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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...

Guests - Seth Keshel, Michael Letts, David Smith

Guests - Ava Chen, Betsy Smith China has unveiled a new deep sea weapon designed for undersea cable cutting, though this isn't entirely new technology. Tucson has withdrawn an ordinance that would have banned camping in washes amid community concerns. This decision highlights the ongoing struggle with homelessness in the city. Winn and Smith discuss the removal of Secret Service protection for for...

Guests - Stephen Mundt, Tom Horne, Lori Moore The modernization of the US Army's helicopter fleet has taken an unexpected turn with the cancellation of the Future Armed Reconnaissance Aircraft (FARA) program. Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne discusses education issues in Arizona and his efforts to stop drag shows in public schools. Former teacher Lori Moore, who called into the progr...

Guests - Betsy Smith, Jared Knott, James Nintzel, Mike Jette, Charles Heller The diplomatic relationship between the United States and Mexico appears to be improving under the Trump administration, with Mexico recently extraditing 29 cartel leaders to the US. In a significant restructuring of federal law enforcement, Kash Patel is moving approximately 1,000 ATF (Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearm...

Guests - Alex Kolodin, Ned Ryun, Lisa Von-Geldern

Guests - Mark Lewis, Betsy Smith The recent defeat of Proposition 414 in Tucson has created a significant opportunity for fiscal accountability within local government. The passing of Congressman Raul Grijalva has set up a complex political chess match in Arizona's Congressional District 7. Water remains a critical issue for Arizona, with ongoing disputes between states and challenges in securing...

Guests – Ava Chen, Jared Knott Meta, formerly known as Facebook, built a sophisticated censorship tool designed specifically for the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), according to revelations from whistleblowers. The ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine has reached a potential turning point with direct communication between President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. History o...

Guests - Juan Ciscomani, Kelly Walker, Dan Butierez, Betsy Smith Congressman Juan Ciscomani recently led nine freshman congressmen on a tour of Arizona's border, providing them with firsthand experience of border security issues. Kelly Walker, a parents' rights advocate who formerly lived in Arizona, joined the program to discuss his ongoing efforts against what he describes as school overreach du...

Guests - Arron Stevenson, Dave Smith, Ross Teeple, Brian Parker Kathleen Winn discussed critical border security issues with intelligence analyst Aaron Stevenson. Four astronauts arrived at the International Space Station aboard SpaceX Crew Dragon, finally providing a way home for two NASA astronauts who have been stranded there since June 2024. Dave Smith, a law enforcement trainer and former off...