Best Chris Clements And Sean Noble Podcasts (2025)

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Jake Duffy Weighs In 51:42

2d ago51:42

51:42

Jake Duffy of the Duffy- Matthias group at Baird joins the show to discuss all things markets and tariffs... The latest GDP numbers were released yesterday and show a mixed bag of both export declines and yet increases in business investment and stable consumer spending. What does this mean? And how are people trying to spin it? They also discuss t…

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Two Words for Trump's First 100 Days - Scott Bessent 26:44

4d ago26:44

26:44

The Trump Administration's first 100 days can only be described as a constant rollercoaster movie of twists and turns and ups and downs, as we have consistently run out of popcorn while spilling it all over the floor. We see a dichotomy of policy and results. With immigration - an overwhelmingly secure border, but lawfare bogging down the ability t…

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Arizona Punches Above Its Political Weight 53:26

11d ago53:26

53:26

Chris and Sean begin march down musical memory lane remembering past concerts of U2, REM, Echo and the Bunnymen, RUSH, and REO Speedwagon on an everything 80's music rant - before remembering an esteemed member of the Arizona congressional delegation - Andy Biggs - is an accomplished musician. Andy is also leading Karin Taylor Robson by some 30 or …

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Hyrox, His Holiness, Hegseth & Hot Takes 50:02

12d ago50:02

50:02

Chris and Sean are back — and they’re covering everything from fitness to foreign policy. Sean kicks things off with tales from his latest HYROX race over Easter break, then the conversation shifts to Rome as they unpack the death of Pope Francis. What kind of pope was he? Who’s next? And yes, they’re both rooting for Cardinal Timothy Dolan in thei…

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Homelessness... Up in Smoke 26:00

20d ago26:00

26:00

Entrepreneur, Beverage Industry Leader, Cannabis Pioneer, and serial Philanthropist, Smoke Wallin, joins Chris and Sean for a wide-ranging discussion of his amazing life. His latest passion is a growing non-profit called Dignity Moves, which constructs low-cost, modular housing for homeless at a fraction of the cost of government approaches. It mig…

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Welcome to the Roller Coaster! 23:18

25d ago23:18

23:18

Tariffs are on. Tariffs are off. Did Trump blink — or was it all part of the master plan? Either way, the markets went on a wild ride, and Chris and Sean are here to break it all down. They dive into the strategic shifts behind Trump’s latest move, the market’s whiplash reaction, and what it all means for free markets moving forward. Plus, Sean sha…

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Let’s Make a Deal! 44:31

27d ago44:31

44:31

In this jam-packed episode, Chris and Sean tackle the hot-button issues shaping America’s future — tariffs, trade, housing, and immigration. Sean kicks things off with a hopeful reflection on his guest lecture at USC, where he spoke to political communication students about the next generation of leaders. Chris follows up with another sharp critiqu…

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Problematic Tariffs Pose 47:51

1M ago47:51

47:51

Trump dumps a deluge of disastrous tariffs on a host of countries with little or no economic impact on the world while touting it as liberation of the American Economy? If the overall goal is to eliminate the income tax burden on Americans by shifting income tax revenue to tariffs, someone needs to explain this strategy more fully as the markets be…

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The U.S. Federal Government: The Biggest Grift in History 29:14

1M ago29:14

29:14

Chris and Sean kick off this episode with a recap of Sean’s latest HYROX race in Washington, D.C., where he competed alongside his wife Elissa. Amid peak cherry blossom season, the energy in the capital was electric — a sign that D.C. is alive and thriving. From there, the conversation takes a sharp turn as the duo dives into the rampant waste, fra…

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4 Fabulous Years of Faith, Freedom, and Free Enterprise. 49:14

1M ago49:14

49:14

"Hey! Do you want to start a podcast?" Those were the fabled words of Chris Clements to Sean Noble four years ago that launched the Light Beer | Dark Money podcast in the meeting rooms of GCU's Canyon Ventures. Encouraged by Executive Director, Robert Vera, the podcast began with a few guests and sounded a lot like a bad SNL NPR skit. We've since g…

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Jeffrey Goldberg Has no Honor 41:05

1M ago41:05

41:05

The editor of the Atlantic, Jeffrey Goldberg, was included on a national security thread this week by mistake. But, by his detailed article, you would think what was observed the scandal of the century... when all it really showed was a national security team absolutely on the same page and working together for the betterment of the country. Don't …

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🎄 Chaos or Christmas Morning? Politics, Power, and Unraveling the Truth 47:46

2M ago47:46

47:46

The Left is suddenly outraged over threats to judges ruling against Trump—but where was this outrage when Justice Kavanaugh and other Supreme Court justices were under fire? Chris and Sean break down the hypocrisy and the Trump administration’s push to restore judicial restraint as the Founders intended. Also in this episode: The U.S. drops to 24th…

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The Grijalva Machine Rolls On? 32:16

2M ago32:16

32:16

Chris and Sean are back to discuss the latest immigration developments as a district judge inserts himself into the foreign policy prerogatives of the Trump presidency deporting hundreds of murderous international gangs. Meanwhile, the death of Congressman Raul Grijalva begs the question as to who will succeed him and how it will affect his politic…

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Reviving Classical Education: Richard Avramenko on Breaking Marxism’s Grip on Campus 31:59

2M ago31:59

31:59

Richard Avramenko, the new director of the School of Civic and Economic Thought and Leadership (SCETL) at Arizona State University, joins the podcast for a deep dive into the power of classical education and why it’s critical for our future. He breaks down the decades-long grip of Marxist ideology on college campuses, shares his own journey into th…

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Here comes the Schumer Shutdown 29:36

2M ago29:36

29:36

As if the Democrats don't have enough problems in formulating an adequate opposition to the Trump agenda, they seemingly have decided to jump the shark AND walk the plank by shutting down the government if they don't vote on the Republican CR in the Senate. Apparently, there were many glum Democratic Senators emerging from 2 hours of strategy earli…

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Weird Phoenix Weather, Weird Politics! 20:52

2M ago20:52

20:52

Phoenix weather is acting up, spring training is in full swing, and Hollywood stars are in town—just the warm-up before Chris and Sean dive into the big stories shaping the world. They break down the latest on a potential Ukraine-Russia ceasefire, the shifting rare earth minerals deal, and the tariff turmoil rattling markets. Meanwhile, DOGE keeps …

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American Exceptionalism is BACK 50:24

2M ago50:24

50:24

Jeffrey Utsch is a Constitutional Scholar who teaches Situational Leadership to many of the nation’s top CEO’s. For 30 years, he has trained Navy Seals in open water techniques and survival. Also, he was one of Chris and Sean’s first guests on the show almost four years ago. Jeff returns to defend the ideas of American Exceptionalism as enshrined i…

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Trump’s Big Speech, Explosive Oval Office Showdown, NATO’s failure 46:32

2M ago46:32

46:32

Chris and Sean break down the biggest headlines from the past few days, including the explosive Oval Office showdown, the latest developments with NATO, Trump’s address to Congress, Pam Bondi’s mishandling of the Epstein files, and the highs and lows of the Oscars. Trump’s speech was a grand slam, while Democrats fumbled their response, alienating …

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Trump, Bezos, Elon… a trifecta the Left freaks out about 46:48

2M ago46:48

46:48

Jeff Bezos has announced that the Washington Post editorial page will be focused on two pillars: personal liberty and free enterprise. Chris wonders if Bezos has been listening to the podcast (Sean doubts that). Pam Bondi announces that some of the Epstein flight logs will be released and we discuss JFK files as well. DOGE continues its rooting out…

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Marc Thiessen And AEI Engage Trump 35:22

2M ago35:22

35:22

Marc Thiessen is a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute (AEI) where he studies and writes about American presidential leadership and counterterrorism. Marc joins the show in an exclusive audio only podcast to discuss the work of AEI and its dramatic and crucial engagement with the Trump Administration. Marc and other AEI scholars are …

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Elon Musk Exposes Government Waste—And the Left Loses It. 41:01

2M ago41:01

41:01

Elon Musk and DOGE continue to find waste, fraud, and abuse. And, Elon sends an email to federal workers asking “what did you do last week?” The Left is acting as if the Constitution itself is under attack – which means Elon must be doing something right. Chris and Sean discuss DOGE, presidential appointments, and how all this will fundamentally ch…

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America is back! 50:56

2M ago50:56

50:56

Trump continues to shake things up every day, sending the liberal left into a constant tizzy. Elon and the DOGE effort are finding some of the most outrageous waste, fraud, and abuse that have ever been exposed. Chris and Sean dive into the machinations of what Trump is doing, and how Elon is fundamentally changing how we view the workings of gover…

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Bud Light Bottoms Out 26:04

3M ago26:04

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Swing voters are happy with Trump! 24:01

3M ago24:01

24:01

Rich Thau joins the podcast again, following his focus group of Arizona voters who voted for Biden in 2020 and Trump in 2024. There are a number of surprises – mostly that all of them are very happy with Trump and how quickly he is moving to make change. This is a must listen to anyone who wants to understand swing voters. To learn more go to www.s…

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Sheriff Lamb in the Arena 32:58

3M ago32:58

32:58

The American Sheriff, Mark Lamb - of Pinal County in Arizona - put immigration issues on the map due to the tumultuous and criminal non-enforcement of immigration law during the Biden Presidency. His social media posts of traffic stop's on I-10 along with his dark exposure of human trafficking in the Arizona desert became legendary for shedding lig…

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We’re running out of popcorn! 19:20

3M ago19:20

19:20

Every day is a new adventure in Trump world as he continues to take down the sacred cows of the Left. We are watching with amusement as Elon Musk merely provides information and the establishment left loses their collective minds. USAID is exposed for the gravy train it is for Democrats, and they aren’t happy about it. We’ll continue to update you …

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Trump Blows Up the Bureaucracy 21:49

3M ago21:49

21:49

Sean returns, and he and Chris discuss the whirlwind of Trump's assault on the Deep State and the entrenched Federal Bureaucracy. From the impending confirmations of controversial cabinet secretaries, to the challenging of trade norms between allies with blatant tariff threats, to the outright implosion of long-standing Democratic slush funds like …

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All That We Can Do is Just Survive 40:01

3M ago40:01

40:01

Chris fills in for an ailing Sean and covers an already unbelievable week. The horrific crash of American Airlines Flight 5342 into the icy Potomac brings back memories of Air Florida flight 90 which suffered a similar fate in 1982, and our hearts and prayers go out to all the families affected. Meanwhile, it’s confirmation hearing palooza on Capit…

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Trump’s Unprecedented Start 38:09

3M ago38:09

38:09

Trump‘s start to his presidency is unprecedented in how quickly he’s moved to make things happen. He’s accomplished more in the first week than most presidents have done in a year. Chris and Sean walk-through the Biden pardons, the Trump pardons, the executive orders, and the inauguration in general. Sean recaps his experience being on the ground f…

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Cody Ritchie Rides for the Brand 53:16

4M ago53:16

53:16

President and CEO of Crest insurance, Cody Richie, joins the show as co-host and special guest for the third time. Chris and Cody celebrate their 30-year friendship with a nod to their mentor and friend, Dave Sitton, who passed away and expectedly over 10 years ago and celebrates his birthday on January 17th. Cody shares his expert insights on insu…

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Stephen Shadegg and the Freedom Agenda for 2025 20:03

4M ago20:03

20:03

Light Beer|Dark Money welcomes our sponsor, Americans for Prosperity, and its Arizona Director, Stephen Shadegg! Stephen discusses the freedom legislative agenda at the State legislature and the emphasis on extending or making permanent the Trump Tax Cuts on the Federal level. He also enlightens us as to the “Dark Matter” initiative – bringing ligh…

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California Burning: How did this happen? 44:38

4M ago44:38

44:38

With California suffering from horrific wildfires, Chris and Sean discuss some of the reasons that this is happening. They point out that it is a culmination of factors, but one major issue is the anti-growth lawsuits perpetrated by the Sierra Club and Center for Biological Diversity which for years has sued to block common sense forest management …

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The F around and find out election rambles on. 40:55

4M ago40:55

40:55

Since Donald Trump was elected, we've seen dramatic changes on both the domestic and international stage. Many of the misguided policies pursued by the Biden administration are coming home to roost, including a stark and growing terrorism threat at home. Meanwhile Canadian PM Justin Trudeau resigns in disgrace after being owned by Trump since his v…

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It’s 2025! And what a year it will be! 28:32

4M ago28:32

28:32

Sean is solo in the first episode of 2025 – he covers the frightening start of the year with the New Orleans and Las Vegas terrorist attacks, and the challenges that will face the Trump administration from the start. Terrorism will continue, Leftist radical Islam sympathizers will protest, and Democrat Attorneys General will sue. In a word, chaos. …

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O Canada! 39:02

4M ago39:02

39:02

Nadine Ness, a conservative grassroots activist from Saskatchewan Canada joins Sean to discuss how she became one of the leading conservative voices in Canada – all starting with a few dozen people concerned with Covid restrictions in their children’s school. Nadine has built and organization with more than 10,000 members all across Canada. She dis…

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Father Steve talks Christmas spirit 30:57

5M ago30:57

30:57

Father Steve Kunkel, the parish priest for St. Thomas the Apostle in Phoenix joins Chris and Sean to discuss faith, belief, the Christmas spirit, and why Jesus should be at the center of our lives. Listen to full episodes of Light Beer Dark Money on Spotify, Apple Music, or Youtube. Access them directly on the apps or access through our website: li…

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Twas the night before Trump 20:18

5M ago20:18

20:18

Donald Trump is not only asserting himself on the world stage but he is inserting himself and to congressional budget resolutions as we close out 2024. Speaker Mike Johnson had tried to pass a fairly robust 1500 page continuing resolution which included pay raises for Congress until Trump's DOGE minions in Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswami squawked to …

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Welcome to the LBDM Lounge 28:53

5M ago28:53

28:53

Chris and Sean return to their not-so-distant hideaway to rant on ABC's massive $15 million legal settlement to Trump World dominance. They review the current successful transition and the pitfalls ahead for Team Trump... More to come Listen to full episodes of Light Beer Dark Money on Spotify, Apple Music, or Youtube. Access them directly on the a…

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Pastor Frank Switzer Redeems the Season 49:31

5M ago49:31

49:31

Frank Switzer has been a Pastor for over 25 years and is currently the Lead Pastor at Redemption Arcadia in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona. In his 3rd Christmas visit to Light Beer | Dark Money, Frank speaks of his personal journey following Jesus after running his family’s iconic department store, Switzer’s. Frank reviews about how that decision le…

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Trump’s Transition portends major changes 51:39

5M ago51:39

51:39

Trump’s picks for his administration continue to roll out and the reaction from the DC insiders tells you all you need to know about whether these are good picks. Chris and Sean talk about the challenges facing Pete Hegseth, and who else will be smeared by the progressives and the compliant media, but both agree that major changes are afoot. They t…

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A grateful nation this Thanksgiving 50:22

5M ago50:22

50:22

Chris and Sean record a special Thanksgiving episode. They cover Trump’s transition, the delusion of the leftist Democrats, and how the next few weeks will play out. They talk particularly about the importance of Russ Vought at Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and why that matters for every American. Most of all, Happy Thanksgiving Listen to f…

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Juan Ciscomani WINS 34:45

5M ago34:45

34:45

Congressman Juan Ciscomani joins Chris and Sean for an informative discussion on his recent victory in Southern Arizona and what it means for the Republican Majority in Congress. With the southern border invasion being front and center in the election, how will Republican policies address horrifying incidences of immigrant crime and child trafficki…

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Matt Gaetz is Going Down… Again. 24:26

5M ago24:26

24:26

In a Light Beer | Dark Money special engagement from an undisclosed location – Sean and Chris tackle the unsettling subject of President Trump’s recent Cabinet Nominees. From the excellent in Marco Rubio; to the subtle in Sean Duffy; to the Outrageous in Matt Gaetz – Donald Trump is putting together a cavalcade of stars like Tulsi and RFK Jr. whose…

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The F Around and Find Out Election 55:08

6M ago55:08

55:08

Frequent guest, Jim Ellis of the Ellis Insights Newsletter, joins Chris and Sean for a download of the election results and what it means for the country. From Arizona to Pennsylvania, there were many surprises, including many Republican Senatorial candidates losing while President Trump won by significant margins. Meanwhile, the “Deep State” in Wa…

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It’s Morning in America Again - Trump wins bigly! 58:00

6M ago58:00

58:00

Trump defied all conventional wisdom to win a decisive victory on Tuesday. The GOP recaptured the U.S. Senate and they appear poised to retain the U.S House. Chris and Sean discuss elements of the Trump victory and why it was likely a foregone conclusion months ago. They talk about the inflection points in the race, some of the reasons Harris could…

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Election preview 15:14

6M ago15:14

15:14

Chris and Sean review the upcoming election and tell you what to look for as the returns come in on election night. Listen to full episodes of Light Beer Dark Money on Spotify, Apple Music, or Youtube. Access them directly on the apps or access through our website: lightbeerdarkmoney.com Follow Light Beer Dark Money on Facebook: https://www.faceboo…

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You’re Garbage! Go Vote! 40:55

6M ago40:55

40:55

President Biden insults half the country by calling them garbage, while Harris is trying to give her closing argument. Chris and Sean cover the fallout and how Trump is handling the campaign, leaning into being real with “working” at McDonald’s and sitting in a garbage truck. Sean predicts either a Harris squeaker (270-276 Electoral College votes) …

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Dodgers WIN! 9:35

6M ago9:35

9:35

The Los Angeles Dodgers Win their 8th World Series over their dreaded foes, The New York Yankees, in dramatic fashion – going on a 5th inning tear and capitalizing on the Yankees disarray. Chris and Sean have been waiting for this moment since 1981 and they don’t hold back their enthusiasm for Freddy Freeman, Mookie Betts, Walker Bueler, Skipper Da…

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Rachel Mitchell for County Attorney 21:26

6M ago21:26

21:26

Maricopa County Attorney, Rachel Mitchell aptly describes Los Angeles as a “hellscape” that she intends to avoid for the County and for Arizona. Rachel joins Chris and Sean for a revealing insight into the workings of the Maricopa County Attorney’s office with over 400 lawyers working tirelessly to keep our citizens safe. Meanwhile, George Soros ba…

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A coin toss election 33:31

6M ago33:31

33:31

In what can only be described as the first coin toss election in recent history, Trump and Harris go into the last two weeks neck and neck. Chris and Sean break it all down, looking at where the campaigns are spending their time. Sean predicts that it’s either a narrow Harris victory or a sweeping Trump victory - all depending on “the vibes.” Chris…

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