The Americhicks

Heart of the Matter #094 (Hour 2): Education Policy and Pay for Performance - 05.31.15 by The Americhicks

Don Whipple was a WWII veteran that was in the 2nd Wave of Iwo Jima. He speaks to the Americhicks about his time as a Marine, his intense experience at Iwo Jima, and his life since.

We also start our conversation with Jim Doyle, another WWII veteran who survived Pearl Harbor, received two Purple Hearts, and fought at the battle of the Coral Sea.

Jim Doyle continues his personal story of surviving Pearl Harbor, and his memories of the battle of the Coral Sea. He was also one of the last to land on USS Lexington before she sank.

Nolan Hargrave is a Vietnam war veteran who joins the show to talk about being drafted, the realization of being at war, PTSD and more.

Jonathan Lockwood with Advancing Colorado, talks about accountability and decreasing regulation in relation to the Affordable Care Act.

David Spady discusses the water crisis in California. He explains the effects on energy and food. He also discusses environmental extremism vs. human interests.

David Spady discusses the water allocation for the farmers vs. the allocation for endangered species. He also discusses the economic impact of the water crisis, which goes far beyond California.

Next, Rich Bratten calls in with information about our state legislators. He works with Principles of Liberty to hold our legislators accountable to the principles of liberty by giving them feedback on their voting record.

Concerned Veterans for America: Frank Crocker, CO State Director, calls in to inform listeners about management problems with the VA's hospital project in Aurora.

Dr. Bradley Birzer joins the show to talk about being a conservative professor at CU Boulder, Christianity, Lord of the Rings, Tolkien, CS Lewis, and our founding fathers.

Dr. Bradley Birzer talks about how our founding fathers avoided ideological divides, and made amazing compromises to create our constitution. In today's world, how can we compromise without giving up on our principles?

On Kim's Radar this week: The City of Lone Tree denied Hooters liquor license. She discusses government vs. free market on issues like this.

CO State Representative Justin Everett calls in to share about what is going on in the CO legislation. As a top representative for freedom, Justin shares what bills should be on our radars.

Sonia Riggs, President & CEO of the Colorado Restaurant Association about how minimum wage rules and other regulations affect restaurants.

The free market demands a value for value exchange, but how does this demand for higher minimum wage change that?

Our guest, Sonia Riggs, is the President & CEO of the Colorado Restaurant Association. She discusses the unintended consequences of higher minimum wage and the Affordable Care Act.

Sen. Owen Hill calls in to talk about keeping government local and will give us the hot skinny on what’s happening “under the dome” as Colorado finishes up this year’s legislative session.

Brian Watson is the founder and CEO of Northstar Commercial Partners, a commercial real estate organization. He calls in to share his expertise in the face of another potential housing crisis.

Also on the radar: Balanced budgets, and passing on a better America.