HR2 Who’s Really Raising Our Kids? The Alarming Power Shift in Schools and Society. (9-14-26)

Join the Conversation at 303-477-5600 or text 307-200-8222. Monday-Friday, 3 p.m.- 6 p.m. MT. https://RushToReason.com HOUR 1 EV Fires, Patent Theft, and the Stories That Aren’t What They Seem. John Rush and Dave from Veteran Windows and Doors reveal shocking truths: are you paying top dollar for windows that don’t actually fit your home? Discover why many homeowners are left with inferior products—no matter the price tag. Then, a dramatic garage fire in Adams County sparks controversy. Did an EV battery really cause the blaze, or is fear outpacing facts? John tears apart the panic-driven headlines and exposes what’s really known about EV fires, chargers, and the risks of counterfeit batteries. Next, Colorado’s roads are under the microscope as John spotlights the I-270 overhaul and the looming I-70 shutdown at Kipling—what will these changes mean for your commute? Randy Landreneau, president of U.S. Inventor, exposes a high-stakes battle for America’s greatest inventions. With foreign and corporate threats everywhere, is the American dream of innovation under attack? Find out how weakening patent protections could put the nation’s future at risk. Timestamps 1:13 — Dave — https://veteranwindowsdoors.com/ 42:39 — Randy Landreneau — https://usinventor.org HOUR 2 Who’s Really Raising Our Kids? The Alarming Power Shift in Schools and Society John Rush kicks things off with a wake-up call on protecting American inventors—before diving into Denver’s political drama. Should a past conviction make you more qualified to run for mayor? City Councilwoman Shontel Lewis says yes, but John isn’t convinced. Brace yourself for a jaw-dropping demographic shift: older adults now outnumber the youngest children. What will plummeting birth rates mean for the future of jobs, the economy, and Social Security? Alvin Lui of Courage Is a Habit joins John for a no-holds-barred conversation about what’s really happening in schools. Are school counselors and educators shaping kids’ identities behind parents’ backs? Uncover why trusting any school—even private ones—may not be enough. John and Alvin reveal the tough questions every parent should be asking right now. Timestamps 28:02 — Alvin Lui — https://courageisahabit.org X: https://x.com/CourageHabit/status/2099558950714630248?ct=1789435169587 HOUR 3 Wild Pitches, AI Power Plays, and the Fight for America’s Future: Where Will You Stand? John Rush and Brian Gaffney, author of “School of Hard Knucks,” dive deep into the unpredictable—and thrilling—world of the knuckleball. Hear how one wild pitch inspired a powerful story of family, perseverance, and learning to embrace failure as the path to greatness. Then, Jim Pfaff from The Conservative Caucus breaks down the latest from the RNC—before launching into a fierce debate on government spending, national debt, and the high-stakes race to regulate artificial intelligence. Could Big Tech use new rules to crush the competition? John sounds the alarm on overregulation and why it could spell disaster for American innovation. The hour ends with a fiery take on the 32-hour workweek and its real-world impact on your wallet and job. Timestamps 1:07 — Brian Gaffney — Author, School of Hard Knucks: My Three Sons and Baseball’s Wildest Pitch 27:34 — Jim Pfaff — The Conservative Caucus — https://theconservativecaucus.com