Kathleen Winn hosted a lively and in-depth discussion on the future of transportation infrastructure in Pima County, focusing on Propositions 418 and 419—the renewal of the Regional Transportation Authority’s half-cent sales tax for another 20 years. Her primary guest, Ted Maxwell, president and CEO of the Southern Arizona Leadership Council and a member of the RTA board, made a strong case for passage. The conversation tackled voter concerns head-on: trust, accountability, project delivery, and what happens if the measures fail.

Patriotic rock artist Andy Ross joined to discuss his multifaceted career and his brand, American Rebel.

Josh Jacobson, founder of the Tucson Crime Free Coalition, now in its third year, joined Winn to discuss the organization’s street-level work and the flood of messages from families seeking help for unsolved cases.

The show took a somber turn with news of an overnight crash of an Arizona Department of Public Safety Ranger helicopter in Flagstaff. Both pilots were killed while responding to an active shooter incident. Retired DPS Lieutenant Dave Smith joined Winn to mourn the loss.

Pamela Neal brought a message of hope. As honorary chair of the upcoming Southern Arizona Heart Ball—“Rubies and Boots”—she is raising funds to equip schools with CPR kits and AED machines.

Kathleen Winn opened the segment with her co-host Ava Chen, diving straight into the recent release of additional Epstein documents — described as a "dump" of roughly 3 million pages. Chen framed the conversation around a critical question: beyond the known crimes and the long-publicized client list, what deeper societal rot does this exposure reveal, and how is the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) exploiting it?

Later in the broadcast, retired sergeant Betsy Brantner Smith joined Winn for the "Smith and Winn" segment. The discussion turned to ICE enforcement actions in Minneapolis and broader border security.

Precinct committeewoman Laurie Moore called in to debrief the previous day's contentious Board of Supervisors meeting. Republicans were heavily outnumbered, with one activist reportedly swearing at a Republican attendee's emotional support dog wearing a MAGA pin.

Arizona took a significant step forward in safeguarding election transparency yesterday when the House of Representatives unanimously passed House Bill 2022, sponsored by State Representative Alex Kolodin (LD3), who is also running for Secretary of State.

Nationally renowned psychiatrist Dr. Carol Lieberman joined Winn to examine the wave of violent anti-ICE protests and the stark contrast with genuine freedom fighters in Iran.

One of the most urgent stories unfolding right now is the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of “Today” show co-anchor Savannah Guthrie. Nancy was last seen Saturday evening, January 31, around 9:30 p.m. near her home in the Catalina Foothills. A family member called 911 around noon Sunday after she failed to appear at church. Joined by law enforcement veteran Dave Smith to discuss the Guthrie case and broader public safety issues in Tucson and Pima County.

Michael Letts, president and CEO of Invest-USA.org, joined to discuss ways everyday citizens can back law enforcement during a time of intense public criticism and morale challenges.

Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne addressed the teacher and student walkouts protesting ICE enforcement that disrupted Tucson Unified schools on Friday. TUSD sent advance notice to parents that absences were possible, and many schools shut down entirely—even when some teachers wanted to work.

On a today’s edition of Winn Tucson, host Kathleen Winn dove into pressing issues facing Arizona — from election security and voter roll maintenance to teacher activism and local political engagement. The conversation featured State Rep. Alexander Kolodin (R-Scottsdale), retired educator Laurie Moore, longtime precinct committeeman Mark Lewis, and community advocate Dave Smith.

On today’s edition of Winn Tucson, host Kathleen Winn dove into pressing national and local issues with two standout guests: former NYPD intelligence sergeant and author Christopher Strom, and Arizona State Mine Inspector Les Presmyk.

In a riveting discussion on Winn Tucson, host Kathleen Winn delved into breaking developments from China with Ava Chen of the New Federal State of China. Chen urged listeners to pray for the Chinese people amid escalating instability under Xi Jinping's rule. She revealed that since January 24, 2026, Xi has arrested General Zhang Youxia, his top military commander and a close ally, in a move that could ignite regime change.

Shifting to local issues, Winn hosted Dave Smith, former law enforcement officer and Pima County GOP chair, to unpack Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes' call for public monitoring of ICE agents via videos and a website for reporting "federal misconduct."

Laurie Moore, a local activist, called in to rally attendance at Pima County Board of Supervisors meetings, urging visuals like packed rooms and flags to go viral and intimidate Democrats.

Gerard Scimeca, Chairman and General Counsel of Consumer Action for a Strong Economy (CASE), joined Winn to explain why immigration enforcement matters economically. Scimeca emphasized that stable commerce and secure jobs require law and order. "In order to have a viable economy, in order to have a stable economy and regular commerce, where people feel secure in their jobs and secure in their purchases, you can't have rampant crime in the streets, you can't have lawlessness," he said.

Retired Sgt. Betsy Brantner Smith, spokesperson for the National Police Association and co-host of "Smith & Winn," joined the program to discuss escalating threats to law enforcement.

Sergio Arellano, newly elected chair of the Pima County Republican Party (and recent candidate for Arizona GOP chair), closed the program. Arellano, a combat veteran, former Army infantryman, and former outreach director for Arizona's mortgage settlement program, emphasized unity after a divisive internal process. "We're done with the division. We're done with the fighting," he said.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.