Gary Benoit, editor-in-chief of The New American and longtime John Birch Society member, asserts that the Constitution does not grant automatic birthright citizenship.

Mark Lewis reports on the Salt River Project (SRP) board election held the previous day, describing a mixed outcome for Republican conservatives. Chris Dobson was elected president and Barry Paisley vice president, both in strong two-to-one victories, giving Republicans control of the top leadership positions that set the agenda and can break ties.

Ava Chen congratulates the current administration for creating an environment conducive to regime change that benefits the Iranian people themselves. She explains that the United States has applied maximum pressure while leaving the door open for a new, democratic-leaning government open to business and Western engagement.

Neal Cornett joins to discuss the Mass Deportation Coalition’s playbook and the urgent need for systematic, large-scale removal of illegal immigrants. He challenges official estimates, citing Pew’s 14 million figure from 2023 as far too low. He references 2006 discussions of nearly 12 million and Yale’s 2018 research suggesting closer to 22 million—before Biden-era border policies added untold millions more.

Retired Brigadier General Steven Mundt joins to break down the F-15E rescue operation in Iran over the Easter weekend. He details how the pilot and weapons systems officer ejected after the aircraft was hit by a shoulder-fired missile advanced by Russian technology.

Rodney Glassman, candidate for Arizona Attorney General, outlines his commitment to enforcing laws and supporting President Trump's agenda. He criticizes incumbent Kris Mayes for filing 40 lawsuits against the Trump administration, calling them "clickbait" for fundraising.

Laurie Moore reports strong grassroots support for the Sheriff Nanos recall, carrying clipboards everywhere and securing sixty signatures in two hours at one event.

Joel Strabala discusses the Pima County Supervisors meeting, highlighting the illegal attempt to restrict or unmask ICE agents under state and federal law.

Michael Wiegand, precinct committeeman from LD18, announces an event this Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. east of Costco on Grant and Wilmot, next to the former Carl's Jr. The gathering will feature Daniel Butierez collecting signatures for the Sheriff Nanos recall petition.

Daniel Butierez, Republican candidate for CD7 Congress, leads the grassroots recall effort against Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos. He reports strong momentum with Democrats, independents, and Republicans signing petitions at multiple locations.

Betsy Smith addresses the ongoing issues with Sheriff Nanos, praising the Pima County Board of Supervisors' unanimous 5-0 vote to investigate his original application.

Supervisor Steve Christy discusses the Board's unanimous vote to investigate Nanos's original employment application, citing omissions and potential fraud.

Laurie Moore reports enthusiastic grassroots support for the Nanos recall, using her front porch as a hub and carrying clipboards everywhere. She secured sixty signatures in two hours at one event.

Scott Schara, author of the newly released book Is the Government Legally Killing Us?, shares the heartbreaking story of his daughter Grace, who had Down syndrome and died at age 19 on October 13, 2021.

Brett Mecum, chairman of the Arizona Space Commission, describes witnessing the Artemis II launch from Cape Canaveral as "electrifying" and "awe-inspiring." As the most powerful rocket ever built, the Space Launch System carried the Orion capsule with three American astronauts and one Canadian on a mission circling the Moon.

Retired U.S. Navy Captain Bill Sullivan addresses President Trump's speech on Iran, agreeing the conflict appears headed toward resolution within weeks.

Rodney Glassman, candidate for Arizona Attorney General, emphasizes the office's immense power as the state's largest law firm, overseeing 400 attorneys and 1,000 support staff serving every state agency.

Ava Chen, spokesperson for the New Federal State of China, details the Chinese Communist Party's long-term strategy in the Middle East. She explains that the CCP has cultivated Iran as a proxy for decades, beginning with uranium and nuclear technology sharing in the early 1980s and extending to modern military aid.

Dave Smith, former law enforcement officer and trainer, discusses the resignation of Utah's Washington County Sheriff Nate Brooksby after complaints about office operations. Smith notes the sheriff's 30-year career and the national attention drawn to the case.

Dave Smith, former law enforcement officer and trainer, explains Arizona Revised Statutes Title 11-1051, which mandates that no official or agency of the state, county, city, town, or other political subdivision may limit or restrict the enforcement of immigration laws to less than the full extent permitted by federal law.

Scott Mussi, president of the Arizona Free Enterprise Club, celebrates the EPA’s recent ruling under Administrator Lee Zeldin that excludes international emissions from Mexico and China when calculating Arizona’s ozone compliance.

Tracy Byrnes, author of Deduct Everything and certified divorce financial analyst, emphasizes that the goal is a net-zero tax return rather than chasing refunds.

Laurie Moore reports strong progress on the Sheriff Chris Nanos recall petitions. She uses her front porch as a northwest hub and carries clipboards everywhere, securing sixty signatures in two hours at one event.

Sheriff Mark Dannels of Cochise County returns to discuss his reappointment to President Trump's Homeland Security Advisory Council, where he is the only current sheriff serving and the first ever nominated in that role. He notes that under Biden, twenty-eight of thirty-two members were relieved—the first such action since 9/11—and Trump brought him back.

Joel Strabala, LD17 chairman, updates listeners on the April 6 write-in deadline for precinct committeemen. He provides the exact form—State of Arizona Write-In Candidate Nomination Paper, citing ARS 16-311 and 16-312—and directs people to www.pima.gov/678/candidates to download it.

Laurie Moore reports strong grassroots progress on the Sheriff Nanos recall petitions. She uses her front porch as a northwest hub and carries clipboards everywhere—grocery stores, restaurants, Sammy’s, and the Gaslight Theater.

Retired Brigadier General Steven Mundt joins from Virginia to discuss the Supreme Court case on birthright citizenship. He argues the policy, added after the founding era, has been abused through “birthing centers” and chain migration.

Cheryl Caswell, candidate for LD19 state representative, discusses her successful petition filing and the district's conservative stronghold. She emphasizes the need for strong Republican turnout in the primary and general election.

Wynton Hall, author of Code Red: The Left, the Right, China and the Race to Control AI, explains the critical implications of AI development. He details how large language models exhibit left-leaning bias due to training on sources like Reddit, Wikipedia, and left-leaning publications.

Joel Strabala, LD17 chairman, provides a detailed update on the recall effort against Sheriff Chris Nanos. He explains the legal requirements, noting 122,211 signatures are needed.

Alex Kolodin, Republican candidate for Secretary of State, details how Adrian Fontes admitted to making up a law to change the name of the No Labels Party to the Arizona Independent Party. "Adrian Fontes admits he made up the law and acted illegally."

Tom Horne, Superintendent of Public Instruction, defends the Empowerment Scholarship Account program against recent media claims of widespread fraud. He cites the Arizona Department of Education's randomized sample showing a maximum of 2% unallowable spending, with only 0.3% egregious.

Betsy Brantner Smith addresses the ongoing crisis with Sheriff Chris Nanos and the recall effort. She notes the Pima County Board of Supervisors voted 5-0 to investigate Nanos's original application and background.

Ava Chen joins Kathleen Winn for China Watch Wednesday to analyze the escalating Iran conflict as part of the CCP's long-term strategy to undermine the United States. Chen explains that the world sees surface-level chaos in the Middle East, but the real battle is the CCP versus America, with Iran serving as a disposable proxy tool.

Aaron Cross, representing Pima County deputies, addresses the deepening crisis in the sheriff's department and the growing recall effort against Sheriff Chris Nanos. He reports a vote of no confidence supported by 249 deputies, with zero percent of the workforce publicly backing Nanos.

Anthony Dunham, candidate for Arizona State Senate in LD17, joins to discuss his successful petition filing at the Secretary of State's office. He needed 676 signatures and submitted 1,571, exceeding the requirement.

Dave Smith addresses the ongoing controversies surrounding Sheriff Chris Nanos. He criticizes local governance failures. On the upcoming Board of Supervisors meeting, Smith notes an agenda item examining Nanos's original application. "In Arizona, the two crimes that don't have a statute of limitations, one is homicide murder... and the other is falsifying a public record."

George Khalaf, candidate for LD3 House seat, responds to recent media claims of 20% fraud in the Empowerment Scholarship Account program. He cites the Arizona Department of Education's randomized sample showing a maximum of 2% unallowable spending, with only 0.3% egregious.

Dave Smith joins to discuss the heated local political landscape in Pima County. The discussion quickly shifts to tomorrow's Pima County Board of Supervisors meeting, where a special action item will examine Sheriff Chris Nanos's original application and potential background falsification.

Daniel Butierez, driving to Phoenix to file his signatures, updates on the recall and his congressional bid. He confirms exceeding the required signatures for CD7: "I had all my signatures actually prior to the special election, but we've been running around getting some extra ones just to be sure." Butierez reports 122,000 signatures on the Nanos recall, with strong cross-party support.

Dr. Gilda Carle addresses the exposure of long-hidden abuses, linking the Cesar Chavez name-change push to recent claims of sexual abuse emerging after decades. She connects this to the broader Epstein revelations.

Rodney Glassman and Tom Horne discuss their campaigns and key issues. Glassman highlights his experience as a lieutenant colonel in the Air Force JAG Corps running Luke Air Force Base's legal office, contrasting it with his opponent's limited background.

Stephen Mundt joins to discuss the ongoing Iran conflict. He highlights the effectiveness of U.S. and allied military assets, including Apache helicopters and A-10 Warthogs used for close air support and drone interdiction.

Jared Knott, historian and author of Tiny Blunders, Big Disasters, analyzes Cuba's economic meltdown and potential for regime change. "Cuba is just hanging by a thread. People... blackouts... desperate economy... hardly have enough to eat. The medical care is extremely, extremely inferior."

Kathleen Winn opens with observations on Tucson's rising heat and its potential link to increased local crime. Despite national trends showing murder rates down 44% from the 2021 peak, Pima County experiences persistent violence. Three shootings occurred in three days, involving juveniles in some cases. Betsy Brantner Smith, spokesperson for the National Police Association, addresses the disconnect between national and local statistics.

Chris King, running for state senate in LD17, discusses his background as a retired Air Force veteran, former instructor at Fort Huachuca, and current substitute teacher and school board member in Vail.

Joni Hammond, CEO of Hands of Hope for six years, discusses the center's 45th anniversary and services. "We have actually this is our 45th year of being Hands of Hope, which is a crisis pregnancy center." The center provides free pregnancy tests, ultrasounds, STI testing, treatment, perinatal hospice, and counseling.

Ava Chen, from the New Federal State of China, joins for China Watch Wednesday, warning that the upcoming Trump-Xi meeting in Beijing carries hidden dangers.

Robert Contreras, candidate for Marana Town Council, has qualified with over 1,000 signatures (984 validated), exceeding the 560 required.

Seth Keshel, author of The American War on Election Corruption, discusses midterms and the SAVE Act.

Rick Shafton analyzes Joe Kent's resignation from the National Counterterrorism Center. "It's already ended for him... he was a leaker." Shafton questions Kent's consistency: a former Bernie Sanders supporter turned Trump ally.

Nils Grevillius, a Los Angeles-based private detective with experience in the Pacific, Mediterranean, Latin America, and organized crime investigations, analyzes the Nancy Guthrie disappearance. "This case is not a cold case at all. The sheriff's detectives are furiously working on this case according to my sources in Tucson, even as the sheriff himself might soon be facing a recall."

Betsy Brantner Smith addresses protests against the proposed ICE detention center in Marana. "These people want to turn towns like Marana and Oro Valley and Sahuarita into the city of Tucson. They want to destroy the rest of the County."

Matt Beienburg, Director of Education Policy at the Goldwater Institute's Center for Constitutional Advocacy, debunks claims of widespread ESA fraud. "The truth is this is an incredibly successful program. It's serving a hundred thousand students in Arizona."

Daniel Butierez, a local activist and congressional candidate, has filed for a recall petition against Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos.

Dave Smith discusses the Nanos recall effort.

Joel Strabala, LD17 chairman, updates on the RTA election: "So as of last night, without that 8,000-ish ballots, yes vote was 116,000 and no votes was 82,000.

Doug Everett, engineer and candidate for LD17 Senate, qualified with 1,000 signatures—double the requirement.

Cheryl Caswell, candidate for Legislative District 19, joins to discuss her campaign momentum. She turned in over 1,300 signatures for the ballot, exceeding the required 585, with 1,288 accepted.

Joel Strabala, LD 17 Chairman and Election Integrity Commission member, addresses election logistics. With 77,773 ballots left to tabulate as of the previous night and 453 undergoing curing, final unofficial results are expected tonight around 5 p.m., official by Monday or Tuesday.

Elijah Norton, running for State Treasurer, explains the role's intersection with global events. "Anytime the market moves or changes, you know, we have 60% of our portfolio, we have $32 billion in assets under management. 60% of that is invested in the, in equities, which are stocks, right?" Oil spikes from the Iran conflict, AI surges, and Fed decisions affect returns.

Dave Smith addresses the Old Dominion University shooting, where an ISIS-supporting gunman killed Lt. Col. Brandon Shaw and injured others.

Filmmaker Nathan Todd Simms, directed, wrote, and produced the film alongside his wife, daughter, and friend Stuart Bennett. "We went off to make a film that was an independent film that was sort of out of the Hollywood system and we wanted to make something that was going to really resonate with audiences and it sort of just gravitated along the lines of an allegory inspired by Pilgrim's Progress."

Actor Nathan Gamble, who plays 19-year-old Christian, relates personally to the character. Known for Dolphin Tale, The Dark Knight, and The Mist, Gamble was drawn to the script's biblical roots and entertainment value.

Kenneth Abramowitz, founder of SaveTheWest.com and author of The Multifront War, discusses the Iran war's broader implications.