HR3 Why California’s Numbers Should Alarm Everyone. Government Spending & Failure (4-16-26)

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 Frustration. Distrust. And a growing sense that something deeper is broken. In this hour of Rush To Reason, John Rush and Steve House tackle the question many Americans are quietly asking—how did we get here, and can we get back? From COVID vaccine data and global tensions to Marxism, taxation, and government overreach, the conversation pulls no punches. But the deeper dive comes in healthcare, where skyrocketing costs, pharmaceutical influence, and overlooked solutions raise unsettling questions: is the system built to heal—or to sustain itself? Then comes the future—artificial intelligence. Will it revolutionize productivity and quality of life, or expose the widening gap between those who adapt and those left behind? As private industry accelerates, government appears stuck, raising concerns about inefficiency, vulnerability, and leadership disconnected from reality. And in the end, one sobering realization emerges—real power may not lie with elected officials at all, but with the systems and staffers that remain long after elections end. So what does real reform look like? And who’s actually in control? Guest List Steve House — Business & Healthcare Executive HOUR 2 What happens when the people in power are more afraid of losing their jobs than fixing the country? In Hour 2 of Rush To Reason, John Rush pulls back the curtain with guests Jim Pfaff and John Deaton to expose the deeper forces shaping politics today. From Washington, D.C. dysfunction to Colorado’s uphill political battle, the conversation reveals a system driven by incentives, fear, and a lack of real-world experience. Why do so many politicians cling to power—and what happens when they lose it? The answers may explain more than voters realize. Then comes a powerful shift—can the American Dream still be achieved? Deaton’s personal story says yes, but rising debt, career politicians, and shifting economic realities raise a bigger question: is that path getting harder for the next generation? And finally, a hard truth: elections aren’t lost the way many think. It’s not just systems or strategies—it’s candidates, messaging, and the ability to connect with voters who actually decide outcomes. So what really needs to change—and who’s willing to say it out loud? Guest Timestamps 1:09 — Jim Pfaff — https://theconservativecaucus.com/ 30:06 — John Deaton — https://www.johndeatonforsenate.com/(Massachusetts) HOUR 3 What happens when common sense collides with politics, economics, and everyday life? In Hour 3 of Rush To Reason, John Rush and Jerzee Joe deliver a fast-moving, eye-opening conversation that stretches from local radio to global realities. It starts with a simple question—why does local, listener-driven radio still matter? The answer reveals something bigger: real conversations uncover truths that headlines often miss. From there, the discussion dives into contradictions in policy, from voter ID debates to government spending, and even the economic collapse unfolding in places like California. When population stagnates, but spending explodes, what’s the endgame? The hour takes a hard turn into fraud, oversight failures, and pension risks—raising a critical question: who ultimately pays when systems break down? Then, in a more personal shift, John opens up about how his show operates—free from outside pressure, driven by passion rather than necessity. Timestamps 1:14 — Jerzee Joe — https://JerzeeJoe.com