The Voice of Reason with Andy Hooser

Mark Walters: Government Shutdown Ending, Future of the Democrat Party, and Future Negotiations

Guest Mark Walters, host of Armed American Radio, joins to discuss latest move to end the government shutdown. Could we see the government open again by tomorrow? Discussion of GOP holding firm, Democrats caving on policy stance, and the future of the party. 
Democrat Senators go into self preservation mode. Will Chuck Schumer be the fall guy on a failed 40day shutdown? 
President Trump teases $2k stimulus checks for Americans while paying off federal debt through revenue from tariffs. 

Leslie Corbly: Election Results, Midterm Elections, and Newsom's Ego

Guest Leslie Corbly, author "Progressive Prejudice, joins to discuss latest election results across the nation. Are we seeing a socialist "revolution" in the nation with the wins in NYC, CA, and others? Discussion of the future of the Democrat party, and upcoming midterms. 
Governor Gavin Newsom taunts Texas by holding a rally in Houston after vote to redistrict California. Is he winning over new support for a Presidential run in 2028? 

Senator James Lankford: Government Shutdown, SNAP Legal Battle, and Democrat "Compromise"

Guest, US Senator James Lankford of Oklahoma, joins to discuss ongoing government shutdown. Democrats continue to move the goal post for compromise and negotiation to open up government again. Will we see the government open again any time soon? 
SCOTUS freezes demand to fully fund SNAP over the weekend as lower courts try to bully Trump administration. 
Democrats present a "compromise" bill to open government. Is it any good?

Kansas Talk: Saturday November 8th, 2025

Happy Saturday!
Guest Congressman Ron Estes, 4th District of Kansas, joins to discuss latest government shutdown conversations. Discussion of balancing federal budget, budget cuts, social program reforms, and more. 
Guest Pat Proctor, House District 41, joins to discuss the end to 3days grace period for voting in Kansas, redistricting battle, upcoming legislative session, and more. 
Election recap. What happened in Kansas and what can we expect in the midterms of 2026? 

Lee Woodman: Democrats Proposal for Government Shutdown, House Votes, and the Psychology of Color

Guest Lee Woodman, author "COLORSCAPES" poetleewoodman.com, joins to discuss the psychology of color. Discussion of ancient civilizations using particular colors, the emotion behind colors, and the importance of art and poetry. 
Democrats propose a new plan to end the government shutdown. Will Republicans buy it? Discussion of healthcare reform, ending the shutdown, and debating policy on the Senate floor. 
Republicans in the House propose new bill to end funding to New York City. 

Dean Clancy: Federal Judge Overreach, TrumpRX, and Healthcare Reforms

Guest Dean Clancy, Healthcare Expert with Americans for Prosperity, joins to discuss ongoing government shutdown, healthcare battle, and discussions of healthcare reforms. Are Democrats moving the goal post on what they want with healthcare reforms before they open up the government? Discussion of ways for long term healthcare forms, big pharma, and more. 
Another federal judge orders Trump to fully fund SNAP by tomorrow...really? Discussion of nationwide injunctions, balance of powers, and how to fund social programs. 
Trump admin announces new partners with TrumpRX. Is this the best way to lower drug prices?

Rachel Greszler: Election Recaps, Democrat Rebrands, Missed Opportunities, and Union Contracts

Guest Rachel Greszler, economist, joins to discuss the "golden age of America". Is the economy getting better during the uncertainty of tariffs and trade deals? Democrats push for new union contract laws taking power away from the little say the union workers already have within the unions. 
Let's recap election day. Were the results a shock, or were they expected? Discussion of the communist takeover of the Democrat party, blue areas becoming deeper blue, and maybe re-energized Republican voters for the midterms? 

Mary Theroux: Election Day, Government Shutdown, and the Homeless Epidemic

Happy Election Day!
Guest Mary Theroux, The Independent Institute, joins to discuss ongoing homeless epidemic in the nation. Discussion of government solutions vs addressing deeper issues with the reason many are homeless across the nation. Can we find better solutions than government housing?
What could communities look like tomorrow after elections? Discussion of a Democrat surge in local races for election day. Does that help Democrat momentum in 2026 midterms, or wake up Republicans of a Socialist takeover?