The Voice of Reason with Andy Hooser

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?

Eric Brown: End of DEI, Federal Worker Walkouts, and the Consitutionality of DOGE

Guest Eric Brown, Special Forces and Green Beret, joins to discuss the end to DEI in the federal government, federal government employee walkouts, and the reform of the military and DOD. Discussion of focus on making military strong again, cutting federal programs, foreign policy under Trump, and more. 
President Trump signs executive order on women's sports. Discussion of the left wing meltdown, attacks on Elon Musk, and the "Constitutionality" of DOGE. 
Democrats use their "document of convenience" to claim violations of law of the land. 

Ashleigh Searles: Tax Season and the Growth of Small Business

Guest Ashleigh Searles, author "Startup 2 Success", joins to discuss small businesses navigating the tax code during the upcoming tax season. Discussion of how to start up a small business, sustaining small business, and filing your small business taxes for the upcoming season. 
Democrats begin to panic with more government spending cuts through DOGE. Media questions the "constitutionality" of DOGE and the role of the Executive branch in spending and department cuts. How much money are we saving with the end of DEI?

Christian Datoc/Andrew Handel: Trump Wins on Tariffs and Education

Guest Christian Datoc, White House Reporter for the Washington Examiner, joins to discuss the latest "trade war" and tariffs against Mexico and Canada. Discussion of both nations working with Trump to halt the tariffs and work to stop the flow of fentanyl and cartel activity in the United States. 
Guest Andrew Handel, Director of the Education and Workforce Development Task Force with ALEC, joins to discuss latest public education rankings on quality of education and freedom within the school district. Discussion of school choice, President Trump's movement to bring education to the state levels, and state governments working on furthering school choice.