Tucson’s Conservative Talk

President Trump and his administration are working to negotiate several international disputes, making it the perfect time to speak with Marine Corps Colonel William "Burner" Dunn, a military attack helicopter pilot and president of Strategic Resilience Group LLC.

As Tucson faces a primary election on August 5th, city council candidate Janet "JL" Wittenbraker brings a message of urgency about the need for new leadership.

State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne joined Winn Tucson to discuss several pressing education issues affecting Arizona schools. As a former colleague of host Kathleen Winn, Horne addressed concerns about federal funding, ESA programs, and the ongoing battle against DEI in Arizona schools.

Scott Mussi from the Arizona Free Enterprise Club joined the program to discuss ongoing concerns about DEI programs in Arizona schools despite federal directives to eliminate them.

Jay Tolkoff, Republican candidate for Tucson City Council in Ward 6, joined the program to discuss his candidacy and vision for improving Tucson. Running unopposed in the Republican primary, Tolkoff shared his concerns about the city's direction and priorities.

Jeff Davis joined the program to discuss an upcoming nationwide bus tour promoting the "Only Citizens Vote" initiative, which aims to ensure that only U.S. citizens can vote in elections.

Congressman Andy Biggs brings extensive experience to his gubernatorial campaign, having served eight years in the Arizona House and six years in the Senate, including four years as Senate President. During his time in the legislature, Biggs was instrumental in writing the state budget and served as majority leader in the Senate.

The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has established a dangerous monopoly over rare earth minerals, producing 92% of the world's supply. These minerals are essential for electronics, technology, and defense systems.

America is facing a disturbing trend: police officers becoming "target practice for the insane and evil," with 50 officers already killed in the line of duty this year. National Police Association spokesperson Betsy Smith revealed these alarming statistics during Tuesday's "Smith and Winn" segment, highlighting that 24 of these deaths were from gunfire, with 14 police canine dogs also killed while serving.

Looking ahead to upcoming city council elections, the hosts encouraged voters to consider candidates who prioritize public safety and effective solutions to homelessness.

Joel Strabala, chairman of LD 17 for the Republicans and member of the Pima County Election Integrity Commission, discusses ballot issues for the upcoming primary.

Grant Krueger promots an upcoming candidate event at St. Philips Plaza on Thursday at 5:00 PM, featuring congressional candidate Andy Biggs and Warren Peterson, who is running for attorney general.

State Representative Alex Kolodin from LD3, who is running for Secretary of State, joined the program to discuss these ongoing election integrity issues. As a committed reformer, Kolodin has been a persistent critic of current Secretary of State Adrian Fontes.

Joel Strabala, chairman of LD17, joined to discuss the ballot errors affecting the Tucson city council elections. Nearly 1,300 voters in Tucson received ballots with the wrong political party designations for the primary elections in Wards 3, 5, and 6. According to officials, "the error stem from an override needed to manage data for three overlapping elections."

John Gordon, host of the syndicated radio show "The Truth with John Gordon" and former candidate for Georgia Attorney General, discussed recent developments regarding accountability for intelligence community abuses.

Yesterday brought sad news as wrestling legend Hulk Hogan passed away from cardiac arrest at age 71.

Joining the show today is retired General Steven Mundt to reflect on Hogan's impact. Both Kathleen and Steve witnessed Hogan's powerful speech at the Republican National Convention in July 2024, a moment that showcased his authentic patriotism and love for America.

Brian Reisinger, author of "Land Rich Cash Poor: My Family's Hope and the Untold History of the Disappearing American Farmer," joins the show to discuss the challenges facing American agriculture.

This week's China Watch segment falls on Thursday instead of its usual Wednesday slot, but the timing couldn't be more fortuitous given recent developments. Alongside co-host Ava Chen from the New Federal State of China, we're examining major headlines that validate what we've been reporting for months.

Master Sergeant Jack Dona (retired) joined to discuss recent revelations about government surveillance of the Trump campaign and administration. With 30 years of experience in the intelligence community, including work at the NSA as an electronic warfare expert, Dona brings unique insight to these developments.

The fight for parental rights has found new momentum in Washington D.C., where a coalition of organizations including Moms for America, Moms for Liberty, and newly formed advocacy groups are demanding accountability for COVID-era targeting of parents.

The fight for justice extends beyond parental rights to confronting one of humanity's most horrific crimes. Britney Higgs exemplifies the kind of radical commitment required to address human trafficking - walking 580 miles from Montana to Denver with a baby goat named Freedom to raise awareness and funds for survivor recovery.

The heartbreaking story of Paul Clifford demonstrates a disturbing pattern in Pima County's criminal justice system.

The deadly consequences of failed border policies were highlighted by a recent incident in New York City. An off-duty Border Patrol agent was shot in the face while in Manhattan's Fort Washington Park with his date.

Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes exemplifies another troubling pattern in the state's leadership.

Attorney Keith Gross, author of "Dirt Roads to Runways: Defending the American Dream for the Next Generation," offers perspective on restoring constitutional governance.

Jason Rockwell, retired sergeant from the Pima County Sheriff's Department, joined the show to discuss the recent tragedy in Los Angeles where three sheriff's deputies were killed in an explosion.

Joel Strabala provided an update on the Congressional District 7 special election. He and other election officials recently participated in the Hand Count audit required by state law after each election.

Laurie Moore joined the discussion to talk about education issues in Tucson. According to a report from KGUN, Tucson Unified School District (TUSD) is facing financial challenges as approximately 4,000 students have used vouchers to attend private schools or homeschool instead of TUSD.