The Voice of Reason with Andy Hooser

Guest Jarred Weisfeld, Start Publishing and public school advocate, joins to discuss concerns with safety within public schools across the nation. Discussion of the role of a school resource officer, teachers, and the public school system in general. Are we dropping the ball on the home front? 
Recap with our trip to New York for the TALKERS Convention 2026.
LA continues to count ballots for mayors race, and red flags are popping up. Is it a legitimate process to take weeks to get results, or can we work towards a better system? 

Guest Host Matthew J, Host of the "Matthew J Show" Podcast, fills in the for the Voice of Reason!

Guest Host Matthew J, Host of the "Matthew J Show" Podcast, fills in the for the Voice of Reason!

Michael Harrison, TALKERS Magazine, joins to discuss the latest in the talk media industry. Discussion of technology, change in how consumers get information, a local focus on media, and the future of talk radio. Tease of the TALKERS Convention for 2026, and how talk hosts adapt in today's times. 

Guest Ilan Wurman, author "The Constitution of 1789", joins to discuss ways to get back to basic Constitutional principles in the nation. Discussion of government growth, the bureacratic state, and which branch of government is the most power today. Is there a way to get back to the basics?
Guest Michael Harrison, TALKERS Magazine, joins to give the latest within the radio industry. Discussion of the talk media format, radio vs podcast and streamers, the changing industry with technology, and more. What does the future of the industry look like? Discussion of the annual TALKERS Convention for 2026.

Guest Phil Kerpen, American Commitment, joins to discuss what could be in the upcoming reconciliation bills in DC. Discussion of completely opening DHS, spending cuts, healthcare reforms, and preparing for the midterm election season. Could we see a repealing of Obamacare, and Republicans actually try to tackle the healthcare crisis?
Nationwide settlements have hit more than $1.5M in lawsuits from people suing after losing their job over social media comments celebrating the death of Charlie Kirk. Do we even know what the 1st Amendment is about? Discussion of pride for country, and the de-humanizing of political opponents. 

Election results continue to trickle in for California's primary elections. Spencer Pratt shocks with gaining more voters with mail in ballots a day into the counting. Republican leads in CA Governor race for countdown to runoff. Why are Democrats just not showing up to voter? Discussion of how this may impact midterms in Novemver. 
Democrats showboat during hearings with Marco Rubio and Scott Bessent. Are we discussing actual policy issues, or are we there for a TikTok soundbite? 

Guest Dr. Gilda Carle, author "Real Men Don't Go Woke", joins to discuss pride month agenda, identity politics, and the feminist attack on men. Discussion of masculinity, women fighting the nuclear family style, and are we seeing an end to the fad of Pride month?
Big primary election night across the country. Could we see some major changes in California? Discussion of Governor primary process, and the main focus of the Los Angeles mayor race. Will voters try something difference in their local politics?