Light Beer Dark Money

By Chris ClementsSociety & Culture

Light Beer Dark Money episodes

June 18, 2025 From Grijalva to GOP: Rodney Glassman Unfiltered (Audio)
Rodney Glassman joins Chris and Sean for a wide-ranging and unfiltered conversation about his dramatic political evolution—from working for Democrat Congressman Raúl Grijalva after arriving in Tucson, to becoming a Republican with the nomination and election of Donald Trump.
Now a candidate for Arizona Attorney General, Rodney takes direct aim at current AG Kris Mayes for weaponizing the office and blasts primary opponent Warren Peterson for lacking the legal experience the job demands.
Rodney’s connection with Chris runs deep—the two have known each other for over 20 years, and their mothers both grew up in California’s San Joaquin Valley. That personal bond adds depth to an already charged and revealing discussion about law, politics, and the future of Arizona.
🎧 A must-listen episode for anyone tracking the high-stakes race for AG.
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32 min
June 17, 2025 Health, Hope & Honor: John Desser on HSAs, the HOPE Act, and Confronting Antisemitism (Audio)
Recorded on location at the Conservative Partnership Institute in Washington, D.C., this episode of Light Beer | Dark Money features our good friend and health-care policy pioneer John Desser, Senior Vice President of Government Affairs at HealthEquity.
As one of the original visionaries behind Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), John reflects on 20 years of transforming how Americans save and spend on healthcare. He also shares his leadership role in advancing the bipartisan HOPE Act, groundbreaking legislation that would significantly expand HSA eligibility and access for millions of Americans.
In a powerful second half, we discuss the disturbing rise of antisemitism in the United States—how such hatred still exists in our day, and what must be done to confront it. It’s a compelling conversation at the crossroads of policy, principle, and moral clarity. A #mustlisten
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31 min
June 16, 2025 Phil Kerpen’s Commitment to America (Audio)
Phil Kerpen, president of American Commitment and one of Washington’s top policy minds, joins Chris and Sean to break down why Republicans must unify behind Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill.”
Kerpen lays out the stakes: extending the 2017 tax cuts, reforming Medicaid, and unlocking the kind of economic growth that benefits every American. This is more than politics — it’s a blueprint for prosperity.
If you're looking for a masterclass on how smart policy drives real change, this episode delivers.
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37 min
June 12, 2025 Crash, Chaos, and Fatherhood: Air Disasters, LA Riots, and Why Dads Matter (Audio)
Chris and Sean open the episode with a somber reflection on the Air India crash, offering prayers for the victims and diving into a broader conversation about airline safety — including Boeing’s ongoing 787 Dreamliner troubles and Sean’s personal “Kyl Rule”: two engines, two pilots, no exceptions.
Then, they turn to the erupting riots in Los Angeles. Who’s really behind the chaos? Chris and Sean argue it’s not about immigrants — it’s about white liberal agitators being manipulated by organized groups that thrive on disorder, hijacking the issue and undermining public support.
The show closes with a heartfelt Father’s Day segment, honoring the vital role of dads in families and society.
Planes, protests, and parenthood — all in one packed episode.
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22 min
June 11, 2025 Los Angeles on the Edge: ICE, Riots, and Political Delusion (Audio)
As chaos erupts in Los Angeles over ICE’s attempts to detain violent offenders, Chris and Sean draw stark comparisons to the 1992 LA riots following the Rodney King verdict. Are we watching history repeat itself — or is this something new?
The guys react to the latest news clips with scorching hot takes, calling out Democrats for once again staking their future on a fringe issue that alienates most Americans.
Plus: the contrast between Mayor Karen Bass and Governor Gavin Newsom — one’s a savvy operator, the other’s a walking punchline.
Don’t miss this firestorm of an episode!
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43 min
June 09, 2025 Andy Biggs: Arizona’s Next Governor? (Audio)
Congressman Andy Biggs joins Chris and Sean from Washington, D.C. to talk about his run for Arizona Governor — and lays out his Day One vision for the state. With a deep resume as former State Senate President, current U.S. Congressman, and trusted Trump ally, Sean argues Biggs would be the most prepared governor to ever take Arizona’s 9th floor.
They also tackle the state of dysfunction in D.C., the rising tide of Federalism under Trump, and how that momentum aligns with Biggs’ plan to lead Arizona.
Candid, clear-eyed, and even humorous — this conversation with Andy Biggs is a must-listen for anyone watching Arizona’s political future.
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28 min
June 05, 2025 The Trump–Musk Breakup? Power, Policy, and Summer Plans (Audio)
Don’t say we didn’t warn you. The Trump–Musk bromance is officially on the rocks. In this solo episode, Sean dives into Elon Musk’s public opposition to the “Big Beautiful Bill” and Trump’s pointed remarks suggesting their relationship is history.
Sean unpacks whether Musk has the influence to tank the bill, how the GOP's internal battle lines differ between the House and Senate, and why the July 4th deadline is slipping fast — with big implications for the economy and the 2026 election.
Then he shifts gears, talking summer heat, family getaways, and the best vacation spots. Got a favorite summer escape? Sean wants to hear from you.
Politics, power plays, and poolside plans — all in one episode.
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23 min
June 05, 2025 Inside the Swamp with Ruthless Duncan (Audio)
Michael Duncan — co-host of the wildly popular Ruthless Variety Progrum — joins Chris and Sean for a no-holds-barred conversation on politics, podcasting, and the media spin machine.
They take on the Democrats' flailing strategy, the inside-baseball dysfunction of D.C., and the laughable lionizing of Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson for finally stating the obvious about Biden’s decline. Duncan pulls back the curtain on why Ruthless resonates: no filters, no BS — just honest, irreverent takes that cut through the noise.
Yes, the audio's a bit rough — but the content is gold.
Don’t miss this episode. And don’t forget to check out Ruthless Variety Progrum on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts. https://www.youtube.com/@RuthlessPodcast
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34 min
June 02, 2025 Selling Truth with Corey Frank: Strategies, Stumbles, and the Soul of the Sale (Audio)
In this high-energy episode, Chris sits down with sales sage, Corey Frank, of Branch 49 at Grand Canyon University’s Canyon Ventures.
Together, they unpack the real art of selling—what it takes to close a deal, be a true resource to your customer, and build trust in a noisy market.
From the fundamentals of great sales strategy to the epic stumbles of brands like Bud Light, Chris and Corey explore how corporate missteps are often sales failures in disguise.
They also take a detour into the intersection of sales and politics—where persuasion meets principle. Why spend 20 million to figure out how to market demand when there's a dive bar just down the street?
If you’ve ever tried to sell anything—or been sold to—this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.
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53 min
May 28, 2025 Holy Hot Takes! - Schweikert’s Stumble, Dhillon’s Defense, Marco (Audio)
On this explosive episode of Light Beer | Dark Money - Chris is solo and goes deep into the headlines with several #HotTakes the mainstream won’t touch.
Congressman David Schweikert missed the vote on the Big Beautiful Bill, and Chris suggests it may be time for a Chief of Staff shake-up to get him back on task.
In a bold legal strike, Harmeet Dhillon shuts down the DOJ’s attempted consent decree over Phoenix law enforcement—marking a major stand against federal overreach.
Then, Senator Marco Rubio delivers a foreign policy master class in the Senate budget hearings, calling out Senator Van Hollen's hypocrisy and district judges undermining the administration from within.
And, the COVID vaccine narrative continues to unravel—what was hidden, who knew what, and what it all means now. This is the episode they won’t want you to hear.
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25 min