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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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    Latest episodes from The Bob Harden Show

    Civil Asset Forfeiture

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2025 61:30


    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, France, Nepal, and Brazil with Marc Schulman, Founder and Publisher of HistoryCentral.com. We visit with AIER.org Senior Editor Jon Miltimore about the problems with civil asset forfeiture as demonstrated with a case in Alaska. We also visit with author Jim McTague about Charlie Kirk's assassination and the impact on our political landscape going forward. We have terrific guests for tomorrow's show, including Florida State Senator Kathleen Passidomo, Bruce Rosenblatt, Phil Kerpen and Linda Harden. Access this or past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

    Life and Politics in Bolivia

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2025 60:18


    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 legislative spending bills on Capitol Hill and we discuss tariff litigation. We visit with Maggie Anders with the Foundation for Economic Education about her later video commentary about the failure of socialism in Bolivia. We visit with Landmark Legal Foundation Vice President Michael O'Neill about the impact of the assassination of Charlie Kirk, and we discuss the latest ruling on the funding of Planned Parenthood. We also visit with Professor Larry Bell about the impact and legacy of Charlie Kirk. 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.

    The Life and Legacy of Charlie Kirk

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2025 59:37


    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 yesterday's horrific assassination of Charlie Kirk, and we discuss the priorities in public education in the next Florida legislative session with Ryan Kennedy with the Florida Citizens Alliance. We visit with Cato Institute's Michael Cannon about his latest column, “Health Insurance Companies Are Actually the Good Guys.” We visit CEI Senior Economist Ryan Young about the weakness of employment and inflation numbers anticipating the Fed's response with possible rate cuts. We also visit with former Mayor of Naples Bill Barnett about the life and legacy of Charlie Kirk. 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 Growing Popularity of Socialism

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2025 60:47


    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 dropping education scores in the United States, marriage and childbirth among young women, the growing support of socialism among young people, and the political attacks on RFK, Jr. 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.

    Warning: China's Salt Typhoon Cyberattack

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2025 60:18


    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 our Florida State Senator Kathleen Passidomo about recommendations to eliminate Florida property taxes, and we discuss policy changes about vaccines in Florida. We visit with Mantas Sabieckis from Cybernews.com about the consequences of China's Salt Typhoon cyberattack. Community Pregnancy Clinics Mission Advancement Director Shaun Guevarra and I discuss their great services as well as the lack of enforcement of Florida Six-Week Heartbeat Protection Act. We also visit Linda Harden about attacks on RFK, Jr.'s quest to “Make America Healthy Again,” and we discuss “lawfare” against Utah medical Dr. Kirk Moore. 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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    Staffing at the IRS

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2025 60:47


    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, and Brazil with Marc Schulman, Founder and Publisher of HistoryCentral.com. We visit with AIER.org Senior Editor Jon Miltimore about Trump's IRS staffing reversal. We also visit with author Jim McTague about the economy in Lancaster County Pa. and Governor Josh Shapiro and his political aspirations. We have terrific guests for tomorrow's show, including Florida State Senator Kathleen Passidomo, Shaun Guevarra from the Community Pregnancy Clinics, and Linda Harden. Access this or past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

    Justice or Retribution?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2025 60:22


    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 legislative spending bills on Capitol Hill and tariff litigation. We visit with Collier County Clark of Courts and Comptroller Crystal Kinzel abut yesterday's Collier County Budget Hearings, the Everglades Airport, and the process for challenging property taxes. We visit with Landmark Legal Foundation Vice President Michael O'Neill about “lawfare” against Trump's use of the National Guard in Los Angelis and Washington D.C., and we discuss next steps in tariff litigation. We also visit with Professor Larry Bell about Trump's pursuit of justice, which the left is characterizing as “retribution.” 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.

    "Chaos" at the CDC?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2025 59:50


    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 Governor's efforts to eliminate mandatory vaccines for children in Florida with Co-Founder and CEO of the Florida Citizens Alliance Keith Flaugh. We visit with Cato Institute's Michael Cannon about the “chaos” at the CDC over the lack of transparency on public health decisions. We visit CEI Senior Economist Ryan Young about the weakness of employment numbers and the President's appeal to the Supreme Court about tariffs. We also visit with Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. George Markovich. We have terrific guests scheduled for Friday's show including Senior Legal Fellow with the Pacific Legal Foundation William Yeatman, 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 Powers

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2025 59:27


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating over 14 years broadcasting on the internet. On Wednesday's show, we discuss Trump's expansion of executive authority with Cato Institute Chairman Emeritus Bob Levy. Professor and author Andrew Joppa and I discuss a variety of topics including thoughts on Labor Day, the significance of the meeting in China of Modi, Putin, Xi, and other national leaders this week, the significance of recent special elections, and “Kennedy Derangement Syndrome.” 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.

    The Importance of Understanding Our Western Tradition

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2025 59:44


    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 our Florida State Senator Kathleen Passidomo about proposed legislation to create term limits for County Commissioners and School Board members. We visit with Harvard Professor James Hankins about his recently co-authored, “The Golden Thread: A History of Western Tradition.” Boo Mortenson and I discuss how Americans view their government institutions. We also visit Linda Harden about RFK, Jr.'s quest to “Make America Healthy Again.” 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.

    Simple Habits to Promote Happiness and Healthy Living

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2025 59:25


    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, and India with Marc Schulman, Founder and Publisher of HistoryCentral.com. We visit with author and life coach Darla Nelson about simple daily habits to promote serenity and healthy living. We also visit with author Jim McTague about the economy in Lancaster County Pa. and some concerning signs about the economy. We have terrific guests for tomorrow's show, including Florida State Senator Kathleen Passidomo, Boo Mortenson, Harvard Professor James Hankins, and Linda Harden. Access this or past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

    Trump: Unorthodox and Effective

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2025 61:08


    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 legislative agenda on Capitol Hill and President's firing of Fed Governor Lisa Cooke. We visit with Maggie Anders, Producer of video commentary “Undocrination” for FEE.org, about some of the forces driving healthcare in the United States to be so expensive. We visit with Landmark Legal Foundation Vice President Michael O'Neill about Trump's actions to clean up and beautify Washington D.C., and we discuss the tragic attack on the Catholic school in Minneapolis. We also visit with Professor Larry Bell about Trump's unorthodoxy, which is making him extremely consequential. We have terrific guests on Monday's show including historian Marc Schulman, author Darla Nelson, and author Jim McTague. Access this or past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

    The Approval of COVID Vaccines

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2025 59:39


    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 some on the pitfalls and concerns of using Artificial Intelligence in public education with Co-Founder of the Florida Citizens Alliance Pastor Rick Stevens. We visit with Cato Institute's Michael Cannon about the approval of Covid vaccines and the need for “full disclosure” about risks and benefits or drugs. We visit CEI Senior Economist Ryan Young about the proposal for the U.S. government to own stakes in major companies like Intel, and we discuss the implications Lisa Cook's firing from the Fed. 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, Producer of “Undoctrination” for FEE.org 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 Rise of the "Counter State"

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2025 60:05


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating over 14 years broadcasting on the internet. On Wednesday's show, we conclude our review of the last Supreme Court session with Cato Institute Chairman Emeritus Bob Levy. Professor and author Andrew Joppa and I discuss a variety of topics including Trump's firing of Fed Associate Lisa Cook, the rise of the “counter state,” and national security and the “Five Eyes” alliance. Please join us on Thursday's show. We'll visit with Florida Citizens Alliance Co-Founder Pastor Rick Stevens, 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.

    Why Uber is so Popular

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2025 59:09


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating over 14 years broadcasting on the internet. On Tuesday's show, we visit with our Florida State Senator Kathleen Passidomo about preparation for the next legislative session and the problem illegal alien, unqualified truckdrivers in Florida. We visit with Libertarian Commentator Patrick Carroll about Uber's non-pricing features to attract customers and to grow their business. Boo Mortenson and I discuss the shocking proliferation of telephone and internet scams. We also visit Linda Harden about Trump's effective Federalization of the Washington D.C. police. 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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    Should the U.S. Government Own 10% of the Company Intel?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 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 tariffs and developments in Ukraine, Israel and Korea with Marc Schulman, Founder and Publisher of HistoryCentral.com. We visit with AIER.org Senior Editor Jon Miltimore about the incestuous relationship between the company Intel and the U.S. government. We also visit with author Jim McTague about “home rule” in Washington D.C. and the push for statehood. 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.

    Overcoming Climate Hysteria

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2025 60:49


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating 14 years broadcasting on the internet. On Friday's show, we visit with Pacific Legal Foundation Senior Fellow William Yeatman about Trump's victory this week over Letitia James' lawfare in the New York appellate court. We visit with Maggie Anders, Producer of video commentary “Undocrination” for FEE.org, about why healthcare in the United States is so expensive. We visit with Landmark Legal Foundation Vice President Michael O'Neill about Trump's victories over the “lawfare” against him. We also visit with Professor Larry Bell about NASA, the EPA, and Trump's progress against climate hysteria. 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.

    Contamination of Evidence and "The Cockfight"

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2025 60:50


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating 14 years broadcasting on the internet. On Thursday's show, we discuss some on the pitfalls of using Artificial Intelligence in public education with Co-Founder and CEO of the Florida Citizens Alliance Keith Flaugh. We visit with Cato Institute's Michael Cannon about the renewal of and fraud associated with Obamacare subsidies. We visit CEI Senior Economist Ryan Young about the proposal for the U.S. government to own 10% on Intel, and we discuss the Fed's meeting in Jackson Hole. We also visit with author and attorney Frank Abrams about the growing problem of contamination of evidence, and his new book, “The Cockfight.” We have terrific guests scheduled for Friday's show including Senior Legal Fellow with the Pacific Legal Foundation William Yeatman, Producer of “Undoctrination” for FEE.org 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.

    Trump the Peacemaker

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2025 59:01


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating 14 years broadcasting on the internet. On Wednesday's show, we continue our review of the last Supreme Court session with Cato Institute Chairman Emeritus Bob Levy. Professor and author Andrew Joppa and I discuss a variety of topics including Trump the peacemaker, the left's commitment to foiling the Trump agenda, and the left's disparagement of men's contribution to world history. Please join us on Thursday's show. We'll visit with Florida Citizens Alliance CEO Keith Flaugh, Cato Institute's Michael Cannon, and CEI Senior Economist Ryan Young. Access this or past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

    Should Washington D.C Have "Home Rule?"

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2025 60:31


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating 14 years broadcasting on the internet. On Tuesday's show, we visit with our Florida State Senator Kathleen Passidomo about Naples City Council consideration on a challenge to Senate Bill 180. We visit with Steven Sund, former Chief of the Capitol Police and author of “Courage Under Fire,” about the President's Federalization of the Washington Police Force. Boo Mortenson and I discuss the erosion of good manners since the pandemic. We also visit Linda Harden about Trump's meeting yesterday with Zolenskyy and leaders of the EU. 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 Battle of Fallen Timbers

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2025 59:07


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating 14 years broadcasting on the internet. On Monday's show, we discuss current global events, including the Putin /Trump Summit and developments in Israel and Bolivia with Marc Schulman, Founder and Publisher of HistoryCentral.com. We visit with former Secret Service agent and author Tom Sloan about the shocking and surprising story about “9/22," the topic for his latest book. We also visit with author Jim McTague about the battle of Fallen Timbers in 1794 during the Washington administration that freed up Ohio and the mid-west. We have terrific guests for tomorrow's show, including Florida State Senator Kathleen Passidomo, former Capitol Police Chief Steven Sund, Boo Mortenson, and Linda Harden. Access this or past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

    Young People Flourish Learning Self Reliance

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2025 59:24


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating 14 years broadcasting on the internet. On Friday's show, we visit with Pacific Legal Foundation Senior Fellow William Yeatman about progress on the spending bill in Congress and Trump's initiative to clean up Washington, D.C. We visit with the Founder and CEO of the Freedom & Virtue Institute Ismael Hernandez about “Self-Reliance Clubs” and efforts to help young people flourish using their own resources. We visit with Landmark Legal Foundation Vice President Michael O'Neill about Trump's efforts to clean up crime and beautify the Nation's Capital. We also visit with Professor Larry Bell about President Trump's common-sense initiatives to heal 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.

    Your Body, Your Health Care

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2025 60:40


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating 14 years broadcasting on the internet. On Thursday's show, we discuss upcoming public education legislation – the process and priorities - with Co-Founder and CEO of the Florida Citizens Alliance Keith Flaugh. We visit with Cato Institute Senior Fellow Dr. Jeff Singer about his new book, “Your Body, Your Health Care,” and we discuss the position of the U.S Surgeon General. We visit CEI Senior Economist Ryan Young about the Bureau of Labor Statistics, inflation, interest rates, and tariffs. 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, the Founder and CEO of the Freedom & Virtue Institute Ismael Hernandez, 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.

    A Review of the "Two State" Solution

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2025 59:58


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating 14 years broadcasting on the internet. On Wednesday's show, we continue our review of the last Supreme Court session with Cato Institute Chairman Emeritus Bob Levy. Professor and author Andrew Joppa and I discuss a variety of topics including the proposed “two-state solution,” redistricting, world-wide immigration, and the Putin/Trump meeting on Friday. Please join us on Thursday's show. We'll visit with Florida Citizens Alliance CEO 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.

    Politicizing Artificial Intelligence

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2025 59:01


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating 14 years broadcasting on the internet. On Tuesday's show, we visit with our Florida State Senator Kathleen Passidomo about tort reform and property insurance rates in Florida. We visit with Wayne Crews from the Competitive Enterprise Institute about politicians and their attempts to politicize “Artificial Intelligence.” Boo Mortenson and I discuss ICE raid on employers to arrest illegal immigrants. We also visit Linda Harden about “Russiagate” and new developments in the involvement of Senator Adam Schiff. 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.

    Reducing the Regulatory Burden

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2025 59:51


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating 14 years broadcasting on the internet. On Friday's show, we visit with Pacific Legal Foundation Senior Fellow William Yeatman about the Senate confirmation of Trump nominees. We visit with Competitive Enterprise Institute Fellow in Regulatory Studies Wayne Crews about the reduction in the regulatory burden to taxpayers and businesses under the Trump administration. We visit with Landmark Legal Foundation Vice President Michael O'Neill about next steps in the “Russian Collusion Hoax.” We also visit with Professor Larry Bell about the dust up in Texas over the accusations of “Gerrymandering,” and we discuss the significance of New York Mayoral Candidate Mamdani. 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.

    Alarming Reports on the Use of "Artificial Intelligence" in Public Schools

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2025 59:57


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating 14 years broadcasting on the internet. On Thursday's show, we discuss alarming concerns about how “Artificial Intelligence” is already being used in public education 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 cancellation of mRNA development contracts and research by RFK, Jr. and the Department of Health and Human Services. We visit with Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. George Markovich about the value of exercise, hiking, and experiencing the great outdoors. 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, Clyde Wayne Crews from the Competitive Enterprise Institute, 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.

    Bombing Japan to End the Second World War

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2025


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating 14 years broadcasting on the internet. On Wednesday's show, we continue our review of the last Supreme Court session with Cato Institute Chairman Emeritus Bob Levy. Professor and author Andrew Joppa and I discuss a variety of topics including the bombing of Japan to end the second world war, the state of Western Civilization, Texas redistricting, and the relationship between Israel and the United States. 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.

    The Controversy Over "Affordable Housing"

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2025 60:26


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating 14 years broadcasting on the internet. On Tuesday's show, we visit with our Florida State Senator Kathleen Passidomo about the uncertainty created by changes in Federal programs and how they impact state governments. We visit with libertarian commentator Patrick Carroll about controversies over “affordable housing.” Senior Economist for the Competitive Enterprise Institute Ryan Young and I discuss unemployment numbers, interest rates, and the economy. We also visit Linda Harden about the Canadian fires polluting the air in the United States, and we discuss healthy foods in the SNAP program. 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.

    Ben Franklin's Wisdom on Public Assistance

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2025 60:13


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating 14 years broadcasting on the internet. On Monday's show, we discuss current global events, including tariffs and developments in Israel, India, and Ukraine with Marc Schulman, Founder and Publisher of HistoryCentral.com. We visit with Senior Editor for the American Institute for Economic Research Jon Miltimore about Ben Franklin's wisdom on poverty and helping the poor. We also visit with author Jim McTague about fracture he sees in the Trump economy. We have terrific guests for tomorrow's show, including Florida State Senator Kathleen Passidomo, Libertarian Columnist Patrick Carroll, CEI Senior Economist Ryan Young, and Linda Harden. Access this or past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

    Years-Long "Russiagate" Conspiracy

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2025 60:49


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, today celebrating 14 years broadcasting on the internet. On Friday's show, we visit with Pacific Legal Foundation Senior Fellow William Yeatman about the annual spending bill process as well as the EPA's repeal of Biden's federal climate change regulations. We visit with Maggie Anders, Producer of “Undocrination” for FEE.org, about the “Great Britain Brain Drain.” We visit with Landmark Legal Foundation Vice President Michael O'Neill about the new legal revelations on “Russiagate.” We also visit with Professor Larry Bell about the years-long conspiracy behind “Russiagate.” 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 Fed, Interest Rates, the EPA, and Tariffs

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2025 58:37


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, tomorrow celebrating 14 years broadcasting on the internet. On Thursday's show, we discuss attractive school choice incentives in the “Big Beautiful Bill,” and we highlight concerns about “Artificial Intelligence” use in public education with Co-Founder of the Florida Citizens Alliance Pastor Rick Stevens. We visit with Cato Institute Director of Healthcare Policy Michael Cannon about the costs in Medicare and Medicaid, and we discuss the position of the U.S. Surgeon General. We visit with Senior Economist Ryan Young of the Competitive Enterprise Institute about the Fed, interest rates, the EPA, and tariffs. 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 with the Foundation for Economic Education, 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 Free Society Coalition Celebrating Our 250th Anniversary

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2025 59:52


    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 Free Society Coalition, and we continue our review of the last Supreme Court session with Cato Institute Chairman Emeritus Bob Levy. Professor and author Andrew Joppa and I discuss a variety of topics including Mark Levi's new book, “On Power,” Trump's first six months of accomplishments in world peace, and the famine libel against Israel. Please join us on Thursday's show. We'll visit with Florida Citizens Alliance CEO Keith Flaugh, Cato Institute's Michael Cannon, CEI 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.

    Defund Planned Parenthood

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2025 59:56


    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 term limits in the Florida Legislature and candidates for the next election cycle. We visit with Collier County Clerk of Courts and Comptroller Crystal Kinzel about recent scams perpetrated against our residents, the planned widening of I-75, and the financial health of the county. The CEO of the Community Pregnancy Clinics Scott Baier and I discuss their life-affirming care and the efforts to defund Planned Parenthood. We also visit Linda Harden about the lack of effective messaging from the Democrat party. 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.

    Buttigieg Burns Billions on DEI

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 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, Cambodia /Thailand and Ukraine with Marc Schulman, Founder and Publisher of HistoryCentral.com. We visit with Senior Editor for the American Institute for Economic Research Jon Miltimore about government waste as exemplified by Buttigieg's expenditure of $billions on DEI. We also visit with author Jim McTague about Trump's lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal. We have terrific guests for tomorrow's show, including Florida State Senator Kathleen Passidomo, Collier County Comptroller and Clerk of Courts Crystal Kinzel, Community Pregnancy Clinics CEO Scott Baier, and Linda Harden. Access this or past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

    Obamagate

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 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 the Founder and President of the American Islamic Forum for Democracy, Dr. Zuhdi Jasser about violence in Syria, and we discuss the possibility of terrorist “sleeper cells” in the United States. We visit with Maggie Anders, Producer of “Undocrination” for FEE.org, about the irony of over-consumption during difficult financial times. We visit with Landmark Legal Foundation Vice President Michael O'Neill about the Tulsi Gabbard's criminal referral of Obama and many of his staff to the Department of Justice. We also visit with Professor Larry Bell about continuing conspiracy of the Obama White House against Trump. 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 Future of Artificial Intelligence

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2025 60:24


    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 concerns about “AI” based on the President's presentation last night with Co-Founder and CEO of the Florida Citizens Alliance Keith Flaugh. We visit with Cato Institute Director of Healthcare Policy Michael Cannon about Obamacare premium hikes and the future of healthcare in America. We visit with Senior Economist Ryan Young of the Competitive Enterprise Institute about Artificial Intelligence, and we discuss the tariff agreement with Japan. 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 with the Foundation for Economic Education, 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.

    A Review of the Last Supreme Court Session

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2025 60:11


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating nearly 14 years broadcasting on the internet. On Wednesday's show, we begin our review the last Supreme Court session with Cato Institute Chairman Emeritus Bob Levy. Professor and author Andrew Joppa and I discuss a variety of topics including a movie with an object lesson on helping our children, “Potluck Teacher,” “Russiagate” and its implications, Supreme Court Associate Justice Katanji Brown Jackson, and Alligator Alcatraz. Please join us on Thursday's show. We'll visit with Florida Citizens Alliance CEO Keith Flaugh, Cato Institute's Michael Cannon, CEI 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.

    Should Home Schooling be Regulated?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2025 59:59


    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 business award she received from the Associated Industries of Florida, and we discuss options for reducing property taxes for Florida residents. National Taxpayers Union Foundation Senior Policy Analyst Andrew Wilford and I discuss reducing the regulatory and tax burden for “remote” workers. We visit with Libertarian Opinion Journalist Patrick Carroll about “homeschooling” in New Jersey. We also visit Linda Harden about Tulsi Gabbard's refreshing documents release on the conspiracy against Trump, and MLK, Jr. 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.

    Lessons from Milei's Miracle in Argentina

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2025 59:45


    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, Syria, Ukraine, Africa, and Japan 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 lesson for NYC Mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani from Argentina's President Javier Milei on the failure of price-fixing. We also visit with author Jim McTague about the marketing power of the internet. We have terrific guests for tomorrow's show, including Florida State Senator Kathleen Passidomo, Libertarian commentator Patrick Carroll, Andrew Wilford from the National Taxpayers Union, and Linda Harden. Access this or past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

    Passing the Rescission Package

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2025 59:21


    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 possibility that Fed Chair Jerome Powell could be fired for cause. We visit with Maggie Anders, Producer of “Undocrination” for FEE.org, about Mamdani-style socialism and the future of NYC. 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 the benefits and threats of Artificial Intelligence. 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 Threats to Public Education by "Artificial Intelligence"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2025 60:34


    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 threats of “AI” to the quality of public education with Co-Founder and CEO of the Florida Citizens Alliance Keith Flaugh. We visit with Cato Institute Director of Healthcare Policy Michael Cannon about proposed cuts in Medicaid and Medicare spending. We visit with Senior Economist Ryan Young of the Competitive Enterprise Institute about inflation, tariffs and the independence of the Fed. 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 with the Foundation for Economic Education, 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 Secret Service and the Attempt on Trump's Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2025 59:39


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating nearly 14 years broadcasting on the internet. On Wednesday's show, we visit with Professor and author Andrew Joppa and we discuss a variety of topics including the Epstein files, European immigration, the Secret Service and the attack on Trump's life in Butler Pa., and Drone warfare. Please join us on Thursday's show. We'll visit with Florida Citizens Alliance CEO 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.

    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.

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