private investigator Nils Grevillius joined Winn Tucson for an extended conversation on crime, activism, and political hypocrisy in blue cities. Julian Hagmann, Chief Operating Officer of Caring Professionals Incorporated in New York, joined to discuss systemic healthcare failures, focusing on the Consumer Directed Perso...

Guests - Peter Lumaj, Warren Petersen On today’s edition of Winn Tucson, host Kathleen Winn welcomed two prominent Republican figures to discuss pressing issues facing the nation and their home states: immigration, election integrity, government overreach, and the urgent need to preserve American freedoms. The conversation opened with Peter Lumaj, an immigration attorney, Republican strategist, an...

Guest – Stephen Mundt Kathleen Winn, host of Winn Tucson, sat down with retired Brigadier General Stephen Mundt for a wide-ranging discussion on the state of law enforcement, immigration enforcement challenges, national security priorities, and the political stakes heading into the midterms. The conversation blended sharp analysis with candid frustration over policies that, in their view, undermin...

Guests - Ava Chen, George Khalaf, David Schweikert Kathleen Winn opened the segment with excitement about recent developments in Venezuela, Cuba, and Iran, noting the strategic moves by President Trump—including 25% tariffs on countries doing business with Iran—that appear to be squeezing the Chinese Communist Party's (CCP) overseas footholds. George Khalaf, Republican candidate for the Arizona Ho...

Guests - Chris Hoar, Rodney Glassman, Darla Gonzalez, Kelly Walker Kathleen Winn welcomed Chris Hoare, disaster response and telecom national security spokesperson for SAT123, a seasoned entrepreneur in satellite communications and emerging technologies. Hoare discussed the escalating protests in Iran, describing them as a genuine grassroots movement with a stronger chance of success than the 2022...

Guests - Betsy Smith, Dave Smith, Bruce De Torres, Patty Juligay Retired sergeant Betsy Smith joined Winn to dissect the controversy surrounding Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and calls from Democrats to defund or even abolish ICE. Dave Smith joined Winn to widen the lens, framing the Minneapolis events as the culmination of four years of neglected border sovereignty under the Biden admin...

Guests - Betsy Smith, Tom Horne On a fitting Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, radio host Kathleen Winn welcomed Betsy Brantner Smith, spokesperson for the National Police Association, to discuss the escalating challenges facing America's law enforcement officers. The conversation quickly turned to high-profile incidents, political rhetoric, and the dangerous consequences of demonizing those who e...

Guests - Dave and Betsy Smith, David Gonzalez On a lively broadcast of Winn Tucson, host Kathleen Winn welcomed retired law enforcement veterans Betsy Brantner Smith, Dave Smith, and former U.S. Marshal David Gonzalez—the longest-serving in U.S. history—for a candid, no-holds-barred discussion. The conversation ranged from a fatal ICE confrontation in Minnesota to welfare fraud, January 6 hypocris...

Guests - Ava Chen, Betsy Smith, Alex Kolodin On January 3, 2026, U.S. forces executed a precise military operation that captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife directly from Caracas. This stunning development, carried out just hours after senior Chinese diplomats met with Maduro, has sent shockwaves through Beijing. Ava Chen, a prominent voice from the New Federal State of China,...

Guests - James Bradley, Thomas Trask Author James Bradley, known for Flags of Our Fathers and his latest novel Precious Freedom, drew stark parallels to America's past military entanglements. Bradley, whose father fought on Iwo Jima and whose brother served in Vietnam, argued that the action risks becoming "Venezuela is Spanish for Vietnam." Bradley emphasized that the U.S. military has not achiev...

Guests - Stephen Mundt, Eric Eggers, Dave Smith In a stunning operation that unfolded over the weekend of January 3-4, 2026, U.S. forces executed a precise raid in Caracas, capturing Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores. Retired Brigadier General Stephen Mundt described the raid as a near-perfect military achievement. "The people that were involved—Delta Force, the 160th, Ai...

Guests - Kevin Thompson, Kirk Fiehler, Josh Jacobsen, Jack Dona Arizona Corporation Commission Chairman Kevin Thompson joined Kathleen Winn to discuss the commission's role in regulating utilities and recent decisions aimed at protecting ratepayers. Kirk Fiehler, candidate for Legislative District 17 House alongside incumbent Rachel Mitchell, discussed the importance of the 2026 elections. Josh Ja...

Guests – Kim Adare, Ben Moline, Stephen Mundt, Betsy Smith The Snoop Dogg Arizona Bowl delivered another memorable spectacle in Tucson, with Fresno State Bulldogs dominating Miami (Ohio) RedHawks in an 18-3 victory at Casino Del Sol Stadium. The game showcased strong defense, community spirit, and celebrity energy that has defined this event. Executive Director Kym Adair highlighted the star power...

Guests - Ava Chen, Dave Smith On Christmas Eve, radio host Kathleen Winn welcomed Ava Chen from the New Federal State of China for a special edition of China Watch Wednesday. The discussion focused on the Chinese Communist Party's (CCP) sophisticated espionage tactics, military buildup, and growing domestic challenges. Later in the broadcast, Kathleen Winn welcomed Pima County GOP Chairman Dave Sm...

Guests – Arron Reitz, Linley Wilson, Shelli Boggs, Jack Donna Aaron Reitz, a Marine Corps veteran, former senior Trump administration official at the Department of Justice, and ex-deputy to Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, is campaigning to become Texas' next top law enforcement officer. With Paxton stepping aside to challenge U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, Reitz positions himself as the natural success...

Guests - Katey McPherson, Betsy Smith Child advocate Katey McPherson joined host Kathleen Winn to discuss ongoing issues of student safety in Arizona schools. McPherson, a mother of four and fierce warrior for child protection, highlighted failures in mandatory reporting and the need for greater accountability among educators and administrators. Retired sergeant Betsy Brantner Smith, spokesperson...

Guests - Drew Allen, Mohit Asnani, Stephen Mundt In Phoenix, Turning Point USA's AmericaFest drew over 30,000 attendees for its first gathering since the assassination of founder Charlie Kirk on September 10, 2025. The four-day event, held at the Phoenix Convention Center, celebrated faith, freedom, and Kirk's enduring influence on young conservatives. Erika Kirk, who assumed leadership of the org...

Guests - Ted Maxwell, Bill Beard, Jon Riches In a wide-ranging discussion on regional infrastructure, host Kathleen Winn sat down with retired General Ted Maxwell to examine Propositions 418 and 419—the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) plan set for a March vote in Pima County. Maxwell, a longtime Oro Valley resident and member of the State Transportation Board, emphasized that the half-cent...

Guests - Ava Chen, Janet Edwards, JL Wittenbraker In a world where threats to freedom often hide in plain sight, understanding the Chinese Communist Party's (CCP) long-game strategies is more critical than ever. On this week's China Watch Wednesday, co-host Ava Chen from the New Federal State of China joined me to unpack alarming developments in CCP influence operations—and how they're colliding w...

Guests - Gentry Beach, Alex Kolodin, John Gordan, Joseph Chaplik Investor Gentry Beach, a longtime friend of Donald Trump Jr. and founder of America First Global, sees peace emerging in the Russia-Ukraine conflict sooner than expected. "Peace is coming, and it's coming, in my opinion, sooner rather than later," Beach declared. State Representative Alex Kolodin, running for Arizona Secretary of Sta...

Guests - Stephen Mundt, Scot Mussi Tragedy at Brown University: A Campus in Mourning. Retired Brigadier General Stephen Mundt, joining host Kathleen Winn from Virginia, described the loss as tragic: "These victims... they're somebody's sons and daughters... Their students were going to finish up finals and then celebrate whatever way they celebrate. And now, forever, the holidays will be a reminde...

Guests - Lisa Von Geldern, J.P. De Gance, Neal Cornett In a fiery Friday broadcast of Winn Tucson on 1030 The Voice, host Kathleen Winn brought listeners a rapid-fire mix of breaking national-security developments, local tax fights, and deep dives into family, faith, and election integrity. Guests Lisa Von Geldern, J.P. De Gance of Communio, and election-litigation attorney Neal Cornett joined Win...

Guests - Michael Pack, Pam Neal, Cheryl Caswell Filmmaker Michael Pack joined Kathleen Winn to reflect on his documentary The Last 600 Meters, which chronicles two pivotal battles of the Iraq War in Najaf and Fallujah. Pack shared positive reception from screenings, including a moving reunion in Washington, D.C., just before Veterans Day. Pam Neal, chair of the 2026 Southern Arizona Heart and Stro...

Guests - Ava Chen, Andy Biggs, Dr. Stephen Loyd On a crisp Wednesday morning in Tucson, the radio waves carried urgent warnings about America’s shifting global power balance, a congressional push to dismantle Obamacare’s lingering grip, and a revolutionary approach to treating America’s deadliest chronic disease—addiction. Guests Ava Chen of the New Federal State of China, Congressman Andy Biggs (...

Guests - Corinne Cliford, Betsy Smith, JL Wittenbraker, Dave Smith Independent journalist and White House Press Corps member Corinne Clifford joined Kathleen Winn to discuss her exclusive doorstep interview with Delicia Cole, the mother of Brian Cole Jr.—the 30-year-old Virginia man recently arrested for planting pipe bombs outside the RNC and DNC headquarters on January 5, 2021. Spokeswoman for t...