In the heart of Oro Valley, a Veterans Day weekend tradition has grown far beyond its original intent. What began as one family’s heartfelt thank-you to first responders has evolved into a full-fledged movement supporting veterans, active-duty military, police, fire, EMTs, and Gold Star families. Mike and Bonnie Quinn, founders of Rockin’ for Heroes, joined host Kathleen Winn and co-host Matt Neely on Winn Tucson to recount the fourth annual event and the lasting impact it continues to create.

Kathleen Winn welcomed Republican Cheryl Caswell, a candidate for Arizona Legislative District 19 (one of the state’s geographically largest districts, spanning five counties).

On this week’s China Watch Wednesday, Ava Chen of the New Federal State of China delivered a sobering intelligence briefing that should alarm every American. From downed U.S. military aircraft in the South China Sea to Beijing’s capture of entire Latin American states through fentanyl, money laundering, and trade, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is waging unrestricted warfare—right under our noses.

Arizona State Treasurer Kimberly Yee, term-limited after two successful terms, is running for State Superintendent of Public Instruction in 2026—and she’s laser-focused on fixing a broken system.

Political commentator Dave Smith joined the program to break down Tuesday’s special election in Tennessee’s 7th Congressional District.

Kathleen Winn opened her show with a provocative conversation that struck at the heart of America’s cultural fracture. Her first guest, Dr. Gilda Carle—relationship expert, media veteran, and author of the deliberately incendiary *Real Men Don’t Go Woke*—didn’t disappoint.

Winn welcomed CNN political commentator Scott Jennings, fresh off the release of his new book A Revolution of Common Sense: How Donald Trump Stormed Washington and Fought for Western Civilization.

Jennings is now the sole conservative voice regularly appearing on a network that has spent years crafting anti-Trump narratives. He described the Democratic playbook with surgical precision: invent a narrative (Russian collusion, “illegal orders,” mass deportations of American citizens), rapidly program the base to believe it, then treat disbelief as heresy.

Republican state treasurer candidate Elijah Norton joined Winn to explain why Arizona needs a treasurer who actually understands high-stakes investing.

State Representative Alex Kolodin (LD-3), now running for Secretary of State, delivered a sobering assessment of Arizona’s ongoing election integrity crisis.

On December 1, 2025, Kathleen Winn opened her radio program *Winn Tucson* on 1030 The Voice with a bombshell: the just-released Arizona Election Validity Scorecard from Unite for Freedom (unite4freedom.com) shows the state’s 2024 general election was neither lawful nor valid under federal or state law. Guests Harry Haury (co-founder and chairman of Unite for Freedom), Lisa Von Geldern (John Birch Society and Unite for Freedom volunteer), and later Sgt. Betsy Brantner Smith (National Police Association) laid out the evidence in exhaustive detail.

Constitutional trainer Jeff Utsch, who teaches the founding documents to military audiences nationwide, joined Winn in the first hour with a blunt assessment.

“The legislative branch is supposed to be the most powerful branch,” Utsch declared, citing Federalist 51 and Article I, Section 8. “Yet today it has become the weakest. We have allowed Senate rules—specifically the 60-vote cloture threshold—to neuter the very branch the Founders intentionally made preeminent.”

Retired Brigadier General Stephen Mundt followed with updates from the defense world and a sharp rebuke of recent Democratic rhetoric.

In the final hour, Ava Chen of the New Federal State of China tied every thread together.

“The CCP does not want Russia to make peace in Ukraine,” Chen stated flatly. “A negotiated settlement frees American attention and resources for the Pacific—that is the last thing Beijing wants.”

Tucson conservative radio host Kathleen Winn opened Tuesday’s *Winn Tucson* broadcast on 1030 The Voice with a fiery takedown of Arizona Senator Mark Kelly, accusing the retired Navy captain and astronaut of undermining the President and the chain of command in a controversial video featuring six Democratic lawmakers urging military members not to follow “unlawful orders.”

Winn enthusiastically welcomed George Khalaf, president of Data Orbital polling and a longtime conservative activist, who formally announced his campaign for the open Arizona House seat in Legislative District 3 (Scottsdale/Fountain Hills area).

Private investigator and author Nils Grevillius joined Winn for a wide-ranging discussion on crime trends

Fox News contributor and bestselling author Joe Concha joined the show fresh from Mark Levin’s Sunday program. His new book, *Progressives in Panic Mode: Inside Trump’s Big, Beautiful Campaign and the Greatest Comeback Ever*, has stormed the charts.

Former Army intelligence officer and election data expert Captain Seth Keshel (Captain K) joined to dissect Arizona’s ongoing election battles and the shocking video from Democrat senators telling troops to disobey “unlawful orders.”

Kelly Walker, founder (with Sam Sorbo) of Parents Demanding Justice Alliance, called in from Tennessee with an update on the nationwide campaign to expose Biden-era persecution of parents.

On the Friday before Thanksgiving, Kathleen Winn opened her Winn Tucson show with a stark warning: a major Cloudflare outage earlier that week knocked out roughly 20% of the world's websites, including many of the large language models millions now rely on daily. Winn brought back Chris Hoar, disaster response and telecom national security spokesperson for SAT123, to explain why these recurring incidents are more than inconveniences — they are flashing red warnings about single points of failure in America's critical infrastructure.

Winn shifted to local election integrity with guests Dave Smith and later Joel Strabala, both furious about Pima County Recorder Gabriela Cáceres-Kelly's handling of the November city election.

Winn welcomed Mark Burrell, freshly elected to the Mason, Ohio city council after a 41-year career at Procter & Gamble. An engineer by training and author of two books on America's founding, Burrell squeaked into fourth place in a non-partisan race for four seats.

**Kathleen Winn** – November 20, 2025

Tucson awoke to rare, steady rain, and the mood on *Winn Tucson* matched the weather: urgent, unfiltered, and unapologetic. Host Kathleen Winn, alongside two powerhouse guests — National Police Association spokesperson **Betsy Brantner Smith** and retired U.S. Army Brigadier General **Stephen Mundt** — delivered a two-hour masterclass on the issues dominating southern Arizona and the nation: violent crime spilling into homes, open-border fallout, holiday safety, and the dangerous rhetoric now aimed at America’s military.

**A Special Two-Hour Broadcast on Winn Tucson with Kathleen Winn, Ava Chen, and Canadian Whistleblower Hugh “June Flower”**

The centerpiece of the first hour was a November 10, 2025 Daily Caller article that branded Hugh a “China intel-linked fraudster” because he owns a modest mobile-home park near a U.S. Air Force base that houses B-2 bombers.

Ava Chen called the piece “a textbook CCP political-warfare operation disguised as American investigative journalism.”

In the second hour, Ava Chen walked listeners through the CCP’s doctrine of “Three Warfares”

In a wide-ranging discussion on local infrastructure, retired Army Brigadier General Ted Maxwell joined host Kathleen Winn to break down what Pima County voters will face on March 10, 2026, when Propositions 418 and 419 appear on a special election ballot.

Wade Miller, vice president at the Center for Renewing America and a Marine Corps veteran, lays out evidence that the 2020 census was systematically skewed to benefit Democratic representation.

State Representative Rachel Keshel (LD-17) joined Winn to discuss ongoing problems with the Pima County Recorder’s office, including the refusal to allow legally credentialed observers during the November 2025 Tucson city election.

This week on Winn Tucson, we're tackling both local and national issues, with a strong focus on elections. Even though the next major statewide primary isn't until August 2026, we can't afford to ignore ongoing problems in the system. As we've seen in Tucson, unaddressed issues tend to persist.

Mohit Asnani, who's deeply involved in the licensed cannabis industry, says there's been significant movement in Arizona's marijuana and hemp sectors, with calls for clarity on the 2018 Farm Bill.

Alex Kolodin, representing Legislative District 3 in Scottsdale and running for Secretary of State—an office needing fresh leadership. We discussed Pima County's election issues and the letter to Hobbs and Mayes.

The first guest is retired Colonel Tom "Buzz" Rempfer, who's fought for those refusing the COVID and anthrax vaccines.

Betsy Brantner Smith joins to discuss Political Turbulence and Government Priorities.

Jennifer Clark helps parents navigate education.

Brett Mecum, Arizona Space Commission chairman to discuss Yesterday's Mars launch exciting. Blue Origin (Phoenix engineering office) launched, recovered booster—second after SpaceX. Escapade mission: $80 million—cheap for NASA. Commercial partners reduce costs for science.

Dave Smith and Betsy Smith stepped in to host Winn Tucson while Kathleen Winn attended an invitation-only aviation event in the Phoenix area with her husband, Al Winn. Al, a self-effacing engineer, served as the chief engineer behind the Apache helicopter. Joining the hosts was Remy, the Republican dog, whose pictures can be found on Betsy's Facebook and X account, @sgtbetsysmith. The discussion covered a wide range of topics, from the recent government reopening to local Tucson issues, crime, and retirement advice.

Ava Chen from the New Federal State of China highlighted the chaotic global landscape, noting an intensifying sense of impending major events. Domestically, the U.S. faces internal fights and differing opinions, while internationally, regional conflicts are escalating. President Trump recently brokered peace deals to end eight wars, but recent developments show fragility in these agreements.

Grant Krueger, a Tucson business owner and radio host, raised concerns over city proposals post the failure of Proposition 414's sales tax increase. The city seeks revenue for transit, eyeing increases in parking, bed tax, and advertising fees.

Currently at 0%, the advertising privilege tax could rise to 2.6%, affecting billboard, radio, and TV ads. "That would tax... if I'm going to buy an ad from, let's say a billboard or from a radio station or a television station," Krueger explained. This burdens small businesses reliant on local advertising, unlike chains.

Pima County's recent election has sparked significant concerns, prompting the Board of Supervisors to schedule a meeting with the county recorder and elections director. Supervisor Steve Christy, representing District 4 as the sole Republican on the board, highlighted issues raised by constituents, particularly regarding the outer envelope used for ballots.

Major Shannon Blake, U.S. Army retired and founder of Warrior SOAR (Support Outreach Assistance Recovery), shared how the organization combats veteran suicide through activity-based programs. After 20 years of service and medical retirement, Blake felt lost until other groups aided his recovery. Fundraising for them evolved into Warrior SOAR in 2017, driven by combat buddies' suicides.

Tony Cahn of Waveland Events partners with Warrior SOAR for baseball camps. Meeting Blake at a Boston Red Sox camp led to collaborations, including Northside Baseball Fantasy Camp for Cubs fans. "We live as ball players for a week," Cahn said, with Hall of Famers coaching.

Chris Salcedo, Newsmax host and author of The Rise of the Liberty Loving Latino: A New American Revolution, analyzed recent elections. Democrats won in blue states, but without a "blue wave." Victors included those funded by China ties, wishing harm on opponents, and a Marxist now overseeing New York commerce. Republicans faltered without Trump and America First.

Joel Strabala, retired Air Force veteran, detailed his career: 1980 Air Force Academy graduate, active duty until 1992. Pilot training at Williams AFB, F-4 and F-4G Wild Weasel at George AFB, then Germany. Served as air liaison officer, flew F-15E in Desert Storm.

Arizona faces a persistent teacher shortage, with over a thousand educators quitting since July and 4,000 vacancies filled only temporarily. Tom Horne, the state's Superintendent of Public Instruction, emphasized the urgency during his appearance on Winn Tucson. "I've been sounding the alarm on the teacher shortage for some time now because we've been losing more teachers than have been coming into the profession," Horne stated. He warned that without intervention, the state could face a complete collapse in its teaching workforce.

Laurie Moore joined Winn to discuss national and local politics. Moore noted delays in Adelita Grijalva's swearing-in and hoped for her focus on southern Arizona issues. They criticized Democratic leadership, including calls to replace Chuck Schumer.

Eric Weir, author of Who's Eating Your Pie?, addressed the aviation fallout from the government shutdown. "I think it's safe to fly... But the question is, are you going to fly at all?" Weir said, recounting family travel disruptions.

Ahead of Veterans Day, Master Sergeant Jack Dona discussed the Stolen Valor Act, named after his father. "With the stolen valor bill, I lost my dad last year... It was a great honor," Dona said, explaining its role in his grieving.

The bill targets false military claims for profit, sparked by a forged DD-214 form. "It's to protect their service and their honor and not let it be cheapened by people who would use unscrupulous means,"

Kathleen Winn welcomed Chorus Nylander, the chief investigative journalist at News 4 Tucson, for a heartfelt interview as he prepares to leave KVOA after five years. Nylander, who joined the station in November 2020, is transitioning to a new role in Florida but emphasized his continued commitment to journalism.

In a discussion timed ahead of Veterans Day, Kathleen Winn spoke with Ryan McDermott, an Iraq War veteran, former Pentagon official, Bronze Star recipient, and author of the acclaimed book Downriver: Memoir of a Warrior Poet. McDermott emphasized that Veterans Day is about more than remembrance—it's about recognition, renewal, and continued service in civilian life.

Kathleen Winn delved into Operation Arctic Frost and broader election concerns with Jack Dona, a U.S. Army retired Master Sergeant with four decades in intelligence, including work at the National Security Agency and deployments to Afghanistan and Iraq.

Eric Eggers, Vice President of Research at the Government Accountability Institute and author of Fraud: How the Left Plans to Steal the Next Election, joined Winn Tucson to analyze the New York City mayoral race. Eggers clarified that the election reflects demographic and ideological shifts in blue areas like New York, which has more citizens on housing assistance than any other state.

Bill Netherton, founder of Professional Bartenders Unlimited since 1984, shared his journey starting the company from the back of his 1977 Chevy van. Now operating from a 3,000-square-foot building in the Kaler Business Park, the company has weathered storms like 9/11 and COVID.

Congressman Abe Hamadeh discussed the government shutdown, expressing optimism for a continuing resolution post-election. He said, "There is a growing consensus that they believe it's going to open up that now that the elections are over, that some of these Democrats, you know, have feel the pressure."

Kathleen Winn opened her shortened China Watch Wednesday segment with a nod to co-host Ava Chen's illness, blaming New York election fallout for the malaise. Filling the gap solo, Winn detailed outcomes from President Trump's meeting with Xi Jinping—results she called "understated" amid national news overload.

China agreed to suspend 24% additional tariffs on U.S. goods for one year while retaining a 10% levy. As the world's top agricultural buyer, Beijing will lift tariffs up to 15% on U.S. farm products starting November 10, paving the way for massive soybean purchases. "That'll help our farmers," Winn said, highlighting Trump's negotiation of a one-year open trade in rare earth minerals worth billions in soybean sales alone.

Desert Dog Canine Trials: Honoring Furry Four-Legged Officers

Anthony "Tony" Sanborn, Scottsdale PD officer and Arizona Law Enforcement Canine Association (ALECA) member, joined to promote the memorial repair and weekend event.