Hosts Chris Clements and Sean Noble cover politics, culture, and the intersection of faith, freedom, and free enterprise. “Agree on something.”LIGHT BEER - Christopher W. Clements (Chris) is the former Vice Chairman and CEO of Golden Eagle Distributors, Inc. For nearly 75 years, Golden Eagle served as a family-owned, Arizona-based wholesaler for several major national brewers including: Anheuser-Busch-InBev and Sierra Nevada. Golden Eagle was sold to Phoenix-based, Hensley Beverage Company.D ...
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Shutdown Sparks Democrat Civil War as Hobbs Faces Corruption Firestorm
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18:11The government shutdown may be over, but the fallout is just beginning. Furious progressives are turning on Chuck Schumer, igniting a Democrat civil war that exposes deep fractures inside the party. Chris and Sean break down how the Left’s strategy collapsed — and what it means going forward. Meanwhile in Arizona, Governor Katie Hobbs is under inte…
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Shutdown Showdown Ends — and a Salute to America’s Veterans
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30:48After weeks of political gridlock, eight Senate Democrats broke ranks to strike a deal with Republicans — officially ending the longest government shutdown in U.S. history. The hard Left is furious, pointing fingers at Chuck Schumer for caving and losing control of his caucus. Chris and Sean break down how this standoff backfired on Democrats and e…
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New York has fallen — and the ripple effects are already spreading. Chris and Sean break down Tuesday’s Blue Cheese Wave, with avowed Democratic socialist and antisemite Zohran Mamdani cruising to victory in the Big Apple while Republicans suffered setbacks in New Jersey and Virginia. What does this mean for 2026, 2028, and even the 2030 Census? Fr…
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Fault Lines on the Right + A Dodgers Classic
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49:30Sean opens the show with a personal announcement: he will not be running for Congress. Then, Chris and Sean dive into the escalating rift inside the conservative movement, sparked by Tucker Carlson’s recent soft interview with Nick Fuentes and Ben Shapiro’s sharp, public rebuke. What does this moment tell us about the fight for the future of the Ri…
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Virginia on the Brink: Matt Hurtt Returns to Break Down the Final Stretch
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28:10Veteran Republican strategist Matt Hurtt returns to the Thursday edition of Light Beer | Dark Money for a deep dive into one of the most closely watched state races in the nation — the battle for control in the Commonwealth of Virginia. With Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle Sears looking to close strong in the final days before Tuesday’s election and Attorne…
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18 Innings, Walk-Off Glory, and the Left’s Latest Meltdown
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39:40Chris and Sean are giddy after the Dodgers and Blue Jays deliver an instant World Series classic — 18 innings of pure baseball brilliance capped off by Freddie Freeman’s walk-off home run. They relive every tense moment, share their game-day superstitions, and reflect on growing up as lifelong Dodger fans listening to Vin Scully paint perfect pictu…
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Warren Petersen: Restoring Law and Order in Arizona
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31:27Arizona Senate President Warren Petersen joins Chris and Sean to talk about his campaign for Attorney General — and his mission to restore integrity and common sense to Arizona’s top law enforcement office. Petersen contrasts his vision with the radical agenda of current AG Kris Mayes, who seems more interested in partisan lawsuits against Trump an…
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Schumer’s Shutdown: Held Hostage by the Radical Left
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11:10As the government shutdown drags on, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer finds himself trapped by his party’s most extreme wing. Democrats have blocked a bill to pay America’s military and TSA workers—losing three of their own members in the process. Even more revealing, some Democrats admit that “people will suffer, but it’s our only leverage,” s…
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Hot Takes Galore - Pink Unicorns, Guillotines & the Return of Rush 🎸⚾
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36:21Chris and Sean are back — and the circus is in full swing. From pink unicorns and “No Kings” protests (brought to you by George Soros) to Grandma and her guillotine squad railing against the “kingship” of Donald Trump — the radical left has lost the plot. Bernie and Sandy (aka AOC) are now pitching “healthcare for MAGA” — better known as government…
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Trump’s Middle East Breakthrough: Ceasefire, Hostages, and Fallout
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36:53President Trump’s landmark success in brokering a ceasefire between Israel and Gaza — along with securing the release of the remaining hostages — is already being hailed as one of the most consequential peace deals in modern Middle Eastern history. Chris and Sean break down how the deal came together, the critical role played by Secretary of State …
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Is Jay Feely the Future of the Republican Party
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34:37Chris Clements sits down with former NFL kicker and CBS broadcaster Jay Feely to tackle everything from college football rivalries to Capitol Hill realities. The conversation kicks off with the fabled Michigan–USC showdown, a clash of finesse and force that’s arriving at the historic L.A. Coliseum this weekend. Jay breaks down what to expect from t…
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Scott Jennings: Why the LEFT CAN'T WIN a debate
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50:35Scott Jennings of CNN joins Chris and Sean for a spirited and insightful conversation about the current state of American politics. Together they examine Democratic struggles over “20 percent” cultural issues, the persistence of Trump Derangement Syndrome on both the left and right, and the government shutdown that has left Democrats without a clea…
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George Khalaf on the Steep Trail for Schweikert & Why Arizona is Turning Redder
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44:15Data and election guru, George Khalaf joins Chris and Sean to break down the hard data behind Rep. David Schweikert’s leap into the Arizona governor’s race. As George bluntly puts it—Schweikert’s “path” to victory looks more like a rugged hiking trail up a very steep hill. From there, the conversation widens to Arizona’s state races, where new numb…
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Back in the Cave: Shutdowns, Non-Woke War, RFK’s Numbers, and Schweikert’s Gamble
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33:39Chris and Sean are back in their undisclosed cave—firing off hot takes on the looming government shutdown, Pete’s bold declaration of “non-wokism” at the Department of War (cementing his place as a transformational Secretary), and a sober fact-check on RFK Jr.’s inflated yet troubling statistics. Then the bombshell: our friend David Schweikert is g…
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Charles C. W. Cooke on Buckley’s Legacy, Conservatism’s Future, and the Left’s Radical Drift
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49:29National Review’s Charles C. W. Cooke joins Chris and Sean for a wide-ranging conversation on the enduring legacy of William F. Buckley and the pivotal role National Review continues to play in shaping conservative thought. Cooke unpacks the current state of politics and the conservative movement—its momentum, its challenges, and the obstacles ahea…
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Forgiveness, Fallout, and a Fire (at the Pentagon)
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52:03Chris and Sean are back with a wide-ranging episode that begins at the memorial service for Charlie Kirk—a moment equal parts humbling and overreaching. They unpack Erika Kirk’s astonishing forgiveness of her husband’s killer, Tucker Carlson’s gospel-fueled call to love that stirred no shortage of controversy, and Marco Rubio’s bold evangelism of t…
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Saving Children, Changing Laws: Darcy Olsen’s Fight for Reform
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35:34Darcy Olsen has spent decades in the political arena, but her greatest legacy is in the lives of children. As president and CEO of the Center for the Rights of Abused Children, she has been at the forefront of enacting groundbreaking legislation to protect kids trapped in an unforgiving system. Beyond policy, her story is deeply personal—Darcy has …
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From Mourning to Unity: America’s Response to the Assassination of Charlie Kirk
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42:58The shocking assassination of Charlie Kirk has left millions grieving—and revealed a disturbing divide. While most Americans mourn with anguish, prayer, and a call for unity, a small but vocal fringe on the far left has responded with celebration. Chris and Sean tackle the dangerous implications of this reaction, the urgent need to confront politic…
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Yesterday, America lost a giant. Charlie Kirk was senselessly murdered at Utah Valley State University, leaving behind his beloved wife, two children, and a conservative movement he helped shape with courage and conviction. Two humble hosts—Sean, who worked with Charlie on several occasions, and Chris, who admired him deeply—are shattered by this l…
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Marathons, Madness, and McCullough: A Full Pour of Hot Takes
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49:59Chris and Sean kick things off with Sean’s marathon ambitions—and the painful lesson of a 15-mile run that ran out of gas. From there, the conversation shifts to a packed lineup of hot takes, each one hitting a different nerve. The “Phillies Karen” episode gets a mention—a dad trying to make his son’s 10th birthday special at the ballpark, only to …
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We’re joined by Matthew Hurtt, Republican strategist in Virginia, who first broke the photo of leftist activists trolling Lt. Gov. Winsome Sears. This image sparked a firestorm and set the tone for one of the most heated political debates in the Commonwealth. In this episode, we dive into Virginia’s unique position as a political bellwether, the si…
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Media Earthquakes, Vaccine Revolts, and Trump’s Space Force Vision
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30:27Hollywood mogul David Ellison is shaking up the media world with plans to acquire The Free Press and elevate Bari Weiss into a top role at CBS—sending the Left into a tailspin. Chris and Sean break down what this means for journalism, culture, and the growing divide in the press. Meanwhile, Florida breaks with federal orthodoxy by scrapping vaccine…
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A new Wall Street Journal poll reveals that only 31% of Americans still believe in the American Dream—a shocking sign that nearly 70% have lost faith in the promise of opportunity and success in the greatest nation on earth. Chris and Sean unpack why this belief is fading and what it will take to restore confidence in America’s future. They take on…
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Cody Ritchie: Creating a Lasting Legacy for His Business and for Arizona
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40:29From our Star Worldwide studio, we sit down with Cody Ritchie, founder of Crest Insurance. Cody’s journey is pure Arizona grit—starting at Mueller Insurance, watching it get bought out, then boldly buying it back to build Crest into a regional powerhouse across Arizona, San Diego, Wyoming, and Colorado. We honor the life of "Uncle" Joe Caesare, a t…
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Taylor & Travis Engaged, Cracker Barrel Meltdown & Trump’s Coalition Revealed
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36:06Chris and Sean are back in the "LBDM Cave" with a show packed full of breaking news and hot takes. First up: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are officially engaged—and yes, the photos are everywhere. We break down what this “modern American royal couple” means for pop culture, the NFL, and maybe even Taylor’s next album rollout. Then we turn to the c…
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Joe Higgins Wants America to Wake Up! to Charter School Success
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27:21In his first appearance on the show, former Wake Up Tucson co-host Joe Higgins joins to highlight the explosive growth of Arizona’s charter school movement. With 11 Arizona schools recently ranked among the best in the nation—including BASIS Tucson at #1—Higgins explains why Arizona is leading the way. He also introduces Ethos/Logos, his homeschool…
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The numbers are in—and they’re brutal for Democrats. A New York Times report reveals that from 2020 to 2024, Democrats shed more than 2 million registered voters while Republicans gained 2.4 million. Chris and Sean break down why this seismic shift is happening, what it means for 2026 and beyond, and whether the Democratic Party has a path forward.…
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Hot Takes from the LBDM Cave with Chris Clements
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28:49Chris Clements goes solo from the LBDM Cave with a no-holds-barred round of hot takes on the week’s wild headlines: Soros-funded protests in D.C. — demonstrations erupt as homeless encampments are cleared, with activists railing against the city even trying to make the capital a safe place to live and work. The red carpet in Alaska — pomp and power…
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Congressman Schweikert: Defusing America’s Fiscal Time Bomb
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46:40Congressman David Schweikert joins Chris and Sean in studio to deliver a sobering—and solutions-driven—look at America’s looming fiscal crisis. He explains the demographic “time bomb” set to explode our national debt, and why inaction will leave the next generation buried under its weight. But Schweikert doesn’t stop at warnings. He outlines bold, …
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Chris and Sean welcome radio legend Chris DeSimone, host of Wake Up with Chris DeSimone — the voice that, for years alongside Joe Higgins, shook Tucson’s political and business establishment awake. Their Wake Up Tucson show pulled no punches in calling out hypocrisy, incompetence, and corruption from City Hall to the Chamber. Sadly, not much has ch…
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Trump Takes Over D.C. — Hot Takes & Heartfelt Tributes
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26:25In this episode, Chris and Sean fire off a series of hot takes: from President Trump’s controversial move to take control of the D.C. police — separating what’s real from what’s political theater — to a CNN reporter’s rare flight over Gaza, where the devastation lies squarely at the feet of Hamas. They argue that if Hamas simply laid down its arms,…
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200 Days In: Trump’s Winning Streak and Democrat Double Standards
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35:54Chris and Sean celebrate President Trump’s first 200 days in office, arguing he’s accomplished more in that short time than many presidents do in an entire term. From keeping campaign promises to pushing bold reforms, they break down the major wins that define the early Trump era. They also tackle the battle over redistricting, exposing the blatant…
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Another Trip Around the Sun: Tariffs, Epstein, and Media Misdirection
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50:09Chris and Sean return from birthday celebrations to unpack a packed agenda—starting with Trump’s misunderstood tariff agenda. Despite the media’s obsession with “protectionism,” the goal is opening up closed markets like Japan and the EU to American products. Why can’t you buy a Ford in Tokyo or American-grown rice in Japan? The answer isn’t econom…
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Behind Closed Doors: Epstein, Justice, and the Great Big Beautiful Bill
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42:24Adelita Grijalva’s primary win in Pima County was a foregone conclusion—securing the leftward lurch of the Democratic Party in Southern Arizona. Chris and Sean waste no time calling it what it is: business as usual for a machine more focused on ideology than solutions. They then turn to the DOJ’s continued stonewalling on the Epstein files, with sh…
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No One Above the Law: Epstein, Trump, and the Reckoning
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58:08Chris and Sean dive into the long-awaited Epstein files and the political firestorm surrounding them. With Trump now frustrating parts of his MAGA base—as predicted—the guys unpack his controversial stance that there’s “no there there.” They make clear: Epstein was a monster, and anyone involved in his criminal enterprise must face justice, no matt…
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From Humble Hustle to Shark Tank: Ashley Sankar’s 1920 Revolution
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8:52In this spirited and inspiring episode, Chris sits down with Ashley Sankar, the dynamic founder of 1920 Clothing Company, for a high-energy back-and-forth that dives deep into her extraordinary journey—from humble beginnings to a nationally recognized pitch on Shark Tank. Ashley shares how her relentless work ethic, passion for culture, and dedicat…
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Drew Bond – Energizing the Conservative Climate Conversation (Live from CPI)
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28:00A longtime leader in the conservative movement, Drew Bond returns for his third appearance on the podcast—this time joining Chris and Sean in a special on-location episode recorded at the Conservative Partnership Institute in Washington, D.C. With over 30 years of experience, including serving as an executive to Ed Feulner at The Heritage Foundatio…
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Morton Blackwell: Founding a Movement, Shaping a Generation
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22:31In this special episode of Light Beer Dark Money, recorded on location at the Conservative Partnership Institute in Washington, D.C., we sit down with one of the most enduring and influential figures in American conservative politics—Morton Blackwell. As the founder of the Leadership Institute in 1979, Morton helped create the infrastructure that h…
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Arizona Gets It Right: A Bipartisan Blueprint with Danny Seiden
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43:51While Sean is in a land down under, Chris sits down with Danny Seiden, President and CEO of the Arizona Chamber of Commerce, for a wide-ranging conversation on the issues defining Arizona’s future. They cover: – The race to finalize Arizona’s state budget – Cross-border agriculture and why tomato tariffs matter – The economic stakes of Trump’s “Big…
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Shockwave: Trump’s Strike, Iran’s Ceasefire, and a MAGA Reckoning
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58:34In a bold and decisive move, President Trump obliterated Iran’s nuclear weapons capability—and within 36 hours, Israel and Iran agreed to a ceasefire. While critics on the MAGA right warned of catastrophic blowback, none materialized. Chris and Sean break down the operation, play key clips, and explain why this was not only overdue—it was the right…
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Strikes and Splits on Iran, plus the Supremes weigh in
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42:43As tensions escalate between Israel and Iran, President Trump faces mounting pressure over a potential U.S. strike to neutralize Iran’s nuclear threat. Chris and Sean unpack the MAGA divide over the conflict, revealing how deep the fractures run—even among supposed allies—and revisit Trump’s unwavering stance that Iran must never go nuclear. They a…
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From Grijalva to GOP: Rodney Glassman Unfiltered
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31:46Rodney Glassman joins Chris and Sean for a wide-ranging and unfiltered conversation about his dramatic political evolution—from working for Democrat Congressman Raúl Grijalva after arriving in Tucson, to becoming a Republican with the nomination and election of Donald Trump. Now a candidate for Arizona Attorney General, Rodney takes direct aim at c…
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Health, Hope & Honor: John Desser on HSAs, the HOPE Act, and Confronting Antisemitism
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30:16Recorded on location at the Conservative Partnership Institute in Washington, D.C., this episode of Light Beer | Dark Money features our good friend and health-care policy pioneer John Desser, Senior Vice President of Government Affairs at HealthEquity. As one of the original visionaries behind Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), John reflects on 20 ye…
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Phil Kerpen, president of American Commitment and one of Washington’s top policy minds, joins Chris and Sean to break down why Republicans must unify behind Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill.” Kerpen lays out the stakes: extending the 2017 tax cuts, reforming Medicaid, and unlocking the kind of economic growth that benefits every American. This is more t…
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Crash, Chaos, and Fatherhood: Air Disasters, LA Riots, and Why Dads Matter
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21:08Chris and Sean open the episode with a somber reflection on the Air India crash, offering prayers for the victims and diving into a broader conversation about airline safety — including Boeing’s ongoing 787 Dreamliner troubles and Sean’s personal “Kyl Rule”: two engines, two pilots, no exceptions. Then, they turn to the erupting riots in Los Angele…
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Los Angeles on the Edge: ICE, Riots, and Political Delusion
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42:03As chaos erupts in Los Angeles over ICE’s attempts to detain violent offenders, Chris and Sean draw stark comparisons to the 1992 LA riots following the Rodney King verdict. Are we watching history repeat itself — or is this something new? The guys react to the latest news clips with scorching hot takes, calling out Democrats for once again staking…
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Congressman Andy Biggs joins Chris and Sean from Washington, D.C. to talk about his run for Arizona Governor — and lays out his Day One vision for the state. With a deep resume as former State Senate President, current U.S. Congressman, and trusted Trump ally, Sean argues Biggs would be the most prepared governor to ever take Arizona’s 9th floor. T…
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The Trump–Musk Breakup? Power, Policy, and Summer Plans
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22:58Don’t say we didn’t warn you. The Trump–Musk bromance is officially on the rocks. In this solo episode, Sean dives into Elon Musk’s public opposition to the “Big Beautiful Bill” and Trump’s pointed remarks suggesting their relationship is history. Sean unpacks whether Musk has the influence to tank the bill, how the GOP's internal battle lines diff…
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Michael Duncan — co-host of the wildly popular Ruthless Variety Progrum — joins Chris and Sean for a no-holds-barred conversation on politics, podcasting, and the media spin machine. They take on the Democrats' flailing strategy, the inside-baseball dysfunction of D.C., and the laughable lionizing of Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson for finally statin…
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Selling Truth with Corey Frank: Strategies, Stumbles, and the Soul of the Sale
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52:58In this high-energy episode, Chris sits down with sales sage, Corey Frank, of Branch 49 at Grand Canyon University’s Canyon Ventures. Together, they unpack the real art of selling—what it takes to close a deal, be a true resource to your customer, and build trust in a noisy market. From the fundamentals of great sales strategy to the epic stumbles …
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