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Light Beer Dark Money
Hosts Chris Clements and Sean Noble cover politics, culture, and the intersection of faith, freedom, and free enterprise. “Agree on something.” LIGHT BEER - Christopher W. Clements (Chris) is the former Vice Chairman and CEO of Golden Eagle Distributors, Inc. For nearly 75 years, Golden Eagle served as a family-owned, Arizona-based wholesaler for several major national brewers including: Anheuser-Busch-InBev and Sierra Nevada. Golden Eagle was sold to Phoenix-based, Hensley Beverage Company…
Episodes
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TSA Is the Problem: Privatize Security, Save Travel + “Peace Through Strength” in Hormuz (Audio)
Spring break travel chaos, a government shutdown, and TSA agents working without pay — Sean Noble and Chris Clements use a viral airport-line clip to make a…
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What Arizona Can Learn from Florida: Election Reform, School Choice, and State-Level Freedom (Audio)
Robert McClure, President and CEO of The James Madison Institute, joins Light Beer Dark Money for a wide-ranging conversation on how Florida became a model for…
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Building Arizona’s Next Generation of Leaders: Dan Mahoney and the Arizona Leadership Summit (Audio)
Chris and Sean welcome Dan Mahoney to the show to discuss the 2nd Annual Arizona Leadership Summit, taking place April 23, 2026 at the historic Arizona…
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When the Left Meets Reality: NYC, Iran, and Texas Politics (Audio)
Sean Noble and Chris Clements open with a wild story out of New York: counterprotesters outside the mayor’s home, an IED-style incident that (they argue) the…
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Iran, the Horseshoe Right, and a Political Firestorm: Texas Runoffs, Arizona Polling, and the Candace Owens Meltdown (Audio)
Chris and Sean return to the big stage at Star Worldwide Networks with a wide-ranging episode that cuts straight through the political noise dominating the…
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Iran’s Regime Falls: Trump, Israel, and the “Peace Through Strength” Weekend (Audio)
Sean Noble and Chris Clements break down what they call one of the most consequential weekends of Donald Trump’s presidency—focused on Iran, its decades-long…
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Arizona’s Banker-in-Chief? Katherine Haley on Trust Lands, Fiscal Discipline & the Treasurer’s Real Power (Audio)
Republican candidate for Arizona Treasurer Katherine Haley joins Light Beer | Dark Money to break down why this office matters far more than most voters…
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Up in Smoke: The Taxpayer Cost of Medicaid Smoking in Arizona (Audio)
Katie Ratlief, Executive Director of Common Sense Institute Arizona, joins the podcast to break down CSI Arizona’s new report on the public cost of smoking —…
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Trump’s State of the Union: Patriotism, Heroes, and a Democratic Misfire (Audio)
In this episode of Light Beer Dark Money, Sean Noble and Chris Clements break down President Donald Trump’s 2026 State of the Union — a speech packed with…
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Judge Andrew Gould: Activist Judges, Trump’s Tariffs & the Nancy Guthrie Investigation (Audio)
Former Arizona Supreme Court Justice Andrew Gould joins Sean Noble and Chris Clements for a wide-ranging conversation on the courts, national politics, and one…
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USA Shocks Canada in Overtime + “Miracle on Ice” Vibes 46 Years Later (Audio)
In this episode of Light Beer Dark Money, Sean Noble and Chris Clements go “live from the cave” for a quick hit—but it turns into a full-on America-first…
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Rubio TORCHES Europe in Munich + Alito vs. Election Chaos + Epstein Files Resurface (Audio)
On today’s episode of Light Beer • Dark Money, Sean Noble and Chris Clements break down the week’s biggest headlines—starting with cultural icons and political…
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Danny Seiden Returns: A Clean Prop 123 Renewal and Defending Arizona School Choice (Audio)
Danny Seiden joins the show once again for a substantive and strategic conversation on why renewing Arizona Proposition 123 — cleanly and without legislative…
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Rihanna’s “Demonic?” Halftime Debate + Mark Kelly Indictment Backfire + Pam Bondi’s Epstein Files Hearing (Audio)
Was Rihanna’s 2022 Super Bowl halftime show just pop spectacle—or something darker? Chris and Sean kick things off with a spirited, no-holds-barred…
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Super Bowl to ICE: The Narrative Machine Is Out of Control (Audio)
Super Bowl Sunday turns into a full-on culture and politics conversation as Sean Noble and Chris Clements break down the biggest moments, the commercials, the…
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George Khalaf: Data, Demographics, and Defending Arizona’s Future (Audio)
Chris welcomes back George Khalaf, founder of Data Orbital and candidate for the Arizona State House in District 3. The conversation begins with George’s…
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The Conservative Case for Voter ID, Energy Growth & Winning the AI Race (Audio)
Sarah E. Hunt (CEO & President, the Joseph Rainey Center for Public Policy) joins Light Beer Dark Money for a wide-ranging conversation on what’s driving…
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Minnesota Protests, ICE Ops, and the Moment Everything Went Too Far (Audio)
In this full episode of Light Beer Dark Money, Sean Noble and Chris Clements break down the growing tension around immigration enforcement, the role of…
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Minneapolis ICE Shooting Sparks Chaos — DHS Under Fire + Arizona Turns Up (Audio)
In this full episode of Light Beer, Dark Money, Sean Noble and Chris Clements break down the Minneapolis shooting tied to anti-ICE unrest, the political…
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Greenland, Davos, and the Immigration Reckoning (Audio)
A global deal in Davos sparks debate—and Chris and Sean break down why Trump’s negotiating tactics worked exactly as intended. As details on the Greenland…
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Trump’s First Year: DOGE Exposes the Grift + The Greenland Gambit (Audio)
One year in. Sean Noble and Chris Clements break down the first 12 months of Donald Trump’s presidency—what mattered, what changed, and what the media still…
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Third Time’s the Charm: Danny Seiden on Arizona’s Future, Smart Growth, and Sound Policy (Audio)
Danny Seiden of the Arizona Chamber joins Light Beer | Dark Money for his third appearance, sitting down with Chris and Sean for a wide-ranging conversation on…
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ICE vs The Narrative: Renee Good & Iran Meltdown (Audio)
Sean Noble and Chris Clements unpack the Minneapolis ICE shooting of Renee Good and the media frenzy that followed. We break down what’s known vs. what was…
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Can Young Arizonans Still Achieve the American Dream? Stephen Shadegg on Policy, Power, and Legacy (Audio)
Is Arizona still a place where young people can build a future—or are bad policies closing the door? Stephen Shadegg of Americans for Prosperity Arizona joins…
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Trump’s Venezuela Strike, Socialism’s Collapse & Walz & the $8 Billion Minnesota Scandal (Audio)
Trump orders a surprise strike on Venezuela and Nicolás Maduro is reportedly captured. Sean Noble and Chris Clements break down why this operation happened…
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Gen X Marks the Spot: Lisa De Pasquale on Navigating Middle Age with Attitude (Audio)
In this lively episode, Sean sits down with the ever-insightful Lisa De Pasquale to dive into her latest book, “The Gen X Handbook for Middle Age.” Together…
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Pastor Frank Switzer on the True Meaning of Christmas (Audio)
Pastor Frank Switzer of Redemption Arcadia Church returns for a thoughtful and grounded conversation on the true meaning of Christmas. While the season is…
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Tragedy at Bondi, Chaos on Campus, and the Legacy of Rob Reiner (Audio)
In a weekend filled with shock and sorrow, Chris and Sean tackle the stories reverberating around the globe — the Bondi Beach attack, the disturbing events at…
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Trump Hijacks Kennedy Center, $8 BILLION Fraud Exposed & Candace Owens Meltdown (Audio)
In this episode of the Light Beer Dark Money podcast, Sean Noble and Chris Clements break down everything from Trump’s Kennedy Center Honors shake-up to…
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Keeping Christmas Centered: Faith, Focus & the Reason for the Season (Audio)
Chris and Sean step back from the noise, the stress, and the endless hustle of December to remember why this season matters in the first place — the birth of…
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Scott Jennings on Common Sense, Trump’s Legacy, and the Battle Over Books (Audio)
Scott Jennings joins the show to unpack his new book, A Revolution of Common Sense, offering a compelling look at how the project originated and what it…
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Trump MRI Panic, Mark Kelly’s ‘Seditious Six’ & Walz’s Billion-Dollar Fraud (Audio)
Chris and Sean are back from Thanksgiving and ringing in the Christmas season with a packed episode. They open with the media’s sudden obsession over Donald…
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Mark Kelly, Mamdani & Ukraine: The Future of the Left and the Fate of the West (Audio)
Sean Noble and Chris Clements are back with a Thanksgiving week episode breaking down Zoran Mamdani, Mark Kelly’s Pentagon trouble, and the latest “peace…
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Light Beer | Dark Money — Congressman David Schweikert on America’s Fiscal Reckoning, Healthcare Realities, and Arizona’s Economic Future (Audio)
Light Beer | Dark Money welcomes back our good friend and long-time guest, Congressman David Schweikert, for a comprehensive examination of the nation’s…
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Caroline Downey on Gen Z, Authenticity, and the Future of Conservatism (Audio)
National Review’s Caroline Downey joins Chris and Sean for a wide-ranging, no-BS conversation about what really connects with Gen Z — and why authenticity…
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Oro Valley Rising: How Chris DeSimone Plans to Rescue Southern Arizona (Audio)
Chris DeSimone returns to the Big Show on Star Worldwide Networks with major news: he has officially filed to run for Oro Valley Town Council. With Tucson on…
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Shutdown Sparks Democrat Civil War as Hobbs Faces Corruption Firestorm (Audio)
The government shutdown may be over, but the fallout is just beginning. Furious progressives are turning on Chuck Schumer, igniting a Democrat civil war that…
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Shutdown Showdown Ends — and a Salute to America’s Veterans (Audio)
After weeks of political gridlock, eight Senate Democrats broke ranks to strike a deal with Republicans — officially ending the longest government shutdown in…
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Escape from New York!! (Audio)
New York has fallen — and the ripple effects are already spreading. Chris and Sean break down Tuesday’s Blue Cheese Wave, with avowed Democratic socialist and…
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Fault Lines on the Right + A Dodgers Classic (Audio)
Sean opens the show with a personal announcement: he will not be running for Congress. Then, Chris and Sean dive into the escalating rift inside the…
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Virginia on the Brink: Matt Hurtt Returns to Break Down the Final Stretch (Audio)
Veteran Republican strategist Matt Hurtt returns to the Thursday edition of Light Beer | Dark Money for a deep dive into one of the most closely watched state…
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18 Innings, Walk-Off Glory, and the Left’s Latest Meltdown (Audio)
Chris and Sean are giddy after the Dodgers and Blue Jays deliver an instant World Series classic — 18 innings of pure baseball brilliance capped off by Freddie…
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Warren Petersen: Restoring Law and Order in Arizona (Audio)
Arizona Senate President Warren Petersen joins Chris and Sean to talk about his campaign for Attorney General — and his mission to restore integrity and common…
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Schumer’s Shutdown: Held Hostage by the Radical Left (Audio)
As the government shutdown drags on, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer finds himself trapped by his party’s most extreme wing. Democrats have blocked a bill…
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Hot Takes Galore - Pink Unicorns, Guillotines & the Return of Rush 🎸⚾ (Audio)
Chris and Sean are back — and the circus is in full swing. From pink unicorns and “No Kings” protests (brought to you by George Soros) to Grandma and her…
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Trump’s Middle East Breakthrough: Ceasefire, Hostages, and Fallout (Audio)
President Trump’s landmark success in brokering a ceasefire between Israel and Gaza — along with securing the release of the remaining hostages — is already…
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Is Jay Feely the Future of the Republican Party (Audio)
Chris Clements sits down with former NFL kicker and CBS broadcaster Jay Feely to tackle everything from college football rivalries to Capitol Hill realities…
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Scott Jennings: Why the LEFT CAN'T WIN a debate (Audio)
Scott Jennings of CNN joins Chris and Sean for a spirited and insightful conversation about the current state of American politics. Together they examine…
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George Khalaf on the Steep Trail for Schweikert & Why Arizona is Turning Redder (Audio)
Data and election guru, George Khalaf joins Chris and Sean to break down the hard data behind Rep. David Schweikert’s leap into the Arizona governor’s race. As…
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Back in the Cave: Shutdowns, Non-Woke War, RFK’s Numbers, and Schweikert’s Gamble (Audio)
Chris and Sean are back in their undisclosed cave—firing off hot takes on the looming government shutdown, Pete’s bold declaration of “non-wokism” at the…
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Charles C. W. Cooke on Buckley’s Legacy, Conservatism’s Future, and the Left’s Radical Drift (Audio)
National Review’s Charles C. W. Cooke joins Chris and Sean for a wide-ranging conversation on the enduring legacy of William F. Buckley and the pivotal role…
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Forgiveness, Fallout, and a Fire (at the Pentagon)- Audio
Chris and Sean are back with a wide-ranging episode that begins at the memorial service for Charlie Kirk—a moment equal parts humbling and overreaching. They…
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Saving Children, Changing Laws: Darcy Olsen’s Fight for Reform (Audio)
Darcy Olsen has spent decades in the political arena, but her greatest legacy is in the lives of children. As president and CEO of the Center for the Rights of…
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From Mourning to Unity: America’s Response to the Assassination of Charlie Kirk (Audio)
The shocking assassination of Charlie Kirk has left millions grieving—and revealed a disturbing divide. While most Americans mourn with anguish, prayer, and a…
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Charlie Kirk is a Hero — Prove Us Wrong (Audio)
Yesterday, America lost a giant. Charlie Kirk was senselessly murdered at Utah Valley State University, leaving behind his beloved wife, two children, and a…
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Marathons, Madness, and McCullough: A Full Pour of Hot Takes (Audio)
Chris and Sean kick things off with Sean’s marathon ambitions—and the painful lesson of a 15-mile run that ran out of gas. From there, the conversation shifts…
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Virginia’s Culture War Ignites (Audio)
We’re joined by Matthew Hurtt, Republican strategist in Virginia, who first broke the photo of leftist activists trolling Lt. Gov. Winsome Sears. This image…
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Media Earthquakes, Vaccine Revolts, and Trump’s Space Force Vision (Audio)
Hollywood mogul David Ellison is shaking up the media world with plans to acquire The Free Press and elevate Bari Weiss into a top role at CBS—sending the Left…
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Believing in the American Dream (Audio)
A new Wall Street Journal poll reveals that only 31% of Americans still believe in the American Dream—a shocking sign that nearly 70% have lost faith in the…
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Cody Ritchie: Creating a Lasting Legacy for His Business and for Arizona (Audio)
From our Star Worldwide studio, we sit down with Cody Ritchie, founder of Crest Insurance. Cody’s journey is pure Arizona grit—starting at Mueller Insurance…