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About the book: 

Kevin Hassett wasn’t always a Trump supporter. Before his surprising appointment as the top White House economist, he took a dim view of the populist agenda and mercurial temperament of the man who had won control of the Republican Party. But experience would soon change his mind.

As chairman of the President’s Council of Economic Advisers, Hassett helped Donald Trump bring about a golden age of prosperity, in which Americans who had been left behind by decades of failed policy were given the opportunity to succeed. The miracle lasted three years, until a virus from China killed it.

Trump proved that a mix of free-market principles and enlightened nationalism could revive the American economic dynamo. Guided by an unlikely team of brilliant advisers and driven by his own force of will, he recognized that Washington bureaucrats had undermined the American dream by inserting themselves into every aspect of the economy. These “experts” were leading us down the path to socialism, and Trump fought like mad to turn things around.

Enjoying not only direct access to the president but also his trust and respect, Hassett was involved in almost every important policy debate. After two exhausting but successful years, he stepped down from the CEA and returned to private life—only to return as a special adviser on pandemic policy in 2020.

The Drift offers a unique perspective on a pivotal presidency. Unconnected and unbeholden to Donald Trump, Kevin Hassett came to the administration with a critical eye. But working with Trump the president convinced him that this flawed leader might be the only man who could halt the drift toward a statist and moribund economy. Filled with urgent lessons, this book is essential reading as the drift resumes.

Hour 2 - 

Guest: Kristi Fulnecky 

Local attorney Kristi Fulnecky joins Nick Reed this morning: 

Kristi held a press conference yesterday in front of the SPS Kraft Administration Center.

The press conference is to protest the decision of the Springfield Public School Board to require masking children in school for the 2021-2022 school year.

Kristi talks about the media and how they respond to her press conferences.

Hour 1 - 

Nick Reed talks about a variety of topics in the news, including: 

Republic Middle School is investigating an incident that occurred at the middle school dance. Nick talks about the rumors coming from the parents. By the end of the dance, parents were giving the name of a students, calling for teachers to be arrested, and even saying students were raped.

Police are still investigating allegations, but the school district recently told parents it has made progress in determining what did, and did not, occur.

The mother of the 15-year-old boy who dressed in a skirt and raped a female classmate in the girl's bathroom and was then charged with sexually assaulting another girl months later says her son doesn't identify as a female, and it wasn't just some disguise to slip into the girl's bathroom.

The mom of the boy also said 'If I was in a position where I was about to be raped, I would be screaming, kicking, everything,' she said. 'You're 15. You can reasonably defend yourself. You're not just going to sit there and take it. And so, because there wasn't a presence of a fight, he felt it was okay to keep going.'

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Don Carriker joins Nick for a quick chat: 

Don has a seminar coming up: Thriving in the Biden economy.

The seminar will be held November 4th at Don’s office.

Doors open at 5:30 p.m.

Please make sure to RSVP by texting Don at 417-844-5370.

Seating is limited, and food will be provided.

Hour 3 - 

Nick Reed talks about a variety of topics in the news, including:

The debate over masking requirements for kids at SPS is firing up again.

Kristi Fulnecky, Attorney for parents and children in the Springfield Public Schools in Springfield, Missouri, will be holding a press conference at 12:00 PM, Wednesday, November 3, 2021, in Springfield, Missouri at the Kraft Administrative Center, 1359 E. St. Louis St. in front of the school administration building. This press conference is to protest the decision of the Springfield Public School Board to require masking children in school for the 2021-2022 school year.

In the Republic of Ireland, health officials are running out of people to blame for COVID-19. As reported in the Irish Times,  two of the three most COVID-infected electoral areas in Ireland are located in the County Waterford “with the highest rate of vaccination in the country.” In Waterford, a remarkable 99.7 percent of adults over the age of 18 is fully vaccinated.

Charles Taylor is running for Springfield School Board once again.

Nick shares a letter about Springfield R-12 Board of Education member, Charles Taylor. A source who attended the “Shewmaker Celebrates” event hosted by Drury University stated Mr. Taylor accused citizens who made comments at the most recent SPS Board Meeting of “doing everything but putting on a white hood.”

Hour 2 - 

Nick Reed talks about a variety of topics in the news, including: 

Nick talks about H.R.3860. This bill prohibits the use of federal funds to require a member of the Armed Forces to receive a COVID-19 vaccination. The bill also prohibits adverse action (e.g., punishment) being taken against a member of the Armed Forces because the member refuses to receive a COVID-19 vaccination.

The state and local tax (SALT) deduction cap will be eliminated for five years as part of the Build Back Better social spending package, according to multiple reports.

Springfield city council zones could see a change as population changes are reviewed. 

While President Joe Biden was overseas, he took to weird whispering on stage.

Hour 1 - Nick Reed talks about a variety of topics in the news, including:

Republican Glenn Youngkin will win the gubernatorial race in Virginia, defeating former Democratic Gov. Terry McAuliffe.

New Jersey is still too close to call...

Here locally, Nixa Mayor Brian Steele survived a recall election Tuesday.

Nick breaks down the voter turnout in our local elections.

Hour 3 - 

Nick Reed talks about a variety of topics in the news, including:

It’s a real possibility China could take over Taiwan and seize the majority of the world’s production of chips, which are used in aircraft, warships, submarines, cars, iPhones, computers, and more.

Boston University professor Ibram X. Kendi — a leading proponent of Critical Race Theory (CRT) — posted and later deleted a tweet that accidentally refuted the entire left-wing ideology.

NBC joined the on-going media freak-out against "Let’s Go Brandon" chants by singling out a gun dealership for selling merchandise with the viral slogan.

Hour 2 - 

Nick Reed talks about a variety of topics in the news, including:

Not only has President Joe Biden's approval rating fallen to just 42%, but 71% of Americans — and even half of Democrats — say the country is headed in the wrong direction.

Rep. Cori Bush (D-MO) said in a statement Monday that Sen. Joe Manchin’s (D-WV) concerns about the $1.75 trillion Build Back Better Act are “anti-black, anti-child, anti-woman, and anti-immigrant.”

Freedom Health Systems is opening up later this week.

Hour 1 - 

Nick Reed talks about a variety of topics in the news, including: 

The hashtag #PoopyPantsBiden was trending on Twitter after a rumor claimed that President Biden’s unusually long visit with Pope Francis was the result of a bathroom emergency.

President Biden was also 20 minutes late to a press conference at the G20. When he was asked why he was late, Biden said "I apologize to keep you waiting. We were playing with elevators. Long story, anyway."

An NBC News reporter worked to find excuses Monday for President Joe Biden’s apparent cat nap during speeches at the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference. 

Sky News Australia ran an item solely devoted to Biden and his public gaffes last Friday, with host Rita Panahi observing Biden “needs a retirement home and a warm bowl of soup, not access to the nuclear codes” after showing several of his gaffes in recent speeches.

ALSO - 

Don Carriker joins Nick Reed for a quick chat: 

Don has a seminar coming up: Thriving in the Biden economy.

The seminar will be held November 4th at Don’s office.

Doors open at 5:30 p.m.

Please make sure to RSVP by texting Don at 417-844-5370. Seating is limited, and food will be provided.

Hour 3 - 

Darin Chappell is filling in this morning for the vacationing Nick Reed this morning. Here's what he covers this hour:

Darin does a quick wrap up on Critical Race Theory in the Springfield Public Schools.

Vaccine and mask mandates.

The violation of liberty when it comes to mandates.

Banning words and thoughts.