Equal Matters

Small business owners, I have breaking news for you... Poor communication is costing you hundreds of thousands in revenue. One company in Phoenix lost all my future business and referrals because of it. We, your customers, want three things: Treat us well Make things easy Provide good value Miss these, and thousands of dollars evaporate in silence. You'll never hear about it. But your competitors...

When Netflix announced its $82.7 billion acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery on December 5, 2025, two CEOs had to communicate the same massive change to completely different audiences. The stakes couldn't be higher. 300 million Netflix subscribers. 128 million HBO Max users. 49,000 employees are wondering if they'll have jobs next year. And Hollywood legends like James Cameron saying, "Netflix wo...

Ndamukong Suh was nasty. He was fined and suspended. His teammates thought he was an ahole. But, Suh changed his ways. He got C.L.E.A.R. He learned how to improve his communication & emotional intelligence. In doing so, the most penalized player in the league became a respected leader and Super Bowl Champ. This is the power of your voice. In this episode of Equal Matters, you'll learn the thre...

Game 7. Millions watching. And Tyrese Halliburton's secret weapon wasn't his jumpshot. Before the biggest game of his career, the Indiana Pacers star made one crucial decision: he refused to listen to "poison narratives" from sports media. While everyone else was talking, he was present. And that presence powered his performance all the way to the NBA Finals - before tearing his achilles. Here's w...

Where a conversation can lead you... Rep. Analise Ortiz canvasses one of the oldest neighborhoods in Phoenix, knocking on doors. She gets out here often enough to have a callous on her knuckle. Ortiz just finished her first term in the House and is now running for state Senate. You'll meet residents and learn what issues matter to them. You'll learn about school vouchers, affordable housing, and t...

What happens when your identity gets wrapped up in work? For Erika Diaz it started with a dead squirrel at 14. The more accolades she received, the deeper her attachment to work. So much so she attended a partial hospitalization program to break the cycle. Erika takes the veil off mental health by being so personal about her journey. Especially since she's been thrown another curveball - learning...

Maricopa County Recorder Stephen Richer has been threatened and scrutinized. All because of his role. If you want to learn more about HOW elections work, this episode is for you. You'll hear about the intricacies and controversies surrounding elections in Maricopa County involving: Voter registration Mail-in voting In-person voting (run by Board of Supervisors) Fraud protections How votes are coun...

Jeffrey Shaw is a business coach, mentor, author, and speaker. And a fantastic human. Jeffrey started selling eggs at the age of 14. That's where his self employment life began. A journey that hasn't ended yet. Along the way, he's built a very successful photography and coaching business. He'll also explain his marketing system. Jeffrey offers profound insights on empathy, authenticity, and breaki...

Meet Coach Mycal Anders. He's the founder of Next Level Performance Consulting in Scottsdale, Arizona. Coach Derz helps leaders who have given it all to their business and career reconnect with themselves. Hear about the transformative power of self-discovery, overcoming obstacles, and finding joy in life's journey. We go back in time to Mycal's years in the Marine Corp. How did that experience la...

The US Government borrowed $3 TRILLION in the past 365 days. This borrowing is taking place when interest rates are high. Which means $1.2 trillion is being spent on interest alone. Not educating kids. Not helping correct injustice. Nope. Congressman David Schweikert (R-AZ) joins the Equal Matters podcast to dig deeper into how this happens and why. The Arizona Republican will also explain why it...

There are 5 benefits to getting out of your comfort zone. New experiences Broadens perspective Discovery Confidence Builder Compounds Rob Hunter explores these benefits after exiting his comfort zone during the country music festival Stagecoach. There he listened to music he never wanted to like, drove an RV he never wanted to drive, and cold plunged in water too cold to think about. Growth happen...

Todd Anderson embodies a walk-on mentality. Meaning he believes in putting in the effort to earn your spot. On the Earn It All podcast, Todd talks about how he developed his mentality during high school football. Lessons he carried with him to earn a walk-on spot at Michigan State University. Then into the NFL. After leaving the NFL, Todd struggled to find purpose. Eventually finding it in helping...

Politics is an interesting business. One major challenge in Arizona is lack of affordable housing. In many ways, housing costs are amplified by government regulations. Something Arizona State Representative Analise Ortiz worked hard to remove with the Arizona Starter Homes Act. An act fellow Democrat Governor Katie Hobbs vetoed. Hobbs cited military and first responder criticism as the main reason...

New York City. A magical place. In this episode, join host Rob Hunter and his friend Rob Coppola (retired NYPD) on a journey through America's most populated city. You'll meet Peanut and Josh. Two New Yorkers who explain what life is really like there. You'll also hear from Dan. He's a tour guide that offers an inside view of the mafia in Little Italy. You'll hear a protest, learn about New York C...

What is a community? Today, on Equal Matters we explore the term. In this case, Equal Matters visits a political election rally. Arizona Rep. Analise Ortiz and Arizona State Senator Anna Hernandez represent one of the lowest income areas of the state. It's a community not often visited by media. We wanted to discuss the issues most impactful for them and learn more about the community. You'll hear...

Independent Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema will not seek re-election. This throws the entire Senate into play. Sinema not only was a centrist, but prevented Democrats from removing the Senate filibuster. In her announcement, Sinema warns politics is becoming more extreme. On Equal Matters, we discuss what this means and what we can do if we are dissatisfied with our current political system. Join in....

Recorded live at DisneyLand California.  Here's what you'll get in this episode: Amy Yackowski aka Mrs. Hunter (on how to build effective teams) How to change your mind & the benefits of doing so How Disney’s teams work well together in big pressure situations 6-year old Connor’s review of his favorite ride A live review of Disney’s boldest ride: Rise of the Resistance A changing of the mind W...

This is not a review of Andre 3000's new album, New Blue Sun. This is a review of Andre 3000's journey through life. And what his journey teaches us about trying something new. Trying something new causes change. Change is hard. Change rubs people the wrong way. But, change broadens your perspective. Andre 3000 has undergone many changes. He is one of rap's greats. Yet, his latest project is a flu...

Pay attention to social media and you'll hear influencers define success one way. Money. No doubt, earning money is wonderful. Money affords you not just security, but freedom as well. But, it's not the only way to be successful. My wife, Mrs. Hunter, joins us today to discuss how our definitions of success have evolved over the years. Success, ultimately, is an individual pursuit and therefore sh...

I'm fortunate to have chased my dreams. The pursuit isn't all sunshine and roses. Oh no, there's clouds and thorns. Because the chase comes many lesson to learn. Today, six major mistakes I've made. Personal ones. Ones that impacted how I viewed myself, my relationships with loved ones, and just flat out dumb decisions. I share them in hopes you can learn from them. A career spent chasing the drea...

Hi, I'm Rob Hunter. For 23-years I pursued the dream of becoming a radio talk show host. I achieved that dream. And have just changed careers at the age of 45. Today, lessons in what I've learned. Going for it comes with sacrifice, but brings rewards. It's not all sunshine and rainbows. However, when you look back you can appreciate doing whatever it took. Here are 8 I have learned along the way....

For 23 years I've pursued a career as a radio talk show host. It was my dream. A dream that I have now fulfilled. For the past three and a half years, my big brother Mike Russell and I took Russell & Hunter to #1 in the ratings. I'm ready to have a different conversation. Still about freedom. Now, personal freedom. My journey has been filled with ups and downs, twists and turns. All taught me...

If you've ever wondered what it was like to be in a touring band, you're about to find out. Before and after a live performance in Mesa, Arizona, The Color 8 let's us into their world. You'll learn about how they operate as a band. You will also hear clips from this performance. The Color 8 is unlike any other band you've heard. They shred, rap, sing, groove, and sax. Jerm, Wisco 3, Kal the Guitar...

Change happens. One of the best tools to manage change is called the dichotomy of control. Here's how I learned this lesson the hard way. 2007 was a pivotal year for me. A year of massive change. I moved to Phoenix and adapted to working on the Darrell Ankarlo Show. Darrell was an incredible radio host. For me, this was taking a professional step backwards that really was a big step forward both p...

Traveling is one of life's most rewarding experiences. Traveling together is even better. Charlie Crull is the Vice President of Group Operations with Cruise & Tour. They put together unique tours that you can't get anywhere else. With Charlie we talk about some travel adventures we've had. I've been to 14 countries. He's been to all 7 continents. And he's put together a tour of Ireland for us...