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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

    The Minnesota Day Care Fraud Scandal

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2026 61:30


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating nearly 15 years broadcasting on the internet. On Monday's show, we visit with Marc Schulman, Founder and Publisher of HistoryCentral.com, about current global events in Iran, Israel, Gaza, Ukraine, and the UK. AIER,org Senior Editor Jon Miltimore and I discuss the Minnesota day care fraud scandal. We also visit with author Jim McTague about the Pope's recent encyclical about Artificial Intelligence. We have terrific guests for tomorrow's show, including the Leader of the Regulatory Studies Center at George Washington University William Yeatman, Founder and CEO of Juniper Research Group Chris Jacobs, Young Voices Content Creator Maggie Anders, and Linda Harden. Access this and past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

    Collectivism Versus Individualism

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2026 58:43


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating nearly 15 years broadcasting on the internet. On Friday's show, we visit with author and Professor Andrew Joppa about a variety of issues including President Trump's speech last night, elections in America, the war with Iran, collectivism versus free markets, and anti-Semitism. We have terrific guests on Monday's show including the Founder and Publisher of HistoryCentral.com 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.

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    Free Markets and Big Business

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2026 58:55


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating nearly 15 years broadcasting on the internet. On Thursday's show, we visit with the Co-Founder and CEO of the Florida Citizens Alliance Keith Flaugh about voter guides available for Florida voters as well as the success of “Micro” schools in Florida. Cato Institute Director of Health Policy Studies Michael Cannon and I discuss the closing of government healthcare agencies that have had a positive effect on the cost or quality of care. CEI Senior Economist Ryan Young and I discuss inflation, tariffs, and interest rates. We also visit with Substack columnist Patrick Carroll about free markets and “big business.” We have a terrific guest for Friday's show - author and Professor Andrew Joppa. Access this and past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

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    Do Drug Price Controls Work?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2026 61:13


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating nearly 15 years broadcasting on the internet. On Wednesday's show, we visit with Cato Institute Chairman Emeritus Bob Levy about both Federal and state marijuana and drug laws. We visit with American Commitment President Phil Kerpen about Biden administration blunders that make drug price controls even worse. We visit with Landmark Legal Foundation Vice President Michael O'Neill about the life and passing of Lindsey Graham. We also visit with Professor and Author Larry Bell about his musings about what aliens might be learning about us from our music. Please join us tomorrow when we visit with Founder and CEO of the Florida Citizens Alliance Keith Flaugh, Michael Cannon from Cato Institute, Senior Economist from the Competitive Enterprise Institute Ryan Young, and columnist Patrick Carroll. Access this and past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

    Uncomfortable Truths About "Gen Z"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2026 60:41


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating nearly 15 years broadcasting on the internet. On Tuesday's show, we visit with Leader of the Regulatory Studies Center at George Washington University William Yeatman about pending legislation on Capitol Hill. Boo Mortenson and I discuss an amazing list of findings in 2025 that have an impact on our lives in 2026. We visit with Young Voices Content Creator Maggie Anders about some “uncomfortable truths” about “Gen Z.” We also visit with Linda Harden about the Passing of Senator Lindsey Graham Please join us tomorrow when we visit with Chairman Emeritus of the Cato Institute Bob Levy, Professor and author Larry Bell, Collier County Clerk of Courts and Comptroller Crystal Kinzel, and VP of Landmark Legal Foundation's Michael O'Neill. Access this and past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

    Mamdani's Senseless Rent-Freeze Math

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2026 57:58


    HistoryCentral.com, about current global events including the upcoming Israeli elections and the sudden passing of Senator Lindsey Graham and developments in Iran, Israel, Gaza, Ukraine, Qatar, and Venezuela. AIER,org Senior Editor Jon Miltimore and I discuss Mamdani's senseless rent-freeze math. We also visit with author Jim McTague about developments in the South China Sea. We have terrific guests for tomorrow's show, including the Leader of the Regulatory Studies Center at George Washington University William Yeatman, Boo Mortenson, Young Voices Content Creator Maggie Anders, and Linda Harden. Access this and past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

    The Smithsonian: The Corruption of American Institutions

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2026 59:16


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating nearly 15 years broadcasting on the internet. On Friday's show, we visit with author and Professor Andrew Joppa about a variety of issues including the Iran war, the emergence socialism and communism in America, and the contaminated leadership at the Smithsonian Institute. We have terrific guests on Monday's show including the Founder and Publisher of HistoryCentral.com 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.

    Obamacare and Escalating Health Insurance Premiums

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2026 56:15


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating nearly 15 years broadcasting on the internet. On Thursday's show, we visit with the Co-Founder and CEO of the Florida Citizens Alliance Keith Flaugh about a federal Appeals Court decision to overturn Florida's 2022 Stop Woke Act, and we discuss the candidate Forum on Saturday for Congressional District 22. Cato Institute Director of Health Policy Studies Michael Cannon and I discuss the reduction in enrollment in and the escalation of Obamacare premiums. CEI Senior Economist Ryan Young and I discuss inflation, employment, trade, and the Fed. We also visit with Substack columnist Patrick Carroll about rent controls and “rent strikes.” We have terrific a terrific guest for Friday's show, author and Professor Andrew Joppa. Access this and past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

    World Cup Visitors Celebrate What Many Take for Granted

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2026 60:18


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating nearly 15 years broadcasting on the internet. On Wednesday's show, we visit with Cato Institute Chairman Emeritus Bob Levy about both Federal and state marijuana and drug laws. We visit with Collier County Clerk of Courts and Comptroller Crystal Kinzel about important agenda items coming up on the Commissioners' meeting. We visit with Landmark Legal Foundation Vice President Michael O'Neill about Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner, and we discuss the “shadow” docket of the Supreme Court. We also visit with Professor and Author Larry Bell about world cup visitors celebrating what many Americans seem to take for granted. Please join us tomorrow when we visit with Founder and CEO of the Florida Citizens Alliance Keith Flaugh, Michael Cannon from Cato Institute, and Senior Economist from the Competitive Enterprise Institute Ryan Young. Access this and past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

    American Innovations in the Past 250 Years

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2026 58:53


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating nearly 15 years broadcasting on the internet. On Tuesday's show, we visit with Doug Wheeler, Director of the George Gibbs Center for Economic Prosperity with the James Madison Institute about the Florida legislative wrap-up. Boo Mortenson and I discuss an amazing list of inventions created in America in the past 250 years. We visit with Young Voices Content Creator Maggie Anders about the Socialist takeover of many Democrat primary elections. We also visit with Linda Harden about news about Mitch McConnell and Graham Platner. Please join us tomorrow when we visit with Chairman Emeritus of the Cato Institute Bob Levy, Professor and author Larry Bell, Collier County Clerk of Courts and Comptroller Crystal Kinzel, and VP of Landmark Legal Foundation's Michael O'Neill. Access this and past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

    Comparing and Contrasting the French and American Revolutions

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2026 59:56


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating nearly 15 years broadcasting on the internet. On Monday's show, we visit with Marc Schulman, Founder and Publisher of HistoryCentral.com, about current global events including developments in Iran, Israel/Lebanon/Gaza, Ukraine, China, and Venezuela. AIER,org Senior Editor Jon Miltimore and I discuss the differences between the French and American revolutions. We also visit with author Jim McTague about Trump's strategy in Iran. We have terrific guests for tomorrow's show, including Boo Mortenson, Young Voices Content Creator Maggie Anders, and Linda Harden. Access this and past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

    Celebrating 250 Years of Freedom and Independence

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2026 59:32


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating nearly 15 years broadcasting on the internet. On Friday's show, we visit with author and Professor Andrew Joppa about a variety of issues including the celebration of our Independence, recent Supreme Court Decisions, Iran, the pursuit of peace, and the emergence socialism. We have terrific guests on Monday's show including the Founder and Publisher of HistoryCentral.com 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.

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    Staying True to Our Founding Ideals

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2026 58:23


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating nearly 15 years broadcasting on the internet. On Thursday's show, we visit with the Co-Founder and CEO of the Florida Citizens Alliance Keith Flaugh about voter guides available through their 501(c)(4) website, FLCaction.org. Cato Institute Director of Health Policy Studies Michael Cannon and I discuss a few of the reasons for the expanding taxpayer cost of Medicare. CEI Senior Economist Ryan Young and I discuss inflation, employment, trade, and the Fed. We also visit with Americans for Prosperity Director Kent Strang about the importance of limited government and holding true to our founding ideals. We have terrific a terrific guest for Friday's show, author and Professor Andrew Joppa. Access this and past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

    What Next for Birthright Citizenship?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2026 60:51


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating nearly 15 years broadcasting on the internet. On Wednesday's show, we visit with Cato Institute Chairman Emeritus Bob Levy about the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. We visit with The Arlington of Naples Director of Business Development Barbara Ann Heegan about their Senior Health and Wellness Expo on July 15. We visit with Landmark Legal Foundation Vice President Michael O'Neill about the nuances of the Supreme Court's Birthright Citizenship decision. We also visit with Professor and Author Larry Bell about the contribution from artificial intelligence in preparing for travel and occupation on Mars. Please join us tomorrow when we visit with Founder and CEO of the Florida Citizens Alliance Keith Flaugh, Michael Cannon from Cato Institute, Senior Economist from the Competitive Enterprise Institute Ryan Young, and Kent Strang from American for Prosperity. Access this and past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

    A Shift to the Right in South American Politics

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2026 59:06


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating nearly 15 years broadcasting on the internet. On Tuesday's show, we visit with Boo Mortenson about the mood of the country. We visit with Young Voices Content Creator Maggie Anders about the movement in Central and South America to elect right-wing leaders. We also visit with Linda Harden about the inability of John Thune to lead the Senate to pass the Save America Act. Please join us tomorrow when we visit with Chairman Emeritus of the Cato Institute Bob Levy, Professor and author Larry Bell, Director of Business Development at The Arlington on Naples Barbara Ann Heegan, and VP of Landmark Legal Foundation's Michael O'Neill. Access this and past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

    The Emergence of Socialism and its Influence in America

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2026 60:11


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating nearly 15 years broadcasting on the internet. On Monday's show, we visit with Marc Schulman, Founder and Publisher of HistoryCentral.com about current global events including developments in Lebanon, Iran, Venezuela, Ukraine, and Kazakhstan. AIER,org Senior Editor Jon Miltimore and I discuss the growing and alarming significance of socialism in America. We also visit with author Jim McTague about our freedom of the press covering the war in Iran. We have terrific guests for tomorrow's show, including, the Leader of the Regulatory Studies program at GW William Yeatman, Boo Mortenson, Young Voices Content Creator Maggie Anders, and Linda Harden. Access this and past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

    The Abraham Accords and Peace in the Middle-East

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2026 61:25


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating nearly 15 years broadcasting on the internet. On Friday's show, we visit with author and Professor Andrew Joppa about a variety of issues including the significance of the election of Democrat Socialist candidates in New York, the pursuit of peace in the Middle-East, the relationship between Israel and the U.S., and the Abraham Accords. We have terrific guests on Monday's show including the Founder and Publisher of HistoryCentral.com 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.

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    The Undercurrent of Divisiveness in Our Politics

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2026 57:12


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating nearly 15 years broadcasting on the internet. On Thursday's show, we visit with the Co-Founder and CEO of the Florida Citizens Alliance Keith Flaugh about President Trump's speech last night, and we contrasted his speech with the divisiveness in our current politics. Cato Institute Director of Health Policy Studies Michael Cannon and I discuss the unreasonable time required for the drug approval process by the FDA, highlighting a “new” sunscreen as an example. We have terrific a terrific guest for Friday's show, author and Professor Andrew Joppa. Access this and past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

    Sustaining American Exceptionalism

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2026 60:25


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating nearly 15 years broadcasting on the internet. On Wednesday's show, we visit with Cato Institute Chairman Emeritus Bob Levy about parsing the wording and language of the Declaration of Independence. We visit with the President & CEO of the Bradley Foundation Rick Graber about the institutions in America that sustain Exceptionalism. We visit with Landmark Legal Foundation Vice President Michael O'Neill about the big cases to be announced by the Supreme Court, and we discuss the socialist candidates running for Congress in New York City. We also visit with Professor and Author Larry Bell about the contribution from artificial intelligence in preparing for travel and occupation on Mars. Please join us tomorrow when we visit with Founder and CEO of the Florida Citizens Alliance Keith Flaugh, Michael Cannon from Cato Institute, and Senior Economist from the Competitive Enterprise Institute Ryan Young. Access this and past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

    Fauci Back in the News

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2026 59:13


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating nearly 15 years broadcasting on the internet. On Tuesday's show, we visit with the Leader of the Regulatory Studies program at GW William Yeatman about reconciliation 3.0, the housing affordability bill, the Save America Act, and FISA. We visit with the CEO of Florida Tax Watch and former Florida Lt. Governor Jeff Kottcamp about preparation for the 2030 Florida Census, and we discuss the Florida Gubernatorial race. We visit with Young Voices Content Creator Maggie Anders about her concerns about the Social Media bans in the UK. We also visit with Linda Harden about the importance of Tulsi Gabbard's recent release of the “Fauci papers.” Please join us tomorrow when we visit with Chairman Emeritus of the Cato Institute Bob Levy, Professor and author Larry Bell, and VP of Landmark Legal Foundation's Michael O'Neill. Access this and past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

    No Substance: The California Fast Food Council

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2026 59:44


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating nearly 15 years broadcasting on the internet. On Monday's show, we visit with Marc Schulman, Founder and Publisher of HistoryCentral.com about current global events including developments in Hungary, Iran, UK, and Columbia. AIER,org Senior Editor Jon Miltimore and I discuss the creation and lack of progress of California's Fast Food Council. We also visit with author Jim McTague about the parties to the negotiations in Switzerland between Iran and the U.S. We have terrific guests for tomorrow's show, including, the Leader of the Regulatory Studies program at GW William Yeatman, former Florida Lt. Governor Jeff Kottcamp, Young Voices Content Creator Maggie Anders, and Linda Harden. Access this and past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

    Iran and the Memorandum of Understanding

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2026 60:28


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating nearly 15 years broadcasting on the internet. On Friday's show, we visit with author and Professor Andrew Joppa about a variety of issues including the pursuit of peace in the Middle-East and the “deal” or Memorandum of Understanding to end the conflict with Iran. We have terrific guests on Monday's show including the Founder and Publisher of HistoryCentral.com 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. L

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    The Economy, Inflation and Employment

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2026 58:10


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating nearly 15 years broadcasting on the internet. On Thursday's show, we visit with the Co-Founder and CEO of the Florida Citizens Alliance Keith Flaugh about information available for the upcoming elections in Collier and Lee Counties. Cato Institute Director of Health Policy Studies Michael Cannon and I discuss poor quality of care provided by some long-term care providers and what can be done about it. We also visit Senior Economist with CEI Ryan Young about the economy, yesterday's Fed meeting, employment, and inflation. We have terrific a terrific guest for Friday's show, author and Professor Andrew Joppa. Access this and past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

    The Language and Wording of the Declaration of Independence

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2026 60:13


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating nearly 15 years broadcasting on the internet. On Wednesday's show, we visit with Cato Institute Chairman Emeritus Bob Levy about the wording and language of the Declaration of Independence. We visit with the Executive Director of Naples Pathways Coalition Michelle Avola about safety for pedestrians and cyclists on our streets. We visit with Landmark Legal Foundation Vice President Michael O'Neill about the big cases to be announced by the Supreme Court. We also visit with Professor and Author Larry Bell about the need for proof of citizenship to vote in Federal elections. Please join us tomorrow when we visit with Founder and CEO of the Florida Citizens Alliance Keith Flaugh, Michael Cannon from Cato Institute, and Senior Economist from the Competitive Enterprise Institute Ryan Young. Access this and past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

    Addressing Crime on Public Transit

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2026 59:19


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating nearly 15 years broadcasting on the internet. On Tuesday's show, we discuss current global events, including developments in Israel, Iran, Lebanon, Ukraine and the United Kingdom with Marc Schulman, Founder and Publisher of HistoryCentral.com. We visit with Young Voices Content Creator Maggie Anders about recent crime waves on public transit systems across the United States. We also visit with Linda Harden about President Trump's birthday bash. Please join us tomorrow when we visit with Chairman Emeritus of the Cato Institute Bob Levy, Professor and author Larry Bell, and VP of Landmark Legal Foundation's Michael O'Neill. Access this and past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms. L

    Is the Current Distain for Data Centers Justified?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2026 59:49


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating nearly 15 years broadcasting on the internet. On Monday's show, we visit with the Leader of the Regulatory Studies program at GW William Yeatman about proposed legislation on Capitol Hill as well as the fragile financial state of Social Security. Author of Subtack column, “Against the Left” Patrick Carroll and I discuss the public distain for data centers. AIER,org Senior Editor Jon Miltimore and I discuss the little-known but intriguing relationship between Alexander Hamilton and George Washington. We also visit with author Jim McTague about his expectation for the increased use of artificial intelligence in politics. We have terrific guests for tomorrow's show, including Marc Schulman, Founder and Publisher of HistoryCentral.com, Young Voices Content Creator Maggie Anders, and Linda Harden. Access this and past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

    The Relationship Between the Quality of Public Education and Money

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2026 58:29


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating nearly 15 years broadcasting on the internet. On Friday's show, we visit with author and Professor Andrew Joppa about a variety of issues including the implications of the Karmelo Anthony trial, the relationship between the quality of education and money, the California elections, and Trump and Iran. We have terrific guests on Monday's show including the Leader of the Regulatory Studies Center at GW William Yeatman, 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.

    Inflation and the Price Movement of Precious Metals

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2026 58:03


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating nearly 15 years broadcasting on the internet. On Thursday's show, we visit with the Co-Founder and CEO of the Florida Citizens Alliance Keith Flaugh about the status of Artificial Intelligence legislation in Florida. Cato Institute Director of Health Policy Studies Michael Cannon and I discuss the outbreak if measles and the importance of the measles vaccine. We also visit Senior Economist with CEI Ryan Young about the conflict in Iran, inflation, interest rates, and the prices of precious metals. We also visit with the President of Accuracy in Media Adam Guillette about concerns about the proposed candidate to become the next President of the University of Florida, Stuart Bell. We have terrific a terrific guest for Friday's show, author and Professor Andrew Joppa. Access this and past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

    Cooling Rhetoric on Climate Change

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2026 60:14


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating nearly 15 years broadcasting on the internet. On Wednesday's show, we visit with Cato Institute Chairman Emeritus Bob Levy about the right to free speech as well as the right to non-discrimination. We visit with Assistant Director of State Shield Action about the significance of Xi's visit to North Korea. We visit with Landmark Legal Foundation Vice President Michael O'Neill about the California elections as well as big cases to be announced by the Supreme Court. We also visit with Professor and Author Larry Bell about the cooling rhetoric about climate change. Please join us tomorrow when we visit with Founder and CEO of the Florida Citizens Alliance Keith Flaugh, Michael Cannon from Cato Institute, and Senior Economist from the Competitive Enterprise Institute Ryan Young. Access this and past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

    Contrasting Bureaucracies and For-Profit Businesses

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2026 58:02


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating nearly 15 years broadcasting on the internet. On Tuesday's show, we visit with the Leader of GW's Regulatory Studies Center William Yeatman about Congressional legislative priorities, including a third reconciliation bill. We visit with Substack Columnist Patrick Carroll about important differences between bureaucracies and for-profit businesses. We also visit with Young Voices Content Creator Maggie Anders about her decision to live in Mamdani-governed New York City. Please join us tomorrow when we visit with Chairman Emeritus of the Cato Institute Bob Levy, Professor and author Larry Bell, and VP of Landmark Legal Foundation's Michael O'Neill. Access this and past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

    Why the Chicago Bears Are Moving to Indiana

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2026 59:35


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating nearly 15 years broadcasting on the internet. On Monday's show, we discuss current global events, including developments in Israel, Iran, Lebanon, China and North Korea, Germany, and Ukraine with Marc Schulman, Founder and Publisher of HistoryCentral.com. AIER,org Senior Editor Jon Miltimore and I discuss the reasons why the Chicago Bears are leaving Chicago and Illinois. We also visit with author Jim McTague about his recently released new book, “Best Seller,” and we discuss the events of January 6, 2021. We have terrific guests for tomorrow's show, including the Leader of the Regulatory Studies program at GW William Yeatman, Video Commentator Maggie Anders, and Linda Harden. Access this and past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

    Socialism and the Democrat Party

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2026 59:42


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating nearly 15 years broadcasting on the internet. On Friday's show, we visit with author and Professor Andrew Joppa about a variety of issues including the Democrat Party and socialism, the importance of property rights, negotiations with Iran including the Abraham Accords, and Democrat-led vote on war power limitations. We have terrific guests on Monday's show including the Founder and Publisher of HistoryCentral.com 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.

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    The Impact on Local Governments of the Roll-Back of Florida Real Estate Taxes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2026 59:53


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating nearly 15 years broadcasting on the internet. On Thursday's show, we visit with the Co-Founder and CEO of the Florida Citizens Alliance Keith Flaugh about the status of Artificial Intelligence legislation in Florida. Cato Institute Director of Health Policy Studies Michael Cannon and I discuss proposed work requirements for Medicaid in Florida as well as claims of fraud in Obamacare. We also visit Senior Economist with CEI Ryan Young about consumer sentiment, inflation, interest rates, and tariffs. We also visit with Collier County Clerk of Courts and Comptroller Crystal Kinzel about expanded courthouse space as well as the proposed roll-back on residential real estate taxes. We have terrific a terrific guest for Friday's show, author and Professor Andrew Joppa. Access this and past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

    Global Tensions Over China and Taiwan

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2026 58:58


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating nearly 15 years broadcasting on the internet. On Wednesday's show, we visit with Cato Institute Chairman Emeritus Bob Levy about the right to free speech as well as non-discrimination. We visit with CEO of the Community Pregnancy Clinics Scott Baier about the new web site moms.gov, and we discuss funding for Planned Parenthood. We visit with Landmark Legal Foundation Vice President Michael O'Neill about the California elections as well as the three big cases to be announced by the Supreme Court. We also visit with Professor and Author Larry Bell about China and Taiwan. Please join us tomorrow when we visit with Founder and CEO of the Florida Citizens Alliance Keith Flaugh, Michael Cannon from Cato Institute, and Senior Economist from the Competitive Enterprise Institute Ryan Young. Access this and past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

    Members of Congress Seek Retroactive Pay Increases

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2026 59:05


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating nearly 15 years broadcasting on the internet. On Tuesday's show, we visit with the Leader of GW's Regulatory Studies Center William Yeatman about Congressional legislative priorities and the President's anti-weaponization fund. We visit with Demian Brady from the National Taxpayers Union about the effort by members of Congress to secure retroactive pay increases. We visit with Young Voices Content Creator Maggie Anders about recent box offices successes by members of Gen Z. We also visit with Linda Harden about corruption in cross-country trucking, and we discuss the elections today in California. Please join us tomorrow when we visit with Chairman Emeritus of the Cato Institute Bob Levy, Scott Baier from the Community Pregnancy Clinics, Professor and author Larry Bell, and VP of Landmark Legal Foundation's Michael O'Neill. Access this and past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

    Current Global Events: Hurry Up and Wait

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2026 59:04


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating nearly 15 years broadcasting on the internet. On Monday's show, we discuss current global events, including the spread of Ebola in Africa and developments in Israel, Iran, Lebanon, Gaza, Columbia, Cuba and Ukraine with Marc Schulman, Founder and Publisher of HistoryCentral.com. AIER,org Senior Editor Jon Miltimore and I discuss the unfortunate influence of DEI in film-making. We also visit with author Jim McTague about inflation and gas prices in Lancaster County, Pa. We have terrific guests for tomorrow's show, including the Leader of the Regulatory Studies program at GW William Yeatman, Video Commentator Maggie Anders, and Linda Harden. Access this and past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

    Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2026 60:07


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating nearly 15 years broadcasting on the internet. On Friday's show, we visit with author and Professor Andrew Joppa about a variety of issues including Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena or UAP's, negotiations with Iran, and the recent Encyclical from Pope Leo. We have terrific guests on Monday's show including the Founder and Publisher of HistoryCentral.com 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.

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    A Roll-Back on Florida Residential Real Estate Taxes?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2026 60:04


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating nearly 15 years broadcasting on the internet. On Thursday's show, we visit with the Leader of GW's Regulatory Studies Center William Yeatman about Congressional legislative priorities and the President's anti-weaponization fund. Cato Institute Director of Health Policy Studies at the Cato Institute Michael Cannon and I discuss current legislative incentives that contribute to the excessive cost of health care and health insurance. We also visit Senior Economist with CEI Ryan Young about consumer sentiment, inflation, interest rates, and the Fed's balance sheet. We also visit with Senior Staff Expert with the James Madison Institute Doug Wheeler about the Special Legislative Sessions in Tallahassee and the proposed roll-back on residential real estate taxes. We have terrific a terrific guest for Friday's show, author and Professor Andrew Joppa. Access this and past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

    A Permanent Settlement on the Moon by 2032

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2026 59:48


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating nearly 15 years broadcasting on the internet. On Wednesday's show, we visit with Managing Director for Americans for Prosperity Kent Strang about addressing the “affordability” issues before the mid-term elections. We visit with Chair of Books for Collier Kids Sallie Williams about their terrific programs to address childhood literacy. We visit with Landmark Legal Foundation Vice President Michael O'Neill about the opportunities for J.D. Vance's Fraud taskforce, and we discuss Ken Paxton's primary victory in Texas. We also visit with Professor and Author Larry Bell about the proposed permanent settlement on the moon by 2032. Please join us tomorrow when we visit with GW Leader of Regulatory Studies center William Yeatman,, Michael Cannon from Cato Institute, Senior Economist from the Competitive Enterprise Institute Ryan Young, and Doug Wheeler for the James Madison Institute. Access this and past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

    Acts of Kindness on Memorial Day

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2026 58:18


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating nearly 15 years broadcasting on the internet. On Tuesday's show, we visit with Staff Expert at the James Madison Institute Doug Wheeler about the Florida Special Legislative Sessions. We visit with Cato Institute Chairman Emeritus Bob Levy about the tension between free speech and non-discrimination. We visit with AIER.org Senior Editor Jon Miltimore about the science of evil: why good people follow bad orders. We also visit with Linda Harden about acts of kindness over Memorial Day. Please join us tomorrow when we visit with Americans for Prosperity National Director Kent Strang, Books for Collier Kids Board Chair Sallie Williams Professor and author Larry Bell, and VP of Landmark Legal Foundation's Michael O'Neill. Access this and past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

    Our Gratitude on Memorial Day

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2026 59:35


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating nearly 15 years broadcasting on the internet. On Monday's show, we discuss current global events, including the significance of Memorial Day, the spread of Ebola in Africa and developments in Israel, Iran, Lebanon, Gaza and Ukraine, and with Marc Schulman, Founder and Publisher of HistoryCentral.com. We also visit with author Jim McTague about the Pope's latest encyclical about Artificial Intelligence. We have terrific guests for tomorrow's show, including JMI policy expert for the James Madison Institute Doug Wheeler, Cato Institute Chairman Emeritus Bob Levy, AIER.org Senior Editor Jon Miltimore and Linda Harden. Access this and past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

    The Future of Public Education

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2026 60:21


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating nearly 15 years broadcasting on the internet. On Friday's show, we visit with author and Professor Andrew Joppa about a variety of issues including negotiations with Iran, public schools and their future, the 2020 elections, the Save America Act, and the death of former Congressman Barney Frank. We have terrific guests on Monday's show including the Founder and Publisher of HistoryCentral.com Marc Schulman and author Jim McTague. Access this and past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

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    Better Together: Helping Families in Crisis

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2026 58:41


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating nearly 15 years broadcasting on the internet. On Thursday's show, we visit with the Leader of GW's Regulatory Studies Center William Yeatman about Congressional legislative priorities and the President's anti-weaponization fund. Cato Institute Director of Health Policy Studies at the Cato Institute Michael Cannon and I discuss current legislative incentives that contribute to the excessive cost of health care and health insurance. We also visit Senior Economist with CEI Ryan Young about the government taking stakes in private companies, inflation, interest rates, and the Fed's balance sheet. We also visit with the CEO of Better Together Megan Rose about their terrific, faith-based programs to help families in crisis. We have terrific a terrific guest for Friday's show, author and Professor Andrew Joppa. Access this and past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

    Energy and Climate Change

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2026 60:49


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating nearly 15 years broadcasting on the internet. On Wednesday's show, we visit with Cato Institute Chairman Emeritus Bob Levy about gerrymandering in Florida after the Supreme Court decision. We visit with the CEO of State Shield Action Joe Gebbia about the success of Trump's China visit. We visit with Landmark Legal Foundation Vice President Michael O'Neill about yesterday's primary election results. We also visit with Professor and Author Larry Bell about energy and changing positions (for the better!) on climate change. Please join us tomorrow when we visit with GW Leader of Regulatory Studies center William Yeatman,, Michael Cannon from Cato Institute, Senior Economist from the Competitive Enterprise Institute Ryan Young, and Better Together CEO Megan Rose. Access this and past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

    The Ominous Growing Power of State Surveillance

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2026 59:48


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating nearly 15 years broadcasting on the internet. On Tuesday's show, we visit with the President of American Commitment Phil Kerpen about the rise of grocery prices due to aluminum tariffs. We visit with Libertarian Commentator Patrick Carroll about the growing powers of state surveillance. We visit with video commentator Maggie Anders about the current law allowing artificial intelligence to shut down one's car beginning with 2027 models. We also visit with Linda Harden about Thomas Masie and the mid-term elections Please join us tomorrow when we visit with Cato Institute Chairman Emeritus Bob Levy, President of State Shield Joe Gebbia, Professor and author Larry Bell, and VP of Landmark Legal Foundation's Michael O'Neill. Access this and past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

    The Tension Between Individual Identity and Social Belonging

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2026 59:50


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating nearly 15 years broadcasting on the internet. On Monday's show, we discuss current global events, including Trump's China trip and developments in Israel, Iran, Lebanon, Ukraine, and Cuba with Marc Schulman, Founder and Publisher of HistoryCentral.com. We discuss the series “Pluribus” and the tension between the need for human interaction individual identity with the Senior Editor of the American Institute for Economic Research Jon Miltimore. We also visit with author Jim McTague about Trump's China trip and the situation in Taiwan. We have terrific guests for tomorrow's show, including CEO of American Commitment Phil Kerpen, Libertarian columnist Patrick Carroll, video commentator Maggie Anders, and Linda Harden. Access this and past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

    Identity Politics and the Mid-Terms

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2026 60:25


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating nearly 15 years broadcasting on the internet. On Friday's show, we visit with author and Professor Andrew Joppa about the President Trump's visit to China, the Iran conflict, identity politics, and anti-Semitism in America. We have terrific guests on Monday's show including the Founder and Publisher of HistoryCentral.com 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.

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    Inflation. Interest Rates, and the Fed's Balance Sheet

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2026 60:00


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating nearly 15 years broadcasting on the internet. On Thursday's show, we visit with the Leader of GW's Regulatory Studies Center William Yeatman about Congressional legislative priorities and the status of tariffs. Cato Institute Director of Health Policy Studies at the Cato Institute Michael Cannon and I discuss a few Federal policies that could improve healthcare affordability. We also visit Senior Economist with CEI Ryan Young about inflation, interest rates, and the Fed's balance sheet. We also visit with the former Mayor of Naples Bill Barnett. We have terrific a terrific guest for Friday's show, author and Professor Andrew Joppa. Access this and past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

    Political Climate, Trump Derangement Syndrome, and Our Relationships

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2026 64:54


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating nearly 15 years broadcasting on the internet. On Wednesday's show, we visit with Cato Institute Chairman Emeritus Bob Levy about gerrymandering after the Supreme Court decision. We visit with the CEO of Optima Education Online about tools in the metaverse that put parents in charge of their children's education. We visit with Landmark Legal Foundation Vice President Michael O'Neill about the Supreme Court's decision on gerrymandering. We also visit with Professor and Author Larry Bell about the political climate, Trump Derangement Syndrome, and the impact of our relationships. Please join us tomorrow when we visit with GW Leader of Regulatory Studies center William Yeatman,, Michael Cannon from Cato Institute, Senior Economist from the Competitive Enterprise Institute Ryan Young, and Mayor Bill Barnett. Access this and past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

    How We Access Healthcare

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2026 59:02


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating nearly 15 years broadcasting on the internet. On Tuesday's show, we visit with the Founder of the Education Freedom Foundation Erika Donalds about Florida Teachers Unions attempts to obstruct school Choice. Boo Mortenson and I discuss how Americans access their healthcare. We visit with video commentator Maggie Anders about the effect of artificial intelligence on the job market for recent graduates. We also visit with Linda Harden about President Trump's recent social media drops and their impact on the news. Please join us tomorrow when we visit with Cato Institute Chairman Emeritus Bob Levy, Optima Educations' Adam Mangana, Professor and author Larry Bell, and VP of Landmark Legal Foundation's Michael O'Neill. Access this and past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

    Censorship and Artificial Intelligence

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2026 59:32


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating nearly 15 years broadcasting on the internet. On Monday's show, we discuss current global events, including developments in Israel, Iran, Lebanon, Ukraine, Hungary, and England with Marc Schulman, Founder and Publisher of HistoryCentral.com. We discuss merit-based hiring and the New York Times with the Senior Editor of the American Institute for Economic Research Jon Miltimore. We also visit with author Jim McTague about censorship and the use of artificial intelligence. We have terrific guests for tomorrow's show, including Founder of the Education Freedom Foundation Erika Donalds, Boo Mortenson, video commentator Maggie Anders, and Linda Harden. Access this and past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

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