The Voice of Reason with Andy Hooser

US Senator Roger Marshall: SAVE Act Filibuster, Negotiations in Iran, and Action from GOP Leaders

Guest, US Senator Roger Marshall, joins to discuss on going filibuster with SAVE Act in Senate. How do we end the stagnation? Should we split ICE funding from DHS? Trump announces new negotiations with Iran...will they work?
Is it time we discuss ending the filibuster in Senate? Joe Manchin expresses concerns Democrats may end filibuster for retribution against Trump and Republican leaders. 

Tim Minella: Federalism, State Competition, Mental Health Crisis, and DEI in Higher Education

Guest Tim Minella, The Goldwater Institute, joins to discuss ongoing push for DEI in higher education. Why are they so desperate to cling onto identity politics? Discussion of mandatory honors classes involving DEI activism, and how we change higher education from within. 
Governor Hochul of New York complains about corporations moving out of state due to high taxes. Is she starting to realize the concept of federalism and having competitive tax rates?
Are mental health professionals encouraging unhealthy behavior? Discussion of the "body positivity" movement, and encouraging people to stay obese and unhealthy. 

Jose Mallea: DHS Shutdown, Political Leverage, ICE Operations, and Organized Crime

Guest Jose Mallea, Libre Initiative and former campaign manager for Senate Marco Rubio, joins to discuss ongoing battle with organized crime in western hemisphere. Discussion of the Shield of the America's, cartels, Hispanic voters in the US, and more. 
President Trump threatens to use ICE agents as TSA workers until Democrats fund Dept of Homeland Security. Elon Musk offers to pay TSA workers as well. Are we seeing leverage of Democrat using the pain of Americans being taken away from them? 

Kansas Talk: Saturday March 21st, 2026

Happy Saturday!
Guest Leo Delperdang, State Representative District 94, joins to discuss final weeks of legislative session for 2026. Discussion of the passage of the cell phone ban bill in schools, ongoing property tax relief bills, and energy use with data centers. What kind of bills could we see in the final week of session?
Guest Stephen Owens, State Senator District 31, joins to discuss final bill discussions in Senate. Discussion of property tax bill, Kansas SAVE Act and voter ID, potential abortion Constitutional amendment, and more. 
Legislature discusses new distracted driving bill. Is that the best way to keep people safe on the roads?
 

Martin Mawyer: DHS Funding Showdown, Cartels vs Trump, and Threats to Humanity Through Technology

Guest Martin Mawyer, Christian Action Network, joins to discuss ongoing concerns with artificial intelligence. Discussion of AI perception of the world, the mirror to our darker side of humanity, and ways to keep it restrained (hopefully). 
Jasmine Crockett says the Trump administration is friendly to drug dealers and cartels...really?
Showdown escalates with DHS funding. What is the priority of GOP vs Democrat leaders?

Adam Finnegan: SAVE Act Filibuster, Congressional Action, DNI Hearings, and Bioweapon Concerns

Guest Adam Finnegan, author "The Sleeper Agent", joins to discuss the ongoing work of gain of function, spread of diseases, and the quiet bioweapon war going on with the government. Are we spreading diseases and cures intentionally through society? 
US Senate continues the SAVE Act filibuster. How will it end? Is it winning anyone over, or is it only to grandstand, then forget about the issue? 
Support grows for Iran conflict as DNI Director Tulsi Gabbard works with Trump admin on threats. 

Kurt Couchman/Jim Pfaff: House Budget Votes, DHS Confirmation Hearings, and SAVE Act Filibuster

Guest Kurt Couchman, Fiscal Policy Director with Americans for Prosperity, joins to discuss upcoming House vote on a balance budget amendment. Can we work to balance the federal budget? Discussion of the details of the bill, federal budget cuts, and the future of social programs. 
Guest Jim Pfaff, The Conservative Caucus, joins to discuss the state of the Republican party. Can we unite and show up for upcoming midterm season? Discussion of anti-Semitism in party, the war of the podcasters, SAVE Act, and the real priorities of the Democrat Party.

Robert Bortins: SAVE Act Marathon Debate, Woke Higher Education, and St. Patrick's Day

Happy St. Patricks Day! Let's celebrate the wearing of green!
Guest Robert Bortins, author "Woke and Weaponized", joins to discuss ongoing ideological battle in higher education. Discussion of the communist revolt with the minds of the youth, DEI policy, and the victimized generation. How do we change the trend?
Senate votes for the "marathon debate session" on the SAVE Act. Discussion of the messaging from Republicans, optics of the Democrats, and finding the common denominator on progressive priorities.