Guests - Sheriff Mark Lamb, Randy Sutton, Steve Bonta
Winn Tucson: Insights from the Front Lines of Arizona Politics, Public Safety, and National Issues
On a today’s edition of Winn Tucson, host Kathleen Winn tackled pressing concerns facing Arizona and the nation, from border security and election integrity to a high-profile missing persons case gripping the Tucson community. The program featured in-depth conversations with retired Pinal County Sheriff Mark Lamb, now running for Congress in Arizona's CD5; retired police lieutenant and Wounded Blue founder Randy Sutton; and Dr. Steve Bonta, publisher of The New American magazine from the John Birch Society.
Sheriff Mark Lamb on Border Security, Constitutional Sheriffs, and His Congressional Run
Retired Sheriff Mark Lamb, who spent years leading Pinal County, emphasized that immigration remains Arizona's top issue — and one of the country's most urgent challenges.
"Across this country, we have a problem. We're still facing this problem with immigration... I say it's a socialist, communist, Marxist agenda to cause chaos in the streets of America."
Lamb described the scale of unauthorized entries during the prior administration as conservatively 15 million people, stressing the need to remove individuals in the country illegally — especially criminals — echoing enforcement actions taken under previous presidents from both parties.
He strongly defended the role of constitutional sheriffs as a last line of defense against overreach, noting attempts in Washington state to convert elected sheriffs into appointed positions.
"These [efforts] are going to just keep trying to push and push because they know that the sheriffs are really the last line of defense for them to push this socialist agenda across the finish line."
On Arizona elections, Lamb called for returning to pre-COVID rules requiring a reason for mail-in ballots and supported the federal SAVE Act, which requires proof of citizenship to vote.
"If you didn't have mail out ballots, this would be a deep red state... Only in our country do we do that. Any other country would think you were insane."
Lamb explained his decision to run for Congress in CD5 (covering parts of Maricopa and Pinal counties) after a year focused on family. He described himself as an unapologetic defender of God, family, freedom, and the Constitution.
"We need real patriots, real unapologetic men and women who are unapologetic for the things that this country was built on... I'm in it because I love this country. I love Arizona."
He invited support at marklamb.us, noting donations are welcome even from outside the district.
Lamb closed by highlighting unequal media and law enforcement attention to missing children versus adults, urging greater resources for cases involving minors trafficked into labor or sex trades.
The Nancy Guthrie Case: Expert Analysis from Law Enforcement Veterans
A significant portion of the program addressed the ongoing disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of Today show co-anchor Savannah Guthrie. She vanished from her Catalina Foothills home near Tucson in late January 2026, with authorities treating the matter as an abduction.
Sheriff Mark Lamb, drawing on decades investigating missing persons and child abductions, stressed the critical nature of the first 48 hours.
"The first 48 hours are so critical... You cast a very wide net, but you focus in on the people who had the most means and opportunity... That includes the family."
He noted differences in handling adult versus child cases: adults can legally go missing absent clear foul play, dementia, or mental health concerns. Lamb recommended immediate heavy canvassing for cameras, checking egress points, reviewing prior days' footage for staging vehicles, and deploying all available resources including aerial assets.
Randy Sutton, a 34-year veteran law enforcement officer and national commentator, expressed deep concern over early investigative decisions in the Guthrie case.
"I've got to tell you, I was a little taken aback [by the sheriff's press conference]... There's a lot of stuff here that needs to be unpacked... This is a tragic crime here that is unsolved, that doesn't even appear to be really on track."
Sutton criticized perceived delays in calling the FBI, tactical errors at the scene, and leadership issues, while praising the eventual federal involvement for its forensic and digital capabilities.
"Why wouldn't you bring [the FBI] in at the earliest possible opportunity? Once again, I just — it all comes down to leadership."
Both guests underscored the emotional toll on families and the statistical decline in survival odds as time passes without resolution.
Support for Law Enforcement and the Mission of The Wounded Blue
Randy Sutton discussed his organization, The Wounded Blue, which has assisted over 17,000 injured or traumatized officers nationwide.
"We're completely autonomous. We are confidential. We help save lives, save careers, save marriages... When the police need help, they call the Wounded Blue."
He invited listeners to visit thewoundedblue.org and support the 9-1-1 fundraising initiative ($9.11/month).
Sutton connected national anti-ICE sentiment and local protests to broader challenges facing officers.
"We've put these people in a really tough position... Almost 80 percent of the people on both sides of the aisle want to be safe in their community."
Election Integrity, Voter ID, and the SAVE Act with Dr. Steve Bonta
Dr. Steve Bonta addressed why some Democrats resist voter ID requirements despite broad public support (around 80-83%).
"It's clear... that a large part of the Democrat constituency has been illegal residents... who receive various favors from the government... in exchange for that, they are expected to cast their vote."
He described the SAVE Act as reasonable but noted constitutional questions around federal mandates, preferring state-level solutions.
Bonta warned of the broader nationalization of politics, where local corruption now impacts the entire country due to expansive federal power.
"All politics is national... If some crazy town elects a whole bunch of nut jobs to the House of Representatives, that's going to... vastly expand the illegitimate mandate of the federal government over all of us."
Moral Decline, the United Nations, and America's Future
Bonta linked societal challenges to moral and civic decline, drawing historical parallels to Rome.
"Republics require... a unique level of civic virtue... If there's one thing that's clear from history, it's that moral decline is a thing."
He criticized the United Nations as a vehicle for socialist global governance from its founding — citing figures like Alger Hiss — and urged complete U.S. withdrawal.
"The UN was radical from the get-go. It was created by socialists... We should get out of the United Nations yesterday."
Bonta expressed skepticism about reforming international bodies, warning that partial measures allow future administrations to reverse progress.
The program closed with reflections on public safety, leadership accountability, and the need for civic engagement as Arizona faces elections, infrastructure votes, and continued national scrutiny.