Caffeinated Thoughts Radio 2-28-15

Brian Myers and Steve Riker talk with Emmett McGroarty about the attempt to “fix” No Child Left Behind, plus Shane Vander Hart calls in from CPAC.

Virginia Walden-Ford to Keynote School Choice Event at Iowa Capitol

Virginia Walden-Ford, a leading advocate for educational choice, will keynote the Education Celebration event on March 3rd, 2015 at the Iowa State Capitol.

Carly Fiorina Headlines Polk County GOP Women’s Conference

Carly Fiorina will headline a conference hosted by the Polk County Republican Women on March 14, 2015 at 9:00am – 3:00p at the West Des Moines Marriott.

Caffeinated Thoughts Radio 2-21-15

Shane Vander Hart and Brian Myers talk with Dick & Betty Odgaard after the ordeal they went through denying a same-sex wedding at Gortz Haus in Grimes, IA.

Caffeinated Thoughts Radio 2-14-15

Caffeinated Thoughts Radio has been on the air for one year! Shane Vander Hart and Brian Myers recap the year and share clips of some of their favorite interviews.

Members of Congress Question Discipline of Army Chaplain

Twenty-four senators and U.S. representatives have written a letter to Army Secretary John McHugh about a chaplain disciplined for giving spiritual guidance.

Ernst Supports Restricting Transfer of Guantanamo Detainees

U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA) explained her support of S.165, the Detaining Terrorists to Protect America Act of 2015 that restricts the transfer of detainees.

Americans Dissatisfied With Status Quo on Abortion

Gallup Poll released this week shows protecting pain-capable children unites Republican grassroots, candidates, women, and young people; splits Democrats.

Iowa Senate Democrats Declare War on Property Taxpayers

Senate Democrats declared war on Iowa property taxpayers and our rural communities during yesterday’s education debate on supplemental state aid for schools.

Grassley, Fischer & Ernst Press CMS on CoOpportunity Failure

Senators Chuck Grassley (R-IA, Deb Fischer (R-NE) and Joni Ernst (R-IA) pressed the health care agency in charge of federally created health care co-ops.

What Are Gas Tax Promoters Hiding?

Another week has passed in the Iowa Legislature and Iowans have yet to see the much-anticipated 10-cents motor fuel tax increase bill.

Video: Rick Perry Discusses Economics, Foreign Policy & Conservatism

Former Governor Rick Perry (R-TX) discussed economics, foreign policy and the future of the conservative movement in his keynote address at an event in DC.

Caffeinated Thoughts Radio 2-7-15

Shane Vander Hart and Brian Myers talk with Faith McDonnell of the Institute of Religion and Democracy and Drew Klein of Americans for Prosperity – Iowa.

Bobby Jindal: I’m Confident We’ll Win Common Core Fight

During American Principles Project’s State Lunch in Washington, D.C., Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal delivered a strong critique of the Common Core.

Jordan’s Response To ISIS Was Justified

The following piece is by Rev. Andy Webb, Senior Pastor at Providence…

Iowa Senate Democrats Rebuff Second Attempt to Find Common Ground

Iowa Senate Democrats denied a 2nd attempt by Senate Republicans to work in a bipartisan manner to bring common ground legislation to the floor for debate.