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American Heroes with Kathy Hoekstra
American Heroes with Kathy Hoekstra is a monthly radio report from Pacific Legal Foundation, airing on American Radio Journal. Each episode defends liberty, empowers individuals, and celebrates the heroes who stand up for what’s right.
Episodes
- American Heroes with Kathy Hoekstra
Cody Peterson: A Farmer’s Fight to Care for His Own Land
North Dakota farmer Cody Peterson wants to care for his land and keep his family farm productive. But he says federal officials are stretching decades-old…
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Lindsay Hoopes: The $3.5 Million Fight For Her Family’s Napa Winery
When her father became seriously ill, Lindsay Hoopes returned to Napa to carry on the family winery. Now she’s fighting more than $3.5 million in fines and…
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Yi Fang Chen: Fighting for Equal Opportunity in New York City Schools
Yi Fang Chen came to America as a teenager with limited English and went on to earn a PhD from Stanford. Now, she is challenging New York City’s specialized…
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American Heroes: A Special America 250 Edition
In this special America 250 edition of American Heroes, host Kathy Hoekstra speaks with the leaders of Pacific Legal Foundation's four litigation practice…
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Josh Sabey and Sarah Perkins: The Government Took Their Children Without a Warrant
When their infant son developed a fever, Josh Sabey and Sarah Perkins rushed him to the emergency room. Just 36 hours later, child welfare and police officers…
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Dr. Sean McBride: Is a Doctor’s Call a Crime?
Is a doctor’s call a crime? Can a doctor be punished just for speaking with their patient across state lines? Dr. Sean McBride joins American Heroes to discuss…
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John Morgan: When the Government Wipes Out Your Property—and Your Family Legacy—Overnight
When a California law shuts down access to oil and gas, John Morgan’s family loses more than income—they lose a legacy nearly a century in the making. In this…
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Eva St. Clair and Rebecca Melsky: Beating Illegal Tariffs
Small business owners Eva St. Clair and Rebecca Melsky know the real impact of tariffs—because they lived it. In this episode of American Heroes with Kathy…
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Christina Martin: Fighting for Homeowners’ Rights
In this episode of American Heroes, host Kathy Hoekstra sits down with Pacific Legal Foundation Senior Attorney Christina Martin to examine the fight against…
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Jamie Leach: Her Family Built a Safe Product. The Government Destroyed Their Business
On this episode of American Heroes, host Kathy Hoekstra speaks with Jamie Leach, a registered nurse and cofounder of Leachco, Inc., a family-run Oklahoma…
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Sarah Dahlstrom: How Federal Regulations Threaten Alaska's Timber Industry
For decades, specialized wood from Alaska’s Tongass National Forest has shaped the sound of Steinway pianos and Martin guitars and strengthened everything from…
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Brian Wanner: When California Tries to Regulate Pennsylvania Trucking
On American Heroes with Kathy Hoekstra, Brian Wanner, president of Peters Brothers, shares how Pennsylvania regulators are automatically adopting California’s…