Our nation’s economy is in a free fall. Rising debt, soaring inflation, escalating prices, and increased tax rates have all been caused by major policy changes, especially at the federal level. We can never spend our way to prosperity, but judging by the national debt, it seems elected officials disagree. Proposals to raise the Death Tax to unprecedented levels threaten the livelihoods and legacies of all Americans, forcing family members to sell homes, farms, and family businesses just to pay t...
Aug 03, 2021•27 min•Ep. 83
Creating a culture of caring, camaraderie, and excellence requires focused leadership and communication. Whether in the family, workplace, or nation, striking the right balance between structure and freedom can be challenging. In this episode, Linda interviews David Lunt, President & CEO of Scottsdale Plaza Resort, a premier leisure and group meeting destination in Scottsdale, Arizona. Linda first interviewed David just prior to COVID-19 lockdowns. David shares how guardrails, not roadblocks...
Jul 26, 2021•22 min•Ep. 82
Have you ever wondered what policies impact whether a state is rich or poor? Have you noticed domestic migration trends of individuals and businesses moving from states like California and New York to states like Florida and Texas? What draws them to uproot lives and livelihoods to relocate? Listen as Jonathan Williams from the America Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC), discusses with Linda the recent Rich States, Poor States report to break down the policies that truly help states and individ...
Jul 20, 2021•39 min•Ep. 81
Many people are alarmed as they see our liberties fading, racial divisions rising, and our culture in a free-fall. How did we get here? In this episode, Linda interviews E.J. Antoni, Economist at Texas Public Policy Foundation, to discuss educational ideologies that have positively or negatively impacted our nation. America has always offered equal opportunity, not equal outcomes. We want every citizen to have the opportunity to succeed, if they choose to do so. Encouraging individual responsibi...
Jul 14, 2021•24 min•Ep. 80
Texas has become a magnet for businesses and individuals seeking economic freedom and opportunity. Why? What inspires thousands of people to uproot their lives to relocate? Moving is costly and labor-intensive, yet the record-breaking swell of domestic migration to Texas from states like California and New York indicates incentives significant enough for people to risk change in hopes of better lives. Every policy has a result, and E.J. Antoni, Economist at the Texas Public Policy Foundation, di...
Jul 07, 2021•38 min•Ep. 79
Do you have a lock on the door to your house, car, or office? Do you have a fence around your yard or a security guard at your business? Would you be willing to remove security measures to allow anyone – or everyone – to enter and use your property in whatever way they choose, at your expense? Some of the people who would answer yes to the personal security questions are the same people who demand that America have open borders with little to no screening and with pathways for dependency and cit...
Jun 30, 2021•37 min•Ep. 78
The future of our nation rests in the hands of our young people. We look around in despair as we see crime escalate, families disintegrate, and our nation be divided in political unrest and violence. We can also look around in hope as we see young people who have chosen to rise above the negativity and build lives that elevate others and contribute to a healthy, vibrant society. In this episode, Linda interviews Abby Resch, a young entrepreneur who has bravely entered the role of business owner ...
Jun 23, 2021•18 min•Ep. 77
How do we restore a nation? What can business leaders or individuals do to stem the rushing tide of unrest, division, depression, suicide, addiction, human trafficking, and abuse? We start by valuing individuals and creating policies that allow them to thrive. We must identify problems, root causes, and potential solutions to help empower hurting individuals so they may flourish, regardless of past experiences. One person cannot solve all problems, but we can all do something. Krista Hull, Found...
Jun 16, 2021•37 min•Ep. 76
Laws matter. Civilized societies cannot have people robbing, raping, or murdering at their will. Lawlessness brings disaster and pain. Devastating results occur in areas where crime is allowed to flourish. The majority of citizens appreciate the safety of appropriate law and order, which allows us to live freely. Laws apply to more than just violent crime, and their purposes are to protect the Constitutional rights of American citizens. We elect our lawmakers, and we must have the utmost integri...
Jun 12, 2021•43 min•Ep. 75
Freedom is never free. Many have given their lives in defense of freedom. We grieve with their loved ones and honor their sacrifice. How can we honor the fallen by fighting for freedom today? We may not all be soldiers in uniform, but we must all step up to fight for truth, justice, our Constitution, and the principles that made this nation great. Our country is at a crossroads. Will we hold true to our Constitution and to the values that made America great, or will we succumb to censorship, tyr...
Jun 02, 2021•13 min•Ep. 74
Our country is at a crossroads. Will we choose freedom or tyranny? Employers are in a unique position to boldly share truths about the benefits of capitalism, Constitutional freedoms, and the responsibilities of living in a free society. In this episode, Linda discusses with guest, John Fund, some little-known facts about employer-sponsored education that helped to shape the worldviews of one of our greatest presidents, Ronald Reagan. You may never know who you might touch as you share simple in...
May 26, 2021•20 min•Ep. 73
Millions of people have chosen to legally immigrate to America, and our nation is enriched through their unique contributions. Many have fled oppressive regimes or conditions of poverty to reach our borders in search of freedom and their American Dream. What do legal immigrants think about what is happening with current immigration policies, economic policies, and the erosion of our Constitutional rights? What recommendations would they give native-born citizens, business leaders, and elected of...
May 18, 2021•36 min•Ep. 72
Employers understand that prosperity does not come from government. They understand the value of hard work, entrepreneurialism, and the American Dream. Free enterprise, individual liberty, limited government, rights to private property, and freedom of speech are some of the basic principles that have built our nation and provided unlimited opportunity for citizens. Employers understand how government policies impact their ability to provide jobs for their employees. Employers who educate employe...
May 12, 2021•18 min•Ep. 71
“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.” This phrase, quoted from our Declaration of Independence, refers to mankind (men and women), and to rights that shall be protected and never infringed upon by government. Current culture and many elected officials often promote policies that look or sound good but are truly destructive to...
May 02, 2021•53 min•Ep. 70
Do you feel like elected officials ignore your needs and only listen to violent activists or media pundits? Are you concerned about our cancel culture and the many unconstitutional laws, mandates, and executive orders that impact your daily life? If so, listen to Linda’s interview with JR Penry from National Write Your Congressman (NWYC), a non-partisan organization dedicated to providing tools for constituent voices to be heard. This episode was previously published and quickly became a listene...
Apr 28, 2021•45 min•Ep. 69
Freedom loving people around the globe have watched in horror as our nation’s founding principles have come under attack. They realize many young people were never taught basic principles of US history and Constitutional freedoms. What can we do to solve this problem? Education is key to preserving liberty, and we must be creative in our approach. Enter the Tuttle Twins, books created by Linda’s guest, Connor Boyack. The Tuttle Twins books simplify concepts from great writers like Hazlitt, Hayek...
Apr 21, 2021•28 min•Ep. 68
How often do you use your cell phone, computer, or vehicle? Do you expect a hospital to have necessary medical equipment, lights to flip on with a switch, or clean water to flow from your faucet? What do all these have in common? Rare Earth Minerals. Most people are unaware of how much our everyday lives are dependent on these essential elements. America has a domestic supply, yet we are dependent on other (often hostile) nations to meet nearly 90% of our demand. Why? In this fascinating episode...
Apr 14, 2021•44 min•Ep. 67
Leave it to government to turn economic logic upside down. Do we want welfare to work or work to welfare? Do we want people incentivized to work and flourish, or incentivized to depend on government, with imposed economic limitations? Big government policies and media pundits are pushing many towards the latter, which jeopardizes freedom and prosperity for all Americans. Despite enticing talking points, it is never compassionate to limit a person’s ability to thrive. In this episode, Linda inter...
Apr 06, 2021•43 min•Ep. 66
Have you ever been afraid to stand up for your Constitutional rights? Do you hesitate to speak up in defense of liberty? America is the land of the free and the home of the brave. Many patriots have sacrificially fought to protect our freedoms on the battlefields of war, giving us examples of courage. Now our rights are threatened on a different type of battlefield and we need a new type of courage from patriotic citizens who believe life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness should be protecte...
Mar 30, 2021•32 min•Ep. 65
What type of political, social, economic, or environmental climate would you like to see for the future of America? Personal liberty is best advanced and protected through limited government, free enterprise policies that allow individuals and businesses to prosper. How can free market solutions be applied to solve challenging social and economic problems? In this episode, Linda interviews James Taylor, President of Heartland Institute, to discuss topics ranging from climate change to energy pol...
Mar 24, 2021•35 min•Ep. 64
Creating good relationships between employers and employees is essential to productivity and success. Who should decide how those relationships are managed? Should workers be forced to join unions, even if they do not want to do so? Should they be forced to pay union dues, even if they do not join? What about the freelance worker? Should they pay dues? Right to Work laws have expanded freedom for workers to choose whether or not they want to join a union. However, those freedoms are now in peril...
Mar 18, 2021•42 min•Ep. 63
Daily news reports bring seemingly endless and unprecedented changes to our culture and way of life. Freedoms are being stripped away by the stroke of a pen, and by many politicians who care more about power, control, and money than the well-being of the American citizens they are elected to represent. The crisis at the border, deficit spending, COVID mandates, employer to employee relations, school closings, and more are all affecting our daily lives. Listen as Linda interviews political expert...
Mar 16, 2021•37 min•Ep. 62
You cannot judge a book by its cover, and you cannot judge the intent of legislation just by the title of the bill. Many legislative proposals sound good, only to hold policy ideas that could limit Constitutional rights or devastate our economy. In this episode, Linda interviews well-known author and news commentator, John Fund, to take a deeper look into details of the “For the People Act,” which would totally transform our election system, and the “Protecting the Right to Organize Act (PRO) Ac...
Mar 11, 2021•23 min•Ep. 61
Food, Fiber, and Fuel. They are essential to life. Have you ever thought about their sources and whether what you buy is Made in America or imported? The sources for America’s food, fiber, and fuel have an incredible impact on our national security, economy, food safety, and availability of necessary goods. The agricultural industry is highly competitive, strictly regulated, and largely impacted by tax, trade, and regulatory policies. How do those policies affect the millions of families cultiva...
Mar 02, 2021•56 min•Ep. 60
Are you frustrated with government policies? Do you feel like elected officials ignore your needs? Do you wish they would listen to you and not just to violent activists or media pundits? Do you ever feel helpless to bring about positive change? If so, then be sure to listen as Linda interviews JR Penry from National Write Your Congressman (NWYC), a non-partisan organization dedicated to providing tools for constituent voices to be heard. Learn ways to impact policy so you can become an effectiv...
Feb 24, 2021•44 min•Ep. 59
We’ve all seen those mysterious men and women in dark suits and sunglasses, speaking into lapel pins or cufflinks as their eyes scan purposefully around the room. We have also seen courageous firefighters and authoritative security guards risking their lives during natural disasters or in areas of unrest. Did you know that not all of these brave individuals are government employees? There are many private companies providing these valuable services. In this episode, Linda interviews Kent Stark, ...
Feb 17, 2021•42 min•Ep. 58
Have you ever been in a sink-or-swim situation? That is what Nicole Wolter faced as she, a minority woman with little to no manufacturing experience, took over leadership at her family’s business, HM Manufacturing. Learning from the ground up, she has led the company from near bankruptcy to amazing growth and profitability. She is now a respected leader in the manufacturing industry, and generously gives back to her employees and community. What drove her? What narrative is she hoping to change?...
Feb 10, 2021•45 min•Ep. 57
A number. Not a name. Destined for death in a concentration camp. Who was #85454, and how does his life impact yours today? Every day is Holocaust Memorial Day to those who were fortunate enough to survive, and in this episode Linda interviews Jonny Daniels, Founder of From the Depths, an organization dedicated to preserving the memory of the Holocaust, serving survivors and their families, and educating young people with truth about that dark time in history. We may think we are immune from suc...
Feb 02, 2021•56 min•Ep. 56
Energy. Jobs. Environment. These are important areas of focus for every citizen and elected official, yet how we choose to address them varies. Amidst media noise and ping-pong policies from politicians, it can be easy to lose sight of facts. Listen as Linda interviews Tom Pyle, President of Institute for Energy Research and American Energy Alliance, to learn some behind-the-scenes facts regarding pipelines, treaties, and more. Don’t let yourself be tossed back and forth from fact to fallacy. Tu...
Jan 27, 2021•39 min•Ep. 55
In our age of readily available information, it may be easy to assume people gain critical thinking skills, wisdom, and self-discipline through simply ingesting voluminous amounts of information. However, as current culture indicates, there is a difference between knowledge and wisdom, and from acting or reacting. How do we educate young people to think critically, judge wisely, and be self-disciplined, responsible members of a free society? Teaching how to think, not what to think is a great fi...
Jan 20, 2021•42 min•Ep. 54
