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Happy New Year!

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. Competitive Enterprise Institute Senior Economist Ryan Young and I discuss a regulatory review of 2024 and the way forward to reduce regulatory control in 2025. We also highlight key political and cultural developments in 2024 with Linda Harden. Please join us on Thursday's show. We'll visit with Co-Founder and CEO of the Florida Citizens Alliance Keith Flaugh, Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. George Markovich, Cato Institute's Michael Cannon, 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.

Jan 1, 202557 min

Racism and "Trading Places"

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 two plane crashes and President Carter's passing as well as developments in Syria, Yeman 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 “racism” and the classic film, “Trading Places.” We also visit with author and former Barron's Washington Bureau Chief, Jim McTague, about the Carter Presidency as well as immigration in the U.S. and Canada. 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.

Dec 30, 202459 min

Legacy Media Bias Against Trump

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 status of Congressional spending, Biden's veto of the bipartisan bill to expand the number of Federal judges, and the commutation of prisoners on death row. We visit with author and Professor Andrew Joppa about a variety of issues including some conservative values that warrant scrutiny, misleading corporate advertising and promotions, and Biden's commutation of death sentences. Professor Larry Bell and I discuss media bias against Trump – will it recede? We have terrific guests 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.

Dec 27, 20241h 1m

The Need for "Free Markets" in Healthcare

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 aberrations in religious and educational liberty in Florida, and we get an update on their upcoming gala featuring Glenn Beck. Director of Health Policy Studies at Cato Institute Michael Cannon and I discuss the importance of establishing “free markets” in healthcare to improve quality and costs. We visit with Senior Economist with the Competitive Enterprise Institute Ryan Young about the need to reduce executive power in the federal government. We have terrific guests scheduled for Friday's show including Senior Legal Fellow with the Pacific Legal Foundation William Yeatman, author and Professor Andrew Joppa, and author and Professor Larry Bell. Please access this or past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media

Dec 26, 202458 min

Out-of-Control Budget Process

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 status of Congressional spending and Trump litigation. We visit with John Tillman, CEO of American Culture Project about Trump's plans to help Americans keep more of their money. Americans for Prosperity's Kurt Couchman and I discuss our out out-of-control budget process. Professor Larry Bell and I discuss Trump's plan to reform our domestic energy programs. We have terrific guests 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.

Dec 20, 20241h 0m

Government Waste - Even on the Internet

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 upcoming gala featuring Glenn Beck, and we discuss FCA's contributions to education in Florida in the past decade. Director of Health Policy Studies at Cato Institute Michael Cannon and I discuss ways to contribute to the DOGE cost-cutting mission by saving taxpayer money on Medicare and Medicaid. We visit with the Founder and President of Less Government Seton Motley about the Biden administration's failed attempts to advance internet speed and connectivity. We also visit with former Mayor of Naples Bill Barnett about local news. We have terrific guests scheduled for Friday's show including Senior Legal Fellow with the Pacific Legal Foundation William Yeatman, CEO John Tillman from the American Culture Project, 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.

Dec 19, 20241h 0m

Biden's Unconstitutional Push to Expand Executive 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. Author and Professor Andrew Joppa and I discuss a variety of topics including the DOGE targets for Musk and Ramaswamy and Biden's push to “Trump proof” the economy on many fronts. Please join us on Thursday's show. We'll visit with Co-Founder and CEO of the Florida Citizens Alliance Keith Flaugh, CEO of Less Government Seton Motley, Cato Institute's Michael Cannon, 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.

Dec 18, 20241h 0m

Is Free Trade Good for Everyone?

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 growing level of optimism among Floridians since the elections. We visit with Patrick Carroll, Senior Editor of the Foundation for Economic Education, about the importance of “free trade.” We also visit with Linda Harden about yesterday's refreshing Trump press conference and the importance of a reliable legacy media. 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.

Dec 17, 202459 min

Addressing America's Mental Health 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 Syria, Israel, Romania, Denmark, and Bolivia 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 life of Christina Buttons and America's mental health crisis. We also visit with author and former Barron's Washington Bureau Chief, Jim McTague, about the importance of capitalism in solving America's fiscal crisis. We have terrific guests for tomorrow's show including Florida State Senator Kathleen Passidomo, Boo Mortenson, Less Government President Seton Motley, and Linda Harden. Please access this or past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

Dec 16, 20241h 0m

Cutting Costs in Federal Agencies

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 status of Congressional spending bills and the Congressional agenda for the first 100 days of the new administration. We visit with Scott Baier, CEO of the Community Pregnancy Clinics, about the fortunate failed attempt at passing Amendment 4 in the November election, and we discuss the clinic's life-saving services. CEI Senior Economist Ryan Young and I discuss inflation, the Fed, the economy, and tariffs. Professor Larry Bell and I discuss the opportunities for cutting costs in the “alphabet agencies” of the Federal government. We have terrific guests 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.

Dec 13, 20241h 0m

Ending Waste, Fraud, and Abuse in Medicare and Medicaid

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 education priorities for the next legislative session. Director of Health Policy Studies at Cato Institute Michael Cannon and I discuss ways to save taxpayer money on Medicare and Medicaid. We visit with the Founder and President of Less Government Seton Motley about examples of the cronyism, at the expense of taxpayers, between big government and big business. We also visit with Former Mayor of Naples Bill Barnett about local news. We have terrific guests scheduled for Friday's show including Senior Legal Fellow with the Pacific Legal Foundation William Yeatman, CEO of the Community Pregnancy Clinics Scott Baier, Senior Economist from the Competitive Enterprise Institute Ryan Young, 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.

Dec 12, 20241h 0m

The Luigi Mangione Phenomenon

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. Author and Professor Andrew Joppa and I discuss a variety of topics including Biden's approach to developments in Syria, the phenomenon of Luigi Mangione, and DOGE and the importance of “zero-based” budgeting. Please join us on Thursday's show. We'll visit with Co-Founder and CEO of the Florida Citizens Alliance Keith Flaugh, CEO of Less Government Seton Motley, Cato Institute's Michael Cannon, 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.

Dec 11, 202459 min

Should CFPB and Other "Independent" Agencies Continue to Exist?

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 financial health of Florida moving in to the next fiscal year. We visit with Less Government CEO Seton Motley the CFPB and other “independent” agencies in the Federal government. We visit with Linda Harden about the diminishing influence of Biden and the expanding influence of Trump coming in to office. We also visit with Boo Mortenson. 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.

Dec 10, 202459 min

Syria and the Middle East

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 Syria, Israel, Ukraine and South Korea 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 ancient Greek method for “protecting” democracy. We also visit with author and former Barron's Washington Bureau Chief, Jim McTague, about Biden's claims that he's passing on to Trump a great economy. We have terrific guests for tomorrow's show including Florida State Senator Kathleen Passidomo, Boo Mortenson, Less Government President Seton Motley, and Linda Harden. Please access this or past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

Dec 9, 20241h 1m

Biden's Failed campaign Against Carbon-Based Energy

Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating over 13 years broadcasting on the internet. On Friday's show, we discuss the GOP's razor-thin margin in Congress, Trump litigation, and Trump's picks for his administration. We visit with the Director of Health policy Studies at the Cato Institute, Michael Cannon about Biden's proposal to cover obesity drugs in Medicare and Medicaid. The CEO of the Neighborhood Health Clinic Keith Maples and I discuss the clinic's services, the expansion of services, and support for the community. We also visit with Professor, author, and columnist Larry Bell about Biden's failed war against carbon-based energy. We have terrific guests 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.

Dec 6, 20241h 0m

Trump's Choices to Serve in Public Health

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, Policy Legislative Director for the Florida Citizens Alliance, about the policy and legislative priorities for education in the next legislative session. We visit with the Founder and President of Less Government Seton Motley about Ohio Governor DeWine's choices for replacing J.D Vance in the U.S. Senate. We also review Trump's nominations to serve in public health capacities with Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. George Markovich. We have terrific guests scheduled for Friday's show including Senior Legal Fellow with the Pacific Legal Foundation William Yeatman, Director of Health Policy Studies at the Cato Institute Michael Cannon, CEO of the Neighborhood Health Clinic Keith Maples, 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.

Dec 5, 202459 min

What Are the Constitutional Powers of the President?

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 executive powers granted to the President by the Constitution with Cato institute Chairman Emeritus Bob Levy. Author and Professor Andrew Joppa and I discuss a variety of topics including “birth right citizenship” of illegal immigrants, the impact of Kash Patel's nomination to head the FBI, and the implications of the pardon of Hunter Biden. Please join us on Thursday's show. We'll visit with Co-Founder and CEO of the Florida Citizens Alliance Keith Flaugh, CEO of Less Government Seton Motley, Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. George Markovich, 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.

Dec 4, 202459 min

Hunter's Pardon and International Corruption

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 insurance costs in Florida and the viability of Citizen's Insurance. We visit with Less Government CEO Seton Motley about costly examples of cronyism between big business and government. We also visit with Linda Harden about Hunter Biden's pardon and its probable link to international corruption. 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.

Dec 3, 20241h 0m

Recognizing and Appreciating Miracles in Our Lives

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 Syria, Israel, Georgia, Romania, Ireland, 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 the economic miracles in the last century that improve our lives and that so many take for granted. We also visit with author and former Barron's Washington Bureau Chief, Jim McTague, about the implications of Biden's pardon of his son Hunter's crimes. We have terrific guests for tomorrow's show including Florida State Senator Kathleen Passidomo, Less Government President Seton Motley, Freedom & Virtue Institute CEO and Founder Ismael Hernandez, and Linda Harden. Please access this or past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

Dec 2, 20241h 0m

The Economic Philosophy Behind Argentinian President Javier Miliei's Success

Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating over 13 years broadcasting on the internet. On Friday's show, we discuss our current foreign policy and what to expect under Trump with our former Congressman, Ambassador Francis Rooney. We visit with Senior Editor of FEE.org Patrick Carroll about the economic philosophy behind the success of Argentina President Javier Milei. Founder and CEO of the Freedom & Virtue Institute Ismael Hernandez and I discuss his approach to supporting the less fortunate by offering a “hand up rather than a hand out.” We have terrific guests 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.

Nov 29, 202459 min

Happy Thanksgiving!

Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating over 13 years broadcasting on the internet. Happy Thanksgiving! On Thursday's show, we visit with Keith Flaugh, Co-Founder and CEO of the Florida Citizens Alliance, about proposals to shutter the Department of Education. We visit with Senior Economist with the Competitive Enterprise Institute Ryan Young about Thanksgiving, “creative destruction,” and the health of the economy. We also discuss Fluoride in our water supply with the former Mayor of Naples, Bill Barnett. We have terrific guests scheduled for Friday's show including our former Congressman Ambassador Francis Rooney, FEE.org Senior Editor Patrick Carroll, Founder and CEO of the Freedom & Virtue Institute Ismael Hernandez, 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.

Nov 28, 202457 min

Joni Ernst: A $ Billion in Government Savings

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 of voting rights with Cato institute Chairman Emeritus Bob Levy. Author and Professor Andrew Joppa and I discuss a variety of topics including Trump's cabinet and staff choices, Joni Ernst's recommendations for DOGE savings, the persecution of Netanyahu, and Trump's pursuit of peace in Israel and Ukraine. Please join us on Thursday's show. We'll visit with Co-Founder and CEO of the Florida Citizens Alliance Keith Flaugh, Director of Health Policy Studies at Cato Institute Michael Cannon, Senior Economist with the Competitive Enterprise Institute Ryan Young, 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.

Nov 27, 20241h 0m

The Loss of Influence of Legacy Media

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 Florida State Senate President Kathleen Passidomo about the changes in elected officials in Florida by virtue of Trump's appointments and the opportunities opening for elected office. We visit with Less Government CEO Seton Motley about our government's reputation as a domestic and international “bully.” We also visit with Linda Harden about the loss of “transparency” in government, the loss of influence of the legacy media, and the opportunities for reducing the size of government. 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.

Nov 26, 202457 min

Pastor and Martyr Dietrich Bonhoeffer

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, Uruguay, Romania, India and Pakistan 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 movie and the life of pastor and martyr Dietrich Bonhoeffer. We also visit with author and former Barron's Washington Bureau Chief, Jim McTague, about DOGE and the impediments and the need to reduce the size of government. We have terrific guests for tomorrow's show including the President of the Florida State Senate Kathleen Passidomo, Less Government President Seton Motley, Linda Harden, and Boo Mortenson. Please access this or past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

Nov 25, 202459 min

The Path to Success

Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating over 13 years broadcasting on the internet. On Friday's show, we discuss the push to appoint Biden judges by the Senate, Trump's cabinet picks, and the DOGE initiative to reduce the size and cost of government with William Yeatman, Senior Legal Fellow with the Pacific Legal Foundation. We visit Beth Hatch, CEO of the NAMI of Collier County, about confronting and solving the problems of mental health in Collier County. Senior Economist of the Competitive Enterprise Institute Ryan Young and I discuss Biden's “regulatory rush,” the DOGE commission, taxes, and tariffs. We also visit with Professor Larry Bell about the election, the nominations made so far by Trump, and the barriers to success. We have terrific guests 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.

Nov 22, 20241h 0m

Priorities for Florida's Next Legislative Session

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 Keith Flaugh, Co-Founder and CEO of the Florida Citizens Alliance, about the legislative priorities for the Florida House and Senate leaders. Director of Health Policy Studies at Cato Institute Michael Cannon and I discuss Dr. Oz as Trump's candidate to lead Medicare and Medicaid. The President of Less Government Seton Motley and I discuss the FTC's role leading to the bankruptcy of Spirit Airlines. We also visit with the former Mayor of Naples, Bill Barnett. We have terrific guests scheduled for Friday's show including Pacific Legal Foundation's William Yeatman, CEO of the National Alliance for Mental Health in Collier County Beth Hatch, 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.

Nov 21, 20241h 0m

Biden's "Legacy"

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 on voting rights with Cato institute Chairman Emeritus Bob Levy. Author and Professor Andrew Joppa and I discuss a variety of topics including illegal voting in Pennsylvania, the war in Ukraine, Trump and the intelligence agencies, and Biden's “legacy.” Please join us on Thursday's show. We'll visit with Co-Founder and CEO of the Florida Citizens Alliance Keith Flaugh, Less Government President Seton Motley, Director of Health Policy Studies at Cato Institute Michael Cannon, 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.

Nov 20, 20241h 0m

Reducing the Size and Duplication in Government

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 Florida State Senate President Kathleen Passidomo about the priorities for the next Florida legislative session. We visit with Less Government CEO Seton Motley about reducing the size and duplication of government. Founder of the Woodson Center Bob Woodson and I discuss how the left's patronizing Black and Latino voters has led to electoral defeat. We also visit with Linda Harden about the loss of influence of the legacy media. 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.

Nov 19, 202459 min

Intolerance in America

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, New Zealand, China, 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 the unhealthy level of intolerance in America. We also visit with author and former Barron's Washington Bureau Chief, Jim McTague, about the use of tariffs and trade around the world. We have terrific guests for tomorrow's show including the President of the Florida State Senate Kathleen Passidomo, Less Government President Seton Motley, Linda Harden, and Boo Mortenson. Please access this or past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

Nov 18, 20241h 0m

Disrupting the "Deep State"

Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating over 13 years broadcasting on the internet. On Friday's show, we discuss the shaping of Trump's cabinet as well as Senate and House leadership with William Yeatman, Senior Legal Fellow with the Pacific Legal Foundation. We visit with Michael Cannon, Director of Health Policy Studies at Cato Institute about the nomination of RFK, Jr. to head the department of Health and Human Services. Michael O'Neill, Vice President of Landmark Legal Foundation, and I discuss the Trump still-pending lawfare. We also visit with Professor Larry Bell about the election and the nominations made so far by Trump. We have terrific guests 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.

Nov 15, 20241h 1m

Trump's Nominations and Appointments

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 Keith Flaugh, Co-Founder and CEO of the Florida Citizens Alliance, about a case of disruption of public education in Lehigh. Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. George Markovich and I discuss the possible impact on public health policy based on election results. The President of Less Government Seton Motley and I discuss Trump's nominations and appointments. We also visit with the former Mayor of Naples, Bill Barnett. We have terrific guests scheduled for Friday's show including Pacific Legal Foundation's William Yeatman, Director of Health Policy Studies at Cato Institute Michael Cannon, 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.

Nov 14, 202459 min

Voting Rights in America

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 voting rights with Cato institute Chairman Emeritus Bob Levy. Author and Professor Andrew Joppa and I discuss a variety of topics including Trump's nominations for cabinet positions, the implicit focus on the elimination of “woke” from our institutions, and support for Israel. Please join us on Thursday's show. We'll visit with Keith Flaugh, Co-Founder and CEO of the Florida Citizens Alliance, Less Government President Seton Motley, Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. George Markovich, 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.

Nov 13, 20241h 0m

The Surprising Impact of Generation "X" on the Presidential Election

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 Florida State Senate President Kathleen Passidomo about Trump's cabinet selections, and we opine about the future on Governor DeSantis. We visit with Less Government CEO Seton Motley about our national indebtedness and the structural impediments to fiscal recovery. Editor of the American Institute for Economic Research Jon Miltimore and I discuss the surprising impact of Generation X on Presidential election results. We also visit with Boo Mortenson about 12 words that made a difference in the election outcome. 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.

Nov 12, 202459 min

Wonderful New Beginnings for Gulfshore Playhouse

Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating over 13 years broadcasting on the internet. On Friday's show, we discuss the election, the transition of power, Biden's “lame duck” session, and the 119th Congress with William Yeatman, Senior Legal Fellow with the Pacific Legal Foundation. We visit with Kristen Coury, Founder and Producing Artistic Director of Gulfshore Playhouse, about the opening of their new Theater and Education Center, and their season of productions and education opportunities. Senior Economist with the Competitive Enterprise Institute Ryan Young and I discuss GDP, unemployment, inflation, and interest rates. We also visit with Professor Larry Bell about the election. We have terrific guests 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.

Nov 8, 20241h 0m

Should We Eliminate the FDA?

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 Keith Flaugh, Co-Founder and CEO of the Florida Citizens Alliance, about the good news from Tuesday's election and the defeat of the abortion amendment in Florida. Director of Health Policy Studies at Cato Institute Michael Cannon and I discuss public health issues raised by RFK, Jr., including eliminating departments in the FDA. We also visit with the former Mayor of Naples, Bill Barnett. We have terrific guests scheduled for Friday's show including Pacific Legal Foundation's William Yeatman, Founder and Producing Artistic Director of Gulfshore Playhouse Kristen Coury, Senior Economist at the Competitive Enterprise Institute Ryan Young, 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.

Nov 7, 202459 min

Misunderstanding Key Economic Concepts - and the Election!

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 Florida State Senate President Kathleen Passidomo about the outlook for elections in Florida. We visit with Editor-at-Large Patrick Carroll at FEE.org about the top five most misunderstood economic concepts. Linda Harden and I discuss the campaign and Trump's final campaign push. We also visit with Boo Mortenson about campaign contributions and the billions spent on elections in the U.S. 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.

Nov 5, 202459 min

Self-Empowerment and Personal Happiness

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, Iran, Moldova, China, 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 finding personal happiness through volunteering. We also visit with author and former Barron's Washington Bureau Chief, Jim McTague, about factors that may contribute to the outcome of the election. We have terrific guests for tomorrow's show including the President of the Florida State Senate Kathleen Passidomo, Editor-at-Large for FEE.org Patrick Carroll, Linda Harden, and Boo Mortenson. Please access this or past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

Nov 4, 20241h 0m

The Final Arguments

Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating over 13 years broadcasting on the internet. On Friday's show, we discuss the “closing arguments” of each party before the election with William Yeatman, Senior Legal Fellow with the Pacific Legal Foundation. We visit with Phil Kerpen, President of American Commitment Foundation, about lawsuits seeking emails about extended school closures during the pandemic. Senior Economist with the Competitive Enterprise Institute Ryan Young and I discuss GDP, unemployment, inflation, and interest rates. We also visit with Professor Larry Bell about the final days of the Presidential campaign. We have terrific guests 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.

Nov 1, 20241h 0m

Can RFK, Jr. Make a Difference in Our Public Health?

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 Keith Flaugh, Co-Founder and CEO of the Florida Citizens Alliance, about the election and the importance of defeating Florida Constitutional Amendment #4, the abortion amendment. Director of Health Policy Studies at Cato Institute Michael Cannon and I discuss RFK, Jr.'s relationship with Trump and the possibilities of making a positive impact on health in America. The Founder and President of Less Government Seton Motley and I discuss the election and attempts at voter fraud. We also visit with the former Mayor of Naples, Bill Barnett. We have terrific guests scheduled for Friday's show including Pacific Legal Foundation's William Yeatman, American Commitment President Phil Kerpen, CEI Economist Ryan Young, 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.

Oct 31, 20241h 0m

Social Media and the Election

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 from last week's show with Cato institute Chairman Emeritus Bob Levy about the legal and policy questions surrounding social media and free speech. Author and Professor Andrew Joppa and I discuss a variety of topics including the election, abortion and politics, and the defense mechanism of projection in the politics of the Democrat party. Please join us on Thursday's show. We'll visit with Keith Flaugh, Co-Founder and CEO of the Florida Citizens Alliance, Director of Health Policy Studies at Cato Institute 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.

Oct 30, 202459 min

Florida's Constitutional Amendments

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 Florida State Senate President Kathleen Passidomo about the amendments to the Florida Constitution that will be decided in the election. We visit with Less Government President Seton Motley about the dire financial straits of the U.S. government. Linda Harden and I discuss Trump's rally in Madison Square Garden on Sunday, the refusal of newspapers to endorse presidential candidates, and the release this morning from the Danbury jail of Steve Bannon. We also visit with Boo Mortenson about Ketamine. 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.

Oct 29, 20241h 0m

The Final Days of the Campaign

Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating over 13 years broadcasting on the internet. On Friday's show, we discuss each party's Congressional “100-day plan” should their candidate win, and we get an update on Trump litigation with William Yeatman, Senior Legal Fellow with the Pacific Legal Foundation. We visit with Steve Brooder, CEO of St. Matthews House, about their terrific programs and the upcoming Naples Automotive Experience featuring Jay Leno. Our former Congressman and Ambassador to the Holy See Francis Rooney and I contrast foreign policy under a Trump or Harris administration. We also visit with Professor Larry Bell about the final days of the Presidential campaign. We have terrific guests 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.

Oct 25, 20241h 0m

Kamala's Last Stand

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 Pastor Keith Flaugh, Co-Founder and CEO of the Florida Citizens Alliance, about the importance of voter turnout to defeat Florida Constitutional Amendment #4, the abortion amendment. Director of Health Policy Studies at Cato Institute Michael Cannon and I discuss the reasons for the escalating cost of Medicare. The Founder and President of Less Government Seton Motley and I discuss Harris's thinly veiled and desperate attempt to “buy” votes with promises for taxpayer funding in the Presidential election. We also visit with the former Mayor of Naples, Bill Barnett. We have terrific guests scheduled for Friday's show including Pacific Legal Foundation's William Yeatman, Steve Brooder from St. Matthews House, former Congressman Francis Rooney, 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.

Oct 24, 202459 min

Prospects for Success for "Gen Z"

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 from last week's show with Cato institute Chairman Emeritus Bob Levy about the legal and policy questions surrounding social media and free speech. Author and Professor Andrew Joppa and I discuss a variety of topics including speculation on the ramifications of a Harris/Walz win, early voting results, the value of “lying” in America, and Gen Z in America. Please join us on Thursday's show. We'll visit with Keith Flaugh, Co-Founder and CEO of the Florida Citizens Alliance, Director of Health Policy Studies at Cato Institute 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.

Oct 23, 202459 min

Election Integrity in Florida

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 Florida State Senate President Kathleen Passidomo about the improvements in election integrity in Florida. We visit with Less Government President Seton Motley about “data caps” and the FCC's attempts to impose price controls on the internet. Linda Harden and I discuss the last days on the presidential campaign and signs of Democrat desperation. We also visit with Boo Mortenson about hurricanes. 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.

Oct 22, 202459 min

Cooling the Climate Rhetoric on Hurricanes

Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating over 13 years broadcasting on the internet. On Friday's show, we get an update on Congressional spending and we discuss another round of unilateral student loan forgiveness by the Biden administration with William Yeatman, Senior Legal Fellow with the Pacific Legal Foundation. We visit with Michael Cannon, Director of Public Health Policy Studies with the Cato Institute, about Kamala's proposed policy to expand Medicare to provide long-term care. We also visit with Professor Larry Bell about the need to cool the climate rhetoric on hurricanes. We have terrific guests 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.

Oct 18, 20241h 0m

Kamala's Train Wreck

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 Pastor Rick Stevens, Co-Founder of the Florida Citizens Alliance, about the importance of school choice and the topic of critical thinking in public school curriculums. The Founder and President of Less Government Seton Motley and I discuss Brett Baier's interview last night with Kamala Harris. We opine about public health policy under Harris and Trump with Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. George Markovich. We also visit with the former Mayor of Naples, Bill Barnett. We have terrific guests scheduled for Friday's show including Pacific Legal Foundation's William Yeatman, Steve Brooder from St. Matthews House, Cato Institute's Michael Cannon, 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.

Oct 17, 202459 min

Social Media, Censorship, and Free Speech

Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating over 13 years broadcasting on the internet. On Wednesday's show, we visit with Cato institute Chairman Emeritus Bob Levy about the legal and policy questions surrounding social media and free speech. Author and Professor Andrew Joppa and I discuss a variety of topics including Barack Obama, the West's debt to Israel, Christopher Columbus, the 2020 election, and the Hunter Biden laptop. Please join us on Thursday's show. We'll visit with Keith Flaugh, Co-Founder and CEO of the Florida Citizens Alliance, Dr George Markovich, 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.

Oct 16, 202459 min

The Difficult Path Ahead for Hurricane Recovery

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 Florida State Senate President Kathleen Passidomo about the hurricane destruction in Florida and the difficult path to recovery ahead. We visit with Less Government President Seton Motley about the tax code and Trump's common-sense approach to raising revenue. Linda Harden and I discuss the revelation of plagiarism by Comrade Kamala, and we discuss Trump's rallies. We also visit with Jon Miltimore, Senior Editor with the American Institute for Economic Research, about the plastic bag ban in California. 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.

Oct 15, 20241h 0m

Panic in the Mainstream Media about the Election

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, China, Russia, and Ukraine with Marc Schulman, the Founder and Publisher of HistoryCentral.com. We visit with Linda Harden about the bias and panic in the mainstream media about the election. We also visit with author and former Barron's Washington Bureau Chief, Jim McTague, about politics in Montgomery and Bucks County, Pennsylvania. We have terrific guests for tomorrow's show including the President of the Florida State Senate Kathleen Passidomo, President of Less Government Seton Motley, the Senior Editor of the American Institute for Economic Research Jon Miltimore, and Boo Mortenson. Please access this or past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

Oct 14, 20241h 0m