The Voice of Reason with Andy Hooser

Mark Malkoff: AmericaFest with TPUSA, Holiday Break for Congress, and the Evolution of Late Night Shows

Guest Mark Malkoff, comedian and author "Love Johnny Carson", joins to discuss the legacy and life of Johnny Carson. Discussion of the evolution of late night talk shows, bringing comedy over divisiveness, and the future of the entertainment industry. 
Turning Point USA holds AmericaFest, and sets the stage for Midterm elections 2026. 
Congress adjourns for holidays, but not without voting on heated bill over banning trans surgeries for minors. 

Tim Minella: Marijuana Reclassification, Battle Against big Pharma, and Corruption of Academic Journals

Guest Tim Minella, The Goldwater Institute, joins to discuss latest battle against the woke agenda within academic journals. Discussion of the "Feminist Collective", radical political peer reviewed articles, and the war for the minds of the next generation. 
President Trump reclassifies marijuana in the nation. What does it mean? Discussion of new push for medical research on cannabis and the future of the industry. 
President Trump addresses the nation, and calls for the reset in focus and goals for the new year. 

Alex McFarland: Trump Messaging, Reclassifying Marijuana, and the Culture War During the Holidays

Guest Alex McFarland, Youth, Religion and Cultural Expert, joins to discuss the ongoing culture war around the world. Update on the Bondi Beach shooting against Jews, the issue of anti-Semitism, fight against nativity scenes, and more. Are we seeing a threat to Jewish and Christian communities by the spread of radical Islamists? 
President Trump set to speak tonight...what can we expect? Discussion of GOP and Trump messaging to voters going to the new year. Can we focus on the progress we've made this year? 
Could President Trump reclassify marijuana on a federal level? Discussion of what changing the scheduled drug means for the issue. 

Michael Johnson: Economic Growth, Job Numbers, Right Wing Extremism, and Humanitarian Crisis

Guest Michael Johnson, Slavic Gospel Association, joins to discuss the latest humanitarian crisis in Ukraine during ongoing conflict. Will we see an end to the war anytime soon?  Discussion of humanitarian violations from Russia during war, living conditions, religious resolution, and more. 
Australian Prime Minister responds to Bondi Beach shooting, blaming anti-Semitism and...Right Wing Extremism? 
Vice President JD Vance discusses economic growth and the upcoming golden age of America. 

Richard Lyons: Sydney Terror Attack, LA Terror Threat, and Playing the Blame Game

Guest Richard Lyons, author/screenwriter/poet, joins to discuss lack of vetting process in Australia and US, threats of terror, mindset of those radicalized, and how to keep society safe. Discussion of Rob Reiner murder and politicizing the death. 
A weekend of two stories. We celebrating the 100th birthday of Dick Van Dyke, while mourning the terror attack on Jews in Australia during a terror attack. What kind of ideology fuels such hate, and how do we have a better vetting process to prevent at terror attack in the US? 

Daniel Turner: The War Against Terrorism, and the Revolution in the Energy Industry

Guest Daniel Turner, Founder and President of Power the Future, joins to discuss reforms in the energy industry. Discussion of deregulations from the EPA, American oil selling abroad, record low gas prices during the holidays, and the future demands of energy in the country. 
President Trump responds to the terrorist attack in Syria over the weekend, calling for retaliation. Are we winning the war on terror, and are there threats on the home front? Discussion of terror cells in the US, illegal alien unknowns, and the interests of migrants. 

Dr. Robert Cain: Healthcare Reform in DC, Natural Healing, and the End to Obamcare

Guest Dr. Robert Cain, American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine, joins to discuss the revival of osteopathic healing. Can your body heal more naturally, and why has this practice been suppressed for so long? Discussion of changes of healthcare in DC, and the future generation of doctors. 
Republicans and Democrats propose a healthcare reform bill in the Senate...and both fail. Why are Republicans afraid to reform the industry, and what does the future of the healthcare industry look like?

Kansas Talk: Saturday December 13th, 2025

Happy Saturday!
Guest Dalton Glasscock, Wichita City Council, joins to recap city for 2025. Discussion of city services, funding levels, lowering mill levy for property taxes, and more. Upcoming conversations regarding redesigning Douglass ave, and the the potential 1% sales tax in the city. 
Guest Scott Schwab, Kansas Secretary of State and candidate for Governor, joins to lay out new platform on the campaign trail for property tax relief with the "B.A.L.D." plan. Discussion of high tax rates, government budget, upcoming session, and more. 
Guest Davis Liquor Outlet, joins to discuss adult beverages for the holiday season. Discussion of favorite holiday drinks, state and federal policy discussions on THC drinks, and more.