Kathleen Winn pays tribute to Chris Sheaf and his wife Jackie, who were killed in a plane crash in Marana while returning from the Final Four. Grant Krueger joins to share memories of Chris Sheaf, highlighting his decades of service to Tucson.
Arizona State Representative Lydia Hernandez discusses House Bill 4109, which requires every school district to adopt a clear, enforceable public safety policy. The bill mandates immediate notification to parents and law enforcement in cases of life-threatening violence or credible threats, along with confiscation of weapons and whistleblower protections.
International bestselling author Jared Knott analyzes President Trump’s handling of Iran. He praises the U.S. Navy’s blockade of Iranian oil exports and the deployment of advanced minesweeping technology in the Strait of Hormuz.
Tara Oster joins to discuss the Pima County GOP booth at the upcoming Pima County Fair, running Thursday, April 16 through Sunday, April 26 in Thurber Hall. The booth will register voters, distribute candidate materials and palm cards with election dates, sell patriotic merchandise, and feature a spin wheel for prizes.
Dave Smith discusses the evolving Iran situation, praising President Trump’s approach to negotiations. “Trump acted first and the experts are furious because it’s working.”
Bill Walton analyzes President Trump’s foreign policy approach, emphasizing his comfort with risk and improvisation honed in New York real estate. “He’s built for negotiation. He’s built for combat.”
Gary Benoit, editor-in-chief of The New American and longtime John Birch Society member, asserts that the Constitution does not grant automatic birthright citizenship.
Mark Lewis reports on the Salt River Project (SRP) board election held the previous day, describing a mixed outcome for Republican conservatives. Chris Dobson was elected president and Barry Paisley vice president, both in strong two-to-one victories, giving Republicans control of the top leadership positions that set the agenda and can break ties.
Ava Chen congratulates the current administration for creating an environment conducive to regime change that benefits the Iranian people themselves. She explains that the United States has applied maximum pressure while leaving the door open for a new, democratic-leaning government open to business and Western engagement.
Neal Cornett joins to discuss the Mass Deportation Coalition’s playbook and the urgent need for systematic, large-scale removal of illegal immigrants. He challenges official estimates, citing Pew’s 14 million figure from 2023 as far too low. He references 2006 discussions of nearly 12 million and Yale’s 2018 research suggesting closer to 22 million—before Biden-era border policies added untold millions more.
Retired Brigadier General Steven Mundt joins to break down the F-15E rescue operation in Iran over the Easter weekend. He details how the pilot and weapons systems officer ejected after the aircraft was hit by a shoulder-fired missile advanced by Russian technology.
Rodney Glassman, candidate for Arizona Attorney General, outlines his commitment to enforcing laws and supporting President Trump's agenda. He criticizes incumbent Kris Mayes for filing 40 lawsuits against the Trump administration, calling them "clickbait" for fundraising.
Laurie Moore reports strong grassroots support for the Sheriff Nanos recall, carrying clipboards everywhere and securing sixty signatures in two hours at one event.
Joel Strabala discusses the Pima County Supervisors meeting, highlighting the illegal attempt to restrict or unmask ICE agents under state and federal law.
Michael Wiegand, precinct committeeman from LD18, announces an event this Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. east of Costco on Grant and Wilmot, next to the former Carl's Jr. The gathering will feature Daniel Butierez collecting signatures for the Sheriff Nanos recall petition.
Daniel Butierez, Republican candidate for CD7 Congress, leads the grassroots recall effort against Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos. He reports strong momentum with Democrats, independents, and Republicans signing petitions at multiple locations.
Betsy Smith addresses the ongoing issues with Sheriff Nanos, praising the Pima County Board of Supervisors' unanimous 5-0 vote to investigate his original application.
Supervisor Steve Christy discusses the Board's unanimous vote to investigate Nanos's original employment application, citing omissions and potential fraud.
Laurie Moore reports enthusiastic grassroots support for the Nanos recall, using her front porch as a hub and carrying clipboards everywhere. She secured sixty signatures in two hours at one event.
Scott Schara, author of the newly released book Is the Government Legally Killing Us?, shares the heartbreaking story of his daughter Grace, who had Down syndrome and died at age 19 on October 13, 2021.
Brett Mecum, chairman of the Arizona Space Commission, describes witnessing the Artemis II launch from Cape Canaveral as "electrifying" and "awe-inspiring." As the most powerful rocket ever built, the Space Launch System carried the Orion capsule with three American astronauts and one Canadian on a mission circling the Moon.
Retired U.S. Navy Captain Bill Sullivan addresses President Trump's speech on Iran, agreeing the conflict appears headed toward resolution within weeks.
Rodney Glassman, candidate for Arizona Attorney General, emphasizes the office's immense power as the state's largest law firm, overseeing 400 attorneys and 1,000 support staff serving every state agency.
Ava Chen, spokesperson for the New Federal State of China, details the Chinese Communist Party's long-term strategy in the Middle East. She explains that the CCP has cultivated Iran as a proxy for decades, beginning with uranium and nuclear technology sharing in the early 1980s and extending to modern military aid.
Dave Smith, former law enforcement officer and trainer, discusses the resignation of Utah's Washington County Sheriff Nate Brooksby after complaints about office operations. Smith notes the sheriff's 30-year career and the national attention drawn to the case.
Dave Smith, former law enforcement officer and trainer, explains Arizona Revised Statutes Title 11-1051, which mandates that no official or agency of the state, county, city, town, or other political subdivision may limit or restrict the enforcement of immigration laws to less than the full extent permitted by federal law.
Scott Mussi, president of the Arizona Free Enterprise Club, celebrates the EPA’s recent ruling under Administrator Lee Zeldin that excludes international emissions from Mexico and China when calculating Arizona’s ozone compliance.
Tracy Byrnes, author of Deduct Everything and certified divorce financial analyst, emphasizes that the goal is a net-zero tax return rather than chasing refunds.
Laurie Moore reports strong progress on the Sheriff Chris Nanos recall petitions. She uses her front porch as a northwest hub and carries clipboards everywhere, securing sixty signatures in two hours at one event.
Sheriff Mark Dannels of Cochise County returns to discuss his reappointment to President Trump's Homeland Security Advisory Council, where he is the only current sheriff serving and the first ever nominated in that role. He notes that under Biden, twenty-eight of thirty-two members were relieved—the first such action since 9/11—and Trump brought him back.
Joel Strabala, LD17 chairman, updates listeners on the April 6 write-in deadline for precinct committeemen. He provides the exact form—State of Arizona Write-In Candidate Nomination Paper, citing ARS 16-311 and 16-312—and directs people to www.pima.gov/678/candidates to download it.
Laurie Moore reports strong grassroots progress on the Sheriff Nanos recall petitions. She uses her front porch as a northwest hub and carries clipboards everywhere—grocery stores, restaurants, Sammy’s, and the Gaslight Theater.
Retired Brigadier General Steven Mundt joins from Virginia to discuss the Supreme Court case on birthright citizenship. He argues the policy, added after the founding era, has been abused through “birthing centers” and chain migration.
