Winn Tucson

Guest – Stephen Mundt

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, undermine order and accountability.

Guests - Ava Chen, George Khalaf, David Schweikert

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 House in Legislative District 3 and a veteran election data analyst, joined Kathleen Winn to discuss the Free Enterprise Club's new legislative agenda centered on making Arizona affordable again.
Congressman David Schweikert (AZ-01), now running for Arizona governor, spoke from a Ways and Means Committee markup in Washington, where Democrats were delaying bills over abortion-related provisions.
 

Guests - Chris Hoar, Rodney Glassman, Darla Gonzalez, Kelly Walker

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 uprising. “These protests are not going away,” he said. “The sentiment didn’t disappear after the government crushed the previous ones, and the organizers are back—smarter and better equipped.”
Rodney Glassman, a Republican candidate for Arizona Attorney General, joined Winn to outline his vision for the office.
Darla Gonzalez, grassroots director for Arizona Free Enterprise Club since 2020 and executive director of AZ Liberty Network, spoke about empowering citizens ahead of the 2026 elections.
Kelly Walker, former Arizonan and publisher of Freedom Talk magazine, offered an outside perspective on the state’s political landscape.

Guests - Betsy Smith, Dave Smith, Bruce De Torres, Patty Juligay

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 administration.
Bruce De Torres, director of communications for the American Small Business League, discussed the Small Business Administration’s recent suspension of nearly 7,000 Minnesota borrowers over suspected pandemic loan fraud totaling almost $400 million.
Former licensed daycare provider Patty Juligay, who operated in Washington state for nearly 20 years, offered a practitioner’s perspective on the exploding Minnesota daycare fraud scandal.

Guests - Betsy Smith, Tom Horne

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 enforce immigration laws.
Winn shifted to education, welcoming Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne to discuss parental rights, court rulings, and ongoing battles over curriculum and school choice.

Guests - Dave and Betsy Smith, David Gonzalez

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 hypocrisy, the 15th anniversary of the Gabby Giffords shooting, and the state of modern policing.

Guests - Ava Chen, Betsy Smith, Alex Kolodin

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, described the event as "the greatest news of the year." She emphasized that without the Chinese Communist Party's (CCP) support, the Maduro regime would have collapsed long ago.
Shifting to domestic health policy, the Trump administration unveiled sweeping changes to U.S. dietary guidelines, spearheaded by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Betsy Brantner Smith, spokesperson for the National Police Association, shared her personal transformation. "Thirty years ago, I was diagnosed with Crohn's disease—horrible inflammation, in and out of hospitals," she recounted. "Changing my diet to real food, massive protein, and cutting processed garbage cured it. No more Crohn's."
In election integrity news, the U.S. Department of Justice, under the Civil Rights Division led by Harmeet Dhillon, sued Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes for obstructing access to voter records. State Representative Alex Kolodin, running for Secretary of State, called it a critical step. "Fontes pledged defiance, saying they'd have to jail him for the rolls," Kolodin noted. "But this isn't bravery—it's because exposure would reveal worse issues."

Guests - James Bradley, Thomas Trask

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 achieved a successful regime change in 80 years, citing failures in Iraq, Libya, and Vietnam.
Tanque Verde Unified School District board member Thomas Trask addressed growing tensions with the Pima County Joint Technical Education District (JTED). Thirteen of 14 member districts are signing a memo urging JTED to reconsider a potential $300 million bond, amid concerns over centralization and funding shifts.

Guests - Stephen Mundt, Eric Eggers, Dave Smith

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, Air Force groups, Navy operations off ships—over 160 platforms in the air. We cut the power, went in, took Maduro out of a house inside a major military installation, all without a single loss of life.
Eric Eggers, Vice President of Research at the Government Accountability Institute, tied Governor Tim Walz's announcement on January 5, 2026, that he would not seek a third term directly to escalating scrutiny over massive welfare fraud in Minnesota.
Dave Smith highlighted the Maduro capture's precedent. "Like Noriega—prosecuted here, then extradited, died in prison. This isn't novel; Europe and Panama participated in Noriega's case."

Guests - Kevin Thompson, Kirk Fiehler, Josh Jacobsen, Jack Dona

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 Jacobsen of the Tucson Crime Free Coalition provided a year-end assessment of local crime trends.
Tucson police officer Jack Dona announced an upcoming Conservative Family Town Hall in Willcox and shared his family's story.