Equal Matters

Equal Matters explores realism, depth, & knowledge. Decisions create patterns. Decisions lead to results. Looking at those results truthfully is what allows you to change for the better. Almost all Americans agree, we'd like to change for the better. But, how? Change requires honesty, effort, and tools. Today, we discuss how to change. Specifically, which tools I used to overcome depression (w...

Decisions determine direction. Prior to 9/11/01 there were key decisions made by US Presidents. To fund the Afghan resistance against a Russian invasion, to launch a war against Iraq in '91, to not kill Osama bin Laden in 1998. All tough decisions. Decisions that continue to ripple through time with consequences. Decisions worth examining. On Equal Matters, host Rob Hunter, takes a view from above...

Sleep is critically important. For most of my life, I didn't think this was true. So I always overextended myself. Until a schedule change brought a blessing of more sleep. Not just more sleep, better sleep. Dr. Steve Hruby focuses on overall health which ties into sleep. Today, he shares what your body and mind do when you sleep, why focusing on sleep gives you an advantage , and how to start sle...

Congressman David Schweikert knows the math always wins. Trillions of dollars are spent every year on health care. 70% is paid for by you, as a taxpayer. The math says this isn't sustainable. Congressman Schweikert will present what challenges the math presents. And what can be done about it to crash the price of healthcare. The Congressman will also talk about the barriers to innovation (like law...

Hurricane Katrina happened 18-years ago. I was there in New Orleans. Working for a radio station my team (and our partners) stayed behind to work. The hurricane eventually crippled our ability to broadcast, leaving us in silence. Life changed quickly for us after that storm. Three lessons I've learned. 1)No one is coming to save you 2)Be Adaptable 3)Make The Most Of It Join in for some lessons and...

A career in radio broadcast isn't a normal journey. Often you have to move a lot, survive on little sleep, and get paid like dirt. Mark Devine lived the radio life to the fullest. He worked his way to Phoenix, Arizona and found success. First, as Tim and Mark, on KDKB. Then, as Mark and Neanderpaul on KSLX. Both shows hit #1, which is incredibly hard to do. Mark Devine is a stand-up guy with a gre...

Kal The Guitar Hero joins Equal Matters today. He's an incredibly talented guitarist with the Color 8 Band . He just got back from a nationwide tour with an artist named Anees. You'll hear some of Kal's experiences on the road (it isn't all one big party). You'll also hear how he got into guitar and how he's nurtured his talents. Kal is a dope human being . Join us.

Earn It All CEO Justin Cross has lived an interesting life. At 20 he sailed around the world in the US Navy on an aircraft carrier. He says carriers are like living in a 'kind of in a prison' with 6,000 people. Justin's job on USS Carl Vinson was on the flight deck. Today, you'll hear from a man who had a first-hand view of America's best fighter jets as they launched combat missions. He takes you...

I've always loved American history. Today, we are living in times that will be studied for years to come. A former president of the United States, Donald Trump, has been charged by Fulton County, GA of orchestrating a conspiracy to overturn an election. This is a look at those charges included in the 98 page indictment. I'm Rob Hunter. I've been studying American politics as a talk show host for t...

We recorded this podcast live on the Hunter boys great American road trip. My younger brother Chris is moving from Massachusetts to Phoenix, AZ. We linked up with our Dad, Bob, in Maine and have been driving from there. After a stop in Ft. Smith, Arkansas we talked about the journey across America so far. Not many people have this opportunity to travel 3,000 miles in a car through 16 states. We fe...

Former President Donald Trump has been charged with four new counts in relation to the election. Today, on Equal Matters, we'll explain the government's case. We'll save the opinions for another day. The case comes down to two alleged conspiracies. The first is the appointment of 'alternate' or 'fake' Electors to cast votes for Trump in states that Biden won (7 states named in this indictment). Th...

Retired NYPD Officer Rob Coppola's experience on 9/11 is different than most. Millions watched on TV. He was on duty. Today, you'll hear a New York City Police Officer's first hand experiences about his career. Including 9/11. You'll also hear about Rob's NYPD partner Steve and the things that two guys who share a squad car do. Often to each other. Rob also details the second half of his career sp...

Arizona State Representative Analise Ortiz knocked on 10,000 doors while running for office. She is passionate about her community and helping those who have been marginalized. Today, you'll learn why Rep. Ortiz left a great job at the ACLU to run for office. You'll also learn more about issues that are underreported. Issues like affordable housing & access to healthcare. Rep. Ortiz shares wha...

Health is the most important part of your life. Dr. Keiko Finnegan & Dr. Sera Sheppard focus on optimal health. Optimal meaning best. Dr. Keiko & Dr. Sera approach health as a step by step process. Today, Dr. Keiko & Dr. Sera talk about how to get started on your optimal health journey. We talk about the 14 system in your body. We talk about the need for you time. We talk about how to...

American politics has become one big cage match. Owning the other side is social currency on social and news media. Currency that is cashed in by grabbing attention, creating clickable headlines, and getting as many people to respond emotionally as possible. Today, an inside look at how Washington works from Congressman David Schweikert. Despite this, Schweikert remains 'pathologically optimistic....

"The most important thing to understand about stress in terms of how your body works with stress, though, is that for your body to process stress, all stress has to turn physical in the body." - Dr. Steve Hruby (pronounced Ruby) Dr. Steve says there are three types of stress: Physical, biochemical, and emotional. Stress compounds in the body. As a chiropractor Dr. Steve works with the stresses the...

At Equal Matters we understand not everyone has time to listen to these longer conversations. Here is a condensed version first episode with Congressman David Schweikert that runs about 25 minutes. America is aging. This poses political challenges for everyone. The future of this country will be determined by the decision we, as voters, make now. Congressman David Schweikert spells out exactly wha...

Today, an honest conversation about policing with a retired NYPD Officer. Police officers, on average, experiences 200 traumatic events. The average person experiences 3. How can you learn to manage that? Let's find out on Equal Matters. Retired New York City Police Officer Rob Coppola shares part of his 20 year career with you. He's the type of friend that is family. You'll hear descriptive stori...

In short, a place for depth. Here's what we have planned for you (and we are just getting started). Conversations with: A Congressman who will tell us the truth about the challenges facing America. A retired NYPD officer who has been shot at, had a brick thrown at him and a bed frame, and who was on duty on 9/11/01. Three chiropractors who will explain how our bodies work and how to live a healthi...

Welcome to Equal Matters, we are about to go deep. Because America faces challenges politically. Congressman David Schweikert works on those challenges. First and foremost, we are an aging country. An aging country that spends too much money. Without action now America will look much different in 9 years. Senior poverty will double then because Social Security is facing a 25% cut. Which is why pol...