Congressman Mark Alford

Mark Alford's Capitol Recap

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From Washington D.C. to the Heart of America, Congressman Mark Alford takes you behind the scenes in D.C., Capitol Hill, and in the District, for an inside look at what's happening in Washington and giving Missouri a way to hear from the influential people he has the privilege and honor of working with to help shape our great nation. Congressman Mark Alford has a deep passion for storytelling. With more than 35 years in media, crafting messages and communicating stories to the public, he now uses his talents in Washington, D.C., where he crosses paths with some of the most interesting people...

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Congressman Mark Alford

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Mark Alford's Capitol Recap: Episode 9 20.03.2025 21:00

President Trump’s recent Executive Orders, National Agriculture Day, Alien Enemies Act, Democrats in Disarray, & First-of-its-Kind Defense Workshop in Kansas City!

Mark Alford's Capitol Recap: Episode 7 06.03.2025 20:15

America is BACK: Trump’s Speech reactions LIVE from the House Floor. Hear from: Small Business Chairman Roger Williams (TX -25) Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan (OH-04), Dean Hal Rogers (KY-05), Ways & Means Chairman Jason Smith (MO-07) RSC Chairman August Pfluger (TX-11) Former White House Doctor Rep. Ronny Jackson (TX-13) Veterans Affairs Chairman Mike Bost (IL-12)

Mark Alford's Capitol Recap: Episode 6 28.02.2025 20:51

Ever wonder what really happens in Washington? Tune into Mark Alford’s Capitol Recap to find out. Episode 6: we take you behind the scenes on the House budget resolution, what REALLY happened at our Mondays with Mark event, our conversation with President Trump, our meeting with FCC Chairman Brendan Carr, and MORE!

Mark Alford's Capitol Recap: Episode 5 20.02.2025 20:42

Wondering what's happening in Washington? Tune in to find out...we take you behind the scenes, diving into what DOGE is up to, Senate Confirmation Hearings, Postmaster DeJoy is GONE, + MORE!

Mark Alford's Capitol Recap: Episode 4 14.02.2025 20:19

February 10th-16th, 2025 House Passes the Agent Raul Gonzalez Safety Act & the Midnight Rules and Relief Act, Small Business Committee Hearing, CASCO Visit + MORE!!!

Mark Alford's Capitol Recap: Episode 3 07.02.2025 19:49

Diving into passing the HALT Fentanyl Act, 2025 National Prayer Breakfast, & Declaring the KC CHIEFS the BEST NFL TEAM of all time!!!

Mark Alford's Capitol Recap: Episode 2 31.01.2025 20:42

Catching up with Governor Kehoe, Lt. Governor Wasinger, and Senator Brattin in Missouri! Also--tune in to hear why House GOP was in Florida with President Trump.

Mark Alford's Capitol Recap: Episode 1 24.01.2025 21:38

Diving into President Trump's first week, passing the Laken Riley Act, the Born Alive Act, and talking all things DOGE with Congressman Aaron Bean (FL-04).

E66: Vicky Hartzler 17.01.2025 20:50

We’re talking with Vicky Hartzler—former MO-04 Congresswoman and now Commissioner for the U.S. International Religious Freedom Commission. Hear about what her USIRFC role means, her Senate race, and what she’s up to now!

Episode 65: The start of the 119th Congress, Laken Riley Act, Answering Constituent Comments 11.01.2025 20:50

E64: Rep. Blake Moore (UT-01) | Vice Chairman, House Republican Conference 28.12.2024 20:21

(00:00) Introduction (01:17) Relationship: Utah and Missouri (02:34): Religion: Mormon Faith (10:17) Social Security ++ much more! Follow us: X: @RepMarkAlford Instagram: @RepMarkAlford Facebook: @RepMarkAlford Website: alford.house.gov

E63: Rep. Jay Obernolte (CA-23) | Chairman - Bipartisan Task Force on Artificial Intelligence (AI) 14.12.2024 20:32

(00:00) Introduction (01:16) The Future of AI (04:13) Free Speech and AI (06:56) Name, Image, and Likeness with AI (10:40) Report: Bipartisan Task Force on AI (13:07) Energy Demand for AI (14:29) Military Warfare in the Age of AI & Battlefield Applications (15:47) The Future of Travel: Air Mobility (19:26) Getting Started in Video Game Development Follow us: X: @RepMarkAlford Instagram: @RepM...

E62: Rep. Jake Ellzey (TX-06) | Fighter & Helicopter Pilot, Advocate for Veterans and Small Business 06.12.2024 20:32

(00:00) Introduction (01:42) Running for Congress (03:16) Importance: Small Business (05:15) Federal Workers Working from Home (06:50) Appropriations and Budget Process (10:28) Looking Ahead: Trump Administration (12:17) Focusing the Military on Lethality (15:24) U.S. Deterrence & Military Strategy ++ much more!

E61: Rep. Glenn "GT" Thompson (PA-15) | Chairman, House Committee on Agriculture 16.11.2024 20:31

(00:00) Introduction (01:48) Update: Farm Bill Update (07:04) Correlation: Correlation: Farm Bill's Impact on Food Security & National Security (12:01) Bipartisan Bible Study (12:50) President Donald Trump's Victory (16:08) Qualities: Next Agriculture Secretary (17:51) Looking Forward: 119th Congress ++ much more! Recorded: Nov. 15, 2024 Follow us: X: @RepMarkAlford Instagram: @RepMa...

E60: Gov. Mike Parson (R-MO) | Reflecting on Service, Missouri, and America 02.11.2024 20:34

(00:00) Introduction (01:49) Motivation to Serve (02:53) Joining the Army (04:38) The Military Recruiting Crisis (05:53) Afghanistan Withdrawal (08:52) Running for Polk County Sheriff (10:07) Running for State Legislature (10:55) Elected Lieutenant Governor (11:55) Becoming Governor: Discovering, Facing Challenges, and the Call to Serve (15:13) Greatest Accomplishment as Governor (17:17) Toughest...

E59: Leaving the USSR: Andrei Kulikov on Chernobyl, Freedom, and the American Spirit 12.10.2024 20:29

(00:00) Introduction (01:04) Growing Up in the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR) (03:04) Serving in the USSR Army & the Chernobyl Disaster (08:17) Why Did Andrei Leave the USSR? (10:25) How Did Andrei End Up in Israel? (12:49) Living in Israel (13:38) Becoming a United States Citizen (15:24) Thoughts: Mass Illegal Immigration in 2024 (16:43) Thoughts: Russian invasion of U...

E58: First Anniversary of October 7th Terrorist Attack: Israel Special with Rep. Burlison (MO-07), Rep. Fry (SC-07), and Betsy Berns Korn 04.10.2024 20:35

(00:00) Introduction (02:24) Israel Visit Impression (03:22) Historical Sites: Impact and Significance (06:22) Meaning: Congressional Delegation Trip (08:18) Importance of Supporting Israel (08:45) Funding Support (12:48) October 7th Attack Site (16:27) Hearing from Hostage Families Recorded: Wednesday, April 3, 2024 Reflecting on the one-year anniversary of the October 7 surprise terrorist attac...

E57: Michael Faulkender, PhD | Former Assistant Secretary for Economic Policy at Treasury Department | America First Policy Institute 28.09.2024 20:28

(00:00) Introduction (01:01) Meaning: America First (03:00) Energy Policy (06:31) Over Regulation (09:03) Federal Spending (11:31) Tax Reform (12:43) The Federal Reserve (14:26) Trade Policy and Tariffs (16:27) Realize a Healthy America Recorded: Sept 25, 2024 Follow us: X: @RepMarkAlford Instagram: @RepMarkAlford Facebook: @RepMarkAlford Website: alford.house.gov

E56: Rep. Lauren Boebert (CO-03) | Aurora, Trump Assassination Attempts, and the Path to Politics 21.09.2024 20:32

(00:00) Introduction (01:43) President Trump & Aurora, CO – Illegal Aliens (07:32) Media Bias (11:15) Two Assassination Attempts Against Trump (17:06) Motivation: Entering Politics 🎙️ Recorded: September 19, 2024 📍Location: Washington, DC Follow us: X: @RepMarkAlford Instagram: @RepMarkAlford Facebook: @RepMarkAlford Website: alford.house.gov

E55: Rep. Greg Pence (IN-06) | Marine Veteran, Business Leader, & Advocate for Hoosier Values in Congress 14.09.2024 20:24

(00:00) Introduction (01:25) Popcorn machine in the office (01:50) Brother of Vice President Mike Pence (03:08) Running for Congress (04:22) District work (05:58) Energy sector career (07:18) Biden’s war on fossil fuels (13:14) Remember the fallen: Marine Barracks bombing in Beirut, Lebanon (15:26) Congressional Gold Medals: 13 servicemembers killed in Kabul, Afghanistan 🎙️ Recorded: September 11,...

Message From Congressman Alford (Radio Ad) 24.08.2024 1:00

E54: Mayor Andrew Dawson, Police Chief David Woolery, & Todd Smith - Prosecuting Attorney, Pettis County | Addressing the Fentanyl Crisis in Sedalia, MO 24.08.2024 20:31

(00:00) Introduction (01:50) Fentanyl Crisis in Sedalia and Pettis County (03:21) Law Enforcement’s Response to Fentanyl (07:52) TruNarc Laser Drug Testing Device (11:42) Government Initiatives on Fentanyl (12:46) Fentanyl Paraphernalia Ordinance (16:07) Sedalia: Community, Economic Development, and Housing (19:34) One Pill, Can Kill 🎙️ Recorded: August 19, 2024 📍Location: Sedalia, MO Follow us:...

E53: Lieutenant Governor, Mike Kehoe 17.08.2024 20:30

(00:00) Introduction (01:42) Importance: Common Sense (02:22) Meaning: Color of Green (03:10) Upbringing, Family, Work (05:55) Owning a Car Dealership (07:04) Meeting Claudia, His Wife (08:39) Journey: Nominee for Governor (11:10) Tourism in Missouri (12:23) Focus on Agriculture (13:29) Conversation with President Trump (14:32) A Nation at a Crossroads (15:55) Border Crisis (17:02) Unity Among Rep...

E52: Katie Fetzer, Founder & Executive Director of Empower the Fight 03.08.2024 20:31

(00:00) Introduction (01:23) What Got Katie Involved in Fighting for Children? (02:53) How Does a Child Become Trafficked? (04:52) How and Why Does a Person Turn into a Human Trafficker? (06:30) Average Age of Victims (07:36) Drug Trafficking and Human Trafficking (09:02) 7 Stages of Grooming (11:57) How Is Human Trafficking Hidden? (14:17) What Signs Should People Look For? (17:45) Opening Your E...

E51 EXCLUSIVE: Conversation with Doctor, Admiral, and Congressman Ronny Jackson After the Attempted Assassination of Donald J. Trump 27.07.2024 20:30

(00:00) Introduction (01:17) How Did Dr. Ronny Jackson Learn About the Assassination Attempt (03:13) What Did Trump’s Ear Look Like? (04:47) Staff Reaction and What Did Trump Say to Dr. Ronny Jackson (07:34) Divine Intervention (09:05) Thought Process Behind Special Bandage for RNC Convention (13:52) Secret Service Failure and Director Resignation (18:54) Kamala vs. Trump in 2024 Location: Washin...