The Voice of Reason with Andy Hooser

Elizabeth Patton/Leslie Corbly: Tax Day and DOGE Findings!

Guest Elizabeth Patton, State Director for Americans for Prosperity-Kansas, joins to discuss tax day, push to codify Trump tax cuts, and more. Discussion of potentially removing federal income tax, Democrat talking points of tax cuts for "rich and elite", and how to keep inflation down. 
Guest Leslie Corbly, author "Progressive Prejudice", joins to discuss DOGE findings, ongoing investigations against DOGE, and more. Is it constitutional to allow DOGE into Treasury Department and Social Security Administration. 
Gretchen Whitmer and AOC battle it out in the latest race to the top of the Democrat leadership. 

Human Rights and Gang Members. Dehumanizing Trump for Political Points?

Weekend recap and Renaissance Festival!
President Trump sits down with El Salvador President Bukele discussing gang members, crime rates, immigration, and more. Discussion of ending crime from gang members and cartel leaders. Should violent gang members and cartels have human rights and "rehab" programs? 
Bill Maher destroys the Democrat narrative of Donald Trump with one dinner sit down. Discussion of the "dehumanizing of Trump" leading to hate and violence in the nation. 

Spencer Morrison: Trade Wars, DEI, and the Golden Age of America

Guest Spencer Morrison, author "ReShore", joins to discuss latest trade battles, tariff war with China, diversifying our foreign relationships, and more. Are we seeing a "re-investment" of American manufacturing? 
President Trump beats the market with tariffs and trade battles. More nations come to the table to work with us, while China escalates "cold war" style trade war. 
Democrats refuse to let go of identity politics and DEI from their messaging. Will it work?

Auron MacIntyre: The Battle Against The Deep State and the End to Gobalism

Guest Auron MacIntyre, author "The Total State", joins to discuss the ongoing battle against tariffs, the globalist agenda, and more. Are Democrats finding their new brand? Discussion of Republicans beginning to fight against the Trump agenda with trade. 
House members pass reconciliation bill to begin budget and "one big beautiful bill". Does it go far enough? Discussion of Trump tax cuts, border priorities, spending cuts, and more. 

Kansas Talk: Saturday April 12th, 2025

Happy Saturday!
Guest Sam Speck, Ag Director for the Mid America Ag Network, joins to discuss latest Trump tariffs and stock market. Discussion of effects on farming community, ag products, international trade, and more. 
Guest Lily Wu, Wichita City Mayor, joins to discuss going into budget cycle for city, property taxes and city revenue, working with local non-profits to address the homeless population, and more. Discussion of city manager leaving, and potential change in city leadership roles. 
Guest Kris Kobach, Kansas Attorney General, joins to discuss legal battles in Kansas, working with state legislature and more. Discussion of vote to change state Supreme Court nominations to elections, KBI working with ICE in Kansas, ESG investments, and more. 

Drew Allen: Tariff Battles, Unity of the GOP and the Demise of the Democrat Party

Guest Drew Thomas Allen, host "Drew Allen Show", joins to discuss ongoing tariff battle with China, unity of the GOP with Trump agenda, and the future of the Democrat Party. Are democrats clinging to identity politics and DEI? 
DHHS and RFK Jr announces massive study to find the cause of autism. What could we find...and will people listen to it? Discussion of health issues in the nation, and how change the system. 

Mark Quann/Lance Izumi: Tax Season. Tax Cuts. And Reforms in Public Education

Guest Mark Quann, author "Be Smart, Pay Zero Taxes", joins to discuss upcoming tax season, Trump's plan to end federal income tax, new tax cuts, and more. How can you avoid paying taxes and worrying about government regulations? 
Guest Dr. Lance Izumi, Pacific Research Institute, joins to discuss the ongoing process to end the Dept of Education, and the role of states. Discussion of how we can use the transition for our benefit. What can states do to change the education process, move funding appropriately, and begin to focus on quality again. 

Greg Rabidoux: The Cultural and Economic Shift of Trump World

Guest Greg Rabidoux, award winning filmmaker and author, joins to discuss the cultural shift of Hollywood, the fight against "woke" films, and the rise of masculinity and faith based story telling. Is Hollywood losing its monopoly on the industry?
President Trump signs executive order to re-invest in coal industry and energy markets. Will we see reliable energy again after the war on gas and coal? 
Tariff war escalates with US and China. Is this the opportunity needed to diversity our manufacturing and products?