HR1 Why Iran’s History Matters Today. Smartphones’ Hidden Risks. The Internet’s Future. (3-9-26)

Join the Conversation at 303-477-5600 or text to 307-200-8222 Monday - Friday from 3 pm - 6 pm MT. https://RushToReason.com HOUR 1 Hour 1 of Rush to Reason begins with practical advice before moving into conversations about culture, global politics, and technology. John Rush opens with plumber Mike Jansen of Plumberoos, discussing spring plumbing issues that many homeowners overlook. Why do hose bibs fail even after a mild winter? And what simple maintenance steps—like removing hoses or flushing water heaters—could prevent costly repairs? From home maintenance, the conversation flows into world affairs. John examines the situation in Iran and the lessons from the 1979 revolution that transformed the country. Could historical parallels offer warnings about ideological movements today? He challenges listeners—especially parents—to encourage young people to study history themselves rather than accept modern narratives at face value. Later, Chris Clements and Paul Fisher of Radiant Mobile introduced a Christian-centered mobile phone service designed to help families protect their children online. This raised the question: could network-level filtering prevent harmful internet content from reaching a device? As technology shapes daily life, John further asks how families can reclaim control over the digital tools their children use. Timestamps 1:08 — Mike Jansen — Owner https://plumberoos.com/ 27:29 — Chris Clements & Paul Fisher — Co-founders https://www.radiantmobile.com/ HOUR 2 Hour 2 explores the intersection of global energy markets, politics, consumer scams, sports, and tax policy. John opens with Daniel Turner of Power the Future, discussing volatility in oil prices and the geopolitical tensions surrounding Iran and the Middle East. Are rising prices really about supply, or are markets reacting to political uncertainty? The conversation examines tanker traffic, energy markets, and how American production could influence the global economy. John then shifts to a warning closer to home: a widespread toll-and-court-summons text-message scam circulating across Colorado. Using QR codes and threats of fines, scammers attempt to panic victims into paying fraudulent charges. John urges listeners to verify suspicious messages directly with the appropriate organization before responding. The hour then lightens as Richard Rush joins the program with a quick tour of Denver sports, including March Madness, NFL roster moves, and the Colorado Avalanche pushing for another championship run. The discussion closes with tax policy as California cracks down on wealthy drivers registering luxury vehicles in Montana to avoid high taxes—raising a larger question: when governments increase taxes and regulations, do they push people to find ways around them? Timestamps 1:10 — Daniel Turner https://www.powerthefuture.com/ HOUR 3 Hour 3 opens with a candid political discussion as Colorado gubernatorial candidate Greg Lopez joins John Rush to explain why he is running as an unaffiliated candidate rather than as a Republican. Can an independent candidate realistically win in Colorado’s deeply entrenched two-party system? John challenges Lopez on the math behind that strategy, questioning whether an unaffiliated run could split the conservative vote. The conversation expands to key issues facing Colorado voters: the rising cost of living, housing affordability, development regulations, and ranchers’ concerns about wolf reintroduction and rural livelihoods. After Lopez exits, John continues the discussion with callers and listeners, analyzing voter behavior, campaign fundraising, and Colorado’s shifting political landscape. Looking at the numbers, he delivers a blunt prediction about the upcoming governor’s race—raising the question of whether the outcome may already be set long before November. Timestamps 1:10 Greg Lopez — Candidate for Governor of Colorado https://www.greglopez.co/