E Foundation's Michael Carnuccio guest hosts. Joining Michael on today's show is Justin Wilmeth, majority policy advisor for the Arizona House of Representatives.

Reflecting on recent tragedies, guest host Tom Newell reminds listeners that we are living in serious times. Covering a variety of topics on today's show, state Rep. Newell discusses everything from the 2016 presidential race to Great Britain's new prime minister to reining in government spending.

How does Oklahoma's economic climate stack up to other states'? Guest host Dave Bond talks with David Lewis of Ignite Oklahoma about CNBC's America's Top States for Business 2016 scorecard released earlier this week. Dave talks national politics and the 2016 election cycle with John Tidwell of Americans for Prosperity-Oklahoma. NFIB/Oklahoma state director Jerrod Shouse explains the organization's Small Business Economic Trends report and some of the current challenges facing the small business community.

OCPA Impact CEO Dave Bond fills in for Trent. State Sen. Kyle Loveless discusses asset forfeiture. LeeAnna McNally talks about important policy issues for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau. E Foundation policy director Adam Luck shares an update on criminal justice reform initiatives. Dave explains options to give Oklahoma teachers a raise without increasing taxes.

Blinded by the might? Liberals prove unable to recognize how regulations hamper entrepreneurs and why its better to wait for new technologies to fully develop rather than forcing them to market.

July 11, 2016 by Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs

July 8, 2016 by Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs

An indictment was never likely, but what do the FBI findings about Hillary Clinton's emails really mean? A discussion with Adam Andrzejewski, founder of Open the Books and co-author of the recent Wall Street Journal op-ed "Why Does the IRS Need Guns?" An interesting court case raises questions about the First Amendment.

Trent unpacks the decision by FBI director James Comey to recommend against an indictment of Hillary Clinton. A closer look at the latest presidential polls provides some interesting insights. Trent talks with Stephen Knott about his book “Washington and Hamilton: The Alliance That Forged America."

Trent explains that it isn't really the separation from Britain we celebrate on July Fourth. What we celebrate, unlike any other nation, is a statement of principles.