Episodios

  • 47: Tiffany Benson: Restoring Parental Rights and Faith-Friendly Academics
    Sep 18 2025

    Tiffany Benson joined the podcast to discuss:

    • How secular humanism shapes K–12 and why the Bible should be taught as a historical source.

    • Practical steps for parents to assert rights: know district policies, show up, and build trust with teachers.

    • Building Restore Parental Rights and Education to equip families for transparency, safety, and academic excellence.

    Tiffany Benson is a Christian community advocate, writer, and founder of Restore Parental Rights and Education, a grassroots partner for K–12 families focused on district transparency, student safety, and academic success. She appears in the documentary 22 Words and writes the Substack ParentsPayAttention.com, offering plain-language guidance on policies, parental rights, and school governance. Benson is developing her nonprofit to provide training and tools that help parents lead with their values while navigating a rapidly changing public-school landscape.

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  • 46: Tamra Farah: Parental Choice and the “Big Beautiful Bill” Reshaping K–12
    Sep 4 2025

    Tamra Farah joined the podcast to discuss:

    • Shifting K–12 authority from Washington to states and parents through the “Big Beautiful Bill.”

    • Expanding ESAs/empowerment scholarships so education dollars follow the child.

    • Refocusing schools on core academics while keeping ideology out of the classroom.

    Tamra Farah is the leader of AmericanStrategies.org and a former journalist with more than two decades in policy and politics.

    She has advised local, state, and federal candidates and partnered with Americans for Prosperity, FreedomWorks, Moms for America, and Arizona Women of Action.

    Her commentary appears regularly across conservative media, including Townhall and AZ Free News. Farah advocates limited government, parental rights, and academic excellence rooted in community values.

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  • 45: Tom Horne: Defending Academic Standards in Arizona
    Aug 21 2025

    Tom Horne joined the podcast to discuss:

    • Concerns about politically biased content in history and geography textbooks used in Arizona schools

    • His long-running fight against DEI and critical race theory in public education

    • Efforts to improve academic standards, student discipline, and teacher support in Arizona schools

    Tom Horne is Arizona’s State Superintendent of Public Instruction, currently serving his second term after previously serving as Arizona’s Attorney General. A longtime advocate for rigorous academics and fact-based curriculum, Horne has worked to remove political indoctrination from classrooms while also launching initiatives to raise test scores, support teachers, and expand English immersion programs for English learners.

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  • 44: Alex Kolodin: Restoring Trust in Arizona’s Elections
    Aug 7 2025

    Alex Kolodin joined the podcast to discuss:

    • Why election transparency benefits all voters regardless of party

    • How his experience as an election attorney led him to challenge and defeat unlawful practices by current officials

    • Concrete reforms he’s championed to secure voting processes and restore confidence in Arizona’s system

    Alex Kolodin is a three-term Arizona state representative for District 3 and vice chairman of the House Regulatory Oversight Committee. A graduate of Georgetown University and the University of Pennsylvania Law School, Kolodin built a reputation as one of Arizona’s leading election attorneys.

    He has successfully sued current Secretary of State Adrian Fontes multiple times over unlawful election practices, winning landmark rulings that strengthened voters’ rights.

    Now running for Secretary of State, Kolodin’s campaign focuses on transparency, strict adherence to election law, and rebuilding public trust in the democratic process.

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  • 43: Rachel Alexander: Exposing Election Integrity Failures
    Jul 24 2025
    Rachel Alexander joined the podcast to discuss:
    • Systemic flaws in Arizona’s election processes and how machines and mail-in ballots undermine trust
    • The chilling effect of lawfare on conservative attorneys and journalists
    • Practical reforms to restore secure, verifiable voting and hold officials accountable
    Rachel Alexander is a political columnist, attorney, and former Assistant Attorney General in Arizona. She serves as editor of Intellectual Conservative and writes regularly for The Arizona Sun Times and Townhall. A longtime advocate for election integrity and government accountability, Alexander draws on her legal background and years as Maricopa County’s elections attorney to uncover irregularities, defend free speech, and expose misuse of the justice system against conservatives. Her work resonates with readers who value constitutional protections, transparent leadership, and fearless reporting.
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  • 42: Jack Hastings: Local Leadership, Public Safety, and Conservative Governance
    Jul 10 2025
    Jack Hastings joined the podcast to discuss:
    • His roots in Surprise, Arizona and journey from educator to Vice Mayor
    • The burden of federal oversight on local tax dollars and law enforcement
    • The importance of conservative governance and empowering local officials
    Jack Hastings is the Vice Mayor and District Five Council Member for the City of Surprise, Arizona. A lifelong public servant, he’s a former government teacher and lifeguard who has called Surprise home since 2004. Known for his advocacy to cut taxes, strengthen public safety, and enhance civic engagement, Hastings champions local control over federal micromanagement. He’s recognized for his vocal conservative values and commitment to making government more responsive to families, taxpayers, and the community.
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  • 41: Karrin Taylor Robson: A Businesswoman’s Campaign for Arizona—Border Security, Economic Growth, and Conservative Values
    Jun 26 2025
    Karrin Taylor Robson joined the podcast to discuss:
    • Her decision to run for governor and the personal and professional journey that shaped her candidacy
    • Sharp critiques of Governor Katie Hobbs on issues like border enforcement, water policy, and vetoed legislation
    • Her platform rooted in conservative principles, economic development, and support from President Donald Trump
    Karrin Taylor Robson is a lifelong conservative, business leader, and mother running for Governor of Arizona with the endorsement of President Donald J. Trump. A proud supporter of the America First agenda, she raised over $1 million for President Trump’s campaign, hosted events with his family, and backed him in 2016, 2020, and 2024. Now, Trump is returning the support with his endorsement of her candidacy. Not a career politician, Karrin built one of Arizona’s top land use and economic development firms, helping create thousands of jobs and cut through red tape to drive growth. A wife, mother of four, and grandmother, she is campaigning to secure the border, stop radical indoctrination in schools, eliminate government waste, and restore law and order across the state.
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  • 40: Terry Schilling: Defending Faith, Family, and Freedom in American Policy
    Jun 12 2025
    Terry Schilling joined the podcast to discuss:
    • The Biden administration's targeting of Christian universities, including the unprecedented $37.7 million fine imposed on Grand Canyon University.
    • The American Principles Project's (APP) advocacy for women's sports and protection of children from gender ideology.
    • The necessity of federal legislation to define biological sex and safeguard religious freedoms.
    Terry Schilling serves as the president of the American Principles Project, a leading conservative advocacy organization dedicated to promoting pro-family policies. Under his leadership, APP has expanded its influence, notably through the establishment of the Big Family initiative, aiming to position the family as a formidable force in Washington, D.C. Schilling's political experience includes roles with Sen. Sam Brownback (R-KS) and Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), as well as managing his father's successful congressional campaign in 2010. A graduate of Franciscan University of Steubenville and a Claremont Institute Lincoln Fellow, he resides in Virginia with his wife and seven children.
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