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Leave Us Alone with Grover Norquist
by Grover Norquist
Leave Us Alone with Grover Norquist examines the core components of the Center-Right Movement and how these groups simply want to be left alone on their vote-moving issues.Each week, ATR President Grover Norquist breaks down the latest tax, spending, and policy battles with Americans for Tax Reform's policy experts and key voices from across the conservative movement.The show gives listeners the insight and clarity they need to push back against the Left's agenda and defend free markets, individual liberty, and a government that respects taxpayers' freedom.
Episodes
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Washington's Income Tax Fight Is a Warning to Every State
Could Washington's income tax battle be a warning for taxpayers across America? After decades of constitutional precedent against graduated income taxes, Washington lawmakers passed an additional ban on income taxes in 2024. Just two years later, they reversed course and enacted a new 9.9% income...
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Are AI Data Centers Raising Your Electricity Bills? | ATR Quick Take
Are AI data centers driving up electricity prices and raising Americans' energy bills? Did President Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill create special tax breaks for data centers? In this five-minute ATR Quick Take, Americans for Tax Reform's James Erwin and Mike Palicz examine the debate over AI…
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How Trump Accounts Could Turn a Generation of Kids Into Owners
What if every American kid grew up with an investment account and a real stake in the U.S. economy? Grover Norquist sits down with Matt Lira, Executive Director of Invest America, to discuss Trump Accounts, the new investment accounts for American children, and how they could introduce a…
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The Hidden Tax You Never See: How Regulations Raise Prices
What do federal regulations really cost American families? In this episode of the Leave Us Alone podcast, Americans for Tax Reform President Grover Norquist sits down with Kent Lassman, President & CEO of the Competitive Enterprise Institute, to examine the hidden costs of the federal regulatory...
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Why Lawsuit Abuse Costs the Average Family $4,200 Every Year
The average American family pays roughly $4,200 every year because of lawsuit abuse. In this episode of the Leave Us Alone Podcast, Grover Norquist sits down with Lauren Zelt of Protecting American Consumers Together and Ryan Patrick of Texans for Lawsuit Reform to discuss how lawsuit abuse…
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Gov. Kevin Stitt on Oklahoma's Path to Zero Income Taxes
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt joins Grover Norquist on the Leave Us Alone podcast to discuss Oklahoma's "Path to Zero" plan to eliminate the state income tax, build long-term taxpayer protections, and keep government spending under control. Stitt explains how Oklahoma built billions in savings while...
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Why Everything Keeps Getting More Expensive
Governments at home and abroad are finding new ways to tax Americans while families struggle with inflation, housing costs, and affordability. In this episode of Leave Us Alone, Mike Palicz and James Erwin break down Europe's digital taxes targeting American tech companies, rising energy costs,...
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Oklahoma's Path to Zero: How Red States Are Moving to Eliminate Income Taxes
What does it take to eliminate a state income tax? Grover Norquist sits down with Oklahoma House Speaker Kyle Hilbert to discuss how Oklahoma is charting a path to a 0% income tax and why other states are beginning to follow. Oklahoma has reduced rates, simplified its tax code, and established a...
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Republicans Have One Easy Win on Inflation
Inflation is driving up costs. But there's a simple policy change that could make a real difference. Right now, the IRS taxes inflation as if it were real income. When your home, retirement savings, or small business increases in value because of inflation, you still pay taxes on the full gain....
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STAFF TAKEOVER: Gavin Newsom's "Toddler Tax," Trump Accounts & Capital Gains Reform
Gavin Newsom's administration is targeting "Trump Accounts," tax free savings accounts designed to help families invest in their children's future. Critics are calling the move California's "Toddler Tax." In this special staff takeover episode of the Leave Us Alone podcast, the ATR team breaks...
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Job Growth Is Back. Government Is Shrinking. Here's Why It Matters.
The latest jobs report shows 172,000 private sector jobs added while the federal workforce shrinks by 327,000. Congress delivers a net discretionary spending cut, CBO projects stronger GDP growth, and Washington debates credit card interest rate caps and price controls. Grover Norquist, James...
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Ronald Reagan's Legacy and Why It Still Matters
Ronald Reagan's legacy continues to shape American politics, economic policy, and national security. In this episode of Leave Us Alone, Grover Norquist is joined by David Trulio, President and CEO of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute, and Rachel Loren of the Ronald Reagan...
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The Truth About Welfare, Poverty, and Income in America
In this episode of Leave Us Alone, Grover Norquist sits down with former U.S. Senator Phil Gramm for a wide-ranging conversation on tax policy, economic growth, and the role of government in shaping economic outcomes. The discussion spans the stagflation and economic crisis of the late 1970s,...
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The Betrayal: 17 Republicans Vote to Expand Obamacare
On this episode of Leave Us Alone, Grover Norquist is joined by Mike Palicz and Isabelle Marchese to break down one of the most consequential votes of this Congress. Seventeen House Republicans joined with ALL Congressional Democrats to pass a clean three-year extension of enhanced Obamacare...
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How a Simple Pledge Protects Taxpayers
The Taxpayer Protection Pledge is a written commitment taken by candidates and elected officials promising never to raise taxes. In this episode, Grover Norquist explains why the pledge was created, who signs it, and how it changed incentives for politicians at every level of government. From the...
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The Real Political Divide in America Today
The real political divide in America is not left versus right. It is the Leave Us Alone Coalition versus the Takings Coalition. In this episode of Leave Us Alone, Grover Norquist explains how these two coalitions compete over tax policy, spending, and the size of government. The discussion breaks...
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What Does the Republican Whip Actually Do? Rep. Tom Emmer Explains
This week on Leave Us Alone, Grover Norquist is joined by Mike Palicz and James Erwin for a brief discussion on rising healthcare costs, Obamacare affordability, and end-of-year battles in Washington. The episode then features a special guest interview with House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (MN), who...
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Reconciliation, Obamacare Fraud, and Steve Moore on Ending the Tax on Inflation
Grover Norquist and Mike Palicz break down how the next reconciliation package is being shaped by the failures of Obamacare, including a new GAO report exposing widespread fraud and improper subsidies. They outline why expanding Obamacare subsidies would be a mistake, what Republicans should...
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Shutdown Politics, Obamacare Subsidies, and the Cost of Big Government with AFP's Brent Gardner
As the shutdown drags on, Grover Norquist and Brent Gardner of Americans for Prosperity break down how Democrats are holding taxpayers hostage in a political fight over Obamacare subsidies. Gardner explains how Democrats have tied reopening the government to extending Obamacare subsidies, the...
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The Obamacare Ransom: Why Democrats Are Holding the Government Hostage
The Leave Us Alone team examines how the latest government shutdown fight centers on Obamacare. Grover Norquist, Mike Palicz, James Erwin, and Jack Baum explain how Democrats are using the shutdown as leverage to push for another extension of Obamacare's temporary subsidies, which were meant to...
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The Schumer Shutdown: What's the Democrats' Endgame?
Sixteen days into the government shutdown, the American people aren't feeling the effects. Should Democrats be worried? Is their strategy working? What's their exit strategy? Grover Norquist is joined by political strategist Liam Donovan and ATR's Mike Palicz to break down how Democrats' $1.5...
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The Schumer Shutdown: Why Democrats Boxed Themselves In
In this episode, Grover Norquist and guest co-host Mike discuss the ongoing government shutdown and why Democrats have painted themselves into a political corner. They break down how the left's demand for $1.5 trillion in new spending, the permanent extension of Obamacare subsidies, and a repeal…
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The Schumer Shutdown: Spending Demands, Permanent Biden COVID Credits, and the Fight for Fiscal Sanity
Grover Norquist, Mike Palicz, and James Erwin break down the government shutdown standoff. Democrats are blocking a clean continuing resolution and demanding $1.5 trillion in new spending, a permanent expansion of Biden COVID credits, and taxpayer funding for NPR. The hosts explain why…
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Shutdown Showdown: Schumer's Gamble and Obamacare Subsidies
Grover Norquist, Mike Palicz, and James Erwin return from summer break to unpack the looming government funding fight. House Republicans have passed a clean continuing resolution, but Democrats are demanding trillions in new spending and a permanent extension of Biden COVID credits. What's really...
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Teamsters, Taxes, and the Fight for Free Markets
The headlines say the Teamsters are suddenly flooding Republicans with cash — but the numbers tell a very different story. Grover Norquist, James Erwin, and Mike Palicz dig into the union's decades-long role as part of the Democratic Party's political machine and explain why this new…
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Quantifying the Wins: CFPB Rollbacks, Patent Fees, NPR, and State-Level Shifts
In this episode of Leave Us Alone, Grover Norquist, Mike Palicz, and James Erwin break down the real-world effects of the newly signed pro-growth tax bill. They highlight how companies like AT&T are already reinvesting billions into the economy. They also discuss a dangerous proposal to hike…
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Victory Lap: $9 Billion in Rescissions, NPR Defunded, and IRS Workforce Cut by 26,000
In this episode, Grover Norquist and the team celebrate major conservative victories as President Trump signs a historic $9 billion rescissions package, completely defunding NPR and PBS for two years and cutting wasteful foreign aid programs. Plus: the IRS workforce is down 26,000 employees (25%...
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One Big Beautiful Bill: Permanent Tax Cuts, Entitlement Reform, and Economic Growth
In this episode of Leave Us Alone, Grover Norquist is joined by Mike Palicz, Isabelle Morales, and James Erwin to break down the landmark tax reform bill that just passed Congress—and why it's a game-changing win for taxpayers, families, small businesses, and the economy. They cover: Permanent...
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The Latest on What's Still in the Senate's Tax Bill
In this episode of Leave Us Alone, Grover Norquist and Mike Palicz break down the latest developments on the Senate's version of the Trump Tax Cuts. With the Senate Parliamentarian reviewing key provisions and negotiations still underway, the future of permanent Trump tax cuts and expanded HSAs...
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What's in the Senate's Big Beautiful Tax Bill?
Grover Norquist, Mike Palicz, James Erwin, and Andrew Gins break down the Senate's version of the Tax Cut and Spending Reduction Act. They explain the permanence of the Trump tax cuts, how Republicans are repealing Biden's IRS reporting scheme, and why spectrum auctions and stablecoin legislation...
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How to Build a Movement: Morton Blackwell on Conservative Activism and the Leadership Institute
In this episode of Leave Us Alone, Grover Norquist teams up with James and Mike to break down the "One Big Beautiful Bill" advancing through Congress. The bill cuts taxes across all income levels, makes the Trump tax cuts permanent, and reduces government spending by more than a trillion dollars....
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Delete, Delete, Delete: How the FCC Is Rolling Back Biden-Era Regs
In this episode of Leave Us Alone, Grover Norquist is joined by FCC Commissioner Nathan Simington to break down how a Republican-led FCC is preparing to slash outdated regulations—starting with legacy broadcast ownership rules and expanding to the internet itself. Commissioner Simington explains...
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Tax Cuts Across America: Trump's Agenda and Gov. Gianforte's Montana Model
As the House passes a major Trump tax cut package, red states across the country are driving their own taxpayer revolutions. In this episode, Grover Norquist sits down with Montana Governor Greg Gianforte to talk about how state-level tax cuts—like Montana's march toward a flat tax—are delivering...
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The Tax Cut Bill That Delivers: What's In, What's Out, and Why It Matters
What's better than a tax cut? One that kills bad ideas before they can start. Grover Norquist leads this week's episode with Mike Palicz and James Erwin to review what's in—and what was kept out—of the GOP's latest tax package. The bill locks in key pillars of the Trump tax cuts: permanent lower...
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Inside the GOP Tax Agenda: SALT Debate, Medicaid Reform, and What's Next
Grover Norquist is joined by Ryan Ellis, Mike Palicz, and Isabelle Marchese to unpack the latest in tax policy and spending reform. They cover the looming tax package and the political tug-of-war over the SALT deduction, why most Americans aren't actually affected by it, and how business SALT is…
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Trump's First 100 Days: Wins for Taxpayers, Warnings for Republicans
With Grover out, ATR's Mike Palicz and James Erwin take over Leave Us Alone for a deep dive into the first 100 days of the Trump administration's second term. They break down key legislative wins—like repealing Biden's overreaching regulations through the Congressional Review Act—and highlight...
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Stop the Spin: How Trump Killed a Tax Hike — and Why It's Time to Defund NPR
First, Grover Norquist and Mike Palicz break down how so-called "populist" efforts to raise taxes on small businesses were crushed — with help from President Trump himself. Then, Grover sits down with Dan Schneider of the Media Research Center (MRC) for a revealing conversation about how your tax...
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Tax Day Truths: The IRS, Trump Tax Cuts, and Stupid Ideas in DC
It's Tax Day, and Grover Norquist is fired up. He's joined by Mike Palicz to break down what's really happening in Washington—from defending the Trump tax cuts to exposing how the IRS union has been weaponized against taxpayers. They tackle bad ideas in Congress, Trump's quiet victories on...
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Permanent Tax Cuts, Tax-Free Tips, and a Blow to Union Bosses
In this episode of Leave Us Alone, Grover Norquist teams up with Mike Palicz, James Erwin, and Rowan Saydlowski to break down the latest wins for taxpayers—and the battles ahead. The team covers: Two Florida special election victories that strengthen the pro-taxpayer majority in Congress The...
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Make the Trump Tax Cuts Permanent & Rein in the IRS
In this episode of Leave Us Alone, Grover Norquist, Mike Palicz, and James Erwin break down the Republican Congress's push to make the Trump tax cuts permanent and restore critical taxpayer protections gutted under the Biden administration. With House leadership urging the Senate to act, the team...
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Extending the Trump Tax Cuts: How Congress Can Stop a Massive Tax Hike
The clock is ticking on the 2017 Trump Tax Cuts, and if Congress doesn't act, Americans will face a massive tax hike. In this episode of Leave Us Alone, Grover Norquist is joined by ATR's Mike Palicz and James Erwin to break down the fight to extend these tax cuts, the role of reconciliation in…
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When States Compete, America Wins
What if the key to transforming American governance isn't in Washington, but in 50 state capitals? Join ATR President Grover Norquist as he unveils the conservative movement's most potent—yet overlooked—strategy for nationwide reform. In this explosive episode, Norquist exposes how state-level...
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Thanksgiving Special
Join ATR President Grover Norquist and ATR staff members Mike Palicz and James Erwin in this Thanksgiving-themed episode of the "Leave Us Alone" podcast. They explore what lies ahead for taxpayers under the Trump administration and a Republican-controlled Congress in 2025. Grover, Mike, and James...
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Trump's Transition & 2024 Election Insights with Scott Rasmussen
In this two-segment episode of "Leave Us Alone with Grover Norquist," Grover dive into the Trump transition and what to expect from the new administration. Grover and the ATR team discuss the potential extension and permanence of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), a cornerstone of Trump's economic...
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Key Takeaways from Donald Trump's Landslide Victory
Grover Norquist and the ATR gang discuss the outcome of elections and ballot initiatives across the country. We cover the coalition of voters that delivered an election night victory for President-elect Donald Trump and Republicans. How the economy dominated as the top issue in this election. The...
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Kamala Harris's Fracking Flip-Flop, Armed IRS Agents, and Lina Khan's FTC Scandals Exposed
In this can't-miss episode of Leave Us Alone, Grover Norquist, joined by ATR experts Mike Palicz and Tom Hebert, uncovers the Biden-Harris administration's latest power grabs. From the IRS's alarming expansion of armed agents across the country—while failing to answer taxpayer calls—to Kamala...
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Kamala's Tax Hikes and How Trump's Tax Cuts Boosted McDonald's Employees
We're launching a new season of ATR President Grover Norquist's Leave Us Alone Podcast! In this episode of Leave Us Alone, ATR President Grover Norquist dives into the real impact of tax policy on American workers. Grover highlights Donald Trump's recent campaign stop at McDonald's, exploring how...
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How Greedy Trial Lawyers Line Their Pockets with Your Tax Dollars!
Welcome to the latest episode of "Leave Us Alone"! We are honored to have Tiger Joyce, President of the American Tort Reform Association, join us. Sherman Joyce brings a wealth of experience from his career, having served as a Legislative Assistant to U.S. Senator John C. Danforth, minority…
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Julie Su: Biden's Radical Nominee for Labor Secretary
President Biden's nominee for Secretary of Labor, Julie Su, testified before the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee yesterday. Su has a track record of implementing radical labor policies targeting independent contractors and the franchising sector alike. As the head…
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Leave Us Alone with Grover Norquist examines the core components of the Center-Right Movement and how these groups simply want to be left alone on their vote-moving issues.Each week, ATR President Grover Norquist breaks down the latest tax, spending, and policy battles with Americans for Tax Reform's policy experts and key voices from across the conservative movement.The show gives listeners the insight and clarity they need to push back against the Left's agenda and defend free markets, individual liberty, and a government that respects taxpayers' freedom.
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