The Lunch Hour with Federal Newswire

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

Steven Johnson from the State Policy Network explains how the REINS Act aligns with America's founding values and why both red and blue states should embrace it. He dives into how state-level action can counterbalance federal coercion and reassert legislative authority over bureaucratic overreach—before it's too late.

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.

Ben Wilterdink of the State Policy Network breaks down how state legislatures are taking back power from executive agencies through REINS-style laws. He explains why bipartisan support is growing, how states are pushing back against federal overreach, and what’s next for regulatory reform across the country. A must-listen for anyone interested in restoring balance through practical federalism.

Legal scholar Jonathan Adler—incoming Tazewell Taylor Professor at William & Mary Law School—explains why the REINS Act is long overdue. In this powerful conversation, Adler breaks down how Congress’s habit of ducking responsibility has enabled runaway executive power, politicized the courts, and undermined public trust. He argues for a return to legislative accountability—making elected lawmakers vote on costly regulations rather than outsourcing governance to unelected bureaucrats. If you care about checks and balances, this is essential listening.

Tim Frost of the Cicero Institute joins Andrew Langer to talk about how the REINS Act can end regulatory capture and corporate welfare. Drawing on state-level successes, Frost explains how the Act deters bad rules before they’re written—and returns power to the people’s representatives.

Demian Brady of the National Taxpayers Union Foundation breaks down the silent economic drain of unchecked federal regulations. He and Andrew Langer dig into the REINS Act, regulatory overreach, and how America’s rulemaking machine has become a $4 trillion burden—mostly passed on to you.

Joe Esposito, Federal Policy Chief at the Pacific Legal Foundation, joins Andrew Langer to break down how the REINS Act would restore balance between Congress and federal agencies. From regulatory overreach and agency adjudication to the erosion of democratic accountability, Esposito outlines how unchecked bureaucracies affect livelihoods—and why even progressives should back the Act.