The Caffeinated Thoughts Podcast

On this episode of the Caffeinated Thoughts Podcast, Shane Vander Hart spoke with Rebel Snodgrass and Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds.----more----

First, Snodgrass, the Republican candidate in Iowa House District 26, discussed his what his legislative priorities would be if elected, Iowa's business environment, the ethics complaints made against him that were recently dismissed, and the state of the race headed into election day.

Then, Shane spoke with Governor Reynolds about how she differs than her predecessor, former Governor Terry Branstad, regarding leadership style and her agenda. They discussed education policy, religious liberty, Medicaid privatization, and how her faith impacts and informs her role as Governor.

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This show is sponsored in part by American Principles Project, a conservative political think tank in Washington, D.C. American Principles Project believes that human dignity should be at the heart of public policy. They work in all 50 states and in Washington, D.C. to promote life, religious freedom, local control over education, authentic economic progress for working Americans, and a return to constitutional principles, such as federalism. Want to help American Principles Project? Visit their website today. Sign up for e-mail updates, send a small (or large) donation their way, help them out. They are a great group.

On today's episode of the Caffeinated Thoughts Podcast, Brian Myers talks to his cousin, Lanny Stumbo, about his experiences during the Vietnam War.----more----

Lanny served in Delta Company, 5/7, 1st Air Cavalry Regiment with the United States Army from June 1969 to June 1970 in Vietnam. After watching Ken Burns' recent 10-part documentary series on the Vietnam War, Brian wanted to sit down with Lanny to hear what Vietnam was like from his perspective.

Lanny later attended St. Paul Bible College (now Crown College) and Iowa State University. He later retired from the Iowa Department of Transportation and now raises cattle on his family farm in Boone County.

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The Caffeinated Thoughts Podcast can only exist due to the generosity of our sponsor.

This show is sponsored in part by American Principles Project, a conservative political think tank in Washington, D.C. American Principles Project believes that human dignity should be at the heart of public policy. They work in all 50 states and in Washington, D.C. to promote life, religious freedom, local control over education, authentic economic progress for working Americans, and a return to constitutional principles, such as federalism. Want to help American Principles Project? Visit their website today. Sign up for e-mail updates, send a small (or large) donation their way, help them out. They are a great group.

On the Caffeinated Thoughts Podcast, Shane Vander Hart discusses the upcoming Kavanaugh confirmation vote and then chats with Jake Porter, Libertarian nominee for Governor of Iowa.----more----

On today's episode of the Caffeinated Thoughts Podcast, Shane Vander Hart discusses the upcoming confirmation vote on Judge Brett Kavanaugh's nomination to the Supreme Court now that a cloture vote has passed. 

U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Joe Manchin (D-WV) say they will vote yes guaranteeing his confirmation.

U.S. Senator Ben Sasse (R-NE) addressed #MeToo movement in light of judicial nominations and how the Senate is not in a good place. 

Plus, U.S. Senator Chris Coons (D-DE) said the Senate Judiciary Committee and the FBI did not look for corroboration of claims made against Kavanaugh.

Then, Shane has a conversation with Jake Porter, the Libertarian Party nominee for Governor of Iowa. He explains why he is running, why you should vote for him, and why he should be allowed to debate. 

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The Caffeinated Thoughts Podcast can only exist due to the generosity of our sponsor.

This show is sponsored in part by American Principles Project, a conservative political think tank in Washington, D.C. American Principles Project believes that human dignity should be at the heart of public policy. They work in all 50 states and in Washington, D.C. to promote life, religious freedom, local control over education, authentic economic progress for working Americans, and a return to constitutional principles, such as federalism. Want to help American Principles Project? Visit their website today. Sign up for e-mail updates, send a small (or large) donation their way, help them out. They are a great group.

For this episode of the Caffeinated Thoughts Podcast, our host Shane Vander Hart provides an update on the status of Judge Brett Kavanaugh's confirmation to the Supreme Court and weighs the different allegations made against him.

Shane discusses the current FBI investigation, what Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY), President Donald Trump, and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) had to say about it. Will the investigation be comprehensive or is it a 'farce" as some Democrats claim?

Also, now it seems as though Democrats want to derail Kavanaugh's confirmation because they believe he lied about his drinking in high school and college. 

The FBI has not committed to speaking with Kavanaugh's third accuser, Julie Swetnick. She has a questionable background which puts her credibility into question and provides some interesting information during an interview with NBC News that Shane discusses. 

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The Caffeinated Thoughts Podcast can only exist due to the generosity of our sponsor.

This show is sponsored in part by American Principles Project, a conservative political think tank in Washington, D.C. American Principles Project believes that human dignity should be at the heart of public policy. They work in all 50 states and in Washington, D.C. to promote life, religious freedom, local control over education, authentic economic progress for working Americans, and a return to constitutional principles, such as federalism. Want to help American Principles Project? Visit their website today. Sign up for e-mail updates, send a small (or large) donation their way, help them out. They are a great group.

On this episode of The Caffeinated Thoughts Podcast, our host Shane Vander Hart has a conversation with Congressman Rod Blum (R-Iowa) who is running for re-election in Iowa's 1st Congressional District. ----more----

Before that conversation, Shane talks about the push for people to automatically believe the woman who makes an allegation of sexual misconduct. He discusses the latest news concerning the charge of sexual misconduct directed at Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh by Christine Blasey Ford.

Shane also addresses complaints he has seen on social media over taxpayer money used for defending Mollie Tibbetts' alleged killer.

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The Caffeinated Thoughts Podcast can only exist due to the generosity of our sponsor.

This show is sponsored in part by American Principles Project, a conservative political think tank in Washington, D.C. American Principles Project believes that human dignity should be at the heart of public policy. They work in all 50 states and in Washington, D.C. to promote life, religious freedom, local control over education, authentic economic progress for working Americans, and a return to constitutional principles, such as federalism. Want to help American Principles Project? Visit their website today. Sign up for e-mail updates, send a small (or large) donation their way, help them out. They are a great group.

On this episode of The Caffeinated Thoughts Podcast, Mary Hasson, co-author of Get Out Now: Why You Should Pull Your Child from Public School Before It’s Too Late, explains to Shane Vander Hart why she is advocating parents remove their children from public school.----more----

Before that Shane discusses the anonymous opinion piece published in The New York Times they say is a senior official in the Trump Administration who is actively resisting President Trump. He also discusses The Washington Post's preview of Bob Woodward's new book on President Trump entitled Fear: Trump in the White House. 

Then Shane highlights several moments of the circus that is the confirmation hearing for Judge Brett Kavanaugh who was nominated by President Trump to the Supreme Court. 

Shane's interview with Mary Hasson follows. Hasson co-wrote Get Out Now: Why You Should Pull Your Child from Public School Before It’s Too Late with Theresa Farman. Hasson is the Director of the Catholic Women's Forum and the Kate O'Beirne Fellow in Catholic Studies at the Ethics and Public Policy Center in Washington, DC.

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The Caffeinated Thoughts Podcast can only exist due to the generosity of our sponsor.

This show is sponsored in part by American Principles Project, a conservative political think tank in Washington, D.C. American Principles Project believes that human dignity should be at the heart of public policy. They work in all 50 states and in Washington, D.C. to promote life, religious freedom, local control over education, authentic economic progress for working Americans, and a return to constitutional principles, such as federalism. Want to help American Principles Project? Visit their website today. Sign up for e-mail updates, send a small (or large) donation their way, help them out. They are a great group.

After an extended absence on the podcast, our host Shane Vander Hart is back for our 58th episode! Shane has a conversation with Sarah Abdouch who is the Iowa State Director for the Convention of States Project.----more---- 

Before that conversation, Shane talks about some new news related to the Mueller investigation and what it could mean for President Trump.

He then discusses an evangelical Air Force general who was targeted by an atheist group that sent a complaint to Secretary of Defense James Mattis because the general ran an online Christian ministry for the last five years.

Then Sarah explains to Shane why the Convention of the States Project wants an Article V Convention, what it does, and she addresses some of the objections they have received about it.

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The Caffeinated Thoughts Podcast can only exist due to the generosity of our sponsor.

This show is sponsored in part by American Principles Project, a conservative political think tank in Washington, D.C. American Principles Project believes that human dignity should be at the heart of public policy. They work in all 50 states and in Washington, D.C. to promote life, religious freedom, local control over education, authentic economic progress for working Americans, and a return to constitutional principles, such as federalism. Want to help American Principles Project? Visit their website today. Sign up for e-mail updates, send a small (or large) donation their way, help them out. They are a great group.

For this episode of the Caffeinated Thoughts Podcast, our host Shane Vander Hart discusses with Michele Rigby Assad her book Breaking Cover: My Secret Life in the CIA and What It Taught Me About What’s Worth Fighting For.----more----

Before that conversation, Shane talks about a disturbing survey from Lifeway Research that shows how prevalent the prosperity gospel is in American churches. 

Also, what is with the collective freak-out over 3D printed guns recently? Then Shane has a nerd moment and has to complain about changes with Facebook.

Later, Shane and Michele discuss her time in the CIA, how God prepared her for that career, and her experience with helping resettle Iraqi Christians displaced because of persecution from ISIS. 

Here is a little about Michele's background. She was an undercover officer in the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency’s Directorate of Operations. Trained as a counterterrorism specialist, Michele served her country for ten years, working in Iraq and other secret Middle Eastern locations.

Upon retirement from active service, Michele and her husband Joseph, who is also a former agent, joined a group of Americans who wished to aid persecuted Christians. Their efforts resulted in the evacuation of a group from northern Iraq featured on ABC’s 20/20 in December 2015.

Michele holds a master’s degree in Contemporary Arab Studies from Georgetown University. Today she serves as an international security consultant, splitting her time between the Middle East, Florida, and Washington, D.C.

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The Caffeinated Thoughts Podcast can only exist due to the generosity of our sponsor.

This show is sponsored in part by American Principles Project, a conservative political think tank in Washington, D.C. American Principles Project believes that human dignity should be at the heart of public policy. They work in all 50 states and in Washington, D.C. to promote life, religious freedom, local control over education, authentic economic progress for working Americans, and a return to constitutional principles, such as federalism. Want to help American Principles Project? Visit their website today. Sign up for e-mail updates, send a small (or large) donation their way, help them out. They are a great group.

For this episode of the Caffeinated Thoughts Podcast, our host Shane Vander Hart discusses with Michele Rigby Assad her book Breaking Cover: My Secret Life in the CIA and What It Taught Me About What’s Worth Fighting For.

Before that conversation, Shane talks about a disturbing survey from Lifeway Research that shows how prevalent the prosperity gospel is in American churches.

Also, what is with the collective freak-out over 3D printed guns recently? Then Shane has a nerd moment and has to complain about changes with Facebook.

Later, Shane and Michele discuss her time in the CIA, how God prepared her for that career, and her experience with helping resettle Iraqi Christians displaced because of persecution from ISIS.

Here is a little about Michele’s background. She was an undercover officer in the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency’s Directorate of Operations. Trained as a counterterrorism specialist, Michele served her country for ten years, working in Iraq and other secret Middle Eastern locations.

Upon retirement from active service, Michele and her husband Joseph, who is also a former agent, joined a group of Americans who wished to aid persecuted Christians. Their efforts resulted in the evacuation of a group from northern Iraq featured on ABC’s 20/20 in December 2015.

Michele holds a master’s degree in Contemporary Arab Studies from Georgetown University. Today she serves as an international security consultant, splitting her time between the Middle East, Florida, and Washington, D.C.

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The Caffeinated Thoughts Podcast can only exist due to the generosity of our sponsor.

This show is sponsored in part by American Principles Project, a conservative political think tank in Washington, D.C. American Principles Project believes that human dignity should be at the heart of public policy. They work in all 50 states and in Washington, D.C. to promote life, religious freedom, local control over education, authentic economic progress for working Americans, and a return to constitutional principles, such as federalism. Want to help American Principles Project? Visit their website today. Sign up for e-mail updates, send a small (or large) donation their way, help them out. They are a great group.

For this week's episode of The Caffeinated Thoughts Podcast, our host Shane Vander Hart discusses President Trump's recent Twitter threat to the President of Iran and his current policy toward Iran with Lt. Col. Daniel L. Davis (USA, Ret.), a senior fellow and military expert with Defense Priorities, a DC-based think tank that promotes realistic foreign policies.----more----

Prior to that interview, Shane discusses the following items of interest:

U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) said those who support Judge Brett Kavanaugh are complicit in evil.

The Des Moines Register's editorial thinks Iowa’s Voter ID law is "unnecessary" and "causes confusion."

A Ninth Circuit Court panel ruled in favor of open carry.

An Oregon high school student suspended for wearing a “banned” Trump t-shirt is awarded $25,000.

Our interview guest, Lt. Col. Davis, retired from the United States Army after 21 years of active service, which included four deployments into combat zones— twice to Iraq and twice to Afghanistan, as well as, serving as a U.S. advisor to the Second Republic of Korea Army. He was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for Valor at the Battle of 73 Easting during the First Gulf War in 1991 and was awarded a second Bronze Star Medal for service in Afghanistan in 2011.

 

You can subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Blubrry, Google Play Music, Stitcher, SoundCloud, TuneIn, Podbean, or Spotify.

The Caffeinated Thoughts Podcast can only exist due to the generosity of our sponsors.

This show is sponsored in part by American Principles Project, a conservative political think tank in Washington, D.C. American Principles Project believes that human dignity should be at the heart of public policy. They work in all 50 states and in Washington, D.C. to promote life, religious freedom, local control over education, authentic economic progress for working Americans, and a return to constitutional principles, such as federalism. Want to help American Principles Project? Visit their website today. Sign up for e-mail updates, send a small (or large) donation their way, help them out. They are a great group.

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