Strange Encounters with Rick Burgess

Ken Khachigian was a speechwriter, trusted adviser, and confidante to America’s presidential giants and political legends. His book, "Behind Closed Doors: In the Room with Reagan and Nixon," draws the curtains back on his most private moments with Ronald Reagan and Richard Nixon during revolutionary changes in our economy, politics, communications, foreign policy, and culture. Was Reagan mentally...

Scott Dawson is an evangelist who has a passion for sharing the gospel with all generations and equipping others to do the same. Scott has shared the gospel with more than a million people across the nation. He has also seen church attendance decline, while churches simultaneously struggle to fill staff positions. With God's guidance and provision, he launched a ministry "trade school" that featur...

Retired U.S. Border Patrol agent Chris Clem spent 27 years protecting the border. He saw the difference between Trump's effective policies and the Biden-Harris administration's total lack of control and accountability, leading to over 12 million crossings in the last 3.5 years. Chris Clem says only 10% of those are legitimate asylum-seekers, with the rest leading to a staggering rise in human traf...

Have Rick & Bubba ever regretted inviting a guest on their show? What guest left them feeling the most starstruck? What's the best investment Rick & Bubba have ever made? What is the worst? What does the future hold for radio broadcasting? Find out the answers to these questions and more as the guys return with letters from the audience on this episode of "Rick & Bubba University"! Learn more abou...

Elkana Cohen, captain of Israel's elite commando unit, witnessed the horrors of the October 7 attacks with his own eyes. He was called into action and quickly realized that Hamas had killed and kidnapped his friends and countrymen. Hamas has forced Israel to respond, and war has become a part of life for Israelis with most homes being equipped with bomb shelters. Capt. Cohen knows that every dolla...

Venezuela is currently serving as a warning to the world of what happens when socialism takes over. Venezuela's "President" Nicolás Maduro runs his authoritarian regime with an iron fist, with help from cartels and communists from around the world. Maduro lost the recent election by a large margin, but he has falsified the results, and he refuses to step down. Maduro has jailed his political oppon...

The tensions in the Middle East can be confusing for some. Who's right? Who's wrong? How do we avoid World War 3? Herbby Geer spent the last 36 years living in Israel working with Christian ministries, and he joins us this week to break the conflict down into simple terms. Supporting Israel is not just biblical, it's logical. Find out why Hamas must not be allowed to remain in power for the sake o...

Peter Navarro was just released from prison after serving a four-month politically motivated sentence, making history as the first former White House official to be imprisoned for contempt of Congress. He was released just in time to speak at the RNC and publish his new book, "The New MAGA Deal: The Unofficial Deplorables Guide to Donald Trump's 2024 Policy Platform." Peter knows the MAGA agenda b...

Michelle Obama has been preparing to run for POTUS by following the same formula as Barack before her. Now, the Bidens won't step down, and the Obamas are fighting back by escalating their pressure on the ailing first family. This is all according to filmmaker, author, and journalist Joel Gilbert, who has taken a deep dive into the life of the most popular woman in America and laid out Michelle's...

Wesley Coleman was an active husband and father of two boys before an undiagnosed heart condition led to him having a stroke. His heart was the largest his doctors had ever seen, and he needed a transplant. Through God's provision and support from his wife, family, and friends, Wesley was able to rise above the debilitating medical problems and go on to win a gold medal in the 2024 Transplant Game...

The globalist billionaire oligarchy striving for world domination is on the edge of gaining and losing everything. Through powerful organizations like BlackRock and the World Economic Forum, the oligarchy will control every aspect of our lives unless the United States stands in the way. Mel K, journalist and host of the hugely popular "Mel K Show," sees the upcoming election as a choice between be...

Fraud has been institutionalized into our election process. Drop boxes are being exploited, voter rolls are intentionally inaccurate, and signatures are not required on absentee ballots. These are just a few of the ways the engineered chaos in our election process allows just enough fraud to change the results. Catherine Engelbrecht, founder of True The Vote, shows us where the fraud is occurring...

Leighton Grey, attorney and host of the "Grey Matter" podcast, loves his home country of Canada, which is why he is fighting to stop the rapid decline into communism he sees all around him. He represented two of the churches that were being shut down during COVID, seen featured in the film "The Essential Church," because Leighton knows the church is one of the main strongholds against oppression a...

Director Chris Burgard is an award-winning filmmaker and documentarian who is searching for the truth. There is a war on truth in our country regarding elections, the border, and the events that took place on January 6. Chris' latest film, "The War on Truth," shows January 6 not as an insurrection but as truly an orchestration by the deep state. Find the truth on this episode of "Rick & Bubba Univ...

Dr. Patrick Morley has sold millions of copies of books including his classic "The Man in the Mirror." Even as a successful author, entrepreneur, and businessman, Patrick ignored the pain of his childhood wounds for decades. His latest book "From Broken Boy to Mended Man: A Positive Plan to Heal Your Childhood Wounds and Break the Cycle" tackles the problem that millions of men and women face. Hea...

What's the worst mistake Rick & Bubba have ever made on the air? How did they design their logo? What happened to the interns? What's the difference between sending aid to Ukraine and sending aid to Israel? Find out the answers to these questions and more as the guys return with letters from the audience on this episode of "Rick & Bubba University"! Sponsors: Raycon: Whether you’re working from ho...

Chris Skates is an author, chemist, and former presidential speechwriter and policy advisor for two previous administrations. He has seen what works and what doesn't work on a global scale. Policies that position the United States as energy dominant, not just energy independent, make the entire world safer and more prosperous. Chris Skates isn't just a chemist with geopolitical expertise, he's wri...

NASA imaging mission specialist Tony Casey knows a few things about staying calm in high-stress situations. He flies aboard NASA's high-altitude WB-57 aircraft and captures images of spectacular events from 60,000 feet. He has flown alongside space shuttles while they are in launch and gathered unreal images of the latest eclipse for NASA to research. Find out what it's like to fly amid the northe...

Our country continues to spiral, and it's obvious Joe Biden isn't calling the shots. In his latest book, "Racism, Revenge, and Ruin," author Scott McKay shows how Obama's shadow government continues to run things behind the scenes. Obama promised to bring unity, but he actually sought division. Now, he continues to push radical policies that will ultimately lead to the dismantling of our country....

Dustin Connell initially went bankrupt while pursuing his dream of becoming a professional angler. Through hard work and one massive gamble, Dustin Connell became one of the top professional fishermen in the world. Hear the story of how he became a Major League Fishing champion with over $1.7 million in career earnings on this episode of "Rick & Bubba University"! Sponsor: Ladder is revolutionizin...

As a patriot, you don't want to think the CIA and FBI have ever acted in bad faith. Former CIA operative and counterintelligence expert Dr. Michael Waller will shatter this line of thinking. Our intelligence community is being controlled and censored from the top down. Power is being abused, and the rights of citizens are being trampled. Find out who are the heroes and who are the traitors of "Big...

Former Navy SEAL Cameron Hamilton has seen firsthand what it takes to win wars abroad and maintain freedom at home. He sees the pitiful state of elections and rampant government overreach in our country. He's not an isolationist, but he wants to stop funding endless wars that do nothing to serve the interests of American citizens. He's also running for Congress in Virginia's 7th District. Find out...

What was it like being live on the air during the 9/11 attacks? How did they navigate the airwaves on April 27 when tornadoes killed over 300 people in 2011? On a much lighter note, when did Rick and Bubba realize the show could be a huge success? Who's killed the biggest deer? Find out the answers to these questions and more as the guys return with letters from the audience on this episode of "Ri...

Today, black men make up the majority of people playing professional football, but at one time, discrimination made it almost impossible for African-Americans to succeed in the league. Former NFL Cincinnati Bengal Gary S. Burley, author Ralph V. Brooks, and award-winning journalist Donna T. Francavilla combined efforts to reveal the challenges and achievements of those outstanding football players...

Lee Habeeb is the host and founder of "Our American Stories," a nationally syndicated radio program that Lee describes as NPR for conservatives. It tells stories that aren't being told about America, for Americans. Stories about the past and present. And stories about ordinary Americans who do extraordinary things each and every day. Hear some of these stories and witness Lee's passion for our cou...