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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

    Biden Presidential Library: Building or Bookmobile?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2026 58:56


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

    The Rise of Fidel Castro in Cuba

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2026 57:24


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

    Trump in Davos

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2026 58:44


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

    Do Government Handouts Really Work?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2026 58:34


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

    Vigilantes in Minnesota

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2026 59:43


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

    The Strength of Our Economy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2026 61:30


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

    A Fix for Health Insurance Affordability

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2026 60:54


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

    Key Concepts in Our Founding Documents

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2026 58:09


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

    Declining Insurance Rates in Florida

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2026 58:50


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

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2026 60:18


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

    Our Interest in Greenland

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2026 59:38


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

    Wellspan: Evolving Views on Aging

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2026 60:26


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

    Was Maduro's Capture Legal?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2026 60:20


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

    The Mass Shooting in Las Vegas in 2017

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2026 60:08


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

    Maduro Toppled in Venezuela

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2026 60:29


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

    The Impact and Cost of Over-Regulation

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2026 61:51


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

    Surprising Good News About Rental Costs

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2026 53:10


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

    2025 in Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2025 60:29


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

    What Was the Best Decade of Your Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2025 58:00


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

    Discrimination and Victimhood

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2025 60:12


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

    Gratitude Going in to 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2025 60:58


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

    Merry Christmas!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2025 59:45


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

    Better Together: Helping Families in Crisis

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2025 58:43


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

    The Demise of the Ford 150 Lightening EV Pickup Truck

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2025 59:59


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

    Who Gets Coal in Their Stocking from Trump?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2025 60:48


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

    St. Matthews House: Addressing Food Insecurity During the Holidays

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2025 59:17


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

    The Surge in Anti-Semitic Violence

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2025 60:01


    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 Rob Reiner's death, the anti-Semitic attacks in Australia and Providence Rhode Island, and the significance of the growing Islam population in Europe. Please join us on Thursday's show. We'll visit with Florida Citizens Alliance CEO Keith Flaugh, Cato Institute's Michael Cannon, Bill Curry from St. Matthews House, 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.

    Trade School as an Alternative to a College Education

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 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 Florida State Senator Kathleen Passidomo about Federalism and Trump's position on artificial intelligence, and we discuss Senate preparations for the next legislative session. We visit with Maggie Anders Producer of “Undoctrination” for the Foundation for Economic Education, about claims that Sweden and other Nordic countries practice “democratic socialism.” We visit with Boo Mortenson about trade schools as an alternative to college education. We also visit with Linda Harden about the lack of Congressional action in support of Trump's agenda. Please join us tomorrow when we visit with Cato Institute Chairman Emeritus Bob Levy and author and professor Andrew Joppa. Access this or past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

    Why Did We Eliminate SAT and Act Testing for College Admissions?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2025 59:39


    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, developments in Israel, Ukraine, China, Chile, and Syria with Marc Schulman, Founder and Publisher of HistoryCentral.com. We visit with American Institute for Economic Research Senior Editor Jon Miltimore about the mistake of eliminating SAT and ACT testing for entrance in to colleges and universities. We also visit with author Jim McTague about the importance of “Trump” savings accounts. We have terrific guests for tomorrow's show, including Florida State Senator Kathleen Passidomo, Maggie Anders from FEE.org, Boo Mortenson, and Linda Harden. Access this or past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

    Fed Lowers Interest Rates and Expands the Money Supply

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2025 61:43


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating over 14 years broadcasting on the internet. On Friday's show, we visit with Senior Legal Fellow William Yeatman with the Pacific Legal Foundation about Congressional spending bills, Obamacare subsidies, and the Venezuela ship seizure. We visit with Senior Economist with the Competitive Enterprise Institute Ryan Young about tariffs, interest rates, and the Fed's expansion of the money supply. We visit with Landmark Legal Foundation Vice President Michael O'Neill about the President's power to fire the heads of quasi-independent agencies and the President's pardon of Tina Peters. We also continue our discussion with Professor Larry Bell about space travel and the establishment of a settlement on Mars. We have terrific guests on Monday's show including historian Marc Schulman, AIER.org Senior Editor Jon Miltimore, and author Jim McTague. Access this or past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

    Addressing the Problem of Media Bias

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2025 59:23


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating over 14 years broadcasting on the internet. On Thursday's show, we discuss legislative developments on “Artificial Intelligence” and its implications for public education with the Co-Founder and CEO of the Florida Citizen's Alliance, Keith Flaugh. We visit with Cato Institute Health Policy Director Michael Cannon about his open letter to the assassinated President of United Healthcare, Brian Thompson's sons; we also discuss pending year-end healthcare legislation. We visit with the CEO of MediaPedia Christine Czernejewski about addressing the problem of media bias. We also visit with the former Mayor of Naples Bill Barnett. We have terrific guests scheduled for Friday's show including Senior Legal Fellow with the Pacific Legal Foundation William Yeatman, CEI Senior Economist Ryan Young, Landmark Legal Foundation Vice President Michael O'Neill, and Professor Larry Bell. Access this or past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

    Immigration, Assimilation, and the Constitution

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2025 59:31


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

    Former Capitol Police Chief Steven Sund: Courage Under Fire

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2025 58:57


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating over 14 years broadcasting on the internet. On Tuesday's show, we visit with Florida State Senator Kathleen Passidomo about Senate preparations for the next legislative session. We visit with Maggie Anders Producer of “Undoctrination” for the Foundation for Economic Education, about Billie Eilish and her views on billionaires. We visit with Steven Sund, former Chief of the Capitol Police, about his book, “Courage Under Fire,” and developments with the “pipe bomb” and the National Guard in D.C. We also visit with Linda Harden about the lack of Congressional action in support of Trump's agenda. Please join us tomorrow when we visit with Cato Institute Chairman Emeritus Bob Levy and author and professor Andrew Joppa. Access this or past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

    California Takes a Pass on "Abundance"

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2025 59:42


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating over 14 years broadcasting on the internet. On Monday's show, we discuss current global events, including Trump's U.S. Security Doctrine and developments in Israel, Ukraine, China, Venezuela and Iran with Marc Schulman, Founder and Publisher of HistoryCentral.com. We visit with American Institute for Economic Research Senior Editor Jon Miltimore about California's pass on “Abundance.” We also visit with author Jim McTague about rising electric bills, the electric grid, and alternative energy sources. We have terrific guests for tomorrow's show, including Florida State Senator Kathleen Passidomo, Maggie Anders from FEE.org, former Capitol Police Chief Steven Sund, and Linda Harden. Access this or past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

    More on Space Travel and Establishing a Settlement on Mars

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2025 61:37


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating over 14 years broadcasting on the internet. On Friday's show, we visit with Senior Legal Fellow William Yeatman with the Pacific Legal Foundation about Congressional spending bills, Obamacare subsidies, and Biden-era EV mandates. We visit with Senior Economist with the Competitive Enterprise Institute Ryan Young about tariffs, interest rates, Christmas spending, and the economy. We visit with Landmark Legal Foundation Vice President Michael O'Neill about the Texas voting maps and the President's power to fire the heads of quasi-independent agencies. We also continue our discussion with Professor Larry Bell about space travel and the establishment of a settlement on Mars. We have terrific guests on Monday's show including historian Marc Schulman, AIER.org Senior Editor Jon Miltimore, and author Jim McTague. Access this or past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

    Artificial Intelligence and the Treatment of Inflammatory Disease

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2025 59:20


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating over 14 years broadcasting on the internet. On Thursday's show, we discuss legislative developments on “Artificial Intelligence” and its implications for public education with the Co-Founder and CEO of the Florida Citizen's Alliance, Keith Flaugh. We visit with Cato Institute Health Policy Director Michael Cannon about Medicare Advantage programs, Obamacare subsidies and alternatives for reducing healthcare costs. We visit with Orthopedic Surgeon Dr, George Markovich, about the use of Artificial Intelligence in the treatment of inflammatory disease. We also visit with the former Mayor of Naples Bill Barnett. We have terrific guests scheduled for Friday's show including Senior Legal Fellow with the Pacific Legal Foundation William Yeatman, CEI Senior Economist Ryan Young, Landmark Legal Foundation Vice President Michael O'Neill, and Professor Larry Bell. Access this or past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

    Immigration: The Importance of Assimilating into the American Culture

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2025 60:28


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

    Our Health and the Pharmaceutical Industry

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2025 59:47


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating over 14 years broadcasting on the internet. On Tuesday's show, we visit with Florida State Senator Kathleen Passidomo about Trump's proposal to drill off the Coast of Florida. We visit with author and former Secret Service Special Agent Tom Sloan about his book, “Bratva's Revenge.” We also visit with Linda Harden about our health and the role of the pharmaceutical industry. Please join us tomorrow when we visit with Cato Institute Chairman Emeritus Bob Levy and author and professor Andrew Joppa. Access this or past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

    Leading a Principle-Centered Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2025 59:46


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating over 14 years broadcasting on the internet. On Monday's show, we discuss current global events, including developments in Israel, Ukraine, Honduras and Southeast Asia with Marc Schulman, Founder and Publisher of HistoryCentral.com. We visit with American Institute for Economic Research Senior Editor Jon Miltimore about ten life principles that never fail. We also visit with author Jim McTague about Trump's proposal for peace in Ukraine. We have terrific guests for tomorrow's show, including Florida State Senator Kathleen Passidomo, Maggie Anders from FEE.org, author and former Secret Service executive Tom Sloan, and Linda Harden. Access this or past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

    Travel to and Settlement of Mars

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2025 59:59


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating over 14 years broadcasting on the internet. On Friday's show, we visit with Senior Economist with the Competitive Enterprise Institute Ryan Young about the economic importance of Thanksgiving. We visit with Landmark Legal Foundation Vice President Michael O'Neill about the status of the cases against Letitia James and James Comey, and we discuss Trumps plan to review the “green card” immigration system. We also visit with Professor Larry Bell about travel to and settlement of Mars. We have terrific guests on Monday's show including historian Marc Schulman, AIER.org Senior Editor Jon Miltimore, and author Jim McTague. Access this or past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

    What About Those Obamacare Subsidies?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2025 57:55


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating over 14 years broadcasting on the internet. Happy Thanksgiving! On Thursday's show, we bills proposed for the next Florida legislative session for public education with the Director of Policy and Advocacy for the Florida Citizen's Alliance, Ryan Kennedy. We visit with Cato Institute Health Policy Director Michael Cannon about Obamacare subsidies and alternatives for reducing healthcare costs. We visit with Senior Legal Fellow with the Pacific Legal Foundation William Yeatman about political alternatives to Obamacare Subsidies and we discuss the cases against James Comey and Letitia James. We have terrific guests scheduled for Friday's show including Senior Economist for CEI Ryan Young, former Ambassador to the Holy See Francis Rooney, Landmark Legal Foundation Vice President Michael O'Neill, and Professor Larry Bell. Access this or past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

    Trump's Expansion of Executive Authority

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2025 59:41


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

    The Importance of Preserving Our Western Tradition

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2025 59:57


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating over 14 years broadcasting on the internet. On Tuesday's show, we visit with Florida State Senator Kathleen Passidomo about bills proposed by the Senate for the next Florida legislative session. We visit with Maggie Anders Producer of “Undoctrination” for the Foundation for Economic Education, about the end of “fast” fashion. We visit with author and Professor Allen Guelzo, co-author of “The Golden Thread: A History of the Western Tradition.” We also visit with Linda Harden about 9/11 – 25 years later. Please join us tomorrow when we visit with Cato Institute Chairman Emeritus Bob Levy and author and professor Andrew Joppa. Access this or past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

    Are Tariffs Inflationary?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2025 61:37


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating over 14 years broadcasting on the internet. On Monday's show, we discuss current global events, including the G20 meeting in South Africa and developments in Israel, Ukraine, Iran and Brazil with Marc Schulman, Founder and Publisher of HistoryCentral.com. We visit with American Institute for Economic Research Senior Editor Jon Miltimore about the effect of tariffs on consumer prices in the U.S. We also visit with author Jim McTague about positive indicators in the U.S. economy. We have terrific guests for tomorrow's show, including Florida State Senator Kathleen Passidomo, Maggie Anders from FEE.org, author and Professor Allen Guelzo, and Linda Harden. Access this or past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

    DOGE and the Search for Government Efficiency

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2025 60:21


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating over 14 years broadcasting on the internet. On Friday's show, we visit with Pacific Legal Foundation Senior Fellow William Yeatman about the spending bills remaining to be created by Congress, and we discuss the problem of Obamacare subsidies. We visit with Libertarian Commentator Patrick Carroll about DOGE and the search for government efficiency. We visit with Landmark Legal Foundation Vice President Michael O'Neill about redistricting in various states. We also visit with Professor Larry Bell about Mamdani's Marxist experiment in New York City. We have terrific guests on Monday's show including historian Marc Schulman, AIER.org Senior Editor Jon Miltimore, and author Jim McTague. Access this or past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

    Lessons Learned from the Government Shutdown

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2025 60:08


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating over 14 years broadcasting on the internet. On Thursday's show, we discuss legislative developments on “Artificial Intelligence” and its implications for public education with the Legislative Liaison of the Florida Citizen's Alliance, Ryan Kennedy. We visit with Cato Institute Health Policy Director Michael Cannon about Obamacare subsidies and alternatives for reducing healthcare costs. We visit with CEI Senior Economist Ryan Young about lessons learned from the government shutdown. We also visit with the former Mayor of Naples Bill Barnett. We have terrific guests scheduled for Friday's show including Senior Legal Fellow with the Pacific Legal Foundation William Yeatman, Libertarian Journalist Patrick Carroll, Landmark Legal Foundation Vice President Michael O'Neill, and Professor Larry Bell. Access this or past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

    Our Politics and the "Overton Window"

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2025 61:31


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

    St. Matthews House: Inspiring Hope and Transformation

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2025 59:59


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating over 14 years broadcasting on the internet. On Tuesday's show, we visit with Florida State Senator Kathleen Passidomo about the need for healthcare legislation in the next Florida legislative session. We visit with Maggie Anders Producer of “Undoctrination” for the Foundation for Economic Education, about the history and consequences of dictatorship in Venezuela. We visit with the President and CEO of St. Matthews House, Ben Bridges, about their many services including providing Thanksgiving meals to so many on the Paradise Coast. We also visit with Linda Harden about the controversy over the Epstein files. Please join us tomorrow when we visit with Cato Institute Chairman Emeritus Bob Levy and author and professor Andrew Joppa. Access this or past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

    The Mamdani Effect

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2025 59:20


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating over 14 years broadcasting on the internet. On Monday's show, we discuss current global events, including developments in Israel, Ukraine, Saudi Arabia, Afghanistan/ Pakistan, and Venezuela with Marc Schulman, Founder and Publisher of HistoryCentral.com. We visit with American Institute for Economic Research Senior Editor Jon Miltimore about the “Mamdani Effect,” and why New Yorkers are already heading for the exits. We also visit with author Jim McTague about the motivation of our founding fathers during the American Revolution. We have terrific guests for tomorrow's show, including Florida State Senator Kathleen Passidomo, CEO and President of St. Matthews House Ben Bridges, and Linda Harden. Access this or past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

    Bill Gates Reverses Field on Climate Change

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2025 60:06


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating over 14 years broadcasting on the internet. On Friday's show, we visit with Pacific Legal Foundation Senior Fellow William Yeatman about next steps by Congress following the government shutdown. We visit with Senior Economist with the Competitive Enterprise Institute Ryan Young the economy after the government shutdown, the Fed, Trump's proposal for tariff rebates to taxpayers, and we discuss the proposals for 50-year mortgages and mortgage “portability.” We visit with Landmark Legal Foundation Vice President Michael O'Neill about the oral arguments in the Planned Parenthood case, the proposal to impeach Judge Boasberg, and the continuing lawfare against Trump. We also visit with Professor Larry Bell about the reversal of field by Bill Gates on he “climate catastrophe.” We have terrific guests on Monday's show including historian Marc Schulman, AIER.org Senior Editor Jon Miltimore, and author Jim McTague. Access this or past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

    Obamacare: Reform of Dismantle?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2025 59:12


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating over 14 years broadcasting on the internet. On Thursday's show, we discuss legislative developments on “Artificial Intelligence” and its implications for public education with the Co-Founder and CEO of the Florida Citizen's Alliance, Keith Flaugh. We visit with Cato Institute Health Policy Director Michael Cannon about Tuesday's the end of the government shutdown and the need to reform or dismantle Obamacare. We visit with The CEO of Better Together, Megan Rose their terrific programs to help families in crisis, especially during the shutdown. We also visit with the President of American Commitment, Phil Kerpen, about AARP's role in pushing massive insurance bailouts. We have terrific guests scheduled for Friday's show including Senior Legal Fellow with the Pacific Legal Foundation William Yeatman, Maggie Anders from FEE.org, Landmark Legal Foundation Vice President Michael O'Neill, and Professor Larry Bell. Access this or past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

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