Tucson’s Conservative Talk

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.

The propaganda machine and brainwashing mechanisms in the United States are in full swing. Since the assassination of Charlie Kirk, we've witnessed the full effects of demonization against the Republican Party, the conservative movement, and Christian Americans. Every principle of propaganda has been focused against these groups, with trusted enemies like law enforcement being constantly vilified.

Two weeks have passed since Charlie Kirk's assassination, a tragedy that continues to reverberate through conservative circles and beyond. But the world doesn't stop turning, and significant developments at the United Nations General Assembly demand attention, particularly regarding China's evolving global strategy and a major security threat that was narrowly averted.

Local politics matter because they reflect these broader national and international struggles. Jay Tolkoff, the Republican candidate for Tucson's Ward 6 city council seat, brings a business perspective to local governance challenges that mirror national issues of competence and accountability.

Dominic Escamilla shared his personal experience attending Charlie Kirk's memorial service on Sunday. Despite standing in long lines and walking considerable distances in the heat, Escamilla described the event as deeply moving and spiritually powerful.

Mark Beckman, author of "Some Future Day: How AI is Going to Change Everything," discussed how artificial intelligence might help prevent future political attacks.

Betsy Brantner Smith, spokesperson for the National Police Association, announced that her organization has filed a Freedom of Information Act request with the office of the mayor of Chicago. The request seeks detailed records on crimes committed by illegal immigrants in Chicago, including data on arrests, recidivism, victimization, and associated policing costs.

Yesterday marked an unforgettable moment as thousands gathered to honor Charlie Kirk at Cardinals Stadium in Phoenix. The event, which began at 5 a.m. and concluded around 3:30 p.m., wasn't political in nature but rather a Christian gathering to honor a man who dedicated his life to his faith and values.

Monty Bennett, CEO and Chairman of Ashford Incorporated, a leading hospitality asset management firm based in Dallas. Bennett shared his concerns about the troubling pattern of violence in our country, particularly in light of recent events.

Tucson Police Chief Chad Kasmar joined the program. As a native Tucsonan and University of Arizona graduate who joined the police department in 2000, Kasmar shared his perspectives on the challenges facing law enforcement in the community.

This Friday marks one of the toughest weeks in recent memory following the tragic loss of Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA. Jeff Utsch, senior faculty lead instructor at the Leadership and Freedom Center in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, and head swim instructor at Streamline Performance, joins the program to reflect on Kirk's legacy.

Author Ian Trottier joins the program to discuss his explosive book "High Stakes Treason," which details alleged corruption by former CIA Director John Brennan.