Leave Us Alone with Grover Norquist

Grover Norquist, Mike Palicz, James Erwin, and Andrew Gins break down the Senate's version of the Tax Cut and Spending Reduction Act. They explain the permanence of the Trump tax cuts, how Republicans are repealing Biden's IRS reporting scheme, and why spectrum auctions and stablecoin legislation matter for the future of the economy. If you want the inside scoop on what's really in the bill—and wh...

In this episode of Leave Us Alone , Grover Norquist teams up with James and Mike to break down the "One Big Beautiful Bill" advancing through Congress. The bill cuts taxes across all income levels, makes the Trump tax cuts permanent, and reduces government spending by more than a trillion dollars. Later, Grover interviews Morton Blackwell, founder of the Leadership Institute, for a candid conversa...

In this episode of Leave Us Alone , Grover Norquist is joined by FCC Commissioner Nathan Simington to break down how a Republican-led FCC is preparing to slash outdated regulations—starting with legacy broadcast ownership rules and expanding to the internet itself. Commissioner Simington explains how the FCC is using its "Delete, Delete, Delete" initiative to identify and eliminate obsolete or bur...

As the House passes a major Trump tax cut package, red states across the country are driving their own taxpayer revolutions. In this episode, Grover Norquist sits down with Montana Governor Greg Gianforte to talk about how state-level tax cuts—like Montana's march toward a flat tax—are delivering big wins for taxpayers. From repealing the death tax to defending income tax reform from local overspe...

What's better than a tax cut? One that kills bad ideas before they can start. Grover Norquist leads this week's episode with Mike Palicz and James Erwin to review what's in—and what was kept out—of the GOP's latest tax package. The bill locks in key pillars of the Trump tax cuts: permanent lower individual rates, a boosted standard deduction for 90% of filers, a stronger small business deduction,...

Grover Norquist is joined by Ryan Ellis, Mike Palicz, and Isabelle Marchese to unpack the latest in tax policy and spending reform. They cover the looming tax package and the political tug-of-war over the SALT deduction, why most Americans aren't actually affected by it, and how business SALT is a totally different beast. The team also dives into the upcoming Medicaid reforms that could save hundr...

With Grover out, ATR's Mike Palicz and James Erwin take over Leave Us Alone for a deep dive into the first 100 days of the Trump administration's second term. They break down key legislative wins—like repealing Biden's overreaching regulations through the Congressional Review Act—and highlight executive orders reviving American energy independence. The episode also tackles GOP tax policy strategy,...

First, Grover Norquist and Mike Palicz break down how so-called "populist" efforts to raise taxes on small businesses were crushed — with help from President Trump himself. Then, Grover sits down with Dan Schneider of the Media Research Center (MRC) for a revealing conversation about how your tax dollars are propping up left-wing media like NPR, PBS, and even Wikipedia. Schneider outlines MRC's ca...

It's Tax Day, and Grover Norquist is fired up. He's joined by Mike Palicz to break down what's really happening in Washington—from defending the Trump tax cuts to exposing how the IRS union has been weaponized against taxpayers. They tackle bad ideas in Congress, Trump's quiet victories on government union reform, and why some Republicans need a history lesson before they float new tax hikes. You...

In this episode of Leave Us Alone , Grover Norquist teams up with Mike Palicz, James Erwin, and Rowan Saydlowski to break down the latest wins for taxpayers—and the battles ahead. The team covers: Two Florida special election victories that strengthen the pro-taxpayer majority in Congress The critical push to make the Trump tax cuts permanent using a "current policy" baseline Why Trump's "No Tax o...

In this episode of Leave Us Alone , Grover Norquist, Mike Palicz, and James Erwin break down the Republican Congress's push to make the Trump tax cuts permanent and restore critical taxpayer protections gutted under the Biden administration. With House leadership urging the Senate to act, the team explains why timing is everything—and why pro-growth provisions like full expensing must be locked in...

The clock is ticking on the 2017 Trump Tax Cuts, and if Congress doesn't act, Americans will face a massive tax hike. In this episode of Leave Us Alone , Grover Norquist is joined by ATR's Mike Palicz and James Erwin to break down the fight to extend these tax cuts, the role of reconciliation in the process, and the budget battles ahead. They discuss why the House and Senate are at odds over the b...

What if the key to transforming American governance isn't in Washington, but in 50 state capitals? Join ATR President Grover Norquist as he unveils the conservative movement's most potent—yet overlooked—strategy for nationwide reform. In this explosive episode, Norquist exposes how state-level competition is quietly rewriting the rules of American policy, turning each state into a high-stakes labo...

Join ATR President Grover Norquist and ATR staff members Mike Palicz and James Erwin in this Thanksgiving-themed episode of the "Leave Us Alone" podcast. They explore what lies ahead for taxpayers under the Trump administration and a Republican-controlled Congress in 2025. Grover, Mike, and James discuss potential impacts and strategies for avoiding last-minute regulations and spending measures du...

In this two-segment episode of "Leave Us Alone with Grover Norquist," Grover dive into the Trump transition and what to expect from the new administration. Grover and the ATR team discuss the potential extension and permanence of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), a cornerstone of Trump's economic policy aimed at empowering hardworking Americans. In the second segment, Grover sits down with renowne...

Grover Norquist and the ATR gang discuss the outcome of elections and ballot initiatives across the country. We cover the coalition of voters that delivered an election night victory for President-elect Donald Trump and Republicans. How the economy dominated as the top issue in this election. The crisis we averted by not electing Kamala Harris.  The deregulatory agenda we're likely to see in a Tru...

In this can't-miss episode of Leave Us Alone , Grover Norquist, joined by ATR experts Mike Palicz and Tom Hebert, uncovers the Biden-Harris administration's latest power grabs. From the IRS's alarming expansion of armed agents across the country—while failing to answer taxpayer calls—to Kamala Harris's flip-flopping on fracking, this episode pulls no punches. Plus, we reveal FTC Chair Lina Khan's...

We're launching a new season of ATR President Grover Norquist's Leave Us Alone Podcast!  In this episode of  Leave Us Alone , ATR President Grover Norquist dives into the real impact of tax policy on American workers. Grover highlights Donald Trump's recent campaign stop at McDonald's, exploring how his tax cuts actually benefited fast food employees. He also breaks down Kamala Harris's proposed c...

Welcome to the latest episode of "Leave Us Alone"! We are honored to have Tiger Joyce, President of the American Tort Reform Association, join us. Sherman Joyce brings a wealth of experience from his career, having served as a Legislative Assistant to U.S. Senator John C. Danforth, minority counsel to the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, and his current role since August...

President Biden's nominee for Secretary of Labor, Julie Su, testified before the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee yesterday. Su has a track record of implementing radical labor policies targeting independent contractors and the franchising sector alike. As the head of California's labor department, she oversaw the squandering of over $30 billion in taxpayer dollars to...

Today there are 21 states with school choice programs including 6 with universal school choice for K-12 education. As state legislators across the country restore parental rights in education, Corey DeAngelis joins Grover to discuss the coming School Choice Revolution.  Corey DeAngelis is a senior fellow at the American Federation for Children. He is also the executive director at Educational Free...

The most successful states that have legalized sports betting have a competitive, low-tax environment with focused regulation that puts integrity first – rather than using regulations to handicap certain companies or provide giveaways to sports leagues. In this episode, Grover talks with Brandt Iden, Vice President of Government Affairs for Fanatics Betting & Gaming. Previously, Iden served as a f...

Due to the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, American taxpayers are obviously concerned about the health of the U.S. banking system. Federal regulators insured deposits beyond the $250,000 FDIC limit to protect against "systemic risk."  The Biden administration disingenuously claims taxpayers will not be on the hook for bailing out SVB. Taxpayers will ultimately pay more for banking services becaus...

Buried in the misnamed Inflation Reduction Act passed by Democrats is a provision that hands the IRS $15 million in taxpayer funding to lay the groundwork for creating a government-run tax preparation system. This would incentivize the IRS to overcharge taxpayers or withhold information from filers to maximize revenue. Private tax preparation companies, in contrast, have a financial incentive to m...