Bob welcomes David Lawrence Center CEO, Scott Burgess to the podcast.  Bob and Scott dive deep into a number of topics ranging from mental health to addiction issues and how the David Lawrence Center can help those people in need, along with the community.  With Collier County growing at a rapid pace, the number of mental health cases is poised to rise quickly. Bob and Scott talk about a number of stats and preventive measures you can examine to find out whether someone you love may need attention.

With Budget battles and more on the horizon, how can we ensure that politicians will be responsible when it comes to the taxpayer's money? Bob welcomes Grover Norquist to the show, president of Americans for Tax Reform (ATR), a taxpayer advocacy group founded in 1985. Together, they talk about the President's tax reforms, the impact of raising the federal minimum wage and health care reform. What are the problems facing the taxpayers and the solutions that can lead us to a more prosperous nation?

The government has expanded to the point that it is way past its core function. So how do we get it back to our foundation? Bob welcomes Skylar Zander to the show! He is the Florida State Director of Americans For Prosperity. Together, they talk about some of the major issues in our country today, from Healthcare to the talk of "free college". They discuss how bad government policies seem to be "fixed" by introducing more bad policies! How can we break this cycle? Find out more on today's episode.

As Bob visits with constituents in Southwest Florida, he's often asked about the difference between the House and the Senate in Tallahassee. Kathleen Passidomo is Florida Senate Majority Leader and she joins the podcast! Together, they discuss the differences between the two chambers and some of the work they have accomplished together. She talks about her views on some of the legislation that has passed this year and what is in store for the state as we move forward.

Will people look back on the 2019 legislative session in Tallahassee and say it was historic? Bob welcomes Ray Rodrigues, member of the Florida House of Representatives representing the 76th District. First, they start with legalizing vouchers in education and empowering parents. This a fight that was a quarter of a century in the making. Next, they discuss the reforms in health care, including getting rid of the Certificate of Need and legalizing the ability to buy prescription drugs from Canada.

Bob talks about the conclusion of the 2019 Legislative Session in Tallahassee. The most important job was a balanced budget. Once again, Florida showed the rest of the country how you can have an increase in the budget without raising taxes! How were they able to accomplish this? There was an increase in funding for the Everglades, major steps in healthcare reform and a historic year in education reform. How will these changes affect you directly? Find out on today's podcast.

It's the second to the last week of the 2019 session in Tallahassee and it's been an emotional week. Today, State Representative Randy Fine from District 53 joins the show! Together, they discuss Amendment 4 and why the people who brought the amendment to the voters are now suddenly moving the goalposts? Next, they talk about the 'Sanctuary Cities' Bill. What's the argument against the bill? Plus, HB 797 which is a Hurricane Resiliency Bill and Water Quality issues.

We are finishing up week 5 in the Florida Legislative session and Bob brings you the latest news. First, he talks about some of the frustration he has with the news out of the nation's capital regarding the Mueller Report. Next, he talks about 2 bills that are being discussed in Tallahassee, HB1235 on Legal Notices and a very difficult and contentious issue, HB1335 regarding Parental Notification on Abortion. What was the debate on the house floor like and what could possibly be the pushback on this issue?

Bob gives a live update from Tallahassee. First, he talks about one of the most important issues that he has been working on, Assignment of Benefits. Where does it stand in the legislature? Next, he talks about Speaker Jose Oliva's priority this year which is Healthcare Reform. Where do we stand on prescription drug legislation and bringing down costs? Bob discusses the long-standing issue of Healthcare in this country, even going back to a speech Ronald Reagan made in 1964. Find out more on today's podcas

Bob has a conversation with Richard Corcoran, former Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives who currently serves as the Education Commissioner of Florida. Together, they discuss the current state of education in Florida and some of the problems that need to be addressed. How does he feel about choice in education? Does more money per student equal a better education? What steps can you take to help make a difference in the education of our children? Find out today.