The Voice of Reason with Andy Hooser

Peter Lumaj: September 11th Commemoration and Charlie Kirk Tributes

Guest Peter Lumaj, candidate for Governor of Connecticut, joins to discuss the commemoration of September 11th, 2001, the assassination of Charlie Kirk, division in the nation and more. Can we find a way to come to come together as a nation again?
Our Annual September 11th tribute on the show. 
Is it time we start to call out the rhetoric that leads to political violence in the nation? 

Drew Allen/Alex Dwyer: Coverage of the Death of Charlie Kirk and Violent Rhetoric in Society

Guest Drew Allen, publicist, joins to discuss working with Charlie Kirk. Discussion of the shooting, hateful rhetoric from the left, political violence, and more. Are we seeing the normalizing of political assassinations in society? 
Guest Alex Dwyer, Chair of Kansas Young Republicans, joins to discuss his experience working with Charlie Kirk and getting the young generation politically active. 
Are we at a boiling point in society with hate speech and violence? 

A Reset in Democrat Priorities. Deep Dive in Political Philosophy and the Fear of Fascism

Latest jobs report reset removes another near 1million jobs originally reported under the Biden administration. How back was the Biden economy really? Discussion of the reset in Democrat priorities to "care" about the economy, crime, ect now that Trump is in office. 
Where does fascism fall on the political spectrum? Discussion of the claims of "right wing" fascism, and the changing of definitions over the years for political purposes. Why would we make socialism and communism more appealing? Discussion of the political spectrum moving compared to years ago when stopping crime was...normal. 

Nick Bryant: The Duality of the World. Helping Children...But Defending Criminals? Blackmail in DC

Guest Nick Bryant, Investigative Journalist and Author, joins t discuss latest Epstein document information. Did Trump really sign a risque letter to Epstein? Discussion of the deep state, blackmail against politicians, and could we see justice when it comes to human trafficking? 
The duality of the world. Humanity steps up to help a kid at a baseball game, yet we stand and watch a young woman be stabbed on a train? Discussion of the criminal justice system, corruption within the courts, and more. 

Alleigh Marre: August Job Reports, Transitional Economics, and Transitional Athletes

Guest Alleigh Marre, American Parents Coalition, joins to discuss ongoing battles with public education systems, and private companies doubling down on DEI and men in women's sports. Why are Democrats planning to die on this hill, and are we ending wokeness in society? 
Latest jobs report in the country fuels paranoia from the left on an upcoming recession. Is that true, or are we "fundamentally" changing the economy? Discussion of Trump tariffs, business growth, and the "domestic abuser syndrome system" in the nation. 

Jim Beach: RFK Jr. Hearings, Lies of the Deep State, and Capitalism vs Environmentalism

Guest Jim Beach, author "The Real Environmentalists", joins to discuss how private sector capitalism can save the environment...not the government. Discussion of new technology, adaptations of businesses to environmental concerns, failures of government, and more. 
Democrats become unhinged questioning RFK Jr. with the DHHS. Is he putting Americans at risk, or are we beginning to see the deep state die off?
Democrats show their true colors with the power of the federal government. 

Kansas Talk: Saturday September 6th, 2025

Happy Saturday!
Guest Zach Mabe, Mid America Ag Network, joins to discuss the kick off of Kansas State Fair 2025. Discussion of festivities, events, shows, and more. 
Guest Jessica and Ann, joins to discuss upcoming Sedgwick County Emergency Preparedness Safety Expo. Discussion of preparing for natural disasters, health emergencies, fire prevention, and more. 
Guest Alex Dwyer, Kansas Young Republicans, joins to discuss young republican candidates running for local races across Kansas. Discussion of youth activism, priorities of the young demographic, and the divide between millennial and gen Z republicans. 
Guest Brent Davis, USD 259 District 2 candidate, joins to discuss upcoming election, education quality, graduation rates, dropping of test scores, and more. 

Angela Nakalembe: The President of Peace, Tariff Revenue, and the Race for AI

Guest Angela Nakalembe, Trust and Safety Program Manager, joins to discuss the next generation and handling of artificial intelligence. Discussion of child safety, parental controls, and deep fakes. How do we prepare the next generation to complete globally with technology, yet protect children's privacy?
President Trump signs 200th executive order, rebranding the Dept of Defense to the Dept of War. Are we seeing the US become a dominant country again? 
Tariff revenue helps decrease national deficit, why do the courts continue to fight against them?