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Guests - Ava Chen, Nate Foster

Guests - Ava Chen, Nate Foster
China's landscape of influence is rapidly shifting as two major stories dominate the global stage: the election of America's first Pope and a breakthrough in U.S.-China trade negotiations that could reshape international relations for years to come.
Tucson faces its own battle – a devastating surge in crime coupled with a police force at historic lows. The city's deterioration serves as a cautionary tale for communities across America about the consequences of underfunding and demoralizing law enforcement.

Guests - Tom Horne, Betsy Smith

Guests - Tom Horne, Betsy Smith
Tom Horne, Arizona's Superintendent of Public Instruction, is implementing a revolutionary approach to education through artificial intelligence.
National Police Week brings critical attention to the challenges facing law enforcement and the communities they serve. A recent hatchet attack in Tucson dramatically illustrated both the dangers present in seemingly safe neighborhoods and the importance of police response.

Host - Dave Smith, Guest - Steve Christy

Host - Dave Smith, Guest - Steve Christy
Dave Smith filled in for Kathleen Winn as host, joined by Pima County Supervisor Steve Christy for an in-depth discussion on local and national political issues.

Guests - Laurie Moore, Kelly Walker, Victoria Lem, Katey McPherson

Guests - Laurie Moore, Kelly Walker, Victoria Lem, Katey McPherson
Laurie Moore joined Kathleen Winn to discuss the recent decision by the Department of Homeland Security and FEMA to withhold $51 million in funding from Pima County due to concerns about how federal money was spent on migrant services.
Kelly Walker joined the program to discuss his ongoing battle after being targeted following his criticism of school policies.
Victoria Lem, chair of Legislative District 20 for the Republican Party in Pima County, shared her recent experience lobbying in Washington DC with Concerned Women for America.
Katie McPherson joined the program to discuss the ongoing trial of those accused in the death of Preston Lord, a 16-year-old who was beaten to death by a group of teenage boys at a party in Queen Creek, Arizona.

Guests - Betsy Smith, Elijah Norton, Kathy Sinnott & Pat Johnston

Guests - Betsy Smith, Elijah Norton, Kathy Sinnott & Pat Johnston
The community turned out in force at the Oro Valley City Council meeting, with standing-room-only attendance and unanimous public support for police officer pay raises.
The Arizona Senate voted to reject Governor Katie Hobbs' nomination of Barbara Richardson to lead the Department of Insurance and Financial Institutions (DIFI).
Pat Johnston and Kathy Sinnott, representatives from Rockin' For Heroes, joined to discuss their outreach program designed to support military personnel, first responders, and Gold Star families.

Guests - Ava Chen, Dave Smith

Guests - Ava Chen, Dave Smith
China Watch Wednesday focused on the film "Conclave" and its eerie timing with the real-world papal selection process following Pope Francis's passing.
Dave Smith joined to discuss the previous day's Pima County Board of Supervisors meeting, which he described as "an eternal meeting" dominated by ceremonial proclamations rather than substantive governance.

Guests – Kristofer Knapp, Betsy Smith, Stephen Mundt

Guests – Kristofer Knapp, Betsy Smith, Stephen Mundt
Detective Kristopher Knapp, President of the Oro Valley Police Officers Association, joined Smith and Winn to discuss ongoing contract negotiations with the town leadership.
Retired General Steven Mundt joined the program to discuss recent Department of Defense initiatives, including Secretary of Defense Pete Hegeseth's proposal to cut one-fifth of its four-star general officers.

Guests - Scot Mussi, J.C. Sheppard, Alex Kolodin

Guests - Scot Mussi, J.C. Sheppard, Alex Kolodin
The Arizona legislature continues to wrestle with budget negotiations as the state approaches the fiscal year deadline. Scott Mussi, President of the Arizona Free Enterprise Club, describes the current session as "year three of the Katie Hobbs experience," characterizing her governorship as "bumbling" through many respects.
JC Sheppard, founder of Fentanyl Test, is working with the Trump administration and RFK Jr. at HHS to provide effective fentanyl testing solutions.
Representative Alex Kolodin, who has announced his candidacy for Secretary of State against incumbent Adrian Fontes, discusses multiple election integrity concerns facing Arizona.

Guests - Fmr. Deputy Chief Robert Tanenbaum, Dave Smith

Guests - Fmr. Deputy Chief Robert Tanenbaum, Dave Smith
Robert K. Tanenbaum, the deputy chief counsel for the congressional committee investigation into the assassination of President John F. Kennedy and Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., brings forward evidence that Lee Harvey Oswald did not kill JFK.
Dave Smith discusses the recent announcement that Pima County property owners may face higher property taxes. He criticizes the Board of Supervisors for wasting millions of taxpayer dollars, including spending hundreds of thousands of dollars monthly on taxi services for illegal immigrants during the height of illegal immigration.

Guests - Murray Sabrin, Janet Wittenbraker

Guests - Murray Sabrin, Janet Wittenbraker
Dr. Murray Sabrin, Mises Institute Associated Scholar and Emeritus Professor of Finance at Ramapo College of New Jersey, offered a sobering assessment of America's fiscal situation during the first 100 days of Donald Trump's presidency. Rather than celebrating the administration's early actions, Sabrin called for a fundamental reorientation of federal spending priorities.
J.L. Wittenbraker, candidate for Tucson City Council in Ward 3, addressed the escalating violent crime crisis affecting the city.