Winn Tucson

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.

Guests – Kim Adare, Ben Moline, Stephen Mundt, Betsy Smith

Guests – Kim Adare, Ben Moline, Stephen Mundt, Betsy Smith
The Snoop Dogg Arizona Bowl delivered another memorable spectacle in Tucson, with Fresno State Bulldogs dominating Miami (Ohio) RedHawks in an 18-3 victory at Casino Del Sol Stadium. The game showcased strong defense, community spirit, and celebrity energy that has defined this event. Executive Director Kym Adair highlighted the star power and on-field action. "Snoop Dogg had a lot of fun for sure,"
Shifting to professional football, guest Ben Moline, a longtime Chicago Bears fan, discussed the team's thrilling season. The Bears clinched the NFC North title—their first since 2018—thanks to a Green Bay Packers loss, even before their own game.
The conversation turned serious with retired Brigadier General Stephen Mundt and National Police Association spokesperson Sgt. Betsy Brantner Smith (Ret.), focusing on the escalating Feeding Our Future fraud scheme in Minnesota—a massive scandal involving hundreds of millions in stolen child nutrition funds during the pandemic.

Guests - Ava Chen, Dave Smith

Guests - Ava Chen, Dave Smith
On Christmas Eve, radio host Kathleen Winn welcomed Ava Chen from the New Federal State of China for a special edition of China Watch Wednesday. The discussion focused on the Chinese Communist Party's (CCP) sophisticated espionage tactics, military buildup, and growing domestic challenges.
Later in the broadcast, Kathleen Winn welcomed Pima County GOP Chairman Dave Smith for a wide-ranging discussion on local victories, national challenges, and the year ahead.

Guests – Arron Reitz, Linley Wilson, Shelli Boggs, Jack Donna

Guests – Arron Reitz, Linley Wilson, Shelli Boggs, Jack Donna
Aaron Reitz, a Marine Corps veteran, former senior Trump administration official at the Department of Justice, and ex-deputy to Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, is campaigning to become Texas' next top law enforcement officer. With Paxton stepping aside to challenge U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, Reitz positions himself as the natural successor to continue aggressive conservative legal action.
Attorney Linley Wilson, formerly with the Arizona House Republicans and now at Holtzman Vogel, announced a major win for election observers in Pima County. After years of restrictions on political party observers during early voting, the 2025 Elections Procedures Manual (EPM) has been updated to ensure access.
Shelli Boggs, Maricopa County School Superintendent and former EVIT board president, addressed the escalating conflict between the East Valley Institute of Technology (EVIT) and several school districts.
Retired Army Master Sergeant Jack Donna, an intelligence veteran from Sierra Vista, dissected a shocking incident at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA).

Guests - Katey McPherson, Betsy Smith

Guests - Katey McPherson, Betsy Smith
Child advocate Katey McPherson joined host Kathleen Winn to discuss ongoing issues of student safety in Arizona schools. McPherson, a mother of four and fierce warrior for child protection, highlighted failures in mandatory reporting and the need for greater accountability among educators and administrators.
Retired sergeant Betsy Brantner Smith, spokesperson for the National Police Association, returned from Hawaii to join Kathleen Winn for their "Smith & Wynn" segment. The discussion turned to escalating attacks on law enforcement and manipulated crime statistics nationwide.