The New York City mayoral race has entered its critical final phase, with a debate last night showcasing the three main candidates. Political consultant Rick Shaftan offered his analysis on the current dynamics between Andrew Cuomo, Jumaane Williams (Mandami), and Curtis Sliwa.

The conversation returned with a focus on Tucson's local political situation. Joel Strabala, a Republican city council candidate, joined the discussion to talk about the city's housing policies.

Americans are finally waking up to the reality that the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is their top adversary. Despite other challenges facing the nation, there's growing recognition that confronting the CCP must begin here in the United States.

The Make-A-Wish Foundation continues its vital mission of granting life-changing wishes to children facing critical illnesses. These wishes serve as powerful medicine, giving children and families hope and strength during their most challenging times.

The latest controversy surrounding White House renovations has revealed a striking double standard in American politics. While Democrats express outrage over President Trump's East Wing and ballroom renovations, their indignation rings hollow when viewed against recent history. As Betsy Brantner Smith, spokesperson for the National Police Association, points out, "Aren't they the side that pulled down statues, burned down buildings, destroyed many monuments around the country?"

The Arizona Bowl has made significant contributions to the Tucson community. This past summer, the organization received applications from over 140 local charities and distributed more than $200,000 to 15-20 organizations, including the Humane Society, Girls Club, and smaller charities like a food bank in Oracle that assisted people affected by fire damage.

Wayne Morrow, CEO of the John Birch Society, made a compelling case for the United States to withdraw from the United Nations. The John Birch Society, a non-partisan civics and education organization that has been active for over 60 years, has long warned about the UN's true agenda.

The conditions in the Middle East have completely changed. From Turkey to Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Jordan, and the UAE, regional powers are acknowledging there's no future without peace. The expansion of the Abraham Accords represents a significant shift in regional dynamics.

President Trump has taken decisive action against drug cartels, recently criticizing the Colombian president and cutting U.S. funding to the country. This represents a broader strategy to combat the flow of narcotics into the United States.

China's involvement in this crisis cannot be overlooked. They have established influence over numerous aspects of American society, and their support for destabilizing forces like drug cartels serves their strategic interests. The threat extends beyond drug trafficking to potential future scenarios where Chinese interests could impact critical American infrastructure, banking systems, and water supplies.

Michael Pack, director and producer of "The Last 600 Meters," joined Kathleen Winn on Winn Tucson to discuss his documentary about two of the biggest battles America has fought since Vietnam - Fallujah and Najaf in Iraq. The film will air on PBS on November 10th, the day before Veterans Day.

Dave Smith joined Kathleen Winn to discuss political philosophy and current events, focusing on what he sees as the philosophical underpinnings of left-wing politics and their implications.

Tucson reports alarming crime statistics that should concern residents and city leadership alike. The overall crime rate stands at 4,151 offenses per 100,000 residents – 67% higher than the Arizona state average. The violent crime rate is 585 incidents per 100,000 residents, translating to a 1 in 171 chance of becoming a victim, which is 63% higher than the national average.

Betsy Smith, spokesperson for the National Police Association, joined the program to discuss concerning judicial decisions affecting law enforcement.

Elaine Beck, owner and CEO of Proverse Media, joined the program to discuss her faith-based initiatives and the concept of "Wisdom Warriors" – experienced individuals over 50 who remember living in what she described as a truly free country.

The recent peace deal in the Middle East represents a significant setback to Xi Jinping's global strategy, according to Eva Chen of the New Federal State of China. Speaking on China Watch Wednesday, Chen explained how the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has been orchestrating a three-pronged war strategy to distract the United States.

Greg Blackie, Deputy Director of Policy at the Arizona Free Enterprise Club, is bringing an important message to Tucson regarding what the organization calls "the Green New Scam." The club will host an event on October 23rd at Faith Community Church to discuss how green energy policies are affecting Arizona residents.

Jay Tolkoff, candidate for Tucson's Ward 6 City Council seat, is seeing unprecedented support from traditionally Democratic constituencies. "I think that there's a lot of people that would typically be considered Democrats that are looking at what's going on and saying what the Democrat-controlled mayor and council have been doing isn't working,"

Yesterday marked a historic turning point as hostages were returned under a new peace agreement. The powerful images of families reuniting after two years of separation showcased what many are calling a diplomatic triumph. President Trump's role in facilitating this peace deal demonstrates what can be accomplished when business acumen is applied to complex geopolitical situations.

Today would have been Charlie Kirk's 32nd birthday, a somber reminder of his untimely death. President Trump will be awarding him the Presidential Medal of Freedom, America's highest civilian honor, in recognition of his contributions as a political activist and organizer.

Tucson residents currently face a critical juncture with the ongoing City Council election. With voter turnout currently below 1%, citizens who want change must engage with this election. The consequences of maintaining current leadership include infrastructure problems like potholes, insufficient police presence, and policies that have proven ineffective at addressing homelessness.

On World Peace Day, financial advisors Stephanie Ford, Senior Vice President, and Lisa Thurman joined Winn Tucson to discuss recent market developments.

The markets experienced volatility last week after President Trump announced potential 100% tariffs on China. "Friday the market was down a little bit because of Trump's tariff talk about China. And then now it's rallying back up," explained Ford. "Yesterday Trump did kind of say everything with China tariffs will be okay and maybe not be as aggressive. Now the S&P 500's up over 600 points this morning."

Education advocate Jenny Clark, founder and CEO of Love Your School, joined to discuss Arizona's education landscape. Clark, a former Arizona State Board of Education member appointed by Governor Doug Ducey, shared her personal motivation for founding the organization.

The first phase of President Trump's peace deal between Israel and Hamas is now underway, with significant developments occurring on the ground. Retired General Stephen Mundt joins to provide military and geopolitical perspective on this historic agreement. The situation has dramatically changed in recent months, with surrounding nations around Israel creating conditions for potential success.

"Hamas says they're not going to give up their arms and want to be in the next government. I can't find anybody in that region except Iran who supports that concept," explains Mundt. "You cannot be armed and you may not participate in the future governance of Gaza or the West Bank. And they signed on to that. That's what they agreed to."

Kathleen Winn, producer Matt Neely, and special guest Betsy Brantner Smith, spokesperson for the National Police Association began the show with a conversation that quickly turned to Tucson City Council's recent meeting, where priorities seemed misaligned with the city's pressing issues. Matt Neely observed, "They're working all the big issues, Kathleen. They voted to condemn Trump and crafted some resolution they pontificated on for quite some time."

Betsy Smith added context: "That resolution is pretty funny because basically what they voted to speak out against was a tuition freeze. In other words, they voted to stop the Trump administration's request that they admit students on academics, not on their DEI. Once again, they're finding the wrong side of an 80-20 issue or a 90-10 issue."

Meanwhile, Tucson continues to struggle with fentanyl and crime issues. Winn noted, "The blue in Tucson, it's not ocean, it's not water, it's a sea of fentanyl we are floating on and they're wasting time on this."

In the second half of the program, Kathleen Winn welcomed historian and author Jared Knott to discuss the breaking news of Hamas accepting a peace plan brokered by President Trump.

The CCP has spent decades researching how to defeat the United States using inferior weaponry rather than confronting America's military might directly. According to Ava Chen from the New Federal State of China, Beijing is betting everything on unmanned systems - not just aerial drones but also small, cheap submarines and other unconventional weapons.

Lee Smith, author of "The China Matrix" and "The Plot Against the President," joined the program to discuss the recent indictment of former FBI Director James Comey on multiple felony counts, including lying to Congress and obstruction.

Janet Wittenbraker, candidate for Ward 3 on the Tucson City Council, discussed the city's crime problem, particularly around public transit. She criticized the "Fair Free Transit System" for exacerbating crime throughout the city.

The targeted attacks on Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents have reached alarming levels in several major cities. Betsy Smith, spokesperson for the National Police Association, reports that ICE agents are facing dangerous situations without support from local law enforcement, particularly in Chicago.

Lucas Miles, senior director of Charlie Kirk's Turning Point USA Faith, joined the program to discuss his book "Pagan Threat: Confronting America's Godless Uprising," which carries a foreword by the late Charlie Kirk.

Jay Tolkoff, City Council candidate for Ward 6, called in to urge Tucson residents to attend the upcoming City Council meeting. "We've let crime spiral way too far out of control. It's time for people to stand up and say enough is enough," Tolkoff states. "We need 400 people to show up at the City Council in mass to say we're not going to take this anymore."

Corinne Cliford, independent journalist and White House press corps member, joined Winn Tucson live from the White House press briefing room ahead of a 1pm Eastern press conference. Cliford, who also serves as spokesperson for SAT-123, a satellite communications company specializing in emergency services, offered insights on several pressing national issues.

Congressman Ciscomani joined Winn Tucson to discuss the ongoing government shutdown, now in its sixth day.

Chris Hoar, disaster response and telecom national security spokesperson for SAT-123, discussed recent threats to America's communications infrastructure, particularly the US Secret Service's discovery of a massive hidden telecommunications network in New York City.

Katey McPherson, an advocate for students and against teen suicide, discussed concerning trends in youth mental health and school safety issues.

Joel Strabala provided important information about upcoming City of Tucson elections.

The new Trump administration is making significant changes to the military, with Secretary of War Pete Hegseth delivering a blunt message to military leaders: get fit, get on board with the Trump agenda, or get out. Retired Brigadier General Stephen D. Mundt, who served in the U.S. Army, shared his perspective on these developments.

The conversation shifted to local politics with Janet Wittenbraker, candidate for Ward 3 in the Tucson City Council election. Wittenbraker highlighted significant problems facing the city, particularly regarding homelessness and public safety.

Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne has partnered with the JED Foundation to combat teenage suicide in Arizona schools. This initiative comes in response to concerning statistics showing nearly one in four Arizona students seriously consider suicide, with 10% making attempts.

Joel Strabala discussed the upcoming Tucson City Council election, with ballots to be mailed out on October 8th.

Kirk Feller, running for LD17 State Representative, discussed his campaign priorities, including addressing economic concerns and preventing Arizona from becoming like California, Colorado, or Oregon.

On the latest China Watch Wednesday, host Kathleen Winn welcomed Ava Chen from the new federal state of China to discuss pressing issues regarding the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and its influence on global affairs. Their conversation revealed alarming insights into how the CCP operates, their disregard for human life, and the various ways they've infiltrated American systems.

Following the China Watch segment, Kathleen Winn welcomed Dave Smith to discuss pressing local issues in Tucson and the ongoing federal government shutdown.

In the final segment, Kathleen Winn spoke with LD17 State Representative Rachel Keshel about election integrity issues and voter turnout in Arizona.

The wheels of justice move slowly, but the Trump administration is getting results. Former FBI director James Comey has been indicted on two felony counts for allegedly lying to Congress and obstructing their investigation.

Keith Gross, legal analyst and former assistant state attorney for Florida, explains: "Looking at the indictment, it's clear they must have shown the grand jury some specific and compelling evidence of a particular statement that Comey made that was a lie and that he knew it was a lie when he said it."

Don Wilkie, author of "Freedom Revealed: A Simple Elegant System" and a scholar who has spent 20 years studying Benjamin Franklin, shared his insights on the systematic nature of freedom.

Betsy Brantner Smith, spokesperson for the National Police Association, discussed the current challenges facing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents and the broader implications for public safety.

Attorney General Chris Mays appears to be ramping up actions against elected officials in Arizona, raising questions about priorities and partisan motivations. Attorney Rodney Glassman, who is running for Attorney General, shared his perspective on the current administration and his vision for the office.

Kelly Walker, co-founder of Parents Demand and Justice Alliance, discussed efforts to address what he describes as the targeting of concerned parents by government agencies.

Alex Kolodin, running for Secretary of State, discussed election integrity issues in Arizona, particularly in Pima County.

Chris Burgard, director of "War on Truth" and "Capital Punishment," discussed his documentary about January 6, 2021, including recent revelations about FBI presence at the Capitol that day.

Former FBI Director James Comey has been indicted and taken into custody this morning. This significant development comes after years of controversy surrounding his role in various investigations, including the handling of the Hillary Clinton email case and the Russian interference probe.

"We keep saying 'let's see a perp walk' - we finally got a perp walk," remarked Dave Smith, who along with Betsy Brantner Smith is filling in for regular host Kathleen Winn on KVOI's Win Tucson program.