The Caffeinated Thoughts Podcast

Shane Vander Hart this week on Caffeinated Thoughts Radio discussed public employee collective bargaining and school choice with Drew Klein the Iowa State Director with Americans for Prosperity. Klein would like taxpayers to have a seat at the collective bargaining table. AFP along with other organizations are going to push for education savings accounts to be passed this year in the Iowa Legislature. Find out more about that initiative here. To learn about AFP’s legislative agenda in Iowa go to ReformIowa.com.

Shane and our producer Ron discussed President-elect Donald Trump’s cabinet picks so far as well. (Note: the show was recorded before the Secretary of Education announcement).

Also some see the U.S. flag as a symbol of hate? Plus, a piece of advice, if you are going to fire somebody, make sure they complete the task/job you have given them first.

Remember you can listen on air at 8:00a and 6:00p on Saturdays on The Truth Network 99.3 FM if you live in the Des Moines Metro area.  You can also listen online live here.  Also our podcast of the radio show can be found on iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher or TuneIn. You can also subscribe to the podcast on your Android-based phone.

Jenifer Bowen, founder of Life Right Action and spokesperson for Iowa Right to Life, joined Shane Vander Hart as a guest co-host to fill in for Brian Myers for this week’s Caffeinated Thoughts Radio.

Shane and Jenifer discussed Life Right Action, a new political advocacy group, she started to help elect pro-life candidates. They discussed the success Republicans had on Election Day, especially at the state level.

In segment two Jenifer and Shane talked about how Donald Trump’s transition is going, how the mainstream media has portrayed the transition, and some of the names being discussed as potential members of his cabinet including his just announced pick for Attorney General, U.S. Senator Jeff Sessions (R-AL), and Director of Central Intelligence, Congressman Mike Pompeo (R-KS).

In segment three they discussed the Trump protests and how an absolute meltdown is occurring on college campuses. They also discussed State Representative Bobby Kaufmann’s “Suck It Up, Buttercup” bill that will address taxpayer money being spent for grief counseling at state universities for students struggling with the election outcome.

Remember you can listen on air at 8:00a and 6:00p on Saturdays on The Truth Network 99.3 FM if you live in the Des Moines Metro area.  You can also listen online live here.  Also our podcast of the radio show can be found on iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher or TuneIn. You can also subscribe to the podcast on your Android-based phone.

Every election cycle the “lesser of two evils” concept comes up, and frequently you’ll hear it said that “voting for the lesser of two evils is still evil.” The problem with this assertion is that no one ever defines what is meant by evil in this context, nor does anyone ever define the nature of a vote. Each of these definitions profoundly affects the veracity of the assertion, and defining the two of them can be rather tricky. Within the context of original sin, for example, we’re ALL evil. Compared to Hitler or Pol Pot, on the other hand, I assume none of us are. And sometimes it is said that a vote is a sacred endorsement; a matter of the highest principle. Sometimes it is said to be an indication of a mere preference. So the next time someone brings up voting for the lesser of two evils, ask them what they really mean.

This is Brian Myers with your Caffeinated Thought of the Day.

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Brian Myers and Shane Vander this week on Caffeinated Thoughts Radio discuss this week’s Election Day results. How did we end up with President-Elect Donald Trump?

They also discuss the U.S. Senate and U.S. House races in Iowa, the Republican wave that took place in Iowa Senate and House races, and the rioting happening as a result of Donald Trump victory.

Also, how would you like to be an employee at GrubHub who voted for Donald Trump?

Remember you can listen on air at 8:00a and 6:00p on Saturdays on The Truth Network 99.3 FM if you live in the Des Moines Metro area.  You can also listen online live here.  Also our podcast of the radio show can be found on iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher or TuneIn. You can also subscribe to the podcast on your Android-based phone.

This week on Caffeinated Thoughts Radio we were sans Brian Myers… again… Shane Vander Hart, flying solo, had former U.S. Attorney Matt Whitaker on to discuss the latest news about the FBI’s investigation into the Clinton email scandal, as well as, the Clinton Foundation investigation.

Then Congressman David Young (R-Iowa) calls in to make his closing argument for our show listeners why he deserves a 2nd term representing us in Iowa’s 3rd Congressional District. Shane and Congressman Young also discuss Obamacare rate hikes and his opponent’s unwillingness to support a bipartisan measure before Congress named Sarah’s Law.

Shane gives an update on the horrific ambush-style attacks that took the lives of Urbandale Police Officer Justin Martin and Des Moines Police Sgt. Anthony Beminio.

Shane and producer Ron Carlson also discuss the status of the electoral map just a few days out from election day and it looks a lot better for Donald Trump.

Remember you can listen on air at 8:00a and 6:00p on Saturdays on The Truth Network 99.3 FM if you live in the Des Moines Metro area.  You can also listen online live here.  Also our podcast of the radio show can be found on iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher or TuneIn. You can also subscribe to the podcast on your Android-based phone.

Shane Vander Hart hosted this week’s Caffeinated Thoughts Radio sans Brian Myers who was out sick. Shane and producer Ron Carlson discussed Donald Trump’s rhetoric about the election being rigged, and his claim that the polls are rigged because of a recent email that was leaked from Clinton campaign chairman John Podesta. Is it true?

David Shedlock, Caffeinated Thoughts contributor and author of With Christ in the Voting Booth, joined Shane to discuss how his book, written in 2012, applies with this current election and what a Christian’s responsibility is when it comes to voting.

Shane and Ron also discuss a rebuke that the Des Moines Register received from a program manager at Polk County Youth Services over their coverage of a sexual assault case involving a high school senior. Also the guys discuss the upcoming election for Polk County Sheriff.

Remember you can listen on air at 8:00a and 6:00p on Saturdays on The Truth Network 99.3 FM if you live in the Des Moines Metro area.  You can also listen online live here.  Also our podcast of the radio show can be found on iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher or TuneIn. You can also subscribe to the podcast on your Android-based phone.

Shane Vander Hart and Brian Myers this week on Caffeinated Thoughts Radio spoke to former U.S. Attorney Matt Whitaker about allegations made by an anonymous official at the FBI who revealed that the team who investigated Hillary Clinton’s emails were furious with the decision not to bring an indictment. They also discuss with Whitaker the revelation that Undersecretary of State Patrick Henry tried repeatedly to get the FBI to declassify a certain email on Clinton’s private server.

The guys also talk with Whitaker about the videos released by James O’Keefe that implicates Democratic operatives’ involvement in stirring up trouble at Donald Trump rallies, as well as, boasting about their ability to spearhead massive voter fraud.

Shane and Brian then discuss the final debate between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump. Also Megyn Kelly and Donna Brazile go head to head over a leaked Podesta email that shows Brazile provided a question for a CNN town hall with Clinton to the campaign ahead of time. Another Wikileaks revelation points to Clinton’s engagement with pay to play.

Plus, a county in Mississippi is taking matters into their own hands and cracking down on clowns.

Remember you can listen on air at 8:00a and 6:00p on Saturdays on The Truth Network 99.3 FM if you live in the Des Moines Metro area.  You can also listen online live here.  Also our podcast of the radio show can be found on iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher or TuneIn. You can also subscribe to the podcast on your Android-based phone.

This week on Caffeinated Thoughts Radio our co-hosts, Shane Vander Hart and Brian Myers, discuss the 2nd presidential debate, Donald Trump’s lewd comments caught with a hot mic, and accusations that Donald Trump inappropriately touched several women.

Rev. Mike Ericson, pastor of Trinity Presbyterian Reformed Church in Johnston, IA, joined us by phone to discuss what it means to have a biblical worldview. He is a panelist on the subject for today’s Caffeinated Thoughts Briefing.

The guys then talk about the Clinton hypocrisy when it comes to criticizing Trump’s lewd behavior, the Wikileaks dumping of Clinton campaign chairman John Podesta’s emails, and dissension in the ranks at the FBI and the Department of Justice over not charging Hillary Clinton.

Remember you can listen on air at 8:00a and 6:00p on Saturdays on The Truth Network 99.3 FM if you live in the Des Moines Metro area.  You can also listen online live here.  Also our podcast of the radio show can be found on iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher or TuneIn. You can also subscribe to the podcast on your Android-based phone.

Shane Vander Hart and Brian Myers this week on Caffeinated Thoughts Radio spoke with Mike Ahmed who is a former Muslim and missionary to Egyptian Muslims. He explained how he approaches Muslims with the truth of Jesus Christ. Ahmed is a keynote speaker at the upcoming Caffeinated Thoughts Briefing next Saturday.

The guys also discussed the Vice Presidential debate between U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) and Governor Mike Pence (R-IN). What will it mean for the race and the next Presidential debate between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton on Sunday.

Plus 30 Republican former members of Congress wrote a letter in opposition to Donald Trump encouraging other Republicans to oppose him. Plus two Fox News anchors have a public spat over Donald Trump. Also what is with a Clown Lives Matter event in Arizona? Then how much will Hurricane Matthew disrupt Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton’s campaigns.

Remember you can listen on air at 8:00a and 6:00p on Saturdays on The Truth Network 99.3 FM if you live in the Des Moines Metro area.  You can also listen online live here.  Also our podcast of the radio show can be found on iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher or TuneIn. You can also subscribe to the podcast on your Android-based phone.

This week on Caffeinated Thoughts Radio Shane Vander Hart and Brian Myers discussed the first presidential debate between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton moderated by NBC News’ Lester Holt. They discuss some of the key moments, what was learned and who they thought won the debate.

Next Dr. Robert Gagnon, who is speaking at the upcoming Caffeinated Thoughts Briefing, called in.  Dr Gagnon is an associate professor of New Testament at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary and has taught there since 1994. He is the author of The Bible and Homosexual Practice: Texts and Hermeneutics,  co-author (with Dan O. Via) of Homosexuality and the Bible: Two Views. They discussed what the New Testament had to say about sexual ethics, in particular, homosexuality and what the Church can do to address the encroaching LGBT agenda.

Plus, two Canadian Christian high schools are being told that they must allow gay-straight student alliance in their school. Then USA Today made its first endorsement, of sorts, in its history. Plus, what is going on with this clown hysteria? People are seeing clowns everywhere. Also the Supreme Court begins its new term minus one member.

Remember you can listen on air at 8:00a and 6:00p on Saturdays on The Truth Network 99.3 FM if you live in the Des Moines Metro area.  You can also listen online live here.  Also our podcast of the radio show can be found on iTunes, Google Play Music and Stitcher. You can also subscribe to the podcast on your Android-based phone.