HR2 The Collapse of Objective Reality: When “My Truth” Replaces Reality. 1-14-26

Hour 1 of Rush to Reason sets the tone with a powerful Health and Wellness Wednesday led by John Rush, diving into preparation, prevention, and personal responsibility. Estate planning attorney Michael Bailey (https://michaelbaileylawllc.com/)explains why 2026 changes aren’t just about taxes—but about protecting families before emergencies strike. What happens when your child turns 18, and you legally lose access? Are you truly prepared if something goes wrong? The hour then pivots to habit change and alcohol awareness with wellness coach Erica Mallory (https://www.ericamallery.com/), who challenges the all-or-nothing mindset of “Dry January.” Why do resolutions fail so quickly, and is curiosity more powerful than willpower when it comes to lasting change? Finally, integrative physician Holly Lucille (https://www.drhollylucille.com/) tackles an unusually brutal cold-and-flu season. Is your immune system weaker—or just depleted? From sleep and circadian rhythm to nutrition and resilience, the focus shifts from reacting to illness to preventing it altogether. This hour asks tough questions, connects everyday habits to long-term health, and reminds listeners that small choices today shape outcomes tomorrow. Guest Timestamps * Michael Bailey (Estate Planning) – 2:00 * Erica Mallory (Alcohol Wellness Coach) – 13:20 * Dr. Holly Lucille (Integrative Medicine) – 31:22 HOUR 2 Hour 2 of Rush to Reason dives headfirst into culture, ideology, and the battle over truth as John challenges listeners to examine where America is headed. Political commentator Richard Battle (https://RichardBattle.com) lays out the “three essential legs of the American stool,” asking whether a society can survive once it abandons objective truth, fixed human nature, and individual freedom. What happens when nations replace facts with narratives—and why do some countries collapse while others rebound? Later, activist Sunny Kutcher from Young Americans Against Socialism (https://www.yaas.org/) weighs in on Marxism’s growing influence, unrest in Minnesota, and the justification of chaos in the name of ideology. Are young Americans being taught ideas that history has already proven to fail? The hour closes with pointed commentary on culture, standards, and leadership—raising tough questions about hypocrisy, accountability, and what “presidential” behavior really means in an era of open provocation. This hour doesn’t offer comfort—it offers confrontation. Guest Timestamps * Richard Battle, Political Commentator - 1:18 * Sunny Kutcher, Young Americans Against Socialism - 28:42 HOUR 3 Hour 3 of Rush To Reason dives deep into Colorado politics, energy policy, and the national economic picture. John breaks down what to watch as the 2026 Colorado legislative session begins, questioning what Democrats really mean by “affordable housing” and warning about bills that could override local zoning, reshape neighborhoods, and centralize control at the state level. He also challenges lawmakers pushing artificial intelligence and social media regulations—asking whether state governments even understand the technology they’re trying to regulate. John then pulls back the curtain on the Colorado Public Utilities Commission, naming the commissioners, examining their backgrounds, and explaining why energy prices and mandates continue to rise. Who’s really controlling Colorado’s energy future—and why don’t voters get a say? The hour wraps with a wide-ranging economic conversation featuring Scott Garlis (https://x.com/CScottGarliss), covering Wall Street trends, inflation headlines, Federal Reserve uncertainty, Jerome Powell’s final months, and how markets may react once a new Fed chair is named. Could global shifts in places like Venezuela, Cuba, or Iran unlock massive economic opportunity—and are investors already positioning for it? Guest Timestamps * Scott Garlis – Market & Federal Reserve Analysis: 27:36