The Voice of Reason with Andy Hooser

Alan Hahn: Government Shutdown Threats, Healthcare Crisis, and Reforming Men and the Military

Guest Alan Hahn, Founder and CEO of "Iron Academy", joins to discuss reforming men, and preparing boys to properly become men. Discussion of bringing back masculinity, finding purpose in society, and embracing traditional values. 
The Senate lingers with a potential government shutdown this evening. How can Democrats try to blame Republicans for a shutdown after making absurd demands? Discussion of clean continuing resolution, massive spending hikes in healthcare, and more. 

Joe Wolverton: Peace in the Middle East, Hackers and Scandals, and the Battle for Federalism

Guest Joe Wolverton, Constitutional Law Scholar at the John Birch Society, joins to discuss the battle for federalism. Discussion of violence and retaliation from the left with the ongoing change in society under Trump. Can we purge the evil to bring in a new age in the country? 
President Trump and Benjamin Netenyahu announce new peace attempt with Hamas. Can we see a ceasefire? Discussion of ending radicalism in the middle east, recognizing a Jewish state, and more. 

James Israel/Jack Ohman: Government Shutdowns, Democrat Leverage, and Finding Common Ground

Guest James Israel, Editor/Publisher of HumorTimes.com, and Jack Ohman, Pulitzer Prize winner and Political cartoonist, join to discuss finding common ground, humor, and lightheartedness in politics. Can we begin to come together again? Discussion of division in society, ability to laugh at ourselves, and current events. 
Could we see a government shutdown this week? GOP looks to extend current funding, while Democrats push for more spending. Who has the leverage? Discussion of government shutdown threats, unpopularity of Democrats in latest polls, and more. 

Sheri Few: Crackdown on Domestic Terrorism, Political Rhetoric, and the Battle Against Teacher's Unions

Guest Sheri Few, US Parents Involved in Education, joins to discuss latest rhetoric from the teachers union calling parents "fascist". How do we end the political corruption in public education? Discussion of reforming education, private schooling, activists within the young generation, and more. 
President Trump orders National Guard into Portland to battle ANTIFA. When will the violence end? Discussion of protests at ICE facilities around the nation, left wing rhetoric leading to violence, and more. 

Kansas Talk: Saturday September 27th, 2025

Happy Saturday!
Guest Elizabeth Patton, State Director-Americans for Prosperity, joins to discuss upcoming legislative session. Discussion of committee hearings before session, tax reforms in the state, replacing income and property tax, and more. Are voters ready for the upcoming midterm elections of 2026? 
Guest Ryan Baty, Sedgwick County Commissioner, joins to discuss latest battle with Dept of Corrections on new formula of funding, with Sedgwick county losing funding for local correction programs. Discussion of county budget process, homeleness, and more. 

Lindsey Cormack: Judicial Reforms, Government Corruption, and Civic Engagement with the Next Generation

Guest Lindsey Cormack, Political Science Professor and author "How to Raise a Citizen", joins to discuss how to raise a new generation of proper citizens. Discussion of civility with society, civic engagement, priority of activism, and more. 
Is the indictment of James Comey "retribution and revenge" from the Trump admin, or exposing corruption from within the Justice System? Discussion of the public narrative set by the media, Comey playing the victim, and calling for a public jury. 

Andrew Handel: Government Shutdowns, GOP Leverage, and Failures of Public Education

Guest Andrew Handel, American Legislative Exchange Council, joins to discuss latest report nationwide of states with successful education, and states with not so successful education systems. Discussion of how much money is spent, reasons for a decrease in education quality, strain on higher education, and more. 
Did President Trump finally find leverage over the threats of a government shutdown from the left? Discussion of left wing power over budget process, government spending concerns, and Trump looking to cut federal employees. 

Ryan Mulvey: More Rhetoric and More Shootings, Conservative Capitulation, and Constitutional Limitations

Guest Ryan Mulvey, Senior Policy Council with Americans for Prosperity, joins to discuss the battle for Constitutional limitations. Discussion of growing size of federal government, 4th branch of government, court limitations, and the US Supreme Court putting restrictions on government powers. 
More violent rhetoric leads to more violence. Breakdown of latest ICE facility shooting in TX, push for anti-ICE rhetoric, and can we find common ground? Warning to conservatives about capitulating to left wing ideology with the push to "end divisive rhetoric". 
What's with the new social media trend from pregnant women?