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It's Chris and Sean's birthday week! Healthcare lobbyist, and fellow birthday celebrator, John Desser, joins the podcast to discuss all things health policy, Joe Manchin's latest flip flop, and the challenges of getting older. Follow Light Beer Dark Money on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LightBeerDarkMoney/ Follow Light Beer Dark Money on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lightbeerdarkmone...

Chris and Sean are back with a special guest from the Hoover Institution at Stanford University, Michael (Misha) Auslin. Misha is a foremost authority on Pan Asian Affairs and has written extensively about China, Russia, and the challenges each present geopolitically for the US. Follow Light Beer Dark Money on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LightBeerDarkMoney/ Follow Light Beer Dark Money on I...

Sean hosts his wife, Elissa Scannell, in a discussion about the state of the politics in AZ and the US. Elissa spent more than a decade working in politics and managed some of the biggest independent expenditure campaign’s in the nation in the 2010 and 2012 cycles. She has a masters degree in Psychology and has always had interesting insights in human behavior. Listen in as she and Sean wrestle wi...

Sean talks about the US Senate race and the Governor’s race and how nasty it’s getting. He also walks through how Democrats continue to lose support of their historical base. Follow Light Beer Dark Money on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LightBeerDarkMoney/ Follow Light Beer Dark Money on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lightbeerdarkmoney/ Follow Light Beer Dark Money on Twitter: https://...

Lacy Cooper is the former Border Security Section Chief of the US Attorney’s office and plans to bring her expertise on immigration and the border to the AZ Attorney General’s office. Lacy describes her experience and how she approaches the campaign to become the next AZ Attorney General. Follow Light Beer Dark Money on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LightBeerDarkMoney/ Follow Light Beer Dark...

For over 40 years, The Leadership Institute, founded in 1979 by Morton Blackwell, has taught conservatives how to win. It's Youth Leadership School, Future Candidate School and other grassroots trainings are considered the gold standard for conservatives engaged in local and national politics. Chris and Sean zoom with Robert Arnakis, Senior Director of International and Domestic Programs at LI, to...

Happy Birthday to Clarence Thomas! Sean discusses. How the Thomas hearings in 1991 were his “road to Damascus” politically. Chris and Sean discuss the diversity of GOP candidates and how the Left tries to pigeon-hole minorities. A spirited and fun conversation! Follow Light Beer Dark Money on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LightBeerDarkMoney/ Follow Light Beer Dark Money on Instagram: https://...

Andrew Gould had a storied carrier in the legal profession culminating in his ascension to the Arizona Supreme Court. He resigned from the Court last year to run for State Attorney General - with solving the crisis at the border, the centerpiece of his campaign. Judge Gould stops by to discuss our pourous border along with a range of other legal and societal issues he plans to tackle if elected. #...

Simon Rosenberg is a leading Democratic strategist in Washington, DC – directing the respected Center Left – New Democratic Network or NDN. A former frequent contributor on Fox News, Simon is no stranger to offering a contrarian opinion in traditionally conservative circles. He zooms in with Chris and Sean to share his thoughts on the upcoming election and whether President Biden’s poll numbers re...

Carl Medearis is an author, pastor and theologian who spent 16 years in Beirut with his family speaking of the teachings of Jesus of Nazareth. Chris talks to Carl about his seminal book "Speaking of Jesus" and how Jesus is the answer to a world consumed by hopelessness and despair. Follow Light Beer Dark Money on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LightBeerDarkMoney/ Follow Light Beer Dark Money o...

Jeffrey Scott Shapiro is an award-winning investigative journalist for the Washington Times and has written for the Wall Street Journal and a host of other National newspapers. He flies across the country to join Chris and Sean to talk about the War in Ukraine, his time in the Trump Administration, and the state of our fragile Republic. Follow Light Beer Dark Money on Facebook: https://www.faceboo...

David Rehr has led a storied life in American politics. From Capitol Hill Staffer to Association Executive to Doctor and Professor in Economics and Public Policy at George Mason University - David has made a dramatic and lasting impact in wherever life has led him. David zooms in with Chris and Sean to discuss his personal journey and his teachings and interactions with the modern college student...

Doug Ducey will become one of the most consequential and impactful Governor's in the history of Arizona. In 8 years, he's reformed countless agencies, lowered regulations and continuously cut taxes. Governor Ducey drops by to remember his formative years at ASU and his vast accomplishments as Governor of one of the fastest growing states in the nation. #AgreeOnSomething Follow Light Beer Dark Mone...

With the leak of the first draft of a majority opinion on overturning Roe V Wade we discuss what the political ramifications of the the decision. Follow Light Beer Dark Money on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LightBeerDarkMoney/ Follow Light Beer Dark Money on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lightbeerdarkmoney/ Follow Light Beer Dark Money on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LBDMshow Follow L...

Chuck Loftin is a husband, father, and strong purveyor of international Rugby - having played for the late, great, Dave Sitton at the University of Arizona and attended several World Cups. However, he is also the CEO of one of the largest Kohler generator distributors in the country – Loftin Equipment Company – a family business with humble origins in Arizona beginning with Chuck’s father. Chris a...

Elon Musk’s impending takeover of Twitter has the left and most media personalities in a complete meltdown. Why are the so-called purveyors of free speech so afraid of Elon’s promise to protect free speech on Twitter? Listen to full episodes of Light Beer Dark Money on Spotify, Apple Music, or Youtube. Access them directly on the apps or access through our website: lightbeerdarkmoney.com Follow Li...

Chris and Sean talk about the JFK assassination and Oliver Stone’s new documentary with recently released records from the federal government. Is it plausible that Lee Harvey Oswald acted alone? Sean says no, but encourages people to research it for themselves. Listen to full episodes of Light Beer Dark Money on Spotify, Apple Music, or Youtube. Access them directly on the apps or access through o...

Elon Musk is not a conservative, but he's driving the LEFT nuts - in a fun, libertarian kind of way. Chris and Sean discuss his unsolicited $43 Billion offer to buy Twitter for CASH and what it means for #FreeSpeech lovers everywhere. Listen to full episodes of Light Beer Dark Money on Spotify, Apple Music, or Youtube. Access them directly on the apps or access through our website: lightbeerdarkmo...

Darcy Olsen, former president of the Goldwater Institute and now President and CEO of Gen Justice has a goal: To make sure that every foster child is loved and cared for; and, has every chance and opportunity to thrive and reach their highest potential. As a single mother of four fosters, who she then adopted, Darcy is living example of grace and fortitude and what God can do to raise up the very...

Stephen Shadegg, son of Congressman John Shadegg and namesake of the OG campaign expert, joins Chris and Sean to discuss political legacies, current events, and the challenges with candidates today. Listen to full episodes of Light Beer Dark Money on Spotify, Apple Music, or Youtube. Access them directly on the apps or access through our website: lightbeerdarkmoney.com Follow Light Beer Dark Money...

Sean recaps a visit the University of Southern California and it's famed Annenberg School of Communications to engage students in campaign politics. Chris sees it as an opportunity to enforce the importance of the First Amendment and it's diminished value on college campuses as seen by the recent near riot at Yale Law school by communist students. Listen to full episodes of Light Beer Dark Money o...

The Senate Judiciary committee has wrapped their confirmation hearing for Ketanji Brown Jackson. They were significant less contention than the last two nominations, but some important issues were raised about sentencing in child porn cases. Also, a Senate candidate in Missouri has been accused of spouse and child abuse and Sean and Chris think he should drop out of the race. Listen to full episod...

Chris and Sean reflect and celebrate one year of agreeing on something; and, even agree that the tagline might have outlived its usefulness. Always elevating Faith, Freedom, and Free Enterprise – the founding principles of our great nation. Thanks to all who have listened and been guests on Light Beer | Dark Money throughout the year. More great things to come… Listen to full episodes of Light Bee...

March Madness takes on a whole new meaning with the Russian assault on Ukraine, Covid over, but not over, baseball starting anew, and the NCAA tournament in full swing. Listen to full episodes of Light Beer Dark Money on Spotify, Apple Music, or Youtube. Access them directly on the apps or access through our website: lightbeerdarkmoney.com Follow Light Beer Dark Money on Facebook: https://www.face...

Bob Robb has been the conservative voice of the Arizona Republic for more than 20 years. An accomplished political and PR consultant prior to his becoming a columnist has provided important insights as he writes about public policy and politics. In this episode we cover Arizona’s storied history or Senators and House members, the Russian war against Ukraine, and what it means for China. Bob offers...