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Hosted by Bob Neugebauer, aka Tea Party Bob, Idaho Pulse offers a solution-oriented approach to Idaho’s political, social, and economic challenges. Unlike traditional talk radio, this podcast cuts thr... more
FAQs about Idaho Pulse:How many episodes does Idaho Pulse have?The podcast currently has 38 episodes available.
November 06, 2025Forest Service Land Use Agreements: A Landowner’s WarningTea Party Bob and Dylan Stocker dissect the hazards facing Idaho landowners who partner with the Forest Service during wildfire emergencies. Stocker recounts his experience signing a land use authorization during the 2024 Wapiti Fire, detailing tens of thousands of dollars in property losses, water system exploitation, and bureaucratic roadblocks preventing reimbursement. The conversation exposes systematic problems with Forest Service agreements and offers critical advice for property owners facing fire threats: demand three times the offered compensation, document everything, and understand that cooperation may cost more than self-reliance....more59minPlay
November 03, 2025Idaho Property Taxes: Why Local Elections MatterTea Party Bob and Ron Nate examine why Idaho's municipal elections matter more for property taxes than presidential races. Nate explains how city councils, county commissions, and school districts drive property tax increases through levies and spending decisions, not who you vote for as governor or president. The conversation covers a troubling voter intimidation incident in Hazelton where a business owner received threatening notes for displaying an "oppose the levy" sign, and explores why government spending should face the same economic pressures as households....more38minPlay
October 28, 2025Idaho’s Budget Crisis: Where $500 Million DisappearedTea Party Bob and Ron Nate dissect Idaho's staggering fiscal reversal—from $496 million surplus to deficit—exposing what the Idaho Freedom Foundation calls systematic accountability failures. The conversation tackles SNAP program dependency affecting 42 million Americans, the entitlement mentality driving proposed "steal-ins" when benefits pause, and the Doge Task Force's underwhelming recommendation to eliminate 381 positions that were never filled. Ron reveals IFF's $2.1 billion in budget-cutting proposals, including eliminating entire agencies and undoing Medicaid expansion, while examining the transportation building cost overrun that doubled from $80 million to $160 million with zero accountability....more40minPlay
October 24, 2025Idaho Casino: The Hidden Costs of Gambling ProsperityTea Party Bob and Dylan Stocker dissect the proposed Treasure Valley casino through personal experience with gambling addiction's devastating family impact. Bob shares how his stepfather's gambling habit destroyed his marriage and parallels his son's ongoing struggles, arguing casinos create far more economic harm than prosperity. The conversation explores addiction rehabilitation costs, increased Medicaid and SNAP dependency, and comparisons to Colorado's experience with legalized marijuana—questioning whether sin-profit policies genuinely benefit Idaho or simply enrich state coffers while communities pay the hidden price....more54minPlay
October 17, 2025Idaho Budget Crisis: Spending Storm on the HorizonTea Party Bob and Ron Nate examine Idaho's looming fiscal crisis as state agencies demand 11.9% budget increases totaling a billion dollars more while federal funding drops $400 million. The state faces a fundamental choice: continue protecting bloated agencies or prioritize families through tax cuts and spending restraint. With $1.3 billion in rainy day funds sitting unused and 189 agencies operating in a state constitutionally limited to 23, the discussion exposes how six years of overspending have created unsustainable budgets that collapse at the slightest economic downturn....more34minPlay
October 08, 2025Fulcher on Idaho Energy, Federal Lands & Shutdown CrisisTea Party Bob and Congressman Russ Fulcher examine critical Idaho policy issues including geothermal energy legislation to streamline regulatory approval, the government shutdown driven by Democratic demands for $1.5 trillion in spending including illegal immigrant healthcare, and the urgent need for federal lands transfer to state management. Fulcher discusses Idaho's pioneering geothermal history, power grid challenges from data centers and industrial expansion, Forest Service mismanagement creating wildfire insurance crises, and why Idaho can no longer afford federal control over 54 million public acres generating just $1.25 per acre in returns....more31minPlay
October 06, 2025Idaho Grocery Tax, School Choice & COVID Accountability GapsTea Party Bob and Ron Nate dissect multiple Idaho policy battles including the citizen-led grocery tax repeal initiative requiring 71,000 signatures after eight years of legislative inaction despite 87% public support. Nate explains the new $5,000 school choice tax credit program available at myschoolchoice.idaho.gov, detailing eligibility requirements and constitutional challenges from public education advocates including Republican legislators. The conversation exposes how a COVID-19 interim committee found Governor Little violated constitutional rights through church closures, business shutdowns, and quarantine overreach—yet recommended zero accountability measures despite 8-2 and 9-1 votes confirming violations....more39minPlay
October 03, 2025Healthcare Costs Crushing Idaho Families: A Crisis DiscussionTea Party Bob and Dylan Stocker dissect the healthcare affordability crisis crushing Idaho families, examining how Obamacare drove costs up 80%, insurance exchanges fail average families, and corporate hospital systems prioritize metrics over patients. Dylan shares his experience paying $20,000 annually for healthcare that delivered zero value, leading him to abandon insurance entirely. The conversation explores medical education's pharmaceutical industry capture, political barriers to reform, and why younger generations face insurmountable healthcare burdens....more57minPlay
September 19, 2025$50M Budget Bloat: Idaho’s Weight Loss Drug ScandalTea Party Bob and Ron Nate reveal how the Idaho Freedom Foundation saved taxpayers $30-50 million annually by exposing a shocking government spending scandal. A 2021 decision to cover GLP-1 weight loss drugs for state employees—estimated at just $10,000—ballooned to $25 million in costs with projections reaching $50 million yearly. Senator Glenita Zeiderweld and IFF's investigation led to the coverage being reversed within 24 hours, but critical questions about transparency and accountability remain unanswered....more36minPlay
September 16, 2025Public Education Crisis and Charlie Kirk’s Legacy ResponseBob Neugebauer & Ron Nate examine the institutional indoctrination crisis in public education and universities following Charlie Kirk's assassination. They explore how radical educators, government workers, and non-profits have created a recruitment pipeline targeting youth, discuss Idaho's new school choice options as competitive solutions, and analyze the community response that brought over 1,000 people together for a vigil within hours. The conversation connects decades of systematic educational decay to current political violence while offering practical alternatives for concerned parents....more37minPlay
FAQs about Idaho Pulse:How many episodes does Idaho Pulse have?The podcast currently has 38 episodes available.