A Conservative View of Public Policy

John Hendrickson: Conservatives believe that not only is the Constitution based in truth, but also the biblical heritage of the nation. 

It’s Time for Congress to Address DACA

Shane Vander Hart: DACA by executive order is unconstitutional, but the deportation of all who arrived here illegally as children is unjust. Congress must act.

President Obama, Love Is Not Natural

Shane Vander Hart: Former President Barack Obama’s tweets quoting Nelson Mandela about love offer a beautiful sentiment, but are theologically flawed.

Praying for Donald Trump Is Not Heresy

Vander Hart: Praying for President Trump or any leader is not heresy. We are commanded to do it. Regardless of the president, irrespective of the party.

Sessions Should Abandon Obama’s Fake Federalism on Marijuana

Adam Graham: President Obama’s unilateral act to suspend marijuana enforcement was fake federalism that usurped the power of the legislative branch.

Trump Accuses Obama Administration of Tapping His Phones

President Donald Trump accused former President Barack Obama’s administration of tapping his phones at Trump Tower during the presidential election.

A Cabinet Fight Over Rescinding Obama’s Transgender Directive to Schools?

The New York Times used only anonymous sources to report a cabinet fight over President Trump’s plan to rescind Obama’s transgender directive to schools.

House Votes to Overturn Obama’s Parting Gift to Planned Parenthood

The U.S. House of Representatives voted 229 to 188 to overturn former President Obama’s rule forbidding states from defunding Planned Parenthood of Title X money.

Caffeinated Thoughts Radio 2-11-17 (Guests: Paul Pate & Faith McDonnell)

Last week Shane Vander Hart and Brian Myers were joined by Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate and Faith McDonnell of the Institute of Religion & Democracy.

Joni Ernst Addresses March for Life

U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) announced at the 2017 March for Life Rally that she will introduce two pieces of legislation that defund abortion providers.

So What Did We Learn from Betsy DeVos’ Hearing?

The American people were shortchanged if they wanted to hear relevant, substantive questions and answers during Betsy DeVos’ confirmation hearing.

Grading Obama, Part Two

In the 2nd installment of a series grading President Barack Obama’s time in office Adam Graham looks at his national security record and conduct in office.

Grading Obama, Part One

In the first installment of a series grading President Barack Obama’s time in office Adam Graham looks at Obama’s economic and social agendas.

Caffeinated Thoughts Radio 12-31-16 (William Jacobson & Michael Ives)

Shane Vander Hart and Brian Myers discuss the U.N. Security Council resolution against Israel with William Jacobson and Thomas Chalmers with Michael Ives.

Fairfield Battles Transgender Policy in School

In Fairfield, IA there has been much contention over President Obama’s unconstitutional power grab over school bathrooms and locker rooms.

Ransom By Any Other Name Is Still a Ransom Paid to Iran

State Department spokesperson John Kirby acknowledged that a $400 million settlement made with Iran was held until the release of four American citizens.