
The Bob Harden Show
1,566 episodes — Page 7 of 32
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
"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.
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.
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.
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.
Nefarious Funding at USAID
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 pause on funding from USAID, and we visit with Founder and CEO of the Florida Citizens Alliance Keith Flaugh about proposed legislation to keep pornographic material out of Florida Public Schools. 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 visit with Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. George Markovich about the current opportunity to expand America “health span” and the work of RFK, Jr. 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, 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.
Trump's Proposal for Gaza
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 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 Trump's accomplishments in his first two weeks in office, his effective use of tariffs in international negotiations, Trump's meeting with Netanyahu and his proposal for Gaza, and the success of his cabinet nominees. 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. Please access this or past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.
Uncovering Waste, Fraud, and Abuse
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 “dust up” between the Governor and the Florida Legislators over the Special Legislative Session. Senior Economist with the Competitive Enterprise Institute Ryan Young and I discuss tariffs, trade deficits, and the proposed U. S. Sovereign Wealth Fund. We discuss problems with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau with John Berlau with CEI. We also visit Linda Harden about Trump, government waste, tariffs, and the velocity of the news cycle. 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.
Trump Tariffs
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 and developments in Israel, Congo and Rwanda 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 loss of security clearances by the 51 signees of the “Russian Disinformation” letter about Hunter Biden's laptop. We also visit with author and former Barron's Washington Bureau Chief, Jim McTague, about the expansion of the White House Press Passes to podcasters and other alternative news outlets. We have terrific guests for tomorrow's show including Florida State Senator Kathleen Passidomo, Boo Mortenson, and Linda Harden. Please access this or past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.
Steven Sund: Courage Under Fire
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 strategy with a thin GOP majority in the House. We visit with Steven Sund, the Chief of the Capitol Police on January 6, 2021, about the events of that day and his book, “Courage Under Fire.” Patrick Carroll, Editor of FEE.org and I discuss the mythical and real causes of inflation. Professor Larry Bell and I discuss the importance of Air Traffic Controllers and the tragic fatal crash in in Washington, D.C. 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.
The RFK, Jr. Senate Hearings
Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating over 13 years broadcasting on the internet. On Thursday's show, we visit with Founder and CEO of the Florida Citizens Alliance Keith Flaugh about Florida's Special Legislative Session and about Trump's Executive Order in support of school choice. We visit with Michael Cannon, Director of Health Policy Studies at the Cato Institute, about RFK, Jr., the nominee for the Secretary of the Department Health and Human Services. We visit with Dr. Zuhdi Jasser, the Founder of the American Islamic Forum for Democracy about the situation in Syria, the situation in Israel, and RFK, Jr.'s nomination. 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, the former Chief of the Capitol Police on January 6, 2021 Steve Sund, Senior Editor for the Foundation for Economic Education Patrick Carroll, 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.
The Supreme Court and the Non-Delegation Doctrine
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 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 Trump's accomplishments in his first days in office, his effective use of tariffs in international negotiations, RFK, Jr.'s consideration as Secretary of Health and Human Services, the “down ballot” results in the 2024 elections, and the death of “DEI.” 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, the Founder of the American Islamic Forum for Democracy Dr. Zuhdi Jasser, and Mayor Bill Barnett. Please access this or past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.
The Velocity of the News Cycle: The Legacy Media Can't Keep Up
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 author and former Secret Service Agent Tom Sloan about his book, Bratva's Revenge" and the appointment of Sean Curran as the head of Secret Service. We discuss anti-Semitism and the Holocaust with Boo Mortenson. We also visit Linda Harden about Trump, taxes, tariffs, and the velocity of the news cycle. 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.
Wildfires Move Quickly - Bureaucracies Are Slow
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 the recognition of National Holocaust Day and developments in Israel, Germany, and China 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 role bureaucracies played in fueling the California wildfires. We also visit with author and former Barron's Washington Bureau Chief, Jim McTague, about public reaction to Trump's first week in office. We have terrific guests for tomorrow's show including Florida State Senator Kathleen Passidomo, Boo Mortenson, 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.
Building Stronger Communities in the Age of DOGE
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 “shock and awe”start to Trump's administration, and we discuss progress on Trump's nominees. We visit with Bob Woodson, Founder of the Woodson Center, about building stronger communities in the age of DOGE. Vice President Michael O'Neill of the Landmark Legal Foundation and I discuss the Supreme Court and the situation with Tik Tok. Professor Larry Bell and I discuss Trump's leadership and its positive impact it's already having on so many fronts. 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.
Interest Rates, Tariffs, and Regulations in the "Golden Age"
Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating over 13 years broadcasting on the internet. On Thursday's show, we visit with Ryan Kennedy with the Florida Citizens Alliance, about purpose of next week's Special Legislative Session called by Governor DeSantis. We visit with Michael Cannon, Director of Health Policy Studies at the Cato Institute, about Trump's Executive Order to end out membership in the World Health Organization. Senior Economist with the Competitive Enterprise Institute Ryan Young and I discuss interest rates, tariffs and regulations under President Trump. 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, Community Activist Bob Woodson of the Woodson Center, Landmark Legal Foundation Vice President Michael O'Neill, 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.
Presidential Pardons and Birthright Citizenship
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 a few 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 Trump's first days in office, “birthright citizenship,” both Biden and Trump pardons, and Trump's agenda. Please join us on Thursday's show. We'll visit with Co-Founder and CEO of the Florida Citizens Alliance Pastor Rick Stevens, Cato Institute's Michael Cannon, CEI Senior Economist Ryan Young, and Mayor Bill Barnett. Please access this or past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.
Trump Introduces the "Golden Age"
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 special legislative session called by Governor DeSantis in January, and we get her thoughts on yesterday's Inauguration. We discuss our fondness of “the good old days” with Boo Mortenson. We also visit Linda Harden about highlights from Trump's Inauguration and the introduction of the “Golden Age” of America. 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.
Ushering in a New Age
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 the Supreme Court's decision on Tik Tok and developments in Israel, Korea, and Ukraine 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 unionization at Starbuck's and the role of the National Labor Relations Board. We also visit with author and former Barron's Washington Bureau Chief, Jim McTague, about the transition of power and the Inauguration. We have terrific guests for tomorrow's show including Florida State Senator Kathleen Passidomo, Boo Mortenson, President of Less Government Seton Motley, and Linda Harden. Please access this or past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.
Naples Automotive Experience
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 Biden's final week and farewell address, and we update the Senate approval process for Trump's nominees. We visit with CEO Steve Brooder of St. Matthews House about this year's expanded “Naples Automotive Experience.” Florida State Director of Americans for Prosperity Skyler Zander and I discuss Ashley Moody's appointment to the U.S. Senate, and we discuss AFP's nation-wide effort to support Trump's tax cuts. Professor Larry Bell and I discuss Trump's leadership and its positive impact it's already having on so many fronts. 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.
Trump Unveils the "External Revenue Service"
Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating over 13 years broadcasting on the internet. On Thursday's show, we visit with Co-Founder of the Florida Citizens Alliance Pastor Rick Stevens, about the need to update student testing, the success of “micro schools,” and the FCA Gala on March 7 featuring Glenn Beck. We visit with the President of Less Government Seton Motley about tariffs and the “External Revenue Service.” 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, Steve Brooder from St. Matthews House, Skyler Zander from Americans for Prosperity, 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.
Lifespan Versus Heathspan
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 special legislative session called by Governor DeSantis in January. We continue our conversation with Boo Mortenson about the concept of creating a “Premortem” as substitution for unproductive New Year's resolutions. The President of Less Government Seton Motley and I discuss the Fed and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. We also visit Linda Harden about California's response to the wildfires as well as the plans for Trump's Inauguration. 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.
California's Insurance Crisis
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 China, Israel, Ukraine, Venezuela, and Germany 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 real reasons for problems in securing homeowners' insurance in California. We also visit with author and former Barron's Washington Bureau Chief, Jim McTague, about our current preparedness for providing leadership on the world stage. We have terrific guests for tomorrow's show including Florida State Senator Kathleen Passidomo, Boo Mortenson, President of Less Government Seton Motley, and Linda Harden. Please access this or past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.
Biden's Attempts to Obstruct Trump's Energy Goals
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 legislative priorities for the 119th Congress, Speaker Johnson's election, and “Trump lawfare.” We visit with Faith Burns from Americans for Prosperity about Biden's attempts to shut down Trump's American energy goals. Vice President of Landmark Legal Foundation Michael O'Neill and I discuss key cases reviewed this term by the Supreme Court. Professor Larry Bell and I discuss Joe Biden's willingness to sweep aside optics to reward crime and offensive behavior. 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.
The Tragedy of California Fires
Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating over 13 years broadcasting on the internet. On Thursday's show, we visit CEO and Co-Founder of the Florida Citizens Alliance Keith Flaugh, about their process for evaluating public education legislation and some goals for the upcoming legislative session. Director of Health Policy Studies at Cato Institute Michael Cannon and I discuss property losses in the California wildfires and the government mismanagement of the insurance market. We visit with the Resident of Less Government Seton Motley about the federal budget and the need to return to “regular order.” 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, Faith Burns from Americans for Prosperity, Mike O'Neill from Landmark Legal Foundation, 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.
Presidential Powers
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 the discussion of executive powers granted to the President by the Constitution with Cato institute Chairman Emeritus Bob Levy. Professor and author Andrew Joppa and I discuss a variety of issues including the transition to the Trump presidency, the “death” of Europe, the release of GITMO prisoners, and the futile use of January 6, 2021 by Democrats. Please join us on Thursday's show. We'll visit with Co-Founder and CEO of the Florida Citizens Alliance Keith Flaugh, Cato Institute's Michael Cannon, Less Government President Seton Motley, and former Mayor of Naples, Bill Barnett. Please access this or past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.
Creating a "Premortem"
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 her planned meetings for constituent feedback before the next legislative session. We visit with Boo Mortenson about the concept of creating a “Premortem” as substitution for unproductive New Year's resolutions. We also visit Linda Harden about Meta's big change in censorship and moderation rules for 2025. 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.
A Few Forgotten Successes in Carter's Presidency
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, Syria, Yemen and Austria 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 a few successes in Jimmy Carter's presidency. We also visit with author and former Barron's Washington Bureau Chief, Jim McTague, about the unwillingness of the U.S. government to be open with the electorate. We have terrific guests for tomorrow's show including Florida State Senator Kathleen Passidomo, Boo Mortenson, President of Less Government Seton Motley, and Linda Harden. Please access this or past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.
Trump's First 100 Days
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 start of the 119th Congress, Speaker Johnson's election, and Congressional priorities heading in to the next 100 days. We visit with American Commitment President Phil Kerpen about Trump's second-term agenda. Editor Patrick Carroll of FEE.org and I discuss examples of absurd government waste in 2024. Professor Larry Bell and I discuss the hopes and expectations for the USA in 2025. 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.
A Decline in Reading and Math Test Scores
Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating over 13 years broadcasting on the internet. On Thursday's show, we visit CEO and Co-Founder of the Florida Citizens Alliance Keith Flaugh, about the mediocrity of reading and math score results produced by public education. Director of Health Policy Studies at Cato Institute Michael Cannon and I discuss the waste created by government involvement in healthcare and health insurance. We visit with Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. George Markovich about the opportunities available to Musk and Ramaswamy to cut costs and to increase quality in the DOGE program. 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, the President of American Commitment Phil Kerpen, 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.