The Lunch Hour with Federal Newswire

Association of Plastic Recyclers Chief Policy Officer Kate Bailey joins Andrew Langer to discuss how recycling drives U.S. jobs, manufacturing resilience, and environmental progress. From the challenges of federal regulation to innovations in recycled plastics, Bailey breaks down why “your bottle means jobs” and how the U.S. can stay competitive with a remade-in-America supply chain.Watch Full-Length Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@Lunchhour_FNW

On this episode of the Federal Newswire Lunch Hour, host Andrew Langer talks with Tirzah Duren, President & CEO of the American Consumer Institute (ACI), about how consumer choice—not top-down mandates—drives better outcomes. They dig into: why “unregulated Big Tech” is a myth and how FTC enforcement of terms of service protects advertisers and users; the real story behind ultra-processed versus “natural” foods, data-driven nutrition policy, and access for people with dietary needs; the economics of the secondary ticketing market, Live Nation–Ticketmaster, and what actually helps fans; and practical fixes for housing affordability (supply, zoning, multifamily). Tirzah also shares her West-to-East journey, furniture-refurbishing hobby, and beauty Substack. If you care about consumer welfare, antitrust, data privacy, and policies that actually improve everyday life, this one’s for you.Watch Full-Length Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@Lunchhour_FNW

In this episode of the Federal Newswire Lunch Hour, host Andrew Langer sits down with Dr. Lyle Burgoon, president of the Center for Truth in Science, to explore how science should inform—rather than be distorted by—public policy. From the myths of “settled science” and the dangers of pseudoscience to the real risks behind talc, processed foods, and overregulation at the EPA, Burgoon unpacks how fear, politics, and bad data can derail sound decision-making. A sharp, timely conversation on restoring integrity to scientific debate and regulatory policy.Watch Full-Length Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@Lunchhour_FNW

Economist and Growth Commission Chairman Shanker Singham joins host Andrew Langer to discuss why G7 nations have stalled economically and how trade openness, regulatory competition, and property rights protection drive real GDP growth. From Trump’s tariff strategy to the EU’s overregulation, Singham breaks down global distortions, the UAE’s rise, and how fixing domestic barriers could reignite prosperity across the West.Watch Full-Length Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@Lunchhour_FNW

In this episode of the Federal Newswire Lunch Hour, host Andrew Langer sits down with Patrick Hedger, Director of Policy at NetChoice, for a deep dive into the global threats to free speech, the chilling effects of overregulation, and the importance of protecting permissionless innovation. From the First Amendment to AI, data centers, and America’s competition with China, they explore why safeguarding open markets and constitutional freedoms is critical for the future of technology and democracy.Watch Full-Length Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@Lunchhour_FNW

Former UK Prime Minister Liz Truss joins Andrew Langer on the Federal Newswire Lunch Hour to discuss free speech, government overreach, and the dangers of unaccountable institutions. From the ancient roots of Anglo-American liberty to the rise of quangos and Davos-style elites, Truss explains why the West must fight to preserve freedom. She warns Americans about the same forces undermining liberty in Britain and calls for international conservative cooperation. Don’t miss this deep dive into politics, power, and the future of Western civilization.Watch Full-Length Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@Lunchhour_FNW

In this episode of the Federal Newswire Lunch Hour, host Andrew Langer sits down with Ike Brannon, Senior Fellow at the Jack Kemp Foundation and longtime policy expert, to dive into the future of regulation, cost-benefit analysis, and Social Security reform.They explore whether Washington is finally taking regulatory costs seriously, how paperwork reduction could help small businesses, and why repealing outdated regulations may not provide the savings many expect. Brannon also shares insights from his years at OMB, Treasury, and Capitol Hill, along with his perspective on Social Security’s looming solvency crisis.The conversation touches on philosophy, politics, and practical solutions—plus Brannon’s personal side, from basketball courts to obscure 1980s films. If you care about government regulation, fiscal responsibility, and the future of retirement, this episode is packed with insights you won’t want to miss.Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Lunchhour_FNWWatch Full-Length Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@Lunchhour_FNW

On this episode of the Federal Newswire Lunch Hour Podcast, host Andrew Langer sits down with Twila Brase, founder of Citizens’ Council for Health Freedom and author of Big Brother in the Exam Room. They dive deep into government overreach in health care, the hidden dangers of electronic health records, newborn DNA collection without consent, the Obamacare “insurance” myth, and why direct patient care may be the only way forward. Brase explains how data is being weaponized to control doctors and patients alike—and what we can do to reclaim freedom in medicine.Watch Full-Length Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@Lunchhour_FNW

On this episode of the Federal Newswire Lunch Hour, host Andrew Langer sits down with Adrian Moore, Vice President of Policy at the Reason Foundation. They dive into deregulation under recent administrations, the growing debate over AI and government oversight, and the housing affordability crisis driven by restrictive local rules. Moore highlights how supply and demand—not politics—drive housing costs, and why states like California, Texas, and Montana are rethinking regulations. They also discuss the pitfalls of light rail vs. bus rapid transit, the role of AI in regulatory reform, and how technology could reshape compliance. Off the clock, Moore shares his passions for kayaking, disc golf, and gaming.Watch Full-Length Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@Lunchhour_FNW

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.Watch Full-Length Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@Lunchhour_FNW