Our guest today is Chris Cheng. Chris is an American sports shooter, Second Amendment and diversity outreach advocate, and History Channel's Top Shot Season 4 Champion. He is also the author of the memoir and guide for beginning shooters book, Shoot to Win. And now, Chris has authored The Purple Heart Battalion, which tells the story of Japanese American soldiers of the 100th Battalion / 442nd Regimental Combat Team during World War II—men who fought with extraordinary courage for America while many of their own families were unjustly incarcerated back home.

It’s a historical novel about love, honor, survival, and what it means to belong to a country that has not always fully believed you do.

1) Many people know you as a champion shooter and Second Amendment advocate. How did your journey evolve into writing a historical novel about one of the most remarkable military units in American history?

2) Give us an overview of The Purple Heart Battalion. What story are you telling, and why did you feel it needed to be told now?

3) Executive Order 9066 dramatically changed the lives of more than 100,000 Japanese Americans during World War II. Can you explain what it was and how it affected the families whose stories inspired your novel?

4) You intentionally use the term "incarceration camps" rather than the more familiar "internment camps." Why is that distinction important, and what does that language help us better understand about this chapter of American history?

5) Historical fiction has a unique ability to make history personal. What do you hope readers will learn about courage, citizenship, civil liberties, and the importance of preserving freedom from the story of the 100th Battalion and the 442nd Regimental Combat Team?

6) The legacy of these soldiers is one of extraordinary sacrifice despite extraordinary adversity. What can their story teach Americans today about unity, patriotism, and serving a nation even during times of division?

7) How do people follow you?

Originally Aired 8.10.26

Our guest today is Liz Lazarus. Liz is the author of Free of Malice, Plea for Justice, Shades of Silence, and most recently Dawn Before Darkness.

1) Dawn Before Darkness begins as a romance before transforming into a legal thriller and suspense novel. What inspired this story, and what real-world issues were you hoping readers would recognize beneath the fiction?

2) One of the central themes is the exploitation of vulnerable seniors through the guardianship and conservatorship system. Why is this an issue more Americans should understand, and what warning signs should families watch for?

3) Dawn survives because she's prepared, keeps her wits about her under pressure, and has multiple layers of protection—including technology, a loyal dog, and ultimately the ability to fight back. What message were you hoping to send about personal safety, resilience, and self-reliance?

4) Without giving away every twist, your novel reminds readers that corruption often involves networks of people rather than a single bad actor. Why was it important to explore how systems can fail—and how determined individuals can expose the truth?

5) How do people follow you?

Originally Aired 8.10.26

Our guest today is Dianna Muller. Dianna is the Founder of Women For Gun Rights and Women For Gun Safety, nonpartisan educational organizations empowering women nationwide through Second Amendment education.

She champions the belief that gun rights are women’s rights and that every woman should be prepared to be her own first responder.

1) Let’s start with the exciting milestone of celebrating 10 YEARS of WGR and the National Summit you have planned!

2) What are the distinctions between your two organizations, Women For Gun Rights, and Women For Gun Safety?

3) This is clearly a female-driven effort. Why is there a need for your Organizations, and how do men fit into the equation?

4) You have been working behind the scenes to develop a White House 2A Advisory Council. What would be the goal and function of such an effort?

5) How do people follow you?

Originally Aired 8.5.26

Our guest today is Tamkin Collins. Tamkin is the Founder and CEO of Cakes Concealed Carry, a premium handbag brand redefining what protection looks like for women.

An aerospace engineer and mission program manager by training, she spent more than a decade leading high-stakes spacecraft programs for the U.S. Department of Defense and NASA before launching a company dedicated to empowering women through innovative concealed carry solutions.

1) You had a stable aerospace career working on national security space missions. What made you walk away from that to build a concealed carry handbag company?

2) You say Cakes isn’t just a handbag brand but a movement. What are women really missing in the protection space right now?

3) You manufacture in Bangladesh while advocating for women’s protection in America. What have you learned about empowerment from seeing both worlds and cultures up close?

4) If Cakes becomes the $100M brand you envision, what impact do you want it to have beyond revenue?

5) How do people follow you?

Originally Aired 8.3.26

Our guest today is Ray Michaels. Ray a native Arizonan, broadcaster, and conservative communicator with a passion for informing and engaging citizens. His diverse career has taken him to more than 100 countries, including over three decades in the cruise industry entertaining audiences around the world.

As a host, emcee, and on-camera personality, he has interviewed influential leaders from across the political, business, and cultural landscape.

Today, through GrassRoots50.com and TotalNEWS.com, Ray is committed to informing, educating, motivating, and activating Christian constitutional conservatives to become more engaged in shaping the future of our nation.

1) You've had a fascinating career that has taken you around the globe. How did those experiences shape your appreciation for America's constitutional freedoms and inspire your work in conservative media?

2) Through GrassRoots50.com and TotalNEWS.com, your mission is to inform, educate, motivate, and activate. Which of those four do you think Americans struggle with most, and why?

3) You've interviewed leaders from politics, business, and culture. What qualities consistently separate effective leaders from those who simply hold a title?

4) Many people are frustrated with the direction of our country but aren't sure how to make a difference. What practical advice would you give someone who wants to become more engaged in protecting their community and our constitutional republic?

5) How do people follow you?

Originally Aired 7.27.26

Our guest today is US Congressman David Schweikert. Representative Schweikert. He has represented Arizona in the U.S. House of Representatives in CD1 since 2011.

An Arizona resident since childhood, David grew up in Scottsdale, graduated from Arizona State University with an MBA, and began his career in the real estate industry before entering public service.

And, now Representative Schweikert is running for Governor of  Arizona in the 2026 Gubernatorial Race.

1) Tell us where you stand with regard to the Second Amendment? What is your red-line?

2) What have you done legislatively to defend the Second Amendment?

3) As Governor of Arizona, what would you do regarding gun rights and gun laws?

4) What are the other key issues facing AZ, and what can a Governor do to positively impact them?

5) What impacts one state impacts all others. What can other states learn from AZ?

6) What can AZ learn from other states?

7) What makes you uniquely qualified to serve as the next AZ State Governor?

8) How do people follow you?

Originally Aired 7.24.26

Our guest today is Topher Field. Topher is one of Australia’s most recognized Libertarian political commentators and human rights advocates. He is the director of “Battleground Melbourne”, the multi-award-winning and internationally acclaimed documentary that exposed the human impact of Victoria’s lockdowns. And he is the author of “Good People Break Bad Laws”.

1) Your book is titled “Good People Break Bad Laws”. America’s Founders knew that – and over the years we’ve forgotten it. In today’s world, how do we know the difference between a law that deserves our obedience and one that deserves our resistance?

2) Your documentary Battleground Melbourne tells the story of ordinary citizens living through extraordinary government restrictions. What lessons should Americans take away from Australia's experience?

3) Around the world, we've seen governments invoke public safety to justify expanding their powers – and particularly where gun rights are concerned. How can free societies protect both public safety and individual liberty without sacrificing either?

4) Freedom can gradually disappear—and then suddenly all at once, all because of one compromise at a time. What warning signs should citizens be watching for today, and what practical steps can they take to preserve their liberties?

5) Who has inspired you in your world view and your strength?

6) How do people follow your work, watch Battleground Melbourne, and learn more about Good People Break Bad Laws?

Originally Aired 7.22.26

Our guest today is Dr. Beth Alcazar. Beth is the editor-at-large for the USCCA, is an award-winning writer, blogger, and instructor with nearly three decades of experience in the firearms industry.

She is the author of Women’s Handgun & Self-Defense Fundamentals and Children’s Firearms & Safety Fundamentals, and has testified before the U.S. House Judiciary Committee on Second Amendment issues.

But she most often describes herself simply as “just a mom with a gun.”

1) What’s driving mothers to prioritize personal and family safety right now?

2) Talk to us about the growing interest in non-lethal self-defense options, and when are they appropriate?

3) Why does awareness remain the most effective first line of defense?

4) What does responsible, family-centered preparedness look like at home and in public?

5) How do people follow you?

Originally Aired 6.17.26

Our guest today is Stephen L. Keller. Steve is the author of Pay to Play: Political Corruption, Corporate Greed, and the Cost of the American Dream.

A pioneering entrepreneur, Steve shares his firsthand account of what happens when innovation collides with powerful corporate interests, and why he believes America's justice system is vulnerable to money, influence, and political power.

Today, he is also helping advance the Justice Restoration Foundation, dedicated to promoting meaningful justice reform.

1) You faced weaponized federal agents, drafted indictments created by powerful insurance companies themselves, and a coordinated campaign to wipe out everything you built. Give us a brief overview of your story.

2) Your book is called Pay to Play. You paid a heavy price. What sustained you to be able to be a survivor in this high-stakes pursuit of the American Dream?

3) You write that corporations can exert enormous influence over government institutions. What can the average person do to protect themselves from being crushed by that machinery?

4) Your story centers on what happens when innovation threatens established industries. What lessons should entrepreneurs and business owners learn from your experience?

5) The Justice Restoration Foundation seeks meaningful reform of our justice system. What specific changes do you believe would restore greater accountability, fairness, and public confidence?

6) How do people follow your work, learn more about Pay to Play, and support the mission of the Justice Restoration Foundation?

Originally Aired 7.13.26

Our guest today is Colonel Rob Maness. Colonel Maness is a retired U.S. Air Force Colonel, combat veteran of Iraq and Afghanistan, survivor of the 9/11 attack on the Pentagon, graduate of the U.S. Navy War College and Harvard Kennedy School, former U.S. Senate candidate, Chairman of GatorPAC, CEO of Iron Liberty Group, host of The Rob Maness Show, and a Board Member of the Second Amendment Institute.

And the author of the new book, “What You Can Do About It: Taking Real Action Against Corruption, Radicalism, and Moral Decay to Save America.”

1) You've led Americans through some of our nation's most challenging moments—from surviving the Pentagon attack on 9/11 to commanding troops in combat. What lessons from those experiences are most applicable to the challenges America faces today?

2) Your book is titled What You Can Do About It. Many Americans feel frustrated and powerless. What are the first practical steps ordinary citizens can take to defend liberty and strengthen their communities?

3) As someone who has spent a lifetime defending the Constitution, how do you view the Second Amendment's role in preserving all of our other constitutional freedoms?

4) You serve on the Board of the Second Amendment Institute, whose mission is education. Why do you believe educating Americans about the Constitution is just as important as defending it in the courts or the legislature?

5) How do people follow you?

Originally Aired 7.10.26