The Voice of Reason with Andy Hooser

Mary Grabar: The History of FDR, and the Future of Socialism in the US

Guest Mary Grabar, author "DeBunking FDR", joins to discuss the life of FDR, the push of socialism, and the rise of the bureaucratic state in the country. Why was big government so popular around the world at that time, and are we seeing the dismantling of socialism today? 
RFK Jr. speaks out about the immediate agenda for the Dept of Health and Human Services. 
Bernie Sanders questions Linda McMahon for Dept of Education, and showcases everything wrong with government. 

Greg Mourad: The Bad Apple Trump Nominee and Global Tension

Guest Greg Mourad, VP of Legislation with the National Right to Work Committee, joins to discuss the upcoming hearings for Lori Chavez-DeRemer as Secretary of Labor for the Trump administration. Is she too "pro-union"? Discussion of union record, supporting blue collar workers, and the future of unions in the country. 
VP JD Vance speaks at the Munich Security Conference, and calls out socialism to European socialists to their face. European leaders call for emergency meeting on Monday to "deal" with Trump administration and future of working with the US.

Kansas Talk: Saturday February 15th, 2025

Happy Saturday!
Guest, Sedgwick County Sheriff Jeff Easter, joins to discuss latest crime rates in the community. Discussion of homelessness numbers, shortages in staff, working with mental health resources, and more. Discussion of working with ICE and criminal deportations within the Wichita area. 
Guest Renee Erickson, State Senator District 30 and head of the KS Committee on Government Efficiency, joins to discuss latest in legislative session. Discussion of veto override vote on transgender minors bill. Discussion of the COGE department in Kansas and working to make state government more efficient. 
Guest Sedgwick County Commissioner Jim Howell, gives latest commission update. Discussion of working with state delegation, staffing updates within county, de-regulation in community, and upcoming focus on 2026 country budget. 

Troy Miller: National Radio Day and the Battle for AM Radio

Guest Troy Miller, President and CEO of National Religious Broadcasters, joins to discuss latest battle for AM radio in the country. Discussion of the latest Congressional bill to preserve AM radio in electric vehicles. Why would we push to get rid of AM radio? Discussion of content control, subscriber based platforms, and more. 
RFK Jr has been confirmed as Secretary for Health and Human Services. 
Linda McMahon, candidate for Education Secretary has official Senate hearing today. Discussion of role of education department, and bringing power down to state levels. 

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?