Strange Encounters with Rick Burgess

Ken Khachigian was a speechwriter, trusted adviser, and confidante to America’s presidential giants and political legends. His book, "Behind Closed Doors: In the Room with Reagan and Nixon," draws the curtains back on his most private moments with Ronald Reagan and Richard Nixon during revolutionary changes in our economy, politics, communications, foreign policy, and culture. Was Reagan mentally slipping during his presidency? Does Nixon deserve all the historical hate? Hear the inside story of the Berlin Wall and Watergate on this episode of "Rick & Bubba University"! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott Dawson is an evangelist who has a passion for sharing the gospel with all generations and equipping others to do the same. Scott has shared the gospel with more than a million people across the nation. He has also seen church attendance decline, while churches simultaneously struggle to fill staff positions. With God's guidance and provision, he launched a ministry "trade school" that features a two-year program to train youth pastors, worship leaders, and production staff. Hear the incredible story of Scott Dawson and the Strength to Stand Institute on this episode of "Rick & Bubba University"! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Retired U.S. Border Patrol agent Chris Clem spent 27 years protecting the border. He saw the difference between Trump's effective policies and the Biden-Harris administration's total lack of control and accountability, leading to over 12 million crossings in the last 3.5 years. Chris Clem says only 10% of those are legitimate asylum-seekers, with the rest leading to a staggering rise in human trafficking, prostitution, organ harvesting, and violent crime. This is not just a problem for border towns; it's a problem for America. Hear the facts from an eyewitness — and his plan to stop the torrent — on this episode of "Rick & Bubba University"! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have Rick & Bubba ever regretted inviting a guest on their show? What guest left them feeling the most starstruck? What's the best investment Rick & Bubba have ever made? What is the worst? What does the future hold for radio broadcasting? Find out the answers to these questions and more as the guys return with letters from the audience on this episode of "Rick & Bubba University"! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Elkana Cohen, captain of Israel's elite commando unit, witnessed the horrors of the October 7 attacks with his own eyes. He was called into action and quickly realized that Hamas had killed and kidnapped his friends and countrymen. Hamas has forced Israel to respond, and war has become a part of life for Israelis with most homes being equipped with bomb shelters. Capt. Cohen knows that every dollar that is sent to Gaza ultimately funds terror aimed at killing as many Israeli men, women, and children as possible. Despite this, Israel continues to try to take the moral high ground and minimize civilian casualties. Hear how Israeli Capt. Elkana Cohen lived through the October 7 attacks and how he hopes to end the loss of life on both sides on this episode of "Rick & Bubba University." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Venezuela is currently serving as a warning to the world of what happens when socialism takes over. Venezuela's "President" Nicolás Maduro runs his authoritarian regime with an iron fist, with help from cartels and communists from around the world. Maduro lost the recent election by a large margin, but he has falsified the results, and he refuses to step down. Maduro has jailed his political opponents, more than 2,000 people have been arrested, and over 20 assassinations have occurred in the last two weeks alone. Our guest this week, Francisco Marquez, is a Venezuelan lawyer, political commentator, and former political prisoner who was jailed for four months for opposing Maduro. Hear the inside story of how a once-great country has fallen so far into tyranny and the hope for it to return to democracy on this episode of "Rick & Bubba University."Sponsors:Ladder is revolutionizing an age-old industry offering term life insurance at a personalized price, that can flex as your needs change. Why not pay a bit each month to protect the ones you love? Ladder makes it impressively fast and easy to get covered. You just need a few minutes, and a phone or laptop to apply. Ladder’s smart algorithms work in real-time, so you’ll find out instantly if you’re approved. No hidden fees. Cancel any time. At Ladder, they've created a painless way to get the life insurance coverage you need for those you care about most. Check out Ladder today to see if you’re instantly approved. Go to https://ladderlife.com/bubbaPatriot Mobile: We are proud to partner with Patriot Mobile because they never sent a penny to the left, they will NEVER SILENCE YOU and they are America’s ONLY Christian Conservative wireless provider. Switching is easy! Keep your phone number, bring your own phone or buy a new one. Build your own bundle with multi-line discounts and save even more. Go to https://PatriotMobile.com/RICKBUBBA or call their US-based customer service team at 972-PATRIOT. Veterans and first responders save even more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The tensions in the Middle East can be confusing for some. Who's right? Who's wrong? How do we avoid World War 3? Herbby Geer spent the last 36 years living in Israel working with Christian ministries, and he joins us this week to break the conflict down into simple terms. Supporting Israel is not just biblical, it's logical. Find out why Hamas must not be allowed to remain in power for the sake of Israel and the entire world on this episode of "Rick & Bubba University." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Peter Navarro was just released from prison after serving a four-month politically motivated sentence, making history as the first former White House official to be imprisoned for contempt of Congress. He was released just in time to speak at the RNC and publish his new book, "The New MAGA Deal: The Unofficial Deplorables Guide to Donald Trump's 2024 Policy Platform." Peter knows the MAGA agenda beats the woke agenda in every category that counts: the border, the economy, foreign policy, and the weaponization of the justice system. Find out how we can win the election and "Make America Great Again" on this episode of "Rick & Bubba University."Sponsor: Patriot Mobile: We are proud to partner with Patriot Mobile because they never sent a penny to the left, they will NEVER SILENCE YOU and they are America’s ONLY Christian Conservative wireless provider. Switching is easy! Keep your phone number, bring your own phone or buy a new one. Build your own bundle with multi-line discounts and save even more. Go to https://PatriotMobile.com/RICKBUBBA or call their US-based customer service team at 972-PATRIOT. Veterans and first responders save even more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michelle Obama has been preparing to run for POTUS by following the same formula as Barack before her. Now, the Bidens won't step down, and the Obamas are fighting back by escalating their pressure on the ailing first family. This is all according to filmmaker, author, and journalist Joel Gilbert, who has taken a deep dive into the life of the most popular woman in America and laid out Michelle's plan for power in his latest book and documentary, "Michelle Obama 2024." Find out how the anti-American Obama family plans to continue to run America on this episode of "Rick & Bubba University."Sponsors:Patriot Mobile: We are proud to partner with Patriot Mobile because they never sent a penny to the left, they will NEVER SILENCE YOU and they are America’s ONLY Christian Conservative wireless provider. Switching is easy! Keep your phone number, bring your own phone or buy a new one. Build your own bundle with multi-line discounts and save even more. Go to https://PatriotMobile.com/RICKBUBBA or call their US-based customer service team at 972-PATRIOT. Veterans and first responders save even more.Raycon: Whether you’re working from home these days or just working on your fitness, now’s the perfect time to get a pair of Premium Wireless Earbuds. Raycon ear buds start at about ½ the price of other premium brands you’ll find out there on the market -- but they sound just as amazing.  You’ll get 15% off your order when you go to https://BUYRAYCON.com/rickbubbapod.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wesley Coleman was an active husband and father of two boys before an undiagnosed heart condition led to him having a stroke. His heart was the largest his doctors had ever seen, and he needed a transplant. Through God's provision and support from his wife, family, and friends, Wesley was able to rise above the debilitating medical problems and go on to win a gold medal in the 2024 Transplant Games. Hear how God carried the Coleman family through on this episode of "Rick & Bubba University."Sponsor: Ladder is revolutionizing an age-old industry offering term life insurance at a personalized price, that can flex as your needs change. Why not pay a bit each month to protect the ones you love? Ladder makes it impressively fast and easy to get covered. You just need a few minutes, and a phone or laptop to apply. Ladder’s smart algorithms work in real-time, so you’ll find out instantly if you’re approved. No hidden fees. Cancel any time. At Ladder, they've created a painless way to get the life insurance coverage you need for those you care about most. Check out Ladder today to see if you’re instantly approved. Go to https://ladderlife.com/bubba Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices