The Policy Corner Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/the-policy-corner Each week, Josh Barker of Radio Free Hillsdale examines legislation being considered before Congress or the Michigan State Legislature. Listen to learn what effect the legislation might have and how it could impact you. © 2025 Josh Barker 72c3736e-de36-5097-b3c7-c322c381a637 no en Wed, 23 Jul 2025 10:35:12 -0400 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 19:42:05 -0500 https://img.transistor.fm/nrzYyJUG6k_0sRUNJQfqCElfBhCz8-V1jR5UiZK8xiM/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzM0MDQ5LzE2NjMw/MTA5MzMtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.jpg The Policy Corner episodic Josh Barker Each week, Josh Barker of Radio Free Hillsdale examines legislation being considered before Congress or the Michigan State Legislature. Listen to learn what effect the legislation might have and how it could impact you. Each week, Josh Barker of Radio Free Hillsdale examines legislation being considered before Congress or the Michigan State Legislature. Josh Barker No No Gold Standard Act and Farewell 5 5 28 28 Gold Standard Act and Farewell full 2c3414ba-de47-4e0d-97a1-518cbd03510b https://share.transistor.fm/s/093a7bb6 Josh Evan Barker, long-time host of the award-winning show, The Policy Corner, gives his final briefing on the proposal from Rep. Alex Mooney (R-WV) to go back to the gold standard. 

To see what Josh is up to, visit his blog: joshevanbarker.wordpress.com or follow him on Twitter (@JoshEvanBarker).

]]> Josh Evan Barker, long-time host of the award-winning show, The Policy Corner, gives his final briefing on the proposal from Rep. Alex Mooney (R-WV) to go back to the gold standard. 

To see what Josh is up to, visit his blog: joshevanbarker.wordpress.com or follow him on Twitter (@JoshEvanBarker).

]]> Mon, 08 May 2023 13:00:00 -0400 Josh Barker Josh Barker 368 Josh Evan Barker, long-time host of the award-winning show, The Policy Corner, gives his final briefing on the proposal from Rep. Alex Mooney (R-WV) to go back to the gold standard. 

To see what Josh is up to, visit his blog: joshevanbarker.wordpress.com or follow him on Twitter (@JoshEvanBarker).

]]> No OIRA & the REVIEW Act 5 5 27 27 OIRA & the REVIEW Act full 3970a50e-ce4d-4dac-87c0-10d20fbe8c6e https://share.transistor.fm/s/7ab3b8de This week, Josh Barker talks about OIRA, an important agency in the regulatory process, as well as the REVIEW Act, a bill that would delay implementation of regulations challenged in court. 

]]> This week, Josh Barker talks about OIRA, an important agency in the regulatory process, as well as the REVIEW Act, a bill that would delay implementation of regulations challenged in court. 

]]> Mon, 01 May 2023 14:00:00 -0400 Josh Barker Josh Barker 301 This week, Josh Barker talks about OIRA, an important agency in the regulatory process, as well as the REVIEW Act, a bill that would delay implementation of regulations challenged in court. 

]]> No Nuclear Power 5 5 26 26 Nuclear Power full a132a7b5-be73-49fc-9535-1abd602646b7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1d40d0a6 Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL) and a bipartisan coalition in Congress are looking to expand U.S. nuclear power to fight climate change. What are both sides saying about nuclear power, and what current actions are they seeking to take in that direction? Josh Barker answers that and more on this week's episode of The Policy Corner.

]]> Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL) and a bipartisan coalition in Congress are looking to expand U.S. nuclear power to fight climate change. What are both sides saying about nuclear power, and what current actions are they seeking to take in that direction? Josh Barker answers that and more on this week's episode of The Policy Corner.

]]> Mon, 24 Apr 2023 14:00:00 -0400 Josh Barker Josh Barker 301 Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL) and a bipartisan coalition in Congress are looking to expand U.S. nuclear power to fight climate change. What are both sides saying about nuclear power, and what current actions are they seeking to take in that direction? Josh Barker answers that and more on this week's episode of The Policy Corner.

]]> No End Child Poverty Act 5 5 25 25 End Child Poverty Act full ec11b400-5214-424d-a6b6-c012e04ea49b https://share.transistor.fm/s/2d6b239f Cash benefits to parents of minor children has been a proposal on both sides of the aisle. This week, Josh Barker explains the recent introduction of the End Child Poverty Act as well as a prior Republican proposal, the Family Security Act 2.0, and how they could potentially help parents struggling to make ends meet.

]]> Cash benefits to parents of minor children has been a proposal on both sides of the aisle. This week, Josh Barker explains the recent introduction of the End Child Poverty Act as well as a prior Republican proposal, the Family Security Act 2.0, and how they could potentially help parents struggling to make ends meet.

]]> Mon, 17 Apr 2023 14:00:00 -0400 Josh Barker Josh Barker 301 Cash benefits to parents of minor children has been a proposal on both sides of the aisle. This week, Josh Barker explains the recent introduction of the End Child Poverty Act as well as a prior Republican proposal, the Family Security Act 2.0, and how they could potentially help parents struggling to make ends meet.

]]> No School Gun-Free Zones 5 5 24 24 School Gun-Free Zones full 7dea41fc-54d6-4efc-ae90-0a46b96cf85a https://share.transistor.fm/s/77b7d43d In light of recent school shootings, some Republicans are hoping to eliminate or significantly modify gun-free zones in schools. Josh Barker explains some of the legislation and arguments surrounding the gun-free zone debate.

]]> In light of recent school shootings, some Republicans are hoping to eliminate or significantly modify gun-free zones in schools. Josh Barker explains some of the legislation and arguments surrounding the gun-free zone debate.

]]> Mon, 10 Apr 2023 14:00:00 -0400 Josh Barker Josh Barker 301 In light of recent school shootings, some Republicans are hoping to eliminate or significantly modify gun-free zones in schools. Josh Barker explains some of the legislation and arguments surrounding the gun-free zone debate.

]]> schools, shooting, guns, gun free zones, second amendment, 2nd amendment No Parents Bill of Rights 5 5 23 23 Parents Bill of Rights full 78877449-acc8-4656-99f8-49d0d53c48a9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c6a2e8f7 This week, Josh Barker looks at HR 5, the Parents Bill of Rights Act, that would seek to increase transparency in education. 

]]> This week, Josh Barker looks at HR 5, the Parents Bill of Rights Act, that would seek to increase transparency in education. 

]]> Mon, 03 Apr 2023 13:00:00 -0400 Josh Barker Josh Barker 301 This week, Josh Barker looks at HR 5, the Parents Bill of Rights Act, that would seek to increase transparency in education. 

]]> education, transparency, republicans, democrats, congress No FairTax 5 5 22 22 FairTax full 425ba3d0-1e3c-4a5d-9717-51c1023acade https://share.transistor.fm/s/fb31733b Josh Barker discusses the FairTax proposal to replace the current federal income and payroll tax system with a national sales tax. Listen to be dispelled of misconceptions and presented with potential challenges. 

]]> Josh Barker discusses the FairTax proposal to replace the current federal income and payroll tax system with a national sales tax. Listen to be dispelled of misconceptions and presented with potential challenges. 

]]> Mon, 27 Mar 2023 14:00:00 -0400 Josh Barker Josh Barker 331 Josh Barker discusses the FairTax proposal to replace the current federal income and payroll tax system with a national sales tax. Listen to be dispelled of misconceptions and presented with potential challenges. 

]]> No 32 Hour Work Week 5 5 21 21 32 Hour Work Week full 08eeee53-05de-4bba-81e2-25dd61d75b6a https://share.transistor.fm/s/819c1604 Josh Barker looks at a proposal in Congress to gradually set a 32 hour workweek. Find out what its supporters say and why there might be some drawbacks. 

]]> Josh Barker looks at a proposal in Congress to gradually set a 32 hour workweek. Find out what its supporters say and why there might be some drawbacks. 

]]> Mon, 20 Mar 2023 14:00:00 -0400 Josh Barker Josh Barker 331 Josh Barker looks at a proposal in Congress to gradually set a 32 hour workweek. Find out what its supporters say and why there might be some drawbacks. 

]]> No Social Security Solvency 5 5 20 20 Social Security Solvency full 3711139f-d02b-4e5c-bb07-76904587b7bd https://share.transistor.fm/s/d79787f0 In the midst of conflicting reports about the state of Social Security, what is the truth? Josh Barker breaks down the facts about how social security operates and a proposal to setup a commission to investigate further. 

]]> In the midst of conflicting reports about the state of Social Security, what is the truth? Josh Barker breaks down the facts about how social security operates and a proposal to setup a commission to investigate further. 

]]> Mon, 13 Mar 2023 13:00:00 -0400 Josh Barker Josh Barker 301 In the midst of conflicting reports about the state of Social Security, what is the truth? Josh Barker breaks down the facts about how social security operates and a proposal to setup a commission to investigate further. 

]]> No Blind Trusts for Congress 5 5 19 19 Blind Trusts for Congress full 405cba91-c1f3-4d04-8298-e916ca714eb4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/700345c5 After reports about potential insider trading by members of Congress, a bipartisan coalition is working to prevent members of Congress from directly owning or making stock trades, but instead put their investment assets in a blind trust during their tenure. Find out more on this week's episode of The Policy Corner.

]]> After reports about potential insider trading by members of Congress, a bipartisan coalition is working to prevent members of Congress from directly owning or making stock trades, but instead put their investment assets in a blind trust during their tenure. Find out more on this week's episode of The Policy Corner.

]]> Mon, 06 Mar 2023 14:00:00 -0500 Josh Barker Josh Barker 301 After reports about potential insider trading by members of Congress, a bipartisan coalition is working to prevent members of Congress from directly owning or making stock trades, but instead put their investment assets in a blind trust during their tenure. Find out more on this week's episode of The Policy Corner.

]]> No TEAM Act & Unions 5 5 18 18 TEAM Act & Unions full a173e34a-300d-4b8f-b1fc-c34968e808e6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/646f72b7 Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) wants to give workers another organization alternative than unions: Employee Involvement Organizations (EIOs). Along with Rep. Jim Banks, Rubio has introduced the TEAM Act to accomplish this goal, but some think EIOs could actually workers in the long-run. Find out what the bill would do and why there's opposition on this week's episode of The Policy Corner.

]]> Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) wants to give workers another organization alternative than unions: Employee Involvement Organizations (EIOs). Along with Rep. Jim Banks, Rubio has introduced the TEAM Act to accomplish this goal, but some think EIOs could actually workers in the long-run. Find out what the bill would do and why there's opposition on this week's episode of The Policy Corner.

]]> Mon, 27 Feb 2023 13:00:00 -0500 Josh Barker Josh Barker 301 Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) wants to give workers another organization alternative than unions: Employee Involvement Organizations (EIOs). Along with Rep. Jim Banks, Rubio has introduced the TEAM Act to accomplish this goal, but some think EIOs could actually workers in the long-run. Find out what the bill would do and why there's opposition on this week's episode of The Policy Corner.

]]> labor, union, rubio, banks, unionization, workers No Michigan Tax Reform 5 5 17 17 Michigan Tax Reform full b7226676-8a99-48e6-884b-d0caa7725864 https://share.transistor.fm/s/fa37c97d As Michigan House Bill 4001 is expected to become law, Josh Barker lays out what this state tax reform entails. 

]]> As Michigan House Bill 4001 is expected to become law, Josh Barker lays out what this state tax reform entails. 

]]> Mon, 20 Feb 2023 13:00:00 -0500 Josh Barker Josh Barker 361 As Michigan House Bill 4001 is expected to become law, Josh Barker lays out what this state tax reform entails. 

]]> No Michigan Right-to-Work Repeal 5 5 16 16 Michigan Right-to-Work Repeal full 5a3b29d8-1652-4d0b-a794-d46344061216 https://share.transistor.fm/s/fd6ba467 After taking control of the state government, Michigan Democrats are seeking to repeal "right-to-work" legislation, thus, requiring employees of unionized entities--public or private--to pay union dues. This week on The Policy Corner, Josh Barker breaks down the proposal, its supporters, and its opposition. 

]]> After taking control of the state government, Michigan Democrats are seeking to repeal "right-to-work" legislation, thus, requiring employees of unionized entities--public or private--to pay union dues. This week on The Policy Corner, Josh Barker breaks down the proposal, its supporters, and its opposition. 

]]> Mon, 13 Feb 2023 14:00:00 -0500 Josh Barker Josh Barker 300 After taking control of the state government, Michigan Democrats are seeking to repeal "right-to-work" legislation, thus, requiring employees of unionized entities--public or private--to pay union dues. This week on The Policy Corner, Josh Barker breaks down the proposal, its supporters, and its opposition. 

]]> No Born Alive Survivors Protection Act 5 5 15 15 Born Alive Survivors Protection Act full 07eca015-c8bc-40c3-9451-e9aa5a43cc15 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8bbc250d In January, the House passed the Born-Alive Survivors Protection Act. Take a listen to find out what the bill would do and the opposition it faces. 

]]> In January, the House passed the Born-Alive Survivors Protection Act. Take a listen to find out what the bill would do and the opposition it faces. 

]]> Mon, 06 Feb 2023 14:00:00 -0500 Josh Barker Josh Barker 361 In January, the House passed the Born-Alive Survivors Protection Act. Take a listen to find out what the bill would do and the opposition it faces. 

]]> pro-life, pro-choice, abortion, born alive, babies, congress, abortion law, roe, dobbs, No The Omnibus and Retirement 5 5 14 14 The Omnibus and Retirement full 79a08091-f287-4d5e-a315-aedbbbdbda3d https://share.transistor.fm/s/13febff5 Planning for retirement? The December Omnibus Bill made some changes that might benefit you. Take a listen to find out what some of them are. 

]]> Planning for retirement? The December Omnibus Bill made some changes that might benefit you. Take a listen to find out what some of them are. 

]]> Mon, 30 Jan 2023 14:00:00 -0500 Josh Barker Josh Barker 301 Planning for retirement? The December Omnibus Bill made some changes that might benefit you. Take a listen to find out what some of them are. 

]]> retirement, omnibus, congress, policy, legislation No Christmas Omnibus 5 5 13 13 Christmas Omnibus full 5101ecdf-11d6-4a9e-a8d7-b5069eb5255b https://share.transistor.fm/s/21b5d276 Congress passed the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023, popularly known as the Omnibus Bill  in December 2022. What's all the fuss about? Why was it passed? What would it do? Take a listen to find out.

]]> Congress passed the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023, popularly known as the Omnibus Bill  in December 2022. What's all the fuss about? Why was it passed? What would it do? Take a listen to find out.

]]> Mon, 23 Jan 2023 14:00:00 -0500 Josh Barker Josh Barker 301 Congress passed the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023, popularly known as the Omnibus Bill  in December 2022. What's all the fuss about? Why was it passed? What would it do? Take a listen to find out.

]]> No Respect for Marriage Act 5 5 12 12 Respect for Marriage Act full 409c6e17-43c0-4920-a242-6e10083bb38e https://share.transistor.fm/s/60894ee7 Josh Barker breaks down the Respect for Marriage Act, as the Senate is likely to hold a final vote in the coming days. What does the bill actually do? What is at stake? Take a listen to find out.

]]> Josh Barker breaks down the Respect for Marriage Act, as the Senate is likely to hold a final vote in the coming days. What does the bill actually do? What is at stake? Take a listen to find out.

]]> Mon, 28 Nov 2022 17:00:00 -0500 Josh Barker Josh Barker 360 Josh Barker breaks down the Respect for Marriage Act, as the Senate is likely to hold a final vote in the coming days. What does the bill actually do? What is at stake? Take a listen to find out.

]]> gay marriage, same-sex marriage, respect for marriage, No Affordable Housing and Property Taxes 5 5 11 11 Affordable Housing and Property Taxes full a84ba733-279d-468f-960a-f84a02ab709a https://share.transistor.fm/s/b7a1dc62 Josh Barker discusses a package of bills in the Michigan state legislature that would allow local governments to grant property tax exemptions to affordable housing units.

]]> Josh Barker discusses a package of bills in the Michigan state legislature that would allow local governments to grant property tax exemptions to affordable housing units.

]]> Mon, 14 Nov 2022 19:00:00 -0500 Josh Barker Josh Barker 301 Josh Barker discusses a package of bills in the Michigan state legislature that would allow local governments to grant property tax exemptions to affordable housing units.

]]> No Gary Wolfram Interview 5 5 10 10 Gary Wolfram Interview full 78cb4f04-cb1d-4f9d-aa5b-26aa3d87788d https://share.transistor.fm/s/bea0e84a For Election Night 2022, Josh Barker interviews Dr. Gary Wolfram, the William Simon Professor of Economics and Public Policy at Hillsdale College, and they discuss Wolfram's city council run, inflation and Congress, and Michigan's economic policy. 

]]> For Election Night 2022, Josh Barker interviews Dr. Gary Wolfram, the William Simon Professor of Economics and Public Policy at Hillsdale College, and they discuss Wolfram's city council run, inflation and Congress, and Michigan's economic policy. 

]]> Tue, 08 Nov 2022 19:45:00 -0500 Josh Barker Josh Barker 1201 For Election Night 2022, Josh Barker interviews Dr. Gary Wolfram, the William Simon Professor of Economics and Public Policy at Hillsdale College, and they discuss Wolfram's city council run, inflation and Congress, and Michigan's economic policy. 

]]> Wolfram, economics, city council, hillsdale, hillsdale college, public policy, inflation, M2, federal reserve No Assault Weapons Ban 5 5 9 9 Assault Weapons Ban full 9287f2d9-913d-4180-9339-38dcae54db60 https://share.transistor.fm/s/dd469d24 Josh Barker looks at the history of federal gun control laws and the current “Assault Weapons Ban” passed by the House of Representatives.

]]> Josh Barker looks at the history of federal gun control laws and the current “Assault Weapons Ban” passed by the House of Representatives.

]]> Mon, 31 Oct 2022 17:00:00 -0400 Josh Barker Josh Barker 301 Josh Barker looks at the history of federal gun control laws and the current “Assault Weapons Ban” passed by the House of Representatives.

]]> No Presidential Election Reform Act 5 5 8 8 Presidential Election Reform Act full f414d008-b41f-4f0f-b34f-e7375331bf92 https://share.transistor.fm/s/55730fcc After January 6th, there has been a bipartisan move to clarify election procedures. The Presidential Election Reform Act is the result, though not everyone is on board. Josh Barker discusses what the bill would seek to do.

]]> After January 6th, there has been a bipartisan move to clarify election procedures. The Presidential Election Reform Act is the result, though not everyone is on board. Josh Barker discusses what the bill would seek to do.

]]> Mon, 24 Oct 2022 17:06:21 -0400 Josh Barker Josh Barker 331 After January 6th, there has been a bipartisan move to clarify election procedures. The Presidential Election Reform Act is the result, though not everyone is on board. Josh Barker discusses what the bill would seek to do.

]]> No Michigan Sales and Use Tax 5 5 7 7 Michigan Sales and Use Tax full cb497a69-bd01-4618-98f4-e685ceeaf378 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5229b551 Josh Barker looks at a proposed amendment to Michigan's Sales and Use Tax that would exempt from taxation automotive manufacturer rebates. 

]]> Josh Barker looks at a proposed amendment to Michigan's Sales and Use Tax that would exempt from taxation automotive manufacturer rebates. 

]]> Mon, 10 Oct 2022 17:00:00 -0400 Josh Barker Josh Barker 302 Josh Barker looks at a proposed amendment to Michigan's Sales and Use Tax that would exempt from taxation automotive manufacturer rebates. 

]]> No Michigan Supplemental Appropriations & SOAR 5 5 6 6 Michigan Supplemental Appropriations & SOAR full efe15125-f37b-4972-a38a-6d5eb9173edd https://share.transistor.fm/s/0cbf7621 Mon, 03 Oct 2022 17:00:00 -0400 Josh Barker Josh Barker 301 Josh Barker of Radio Free Hillsdale discusses the new $1 billion appropriations bill that just passed the Michigan State Legislature, including its planned $846 million grant to the state's SOAR Fund. Josh Barker of Radio Free Hillsdale discusses the new $1 billion appropriations bill that just passed the Michigan State Legislature, including its planned $846 million grant to the state's SOAR Fund. No American Data Privacy and Protection Act 5 5 5 5 American Data Privacy and Protection Act full cd0723c0-7d1f-4c2f-83da-fe90392c7496 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0889ee23 Mon, 26 Sep 2022 19:00:00 -0400 Josh Barker Josh Barker 301 Josh Barker of Radio Free Hillsdale walks through some of the bipartisan reforms proposed in HR 8152, the American Data Privacy and Protection Act. Josh Barker of Radio Free Hillsdale walks through some of the bipartisan reforms proposed in HR 8152, the American Data Privacy and Protection Act. big tech; data privacy; privacy; data; collection; No Republican Student Loan Proposals 5 5 4 4 Republican Student Loan Proposals full 9cfb7a50-da1e-4be8-9ed8-d42cb4f0da58 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ad01c3c6 Mon, 19 Sep 2022 17:00:00 -0400 Josh Barker Josh Barker 305 Josh Barker of Radio Free Hillsdale walks through 3 Republican proposals to deal with the student loan crisis: Sen. Hawley's Skin in the Game Act, Sen. Rubio's LOAN Act, and Sen. Grassley's Know Before Your Owe Federal Student Loan Act. Josh Barker of Radio Free Hillsdale walks through 3 Republican proposals to deal with the student loan crisis: Sen. Hawley's Skin in the Game Act, Sen. Rubio's LOAN Act, and Sen. Grassley's Know Before Your Owe Federal Student Loan Act. No CHIPS+ 5 5 3 3 CHIPS+ full 6e643fd6-9102-49d6-963e-04d49af07e81 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d66100b5 Mon, 12 Sep 2022 17:00:00 -0400 Josh Barker Josh Barker 331 Josh Barker of Radio Free Hillsdale discusses the CHIPS+ Act, a proposal to give subsidies to support domestic semiconductor manufacturing, scientific development, and more. Josh Barker of Radio Free Hillsdale discusses the CHIPS+ Act, a proposal to give subsidies to support domestic semiconductor manufacturing, scientific development, and more. No Student Debt Forgiveness 5 5 2 2 Student Debt Forgiveness full 9025eb18-3032-4906-89da-52523eb7337f https://share.transistor.fm/s/e3169067 Mon, 05 Sep 2022 17:00:00 -0400 Josh Barker Josh Barker 331 Josh Barker of Radio Free Hillsdale looks at Biden's Student Loan Forgiveness proposal and discusses its likelihood, implications, support, and criticism. Josh Barker of Radio Free Hillsdale looks at Biden's Student Loan Forgiveness proposal and discusses its likelihood, implications, support, and criticism. No Inflation Reduction Act 5 5 1 1 Inflation Reduction Act full a88b2a08-4f18-432b-8150-7b8825a45257 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ade8cad5 Mon, 29 Aug 2022 17:00:00 -0400 Josh Barker Josh Barker 301 Josh Barker of Radio Free Hillsdale walks through the Inflation Reduction Act and its background, proposals, and criticisms. Josh Barker of Radio Free Hillsdale walks through the Inflation Reduction Act and its background, proposals, and criticisms. No Federal Marijuana Legalization 4 4 20 20 Federal Marijuana Legalization full c6d2927e-d4a1-4f17-ba9f-dd99831dac86 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e84e98e4 Mon, 18 Apr 2022 23:00:00 -0400 Josh Barker Josh Barker 331 Josh Barker of Radio Free Hillsdale looks at the Marijuana Opportunity and Reinvestment and Expungement Act which seeks to legalize marijuana, place a tax on it, and use newly generated revenues to help those affected by the War on Drugs. Josh Barker of Radio Free Hillsdale looks at the Marijuana Opportunity and Reinvestment and Expungement Act which seeks to legalize marijuana, place a tax on it, and use newly generated revenues to help those affected by the War on Drugs. No Securing a Strong Retirement Act 4 4 19 19 Securing a Strong Retirement Act full 07c92f17-a235-4685-b5bf-58d17e1673b3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c3cde1e8 Mon, 21 Mar 2022 23:00:00 -0400 Josh Barker Josh Barker 301 Josh Barker of Radio Free Hillsdale looks at HR 2954, the Securing a Strong Retirement Act which would change some rules surrounding 401(k) and related employer retirement plans. Josh Barker of Radio Free Hillsdale looks at HR 2954, the Securing a Strong Retirement Act which would change some rules surrounding 401(k) and related employer retirement plans. No Strengthening American Cybersecurity 4 4 18 18 Strengthening American Cybersecurity full 2906f85a-d8c0-4515-a136-c0f82bf89114 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e0f586ce Mon, 14 Mar 2022 23:00:00 -0400 Josh Barker Josh Barker 301 Josh Barker of Radio Free Hillsdale discusses SB 3600, the Strengthening American Cybersecurity Act sponsored by Michigan Senator Gary Peters (D). Josh Barker of Radio Free Hillsdale discusses SB 3600, the Strengthening American Cybersecurity Act sponsored by Michigan Senator Gary Peters (D). No Affordable Insulin Now 4 4 17 17 Affordable Insulin Now full 98c02054-a877-49cd-be54-c6a4b805f454 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d7f205a0 Mon, 07 Mar 2022 23:00:00 -0500 Josh Barker Josh Barker 271 Josh Barker of Radio Free Hillsdale looks at S.3700, the Affordable Insulin Now Act, which would cap the co-pay price of insulin to $35. Josh Barker of Radio Free Hillsdale looks at S.3700, the Affordable Insulin Now Act, which would cap the co-pay price of insulin to $35. No Federal Gas Tax Holiday 4 4 16 16 Federal Gas Tax Holiday full 23249741-90f0-4c8a-bab9-80d4ebbffe8f https://share.transistor.fm/s/b138812a Mon, 28 Feb 2022 23:00:00 -0500 Josh Barker Josh Barker 212 Josh Barker of Radio Free Hillsdale look at S. 3609, the Gas Prices Relief Act, which would enact a federal gas tax holiday between its passage and January 1, 2023. Josh Barker of Radio Free Hillsdale look at S. 3609, the Gas Prices Relief Act, which would enact a federal gas tax holiday between its passage and January 1, 2023. No State Income Tax Cuts 4 4 15 15 State Income Tax Cuts full dcdb02dd-5d39-43f7-a5af-7a67c0beca55 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3e410c21 Mon, 21 Feb 2022 23:00:00 -0500 Josh Barker Josh Barker 271 Josh Barker of Radio Free Hillsdale looks at Michigan State Senate Bill 768 which would lower the state income tax on personal and corporate income and introduce a non-refundable child tax credit. Josh Barker of Radio Free Hillsdale looks at Michigan State Senate Bill 768 which would lower the state income tax on personal and corporate income and introduce a non-refundable child tax credit. No HSA and Personalized Health Care 4 4 14 14 HSA and Personalized Health Care full 632308e2-5486-43dd-988d-c097a6130dd2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e16017fa Mon, 14 Feb 2022 23:00:00 -0500 Josh Barker Josh Barker 301 Josh Barker of Radio Free Hillsdale breaks down Health Savings Accounts and the Personalized Care Act's attempts to expand their access and usage. Josh Barker of Radio Free Hillsdale breaks down Health Savings Accounts and the Personalized Care Act's attempts to expand their access and usage. No FREIGHT Act 4 4 13 13 FREIGHT Act full 372e1f5e-79e5-40b7-8029-243d13860cd0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/899763f9 Mon, 07 Feb 2022 23:00:00 -0500 Josh Barker Josh Barker 271 Josh Barker of Radio Free Hillsdale discusses how the FREIGHT Act seeks to alleviate some of our supply chain issues. Josh Barker of Radio Free Hillsdale discusses how the FREIGHT Act seeks to alleviate some of our supply chain issues. No Infrastructure, Investment, and Jobs Act 4 4 12 12 Infrastructure, Investment, and Jobs Act full f76270d3-ec0d-4981-83bb-7ed79f24c429 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4e54ff7c Mon, 29 Nov 2021 11:00:00 -0500 Josh Barker Josh Barker 301 Last week, Josh Barker of Radio Free Hillsdale looked at the Build Back Better Act. This week, he looks at the companion legislation on infrastructure: The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. Last week, Josh Barker of Radio Free Hillsdale looked at the Build Back Better Act. This week, he looks at the companion legislation on infrastructure: The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. No Build Back Better 4 4 11 11 Build Back Better full c122cd05-7d9b-4369-9f10-d19739e0cd1e https://share.transistor.fm/s/02159efb Mon, 22 Nov 2021 11:00:00 -0500 Josh Barker Josh Barker 301 Josh Barker of Radio Free Hillsdale breaks down the controversial spending bill, the Build Back Better Act, and it’s key provisions. Josh Barker of Radio Free Hillsdale breaks down the controversial spending bill, the Build Back Better Act, and it’s key provisions. No Fitler Bubble Transparency Act 4 4 10 10 Fitler Bubble Transparency Act full 38dfe6a6-583a-43c7-9906-bae9c775f759 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b3eb15ca Mon, 15 Nov 2021 11:00:00 -0500 Josh Barker Josh Barker 307 Josh Barker of Radio Free Hillsdale talks about one bill that seeks to reign in alleged big tech abuses by reforms to their filtering of posts. Josh Barker of Radio Free Hillsdale talks about one bill that seeks to reign in alleged big tech abuses by reforms to their filtering of posts. No Red Flag Laws 4 4 9 9 Red Flag Laws full 4f200042-dd17-45aa-ac31-2f686bfaf839 https://share.transistor.fm/s/65868f37 Mon, 08 Nov 2021 11:00:00 -0500 Josh Barker Josh Barker 337 This week, Josh Barker of Radio Free Hillsdale looks at the Justice Department’s model legislation for state red flag laws and the criticisms of due process and proposed solutions. This week, Josh Barker of Radio Free Hillsdale looks at the Justice Department’s model legislation for state red flag laws and the criticisms of due process and proposed solutions. No Freedom to Vote Act 4 4 8 8 Freedom to Vote Act full e58af5f8-9ed6-415e-b4b9-2b4d7b909f5a https://share.transistor.fm/s/b4478c61 Mon, 25 Oct 2021 11:00:00 -0400 Josh Barker Josh Barker 301 Josh Barker of Radio Free Hillsdale breaks down S. 2747, the Freedom to Vote Act. Josh Barker of Radio Free Hillsdale breaks down S. 2747, the Freedom to Vote Act. No Voting and Election Reform in Michigan 4 4 7 7 Voting and Election Reform in Michigan full f23c180f-da99-4d64-9f9d-a91221cec122 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c8bd0d0d Mon, 18 Oct 2021 11:00:00 -0400 Josh Barker Josh Barker 301 Josh Barker of Radio Free Hillsdale discusses legislation on voting that has been vetoed by Gov. Whitmer. Josh Barker of Radio Free Hillsdale discusses legislation on voting that has been vetoed by Gov. Whitmer. No The Right to Bear Knives? and a State Capitol Gun Free Zone 4 4 6 6 The Right to Bear Knives? and a State Capitol Gun Free Zone full 049010ed-c7cf-4ad1-9155-9a55e0edc7e9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7ce9dd8d Mon, 11 Oct 2021 11:00:00 -0400 Josh Barker Josh Barker 241 Josh Barker of Radio Free Hillsdale turns to Michigan House Bills 4066, 4023, and 4024 which limit local regulation of knives and make the Capitol a gun free zone. Josh Barker of Radio Free Hillsdale turns to Michigan House Bills 4066, 4023, and 4024 which limit local regulation of knives and make the Capitol a gun free zone. No Expediting Assistance to Renters and Landlords Act 4 4 5 5 Expediting Assistance to Renters and Landlords Act full 31925cec-4d84-4579-bb4b-2e2987b51867 https://share.transistor.fm/s/cd6de550 Mon, 27 Sep 2021 11:00:00 -0400 Josh Barker Josh Barker 256 Josh Barker of Radio Free Hillsdale shares about HR 5196, Expediting Assistance to Renters and Landlords Act. Josh Barker of Radio Free Hillsdale shares about HR 5196, Expediting Assistance to Renters and Landlords Act. No Stop Buying Chinese Drones 4 4 4 4 Stop Buying Chinese Drones full 97bed89e-d95d-4d12-89bc-ae30ae70d7b1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/aee2b442 Mon, 20 Sep 2021 11:00:00 -0400 Josh Barker Josh Barker 241 Some are wondering why the US government is buying drones from a Chinese company deemed a national security risk by the Defense Department. The UAS Act was introduced to end all US governmental purchases of drones and drone materials from foreign adversaries. Some are wondering why the US government is buying drones from a Chinese company deemed a national security risk by the Defense Department. The UAS Act was introduced to end all US governmental purchases of drones and drone materials from foreign adversar No Afghanistan 4 4 3 3 Afghanistan full a3bf6e06-33a7-402c-89be-ad882c470bac https://share.transistor.fm/s/3cdb7d11 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 11:00:00 -0400 Josh Barker Josh Barker 240 Josh Barker of Radio Free Hillsdale shares 3 bills in Congress related to the US withdrawal from Afghanistan (HR 3965, HR 5121, and HR 5117). Josh Barker of Radio Free Hillsdale shares 3 bills in Congress related to the US withdrawal from Afghanistan (HR 3965, HR 5121, and HR 5117). No Federal Vaccine Mandate 4 4 2 2 Federal Vaccine Mandate full c116c45d-9b3e-45ed-8b79-68cc076fb214 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d87b1967 Mon, 06 Sep 2021 11:00:00 -0400 Josh Barker Josh Barker 241 Josh Barker of Radio Free Hillsdale breaks down Biden’s proposed OSHA mandate on vaccines for employers and many of the objections being raised to it. Josh Barker of Radio Free Hillsdale breaks down Biden’s proposed OSHA mandate on vaccines for employers and many of the objections being raised to it. No Medicaid Expansion 4 4 1 1 Medicaid Expansion full 4f1a45d4-aaf9-4e76-802f-11579e110d90 https://share.transistor.fm/s/29b14d0d Mon, 30 Aug 2021 11:00:00 -0400 Josh Barker Josh Barker 241 Josh Barker of Radio Free Hillsdale shares the ideas of Congressional Democrats to expand Medicaid to all US Citizens making under 138% of the poverty line as found in HR 3961 and SB 2315. Josh Barker of Radio Free Hillsdale shares the ideas of Congressional Democrats to expand Medicaid to all US Citizens making under 138% of the poverty line as found in HR 3961 and SB 2315. No Fairness for All Act 3 3 12 12 Fairness for All Act full 4d604ee5-bce8-4fbf-8c29-c4a8189fc3ed https://share.transistor.fm/s/49d37199 Mon, 26 Apr 2021 15:00:00 -0400 Josh Barker Josh Barker 241 Josh Barker of Radio Free Hillsdale looks at a Republican alternative to the Equality Act, the Fairness for All Act. Josh Barker of Radio Free Hillsdale looks at a Republican alternative to the Equality Act, the Fairness for All Act. No Raise the Wage Act 3 3 11 11 Raise the Wage Act full e4f03466-1678-4682-b52b-a605c322a5f7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ec5a1d10 Mon, 19 Apr 2021 15:00:00 -0400 Josh Barker Josh Barker 241 Josh Barker of Radio Free Hillsdale looks at the Raise the Wage Act, a proposal to gradually raise the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour. Josh Barker of Radio Free Hillsdale looks at the Raise the Wage Act, a proposal to gradually raise the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour. No Fair Access to Banking and Fair Lending 3 3 10 10 Fair Access to Banking and Fair Lending full 5f44c93d-afc5-469d-b7ba-55686f9369aa https://share.transistor.fm/s/327f6648 Mon, 12 Apr 2021 15:00:00 -0400 Josh Barker Josh Barker 241 Josh Barker of Radio Free Hillsdale looks at two bills before Congress on the topic of banking: SB 563, the Fair Access to Banking Act and, briefly, HR 166, the Fair Lending for All Act. Josh Barker of Radio Free Hillsdale looks at two bills before Congress on the topic of banking: SB 563, the Fair Access to Banking Act and, briefly, HR 166, the Fair Lending for All Act. No Foreign Election Resolutions 3 3 9 9 Foreign Election Resolutions full 9a350a03-f427-4dd2-a12e-4795d856994e https://share.transistor.fm/s/619b7196 Mon, 05 Apr 2021 15:00:00 -0400 Josh Barker Josh Barker 241 Josh Barker of Radio Free Hillsdale looks at two House Resolutions discussing foreign elections to in Belarus and Hong Kong, respectively. Josh Barker of Radio Free Hillsdale looks at two House Resolutions discussing foreign elections to in Belarus and Hong Kong, respectively. No Cutting Grants to Sanctuary Cities 3 3 8 8 Cutting Grants to Sanctuary Cities full 5fada854-6e08-4790-8780-c81e12f819b6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/88548ca7 Mon, 29 Mar 2021 15:00:00 -0400 Josh Barker Josh Barker 241 Josh Barker of Radio Free Hillsdale looks at Sen. Marsha Blackburn’s (R-TN) proposal to cut federal DOJ grants to state and local governments who issue illegal immigrants drivers licenses or forbid cooperation between state & local and federal officials for immigration law enforcement. Josh Barker of Radio Free Hillsdale looks at Sen. Marsha Blackburn’s (R-TN) proposal to cut federal DOJ grants to state and local governments who issue illegal immigrants drivers licenses or forbid cooperation between state & local and federal officia No Fair Indexing for Health Care Affordability 3 3 7 7 Fair Indexing for Health Care Affordability full 52771795-c39b-4e00-9303-546a791d39c2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/56ba84fc Mon, 15 Mar 2021 15:00:00 -0400 Josh Barker Josh Barker 241 Josh Barker of Radio Free Hillsdale introduces Senate Bill 30, the Fair Indexing for Health Care Affordability and explains story behind why it is being proposed. Josh Barker of Radio Free Hillsdale introduces Senate Bill 30, the Fair Indexing for Health Care Affordability and explains story behind why it is being proposed. No Abolishing the Department of Education 3 3 6 6 Abolishing the Department of Education full 67699037-ef10-4db9-b391-60ad69784c94 https://share.transistor.fm/s/86f285a5 Mon, 08 Mar 2021 15:00:00 -0500 Josh Barker Josh Barker 243 Sen. Rand Paul wants to abolish the Department of Education, and he’s introduced legislation in Congress to do just that. Listen to find out why and hear objections to this proposal. Sen. Rand Paul wants to abolish the Department of Education, and he’s introduced legislation in Congress to do just that. Listen to find out why and hear objections to this proposal. No Restricting Misinformation 3 3 5 5 Restricting Misinformation full 0d3f0efc-b7d1-4ea9-8fab-4f89830cac2d https://share.transistor.fm/s/a965525d Mon, 01 Mar 2021 15:00:00 -0500 Josh Barker Josh Barker 241 Josh Barker of Radio Free Hillsdale looks at the Michigan State Legislatures HR 4360 on restricting misinformation about ballot question petitions. Josh Barker of Radio Free Hillsdale looks at the Michigan State Legislatures HR 4360 on restricting misinformation about ballot question petitions. No Limiting Former Politician Lobbying 3 3 4 4 Limiting Former Politician Lobbying full 73a4b396-400e-4cf0-b2a0-c600d0c570bb https://share.transistor.fm/s/2e3d8b2e Mon, 22 Feb 2021 15:00:00 -0500 Josh Barker Josh Barker 241 In both Lansing and DC, there’s a small group that wants to end the revolving door from the capitols to the lobbying firms. This week, Josh Barker of Radio Free Hillsdale looks at HR 417, the End the Congressional Revolving Door Act, and Michigan SB 21, both of which aim to limit former representatives from becoming lobbyists. Listen for all the details and the lobbyists’ response. In both Lansing and DC, there’s a small group that wants to end the revolving door from the capitols to the lobbying firms. This week, Josh Barker of Radio Free Hillsdale looks at HR 417, the End the Congressional Revolving Door Act, and Michigan SB 21, b No Job Applicant Criminal History Act 3 3 3 3 Job Applicant Criminal History Act full e5447e44-d6a1-4bda-8f28-2e3d6d4645d6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/423dfb7c Mon, 08 Feb 2021 15:00:00 -0500 Josh Barker Josh Barker 301 Josh Barker of Radio Free Hillsdale explains the Job Applicant Criminal History Act proposal currently being considered by the Michigan State Legislature. Josh Barker of Radio Free Hillsdale explains the Job Applicant Criminal History Act proposal currently being considered by the Michigan State Legislature. No Setting the Supreme Court to 9 & Balanced Budget Constitutional Amendment 3 3 2 2 Setting the Supreme Court to 9 & Balanced Budget Constitutional Amendment full 8b6a4b53-a694-4622-852e-3be77b9d18f6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/bd433100 Mon, 25 Jan 2021 15:00:00 -0500 Josh Barker Josh Barker 241 Josh Barker of Radio Free Hillsdale introduces Senate Joint Resolutions 4 and 5 on limiting the Supreme Court to 9 justices and requiring a balanced budget, respectively. Josh Barker of Radio Free Hillsdale introduces Senate Joint Resolutions 4 and 5 on limiting the Supreme Court to 9 justices and requiring a balanced budget, respectively. No Congressional Budget Transparency Act 3 3 1 1 Congressional Budget Transparency Act full 1343b3d5-0447-4686-9bc6-b571dad5909d https://share.transistor.fm/s/8fe918fc Mon, 18 Jan 2021 15:00:00 -0500 Josh Barker Josh Barker 241 Josh Barker of Radio Free Hillsdale breaks down the bipartisan Bill: HR 22, the Congressional Budget Justification Transparency Act of 2021. Josh Barker of Radio Free Hillsdale breaks down the bipartisan Bill: HR 22, the Congressional Budget Justification Transparency Act of 2021. No Federal Sunset Commission 2 2 9 9 Federal Sunset Commission full 658857b8-4c54-4a34-91cc-955a2ea378e5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4e36fef3 Josh Barker of Radio Free Hillsdale discusses HR 8554, the Federal Sunset Commission Act. He looks at the 18 criteria the commission would use to evaluate federal agencies and programs as well as how commission members would be selected.

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]]> No Carrie's Law 2 2 8 8 Carrie's Law full 23bf33b9-b47e-495e-8ded-e91e60ebdbaa https://share.transistor.fm/s/a0a44b30 Tue, 10 Nov 2020 17:00:00 -0500 Josh Barker Josh Barker 241 Josh Barker of Radio Free Hillsdale discusses HR 8608, also known as Carrie’s Law. It would suspend the usage of predispute arbitration clauses for sexual harassment and sexual assault cases. Josh Barker of Radio Free Hillsdale discusses HR 8608, also known as Carrie’s Law. It would suspend the usage of predispute arbitration clauses for sexual harassment and sexual assault cases. No George Floyd Justice in Policing Act 2 2 7 7 George Floyd Justice in Policing Act full 67b8b85e-4f78-4d4c-87a3-ef4ea21254fb https://share.transistor.fm/s/50d59e0d Tue, 27 Oct 2020 17:00:00 -0400 Josh Barker Josh Barker 242 Josh Barker of Radio Free Hillsdale explains the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act that passed the House in the summer. Josh Barker of Radio Free Hillsdale explains the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act that passed the House in the summer. No COVID Liability Legislation 2 2 6 6 COVID Liability Legislation full 3790d5c6-b18a-490c-b03d-6d4b75d7a828 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d3ae9781 Tue, 20 Oct 2020 17:00:00 -0400 Josh Barker Josh Barker 241 Josh Barker of Radio Free Hillsdale discusses HB 6030 and HB 6031, which would limit liability for certain businesses for COVID-related lawsuits. Josh Barker of Radio Free Hillsdale discusses HB 6030 and HB 6031, which would limit liability for certain businesses for COVID-related lawsuits. No Election Fraud Prevention Act 2 2 5 5 Election Fraud Prevention Act full 1c92afba-2e39-4ad7-8b85-192b6f340a83 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8c9ce3f5 Tue, 13 Oct 2020 17:00:00 -0400 Josh Barker Josh Barker 241 Josh Barker of Radio Free Hillsdale introduces Rep. Tulsi Gabbard's (D-HI) bill to prohibit federal election funds from going to states that allow for ballot harvesting. Josh Barker of Radio Free Hillsdale introduces Rep. Tulsi Gabbard's (D-HI) bill to prohibit federal election funds from going to states that allow for ballot harvesting. No Choice for Every Child Act 2 2 4 4 Choice for Every Child Act full 892b426b-00a5-441f-ac7a-2903d3c07570 https://share.transistor.fm/s/dc7ec6a3 Tue, 29 Sep 2020 23:00:00 -0400 Josh Barker Josh Barker 241 Josh Barker of Radio Free Hillsdale introduces SB 4563, the Choice for Every Child Act, which would broaden a state's ability to use federal education dollars for school choice initiatives. Josh Barker of Radio Free Hillsdale introduces SB 4563, the Choice for Every Child Act, which would broaden a state's ability to use federal education dollars for school choice initiatives. No New Technologies for Border Enforcement 2 2 3 3 New Technologies for Border Enforcement full 3c33f80b-80b4-49da-be03-bdf74bc7395e https://share.transistor.fm/s/e4601695 Tue, 22 Sep 2020 17:00:00 -0400 Josh Barker Josh Barker 241 Josh Barker of Radio Free Hillsdale takes a look at HR 8230, the Integrating New Technologies to Empower Law Enforcement at Our Borders Act, and compares the new bipartisan legislation to past arguments from both Democrats and Republicans. Josh Barker of Radio Free Hillsdale takes a look at HR 8230, the Integrating New Technologies to Empower Law Enforcement at Our Borders Act, and compares the new bipartisan legislation to past arguments from both Democrats and Republicans. No Telemedicine Legislation in Michigan 2 2 2 2 Telemedicine Legislation in Michigan full c0643e09-6080-4b4b-8121-e4595712e528 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c57bcfc7 Tue, 15 Sep 2020 17:00:00 -0400 Josh Barker Josh Barker 240 Josh Barker of Radio Free Hillsdale breaks down the Michigan State Legislature's HB 5412-5416, which were passed in the early summer to expand options for telemedicine in the state of Michigan. Josh Barker of Radio Free Hillsdale breaks down the Michigan State Legislature's HB 5412-5416, which were passed in the early summer to expand options for telemedicine in the state of Michigan. No Delivering for America Act 2 2 1 1 Delivering for America Act full be70a932-95d8-4961-a073-3ca2aa18984f https://share.transistor.fm/s/3a2d75b1 Tue, 08 Sep 2020 17:00:00 -0400 Josh Barker Josh Barker 241 Josh Barker of Radio Free Hillsdale breaks down HR 8015, the Delivery for America Act which seeks to provide additional funding and guidelines for the Post Office in the lead up to the 2020 election. Josh Barker of Radio Free Hillsdale breaks down HR 8015, the Delivery for America Act which seeks to provide additional funding and guidelines for the Post Office in the lead up to the 2020 election. No