Winn Tucson

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 Tucson has withdrawn an ordinance that would have banned camping in washes amid community concerns.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...

Guests - Dr. Charles Camarda, Tom Horne As two NASA astronauts, Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams, prepare to return to Earth after being stranded in space for nine months, Dr. Charles Camarda provides critical insights into the challenges facing America's space program. Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horn addresses misconceptions about his administration of the Empowerment Schol...

Guests - Lisa Golembiewski, John Collins & Maybelle McCleod, Katey McPherson

Guests - Ava Chen, Tara Oster, Joel Strabala In a resounding victory for fiscal responsibility, Tucson voters overwhelmingly rejected Proposition 414, a proposed sales tax increase that would have made Tucson the highest-taxed city in Arizona. Ava Chen from the New Federal State of China discussed growing concerns about Chinese Communist Party influence in American politics, with particular focus...

Guests - Chris Burgard, Chris Collins Finally, the election for Proposition 414 has arrived. The question before voters is simple: do we give the city $800 million, or do we say no and keep our money in our own pockets? Our guest today is Chris Burgard, Chief Security Officer for His Glory Ministries. Chris is the director of the groundbreaking miniseries "The War on Truth," a sequel to "Capital P...

Guests - Donald Wilkie, Nate Foster, Betsy Smith Donald Wilkie, author of "Freedom Revealed: A Simple Elegant System," brings a fresh perspective to the age-old concept of freedom. Unlike the thousands of philosophical books on the subject, Wilkie approaches freedom as a mechanical system, making it clearer and more accessible. Nate Foster, president of the Tucson Police Protective League, provide...

Guests - Charley Foley Flags for the Flagless, Rep. Joseph Chaplik Charlie Foley, a former Tucson Police Department officer who served 20 years and spent five years on the SWAT team, has been on a mission to restore American flags to empty flagpoles across the country. Arizona State Representative Joseph Chaplik (R-District 3) is leading the charge against legislation that would eliminate citizens...

Guests - Former General Stephen Mundt, David Smith, Lea Peterson Donald Trump made his first major speech of his second administration at a joint session of Congress, just six weeks after his inauguration. The Arizona Corporation Commission, now comprised of five Republican commissioners, has implemented new security measures to prevent business fraud.

Guests – Ava Chen, Tim Le Sota, Betsy Smith On China Watch Wednesday, Kathleen Winn and Ava Chen from the New Federal State of China discuss critical developments in US-China relations, focusing on President Trump's recent actions to disentangle American interests from Chinese Communist Party (CCP) control. Attorney Tim Le Sota joins the program to discuss Arizona Attorney General Chris Mays and w...

Guests – Aarron Stevenson, Joel Strabala, Tara Rodas Aaron Stevenson, intelligence analyst and fired DHS whistleblower, joined Winn Tucson to discuss the crisis of missing migrant children in America. Stevenson was let go from his position after exposing an emergent complexity in child trafficking networks in 2021. Tara Rodis, another whistleblower who worked within HHS, confirmed Stevenson's acco...

Guests – Michael Mccune, Betsy Smith, Yvete Serino, Bob Dohse Arizona resident Michael McEwen gained unexpected national attention when President Trump retweeted his Facebook post analyzing the confrontation between President Trump and Ukrainian President Zelensky in the Oval Office. The National Police Association spokesperson Betsy Brantner Smith discussed several pressing issues facing law enfo...

Guests – Thomas Horne, Charles Heller, Dr. Mateja De Leonni Arizona's education system is grappling with a troubling trend: chronic student absenteeism has more than tripled since COVID. In a significant legal decision, Pima County's ordinance requiring gun owners to report lost or stolen firearms within 48 hours or face a $1,000 fine per gun has been struck down. Dr. Mattea De Leoni of Vita Medic...

Guests – Betsy Smith, Rob LaMaster, Seth Keshel significant law enforcement operations are taking place in Arizona that aren't getting enough attention. A recent raid in Maricopa County is tackling money laundering and criminal financial transfers. Rob LaMaster, Regional Director for Southern Arizona Make-A-Wish Foundation, shared insights about the organization's mission. Seth Keshel, former Army...

Guests - Ava Chen, Nate Foster - Tucson Police Protective League Kathleen Winn welcomes Ava Chen from the New Federal State of China for another installment of China Watch Wednesday. Today's focus: how the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is systematically purchasing American farmland through deceptive practices and shell companies, while the full extent remains hidden from public view. In the second...

Guests – Josh Jacobsen, Conrad Reynolds, Blake Eager, Lisa Von Geldern Josh Jacobson from the Tucson Crime Free Coalition joined the show to discuss Proposition 414, a proposed half-cent sales tax increase in Tucson. Colonel Conrad Reynolds, U.S. Army retired and a 29-year military veteran, joined the program to discuss election integrity. Blake Eager, Executive Director of the Southern Arizona Sp...

Guests – Sheri Lopez, Jeff Utsch, Betsy Smith At just 15 years old, Sherri Lopez was trafficked for seven years despite living in what she describes as a secure and caring home. Now the executive director of Pearl at the Mailbox, Lopez is working to help others escape similar situations and rebuild their lives. Historian Jeff Uch describes President Trump's approach to governance as "modern politi...

Guests – Stephen Mundt, Michael Infanzon, Rachel Keshel The Department of Defense has entered a new era under Secretary Pete Hegseth's leadership. After one month in office, Hegseth has verified that staffers from Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency are now working in the Pentagon to uncover waste, fraud, and abuse in the government's largest discretionary budget.