Grand Canyon Times

Jack Hastings joined the podcast to discuss:

• His roots in Surprise, Arizona and journey from educator to Vice Mayor
• The burden of federal oversight on local tax dollars and law enforcement
• The importance of conservative governance and empowering local officials

Jack Hastings is the Vice Mayor and District Five Council Member for the City of Surprise, Arizona. A lifelong public servant, he's a former government teacher and lifeguard who has called Surprise home since 2004. Known for his advocacy to cut taxes, strengthen public safety, and enhance civic engagement, Hastings champions local control over federal micromanagement. He's recognized for his vocal conservative values and commitment to making government more responsive to families, taxpayers, and the community.

Karrin Taylor Robson joined the podcast to discuss:

• Her decision to run for governor and the personal and professional journey that shaped her candidacy
• Sharp critiques of Governor Katie Hobbs on issues like border enforcement, water policy, and vetoed legislation
• Her platform rooted in conservative principles, economic development, and support from President Donald Trump

Karrin Taylor Robson is a lifelong conservative, business leader, and mother running for Governor of Arizona with the endorsement of President Donald J. Trump. A proud supporter of the America First agenda, she raised over $1 million for President Trump's campaign, hosted events with his family, and backed him in 2016, 2020, and 2024. Now, Trump is returning the support with his endorsement of her candidacy. Not a career politician, Karrin built one of Arizona's top land use and economic development firms, helping create thousands of jobs and cut through red tape to drive growth. A wife, mother of four, and grandmother, she is campaigning to secure the border, stop radical indoctrination in schools, eliminate government waste, and restore law and order across the state.

Terry Schilling joined the podcast to discuss:

• The Biden administration's targeting of Christian universities, including the unprecedented $37.7 million fine imposed on Grand Canyon University.
• The American Principles Project's (APP) advocacy for women's sports and protection of children from gender ideology.
• The necessity of federal legislation to define biological sex and safeguard religious freedoms.

Terry Schilling serves as the president of the American Principles Project, a leading conservative advocacy organization dedicated to promoting pro-family policies. Under his leadership, APP has expanded its influence, notably through the establishment of the Big Family initiative, aiming to position the family as a formidable force in Washington, D.C. Schilling's political experience includes roles with Sen. Sam Brownback (R-KS) and Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), as well as managing his father's successful congressional campaign in 2010. A graduate of Franciscan University of Steubenville and a Claremont Institute Lincoln Fellow, he resides in Virginia with his wife and seven children.

Hayden Ludwig joined the podcast to discuss:

• The surprising resilience of drug trafficking at the U.S.-Mexico border despite tougher immigration enforcement
• The evolution of cartel strategies, including the use of sophisticated synthetic drug production and unsuspecting mules
• The Chinese Communist Party's role in enabling a chemical war against the United States via fentanyl

Hayden Ludwig is the founder and managing editor of Restoration News, a media platform dedicated to investigative journalism supporting the America First Movement. Previously a senior investigative researcher at Capital Research Center, Ludwig holds a Master's in Public Policy from George Mason University. His work exposes how transnational networks, enabled by political weakness and foreign adversaries, continue to exploit America.

Kayleigh Kozak joined the podcast to discuss:

• The Origin and Impact of Kayleigh's Law
• Navigating the Legislative Process as a Civilian Advocate
• Empowering Victims Through Policy and Awareness

Kayleigh Kozak is the Family First Campaign Director at the America First Policy Institute, where she works to strengthen families and protect victims of abuse. She is best known for "Kayleigh's Law," adopted in several states to ensure lifelong protection for survivors of sexual and domestic violence. Kozak has helped pass a range of bipartisan victim-focused laws and led efforts behind a landmark ballot initiative imposing natural life sentences for child sex trafficking. A Liberty University graduate with a background in Family Christian Counseling, she is also a wife and mother of five.

Arizona Senate Majority Leader Janae Shamp (R-29) joined the Grand Canyon Times Podcast to discuss:

1. What border security looks like for Arizona in the future.
2. What Prop 314 sets out to accomplish.
3. Her recent meeting with Sec. of Health RFK, Jr and her win in taking chemicals out of school lunches.

A former perioperative nurse and nurse manager in the medical field, Shamp was first elected to represent Arizona's 29th Legislative District in Nov. 2022. A resident of Surprise, she graduated from Arizona State University cum laude in Molecular Biosciences and Biotechnology. She also graduated from Grand Canyon University magna cum laude in Nursing.

Steve Cortes on illegal immigration and Arizona election integritySteve Cortes, founder and president of the League of American Workers (LAW) joined the Grand Canyon Podcast to discuss:

• Illegal immigration and the impact on election integrity.
• Gov. Katie Hobbs (D-Ariz) and the provision of drivers licenses to illegal aliens.
• The America First agenda and Arizona voters.

In addition to being the founder of LAW, Cortes is a senior political advisor to CatholicVote. He was a spokesman and advisor to President Donald Trump's 2016 and 2020 campaigns, and previously traded global currencies and interest rates for 25 years for large international hedge funds. He has been an on-air broadcaster for CNBC, Fox News, and CNN. Cortes founded LAW in 2022 with the mission of promoting "policies to protect the priorities of laborers."

Chloe Cole, a detransitioner and senior fellow at Do No Harm, joined the Grand Canyon Times podcast to discuss:

• Chloe's childhood and process into gender transitioning with her parents and therapists.
• How quickly she felt she made a mistake after undergoing irreversible surgery.
• Chloe finding Christ and a renewed purpose as a woman and the work she has been doing to help the irresponsible gender-affirming rhetoric.

A 20-year-old woman who said that she had "gender dysphoria" was given "puberty blockers," testosterone and had a double mastectomy at age 12, Cole has since "de-transitioned" and supports bans on the chemical castration of minors. Cole is a senior fellow at Do No Harm, an advocacy organization that recently launch the "Stop the Harm Database" which "catalogs pediatric sex change-related services, including surgeries, cross-sex hormones, and puberty blockers, at U.S.-based medical facilities between 2019 and 2023."

J. Christian Adams, president and general counsel of the Public Interest Legal Foundation (PILF) joined the Grand Canyon Times podcast to discuss:

• The 2020 election in Arizona and Donald Trump's loss by less than 10,500 votes.
• Overview of entertaining short film using current voter roll information that shows registrants using commercial addresses as their address of residence, which is illegal under AZ law.
• Christian's prediction of how this year's voter integrity will compare to the 2020 election.

Adams previously worked in the Voting Section of the U.S. Department of Justice from 2005 to 2010. In 2020, President Donald Trump appointed him to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, where he continues to serve with a term through 2025. Adams has been involved in election law litigation across 33 states and the territory of Guam, representing multiple presidential campaigns. He holds a law degree from the University of South Carolina School of Law and is a member of the South Carolina and Virginia Bars.The Public Interest Legal Foundation (PILF) is a nonprofit law firm that focuses on election integrity issues in the United States. Founded in 2012, PILF has pursued litigation related to voter registration list maintenance, election administration, and enforcement of the National Voter Registration Act. The organization seeks to ensure compliance with federal laws related to voter roll accuracy and has filed cases in multiple states. PILF's legal activities often involve the pursuit of records or data from state election agencies and challenging practices it alleges may impact election integrity.

Arizona State Sen. Janae Shamp (R-AZ-29) joined the Grand Canyon Times Podcast to discuss:

1. Border security, housing affordability, and healthcare in Arizona
2. Outreach to young conservative voters in her district
3. Her legislative priorities when re-elected

Shamp was first elected to represent Arizona's 29th Legislative District in Nov. 2022. She defeated Democrat David Raymer, winning 59 percent to Raymer's 41 percent.A resident of Surprise, Shamp graduated cum laude from Arizona State University and received her nursing degree, also graduating cum laude, from Grand Canyon University.She is an operating room nurse, and said she was fired from her nursing position for refusing to take the "COVID" MRNA injection. Arizona's 29th Legislative District is entirely located within Maricopa County, west and northwest of Phoenix. The district stretches from Litchfield Park in the south to north of Morristown in the north, stopping to the east of Wickenburg. It includes Luke Air Force Base.