Citizen Soldier Podcast

UNDER THE MICROSCOPE: WHAT HAPPENS WHEN INDEPENDENT JOURNALISTS ASK QUESTIONS?

In this episode of The Citizen Soldier Podcast, Scott Ryan Paulson takes a closer look at independent journalism, free speech, civic engagement, and the challenges that often come with asking difficult questions.

Reporting live from Haxx Studios in Tucson, Arizona, Scott discusses the importance of staying informed, thinking critically, and remaining engaged in your community. This episode delivers motivation, encouragement, and a reminder that strong communities are built by citizens who pay attention, stay involved, and refuse to become spectators in their own neighborhoods.

DISASTER WEEK: WHEN THE LIGHTS GO OUT

What would you do if the power went out tonight?

Would you be ready?

In this special Disaster Week episode of The Citizen Soldier Podcast, Scott Ryan Paulson dives into one of the most important topics facing modern families: preparedness.

From emergency kits and communication plans to self-reliance, community readiness, and staying calm under pressure, this episode is designed to help listeners become more capable, confident, and prepared when life throws the unexpected their way.

This isn't about fear.

It's...

The Death of Trust in America - In this hard-hitting episode of the Citizen Soldier Podcast, Scott Ryan Paulson dives deep into the growing erosion of public confidence in our institutions, leaders, and systems. From broken political promises to the widening divide between everyday citizens and the powerful, we examine why millions of Americans feel lied to, manipulated, and subject to two sets of rules.

We explore how corruption is a universal human problem that flourishes without accountability, why blind loyalty undermines freedom, and what it really means to be an informed, vigilant citizen in today's divided...

The Rooster’s Call: Wake Up Tucson! | Citizen Soldier Podcast

"Communities don’t collapse overnight. They decline one ignored problem and one silent voice at a time."

In this episode of the Citizen Soldier Podcast, host Scott Ryan Paulson (The Rooster of Tucson) broadcasting live from Haxx Studios, sounds the alarm on the growing issues facing Tucson and Southern Arizona. From rising property crime and failing infrastructure to the heavy local toll of cross-border trafficking, Scott validates the frustrations of everyday citizens and calls out the lack of accountability from local leadership.

This isn...

The Hollowing of Tucson - Wake Up or Watch It Die.

In this powerful new Citizen Soldier Podcast episode we dive deep into the rapid decline of Tucson, Arizona. Once a proud city, Tucson is now being hollowed out by corruption, decay, and growing narco influence that is spreading unchecked through our streets and institutions. We expose how weak leadership and the mayor's ignorance have left citizens vulnerable while criminal elements grow bolder by the day.

It has been truly inspiring to see so many people stepping up in our chat rooms, boldly speaking their...

Stop Waiting to Be Saved -

In this powerful episode of The Citizen Soldier Podcast, Scott Paulson delivers a direct message to every man tired of depending on broken systems: rescue is not coming. It's time to take full responsibility for your life, your family, and your future.

Too many good people waste years hoping politicians, institutions, or someone else will fix their problems. Meanwhile, bills pile up, threats grow, and opportunities disappear. This episode breaks the rescue mindset and shows you how to build real strength, discipline, and capability right where you stand.

In this hard-hitting episode of The Citizen Soldier Podcast, "Corruption, Crime and How to Stay Ready" host Scott Paulson delivers a no-nonsense breakdown of the harsh realities facing Americans today: systemic corruption, surging crime rates, the erosion of trust in institutions, and the critical importance of personal preparedness in an increasingly unstable world.

Scott pulls no punches as he explores how corruption at every level — from local politics to federal agencies — undermines justice and public safety. He examines the disturbing rise in violent crime, property crime, and organized criminal activity that communities across the country, including right here...

In this episode of the Citizen Soldier Podcast we break down Tactical Living 101 — the practical mindset shifts, real-world awareness, and daily habits that turn ordinary citizens into prepared, resilient warriors.

We also deliver important local updates from Tucson, including a Signal Boost on current news and developments affecting our community. Stay informed, stay sharp, and learn how to apply tactical principles to everyday life — whether at home, on the street, or protecting what matters most.

Topics Covered:

- Core principles of Tactical Living 101

- Building unbreakable daily awareness and preparedness

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Tucson Under Pressure: Taking Our Streets Back - Citizen Soldier Podcast Tucson is changing fast and not for the better. Fentanyl has flooded into the city through critical corridors, bringing addiction, crime, and damage to neighborhoods that used to be quiet and safe. Strange cars showing up at odd hours, houses with constant short-term traffic, and corners turning active late at night are no longer random events. These are clear patterns that signal networks moving product and exploiting weak points in our communities. In this episode Scott Paulson delivers a direct reality check on how the fentanyl crisis took...

Citizen Soldier Podcast Tucson doesn’t feel like it used to. In this raw episode we go straight to the streets — fentanyl hitting neighborhoods, visible addiction in public spaces, families under strain, and the growing gap between official messaging and daily reality on the ground. We break down the impact on families and first responders, the erosion of public trust, what residents are really saying in local discussions, and what real community engagement and personal responsibility look like. No panic. No division. Just awareness paired with discipline. New episode is live. Stay sharp. Watch your six. Stay informed. #Tucson #Fent...