On this episode of the Federal Newswire Lunch Hour Podcast, host Andrew Langer sits down with Scott Breen, President of the Can Manufacturers Institute (CMI), to discuss the intersection of trade policy, food security, manufacturing, and consumer prices.

Breen explains how steel tariffs are impacting the American food can supply chain, why domestic tinplate steel production has declined dramatically over the past decade, and what that means for farmers, manufacturers, retailers, and consumers.

The conversation explores a fundamental policy question: how can the United States strengthen domestic manufacturing while avoiding unintended consequences that increase costs for American families?

Major topics include:
• The role canned food plays in food security and emergency preparedness
• Why U.S. tinplate steel production has fallen from 12 lines to 3
• How steel tariffs affect food prices at the grocery store
• Competition from imported canned food products
• Buy American policies and country-of-origin labeling
• SNAP benefits, public procurement, and domestic agriculture
• Supply chain resilience and national security concerns
• Recycling, sustainability, and the future of metal packaging

The discussion also examines bipartisan legislation designed to improve country-of-origin labeling and proposals aimed at ensuring federal food purchases better support American farmers and manufacturers.

Throughout the episode, Breen argues that strengthening domestic manufacturing requires a balanced approach—one that supports upstream steel production while also protecting downstream industries that employ thousands of American workers.

00:00 — Intro + Scott Breen joins
01:25 — What the Can Manufacturers Institute does
02:42 — Food security and the importance of canned goods
04:08 — Steel tariffs and rising grocery prices
05:11 — Why domestic tinplate production declined
09:19 — Manufacturing jobs and downstream impacts
10:58 — Imported canned foods and competitive disadvantages
14:48 — American farmers and the food supply chain
17:14 — SNAP benefits and Buy American policies
20:08 — The American CANS Act explained
21:34 — Food security, sustainability, and preparedness
27:05 — What consumers and lawmakers can do
29:18 — Scott Breen’s interests outside work
30:06 — Where to learn more about CMI
31:05 — Closing

On this episode of the Federal Newswire Lunch Hour Podcast, host Andrew Langer sits down with Heidi Sanborn, founding director and CEO of the National Stewardship Action Council (NSAC) and the National Stewardship Action Foundation.

Sanborn discusses the growing crisis facing America’s recycling and waste management systems, why domestic recycling infrastructure is collapsing, and how short-term economic thinking has made the United States increasingly dependent on China for recycled materials and manufacturing inputs.

The conversation explores how environmental stewardship, economic resilience, permitting reform, and supply chain security increasingly overlap — and why policies designed to promote sustainability can sometimes unintentionally undermine it.

Major topics include:
• Why waste and pollution are closely connected
• The collapse of America’s recycling infrastructure
• China’s influence over global recycled material markets
• The Remade in America Pledge
• Trade policy, tariffs, and domestic manufacturing
• Recycling, permitting reform, and regulatory barriers
• Mechanical vs. chemical recycling systems
• Hazardous waste disposal and marine flare safety
• Producer responsibility and product stewardship laws
• How AI and technology are changing recycling operations

Sanborn also explains how the National Stewardship Action Council works with states across the country to create policies focused on producer responsibility, safer waste management systems, and stronger domestic recycling markets.

The discussion closes with a broader conversation about balancing environmental goals, affordability, regulation, and long-term economic sustainability.

00:00 — Intro + Heidi Sanborn joins the show
01:25 — How Heidi got started in recycling
02:10 — Why waste equals inefficiency
05:18 — Recycling policy and regulatory challenges
08:14 — Why companies buy recycled materials from China
11:19 — Recycling, trade policy, and American manufacturing
16:28 — The Remade in America Pledge
20:08 — Chemical recycling vs. mechanical recycling
22:26 — Permitting reform and environmental policy
27:17 — Marine flare disposal challenges
30:04 — What the National Stewardship Action Council does
32:29 — Life in Sacramento and Lake Tahoe
33:14 — Where to follow NSAC and support the mission

On this episode of the Federal Newswire Lunch Hour Podcast, host Andrew Langer is joined by Sarah Makin, religious freedom advocate and producer of Faith Under Siege, to explore the role of faith in global conflict, diplomacy, and human rights.

Drawing on her experience in government and international advocacy, Makin argues that one of the biggest blind spots in U.S. foreign policy is a failure to understand religion as a core driver of identity, motivation, and conflict.

A major theme of the conversation is how authoritarian regimes view faith as a threat — because it represents a source of authority beyond the state.

The discussion covers:
• Why religion plays a central role in global conflicts
• How U.S. diplomacy often misunderstands religious dynamics
• Why authoritarian regimes fear people of faith
• Religious persecution in China (Uyghurs, Christians, others)
• The crisis in Nigeria and the role of extremist ideology
• Why religious persecution is a “canary in the coal mine” for genocide
• Lessons from Iraq and the Yazidi genocide
• The role of faith-based organizations in humanitarian work
• Why smaller NGOs often outperform large aid institutions
• The importance of religious literacy in foreign policy

The conversation also takes a deep look at the war in Ukraine — particularly the often-overlooked issue of religious persecution.

Additional topics include:
• Russia’s use of the Orthodox Church as a political tool
• The myth of Ukrainian religious persecution
• Documented attacks on churches, clergy, and faith communities
• The targeting of evangelical, Catholic, Jewish, and Orthodox groups
• The broader role of faith in Ukrainian society

Makin also discusses her film project, Faith Under Siege, a documentary series highlighting the persecution of religious communities in Ukraine under Russian occupation. The project includes both a full-length film and shorter features focused on specific faith groups and stories.

The episode closes with a broader reflection: ignoring religion in policy discussions doesn’t eliminate its influence — it simply makes decision-makers less equipped to understand the world.

00:00 — Intro + Sarah Makin joins
01:06 — Why religion drives global conflict
03:13 — U.S. foreign policy blind spots on faith
05:42 — Authoritarian regimes vs people of faith
07:19 — Religious persecution in China and beyond
10:01 — Nigeria crisis and extremist ideology
12:40 — “Canary in the coal mine” for genocide
13:58 — Iraq, Yazidis, and humanitarian work
16:08 — Faith-based NGOs vs large aid systems
23:50 — Ukraine: churches, war, and persecution
26:18 — Russia, the Orthodox Church, and propaganda
33:58 — Faith Under Siege documentary
37:49 — Personal interests + closing

On this episode of the Federal Newswire Lunch Hour Podcast, host Andrew Langer is joined by Zach Lilly, Director of Government Affairs at NetChoice, to break down the growing policy battle over AI, free markets, and government oversight.

Lilly explains why public fear around AI has surged in recent years — driven in part by decades of pop culture narratives and amplified by ongoing debates over social media and technology policy. He argues that much of today’s AI conversation didn’t start fresh, but instead picked up where earlier tech debates left off.

A major focus of the episode is the challenge of regulating a rapidly evolving technology. Lilly warns that traditional legislative approaches struggle to keep pace with AI’s speed of innovation — where tools and capabilities can change week to week.

The discussion also covers:
• Why AI debates are shaped by pop culture and public perception
• The difference between “permissionless innovation” and the precautionary principle
• Why free market voices have become less dominant in tech policy debates
• How state-level AI regulations are being crafted and marketed
• Why some AI laws are framed as “child safety” measures
• The risks of one-size-fits-all regulatory approaches
• How AI is already improving fields like healthcare and diagnostics
• Why rapid innovation makes static regulation difficult
• The role of federal vs state governments in AI policy

A key part of the conversation focuses on the Guard Act, a proposed federal bill that Lilly describes as a sweeping age verification system disguised as chatbot regulation. He explains how such policies could effectively require identity verification across large portions of the internet, raising concerns about privacy, surveillance, and constitutional rights.

Additional topics include:
• How AI integration across platforms could expand data collection requirements
• The risk of treating all users as potential bad actors
• Why government-led AI design could slow innovation
• The balance between safety, privacy, and technological progress
• Concerns about AI being used as a regulatory enforcement tool
• The importance of intellectual and ideological consistency in policymaking

The episode also highlights a broader philosophical divide: whether emerging technologies should be allowed to develop freely — with limited intervention — or shaped early through government regulation.

At its core, the conversation makes the case that how the U.S. approaches AI policy now will have long-term consequences for innovation, economic growth, and individual liberty.

00:00 — Intro + Zach Lilly joins the podcast
00:54 — Why people are suddenly afraid of AI
02:27 — Pop culture and the fear of AI
04:16 — AI vs social media policy debates
05:02 — Why regulating AI is uniquely difficult
06:34 — Rapid innovation and legislative challenges
07:25 — Permissionless innovation vs precautionary principle
08:03 — Why free market voices are quieter today
10:01 — Public perception and political messaging
11:20 — AI in music, creativity, and real-world use
14:03 — Translation tools and everyday AI benefits
14:45 — State-level AI regulation trends
15:10 — How AI laws are framed politically
16:17 — Federal vs state regulatory approaches
17:06 — Colorado AI law controversy
18:36 — Government control vs private innovation
20:16 — Using AI to reduce regulatory burdens
22:22 — AI as a government enforcement tool
23:08 — Why regulation should constrain government use
24:04 — The Guard Act explained
25:01 — Age verification and data collection concerns
26:24 — AI integration across the internet
27:34 — Privacy risks and identity verification
28:03 — Government vs individual choice
29:35 — “Empowering parents” vs real control
30:23 — Intellectual consistency in policymaking
32:07 — NetChoice legal strategy and court wins
33:09 — Where the Guard Act stands today
34:20 — Federal framework concerns
35:36 — Outside interests: gaming, travel, and hobbies
39:08 — Closing

On this episode of the Federal Newswire Lunch Hour Podcast, host Andrew Langer sits down with Isabelle Marchese, Director of Health Policy at Americans for Tax Reform, to break down the real drivers behind rising healthcare costs and the policy decisions shaping the system.

Marchese explains how government intervention has distorted basic supply-and-demand dynamics in healthcare — increasing demand without expanding supply — and why that imbalance continues to push costs higher for patients.

A major focus of the conversation is the growing push for pharmaceutical price controls, including policies like “most favored nation” pricing and provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act. Marchese outlines the unintended consequences of these approaches, particularly their impact on innovation and long-term drug development.

The discussion also covers:
• Why healthcare should be viewed as a resource economics problem
• How supply and demand imbalances drive rising costs
• The real impact of pharmaceutical price controls on innovation
• Why fewer new drugs could result from current policies
• The long-term value of innovation and generic drug development
• How intellectual property protections shape medical breakthroughs
• The economic realities of drug development (cost, time, and risk)
• Why Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) reduce costs for consumers
• How HSAs reconnect patients to healthcare spending decisions
• Recent policy changes expanding HSAs — and what’s still needed
• The role of tariffs in pharmaceutical policy and supply chains
• The risks of overregulation and government “tinkering”
• Why ideological consistency matters in healthcare policy debates

The conversation also explores a broader theme: how political incentives and short-term thinking often lead to policies that feel popular in the moment but create long-term challenges for innovation, affordability, and access.

At its core, the episode makes the case that sustainable healthcare reform requires aligning incentives, expanding supply, and allowing market forces to work — rather than relying on heavy-handed policy interventions.

00:00 — Intro + Isabelle Marchese joins
00:35 — Early interest in politics and healthcare
02:18 — Healthcare as a supply and demand problem
03:28 — Why costs rise when supply doesn’t increase
04:23 — Americans for Tax Reform’s healthcare focus
05:02 — Pharmaceutical policy and price control debates
06:17 — Inflation Reduction Act and drug pricing impacts
07:19 — How price controls affect innovation
08:29 — Why fewer drugs could be developed
09:18 — Generic drugs and long-term cost reductions
10:59 — Economics of drug development explained
12:24 — Why investment depends on recouping costs
13:33 — Ideological consistency in policy debates
15:00 — Political incentives and policy contradictions
17:15 — Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) explained
18:26 — How HSAs lower healthcare costs
19:14 — Vision for expanding HSAs
20:22 — Healthcare vs insurance: key differences
21:57 — Market forces and consumer behavior
22:22 — Recent HSA policy changes
23:22 — Why reform efforts stall
25:21 — Tariffs and pharmaceutical supply chains
26:19 — National security vs economic tradeoffs
27:33 — Free rider problem and global pricing
29:45 — Final thoughts on healthcare reform
31:00 — Outside interests: cooking and food prep
34:59 — Closing

On this episode of the Federal Newswire Lunch Hour Podcast, host Andrew Langer sits down with Brent Sadler, Senior Research Fellow for Naval Warfare and Advanced Technology at The Heritage Foundation, to examine how maritime strategy, industrial capacity, and global trade are converging into one of the most critical national security challenges facing the United States.

Sadler explains why control of the seas is about far more than military force — it is about controlling supply chains, trade routes, and the flow of global commerce. Drawing from both history and modern strategy, he outlines how China has spent decades building a dominant maritime industrial base, including shipbuilding, port ownership, and logistics networks designed to influence — and potentially control — global trade.

A major focus of the conversation is America’s declining shipbuilding capacity and why current policy frameworks, including the Jones Act, have not been sufficient to reverse that trend. Sadler argues that the real issue is not a single law, but a lack of coordinated national strategy, incentives, and long-term industrial focus.

The discussion also explores:
• Why naval power is central to both economic and military dominance
• How China built the world’s largest shipbuilding industry
• The strategic importance of ports and global shipping lanes
• Why supply chains — not just weapons — define modern conflict
• The limitations of the Jones Act and what it gets right (and wrong)
• The need for a comprehensive U.S. maritime industrial strategy
• How government policy, financing, and regulation shape shipbuilding outcomes
• The role of tariffs, trade policy, and industrial incentives
• Lessons from the Cold War — and where the U.S. miscalculated with China
• Why the U.S. is now in a “new Cold War” with fundamentally different dynamics

The conversation also shifts to current global conflicts, including the evolving situation with Iran, and how U.S. military and economic actions there tie into a broader strategy for countering China’s global ambitions.

Sadler emphasizes that understanding both America’s vulnerabilities and China’s long-term strategy is essential if the U.S. hopes to rebuild its industrial base, strengthen deterrence, and maintain its position in the global order.

00:00 — Intro + Brent Sadler joins the podcast
01:17 — Background: Naval Academy, Navy career, China policy
02:25 — Why naval power still matters today
03:04 — Historical lessons: sea power and trade control
05:10 — Force projection vs control of global commerce
06:10 — China’s global port strategy explained
07:13 — The “Third Taiwan Crisis” and China’s wake-up call
08:12 — How China built a dominant shipbuilding industry
09:42 — Industrial policy, ports, and supply chain control
10:42 — Could China disrupt global trade flows?
12:16 — The Jones Act explained
13:02 — Why U.S. shipbuilding is still declining
14:44 — What’s missing: incentives, leadership, and strategy
16:00 — “Revolution in Shipping” and policy solutions
18:18 — Bipartisan momentum and the Ships for America Act
19:42 — Trump-era maritime push and executive action
21:00 — Industrial policy vs free market concerns
22:30 — Where the U.S. misread China
24:40 — Economic interdependence and strategic vulnerability
26:00 — COVID, supply chains, and wake-up calls
29:10 — Iran conflict and global strategy implications
31:41 — Military objectives and regime pressure in Iran
33:40 — Why conflicts must be viewed through China strategy
35:16 — Understanding adversaries vs projecting U.S. values
37:51 — Sadler’s background: Guam, Japan, and China
41:04 — Personal experiences shaping his worldview
43:01 — Life outside policy: surfing, diving, and family
44:57 — Closing

On this episode of the Federal Newswire Lunch Hour Podcast, host Andrew Langer sits down with John Murphy, President and CEO of the Association for Accessible Medicines, to unpack the critical — and often overlooked — role that generic drugs and biosimilars play in the U.S. healthcare system.

Murphy explains why generics make up nearly 90% of prescriptions in the United States while accounting for only a fraction of total drug spending — and why that imbalance reveals deeper structural issues in how medicines are priced, patented, and brought to market.

A major focus of the conversation is the growing tension between pharmaceutical innovation and affordability. Murphy breaks down how the current system of patents and exclusivity — originally designed to balance innovation with competition — has evolved in ways that can delay generic entry and extend high prices far beyond what was originally intended.

The discussion also explores:
• The difference between statutory exclusivity and patent protection
• How “follow-on” patents and minor modifications can extend drug monopolies
• Why generic competition is less effective today than in the past
• The role of pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) and rebate structures
• How pricing incentives can sometimes favor higher-cost brand drugs over generics
• The growing importance of biosimilars — and why the U.S. lags behind Europe
• The legal and regulatory barriers slowing biosimilar adoption
• Why patent litigation is significantly more complex in the U.S. than abroad
• The impact of global conflicts on supply chains, input costs, and drug availability
• How shipping, energy costs, and geopolitics affect the generic drug market

Murphy also highlights the national security implications of the generic drug industry, arguing that access to affordable antibiotics, anti-infectives, and essential medicines is just as critical as breakthrough innovation.

The conversation ultimately raises a central question: how can the United States preserve medical innovation while ensuring that patients have timely access to affordable treatments?

00:00 — Introduction and John Murphy joins the podcast
00:48 — Why generics are the backbone of U.S. medicine
02:29 — Generics vs brand drugs: volume vs spending
04:11 — Innovation, IP protection, and the “virtuous cycle”
05:22 — Statutory exclusivity vs patent protection explained
07:19 — “Evergreening” and follow-on patents
09:24 — Inhalers, delivery systems, and patent extensions
11:10 — Controlled release drugs and market behavior
13:50 — PBMs, rebates, and pricing distortions
16:10 — Real-world example: generics vs high-priced alternatives
17:20 — Why IP reform is central to lowering costs
20:01 — Legal battles over generic entry and Supreme Court case
22:14 — Biosimilars vs generics: what’s the difference?
24:03 — Why Europe leads in biosimilars adoption
26:11 — Patent barriers and manufacturing challenges in the U.S.
28:38 — Quality concerns and global manufacturing realities
31:25 — Supply chain pressures and rising costs
33:00 — National security and the importance of generics
35:55 — Final thoughts and where to learn more

On this episode of the Federal Newswire Lunch Hour Podcast, host Andrew Langer sits down with Patrick McLaughlin, Research Fellow at the Hoover Institution, to examine how regulation, deregulation, and emerging technologies like AI are reshaping the relationship between government and the economy.

McLaughlin breaks down the current push to roll back existing regulations and explains why focusing on “old rules” may matter more than stopping new ones. He also outlines how regulatory accumulation impacts productivity, investment, and long-term economic growth — and why even modest changes today can compound into significant economic gains over time.

The conversation then shifts to structural issues inside the regulatory system itself, including whether the Administrative Procedure Act is overdue for reform and how recent legal shifts following the end of Chevron deference could reshape the balance of power between Congress and federal agencies.

The episode also explores:
• Whether AI will make regulatory compliance easier — and what that means for future regulation
• The risks of “frictionless regulation” and the growth of the administrative state
• Why old regulations should be regularly reexamined instead of endlessly accumulating
• The real-world economic impact of regulatory buildup on productivity and growth
• How deregulation can create compounding long-term economic gains

The discussion also takes a close look at the proposed Railway Safety Act, questioning whether new regulations actually improve safety or simply add cost and complexity. McLaughlin explains how certain mandates — like minimum crew size requirements — may not deliver the intended safety benefits and could instead limit innovation, increase costs, and reduce efficiency across the transportation sector.

Drawing on new research, he connects transportation policy to the broader economy, showing how regulatory decisions in one sector can ripple outward — affecting prices, productivity, and economic growth nationwide.

This is a data-driven, big-picture conversation about regulation, innovation, and the long-term consequences of policy decisions that often go unquestioned.

00:00 — Intro and Patrick McLaughlin joins the show
01:13 — REINS Act and Trump-era deregulation overview
03:09 — Cutting old regulations vs stopping new ones
04:47 — Are deregulation savings real?
06:23 — How regulation impacts productivity and economic growth
07:43 — AI and the future of regulatory compliance
10:01 — Does easier compliance lead to more regulation?
11:10 — Why process reform matters more than friction
12:26 — Should the Administrative Procedure Act be updated?
14:39 — Reexamining old regulations and regulatory buildup
16:40 — Post-Chevron world and vague statutory authority
19:02 — Scope of regulatory overreach (37% estimate)
23:53 — The Railway Safety Act explained
25:00 — Why more regulation doesn’t always improve safety
27:27 — Deregulation and rail safety improvements since 1980
29:14 — Who actually benefits from new regulation?
30:54 — Innovation, transportation, and economic growth
33:05 — How regulation increases costs and reduces output
37:11 — Unintended consequences of regulation
40:39 — How Patrick McLaughlin got into regulatory economics
43:19 — Closing thoughts and where to follow Patrick

Kong explains Everstar’s mission to use AI to accelerate nuclear deployment by tackling one of the industry’s biggest bottlenecks: the permitting, compliance, and regulatory process. He argues that nuclear is the only energy source that is dense, reliable, and clean enough to power the next great leap in human progress — including the massive electricity demands coming from AI, data centers, advanced industry, and future economic growth.

The conversation explores why America has fallen behind in nuclear development, how decades of regulatory buildup have made projects too expensive and too slow, and why China is rapidly pulling ahead by building reactors at scale. Kong makes the case that the United States needs a full national push — across government, industry, and manufacturing — to rebuild domestic nuclear capacity and reclaim leadership in the technologies that will shape the next century.

The discussion also covers:
• Why AI demand is making grid expansion an urgent national priority
• How advanced reactors, small modular reactors, and microreactors could change deployment
• Why existing U.S. reactors may be the fastest source of additional nuclear power
• The role of permitting reform, NRC reform, DOE pathways, and congressional action
• Why nuclear export capability is also a geopolitical competition with China and Russia
• How America can return to being a nation of builders, engineers, and energy abundance

This is a wide-ranging conversation about nuclear innovation, regulatory reform, energy security, AI infrastructure, and why America cannot afford to keep falling behind.

00:00 — Introduction and Kevin Kong joins the podcast
01:20 — Everstar’s mission and why nuclear matters
02:27 — Energy abundance and the next leap for humanity
03:06 — Why modern nuclear is safer than people think
05:19 — AI, data centers, and exploding electricity demand
08:11 — Small modular reactors and microreactors explained
10:56 — The fastest path: more power from existing reactors
11:51 — How Everstar uses AI to tackle regulatory bottlenecks
13:09 — The paperwork problem and why nuclear takes so long
15:50 — Risk, regulation, and the politics of nuclear power
19:38 — Why younger generations are more pro-nuclear
21:40 — China, Korea, and the global nuclear export race
25:57 — DOE, NRC, and what government needs to fix
29:03 — Why America needs a full national nuclear push
33:22 — Kevin Kong’s background and what drives his work
36:30 — Where to follow Everstar and closing thoughts

They dive into America’s healthcare crisis: massive fraud in Medicaid ($200B+ annual waste via provider taxes and accounting gimmicks) and Obamacare subsidies ($30B+ in improper payments from zero-premium plans, ghost enrollees, broker incentives). Brian explains how government subsidies inflate demand while price controls and regulations restrict supply—driving hospital prices 3x faster than inflation since 2000 and crowding ERs with non-emergent care. 

The conversation covers primary care shortages (Medicare payment distortions favoring specialists), the myth of “free” coverage, prescription drug pricing (retrospective vs. prospective Most Favored Nation), and solutions: deregulate to expand choices (HSAs, catastrophic plans, nurse practitioners, immigration for doctors), end corporate welfare in Medicaid, and prioritize patient-driven innovation over political allocation. 

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• 00:00:04 - Welcome to Federal Newswire Lunch Hour Podcast
• 00:00:14 - Host Andrew Langer Opening & Social Plugs
• 00:01:19 - Guest Intro: Dr. Brian Blase & Paragon Health Institute
• 00:02:11 - Paragon’s Mission: Free-Market Health Policy Focus
• 00:03:15 - Healthcare vs. Insurance vs. Health Distinctions
• 00:04:04 - Supply/Demand Distortions & Hospital Price Inflation
• 00:06:09 - Primary Care Shortage & Medicare Payment Bias
• 00:07:17 - Congressional Testimony on Subsidy Enhancements
• 00:08:32 - Expanding Choices: HSAs, Catastrophic Plans, Deregulation
• 00:10:05 - ACA Outcomes: Medicaid Expansion & ER Overuse
• 00:11:04 - Subsidies Drive Higher Prices & Deficits
• 00:12:22 - Medicaid as Corporate Welfare: Provider Tax Schemes
• 00:13:33 - Medicaid Fraud Scale: ~$200B Annual Waste
• 00:15:00 - Obamacare Subsidy Fraud: Zero-Premium Incentives
• 00:16:00 - Broker Schemes & Automatic Enrollment Abuse
• 00:17:27 - Non-Utilization Rates & Improper Income Claims
• 00:19:31 - Prescription Drugs: Generics vs. Brand Pricing
• 00:20:47 - Most Favored Nation: Retrospective vs. Prospective
• 00:22:00 - Closing Thoughts on Market Innovation
• 00:29:38 - How to Follow Paragon & Brian Blase
• 00:30:16 - Episode Outro & Thanks

• 00:00:04 - Welcome and Podcast Introduction
• 00:00:14 - Host Andrew Langer's Opening Remarks and Social Media Plugs
• 00:00:32 - Upcoming Content and Call to Action
• 00:00:51 - Guest Introduction: Dr. Paul Teller and His Background
• 00:01:09 - Discussion on U.S. Operations in Iran: Background and Current Events
• 00:01:52 - Paul Teller's Thoughts on Iran as a Win for America and Regional Impacts
• 00:02:45 - Iran's Attacks on Neighbors and the End of the Regime
• 00:03:18 - Ancillary Impacts: Venezuela, China, Russia-Ukraine, and Global Alliances
• 00:04:42 - Anti-Semitism, Nick Fuentes, and Expelling Anti-Israel Sentiments from the GOP
• 00:06:00 - Diplomacy vs. Action: Limits of Talking with Enemies Like Iran
• 00:07:36 - Shift to Domestic Issues: Medicare/Medicaid Fraud and CMMI Overview
• 00:08:53 - CMMI's Failures, Costs, and Bureaucratic Innovation Myths
• 00:10:00 - CBO Scoring Issues and Sunk Cost Fallacy in Government Programs
• 00:11:43 - Hospital Price Transparency and Its Role in Reducing Healthcare Costs
• 00:13:41 - Financial Services: Credit Card Interest Rate Caps and Their Consequences
• 00:15:07 - Concerns Over Populist Policies and Polling Among Young People
• 00:17:00 - Filibuster Debate: Protecting Minority Rights in the Senate
• 00:19:26 - Tariffs, Rebates, and Avoiding Democrat-Style Giveaways
• 00:21:47 - Tax Policy: Eliminating Inflation Tax on Capital Gains
• 00:24:34 - Planned Parenthood Defunding and the Need for a Second Reconciliation Bill
• 00:27:07 - Department of Homeland Security Funding Lapse and Democrat Tactics
• 00:28:57 - Lighthearted Star Wars Discussion: Upcoming Films and Favorites
• 00:30:33 - How to Follow Dr. Paul Teller and Closing Remarks
• 00:31:26 - Episode Outro and Credits

In this episode of the Federal Newswire Lunch Hour podcast, Andrew Langer speaks with Steven Moore, founder of the Ukraine Freedom Project, who has been working inside Ukraine since just days after Russia launched its full-scale invasion in February 2022. Moore shares firsthand experiences from Kyiv and other regions of the country, describing how Ukrainians resisted the invasion, pushed Russian forces back, and built a resilient wartime society despite constant attacks on infrastructure and cities.

Moore recounts evacuating civilians from frontline cities during the first weeks of the invasion, helping deliver medical supplies and humanitarian aid to hospitals under siege, and witnessing the determination of Ukrainian citizens and soldiers who have held off one of the world’s largest militaries. He also discusses how Ukraine’s battlefield success increasingly relies on domestic innovation—from drone warfare to locally manufactured weapons systems.

The conversation also explores several controversial topics surrounding the war, including Russian information operations, the role of the Russian Orthodox Church, and how disinformation campaigns have influenced political debates in the United States. Moore argues that many narratives circulating in Western media and politics misrepresent the situation inside Ukraine and fail to account for the unity and resilience of Ukrainian society.

Finally, Moore explains the mission of the Ukraine Freedom Project, which works to counter Russian propaganda and provide Americans—especially policymakers, conservatives, and faith communities—with firsthand information about the war and its implications for global security.

00:00 — Introduction and Steven Moore joins the podcast
00:59 — Moore’s background in politics and Eastern Europe
02:02 — Advising Boris Yeltsin’s 1996 campaign and the Soviet aftermath
04:49 — Russia, NATO, and the roots of the Ukraine conflict
10:48 — Arriving in Ukraine days after the invasion
12:01 — Evacuating civilians and delivering aid during the first weeks of war
13:26 — Has Russia actually been winning the war?
15:17 — China, geopolitics, and the broader strategic picture
16:18 — Putin’s KGB background and Russian ideology
17:03 — The Russian Orthodox Church and intelligence influence
20:49 — Russia’s demographic crisis and abducted Ukrainian children
21:10 — Founding the Ukraine Freedom Project
23:18 — Russian disinformation and influence in U.S. politics
24:29 — The story of a Ukrainian pastor tortured by Russian forces
29:16 — Will Ukraine become a failed state?
31:19 — Ukraine’s military innovation and drone warfare
33:47 — How Americans can support the Ukraine Freedom Project

The conversation traces key turning points from 2014 to the present, including Unguryan’s view of the Budapest Memorandum and what it implied after Ukraine gave up its nuclear arsenal, as well as how Russia leveraged energy and influence campaigns across Europe. They also dig into Russia’s ideology and information warfare—including the role of the Russian Orthodox Church and allegations of religious persecution—arguing that Ukraine is defending national security against infiltration while still protecting religious freedom.

Finally, Unguryan shares what “peace” should mean in practice—warning against deals without justice—and outlines a vision for a postwar Ukraine built on security, investment, rule of law, and values, alongside long-term rebuilding efforts through the Ukraine Rebuilding Alliance.

00:00 — Intro + Pavlo Unguryan joins from Ukraine
00:02 — Power, heat, water, and internet disruptions after strikes
00:04 — Russia’s miscalculation + “David vs. Goliath” framing
00:06 — Odessa, the Black Sea, and “weather as a factor” in war
00:10 — 2014 and the Budapest Memorandum debate
00:14 — Obama-era response, Nord Stream 2, and energy leverage
00:17 — Post-Soviet rebuilding, myths, and Russian interference
00:22 — Putin’s goals, population, and “holy war” rhetoric
00:27 — Russian Orthodox Church, intelligence influence, and religious freedom
00:33 — What peace looks like: “peace through strength”
00:41 — Postwar vision: defense, economy, investment, and anti-corruption
00:46 — Closing + guest bio

In this episode of the Federal Newswire Lunch Hour podcast, host Andrew Langer sits down with Jennifer Huddleston, Senior Fellow in Technology Policy at the Cato Institute, to break down the 30-year legacy of Section 230 and its impact on online speech, platform moderation, and innovation.

The conversation explores how early internet policy decisions helped enable today’s digital ecosystem, why debates over social media regulation and youth online safety continue to intensify, and how emerging technologies like artificial intelligence are reshaping the legal landscape. Huddleston explains the role Section 230 plays in protecting user-generated content, supporting startups and mid-size platforms, and balancing free expression with evolving regulatory pressures.

In this special episode of the Federal Newswire Lunch Hour Podcast, host Brad Swail speaks with Margaret Byfield, Executive Director of American Stewards of Liberty, about the real-world consequences of federal conservation policy.

They discuss:

- The reintroduction of gray wolves in Colorado

- The impact of wolf protections under the Endangered Species Act

- Ranchers losing livestock with little legal recourse

- Federal listing and delisting failures

- “Distinct Population Segments” and regulatory loopholes

- How species like the bone cave harvestman affect local development

- Whether conservation decisions should be made at the federal or state level

Margaret also shares insights from her documentary Thrown to the Wolves, which examines how apex predator protections impact landowners, livestock operations, and property rights across the American West.

Are endangered species policies driven by science — or politics? And who bears the cost?

Watch now to learn how federal wildlife policy intersects with private property rights, ranching, environmental litigation, and state authority.

👉 Visit AmericanStewards.us to learn more.

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They examine why U.S. healthcare is fundamentally a resource economics problem disguised as an insurance debate, how government regulation stifles innovation, and why price transparency, health savings accounts, and market competition matter more than centralized planning. The conversation covers certificates of need, drug pricing, PBMs, physician shortages, AI in medicine, and the unintended consequences of government attempts to “manage” healthcare demand.

A wide-ranging, plain-spoken discussion on why costs keep rising, why reform keeps failing, and what a consumer-driven healthcare system could actually look like.

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Cassity explains how PBMs evolved from simple claims processors into vertically integrated power brokers that control drug formularies, pharmacy networks, and reimbursement rates. The conversation digs into consolidation in health care, rising drug prices, rebate opacity, forced mail-order pharmacy schemes, and why independent community pharmacies are being pushed to the brink.

The episode also explores bipartisan efforts in Congress to rein in PBMs, restore transparency, lower costs for patients, and protect local pharmacies that serve as frontline health care providers in their communities. A must-listen for anyone concerned about health care access, drug pricing, and the future of small businesses in America.

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Dr. Anderson explains why long-term relationships between patients and family physicians remain the backbone of effective care, even as telemedicine, AI, and on-demand health services expand. The discussion tackles the physician shortage, burnout in primary care, administrative overload, prior authorization abuse, Medicare payment disparities, and why underinvestment in primary care is driving poor health outcomes despite record spending.

This wide-ranging interview also explores medical education reform, residency bottlenecks, the limits of automation in medicine, and what policymakers are getting wrong about health care access. A must-listen for anyone interested in health policy, medical workforce challenges, and the real-world consequences of treating health care like a commodity.

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The conversation explores presidential war powers, congressional authorization, historical parallels to Iraq, Afghanistan, Libya, and Panama, and the constitutional limits designed to restrain crisis-driven foreign policy. Darling and Langer discuss whether capturing a foreign head of state constitutes an act of war, the risks of unclear justifications for intervention, and how America’s foreign policy credibility is shaped by follow-through—or the lack of it.

This episode offers a sober, legally grounded discussion of U.S. interventionism, executive authority, and the long-term consequences of military action abroad.

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Waller explains how the Chinese Communist Party is racing to dominate AI by 2030, using intellectual property theft, influence operations, and psychological warfare to undermine American institutions from within. The discussion covers AI-driven espionage, Chinese industrial strategy, academic infiltration, TikTok-style data harvesting, and the risks of letting adversaries set global AI standards.

The episode also explores how Western complacency, libertarian blind spots, and the absence of a coherent national strategy have left the U.S. vulnerable—while China accelerates nuclear power development, robotics manufacturing, and AI-enabled influence campaigns.

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Bergner breaks down how opaque financing, tax loopholes, and foreign investors can influence U.S. litigation outcomes — and why Congress is now pushing the TPLF Act to restore transparency and fairness. A must-watch for anyone interested in law, policy, national security, or the rising cost of doing business in America.

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Listen for an in-depth, unfiltered conversation on freedom, foreign policy, and the limits of American power.

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If you care about consumer welfare, antitrust, data privacy, and policies that actually improve everyday life, this one’s for you.

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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.

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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.

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Curt Mills of Twitter/X: https://x.com/CurtMills?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor

The American Conservative: https://www.theamericanconservative.com/

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Is 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

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Together, they explore the legal and cultural challenges posed by proposals like the Kids Online Safety Act, the implications of regulating AI and social media mergers, and the role of permissionless innovation in a free society. Huddleston also draws on her background as an educator and marathon runner to advocate for thoughtful, practical tech policy that values liberty, innovation, and nuance.

If you care about the future of digital rights, online privacy, and balancing child safety with free expression, this episode is a must-watch.

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🔍 Tune in for a critical look at the geostrategic landscape from one of the leading voices in foreign policy journalism.

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Lechner also shares his views on the Ukraine war, veterans' care, DEI policies in defense, and how to honor sacrifice with capability—not ideology. A must-listen for anyone interested in military policy, defense reform, and veteran advocacy.

🔗 Guest Book: With My Shield: An Army Ranger in Somalia
🎖️ Learn more about Jim Lechner on X (formerly Twitter), Facebook, and Newsmax.

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🎙️ Don’t miss this thoughtful conversation on regulation, trade, opportunity cost, and how good policy gets made!

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Before working at the Institute, he served as a Special Adviser to Rt Hon Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg MP between 2020 and 2022 (as Leader of the House, Brexit Opportunities Minister, and Business Secretary), gaining a deep understanding of the mechanics of the British state and how it needs to be reformed. He helped deliver a host of regulatory reforms related to Brexit, policies to improve civil service recruitment, and helped manage the Government’s legislative program.

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For the first four months of the Trump Administration, Lovinger served as Senior Director for Strategic Assessments at the U.S. National Security Council (NSC).

Adam currently serves as vice president for strategic affairs at the Gold Institute for International Strategy, a Washington D.C.-based think-and-do tank.

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Before joining C3 Solutions, Loris served as the Deputy Director of the Thomas A. Roe Institute for Economic Policy Studies and Herbert and Joyce Morgan Fellow in Energy and Environmental Policy at The Heritage Foundation.

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Stout managed the FBI Technical Security and Countermeasures program in Miami. He engaged and led to potential risk management prevention and response initiatives to defend the FBI from technological attacks at facilities and communication networks.

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Prior to joining AAU, Kate served in the U.S. federal government as a senior attorney-advisor in the legislative and executive branches, most recently with the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO).

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Joe then became President of the National Technology Transfer Center established by Congress to promote industry/federal laboratory R&D partnerships. He is now the Executive Director of the Bayh-Dole Coalition, a non-profit organization composed of universities, companies, venture capitalists, entrepreneurs and others who are committed to celebrating and protecting the landmark law. Joe writes a monthly column for IPWatchdog on Bayh-Dole related issues.

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Leavitt began his investigative career working on the Senate Judiciary Committee staff of Senator Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), where he helped whistleblowers expose schemes like Operation Fast and Furious, the gunwalking scandal that armed the murderers of a U.S. Border Patrol Agent. He also served as Senator Grassley’s chief whistleblower policy advisor, leading the introduction of the first Senate resolutions recognizing National Whistleblower Appreciation Day and the establishment of the Senate Whistleblower Protection Caucus.

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His journey commenced amidst the mission fields of Operation Mobilization and Youth With A Mission (YWAM), where he bore witness to the harrowing impact of human trafficking on vulnerable communities worldwide, igniting within him a fervent desire for meaningful change. This propelled him on a mission to combat the injustice at its core, a mission that would lead him to serve as the former Statewide Counter Trafficking Coordinator for Florida.

In this role, Thomas orchestrated collaborative efforts between law enforcement agencies, NGOs, and governmental bodies, spearheading initiatives to disrupt trafficking networks and provide vital support to survivors. His strategic leadership proved instrumental in elevating global awareness of human trafficking and implementing comprehensive intervention strategies.

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She is an Innovators Network Foundation Antitrust and Competition Policy Fellow.

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As president, Lassman brings to CEI more than 30 years of public policy, research, and executive management experience. He has held positions in nonprofit organizations, on advisory boards, at private firms, and public policy organizations. He is a member of the board of directors at the Center for International Private Enterprise.

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Vernuccio is a graduate of the Ave Maria School of Law in Ann Arbor, Mich. Under President George W. Bush he served as special assistant to the assistant secretary for administration and management in the Department of Labor.

Vernuccio has published articles and op-eds in such newspapers and magazines as The Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Investor’s Business Daily, The Washington Times, National Review, Forbes and The American Spectator. He has been cited in several books, and he is a frequent contributor on national television and radio shows, such as "Your World" with Neil Cavuto and Varney and Company.

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Crews is the author of the annual report, “Ten Thousand Commandments: An Annual Snapshot of the Federal Regulatory State.” He co-authored “This Liberal Congress Went to Market?,” a Bipartisan Policy Agenda for the 110th Congress, and “Communications without Commissions: A National Plan for Reforming Telecom Regulation.” Prior to the assorted government bailouts now taking place, he wrote the report, “Still Stimulating Like It’s 1999: Time to Rethink Bipartisan Collusion on Economic Stimulus Packages.”

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As a freshman Member of the House Majority, Nan was privileged to be assigned to the House Financial Services Committee; she also had the honor of serving on the House-Senate Conference Committee to extend the payroll-tax holiday and assure Medicare reimbursements through 2012. Nan was named one of the five “highest-profile freshmen” by Politico in April 2012, and she was recognized by many organizations for her work in behalf of seniors, veterans, free enterprise, the environment, family farms, and animals, among other worthy causes.

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He has testified on fiscal policy before Congress and numerous state legislative committees. He has also appeared on several television and radio networks including C-SPAN, Fox News, Fox Business, and more. His writings have appeared in publications including Politico, the Hill, the Seattle Times, the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review and more.

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Prior to joining PLF in 2019, Glenn served as Deputy Solicitor General for the State of Colorado, handling key appellate and constitutional cases. He has also worked at a private law firm focused on complex civil litigation, and previously clerked for Judge David M. Ebel on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit.

Glenn began his legal career in the White House Counsel's Office under President George W. Bush after graduating first in his class from Brigham Young University Law School. His experience in both state and federal government has given him firsthand perspective on the threats to liberty posed by government overreach and disregard for individual rights.

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Before joining NetChoice, Carl was an intellectual property attorney at the lawfirm of Wildman, Harrold, Allen & Dixon where he advised clients on privacy, Internet, e-commerce, and contractual matters. He also worked at the lawfirms of Venable and Arnold & Porter.

Carl also worked on copyright, trademark, and anti-piracy both for Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) and the Entertainment Software Association (ESA).

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Stacy is an Ambassador for the America First Policy Institute and served as Co-Chair of Black Voices For Trump during the 2020 presidential campaign. Stacy served as Co-Chair of the Project 21 National Advisory Council of the National Center for Public Policy Research. Stacy is an Emmy Nominated TV personality and Air Force Veteran and has appeared on Fox News, Fox Business, CNN, The Blaze, PBS, RT TV, Al Jazeera, HuffPost Live, and a host of network tv stations.  

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Previously in his career, Lieberman completed a decade-long stint at CEI as well as five years at the Heritage Foundation. He will continue to work on energy and environmental policy issues in his latest position at CEI, with an emphasis on reforming the federal permitting process for projects that are subject to it.

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He is the public lands planning lead for the Board of County Commissioners, currently working on the Greater Sage Grouse SEIS, and the Biden Administration’s 30×30 initiative. During his tenure, he has also served as the board liaison to the Garfield County Human Services Commission, Garfield County Economic Roundtable, and the Garfield County Latino Community Commission. He is a member of the Garfield County Clean Energy Board, the county’s Investment Advisory Board, the Garfield County Budget Committee, Vice Chair of the Intermountain Transportation Region (TPR), and the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Northwest Colorado Regional Advisory Council (RAC).

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Ryan holds an M.A. in economics from George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia, and a B.A. in history from Lawrence University in Appleton, Wisconsin. He was previously CEI’s 2009-2010 Warren T. Brookes Journalism Fellow. Before joining CEI, he worked in the Cato Institute’s government affairs department. His personal blog is Inertia Wins.

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Rep. Cloud was first elected in 2018 and represents the 27th District of Texas, a south Texas region spanning the gulf coast including Corpus Christi and Victoria, Bastrop County near Austin, and Wharton County near Houston. Rep. Cloud serves on the House Agriculture Committee and the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.

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