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Sean talks about his conversion to Catholicism after being a life-long member of the LDS Church. From his mission to Indiana, to serving as a bishop of two wards in the LDS Church, Sean’s journey to Catholicism is one that literally came out of the blue. He discusses his instant conversion at Peter’s tomb in Rome and the process of getting baptized, confirmed, and sacramentally married as a Cathol...

Government spending is out of control, the bureaucracy continues to grow, and Congress is a “math-free zone.” Congressman David Schweikert dives deep into the challenges facing our nation from special interest who don’t have the interest of the American people in mind. From farm policy to health policy, the system is built on keeping people sick; Schweikert has solutions, but will we listen? This...

Double digit inflation, sky high interest rates, a growing Federal Debt Crisis, the Middle East and Europe on fire, and a social contagion out of control – but the Biden Administration has it all under control – so they say. With one week before the first Presidential Debate which will determine whether Joe Biden stays on the ticket, Chris and Sean discuss it all in a wide ranging and spirited RAN...

Former Congressmen Kevin Yoder and Ben Quayle join Light Beer Dark Money to give an insiders look at Washington and how Congress works. It was a broad ranging discussion that led to some analysis about the upcoming election and what it means for the future. A bold prognosis from Congressman Yoder as he talks through whether Trump may win the popular vote and what that could mean to down ballot rac...

Chris and Sean are back where they both began in Washington DC for the Light Beer | Dark Money “Lost in DC” Series of podcasts. What are the true implications of the Hunter Biden verdict and will Joe pardon his son? Meanwhile, is the White House coordinating the lawfare against Donald Trump? And, if not, who really is in charge? And, with a number of contestants being interviewed for Donald Trump’...

William Anthony Hay is the associate director for public programs and professor in the School of Civic and Economic Thought and Leadership (SCETL) at Arizona State University. A historian specializing in Britain and the Atlantic World, he also writes on international relations and foreign policy. SCETL aims to look beyond time and borders to explore the fundamental questions of life, freedom and g...

As we recognize the 80th anniversary of D-Day, we remember the sacrifices of our brave heroes of WWII. Chris and Sean talk about what it means today, and why and how families can remind their children of the importance of these great men and women. Follow Light Beer Dark Money on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LightBeerDarkMoney/ Follow Light Beer Dark Money on Instagram: https://www.instagram...

As Barack Obama so eloquently observed, Joe Biden has a unique ability to completely mess things up. In 2024, we have an economy in freefall with double digit inflation; a world on fire with multiple wars of his making in Ukraine and Israel; and, the fully orchestrated lawfare campaign against his opponent, Donald J Trump, proving to be a complete and total dumpster fire. Even stalwart Trump detra...

Hailing from none other than North Pole, Alaska, former GCU senior and now burgeoning entrepreneur and social enterprise champion, Ben Bjornstad has a vision of faith and service to his community. Bjornstad's focus is on BjornFit, a white-glove coaching program that provides personalized guidance, meals, and supplements to help busy entrepreneurs optimize their health and wellness. He also is foun...

Chris and Sean discuss many of the missteps and inexplicable things Kari Lake has done over the last two years, and Sean argues that she is engaged in a long con against Republicans, and actually operating as a Democrat plant mean to purposely lose elections and put Democrats in power. They point out how anti-Trump she was merely months before she jumped into the Governor’s race, and then, when it...

Political commentator and strategist Jim Ellis joins Chris and Sean again - and this time to talk about the newly agreed to debate between President Joe Biden and Donald Trump set for June 27. They discuss the internal thinking the Biden and Trump camps, and what we might expect from the debate, and what might happen as a result. Jim also gives insights on the recent Maryland U.S. Senate Democrati...

Lisa Atkins began her political career working for legendary Congressman Bob Stump. During that time she was gracious enough to mentor your fair hosts, Chris and Sean. In their formative years, they were wet behind the ears, giddy, and green, and eager to contribute to the country. Both Lisa and Congressman Stump taught them a lot about perseverance, dedication, and humility, in navigating the pol...

Biden announces that he’s withholding aid to Israel, doing exactly which Trump was impeached for in 2019. Trump’s trials are being delayed and his New York trial gets off track. Chris and Sean talk about the VP stakes and who’s up and who’s down. Majorie Taylor Greene fails to vacate Speaker Johnson and Kari Lake faces a discovery process even after admitting in court that she defamed and lied abo...

In a very short period of time, Tim Kelly of Canyon Angels at GCU has changed the way college entrepreneur programs operate and graduate students. Led by a Biblical world view that the future is more promising and purposeful than the present, Tim encourages students to find their “why” and build upon their own vision for new ventures and new opportunities. A #mustlisten for those a bit disillusion...

As college campuses across the country face Pro-Hamas protesters, Joe Biden takes his time to comment. Chris and Sean discuss how different colleges are responding to protests and why this will continue to be a problem for Biden and the Democrats headed into November. Chris talks about his alma mater, USC, and he and Sean have a sharp disagreement about the valedictorian there. The Arizona State S...

GCU’s Canyon Ventures has produced many high tech and innovative business – but never the best tasting home-made granola you will ever experience. New GCU graduate, Joanna Dowdy has taken her family tradition of cooking granola in their kitchen in Hilo, Hawaii and packaged and marketed those family learnings to the GCU masses in the form of Jo’s Balanced Granola. Meanwhile, her cousin, Joelle Dowd...

Arizona Legislature repeals the pre-Roe abortion ban, Attorney Chris Mayes indicts the so-called fake electors, Trump’s trial starts in New York, and pro-Hamas protestors take over college campuses across the country causing chaos. All this and more from Chris and Sean. Follow Light Beer Dark Money on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LightBeerDarkMoney/ Follow Light Beer Dark Money on Instagram:...

In the words of President Obama “never underestimate the ability of Joe Biden to fuck things up.” The world is in chaos because of Biden‘s policies and positions. Former Congressman John Shadegg explains why this matters. Don’t miss this episode! Follow Light Beer Dark Money on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LightBeerDarkMoney/ Follow Light Beer Dark Money on Instagram: https://www.instagram.c...

Chris and Sean are on the Road to Palookaville with legendary Morning Mayor and Sex Machine Band Superstar, Dave Pratt. It’s been 3 years since Light Beer|Dark Money joined Star Worldwide Networks thanks to Dave and his amazing staff. Dave shares his humble beginnings moving to Phoenix from one horse town, Elko, Nevada – to becoming the Arizona King of all Radio with NUMBER 1 morning shows at KUPD...

The Arizona State Supreme Court ruled that the pre-Roe law on abortion will stand - setting off an earthquake that puts the spotlight on Arizona for President, control of the U.S. Senate and possibly pushing the Arizona legislature to Democrats for the first time in decades. Chris and Sean breakdown the decision and what it all means poetically in Arizona and how it impacts the abortion initiative...

Kari Lake admits she defamed and lied about County Recorder Stephen Richer, which will hurt her chances of election. If that’s not enough, TPUSA has a blueprint for losing - by encouraging early voters to stop voting early and only vote on Election Day. And, NBC proves they can’t be balanced by firing former RNC chair Ronna McDaniel after four days on the job. It’s a wild world we are living in! D...

It’s Holy Week and Chris and Sean welcome back, Brian Burch, of CatholicVote for a deep discussion of the idolatry we place in politics and political figures at the detriment of our own faith. Whether it be larger than life personalities like TRUMP; or, messianic complexes like, OBAMA, the electorate seems to idolize the “Strongman” to write the wrongs of society. However, for Christians, it feels...

As President and CEO of the Arizona Chamber of Commerce, Danny Seiden has a front row seat to the massive economic growth Arizona is experiencing. He also knows the poor public policy decisions other shrinking states like #California have endured to help fuel growth in other Western states like Arizona, Utah, Idaho and Texas. Danny sits down for an informative back and forth with Chris and Sean, c...

We have a guest who GETS beer! CEO and visionary of Schilling Beer Co, Jeff Cozzens, sits down with Chris and Sean to discuss the amazing legacy he and his brothers have built in Littleton, NH in just 11 short years. Jeff touches on his humble beginnings in Defense Intelligence (a whole other podcast) to now leading one of the most innovative and rewarded small craft breweries producing German Sty...

Several weeks ago, Joe Biden gave an impromptu evening press conference where he lied to the American people about an interview he gave to Special Counsel, Robert Hur. He also misconstrued the President of Egypt with the President of Mexico. He also trailed off several times and lost his train of thought. Robert Hur chose not to prosecute President Biden due to his lack of mental acuity in his und...