Episodes
Friday May 10, 2019
Episode 81: Conversations with Rob Sand and David Young
Friday May 10, 2019
Friday May 10, 2019
For today's Caffeinated Thoughts Podcast, Shane Vander Hart spoke with Stephanie Taub, an attorney with the First Liberty Institute, about the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services finalized a rule that protects the religious conscience of healthcare workers.
Then, Shane had a conversation with State Auditor Rob Sand about his priorities and the ideas he's working on as Iowa's new state auditor, his recent town hall tour, an upcoming investigation into spread pricing with Iowa's Medicaid program, and why he doesn't want the federal courthouse in Des Moines to move.
Former Congressman David Young, R-Iowa, joins Shane to discuss why he is running for Congress again in 2020 and what he hopes to accomplish if elected.
Thursday Mar 28, 2019
Episode 78: Discussing the Mueller Report and Green New Deal
Thursday Mar 28, 2019
Thursday Mar 28, 2019
This week on the Caffeinated Thoughts Podcast, Shane Vander Hart discusses the Mueller Report and reaction to it. Kelvey Vander Hart joins him to discuss the Senate vote on the Green New Deal.
Wednesday Mar 20, 2019
Episode 77: Democrat Presidential Candidates Dump on Electoral College
Wednesday Mar 20, 2019
Wednesday Mar 20, 2019
Democrat presidential candidates say they want to repeal the Electoral College, Shane Vander Hart discusses on today's Caffeinated Thoughts podcast.
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Episode 76: Jason Schultz Discusses Funnel Week in the Iowa Senate
Friday Mar 08, 2019
Friday Mar 08, 2019
Our host, Shane Vander Hart, discusses the Religious Freedom Restoration Act currently under consideration in Iowa, a recent abortion poll that does not look good for the Democrats, Democrats' lack of unity condemning Congresswoman Ilhan Omar's anti-semitism, and the lack of centrists in the Democratic Party.
State Senator Jason Schultz (R-Schleswig) joins Shane to discuss the first funnel week in the Iowa Senate.
Friday Feb 15, 2019
Episode 75: A Conversation With Jeremy Taylor
Friday Feb 15, 2019
Friday Feb 15, 2019
For this episode of the Caffeinated Thoughts Podcast, Shane Vander Hart discusses President Trump's national emergency declaration, Andrew McCabe's 60 Minutes interview, and interviews Jeremy Taylor who is running for Congress in Iowa's 4th Congressional District.
Wednesday Jan 30, 2019
Episode 74: Chuck Hurley Discusses 2019 Iowa Legislative Session
Wednesday Jan 30, 2019
Wednesday Jan 30, 2019
Chuck Hurley with The FAMiLY Leader discusses the 2019 Iowa Legislative Session with host Shane Vander Hart. Also, Shane discusses Virginia's heinous "Repeal Act," remarks Virginia's Governor made about it, and U.S. Senator Kamala Harris (D-CA) visited Des Moines for a CNN Townhall.
Thursday Dec 20, 2018
Episode 72: A Conversation with Iowa Senate Majority Leader Jack Whitver
Thursday Dec 20, 2018
Thursday Dec 20, 2018
On our last podcast episode for 2018, Shane Vander Hart talks to Iowa Senate Majority Leader Jack Whitver (R-Ankeny) about Senate Republicans' legislative priorities in 2019.
Shane also discusses President Donald Trump's announcement about Syria, addresses whether Acting Attorney General Matt Whitaker should recuse himself from overseeing the Mueller probe, and he says "shut it down" with a deadline looming before a government shut down.
Friday Dec 14, 2018
Episode 71: Michael Cohen Goes to Jail, Weekly Standard Closes
Friday Dec 14, 2018
Friday Dec 14, 2018
Shane Vander Hart and Brian Myers discuss Michael Cohen's plea deal and sentencing, the Russia investigation, President Donald Trump, and the news that the Weekly Standard is closing after 23 years.
Thursday Nov 08, 2018
Episode 68: Discussing Election Night 2018
Thursday Nov 08, 2018
Thursday Nov 08, 2018
Terry Schilling with American Principles Project and Caffeinated Thoughts contributor Kelvey Vander Hart join Shane Vander Hart to discuss the 2018 Midterms results.
Friday Oct 26, 2018
Episode 65: A Conversation with Jules Ofenbakh and Christopher Peters
Friday Oct 26, 2018
Friday Oct 26, 2018
For this episode of the Caffeinated Thoughts Podcast, Shane Vander Hart speaks with Jules Ofenbakh, the Libertarian nominee for Iowa Secretary of State, and Dr. Christopher Peters, a Republican who is running in Iowa's 2nd Congressional District.
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