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Guests - Joe Concha, Seth Keshel, Kelly Walker   Fox News contributor and bestselling author Joe Concha joined the show fresh from Mark Levin’s Sunday program. His new book, *Progressives in Panic Mode: Inside Trump’s Big, Beautiful Campaign and the Greatest Comeback Ever*, has stormed the charts. Former Army intelligence officer and election data expert Captain Seth Keshel (Captain K) joined to d...

  Guests - Chris Hoar, Dave Smith, Mark Burrell, Joel Strabala On the Friday before Thanksgiving, Kathleen Winn opened her Winn Tucson show with a stark warning: a major Cloudflare outage earlier that week knocked out roughly 20% of the world's websites, including many of the large language models millions now rely on daily. Winn brought back Chris Hoar, disaster response and telecom national secu...

Guests – Betsy Brantner Smith, Retired Gen. Stephen Mundt **Kathleen Winn** – November 20, 2025 Tucson awoke to rare, steady rain, and the mood on *Winn Tucson* matched the weather: urgent, unfiltered, and unapologetic. Host Kathleen Winn, alongside two powerhouse guests — National Police Association spokesperson **Betsy Brantner Smith** and retired U.S. Army Brigadier General **Stephen Mundt** —...

Guests - Ava Chen, Hugh "June Flower" **A Special Two-Hour Broadcast on Winn Tucson with Kathleen Winn, Ava Chen, and Canadian Whistleblower Hugh “June Flower”** The centerpiece of the first hour was a November 10, 2025 Daily Caller article that branded Hugh a “China intel-linked fraudster” because he owns a modest mobile-home park near a U.S. Air Force base that houses B-2 bombers. Ava Chen calle...

Guests - Ted Maxwell, Wade Miller, Rachel Keshel   In a wide-ranging discussion on local infrastructure, retired Army Brigadier General Ted Maxwell joined host Kathleen Winn to break down what Pima County voters will face on March 10, 2026, when Propositions 418 and 419 appear on a special election ballot. Wade Miller, vice president at the Center for Renewing America and a Marine Corps veteran, l...

Guests - Mohit Asnani, Alex Kolodin This week on Winn Tucson, we're tackling both local and national issues, with a strong focus on elections. Even though the next major statewide primary isn't until August 2026, we can't afford to ignore ongoing problems in the system. As we've seen in Tucson, unaddressed issues tend to persist. Mohit Asnani, who's deeply involved in the licensed cannabis industr...

Guests - Tom Rempfer, Betsy Smith, Jennifer Clark, Brett Mecum The first guest is retired Colonel Tom "Buzz" Rempfer, who's fought for those refusing the COVID and anthrax vaccines. Betsy Brantner Smith joins to discuss Political Turbulence and Government Priorities. Jennifer Clark helps parents navigate education. Brett Mecum, Arizona Space Commission chairman to discuss Yesterday's Mars launch e...

Hosts - Dave and Betsy Smith, Guests - Remy The Republican Dogg Dave Smith and Betsy Smith stepped in to host Winn Tucson while Kathleen Winn attended an invitation-only aviation event in the Phoenix area with her husband, Al Winn. Al, a self-effacing engineer, served as the chief engineer behind the Apache helicopter. Joining the hosts was Remy, the Republican dog, whose pictures can be found on...

Guests - Ava Chen, Grant Krueger Ava Chen from the New Federal State of China highlighted the chaotic global landscape, noting an intensifying sense of impending major events. Domestically, the U.S. faces internal fights and differing opinions, while internationally, regional conflicts are escalating. President Trump recently brokered peace deals to end eight wars, but recent developments show fra...

Guests - Steve Christy, Shannon Blake, Tony Cahn, Chris Salcedo, Joel Strabala Pima County's recent election has sparked significant concerns, prompting the Board of Supervisors to schedule a meeting with the county recorder and elections director. Supervisor Steve Christy, representing District 4 as the sole Republican on the board, highlighted issues raised by constituents, particularly regardin...

  Guests - Tom Horne, Laurie Moore, Eric Weir, Jack Dona Arizona faces a persistent teacher shortage, with over a thousand educators quitting since July and 4,000 vacancies filled only temporarily. Tom Horne, the state's Superintendent of Public Instruction, emphasized the urgency during his appearance on Winn Tucson. "I've been sounding the alarm on the teacher shortage for some time now because...

Guests - Chorus Nylander, Ryan McDermott, Jack Dona Kathleen Winn welcomed Corris Nylander, the chief investigative journalist at News 4 Tucson, for a heartfelt interview as he prepares to leave KVOA after five years. Nylander, who joined the station in November 2020, is transitioning to a new role in Florida but emphasized his continued commitment to journalism. In a discussion timed ahead of Vet...

Guests - Eric Eggers, Bill Netherton, Abe Hamadeh Eric Eggers, Vice President of Research at the Government Accountability Institute and author of Fraud: How the Left Plans to Steal the Next Election, joined Winn Tucson to analyze the New York City mayoral race. Eggers clarified that the election reflects demographic and ideological shifts in blue areas like New York, which has more citizens on ho...

Guests - Betsy Smith, Anthony Sanborn Kathleen Winn opened her shortened China Watch Wednesday segment with a nod to co-host Ava Chen's illness, blaming New York election fallout for the malaise. Filling the gap solo, Winn detailed outcomes from President Trump's meeting with Xi Jinping—results she called "understated" amid national news overload. China agreed to suspend 24% additional tariffs on...

Guests - Alex Kolodin, JL Wittenbraker, Joel Strabala Pima County made national headlines on November 5, 2025, not for record turnout but for barring election observers from polling sites—a move branded as "third world, banana Republic style" by state Representative Alex Kolodin. Host Kathleen Winn opened Winn Tucson with breaking news: Republicans and Democrats alike were turned away starting at...

Guests - Ian Trottier, Kelly Walker, Joel Strabala Ian Trottier, author of High Stakes Treason: How John Brennan Compromised American Security for a Million, returned to Winn Tucson to reveal explosive developments in his investigation into the former CIA director. The book, forwarded by Roger Stone and built on research from former FBI agent John Donovan, accuses Brennan of orchestrating a comple...

Guests - Stephen Mundt, Betsy Smith Traveling without delays from Washington through Dallas-Fort Worth, retired Brigadier General Stephen Mundt highlights air travel vulnerabilities. Unpaid controllers and TSA agents deserve thanks for continued service amid personal financial stress. Fresh from grandson Riley's birth October 29—7 pounds, 3 ounces, 19.5 inches, full head of hair—Betsy Smith joins...

Guests - Ava Chen, Nate Foster Two U.S. military aircraft went down in the South China Sea this week—one fighter jet, one helicopter—both operating off the USS Nimitz during routine missions. Pilots ejected safely from the jet; the helicopter crashed but all crew survived. Everyone is recovering. The Navy says the cause is under investigation. But according to Ava Chen, co-host of *China Watch Wed...

Guests - Josh Jacobsen, Keith Gross Guest: Josh Jacobsen, Tucson Crime Free Coalition Tucson Crime Free, a non-partisan coalition, urges voters to back J.L. Wittenbraker and Jay Tolkoff for city council while rejecting Proposition 417. The group highlights the need for diverse voices to challenge unanimous 7-0 council votes and address rising crime, economic stagnation, and policy failures. Guest:...

Guests - JL Wittenbraker, Dave Smith The future of Tucson hangs in the balance with just one week remaining before the city council elections. For residents concerned about rising crime rates, homelessness, and deteriorating infrastructure, this election represents a crucial opportunity to reshape local governance. If elected to the city council, JL Wittenbraker promises to bring accountability to...

Guests – Michael & Bonnie Quinn, Betsy Smith Born out of both loss and gratitude, Rockin' for Heroes stands as a powerful testament to the impact first responders have on our lives. Michael and Bonnie Quinn founded this annual event after experiencing firsthand the compassion and dedication of emergency personnel during their son PJ's battle with bone cancer. The issue of illegal immigration a...

Guests - Rick Shaftan, Joel Strabala The New York City mayoral race has entered its critical final phase, with a debate last night showcasing the three main candidates. Political consultant Rick Shaftan offered his analysis on the current dynamics between Andrew Cuomo, Jumaane Williams (Mandami), and Curtis Sliwa. The conversation returned with a focus on Tucson's local political situation. Joel S...

Guests - Ava Chen, Alex Kolodin, Dominic Escamilla Americans are finally waking up to the reality that the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is their top adversary. Despite other challenges facing the nation, there's growing recognition that confronting the CCP must begin here in the United States. The Make-A-Wish Foundation continues its vital mission of granting life-changing wishes to children faci...

Guests - Betsy Smith, Kym Adair, Wayne Morrow, Dr. Mateja De Leonni   The latest controversy surrounding White House renovations has revealed a striking double standard in American politics. While Democrats express outrage over President Trump's East Wing and ballroom renovations, their indignation rings hollow when viewed against recent history. As Betsy Brantner Smith, spokesperson for the Natio...

Guests - Stephen Mundt, Dr. Steve Bonta The conditions in the Middle East have completely changed. From Turkey to Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Jordan, and the UAE, regional powers are acknowledging there's no future without peace. The expansion of the Abraham Accords represents a significant shift in regional dynamics. President Trump has taken decisive action against drug cartels, recently criticizing th...