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The Overdue Downsizing of the Department of Health and Human Services

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

Apr 24, 20251h 0m

DOGE and the "Deep State"

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

Apr 23, 202559 min

Preserving and enhancing Federal Tax Cuts

Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating nearly 14 years broadcasting on the internet. On Monday's show, we discuss current global events including Trump's tariffs and developments in Iran, Israel and Ukraine with Marc Schulman, Founder and Publisher of HistoryCentral.com. We visit with Demian Brady from the National Taxpayers Union Foundation about the process for retaining and enhancing tax cuts. We also visit with author and former Barron's Washington Bureau Chief, Jim McTague, about fear and its impact on financial markets and the economy. We have terrific guests for tomorrow's show, including Florida State Senator Kathleen Passidomo, Boo Mortenson and Linda Harden. Access this or past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

Apr 22, 20251h 0m

Political Concepts Contributing to Divisiveness in America

Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating nearly 14 years broadcasting on the internet. On Tuesday's show, we visit with our Florida State Senator Kathleen Passidomo about week eight of the Florida Legislative session, including updates on the state budget and the various tax cut proposals by the Governor, the House, and the Senate. We visit with economics columnist Patrick Carroll about misunderstood political concepts contributing to divisiveness in America. Boo Mortenson and I discuss polls showing who benefits and who doesn't from the Trump presidency. We also visit Linda Harden about Tucker Carlson's latest interview with Dr. Mary Bowden revealing problems with COVID vaccines. Please join us tomorrow when we visit with Chairman Emeritus of Cato Institute Bob Levy and Professor Andrew Joppa. Access this or past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

Apr 22, 20251h 0m

Senior Services and the Collier Senior Center

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

Apr 18, 202559 min

China and Our National Security

Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating nearly 14 years broadcasting on the internet. On Wednesday's show, we continue our discussion of the expansion of the powers of the Presidency with Cato Institute Chairman Emeritus Bob Levy. Professor and author Andrew Joppa and I discuss a variety of topics including tariffs, China and our National Security, the rulings of rogue District Judges, and the hypocrisy of the Left. Please join us on Thursday's show. We'll visit with Co-Founder of the Florida Citizens Alliance Keith Flaugh, and former Naples Mayor Bill Barnett. Access this or past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

Apr 16, 202559 min

"Optimal" Tariffs and the U.S. Economy

Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating nearly 14 years broadcasting on the internet. On Tuesday's show, we visit with our Florida State Senator Kathleen Passidomo about week seven of the Florida Legislative session, including updates on the state budget and the various tax cut proposals by the Governor, the House, and the Senate. We visit with CEI Senior Economist Ryan Young about “optimal” tariffs and the strength of the U.S. economy. We also visit Linda Harden about Tucker Carlson's interview of former Congressman Curt Weldon and the flawed 9-11 report as well as the directionless Democrat party. Please join us tomorrow when we visit with Chairman Emeritus of Cato Institute Bob Levy and Professor Andrew Joppa. Access this or past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

Apr 15, 202559 min

Should the Government be Funding Private Universities?

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

Apr 14, 20251h 0m

Waste Fraud, and Abuse in Green Energy Programs

Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating nearly 14 years broadcasting on the internet. On Friday's show, we visit with Senior Legal Fellow with Pacific Legal Foundation William Yeatman about Trump's legislative and regulatory agendas. We visit with CEO of NAMI Collier Beth Hatch about mental illness and programs to provide support to families, individuals, and caregivers. We visit with James Madison Institute CEO Dr. Bob McClure about the current Florida legislative priorities and we discuss his views on tariffs. We also visit with Professor Larry Bell about the waste of taxpayer money in green energy programs. We have terrific guests on Monday's show including historian Marc Schulman, columnist Jon Miltimore, and author Jim McTague. Access this or past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

Apr 11, 20251h 0m

Bastiat and His Views on Tariffs

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

Apr 10, 202559 min

Is Trump Expanding the Power of the Presidency?

Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating nearly 14 years broadcasting on the internet. On Wednesday's show, we continue our discussion of the expansion of the powers of the Presidency with Cato Institute Chairman Emeritus Bob Levy. Professor and author Andrew Joppa and I discuss a variety of topics including tariffs, the success of Mississippi, and violent rhetoric and actions from the left. Please join us on Thursday's show. We'll visit with Co-Founder of the Florida Citizens Alliance Keith Flaugh, Cato Institute's Michael Cannon, and former Naples Mayor Bill Barnett. Access this or past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

Apr 9, 202559 min

Update on "Lawfare" Against the President's Agenda

Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating nearly 14 years broadcasting on the internet. On Tuesday's show, we visit with our Florida State Senator Kathleen Passidomo about week six of the Florida Legislative session, including updates on the state budget and the various tax cut proposals by the Governor, the House, and the Senate. We visit with Boo Mortenson about surprising average ages for marriage, having children, buying a home and retiring in the United States. We visit with Vice President of Landmark Legal Foundation Michael O'Neill about the “lawfare” against Trump's agenda. We also visit Linda Harden about the need to “follow the money” when it comes to corruption among the political elite. Please join us tomorrow when we visit with Chairman Emeritus of Cato Institute Bob Levy and Professor Andrew Joppa. Access this or past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

Apr 8, 202559 min

Free Trade or Fair Trade?

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

Apr 7, 20251h 0m

More on Trump's Tariffs

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

Apr 4, 20251h 0m

Our Outdated Budgeting Process

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

Apr 3, 202559 min

Identity Theft, Fraud, and Cyber Security

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

Mar 28, 20251h 1m

Are Tariffs Inflationary?

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

Mar 27, 202559 min

The Weaponization of he Judiciary

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

Mar 26, 202559 min

The Pursuit of Peace

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

Mar 25, 20251h 1m

The Supreme Court Case That Will Kill DEI

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

Mar 24, 20251h 0m

Climate Alarmism and Green Energy Scams

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

Mar 21, 202559 min

Waste, Fraud, and Abuse in Medicaid Funding

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

Mar 20, 202558 min

The Evolution of Presidential Power

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

Mar 19, 202559 min

Legacy of Lies: The Story of Jimmy Hoffa

Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating over 13 years broadcasting on the internet. On Tuesday's show, we visit with our Florida State Senator Kathleen Passidomo about planned rural renewal in Florida, and we discuss the Florida “DOGE” program. We visit with Boo Mortenson about concerns for students using “AI” to complete their school assignments. We visit with author Lew Paper about his historical thriller about Jimmy Hoffa released today, “Legacy of Lies.” We also visit Linda Harden about the SpaceX return from the Space Station today, and we discuss the war in Ukraine. Please join us tomorrow when we visit with Chairman Emeritus of Cato Institute Bob Levy and Professor Andrew Joppa. Access this or past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

Mar 18, 20251h 0m

"Red Flags" In Property Insurance

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

Mar 17, 20251h 0m

Avoiding Scams in Collier County

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

Mar 14, 202559 min

Resistance to Trump's Agenda

Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating over 13 years broadcasting on the internet. On Wednesday's show, we discuss Supreme Court decisions since the New Deal that have facilitated the massive expansion of the Federal government with Cato Institute Chairman Emeritus Bob Levy. Professor and author Andrew Joppa and I discuss a variety of issues including the resistance to the implementation of Trump agenda, the escalating violence on the left, and our unproductive historical appetite for regime change around the world. Please join us on Thursday's show. We'll visit with Co-Founder of the Florida Citizens Alliance Keith Flaugh, Cato Institute's Michael Cannon, Community Pregnancy Clinics CEO Scott Baier, and former Naples Mayor Bill Barnett. Access this or past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

Mar 12, 202558 min

Florida Legislative Update

Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating over 13 years broadcasting on the internet. On Tuesday's show, we visit with our Florida State Senator Kathleen Passidomo about the controversy over eliminating real estate taxes, and we discuss legislation to improve the process for amending the Florida State Constitution. We visit with Boo Mortenson about the many great ideas emerging from yesterday's “Imagine Solutions” conference in Naples. We discuss Trump's agenda and leadership with CEO of Unify Us, Timothy Head. We also visit Linda Harden about the annoying and unhelpful time changes twice a year, and we discuss the continuing efforts of the legacy media to push a narrative rather than report the news. Please join us tomorrow when we visit with Chairman Emeritus of Cato Institute Bob Levy and Professor Andrew Joppa. Access this or past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

Mar 11, 20251h 0m

The Evolving Role of the United States in Global Affairs

Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating over 13 years broadcasting on the internet. On Monday's show, we discuss current global events including developments in Ukraine, Canada, and NATO with Marc Schulman, the Founder and Publisher of HistoryCentral.com. We visit with Senior Editor for the American Institute for Economic Research Jon Miltimore about the benefits and liabilities of alcohol consumption. We also visit with author and former Barron's Washington Bureau Chief, Jim McTague, about the Trump administration today compared to 2017. We have terrific guests for tomorrow's show, including Florida State Senator Kathleen Passidomo, Boo Mortenson, Timothy Head, and Linda Harden. Access this or past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

Mar 10, 20251h 0m

Legal Challenges to rump's Executive Orders

Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating over 13 years broadcasting on the internet. On Friday's show, we visit with Senior Legal Fellow with Pacific Legal Foundation William Yeatman about Trump's address to Congress and progress on government funding beyond March 14. We visit with Senior Economist from the Competitive Enterprise Institute Ryan Young about the economy, tariffs, and interest rates. We visit with Vice President of Landmark Legal Foundation Michael O'Neill about the viability of legal challenges to Trump's Executive Orders. We also visit with Professor Larry Bell about Trump's speech on Tuesday night, the pathetic response by Democrats in attendance, and the positive response of the American public. We have terrific guests on Monday's show including historian and founder of historycentral.com Marc Schulman, columnist Jon Miltimore, and author Jim McTague. Access this or past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

Mar 7, 20251h 0m

Removing Inappropriate Reading Materials from Florida Public Schools

Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating over 13 years broadcasting on the internet. On Thursday's show, we discuss the Florida bill that could close the “loophole” allowing books in Florida Public Schools with inappropriate sexual content with Founder and CEO of the Florida Citizens Alliance Keith Flaugh. We visit with Michael Cannon, Director of Health Policy Studies at the Cato Institute, about containing the measles outbreak in Southwestern states. We visit with Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. George Markovich about waste and fraud in our healthcare system. We also visit with the former Mayor of Naples, Bill Barnett. We have terrific guests scheduled for Friday's show including Senior Legal Fellow with the Pacific Legal Foundation William Yeatman and author and Professor Larry Bell. Access this or past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

Mar 6, 202559 min

Trump Delivers "Common Sense" Revolution

Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating over 13 years broadcasting on the internet. On Wednesday's show, we discuss some of the Supreme Court decisions since the New Deal that have facilitated the massive expansion of the Federal government with Cato Institute Chairman Emeritus Bob Levy. Professor and author Andrew Joppa and I discuss a variety of issues including the President's speech to the joint session of Congress last night, Zelenskyy and the rare earth minerals deal, and the success of DOGE. Please join us on Thursday's show. We'll visit with Co-Founder of the Florida Citizens Alliance Keith Flaugh, Cato Institute's Michael Cannon, Dr. George Markovich, and Mayor Bill Barnett. Access this or past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

Mar 5, 202559 min

Shutter the CFPB?

Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating over 13 years broadcasting on the internet. On Tuesday's show, we visit with the President of American Commitment Phil Kerpen about the wisdom of shuttering the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. We visit with our Florida State Senator Kathleen Passidomo about today's start of the Legislative session and about the possible candidacy of Casey DeSantis for Governor. We visit with Boo Mortenson about Chat GBT and the power of artificial intelligence. We also visit Linda Harden about the Epstein files, Trump's presentation tonight to the joint session of Congress, and the left's continued “Trump Derangement Syndrome.” Please join us tomorrow when we visit with Chairman Emeritus of Cato Institute Bob Levy and Professor Andrew Joppa. Access this or past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

Mar 4, 202558 min

Zelenskyy's Diplomatic Failure

Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating over 13 years broadcasting on the internet. On Monday's show, we discuss current global events including developments in Israel, Ukraine, NATO, and the UN with Marc Schulman, the Founder and Publisher of HistoryCentral.com. We visit with Senior Editor for the American Institute for Economic Research Jon Miltimore about Zelenskyy's failed visit to the White House. We also visit with author and former Barron's Washington Bureau Chief, Jim McTague, about tariffs, jobs, and the economy. We have terrific guests for tomorrow's show (if you listen live, the show will start 10 minutes earlier), including President of American Commitment Phil Kerpen, Florida State Senator Kathleen Passidomo, Boo Mortenson, and Linda Harden. Access this or past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

Mar 3, 20251h 0m

Trump Steers Us Away from Marxism

Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating over 13 years broadcasting on the internet. On Friday's show, we visit with Senior Legal Fellow with Pacific Legal Foundation William Yeatman about the progress of House and Senate spending bills, and we opine about Trump's first Cabinet meeting. We visit with former Secret Service Special Agent Frank Larkin about the after effects of his son Ryan's exposure to “blast overpressure” as a Navy Seal. We visit with the Founder of the Woodson Center, Bob Woodson, about solving the problems of poverty, crime, and education in America's inner cities. Professor Larry Bell and I discuss the miraculous turn from Marxism under the Trump administration. We have terrific guests on Monday's show including historian and founder of historycentral.com Marc Schulman, columnist Jon Miltimore, and author Jim McTague. Access this or past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

Feb 28, 20251h 1m

Is a "Mixed" Economy Best?

Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating over 13 years broadcasting on the internet. On Thursday's show, we discuss the need for Florida's DOGE program to investigate K-12 public education efficiency with Founder and CEO of the Florida Citizens Alliance Keith Flaugh. We visit with Michael Cannon, Director of Health Policy Studies at the Cato Institute, about the problems with mandating healthcare price transparency. We visit with Patrick Carroll, Senior Editor of FEE.org, about free markets and the problems with a “mixed” economy. We also visit with the former Mayor of Naples, Bill Barnett. We have terrific guests scheduled for Friday's show including Senior Legal Fellow with the Pacific Legal Foundation William Yeatman, former Secret Service member Frank Larkin, community activist Bob Woodson, and author and Professor Larry Bell. Access this or past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

Feb 27, 20251h 0m

Peace on the Horizon: Zelenskyy Comes to Washington

Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating over 13 years broadcasting on the internet. On Wednesday's show, we complete our discussion about ways you can and cannot sue the government with Cato Institute Chairman Emeritus Bob Levy. Professor and author Andrew Joppa and I discuss a variety of issues including the “swamp's” reaction to DOGE, Byron Donalds' announcement that he is a GOP candidate for Florida Governor in '26, and Zelensky's planned visit to the White House this Friday. Please join us on Thursday's show. We'll visit with Co-Founder of the Florida Citizens Alliance Keith Flaugh, Cato Institute's Michael Cannon, FEE.org Editor Patrick Carroll, and Mayor Bill Barnett. Access this or past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

Feb 26, 20251h 0m

Executive Orders and Temporary Restraining Orders

Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating over 13 years broadcasting on the internet. On Tuesday's show, we visit with our Florida State Senator Kathleen Passidomo about the Governor's proposal to implement a Florida DOGE program and his proposed reduction of residential real estate taxes. Senior economist from the Competitive Enterprise Institute, Ryan Young, and I discuss DOGE's efforts to eliminate unlawful regulations. Vice President Michael O'Neill of the Landmark Legal Foundation and I discuss the legal challenges to DOGE and Trump's Executive orders. We also visit Linda Harden about Trump, government waste, DOGE, and the obstruction of the “Deep State.” Please join us tomorrow when we visit with Chairman Emeritus of Cato Institute Bob Levy and Professor Andrew Joppa. Please access this or past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

Feb 25, 202558 min

The Milei Miracle: Falling Poverty and Inflation Rates in Argentina

Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating over 13 years broadcasting on the internet. On Monday's show, we discuss current global events including developments in Ukraine, Germany, and Israel with Marc Schulman, the Founder and Publisher of HistoryCentral.com. We visit with Senior Editor for the American Institute for Economic Research Jon Miltimore about the falling poverty and inflation levels in Argentina. We also visit with author and former Barron's Washington Bureau Chief, Jim McTague, about the Trump world view. We have terrific guests for tomorrow's show including Florida State Senator Kathleen Passidomo, Economist from the Competitive Enterprise Institute Ryan Young, and Linda Harden. Please access this or past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

Feb 24, 202559 min

The Economic Harm of "Climate Change" Initiatives in Europe

On Friday's show, we visit with Senior Legal Fellow with Pacific Legal Foundation William Yeatman about the progress of House and Senate spending bills as well as the success and resistance to DOGE. We visit with Ambassador Francis Rooney about foreign policy in the Trump administration. We visit with Community Pregnancy Clinics CEO Scott Baier about their mission and success, efforts to de-fund Planned Parenthood, and their Gala on April 5. Professor Larry Bell and I discuss the economic harm created by the “climate change” agenda in Europe and its harm to NATO and world peace. We have terrific guests on Monday's show including historian and founder of historycentral.com Marc Schulman, columnist Jon Miltimore, and author Jim McTague. Please access this or past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

Feb 21, 20251h 0m

Should Economic Growth be Constrained to Protect the Environment?

Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating over 13 years broadcasting on the internet. On Thursday's show, we discuss the quality of Florida public education and test scores in reading and math and the need for DOGE on a state and local level with Founder and CEO of the Florida Citizens Alliance Keith. We visit with Michael Cannon, Director of Health Policy Studies at the Cato Institute, about fraud and abuse in the Medicare and Medicaid programs and the mission of DOGE. We also visit with Patrick Carroll, Senior Editor of FEE.org, about myths constraining economic growth. We have terrific guests scheduled for Friday's show including Senior Legal Fellow with the Pacific Legal Foundation William Yeatman, Ambassador Francis Rooney, CEO of Community Pregnancy Clinics Scott Baier, and author and Professor Larry Bell. Please access this or past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

Feb 20, 202559 min

Can You Sue the Government?

Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating over 13 years broadcasting on the internet. On Wednesday's show, we discuss ways you can and cannot sue the government with Cato Institute Chairman Emeritus Bob Levy. Professor and author Andrew Joppa and I discuss a variety of issues including the success and barriers to DOGE, our foreign policy, and RFK, Jr.'s start with the Department of Health and Human Services. Please join us on Thursday's show. We'll visit with Co-Founder of the Florida Citizens Alliance Keith Flaugh, Cato Institute's Michael Cannon, and FEE.org Editor Patrick Carroll. Please access this or past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

Feb 19, 202559 min

The Tumaini Fund USA: Supporting 200,000 Orphans in Tanzania

Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating over 13 years broadcasting on the internet. On Tuesday's show, we visit with our Florida State Senator Kathleen Passidomo about dealing with illegal immigration in Florida, Pam Bondi as U.S. Attorney General, and Byron Donalds as possibly the next Governor of Florida. Senior economist from the Competitive Enterprise Institute, Ryan Young, and I discuss tariffs, inflation and the economy. Dr. Susan Wilson, Founder and CEO of Tumaini Fund USA, and I discuss the incredible success of her work in Tanzania of supporting and raising 200,000 orphans. We also visit Linda Harden about Trump, government waste, DOGE, and the obstruction of the “Deep State.” Please join us tomorrow when we visit with Chairman Emeritus of Cato Institute Bob Levy and Professor Andrew Joppa. Please access this or past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

Feb 18, 20251h 0m

Is "DEI" Legal?

Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating over 13 years broadcasting on the internet. On Monday's show, we discuss current global events including developments in Ukraine, NATO, Germany, and Israel with Marc Schulman, the Founder and Publisher of HistoryCentral.com. We visit with Senior Editor for the American Institute for Economic Research Jon Miltimore about the legal reckoning of “DEI.” We also visit with author and former Barron's Washington Bureau Chief, Jim McTague, about the need for peace in Ukraine. We have terrific guests for tomorrow's show including Florida State Senator Kathleen Passidomo, Dr. Susan Wilson from Tumaini-USA, and Linda Harden. Please access this or past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

Feb 17, 202559 min

The "Milei Doctrine"

Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating over 13 years broadcasting on the internet. On Friday's show, we visit with Senior Legal Fellow with Pacific Legal Foundation William Yeatman about the House and Senate spending bills as well as the court's pushback on Trump's agenda. We visit with candidate for State Senate Bob Rommel about his background and plans to win in 2026. Patrick Carroll, Editor of FEE.org and I discuss “The Milei Doctrine” and the success of Javier Milei as President of Argentina. Professor Larry Bell and I discuss Trump's “common sense” approach to governance and his approach to energy development. We have terrific guests on Monday's show including historian and founder of historycentral.com Marc Schulman, columnist Jon Miltimore, and author Jim McTague. Please access this or past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

Feb 14, 20251h 0m

Reading and Math Scores in Florida Public Schools

Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating over 13 years broadcasting on the internet. On Thursday's show, we discuss the quality of Florida public education and test scores in reading and math with Founder and CEO of the Florida Citizens Alliance Keith. We visit with Michael Cannon, Director of Health Policy Studies at the Cato Institute, about fraud and abuse in the Medicare and Medicaid programs and the mission of DOGE. We also visit with the former Mayor of Naples, Bill Barnett. We have terrific guests scheduled for Friday's show including Senior Legal Fellow with the Pacific Legal Foundation William Yeatman, Senior Editor for the Foundation for Economic Education Patrick Carroll, Bob Rommel, and author and Professor Larry Bell. Please access this or past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

Feb 13, 20251h 0m

"Lawfare" Impeding DOGE

Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating over 13 years broadcasting on the internet. On Wednesday's show, we conclude our discussion of the most important cases to be reviewed by the Supreme Court in 2025 with Cato Institute Chairman Emeritus Bob Levy. Professor and author Andrew Joppa and I discuss a variety of issues including the fraud, corruption and incompetence uncovered by DOGE in only a few weeks, and we discuss the judicial “lawfare” impeding the discovery by Musk and DOGE. Please join us on Thursday's show. We'll visit with Co-Founder of the Florida Citizens Alliance Keith Flaugh, Cato Institute's Michael Cannon, Col. Earl Harter, Jr. (Ret.), and Mayor Bill Barnett. Please access this or past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

Feb 12, 202559 min

Should We Eliminate the Department of Education?

Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating over 13 years broadcasting on the internet. On Tuesday's show, we visit with our Florida State Senator Kathleen Passidomo about results from the Special Legislative Session and fallout from actions by the Collier County Republican Executive Committee. Optima Foundation CEO Erika Donalds and I discuss school choice and Trump's plan to downsize or eliminate the Department of Education. Former Secret Service Special Agent and author Tom Sloan and I discuss his latest book, “Bratva's Revenge.” We also visit Linda Harden about Trump, government waste, and FEMA diverting $59 million from the needs of North Carolina to fund housing for illegal immigrants at luxury hotels in NYC. Please join us tomorrow when we visit with Chairman Emeritus of Cato Institute Bob Levy and Professor Andrew Joppa. Please access this or past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

Feb 11, 202559 min

Why Corporations Are Leaving Delaware

Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating over 13 years broadcasting on the internet. On Monday's show, we discuss current global events including Trump tariffs and developments in Israel, Ecuador, and Spain with Marc Schulman, the Founder and Publisher of HistoryCentral.com. We visit with Senior Editor for the American Institute for Economic Research Jon Miltimore about why major companies are leaving Delaware as the site of their incorporation. We also visit with author and former Barron's Washington Bureau Chief, Jim McTague, about possible political repercussions from Musk's efforts to reduce government costs through DOGE. We have terrific guests for tomorrow's show including Florida State Senator Kathleen Passidomo, author Tom Sloan, and Linda Harden. Please access this or past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

Feb 10, 202559 min

Meet the Next Prime Minister of Canada

Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating over 13 years broadcasting on the internet. On Friday's show, we visit with Senior Legal Fellow with Pacific Legal Foundation William Yeatman about Trump's efforts to improve government efficiency as well as his legislative strategy. We visit with Collier County Clerk of Courts Crystal Kinzel about wedding and renewal of vows on Valentine's Day and Collier County's plan for the “Best Western” property in Golden Gate. Patrick Carroll, Editor of FEE.org and I discuss the next Prime Minister of Canada. Professor Larry Bell and I discuss the unbridled positive change unleashed by the Trump administration in the first two weeks. We have terrific guests on Monday's show including historian and founder of historycentral.com Marc Schulman, columnist Jon Miltimore, and author Jim McTague. Please access this or past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

Feb 7, 202559 min