The Voice of Reason with Andy Hooser

Angela Nakalembe: Government Shutdown 2.0, Trump Cabinet Meeting, and AI Security Risks

Guest Angela Nakalembe, AI and Safety Expert, joins to discuss increase in AI technology, and the challenges to decipher what is real or fake online. Discussion of concerns to children, AI online bullying, tools for education, and more. 
Democrats threaten another government shutdown until Congress defunds ICE. What? Discussion of appropriations process, Democrats attempt to redeem themselves for political gain during election season, and how far could a government shutdown go. 

US Senator Roger Marshall: Distraction by Chaos, Trump Accounts, and Potential Government Shutdown

Guest US Senator Roger Marshall, Kansas, joins to discuss latest from DC and upcoming election season. Discussion of appropriations bills, funding ICE and Homeland Security, and federal budget cuts. How do we energize the Republican base going into election season? Discussion of the MAHA movement and health departments politicizing your health choices. 
Are we being distracted by chaos in Minneapolis due to the fraud investigations? Now we have an "attack" against Congresswoman Ilhan Omar during a call to removed Kristi Noem. Real threats, or another distraction from her potential legal issues?

The Great Immigration Divide in the US, ICE Retaliation, Midterm Elections, and the Golden Age of America

Who would've thought the immigration issue would be the great divide in this nation? Democrat and Republican lawmakers call for "a better way" to enforcement immigration to calm down hysteria in society...how do you do that? Discussion of lack of action from local law enforcement, arresting criminals, and more. 
A large number of House incumbents announce they are not seeking re-election for midterms. Discussion of how to prepare Republicans to make the party they way they want it to look. 
Trump holds a rally in Iowa, while discussing the upcoming Golden Age of America. 

Caitlin Connors: ICE Shootings and Preventative Measures, Radio Ideologies, and Defending Pro-Life Policy

Guest Caitlin Connors, Political Director for Susan B Anthony Pro-Life Movement, joins to recap March for Life over the weekend, Trump pro-life policy, and more. Discussion of Dobbs ruling bringing abortion to the state levels, preventing tax money to fund abortions, and more. 
Another shooting with ICE and ICE agitators in Minneapolis. How can we prevent this from happening? Discussion of protesting vs fighting federal law enforcement, and the deeper cultural conversation of personal responsibility and putting yourself in harms way. 

Casey Fleming: House Appropriations, Federal Budget, and the Big China Threat

Guest Casey Fleming, author "The Red Tsunami" joins to discuss the ongoing threat against the US from China. How big of a threat do they really pose? Discussion of TikTok deal, cultural corruption, and the long term plan to destroy the US from the inside. 
House passes their final few appropriation bills before the end of the month deadline. What do the bills look like? Discussion of government cuts, ending the Dept of Education, and cutting out fraud and waste spending. 

Jim Pfaff: Winter-geddon, Trump's Peace Board, Global Governance, and Do-Nothing Politicians

Guest Jim Pfaff, The Conservative Caucus, joins to discuss the America First Agenda. Discussion of Trump's speech at the World Economic Forum, the effectiveness of a new Board of Peace, fraud in the US, and the upcoming Congressional budget deadline. 
How effective will a "Board of Peace" be in the world? Discussion of a new push for world peace, interests of individual nations, and holding nations accountable for actions. Will they work with the do-nothing United Nations, or will this be the alternative to the UN? 

Kansas Talk: Saturday January 24th, 2026

Happy Saturday!
Guest David Schneider, Convention of States, joins to discuss the passing of COS in Kansas. Discussion of legal battle to remove the 2/3 majority vote needed, and the years of working to add Kansas to the list. What is the convention of states, and what will happen when more states join the movement?
Guest Philip Sarnecki, Republican candidate for Governor, joins to discuss campaign, business ideas for the state, and more. Discussion of economic growth, de-regulating the state, and ways to make Kansas competitive. 
Guest Pat Proctor, House District 41, joins to discuss election bill to move "off season" elections to even years, synching with Presidential and midterm election seasons. Discussion of saving money for counties, voter turnout, and statewide activism. 

House Appropriations, Missed MAGA Opportunities, and Crime Rates in the US

So begins Winter-geddon! Stay safe and warm. March for Life in DC continues even with the deep freeze.
House of Representatives works to finish the appropriations process before the end of the month. Were there some missed opportunities? Discussion of the federal budget, funding ICE operations, and Congress refusing the close the federal Department of Education. 
FBI catches another "kingpin" and drug trafficker. Discussion of crime rates and overdoses dropping across the nation in 2025. Why wasn't this done before?