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Guests - Joel Strabala, Dave Smith, Tim Sandefur

Eighty thousand ballots are still out, and the hand count is Saturday. Here’s what we know so far. Joel Strabala breaks down where every proposition stands, what’s left to count and why the final results won’t be in until next week. Dave Smith gives the post-game review: why he says the party’s congressional “quarterbacks” failed the head coach, and what it will take to win back independents. And Goldwater Institute attorney Tim Sandefur explains how a Tucson restaurateur beat the state’s cage-free egg rule in court, and why he’s ready for the next fight.

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Guests - Ava Chen, Jack Dona

The morning after: a dissident’s view of the midterms, a retired intelligence NCO on what went wrong, and a party getting back up. Ava Chen shares Miles Guo’s take that the CCP won the night and how the Chinese regime plays the long game. Retired Master Sergeant Jack Dona walks through the Iran war, the Epstein fallout and the pocketbook pressures he says cost Republicans votes, plus his message of hope for what comes next. And Kathleen Winn updates listeners on the ballots still being counted across Arizona.

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Guests - Dave Smith, Mark Lewis, Alex Kolodin, Juan Ciscomani

Election Day in Pima County, hour by hour: printers down, observers fighting for their badges, and a turnout push that could swing the state. Former Pima GOP chair Dave Smith explains why the “ID verified” stamp matters and why he says socialism fails every time. Mark Lewis lays out his plan for an independent audit of Arizona’s elections. Alex Kolodin makes his final case for Secretary of State. And Congressman Juan Ciscomani calls in from the campaign trail on the new Chiricahua National Park and what’s at stake in CD6.

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Guests - Betsy Smith, Joel Strabala, Alex Kolodin

Mud on the roads, a final-day push at the polls, and a secretary of state race that could decide who runs Arizona’s elections. Betsy Brantner Smith has rain-safety warnings, a Michigan Senate fight and a courtroom clash in the Lindsay Clancy case. Joel Strabala walks through emergency voting, the ID-verified stamp and the turnout number Pima County needs. And Alex Kolodin explains why he calls this Arizona’s pivotal election and what he’d change at the Secretary of State’s office.

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Guests - Chris Burgard, Steve Mundt

A filmmaker’s fight over sharia politics, a retired general on Iran and the homeland, and the final weekend before Election Day. Chris Burgard explains why he made Remember the Alamo: Don’t Sharia My Texas and how his team has helped defeat local projects from a Texas school board to Oklahoma. Retired Brigadier General Steve Mundt says why America is ready, why Iran will have to fight asymmetrically, and why Americans shouldn’t panic-buy water. And Kathleen Winn walks Pima County voters through the last days of early voting, ID verification and what to do if something goes wrong.

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Guests - Ava Chen, John Carruth, Andy Biggs, Joel Strabala

Why Beijing panicked over a soccer joke, what Vail’s schools are asking of voters, and the governor’s race in its final week. Ava Chen explains what the CCP’s fury at Kylian Mbappé reveals about the regime, and the student petition Beijing erased within days. Superintendent John Carruth makes the case for Prop 423 and Vail’s override. Andy Biggs delivers his closing argument on affordability, fentanyl and ethics. And Joel Strabala walks through the final days of voting in Pima County, from emergency voting sites to what to do if something goes wrong at the polls.

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Guests - Grant Krueger, Dave Smith, Mick Rusing, Jay Tolkoff

With just six days until Election Day, Kathleen Winn and guest host Grant Krueger welcome Dave Smith, attorney Mick Rusing, and fiscal watchdog Jay Tolkoff for a compelling discussion of Arizona's political future. Krueger and Smith examine voter turnout, election integrity, economic freedom, and the stakes of Arizona's competitive races, while Rusing makes a passionate case for judicial independence and challenges the Republican Party's recommendation against retaining Judge Catherine Woods. Tolkoff then breaks down Proposition 425, warning about the long-term consequences of dramatically expanding Pima County's spending authority. From the ballot box to the courtroom to taxpayers' wallets, the common theme is accountability—and the importance of informed voters holding government responsible.

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Guests - Mark Lewis, Dan Butierez, Caitlin Orcutt, Kevin Thomson

With just one week until Election Day, Kathleen Winn welcomes Mark Lewis, Dan Butierez, Caitlin Orcutt, and Arizona Corporation Commissioner Kevin Thomson for a wide-ranging discussion of voter turnout, economic growth, and government accountability. Lewis examines Arizona's critical legislative races, water security, agriculture, and high-tech development, while congressional candidate Butierez makes his case for private-sector jobs, stronger border trade, and better representation for Southern Arizona. Orcutt shares her grassroots experiences reaching frustrated voters and mobilizing younger generations, while Thomson tackles utility rates, data-center energy demands, and Tucson Electric Power's controversial franchise agreement. From the ballot box to the family budget, the decisions made November 3 could shape Arizona's future for years to come.

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Guests - Rachel Keshel, Joel Strabala, Betsy Smith, Dave Smith

Kathleen Winn welcomes Rachel Keshel, Joel Strabala, Betsy Smith, and Dave Smith for a timely discussion of election integrity, public safety, and Arizona's future. Keshel raises concerns about missing early ballots in Legislative District 17, while Strabala explains voting options, election-observer opportunities, and the final push toward November 3. Betsy Smith examines Tucson's public-safety challenges, struggling downtown businesses, and school choice, while Dave Smith takes on political messaging, government spending, and the battle over Proposition 425. With Election Day just eight days away, the focus is on protecting voters' rights, demanding accountability, and making every vote count.

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Guests - Teresa Reile, Joel Strabala, John O'Connor, Nicholas Kent

Kathleen Winn welcomes Teresa Reile, Joel Strabala, John O'Connor, and U.S. Department of Education Under Secretary Nicholas Kent for a wide-ranging discussion of women's health, election accountability, and America's educational future. Reile shares her personal cancer-survival journey and advocacy for women's health research, while Strabala breaks down Arizona's ballot propositions, voting deadlines, and the stakes for Pima County taxpayers. O'Connor examines controversial immigration and citizenship allegations involving Rep. Ilhan Omar and the limits of government power, while Kent explains how Arizona's new Workforce Pell program could expand affordable career training and reduce student debt. With Election Day approaching, the focus is on personal freedom, responsible government, and creating better opportunities for American families.

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Guests - Dr. Andrew Fox, Dave Smith, Joel Strabla, Alex Kolodin, Jack Dona

Kathleen Winn welcomes Dr. Andrew Fox, Dave Smith, Joel Strabala, Alex Kolodin, and Jack Dona for a wide-ranging discussion of parental rights, election integrity, and Arizona's political future. Fox examines the dangers of ideological conformity, the debate over girls' sports, and the importance of independent moral judgment, while Smith addresses voter turnout and the stakes of November's election. Strabala explains early-voting options amid reports of missing ballots in Pima County, Kolodin calls for greater accountability in election administration, and Dona questions voter-registration systems, ballot distribution, and procedural safeguards. With Election Day approaching, the focus is on protecting individual freedoms, ensuring every eligible vote counts, and demanding transparency from government.

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Guests - Ava Chen, Jeff Rhodes, Rick Shafton

It's China Watch Wednesday as Kathleen Winn welcomes Ava Chen, Jeff Rhodes, and Rick Shafton for a wide-ranging look at global threats, local accountability, and the approaching November election. Chen examines the Chinese Communist Party's influence on Western institutions, political unrest in Europe, and the fight for freedom in China, while Rhodes challenges Pima County's leadership over public safety, taxpayer spending, and economic development. Then political strategist Rick Shafton breaks down Arizona's competitive races, shifting voter coalitions, and potential election surprises as Winn raises fresh concerns about missing early ballots in Pima County. With Election Day less than two weeks away, the stakes are rising at home and abroad.

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Guests - Kimberly Miller, Ted Maxwell, Betsy Smith, Scott Freeman

Kathleen Winn is joined by Kimberly Miller, Ted Maxwell, Betsy Smith, and Scott Freeman for a timely discussion of voter turnout, election integrity, and government accountability. Miller shares how America's Women is mobilizing voters through grassroots outreach, while Maxwell and Smith encourage early voting amid growing concerns about missing ballots in Pima County. Then Goldwater Institute attorney Scott Freeman examines Proposition 319's restrictions on photo radar, Proposition 425's proposed expansion of county spending authority, and the push to direct more education dollars into classrooms. With Election Day just two weeks away, the stakes for Arizona taxpayers, families, and voters couldn't be higher.

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Guests - Alex Kolodin, Joel Strabala, Jack Dona

Kathleen Winn is joined by Alex Kolodin, Joel Strabala, and Jack Dona for a hard-hitting look at election integrity and the final stretch of Arizona’s November election. Kolodin addresses reports of missing early ballots in Pima County and calls for greater accountability, Strabala explains voting options, deadlines, and the critical importance of turnout in competitive races, while Dona examines alleged voter-roll irregularities, ballot chain-of-custody concerns, and election-system vulnerabilities. With Election Day approaching, the focus is on transparency, protecting every eligible vote, and holding election officials accountable.

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Guests - Gen (Ret.) Stephen Mundt, Betsy Brantner Smith

Kathleen Winn is joined by retired Brigadier General Stephen Mundt and National Police Association spokesperson Betsy Brantner Smith for a wide-ranging discussion of national security, public safety, and the stakes of November’s election. Mundt examines growing threats involving Iran, Russia, China, and Ukraine, the challenges facing America’s military alliances, and the importance of rebuilding domestic manufacturing. Smith tackles school violence, armed intervention, mental health, and the debate over gun laws, while Winn examines Arizona’s critical races, border security, water policy, and government accountability. With Election Day approaching, the central question is whether America's leaders are doing enough to protect its citizens, freedoms, and future.

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Guests - Kim Yeater, Jay Tolkoff, Sally Ann Gonzales

Kathleen Winn is joined by Kim Yeater, Jay Tolkoff, and Democratic State Senator Sally Ann Gonzales for a powerful discussion of election integrity, government accountability, and taxpayer protection. Yeater shares her efforts to investigate alleged election irregularities in California and push for greater transparency, while Tolkoff and Gonzales unite across party lines to challenge Pima County's Proposition 425 and its potential $610 million expansion of annual spending authority. From safeguarding the ballot box to protecting seniors, homeowners, and future generations from rising costs, the message is clear: government must remain accountable to the people it serves.

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Guests - Ava Chen, Beth Peterson, Thomas Trask

On China Watch Wednesday, Kathleen Winn is joined by Ava Chen, Beth Peterson and Thomas Trask for a compelling look at threats abroad and leadership closer to home. Chen examines alleged CCP espionage on American soil, WeChat surveillance concerns, Xi Jinping’s reported health problems and the internal power struggles threatening Beijing. Then Tanque Verde school board members Peterson and Trask discuss academic achievement, school choice, Proposition 429 and how fiscal responsibility, strong curriculum and local leadership are helping their district succeed.

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Guests - Mike Emery, Joel Strabala, Jay Tolkoff

Kathleen Winn is joined by Mike Emery, Joel Strabala and Jay Tolkoff for a packed look at consumer safety, Arizona elections and government accountability. Emery explains what drivers need to know about vehicle recalls, Strabala shares early-voting updates and why Pima County turnout could decide critical races, and Tolkoff breaks down Proposition 425 and its potential $610 million expansion of county spending authority. With ballots arriving and taxpayers facing rising costs, the big question is whether government is delivering results—or simply asking for more money and power.

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Guests - Betsy Smith, Leah Southwell, Michael & Bonnie Quinn

Kathleen Winn is joined by Betsy Smith, Leah Southwell, and Michael and Bonnie Quinn for a compelling look at public safety, freedom, and community service. Smith tackles violent crime, law enforcement, and Tucson’s leadership challenges, while Southwell shares her firsthand experience of Chile’s political upheaval and warns about the dangers of socialism and constitutional erosion. Then the Quinns share the moving story behind Rockin’ for Heroes, their annual celebration honoring first responders, veterans, military families, and the sacrifices that inspire a community to give back.

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Guests - Mark Lewis, Betsy Smith, Elijah Norton

Kathleen Winn is joined by Mark Lewis, Betsy Smith and Elijah Norton for a wide-ranging look at Arizona’s economy, government accountability and the values shaping the state’s future. Lewis tackles housing costs, water, data centers and Proposition 425, Smith reflects on Mike Ditka, leadership and the cultural lessons sports can still teach, and Norton makes his case for state treasurer with a focus on audits, investment discipline and protecting Arizona’s $34 billion in public assets. From affordability to education funding, the common thread is accountability—and whether government is delivering enough value for the money it spends.

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