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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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    Fed Lowers Interest Rates and Expands the Money Supply

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2025 61:43


    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 Venezuela ship seizure. We visit with Senior Economist with the Competitive Enterprise Institute Ryan Young about tariffs, interest rates, and the Fed's expansion of the money supply. We visit with Landmark Legal Foundation Vice President Michael O'Neill about the President's power to fire the heads of quasi-independent agencies and the President's pardon of Tina Peters. We also continue our discussion with Professor Larry Bell about space travel and the establishment of a settlement on 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 or past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

    Addressing the Problem of Media Bias

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2025 59:23


    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 Co-Founder and CEO of the Florida Citizen's Alliance, Keith Flaugh. We visit with Cato Institute Health Policy Director Michael Cannon about his open letter to the assassinated President of United Healthcare, Brian Thompson's sons; we also discuss pending year-end healthcare legislation. We visit with the CEO of MediaPedia Christine Czernejewski about addressing the problem of media bias. 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.

    Immigration, Assimilation, and the Constitution

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2025 59:31


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating over 14 years broadcasting on the internet. On Wednesday's show, we continue our discussion of Trump's expansion of executive authority with Cato Institute Chairman Emeritus Bob Levy. Professor and author Andrew Joppa and I discuss a variety of topics including the incompatibility of cultures as exemplified by illegal immigration, the movement to abandon Constitutional “originalism,” Pope Leo's comments about immigration and assimilation, and academia and anti-Semitism. Please join us on Thursday's show. We'll visit with Florida Citizens Alliance CEO Keith Flaugh, Cato Institute's Michael Cannon, and former Mayor of Naples, Bill Barnett. Access this or past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

    Former Capitol Police Chief Steven Sund: Courage Under Fire

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2025 58:57


    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 preparations for the next legislative session. We visit with Maggie Anders Producer of “Undoctrination” for the Foundation for Economic Education, about Billie Eilish and her views on billionaires. We visit with Steven Sund, former Chief of the Capitol Police, about his book, “Courage Under Fire,” and developments with the “pipe bomb” and the National Guard in D.C. We also visit with Linda Harden about the lack of Congressional action in support of Trump's agenda. 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.

    California Takes a Pass on "Abundance"

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2025 59:42


    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 Trump's U.S. Security Doctrine and developments in Israel, Ukraine, China, Venezuela and Iran with Marc Schulman, Founder and Publisher of HistoryCentral.com. We visit with American Institute for Economic Research Senior Editor Jon Miltimore about California's pass on “Abundance.” We also visit with author Jim McTague about rising electric bills, the electric grid, and alternative energy sources. We have terrific guests for tomorrow's show, including Florida State Senator Kathleen Passidomo, Maggie Anders from FEE.org, former Capitol Police Chief Steven Sund, and Linda Harden. Access this or past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

    More on Space Travel and Establishing a Settlement on Mars

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2025 61:37


    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 Biden-era EV mandates. We visit with Senior Economist with the Competitive Enterprise Institute Ryan Young about tariffs, interest rates, Christmas spending, and the economy. We visit with Landmark Legal Foundation Vice President Michael O'Neill about the Texas voting maps and the President's power to fire the heads of quasi-independent agencies. We also continue our discussion with Professor Larry Bell about space travel and the establishment of a settlement on 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 or past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

    Artificial Intelligence and the Treatment of Inflammatory Disease

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2025 59:20


    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 Co-Founder and CEO of the Florida Citizen's Alliance, Keith Flaugh. We visit with Cato Institute Health Policy Director Michael Cannon about Medicare Advantage programs, Obamacare subsidies and alternatives for reducing healthcare costs. We visit with Orthopedic Surgeon Dr, George Markovich, about the use of Artificial Intelligence in the treatment of inflammatory disease. 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.

    Immigration: The Importance of Assimilating into the American Culture

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2025 60:28


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating over 14 years broadcasting on the internet. On Wednesday's show, we continue our discussion of Trump's expansion of executive authority with Cato Institute Chairman Emeritus Bob Levy. Professor and author Andrew Joppa and I discuss a variety of topics including the Democrat vision for America, immigration (both legal and illegal), the importance of assimilation into American culture, and anti-Semitism. Please join us on Thursday's show. We'll visit with Florida Citizens Alliance CEO Keith Flaugh, Cato Institute's Michael Cannon, Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. George Markovich, and former Mayor of Naples, Bill Barnett. Access this or past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

    Our Health and the Pharmaceutical Industry

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2025 59:47


    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 Trump's proposal to drill off the Coast of Florida. We visit with author and former Secret Service Special Agent Tom Sloan about his book, “Bratva's Revenge.” We also visit with Linda Harden about our health and the role of the pharmaceutical industry. 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.

    Leading a Principle-Centered Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2025 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, Ukraine, Honduras and Southeast Asia with Marc Schulman, Founder and Publisher of HistoryCentral.com. We visit with American Institute for Economic Research Senior Editor Jon Miltimore about ten life principles that never fail. We also visit with author Jim McTague about Trump's proposal for peace in Ukraine. We have terrific guests for tomorrow's show, including Florida State Senator Kathleen Passidomo, Maggie Anders from FEE.org, author and former Secret Service executive Tom Sloan, and Linda Harden. Access this or past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

    Travel to and Settlement of Mars

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2025 59:59


    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 Economist with the Competitive Enterprise Institute Ryan Young about the economic importance of Thanksgiving. We visit with Landmark Legal Foundation Vice President Michael O'Neill about the status of the cases against Letitia James and James Comey, and we discuss Trumps plan to review the “green card” immigration system. We also visit with Professor Larry Bell about travel to and settlement of 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 or past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

    What About Those Obamacare Subsidies?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2025 57:55


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating over 14 years broadcasting on the internet. Happy Thanksgiving! On Thursday's show, we bills proposed for the next Florida legislative session for public education with the Director of Policy and Advocacy for the Florida Citizen's Alliance, Ryan Kennedy. We visit with Cato Institute Health Policy Director Michael Cannon about Obamacare subsidies and alternatives for reducing healthcare costs. We visit with Senior Legal Fellow with the Pacific Legal Foundation William Yeatman about political alternatives to Obamacare Subsidies and we discuss the cases against James Comey and Letitia James. We have terrific guests scheduled for Friday's show including Senior Economist for CEI Ryan Young, former Ambassador to the Holy See Francis Rooney, 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.

    Trump's Expansion of Executive Authority

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2025 59:41


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating over 14 years broadcasting on the internet. On Wednesday's show, we continue our discussion of Trump's expansion of executive authority with Cato Institute Chairman Emeritus Bob Levy. Professor and author Andrew Joppa and I discuss a variety of topics including Trump's floating the concept of a 50-year mortgage, his meeting with New York City Mayor-Elect Mamdani, the “seditious-six” video on following illegal orders, the radicalization of Generation Z, and the chaos leading up to the mid-term election. Please join us on Thursday's show. We'll visit with Florida Citizens Alliance Legislative Liaison Ryan Kennedy, Cato Institute's Michael Cannon, Pacific Legal Foundation Senior Legal Fellow William Yeatman, and former Mayor of Naples, Bill Barnett. Access this or past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

    The Importance of Preserving Our Western Tradition

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2025 59:57


    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 bills proposed by the Senate for the next Florida legislative session. We visit with Maggie Anders Producer of “Undoctrination” for the Foundation for Economic Education, about the end of “fast” fashion. We visit with author and Professor Allen Guelzo, co-author of “The Golden Thread: A History of the Western Tradition.” We also visit with Linda Harden about 9/11 – 25 years later. 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.

    Are Tariffs Inflationary?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2025 61:37


    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 the G20 meeting in South Africa and developments in Israel, Ukraine, Iran and Brazil with Marc Schulman, Founder and Publisher of HistoryCentral.com. We visit with American Institute for Economic Research Senior Editor Jon Miltimore about the effect of tariffs on consumer prices in the U.S. We also visit with author Jim McTague about positive indicators in the U.S. economy. We have terrific guests for tomorrow's show, including Florida State Senator Kathleen Passidomo, Maggie Anders from FEE.org, author and Professor Allen Guelzo, and Linda Harden. Access this or past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

    DOGE and the Search for Government Efficiency

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2025 60:21


    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 Pacific Legal Foundation Senior Fellow William Yeatman about the spending bills remaining to be created by Congress, and we discuss the problem of Obamacare subsidies. We visit with Libertarian Commentator Patrick Carroll about DOGE and the search for government efficiency. We visit with Landmark Legal Foundation Vice President Michael O'Neill about redistricting in various states. We also visit with Professor Larry Bell about Mamdani's Marxist experiment in New York City. 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.

    Lessons Learned from the Government Shutdown

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2025 60:08


    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 Legislative Liaison of the Florida Citizen's Alliance, Ryan Kennedy. We visit with Cato Institute Health Policy Director Michael Cannon about Obamacare subsidies and alternatives for reducing healthcare costs. We visit with CEI Senior Economist Ryan Young about lessons learned from the government shutdown. 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, Libertarian Journalist Patrick Carroll, 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.

    Our Politics and the "Overton Window"

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2025 61:31


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating over 14 years broadcasting on the internet. On Wednesday's show, we continue our discussion of Trump's expansion of executive authority with Cato Institute Chairman Emeritus Bob Levy. Professor and author Andrew Joppa and I discuss a variety of topics including the transformation of American culture, the “Overton Window,” and our political climate, the attraction of Socialism for young people, and the Jeffrey Epstein issue. Please join us on Thursday's show. We'll visit with Florida Citizens Alliance Legislative Liaison Ryan Kennedy, Cato Institute's Michael Cannon, Competitive Enterprise Institute Senior Economist Ryan Young, and former Mayor of Naples, Bill Barnett. Access this or past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

    St. Matthews House: Inspiring Hope and Transformation

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2025 59:59


    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 need for healthcare legislation in the next Florida legislative session. We visit with Maggie Anders Producer of “Undoctrination” for the Foundation for Economic Education, about the history and consequences of dictatorship in Venezuela. We visit with the President and CEO of St. Matthews House, Ben Bridges, about their many services including providing Thanksgiving meals to so many on the Paradise Coast. We also visit with Linda Harden about the controversy over the Epstein files. 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 Mamdani Effect

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2025 59:20


    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, Saudi Arabia, Afghanistan/ Pakistan, and Venezuela with Marc Schulman, Founder and Publisher of HistoryCentral.com. We visit with American Institute for Economic Research Senior Editor Jon Miltimore about the “Mamdani Effect,” and why New Yorkers are already heading for the exits. We also visit with author Jim McTague about the motivation of our founding fathers during the American Revolution. We have terrific guests for tomorrow's show, including Florida State Senator Kathleen Passidomo, CEO and President of St. Matthews House Ben Bridges, and Linda Harden. Access this or past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

    Bill Gates Reverses Field on Climate Change

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2025 60:06


    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 Pacific Legal Foundation Senior Fellow William Yeatman about next steps by Congress following the government shutdown. We visit with Senior Economist with the Competitive Enterprise Institute Ryan Young the economy after the government shutdown, the Fed, Trump's proposal for tariff rebates to taxpayers, and we discuss the proposals for 50-year mortgages and mortgage “portability.” We visit with Landmark Legal Foundation Vice President Michael O'Neill about the oral arguments in the Planned Parenthood case, the proposal to impeach Judge Boasberg, and the continuing lawfare against Trump. We also visit with Professor Larry Bell about the reversal of field by Bill Gates on he “climate catastrophe.” 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.

    Obamacare: Reform of Dismantle?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2025 59:12


    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 Co-Founder and CEO of the Florida Citizen's Alliance, Keith Flaugh. We visit with Cato Institute Health Policy Director Michael Cannon about Tuesday's the end of the government shutdown and the need to reform or dismantle Obamacare. We visit with The CEO of Better Together, Megan Rose their terrific programs to help families in crisis, especially during the shutdown. We also visit with the President of American Commitment, Phil Kerpen, about AARP's role in pushing massive insurance bailouts. We have terrific guests scheduled for Friday's show including Senior Legal Fellow with the Pacific Legal Foundation William Yeatman, Maggie Anders from FEE.org, 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.

    The Problems of Demographics in America

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2025 60:31


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating over 14 years broadcasting on the internet. On Wednesday's show, Professor and author Andrew Joppa and I discuss a variety of topics including the problems of American demographics, problems created by gambling in America, Socialism, and the Supreme Court's review of tariffs. Please join us on Thursday's show. We'll visit with Florida Citizens Alliance Co-Founder Keith Flaugh, Cato Institute's Michael Cannon, Better Together CEO Megan Rose, and former Mayor of Naples, Bill Barnett. Access this or past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

    The Expansion of the Neighborhood Health Clinic

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2025 59:30


    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 performance in education and the economy, and we discuss the need to sustain revenues to support the influx of new residents in Florida. We visit with the CEO of Neighborhood Health Clinic Keith Maples about their new facilities and the great results they attain for the health of the working poor. We visit with author, congressional candidate and Dr. Zuhdi Jasser about his platform for running for Congress and the threats to America of jihadism and communism. We also visit with Linda Harden about the coming end of the government shutdown. Please join us tomorrow when we visit with author and professor Andrew Joppa. Access this or past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

    Will Weight-Loss Drugs Make America More Healthy?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2025 59:18


    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, Hungary, Syria, Venezuela, and Iran with Marc Schulman, Founder and Publisher of HistoryCentral.com. We visit with former Barron's Washington Bureau Chief and author Jim McTague about weight-loss drugs and the prospect of a healthier America. We have terrific guests for tomorrow's show, including Florida State Senator Kathleen Passidomo, CEO of Neighborhood Health Clinic Keith Maples, Dr. Zuhdi Jasser, and Linda Harden. Access this or past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

    The Supreme Court's Oral Arguments on Tariffs

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2025 61:05


    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 Pacific Legal Foundation Senior Fellow William Yeatman about the pursuit of a resolution to the government shutdown. We visit with Maggie Anders with the Foundation for Economic Education about her latest episode of “Undoctrination,” which highlights Milei's solutions to the problems in Argentina. We visit with Landmark Legal Foundation Vice President Michael O'Neill about the oral arguments in the Supreme Court over Trump's tariffs. We also visit with Professor Larry Bell about the Mamdani's Mayoral victory in New York City and implications not only for New Yorkers, but also for national politics. 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.

    Tuesday's Election Results and the Impact on Public Health Policy

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2025 59:38


    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 legislation on “Artificial Intelligence” and its implications for public education with the Co-Founder and CEO of the Florida Citizen's Alliance, Keith Flaugh. We visit with Cato Institute Health Policy Director Michael Cannon about Tuesday's election results, the government shutdown, and the implications for public health. We visit with Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. George Markovich about Obamacare subsidies. We also visit with former Mayor of Naples Bill Barnett about Tuesday's elections and news on the Paradise Coast. We have terrific guests scheduled for Friday's show including Senior Legal Fellow with the Pacific Legal Foundation William Yeatman, Maggie Anders from FEE.org, 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.

    Election Results: Expected but Disappointing

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2025 60:07


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating over 14 years broadcasting on the internet. On Wednesday's show, we continue our discussion of Trump's expansion of executive authority with Cato Institute Chairman Emeritus Bob Levy. Professor and author Andrew Joppa and I discuss a variety of topics including yesterday's elections featuring NYC Mayoral victory by Mamdani, the future of the country based on recent political developments, free speech and the Nick Fuentes phenomenon, and artificial intelligence and “creative destruction.” Please join us on Thursday's show. We'll visit with Florida Citizens Alliance Co-Founder Keith Flaugh, Cato Institute's Michael Cannon, Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. George Markovich, and former Mayor of Naples, Bill Barnett. Access this or past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

    Election Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2025 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 Florida budget and the need to sustain revenues to support the influx of new residents. We visit with Jeff Kottcamp, 17thFlorida Lt. Governor and Executive Vice President & Executive Counsel of Florida Tax Watch about Florida tax policy and term limits for elected officials. Boo Mortenson and I discuss today's elections, and we discuss the lack of popularity of both Democrats and Republicans. We also visit with Linda Harden about the case against former FBI Director James Comey, and we discuss today's elections. Please join us tomorrow when we visit with Cato Institute Chairman Emeritus Bob Levy and Professor Andrew Joppa. Access this or past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

    The SNAP Program Under Scrutiny

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2025 60:04


    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, Venezuela, and Nigeria with Marc Schulman, Founder and Publisher of HistoryCentral.com. We visit with American Institute for Economic Research Senior Editor Jon Miltimore about the government shutdown and the 42,000,000+ beneficiaries of the SNAP program. We have terrific guests for tomorrow's show, including Florida State Senator Kathleen Passidomo, Boo Mortenson, Executive VP. of Florida Tax Watch Jeff Kottcamp, and Linda Harden. Access this or past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

    The Impact of Social Media on Adults

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2025 60:29


    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 Pacific Legal Foundation Senior Fellow William Yeatman about the continuing shutdown of the U.S. government and its impact. We visit with Maggie Anders with the Foundation for Economic Education about her latest episode of “Undoctrination,” which highlights the impact of social media on not only young people but also on adults. We visit with Landmark Legal Foundation Vice President Michael O'Neill about the politics behind the government shutdown and the SNAP program, and we discuss the President's use of the National Guard. We also visit with Professor Larry Bell about the historical “inflection point” we find ourselves in politics, domestic and international policy. We have terrific guests on Monday's show including historian Marc Schulman and AIER.org Senior Editor Jon Miltimore. Access this or past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

    Why Is the Cost of Health Insurance Going Up?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2025 58:36


    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 “Artificial Intelligence” and its implications for public education as well as legislation proposed with the Co-Founder and CEO of the Florida Citizen's Alliance, Keith Flaugh. We visit with Cato Institute's Michael Cannon about the government shutdown, the Democrat demand for Obamacare health insurance subsidies, and the cost of Medicare Advantage plans. We visit CEI Senior Economist Ryan Young about the economy, interest rates cuts, and the impact of the Fed's balance sheet on inflation. We also visit with former Mayor of Naples Bill Barnett about news on the Paradise Coast. We have terrific guests scheduled for Friday's show including Senior Legal Fellow with the Pacific Legal Foundation William Yeatman, Maggie Anders from FEE.org, 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.

    Javier Miliei's Electoral Success

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2025 60:13


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating over 14 years broadcasting on the internet. On Wednesday's show, we continue our discussion of Trump's expansion of executive authority with Cato Institute Chairman Emeritus Bob Levy. Professor and author Andrew Joppa and I discuss a variety of topics including NYC Mayoral candidate Mamdani, Milei's reelection in Argentina, a rape case in Sweden, and the Obergefell Supreme Court decision. Please join us on Thursday's show. We'll visit with Florida Citizens Alliance Co-Founder Keith Flaugh, Cato Institute's Michael Cannon, Senior Economist for the Competitive Enterprise Institute Ryan Young, and former Mayor of Naples, Bill Barnett. Access this or past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

    Misunderstanding Libertarianism

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2025 59:48


    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 constituent meetings she's hosting this week, and we discuss the impact of the Federal government shutdown of Florida programs and activities. We visit with Libertarian commentator Patrick Carroll about some of the misunderstandings of Libertarianism. Boo Mortenson and I discuss the power and impact if Hispanics in the U.S. We also visit with Linda Harden about Joe Biden's speech in Boston yesterday, and we opine about the government shutdown. Please join us tomorrow when we visit with Cato Institute Chairman Emeritus Bob Levy and Professor Andrew Joppa. Access this or past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

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    Liberal Outrage Over "Ballroom Gate"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2025 60:36


    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, Venezuela, Malaysia, and Argentina with Marc Schulman, Founder and Publisher of HistoryCentral.com. We visit with AIER.org Senior Editor Jon Miltimore about the reasons for the escalating price of coffee. We also visit with author Jim McTague about “ballroom gate” and the liberal outrage around Trump's White House building project. 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 or past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

    Artificial Intelligence: Intellectual Enabler or Outright Threat?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2025 60:23


    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 Pacific Legal Foundation Senior Fellow William Yeatman about the continued stalemate in Congress over the spending bill and the government shutdown. We visit with Landmark Legal Foundation Vice President Michael O'Neill about the left's reaction to the President's replacement of the East Wing of the White House with a ballroom, and we discuss more “lawfare” by the judiciary to prevent Trump's use of the National Guard. We also visit with Professor Larry Bell about Artificial Intelligence – an intellectual enabler of outright threat? 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.

    Democrats: Extend Obamacare Subsidies

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2025 60:17


    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 “Artificial Intelligence” and its implications for public education with the Co-Founder and CEO of the Florida Citizen's Alliance, Keith Flaugh. We visit with Cato Institute's Michael Cannon about the government shutdown and the Democrat's demand for renewing Obamacare subsidies. We visit CEI Senior Economist Ryan Young about Senator Bernie Sanders recommendation for a “robot tax” and we discuss the economy and the likelihood of interest rates cuts. We also visit with former Mayor of Naples Bill Barnett about news on the Paradise Coast. We have terrific guests scheduled for Friday's show including Senior Legal Fellow with the Pacific Legal Foundation William Yeatman, Maggie Anders from FEE.org, 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.

    Trump and the Expansion of Executive Authority

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2025 60:04


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating over 14 years broadcasting on the internet. On Wednesday's show, we continue our discussion of Trump's expansion of executive authority with Cato Institute Chairman Emeritus Bob Levy. Professor and author Andrew Joppa and I discuss a variety of topics including the “No Kings” protests, peace efforts in Gaza and Israel, NYC Mayoral candidate Mamdani, and the views of young Republicans. Please join us on Thursday's show. We'll visit with Florida Citizens Alliance Co-Founder Keith Flaugh, Cato Institute's Michael Cannon, Senior Economist for the Competitive Enterprise Institute Ryan Young, and former Mayor of Naples, Bill Barnett. Access this or past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

    Celebrating 100 Years of the Naples Police Department

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2025 60:41


    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 shutdown of the Federal government and the “No Kings” protests across Florida and America. We visit with Naples Police Chief Ciro Dominguez about his career, his book, and the celebration of 100 years for the Naples Police Department. Boo Mortenson and I discuss President Trump's expansion of executive power. We also visit with Linda Harden about developments in the Middle East and the expectation for more indictments by the DOJ. Please join us tomorrow when we visit with Cato Institute Chairman Emeritus Bob Levy and Professor Andrew Joppa. Access this or past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

    What Ever Happened to the Plant-Based Meat Boom?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2025 60:33


    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 Columbia with Marc Schulman, Founder and Publisher of HistoryCentral.com. We visit with AIER.org Senior Editor Jon Miltimore about the fizzling plant-based meat boom. We also visit with author Jim McTague about the power of “AI” to reduce expenses and create “cottage” industries. We have terrific guests for tomorrow's show, including Florida State Senator Kathleen Passidomo, Boo Mortenson, Naples Police Chief Ciro Dominguez, and Linda Harden. Access this or past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

    Our Strategic Inflection Point

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2025 61:02


    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 Pacific Legal Foundation Senior Fellow William Yeatman about the impact of the shutdown of the U.S. government, and we discuss the John Bolton indictment. We visit with Maggie Anders with the Foundation for Economic Education about her latest episode of “Undoctrination,” concerning several “free speech” cases that have been reviewed by the Supreme Court. We visit with Landmark Legal Foundation Vice President Michael O'Neill about the importance and impact of the “re-districting” case to be decided by the Supreme Court. We also visit with Professor Larry Bell about the historical “inflection point” we find ourselves in politics, domestic and international policy. 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.

    D.C. Swamp Strikes Back!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2025 60:04


    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 upcoming legislative agenda for public education with the Co-Founder and CEO of the Florida Citizen's Alliance, Keith Flaugh. We visit attorney, historian, and author Dennis Brennan about his book, “D.C. Swamp Strikes Back: Aaron Burr, Donald Trump, and Their Similar Battles” and we discuss other misleading stories about important events in history. We also visit with former Mayor of Naples Bill Barnett about local news and the city council elections coming up in February. We have terrific guests scheduled for Friday's show including Senior Legal Fellow with the Pacific Legal Foundation William Yeatman, FEE.org's Maggie Anders, 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.

    The Impact and Leadership of Charlie Kirk

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2025 58:53


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating over 14 years broadcasting on the internet. On Wednesday's show, we continue our discussion of Trump's expansion of executive authority with Cato Institute Chairman Emeritus Bob Levy. Professor and author Andrew Joppa and I discuss a variety of topics including the leadership of President Trump, the continuing shutdown of the U.S. government, peace in Gaza, the award of the Medal of Freedom posthumously to Charlie Kirk, Christopher Columbus, and a revolution on education in America. Please join us on Thursday's show. We'll visit with Florida Citizens Alliance Co-Founder Keith Flaugh, Cato Institute's Michael Cannon, historian and attorney Dennis Brennan, and former Mayor of Naples, Bill Barnett. Access this or past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

    Trump's Triumph in the Middle East

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2025 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 the new President of the Senate, term limits, and we discuss the historic Middle East peace deal orchestrated by President Trump. We visit with Realtor Amy Kodak from Gulf Coast International Properties of Naples about the real estate market on the Paradise Coast. Boo Mortenson and I discuss our proficiency in everyday tasks. We also visit with Linda Harden about the Trump's triumph in the Middle East and the list of indictments coming including Letitia James, James Comey, John Bolton, and many others. Please join us tomorrow when we visit with Cato Institute Chairman Emeritus Bob Levy and Professor Andrew Joppa. Access this or past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

    Peace!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2025 59:54


    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 peace in in Israel, and developments in Ukraine, Afghanistan/Pakistan, and China with Marc Schulman, Founder and Publisher of HistoryCentral.com. We visit with AIER.org Senior Editor Jon Miltimore about central planning in Nigeria that is crushing the income for millions of women who process Shea nuts. We also visit with author Jim McTague about ways the U.S. economy will thrive in the future through developing cottage industries. We have terrific guests for tomorrow's show, including Florida State Senator Kathleen Passidomo, Boo Mortenson, Amy Kodak from Gulf Coast International Properties of Naples, and Linda Harden. Access this or past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

    Trump's Strong, Decisive Leadership

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2025 60:39


    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 Pacific Legal Foundation Senior Fellow William Yeatman about the government shutdown, and the Senate approval of many Trump nominations. We visit with the Director of the Collier Senior Center – Golden Gate about the services and programs available to seniors in Collier County. We visit with Landmark Legal Foundation Vice President Michael O'Neill about the continuing activism by judges against Trump's agenda. We also visit with Professor Larry Bell about Trump's strong, decisive leadership. 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.

    Why We Need Entitlement Reforms

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2025 58:32


    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 upcoming legislative agenda for public education with the Co-Founder and CEO of the Florida Citizen's Alliance, Keith Flaugh. We visit with Cato Institute's Michael Cannon about the government shutdown and the Democrat's demand for renewing Obamacare subsidies. We visit CEI Senior Economist Ryan Young about the government shutdown and the need to reform entitlement programs like Social Security and Medicare. We also visit with former Mayor of Naples Bill Barnett about a “good deed” he experienced on the interstate. We have terrific guests scheduled for Friday's show including Senior Legal Fellow with the Pacific Legal Foundation William Yeatman, Director of the Collier Senior Center – Golden Gate Esther Lully, 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.

    Virginia Democrat Party Support for Jay Jones for A.G.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2025 59:14


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating over 14 years broadcasting on the internet. On Wednesday's show, we continue our discussion of Trump's expansion of executive authority with Cato Institute Chairman Emeritus Bob Levy. Professor and author Andrew Joppa and I discuss a variety of topics including the shutdown of the U.S. government, Trump's 20-point plan for peace in the Middle East, AG candidate in Virginia Jay Jones violent remarks, and the response in Illinois to ICE activities. Please join us on Thursday's show. We'll visit with Florida Citizens Alliance Co-Founder Keith Flaugh, Cato Institute's Michael Cannon, CEI Senior Economist Ryan Young, and former Mayor of Naples, Bill Barnett. Access this or past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

    Tapping the Phones of U.S. Senators?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2025 58:14


    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 next legislative session, and we opine about the Governor's race in Florida. We visit with Barbara Ann Keegan, the Director of Business Development at the Arlington, about senior living and details about continuous care. Boo Mortenson and I discuss the most and least diverse populations in the United States. We also visit with Linda Harden about the James Comey indictment, the phone-tapping of eight U.S. Senators by Special Counsel Jack Smith, and the lack of support for ICE by Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson Please join us tomorrow when we visit with Cato Institute Chairman Emeritus Bob Levy and Professor Andrew Joppa. Access this or past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

    Is There a Recession Looming?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2025 60:06


    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, France, Japan, and Venezuela with Marc Schulman, Founder and Publisher of HistoryCentral.com. We visit with AIER.org Senior Editor Jon Miltimore about the threat of a recession in the U.S. economy. We also visit with author Jim McTague about China's strategy to develop economic influence and power around the world. We have terrific guests for tomorrow's show, including Florida State Senator Kathleen Passidomo, Boo Mortenson, Barbara Ann Heegan from the Arlington, and Linda Harden. Access this or past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

    The Life and Contributions of Jane Goodall

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2025 60:16


    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 Pacific Legal Foundation Senior Fellow William Yeatman about the government shutdown, and we opine about the probable endgame, including government employee terminations. We visit with Landmark Legal Foundation Vice President Michael O'Neill about the Supreme Court agenda for the next term which begins next week. We also visit with Professor Larry Bell about the life of Jane Goodall, who died this past week at age 91. 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.

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