Winn Tucson

Guests - Stephen Mundt

Guests - Stephen Mundt
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes has stirred controversy by interpreting laws in a way that suggests individuals can ignore federal immigration enforcement. Kathleen Winn described this as dangerous, emboldening resistance similar to Minnesota's. Stephen Mundt agreed, calling it egregious and anti-law enforcement, extending risks to local police.
Mundt advocated limiting mail-in ballots to deployed or international voters, counting them pre-election, and questioned prolonged certification periods. Winn criticized Arizona's "voting month" enabling corruption and urged voter action beyond complaints.
 

Guests - Matt Neely, Dave Smith, Tom Horne, Greg Roeberg

Guests - Matt Neely, Dave Smith, Tom Horne, Greg Roeberg
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes has drawn sharp criticism following recent remarks suggesting that the state's self-defense laws could apply to residents encountering masked federal immigration agents. The comments, made during an interview with 12 News, have ignited a firestorm among legal experts and political candidates who argue the rhetoric is both factually incorrect and dangerously inflammatory.
Matt Neely, sitting in for Kathleen Winn on the first part of Winn Tucson, characterized the remarks as "irresponsible rhetoric" that could lead to violence.
Superintendent Tom Horne provided an update on the state of Arizona’s schools, highlighting a significant milestone: over 100,000 students are now utilizing the Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) system. This growth from 11,000 to 100,000 in three years indicates that parents are increasingly seeking educational options that align with their priorities.
The political landscape in Arizona remains dominated by discussions of election integrity and "lawfare". Candidate Greg Roberg highlighted several ongoing cases pursued by Mayes' office, including the prosecution of Cochise County Supervisor Tom Crosby and the indictment of alternate electors from the 2020 election.

Guests - Donine Henshaw, Juan Ciscomani, Betsy Smith

Guests - Donine Henshaw, Juan Ciscomani, Betsy Smith
Anti-Islam activist Donine Henshaw was one of only three people to speak in support of the resolutions. In studio with host Kathleen Winn later that morning, Henshaw described the atmosphere as highly charged and recounted her personal testimony.
U.S. Rep. Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ-06) joined Winn by phone from Washington to discuss the just-completed fiscal year 2026 appropriations process. Ciscomani, a member of the House Appropriations Committee, highlighted several Arizona-relevant wins and broader policy shifts now that Republicans control the White House, House, and Senate.
In the program’s final segment, Kathleen Winn was joined by Betsy Brantner Smith, spokesperson for the National Police Association, for an extended discussion on public safety and immigration enforcement.

Guests - Ava Chen, Chad Heinrich, Seth Keshel

Guests - Ava Chen, Chad Heinrich, Seth Keshel
Kathleen Winn discusses global affairs with Ava Chen from the New Federal State of China, focusing on recent developments involving President Trump, China, and international relations.
Kathleen Winn speaks with Chad Heinrich, Arizona State Director for the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), about legislative impacts on small businesses.
Kathleen Winn talks with election expert Seth Keshel about President Trump's Davos speech, Greenland's strategic value, and Arizona elections.

Guests – Nils Grevillius, Julian Hagmann

Guests – Nils Grevillius, Julian Hagmann
Crime expert, U.S. Army veteran, and private investigator Nils Grevillius joined Winn Tucson for an extended conversation on crime, activism, and political hypocrisy in blue cities.
Julian Hagmann, Chief Operating Officer of Caring Professionals Incorporated in New York, joined to discuss systemic healthcare failures, focusing on the Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP).

Guests - Peter Lumaj, Warren Petersen

Guests - Peter Lumaj, Warren Petersen
On today’s edition of Winn Tucson, host Kathleen Winn welcomed two prominent Republican figures to discuss pressing issues facing the nation and their home states: immigration, election integrity, government overreach, and the urgent need to preserve American freedoms.
The conversation opened with Peter Lumaj, an immigration attorney, Republican strategist, and first-generation immigrant from Albania. Lumaj is currently running for Connecticut Secretary of the State in the 2026 election
The program continued with Warren Petersen, Arizona Senate President and candidate for Arizona Attorney General in 2026 (website: petersonforag.com).
Petersen outlined strategies for turnout and election integrity, crediting the 2024 Republican ground game—led by organizations like Turning Point USA, American Majority, and the state GOP—for overwhelming margins that made cheating impossible.

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.