The Voice of Reason with Andy Hooser

SAVE Act Battle, Government Shutdown and DHS Funding, Identity Politics, and Midterm Elections

Kamala Harris re-launches her social media. Is she planning another Presidential run? 
The battle rages on the SAVE act and idea of voter ID in the nation. Democrats panic as polls show favorability on the issue among both sides. Did they go to far to fight against the issue? 
Hearings in Congress expose the goal of the left on DHS and ICE funding as they call to abolish the agency and defund ICE all together. Discussion of how popular that movement could be in the country. 

Peter Basica: Super Bowl Recap, Entertainment Propaganda, Voter Engagement, and Healthcare Reform

Guest Peter Basica, founder 360Smarter Care, joins to discuss ongoing healthcare reform. discussion of rural healthcare, long term investments, re-focus on small clinics, and taking health back into our personal hands. What could healthcare bills look like in DC?
Let's recap the Super Bowl. Discussion of ads, messaging, and the controversial halftime shows. Which one did you watch? Did the TPUSA halftime show hit your expectations? 

Bill Watkins: Politics in Sports, Social Experiments in NYC, and Constitutional Philosophy

Guest Bill Watkins, The Independent Institute", joins to discuss getting back to the basics of the Constitution. How far have we strayed, and is there a way back to the Constitutional principles? Discussion of the 4th branch of government, Donald Trump, and social programs in the nation. 
Is there a sanctuary for those wanting to get away from politics in culture? Discussion of drama with the first weekend of the Olympics, Super Bowl halftime shows, and the ongoing cultural battles. 
The social experiment seems to be playing out as expected under Zohran Mamdani in NYC. 

Mark Mix: Republican vs. Democrat Power in DC, Redistricting, Right to Work Laws, and the SAVE Act

Guest Mark Mix, National Right to Work Committee, joins to give legislative update from around the country. Discussion of states defending right to work laws, battling union re-organizations, and the future of the labor industry with technology. 
Are Republicans using the full political power the currently have in DC? Discussion of Democrats bullying GOP leaders into policy and potential government shutdowns. Discussion of DHS funding, passing the SAVE act, and more. 

Kansas Talk: Saturday February 7th, 2026

Happy Saturday!
Guest Austin Hamm, World Strong Man Competitor, joins to discuss latest big wins globally and becoming the 7th strongest man in the world. Discussion of training, prepping, and upcoming competitions. 
Guest Dan Hawkins, Kansas Speaker of the House, joins to give latest legislative update. Discussion of latest drop in numerous bills in the legislature. What could we see become law? Discussion of cell phone ban in schools, property tax, government spending cuts, and more. 
Recap GOP Convention and first Governors debate.

Michael Menard/Stacy Skankey: Mental Health Awareness, Childhood Trauma, DEI, and Failures in Higher Education

Guest Michael Menard, author "Greater Than Gravity", joins to discuss ongoing mental health issues with the young generation. Discussion of childhood trauma, parenting issues, neglect, and more. How can we fix the ongoing mental health crisis? 
Guest Stacy Skankey, Goldwater Institute, joins to discuss ongoing battle with higher education and DEI policy. Why are colleges so desperate to hang onto identity politics and DEI? Discussion of legal battles, colleges changing the terms for DEI, and the push for the Freedom from Indoctrination Act. 

Nicholas Anthony: GOP Struggles in Congress, Democrat Redistricting, and Free Market Capitalism

Guest Nicholas Anthony, CATO Institute, joins to discuss President Trump's plan to cap credit card interest rates. Is it battling affordability, or a new push for government price control? Discussion of monopolies in markets, crony-ism in the private sector, free market competition, and more. 
Do Republicans know the kind of battle we are currently in? Discussion of Virginia looking to remove near all Republican representation with redistricting. Discussion of Republicans trying to play by the rules, and Democrats abuse the system for gain. How we can prepare for the midterm elections?

Terry Wilcox: CA Redistricting, Population Changes, ICE Reforms, and Future of Healthcare

Guest Terry Wilcox, Patient Rising, joins to discuss Trump plan to reform healthcare, and give money back to people to choose their own healthcare plans. Discussion of failed bureaucratic state, high costs, lack of transparency, and the current "quasi socialist" healthcare system. 
Courts uphold decision to allow California to gerrymander further and redraw congressional lines in the state, neutralizing the GOP gains in Texas. How can CA gerrymander even further than what they already have? Discussion of deportations, loss of population, and future of Congressional seats.