The Voice of Reason with Andy Hooser

Mandy Gunesekara: The Search for New Democrat Leadership, and The Deep State

Guest Mandy Gunesekara, former EPA Chief of Staff and author "Y'All Fired", joins to discuss ongoing battle with the "deep state" in DC. Discussion of federal employee cuts, internal battles slowing down Trump agenda, and the potential ending of federal agencies. 
Democrats may have found their new "leader"? Could we see Zohran Mamdani rise in politics as quickly as Obama did? How "authentic" is the new democrat pushing radical socialism?

Jeremiah Mosteller: A Week of Trump Wins, Government Cuts, and Transparency

Guest Jeremiah Mosteller, Policy Director for Americans for Prosperity, joins to discuss big wins with passing of rescission bill, DOGE cuts, federal employee cuts, reconciliation bills, upcoming budget talks, and more. 
This week seemed to be one of the most successful weeks of the Trump administration since January. Discussion of major government cuts and rescissions, court wins and more.
Are we finally seeing some transparency from the federal government? Major moves with Epstein documents, Obama and Russian Hoax, and more.

Kansas Talk: Saturday July 19th, 2025

Happy Saturday!
Guest Ben Davis, Political Consultant, joins to discuss local communities infiltrated with DEI policies. Why do we focus on identity politics so much at the local level? Discussion of Wichita City Council open seat, district 1 candidates, and more. 
Guest Vicki Schmidt, Kansas Insurance Commissioner and 2026 GOP candidate, joins to discuss wins as insurance commissioner, and jumping into the Governors race in Kansas for the midterms. 
Guest Congressman Tracey Mann, 1st District of Kansas, joins to recap passing the OBBBA, latest rescission cuts at the federal level, growing the economy, farm bill talks, and more. 

Rescission Bill, Public Broadcasting, and Esptein Info Dumps: The Biggest Week of Wins for Trump

The House votes over night to pass the $9B Rescissions bill in the first round of governments and codifying DOGE savings. What will happen with USAID and Public Broadcasting? Discussion of media industry and supporting public broadcasting through business and personal donations vs government funding. 
President Trump pushes to end the Epstein focus by releasing all documents to Grand Jury. Will it end the "conspiracy and Hoax"? Media turns the conversation away from child trafficking to Trump's supposed drawing and birthday card to Epstein. 
An iconic late night show goes off the air...go woke...go broke. 

Tyler Grey: The Rising Star of the Democrat Party and Military Reforms Under Trump

Guest Tyler Grey, veteran and author "Forged in Chaos", joins to discuss ongoing reforms within the military. Discussion of Hegseth push to end administrative state, botched operations in Afghanistan, and more. How can we focus more attention on mental health for veterans. Discussion of the MAHA movement, PTSD, and more. 
Have Democrats found their new "rising star" in Zohran Mamdani? Discussion of Democrat Congressional leaders in DC meeting with Mamdani, the new media talking points of his "genuine character", and the potential fast track of Mamdani to the top of the Democrat Party. 

Pete Shinn: Human Trafficking, Epstein Transparency, and Big Wins in Congress

Guest Pete Shinn, Assistant Director for Epstein Justice, joins to discuss battle to get more information on Epstein documents, battling child trafficking, and more. Discussion of government protecting those that may have done horrible things, releasing all info on the Epstein documents, and the ongoing battle against human trafficking. 
Senate moves forward with $9B rescission bill to codify DOGE cuts. Why are Republicans pushing back against the cuts, and what's next in downsizing the federal government?

Congressman Tracey Mann/Kyle Moran: Budget Debates, Economic Outlook, and Education Fiasco

Guest Congressman Tracey Mann, 1st District Kansas, joins to discuss upcoming appropriations conversations. Discussion of economic optimism after the One Big Beautiful Bill, upcoming Defense spending bill, ongoing government cuts, and more. 
Guest Kyle Moran, political commentator for Young Voices, joins to discuss ongoing tariff and trade deal talks. Why is there so much uncertainty in the economy? Discussion of imports, inflation numbers, consumer spending, and more. 
The National Education Association fights for...DEI?

Jim Pfaff: Government Cuts, Government Transparency, and the Next Step in Congress

Guest Jim Pfaff, The Conservative Caucus, joins to discuss the One Big Beautiful Bill, economic growth, and the next step to cut size of government Discussion of recession bills, another round of reconciliation bills, and how do we bring government transparency?
President Trump muddies the water on the Epstein issue with latest social media post. Who is gaslighting the American people on the issue? Democrats ironically call for transparency, while media says GOP is blocking hearings on the case. Really?