The Voice of Reason with Andy Hooser

Alleigh Marre: Government Shutdown Battle, Deeper Intentions, and War Against Woke Enertainment

Guest Alleigh Marre, Executive Director of American Parents Coalition, joins to discuss ongoing battle of wokeness against children. Discussion of agenda of media, agenda of entertainment, and businesses responding to left wing agendas. Are we reclaiming the narrative again? 
Government shutdown continues...but is there a deeper meaning for it? Discussion of upcoming end to SNAP benefits. Are Democrats intentionally trying to cause panic with people relying on food stamps? 

Domenic Varricchio/Scott Walter: Trump's Meat Deal, Food Prices, and Dark Money in Society

Guest Domenic Varricchio, Pluto Commodities, joins to discuss latest announcement from the Trump administration on purchasing meat from Argentina. Is it a concern for American ranchers, or another story of hysteria from the media? Discussion of grain and meat markets, tariff and trade battles, and more. 
Guest Scott Walter, author "Arabella", joins to discuss ongoing investigations into dark money operations in the US. Can the Trump admin topple the "deep state" in the US? Discussion of paid protestors, a fixed judicial system, NGOs, and more. 

Mark Evans: Hate Rhetoric, DeHumanization, and the Culture War of the Next Generation

Guest Dr. Mark Evans, pianist composure and author, joins to discuss preserving culture and art in society. Discussion of modern art, lack of appreciation for classic music and movies and more. How do we bring back a culture of creativity without censorship, wokeness, or control? 
Are we seeing a young generation of dehumanization? Discussion of leaked texts from Young Republicans, hate rhetoric on social media, and ignorance of truth through social media content. 

Kansas Talk: Saturday October 25th, 2025

Happy Saturday!
Guest Domenic Varricchio, Pluto Commodities, joins to discuss Trump's plan to buy meat from Argentina. Will it hurt Kansas Farmers? Discussion of meat prices, grain prices, ag industry, trade and tariffs, and more. 
Guest Todd Stanton, County Commissioner Seward County, joins to discuss latest county vote to increase property taxes to become the largest tax increase in county history. Discussion of county budget, wasteful spending, tax increases, and more. 
Guest Brian and Blake Davis, Davis Liquor Outlet, joins to discuss latest beverage choices for the upcoming holiday season. Discussion of latest KBI raids on THC products in Kansas, illegal products in the state, and reforms within THC policy. 

Matthew J: Government Shutdown Rhetoric, White House Ballroom Hysteria, and ICE Tracking Apps

Guest Matthew J, host of the "Matthew J Show" podcast, joins to discuss latest government shutdown rhetoric from the left, Governor JB Pritzker sit down on Fox New, Democrats defending ICE tracking apps, and more. 
Why is Hakeem Jeffries speaking on the shutdown instead of Chuck Schumer? Discussion of the pressure and punishment of the American people Democrats want to impose to pressure Republicans into universal healthcare. 
What's with the hysteria of the White House ballroom remodel? 

John Tamny: Government Shutdown Update. Trump war on Cartels. Economic Boom in US

Guest John Tamny, author "Deficit Delusion", joins to discuss current economic state. Are we in a boom or a crash? Discussion of trade and tariff negotiations, inflation, value of the dollar, and more. Is the government shutdown harming the economic recovery? 
President Trump holds roundtable on battle with cartels. Discussion of Biden admin allowing criminals into the US, war with drug and human trafficking. Can we make our streets clean again?

Jim Higdon: Government Shutdown Agenda, Student Loan Forgiveness, and Hemp Laws by State

Guest Jim Higdon, Co Founder Cornbread Hemp, joins to discuss ongoing legislative discussion in Ohio on Hemp laws. Discussion of latest governor Executive Order banning hemp products, working to properly regulate product, and Trump potentially changing class of marijuana and hemp products in the nation. 
Day 21 of Government shutdown and Democrats use shutdown for political purpose in November off season elections. 
Teacher's Union praises court decision for student loan forgiveness. Discussion of reforming higher education, loan forgiveness, and more. 

Jim Beach: No Kings Day Protests, Government Shutdown Day 20, and a New Demand for Energy

Guest Jim Beach, author "The Real Environmentalists", joins to discuss a renewed interested in nuclear power in the US. Discussion of energy demands, doubling infrastructure over the next few years with artificial intelligence, and private companies looking to solve the energy issues. 
What happened during the "no kings day protests" over the weekend? 
Day 20 of the government shutdown. Will Democrats finally come to the table?