Guests – Kim Adare, Ben Moline, Stephen Mundt, Betsy Smith
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Celebrating the Snoop Dogg Arizona Bowl Triumph
The Snoop Dogg Arizona Bowl delivered another memorable spectacle in Tucson, with Fresno State Bulldogs dominating Miami (Ohio) RedHawks in an 18-3 victory at Casino Del Sol Stadium. The game showcased strong defense, community spirit, and celebrity energy that has defined this event.
Executive Director Kym Adair highlighted the star power and on-field action. "Snoop Dogg had a lot of fun for sure," she said. "He was all smiles, all energy. He has the energy of that Energizer Bunny." Adair noted Snoop's tireless participation, from shooting T-shirts to catching a viral touchdown pass in the end zone—a clip that aired on the Today Show and garnered millions of views.
Adair praised Snoop's broader impact. "He's not just a rapper. He's a guy who cares about young people." She pointed to his youth football league ties and event highlights, like a young singer from The Voice performing the national anthem. Fresno State's deserved win came from superior play, while Miami (Ohio), last year's champions, fought hard but fell short.
Perfect weather transformed the day from cold and rainy to ideal football conditions, drawing families and filling the stadium. The nationally televised game on The CW boosted Tucson's profile, with Adair emphasizing its community focus: economic impact during a slow tourism season and proceeds benefiting local charities.
Ringing in 2026 with the Taco Bell Downtown Bowl Bash
Festivities continue into the new year with the Taco Bell New Year's Eve Downtown Bowl Bash at Jácome Plaza (near Church and Pennington in downtown Tucson). This free, family-friendly event starts at 6 p.m. on December 31 and runs until midnight.
Adair described the lineup: live entertainment headlined by the Lucky Devils Band, a cover group playing hits across decades; a silent disco sponsored by Tucson Federal Credit Union with three DJs and glowing headphones; food trucks including Taco Bell's; beer stations for adults; and the signature "taco touchdown"—a giant taco lowered from a crane at midnight, followed by fireworks.
"It's the only free, fun, exciting day of celebration for all of us to ring in the new year," Adair said. The taco drop has gained international fame, attracting visitors from places like Florida who discovered it on TikTok. This year's larger venue accommodates growing crowds, with fireworks launched for optimal viewing.
Adair encouraged attendance: "Bring all of your friends and family... It's going to be a really fun day."
NFL Excitement: Chicago Bears Clinch NFC North
Shifting to professional football, guest Ben Moline, a longtime Chicago Bears fan, discussed the team's thrilling season. The Bears clinched the NFC North title—their first since 2018—thanks to a Green Bay Packers loss, even before their own game.
Moline called it an exciting shootout against the San Francisco 49ers, with records broken despite the loss. "The Bears can do nothing but help their seed from here on in with the playoffs," he noted, praising rookie head coach Ben Johnson's turnaround and quarterback play.
Moline shared personal connections, including meeting Bears legend Brian Urlacher at a bowl event. He also promoted his production "Ranch Dogs," a YouTube series spotlighting ranch life and working dogs' vital roles.
Unpacking the Minnesota Fraud Scandal
The conversation turned serious with retired Brigadier General Stephen Mundt and National Police Association spokesperson Sgt. Betsy Brantner Smith (Ret.), focusing on the escalating Feeding Our Future fraud scheme in Minnesota—a massive scandal involving hundreds of millions in stolen child nutrition funds during the pandemic.
Smith detailed the unraveling case, with over 78 defendants charged, many pleading guilty or convicted. "This is industrial-scale fraud," she said, linking it to figures like Gov. Tim Walz, Attorney General Keith Ellison, and Rep. Ilhan Omar, whose net worth surged amid the scheme.
Recent developments include whistleblowers, citizen journalism exposing empty "daycare" sites, and connections to political donations and immigration issues. Mundt and Smith criticized lack of accountability, with judges overturning convictions and slow prosecutions.
They tied it to broader issues: defunded police, lax enforcement, and taxpayer fund misuse echoing in places like Tucson through NGOs. "We're going to eventually find out that Pima County, Arizona is going to be one of those fraudulent hotspots," Smith warned.
The trio stressed 2026 midterms' importance for oversight, election integrity, and restoring law and order. Mundt emphasized knowing opponents and articulating conservative values substantively.
As 2025 closes, Tucson's bowl success, New Year's celebrations, NFL triumphs, and national accountability calls reflect community pride amid broader challenges.