HR2 Parents vs Schools/Freedom vs Control. A Hidden Strategy in the Iran Conflict? (3-5-26)

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 opens with John Rush reflecting on the legacy of legendary college football coach Lou Holtz. What made Holtz such an influential leader both on and off the field? Rush honors the impact Holtz had across decades of college football while asking what today’s leaders could learn from his faith, discipline, and leadership style. The conversation then turns to breaking political news: Kristi Noem is out as head of Homeland Security. Was this simply a reassignment—or something more significant? Rush examines what may have led to the move and what it could mean politically. The hour also explores a troubling health trend: Americans under 55 are increasingly dying from their first heart attack. Rush discusses new data showing a rise among younger adults and asks what may be driving it—lifestyle changes, vaping, poor nutrition, sedentary habits, or something else entirely. As listeners call in, the discussion expands: Are schools failing kids by eliminating physical activity? Is vaping creating a new addiction crisis? And what role do modern habits play in a generation facing health problems earlier than expected? HOUR 2 Hour 2 of Rush To Reason dives into culture, politics, and global strategy with John Rush and guest Alvin Louis from Courage Is a Habit. The conversation begins with a Supreme Court ruling involving parental rights and school gender policies. Is the decision truly a victory—or only the beginning of a larger fight? Alvin explains why parents cannot assume the battle is over and shares tools to help families hold schools accountable. Rush also explores the deeper divide between freedom and control. Why do conservatives often step back after a political win while the other side continues pushing forward? And what happens when schools begin treating parents as obstacles rather than partners? The discussion then turns to global politics. Rush outlines what he believes could be a major geopolitical shift involving Iran, Middle East stability, global oil routes, and international alliances. Closer to home, Rush highlights surprising infighting among Democrats, including tensions between Colorado leaders and fallout from a high-profile primary loss. Is this the beginning of political cracks that few expected? The hour leaves listeners with a bigger question: are we witnessing chaos—or a strategic reset? Guest Timestamps * 1:09 - Alvin Louis – https://courageisahabit.org/ HOUR 3 Hour 3 features conversations with Jerzee Joe and Scott Garliss of Bent Pine Capital, covering topics from climate claims to geopolitics and market strategy. Jerzee Joe challenges several popular narratives. Are cows truly driving climate change, or are key factors missing from the data? Why do some reports claim hundreds of mass shootings each year when the numbers may tell a different story? Joe also revisits immigration politics by comparing modern debates with a Bill Clinton speech that sounds strikingly similar to today’s border arguments. Later, Scott Garliss joins the show to discuss the global and financial implications of the Iran conflict. What does rising oil volatility mean for investors? Could disruptions affect China’s energy supply, Russia’s weapons trade, and shipping through the Strait of Hormuz? Scott also explains how markets often react sharply during geopolitical crises, then stabilize faster than many expect. The hour raises a larger question: are we watching global chaos—or the early signs of a major strategic shift in power and markets? Guest Timestamps * 1:10 Jerzee Joe – https://www.jerzeejoe.com/ * 26:25 Scott Garliss – https://substack.com/@cscottgarliss