Prosperity 101 Podcast hosted by Linda J Hansen

Creating good relationships between employers and employees is essential to productivity and success. Who should decide how those relationships are managed? Should workers be forced to join unions, even if they do not want to do so? Should they be forced to pay union dues, even if they do not join? What about the freelance worker? Should they pay dues? Right to Work laws have expanded freedom for...

Daily news reports bring seemingly endless and unprecedented changes to our culture and way of life. Freedoms are being stripped away by the stroke of a pen, and by many politicians who care more about power, control, and money than the well-being of the American citizens they are elected to represent. The crisis at the border, deficit spending, COVID mandates, employer to employee relations, scho...

You cannot judge a book by its cover, and you cannot judge the intent of legislation just by the title of the bill. Many legislative proposals sound good, only to hold policy ideas that could limit Constitutional rights or devastate our economy. In this episode, Linda interviews well-known author and news commentator, John Fund, to take a deeper look into details of the "For the People Act," which...

Food, Fiber, and Fuel. They are essential to life. Have you ever thought about their sources and whether what you buy is Made in America or imported? The sources for America's food, fiber, and fuel have an incredible impact on our national security, economy, food safety, and availability of necessary goods. The agricultural industry is highly competitive, strictly regulated, and largely impacted b...

Are you frustrated with government policies? Do you feel like elected officials ignore your needs? Do you wish they would listen to you and not just to violent activists or media pundits? Do you ever feel helpless to bring about positive change? If so, then be sure to listen as Linda interviews JR Penry from National Write Your Congressman (NWYC), a non-partisan organization dedicated to providing...

We've all seen those mysterious men and women in dark suits and sunglasses, speaking into lapel pins or cufflinks as their eyes scan purposefully around the room. We have also seen courageous firefighters and authoritative security guards risking their lives during natural disasters or in areas of unrest. Did you know that not all of these brave individuals are government employees? There are many...

Have you ever been in a sink-or-swim situation? That is what Nicole Wolter faced as she, a minority woman with little to no manufacturing experience, took over leadership at her family's business, HM Manufacturing. Learning from the ground up, she has led the company from near bankruptcy to amazing growth and profitability. She is now a respected leader in the manufacturing industry, and generousl...

A number. Not a name. Destined for death in a concentration camp. Who was #85454, and how does his life impact yours today? Every day is Holocaust Memorial Day to those who were fortunate enough to survive, and in this episode Linda interviews Jonny Daniels, Founder of From the Depths, an organization dedicated to preserving the memory of the Holocaust, serving survivors and their families, and ed...

Energy. Jobs. Environment. These are important areas of focus for every citizen and elected official, yet how we choose to address them varies. Amidst media noise and ping-pong policies from politicians, it can be easy to lose sight of facts. Listen as Linda interviews Tom Pyle, President of Institute for Energy Research and American Energy Alliance, to learn some behind-the-scenes facts regarding...

In our age of readily available information, it may be easy to assume people gain critical thinking skills, wisdom, and self-discipline through simply ingesting voluminous amounts of information.  However, as current culture indicates, there is a difference between knowledge and wisdom, and from acting or reacting. How do we educate young people to think critically, judge wisely, and be self-disci...

In the age of cancel-culture, you may feel like millions of Americans who are looking around in dismay as it seems wrong has become right, up is now down, and words that were perfectly fine a short time ago have now become points of division.  How did we get here? Contrary to some media reports, this has not been caused by one single politician or elected official.  The cause is much deeper. In th...

Freedom! How do we protect it?  In this episode, well-known broadcast journalist, author, and syndicated radio show host, Hugh Hewitt, discusses with Linda the importance of the Electoral College, the role of the United States Senate, and other constitutional safeguards to our liberty.  As a respected lawyer and Constitutional Law professor, he brings to life the founder's intent as they set forth...

To celebrate the first year of the podcast series, Linda highlights an episode that was a listener favorite. The interview with US Paralympian, Joe Delagrave, inspires us all to face our own challenges and opportunities with renewed hope, wisdom, and grace. As health challenges, isolation, grief, civil unrest, pandemic politics, business lockdowns, and economic losses dominated 2020, how can we pi...

It's Christmas Week 2020 - The year that will be remembered as one of the most unusual and challenging years of our lifetimes. The holiday season reminds us of what is most important: faith, family, friends, and the freedom to be together.  This year has brought pain to many. Our hearts ache as lockdowns and quarantines have separated us from our loved ones. Many families are grieving lost loved o...

Thomas Jefferson once said, "When tyranny becomes law, rebellion becomes duty." Little did he know that operating a small, family-owned business would one day become an act of rebellion in his beloved country. In this episode, Linda interviews Larvita McFarquhar, a courageous, single mom who is a minority business owner in a small town in Minnesota. She only wants to provide for her family and ser...

You may be familiar with the book or popular movie, Monuments Men, but did you know we have brave men and women currently serving similar roles in our Armed Forces? Who are they? What do they do? Why does it matter to you, your job, or your freedom? In this interview, businessman, legislator, and Army reservist, Dale Kooyenga, shares with Linda fascinating information on how our military has helpe...

Do you know where your favorite products are manufactured?  Why does it matter to your job, your health, or to our national security? In this episode, Linda interviews Randa Fahmy, the founder of Makeup America!®, a beauty company that reflects the American Spirit of independence and freedom. Randa works to educate people on the importance of Made In America policies, and she sets a bold example f...

What does it mean to "lobby" and how can you do it for yourself?  Policy decisions are made at local, state, and national levels that affect you every day.  How can you be an advocate for the policies that matter most to you, your business, your family, and your health?  Listen as Linda interviews Julie Vojtech, a health care lobbyist and natural health advocate. Her professional background, perso...

If we look back into history, we can see how citizens gradually became conditioned to accept new rules or regulations to "protect their safety" or "promote the common good."  Like frogs in pots of boiling water, nations have fallen as citizens failed to recognize when leaders were incrementally stripping away their liberties. The United States Constitution still guarantees basic rights to American...

Mediaocracy. Is this now the system we use to elect our presidents? In this episode, Linda interviews Dick Morris, well known political expert, author, and news commentator. Dick used the creative term to describe what he feels has happened as we are processing results from our presidential election. Recorded on November 9, 2020, as votes were still being counted and recounted, Dick gave detailed...

Election week. America is in the midst of counting and recounting ballots to ultimately decide who will be our president and the leader of the free world. Much is at stake - not only for our country, but for the world. We have a republic, but can we keep it? Many people are alarmed at what they are watching unfold. They have begun to realize that they must get in the fight to save our country. Wil...

Freedom! How do we protect it?   In this episode, well-known broadcast journalist, author, and syndicated radio show host, Hugh Hewitt, discusses with Linda the importance of the Electoral College, the role of the United States Senate, and other constitutional safeguards to our liberty.   As a respected lawyer and Constitutional Law professor, he brings to life the founder's intent as they set for...

Hope. It's a lifeline. How can your vote provide hope to those less fortunate in our country and around the world?  People need true hope – not the kind promised by a government program that creates dependency, but the kind that comes from policies and programs that encourage independence, individual freedom, and prosperity.  Hospitals, religious and educational institutions, orphanages, adoption...

America is known as a melting pot. We are a nation of immigrants and native-born citizens, all brought together under the banner of freedom. In this episode, Linda interviews Elena Z., a woman who was born in Soviet Russia and immigrated to our country from Ukraine. She knows what it is like to live without liberty and under oppression. She and her husband came to America for freedom and opportuni...

The 2020 presidential election carries the potential to catapult our country into two very different directions, depending on the outcome.  What are things to consider before voting? How will various policy proposals affect your business or personal life? If you are an employer, how can you talk with employees about economic issues that affect your business? Judge Jim Troupis is widely respected f...