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The wave became a tsunami—and Republicans are left sorting through the wreckage. Chris and Sean return to the Big Show for a spirited conversation about what went wrong, what voters rejected, and whether the path forward begins with a renewed commitment to Faith, Freedom, and Free Enterprise. From tariffs and monuments to government stakes in private companies and wars abroad, they question how far Republicans wandered from the promises that brought voters together in 2024. They examine the data and debate the warning signs among voters of faith, young men, and Republicans who may have stayed home or crossed party lines. With Democrats preparing to take power in the new Congress, how will they govern—and what will Republicans learn? Then comes a reckoning both parties need: ethics and corruption. Chris and Sean tackle concerns about fraud in government healthcare programs, corporate favoritism, and presidential family business dealings that raise serious questions about conflicts of interest. They embrace Rahm Emanuel’s call for sweeping ethics reform across all three branches of government—and argue that restoring public trust deserves the first bill of the new Congress. A candid, sometimes heated exchange between two friends who love the Republic, pray for its future, and believe its enduring promise depends on principles worth defending. #LightBeerDarkMoney #FaithFreedomFreeEnterprise #ElectionAnalysis #EthicsReform #AmericanRepublic #PrattPodcasting Subscribe for weekly conversations on Faith, Freedom & Free Enterprise with Sean Noble and Chris Clements. Light Beer Dark Money Website: lightbeerdarkmoney.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LightBeerDarkMoney/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lightbeerdarkmoney/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/lbdmpodcast?lang=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/light-beer-dark-money/ Blog: https://lightbeerdarkmoney.com/hypocrisy-and-the-aoc-oh-sandy/

With less than a week until Election Day, Chris and Sean return to the Big Show to break down what’s true, what’s false, and what’s just plain crazy. They examine Vivek Ramaswamy’s campaign misfire in Ohio and whether the fallout could damage Republicans beyond the governor’s race. Then they assess the Republican path to holding the Senate, with pivotal contests in North Carolina, Maine, Iowa, and Michigan. In Alaska, they discuss reporting about Mary Peltola’s alleged role in recruiting Dan J. Sullivan and the maneuvering surrounding ranked-choice voting. Back in Arizona, they challenge Chuck Coughlin and HighGround’s polling and question whether the numbers reflect the electorate. Chris and Sean close with a reminder: We have a Republic—if we can keep it. Keeping it requires participation and eternal vigilance. Conservatives concerned about the country’s direction and the growing influence of the Democratic Socialists of America have a responsibility to vote and make their voices heard. But concern need not become despair. America is resilient. Whatever the results, Chris and Sean believe the country’s heart remains rooted in the principles that drive this show: Faith. Freedom. Free Enterprise. #LightBeerDarkMoney #Election2026 #FaithFreedomFreeEnterprise #Vote #KeepTheRepublic #PrattPodcasting Subscribe for weekly conversations on Faith, Freedom & Free Enterprise with Sean Noble and Chris Clements. Light Beer Dark Money Website: lightbeerdarkmoney.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LightBeerDarkMoney/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lightbeerdarkmoney/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/lbdmpodcast?lang=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/light-beer-dark-money/ Blog: https://lightbeerdarkmoney.com/hypocrisy-and-the-aoc-oh-sandy/

Chris and Sean spend this episode remembering the life and legacy of former Arizona Senator Jon Kyl after attending his memorial service in Phoenix. For both of them, Kyl was far more than a senator they admired from afar. He was a mentor, a teacher, and an example of what public service could look like when preparation, principle, humility, and hard work mattered more than attention or political celebrity. They share personal stories from their early careers — including the time Kyl took the trouble to mark up a young staffer’s memo in red, the hours he spent helping people prepare for meetings and build their careers, and the remarkable way he remembered personal details about people years later. Those small moments reflected something much bigger about the way Kyl treated the people around him. The conversation also turns to Kyl’s enormous impact on Arizona and Washington. From water and land policy to healthcare, the courts, Supreme Court confirmations, and his role as Senate Republican Whip, Kyl was the rare politician who seemed to know the details of an issue better than almost anyone else in the room. Chris and Sean revisit his role in fighting the public option during the Obamacare debate, his relationships across the aisle, and the respect he earned from political opponents including Ted Kennedy and Nancy Pelosi. They also reflect on the memorial itself, the political figures who came to pay their respects, and some notable absences. But more than anything, the service reinforced why Jon Kyl meant so much to generations of Arizona political leaders. John McCain famously described himself as the “showhorse” and Kyl as the “workhorse.” Chris and Sean argue that the description could not have been more accurate — and that today’s political system increasingly rewards the opposite. Kyl never needed to dominate the room. He did the work. He knew the issue. He treated people with respect. And when political expediency collided with principle, he chose principle. For Chris and Sean, the ideas at the center of Light Beer | Dark Money — Faith, Freedom and Free Enterprise — are inseparable from the example Jon Kyl set throughout his life and career. #JonKyl #ArizonaPolitics #Arizona #USSenate #Faith #Freedom #FreeEnterprise #LightBeerDarkMoney #PrattPodcasting Subscribe for weekly conversations on Faith, Freedom & Free Enterprise with Sean Noble and Chris Clements. Light Beer Dark Money Website: lightbeerdarkmoney.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LightBeerDarkMoney/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lightbeerdarkmoney/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/lbdmpodcast?lang=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/light-beer-dark-money/ Blog: https://lightbeerdarkmoney.com/hypocrisy-and-the-aoc-oh-sandy/

Small samples. Big headlines. How much are the polls actually telling us? With Election Day just 12 days away, Chris and Sean break down the battle for the Senate—and why Sean sees “blue rivers” running through individual races instead of a blue wave sweeping the country. First, they tackle the polling problem: how much confidence should you put in a narrow lead or a dramatic shift among a tiny slice of voters? Sample size matters, but so do who answers the survey and who actually shows up to vote. A precise-looking number can hide a lot of uncertainty. Then comes a Senate map that scrambles the usual red-state, blue-state assumptions. Sean predicts Democrats will flip North Carolina and hold Georgia, while Republicans could flip New Hampshire and hold Maine. Can candidate strength and local dynamics outweigh the national mood? With Republicans holding 53 Senate seats, Democrats need a net gain of four to take control—making the difference between a pickup and a hold critical. Chris and Sean also work through Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas, and, of course, Texas: where the races stand, where surprises could emerge, and whether Democratic momentum adds up to a majority. Finally, they bring it home to Arizona’s 1st and 6th Congressional Districts, predicting Republicans will win both. The clock is running. Chris and Sean put their calls on the record. Subscribe for weekly conversations on Faith, Freedom & Free Enterprise with Sean Noble and Chris Clements. Light Beer Dark Money Website: lightbeerdarkmoney.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LightBeerDarkMoney/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lightbeerdarkmoney/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/lbdmpodcast?lang=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/light-beer-dark-money/ Blog: https://lightbeerdarkmoney.com/hypocrisy-and-the-aoc-oh-sandy/ #PrattPodcasting

With just 12 days until Election Day, George Khalaf, founder and president of Data Orbital and candidate for Arizona's Legislative District 3, joins Chris and Sean on Light Beer | Dark Money to bring some much-needed perspective to the state of the election in Arizona and across the country. As Election Day approaches, polls are all over the map, even as races tighten and voters begin paying closer attention. George cuts through the noise with a data-driven analysis of what is actually happening. He breaks down Arizona's early ballot returns, the Republican and Democratic participation numbers, and how turnout compares with the 2022 and 2020 elections. More importantly, he examines the differences between consistent voters and those who participate less frequently—and what those patterns can tell us. Chris, Sean, and George also examine prediction markets, their apparent Democratic tilt, and their growing influence on political commentary, including conservative podcasts like Ruthless and Ben Shapiro's show. It's an informative, substantive, and numbers-driven conversation that moves beyond the headlines, conventional wisdom, and daily polling swings to provide a clearer picture of where things stand with just 12 days to go. Less speculation. More data. That's what George Khalaf does best. #LightBeerDarkMoney #LBDM #GeorgeKhalaf #DataOrbital #Election2026 #PredictionMarkets #MidtermElections #Faith #Freedom #FreeEnterprise #PrattPodcasting Subscribe for weekly conversations on Faith, Freedom & Free Enterprise with Sean Noble and Chris Clements. Light Beer Dark Money Website: lightbeerdarkmoney.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LightBeerDarkMoney/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lightbeerdarkmoney/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/lbdmpodcast?lang=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/light-beer-dark-money/ Blog: https://lightbeerdarkmoney.com/hypocrisy-and-the-aoc-oh-sandy/

Hoover Institution historian Michael Auslin joins Chris Clements to talk about his new book, National Treasure: How the Declaration of Independence Made America—and what Americans have lost by losing touch with their own history. Before getting to the book, Chris and Michael compare notes on Virginia politics, the changes in Washington, D.C., the growth of democratic socialism at the local level, DOGE, USAID, and why political movements become more attractive when historical perspective disappears. Then they turn to the Declaration itself: what Thomas Jefferson originally wrote, what Congress changed, the founders’ complicated relationship with slavery, why Auslin considers George Washington the greatest of the founders, and the religious ideas woven into America’s founding. The conversation closes on a larger point: understanding the contradictions, compromises and achievements of the founding gives Americans a very different perspective on the political fights of 2026. Michael Auslin National Treasure: How the Declaration of Independence Made America — Official book page at Simon & Schuster Buy on Amazon — https://a.co/d/0j5pfpZ1 Hoover Institution — https://www.hoover.org/profiles/michael-auslin? The Patowmack Packet — https://patowmackpacket.substack.com/ LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelauslin/?isSelfProfile=false X — @michaelauslin #MichaelAuslin #DeclarationOfIndependence #america250 #foundingfathers #PrattPodcasting Subscribe for weekly conversations on Faith, Freedom & Free Enterprise with Sean Noble and Chris Clements. Light Beer Dark Money Website: lightbeerdarkmoney.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LightBeerDarkMoney/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lightbeerdarkmoney/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/lbdmpodcast?lang=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/light-beer-dark-money/ Blog: https://lightbeerdarkmoney.com/hypocrisy-and-the-aoc-oh-sandy/

With less than three weeks until Election Day, Chris and Sean return to Light Beer | Dark Money for a deep dive into the polls, predictions, and pivotal races that could determine the balance of power in Washington and across the country. From Texas, where Sean boldly predicts James Talarico will defeat the deeply flawed Ken Paxton, to the battle for control of the U.S. Senate, the forecasts couldn't be further apart. Nate Silver's projections give Democrats better than a 70% chance of flipping the Senate, while other pollsters see a Republican resurgence, particularly in Michigan and New Hampshire. Closer to home, Chris and Sean examine Arizona's increasingly competitive congressional races, where Juan Ciscomani and Jay Feely appear to be running stronger campaigns as Election Day approaches. It's a reminder of a timeless political axiom: Candidates matter. Across the country, Democrats could flip reliably Republican seats simply because Republicans nominated poor candidates. Meanwhile, Arizona's governor's race and other statewide contests are shaping up to be extraordinarily close. So... who's right? What can we believe? And are the pollsters missing the voters who will ultimately decide this election? Chris and Sean focus on the real wild cards: the undecided voters, the everyday Americans—the normies—who are too busy raising families, running businesses, and living their lives to obsess over every political headline and polling fluctuation. With Election Day fast approaching, the stakes couldn't be higher. The pundits can pontificate, the pollsters can prognosticate, but ultimately the voters will decide. The future of the Republic is on the ballot. Faith | Freedom | Free Enterprise #LightBeerDarkMoney #Midterms2026 #Election2026 #PoliticalPolling #ArizonaPolitics #USSenate #Faith #Freedom #FreeEnterprise #PrattPodcasting Subscribe for weekly conversations on Faith, Freedom & Free Enterprise with Sean Noble and Chris Clements. Light Beer Dark Money Website: lightbeerdarkmoney.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LightBeerDarkMoney/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lightbeerdarkmoney/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/lbdmpodcast?lang=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/light-beer-dark-money/ Blog: https://lightbeerdarkmoney.com/hypocrisy-and-the-aoc-oh-sandy/

They’re the same age. They grew up in small Arizona towns. And one of them leads an organization that sued the other. Sean Noble sits down with Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes for a candid, surprisingly personal conversation on Light Beer Dark Money. They’ve taken different political paths, but share a connection to Arizona—and a belief that disagreeing shouldn’t mean we stop talking. Fontes recalls what pushed him into politics: the hours-long lines during Arizona’s 2016 presidential preference election and the haunting story of a voter struck and killed by a car after casting his ballot. Then there’s 2020. Biden won Maricopa County by roughly 40,000 votes. Fontes lost his own reelection by fewer than 5,000. Sean asks the obvious question: If you’re supposedly stealing an election, wouldn’t you remember to give yourself the win? From there, they tackle something bigger than either party: why America works. The ability to settle our differences at the ballot box and transfer power peacefully creates the stability that allows businesses to grow, universities to thrive, and people to build a future. Power comes from the people—not a family bloodline or whoever commands the biggest army. There are real disagreements here. There’s also humor, mutual respect, and a reminder that you can end up on opposite sides of a lawsuit and still enjoy sitting across the table from each other. Subscribe for weekly conversations on Faith, Freedom & Free Enterprise with Sean Noble and Chris Clements. Light Beer Dark Money Website: lightbeerdarkmoney.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LightBeerDarkMoney/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lightbeerdarkmoney/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/lbdmpodcast?lang=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/light-beer-dark-money/ Blog: https://lightbeerdarkmoney.com/hypocrisy-and-the-aoc-oh-sandy/ #PrattPodcasting

Chris and Sean return to the Big Show, and this one gets personal fast. Chris is celebrating his daughter’s 13th birthday. Sean is celebrating his daughter’s 23rd. That opens a reflective conversation about fatherhood, the consequences of absent fathers, and the role grandparents and extended family play in shaping who we become. For Sean, his grandfather had an even greater impact than his father. For Chris, his Armenian grandfather framed his understanding of faith, struggle, resilience, and the Armenian Genocide that claimed members of his own family. From there, the conversation turns to radical Islam, its growing presence in American politics, and figures like Abdul El-Sayed. Chris and Sean also examine a recent message from Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps urging American voters to reject Trump’s policies ahead of the midterms—and ask whether Democratic leaders will clearly disavow that intervention. The guys close with polling errors, the economy, and the basket of goods working Americans actually feel every week: gas, groceries, beer, and the real cost of living. A personal and provocative discussion about fatherhood, family, faith, politics, and the country we’re leaving to the next generation. #LightBeerDarkMoney #Faith #Freedom #FreeEnterprise #PrattPodcasting Subscribe for weekly conversations on Faith, Freedom & Free Enterprise with Sean Noble and Chris Clements. Light Beer Dark Money Website: lightbeerdarkmoney.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LightBeerDarkMoney/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lightbeerdarkmoney/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/lbdmpodcast?lang=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/light-beer-dark-money/ Blog: https://lightbeerdarkmoney.com/hypocrisy-and-the-aoc-oh-sandy/

Chris and Sean are back in the Cave with five weeks to go before the Arizona election. They start with the governor’s race and the arguments surrounding Katie Hobbs and Andy Biggs on taxes, vetoes, affordability, and the direction of the state. Then the conversation jumps ahead to 2028. J.D. Vance, Marco Rubio, Ron DeSantis, Ted Cruz, control of Congress, polling problems, and what Republicans should do if border enforcement finally opens the door to a serious immigration reform debate. They also play Marco Rubio’s response to Iran at the United Nations before closing on a completely different note: U2 returning to Mount Temple Comprehensive School in Dublin exactly 50 years after the band first came together. Chris and Sean talk about the surprise performance, U2’s new music, and Dolly Parton’s final recording. #KatieHobbs #AndyBiggs #MarcoRubio #U2 #PrattPodcasting Subscribe for weekly conversations on Faith, Freedom & Free Enterprise with Sean Noble and Chris Clements. Light Beer Dark Money Website: lightbeerdarkmoney.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LightBeerDarkMoney/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lightbeerdarkmoney/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/lbdmpodcast?lang=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/light-beer-dark-money/ Blog: https://lightbeerdarkmoney.com/hypocrisy-and-the-aoc-oh-sandy/

The Gentleman Farmer is back. John Hart joins Chris and Sean for a conversation about U2, campaigns, and the future of government transparency. With U2’s 50th anniversary approaching, the three revisit the note Larry Mullen Jr. posted at his Dublin school, the band’s beginnings, their first U2 concerts, and what happened when they met their musical heroes. Then Sean and John go down memory lane to Tom Coburn’s first Senate race. They share what they learned about choosing the right candidate, doing the blocking and tackling that wins campaigns. John closes with his work on AI and transparency: how new tools could help citizens see, understand, and hold government accountable for its actions. #U2 #U250 #JohnHart #TomCoburn #GovernmentTransparency #ArtificialIntelligence #PrattPodcasting Subscribe for weekly conversations on Faith, Freedom & Free Enterprise with Sean Noble and Chris Clements. Light Beer Dark Money Website: lightbeerdarkmoney.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LightBeerDarkMoney/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lightbeerdarkmoney/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/lbdmpodcast?lang=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/light-beer-dark-money/ Blog: https://lightbeerdarkmoney.com/hypocrisy-and-the-aoc-oh-sandy/

Cody Ritchie of Crest Insurance joins Chris in the guest-host chair for a wide-ranging conversation on Arizona, Tucson, politics, business, and the state of leadership in the Old Pueblo. Crest Insurance is a multi-state insurance agency and a longtime supporter of Light Beer | Dark Money, and Cody brings both a business leader’s perspective and deep Arizona roots to the conversation. Chris and Cody dig into the familiar challenges facing Tucson—from economic development and political leadership to the broader question of whether the city is creating the conditions necessary for businesses, families, and entrepreneurs to thrive. They also widen the lens to Arizona as a whole, talking about where the state’s electorate finds itself, how the political landscape continues to shift, and the competing forces shaping Arizona’s future. But the episode begins on a much more personal note. Chris and Cody remember their friend and mentor, former U.S. Senator Jon Kyl, reflecting on the character, intelligence, preparation, humility, and commitment to public service that defined his career. More than a political figure, Kyl was someone who invested in people, mentored the next generation, and left a lasting mark on Arizona and on those fortunate enough to know and work with him. It’s part remembrance, part Arizona political conversation, and part classic Light Beer | Dark Money banter and rant. #LightBeerDarkMoney #Arizona #Tucson #JonKyl #CrestInsurance #Politics #Leadership #FreeEnterprise #Faith #Freedom #FreeEnterprise #PrattPodcasting Subscribe for weekly conversations on Faith, Freedom & Free Enterprise with Sean Noble and Chris Clements. Light Beer Dark Money Website: lightbeerdarkmoney.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LightBeerDarkMoney/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lightbeerdarkmoney/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/lbdmpodcast?lang=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/light-beer-dark-money/ Blog: https://lightbeerdarkmoney.com/hypocrisy-and-the-aoc-oh-sandy/

Longtime guest and great friend of the show John Desser joins Chris from the Beltway to remember their mutual friend and mentor, former Arizona Senator Jon Kyl, who passed away today at the age of 84. Kyl represented Arizona in Congress for nearly three decades and was widely known for his work ethic, command of policy, and commitment to the state. John reflects on his years working for both Senators John McCain and Jon Kyl and remembers Kyl as the consummate workhorse — a senator determined to know what was happening throughout his office, from major policy debates to the constituent services affecting individual Arizonans. John and Chris also look back on their work with Senator Kyl and his staff during the long campaign to reform and nearly repeal the federal estate tax — the “Death Tax.” They remember meeting after meeting with Kyl and his team, strategizing about how to move the issue through Congress and, particularly, through a reluctant United States Senate. Beyond the policy and politics, they remember the man: a devoted family man, a tireless advocate for Arizona, a serious legislator respected across the aisle, and a mentor deeply loved by many of the people who worked for and alongside him. For Chris, that relationship was especially personal. Long before the titles and the career, he was a young man fresh out of college trying to find his way in Washington. Jon Kyl took the time to offer guidance, open doors, and provide the kind of mentorship that can shape a life. Today, Chris and John remember Senator Jon Kyl — his service, his example, and the extraordinary legacy he leaves behind. Subscribe for weekly conversations on Faith, Freedom & Free Enterprise with Sean Noble and Chris Clements. Light Beer Dark Money Website: lightbeerdarkmoney.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LightBeerDarkMoney/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lightbeerdarkmoney/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/lbdmpodcast?lang=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/light-beer-dark-money/ Blog: https://lightbeerdarkmoney.com/hypocrisy-and-the-aoc-oh-sandy/ #PrattPodcasting

Jenna Bentley of the Goldwater Institute is back with Chris Clements and Sean Noble — and there is plenty to rant about. The Republican Party is holding its first-ever midterm convention, and we have a pretty basic question: Why? With control of Congress on the line, we debate whether that money, time and political energy would be better spent in competitive races across the country. Then there’s President Trump’s inexplicable surprise promise of a $5,000 “Trump Dividend.” We have some questions about that, too. And, naturally, we talk sports. Baseball is heading toward October, football is back, and the rivalry at the table is unavoidable: Jenna is a devoted Red Sox fan sitting across from two lifelong Dodgers fans. Chris and Sean are particularly happy after finally watching the Dodgers put together a complete game the night before against the hapless Cincinnati Reds. Jenna counters with Boston, and then it’s on to football and her beloved New England Patriots as another NFL season gets underway. Then we remember. Twenty-five years after 9/11. One year after the assassination of Charlie Kirk. Chris reflects on Charlie’s legacy and the unique role he played in bringing together different parts of the conservative movement through his personality, relationships and increasingly public Christian faith. Long before Turning Point USA became a national force, Charlie’s approach could be captured by one simple image: a table on a college campus and a sign reading “PROVE ME WRONG.” Sit down. Talk. Debate. Engage. Jenna also previews the Goldwater Institute’s 2026 Freedom Gala on October 23 at the Arizona Biltmore, featuring special guest Adam Carolla. That sends us down another memory lane: Carolla’s years alongside Dr. Drew Pinsky on Loveline, the late-night KROQ institution that became nationally syndicated and eventually spawned an MTV show. For those of us who listened to Adam and Dr. Drew back then, his later evolution into a prominent libertarian-leaning cultural and political commentator makes for an interesting trajectory. We talk about the journey from Loveline and The Man Show to podcasting, free-speech advocacy and his place today in the broader liberty-oriented media world. Finally, Jenna outlines the Goldwater Institute’s current priorities and its work on economic competitiveness, consumer choice, individual liberty and limited government. Politics. Policy. Sports. Remembrance. And a healthy amount of ranting. #LightBeerDarkMoney #GoldwaterInstitute #JennaBentley #AdamCarolla #Loveline #DrDrew #CharlieKirk #NeverForget #September11 #Dodgers #RedSox #Patriots #Arizona #Faith #Freedom #FreeEnterprise #PrattPodcasting Subscribe for weekly conversations on Faith, Freedom & Free Enterprise with Sean Noble and Chris Clements. Light Beer Dark Money Website: lightbeerdarkmoney.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LightBeerDarkMoney/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lightbeerdarkmoney/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/lbdmpodcast?lang=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/light-beer-dark-money/ Blog: https://lightbeerdarkmoney.com/hypocrisy-and-the-aoc-oh-sandy/

The questions surrounding Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs and the Sunshine Residential pay-to-play controversy are back — and Chris and Sean dig into the new evidence raising even more questions about what happened inside the Hobbs administration. Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes declined to bring bribery charges after a two-year investigation, but new testimony from former Department of Child Safety officials is putting the controversy right back in the spotlight. A former DCS deputy has backed claims that Sunshine Residential used its political connections to push for higher state payments after the company and people connected to it made major contributions benefiting Hobbs, the Arizona Democratic Party, her inaugural fund and her legal defense fund. And there is another transparency problem: Hobbs still refuses to disclose who donated to that legal defense fund. Chris and Sean break down what we know, what investigators concluded, what questions remain unanswered — and why this story could matter in the increasingly nasty Katie Hobbs vs. Andy Biggs race for Arizona governor. Then they turn to the war of attack ads between Hobbs and Biggs over protecting women and children. Hobbs is attacking Biggs over his actions involving Colorado City and the Warren Jeffs-era abuses, while Biggs is firing back by highlighting several bills aimed at sex offenders and sexually explicit material that Hobbs vetoed as governor. Plus: • The Lindsay Clancy murder trial, where a deadlocked jury is wrestling with one of the most difficult questions in criminal law: mental illness, criminal responsibility and postpartum psychosis. • The latest in the Tyler Robinson case involving the killing of Charlie Kirk, after a Utah judge ruled Robinson will stand trial and could face the death penalty if convicted. • A new Arizona Attorney General investigation into three candidates accused of improperly obtaining millions of dollars in taxpayer-funded Clean Elections money, including allegations involving questionable $5 qualifying contributions. Arizona politics, campaign money, accountability, criminal trials and a governor’s race that is getting uglier by the day. All this and more on the latest episode of Light Beer Dark Money with Chris and Sean. #KatieHobbs #AndyBiggs #PrattPodcasting Subscribe for weekly conversations on Faith, Freedom & Free Enterprise with Sean Noble and Chris Clements. Light Beer Dark Money Website: lightbeerdarkmoney.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LightBeerDarkMoney/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lightbeerdarkmoney/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/lbdmpodcast?lang=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/light-beer-dark-money/ Blog: https://lightbeerdarkmoney.com/hypocrisy-and-the-aoc-oh-sandy/