Best Duane P Lester Podcasts (2024)

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Season 2 - Episode 1: A Conversation about Inflation with Kurt Couchman 26:46

1+ y ago26:46

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Welcome to Top Priority, the podcast where we discuss the most pressing issues facing our nation today. In this episode, our host Duane Lester sits down with Kurt Couchman, Senior Fellow on Fiscal Policy with Americans for Prosperity Foundation, to talk about one of the most critical issues of our time: inflation. Inflation is a topic that affects …

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045 Top Priority Podcast | Book: Get Out of Control 41:01

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Show: 045 Top Priority Podcast | Book: Get Out of Control Host: Duane Lester, Director of Issue Education, Grassroots Leadership Academy Guests: Neil Chilson, Senior Research Fellow, Technology and Innovation at Stand Together Neil Chilson, the senior research fellow for technology and innovation at Stand Together, launched his book, Getting Out of…

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A Personal Option Series - Health Care Safety Nets 19:13

3y ago19:13

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Host: Duane Lester, Director of Issue Education Guests: Dean Clancy, Senior Policy Fellow at Americans for Prosperity Here are the other episodes in the series: A Personal Option Series - A Personal Option For Health Care - https://share.transistor.fm/s/d4e27f20 A Personal Option Series - Good Health Insurance at an Affordable Price - https://share…

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044 Top Priority Podcast | AFPF vs. Bonta 23:47

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Show: 044 Top Priority Podcast | AFPF v. Bonta Host: Duane Lester, Director of Issue Education, Grassroots Leadership Academy Guests: Casey Mattox, Vice President, Legal and Judicial Strategy at Americans for Prosperity Foundation, Senior Fellow, Free Speech and Peace at Charles Koch Institute Today’s top priority is free expression. Specifically, …

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A Personal Option Series - The Right to Try Experimental Treatments 21:07

3y ago21:07

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Host: Duane Lester, Director of Issue Education Guests: Dean Clancy, Senior Policy Fellow at Americans for Prosperity Here are the other episodes in the series: A Personal Option Series - A Personal Option For Health Care - https://share.transistor.fm/s/d4e27f20 A Personal Option Series - Good Health Insurance at an Affordable Price - https://share…

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043 Top Priority Podcast | Protests and Riots 36:55

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Show: 043 Top Priority Podcast | Protests and Riots Host: Duane Lester, Director of Issue Education, Grassroots Leadership Academy Guests: David Voorman, Senior Policy Analyst, Americans for Prosperity Foundation Today’s top priority is free expression. Specifically, we’re talking about the difference between protests and riots, and some troubling …

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A Personal Option Series - Up Front Pricing 20:08

3y ago20:08

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Host: Duane Lester, Director of Issue Education Guests: Dean Clancy, Senior Policy Fellow at Americans for Prosperity Additional Links: A Personal Option for Health Care Health Care: a Personal Option v. 'The Public Option' Facebook Live: Empowering Solutions to Health Care for AmericansBy Americans for Prosperity

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042 Top Priority Podcast | Housing Regulations with Jason Sorens 22:16

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Show: 042 Top Priority | Housing Regulations with Jason Sorens Host: Duane Lester, Director of Issue Education, Grassroots Leadership Academy Guests: Jason Sorens, Director for the Center for Ethics in Society Today’s top priority is Economic Opportunity, specifically housing regulations. Our guest today is Jason Sorens. He’s the Director for the C…

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A Personal Option Series - Seeing the Doctor of Your Choice 25:26

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Host: Duane Lester, Director of Issue Education Guests: Dean Clancy, Senior Policy Fellow at Americans for Prosperity Additional Links: A Personal Option for Health Care Health Care: a Personal Option v. 'The Public Option' Facebook Live: Empowering Solutions to Health Care for AmericansBy Americans for Prosperity

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Afghanistan 21:10

3y ago21:10

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The world is watching as the Taliban retakes Afghanistan. In America, opinions on who is to blame and what should have been done are being shared everywhere. In this Insight to Action, I talk with John Byrnes and Russ Duerstine, both with Concerned Veterans for America. They explain why this all happened, the reality of the situation in Afghanistan…

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041 Top Priority Podcast | JUST IN TIME Drug Policy in a Society of Mutual Benefit 40:35

3y ago40:35

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Show: 041 Top Priority | Drug Policy in a Society of Mutual Benefit Host: Duane Lester, Director of Issue Education, Grassroots Leadership Academy Guests: Brianna Nuhfer, Director of Criminal Justice at Stand Together, Jeremiah Mosteller, Senior Policy Analyst at Americans for Prosperity Foundation What should we do about the use of drugs in a free…

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Are We Creating a Safe Haven for Terrorists By Leaving Afghanistan? 30:24

3y ago30:24

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We hear the warnings that leaving will create a vacuum, a vacuum that will be filled with enemies of America who will use their new power to plan and execute plots against the United States. The only way to prevent that from happening, we’re told, is to prevent our enemies from having a safe haven. But is this true? I’m Duane Lester and in this epi…

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A Personal Option Series - Are Affordable Drugs Possible Without Price Controls? 27:23

3y ago27:23

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Host: Duane Lester, Director of Issue Education Guests: Dean Clancy, Senior Policy Fellow at Americans for Prosperity Additional Links: A Personal Option for Health Care Health Care: a Personal Option v. 'The Public Option' Facebook Live: Empowering Solutions to Health Care for AmericansBy Americans for Prosperity

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A Personal Option Series - Good Health Insurance at an Affordable Price 28:14

3y ago28:14

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Host: Duane Lester, Director of Issue Education Guests: Dean Clancy, Senior Policy Fellow at Americans for Prosperity Additional Links: A Personal Option for Health Care Health Care: a Personal Option v. 'The Public Option' Facebook Live: Empowering Solutions to Health Care for AmericansBy Americans for Prosperity

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What is "Medicare for All" and Why is it an Awful, No-Good, Terrible Idea 40:13

3y ago40:13

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You hear a lot of chatter about Medicare for All, but what exactly do proponents of that plan want? What is the plan? Are we looking at just expanding the current program, or is this something entirely new? In this Insight to Action, Charlie Katabi, Americans for Prosperity’s Health Policy Analyst, explains not only what this would look like, but h…

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Is the VA Cooking the Books...Again? 33:04

3y ago33:04

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There are new stories of Veterans Administration cooking the books. Instead of taking care of veterans who need health care, the VA seems to once again be covering up long wait times and possible refusals to allow vets to get care in the community. In this Insight to Action, Darin Selnick and John Byrnes of Concerned Veterans for America, explain w…

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040 Top Priority Podcast | Second Chance Hiring Can Help Ex-Cons, Employers, and Society 25:28

3y ago25:28

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In this Top Priority, we explore the topic of second chance hiring, meaning the hiring of ex-cons. Jeremiah Mosteller joins the podcast again and explains why hiring ex-cons has benefits not just for the employee, but for the employer and society as a whole. Our Vision: We break barriers that stand in the way of people realizing their potential. Th…

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Congress Wants to Control Prescription Drug Prices - Here's Why that Would Be a Disaster 25:06

3y ago25:06

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Right now in the United States Congress, there is a bill that will implement price controls on prescription drugs. While some might think this sounds like a good idea, history has shown the disastrous consequences of price controls. In this Insight to Action, Dean Clancy, Americans for Prosperity’s Senior Health Care Policy Fellow, and Geoff Holtzm…

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039 Top Priority Podcast | How Certificate of Needs Negatively Impact Your Access to Quality Health Care 33:22

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It's possible you've never heard of a Certificate of Need. It's a policy so awful, even the Federal Government repealed it. Yet many states still enforce it and the negative consequences of it impact access to quality health care across America. In this episode, Charlie Katabi, Health Policy Analyst with Americans for Prosperity, and Jason Edson, t…

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Study: Does Civil Asset Forfeiture Actually Work? 30:16

3y ago30:16

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Advocates of civil asset forfeiture claim it is a powerful weapon in the failed war on drugs. But is it? In this Insight to Action, we talk with Dr. Brian Kelly about the conclusions of his study, “Does Forfeiture Work?” Also joining the podcast is Jeremiah Mosteller, the Senior Policy Analyst, Criminal Justice Reform for Americans for Prosperity a…

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038 Top Priority Podcast | Government Surveillance - Is Big Brother is Watching You? 43:43

3+ y ago43:43

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Show: 034 Top Priority | Understanding Stakeholder Capitalism Date Recorded: March 10, 2021 Host: Duane Lester, Director of Issue Education, Grassroots Leadership Academy Guests: Bill Easley, Americans for Prosperity Foundation, Neil Chilson, Charles Koch Institute Today’s top priority is technology and innovation. Specifically, we’re going to be t…

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How will the PRO-Act impact independent contractors? 27:14

3+ y ago27:14

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How will the Protecting the Right to Organize Act impact independent contractors and members of the gig economy like Uber drivers? How will it change the lives of folks paying their bills by delivering meals for DoorDash? What are businesses who rely on independent contractors supposed to do if they are forced to hire people they can’t afford? In t…

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Congress Convos with Rep. Jason Smith 23:51

3+ y ago23:51

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Join us as we go live with Congressman Jason Smith to discuss healthcare, bailouts, and more!By Americans for Prosperity

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Congress Convos with Rep. Mike Johnson 20:44

3+ y ago20:44

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Join us as we go live with Congressman Mike Johnson to discuss the crucial topic of court-packing and the dangers this idea poses to our nation.By Americans for Prosperity

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How Did AFP-NM Team Up with Ben & Jerry's? 53:13

3+ y ago53:13

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On March 1st, Americans for Prosperity New Mexico hosted a press conference moderated by the ACLU and featuring the co-founders of Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream. The press conference was to urge support for HB4, which would bar the use in state courts of the qualified immunity defense. HB4 became law in New Mexico on April 7th. How did this ideologically…

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037 Top Priority Podcast | Grit: The Melony Armstrong Story 54:27

3+ y ago54:27

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Melony Armstrong just wanted to braid hair. The state of Mississippi tried to stop her. This is her story of fighting one barrier after another for more than ten years. Stand Together Community Vision We break barriers that stand in the way of people realizing their potential. This moves our society toward one of mutual benefit, where people succee…

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Congress Convos with Sen. Roger Wicker 19:08

3+ y ago19:08

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Join us as we go live with Senator Roger Wicker to discuss H.R.1 and other important issues facing our nation!By Americans for Prosperity

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Congress Convos with Sen. Chuck Grassley 26:58

3+ y ago26:58

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Join us as we go live with Senator Chuck Grassley to discuss the PRO Act and other important issues facing our Nation!By Americans for Prosperity

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Real Solutions: A Discussion on Criminal Justice 58:10

3+ y ago58:10

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Connecting people and making communities safer is a key part of ensuring every American prospers. Some of our policy experts on criminal justice reform sat down to talk about how we can accomplish both through real solutions to some of our biggest problems.By Americans for Prosperity

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Foreign Policy in 2021 and Beyond 35:46

3+ y ago35:46

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With the entrance of a new administration, how have the goals of the Foreign Policy priority initiative adjusted? What is the goal now that the Biden Administration is in the White House? I’m Duane Lester and in this Insight to Action, I talk with Julianna Heerschap from Americans for Prosperity’s Policy Department and John Byrnes and Russ Duerstin…

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Congress Convos with Sen. John Thune 22:47

3+ y ago22:47

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Join us as we go live with AFP President Tim Phillips, Don Haggar, and special guest Senator John Thune to discuss the PRO Act, bailouts, and more!By Americans for Prosperity

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036 Top Priority Podcast | Marijuana Decriminalization in New Hampshire 41:25

3+ y ago41:25

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The Americans for Prosperity team in New Hampshire worked to decriminalize marijuana in the Granite State. How did the Stand Together Vision guide them to that action? How does decriminalization break barriers? Deputy State Director Ross Connelly explains what happened and the principles that guided their actions.…

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Congress Convos with Rep. Dan Bishop 30:31

3+ y ago30:31

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Join us as we go live with Congressman Dan Bishop to discuss current issues such as H.R.1, bailouts, the economy and more!By Americans for Prosperity

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Congress Convos with Sen. Thom Tillis 24:38

3+ y ago24:38

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Join us as we go live with Senator Thom Tillis to discuss the PRO act and the dangers it poses to American workers.By Americans for Prosperity

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Does America have a spending problem? 31:10

3+ y ago31:10

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Show Notes & Timestamps Do we have a spending problem or a taxing problem? [2:00] Where is the biggest problem with spending? [3:07] Outside of the biggest problem, what is something else we should know about where spending is concerned? [6:37] Isn’t this just money we owe ourselves? [7:38] What is the Stand Together Vision for federal spending? [1…

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035 Top Priority Podcast | No-Knock Raids 31:18

3+ y ago31:18

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Show: 035 Top Priority Podcast | No-Knock Raids Date Recorded: January 14, 2021 Host: Duane Lester, Director of Issue Education, Americans for Prosperity Foundation Guests: Jeremiah Mosteller, Senior Policy Analyst of Criminal Justice Reform, Americans for Prosperity Show Notes & Timestamps What exactly is a no-knock raid? min [5:01] What does the …

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Congress Convos with Sen. Marsha Blackburn 23:03

3+ y ago23:03

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Join us as we go live with TN Senator Marsha Blackburn to discuss the PRO act, H.R.1., the economy, and more!By Americans for Prosperity

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The Looming Debt Crisis 25:02

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Show Notes & Timestamps The debt is more than 100% of our GDP. Why is that important? [2:49] What is driving the debt? [3:56] Isn’t this just money we owe ourselves? What’s the big deal? [6:00] Is there a threat of China calling in debt we owe them? [8:07] The Stand Together Vision: We break barriers that stand in the way of people realizing their …

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Congress Convos with Senator Steve Daines 24:48

3+ y ago24:48

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Senator Steve Daines, AFP President Tim Phillips, and David Herbst discuss bailouts, the economy, and more!By Americans for Prosperity

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Congress Convos with Rep. Jim Banks 30:33

3+ y ago30:33

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Join us as we go live with Congressman Jim Banks to discuss H.R.1, the economy, and more!By Americans for Prosperity

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034 Top Priority | Understanding Stakeholder Capitalism 43:59

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Show: 034 Top Priority | Understanding Stakeholder Capitalism Date Recorded: January 21, 2021 Host: Duane Lester, Director of Issue Education, Grassroots Leadership Academy Guests: Russell Greene, Associate Director, Institution of Business at Stand TogetherBy Grassroots Leadership Academy

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Congress Convos with Sen. Roger Marshall 19:30

3+ y ago19:30

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Join us as we go live with Senator Roger Marshall to discuss bailouts, healthcare, and more!By Americans for Prosperity

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Stories From California - Kira Davis Explains the Impact of AB5 and the Threat of the PRO-Act 33:00

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Show: Stories From California - Kira Davis Explains the Impact of AB5 Date Recorded: March 5, 2021 Host: Duane Lester, Director of Issue Education, Americans for Prosperity Education and Training Guests: Kira Davis, Independent Writer, Podcaster, and Film-makerBy Americans for Prosperity

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Congress Convos with Sen. Rick Scott 15:47

3+ y ago15:47

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Join us as we go live with Senator Rick Scott of Florida to discuss bailouts, the economy, and more!By Americans for Prosperity

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What is good energy policy for 2021? 56:52

3+ y ago56:52

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Show: What is good energy policy for 2021? Date Recorded: January 20, 2021 Host: Duane Lester, Director of Issue Education, Americans for Prosperity Education and Training Guests: Clint Woods, Policy Fellow for Regulations at Americans for Prosperity Erica Jedynak, Director of Economic Opportunity at Stand Together…

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033 Top Priority | "Reclaiming the American Dream" with Evan Feinberg 56:21

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Show: 033 Top Priority Podcast | "Reclaiming the American Dream" with Evan Feinberg Date Recorded: February 18, 2020 Host: Duane Lester, Director of Issue Education, Grassroots Leadership Academy Guests: Evan Feinberg, Executive Director at Stand Together Foundation Additional Links: Reclaiming the American Dream…

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Congress Convos with Senator Hagerty 14:03

3+ y ago14:03

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Join us as we go live with Sen. Bill Hagerty of Tennessee, AFP President Tim Phillips and AFP-TN State Director Tori Venable to discuss the economy, bailouts, and more!By Americans for Prosperity

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Congress Convos with Rep. Richard Hudson 23:23

3+ y ago23:23

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Join us as we go live with Congressman Richard Hudson and AFP President Tim Phillips to discuss bailouts, the economy, and more!By Americans for Prosperity

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Live with Senator Ron Johnson! 26:47

3+ y ago26:47

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Join us as we go live with Senator Ron Johnson from Wisconsin to discuss bailouts, energy, the economy, and more!By Americans for Prosperity

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Congressman Fred Keller & Tim Phillips go live! 29:34

3+ y ago29:34

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Join us as we go live with Congressman Fred Keller, AFP President Tim Phillips, & AFP-PA State Director Ashley Klingensmith to discuss the economy, bailouts, and more!By Americans for Prosperity

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