The Lunch Hour with Federal Newswire

Economist and AEI research fellow Arthur Gailes joins Federal Newswire Lunch Hour host Andrew Langer to tackle America’s housing crisis head-on. From the politics of NIMBYism to the promise of AI in public-policy analysis, Gailes breaks down how restrictive zoning, local resistance, and federal inaction have fueled runaway housing prices — and how bold ideas like “Freedom Cities” on under-used federal land could offer a way forward. If you care about property rights, affordable housing, or how data and policy can work together, this is a conversation you can’t afford to miss.

On this episode of the Federal Newswire Lunch Hour Podcast, host Andrew Langer sits down with Terri Hall, founder of Texans Uniting for Reform and Freedom (TURF). Hall has spent nearly two decades leading grassroots efforts to stop toll roads in Texas, fight public-private partnerships, and defend drivers against government overreach.From the battle over San Antonio tollways to the hidden dangers of speed cameras, congestion pricing, and remote kill switches in cars, Hall explains why transportation policy is becoming a frontline issue for freedom and affordability. She also shares how federal mandates on start-stop engines and EVs are making driving more expensive and less enjoyable for everyday Americans.If you care about the future of driving, government surveillance in your car, and protecting taxpayer dollars, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.

In this episode, host Andrew Langer sits down with Curt Mills, Executive Director of The American Conservative, for a candid deep dive into the Trump administration’s foreign policy at the six-month mark. From the escalating Gaza conflict and U.S.-Israel relations to the stalled Ukraine-Russia war, Mills breaks down the political pressures, strategic missteps, and ideological divides shaping America’s role on the world stage. They explore how holdovers from the Biden era, evangelical politics, and shifting public opinion could reshape U.S. alliances and future conflicts.Curt Mills of Twitter/X: https://x.com/CurtMills?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5EauthorThe American Conservative: https://www.theamericanconservative.com/

In this episode of the Federal Newswire Lunch Hour, host Andrew Langer sits down with Joe Luppino-Esposito of the Pacific Legal Foundation. They dive deep into regulatory overreach, environmental law, and criminal justice reform—plus how homeowners associations reveal the pitfalls of micro-tyranny. Joe also discusses charter schools, Chevron deference, and how the PLF is reshaping its legal strategy in a post-SCOTUS era. If you care about liberty, law, or just want to hear how podcast content gets weaponized by regulators—this is your episode.

In this episode of the Federal Newswire Lunch Hour Podcast, host Andrew Langer sits down with Patrick McLaughlin, research fellow at Stanford’s Hoover Institution and regulatory expert. They discuss the real economic costs of federal regulations, the promise of AI in streamlining compliance, the need for smarter cost-benefit analysis, and how states like Virginia are leading in regulatory reform. McLaughlin also shares insights on risk assessment, regulatory budgeting, and why old rules often cost more than new ones.

In this special edition of the Federal Newswire Lunch Hour, host Andrew Langer takes you inside the Republican Study Committee’s media row event, sitting down with seven House members including Harriet Hageman, Kat Cammack, Tim Burchett, Tom Tiffany, and others. From regulatory overreach and small business struggles to rare earth mining, border security, and tax reform—this rapid-fire episode breaks down the substance (and the sales pitch) behind the GOP’s “One Big Beautiful Bill.”

In this powerful Lunch Hour conversation, host Andrew Langer sits down with Sam Sorbo—author, homeschool advocate, and mother—to discuss why she pulled her kids out of "top-tier" schools and never looked back. From flawed education metrics and indoctrination to the erosion of family bonds and personal agency, Sorbo exposes the deeper crisis inside American schools. She shares insights from her books They're Your Kids, Teach From Love, and The Parents’ Guide to Homeschool, while making a bold case for reclaiming parental authority, teaching critical thinking, and reshaping the meaning of education. A must-listen for parents, educators, and anyone questioning the system.

In this episode of The Lunch Hour with Andrew Langer, former Congresswoman and current Concord Coalition Executive Director Dr. Carolyn Bourdeaux joins the show for a no-nonsense conversation about America's $36 trillion national debt. From her bipartisan experience in Congress to her deep roots in state budget reform, Bourdeaux offers a grounded, solutions-first take on how we got here—and what it’ll take to restore fiscal responsibility in Washington. This is a must-watch for anyone serious about budget reform, bipartisan cooperation, and reclaiming government accountability.

Woke Bureaucracy, Trade Wars & Food Tyranny: Andrew Hale Sounds the AlarmIs America importing tyranny under the guise of trade and inclusion? In this unfiltered episode of The Federal Newswire Lunch Hour, host Andrew Langer sits down with Andrew Hale, senior policy analyst at The Heritage Foundation, for a sweeping conversation on U.S. trade policy, regulatory overreach, and the creeping influence of “woke” ideology in government institutions.From tariffs and steel regulations to the sugar lobby, the Jones Act, and UK-style speech policing, Hale breaks down how elite capture, not economic strategy, is driving policy on both sides of the Atlantic. If you're concerned about America's competitiveness, sovereignty, and cultural integrity—this is your wake-up call.🎙 Guest: Andrew Hale (Heritage Foundation)🏛️ Topics: Trade policy, wokeism in civil service, food regulations, tech censorship, globalism vs. national interest

Hoover Institution's Patrick McLaughlin exposes how runaway federal regulations act as hidden taxes, costing trillions in lost economic output. He makes the constitutional case for the REINS Act as a bipartisan tool to restore congressional accountability, reign in the administrative state, and depoliticize the courts.