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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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The Smartest man in Washington - Phil Kerpen
Phil Kerpen joins Chris and Sean in DC to talk about a wide range of issues. As one of the smartest policy guys in D.C., you’ll want to pay attention to…
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Biden, Barbie, Ben - it’s a BBB day!
President Biden cures cancer, Hunter Biden’s deal blows up, the Barbie movie comes out and Ben Shapiro has a meltdown. Dude, it’s a movie about a doll… this is…
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Mr. Bond is the Conservative Climate Secret Agent
Drew Bond has been part of the Conservative Political world for several decades. But his latest venture, C3 Solutions, along with John Hart, aims to change the…
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Mick Mulvaney at the Crossroads
Mick Mulvaney has seen a lot in politics. From being a highly effective congressman, to Director of The Office of Management and Budget to White House Chief of…
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Don’t be cranky - go work out!
Chris and Sean react to the MSNBC report about how fitness has become “right wing”! They discuss this absurdity - and why fitness should be a non-partisan…
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Russ Vought - From Hill Staffer to Most important man in Washington
Chris and Sean talk to Russ Vought - who served as the Director of Office of Management and Budget (OMB) under President Trump. Russ walks us through the…
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Is social media destroying relationships?
Sean has his wife, Elissa Scannell, on the show to discuss how social media may be impacting relationships, whether people have kids or not, and could even be…
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Taylor Kiland is Unwavering.
Acclaimed author and military historian, Taylor Baldwin Kiland, joins Chris and Sean to discuss her new and seminal book, "Unwavering - The Wives Who Fought To…
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Ben Domenech - a Spectator in America
Ben Domenech is a commentator, writer, and editor. He is currently with The Spectator, covering American culture and politics for the British publication. He…
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Hunter Biden takes a plea, Trump exposes himself, and Alito under fire.
Chris and Sean discuss Hunter Biden’s plea deal and what other shoes could drop, the legal jeopardy that Trump created for himself in his interview with Fox…
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David Schweikert Takes on the Conservative Industrial Complex
In Part Three of LBDM at CPI, Chris and Sean sit down with now frequent guest, Congressman David Schweikert to discuss the debt ceiling brinkmanship and how an…
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Congressman Andy Biggs - explosive information on Biden investigation!
Andy Biggs joins Chris and Sean to discuss the debt ceiling deal and the Trump indictment - but most importantly, he has new information about the FBI 1023…
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Dr. James "Jay" Carafano on Ukraine, Russia, and US Foreign Policy Strategy.
Chris and Sean had the privilege of recording 9 podcasts at the Conservative Partnership Institute in Washington, DC - the first of which with EW Richardson…
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Steve Moore Checks In
Heritage Foundation Fellow and legendary economist, Steve Moore, checks in with Chris and Sean for a short but spirited discussion on the debt ceiling…
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The GOP field grows!
With three more entrants in the GOP Presidential race, there are now 10 candidates running for President. Chris Christie, Mike Pence, and Doug Burgum have…
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Debt Ceiling vote: A GOP Victory or Debacle?
Chris and Sean discuss the House passage of the Debt Ceiling bill and whether it was a GOP victory or a debacle. Some conservatives are adamantly opposed, but…
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The GOP Presidential campaign cranks up a notch
This week both Tim Scott and Ron DeSantis have formally launched their campaigns for President. Chris and Sean discuss what this means - and get into a heated…
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Tony Ponturo and the Revenge of the C+ Student
For 26 years, Tony Ponturo directed the massive sports marketing investments of Anheuser-Busch, commanding a $700 million budget and the earned respect of…
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Trump Indicted and Sued! Tucker Fired! Debt Ceiling Blues!
Chris and Sean are back after vacations and graduations with a quick perusal of the current and crazy happenings in the body politic – Trump’s continued legal…
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These are the boys of Pointe du Hoc
Sean welcomes his wife Elissa as his guest in this episode as they talk about their trip to Europe. They close on their visit to Normandy and the importance of…
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Cody Ritchie Takes a Stand
Cody Ritchie makes a resounding second visit to Light Beer | Dark Money! Sitting in for Sean, Cody and Chris engage in a meandering RANT about the secret to…
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Craig Weiss Is Transforming the VC World
Craig Weiss is a serial entrepreneur who believes the ability to create transformational businesses of purpose and meaning. To do that, you need to invest in…
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When Jim Ellis talks, people listen
Jim Ellis, author of the newsletter Ellis Insight, walks Chris and Sean through the political landscape for the U.S. House, Senate and Presidency for 2024. Jim…
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Move your BODI with Nikki Metzger
Our guest Nikki Metzger is the founder and owner of BODI in Scottsdale - a high intensity fitness gym. Nikki talks about getting through the challenges of…
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Craig Purser Knows Beer
In honor of the National Beer Day, Chris and Sean finally speak to someone who knows a bit about beer - Craig Purser, President and CEO of the National Beer…
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Trump indicted! Democrats overreach?
Chris and Sean discuss the Trump indictment and whether the Democrats have overreached. Sean predicts that if Trump wins the Republican nomination, he will be…
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Jim DeMint talks about saving America
Chris and Sean talk to former Senator Jim DeMint about his work with the Conservative Partnership Institute to advance conservatism across the country. They…
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Hold Firm
The Wall Street Journal released a poll this week (https://www.wsj.com/articles/americans-pull-back-from-values-that-once-defined-u-s-wsj-norc-poll-finds-df8534…
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Brian Burch Wants to Save Catholicism… and Save America.
In a short period of time, Catholic advocacy organization, CatholicVote has become a leading advocate of Catholic theology and a return to faith-based…
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Jon Hunter Doesn’t Believe in Unicorns
With the implosion of Silicon Valley Bank, Sean and Chris sit down with Jon Hunter - who for 18 years was CIO of Computer Associates - to discuss the pervasive…
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It’s time for Trump to go
Chris and Sean talk about Sean guest lecturing at USC and talking about how it’s time for the Republican Party to move on from Trump. They discuss Trump’s CPAC…
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COVID Began in a Wuhan LAB!
In shocking testimony this week, former CDC Director, Richard Redfield, revealed that he had been shut out of discussions by Dr. Anthony Fauci and other…
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Eagles and Bidens and Lightfoots and COVIDs and AI’s… Oh My
In a wide ranging RANT, Chris and Sean discuss everything from 75 year old’s Don Henley and Joe Walsh touring the world; to Joe Biden’s missteps and age…
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Rank Choice Voting Would Suck For Arizona!
A cadre of outside special interests, disaffected Republicans, and leftist leaders want to bring "Ranked Choice Voting" to Arizona... along with other…
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May the Lord Bless You
28 years ago, today, Chris' father passed away after a short but valiant battle with lung cancer. In a brief solo rant reflection, Chris offers his…
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Fitness and Wellness
Sean gets personal with health, fitness, and wellness and talks about his journey and some of the tools he uses to try to maximize longevity. Follow Light Beer…
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The Presidential campaign begins in earnest
Sean is solo today as he recaps the big weekend for the greater Phoenix area with the Super Bowl and the Phoenix Open and then dives into the political…
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John Hart gets to the Hart of the Matter
John Hart is Co-Founder of C3 Solutions, a conservative public policy think tank that sees and seeks capitalism as the solution for environmental issues. He is…
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All hail King James!
Sean surprises Chris with a short rant to mark LeBron James surpassing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as the all-time scoring leader in the NBA. Chris pushes back, and…
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The State of the Union
Chris and Sean preview the State of the Union, debt ceiling, industrial policy, and budget issues. They also discuss the ouster of some Democratic Members of…
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John Desser LIVE from the National Prayer Breakfast
Our old friend, John Desser, joins us direct from the Washington Hilton where Queen Rania of Jordan was set to speak to over 1300 attendees at the National…
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The TMI Episode? A 1st month check in for 2023.
As we end the first month of 2023, Chris and Sean talk about where they are on the 2023 resolutions - and get into a conversation that could be TMI! Sean’s…
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Classified Documents everywhere!
With the news of more classified documents found in Biden’s residence and now in Mike Pence’s residence, Chris and Sean discuss the ramifications and whether…
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Congressman Biggs takes on the swamp and wins!
The mainstream media - and even some in conservative media - spent days and days criticizing Rep. Andy Biggs and a handful of other “Never Kevins” for their…
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Restoring America’s Vitality in an Age of Decay
Chris and Sean talk to Chris Buskirk about his new book “America and the Art of the Possible: Restoring National Vitality in an Age of Decay.” Buskirk is a…
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Is this the end of Joe Biden?
Last week, it was revealed that classified documents were found in a closet at a think tank in Washington, DC called, Penn Biden – an organization not many…
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Simon Rosenberg Takes a Victory Lap
Simon Rosenberg is a leading democratic strategist who successfully predicted many of the outcomes of the 2022 Election. In his second visit with Chris and…
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The Presence of Dan Quiggle
Dan Quiggle is an internationally known speaker and consultant to companies and CEO’s, inspiring Optimistic Leadership with his work at the Quiggle Group. He…
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Our message heading into 2023 Be present and be kind
Chris and Sean briefly discuss 2022 and chat about what may happen in 2023. They talk about goals and resolutions and send listeners off on a message to be…
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What is your Immanuel? A Christmas Conversation with Pastor Frank Switzer
Pastor Frank of Redemption Arcadia Church returns for a third time to discuss how to embrace Jesus during a tumultuous Christmas season; and in a culture…
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Peggy Grande Will See You Now
Author and lecturer, Peggy Grande, spent ten years as Executive Assistant to the greatest president of the 20th century, Ronald Wilson Reagan. In her seminal…
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Congress debates the Omnibus and what does Sinema’s switch to independent mean?
Congress is engaging in it’s typical craziness of year-end spending - $1.7 TRILLION! What can we do to fix this? Chris and Sean talk about this and how there…
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Daniel Scarpinato takes a (deserved) victory lap.
Daniel Scarpinato - or "Scarp" to his friends and the political class - had a front row seat to the most consequential Governor in the history of Arizona -…
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Biggs takes on the swamp
Congressman Andy Biggs joins Chris and Sean to talk about his challenge for Speaker against Kevin McCarthy. He explains why he thinks it’s an important debate…
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Rich Thau’s “Swing Voter Project” Accurately Predicts the 2022 Midterms
Rich Thau of the “Swing Voter Project” and Engagious joins Chris and Sean for the THIRD time to revel and celebrate his ability to predict the future! While…
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We were wrong about the red wave
Chris and Sean discuss the results of the election and eat a little crow for being wrong about a number of races. What does Arizona’s future look like? Listen…
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Donald Trump is a Three Time Loser
Former President, Donald Trump’s presence in the last two weeks of the election doomed many of his selected candidates, including in Arizona. Blake Masters…
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The GOP Wave that became a ripple
Republicans had less to cheer about than they hoped - the US Senate remains in the balance, the US House will flip, but with a narrower majority, and Trump had…
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The Prognosticators!
Chris and Sean discuss new and emerging political poll numbers showing some candidates surging while others leveling off. Too many questions… Will a slumping…
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We need to make politics fun again!
Chris and Sean talk with Washington Post contributing columnist Gary Abernathy to discuss how the last few years have been kind of a downer in politics. With…