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Each weekday, I strive to create a pleasant and positive listening experience that keeps you informed on the issues and helps you enjoy life on The Paradise Coast. While I stand for limited government as envisioned by the Framers of our Constitution, I’ll balance the political discussion with interviews of community and business leaders, with authors, and with columnists from leading magazines and web sites…both local and national. While my show will be streamed live each weekday morning from 7 to 8 am, you’ll be able to listen at you convenience to podcasts that will be archived on my web site for the past week. I value your input and feedback. Please register to I can keep you informed on upcoming attractions…I hope you enjoy the show!

Robert L Harden


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    Mexico and Other Foreign Entanglements

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2026 58:56


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating over 14 years broadcasting on the internet. On Friday's show, we visit with William Yeatman, leader of the regulatory studies group at George Washington University about the partial government shutdown as well as the State of the Union address. We also visit with author and Professor Andrew Joppa about the State of the Union address, tariffs, the Supreme Court, Mexico, and the James Webb Space Telescope. We have terrific guests on Monday's show including historian Marc Schulman, AIER.org Senior Editor Jon Miltimore, and author Jim McTague. Access this and past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

    Healthcare Costs and "TrumpRX"

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2026 58:56


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating over 14 years broadcasting on the internet. On Thursday's show, we discuss proposed guardrails for Artificial Intelligence proposed in this Florida legislative session with the Florida Citizens Alliance Co-Founder and CEO Keith Flaugh. We visit with Cato Institute Health Policy Studies Director Michael Cannon about the impact of “TrumpRX.” We visit with CEI Senior Economist Ryan Young about the State of the Union address and the Supreme Court decision on tariffs. We also visit with the former Mayor of Naples Bill Barnett. We have terrific guests scheduled for Friday's show including attorney William Yeatman and author and Professor Andrew Joppa. Access this and past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

    President Trump's State of the Union Address

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2026 60:11


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating over 14 years broadcasting on the internet. On Wednesday's show, we visit with Cato Institute Chairman Emeritus Bob Levy about Immigration in the United States. We visit with Landmark Legal Foundation Vice President Michael O'Neill about the State of the Union Address and the Save America act. We also visit with Professor Larry Bell about the content and impact of the President's speech last night. Please join us tomorrow when we visit with CEO Keith Flaugh from the Florida Citizen's Alliance, Michael Cannon from the Cato Institute, Senior Economist from the Competitive Enterprise Institute Ryan Young, and former Mayor of Naples Bill Barnett. Access this and past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

    Free Markets and Conservatism

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2026 60:35


    On Tuesday's show, we visit with Florida State Senator Kathleen Passidomo about Florida's legislative process - including the budget - as well as policy and political issues emerging in the seventh week of Florida legislative session. Boo Mortenson and I discuss highlights from the Winter Olympics including the U.S. gold medals in both men's and women's hockey. Libertarian Commentator Patrick Carroll and I discuss free markets and conservatism. We also visit with Linda Harden about tonight's State of the Union address and about Tucker Carlson interview with Iowa Gubernatorial candidate Zack Lahn and Tucker's trip to Israel. Please join us tomorrow when we visit with Cato Institute Chairman Emeritus Bob Levy, Professor and author Larry Bell, and VP of Landmark Legal Foundation Michael O'Neill.

    Five Ways We Sabotage Ourselves

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2026 59:40


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating over 14 years broadcasting on the internet. On Monday's show, we discuss current global events, including developments in Israel, Iran, Mexico, Ukraine, and Hungary with Marc Schulman, Founder and Publisher of HistoryCentral.com. We discuss five ways we sabotage ourselves with the Senior Editor of the American Institute for Economic Research Jon Miltimore. We also visit with author Jim McTague about Iran and the President's State of the Union address tomorrow evening. We have terrific guests for tomorrow's show, including Florida State Senator Kathleen Passidomo, Boo Mortenson, libertarian commentator Patrick Carroll, and Linda Harden. Access this and past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

    Tracking Bias in the Media

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2026 59:09


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating over 14 years broadcasting on the internet. On Friday's show, we visit with William Yeatman, leader of the regulatory studies group at George Washington University about Congressional spending bills and the left's anticipated boycott of the State of the Union address. We visit with the President & CEO of Mediapedia.org Christine Czarnejewski about bias in the mainstream media. We also visit with author and Professor Andrew Joppa about the Winter Olympics, Mark Zuckerberg and Facebook, and the SAVE act. We have terrific guests on Monday's show including historian Marc Schulman, AIER.org Senior Editor Jon Miltimore, and author Jim McTague. Access this and past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

    The Good Works of the Community Pregnancy Clinics

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2026 60:10


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating over 14 years broadcasting on the internet. On Thursday's show, we discuss the public education agenda for the Florida ‘26 legislative session with the Florida Citizens Alliance Co-Founder Pastor Rick Stevens. We visit with Cato Institute Health Policy Studies Director Michael Cannon about the unexpected and disappointing anticipated increase in costs for healthcare over the next decade. We visit with CEI Senior Economist Ryan Young about the impact of the rescission of the “endangerment finding” for carbon emissions by the EPA. We also visit with the Advancement Officer of the Community Pregnancy Clinics Shaun Guevarra about their life-saving work and about abortions in Florida. We have terrific guests scheduled for Friday's show including attorney William Yeatman, Professor Andrew Joppa, and President of MediaPedia Christine Czernejewski. Access this and past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

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    Anchor Babies, Sanctuary Cities, and Immigration

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2026 56:56


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating over 14 years broadcasting on the internet. On Wednesday's show, we visit with Cato Institute Chairman Emeritus Bob Levy about Immigration in the United States. We visit with Landmark Legal Foundation Vice President Michael O'Neill about Marco Rubio's speech at the Munich Security Conference, and we discuss the anticipated Supreme Court ruling on tariffs. We also visit with Executive Director of The Arlington of Naples Christy Skinner about the celebration of their 10th anniversary as well as senior living at The Arlington of Naples. Please join us tomorrow when we visit with Pastor Rick Stevens from the Florida Citizen's Alliance, Michael Cannon from the Cato Institute, Senior Economist from the Competitive Enterprise Institute Ryan Young, and former Mayor of Naples Bill Barnett. Access this and past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

    Thanks to Jay & Patty Baker

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2026 59:55


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating over 14 years broadcasting on the internet. On Tuesday's show, we visit with Florida State Senator Kathleen Passidomo about Florida's budget as well as policy and political issues emerging in the sixth week of Florida legislative session. Boo Mortenson and I discuss the costs, benefits and liabilities of artificial intelligence. The Founder and CEO of the Tumaini Fund Dr. Susan Wilson, and I discuss their support of orphans in Tanzania and their Gala this week. We also visit with Linda Harden about the tremendous contributions of Jay and Patty Baker to the culture and well-being of our community (Happy Birthday, Patty!). Please join us tomorrow when we visit with Cato Institute Chairman Emeritus Bob Levy, Executive Director of The Arlington Christy Skinner, and VP of Landmark Legal Foundation Michael O'Neill. Access this and past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

    The Need for an "Article V Convention"

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2026 60:21


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating over 14 years broadcasting on the internet. On Monday's show, we discuss President's Day and current global events, including the Munich Security Conference as well as developments in Israel, Iran, and China with Marc Schulman, Founder and Publisher of HistoryCentral.com. We discuss housing policy economics including the positions of FDR and Trump with the Senior Editor of the American Institute for Economic Research Jon Miltimore. We also visit with author Jim McTague about the Constitution and the need for an “Article V" Convention to amend the Constitution. We have terrific guests for tomorrow's show, including Florida State Senator Kathleen Passidomo, Boo Mortenson, the Founder and CEO of the TUMaini Fund Dr. Susan Wilson, and Linda Harden. Access this and past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

    Energy Costs and Deregulation

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2026 58:57


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating over 14 years broadcasting on the internet. On Friday's show, we visit with William Yeatman, leader of the regulatory studies group at George Washington University about Congressional spending bills and Trump's Executive Order rolling back climate regulations. We visit with CEI Senior Economist Ryan Young about the latest unemployment numbers and we discuss capital gains taxes on home sales. We visit with Landmark Legal Foundation Vice President Michael O'Neill about the SAVE America, and we discuss the looming partial government shutdown. We also visit with author and Professor Larry Bell about the reasons for the expected increase in energy costs in Virginia. We have terrific guests on Monday's show including historian Marc Schulman, AIER.org Senior Editor Jon Miltimore, and author Jim McTague. Access this and past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

    Tamiami Angel Fund

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2026 59:26


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating over 14 years broadcasting on the internet. On Thursday's show, we discuss the Florida ‘26 legislative session with the Florida Citizens Alliance Co-Founder and CEO, Keith Flaugh. We visit with Cato Institute Health Policy Studies Director Michael Cannon about the expected and disappointing anticipated increase in costs for healthcare over the next decade. We visit with Tamiami Angel Fund Founder Tim Cartwright about their experience over the last fifteen years. We also visit with former Mayor of Naples Bill Barnett. We have terrific guests scheduled for Friday's show including attorney William Yeatman, CEI Senior Economist Ryan Young, Landmark Legal Foundation Vice President Michael O'Neill, and Professor Larry Bell. Access this and past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

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    Threats to Floridians from the CCP

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2026 59:50


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating over 14 years broadcasting on the internet. On Wednesday's show, we visit with Cato Institute Chairman Emeritus Bob Levy about Immigration in the United States. We visit with the founder and CEO of State Shield about the threats posed to citizens in Florida by the CCP. We also visit with Professor Andrew Joppa about continuing threats from our Southern border. Please join us tomorrow when we visit with Keith Flaugh from the Florida Citizen's Alliance, Michael Cannon from the Cato Institute, Tim Cartwright, and former Mayor of Naples Bill Barnett. Access this and past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

    The Problems Created by Data Centers

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2026 60:09


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating over 14 years broadcasting on the internet. On Tuesday's show, we visit with Florida State Senator Kathleen Passidomo about Florida's budget as well as policy and political issues emerging in the fifth week of Florida legislative session. Boo Mortenson and I discuss current trends in America today. Independent Video Commentator Maggie Anders and I discuss the resistance to and problems with data centers springing up in small towns across the USA. We also visit with Linda Harden about contamination in some of Florida's bread supply, and we discuss revelations from the Epstein files. Please join us tomorrow when we visit with Cato Institute Chairman Emeritus Bob Levy, Joe Gabbia, and Andrew Joppa. Access this and past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

    Economic Lessons from Tom Hanks Movie,"Castaway"

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2026 59:29


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating over 14 years broadcasting on the internet. On Monday's show, we discuss current global events, including developments in Israel, Iran, Japan, Thailand and Ukraine with Marc Schulman, Founder and Publisher of HistoryCentral.com. We discuss important economic lessons from the entertaining Tom Hanks movie “Cast Away” with the Senior Editor of the American Institute for Economic Research Jon Miltimore. We also visit with author Jim McTague about the reasons for the dearth of international news sources. We have terrific guests for tomorrow's show, including Florida State Senator Kathleen Passidomo, Boo Mortenson, Collier County Clerk of Courts Crystal Kinzel, and Linda Harden. Access this and past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

    Artificial Intelligence and the Full Human Experience

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2026 59:05


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating over 14 years broadcasting on the internet. On Friday's show, we visit with William Yeatman, leader of the regulatory studies group at George Washington University about Congressional spending bills and health insurance subsidies, and the President's ability to fire senior government employees. We visit with CEI Senior Economist Ryan Young about Trump's choice for Fed Chair, unemployment, and the economy. We visit with Landmark Legal Foundation Vice President Michael O'Neill about the minimum wage for young people and the SAVE act to protect us from illegals voting. We also visit with author and Professor Larry Bell about artificial intelligence and the full human experience. We have terrific guests on Monday's show including historian Marc Schulman, AIER.org Senior Editor Jon Miltimore, and author Jim McTague. Access this and past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

    U.S. Drug Enforcement

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2026 58:21


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating over 14 years broadcasting on the internet. On Thursday's show, we discuss objectives in public education for the '26 legislative session with the Florida Citizens Alliance Co-Founder and CEO, Keith Flaugh. We visit with Retired Supervisory Special Agent for the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency Jack McFarland about his background and his thoughts on drug enforcement today. We also discuss the City Council election results with former Mayor of Naples Bill Barnett. We have terrific guests scheduled for Friday's show including attorney William Yeatman, CEI Senior Economist Ryan Young, Landmark Legal Foundation Vice President Michael O'Neill, and Professor Larry Bell. Access this and past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

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    The Importance of Caregiver Support

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2026 59:36


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating over 14 years broadcasting on the internet. On Wednesday's show, we visit with Cato Institute Chairman Emeritus Bob Levy about Immigration – both legal and illegal. We visit with Christy Christine from the Arlington of Naples about the importance and process of caregiver support. We also visit with Collier County Clerk of Courts Crystal Kinzel about tax and property issues as well as the 6th annual Valentine's Day vow renewal and wedding Day ceremony. Please join us tomorrow when we visit with Keith Flaugh from the Florida Citizen's Alliance, retired Special Agent from the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, Jack McFarland, and former Mayor of Naples Bill Barnett. Access this and past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

    Money, Influence, and the Political Process

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2026 60:38


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating over 14 years broadcasting on the internet. On Tuesday's show, we visit with Florida State Senator Kathleen Passidomo about Florida's position on Crypto currency as well as policy and political issues emerging at the Florida legislative session. Boo Mortenson and I discuss the impact of “Baby Boomers” approaching the age of 80 this year. We also visit with Linda Harden about Bill and Hillary Clinton, corruption in government, money in the political process, and democrats distracting us from critical issues. Please join us tomorrow when we visit with Cato Institute Chairman Emeritus Bob Levy, Christy Christine from the Arlington of Naples and Collier County Clerk of Courts Crystal Kinzel. Access this and past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

    Economics: Opportunity Costs and Trade-offs

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2026 59:46


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating over 14 years broadcasting on the internet. On Monday's show, we discuss current global events, including developments in Israel, Iran, Ukraine, Costa Rica, and India with Marc Schulman, Founder and Publisher of HistoryCentral.com. We discuss important economic lessons on trade-offs taught by the entertaining series “Landman” with the Senior Editor of the American Institute for Economic Research Jon Miltimore. We also visit with author Jim McTague about important events of Black History in America. We have terrific guests for tomorrow's show, including Florida State Senator Kathleen Passidomo, Boo Mortenson, Collier County Clerk of Courts Crystal Kinzel, and Linda Harden. Access this and past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

    Freeing Us from Regulatory Tyranny

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2026 60:02


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating over 14 years broadcasting on the internet. On Friday's show, we visit with William Yeatman, leader of the regulatory studies group at George Washington University about Congressional spending bills and health insurance alternatives to Obamacare. We visit with CEI Senior Economist Ryan Young about Trump's choice for Fed Chair, trade deficits, inflation and unemployment. We visit with Landmark Legal Foundation Vice President Michael O'Neill about the chaos and fraud orchestrated in Minneapolis, Tom Homan's influence, and recent developments with Congresswoman Ilhan Omar. We also visit with author and Professor Larry Bell about Trump's decisions freeing us from forms of regulatory tyranny. We have terrific guests on Monday's show including historian Marc Schulman, AIER.org Senior Editor Jon Miltimore, and author Jim McTague. Access this and past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

    Cars on Fifth to Benefit Habitat for Humanity

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2026 59:11


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating over 14 years broadcasting on the internet. On Thursday's show, we the first-ever federal tax credit program for education, and we discuss objectives in public education for the '26 legislative session with the Florida Citizens Alliance Chief Operating Officer Ryan Kennedy. We visit with Cato Institute Health Policy Director Michael Cannon about Medicare Advantage programs and how the costs are (not) managed. We visit with president of the Naples Automotive Experience Tom O'Riordan about “Cars on Fifth” next week for the benefit of Habitat for Humanity. We also discuss the upcoming City Council elections with former Mayor of Naples Bill Barnett. We have terrific guests scheduled for Friday's show including attorney William Yeatman, CEI Senior Economist Ryan Young, Landmark Legal Foundation Vice President Michael O'Neill, and Professor Larry Bell. Access this and past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

    Immigration in America

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2026 59:56


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating over 14 years broadcasting on the internet. On Wednesday's show, we discuss problems and policy involving immigration with Cato Institute Chairman Emeritus Bob Levy. Professor and author Andrew Joppa and I discuss a variety of topics including crime and corruption in America, Trump's use of executive power, the use of social media by young people, and democracy in America. Please join us on Thursday's show. We'll visit with Florida Citizens Alliance CEO Keith Flaugh, and Cato Institute's Michael Cannon, Tom O'Riordan from Naples Automotive Experience, and Mayor Bill Barnett. Access this and past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

    Health and Obesity in America

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2026 60:15


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating over 14 years broadcasting on the internet. On Tuesday's show, we visit with Florida State Senator Kathleen Passidomo about Senate President Albritton's health event this weekend as well as policy and political issues emerging at the Florida legislative session. Boo Mortenson and I discuss the problems of health and obesity in America. Video commentator Maggie Anders and I discuss the role of technology in the current revolt in Iran. We also visit with Linda Harden about insider trading in Congress, Ilhan Omar's personal wealth, and problems with the process of justice in America. Please join us tomorrow when we visit with Cato Institute Chairman Emeritus Bob Levy and author and professor Andrew Joppa. Access this and past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

    Has the Post Office Outlived It's Usefulness?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2026 59:45


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating over 14 years broadcasting on the internet. On Monday's show, we discuss current global events, including developments in Israel, Iran, China, Venezuela, and Greenland with Marc Schulman, Founder and Publisher of HistoryCentral.com. We discuss government programs like the post office that have out-lived their usefulness with the Senior Editor of the American Institute for Economic Research Jon Miltimore. We also visit with author Jim McTague about the turmoil in Minnesota. We have terrific guests for tomorrow's show, including Florida State Senator Kathleen Passidomo, Boo Mortenson, independent video journalist Maggie Anders, and Linda Harden. Access this and past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

    Biden Presidential Library: Building or Bookmobile?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2026 58:56


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating over 14 years broadcasting on the internet. On Friday's show, we visit with William Yeatman, leader of the regulatory group at George Washington University about Congressional spending bills and health insurance alternatives to Obamacare. We visit with CEI Senior Economist Ryan Young about unemployment, GDP growth and uncertainty in the economy. We visit with Landmark Legal Foundation Vice President Michael O'Neill about Jack Smith's testimony to Congress this week, and we discuss the independence of the Fed. We also visit with author and Professor Larry Bell about Biden's embarrassing legacy, creating little enthusiasm to build his library. We have terrific guests on Monday's show including historian Marc Schulman, AIER.org Senior Editor Jon Miltimore, and author Jim McTague. Access this and past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

    The Rise of Fidel Castro in Cuba

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2026 57:24


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating over 14 years broadcasting on the internet. On Thursday's show, we discuss key bills to support public education in the '26 legislative session with the Florida Citizens Alliance CEO Keith Flaugh. We visit with Cato Institute Health Policy Director Michael Cannon about the health insurance proposal to be included in the spending bills in Congress. We visit with Maggie Anders, creator of “Undoctrination” for the Foundation for Economic Education about the rise to power of Fidel Castro in Cuba. We also visit with Megan Rose, Founder and CEO of Better Together about their terrific and successful efforts to help families in crisis. We have terrific guests scheduled for Friday's show including attorney William Yeatman, CEI Senior Economist Ryan Young, Landmark Legal Foundation Vice President Michael O'Neill, and Professor Larry Bell. Access this and past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

    Trump in Davos

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2026 58:44


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating over 14 years broadcasting on the internet. On Wednesday's show, we discuss the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and key concepts of our founding documents with Cato Institute Chairman Emeritus Bob Levy. Professor and author Andrew Joppa and I discuss a variety of topics including the contribution of Martin Luther King, Jr., the controversy over Greenland, the World Economic Forum in Davos, the church attack in Minnesota, the controversy at the Heritage Foundation, and the Louisiana Senate seat primary. Please join us on Thursday's show. We'll visit with Florida Citizens Alliance CEO Keith Flaugh, and Cato Institute's Michael Cannon, Maggie Anders from the Foundation for Economic Education, and Mayor Bill Barnett. Access this and past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

    Do Government Handouts Really Work?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2026 58:34


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating over 14 years broadcasting on the internet. On Tuesday's show, we visit with Florida State Senator Kathleen Passidomo about policy and political issues emerging at the start of the Florida legislative session. Libertarian commentator Patrick Carroll and I discuss the funding and efficacy of the SNAP and other government programs. We also visit with Linda Harden about the lack of results in addressing federal fraud and corruption. Please join us tomorrow when we visit with Cato Institute Chairman Emeritus Bob Levy and author and professor Andrew Joppa. Access this and past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

    Vigilantes in Minnesota

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2026 59:43


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating over 14 years broadcasting on the internet. On Monday's show, we discuss current global events, including developments in Israel, Ukraine, Greenland, Venezuela, and Iran with Marc Schulman, Founder and Publisher of HistoryCentral.com. We also visit with author Jim McTague about the similarities between the Whisky Rebellion early in our history and the resistance to ICE in Minnesota. We have terrific guests for tomorrow's show, including Florida State Senator Kathleen Passidomo, FEE.org's Maggie Anders, and Linda Harden. Access this and past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

    The Strength of Our Economy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2026 61:30


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating over 14 years broadcasting on the internet. On Friday's show, we visit with William Yeatman, leader of the regulatory group at George Washington University about Congressional spending bills and health insurance alternatives. We visit with President of American Commitment Phil Kerpen about the strength and threats to the American economy. We visit with Landmark Legal Foundation Vice President Michael O'Neill about Supreme Court cases affecting federal election and women's sports. We also discuss energy alternatives for fueling our mission to Mars. We have terrific guests on Monday's show including historian Marc Schulman, AIER.org Senior Editor Jon Miltimore, and author Jim McTague. Access this and past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

    A Fix for Health Insurance Affordability

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2026 60:54


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating over 14 years broadcasting on the internet. On Thursday's show, we discuss objectives in public education for the '26 legislative session with the Florida Citizens Alliance Chief Operating Officer Ryan Kennedy. We visit with Cato Institute Health Policy Director Michael Cannon about opportunities to reduce health insurance premiums through legislation or Executive Orders. We visit with CEI Senior Economist Ryan Young about Trump's speech in Detroit and about his proposal for a cap on credit card interest rates. We also discuss the upcoming City Council elections with former Mayor of Naples Bill Barnett. We have terrific guests scheduled for Friday's show including attorney William Yeatman, American Commitment President Phil Kerpen, Landmark Legal Foundation Vice President Michael O'Neill, and Professor Larry Bell. Access this and past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

    Key Concepts in Our Founding Documents

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2026 58:09


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating over 14 years broadcasting on the internet. On Wednesday's show, we discuss the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and key concepts of our founding documents with Cato Institute Chairman Emeritus Bob Levy. Professor and author Andrew Joppa and I discuss a variety of topics including the Supreme Court case on gender, developments in Iran, Greenland, and Venezuela, and the nurses' strike in New York City. Please join us on Thursday's show. We'll visit with Florida Citizens Alliance CEO Keith Flaugh, and Cato Institute's Michael Cannon, CEI Senior Economist Ryan Young, and Mayor Bill Barnett. Access this and past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

    Declining Insurance Rates in Florida

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2026 58:50


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating over 14 years broadcasting on the internet. On Tuesday's show, we visit with Florida State Senator Kathleen Passidomo about today's start of the Florida legislative session, and we discuss the reasons for declining insurance rates in Florida. FEE.org's Maggie Anders and I discuss the unintended consequences of Trump's planned ban of institutional investors in the housing market. We also visit with Linda Harden about corruption in Minnesota. Please join us tomorrow when we visit with Cato Institute Chairman Emeritus Bob Levy and author and professor Andrew Joppa. Access this and past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

    Why Can't Social Security Look More Like Our 401(k)'s?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2026 60:18


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating over 14 years broadcasting on the internet. On Monday's show, we discuss current global events, including developments in Israel, Ukraine, Cuba, Venezuela, and Greenland with Marc Schulman, Founder and Publisher of HistoryCentral.com. We discuss the success of 401(k) retirement programs versus the short-comings of Social Security with the Senior Editor of the American Institute for Economic Research Jon Miltimore. We also visit with author Jim McTague about the history of military actions in Venezuela resulting in the deaths of over 30 Cubans. We have terrific guests for tomorrow's show, including Florida State Senator Kathleen Passidomo, Boo Mortenson, FEE.org's Maggie Anders, and Linda Harden. Access this and past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

    Our Interest in Greenland

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2026 59:38


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating over 14 years broadcasting on the internet. On Friday's show, we visit with William Yeatman, leader of the regulatory group at George Washington University about Congressional spending bills, Obamacare subsidies, and the possibility of another government shutdown. We visit with Senior Economist with the Competitive Enterprise Institute Ryan Young about the economy, tariffs, GDP, and unemployment. We visit with Landmark Legal Foundation Vice President Michael O'Neill about the legality of our “police action” to capture Maduro. We also discuss our interest in Greenland with University of Houston Endowed Professor Larry Bell. We have terrific guests on Monday's show including historian Marc Schulman, AIER.org Senior Editor Jon Miltimore, and author Jim McTague. Access this and past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

    Wellspan: Evolving Views on Aging

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2026 60:26


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating over 14 years broadcasting on the internet. On Thursday's show, we discuss educational legislative objectives for '26 with the Florida Citizens Alliance Co-Founder and CEO Keith Flaugh. We visit with Cato Institute Health Policy Director Michael Cannon about the expiration of most Obamacare subsidies and alternatives for Congress to address this health insurance crisis. We visit with LCS Senior Vice President Sharon Maguire about the concept of “wellspan” (in comparison to lifespan) and changing views on aging. We also discuss the upcoming City Council elections with former Mayor of Naples Bill Barnett. We have terrific guests scheduled for Friday's show including attorney William Yeatman, CEI Senior Economist Ryan Young, Landmark Legal Foundation Vice President Michael O'Neill, and Professor Larry Bell. Access this and past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

    Was Maduro's Capture Legal?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2026 60:20


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating over 14 years broadcasting on the internet. On Wednesday's show, we discuss Maduro's capture, tariffs, and income inequality with Cato Institute Chairman Emeritus Bob Levy. Professor and author Andrew Joppa and I discuss a variety of topics including “the warmth of collectivism,” and Mamdani's election in New York City, the fall of Maduro in Venezuela, and the revelation of fraud and corruption across the country at taxpayer expense. Please join us on Thursday's show. We'll visit with Florida Citizens Alliance CEO Keith Flaugh, and Cato Institute's Michael Cannon, Vice President of LCS Sharon Roth Maguire, and Mayor Bill Barnett. Access this and past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

    The Mass Shooting in Las Vegas in 2017

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2026 60:08


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating over 14 years broadcasting on the internet. On Tuesday's show, we visit with Florida State Senator Kathleen Passidomo about the start of the Florida legislative session starting in a week, and we discuss some of the implications of Maduro's capture. We visit with Boo Mortenson about surprising trends in 2025. FEE.org's Maggie Anders and I discuss her video commentary on her review of 2025. We also visit with Linda Harden about the surprising facts about the Las Vegas mass shooting in 2017. Please join us tomorrow when we visit with Cato Institute Chairman Emeritus Bob Levy and author and professor Andrew Joppa. Access this or past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

    Maduro Toppled in Venezuela

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2026 60:29


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating over 14 years broadcasting on the internet. On Monday's show, we discuss current global events, including developments in Israel, Ukraine, and Venezuela with Marc Schulman, Founder and Publisher of HistoryCentral.com. We also visit with author Jim McTague about the military actions in Venezuela and the arrest of Maduro. We have terrific guests for tomorrow's show, including Florida State Senator Kathleen Passidomo, Boo Mortenson, and Linda Harden. Access this or past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

    The Impact and Cost of Over-Regulation

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2026 61:51


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating over 14 years broadcasting on the internet. On Friday's show, we visit with Senior Legal Fellow William Yeatman with the Pacific Legal Foundation about Congressional spending bills, Obamacare subsidies, and the possibility of another government shutdown. We visit with Senior Economist with the Competitive Enterprise Institute Ryan Young about the impact of over-regulation by the Federal government and the Trump administration's plan to cut regulations. We visit with Landmark Legal Foundation Vice President Michael O'Neill about the importance of the Supreme Court's decision to limited the influence of the “Chevron doctrine.” We also discuss the reduction in support of “green energy scams.” We have terrific guests on Monday's show including historian Marc Schulman, AIER.org Senior Editor Jon Miltimore, and author Jim McTague. Access this or past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

    Surprising Good News About Rental Costs

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2026 53:10


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating over 14 years broadcasting on the internet. On Thursday's show, we discuss public education legislative accomplishments in 2025 and we discuss educational legislative objectives for the '26 with the Florida Citizens Alliance, Co-Founder and CEO, Keith Flaugh. We visit with Cato Institute Health Policy Director Michael Cannon about today's expiration of most Obamacare subsidies and alternatives for Congress to address this health insurance crisis. We visit with Libertarian Opinion Journalist Patrick Carroll about surprising news on rent costs in the U.S. We have terrific guests scheduled for Friday's show including Senior Legal Fellow with the Pacific Legal Foundation William Yeatman, CEI Senior Economist Ryan Young, Landmark Legal Foundation Vice President Michael O'Neill, and Professor Larry Bell. Access this or past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

    2025 in Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2025 60:29


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating over 14 years broadcasting on the internet. On Wednesday's show, we discuss Trump's administration accomplishments in the past year, and we discuss next year's 250th celebration of our Declaration of Independence with Cato Institute Chairman Emeritus Bob Levy. Professor and author Andrew Joppa and I discuss a variety of topics including the positives and minuses of the past year, we discuss the Trump administration's focus on international policy and we discuss religion in America. Please join us on Thursday's show. We'll visit with Florida Citizens Alliance CEO Keith Flaugh, and Cato Institute's Michael Cannon. Access this or past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

    What Was the Best Decade of Your Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2025 58:00


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating over 14 years broadcasting on the internet. On Tuesday's show, we visit with Florida State Senator Kathleen Passidomo about Citizen's insurance and falling insurance premiums in Florida. We visit with Boo Mortenson about which decade of life is most memorable and appreciated by Americans. We also visit with Linda Harden about corruption in Minnesota as well as the Democrat party's lack of focus on policies to help American citizens. Please join us tomorrow when we visit with Cato Institute Chairman Emeritus Bob Levy and author and professor Andrew Joppa. Access this or past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

    Discrimination and Victimhood

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2025 60:12


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating over 14 years broadcasting on the internet. On Monday's show, we discuss current global events, including developments in Israel, Ukraine, China/ Taiwan, and Venezuela with Marc Schulman, Founder and Publisher of HistoryCentral.com. We visit with American Institute for Economic Research Senior Editor Jon Miltimore about a 1980's facial-scar experiment and how it illustrates the victim mentality and discrimination today. We also visit with author Jim McTague about DOGE and the Democrat party. We have terrific guests for tomorrow's show, including Florida State Senator Kathleen Passidomo, Maggie Anders from FEE.org, Boo Mortenson, and Linda Harden. Access this or past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

    Gratitude Going in to 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2025 60:58


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating over 14 years broadcasting on the internet. On Friday's show, we visit with Senior Legal Fellow William Yeatman with the Pacific Legal Foundation about Congressional spending bills, Obamacare subsidies, and legislative challenges going in to 2026. We visit with Senior Economist with the Competitive Enterprise Institute Ryan Young about inflation, unemployment, tariffs, and the economic outlook for 2026. We visit with Landmark Legal Foundation Vice President Michael O'Neill about the Supreme Court's decision to preclude the use of the National Guard in Illinois. We also discuss our gratitude for the current direction of the country with Endowed Professor at the University of. Houston Larry Bell. We have terrific guests on Monday's show including historian Marc Schulman and author Jim McTague. Access this or past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

    Merry Christmas!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2025 59:45


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating over 14 years broadcasting on the internet. Merry Christmas! On Wednesday's show, we discuss next year's 250th celebration of our Declaration of Independence with Cato Institute Chairman Emeritus Bob Levy. Professor and author Andrew Joppa and I discuss a variety of topics including our relationship with Europe and Russia, upheaval at the Heritage Foundation, and anti-Semitism. There is no show on Thursday in the observation and celebration of Christmas. Please join us on Friday's show. We'll visit with PLF's Senior Legal Fellow William Yeatman, CEI's Senior Economist Ryan Young, Landmark Legal Foundation's VP Michael O'Neill, and Professor Larry Bell. Access this or past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

    Better Together: Helping Families in Crisis

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2025 58:43


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating over 14 years broadcasting on the internet. On Tuesday's show, we visit with Florida State Senator Kathleen Passidomo about alternatives being considered for reducing property taxes for Florida homeowners. We visit with Megan Rose, CEO of Better Together, about the great results they have achieved for families in crisis through their faith-based organization. We visit with Maggie Anders, Producer of “Undoctrination” for the Foundation for Economic Education, about the “darker side” of the beauty industry. We also visit with Linda Harden about the Democrat party's lack of focus on policies to help American citizens. Please join us tomorrow when we visit with Cato Institute Chairman Emeritus Bob Levy and author and professor Andrew Joppa. Access this or past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

    The Demise of the Ford 150 Lightening EV Pickup Truck

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2025 59:59


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating over 14 years broadcasting on the internet. On Monday's show, we discuss current global events, including developments in Israel, Ukraine, Venezuela, and Australia with Marc Schulman, Founder and Publisher of HistoryCentral.com. We visit with American Institute for Economic Research Senior Editor Jon Miltimore about the recent and quick demise of the Ford 150 Lightening pickup truck. We also visit with author Jim McTague about the developing crisis of the lack of medical doctors in the U.S. We have terrific guests for tomorrow's show, including Florida State Senator Kathleen Passidomo, Maggie Anders from FEE.org, Boo Mortenson, and Linda Harden. Access this or past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

    Who Gets Coal in Their Stocking from Trump?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2025 60:48


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating over 14 years broadcasting on the internet. On Friday's show, we visit with Senior Legal Fellow William Yeatman with the Pacific Legal Foundation about Congressional spending bills, Obamacare subsidies, and the President's primetime speech. We visit with Senior Economist with the Competitive Enterprise Institute Ryan Young about inflation, unemployment, and the Fed's expansion of the money supply. We visit with Landmark Legal Foundation Vice President Michael O'Neill about the attacks at Brown University and in Brookline on the MIT Professor, and we discuss continuing lawfare against the Trump agenda. We also continue our discussion with Professor Larry Bell about Trump's candidates for “coal in their stockings.” We have terrific guests on Monday's show including historian Marc Schulman, AIER.org Senior Editor Jon Miltimore, and author Jim McTague. Access this or past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

    St. Matthews House: Addressing Food Insecurity During the Holidays

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2025 59:17


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating over 14 years broadcasting on the internet. On Thursday's show, we discuss legislative developments on “Artificial Intelligence” and its implications for public education with the Director of Policy and Advocacy with the Florida Citizens Alliance, Ryan Kennedy. We visit with Cato Institute Health Policy Director Michael Cannon about Obamacare subsidies and alternatives for health insurance. We visit with the VP of Development at St. Matthews House Bill Curry about their year in review and about food insecurity during the holidays. We also visit with the former Mayor of Naples Bill Barnett. We have terrific guests scheduled for Friday's show including Senior Legal Fellow with the Pacific Legal Foundation William Yeatman, CEI Senior Economist Ryan Young, Landmark Legal Foundation Vice President Michael O'Neill, and Professor Larry Bell. Access this or past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

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