Podcasts about Goldwater Institute

Big Wednesday Again! What will Dan Shearer say today?!? Henry Thomson from Goldwater Institute to discuss Off Year Elections. City of Tucson on street racing! City of Tucson raising fees for almost everything! How many Americans are on anti-depressants? BIG WEDNESDAY!!!!!!

Day Break | Chaos in Washington, Cracks in Elections, and a Country on Edge --- 00:00 Monologue 19:02 – Dr. Jeremy M. Levin, Executive Chairman of Ovid Therapeutics and Chairman Emeritus of the Biotechnology Innovation Organization. Levin discusses his book Biotech in the Balance and the growing challenges facing the biotech industry. He explains how distrust, regulation, and policy decisions could impact innovation and national competitiveness. 27:56 – Kamden Mulder, William F. Buckley Jr. Fellow in Political Journalism. Mulder discusses findings from a DOJ report regarding the treatment of Christians with traditional beliefs. She outlines the broader implications for religious liberty and government policy. 37:55 - Monologue 46:58 – James David Dickson, political commentator and host of the James Dickson Podcast. Dickson explores the debate surrounding citizen-only voting and why it has become a major political flashpoint. He provides insight into how the issue is shaping state and national conversations. 57:01 – Rep. Tim Walberg, U.S. Representative for Michigan's 5th District. Walberg discusses the passage of a DHS funding bill and ongoing redistricting battles across the country. He explains how these developments could impact policy and representation. 1:05:53 – William Elliott Hazelgrove, bestselling author. Hazelgrove discusses his new book Capone's Vault and the historical intrigue surrounding Al Capone. He highlights the real story behind one of America's most famous unsolved mysteries. 1:16:05 - Monologue 1:25:03 – Steve Dulan, professor and licensed attorney. Dulan discusses proposed legislation that would hold gun sellers liable for selling to prohibited individuals. He explains the legal implications and potential impact on Second Amendment issues. 1:35:08 – Seth Barron, writer and editor. Barron discusses his new book Weaponized and the themes it explores. He outlines how institutions and systems are being used in modern political and cultural conflicts. 1:43:57 – Timothy K. Minella, Director of Higher Education at the Goldwater Institute. Minella discusses recent DEI-related changes at the University of Michigan. He explains why some critics believe the cuts may not be as significant as they appear. --- Check out our brand new podcast, 'Forgotten America'... The twelfth episode is live NOW at Steve Gruber on YouTube! Link below: https://youtu.be/1XbEJhJ6Wrk

Guest Tim Minella, Goldwater Institute, joins to discuss ongoing battle of DEI politics and woke agenda within higher education in US. Discussion of the lack of civics testing for students, lack of understanding of history, and the importance of understanding the role of government.  King Charles III visits President Trump and Congress. Can we learn any lessons from our history and how we fought back against the Monarchy to found this nation?  Congress holds hearings with Trump cabinet members, and push back on the vision to limit bureacratic power at the federal level. 

An Arizona trial court this afternoon struck down the Arizona Department of Water Resources’ new restriction on development known as the “Unmet Demand Rule”—a restriction limiting construction throughout the Maricopa County area—as a violation of state laws restricting the powers of bureaucratic agencies. We talked to Jon Riches, VP for litigation with the Goldwater Institute to discuss the ruling and what it means for Arizona. 

“Canada Is Killing Itself” says The Atlantic, in an explosive report on MAiD (Medical Assistance In Dying) practitioners in Canada – including Dr. Ellen Wiebe, who has reportedly “facilitated the deaths of more than 430 patients.” It's getting worse: according to a new report, the Quebec College of Physicians has even raised the idea of extending current MAiD practices to cover individuals suffering purely from mental illnesses like depress, and to infants under one year old. But what happens in Canada doesn't often stay with its borders: California is rapidly adopting draconian measures that mirror Canada's radical program. Since it was made legal in 2016, MAiD has been responsible for over 76,000 deaths in Canada, now accounting for over five percent of all deaths in the country. David Freiheit, known as Viva Frei, is an attorney and political commentator. He hosts the Viva Frei Show on Rumble and Locals and cohosts Viva & Barnes Live with attorney Robert Barnes, focusing on constitutional law, civil liberties, and current events. Follow at https://x.com/TheVivaFrei Timothy Sandefur is the Vice President for Legal Affairs at the Goldwater Institute's Scharf-Norton Center for Constitutional Litigation and holds the Duncan Chair in Constitutional Government. He is the author of nine books, including “You Don't Own Me: Individualism and the Culture of Liberty” (2025) and the upcoming “Proclaiming Liberty” (2026). He is an Adjunct Scholar with the Cato Institute. Follow at https://x.com/TimothySandefur Kira Davis is the host of the Just Kira Davis podcast and a conservative commentator. She writes and publishes commentary on culture and politics and appears across digital media platforms. She is cohosting today's Ask Dr. Drew. Follow at https://x.com/kiradavis 「 SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS 」 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• FATTY15 – The future of essential fatty acids is here! Strengthen your cells against age-related breakdown with Fatty15. Get 15% off a 90-day Starter Kit Subscription at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drdrew.com/fatty15⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • PALEOVALLEY - "Paleovalley has a wide variety of extraordinary products that are both healthful and delicious,” says Dr. Drew. "I am a huge fan of this brand and know you'll love it too!” Get 15% off your first order at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drdrew.com/paleovalley⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • THE WELLNESS COMPANY - Counteract harmful spike proteins with TWC's Signature Series Spike Support Formula containing nattokinase and selenium. Learn more about TWC's supplements at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twc.health/drew⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 「 ABOUT THE SHOW 」 This show is for entertainment and/or informational purposes only, and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Executive Producers • Kaleb Nation - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://kalebnation.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • Susan Pinsky - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/firstladyoflove⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Content Producer • Emily Barsh - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/emilytvproducer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Hosted By • Dr. Drew Pinsky - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/drdrew⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Light Beer | Dark Money is proud to announce a new partnership with the Goldwater Institute, a leading defender of conservative principles nationwide. Chris and Sean have worked alongside Goldwater for over a decade, supporting efforts to push back against overreaching legislation and policies — including right here in Arizona. In this episode, Jenna Bentley joins the show for the first time to represent the Institute and break down its ongoing legal and policy battles across the state. From challenges involving municipalities like and to broader conservative initiatives, Jenna provides a detailed look at how Goldwater continues to shape the fight for limited government and individual liberty. It's an informative, policy-driven conversation — with a lighter detour into Jenna and Sean's shared obsession with HYROX fitness competitions… which Chris still doesn't quite understand. For more information on the efforts of the Goldwater Institute, please visit: www.goldwaterinstitute.org Stay tuned for more informative episodes featuring Goldwater Institute scholars and friends. Subscribe for weekly conversations on Faith, Freedom & Free Enterprise with Sean Noble and Chris Clements. Light Beer Dark Money Website: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LightBeerDarkMoney/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lightbeerdarkmoney/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/lbdmpodcast?lang=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/light-beer-dark-money/ Blog: https://lightbeerdarkmoney.com/hypocrisy-and-the-aoc-oh-sandy/

Tune in to the latest episode of Nebraskanomics as we welcome William Beard, co-author of the Goldwater Institute's report: Data Centers a Free Market Model for the Digital Future. During the episode William and Platte CEO Jim Vokal discuss what data centers are, why they matter, and what separates the states that are winning investment from those that are falling behind.If you want more economic freedom in Nebraska, please visit platteinstitute.org to make a donation to help fund our research and advocacy.It's time to stop the status quo. Let's remove economic barriers and make Nebraskans proud.

From airport delays and a deadly runway crash to major battles at the Arizona Legislature, there's a lot unfolding right now. We break down the travel chaos tied to federal gridlock, the latest on border security and housing bills, and the growing political fight at the Capitol. Plus, Goldwater Institute's Matt Beienburg joins the show to challenge claims about Arizona's ESA program, arguing the data has been misrepresented and calling for a media retraction. Bill Searle gives an update on a Yavapai County bathroom controversy surrounding a county policy that allows transgenders the use of the women's bathroom, the political ramifications in the upcoming election.

Guest Tim Minella, The Goldwater Institute, joins to discuss ongoing push for DEI in higher education. Why are they so desperate to cling onto identity politics? Discussion of mandatory honors classes involving DEI activism, and how we change higher education from within.  Governor Hochul of New York complains about corporations moving out of state due to high taxes. Is she starting to realize the concept of federalism and having competitive tax rates? Are mental health professionals encouraging unhealthy behavior? Discussion of the "body positivity" movement, and encouraging people to stay obese and unhealthy. 

This week on Breaking Battlegrounds, Chuck Warren and Sam Stone bring together a powerhouse lineup of guests to break down the biggest political, economic, and cultural issues shaping Arizona and the nation. Kicking things off, congressional candidate and former NFL kicker Jay Feely joins the show following a major endorsement from President Trump and backing from national Republicans. He also recently received the NRCC's endorsement as part of a select group of candidates in key battleground districts. With Arizona's 1st Congressional District seen as a key battleground for control of the House, Feely shares what he's hearing from voters on the ground—rising concern over border security, illegal immigration, election integrity, and the economy. Beyond politics, Feely discusses his journey from the NFL to public service and lays out his vision for tackling Washington's spending problem. From cutting waste and fraud to exploring blockchain as a tool for real-time transparency in government spending, he argues that Americans are demanding accountability—and not getting it. He also highlights Arizona's opportunity to lead in AI, data centers, and energy production, making the case for long-term investment in infrastructure to fuel economic growth. See more about Jay Feely's campaign: https://www.jayfeelyforcongress.com/ Economist Richard Salsman joins to take on bigger philosophical questions about capitalism, government intervention, and immigration. He argues that the U.S. has drifted away from true free markets and calls for a return to constitutionally limited government. On immigration, he outlines a more structured, Ellis Island-style system—one that balances opportunity with security and assimilation. See more about Richard's work: https://richardsalsman.com/ Investigative reporter Aaron Sibarium brings a real-world example of government failure, detailing a case in Maryland where a condominium complex was overrun by a homeless encampment while local officials stood by. The result: extensive property damage, displaced residents, and a bureaucratic deadlock that has left homeowners facing financial ruin. See Aaron's latest article here: https://freebeacon.com/america/state-created-danger-condominium-besieged-by-homeless-encampment-heads-to-federal-court-to-take-on-left-wing-county-officials-who-let-it-fester/ The episode also dives into higher education, as Timothy Minella of the Goldwater Institute raises concerns about the growing influence of DEI ideology at Arizona State University's Barrett Honors College. From curriculum shifts to a lack of transparency around course content, the discussion highlights broader questions about trust in institutions and whether students are getting the education they signed up for. See Tim's full story here: https://www.goldwaterinstitute.org/arizonas-honors-colleges-hijacked-by-activist-faculty-to-force-dei-on-students/ Finally, Bess Byers joins to explore the intersection of government, technology, and privacy. From delays and complications in the U.S. Postal Service's electric vehicle rollout to the rapid expansion of surveillance tools like license plate readers, the conversation underscores the risks of unchecked technological growth—and the urgent need for clear safeguards to protect civil liberties. See Bess's latest story here: https://x.com/reason/status/2029607508835176884

Ringmaster James T. welcomes Timothy Minella to the center ring to speak on the fact that state Universities are still very much involved with DEI programs.

Ringmaster James T. welcomes Matt Beienburg from the Goldwater Institute to speak about Arizona's school choice program being under attack and how the local media may have cooked the numbers.

Mohamed Bailor Jalloh, previously convicted for assisting ISIS, attacked a ROTC class at Old Dominion University while shouting "allah u ahkbar", killing 1 and injuring two. Why was he released from prison after a conviction of aiding ISIS? How did he become a citizen & why? In Michigan, Ayman Mohammed Ghazali drove his vehicle into a synagogue before it burst into flames. What do these attacks have to do with NYC? Why is NYFD angry at Mayor Mamdani? The trans terror movement is alive & well and Goldwater Institute is joined by 19 states to get agreement from SCOTUS to hear the case of a mom whose child was transitioned without parental consent. WA state passed a wealth tax on those making more than $1M per year. What CEO of a FAMOUS company announced they're leaving the state the day the wealth tax passed? With Guests Jennifer Kelly, The Jennifer Kelly Show & Adam Shelton, Goldwater Institute Lead Counsel.Support Our Mission: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=ZMGRBFGDJKRS8See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ringmaster James T. welcomes Tim Sandefur from the Goldwater Institute to speak the big win for Arizonans after the prevailing wage ruling .

A case now headed to the Arizona Supreme Court could reshape how government regulates work and small businesses in the state. At the center of the dispute is a fundamental question: Do Americans have a constitutional right to earn a living without excessive government interference? Joining the podcast is Timothy Sandefur, Vice President for Legal Affairs at the Goldwater Institute, which is arguing that economic freedom should be treated as a fundamental right under the Arizona Constitution. The organization says many occupational licensing laws create unnecessary barriers that prevent people from working independently or starting businesses. In this episode, Sandefur explains the case, including an example involving an engineer who can legally do work for a company but cannot offer the same services independently without government permission. We also explore how common licensing barriers are across Arizona and what could change if the Arizona Supreme Court agrees that the “right to earn a living” deserves stronger constitutional protection.

On this week's Mean Age Daydream, Brian welcomes in Tim Sandefur, Vice President of Legal Affairs at the Goldwater Institute. The discussion centers around economic liberty, the most vital and most neglected freedom, and a case coming up before the Arizona Supreme Court next month that could have significant implications for the right to earn a living without government interference. ⁠https://www.goldwaterinstitute.org/⁠ Buy my new card game: WOKE WORD WARS - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FLF8Y16S⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

On this week's Mean Age Daydream, Brian welcomes in Tim Sandefur, Vice President of Legal Affairs at the Goldwater Institute. The discussion centers around economic liberty, the most vital and most neglected freedom, and a case coming up before the Arizona Supreme Court next month that could have significant implications for the right to earn a living without government interference. ⁠https://www.goldwaterinstitute.org/⁠ Buy my new card game: WOKE WORD WARS - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FLF8Y16S⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

On this week's Mean Age Daydream, Brian welcomes in Tim Sandefur, Vice President of Legal Affairs at the Goldwater Institute. The discussion centers around economic liberty, the most vital and most neglected freedom, and a case coming up before the Arizona Supreme Court next month that could have significant implications for the right to earn a living without government interference. ⁠https://www.goldwaterinstitute.org/⁠ Buy my new card game: WOKE WORD WARS - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FLF8Y16S⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

"150 universities have adopted neutrality policies just since October 7th. I'm on the losing end of this trend." — Brian SoucekUniversities keep claiming what they see as the moral high ground of neutrality. But Brian Soucek, who holds the MLK chair at UC Davis School of Law, believes that's a dangerous myth. In his new book, The Opinionated University: Academic Freedom, Diversity, and the Myth of Neutrality in American Higher Education, Soucek argues in favor of the biased university. His argument is that even (or, perhaps, particularly) when universities stay quiet, they're actually taking sides through their policies, their hiring, their building names, their actions. Silence isn't neutral. It's ideological.This fetish with neutrality is gaining in popularity, Soucek warns. Since October 7th, an estimated 150 universities have adopted neutrality pledges—pushed by well-funded efforts from the Goldwater Institute and others. Every pledge has a vague moral carve-out: universities will still speak when their "mission is at stake." But everyone has a mission and they are all different. That's the whole point. Soucek claims the moral high ground of pluralism. That's why he wants Boston College to be different from Yale, UC Davis different from University of Austin. The flattening of higher education into some imagined neutral sameness is what terrifies this classical liberal.The real crisis, Soucek insists, isn't self-censoring students or woke professors. It's the external threat of federal funding cuts, hostile state legislatures, a Trump administration that has declared DEI illegal without exactly making it so. Universities are staying quiet because, as one UC president put it, "We don't want to be the tallest nail." But Harvard's faculty spoke out through the AAUP, and it changed the conversation. For Soucek, silence isn't safety. It's surrender. Eventually everyone will become the tallest nail. And will be flattened by a hammer-wielding ideological foe.On the promise or threat of AI, Soucek is blunt: the idea of objective algorithms deciding what statues to take down or what books to read sounds to him "completely dystopian." We'd lose something essential if we stopped allowing communities to make these contested decisions differently, he says. For Soucek, that's not a bug of an otherwise unbiased university. It's the feature of any credible institute of higher learning. Five Takeaways●      Neutrality Is a Myth: Universities claim neutrality but act in non-neutral ways—through policies, hiring, building names. Silence is a choice, not an absence of choice.●      150 Universities Signed Neutrality Pledges Since October 7th: Well-funded efforts from the Goldwater Institute are pushing this flattening of higher education. Soucek sees himself on the losing end.●      The External Threats Are the Real Crisis: Not self-censoring students. Federal funding cuts are existential. Universities are staying quiet so as not to be "the tallest nail."●      Pluralism, Not Homogeneity: Different universities should have different missions. That's why University of Austin is fine. New College Florida—where changes were imposed from above—is a disaster.●      AI Objectivity Is Dystopian: Letting algorithms decide which statues to take down or which books to read? We'd lose something essential. Contested decisions should stay contested. About the GuestBrian Soucek is Professor of Law and holds the Martin Luther King Jr. Chair at UC Davis School of Law. He is the author of The Opinionated University: Academic Freedom, Diversity, and the Myth of Neutrality in American Higher Education. He earned his JD from Yale Law School and his undergraduate degree from Boston College.ReferencesConcepts mentioned:●      The Kalven Report was a 1967 University of Chicago faculty report on institutional neutrality. It's been revived by organizations pushing neutrality pledges.●      The Goldwater Institute has funded efforts to get university boards to adopt neutrality policies modeled on the Kalven Report.●      Heterodox Academy is a campus speech advocacy organization that estimated 150 universities adopted neutrality policies since October 7th.●      FIRE (Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression) conducts surveys on campus self-censorship that Soucek references.Universities mentioned:●      University of Austin is a new university founded by tech figures with a consciously different mission. Soucek supports its existence as an example of pluralism.●      New College Florida was transformed by Governor DeSantis and Chris Rufo. Soucek calls it a disaster—changes imposed from above, not through shared governance.About Keen On AmericaNobody asks more awkward questions than the Anglo-American writer and filmmaker Andrew Keen. In Keen On America, Andrew brings his pointed Transatlantic wit to making sense of the United States—hosting daily interviews about the history and future of this now venerable Republic. With nearly 2,800 episodes since the show launched on TechCrunch in 2010, Keen On America is the most prolific intellectual interview show in the history of podcasting.WebsiteSubstackYouTubeApple PodcastsSpotify Chapters:(00:00) - Introduction: The myth of neutrality (02:18) - A challenge to both Left and Right (03:15) - Is there really a free speech crisis? (05:33) - Who wants the neutral university? (06:48) - The Kalven Report and Goldwater Institute (07:54) - October 7th and Gaza (09:22) - Where does intolerance come from? (10:00) - Can courts be neutral? (11:24) - DEI and the university's mission (14:04) - Should universities speak out against Trump? (15:53) - Does the university tilt Left? (17:03) - MLK and the right to break unjust laws (20:13) - The myth ...

What happens when Trump leaves office? Do the Republicans reform or catalyze?  Jeff Flake is the former Executive Director of the Goldwater Institute, Ambassador to Turkey, and representative and then Senator from the great state of Arizona. He is also a Knight of the Kingdom of Sweden. He joins to discuss what a post-Trump Republican Party will look like.

Ringmaster James T. welcomes Tim Sandefur from the Goldwater Institute to the center ring. Mr. Sandefur speaks on a state supreme court case on the basic right to earn a living as a fundamental right in the state of Arizona.

Guest Michael Menard, author "Greater Than Gravity", joins to discuss ongoing mental health issues with the young generation. Discussion of childhood trauma, parenting issues, neglect, and more. How can we fix the ongoing mental health crisis?  Guest Stacy Skankey, Goldwater Institute, joins to discuss ongoing battle with higher education and DEI policy. Why are colleges so desperate to hang onto identity politics and DEI? Discussion of legal battles, colleges changing the terms for DEI, and the push for the Freedom from Indoctrination Act. 

There's a hearing coming up in the House Government Committee about HCR2044, the proposed constitutional amendment that would prohibit government DEI mandates and racial preferences. Matt Beienburg, director of the Goldwater Institute's Van Sittert Center for Constitutional Advocacy shares the details and why this amendment is needed in Arizona. 

Today's powerhouse lineup kicks off with Tim Sandefur from the Goldwater Institute to discuss his new book, You Don't Own Me. We then pivot to investigative analysis with L.A. Private Detective Nils Grevillius on the tragic Nancy Guthrie kidnapping in the Foothills. Later, Cowboy Scott Tilley from TRAK (Therapeutic Ranch for Animals and Kids) joins us to share updates on their new location and future growth.

In a bid for government transparency, the Goldwater Institute is now asking the federal court judge to allow Maricopa taxpayers to see how their money is being spent. We talked to the VP of their litigation team about the case. 

Ringmaster James T. welcomes Tim Sandefer from the Goldwater Institute to talk about some Arizona finances, and some of the math ain't mathing.

Guests Include: Developer Terrence Wall, Goldwater Institute's Tim Minella, Dr. Duke Show's Duke Pesta, Media Research Center's Tim Graham, Gubernatorial Candidate and Rep Tom Tiffany, Epoch Times' Joshua Phillip

It's Monday, January 5th, A.D. 2026. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 140 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com.  I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Adam McManus Muslims in Congo, Africa kill 15 The New Year began in chaos and mourning for residents of Katanga village in North Kivu, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, reports International Christian Concern. As families gathered to welcome 2026, armed Muslim fighters from the Allied Democratic Forces, or ADF, carried out a deadly nighttime incursion, killing at least 15 people on Thursday, January 1. Working with the global Islamic State movement, the ADF is among the most dangerous terrorist groups in Congo. Venezuelan dictator captured in daring U.S. raid Venezuelans are celebrating in the streets. (Audio of celebration) Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro was seized by the United States Army's secretive Delta Force unit in a daring raid on his heavily-secured compound, reports the Daily Mail. CBS News reported that the ultra-elite Delta Force unit was behind the capture of Maduro, and his wife Cilia, in the early hours of Saturday morning. The couple was seized from their bedroom in the dead of night by U.S. forces as they slept, according to CNN. The raid did not lead to any U.S. casualties. The pair was snatched by helicopter from Caracas after they had been monitored by CIA spies, with President Donald Trump giving the order to take them two days ago. President Trump says Maduro and his government have conspired to flood the United States with illegal drugs, and will now face trial in the U.S. on drugs and weapons trafficking charges. Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke at a Saturday press conference. RUBIO: “Nicolas Maduro had multiple opportunities to avoid this. He was provided multiple very, very, very generous offers, and chose instead to act like a wild man, chose instead to play around. “The 47th president of the United States is not a game player. When he tells you that he's going to do something, when he tells you he's going to address a problem, he means it. “The President doesn't go out looking for people to pick fights with. Generally, he wants to get along with everybody. We'll talk and meet with anybody. But don't play games. Don't play games while this President's in office, because it's not going to turn out well. I guess that lesson was learned last night, and we hope it will be instructive moving forward.” Biden's DOJ pressured FBI to raid Mar-a-Lago Newly-declassified documents show that President Joe Biden's Department of Justice pressured the FBI to conduct the infamous 2022 raid of then-former President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago home – even though the FBI repeatedly warned that such a raid was unwarranted, reports NewsBusters.org. In an X.com post last Tuesday, Senate Judiciary Chairman Chuck Grassley, a Republican from Iowa, wrote, “FBI did not believe it had probable cause to raid Pres. Trump's Mar-a-Lago home, but Biden DOJ pushed for it anyway. Based on the records, Mar-a-Lago raid was a miscarriage of justice.” Grassley linked to the documents posted online, which detail communications between the DOJ and the FBI. Brent Bozell confirmed as U.S. Ambassador to South Africa Last Thursday, the U.S. Senate confirmed Media Research Center founder Brent Bozell as U.S. Ambassador to South Africa, despite obstructionist tactics by Democrats, reports CNSNews.com. By a 53-43 vote, the Senate approved Bozell to fill the post vacated by former ambassador Reuben Brigety, who resigned in January. BOZELL: “I will communicate our objections to South Africa's geo-strategic drift from non-alignment toward our competitors including Russia, China and Iran. “I'll press South Africa to end proceedings against Israel before the International Court of Justice. “Second, I will advance the President's invitation to Afrikaners who wish to flee unjust racial discrimination. “I will support the President's call for the South African government to rescind its support for the expropriation of private property without compensation.” Bozell served as president of the Media Research Center from its founding in 1987 until May of this year when he stepped down to be ambassador. His son, David Bozell, now leads the Media Research Center. Mom upset school secretly socially transitioned her daughter A mother in Maine, named Amber Lavigne, had her parental rights usurped by school officials when a guidance counselor secretly gave her gender-confused 13-year-old daughter a chest binder and referred to her by using a male name and pronouns. A chest binder is used to flatten the breasts of a trans-identified girl to help her pretend to be a boy. With the help of the Goldwater Institute, Lavigne is taking the school to the Supreme Court, reports The Christian Post. LAVIGNE: “I don't want to lose my daughter to the state, even as she grows into an adult, I'll always be her mom.” When she confronted her daughter about the chest binder in her bedroom, she learned that the school guidance counselor had provided it.  LAVIGNE: “This situation really is about my parental rights being violated, about a social worker who had never even had a conversation with me, encouraging my child to keep secrets from me, to tell her, ‘Look, I'm not going to tell your mom, and you don't have to either.' So, she's bringing these breast binders home and hiding them in her room on me. That's distressing!” Genesis 1:27 says, “So God created mankind in His own image, in the image of God He created them;  male and female He created them.” (Watch Amber Lavigne's 4-minute video.) Arkansas Governor in hot water for celebrating Christmas And finally, secularists and atheists alike were predictably furious with Arkansas Republican Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders this past Christmas, reports LifeSiteNews.com. It's just not that they found her professed love for Jesus Christ problematic. It's that she used her position as governor to spread the truth that Jesus Christ is the Savior of Mankind. On December 16, Sanders issued a declaration recalling that “more than two millennia ago in the little town of Bethlehem, far from the centers of power in first-century Rome, Jesus Christ, the Son of God, was born in a humble manger.” Sanders added that “on that first Christmas, Christ's arrival was unassuming” and “not focused on the wealthy or powerful but rather on the poor, powerless, and meek.” Sanders then approved an extra day off for state employees on December 26 “in order that [they] may spend this holiday with their families giving thanks for Christ's birth.” The God-hating Freedom From Religion Foundation was livid. In a letter to Governor Sanders, attorney Chris Line said, “State offices are not churches, and gubernatorial proclamations are not sermons. The governor is free to practice her religion privately, but she may not use the authority of the state to promote Christian doctrine as official government speech.” Governor Sanders tweeted, “The Freedom from Religion Foundation took issue with me closing state offices to celebrate Christmas and sent a letter demanding I rescind my proclamation. Christmas is not just a holiday; it's the celebration of Jesus Christ's birth. Meaning matters, we won't pretend otherwise.” Matthew 1:20-21 says, “What is conceived in Mary is from the Holy Spirit.  She will give birth to a Son, and you are to give Him the name Jesus, because He will save His people from their sins.” Close And that's The Worldview on this Monday, January 5th, in the year of our Lord 2026. Follow us on X or subscribe for free by Spotify, Amazon Music, or by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com.  I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

Guest Tim Minella, The Goldwater Institute, joins to discuss latest battle against the woke agenda within academic journals. Discussion of the "Feminist Collective", radical political peer reviewed articles, and the war for the minds of the next generation.  President Trump reclassifies marijuana in the nation. What does it mean? Discussion of new push for medical research on cannabis and the future of the industry.  President Trump addresses the nation, and calls for the reset in focus and goals for the new year. 

Timothy Minella (Goldwaterinstitue.org) is a Senior Constitutionalism Fellow, Van Sittert Center for Constitutional Advocacy at the Goldwater Institute. He shares what he's unearthed in the peer review controversy at the American Political Science Review.

St. Nicholas Day Eve Show!: Minnesota Madness & Global Energy Wars! Chris and Shaun McCluskey are serving up a massive card today! Get ready for:Jon Justice breaking down the latest Minnesota Madness.Tim Minella from Goldwater Institute tackling crucial university issues.An AFP Energy Expert diving deep into the critical relationship between China and rare earth minerals.Don't miss out on this must-listen broadcast, only on the Live The Dream Media Network!

The Goldwater Institute is fighting for government transparency at the Arizona Supreme Court level, what happened in court? We talked to VP of Litigation at Goldwater, Jon Riches all about the case. 

Titanic Tuesday!!!!!! Chris and Bruce Ash have a busy, busy show for you! Washington Examiner Reporter Mike Brest, followed by Goldwater Institute's Jon Riches, followed by author Robert Wells talking about his book the Treasures of the South China Sea, followed by Babes with Bullets founder Deb Ferns. Whew! Only on the Live the Dream Media Network!

Timothy K. Minella, Senior Fellow at the Goldwater Institute, joins Steve to discuss Michigan State University's latest controversy, where education is being overtaken by ideology. What happens when campuses abandon critical thinking for political conformity? It's a growing problem nationwide, and Michigan State may be the latest example of academia gone too far.

  Episode Description: [cite_start]Host Scott Hennen broadcasts live from the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., covering the ongoing federal government shutdown and the breaking news of Nancy Pelosi's retirement. [cite_start]The first hour includes a post-election chat with Moorhead Schools Superintendent Brandon Lunick about a successful referendum [cite_start], and a deep dive into investment strategies for farmers with John Howe. The second hour features Dr. [cite_start]Beth Sanford on the critical importance of Vitamin D for health, including its link to lowering dementia risk [cite_start], and Parker Jackson of the Goldwater Institute who shares the alarming story of a Wyoming mother facing retaliation from school officials for exercising her First Amendment rights. [cite_start]Finally, Mark Watney from the North Dakota Farmers Union discusses the multi-year financial pressures facing farmers, the mental health crisis in farm country, and solutions through value-added agriculture and trade stability. Standout Moments: Time Topic 00:05 [cite_start]Scott opens from the Capitol, immediately discussing the government shutdown and the breaking news of Nancy Pelosi's retirement[cite: 5, 6]. 01:07 [cite_start]Discussion of California's successful Prop 50 and the gerrymandering effort that could give Democrats five new House seats[cite: 12, 18]. 02:35 [cite_start]Moorhead Schools Superintendent Brandon Lunick explains the newly successful, two-part school referendum and growth challenges[cite: 41, 47, 51, 57]. 04:12 [cite_start]Lunick highlights a major flaw in the state's school funding formula: more new square footage ironically lowers capital dollars per pupil[cite: 73, 74]. 06:40 [cite_start]Discussion of Nancy Pelosi's immense wealth gain while in public office[cite: 135]. 10:49 [cite_start]Pelosi soundbite where she snaps at a heckler, saying, "I can speak louder than anybody... I can outshout you, you B.I. itch"[cite: 239, 243]. 14:02 [cite_start]John Howe (Financial Wealth Solutions) explains his goal to "keep the farm in the family and the family on the farm" using tax code intricacies like defined benefit plans[cite: 410, 450]. 14:58 [cite_start]Pelosi is heard saying, "It's called the wrap up smear," describing a tactic used to destroy opponents by getting false smears reported as fact[cite: 350, 351, 353]. 20:00 [cite_start]Dr. Beth Sanford explains that North Dakotans cannot generate Vitamin D from sunlight from approximately October 1st to April 1st[cite: 484]. 21:00 [cite_start]Dr. Sanford discusses studies linking low Vitamin D in midlife to higher risk of dementia, and how Vitamin D impacts the length of DNA telomeres[cite: 505, 507]. 23:19 [cite_start]Attorney Parker Jackson tells the story of Kari Cochran, a Wyoming mom sued for stalking by school officials for criticizing…

A WYOMING MOM LOOKING FOR ANSWERS IS ACCUSED OF STALKING And now she's won in cases brought by the School Board members who retaliated against her. I've got Goldwater Institute's Parker Jackson on at 12:30 to talk about the case and how Wyoming needs to do a better job protecting citizens from retaliation.

Can schools silence parents for speaking up? Parker Jackson, staff attorney at the Goldwater Institute, joins Steve Gruber to discuss a striking new case out of Wyoming, where a grieving mother faced retaliation from her school simply for questioning officials. The court ultimately ruled her speech is protected under the First Amendment, but the case highlights a growing pattern of schools attempting to push back against parental voices. Parker breaks down why anti-SLAPP protections are crucial and what this means for parents nationwide.

BIG WEDNESDAY WITH WAKE UP WITH CHRIS DeSIMONE AND INSIDE TRACK WITH BRUCE ASH! Wake Up Guests today: Washington Examiner reporter Tim Nerozzi, Lawyer J. Christian Adams and Parker Jackson from the Goldwater Institute. Stories today: Hatchet attack at the Jackrabbit Lounge! Polling on Shutdown not looking good for Dems. Only on the Live the Dream Media Network!

How has free speech been affected on college and university campus's in America? 

Sean Beienburg, Associate Professor at the School of Civic and Economic Thought and Leadership at Arizona State University (ASU) on a piece he published with his brother Matt at The Goldwater Institute, “Federalism and State Constitutions: Model Language for “Tenth Amendments” in State Constitutions.” A listener call-in proposing President Trump call Congress into special session. More protests are erupting against United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There’s a new chairman of the Goldwater Institute, we talked to Tom Hatten about some projects they’re working on.

Timothy K. Minella, Senior Fellow at the Goldwater Institute's Van Sittert Center for Constitutional Advocacy, joins the show to discuss the urgent debate over free speech following the Charlie Kirk tragedy. He also talks about the Goldwater Institute's hit new podcast, Dismantling DEI, which dives deep into how Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion programs continue to shape college campuses and threaten open dialogue across America.

In Trump v. Casa the Supreme Court ruled that district judges cannot issue “universal injunctions” against the federal government… Well, what the hell does that mean? The ruling comes in regard to Trump's executive order on birthright citizenship. Is the Trump administration accurately “rediscovering” the true meaning of the Constitution, or just twisting and mangling it to make sure nobody here illegally can confer citizenship on their kids? Tim Sandefur of the Goldwater Institute joins to discuss.

Steve welcomes Timothy Sandefur, Vice President for Legal Affairs at the Goldwater Institute's Scharf-Norton Center for Constitutional Litigation and Duncan Chair in Constitutional Government, to break down a growing threat to free speech. New disclosure laws are putting nonprofit donors in the spotlight, potentially discouraging charitable giving and chilling public advocacy. Sandefur explains how these rules could infringe on First Amendment rights and what it means for the future of nonprofit activism.

Joining the show is Timothy K. Minella, senior fellow at the Goldwater Institute's Van Sittert Center for Constitutional Advocacy. Timothy is here to clear the air on a critical issue: Arizona's Empowerment Scholarship Accounts. The Washington Post recently launched what can only be described as a hit piece, twisting the facts and attacking school choice. Timothy will break down what's really happening, why the Post got it wrong, and why ESAs remain one of the most powerful tools for parents who want real options in their children's education.

Fat pig Pritzker opens his mouth about the Epstein files. PLUS, Jon Riches, VP for Litigation at the Goldwater Institute, tells Shaun how the government is destroying small businesses through the EEOC and how they have been fighting for one small business in California that has been relentlessly attacked since the Obama Administration. Ian Trottier, author of the new (and perfectly timed) book High Stakes Treason: How John Brennan Compromised American Security for Millions, tells Shaun how John Brennan allowed three separate bombings to happen in order to enrich himself and profit off of the misinformation. And our National Anthem: sung by The Beach Boys!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 4: 6:05pm- Wrestling legend Hulk Hogan has passed away at age 71. Last year, Hogan notably endorsed Donald Trump at the RNC Convention—telling the crowd: “Let Trump-a-mania run wild, brother!” 6:30pm- Jon Riches—Vice President for Litigation & General Counsel at the Goldwater Institute—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss his latest article, “Court Affirms that Public School DEI Indoctrination Isn't a Trade Secret.” You can read it here: https://www.goldwaterinstitute.org/victory-court-affirms-that-public-school-dei-indoctrination-isnt-a-trade-secret/ 6:40pm- Jack Ciattarelli—Republican candidate for Governor of New Jersey and a former New Jersey State Representative—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss his tireless efforts to defeat Democrat Mikie Sherrill in November's election. Plus, is it “sauce” or “gravy”?

The Rich Zeoli Show- Full Episode (07/24/2025): 3:05pm- Jack Ciattarelli—Republican candidate for Governor of New Jersey and a former New Jersey State Representative—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss his tireless efforts to defeat Democrat Mikie Sherrill in November's election. Plus, is it “sauce” or “gravy”? 3:30pm- Wrestling legend Hulk Hogan has passed away at age 71. Last year, Hogan notably endorsed Donald Trump at the RNC Convention—telling the crowd: “Let Trump-a-mania run wild, brother!” 3:35pm- Flashback: Rich's conversation with Education Secretary Linda McMahon after the RNC Convention—she jokingly gives Rich credit for coming up with the idea to get Hulk Hogan to speak at the convention. 3:40pm- While delivering remarks and remembering Hulk Hogan, Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) was interrupted by a far-left protester who repeatedly screamed profanities until being escorted out of the press conference by security. 3:50pm- CNN's Brian Stelter remembered Hulk Hogan…for filing lawsuits against the media? 4:05pm- On Thursday, President Donald Trump met with Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell to tour the new Federal Reserve building which is in the process of being constructed. While speaking with reporters, Trump said he would “love” for the Fed to “lower interest rates.” 4:15pm- On Thursday, President Donald Trump signed an executive order to “restore order to American cities and remove vagrants” from the streets. It aims at addressing the homelessness and public safety crisis in U.S. cities. The order focuses on increasing civil commitment for homeless individuals with mental illness or addiction, cracking down on urban vagrancy, and redirecting federal resources away from programs like "housing first" and "safe consumption sites." 4:30pm- South Park debuted its 28th Season on Wednesday night—targeting President Donald Trump and mocking Paramount (which recently paid $1.5 billion for the rights to South Park). Doesn't this completely disprove the baseless claim that The Late Night Show was cancelled because Stephen Colbert was too critical of the president? According to reports, Colbert's show is losing $40 million per year. 5:05pm- While appearing on Fox News with Jesse Waters, Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) called on the Department of Justice to charge Dr. Anthony Fauci with lying to Congress—testing the validity of an autopen pardon. 5:15pm- During an interview with CNN's Kaitlan Collins, former Director of National Intelligence during the Obama Administration James Clapper said he has already “lawyered up” over his role in the Russia collusion hoax. 5:30pm- Dr. Victoria Coates— Former Deputy National Security Advisor & the Vice President of the Davis Institute for National Security and Foreign Policy at The Heritage Foundation—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss the release of declassified documents suggesting the Obama Administration manufactured intelligence to create the 2016 Russian interference narrative. She's also the author of the book: “The Battle for the Jewish State: How Israel—and America—Can Win.” 6:05pm- Wrestling legend Hulk Hogan has passed away at age 71. Last year, Hogan notably endorsed Donald Trump at the RNC Convention—telling the crowd: “Let Trump-a-mania run wild, brother!” 6:30pm- Jon Riches—Vice President for Litigation & General Counsel at the Goldwater Institute—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss his latest article, “Court Affirms that Public School DEI Indoctrination Isn't a Trade Secret.” You can read it here: https://www.goldwaterinstitute.org/victory-court-affirms-that-public-school-dei-indoctrination-isnt-a-trade-secret/ 6:40pm- Jack Ciattarelli—Republican candidate for Governor of New Jersey and a former New Jersey State Representative—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss his tireless efforts to defeat Democrat Mikie Sherrill in November's election. Plus, is it “sauce” or “gravy”?