The Voice of Reason with Andy Hooser

Rescission Bill, Public Broadcasting, and Esptein Info Dumps: The Biggest Week of Wins for Trump

The House votes over night to pass the $9B Rescissions bill in the first round of governments and codifying DOGE savings. What will happen with USAID and Public Broadcasting? Discussion of media industry and supporting public broadcasting through business and personal donations vs government funding. 
President Trump pushes to end the Epstein focus by releasing all documents to Grand Jury. Will it end the "conspiracy and Hoax"? Media turns the conversation away from child trafficking to Trump's supposed drawing and birthday card to Epstein. 
An iconic late night show goes off the air...go woke...go broke. 

Tyler Grey: The Rising Star of the Democrat Party and Military Reforms Under Trump

Guest Tyler Grey, veteran and author "Forged in Chaos", joins to discuss ongoing reforms within the military. Discussion of Hegseth push to end administrative state, botched operations in Afghanistan, and more. How can we focus more attention on mental health for veterans. Discussion of the MAHA movement, PTSD, and more. 
Have Democrats found their new "rising star" in Zohran Mamdani? Discussion of Democrat Congressional leaders in DC meeting with Mamdani, the new media talking points of his "genuine character", and the potential fast track of Mamdani to the top of the Democrat Party. 

Pete Shinn: Human Trafficking, Epstein Transparency, and Big Wins in Congress

Guest Pete Shinn, Assistant Director for Epstein Justice, joins to discuss battle to get more information on Epstein documents, battling child trafficking, and more. Discussion of government protecting those that may have done horrible things, releasing all info on the Epstein documents, and the ongoing battle against human trafficking. 
Senate moves forward with $9B rescission bill to codify DOGE cuts. Why are Republicans pushing back against the cuts, and what's next in downsizing the federal government?

Congressman Tracey Mann/Kyle Moran: Budget Debates, Economic Outlook, and Education Fiasco

Guest Congressman Tracey Mann, 1st District Kansas, joins to discuss upcoming appropriations conversations. Discussion of economic optimism after the One Big Beautiful Bill, upcoming Defense spending bill, ongoing government cuts, and more. 
Guest Kyle Moran, political commentator for Young Voices, joins to discuss ongoing tariff and trade deal talks. Why is there so much uncertainty in the economy? Discussion of imports, inflation numbers, consumer spending, and more. 
The National Education Association fights for...DEI?

Jim Pfaff: Government Cuts, Government Transparency, and the Next Step in Congress

Guest Jim Pfaff, The Conservative Caucus, joins to discuss the One Big Beautiful Bill, economic growth, and the next step to cut size of government Discussion of recession bills, another round of reconciliation bills, and how do we bring government transparency?
President Trump muddies the water on the Epstein issue with latest social media post. Who is gaslighting the American people on the issue? Democrats ironically call for transparency, while media says GOP is blocking hearings on the case. Really?

Mark Mix: Trump Successes, Epstein Gaffes, and Mamdani's Socialist Revolution

Guest Mark Mix, National Right to Work Committee, joins to discuss the response of a Mamdani progressive movement in New York from workers, and union leaders. Is this what union workers really want after supporting President Trump? Discussion of the labor market, and renewed push for socialism. 
President Trump has been deemed the 2nd most popular President in modern American history...and we are 6months into the administration. Are Republicans still supporting him, and has the "Epstein flop" hurt him administration? 
Let's break down the numbers on potential support of a new Elon Musk third party chance. 

Amber May: Immigration Battles, Birthright Citizenship, ICE Raids, and Trump Amnesty?

Guest Amber May, host of "The Amber May Show" podcast joins to discuss latest legal battles against the Trump administration on deportations, birthright citizenship, and immigration arrests. Could we see a change in birthright citizenship enforcement? 
California continues to battle radical activists fighting against ICE. Is the violent and hate rhetoric from the Democrat party and media fueling the violence against enforcement agents? 
President Trump floats the idea of amnesty for agriculture workers while focusing on deporting major criminals. 

Kansas Talk: Saturday July 12th, 2025

Happy Saturday!
Guest Dalton Glasscock, Wichita City Councilman, joins to discuss latest from Wichita City Council. Discussion of budget process, lowering mill rates in city, funding city programs, and more. Wichita looking for community consumption areas of town, battling homelessness, crime rates, and more. 
Guest Travis Couture Lovelady, Chair of the Kansas State Rifle Association, joins to discuss rundown of annual meeting later this weekend. Discussion of 2A battles in Kansas, NRA battles in Washington DC, ATF, and more. 
Guest Diane Albert, Wichita school board member USD 259, joins to discuss upcoming primary against her for school board races. Discussion of raising quality of public education, working closer with trade programs, test scores, Wichita's "master plan" for school district, and more. 
Guest Congressman Ron Estes, 4th District of Kansas, gives latest update from DC. Discussion of OBBBA debates in House, medicaid reforms, tax cuts for individuals and business, and what's next for the budget and rescission bill process.