Prosperity 101 Podcast hosted by Linda J Hansen

As the nation focuses on the Big Beautiful Bill, Linda and her guest, Jonathan Williams, President and Chief Economist at the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC), discuss the importance of federalism and the freedom for states to innovate and exchange best-practice ideas for human flourishing and economic prosperity. Data from our 50 laboratories of democracy provides real-life examples o...

In this episode, Linda continues her two-part conversation with Shannon Everett, co-founder of American Truckers United, an organization formed to inform, advocate, and protect truckers and citizens from the dangers of allowing non-citizens, especially those without valid IDs and/or those who cannot read or speak English, from obtaining a CDL in our country. America depends on truckers every singl...

America depends on the trucking industry. The highway heroes on our roads have often been the eyes and ears for the American people, alerting us to dangers that may affect our safety and national security. Many laws are designed to regulate the industry, but loopholes, especially around immigration laws, allow for illegal activity, safety issues, and homeland security threats. Shannon Everett, Lin...

What is the Electoral College and how does it preserve states' rights and protect the voices of our citizens? We often see messages from media pundits and activists calling for "national popular vote" reforms and pleas to "count all votes." What would those changes mean to our country and to freedoms we cherish? With Linda to discuss these often-asked questions is Michael Maibach, Policy Advisor f...

We've all heard these terms in the news: The Great Reset, The New World Order, One World Government, and Agenda 2030. What do they mean in relation to global governance vs. national sovereignty, and how do they affect your life or business? The United States recently chose to end membership in the World Health Organization (WHO), and Argentina became the second country to do so, as well. Why?  Reg...

You may have heard of the recent prison break in New Orleans, with prisoners leaving a cryptic note saying, "Too easy, catch us if you can." Ten dangerous prisoners escaped undetected for hours due to mismanagement in local law enforcement and officials focused on protocols and policies based on ideology over accountability. This incident follows on the heels of a terror attack and rising crime in...

Crime. Illiteracy. Hopelessness. Poverty. The economic, cultural, and spiritual decay present in many urban communities has caused negative ripple effects in families, communities, and our nation. Linda interviews Pastor Corey B. Brooks, the Founder and Senior Pastor of New Beginnings Church of Chicago and the CEO of Project H.O.O.D. (Helping Others Obtain Destiny). Widely known as the "Rooftop Pa...

America is at a crossroad. The stakes are high. Freedom hangs in the balance. Will we return to business-as-usual with policies dominated by profiteers in halls of power, or will we continue on the populist path of returning government into the hands of We The People? We are in an information war where cries of misinformation are seemingly everywhere.  How can we discern truth from error or outrig...

What motivates you? What inspires and activates you as a business leader and citizen? In this episode, Linda's guest, Kraig Bougher, shares how a key decision in his life brought personal transformation that led to business growth and eventually to a thriving marketplace ministry. Kraig and his wife, Desiree, own Xtreme Recognition, a business offering workforce recognition programs designed to cr...

What do taxes, tariffs, and trade have to do with your job? Listen as David Mitchell, owner and president of Metal Masters of Wisconsin, shares his perspectives about the short and long-term effects of tariffs and tax policies on his manufacturing business. As an experienced business leader, he is confident new policies surrounding tariffs, trade, and taxes will be beneficial for his business and...

Energy independence leads to national security, a robust economy, and opportunities for growth and innovation. We are entering into an exciting new era in American energy production and to discuss the policies and changes, Linda was joined by Thomas Pyle, President of the Institute for Energy Research and The American Energy Alliance.  A flourishing society is dependent on a reliable and affordabl...

Founded in 1927, Arnold Motor Supply has weathered many storms, literally and figuratively. Wars, the Great Depression, and natural disasters brought challenges that were met with creativity, tenacity, and principled leadership. The same traits are evident in current leadership, which will help guide the company into the future. Linda's guest, Eric Johnson, is the President & Managing Partner, and...

Communism is alive and well in many countries around the world, causing great oppression and suffering for millions of people. Linda's guest, Janice Trey, CEO of The Epoch Times and NTD TV, knows first-hand what life is like under communist rule, for she experienced it growing up in a labor camp in communist China. She barely knew the concept of freedom. Eventually, doors opened for her to leave t...

Linda celebrates 250 episodes by highlighting topics, guests, and testimonials featured over the years. This episode will spark interest in her exciting guests and the various topics and policies that have been discussed and will remind us how important it is for each of us to be educated and engaged citizens to promote freedom. Our families, businesses, and communities thrive when freedom is the...

Freedom is never free. It comes at a price. Many have given their lives, fortunes, and sacred honor to protect it. Once freedom is lost in any capacity, it is challenging, and often tumultuous, to change the trajectory of a nation back to one that protects life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness for all citizens. Linda's guest, Dr. Michael P. Farris, has spent his entire career promoting and d...

The weather has long been a constant source of policy proposals, government spending, fear porn, and human intervention in a desire for power, all of which have influenced politics and religion. Climate scares are not new. Not long ago we were told we would endure an unbearable ice age and risk all life on earth if we didn't support proposed policies, regulations, and tax increases. Fast forward f...

We often celebrate great leaders in history, not only during Black History Month, but throughout the year. Leaders who exhibit integrity, courage, faith, and conviction inspire us to greatness, regardless of race. In this episode, Kevin McGary, Co-Founder of Every Black Life Matters, shares with Linda often unknown details regarding how people, policies, and ideologies have impacted the Black comm...

The first few weeks of the new Trump administration have been dizzying in terms of speed, strategy, and solutions. His rapid approach to cutting government waste, fraud, and abuse is seen as threatening to some, but to others his approach is a welcome "bull-in-a-china-shop" to overturn decades of corruption and mismanagement. To shed light on the economic and cultural changes, Linda interviews Eco...

You may remember Cathy Scheller, Linda's guest in this episode, because her son, Stuart Scheller, was a Lt. Colonel in the United States Marine Corps when he spoke regarding the need for accountability for leaders associated with the horrendous military withdrawal in Afghanistan in August 2021. The way in which the withdrawal was handled led to unnecessary deaths of American service members, shatt...

We have all heard the story of the frog who swam happily in a pot of water, not realizing the heat was increasing and his death was imminent. We can apply that lesson to our lives as we consider how we allow subtle changes over time to erode our liberties. Jorge Galicia, a freedom advocate from Venezuela, shares with Linda insights gleaned from living through a socialist takeover in his home count...

National security is important to every citizen and a strong, secure America leads to a stronger, more secure world. Peace through strength is a proven approach, and as multiple conflicts rage across the globe it is important to be wise about threats and strategic about solutions. We must not be complacent. Linda interviews national security expert, Frank Gaffney, on current and emerging threats t...

As lawlessness and corruption in government and business has grown, our rights have been diminished and our freedoms hang in the balance. The border is wide open, crime rates are exploding, and Americans are suffering. We all want peaceful, lawful solutions, but how do we steer our way back to a safe and prosperous nation? In this episode, Linda interviews Richard Mack, Founder & President of the...

Cancel culture is real, especially when words challenge an unconstitutional agenda. Linda's guest, Simon Ateba, Chief White House Correspondent for Today News Africa in Washington, D.C., has a unique cancellation in his resume, brought on by pursuing truth in the Briefing Room of Power – the White House Briefing Room. Simon is highly regarded in Africa and America for his relevant reporting on cur...

The work of promoting and preserving freedom is a marathon, not a sprint.  Just like a runner in a race, we must train and prepare for the challenge. Runners increase mileage daily and maintain a nutritious diet to increase endurance. As citizens building our American culture, we must continually increase awareness and feed on a diet of truth from reliable sources. Polling, when done correctly, ca...

While recent election results are encouraging to those who love liberty, history reminds us the fight for freedom never ends. The globalist agendas of elitists who believe in a New World Order must still be combatted if we desire to live in a free country with a government abiding by our Constitutional principles. Agendas of globalist organizations are aggressively promoting a loss of individual a...