The Voice of Reason with Andy Hooser

Kurt Couchman: NYC Mayors Race, The Fight Agaisnt Socialism, and Continued Government Shutdown

Guest Kurt Couchman, Senior Fellow of Fiscal Policy with Americans for Prosperity, joins to discuss ongoing government shutdown. When could we see the government open again? Discussion of the Democrat push for universal healthcare, the CR and budget process, government spending, and more. 
New York is weeks away from potentially electing a socialist...really? Discussion of latest NYC mayor debate, the growing movement of socialism around the nation, and focus on educating the next generation. 

Doug Hamlin: No Kings Day Protests, Tempertantrums, and Security the 2nd Amendment

Guest Doug Hamlin, Executive Vice President of the National Rifle Association, joins to discuss the NRA reboot 2.0, hunting season, educating the next generation in gun safety, battling gun restrictions across the nation, and more. 
Another weekend of "No Kings Day Protests" across the nation. Where is the king? Discussion of Democrats desperate for a bit of control, battling for socialism, and elected officials ramping up the rhetoric against Trump. 

Kansas Talk: Saturday October 18th, 2025

Happy Saturday!
Guest Michael Austin, Kansas economist and Executive Director with Kansas Black Republican Council, joins to response to leaked private messages from Young Republican Leaders. Discussion of rhetoric, GOP holding leaders accountable, and more. 
Guest Hazel Stabler, candidate USD 259 School Board, joins to discuss upcoming election, progressive of school district, master plan ideas, working with tech schools, and more. 
Gust US Senator James Lankford, Oklahoma, joins to discuss ongoing government shutdown. Discussion of battle within Democrat Party, no Kings day protests, federal budget, government healthcare, and more. 
Guest Congressman Tracey Mann, 1st District Kansas, joins to discuss government shutdown. Discussion of federal budget, discussion of farm bill, CR bill, and more. 

Michel Yves-Bollore: Next Generation of Constitutional Education, No Kings Protests, and Science vs. Faith

Guest Michel Yves-Bollore, author "God, The Science, The Evidence", joins to discuss how science is proving the existence of a higher power and creator of the world. Discussion of the battle of beliefs between science vs religion, and now scientific evidence is not confirming the existence of God. 
The next generation studies up on the idea of federalism. Are we practicing federalism today, and how big should the government really be? Discussion of the upcoming No Kings protests, the left complaining of losing their agenda, and more. 

Senator James Lankford/Lisa Ekman: Government Shutdown, Deep State Indictments, and State of the Democrat Party

Guest US Senator James Lankford, Oklahoma, joins to discuss latest from the federal government shutdown. Discussion of internal battle of democrats, universal healthcare, abusing government shutdowns for political purposes, and more. 
Guest Lisa Ekman, author "Deprogramming Democrats", joins to discuss her journey of leaving the Democrat party, and the destruction of the party. Discussion of lack of party leadership, radicalism within the party, and more. 

The Battle for the Minds of the Youth Vote, Government Shutdown Desperation, and the Empty words of Mamdani

Response to the 'scandal" of private messages released from Young Republican leaders around the country. How do we win over the next generation with young republican leaders acting so unprofessionally? Discussion of condemnation of comments, and swift action from Republican leaders. 
Democrats become desperate during the government shutdown as protesters begin to heckle Republican elected officials. How do we negotiate with a side wanting universal healthcare?
Zohran Mamdani sits down with Fox News.

Michael Johnson: Charlie Kirk Medal of Freedom Ceremony, and the Search for Missing Orphans in Ukraine

Guest Michael Johnson, Slavic Gospel Association, joins to discuss the ongoing search for missing orphans in Ukraine and Russia. Discussion of churches working to help children, black markets of human trafficking, and missionary work in the area. 
President Trump honors Charlie Kirk on his would be birthday with the Presidential medal of freedom. Discussion of grassroots activism, youth activism, and promoting a narrative and agenda of success and positive messaging. 

Jared Knott: Hostage Release, Peace Deals, and the Future of the Middle East

Guest Jared Knott, historian and author "Tiny Blunders Big Disasters Book 2", joins to discuss the historical moment for the Middle East and the World today. Will it be lasting peace, and what does this do for the Trump legacy? Discussion of the Trump team and de-radicalizing of middle east governments. 
Is this the biggest move for peace around the world since the celebration of the end of WWII? Discussion of The future of Israel and Netenyahu, de-radicalizing of middle east governments, and Trump fighting for peace around the world.