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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

    Apostle for Freedom: Jimmy Lai

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2026 59:45


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating 15 years broadcasting on the internet. On Monday's show, we visit with Marc Schulman, Founder and Publisher of HistoryCentral.com, about developments in Iran, Israel, Gaza, Ukraine, Korea, and China. The American Institute for Economic Research Senior Editor Jon Miltimore and I discuss the apostle for freedom, the imprisoned Jimmy Lai. We also visit with author and former Barron's Washington Bureau Chief Jim McTague about flaws in artificial programming that could create national security risks. We have terrific guests for tomorrow's show, including the Leader of the Regulatory Studies Center at George Washington University William Yeatman, 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.

    Arming Iranian Dissidents

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2026 58:40


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating 15 years broadcasting on the internet. On Friday's show, we visit with author and Professor Andrew Joppa about a variety of issues including resolving the conflict in Iran, arming Iranian dissidents, the popularity of socialism in America, the proliferation of anti-American sentiment online, and the Massachusetts abortion law. We have terrific guests on Monday's show including the Founder and Publisher of HistoryCentral.com Marc Schulman, the Senior Editor of the American Institute for Economic Research Jon Miltimore, and author Jim McTague. Access this and past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

    Government: Protector or Provider?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2026 59:52


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating 15 years broadcasting on the internet. On Thursday's show, we visit with Cato Institute Director of Health Policy Studies Michael Cannon about the benefits and liabilities of using artificial intelligence in public health. CEI Senior Economist Ryan Young and I discuss the latest Consumer Price Index numbers, and we discuss the economic effects of our rising national debt. We also discuss the competing views of government with Holly Jean Soto from Young Voices. 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.

    Is Artificial Intelligence Addictive?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2026 60:55


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating 15 years broadcasting on the internet. On Wednesday's show, we visit with Cato Institute Chairman Emeritus Bob Levy about the gerrymandering decisions made in latest term of the Supreme Court. We meet the new Director of the Collier Senior Center – Golden Gate Jessica Perez, and we discuss the many senior services they provide. We visit with Landmark Legal Foundation VP Michael O'Neill about yesterday's Primary election results, and we discuss the Senate's unfinished business before leaving for Summer break. We also visit with Professor and Author Larry Bell about the addictive qualities of artificial intelligence Please join us tomorrow when we visit with Founder and COO of the Florida Citizens Alliance Ryan Kennedy, Michael Cannon from Cato Institute, Senior Economist from the Competitive Enterprise Institute Ryan Young, and Young Voices Content Creator Holly Jean Soto. Access this and past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

    Why Are Young People Attracted to Socialism?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2026 59:50


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating 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 the White House Ballroom and legislation on Capitol Hill. We discuss with Boo Mortenson a confrontation between police and a career criminal in Madison Wisconsin, leading to the disruption of many community events. We visit with Young Voices Content Creator Maggie Anders about the reasons for the allure of socialism for young people. We also visit with Linda Harden about the lies and harm perpetuated by Dr. Anthony Fauci. Please join us tomorrow when we visit with Chairman Emeritus of the Cato Institute Bob Levy, Director of the Collier Senior Center - Golden Gate Jessica Perez, 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.

    Unheeded Warnings of the "Atomic" Age

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2026 58:56


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating 15 years broadcasting on the internet. On Monday's show, we visit with Marc Schulman, Founder and Publisher of HistoryCentral.com, about concerns over U.S. defense production and developments in artificial intelligence as well as developments in Iran, Israel, Gaza, and Ukraine. The American Institute for Economic Research Senior Editor Jon Miltimore and I discuss the warnings from J.R.R. Tolkien about the atomic age. We also visit with author and former Barron's Washington Bureau Chief Jim McTague about the possible positive economic effects of “El Nino.” 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 Muslim Brotherhood in America

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2026 58:38


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating 15 years broadcasting on the internet. On Friday's show, we visit with author and Professor Andrew Joppa about a variety of issues including communism in America, the success of the Democrat Socialists of America elections, the Muslim Brotherhood, the Iran war, our munitions supplies, and the future of Artificial Intelligence. We have terrific guests on Monday's show including the Founder and Publisher of HistoryCentral.com Marc Schulman, the Senior Editor of the American Institute for Economic Research Jon Miltimore, and author Jim McTague. Access this and past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

    Government Surveillance and Privacy Protection

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2026 59:40


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating 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 their educational initiatives and about voter guides available for Florida voters. Cato Institute Director of Health Policy Studies Michael Cannon and I discuss positive outcomes from the application of artificial intelligence in healthcare and public health. CEI Senior Economist Ryan Young and I discuss the Fed's interest rate communications, Trump's use of tariffs and the economic impact of the Iran War on world trade. We also discuss surveillance and privacy protection with James Czerniawski from the Consumer Choice Center. 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.

    The Cultural and Political Impact of the Democrat Socialists of America

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2026 60:23


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating 15 years broadcasting on the internet. On Wednesday's show, we visit with Cato Institute Chairman Emeritus Bob Levy about some of the decisions from the latest term of the Supreme Court. We visit with Landmark Legal Foundation VP Michael O'Neill about Primary election results in Michigan, and we discuss the implications of Dr. Anthony Fauci's decision to “plead the 5th” at his recent Senate testimony. We also visit with Professor and Author Larry Bell about the Democrat Socialists of America and their cultural and political impact 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.

    Aaron Rogers "Vindicated" on ESPN

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2026 58:56


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating 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. We discuss the process for amending the Constitution with Boo Mortenson. We visit with Young Voices Content Creator Maggie Anders about homeless encampments in New York City. We also visit with Linda Harden about ESPN and the interview with Aaron Rogers as well as the “legacy” of Dr. Anthony Fauci. 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.

    Hysteria Over Data Centers

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2026 59:15


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating 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, Japan Cueta, and Pakistan. We also visit with former Barron's Washington Bureau Chief and novelist Jim McTague about the hysteria over data centers. 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.

    Morocco Migrants Invade Spain

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2026 59:56


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating 15 years broadcasting on the internet. On Friday's show, we visit with author and Professor Andrew Joppa about a variety of issues including Anthony Fauci's testimony, the invasion of Spain by migrants from Morocco, the Iran war, our munitions supplies, and the future possibilities for global conflict. 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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    Making Healthcare More "Consumer Centric"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2026 59:03


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating 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 Artificial Intelligence “going rogue” and the need for guardrails in Florida for AI development. Cato Institute Director of Health Policy Studies Michael Cannon and I discuss examples of individual consumers finding vast savings on medical procedures undercutting Medicare and health insurance pricing. CEI Senior Economist Ryan Young and I discuss the Fed's interest rate decision, and we discuss Trump's use of tariffs. We also visit with former Congressman and Ambassador Francis Rooney about Trump's foreign policy. 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.

    Changes in Our Lives Affecting Future Generations

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2026 59:25


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating 15 years broadcasting on the internet. On Wednesday's show, we visit with Cato Institute Chairman Emeritus Bob Levy about the latest term for the Supreme Court. We visit with State Shield Action President Joe Gebbia about the problems created by the aluminum shortage in America. We also visit with Professor and Author Larry Bell about the major international, political and scientific changes that have occurred in the last 80 years and how these changes may affect future generations. 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 former Congressman and Ambassador Francis Rooney. Access this and past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

    The Cost and Violence in Homeless Encampments

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2026 59:29


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating 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. We discuss Elon Musk's massive net worth with Boo Mortenson. We visit with Young Voices Content Creator Maggie Anders about homeless encampments in New York City. We also visit with Linda Harden about Naples Mayor Theresa Heitmann, Dr. Anthony Fauci, and Janet Dean. Please join us tomorrow when we visit with Chairman Emeritus of the Cato Institute Bob Levy, Professor and author Larry Bell, Joe Gebbia, 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.

    Daniel Ortega in Nicaragua and Democrat Socialists in America

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2026 58:34


    Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating 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, Berlin and India. AIER,org Senior Editor Jon Miltimore and I discuss Daniel Ortega's choke-hold on power in Nicaragua and the rise on Democrat Socialists in America. 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.

    Is Islam Compatible with American Culture?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2026 58:14


    On Friday's show, we visit with author and Professor Andrew Joppa about a variety of issues including the pending nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia, the extended war in Iran, anti-Semitism, and the compatibility of Islam with American culture. 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.

    Laws Protecting Businesses from Consumers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2026 58:27


    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 growing political resistance to AI data centers in Florida, and we discuss the availability of voter guides for Floridians. Cato Institute Director of Health Policy Studies Michael Cannon and I discuss the skewed reporting on the quality of hospitals in Florida. CEI Senior Economist Ryan Young and I discuss Trump's use of tariffs. We also visit with Substack columnist Patrick Carroll about laws that protect businesses from consumers as opposed to protecting consumers from bad business practices. 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.

    Take-Aways from the Latest Supreme Court Term

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2026 61:05


    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 last term for the Supreme Court. We visit with Arizona Congressional candidate Dr. Zuhdi Jasser about our strategy for the war in Iran. We also visit with Professor and Author Larry Bell about the benefits of his use of Artificial Intelligence in preparing for the colonization of 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 columnist Patrick Carroll. Access this and past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

    Suicidal Empathy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2026 59:27


    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. Founder and CEO of Juniper Research Chris Jacobs and I discuss the questionable trustworthiness of AARP. We visit with Young Voices Content Creator Maggie Anders and I discuss “suicidal empathy.” We also visit with Linda Harden about stories behind the missing Senator Mitch McConnell. Please join us tomorrow when we visit with Chairman Emeritus of the Cato Institute Bob Levy, Professor and author Larry Bell, Arizona Congressional candidate Dr. Zudhi Jasser, 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 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.

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