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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's Cognitive Decline: Who Was Really in Charge?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 60:58


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

    RFK, Jr.'s MAHA Report

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 60:26


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

    Occupational Licensing: At What Cost?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 60:47


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

    Is "5G" a Public Health Hazard?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 60:26


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

    Causes of Youth Unemployment in Spain

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 60:24


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

    Waste, Fraud, and Abuse in Medicaid

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 60:03


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

    The Constitution, the Supreme Court, and Economic Liberties

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 59:16


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

    Legacy of Lies

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 59:46


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

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    The Pope and the Horrors of Communism

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 60:01


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

    The Nostalgic Popularity of Factory Jobs

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 60:26


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

    The Importance of the Supreme Court Birthright Citizenship Case

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 59:48


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

    Are the Political Elite Above the Law?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 58:54


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

    Tariffs and the Presidency of William McKinley

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 59:44


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

    Reasons to Defund Government-Subsidized Public Broadcasting

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 59:35


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

    Edward Snowden: Traitor or Hero?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 60:03


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

    Judicial Obstruction of the Trump Agenda

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 60:17


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

    Elections, Free Speech, and Money

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 59:33


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

    Affordable Housing: "Not in My Back Yard"

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 57:15


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

    RFK, Jr.: Make America Healthy Again

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025 60:12


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

    Trump's Global Influence

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 60:34


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

    Make the Tax Cuts Permanent

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 59:05


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

    The First 100 Days

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 58:33


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

    Artificial Intelligence, Social Media, and Childhood Development

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025


    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 this week's Florida Legislative session. We visit with author Jim McTague about DOGE and the dearth of information provided on their web site. Boo Mortenson and I discuss “AI,” and the negative influence it's having through social media on children and their development. We also visit Linda Harden about polling and the false narrative they create about Trump; we also discuss Tucker Carlson's latest shocking interview with Catherine Austin Fitts about the Bank of International Settlements and secret underground bases across the U.S. 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.

    Why Are Seasoned Doctors Leaving Medicine?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2025 60:20


    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, India/Pakistan, and Ukraine with Marc Schulman, Founder and Publisher of HistoryCentral.com. We visit with Orthopedic Surgeon Dr, George Markovich about the trend of seasoned doctors deciding to leave medicine. We also visit with Senior Editor from the American Institute for Economic Research Jon Miltimore about Trump's Executive Order to “make showers great again.” We have terrific guests for tomorrow's show, including Florida State Senator Kathleen Passidomo, Boo Mortenson and author Jim McTague. Access this or past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

    The Growing Threat and Expense of Cybercrime

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2025 60:36


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating nearly 14 years broadcasting on the internet. On Friday's show, we visit with Senior Legal Fellow with Pacific Legal Foundation William Yeatman about developments in Trump's legislative agenda, and the expansion of energy production on public lands. We visit with the Producer of “Undoctrination” for FEE.org Maggie Anders about this new podcast and about the reduced global interest in growing families. We visit with the Editor in Chief of Cybernews about the growing threat and expense of text and email scams. We also visit with Professor Larry Bell about the obstruction of federal courts and the “deep state” in advancing Trump's agenda. We have terrific guests on Monday's show including historian Marc Schulman, columnist Jon Miltimore, and author Jim McTague. Access this or past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

    The Overdue Downsizing of the Department of Health and Human Services

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 60:36


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating nearly 14 years broadcasting on the internet. On Thursday's show, we discuss proposed Florida Public Education legislation with Co-Founder of the Florida Citizens Alliance Pastor Rick Stevens. We visit with Cato Institute Director of Healthcare Policy Michael Cannon about the overdue downsizing of the Department of Health and Human Services. We visit with Vice President Michael O'Neill of Landmark Legal Foundation about the “lawfare” against Trump's agenda. We also visit with the former Mayor of Naples Bill Barnett. We have terrific guests scheduled for Friday's show including Senior Legal Fellow with the Pacific Legal Foundation William Yeatman, Maggie Anders from FEE.org, and Professor Larry Bell. Access this or past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

    DOGE and the "Deep State"

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025 59:31


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating nearly 14 years broadcasting on the internet. On Wednesday's show, we conclude our discussion of the expansion of the powers of the Presidency with Cato Institute Chairman Emeritus Bob Levy. Professor and author Andrew Joppa and I discuss a variety of topics including the language of the Left, the judiciary, DOGE, and the bloated Federal bureaucracy. Please join us on Thursday's show. We'll visit with Co-Founder of the Florida Citizens Alliance Pastor Rick Stevens, Cato Institute's Michael Cannon, Landmark Legal Foundation Vice President Michael O'Neill, and former Naples Mayor Bill Barnett. Access this or past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

    Preserving and enhancing Federal Tax Cuts

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 60:04


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating nearly 14 years broadcasting on the internet. On Monday's show, we discuss current global events including Trump's tariffs and developments in Iran, Israel and Ukraine with Marc Schulman, Founder and Publisher of HistoryCentral.com. We visit with Demian Brady from the National Taxpayers Union Foundation about the process for retaining and enhancing tax cuts. We also visit with author and former Barron's Washington Bureau Chief, Jim McTague, about fear and its impact on financial markets and the economy. 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.

    Political Concepts Contributing to Divisiveness in America

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 60:15


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating nearly 14 years broadcasting on the internet. On Tuesday's show, we visit with our Florida State Senator Kathleen Passidomo about week eight of the Florida Legislative session, including updates on the state budget and the various tax cut proposals by the Governor, the House, and the Senate. We visit with economics columnist Patrick Carroll about misunderstood political concepts contributing to divisiveness in America. Boo Mortenson and I discuss polls showing who benefits and who doesn't from the Trump presidency. We also visit Linda Harden about Tucker Carlson's latest interview with Dr. Mary Bowden revealing problems with COVID vaccines. 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.

    Senior Services and the Collier Senior Center

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2025 59:36


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating nearly 14 years broadcasting on the internet. On Friday's show, we visit with Senior Legal Fellow with Pacific Legal Foundation William Yeatman about developments in Trump's legislative and regulatory agendas. We visit with Vice President of the Landmark Legal Foundation Michael O'Neill about the continuing “lawfare” against President Trump's agenda. We visit with Director of Collier Senior Center Esther Lully about services available for senior and their caregivers. We also visit with Professor Larry Bell about the China's chokehold on “rare earths” and the consequent national security issues. We have terrific guests on Monday's show including historian Marc Schulman, columnist Jon Miltimore, and author Jim McTague. Access this or past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

    China and Our National Security

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025 59:18


    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 the expansion of the powers of the Presidency with Cato Institute Chairman Emeritus Bob Levy. Professor and author Andrew Joppa and I discuss a variety of topics including tariffs, China and our National Security, the rulings of rogue District Judges, and the hypocrisy of the Left. Please join us on Thursday's show. We'll visit with Co-Founder of the Florida Citizens Alliance Keith Flaugh, and former Naples Mayor Bill Barnett. Access this or past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

    "Optimal" Tariffs and the U.S. Economy

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 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 week seven of the Florida Legislative session, including updates on the state budget and the various tax cut proposals by the Governor, the House, and the Senate. We visit with CEI Senior Economist Ryan Young about “optimal” tariffs and the strength of the U.S. economy. We also visit Linda Harden about Tucker Carlson's interview of former Congressman Curt Weldon and the flawed 9-11 report as well as the directionless Democrat party. Please join us tomorrow when we visit with Chairman Emeritus of Cato Institute Bob Levy and Professor Andrew Joppa. Access this or past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

    Should the Government be Funding Private Universities?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2025 60:35


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating nearly 14 years broadcasting on the internet. On Monday's show, we discuss current global events including Trump's tariffs and developments in Iran, Israel 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 funding of private universities, including Columbia, Northwestern and Brown. We also visit with author and former Barron's Washington Bureau Chief, Jim McTague, about our bloated bureaucracy and the need to downsize government. We have terrific guests for tomorrow's show, including Florida State Senator Kathleen Passidomo, Vice President of Landmark Legal Foundation Michael O'Neill, Boo Mortenson and Linda Harden. Access this or past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

    Waste Fraud, and Abuse in Green Energy Programs

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2025 60:45


    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 and regulatory agendas. We visit with CEO of NAMI Collier Beth Hatch about mental illness and programs to provide support to families, individuals, and caregivers. We visit with James Madison Institute CEO Dr. Bob McClure about the current Florida legislative priorities and we discuss his views on tariffs. We also visit with Professor Larry Bell about the waste of taxpayer money in green energy programs. We have terrific guests on Monday's show including historian Marc Schulman, columnist Jon Miltimore, and author Jim McTague. Access this or past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

    Bastiat and His Views on Tariffs

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2025 59:04


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating nearly 14 years broadcasting on the internet. On Thursday's show, we discuss proposed Florida Public Education legislation with Co-Founder and CEO of the Florida Citizens Alliance Keith Flaugh. We visit with Michael Cannon, Director of Health Policy Studies at the Cato Institute, about RFK, Jr.'s endorsement of the vaccine for measles, and we discuss the importance of maintaining a healthy skepticism for health advice from any source. We visit with economics columnist Patrick Carroll about classical French economist Bastiat and his views on 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, President of the James Madison Institute Dr. Bob McClure, CEO of NAMI Collier Beth Hatch, and author and Professor Larry Bell. Access this or past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

    Is Trump Expanding the Power of the Presidency?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2025 59:02


    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 the expansion of the powers of the Presidency with Cato Institute Chairman Emeritus Bob Levy. Professor and author Andrew Joppa and I discuss a variety of topics including tariffs, the success of Mississippi, and violent rhetoric and actions from the left. Please join us on Thursday's show. We'll visit with Co-Founder of the Florida Citizens Alliance Keith Flaugh, Cato Institute's Michael Cannon, and former Naples Mayor Bill Barnett. Access this or past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

    Update on "Lawfare" Against the President's Agenda

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2025 59:28


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating nearly 14 years broadcasting on the internet. On Tuesday's show, we visit with our Florida State Senator Kathleen Passidomo about week six of the Florida Legislative session, including updates on the state budget and the various tax cut proposals by the Governor, the House, and the Senate. We visit with Boo Mortenson about surprising average ages for marriage, having children, buying a home and retiring in the United States. We visit with Vice President of Landmark Legal Foundation Michael O'Neill about the “lawfare” against Trump's agenda. We also visit Linda Harden about the need to “follow the money” when it comes to corruption among the political elite. 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.

    Free Trade or Fair Trade?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2025 60:20


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating nearly 14 years broadcasting on the internet. On Monday's show, we discuss current global events including Trump's tariffs and developments in Israel and China with Marc Schulman, Founder and Publisher of HistoryCentral.com. We visit with Senior Editor for the American Institute for Economic Research Jon Miltimore about concerns over our tariff policies. We also visit with author and former Barron's Washington Bureau Chief, Jim McTague, about Senator Rand Paul, “checks and balances” in our government, and the Associated Press. We have terrific guests for tomorrow's show, including Florida State Senator Kathleen Passidomo, Vice President of Landmark Legal Foundation Michael O'Neill, Boo Mortenson and Linda Harden. Access this or past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

    More on Trump's Tariffs

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2025 60:29


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating nearly 14 years broadcasting on the internet. On Friday's show, we visit with Senior Legal Fellow with Pacific Legal Foundation William Yeatman about Trump's legislative agenda and Trump's tariffs. We visit with Bill Golden about the heroics of the Army's 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment and the Night Stalker Foundation. We visit with Senior Economist of the Competitive Enterprise Institute Ryan Young about Trump's tariffs. We also visit with Professor Larry Bell about the cost of climate alarmism and NASA's focus on space exploration. We have terrific guests on Monday's show including historian Marc Schulman, columnist Jon Miltimore, and author Jim McTague. Access this or past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

    Our Outdated Budgeting Process

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2025 59:00


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating over 13 years broadcasting on the internet. On Thursday's show, we discuss good news on Florida Public Education legislation with Co-Founder of the Florida Citizens Alliance Pastor Rick Stevens. We visit with Michael Cannon, Director of Health Policy Studies at the Cato Institute, about the flawed budgeting process used in the Senate to fund government healthcare in America. We visit with Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. George Markovich about joint replacement and the recovery process. 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, money laundering investigative specialist Bill Golden, CEI Senior Economist Ryan Young, and author and Professor Larry Bell. Access this or past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

    Identity Theft, Fraud, and Cyber Security

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2025 61:31


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating over 13 years broadcasting on the internet. On Friday's show, we visit with Senior Legal Fellow with Pacific Legal Foundation William Yeatman about Trump's legislative agenda and Trump's legal battles. We visit with Community Pregnancy Clinics CEO Scott Baier about their inspirational work, the 14th Amendment and the fight for personhood for babies in the womb, and their Gala on April 5. We visit with CEO of the Kerskie Group Carrie Kerskie about identity theft, fraud, and cyber threats. We also visit with Professor Larry Bell about the cost of climate alarmism and green energy scams. We have terrific guests on Monday's show including historian Marc Schulman, columnist Jon Miltimore, and author Jim McTague. Access this or past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

    Are Tariffs Inflationary?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2025 59:06


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating over 13 years broadcasting on the internet. On Thursday's show, we discuss stalled education legislation as well as the growing tension between the Florida Legislative bodies and the Governor's office with CEO of the Florida Citizens Alliance Keith Flaugh. We visit with Michael Cannon, Director of Health Policy Studies at the Cato Institute, about the debate over proposed cuts in Medicaid funding. We visit with Senior Economist with Competitive Enterprise Institute Ryan Young about Trump's tariffs, especially on non-domestically produced autos. We have terrific guests scheduled for Friday's show including Senior Legal Fellow with the Pacific Legal Foundation William Yeatman, CEO of Community Pregnancy Clinics Scott Baier, and author and Professor Larry Bell. Access this or past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

    The Weaponization of he Judiciary

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2025 59:25


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating over 13 years broadcasting on the internet. On Wednesday's show, we continue our discussion of the expansion of the powers of the Presidency with Cato Institute Chairman Emeritus Bob Levy. Professor and author Andrew Joppa and I discuss a variety of topics including the “Yemen chat,” the weaponization of judges against the Trump agenda, and Public School education. Please join us on Thursday's show. We'll visit with Co-Founder of the Florida Citizens Alliance Keith Flaugh, Cato Institute's Michael Cannon, and former Naples Mayor Bill Barnett. Access this or past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

    The Pursuit of Peace

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2025 61:52


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating over 13 years broadcasting on the internet. On Tuesday's show, we visit with our Florida State Senator Kathleen Passidomo about week four of the Florida Legislative session. We visit with Boo Mortenson about the impact of Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk. We visit with the Editor-at-Large for the Foundation for Economic Education Patrick Carroll about Trump's desire to expand international control and influence. We also visit Linda Harden about the pursuit of peace in in Middle-East and Russia/ Ukraine by U.S. diplomat Steve Witkoff and President Donald Trump. Please join us tomorrow when we visit with Chairman Emeritus of Cato Institute Bob Levy and Professor Andrew Joppa. Access this or past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

    The Supreme Court Case That Will Kill DEI

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2025 60:42


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating over 13 years broadcasting on the internet. On Monday's show, we discuss current global events including developments in Israel, Ukraine, Canada, Turkey, and Sudan 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 Supreme Court Case that will kill DEI. We also visit with author and former Barron's Washington Bureau Chief, Jim McTague, about the failed Democrat policies and messaging. We have terrific guests for tomorrow's show, including Florida State Senator Kathleen Passidomo, Boo Mortenson, Senior Editor for FEE.org Patrick Carroll, and Linda Harden. Access this or past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

    Climate Alarmism and Green Energy Scams

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2025 59:39


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating over 13 years broadcasting on the internet. On Friday's show, we visit with Senior Legal Fellow with Pacific Legal Foundation William Yeatman about Trump's legislative agenda and Trump's efforts to hold “independent agencies” accountable. We visit with First Tee Board Chair Ann Bain about their amazing programs to build character and golfing skills in young people in Collier County. We visit with Senior Economist with the Competitive Enterprise Institute Ryan Young about the economy, interest rates, and tariffs. We also visit with Professor Larry Bell about climate alarmism and green energy scams. We have terrific guests on Monday's show including historian Marc Schulman, columnist Jon Miltimore, and author Jim McTague. Access this or past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

    Waste, Fraud, and Abuse in Medicaid Funding

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2025 58:53


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating over 13 years broadcasting on the internet. On Thursday's show, we discuss pending education legislation as well as testing and educational results for students in Florida Public Schools with Legislative Liaison for the Florida Citizens Alliance Ryan Kennedy. We visit with Michael Cannon, Director of Health Policy Studies at the Cato Institute, about waste, fraud, and abuse of Medicaid funding. We visit with the President of Sunshine Ace Hardware Michael Wynn about their expansion plans and about their very significant contributions to Gulfshore Playhouse. 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, Board Chairman for First Tee Ann Bain, CEI Senior Economist Ryan Young, and author and Professor Larry Bell. Access this or past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

    The Evolution of Presidential Power

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2025 59:32


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating over 13 years broadcasting on the internet. On Wednesday's show, we discuss the expansion of executive power in the Trump administration with Cato Institute Chairman Emeritus Bob Levy. Professor and author Andrew Joppa and I discuss a variety of issues including the successful splash-down of SpaceX yesterday, progress toward peace in Ukraine, the interference of the courts in Trump's deportation agenda. Please join us on Thursday's show. We'll visit with Co-Founder of the Florida Citizens Alliance Keith Flaugh, Cato Institute's Michael Cannon, President of Sunshine Ace Hardware Michael Wynn, and former Naples Mayor Bill Barnett. Access this or past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

    Legacy of Lies: The Story of Jimmy Hoffa

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2025


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating over 13 years broadcasting on the internet. On Tuesday's show, we visit with our Florida State Senator Kathleen Passidomo about planned rural renewal in Florida, and we discuss the Florida “DOGE” program. We visit with Boo Mortenson about concerns for students using “AI” to complete their school assignments. We visit with author Lew Paper about his historical thriller about Jimmy Hoffa released today, “Legacy of Lies.” We also visit Linda Harden about the SpaceX return from the Space Station today, and we discuss the war in Ukraine. 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.

    "Red Flags" In Property Insurance

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2025 60:06


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating over 13 years broadcasting on the internet. On Monday's show, we discuss the absurd “lawfare” conducted against Trump's agenda with the Vice President of Landmark Legal Foundation Michael O'Neill. We visit with Public Insurance Adjuster Blake Day about “red flags” in property insurance. We visit with Senior Editor for the American Institute for Economic Research Jon Miltimore about the scientific fallacy that spawned COVID absolutism. We also visit with author and former Barron's Washington Bureau Chief, Jim McTague, about our tariff war with Canada. We have terrific guests for tomorrow's show, including Florida State Senator Kathleen Passidomo, Boo Mortenson, author Lew Paper, and Linda Harden. Access this or past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

    Avoiding Scams in Collier County

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2025


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating over 13 years broadcasting on the internet. On Friday's show, we visit with Senior Legal Fellow with Pacific Legal Foundation William Yeatman about the continuing resolution to continue government funding beyond March 14, and we discuss Trump's efforts to “streamline” government. We visit with FEE.org Senior Editor Patrick Carroll about the appropriate role of government in our lives. We visit with Collier County Clerk of Courts and Comptroller Crystal Kinzel about scams perpetrated against consumers in Collier County. We also visit with Professor Larry Bell about the rift between political persuasions that impedes friendships and relationships. We have terrific guests on Monday's show including Landmark Legal Foundation Vice President Michael O'Neill, Real Estate Adjuster Blake Day, columnist Jon Miltimore, and author Jim McTague. Access this or past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

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