The Voice of Reason with Andy Hooser

Kansas Talk: Saturday December 6th, 2025

Happy Saturday!
Guest Travis Couture Lovelady, Chair "Kansa State Rifle Association" and Kansas Liaison for the NRA, joins to discuss new perks with KSRA memberships, recap of year, upcoming priorities for state legislative session, and more. 
Guest Cynthia Teoskotter, American Petroleum Institute, joins to discuss permitting reform in Kansas for energy. Discussion of energy demands, de-regulation, energy production opportunities, and more. 
Guest Katie Patterson, Stand Up for Kansas, joins to discuss potential marijuana policy in Kansas. Discussion of federal regulations, FDA oversight, concerns of legalization, and new potential bills in upcoming legislative session. 

Michael Levin: Joe Biden Appearances, Mental Health with the Next Gen, and Building Entrepreneurs

Guest Michael Levin, best selling author, speaker, and business creator, joins to discuss the end of DEI within the business world. How do "victims" of society survive in the business world without government DEI? Discussion of small business owners, business environment, and becoming an entrepreneur. 
Latest survey shows young parents are mentally distraught with "bad thoughts" of something happening to their newborns. Are we becoming too sensitive and weak with mental health issues in today's society? Discussion of how to become a leader if an average day triggers you so badly. 

Eric Eggers: Fraud and Corruption in Government Agencies, and the Battle Against the Deep State

Guest Eric Eggers, Government Accountability Institute, joins to discuss the growing the concern of fraud and corruption in the state of Minnesota. Discussion of fraudulent visas, SNAP benefits, corrupt government programs, and more. What's been happening in the state? 
Ilhan Omar deflects from MN in fraud, while others lash out to Trump for even discussing the issue. Will Democrats recover from the ongoing failed government programs?

Tennessee Election Recap, Trump's Battle on "Affordability" and Exposing Government Waste and Fraud

Republicans win the special election in Tennessee, but Democrats are still using the election as "momentum" into the midterms. Why? What exactly is the platform of the Democrat party? 
President Trump announces latest battle on "affordability", this time with the auto industry. Discussion of the latest announcement on ending regulations and fuel standards on the auto industry to lower new car prices. 
As we investigate further into SNAP benefits and potential fraud, we see the connection to why Democrats fight so hard to release information by state, or why we cannot investigate into the Social Security administration. 

Dr. Nelva Lee: Trump Admin Cabinet Meeting, Ending Federal Income Tax, and Healthcare/Education Reforms

Guest Dr. Nelva Lee, candidate for Superintendent of Schools in GA, joins to discuss state run vs federal healthcare programs, reforming public education, ending the federal department of education, and more. 
Trump admin holds last cabinet meeting of 2025. Discussion of progress in nation on multiple levels, economic growth in the country, and cutting federal debt. Could the Trump team end federal income tax due to tariffs and business investments? 
Minnesota under investigation for near 50% of visas being fraudulent? 

Jim Pfaff: Thanksgiving Recap, Special Elections, Lies of the Media, and State of the GOP

Guest Jim Pfaff, The Conservative Caucus, joins to discuss holiday economy, fears of a recession, and more. Tennessee looks to a special election with a Republican facing the "AOC of Tennessee". Can Democrats pull off another socialist win? Discussion of the state of the GOP going into midterm season. 
What happened over Thanksgiving break? Media goes after Trump for statements on immigrants. Hysteria over a bad economy crashing, while we see increase in black Friday shopping? 

Chef Pete Evans: Democrats Look to Reach new Voters, Lies of the Media, and a New MAHA Holiday Lifestyle

Guest Pete Evans, Internationally renowned chef and author of "MAHA Cookbook", joins to discuss healthy and MAHA approved recipes and foods during the holiday season. Discussion of focusing on locally grown food, rejecting overly processed foods, and ways to take our health back in our own hands through meals. 
Democrats look to break into the podcasting world with "influences". Why isn't it working? Discussion of the state of media and talking heads, why you listen to talk radio and podcasts, and pushing back against he lies and manipulations from the mainstream media. 

Austen Bannon: Holiday Economy, Battles with Inflation, and Rights of Workers in a New Employee System

Guest Austen Bannon, Employment Fellow with Americans for Prosperity, joins to discuss the changing workforce, evolving work industry, and rights of workers. Discussion of outdated union mandates and regulations, right to work laws, private contractors, and future technology in the workforce. 
Is the economy getting back on track during the holidays? Some experts warn of impending recession, while reports show holiday spending at normal to above normal levels. How you are preparing for the holiday season?