Best Ben Jacobsen Podcasts (2026)

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816: Crumbs with Ben Mims and Wild Chocolate with Rowan Jacobsen 49:24

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It’s the holiday season, and we’re kicking it off this week with some sweet treats. First, food editor and recipe developer Ben Mims joins us with his latest project, covering over 300 cookie recipes from Asia to the Levant to Scandinavia to the Caribbean. The varieties are astonishing. We get into cookie styles, the fascinating ingredients in regi…

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Guests - Kevin Thompson, Kirk Fiehler, Josh Jacobsen, Jack Dona 1:27:55

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Guests - Kevin Thompson, Kirk Fiehler, Josh Jacobsen, Jack Dona Arizona Corporation Commission Chairman Kevin Thompson joined Kathleen Winn to discuss the commission's role in regulating utilities and recent decisions aimed at protecting ratepayers. Kirk Fiehler, candidate for Legislative District 17 House alongside incumbent Rachel Mitchell, discu…

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Guests – Kim Adare, Ben Moline, Stephen Mundt, Betsy Smith 1:29:23

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Guests – Kim Adare, Ben Moline, Stephen Mundt, Betsy Smith The Snoop Dogg Arizona Bowl delivered another memorable spectacle in Tucson, with Fresno State Bulldogs dominating Miami (Ohio) RedHawks in an 18-3 victory at Casino Del Sol Stadium. The game showcased strong defense, community spirit, and celebrity energy that has defined this event. Execu…

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817: Holidays with Lisa Kyung Gross and Helen Rosner 50:01

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This week, we’re all about community and coming together for the holidays. First, we talk to Lisa Kyung Gross, founder of The League of Kitchens, a unique cooking school where women from all over the world, welcome you into their homes and teach you how to make one of their family recipes. She talks about the delicious recipes she has collected in …

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Guests - Ava Chen, Dave Smith 1:29:58

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Guests - Ava Chen, Dave Smith On Christmas Eve, radio host Kathleen Winn welcomed Ava Chen from the New Federal State of China for a special edition of China Watch Wednesday. The discussion focused on the Chinese Communist Party's (CCP) sophisticated espionage tactics, military buildup, and growing domestic challenges. Later in the broadcast, Kathl…

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Guests – Arron Reitz, Linley Wilson, Shelli Boggs, Jack Donna 1:31:07

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Guests – Arron Reitz, Linley Wilson, Shelli Boggs, Jack Donna Aaron Reitz, a Marine Corps veteran, former senior Trump administration official at the Department of Justice, and ex-deputy to Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, is campaigning to become Texas' next top law enforcement officer. With Paxton stepping aside to challenge U.S. Sen. John Corn…

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Guests - Katey McPherson, Betsy Smith 1:30:18

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Guests - Katey McPherson, Betsy Smith Child advocate Katey McPherson joined host Kathleen Winn to discuss ongoing issues of student safety in Arizona schools. McPherson, a mother of four and fierce warrior for child protection, highlighted failures in mandatory reporting and the need for greater accountability among educators and administrators. Re…

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Guests - Drew Allen, Mohit Asnani, Stephen Mundt 1:25:52

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Guests - Drew Allen, Mohit Asnani, Stephen Mundt In Phoenix, Turning Point USA's AmericaFest drew over 30,000 attendees for its first gathering since the assassination of founder Charlie Kirk on September 10, 2025. The four-day event, held at the Phoenix Convention Center, celebrated faith, freedom, and Kirk's enduring influence on young conservati…

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840: Holiday Traditions Around the World with Hetty Lui McKinnon and Yasmin Khan 49:25

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This week, we’re celebrating the holidays by looking beyond, into global stories that shape the season. First, we talk with Hetty Lui McKinnon about her new book, Linger: Salads, Sweets and Stories to Savor, and what the holidays look like in Australia, where Christmas is hot and the seafood markets buzz at midnight. Hetty reflects on the vegetable…

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Guests - Ted Maxwell, Bill Beard, Jon Riches 1:28:06

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Guests - Ted Maxwell, Bill Beard, Jon Riches In a wide-ranging discussion on regional infrastructure, host Kathleen Winn sat down with retired General Ted Maxwell to examine Propositions 418 and 419—the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) plan set for a March vote in Pima County. Maxwell, a longtime Oro Valley resident and member of the State T…

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Guests - Ava Chen, Janet Edwards, JL Wittenbraker 1:27:55

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Guests - Ava Chen, Janet Edwards, JL Wittenbraker In a world where threats to freedom often hide in plain sight, understanding the Chinese Communist Party's (CCP) long-game strategies is more critical than ever. On this week's China Watch Wednesday, co-host Ava Chen from the New Federal State of China joined me to unpack alarming developments in CC…

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Guests - Gentry Beach, Alex Kolodin, John Gordan, Joseph Chaplik 1:28:15

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Guests - Gentry Beach, Alex Kolodin, John Gordan, Joseph Chaplik Investor Gentry Beach, a longtime friend of Donald Trump Jr. and founder of America First Global, sees peace emerging in the Russia-Ukraine conflict sooner than expected. "Peace is coming, and it's coming, in my opinion, sooner rather than later," Beach declared. State Representative …

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Guests - Stephen Mundt, Scot Mussi 1:29:47

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Guests - Stephen Mundt, Scot Mussi Tragedy at Brown University: A Campus in Mourning. Retired Brigadier General Stephen Mundt, joining host Kathleen Winn from Virginia, described the loss as tragic: "These victims... they're somebody's sons and daughters... Their students were going to finish up finals and then celebrate whatever way they celebrate…

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Guests - Lisa Von Geldern, J.P. De Gance, Neal Cornett 1:28:17

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Guests - Lisa Von Geldern, J.P. De Gance, Neal Cornett In a fiery Friday broadcast of Winn Tucson on 1030 The Voice, host Kathleen Winn brought listeners a rapid-fire mix of breaking national-security developments, local tax fights, and deep dives into family, faith, and election integrity. Guests Lisa Von Geldern, J.P. De Gance of Communio, and el…

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Guests - Michael Pack, Pam Neal, Cheryl Caswell 1:25:54

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Guests - Michael Pack, Pam Neal, Cheryl Caswell Filmmaker Michael Pack joined Kathleen Winn to reflect on his documentary The Last 600 Meters, which chronicles two pivotal battles of the Iraq War in Najaf and Fallujah. Pack shared positive reception from screenings, including a moving reunion in Washington, D.C., just before Veterans Day. Pam Neal,…

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Guests - Ava Chen, Andy Biggs, Dr. Stephen Loyd 1:28:56

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Guests - Ava Chen, Andy Biggs, Dr. Stephen Loyd On a crisp Wednesday morning in Tucson, the radio waves carried urgent warnings about America’s shifting global power balance, a congressional push to dismantle Obamacare’s lingering grip, and a revolutionary approach to treating America’s deadliest chronic disease—addiction. Guests Ava Chen of the Ne…

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Guests - Corinne Cliford, Betsy Smith, JL Wittenbraker, Dave Smith 1:28:51

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Guests - Corinne Cliford, Betsy Smith, JL Wittenbraker, Dave Smith Independent journalist and White House Press Corps member Corinne Clifford joined Kathleen Winn to discuss her exclusive doorstep interview with Delicia Cole, the mother of Brian Cole Jr.—the 30-year-old Virginia man recently arrested for planting pipe bombs outside the RNC and DNC …

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Guests - Kelly Walker, Rene Lopez, Stephen Mundt 1:29:05

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Guests - Kelly Walker, Rene Lopez, Stephen Mundt Kathleen Winn opened her Monday broadcast of Winn Tucson on 1030 The Voice with the energy of a host who had just survived a whirlwind weekend. From college football excitement to heartfelt remembrance and hard-hitting policy discussions, the two-hour program delivered the mix of local pride and cons…

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Guests - Tom Horne, Dr. Mateja de Leonni 1:27:03

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Guests - Tom Horne, Dr. Mateja de Leonni Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne joined Kathleen Winn on Winn Tucson for a wide-ranging discussion on the state’s education landscape. Horne, a former Arizona Attorney General now seeking re-election, laid out his case for expanded school choice, tougher academic standards, and a return…

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839: A Journey Through Southern Food with Michael W. Twitty and Deb Freeman 49:28

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This week, we’re taking a trip through the South and its food – how it tells the story of a region shaped by migration, memory, and culture. First, we talk with scholar and writer Michael W. Twitty about his new book, Recipes from the American South, a sweeping look at the many communities – Black, white, Indigenous, immigrant – whose traditions bu…

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Guests - Michael & Bonnie Quinn, Matt Neely, Cheryl Caswell 1:28:44

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Guests - Michael & Bonnie Quinn, Matt Neely, Cheryl Caswell 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 fa…

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Guests - Ava Chen, Kimberly Yee, Dave Smith 1:28:34

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Guests - Ava Chen, Kimberly Yee, Dave Smith 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, a…

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Guests - Dr. Gilda Carle, Scott Jennings, Elijah Norton, Alex Kolodin 1:30:40

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Guests - Dr. Gilda Carle, Scott Jennings, Elijah Norton, Alex Kolodin 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 w…

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Bonus Episode: Do Holidays Leave You Exhausted, Not Restored? Priya Parker, Francis Lam & Kate Bowler on Celebration 36:23

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Today we have a bonus episode for you from Happier with Gretchen Rubin, featuring our very own Francis Lam. Gretchen Rubin is HAPPIER, and she wants you to be happier too. The #1 bestselling author of The Happiness Project and Better Than Before gets more personal than ever as she brings her practical, manageable advice about happiness and good hab…

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Guests - Lisa Von Geldern, Harry Haury, Betsy Smith 1:29:49

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Guests - Lisa Von Geldern, Harry Haury, Betsy Smith 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…

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796: Soup Season with Mariana Velásquez, Gregory Gourdet, and Jing Gao 49:38

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This week, we welcome the cold with delicious soup! Food Stylist Mariana Velásquez Villegas, author of Colombiana: A Rediscovery of Recipes and Rituals from the Soul of Colombia talks us through Colombia's biodiversity and regional identity and the unique foods it inspires like Sancocho. This hearty stew brings people together in a communal dining …

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Turkey Confidential 2025 1:55:57

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Join us for Turkey Confidential, our must-listen-to annual Thanksgiving Day broadcast! This year’s guests are Samin Nosrat, author of bestseller Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat and Good Things; Brooklyn-based recipe developer Yossy Arefi, author of Snacking Bakes and Snacking Cakes; Vivian Howard, author, TV personality, and chef, known for This Will Make It…

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Guests - Jeff Utsch, Stephen Mundt, Ava Chen 1:29:55

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Guests - Jeff Utsch, Stephen Mundt, Ava Chen 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 …

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Guests - Joel Strabala, George Khalaf, Nills Grevillius 1:29:04

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Guests - Joel Strabala, George Khalaf, Nills Grevillius 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 …

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Guests - Joe Concha, Seth Keshel, Kelly Walker 1:30:21

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Guests - Joe Concha, Seth Keshel, Kelly Walker 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 ex…

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Guests - Chris Hoar, Dave Smith, Mark Burrell, Joel Strabala 1:28:17

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Guests - Chris Hoar, Dave Smith, Mark Burrell, Joel Strabala 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 H…

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815: Your Thanksgiving meal with Deb Perelman and J. Kenji Lopez-Alt & Desi Bakes with Hetal Vasavada 49:09

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We are a week away from Thanksgiving, and this week, Award-winning authors J. Kenji Lopez-Alt and Deb Perelman give us the best advice on making the perfect Thanksgiving spread. From gravy hot takes to best brining practices and the ideal way to cook a perfect turkey we have you covered. J. Kenji López-Alt and Deb Perelman are co-hosts of "The Reci…

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Guests – Betsy Brantner Smith, Retired Gen. Stephen Mundt 1:28:00

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Guests – Betsy Brantner Smith, Retired Gen. Stephen Mundt **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 retire…

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Guests - Ava Chen, Hugh "June Flower" 1:30:41

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Guests - Ava Chen, Hugh "June Flower" **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 …