The Voice of Reason with Andy Hooser

Elizabeth Patton: SAVE Act, Democrat Leadership Battles, and Grassroots Campaigning in 2026

Guest Elizabeth Patton, Regional Director for Americans for Prosperity, joins to discus grassroots campaign plans for upcoming midterm elections. Discussion of voter activism, policy battles, political complacency, and more. 
The Senate battles their way to voting on the SAVE Act. Are all the Republicans on board? Discussion of future Democrat leadership, AOC bombing on the global stage, and Fetterman working with Republicans. 

Larry Behrens: Government Shutdown, Democrat Radicals, and Energy Reform

Guest Larry Behrens, Power the Future, joins to discuss latest announcement from EPA and Trump administration on de-regulations, policy reforms, and energy in the private sector. Discussion of energy demands, energy reserves, and inflation. 
Economy starts off strong in the new year with record low inflation and wage growth. Are we seeing the beginning of the "Golden age"? 
Government goes back into a partial shutdown over Homeland Security funding. How do we get out of it, and what will funding of ICE look like moving forward?

Drew Allen: Economic Boom, Wealth Tax, Union Reforms, and Government Shutdowns

Guest Drew Allen, author "For Christ and Country", joins to discuss ongoing push to pass the SAVE Act. Do we have enough votes in the Senate? Discussion of GOP uniting for midterm season, codifying the Trump admin, and pushing for disclosure of government secrets. 
Inflation grows at record low since early 2021. Are we on the verge of the "Golden Age" Trump promised? Discussion of growing economy, Democrats plan to sabotage, wealth tax push, and union revolutions. 

J Budziszewski: House Vote on the SAVE Act, Voter Suppression vs Voter ID, and Cultural Lunacies

Guest J Budziszewski, Professor of Government and Philosophy, joins to discuss the lunacies in culture today. Discussion of wokeness, emotion, victimhood, and ignoring basic reality for political gain. Can we get back to common sense in society? 
House of Representatives votes on the SAVE Act. Democrats continue to call voter ID voter suppression. Really? Discussion of GOP plan to codify Trump agenda and be productive going into midterm season. 

Congressman Ron Estes/Stephen Redden: Appropriation Battles, DHS Funding, and Tax System Reforms

Guest Congressman Ron Estes, 4th District Kansas, joins to discuss latest bill signing with President Trump on ending payments to deceased individuals. Discussion of fraud payments from the government, DHS funding, appropriations process, and more. 
Guest Stephen Redden, NOW Tax USA, joins to discuss tax reforms in the nation. States begin to transition away from property taxes. What are the alternatives? Discussion of ending property and income taxes, defending private property, and government spending. 

SAVE Act Battle, Government Shutdown and DHS Funding, Identity Politics, and Midterm Elections

Kamala Harris re-launches her social media. Is she planning another Presidential run? 
The battle rages on the SAVE act and idea of voter ID in the nation. Democrats panic as polls show favorability on the issue among both sides. Did they go to far to fight against the issue? 
Hearings in Congress expose the goal of the left on DHS and ICE funding as they call to abolish the agency and defund ICE all together. Discussion of how popular that movement could be in the country. 

Peter Basica: Super Bowl Recap, Entertainment Propaganda, Voter Engagement, and Healthcare Reform

Guest Peter Basica, founder 360Smarter Care, joins to discuss ongoing healthcare reform. discussion of rural healthcare, long term investments, re-focus on small clinics, and taking health back into our personal hands. What could healthcare bills look like in DC?
Let's recap the Super Bowl. Discussion of ads, messaging, and the controversial halftime shows. Which one did you watch? Did the TPUSA halftime show hit your expectations? 

Bill Watkins: Politics in Sports, Social Experiments in NYC, and Constitutional Philosophy

Guest Bill Watkins, The Independent Institute", joins to discuss getting back to the basics of the Constitution. How far have we strayed, and is there a way back to the Constitutional principles? Discussion of the 4th branch of government, Donald Trump, and social programs in the nation. 
Is there a sanctuary for those wanting to get away from politics in culture? Discussion of drama with the first weekend of the Olympics, Super Bowl halftime shows, and the ongoing cultural battles. 
The social experiment seems to be playing out as expected under Zohran Mamdani in NYC.