In short, a place for depth. Here's what we have planned for you (and we are just getting started).

Conversations with:

A Congressman who will tell us the truth about the challenges facing America.

A retired NYPD officer who has been shot at, had a brick thrown at him and a bed frame, and who was on duty on 9/11/01.

Three chiropractors who will explain how our bodies work and how to live a healthier lifestyle.

A first-time Arizona State Rep. who represents one of the poorest parts of the state.

We are just getting started. I would love to hear what you are interested in finding out more about. Email: [email protected]

I'm Rob. I'm a radio talk show host. I've been covering news and politics for almost a quarter century. I'm also a communications and performance coach who helps leaders and emerging leaders who to use communication skills to enhance their careers and responsibilities.

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I'm always up for an adventure. Equal Matters will be just that. Thanks for coming with me.

Welcome to Equal Matters, we are about to go deep.

Because America faces challenges politically. Congressman David Schweikert works on those challenges.

First and foremost, we are an aging country. An aging country that spends too much money. Without action now America will look much different in 9 years.

Senior poverty will double then because Social Security is facing a 25% cut. Which is why politicians normally don't tell you that.

Congressman Schweikert, or David as he insists being called, will.

Today you will learn about America's greatest challenge and what to do about it because the Congressman brings solutions.

We also talk about how we can help. This will be an effort if we are to encourage more politicians to tell us the truth about what's ahead of our country. Then we can work towards solutions.

Links: Congressman David Schweikert

My communication and performance online program: Master Your Message.

Schedule a free 20 minute call to find out of communication and performance is right for you: Schedule a call with Rob.

Intro song is a creation of the ridiculously talented Kal The Guitar Hero (he's currently touring the country with the artist Anees).

This episode's timeline:

[00:00:00] Podcast on America's challenges with Congressman Schweikert.

[00:05:27] Aging population requires expensive medical benefits. Which is challenging.

[00:10:56] US aging population challenges future growth prospects.

[00:17:11] Social Security is facing a 25% cut in less than 9 years if no action is taken.

[00:20:49] Competition for jobs is challenging, which impedes growth, growth is required to maintain America.

[00:30:58] Social Security cuts could double senior poverty.

[00:35:48] US has a productive society, but worries about productivity.

[00:40:36] Enhance communication skills for leadership advantage.

[00:45:53] Debt crisis threatens republic; inflation looms.

[00:50:49] Cut obesity in half for trillions saved.

[00:56:55] Disruptive healthcare technology, hindered by bureaucracy.

[01:02:37] Democrats' bill misled and subsidies were pointless.

[01:06:21] Cut costs through healthcare curve-bending. Crowdsourcing regulation?

[01:10:54] Congress protects bureaucracies, soft nationalizes industries.

[01:21:59] Tax policy to bring manufacturing back summarized.

[01:24:14] Update policies simultaneously for economic growth.

[01:28:59] "Controversial, but effective way to re-election"