Anthony Dunham, candidate for Arizona State Senate in LD17, joins to discuss his successful petition filing at the Secretary of State's office. He needed 676 signatures and submitted 1,571, exceeding the requirement.

Dave Smith addresses the ongoing controversies surrounding Sheriff Chris Nanos. He criticizes local governance failures. On the upcoming Board of Supervisors meeting, Smith notes an agenda item examining Nanos's original application. "In Arizona, the two crimes that don't have a statute of limitations, one is homicide murder... and the other is falsifying a public record."

George Khalaf, candidate for LD3 House seat, responds to recent media claims of 20% fraud in the Empowerment Scholarship Account program. He cites the Arizona Department of Education's randomized sample showing a maximum of 2% unallowable spending, with only 0.3% egregious.

Dave Smith joins to discuss the heated local political landscape in Pima County. The discussion quickly shifts to tomorrow's Pima County Board of Supervisors meeting, where a special action item will examine Sheriff Chris Nanos's original application and potential background falsification.

Daniel Butierez, driving to Phoenix to file his signatures, updates on the recall and his congressional bid. He confirms exceeding the required signatures for CD7: "I had all my signatures actually prior to the special election, but we've been running around getting some extra ones just to be sure." Butierez reports 122,000 signatures on the Nanos recall, with strong cross-party support.

Dr. Gilda Carle addresses the exposure of long-hidden abuses, linking the Cesar Chavez name-change push to recent claims of sexual abuse emerging after decades. She connects this to the broader Epstein revelations.

Rodney Glassman and Tom Horne discuss their campaigns and key issues. Glassman highlights his experience as a lieutenant colonel in the Air Force JAG Corps running Luke Air Force Base's legal office, contrasting it with his opponent's limited background.

Stephen Mundt joins to discuss the ongoing Iran conflict. He highlights the effectiveness of U.S. and allied military assets, including Apache helicopters and A-10 Warthogs used for close air support and drone interdiction.

Jared Knott, historian and author of Tiny Blunders, Big Disasters, analyzes Cuba's economic meltdown and potential for regime change. "Cuba is just hanging by a thread. People... blackouts... desperate economy... hardly have enough to eat. The medical care is extremely, extremely inferior."

Kathleen Winn opens with observations on Tucson's rising heat and its potential link to increased local crime. Despite national trends showing murder rates down 44% from the 2021 peak, Pima County experiences persistent violence. Three shootings occurred in three days, involving juveniles in some cases. Betsy Brantner Smith, spokesperson for the National Police Association, addresses the disconnect between national and local statistics.

Chris King, running for state senate in LD17, discusses his background as a retired Air Force veteran, former instructor at Fort Huachuca, and current substitute teacher and school board member in Vail.

Joni Hammond, CEO of Hands of Hope for six years, discusses the center's 45th anniversary and services. "We have actually this is our 45th year of being Hands of Hope, which is a crisis pregnancy center." The center provides free pregnancy tests, ultrasounds, STI testing, treatment, perinatal hospice, and counseling.

Ava Chen, from the New Federal State of China, joins for China Watch Wednesday, warning that the upcoming Trump-Xi meeting in Beijing carries hidden dangers.

Robert Contreras, candidate for Marana Town Council, has qualified with over 1,000 signatures (984 validated), exceeding the 560 required.

Seth Keshel, author of The American War on Election Corruption, discusses midterms and the SAVE Act.

Rick Shafton analyzes Joe Kent's resignation from the National Counterterrorism Center. "It's already ended for him... he was a leaker." Shafton questions Kent's consistency: a former Bernie Sanders supporter turned Trump ally.

Nils Grevillius, a Los Angeles-based private detective with experience in the Pacific, Mediterranean, Latin America, and organized crime investigations, analyzes the Nancy Guthrie disappearance. "This case is not a cold case at all. The sheriff's detectives are furiously working on this case according to my sources in Tucson, even as the sheriff himself might soon be facing a recall."

Betsy Brantner Smith addresses protests against the proposed ICE detention center in Marana. "These people want to turn towns like Marana and Oro Valley and Sahuarita into the city of Tucson. They want to destroy the rest of the County."

Matt Beienburg, Director of Education Policy at the Goldwater Institute's Center for Constitutional Advocacy, debunks claims of widespread ESA fraud. "The truth is this is an incredibly successful program. It's serving a hundred thousand students in Arizona."

Daniel Butierez, a local activist and congressional candidate, has filed for a recall petition against Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos.

Dave Smith discusses the Nanos recall effort.

Joel Strabala, LD17 chairman, updates on the RTA election: "So as of last night, without that 8,000-ish ballots, yes vote was 116,000 and no votes was 82,000.

Doug Everett, engineer and candidate for LD17 Senate, qualified with 1,000 signatures—double the requirement.

Cheryl Caswell, candidate for Legislative District 19, joins to discuss her campaign momentum. She turned in over 1,300 signatures for the ballot, exceeding the required 585, with 1,288 accepted.

Joel Strabala, LD 17 Chairman and Election Integrity Commission member, addresses election logistics. With 77,773 ballots left to tabulate as of the previous night and 453 undergoing curing, final unofficial results are expected tonight around 5 p.m., official by Monday or Tuesday.

Elijah Norton, running for State Treasurer, explains the role's intersection with global events. "Anytime the market moves or changes, you know, we have 60% of our portfolio, we have $32 billion in assets under management. 60% of that is invested in the, in equities, which are stocks, right?" Oil spikes from the Iran conflict, AI surges, and Fed decisions affect returns.

Dave Smith addresses the Old Dominion University shooting, where an ISIS-supporting gunman killed Lt. Col. Brandon Shaw and injured others.

Filmmaker Nathan Todd Simms, directed, wrote, and produced the film alongside his wife, daughter, and friend Stuart Bennett. "We went off to make a film that was an independent film that was sort of out of the Hollywood system and we wanted to make something that was going to really resonate with audiences and it sort of just gravitated along the lines of an allegory inspired by Pilgrim's Progress."

Actor Nathan Gamble, who plays 19-year-old Christian, relates personally to the character. Known for Dolphin Tale, The Dark Knight, and The Mist, Gamble was drawn to the script's biblical roots and entertainment value.

Kenneth Abramowitz, founder of SaveTheWest.com and author of The Multifront War, discusses the Iran war's broader implications.

Ava Chen, co-host from the New Federal State of China, joins to discuss China's subdued response during the 12-13 day Iran war.

Dan Sexton and Susan Ellsworth from the John Birch Society discuss their organization's focus on constitutional adherence. Sexton explains: "We expose the votes of congressmen on constitutional issues as to whether they voted to abide by the Constitution or not and the publication the Freedom Index is for all 435 House members and the 100 Senate members and we'll have ten bills listed in the publication in each chamber we'll explain the bill and why a vote for or against the bill would be a constitutional vote or not."

John Gordon, attorney, legal and political analyst, entrepreneur, and host of the nationally syndicated radio show The Truth with John Gordon, delves into Kristi Noem's brief stint as head of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and her recent reassignment.

Betsy Brantner Smith, spokesperson for the National Police Association and member at large for Pima County GOP, exposes Sheriff Nanos' resume issues: "Stephanie Murray, she's a reporter for USA Today, but she also writes for AZ Central, who is really no friend of the Republican Party. But she has put out a scoop yesterday. And she actually went on to Pima. It's on the Pima County Sheriff's Department website, Chris Nanos' work history. His resume is up there. And she did some research, and his resume is wrong.

Joining the show is retired Navy Captain Bill Sullivan, who brings over 25 years of experience as a surface warfare officer. Having served in the Arabian and Persian Gulf, including combat operations against Iraq and enforcing international sanctions, Sullivan offers expert perspectives on the escalating situation in Iran and the Middle East.

Pima County Republican Party's LD 17 Chairman Joel Strabala joins to discuss local elections. He reports 221,399 returned ballots, with 32,600 undeliverable—about 18%—due to invalid addresses or other issues. These are stored and potentially destroyed after six months. Strabala is pursuing a FOIA request for the list and notes 4,734 replacement ballots issued.

The integrity of local elections remains a paramount concern for Arizona voters, shifting focus from national rhetoric to concrete local legislative action. Patricia Pardi, a leading advocate for electoral transparency, emphasized that true security is built at the county level through rigorous oversight and adherence to statutory requirements. The proliferation of early voting and the associated logistical challenges have created vulnerabilities that current legislative efforts aim to address.

The balance of power between state governments and federal agencies is undergoing significant strain, often playing out in complex legal battles. Joel Colley, a constitutional attorney focusing on regulatory compliance, addressed the increasing encroachment of federal mandates on Arizona's autonomy. Specifically, recent EPA regulations regarding water usage and air quality are viewed by state leaders as overreaching, failing to account for Arizona’s unique environmental and economic realities.

The debate over the future of education in Arizona is intensifying, centered on the expansion of Empowerment Scholarship Accounts (ESAs) and the principle of universal school choice. Tara Oster, an advocate for parental rights in education, argues that the current public school monopoly is failing students and hindering economic mobility. The push for universal ESA accessibility is viewed as a critical step toward creating a truly competitive educational marketplace.

The political landscape in Arizona has shifted decisively, marked by a massive surge in Republican primary turnout and a unified front behind Donald Trump. The expected close contest between Donald Trump and Nikki Haley did not materialize, with Trump securing a commanding 78% of the vote. This overwhelming victory signals a clear direction for the state's GOP. State Representative Alex Kolodin emphasized the significance of this mandate.

North Carolina continues to establish itself as a critical swing state with a complex political architecture. While Donald Trump maintained an eight-point lead over Joe Biden in the 2020 election, the state remains politically competitive. Election analyst Seth Keshel provided a detailed breakdown of the North Carolina primary and what it portends for the general election.

As the primary season heats up, the energy on the ground reveals a deeply concerned and activated electorate. Laurie Moore, traveling across the country for grassroots efforts, shared perspective gathered from conversations with everyday Americans.

The intersection of public policy, funding, and the separation of powers is fueling a significant legal debate in Arizona. Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne addressed the controversy surrounding Proposition 208, a wealth tax for education funding that was declared unconstitutional, and the subsequent efforts by the legislature and Attorney General to control the legal representation.

Ava Chen, representing the New Federal State of China, assesses that the ongoing kinetic military action in Iran is systematically dismantling the CCP's proxy network. This strategy of targeting junior partners began with the removal of Maduro in Venezuela and will likely extend to Cuba. By severing these proxy relationships, the United States is neutralizing the foreign bases China uses to project power and plan military action against the free world.

Domestically, the political landscape is being violently reshaped by primary elections. Political consultant Rick Shafton notes that the impending 10-week Texas runoff for the U.S. Senate seat between Ken Paxton and incumbent John Cornyn is shaping up to be the bloodiest campaign in American history.

At the municipal level, leftist activists continue to hijack local government meetings to wage war on law enforcement. Retired law enforcement officer Dave Smith detailed the chaotic scenes at the Pima County Board of Supervisors and Marana Town Council.

Recent military strikes in Iran have sparked intense political debate, specifically regarding the President's legal authority to act without prior congressional approval. Retired Brigadier General Steven Mundt clarifies that the President's only legal obligation is to notify Congress, not to seek its permission for a strike.

As technology evolves, the risks to vulnerable populations are accelerating. Jeff Dornik, CEO of Pickax, warns that Artificial Intelligence is being weaponized to manipulate reality. Deep fake technology is actively used in financial scams, such as voice-cloning software that perfectly mimics a loved one in distress to extort money from older generations.

The normalization of political grift has reached a tipping point, and holding officials accountable must start by examining historical precedent. Former Assistant U.S. Attorney and author John O'Connor points to the history of the Clintons as the prime example of profound corruption.

The current political landscape demands leaders who prioritize the safety and economic security of Americans over partisan agendas. Jay Feely, a former NFL kicker and CBS broadcaster, is running for Congress in Arizona's 1st Congressional District to effectuate change on a national scale.

The global geopolitical board is shifting rapidly following targeted kinetic strikes on Iranian leadership. Retired Master Sergeant and intelligence officer Jack Dona assesses the situation as a marvel of military intelligence that has effectively decapitated Iran's command and control.

Host Kathleen Winn opened the discussion with Betsy Brantner Smith, spokesperson for the National Police Association, reflecting on the ongoing case of Nancy Guthrie's disappearance in Tucson.

State Representative Rachel Keschel (LD 17) described "hell week" at the legislature: "We submitted a record number of bills—1,136... We're supposed to be small-government Republicans, but here we are." A 19-hour day ended at 5:15 a.m.

PC Laurie Moore criticized the Board of Supervisors' anti-ICE stance: "I had them raise a hand if they were going to work with ICE, and only Steve Christy raised his hand." She tied this to Democrats sitting during the State of the Union.

Congressman Andy Biggs, fresh from Washington, described the State of the Union atmosphere as electric. At least 50 Democrats refused to stand for key points, including prioritizing U.S. citizens over illegal aliens. President Trump shook hands with Biggs and likely Congressman Crane upon entering.

John Winchester, running for the LD17 House seat in a crowded field currently held by Rachel Jones, discussed the late legislative session. Bills advanced through committees, heading to the Senate amid budget flows. Winchester, with a master's in public administration and political philosophy, has been involved in southern Arizona politics since high school.

Dave Smith highlighted the recorder's office failing to remove bad addresses from voter rolls despite notifications. Mail-in ballots lack legitimacy checks; observers report rushed signature verifications, eroding faith. Many Republicans abstain due to perceived fraud, benefiting opponents.

Joining Kathleen on Winn Tucson is Ava Chen from the New Federal State of China, offering insights into global threats tying back to the speech's themes. Chen connected the Democrats' behavior to predictions made by Miles Guo seven years ago. Guo outlined a CCP strategy called "3F": create weakness, foment chaos, and drive destruction, while using Americans against Americans.

Laurie Moore, a dedicated patriot and advocate from LD 17 in Pima County, joined to unpack the State of the Union speech's local implications. Recognized as Advocate of the Year, Moore shared her enthusiasm.