IdahoTalk Radio

Bob and Ron Nate analyze the misinformed "No Kings Rally" that drew 4,000 protesters to Boise's Capitol steps. They explore America's broken welfare system that rewards dependency while bleeding resources from private charity. Discussion covers Idaho's explosive growth, traffic problems, and housing costs driven by permitting fees. Nate reveals ongoing gender ideology in Salmon schools and announces the Freedom Foundation's $17,760 fundraising campaign to combat illegal immigration policies and restore conservative values in education and government.

Bob and Idaho Freedom Foundation President Ron Nate examine Governor Little's Trump endorsement and question his conservative credentials. They discuss Idaho Power's 17% rate increases to subsidize California exports, federal funding dependency, rare earth mining potential, and the need for "chainsaw economics" to cut Idaho's bloated government spending. Nate reveals only 29 of 105 legislators are truly conservative despite Republican supermajorities.

Bob and Congressman Russ Fulcher discuss the House passage of Trump's "big, beautiful bill," including no-tax overtime provisions and $1.6 trillion in spending growth cuts. They explore tariff benefits, federal land control battles affecting 62% of Idaho, and emerging challenges from data centers straining Idaho's power grid and water resources.

In this Idaho Pulse episode, host Bob Neugebauer interviews Representative Heather Scott, discussing the recently formed DOGE committee aimed at scrutinizing government spending. While Neugebauer expresses skepticism about legislators auditing themselves, Scott defends the initiative as necessary oversight that could provide citizens with a direct channel to report government waste. Scott emphasizes that legislators lack time during the regular three-month session to thoroughly examine agency budgets, noting that the committee could help address problems within Idaho's administrative state.