Rod Lockwood - Could a Freedom City save Detroit?

Jason Mercier - Which new Washington taxes are hitting your wallet today?

A new batch of Washington tax laws takes effect today, affecting everything from estates to property taxes and businesses. Will taxpayers see better government services, or simply higher bills? Jason Mercier is Vice President and Director of Research at Mountain States Policy Center. He joins the show to discuss the new tax laws that took effect on July 1, what they mean for Washington families and businesses, and why critics argue the Legislature approved them without giving voters a direct say. Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2602482/fan_mail/new]

Congresswoman Nancy Mace - Should a judge caught with child abuse images get a plea deal?

A former judge accused of possessing thousands of child sexual abuse images has reached a plea agreement that drops most of the charges. Does that outcome reflect justice, or a failure to hold powerful people accountable? Congresswoman Nancy Mace represents South Carolina's First Congressional District. She joins the show to discuss the plea agreement involving former Charleston County judge James Gosnell Jr., whether judges should be held to a higher standard, and what the case says about accountability in the justice system. Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2602482/fan_mail/new]

Louie Gohmert - Who holds federal judges accountable?

Federal judges can block presidents, strike down laws, and reshape national policy. But when critics say judges overstep their authority, who is responsible for holding them accountable? Louie Gohmert is a Senior Fellow for Political Statesmanship at the David Horowitz Freedom Center. He joins the show to discuss judicial accountability, congressional oversight, and the constitutional limits on federal judges. Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2602482/fan_mail/new]

Richie Greenberg - Is California taxing its wine industry into decline?

California vineyards are facing rising fees, falling grape prices, and growing financial pressure. Are new regulations protecting resources, or pushing a historic industry closer to the edge? Richie Greenberg is a political commentator, columnist for the California Post, and former San Francisco mayoral candidate. He joins the show to discuss Napa County's new groundwater sustainability fee, mounting regulatory costs, and the challenges facing California's wine industry. Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2602482/fan_mail/new]

John Hart - Is Washington lying about balancing the budget?

Washington keeps promising it can protect every major program while the national debt continues to climb. Are politicians being honest about what it will take to balance the budget? John Hart is CEO of OpenTheBooks. He joins the show to discuss the federal government's spending and revenue gap, the long-term financial outlook for Social Security and Medicare, and why he says the nation's fiscal path is becoming increasingly unsustainable. Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2602482/fan_mail/new]