The Voice of Reason with Andy Hooser

Frances Floresca: Linda McMahon and the New Vision for the Department of Education

Guest Frances Floresca, Education Policy Analyst, joins to discuss upcoming hearings for Linda McMahon as Secretary for Education Department. Discussion of the potential dissolving of DOE, the future of the agency, and what the priorities my look like for the department. 
Tulsi Gabbard confirmed as new Director of National Intelligence. Discussion of McConnell's vote against Gabbard, and unity within the Republican Party. 
Democrats attack Trump on...the economy? How long does it take to officially take responsibility for economic failure or success?

Natalie Sanandaji: Surviving the Oct 7th Hamas Attack and Government Transparency

Guest Natalie Sanandaji, Survivor of October 7th Hamas attacks in Israel and Public Affairs Officer for the Combat AntiSemetism Movement", joins to discuss her experience at the Israeli concert attack, the spread of anti-Semitism, and the future of potential peace in the middle east. 
Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna announces new House Oversight Taskforce with a focus to release government secrets, and investigate secrecy within the federal government. 
DOGE begins to look at the department of education, and the left goes wild.  

Austen Bannon: Decline in Union Membership, and Latest Threats from Democrats Against Trump

Guest Austen Bannon, Labor Expert with Americans for Prosperity, joins to discuss the record low number of union members in the private sector. Discussion of cultural shift with young workers preferring to be independent works and contractors as opposed to working simple 9-5. How do unions adjust to the new work culture? 
Super Bowl recap...are we seeing NFL try to appeal to pro-American agenda again?
Democrats threat the worst threat possible...a government shutdown?

Lance Izumi: A New World of Education and the Battle for Free Speech

Guest Lance Izumi, Pacific Research Institute, joins to discuss latest test scores and graduation rates in the US. Discussion of failed education policy, the push for school choice, and the latest President Trump policies of ending the Department of Education. 
FCC opens investigations into George Soros run radio stations, public funding of PBS and NPR, and edited content from 60Minutes interview with Kamala Harris. Will the FCC finally advocate for free speech again?

Lloyd Chapman: Small Business Outlook and DOGE Meltdowns

Guest Lloyd Chapman, American Small Business League, joins to discuss representation of small business in America. Discussion of economic growth under Trump, opportunities for small businesses to grow, and de-regulation allowing new small business. 
The left continues to meltdown over DOGE audits and spending cuts. Did Congress give up power over policies when they created the agencies and departments? 

Kansas Talk: Saturday February 8th, 2025

Happy Saturday!
Guest Danedri Herbert, candidate for Kansas GOP Chair, joins to discuss goals for new state leadership, working with county and district GOP leaders, and more. 
Guest Amanda Schlyer, candidate for Kansas GOP Secretary, joins to discuss goals for new state leadership, auditing the state GOP for transparency, and growing grassroots activism in the state. 
Guest KS Senate President Ty Materson, joins to discuss latest in state legislative session. Discussion of bill banning trans operations for minors, tax bills, property taxes, reforming the state Supreme Court, and more. 

Inesa Ponomarioviate/Paul Winfree: The RFK Jr. Revolution and Economic Forces under Trump

Guest Inesa Ponomarioviate, founder "Nesa's Hemp", joins to discuss the confirmation of RFK Jr. and the holistic health revolution. Discussion of finding medicine in nature, and pushing back against the poisoning of society over the years. Why did we allow it for so long? 
Guest Paul Winfree, Fmr Trump Staffer and founder "Economic Policy Innovation Center", joins to discuss the potential economic outlook under the President Trump admin. Discussion of lowering inflation, cutting spending, Congressional reconciliation bill, and more. 

Faith Burns: Unleashing Energy and Exposing Government Corruption

Guest Faith Burns, Energy Policy Expert with Americans for Prosperity, joins to discuss the change in energy policy in the country under Trump. Discussion of latest executive orders, refilling energy reserves and more. Can we de-regulate the energy industry to bring prices down? 
Latest outcry from the left on DOGE investigations in to USAID. With the program only less that 1% of federal spending...what else could we find in other agencies?