The Voice of Reason with Andy Hooser

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?

Emily Ekshian: Trump vs. UN World Leaders, Kamala's Identity Politics, and New Regs on Crypto Currency

Guest Emily Ekshian, Young Voices Contributor, joins to discuss latest regulation push on crypto currency from the federal government. Discussion of a transitioning economy to digital and crypto, oversight from the federal government, and how to prepare for the change in currency. 
President Trump speaks at the United Nations, calling out hypocrisy and lack of action. 
Kamala admits identity politics is a failure in politics. Did she just end the Democrat platform?

Brittany Madni: Autism Study, Health Reforms, Government Shutdowns, and Budget Chaos

Guest Brittany Madni, Executive VP EPIC, joins to discuss ongoing budget battles. Could we see a government shutdown next week or will Congress pass the Continuing Resolution? Discussion of out of touch spending proposals from the left, federal debt, and new reforms under reconciliation process. 
President Trump and RFK Jr announce study on cause of autism. Why is there so much pushback on the results of the study? Discussion of political recourse from big pharma, ignoring studies for political gain, and ways to make Americans healthier. 

Kurt Couchman: Federal Budget Battles and Fears of Government Shutdown

Guest Kurt Couchman, Senior Fellow of Fiscal Policy for Americans for Prosperity, joins to discuss latest budget battle in DC. Discussion of Continuing Resolution, upcoming reconciliation bills, and balancing the federal budget. 
US House passes a "clean" CR bill to fund the government for 7more weeks, while Democrats in the Senate look to threaten to shut down the government unless we spend more money. Are we surprised?

Jim Pfaff: The Martyr-ism of Free Speech and the Battle for Constitutional Values

Guest Jim Pfaff, The Conservative Caucus, joins to discuss the movement post assassination of Charlie Kirk. Discussion of activism, free speech, and violent rhetoric from the left. Congress discusses upcoming budget bills, what can we expect? 
Democrats use Jimmy Kimmel as a "martyr" for free speech, comparing his firing to Kirk's murder. Really?
Discussion of the battle for free speech, and the 180 from Democrats in "defending free speech" after years of silencing conservatives. 

Kansas Talk: Saturday September 20th, 2025

Happy Saturday!
Guest Blake Carpenter, Kansas Speaker Pro-Tem, joins to discuss political violence, Charlie Kirk, and upcoming legislative session 2026. Discussion of major tax reforms, state investments, and replacing income and property taxes with state investment funds. 
Guest Tony Barton, Turning Point USA Faith, joins to discuss the growing revival across the nation after Charlie Kirk's assassination. Discussion of new TPUSA chapters, creating more dialogue and conversation, battling ideological differences, and more. 
Guest Ty Masterson, Kansa Senate President and candidate for Governor 2026, joins to discuss revival post Kirk assassination, the growing movement of the young generation, upcoming legislative session, potential redistricting, and more. 

MIchael Bedenbaugh/Carmen Turner-Schott: Constitution Week, Traditional Values, and Finding your Purpose in Life

Guest Michael Bedenbaugh, author "Reviving our Republic", joins to discuss the end of Constitution week, fighting for Constitutional principles, and more. How far have we strayed from the original idea of our government, and how can we get it back? Discussion of foreign policy, the administrative state, and more. 
Guest Carmen Turner-Schott, author "Your Astrological Energy", joins to discuss how the moon and stars may influence your energy, emotions and attitude. Discussion of astrology, birth signs, and finding your purpose in life. Can you use the stars as another personality or character test to help people in therapy?