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Money Matters has been airing for over a decade, providing important money management education to the Houston community. Originally launching in 2013, the show has evolved to cover a wide range of financial topics beyond just budgeting and saving. From investing and retirement planning the show explores every aspect of personal finance. With an engaging interview format, host Christopher Hensley talks candidly with both financial experts and everyday community members about their experience ...
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Light Beer Dark Money

Chris Clements and Sean Noble

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Hosts Chris Clements and Sean Noble cover politics, culture, and the intersection of faith, freedom, and free enterprise. “Agree on something.”LIGHT BEER - Christopher W. Clements (Chris) is the former Vice Chairman and CEO of Golden Eagle Distributors, Inc. For nearly 75 years, Golden Eagle served as a family-owned, Arizona-based wholesaler for several major national brewers including: Anheuser-Busch-InBev and Sierra Nevada. Golden Eagle was sold to Phoenix-based, Hensley Beverage Company.D ...
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Polling between the Trump and Harris have evened with Kamala pulling ahead in some swing states. This as she enters day 24 without answering any substantive questions from a very compliant and submissive media. But, with the Democratic National Convention next week rolling out the old reliables in Hillary, Barack, and Bill – the Trump Campaign may …
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For months America has been consumed by one biting question – “Who is running the White House?” As Joe Biden proved to be mentally and physically incapacitated for the better part of his presidency- who is calling the shots? In just 19 short days, Kamala Harris, the perennial back bencher in the Biden Administration, has gone from poll numbers BELO…
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Kamala Harris picked Governor Tim Walz (MN) to be her running mate the day after securing the Democratize nomination. Chris and Sean dive into why they think this was an unforced error by the Harris campaign and she would have been better picking Gov. Josh Shapiro from Pennsylvania. They then turn to Arizona’s primary election from last week to tal…
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In two short weeks, our country has seen an assassination attempt of a former President, a current President forced out of the Presidential race, AND the elevation and eventual coronation of a Vice President as the Democratic nominee. Regardless of what you think you know – everything you know is wrong. The past two weeks have changed the dynamics …
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The attempted assassination of Donald Trump was horrific and then immediately inspiring. Chris and Sean talk about Trump’s reaction and what it means for his future and legacy. Sean quoted Winston Churchill “Nothing is quite as exhilarating as being shot at with no effect” to explain the immediate reaction of Trump raising his fist and yelling “Fig…
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The most recent term of the Supreme Court was historic in the impact that some of the decisions will have in the future. Chris and Sean review the Presidential immunity decision, the overturning of Chevron v. Natural Resources Defense Council, and the limitation placed on agency to issue fines without a jury decision. Of these, the Chevron decision…
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Who is running the country?! Joe Biden is in the stages of dementia or Parkinson’s with the First Lady, Jill Biden, obviously calling the shots from behind the Oval Office Chair while digging her finger nails into the opulent carpet refusing to leave. While Chris and Sean don’t relish a Kamala Harris presidency due to her own incompetence, she is a…
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Chris and Sean get back together for the first episode after Biden’s disastrous debate performance. In what most people thought was a fatal performance, Biden has proven to be a fighter in making it clear that he isn’t going anywhere. The guys break it all down and point out that this is not the end of Biden’s trouble, because his health and cognit…
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Lisa James has been a part of the fabric of the Arizona Republican Party for several decades. She has seen the party fortunes rise and fall based upon the pursuit of personality rather than sound public policy. A dedicated public servant, she is Partner at Gordon C. James Public Relations and Chair of the Dodie Londen Excellence in Public Service S…
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Former Senator Jim DeMint started the Conservative Partnership Institute to help elected officials and their staff learn the inside game of Washington so that they can fight against the big spending, big government status quo. DeMint explains the challenges that face America today as the Democratic party has fundamentally changed from the party of …
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Sean talks about his conversion to Catholicism after being a life-long member of the LDS Church. From his mission to Indiana, to serving as a bishop of two wards in the LDS Church, Sean’s journey to Catholicism is one that literally came out of the blue. He discusses his instant conversion at Peter’s tomb in Rome and the process of getting baptized…
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Government spending is out of control, the bureaucracy continues to grow, and Congress is a “math-free zone.” Congressman David Schweikert dives deep into the challenges facing our nation from special interest who don’t have the interest of the American people in mind. From farm policy to health policy, the system is built on keeping people sick; S…
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Double digit inflation, sky high interest rates, a growing Federal Debt Crisis, the Middle East and Europe on fire, and a social contagion out of control – but the Biden Administration has it all under control – so they say. With one week before the first Presidential Debate which will determine whether Joe Biden stays on the ticket, Chris and Sean…
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Former Congressmen Kevin Yoder and Ben Quayle join Light Beer Dark Money to give an insiders look at Washington and how Congress works. It was a broad ranging discussion that led to some analysis about the upcoming election and what it means for the future. A bold prognosis from Congressman Yoder as he talks through whether Trump may win the popula…
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Chris and Sean are back where they both began in Washington DC for the Light Beer | Dark Money “Lost in DC” Series of podcasts. What are the true implications of the Hunter Biden verdict and will Joe pardon his son? Meanwhile, is the White House coordinating the lawfare against Donald Trump? And, if not, who really is in charge? And, with a number …
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William Anthony Hay is the associate director for public programs and professor in the School of Civic and Economic Thought and Leadership (SCETL) at Arizona State University. A historian specializing in Britain and the Atlantic World, he also writes on international relations and foreign policy. SCETL aims to look beyond time and borders to explor…
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As we recognize the 80th anniversary of D-Day, we remember the sacrifices of our brave heroes of WWII. Chris and Sean talk about what it means today, and why and how families can remind their children of the importance of these great men and women. Listen to full episodes of Light Beer Dark Money on Spotify, Apple Music, or Youtube. Access them dir…
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As Barack Obama so eloquently observed, Joe Biden has a unique ability to completely mess things up. In 2024, we have an economy in freefall with double digit inflation; a world on fire with multiple wars of his making in Ukraine and Israel; and, the fully orchestrated lawfare campaign against his opponent, Donald J Trump, proving to be a complete …
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Hailing from none other than North Pole, Alaska, former GCU senior and now burgeoning entrepreneur and social enterprise champion, Ben Bjornstad has a vision of faith and service to his community. Bjornstad's focus is on BjornFit, a white-glove coaching program that provides personalized guidance, meals, and supplements to help busy entrepreneurs o…
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Navigating Financial Conversations with Chris Wong | Money Matters Podcast Description: Welcome to another insightful episode of the Money Matters Podcast! Join host Christopher Hensley as he sits down with Chris Wong, a seasoned therapist and executive coach, to delve into the intricacies of managing financial conversations within relationships. I…
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Welcome to today's episode of the Money Matters Podcast, where we dive deep into the waters of finance and come up with pearls of wisdom that keep your pockets full and your mind even fuller. In this episode, host Christopher Hensley is joined by Adam Zuckerman, a seasoned attorney and the innovative founder of Buried in Work. Together, they explor…
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Chris and Sean discuss many of the missteps and inexplicable things Kari Lake has done over the last two years, and Sean argues that she is engaged in a long con against Republicans, and actually operating as a Democrat plant mean to purposely lose elections and put Democrats in power. They point out how anti-Trump she was merely months before she …
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Political commentator and strategist Jim Ellis joins Chris and Sean again - and this time to talk about the newly agreed to debate between President Joe Biden and Donald Trump set for June 27. They discuss the internal thinking the Biden and Trump camps, and what we might expect from the debate, and what might happen as a result. Jim also gives ins…
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Lisa Atkins began her political career working for legendary Congressman Bob Stump. During that time she was gracious enough to mentor your fair hosts, Chris and Sean. In their formative years, they were wet behind the ears, giddy, and green, and eager to contribute to the country. Both Lisa and Congressman Stump taught them a lot about perseveranc…
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Welcome to Episode 317 of Money Matters: Inflation and Retirement in Emerging Markets In this riveting episode, Jason Hsu dives deep into the complexities of inflation and its long-term impact on retirement planning. With a focus on emerging markets. Jason provides invaluable insights that are a must-listen for pre-retirees and anyone interested in…
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Biden announces that he’s withholding aid to Israel, doing exactly which Trump was impeached for in 2019. Trump’s trials are being delayed and his New York trial gets off track. Chris and Sean talk about the VP stakes and who’s up and who’s down. Majorie Taylor Greene fails to vacate Speaker Johnson and Kari Lake faces a discovery process even afte…
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In a very short period of time, Tim Kelley of Canyon Angels at GCU has changed the way college entrepreneur programs operate and graduate students. Led by a Biblical world view that the future is more promising and purposeful than the present, Tim encourages students to find their “why” and build upon their own vision for new ventures and new oppor…
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As college campuses across the country face Pro-Hamas protesters, Joe Biden takes his time to comment. Chris and Sean discuss how different colleges are responding to protests and why this will continue to be a problem for Biden and the Democrats headed into November. Chris talks about his alma mater, USC, and he and Sean have a sharp disagreement …
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In this insightful episode of the "Money Matters" podcast, financial advisor Melissa Reaktenwalt shares her 18-year journey in the wealth management industry. She discusses her transition from the credit union sector to owning her own firm, the significance of ESG and SRI principles in values-based investing, and her role as a public speaker. Melis…
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GCU’s Canyon Ventures has produced many high tech and innovative business – but never the best tasting home-made granola you will ever experience. New GCU graduate, Joanna Dowdy has taken her family tradition of cooking granola in their kitchen in Hilo, Hawaii and packaged and marketed those family learnings to the GCU masses in the form of Jo’s Ba…
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Arizona Legislature repeals the pre-Roe abortion ban, Attorney Chris Mayes indicts the so-called fake electors, Trump’s trial starts in New York, and pro-Hamas protestors take over college campuses across the country causing chaos. All this and more from Chris and Sean. Listen to full episodes of Light Beer Dark Money on Spotify, Apple Music, or Yo…
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In the words of President Obama “never underestimate the ability of Joe Biden to fuck things up.” The world is in chaos because of Biden‘s policies and positions. Former Congressman John Shadegg explains why this matters. Don’t miss this episode! Listen to full episodes of Light Beer Dark Money on Spotify, Apple Music, or Youtube. Access them direc…
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Kristen David, former lawyer, shares with me how to build a dedicated team and grow your business! She discusses how to get work off your plate and onboard new team members to maximize everyone’s time and efficiency. Key Takeaways How to build a dedicated team Streamlining and creating business efficiency Business planning goes a long way Kristen D…
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In this groundbreaking episode of Money Matters, host Chris Hensley dives deep into a transformative conversation with Eric Brotman, CEO of BFG Financial Advisors and the author of "Don't Retire, Graduate." Eric shares invaluable insights on how to rethink retirement planning, strategies for financial independence, and the steps you can take at eve…
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Chris and Sean are on the Road to Palookaville with legendary Morning Mayor and Sex Machine Band Superstar, Dave Pratt. It’s been 3 years since Light Beer|Dark Money joined Star Worldwide Networks thanks to Dave and his amazing staff. Dave shares his humble beginnings moving to Phoenix from one horse town, Elko, Nevada – to becoming the Arizona Kin…
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The Arizona State Supreme Court ruled that the pre-Roe law on abortion will stand - setting off an earthquake that puts the spotlight on Arizona for President, control of the U.S. Senate and possibly pushing the Arizona legislature to Democrats for the first time in decades. Chris and Sean breakdown the decision and what it all means poetically in …
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Welcome to Episode 314 of Money Matters, celebrating Financial Literacy Month with a special guest, Skyler Fleming from Money Talks. This episode dives into how crucial conversations about finances can significantly alter your economic perspective and future. In recognition of Financial Literacy Month, Skyler shares compelling stories and actionabl…
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It’s Holy Week and Chris and Sean welcome back, Brian Burch, of CatholicVote for a deep discussion of the idolatry we place in politics and political figures at the detriment of our own faith. Whether it be larger than life personalities like TRUMP; or, messianic complexes like, OBAMA, the electorate seems to idolize the “Strongman” to write the wr…
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Emily Williams, a business success story, reveals her journey from quarter-life crisis to seven-figure success. She emphasizes mindset, purpose, and strategic planning, offering valuable insights for entrepreneurs aiming to elevate their business and overcome financial obstacles. Key Takeaways From crisis to success Overcoming money blocks Purpose-…
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As President and CEO of the Arizona Chamber of Commerce, Danny Seiden has a front row seat to the massive economic growth Arizona is experiencing. He also knows the poor public policy decisions other shrinking states like #California have endured to help fuel growth in other Western states like Arizona, Utah, Idaho and Texas. Danny sits down for an…
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Welcome to a special episode of "Money Matters," hosted by Christopher Hensley. This episode features the legendary Diane Gilman, the 'Jean Queen' herself, as she shares her vibrant journey and empowers us with her innovative approach to living a fulfilling life, regardless of age. 🌟 Episode Highlights: Dive into an inspiring conversation with Dian…
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We have a guest who GETS beer! CEO and visionary of Schilling Beer Co, Jeff Cozzens, sits down with Chris and Sean to discuss the amazing legacy he and his brothers have built in Littleton, NH in just 11 short years. Jeff touches on his humble beginnings in Defense Intelligence (a whole other podcast) to now leading one of the most innovative and r…
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Empowerment Through Education: Ethan emphasizes the importance of physicians getting multiple job offers to leverage in negotiations and warns against signing contracts without advocating for one's worth. He sheds light on common pitfalls and how physicians can secure their financial futures. Gender Pay Gap: An eye-opening discussion on the gender …
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Several weeks ago, Joe Biden gave an impromptu evening press conference where he lied to the American people about an interview he gave to Special Counsel, Robert Hur. He also misconstrued the President of Egypt with the President of Mexico. He also trailed off several times and lost his train of thought. Robert Hur chose not to prosecute President…
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Tune in to The Level Up Show for an engaging conversation with Christopher Hensley, a financial expert with over 20 years of experience. Hear insights on building recurring income streams, financial mindset, and more. Key Takeaways Proven Financial Strategies Elevate Your Finances Financial Success Tips Unlock Wealth Strategies Christopher Hensley …
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Effective leadership in remote work, adaptive management strategies, HR innovation, fostering workplace culture, team development. Join us as we explore transformative leadership and management strategies with Cornelia Gamlem and Barbara Mitchell, distinguished authors of "The Decisive Manager." This episode, hosted by Christopher Hensley, delves i…
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The Supreme Court ruled 9-0 that Trump can not be removed from the ballot. Mitch McConnell announces that he will step down as GOP Leader in November. Sinema announces retirement. Super Tuesday shows some Democrat enthusiasm problems. Haley drops out. Lake still playing the subtraction game. Trump supporters are going to be the victim of a psy-op t…
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The makers of JuiceTheSeries.com Robert Bryce and Tyson Culver join Chris and Sean to discuss their groundbreaking docuseries doing as deep dive into the challenges facing the U.S. electricity grid. With more extreme weather, reliability and stability become more important to power users, but with more weather dependent generation, it gets dicey fo…
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Former Phoenix Mayor, Paul Johnson, and ASU professor, Henry Thomson, join Chris and Sean for a spirited discussion of the foundational principles of our country - and how they are unique to the understandings of liberty in the rest of the world. They also promote their new podcast on the Optimistic American website, "The New Frontier" (https://www…
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