Best Christopher Hensley Podcasts (2025)

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Money Matters Episode 329- Federal Job Cuts 2025 W/ Brian Kuhn 29:06

10d ago29:06

29:06

Federal employees are facing one of the most disruptive years in modern history. Over 275,000 positions have been impacted through layoffs, buyouts, and reclassifications — and many workers are left wondering: What now? To help us make sense of it all, I welcomed back Brian Kuhn, a seasoned financial advisor and federal benefits expert who first ap…

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Holy Hot Takes! - Schweikert’s Stumble, Dhillon’s Defense, Marco 24:36

5d ago24:36

24:36

On this explosive episode of Light Beer | Dark Money - Chris is solo and goes deep into the headlines with several #HotTakes the mainstream won’t touch. Congressman David Schweikert missed the vote on the Big Beautiful Bill, and Chris suggests it may be time for a Chief of Staff shake-up to get him back on task. In a bold legal strike, Harmeet Dhil…

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Caps, Gowns & Culture Wars: A Graduation Salute 13:21

11d ago13:21

13:21

In this special graduation-themed episode, Chris and Sean celebrate the season of academic milestones—From Sean’s daughter finishing Kindergarten and his son graduating from Barry Goldwater Highschool - to Chris’ son graduating from All Saints 8th grade, these are some proud papas They also shine a light on a proud family achievement: Chris’ mom, G…

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Biden’s Original Sin: The Cover-Up, the Cancer, and the Crisis 39:21

13d ago39:21

39:21

Chris and Sean expose the stunning hypocrisy of Biden insiders and the media elite who now claim ignorance about the President’s mental decline — despite years of evidence they helped bury. They dig into Original Sin, the explosive new book by CNN’s Jake Tapper and Axios’ Alex Thompson, and call out Tapper for profiting off the very cover-up he onc…

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Schweikert Breaks Down the Tax Fight — and Trump’s Qatar Controversy 57:13

18d ago57:13

57:13

Congressman David Schweikert checks in from Capitol Hill after a marathon markup session on the GOP’s “One Big Beautiful Bill.” He gives a clear-eyed breakdown of what’s at stake if Congress fails to extend key provisions of the 2017 Tax Reform Act — and how Republicans are working to protect working-class Americans from looming tax hikes. He also …

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Money Matters Episode 328- The Little Book of Data w/ Justin Evans 26:05

19d ago26:05

26:05

🎥 NEW EPISODE: The Hidden Currency of Data — with Justin Evans Is data the new oil… or is it something even more valuable? In this episode of Money Matters, I sit down with Justin Evans, author of the upcoming Little Book of Data (dropping this June), to unpack how data is reshaping money, business, and your everyday life. 💡 You’ll learn: Why data …

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The American Pope, Trump’s Wins, Biden Bumbles & The Alarm Still Rings 40:42

20d ago40:42

40:42

In this episode of Light Beer | Dark Money, Chris and Sean kick things off with a spirited exchange about the newly elected Pope Leo XIV —exploring how his distinctly American sense of faith and leadership presents a defining opportunity for the global Church. Rejecting rigid labels of liberal or conservative, they dive into his unapologetically Ca…

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American Pope, British Trade, and MAHA Rising 40:05

25d ago40:05

40:05

Habemus Papam — and he's American! Chris celebrates being right about a historic pick, and Sean reflects on the personal significance of the new Pope choosing the name Leo. From Rome to 10 Downing Street, they break down Trump’s bold new trade deal with the UK, what it means for Europe, and how China might respond. Plus, the controversial nominatio…

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Robson in Free Fall 57:21

26d ago57:21

57:21

Chris and Sean are back covering some biting revelations for the Karrin Taylor Robson gubernatorial campaign being reported by Axios. Some key Trump advisors have had enough and are leaving the campaign. Chris and Sean break it down and explain what it means going forward. Meanwhile, votes are happening in Rome which will affect the entire the Cath…

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Jake Duffy Weighs In 51:42

1M 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

1M 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

1M 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

1M 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

2M 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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Money Matters 327- From Paycheck to Purpose W/ Derrick Kinney 30:27

2M ago30:27

30:27

What if more money wasn’t the end goal—but the beginning of your bigger purpose? In this episode of the Money Matters Podcast, host Christopher Hensley sits down with Derrick Kinney, Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author of Good Money Revolution and host of the Good Money Podcast. Derrick shares why traditional money advice is broken…

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Welcome to the Roller Coaster! 23:18

2M 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

2M 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

2M 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

2M 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

2M 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

2M 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

3M 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

3M 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

3M 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

3M 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

3M 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

3M 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

3M 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

3M 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

3M 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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Money Matters 326-Navigating Caregiving Challenges with Isabel Melgarejo 29:17

3M ago29:17

29:17

Navigating Caregiving Challenges with Isabel Melgarejo | Money Matters Podcast In this episode of Money Matters with Christopher Hensley, we dive deep into the emotional and financial challenges of caregiving with special guest Isabel Melgarejo, caregiving planner and host of Time to Care: The Caregivers Podcast. What You’ll Learn: 🔹 The financial …

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America is back! 50:56

3M 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

26:04

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Swing voters are happy with Trump! 24:01

4M 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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Money Matters 325- Shut the F up and Listen ! W/ Matt Halloran 30:28

4M ago30:28

30:28

Want to make your podcast interviews unforgettable? 🚀 In this episode of Money Matters 325, host Chris sits down with Matt Halloran, expert podcast coach and author of Shut the F Up and Listen, to reveal the secrets of powerful conversations, audience engagement, and podcast growth. 🔹 What You’ll Learn in This Episode: ✅ Why listening, not talking …

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Money Matters 324 - How Poor Sleep Costs You Money & Success with Dr. Meeta Singh 32:27

4M ago32:27

32:27

💤 Is Sleep the Missing Piece in Your Financial & Career Success? 💤 In this episode of Money Matters Podcast, sleep expert Dr. Meeta Singh, MD breaks down the science behind sleep, decision-making, and peak performance. Whether you're an entrepreneur, executive, or investor, optimizing your sleep could be the key to better financial decisions, produ…

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Sheriff Lamb in the Arena 32:58

4M 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

4M 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

4M 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

4M 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

4M 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

5M 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

5M 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

5M 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

5M 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

5M 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

5M 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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