The Lunch Hour with Federal Newswire

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is finally taking regulatory costs seriously, how paperwork reduction could help small businesses, and why repealing outdated regulations may not provide the savings many expect.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_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.

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.

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.