The Voice of Reason with Andy Hooser

Guest Dr. Holly Lucille, Mindful Medicine Podcast, joins to discuss ongoing flu season. Why is it worse this year than we've seen in a long time? Discussion of ways to build your immune system, proper diet and exercise, and missing nutrients in your body.  Iran sees a potential revolution to topple the tyrannical government. Will the US get involved? Discussion of the lack of support for Iranians...

Guest Jacob Coleman, State Chair for Americans for Prosperity-Minnesota, Joins to discuss latest fraud investigations in Minneapolis, work towards transparency, and more. Discussion of the ICE shooting, failure in state leadership, and upcoming state legislative session.  Police Chief for Portland cries during press briefing apologizing to Hispanic community for the shooting a cartel members with...

Guest Jonathan Butcher, author "The Polarization Myth", joins to discuss the polarizing views in the nation. Are we really as divided as we think? Discussion of the platform of the left, social issues, identity politics, and the mindset of the general population. How much of political conversation is done from the average American vs the radical activist?  President Trump steals the Democrat platf...

Happy Saturday! Guest Karl Peterjohn, Vote No Coalition, joins to discuss upcoming vote on Wichita city sales tax. Discussion of city government spending, sales tax over property tax, essential services within city, and more.  Guest Dan Hawkins, Kansas Speaker of the House, joins to discuss upcoming legislative session. Discussion of property tax relief, state budget discussions, tax cuts in the s...

Guest Katie Asher, author "The Book of Heaven", joins to discuss ongoing research with her autistic some that can see and hear the "spiritual realm". Discussion of scientists studying mental trauma, visions, and the re-enforcement of Biblical scripture.  New video surfaces of ICE agent that was run over by protestor in Minneapolis. Was another narrative destroyed from left claiming murder? ICE ann...

Guest Drew Allen, author and podcaster, joins to discuss the mindset of protesters in Minneapolis. Are we seeing a George Floyd 2.0 protest? Democrat lawmakers fuel hatred against ICE, while Trump administration sends more law enforcement to the state. What is the role of federal government vs state government on immigration and crime? Discussion of Constitutional role of government, and holding g...

Guest Chris Salcedo, author and host "The Chris Salcedo Show" on Newsmax TV, joins to discuss the latest response in Venezuela after the capture of Maduro. Discussion of Democrats supporting a dictator, protestors advocating for socialism, and working closer with the Hispanic population.  ICE agent shoots a woman in Minnesota, with outrage from the left. Was it justified? Breakdown of the online v...

Senator Chuck Schumer asks Trump the questions bothering him about the Venezuela reformation. Are they they right questions to be asking? Discussion of the Constitutionality of the move on the nation, the focus of an America first agenda, and more.  Doctors call out RFK Jr. on latest CDC guidelines and changes to the childhood vaccine schedule. What vaccines do we actually need? Discussion of natu...

Guest Troy Miller, National Religious Broadcasters, joins to discuss ongoing efforts to end religious genocide around the world. Discussion of President Trump's efforts in Nigeria, ending terrorism, and how to keep peace around the world. Is it possible?  Day One of Nicolas Maduro in court. What can we expect? Democrats lash out against Trump after calling for the removal of Maduro for years. Medi...

Guest Elizabeth Patton, Regional Director for Americans for Prosperity, joins to recap 2025 with the major legislative wins across the nation. Discussion of the One Big Beautiful bill, tax breaks in 2026, state legislative wins, and more. What can we expect in 2026, and are we ready for the upcoming midterm season?  Zohran Mamdani is officially sworn in as Mayor of New York City. What can we expec...

Guest Daniel Greenfield, David Horowitz Freedom Center, joins to discuss latest investigations into the Somali fraud in Minnesota. Discussion of fraud and corruption in social program systems, exposing the deep state, and how to clean up the system moving forward.  Trump administration kicks off 2026 by collecting Nicolas Maduro in a military operation. Are we seeing an end to nacro terrorism in t...

Guest Jack Bialik, author "Lost in Time", joins to discuss lost knowledge through humanity. Why does humanity continue to lose knowledge and technology, and are we on the same path again? Discussion of ancient cultures, and their understanding of the world compared to ours.  It's time for the year in review. How far have we come in the past 12months? Discussion of Trump's "scandals and controversi...

Guest Jim Pfaff, The Conservative Caucus, joins to discuss the state of the GOP, state of the Union, and outlook to 2026. Discussion of Fraud in Minnesota, government spending waste and fraud, how to clean up the system. Should we be concerned about the divide within the conservative movement going into Midterm election cycle?  President Trump focuses attention during the holidays on peace deals a...

Merry Christmas from the Voice of Reason! Enjoy the annual holiday episode playing our favorite audio bit, clips, and satire from the years!

Merry Christmas from the Voice of Reason! Enjoy the annual holiday episode with our favorite audio bits, clips, and satire from the year!

Merry Christmas! The annual holiday episode of Kansas Talk!

Guest Carl Joseph, pastor and author "Lionheart", joins to discuss spiritual battle in the US. Are we going through an identity crisis as a culture? Discussion of rejection of God, a spiritual revival, and how to become the warrior needed in society.  Democrats begin to backtrack on platform, after policies continue to fail. Did Hunter Biden really condemn illegal aliens?  Senator Rand Paul releas...

Guest Stephen Lloyd, Reach!! United, joins to discuss ongoing battle against opioid addiction in the country. President Trump declares fentanyl a weapon of mass destruction. How do we cut off the supply, while address the need and demand for the illicit drugs?  AMFest 2025 from TPUSA wraps up with drama and a divide within the MAGA Movement. Discussion of the personality over policy, and increase...

Guest Michael Finch, author "A Time to Stand", joins to discuss the best ways to advocate for Making America Great Again. Discussion of upcoming 250th birthday of the nation, bringing in a Golden Age under President Trump, and preparing for upcoming midterm elections.  President Trump addresses the nation this week, and helps us refocus on the priorities of the admin, and the big wins of the year....

Guest Drew Allen, author "For Christ and Country", joins to discuss the state of the GOP going into 2026. Discussion of wins of the Trump admin, battles in Congress, and the division within conservative ranks. Are we fighting amongst our own too much? Discussion of the legacy of Charlie Kirk and the battle of personality over policy.  President Trump rattles the healthcare industry after reclassif...

Happy Saturday! Guest Ben Davis, Political Consultant, joins to discuss upcoming sales tax debate in Wichita. Discussion of city shortfalls, transition from property tax to consumption tax, and potential city budget cuts.  Guest Renee Erickson, Kansas State Senator, joins to discuss upcoming legislative session. Will we see redistricting in Kansas? Discussion of education reform, COGE, state budge...

Guest Mark Malkoff, comedian and author "Love Johnny Carson", joins to discuss the legacy and life of Johnny Carson. Discussion of the evolution of late night talk shows, bringing comedy over divisiveness, and the future of the entertainment industry.  Turning Point USA holds AmericaFest, and sets the stage for Midterm elections 2026.  Congress adjourns for holidays, but not without voting on heat...

Guest Tim Minella, The Goldwater Institute, joins to discuss latest battle against the woke agenda within academic journals. Discussion of the "Feminist Collective", radical political peer reviewed articles, and the war for the minds of the next generation.  President Trump reclassifies marijuana in the nation. What does it mean? Discussion of new push for medical research on cannabis and the futu...

Guest Alex McFarland, Youth, Religion and Cultural Expert, joins to discuss the ongoing culture war around the world. Update on the Bondi Beach shooting against Jews, the issue of anti-Semitism, fight against nativity scenes, and more. Are we seeing a threat to Jewish and Christian communities by the spread of radical Islamists?  President Trump set to speak tonight...what can we expect? Discussio...

Guest Michael Johnson, Slavic Gospel Association, joins to discuss the latest humanitarian crisis in Ukraine during ongoing conflict. Will we see an end to the war anytime soon?  Discussion of humanitarian violations from Russia during war, living conditions, religious resolution, and more.  Australian Prime Minister responds to Bondi Beach shooting, blaming anti-Semitism and...Right Wing Extremis...