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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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    The Expansion of Services the Neighborhood Health Clinic

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2025 58:58


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating nearly 14 years broadcasting on the internet. On Tuesday's show, we visit with our Florida State Senator Kathleen Passidomo about the elimination of the Department of Education and Florida's newly appointed Education Commissioner. Boo Mortenson and I discuss the impact of social media on America's youth. We visit with the CEO of the Neighborhood Health Clinic Keith Maples about their expansion to serve the working poor in Collier County. We also visit Linda Harden about the DOJ's investigation in to a “conspiracy” against Trump. Please join us tomorrow when we visit with Professor Andrew Joppa. Access this or past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

    Guns and "First Responders"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2025 60:30


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating nearly 14 years broadcasting on the internet. On Monday's show, we discuss current global events, developments in Israel, Ukraine, China and Artificial Intelligence with Marc Schulman, Founder and Publisher of HistoryCentral.com. We visit with Senior Editor for the American Institute for Economic Research Jon Miltimore about “The Sunday School Mass Shooting That Didn't Happen.” We also visit with author Jim McTague about the political significance of J D Vance's family visit to Disneyland. 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.

    Middle School Textbooks and "Climate Science"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2025 60:25


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating nearly 14 years broadcasting on the internet. On Friday's show, we visit with Senior Legal Fellow with Pacific Legal Foundation William Yeatman about the Senate's focus on reducing spending through the “recission” process, and we discuss the Supreme Court's big ruling on reducing the size of the federal workforce. We visit with Senior Economist from the Competitive Enterprise Institute Ryan Young about the CBO, the economy, the recission process, and tariffs. We visit with Landmark Legal Foundation Vice President Michael O'Neill about the continuing judicial assault on Trump's agenda. We also visit with Professor Larry Bell about Trump's middle school textbooks and climate science. We have terrific guests on Monday's show including historian Marc Schulman, Senior Editor for AIER.org Jon Miltimore, and author Jim McTague. Access this or past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

    REINing in Red tape

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2025 58:54


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating nearly 14 years broadcasting on the internet. On Thursday's show, we discuss Florida's misleading metrics for grading public school performance, and we review religious institutions' rights to support political candidates. We visit with Cato Institute Director of Healthcare Policy Michael Cannon about waste in Medicaid spending. We visit with American Commitment President Phil Kerpen about the importance of passing the REINS Act. 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.

    The Remake of "Superman"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2025 58:48


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating nearly 14 years broadcasting on the internet. On Wednesday's show, we continue our discussion of President Trump, the expansion of executive powers, and the Constitution with Cato Institute Chairman Emeritus Bob Levy. Professor and author Andrew Joppa and I discuss a variety of topics including the recently released movie, “Superman,” the tragedy on the banks of the Guadalupe River in Texas, Associate Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson and the Supreme Court, and the government narrative on Epstein. Please join us on Thursday's show. We'll visit with Florida Citizens Alliance CEO Keith Flaugh, Cato Institute's Michael Cannon, American Commitment President Phil Kerpen, 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 Controversy over the Regulation of Lab-Grown Meat

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2025 59:47


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating nearly 14 years broadcasting on the internet. On Tuesday's show, we visit with Libertarian commentator Patrick Carroll about regulations prohibiting the sale of lab-grown meat. Boo Mortenson and I discuss the results from the most recent “Global Peace Index” – and the results are surprising. We also visit Linda Harden about the tragedy in Texas and the left's attempts to politicize the tragic losses. Please join us tomorrow when we visit with Chairman Emeritus of Cato Institute 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 Future for Musk's "America" Political Party?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2025 60:26


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating nearly 14 years broadcasting on the internet. On Monday's show, we discuss current global events, including tariffs and developments in Israel and Iran, Ukraine, and Canada with Marc Schulman, Founder and Publisher of HistoryCentral.com. We visit with Senior Editor for the American Institute for Economic Research Jon Miltimore about the “Big Beautiful Bill.” We also visit with author Jim McTague about Musk's plan to create the “America” political party. We have terrific guests for tomorrow's show, including Boo Mortenson, Phil Kerpen, and Linda Harden. Access this or past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

    Celebrating Our Achievements on Independence Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2025 59:49


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating nearly 14 years broadcasting on the internet. On Friday's show, we visit with Senior Legal Fellow with Pacific Legal Foundation William Yeatman about Trump's legislative victory with the passage of the “Big, Beautiful Bill.” We visit with Maggie Anders, Producer of “Undoctrination” for FEE.org, about the harm of “buy now, pay later” apps. We visit with Landmark Legal Foundation Vice President Michael O'Neill about the continuing judicial assault on Trump's agenda. We also visit with Professor Larry Bell about Trump's great victories in the past few weeks. We have terrific guests on Monday's show including historian Marc Schulman, Senior Editor for AIER.org Jon Miltimore, and author Jim McTague. Access this or past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

    The "Big Beautiful Bill": Dessert First, Spinach Later?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2025 60:06


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating nearly 14 years broadcasting on the internet. On Thursday's show, we discuss a few of the positive provisions in the “Big Beautiful Bill” to expand school with Florida Citizens Alliance CEO and Co-Founder Keith Flaugh. We visit with Cato Institute Director of Healthcare Policy Michael Cannon about the “Big Beautiful Bill” serving “dessert first, spinach later” when it comes to budget reform. We visit with Orthopedic Surgeon Dr, George Markovich about RFK, Jr.'s crusade to “Make America Healthy Again.” 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, FEE.org's Producer 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.

    Ominous Trends in Fertility Rates

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2025 59:12


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating nearly 14 years broadcasting on the internet. On Wednesday's show, we continue our discussion of President Trump, the expansion of executive powers, and the Constitution with Cato Institute Chairman Emeritus Bob Levy. Professor and author Andrew Joppa and I discuss a variety of topics including Associate Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson and the future of the Supreme Court, low fertility rates here in the U.S. and around the globe, and a few ominous directions in Artificial Intelligence. Please join us on Thursday's show. We'll visit with Florida Citizens Alliance CEO Keith Flaugh, Cato Institute's Michael Cannon, 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.

    RFK, Jr.: Make America Healthy Again

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2025 59:49


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating nearly 14 years broadcasting on the internet. On Tuesday's show, we visit with our Florida State Senator, Kathleen Passidomo, about the state budget signed by the Governor and about rising insurance rates in Florida. We visit with CEO and President of Unify.us Timothy Head about the resolution of the Israeli/ Iran conflict, and we discuss progress on the “Big Beautiful Bill.” Boo Mortenson and I discuss a good news story about migratory birds. We also visit Linda Harden about RFK, Jr.'s efforts to “Make America Healthy Again.” Please join us tomorrow when we visit with Chairman Emeritus of Cato Institute Bob Levy and Professor Andrew Joppa. Access this or past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

    Should Taxpayers Subsidize Higher Education?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2025 58:43


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating nearly 14 years broadcasting on the internet. On Monday's show, we discuss current global events, including developments in Israel and Iran, Ukraine, Hungary and Canada with Marc Schulman, Founder and Publisher of HistoryCentral.com. We visit with Senior Editor for the American Institute for Economic Research Jon Miltimore about how academia has “lost its way.” We also visit with author Jim McTague about subsidies and the “Big Beautiful Bill.” We have terrific guests for tomorrow's show, including State Senator Kathleen Passidomo, Boo Mortenson, Timothy Head, and Linda Harden. Access this or past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

    "Big Beautiful Bill" Update

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2025 61:56


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating nearly 14 years broadcasting on the internet. On Friday's show, we visit with Senior Legal Fellow with Pacific Legal Foundation William Yeatman about the legislative drama and anticipated revisions of the “Big, Beautiful Bill.” We visit with Maggie Anders, Producer of “Undoctrination” for FEE.org, about the many government-created problems surrounding student debt. We visit with Dr. Zuhdi Jasser about “sleeper cells” and the terror threat in the United States. We also visit with Professor Larry Bell about this past week's military activities and the prospect for world peace. We have terrific guests on Monday's show including historian Marc Schulman, Senior Editor for AIER.org Jon Miltimore, and author Jim McTague. Access this or past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

    Expanding School Choice in the "Big Beautiful Bill"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 60:18


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating nearly 14 years broadcasting on the internet. On Thursday's show, we discuss provisions in the “Big Beautiful Bill” to expand school choice, and we discuss the benefits of eliminating the Department of Education with Erika Donalds from the America First Policy Institute and Founder of OptimaEd. We visit with Cato Institute Director of Healthcare Policy Michael Cannon about waste in Medicare spending Medicaid enrollment. We visit with Competitive Enterprise Institute Senior Economist Ryan Young about the reconciliation bill, Fed independence, and energy prices. 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, FEE.org's Producer 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 "Trump Doctrine"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2025 59:24


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating nearly 14 years broadcasting on the internet. On Wednesday's show, we continue our discussion of President Trump, the expansion of executive powers, and the Constitution with Cato Institute Chairman Emeritus Bob Levy. Professor and author Andrew Joppa and I discuss a variety of topics including Presidential War Powers, The cease fire in Iran and Israel and the “Trump Doctrine,” the Department of Education, and Immigration in America. Please join us on Thursday's show. We'll visit with Optima Foundation CEO Erika Donalds, Cato Institute's Michael Cannon, Senior Economist with 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.

    Forging a Path Toward Peace

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2025 60:16


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating nearly 14 years broadcasting on the internet. On Tuesday's show, we visit with Executive Director of the Florida Chapter of America First Policy Institute Bob Rommel about the success of the last Florida legislative session, and we discuss Trump's leadership in forging a path for world peace. We visit with Collier County Clerk of Courts and Comptroller Crystal Kinzel about scams perpetrated in Collier County, housing density in Collier County, and today's Commissioner meeting. Boo Mortenson and I discuss protests against ICE. We also visit Linda Harden about the “ceasefire” in Israel/Iran conflict, the narrative of “fake news,” and Trump's leadership in working to establish world peace. Please join us tomorrow when we visit with Chairman Emeritus of Cato Institute Bob Levy and Professor Andrew Joppa. Access this or past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

    U.S. Strikes Iran's Nuclear Facilities

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2025 60:26


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating nearly 14 years broadcasting on the internet. On Monday's show, we discuss current global events, including U.S military action against Iran's nuclear program and developments in Israel and Iran with Marc Schulman, Founder and Publisher of HistoryCentral.com. We visit with Senior Editor for the American Institute for Economic Research Jon Miltimore about a recent Supreme Court case in which environmentalists lost their “perfect tool.” We also visit with author Jim McTague about how the truth is compromised during times of war. We have terrific guests for tomorrow's show, including Boo Mortenson, and Linda Harden. Access this or past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

    Trump's Decision

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2025 60:53


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating nearly 14 years broadcasting on the internet. On Friday's show, we visit with Senior Legal Fellow with Pacific Legal Foundation William Yeatman about anticipated revisions of the “Big, Beautiful Bill,” and we discuss the litigation over Trump's deployment of the National Guard in Los Angeles. We visit with Maggie Anders, Producer of “Undoctrination” for FEE.org, about the accelerated costs of Education, home ownership, and healthcare. We visit with Vice President of Landmark Legal Foundation Michael O'Neill about the pattern of judicial obstruction to President Trump's agenda. We also visit with Professor Larry Bell about Trump's decision about intervention in the conflict between Israel and Iran. We have terrific guests on Monday's show including historian Marc Schulman, Senior Editor for AIER.org Jon Miltimore, and author Jim McTague. Access this or past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

    The Financial Peril of Federal Entitlement Programs

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2025 59:20


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating nearly 14 years broadcasting on the internet. On Thursday's show, we discuss the ill-conceived “artificial intelligence” exception to the Big Beautiful Bill with Co-Founder and CEO of the Florida Citizens Alliance Keith Flaugh. We visit with Cato Institute Director of Healthcare Policy Michael Cannon about the much-needed redesign of Medicare and Medicaid programs. We visit with Competitive Enterprise Institute Senior Economist Ryan Young about the Fed, jobs, wages and the financial peril of Social Security. 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, FEE.org's Producer 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.

    Our Involvement in the War between Israel and Iran

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025 60:14


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating nearly 14 years broadcasting on the internet. On Wednesday's show, we continue our discussion of President Trump, executive powers, and the Constitution with Cato Institute Chairman Emeritus Bob Levy. Professor and author Andrew Joppa and I discuss a variety of topics including our involvement in the war between Israel and Iran, the use of new technology including drones, Israel's little-discussed nuclear power, and illegal immigration in America. Please join us on Thursday's show. We'll visit with Keith Flaugh, Co-Founder and CEO of the Florida Citizens Alliance, Cato Institute's Michael Cannon, Senior Economist with 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.

    Update on the "Big Beautiful Bill"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025 60:30


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating nearly 14 years broadcasting on the internet. On Tuesday's show, we visit with Florida State Senator Kathleen Passidomo about the extended legislative session to finalize the state budget. We visit with Executive Vice President of National Taxpayers Union Brandon Arnold about the tax cuts in the “Big Beautiful Bill.” CEO of the James Madison Institute Bob McClure and I discuss how “the Big Beautiful Bill” will affect Floridians. We also visit Linda Harden about the Israel/Iran conflict, the G7 meeting, and the Chinese attempts to influence the 2020 election. Please join us tomorrow when we visit with Chairman Emeritus of Cato Institute Bob Levy and Professor Andrew Joppa. Access this or past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

    Report from Tel Aviv

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2025 61:02


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating nearly 14 years broadcasting on the internet. On Monday's show, we discuss current global events, including developments in Israel and Iran with Marc Schulman, Founder and Publisher of HistoryCentral.com. We visit with Senior Editor for the American Institute for Economic Research Jon Miltimore about “Nostalgianomics” and the economic yearning for the “good old days.” We also visit with author Jim McTague about the Saturday's military parade and the Democrat “No Kings” protests across the country. We have terrific guests for tomorrow's show, including Florida State Senator Kathleen Passidomo, and Linda Harden. Access this or past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

    Israel Strikes Iran's Military, Nuclear Sites

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 60:07


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating nearly 14 years broadcasting on the internet. On Friday's show, we visit with Senior Legal Fellow with Pacific Legal Foundation William Yeatman about anticipated revisions of the “Big, Beautiful Bill,” and we discuss the events in Los Angeles. We visit with Libertarian Commentator Patrick Carroll about the outrageous use of the “takings” clause in Washington, D.C. We visit with the Senior Economist for the Competitive Enterprise Institute Ryan Young about the economy, interest rates, and tariffs. We also visit with Professor Larry Bell about the Israeli strikes in Iran. We have terrific guests on Monday's show including historian Marc Schulman, Senior Editor for AIER.org Jon Miltimore, and author Jim McTague. Access this or past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

    Pope Leo XIV

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2025 58:49


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating nearly 14 years broadcasting on the internet. On Thursday's show, we discuss Trump's plan to abolish the Department of Education with Keith Flaugh, Co-Founder and CEO of the Florida Citizens Alliance. We visit with Cato Institute Director of Healthcare Policy Michael Cannon about RFK, Jr's replacement of the CDC vaccine board members. We visit with former Ambassador to the Holy See Francis Rooney about Pope Leo XIV and the future of the Catholic Church. 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 commentator Patrick Carroll, , CEI Senior Economist Ryan Young, 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 Power

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2025 58:08


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating nearly 14 years broadcasting on the internet. On Wednesday's show, we discuss President Trump, executive powers, and the Constitution with Cato Institute Chairman Emeritus Bob Levy. Professor and author Andrew Joppa and I discuss a variety of topics including the insurrection in Los Angeles, the Democrat party, and the profile of young women in the United States. Please join us on Thursday's show. We'll visit with Keith Flaugh Co-Founder and CEO of the Florida Citizens Alliance, Cato Institute's Michael Cannon, Ambassador Francis Rooney, 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.

    Los Angeles: Another "Summer of Love?"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2025 59:28


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating nearly 14 years broadcasting on the internet. On Tuesday's show, we visit with Florida State Senator Kathleen Passidomo about a potential homeowner property tax rebate this year, and we discuss the extended legislative session to finalize the state budget. We visit with Vice President of Landmark Legal Foundation Michael O'Neill about the Los Angeles riots, and we discuss the judicial lawfare against Trump's agenda. Boo Mortenson and I discuss war and developments in kinetic warfare equipment. We also visit Linda Harden about some health evaluations that are not based on true science. Please join us tomorrow when we visit with Chairman Emeritus of Cato Institute 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 Growing Popularity of Trade Schools

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2025 59:28


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating nearly 14 years broadcasting on the internet. On Monday's show, we discuss current global events, including developments in Israel, Ukraine, Russia, and China with Marc Schulman, Founder and Publisher of HistoryCentral.com. We visit with Senior Editor for the American Institute for Economic Research Jon Miltimore about tariffs and the price of single-malt scotch. We also visit with author Jim McTague about the growing popularity of trade schools. 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.

    A Risk Averse Generation

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2025 61:26


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating nearly 14 years broadcasting on the internet. On Friday's show, we visit with Senior Legal Fellow with Pacific Legal Foundation William Yeatman about anticipated revisions of the “Big, Beautiful Bill,” Supreme Court decisions, and we discuss the rift between Trump and Musk. We visit with the Producer of “Undoctrination” for FEE.org Maggie Anders about a risk-averse generation characterized by increased anxiety and loneliness. We visit with the Senior Economist for the Competitive Enterprise Institute Ryan Young about the economy, interest rates, and tariffs. We also visit with Professor Larry Bell about the risks, rewards, and perils anticipated in the “AI” revolution. We have terrific guests on Monday's show including historian Marc Schulman, Senior Editor for AIER.org Jon Miltimore, and author Jim McTague. Access this or past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

    Naples Pride

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2025 58:50


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating nearly 14 years broadcasting on the internet. On Thursday's show, we discuss the appointment of a new Florida Education Commissioner as well as the judicial decision to not limit internet content for young people with Ryan Kennedy with the Florida Citizens Alliance. We visit with Cato Institute Director of Healthcare Policy Michael Cannon about misleading news about Medicaid and insurance cuts in †he “Big, Beautiful Bill.” We also visit with the former Mayor of Naples Bill Barnett about the controversy over the Pride event in Naples. 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, CEI Senior Economist Ryan Young, and Professor Larry Bell. Access this or past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

    Biden's Cognitive Decline: Who Was Really in Charge?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 60:58


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating nearly 14 years broadcasting on the internet. On Friday's show, we visit with Senior Legal Fellow with Pacific Legal Foundation William Yeatman about the anticipated revisions of the “Big, Beautiful Bill,” and we discuss the legal challenges to Trump's tariffs. We visit with the Producer of “Undoctrination” for FEE.org Maggie Anders about generational gap in the prospects for home ownership. We visit with the Senior Economist for the Competitive Enterprise Institute Ryan Young about legal challenges to Trump's tariffs. We also visit with Professor Larry Bell about Biden's cognitive crisis; who was really running the country? We have terrific guests on Monday's show including historian Marc Schulman, Senior Editor for AIER.org Jon Miltimore, and author Jim McTague. Access this or past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

    RFK, Jr.'s MAHA Report

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 60:26


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating nearly 14 years broadcasting on the internet. On Thursday's show, we discuss “micro schools” in Florida as an alternative to public education with Christy DeVigili with the Florida Citizens Alliance. We visit with Cato Institute Director of Healthcare Policy Michael Cannon about RFK, Jr.'s “MAHA” report on health in America. We also visit with former State Representative and Florida Executive Director of America First Policy Institute Bob Rommel. 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, CEI Senior Economist Ryan Young, and Professor Larry Bell. Access this or past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

    Occupational Licensing: At What Cost?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 60:47


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating nearly 14 years broadcasting on the internet. On Wednesday's show, we discuss Supreme Court decisions on economic liberties and occupational licensing restrictions with Cato Institute Chairman Emeritus Bob Levy. Professor and author Andrew Joppa and I discuss a variety of topics including the escalation of tension and rhetoric between Putin and Trump, concerns on the implementation of the “golden dome,” the relationship between the legacy press and the Democrat party. Please join us on Thursday's show. We'll visit with Christy DeVigili from the Florida Citizens Alliance, Cato Institute's Michael Cannon, Executive Director of the America First Policy Institute Florida Chapter, Bob Rommel, 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.

    Is "5G" a Public Health Hazard?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 60:26


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating nearly 14 years broadcasting on the internet. On Tuesday's show, we visit with Florida State Senator Kathleen Passidomo about the current extended legislative session to finalize the state budget. We visit with economics and political columnist Patrick Carroll about questions raised concerning the tariff agreement between the United State and the U.K about food standards. Boo Mortenson and I discuss the threat of “AI” to college education and the return to “blue book” exams. We also visit Linda Harden about the evidence of health hazards created by “5G.” Please join us tomorrow when we visit with Chairman Emeritus of Cato Institute Bob Levy and Professor Andrew Joppa. Access this or past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

    Causes of Youth Unemployment in Spain

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 60:24


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating nearly 14 years broadcasting on the internet. On Friday's show, we visit with Senior Legal Fellow with Pacific Legal Foundation William Yeatman about the House passage of the “Big, Beautiful Bill,” and we opine about the response in the Senate. We visit with the Producer of “Undoctrination” for FEE.org Maggie Anders about the problem of youth unemployment in Spain. We visit with the Senior Economist for the Competitive Enterprise Institute Ryan Young about the economic impact of Trump's legislative agenda, the economy and unfunded entitlement programs. We also visit with Professor Larry Bell about Trump's achievements in his Middle East trip. We have terrific guests on Monday's show including historian Marc Schulman and Landmark Legal Foundation Vice President Michael O'Neill. Access this or past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

    Waste, Fraud, and Abuse in Medicaid

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 60:03


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating nearly 14 years broadcasting on the internet. On Thursday's show, we discuss inappropriate materials in Hillsboro County Public Schools, and we discuss the extended legislative session in Tallahassee with Director of the Florida Citizens Alliance Ryan Kennedy. We visit with Cato Institute Director of Healthcare Policy Michael Cannon about the unaddressed massive waste, fraud, and abuse in Medicaid and the need for reform. 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, Maggie Anders from FEE.org, CEI Senior Economist Ryan Young, and Professor Larry Bell. Access this or past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

    The Constitution, the Supreme Court, and Economic Liberties

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 59:16


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating nearly 14 years broadcasting on the internet. On Wednesday's show, we discuss Supreme Court decisions on economic liberties with Cato Institute Chairman Emeritus Bob Levy. Professor and author Andrew Joppa and I discuss a variety of topics including the implementation of the “golden dome,” the legitimacy of “SALT” federal tax deduction, and the defiance of the “political elite” to obeying Federal laws. Please join us on Thursday's show. We'll visit with Director the Florida Citizens Alliance Ryan Kennedy, Cato Institute's Michael Cannon, Vice President of Landmark Legal Foundation Michael O'Neill, 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.

    Legacy of Lies

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 59:46


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating nearly 14 years broadcasting on the internet. On Tuesday's show, we visit with Florida State Senator Kathleen Passidomo about the extension of the legislative session and the barriers to finalizing the state budget. We visit with author Lew Paper about his latest book about the disappearance of Jimmy Hoffa, “Legacy of Lies.” Boo Mortenson and I discuss new tests and attempts to slow the aging process. We also visit Linda Harden about James Comey, Congresswoman LaMonica McIver, Latitia James, and other “political elite” who behave as though they are above the law. Please join us tomorrow when we visit with Chairman Emeritus of Cato Institute 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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    The Pope and the Horrors of Communism

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 60:01


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating nearly 14 years broadcasting on the internet. On Monday's show, we discuss current global events including Trump's Middle East visit and developments in Israel, Iran, Ukraine, Romania, Poland and India/Pakistan with Marc Schulman, Founder and Publisher of HistoryCentral.com. We visit with author Jim McTague about the economic concept of “creative destruction” and the advent of robotics in factories. We also visit with Senior Editor from the American Institute for Economic Research Jon Miltimore about “the Pope who foresaw the horrors of Communism.” We have terrific guests for tomorrow's show, including Florida State Senator Kathleen Passidomo, Boo Mortenson, author Lew Papwer, and Linda Harden. Access this or past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

    The Nostalgic Popularity of Factory Jobs

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 60:26


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating nearly 14 years broadcasting on the internet. On Friday's show, we visit with Senior Legal Fellow with Pacific Legal Foundation William Yeatman about Trump's legislative agenda, and we discuss developments with China on tariffs. We visit with the Producer of “Undoctrination” for FEE.org Maggie Anders about the nostalgic popularity of factory jobs in America. We visit with the Senior Economist for the Competitive Enterprise Institute Ryan Young about tariffs and the economy. We also visit with Professor Larry Bell about Trump's achievements in his Middle East trip. We have terrific guests on Monday's show including historian Marc Schulman, columnist Jon Miltimore, and author Jim McTague. Access this or past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

    The Importance of the Supreme Court Birthright Citizenship Case

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 59:48


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating nearly 14 years broadcasting on the internet. On Thursday's show, we discuss inappropriate materials in public schools, and the stalled legislative process in Tallahassee with Co-Founder of the Florida Citizens Alliance Pastor Rick Stevens. We visit with Cato Institute Director of Healthcare Policy Michael Cannon about the unaddressed massive waste in the Medicare and Medicaid programs. We visit with the Vice President of Landmark Legal Foundation Michael O'Neill about the birthright citizenship case in the Supreme Court as well as the judicial lawfare against Trump's agenda. 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, Maggie Anders from FEE.org, CEI Senior Economist Ryan Young, and Professor Larry Bell. Access this or past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

    Are the Political Elite Above the Law?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 58:54


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating nearly 14 years broadcasting on the internet. On Wednesday's show, we discuss Supreme Court decisions on civil asset forfeitures and eminent domain with Cato Institute Chairman Emeritus Bob Levy. Professor and author Andrew Joppa and I discuss a variety of topics including the defiance of elected officials to obeying Federal laws, the President's visit to the Middle East, trade issues with China, and proposed price controls for medicines. Please join us on Thursday's show. We'll visit with Co-Founder of the Florida Citizens Alliance Pastor Rick Stevens, Cato Institute's Michael Cannon, Vice President of Landmark Legal Foundation Michael O'Neill, 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.

    Tariffs and the Presidency of William McKinley

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 59:44


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating nearly 14 years broadcasting on the internet. On Tuesday's show, we visit with Florida State Senator Kathleen Passidomo about the differences among the House, Senate and Governor on finalizing the state budget. We visit with economics and political columnist Patrick Carroll about tariffs and the Presidency of William McKinley. Boo Mortenson and I discuss the threat of “AI” to our youth. We also visit Linda Harden about Trump's visit to the Middle East, the reduction of pharmaceutical costs by Trump's Executive Orders, and the importance of “making America heathy again.” Please join us tomorrow when we visit with Chairman Emeritus of Cato Institute Bob Levy and Professor Andrew Joppa. Access this or past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

    Reasons to Defund Government-Subsidized Public Broadcasting

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 59:35


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating nearly 14 years broadcasting on the internet. On Monday's show, we discuss current global events including developments in Israel, Iran, Ukraine, Turkey, China, and India/Pakistan with Marc Schulman, Founder and Publisher of HistoryCentral.com. We visit with author Jim McTague about his utilization of Artificial Intelligence in his writing. We also visit with Senior Editor from the American Institute for Economic Research Jon Miltimore about the government's defunding of NPR and PBS. We have terrific guests for tomorrow's show, including Florida State Senator Kathleen Passidomo, Boo Mortenson, columnist Patrick Carroll, and Linda Harden. Access this or past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

    Edward Snowden: Traitor or Hero?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 60:03


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating nearly 14 years broadcasting on the internet. On Friday's show, we visit with the Producer of the podcast “Undoctrination” for FEE.org, Maggie Anders, and the episode about Edward Snowden – traitor or hero. We visit with the Senior Economist for the Competitive Enterprise Institute Ryan Young about tariffs interest rates, regulations, and the economy. We also visit with Professor Larry Bell about “climate change” and the growth on Antarctic Ice. We have terrific guests on Monday's show including historian Marc Schulman, columnist Jon Miltimore, and author Jim McTague. Access this or past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

    Judicial Obstruction of the Trump Agenda

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 60:17


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating nearly 14 years broadcasting on the internet. On Thursday's show, we discuss the stalled legislative process in Tallahassee with Co-Founder and CEO of the Florida Citizens Alliance Keith Flaugh. We visit with Cato Institute Director of Healthcare Policy Michael Cannon about the unaddressed waste in the Medicare and Medicaid programs. We visit with the Vice President of Landmark Legal Foundation Michael O'Neill about judicial lawfare against Trump's agenda. 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, CEI Senior Economist Ryan Young, and Professor Larry Bell. Access this or past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

    Elections, Free Speech, and Money

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 59:33


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating nearly 14 years broadcasting on the internet. On Wednesday's show, we conclude our discussion of the Supreme Court and campaign finance reform with Cato Institute Chairman Emeritus Bob Levy. Professor and author Andrew Joppa and I discuss a variety of topics including the impact of Islam in the United States, Trump's trip to the Middle-East, and proposed price controls for medicines. Please join us on Thursday's show. We'll visit with Co-Founder and CEO of the Florida Citizens Alliance Keith Flaugh, Cato Institute's Michael Cannon, Vice President of Landmark Legal Foundation Michael O'Neill, 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.

    Affordable Housing: "Not in My Back Yard"

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 57:15


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating nearly 14 years broadcasting on the internet. On Tuesday's show, we visit with economics and political columnist Patrick Carroll about Rhode Island's attempt to block affordable housing development by Eminent Domain. We also visit Linda Harden about Trump's domination of the news cycle, polling and the false narrative created about Trump in the legacy press; we also discuss Trump's executive orders and news on tariffs. Please join us tomorrow when we visit with Chairman Emeritus of Cato Institute Bob Levy and Professor Andrew Joppa. Access this or past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

    RFK, Jr.: Make America Healthy Again

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025 60:12


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating nearly 14 years broadcasting on the internet. On Monday's show, we discuss current global events including tariffs and developments in Israel, Ukraine, Australia, Canada, Germany, and India/Pakistan with Marc Schulman, Founder and Publisher of HistoryCentral.com. We visit with author Jim McTague about RFK, Jr.'s commitment to make America healthy again. We also visit with Senior Editor from the American Institute for Economic Research Jon Miltimore about Europe's blackout and the concerns it raises for the USA. We have terrific guests for tomorrow's show, including Florida State Senator Kathleen Passidomo, columnist Patrick Carroll, and Linda Harden. Access this or past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

    Trump's Global Influence

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 60:34


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating nearly 14 years broadcasting on the internet. On Friday's show, we visit with Senior Legal Fellow with Pacific Legal Foundation William Yeatman about developments in Trump's legislative agenda, and we discuss his first 100 days in office. We visit with the Producer of “Undoctrination” for FEE.org Maggie Anders about this new podcast and about the real reason so many of us are feeling poor. We visit with the Senior Economist for the Competitive Enterprise Institute Ryan Young about tariffs and the economy. We also visit with Professor Larry Bell about the “big stick” ring to the Trump Presidency. We have terrific guests on Monday's show including historian Marc Schulman, columnist Jon Miltimore, and author Jim McTague. Access this or past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

    Make the Tax Cuts Permanent

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 59:05


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating nearly 14 years broadcasting on the internet. On Thursday's show, we discuss proposed Florida Public Education legislation with Co-Founder and CEO of the Florida Citizens Alliance Keith Flaugh. We visit with Cato Institute Director of Healthcare Policy Michael Cannon about the downsizing of the Department of Health and Human Services as well as the waste in Medicare and Medicaid programs. We visit with the President of American Commitment Phil Kerpen about the importance of passing federal tax cuts and making them permanent. 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, Maggie Anders from FEE.org, CEI Senior Economist Ryan Young, and Professor Larry Bell. Access this or past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

    The First 100 Days

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 58:33


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating nearly 14 years broadcasting on the internet. On Wednesday's show, we discuss the Supreme Court and campaign finance reform with Cato Institute Chairman Emeritus Bob Levy. Professor and author Andrew Joppa and I discuss a variety of topics including Trump's first 100 days in office, the legacy of Pope Francis, the power outages in Europe, and the calls for chaos from Illinois Governor Pritzker. Please join us on Thursday's show. We'll visit with the President of American Commitment Phil Kerpen, Co-Founder and CEO of the Florida Citizens Alliance Keith Flaugh, Cato Institute's Michael Cannon, and former Naples Mayor Bill Barnett. Access this or past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

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