Donald Trump

On the morning of Donald Trump’s second inauguration as the 47th President, Kim Monson chose this quote to capture the spirit of unity and optimism. Throughout the broadcast, guests discussed how Trump’s return to office represented a chance to restore American values. Listen to the full discussion for analysis of this historic day.

Kim Monson selected this Donald Trump quote for President’s Day week, connecting it to the episode’s themes of civic engagement and personal responsibility. The quote resonated with discussions about closed primaries, active voter participation, and the importance of citizens thinking critically about energy policy and housing regulations rather than accepting establishment narratives. Hear the full context in Listen to the full episode.

Kim Monson opened the May 25, 2021 broadcast with this Trump quote, setting the stage for a discussion on cybersecurity threats to critical infrastructure with John Spence and Joe Weiss. The quote underscored the episode’s central question: is the federal government adequately defending Americans from foreign cyber adversaries targeting the power grid and control systems?

President Trump’s words on government’s fundamental obligation to protect citizens anchored the November 2, 2020 election eve broadcast, reinforcing the contrast between leadership that serves the people and politicians who let constituents die alone during COVID lockdowns. Susan Kochevar described how government capacity limits devastate small businesses, Larry Braig challenged the “Cruel 17” legislators who killed a bill allowing families to be with dying loved ones, Pete Roybal emphasized that Hispanic families feel violated by such policies, Donna Walter challenged the COVID narrative from a medical professional’s perspective, Jason McBride analyzed Biden’s proposed economic policies, and Joshua Philipp examined the Biden-China connection and the philosophical foundations of socialism.

Trump’s pledge to serve forgotten Americans anchored the October 16, 2020 broadcast, a Colorado ballot guide examining how to protect your vote. Rick Turnquist analyzed Colorado ballot measures including propositions on the National Popular Vote and TABOR while making the conservative case for reelection, Casper Stockham outlined the four pillars of Trump’s Platinum Plan for Black America, and Lorne Levy reported on historic low mortgage rates and explained reverse mortgages as a retirement income tool.

Trump’s words on taking initiative and not waiting for help perfectly captured the entrepreneurial spirit celebrated in the February 20, 2020 broadcast, where Deroy Murdock detailed the president’s pro-business policies that encouraged Americans to start and expand companies.

Kim Monson selected this Trump quote to contrast with Joe Biden’s “no malarkey tour,” drawing a sharp line between aspirational leadership and empty political sloganeering. The optimistic declaration anchored the December 6, 2019 broadcast, where Kim examined coordinated Democrat attacks on the president and the progressive elite’s contempt for everyday Americans.

Trump’s words on limitless American potential concluded the March 8, 2019 broadcast, reinforcing the episode’s celebration of American greatness as Frank Hawkins named Trump his number one greatest American.

President Trump’s declaration of commitment to forgotten Americans anchored the February 22, 2019 broadcast, where Michael Cutler made the case for physical border barriers as essential infrastructure for proper immigration enforcement. The episode also featured Kim Sturtz and Mark Cook discussing mortgage market trends, down payment assistance programs, and the home-buying process.