Winn Tucson

Guests – Aarron Stevenson, Joel Strabala, Tara Rodas

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 accounts. She was in Washington D.C. attending a House oversight hearing on leveraging technology to strengthen immigration enforcement.
The program shifted to local Tucson politics, where Joel Strabala provided updates on Proposition 414, a ballot measure that would increase the city's sales tax by half a percent, bringing it to 9.2%.

Guests – Michael Mccune, Betsy Smith, Yvete Serino, Bob Dohse

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 enforcement across the country, including recent events in Boston involving a police shooting at a Chick-fil-A.
Bob Dosi announced his candidacy for Arizona's Legislative District 18 House seat, seeking to bring Republican representation to an area currently dominated by Democrats.

Guests – Thomas Horne, Charles Heller, Dr. Mateja De Leonni

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 Medical Institute shared exciting developments in the diagnosis and treatment of Alzheimer's disease.

Guests – Betsy Smith, Rob LaMaster, Seth Keshel

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 Captain of Military Intelligence and Afghanistan veteran, correctly forecasted a 312 to 226 electoral vote count in Trump's victory, accurately predicting all 56 electoral races.

Guests - Ava Chen, Nate Foster - Tucson Police Protective League

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 segment, Nate Foster, president of the Tucson Police Protective League, joins Kathleen Winn to discuss why police officers oppose Proposition 414, despite it being marketed as benefiting public safety.

Guests – Josh Jacobsen, Conrad Reynolds, Blake Eager, Lisa Von Geldern

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 Sports Tourism and Film Authority, joined the program to discuss the upcoming World Baseball Classic qualifier tournament in Tucson.
Lisa Von Geldrin joined the program to discuss House Resolution 54, introduced by Representative Andy Biggs, which calls for withdrawing the United States from the World Health Organization (WHO).

Guests – Sheri Lopez, Jeff Utsch, Betsy Smith

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 political theory," drawing a distinction between this and the flawed concept of "modern monetary theory."
The National Police Association has endorsed Kash Patel as the new FBI Director, with spokesperson Betsy Brantner Smith praising his qualifications and leadership.

Guests – Stephen Mundt, Michael Infanzon, Rachel Keshel

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.

Guests – Thomas Horne, Nicholas Ammons, Dave Smith, Betsy Smith

Guests – Thomas Horne, Nicholas Ammons, Dave Smith, Betsy Smith
Arizona's Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horn shared details about a recent success story in the state's school safety program.
A mid-air collision between two aircraft near Morana Regional Airport on February 19th claimed two lives. Aviation expert and pilot Dave Smith explained the unique challenges of light aviation that contributed to the incident.

Guests – Ava Chen, Betsy Smith, Katel McPherson, Charisia Arnold

Guests – Ava Chen, Betsy Smith, Katel McPherson, Charisia Arnold
Each Wednesday, we focus on understanding the influences of other world powers on the United States through China Watch Wednesday. Today we explore BRICS, an intergovernmental organization of emerging market economies aiming to increase their influence in global affairs.