Light Beer Dark Money

Adelita Grijalva’s primary win in Pima County was a foregone conclusion—securing the leftward lurch of the Democratic Party in Southern Arizona. Chris and Sean waste no time calling it what it is: business as usual for a machine more focused on ideology than solutions. They then turn to the DOJ’s continued stonewalling on the Epstein files, with shocking insights from Professor Alan Dershowitz abo...

Chris and Sean dive into the long-awaited Epstein files and the political firestorm surrounding them. With Trump now frustrating parts of his MAGA base—as predicted—the guys unpack his controversial stance that there’s “no there there.” They make clear: Epstein was a monster, and anyone involved in his criminal enterprise must face justice, no matter their status or connections. The episode kicks...

In this spirited and inspiring episode, Chris sits down with Ashley Sankar, the dynamic founder of 1920 Clothing Company, for a high-energy back-and-forth that dives deep into her extraordinary journey—from humble beginnings to a nationally recognized pitch on Shark Tank. Ashley shares how her relentless work ethic, passion for culture, and dedication to legacy-building helped her grow 1920 from a...

A longtime leader in the conservative movement, Drew Bond returns for his third appearance on the podcast—this time joining Chris and Sean in a special on-location episode recorded at the Conservative Partnership Institute in Washington, D.C. With over 30 years of experience, including serving as an executive to Ed Feulner at The Heritage Foundation, Drew has consistently been at the forefront of...

In this special episode of Light Beer Dark Money, recorded on location at the Conservative Partnership Institute in Washington, D.C., we sit down with one of the most enduring and influential figures in American conservative politics—Morton Blackwell. As the founder of the Leadership Institute in 1979, Morton helped create the infrastructure that has trained and equipped tens of thousands of young...

While Sean is in a land down under, Chris sits down with Danny Seiden, President and CEO of the Arizona Chamber of Commerce, for a wide-ranging conversation on the issues defining Arizona’s future. They cover: – The race to finalize Arizona’s state budget – Cross-border agriculture and why tomato tariffs matter – The economic stakes of Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” – The fast-approaching Arizona go...

In a bold and decisive move, President Trump obliterated Iran’s nuclear weapons capability—and within 36 hours, Israel and Iran agreed to a ceasefire. While critics on the MAGA right warned of catastrophic blowback, none materialized. Chris and Sean break down the operation, play key clips, and explain why this was not only overdue—it was the right call. They also preview today’s Democratic primar...

As tensions escalate between Israel and Iran, President Trump faces mounting pressure over a potential U.S. strike to neutralize Iran’s nuclear threat. Chris and Sean unpack the MAGA divide over the conflict, revealing how deep the fractures run—even among supposed allies—and revisit Trump’s unwavering stance that Iran must never go nuclear. They also break down the Senate Finance Committee’s surp...

Rodney Glassman joins Chris and Sean for a wide-ranging and unfiltered conversation about his dramatic political evolution—from working for Democrat Congressman Raúl Grijalva after arriving in Tucson, to becoming a Republican with the nomination and election of Donald Trump. Now a candidate for Arizona Attorney General, Rodney takes direct aim at current AG Kris Mayes for weaponizing the office an...

Recorded on location at the Conservative Partnership Institute in Washington, D.C., this episode of Light Beer | Dark Money features our good friend and health-care policy pioneer John Desser, Senior Vice President of Government Affairs at HealthEquity. As one of the original visionaries behind Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), John reflects on 20 years of transforming how Americans save and spend o...

Phil Kerpen, president of American Commitment and one of Washington’s top policy minds, joins Chris and Sean to break down why Republicans must unify behind Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill.” Kerpen lays out the stakes: extending the 2017 tax cuts, reforming Medicaid, and unlocking the kind of economic growth that benefits every American. This is more than politics — it’s a blueprint for prosperity. If...

Chris and Sean open the episode with a somber reflection on the Air India crash, offering prayers for the victims and diving into a broader conversation about airline safety — including Boeing’s ongoing 787 Dreamliner troubles and Sean’s personal “Kyl Rule”: two engines, two pilots, no exceptions. Then, they turn to the erupting riots in Los Angeles. Who’s really behind the chaos? Chris and Sean a...

As chaos erupts in Los Angeles over ICE’s attempts to detain violent offenders, Chris and Sean draw stark comparisons to the 1992 LA riots following the Rodney King verdict. Are we watching history repeat itself — or is this something new? The guys react to the latest news clips with scorching hot takes, calling out Democrats for once again staking their future on a fringe issue that alienates mos...

Congressman Andy Biggs joins Chris and Sean from Washington, D.C. to talk about his run for Arizona Governor — and lays out his Day One vision for the state. With a deep resume as former State Senate President, current U.S. Congressman, and trusted Trump ally, Sean argues Biggs would be the most prepared governor to ever take Arizona’s 9th floor. They also tackle the state of dysfunction in D.C.,...

Don’t say we didn’t warn you. The Trump–Musk bromance is officially on the rocks. In this solo episode, Sean dives into Elon Musk’s public opposition to the “Big Beautiful Bill” and Trump’s pointed remarks suggesting their relationship is history. Sean unpacks whether Musk has the influence to tank the bill, how the GOP's internal battle lines differ between the House and Senate, and why the July...

Michael Duncan — co-host of the wildly popular Ruthless Variety Progrum — joins Chris and Sean for a no-holds-barred conversation on politics, podcasting, and the media spin machine. They take on the Democrats' flailing strategy, the inside-baseball dysfunction of D.C., and the laughable lionizing of Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson for finally stating the obvious about Biden’s decline. Duncan pulls...

In this high-energy episode, Chris sits down with sales sage, Corey Frank, of Branch 49 at Grand Canyon University’s Canyon Ventures. Together, they unpack the real art of selling—what it takes to close a deal, be a true resource to your customer, and build trust in a noisy market. From the fundamentals of great sales strategy to the epic stumbles of brands like Bud Light, Chris and Corey explore...

On this explosive episode of Light Beer | Dark Money - Chris is solo and goes deep into the headlines with several #HotTakes the mainstream won’t touch. Congressman David Schweikert missed the vote on the Big Beautiful Bill, and Chris suggests it may be time for a Chief of Staff shake-up to get him back on task. In a bold legal strike, Harmeet Dhillon shuts down the DOJ’s attempted consent decree...

In this special graduation-themed episode, Chris and Sean celebrate the season of academic milestones—From Sean’s daughter finishing Kindergarten and his son graduating from Barry Goldwater Highschool - to Chris’ son graduating from All Saints 8th grade, these are some proud papas They also shine a light on a proud family achievement: Chris’ mom, Ginny Clements, receiving an honorary doctorate fro...

Chris and Sean expose the stunning hypocrisy of Biden insiders and the media elite who now claim ignorance about the President’s mental decline — despite years of evidence they helped bury. They dig into Original Sin, the explosive new book by CNN’s Jake Tapper and Axios’ Alex Thompson, and call out Tapper for profiting off the very cover-up he once fueled. They also unpack the bombshell audio of...

Congressman David Schweikert checks in from Capitol Hill after a marathon markup session on the GOP’s “One Big Beautiful Bill.” He gives a clear-eyed breakdown of what’s at stake if Congress fails to extend key provisions of the 2017 Tax Reform Act — and how Republicans are working to protect working-class Americans from looming tax hikes. He also dismantles the misinformation campaign being pushe...

In this episode of Light Beer | Dark Money, Chris and Sean kick things off with a spirited exchange about the newly elected Pope Leo XIV —exploring how his distinctly American sense of faith and leadership presents a defining opportunity for the global Church. Rejecting rigid labels of liberal or conservative, they dive into his unapologetically Catholic priorities and what they could mean for the...

Habemus Papam — and he's American! Chris celebrates being right about a historic pick, and Sean reflects on the personal significance of the new Pope choosing the name Leo. From Rome to 10 Downing Street, they break down Trump’s bold new trade deal with the UK, what it means for Europe, and how China might respond. Plus, the controversial nomination of Casey Means as U.S. Surgeon General sparks a...

Chris and Sean are back covering some biting revelations for the Karrin Taylor Robson gubernatorial campaign being reported by Axios. Some key Trump advisors have had enough and are leaving the campaign. Chris and Sean break it down and explain what it means going forward. Meanwhile, votes are happening in Rome which will affect the entire the Catholic world. As a new Catholic, Sean reflects on th...

Jake Duffy of the Duffy- Matthias group at Baird joins the show to discuss all things markets and tariffs... The latest GDP numbers were released yesterday and show a mixed bag of both export declines and yet increases in business investment and stable consumer spending. What does this mean? And how are people trying to spin it? They also discuss the vital importance of the success of DOGE and mak...