In a poignant discussion, Kathleen Winn speaks with Mary Ann Mendoza, an angel mom from Mesa, Arizona, whose son, Brandon Mendoza, was tragically killed by an illegal immigrant in 2014. Mendoza shares the story of her son, a dedicated Mesa police officer who embodied service and community spirit.

Kathleen Winn engages with John Gordon, a legal analyst, entrepreneur, and former candidate for Georgia Attorney General, on election irregularities and the upcoming midterms. Gordon emphasizes the need for election reform in swing states like Georgia and Arizona.

Kathleen Winn discusses the State of the Union and international affairs with retired Brigadier General Steven Mundt. Mundt notes Trump's approval ratings align with historical mid-second-term figures, attributing dips to immigration perceptions. He criticizes Democrats like Chuck Schumer and Ruben Gallego for boycotting, contrasting with Mark Kelly's attendance, possibly tied to election cycles.

In a candid discussion, Kathleen Winn delves into the ongoing Nancy Guthrie disappearance case, now approaching a month without resolution. The case, marked by tragedy and investigative missteps, has drawn national attention and calls for federal intervention. Randy Sutton, a retired Las Vegas police lieutenant with 34 years of experience and founder of The Wounded Blue, offers a pointed critique. As a law enforcement commentator who's followed the case from the start, Sutton emphasizes the importance of resources in complex investigations.

Alex Kolodin, candidate for Secretary of State, addresses Pima County's voter rolls. "The voter roles were in Pima County or the dirtiest in the state," he states.

Betsy Smith, spokesperson for the National Police Association, reflects on the Lincoln Day Luncheon: "The energy in the room... I'm still getting compliments."

"Pima County is a really fun place," she quotes an attendee.

Guest Jay Tolkoff, a Tucson businessman and former Ward 6 city council candidate, joined the program to discuss the City of Tucson's recently acknowledged budget deficit. Tolkoff, who attended a recent mayor and council study session, described watching the budget update unfold.

Later in the program, State Representative Joseph Chaplik (R-Scottsdale, LD3), a founding member of the Arizona Freedom Caucus, called in to announce his imminent resignation from the Arizona House to focus full-time on his campaign for U.S. Congress in Arizona's Congressional District 1 — the seat being vacated by Rep. David Schweikert.

The program closed with Tara Oster, Third Vice Chair of the Pima County Republican Party and a key grassroots organizer, discussing voter turnout efforts for the March 10, 2026, special election.

On today’s edition of Winn Tucson, host Kathleen Winn welcomed Neal Cornett, Director of State Litigation for the Oversight Project, to discuss pressing issues surrounding Arizona's newly adopted 2025 Elections Procedures Manual (EPM). The conversation centered on a letter sent by the Oversight Project and the Pima County Republican Party to Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes and Attorney General Kris Mayes, demanding they disavow or clarify certain provisions that the groups argue infringe on First Amendment rights and invite potential abuse.

Winn and guest Dave Smith critiqued recent comments by Rep. Adelita Grijalva following her visit to an ICE detention facility in Eloy. Grijalva described meeting elderly detainees, including a 79-year-old Cuban asylum seeker with advancing dementia and a Phoenix resident with leukemia.

Host Kathleen Winn opened the broadcast by shifting the usual China Watch Wednesday schedule to accommodate guests and pressing local issues dominating Pima County.

Dave Smith joined Winn to recap two dramatic public meetings held the previous day: one at the Pima County Board of Supervisors and another at the Marana Town Council.

Congressman Juan Ciscomani (CD6) joined the program fresh off receiving an endorsement from Turning Point USA. He described his district as one-third Republican, one-third Democrat, one-third independent—making it the nation's most competitive congressional seat after recent redistricting.

Ava Chen, representing the New Federal State of China, analyzed Xi Jinping's recent purge of top PLA leadership—including childhood friend General Zhang Youxia (former procurement chief) and the joint staff/intelligence director.

On a rainy Tuesday in mid-February 2026, Winn Tucson dove deep into the hot-button issues shaping southern Arizona: the future of regional transportation funding, ongoing battles over election observation and security, and the frustrations many residents feel toward local governance.

Host Kathleen Winn led spirited, no-holds-barred conversations with three key guests: Ted Maxwell, RTA Board member and Chair of the Arizona State Transportation Board; Alex Kolodin, Arizona State Representative (LD 3) and candidate for Secretary of State; and Betsy Brantner Smith, retired police sergeant and vocal Pima County Republican activist.

Two weeks into the disappearance of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie from her Catalina Foothills home, frustration is mounting—not just over the lack of progress, but over an apparent breakdown in coordination between the Pima County Sheriff's Office and the FBI. Betsy Brantner Smith, spokesperson for the National Police Association and a retired sergeant with deep ties to the community, joined Kathleen Winn to discuss the latest developments.

Relationship expert and behaviorist Dr. Gilda Carle joined Winn to discuss the new documentary about Melania Trump—and why it has struck such a nerve.

Longtime activists Dave Smith and Laurie Moore joined Winn to preview next Tuesday's Pima County Board of Supervisors meeting and broader local concerns.

In Pima County, Arizona, the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie has dominated headlines for nearly two weeks, exposing deep frustrations with Sheriff Chris Nanos’s leadership and sparking intense public debate. As of February 12, 2026—11 days into the investigation—the case remains unsolved, with FBI agents working alongside sheriff’s investigators to chase thousands of tips and pieces of evidence.

Retired Brigadier General Steven Munt, joining from Virginia, offered a blunt assessment of how Pima County appears on national television.

Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne discussed efforts to refocus education on academics and eliminate divisive initiatives.

In a detailed discussion on the pervasive reach of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), Ava Chen from the New Federal State of China highlighted the strategic acquisition of Syngenta, a major agro-technology company.

Shifting to local elections, Joel Strabala from the Pima County GOP joined to discuss observer roles in the mail-in ballot process. "We're going to have observers in the recorder's office," Strabala said. He suggested recognizing an "observer of the week" to encourage participation.

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.

On a today’s edition of Winn Tucson, host Kathleen Winn tackled the high-profile disappearance of Nancy Guthrie — the 84-year-old mother of NBC "Today" show co-anchor Savannah Guthrie — alongside broader concerns about crime, law enforcement leadership, immigration enforcement, and regional transportation funding in Pima County, Arizona.

The program featured in-depth conversations with crime expert and private detective Nils Grevillius (author of The Last Lawman: True Stories of a Private Detective), former sheriff and president of the Constitutional Sheriffs and Peace Officers Association Richard Mack, Pima County Supervisor Steve Christie, and caller Laurie Moore, a frequent vocal participant at county meetings.

Kathleen Winn hosted a lively and in-depth discussion on the future of transportation infrastructure in Pima County, focusing on Propositions 418 and 419—the renewal of the Regional Transportation Authority’s half-cent sales tax for another 20 years. Her primary guest, Ted Maxwell, president and CEO of the Southern Arizona Leadership Council and a member of the RTA board, made a strong case for passage. The conversation tackled voter concerns head-on: trust, accountability, project delivery, and what happens if the measures fail.

Patriotic rock artist Andy Ross joined to discuss his multifaceted career and his brand, American Rebel.

Josh Jacobson, founder of the Tucson Crime Free Coalition, now in its third year, joined Winn to discuss the organization’s street-level work and the flood of messages from families seeking help for unsolved cases.

The show took a somber turn with news of an overnight crash of an Arizona Department of Public Safety Ranger helicopter in Flagstaff. Both pilots were killed while responding to an active shooter incident. Retired DPS Lieutenant Dave Smith joined Winn to mourn the loss.

Pamela Neal brought a message of hope. As honorary chair of the upcoming Southern Arizona Heart Ball—“Rubies and Boots”—she is raising funds to equip schools with CPR kits and AED machines.

Kathleen Winn opened the segment with her co-host Ava Chen, diving straight into the recent release of additional Epstein documents — described as a "dump" of roughly 3 million pages. Chen framed the conversation around a critical question: beyond the known crimes and the long-publicized client list, what deeper societal rot does this exposure reveal, and how is the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) exploiting it?

Later in the broadcast, retired sergeant Betsy Brantner Smith joined Winn for the "Smith and Winn" segment. The discussion turned to ICE enforcement actions in Minneapolis and broader border security.

Precinct committeewoman Laurie Moore called in to debrief the previous day's contentious Board of Supervisors meeting. Republicans were heavily outnumbered, with one activist reportedly swearing at a Republican attendee's emotional support dog wearing a MAGA pin.

Arizona took a significant step forward in safeguarding election transparency yesterday when the House of Representatives unanimously passed House Bill 2022, sponsored by State Representative Alex Kolodin (LD3), who is also running for Secretary of State.

Nationally renowned psychiatrist Dr. Carol Lieberman joined Winn to examine the wave of violent anti-ICE protests and the stark contrast with genuine freedom fighters in Iran.

One of the most urgent stories unfolding right now is the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of “Today” show co-anchor Savannah Guthrie. Nancy was last seen Saturday evening, January 31, around 9:30 p.m. near her home in the Catalina Foothills. A family member called 911 around noon Sunday after she failed to appear at church. Joined by law enforcement veteran Dave Smith to discuss the Guthrie case and broader public safety issues in Tucson and Pima County.

Michael Letts, president and CEO of Invest-USA.org, joined to discuss ways everyday citizens can back law enforcement during a time of intense public criticism and morale challenges.

Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne addressed the teacher and student walkouts protesting ICE enforcement that disrupted Tucson Unified schools on Friday. TUSD sent advance notice to parents that absences were possible, and many schools shut down entirely—even when some teachers wanted to work.

On a today’s edition of Winn Tucson, host Kathleen Winn dove into pressing issues facing Arizona — from election security and voter roll maintenance to teacher activism and local political engagement. The conversation featured State Rep. Alexander Kolodin (R-Scottsdale), retired educator Laurie Moore, longtime precinct committeeman Mark Lewis, and community advocate Dave Smith.

On today’s edition of Winn Tucson, host Kathleen Winn dove into pressing national and local issues with two standout guests: former NYPD intelligence sergeant and author Christopher Strom, and Arizona State Mine Inspector Les Presmyk.

In a riveting discussion on Winn Tucson, host Kathleen Winn delved into breaking developments from China with Ava Chen of the New Federal State of China. Chen urged listeners to pray for the Chinese people amid escalating instability under Xi Jinping's rule. She revealed that since January 24, 2026, Xi has arrested General Zhang Youxia, his top military commander and a close ally, in a move that could ignite regime change.

Shifting to local issues, Winn hosted Dave Smith, former law enforcement officer and Pima County GOP chair, to unpack Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes' call for public monitoring of ICE agents via videos and a website for reporting "federal misconduct."

Laurie Moore, a local activist, called in to rally attendance at Pima County Board of Supervisors meetings, urging visuals like packed rooms and flags to go viral and intimidate Democrats.

Gerard Scimeca, Chairman and General Counsel of Consumer Action for a Strong Economy (CASE), joined Winn to explain why immigration enforcement matters economically. Scimeca emphasized that stable commerce and secure jobs require law and order. "In order to have a viable economy, in order to have a stable economy and regular commerce, where people feel secure in their jobs and secure in their purchases, you can't have rampant crime in the streets, you can't have lawlessness," he said.

Retired Sgt. Betsy Brantner Smith, spokesperson for the National Police Association and co-host of "Smith & Winn," joined the program to discuss escalating threats to law enforcement.

Sergio Arellano, newly elected chair of the Pima County Republican Party (and recent candidate for Arizona GOP chair), closed the program. Arellano, a combat veteran, former Army infantryman, and former outreach director for Arizona's mortgage settlement program, emphasized unity after a divisive internal process. "We're done with the division. We're done with the fighting," he said.