The Voice of Reason with Andy Hooser

Happy Saturday! Guest Scott Schwab, Kansas Secretary of State and Candidate for Governor 2026, joins to discuss 2025 state legislative session. Discussion of election bills, updates in Sec of State office with technology, governor's race, and more.  Guest Tony Mattivi, Director of Kansas Bureau of Investigations, joins to discuss change in leadership at the federal level with Kash Patel, working w...

Guest Jakob and Devin, Red State Spirits, joins to discuss the release of "True American Vodka". Discussion of supporting "true Americans" launching a spirits that supports conservative values, and upcoming projects.  Guest William Forstchen, military historian and college professor, joins to discuss what would happen if the US is hit with an EMP. Discussion of being prepared for disasters, and wh...

Guest Richard Lyons, author, poet, and activism, joins to discuss lack of direction within the Democrat party, long term investments from President Trump, and more. Will we see stability from the tariff discussions, foreign policy, and long term peace in Ukraine.  Congressman Al Green is reprimanded on House floor, and turns it into a protest with song.  Republicans work on budget conversations wi...

Guest Antonia Okafor, Spokesperson for Gun Owners of America, joins to discuss upcoming Women's Range Day. Discussion of Trump admin looking at 2nd Amendment violations in the nation, self defense training and protection of women in the nation, and more.  President Trump delivers first State of the Union for 2nd administration, and nails it. Discussion of Democrat outcry, lack of civility, and uni...

What can we expect with President Trump's first address to to Congress tonight?  Do Democrats and the media still not understand Trump's negotiation styles? Discussion of tariffs on Canada, cutting resources to Ukraine, and more. Are we winning on the international stage?  Democrats plan to disrupt or even ignore the state of the union speech tonight.

Guest Kurt Couchman, Senior Fellow Fiscal Policy with Americans for Prosperity, joins to discuss the Protect Prosperity campaign and more. Discussion of latest budget resolutions for Senate and House, path towards a balanced budget, extending tax cuts, and new potential tax cuts in the country.  Guest Art Ally, The Timothy Plan, joins to discuss inflation, government waste, and more. Is it Trump's...

Guest, US Senator James Lankford of Oklahoma, joins to discuss latest in DC. Discussion of fast tracking Trump agenda, confirmation cabinet picks, and latest budget talks. With the House and Senate both passing budget resolutions...what's next?  Guest Mark Quann, author "Pay Zero Taxes", joins to discuss the latest push to extend Trump's first tax cut, new tax plans in the country, and how to avoi...

Guest Leslie Corbly, anti-feminist attorney author and poet, joins to discuss the end to woke-ness, abortion battles, and are we in a Constitutional crisis in America? Discussion of ending DEI funding with DOGE and more.  President Trump holds his first cabinet meeting with his new team. Discussion of administrative unity, departments cleaning out agencies, and the ongoing decrease of the administ...

Happy Saturday! Guest Mike Kuckelman, former Kansas State GOP Chairman, joins to discuss what to expect with ongoing state GOP convention. Discussion of leadership roles, purpose of the state party, and how we can prepare for upcoming 2026 midterm elections.  Guest Elizabeth Patton, State Director for Americans for Prosperity, joins to discuss legislative update. Discussion of hearing on changing...

Guest Amber May, host "The Amber May Show", joins to discuss the collapse of mainstream media, the freedom of control and information, and the new age of talk radio and podcasting. How do you start your own podcast to express your views?  Are we still seeing health mandates locking down people for "deadly viruses"? Latest fear over...chicken pox.  DOJ and FBI work to release the Epstein files. Wha...

Guest John O'Connor, author "PostGate", joins to discuss corruption within federal agencies. Discussion of exposing the deep state agenda through new Trump admin team and cutting federal employees. What could we see as we begin to investigate the FBI and other agencies?  President Trump holds first cabinet meeting, and discusses plans with each agency. Discussion of agencies working together for a...

Guest Holly Swenson, author "Stop, Drop, Grow, and Glow", joins to discuss how to bring the family back together in a healthy manner. Discussion of banning food dyes, ADHD in children, promoting physical activity for children, and more.  The House of Representatives gets set to vote on budget resolution to fund Trump's agenda, while funding government through end of year. Discussion of cutting spe...

Guest Bobby Angel, author "The Post Modern Predicament", joins to discuss the ages of philosophy through civilization. What is post modernism, and what is the mindset of society today? Discussion of losing faith in everything...finding purpose each day...and can we get our purpose back?  Dan Bongino shifts from media to FBI Deputy Director. What a team between Patel and Bongino reforming law enfor...

Guest Evan Stewart, author "The Worst Supreme Court Decisions Ever!", joins to discuss the history of SCOTUS political bias within the Judicial branch of government, and are we in a Constitutional Crisis?  Congress debates a budget resolution...for a bill with more spending? Discussion of conservatives supporting more spending after calling for a balanced budget and government cuts. When can we ge...

Guest Larry Behrens, Power the Future, joins to discuss change in energy policy under a Trump administration. Discussion of de-regulation, DOGE findings in EPA and Dept of Energy, and more. Are we getting our energy production back to where it needs to be? CPAC 2025 officially wraps up with President Trump speaking.  Media accusing Republicans of turning on Trump and Musk...is it true?

Happy Saturday! Guest Ben Davis, VoteNoBond.com, joins to discuss upcoming Wichita school district USD 259 school bond vote. What exactly is the school's "master plan", and what would the bond do for school buildings, education, and more.  Guest Mike Thompson, State Senator District 10, joins to discuss school choice, property taxes, income tax relief, reforming the process for State Supreme Court...

Guest Scott Wheeler, investigative reporter and journalist, joins to discuss what reforms we could see in FBI and other agencies under Kash Patel, Pam Bondi, and more. Discussion of involvement of Democrats in agencies to attack Trump and his supporters. Will declassified documents show how corrupt these agencies really are? Late night debate in the Senate breaks down new government "budget resolu...

Guest John West, author "Shockholm Syndrome: Christianity", joins to discuss how faith leaders have failed by following social issues through government, making political statements, and not focusing on the values on the home front. Is it the role of government to regulate morality, or the duty of faith leaders, and the family? Kash Patel is confirmed for FBI. Now that the team is together...what...

Candidate for the Department of Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeReamer, has confirmation hearing. The former "pro union" Congresswoman says she is about right to work and "choice" now. Do you believe her? Discussion of unions manipulating markets, the PRO Act, and Right to Work.  Democrats continue to struggle with relatability with the public. What will the future of the party look like during thei...

Guest Mary Grabar, author "DeBunking FDR", joins to discuss the life of FDR, the push of socialism, and the rise of the bureaucratic state in the country. Why was big government so popular around the world at that time, and are we seeing the dismantling of socialism today?  RFK Jr. speaks out about the immediate agenda for the Dept of Health and Human Services.  Bernie Sanders questions Linda McMa...

Guest Greg Mourad, VP of Legislation with the National Right to Work Committee, joins to discuss the upcoming hearings for Lori Chavez-DeRemer as Secretary of Labor for the Trump administration. Is she too "pro-union"? Discussion of union record, supporting blue collar workers, and the future of unions in the country.  VP JD Vance speaks at the Munich Security Conference, and calls out socialism t...

Happy Saturday! Guest, Sedgwick County Sheriff Jeff Easter, joins to discuss latest crime rates in the community. Discussion of homelessness numbers, shortages in staff, working with mental health resources, and more. Discussion of working with ICE and criminal deportations within the Wichita area.  Guest Renee Erickson, State Senator District 30 and head of the KS Committee on Government Efficien...

Guest Troy Miller, President and CEO of National Religious Broadcasters, joins to discuss latest battle for AM radio in the country. Discussion of the latest Congressional bill to preserve AM radio in electric vehicles. Why would we push to get rid of AM radio? Discussion of content control, subscriber based platforms, and more.  RFK Jr has been confirmed as Secretary for Health and Human Services...

Guest Frances Floresca, Education Policy Analyst, joins to discuss upcoming hearings for Linda McMahon as Secretary for Education Department. Discussion of the potential dissolving of DOE, the future of the agency, and what the priorities my look like for the department.  Tulsi Gabbard confirmed as new Director of National Intelligence. Discussion of McConnell's vote against Gabbard, and unity wit...

Guest Natalie Sanandaji, Survivor of October 7th Hamas attacks in Israel and Public Affairs Officer for the Combat AntiSemetism Movement", joins to discuss her experience at the Israeli concert attack, the spread of anti-Semitism, and the future of potential peace in the middle east.  Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna announces new House Oversight Taskforce with a focus to release government secrets...