The Voice of Reason with Andy Hooser

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. 

Ryan Richardson: Democrat Long Term Plan, DHS Shutdown, and Lack of Nutritional Food

Guest Ryan Richardson, Richardson Nutritional Center, joins to discuss ways to get the nutrients you need to stay healthy. How can we use nutrition for prevention of health issues? Discussion in change of food, focus on illness, and failures in the overall healthcare industry. What vitamins and nutrients are you lacking? 
Announcement of our official partnership with Talk Media Network.
Democrats change messaging DHS funding and SAVE Act. What is their long term plan if they win majority in November? 

Heather Andrews: Grassroots Campaigning, Popularity of the SAVE Act, and the Appeal of the Left

Guest Heather Andrews, Western Regional Director for Americans for Prosperity, joins to discuss ongoing campaign battles in California, Washington, Oregon, and more. Discussion of the new wealth tax in WA, businesses leaving the states, and the progressive agenda that has the stronghold in the region. How do we win people over and change the direction? 
President Trump and VP Vance hit the campaign trail this week supporting candidates and showcasing the agenda of the administration. Just how politics is supposed to be done. Will the grassroots efforts work over the social issue and identity politics focus of the left?

John Hart: Anti-American Propoganda, Cuban Revolution, and Government Spending Transparency

Guest John Hart, CEO of OpentheBooks.com, joins to discuss the longtime issue of "use it or lose it" budgeting within government. Why do agencies need to waste money at the end of the year in order to receive more the next year? Discussion of slush funds, fraud, wasteful spending, and more. 
Cubans begin to revolt as they battle the stand off with the United States. Could we see the end to communism in our hemisphere? 
As the Iranian conflict continues, the media seems more interested in showcasing and celebrating anti-American messaging, rather than cover the issue. 

Kansas Talk: Saturday March 13th, 2026

Happy Saturday!
Guest Kelly Bielefeld, Superintendent for USD 259, joins to discuss ongoing school year, decrease in student enrollment, trade school opportunities, the district's master plan, and more. 
Guest Amy Siple, practicing nurse and activist, joins to discuss latest Senate hearing on reforms with the board of nursing. Discussion of ongoing clerical issues, transparency, and nursing shortage in the state. 
Guest Scott Schwab, Secretary of State and candidate for Governor, gives an update on the campaign trail across the state. Discussion of new "JEANS" plan, revitalizing rural Kansas, and more. 
Guest US Senator Roger Marshall, Kansas, joins to give update from Washington DC. Discussion of ongoing DHS shutdown and ICE reforms, battles with the SAVE Act, and more. What is the latest with Iran, and can we get through filibuster votes in the Senate. 

Jared Knott: History in the Making, DHS Funding Backtrack, and the State of Dems vs GOP

Guest Jared Knott, historian and author "Tiny Blunders/Big Disasters" series, joins to discuss how Trump's foreign policy is changing history in real time. Discussion of the history of Iran, removing radicalism in the region, and the future of Iran. Discussion of cartels and organized crime, and the challenges to fix our hemisphere. 
Democrats begin to pivot on DHS funding and shutdown. As spring break hits, TSA workers work double time without pay. Will it work? 
Democrats show they are out of touch with constituents, while more jump on board the Trump populist movement. 

Roger Marshall: SAVE Act Rhetoric vs. Fact, DHS Shutdown, and the Democrat Agenda

Guest US Senator Roger Marshall, Kansas, joins to discuss latest out of Washington DC. Discussion of SAVE Act battle and rhetoric from the left. Can we get the bill over the finish line? Senate continues to battle DHS funding and the radical left pushing to abolish ICE. 
Democrats ramp up the talking points on SAVE Act. Is it really as bad as they say? Democrats push to go "line by line" through DHS funding...do they really want to do that?

Adam Castillo: Iran Update, Identity Politics, DHS Shutdown, and the American Dream

Guest Adam Castillo, American businessman and author of "Finding our Voice", joins to discuss his experience overseas during COVID, and during a civil war in Myanmar. How can we become a leader in a time of crisis and chaos. Discussion of interests of China, potential WWIII, and more. 
Iran update from President Trump. Are we getting closer to regime change? 
Democrats play the identity politics with latest bombings in NYC, "baffled" about the concern of radicalism.