Not perform. Not network. Not scroll.

Just talk.

The barbershop used to be that place. For a lot of us, it still is.

Clipper Kev, owner of PHX Fades Barbershop, has been behind the chair for ten years. Ten thousand hours. Thirty-eight days in a row without a day off. Okay, more like 90.

In that chair, he's mentored kids who've never had a consistent man in their lives. He's built a standard in a neighborhood that wasn't expecting one. He's listened to more people than most therapists. He's got wisdom.

Rob and Kev have been having this conversation for two and a half years. Today you get to hear it.

They talk about the cost of maintaining a standard. Why consistency is a philosophy, not a habit. How information is the real currency. And why the separation between people, across background, across culture, across experience, is always a choice.

You gotta want it like you want air.

That's Clipper Kev.

This is Equal Matters.

After 25 years behind the mic, talk show host Rob Hunter is pulling back the curtain on the "Division Economy."

Voltaire said, "history does not repeat itself. Man does."

Here's the pattern of man. Every four generations or so, trust erodes. Let's go back to the Great Depression (1929) through the devestation of Hurricane Katrina, which Rob covered live on the ground. Then an economic collapse (2007), 20 years of war with no victory, a pandemic, and you know who.

Society fractures are first seen in language. And a handful of people get incredibly rich off the emotional triggers.

In this episode of Equal Matters, we explore why "history doesn't repeat itself, but man does." We’re diving deep into the mechanics of "Othering," the psychological traps built into your smartphone, and the historical cycles that have led us to this exact moment of cultural instability.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• The 80-Year Cycle: Why societal trust breaks down every four generations and where we are in the current "hangover."
• The Business of Conflict: How media ratings, tech algorithms, and military spending turn your division into corporate profit.
• The Language of Othering: How to spot the linguistic triggers used by politicians and media to make you hate your neighbor.
• The 25-Year Lesson: What two decades in talk radio reveal about the "ratings trap" and the ethics of attention.
• The Optimist’s Exit: How to reclaim the most powerful tool on earth—your language—to break the cycle of division in your own life.

"Language is the most powerful thing on earth. Use it wisely."

Connect with Rob & Equal Matters:

• Read the Article: robhunter.substack.com
• Join the Conversation: If this episode shifted your perspective, leave a review and share it with one person you disagree with. Let’s start communicating better.

The internet called it "the worst speech ever." When New York Yankees star Aaron Judge gave an impromptu pep talk to Team USA, social media trolls were quick to compare him to Hollywood scripts and rehearsed movie monologues. But they missed the point entirely.

In this episode of Equal Matters, veteran broadcaster Rob Hunter (27-year radio host and communication coach) breaks down why the internet’s obsession with "the rah-rah speech" is hurting your leadership. Whether you are an executive, a business owner, or a content creator, your career is a series of 8-second auditions. If you can’t cut through the noise, you aren’t just losing attention—you’re losing revenue.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• The 8x5 Framework: How to capture attention in 8 seconds and earn it for 5 minutes.
• The Herb Brooks Fallacy: Why comparing real-life leadership to movies like Miracle is a trap.
• The 12% Growth Factor: New data on how leadership language directly impacts stock performance and team buy-in.
• The 5-Minute Keynote: Why every leader needs a "pocket story" ready for any moment.

Communication isn’t a "soft skill"—it’s a competitive advantage. Stop improvising your identity and start owning your moments.

Resources Mentioned:

• Master your message at robhunter.substack.com
• The "Cassette Tape Stories" Course
• Contact Rob: rob@robhunter.me

Big moments when I had to lead, advocate for myself, and make a pitch.

This is a preview of an episode on my Substack about how learning those lessons improved my outcomes.

These skills will improve yours as well, helping you create more championship moments.

Get to RobHunter.Substack.com for the full episode with a paid subscription ($20/month).

Cheers to getting more of what you want out of life and living life on your terms.

The movie Rounders teaches us that poker requires skills to win, so does life.

Two characters offer two different approaches. Which one are you?

Joey Knish? The grinder who plays it safe for 15 years, pays his bills, and stays exactly the same.

Or Mike McDermott? The guy who loses $30,000, gets his face busted, then comes back and wins bigger than ever.

Here's what I learned in 27 years of broadcasting: Your career is a series of poker tables. The question isn't what cards you have, it's whether you know how to read the room. When to go all in, and which tables are worth sitting at.

If you're tired of playing it safe and ready to take your shot, this episode is your permission slip.

So...Are you Knish or Mike?

Poor communication is costing you hundreds of thousands in revenue.

One company in Phoenix lost all my future business and referrals because of it.

We, your customers, want three things:

Treat us well

Make things easy

Provide good value

Miss these, and thousands of dollars evaporate in silence. You'll never hear about it. But your competitors are cashing in. The sad part? Many small business owners don't care. Or think they'll always have plenty of customers.

Which is why customer relationships are your biggest competitive advantage.

Four businesses have lost my business in the past three months because poor communication ruined our relationship. In this Phoenix example, the schedule wasn't clear, and neither was the payment process.

Schedule or project confusion is the fastest way to lose customer trust.

No trust = No more money

No trust = No referrals

Relationships are only as good as their communication.

This company offered me a good deal. However, I wasn't treated well, and it wasn't easy. A 3-hour job took 3 months to finish.

Here's the kicker: we, your customers, are willing to pay a little MORE for exceptional service.

Here are a couple of ideas for you:

📞 Call ten customers. Ask them about their honest experience.

📋 Train customer service reps to capture the right customer information—information that builds trust.

⭐ Be referral-worthy.

If you aren't 100% sure your customer relationships are built on trust, DM me. Let's diagnose a few fixes and go from there.

If you strive to be even better at customer relationships, DM me.

If you want to be the best in your industry, DM me.

The stakes couldn't be higher. 300 million Netflix subscribers. 128 million HBO Max users. 49,000 employees are wondering if they'll have jobs next year. And Hollywood legends like James Cameron saying, "Netflix would be a disaster."

Former radio broadcaster and communications strategist Rob Hunter breaks down exactly how Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos and Warner Bros CEO David Zaslav managed (and sometimes mismanaged) the highest-stakes corporate communication of 2025.

You'll learn:

• The Breaking News Formula – How to structure any major announcement using Facts → Impact → What's Next (the same framework Rob used covering Hurricane Katrina and 9/11 in 27 years of talk radio)
• Why 70% of employees admit they don't read leadership emails – and the multi-format delivery method that actually gets your message through (written + video + bullets + visuals)
• The Five Trust Buckets – How to maintain trust with employees, customers, shareholders, regulators, and industry stakeholders when they all want different things from you
• The Three Universal Truths – Language is contagious. You only control you. It's always personal. (These filters will change how you approach every high-stakes conversation)
• The Credibility Gap Problem – Why Netflix's "we're making jobs" messaging falls flat when your culture is built on the Keeper Test and "adequate performance gets generous severance."

Rob analyzes David Zaslav's internal email to 35,000 Warner Bros employees, showing you exactly what worked, what didn't, and what you should steal for your next major announcement.

Then he examines Ted Sarandos's public statements to shareholders and customers—and why some stakeholders (like Hollywood) won't believe you until you show them, not tell them.

This episode is for you if:

• You're a VP, C-Suite executive, or CEO who needs to communicate major changes
• You've ever sent an important email and wondered if anyone actually read it
• You're managing a merger, acquisition, restructuring, or major strategic shift
• You want to understand how top companies handle multi-stakeholder communication
• You're tired of corporate communication that sounds good but doesn't land

Real-world frameworks. Zero corporate jargon. Immediately actionable.

Rob Hunter spent 27 years in talk radio and now works executives 1:1 and with companies on internal communication strategy. He's seen what works when the stakes are highest—and he's breaking it all down for you.

Related topics: corporate communication, leadership communication, change management, stakeholder management, internal communications, crisis communication, executive presence, business strategy, Netflix, Warner Bros Discovery, mergers and acquisitions

But, Suh changed his ways.

He got C.L.E.A.R.

He learned how to improve his communication & emotional intelligence. In doing so, the most penalized player in the league became a respected leader and Super Bowl Champ.

This is the power of your voice.

In this episode of Equal Matters, you'll learn the three skills Suh improved and how you can too.

To learn more, visit RobHunter.ME

Before the biggest game of his career, the Indiana Pacers star made one crucial decision: he refused to listen to "poison narratives" from sports media. While everyone else was talking, he was present.

And that presence powered his performance all the way to the NBA Finals - before tearing his achilles.

Here's what hit me: if an elite athlete needs to master communication to perform under pressure, what about the rest of us?

You're communicating 80% of your day—in meetings, with your team, even in your own head. Most people wing it. But communication isn't just talking. It's presentation and presence. Master both, and you don't just get heard—you get results.

Whether you're leading a team through change, navigating a difficult conversation, or building the coalition you need to hit your goals, this skill determines everything. Halliburton proved it on the biggest stage. Now it's your turn.

This is Equal Matters. I'm Rob Hunter, and the door is always open.

http://robhunter.me

Rep. Analise Ortiz canvasses one of the oldest neighborhoods in Phoenix, knocking on doors.

She gets out here often enough to have a callous on her knuckle.

Ortiz just finished her first term in the House and is now running for state Senate.

You'll meet residents and learn what issues matter to them. You'll learn about school vouchers, affordable housing, and the criminal justice system in between knocks.

We also learn what we have in common.

Which gives us something to build on.

Maryvale is seldom covered by media channels. A lower income community judged from a far.

What can we learn by taking a closer look?

Join Rob Hunter as he canvasses Maryvale with Rep. Analise Ortiz. Share this conversation with a friend.

Cheers.

For Erika Diaz it started with a dead squirrel at 14. The more accolades she received, the deeper her attachment to work.

So much so she attended a partial hospitalization program to break the cycle.

Erika takes the veil off mental health by being so personal about her journey.

Especially since she's been thrown another curveball - learning her identity is being challenged in another way.

Erika hosts Honestly, Mental the podcast. Listen here.

Connect with Erika on LinkedIn.

If you want to learn more about HOW elections work, this episode is for you.

You'll hear about the intricacies and controversies surrounding elections in Maricopa County involving:

• Voter registration
• Mail-in voting
• In-person voting (run by Board of Supervisors)
• Fraud protections
• How votes are counted

Richer talks about fraudulent ballots and a federal law allowing those who 'swear' they are U.S. citizens to vote in federal elections.

Two men are in jail for threatening Stephen's life. So he talks about his personal experiences revealing both the challenges and sense of duty that come with his role.

On a lighter note, Stephen shares his love for hip-hop and his love of Phoenix.

To watch Recorder Richer's live stream inside the election center here.

Share this episode. If nothing else, they will have an inside look at how the election system works in Maricopa County. One of the closest political districts in America.

Rate & Review Equal Matters. Subscribe. Tell your friends.

And a fantastic human.

Jeffrey started selling eggs at the age of 14.

That's where his self employment life began. A journey that hasn't ended yet.

Along the way, he's built a very successful photography and coaching business.

He'll also explain his marketing system.

Jeffrey offers profound insights on empathy, authenticity, and breaking assumptions, encouraging listeners to expand their comfort zones and step into their true selves.

Jeffrey came out at the age of 44. This turns into a conversation about having more impactful conversations with those who may be different or think different than us.

Watch Jeffrey's Tedx Talk here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pEb5NUu5SnM

Website:

Books: Lingo & The Self Employed Life

Here's your reminder. Rate & Review Equal Matters. This is a podcast designed to open our perspectives to learn more from others. Subscribe. Share with friends.

He's the founder of Next Level Performance Consulting in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Coach Derz helps leaders who have given it all to their business and career reconnect with themselves.

Hear about the transformative power of self-discovery, overcoming obstacles, and finding joy in life's journey.

We go back in time to Mycal's years in the Marine Corp. How did that experience lay the foundation to commit to Progress Always.

You'll learn about how to embrace introversion, through our personal stories. We also discuss the importance of manage your internal dialogue, self-care, and personal growth.

Navigate life's challenges, prioritizing self-improvement, and celebrating the joyous moments along the way with us.

Join us on a candid and enlightening conversation that will inspire you to embrace your true self and live life to the fullest.

Equal Matters is designed to bring us together for these important, in-depth conversations. Rate & Review. Subscribe. And share with someone who will be positively impacted by Coach Derz's tips.

Find Next Level Performance Consulting here

Coach Derz on Instagram

Myc's Progress Always podcast here.

This borrowing is taking place when interest rates are high. Which means $1.2 trillion is being spent on interest alone. Not educating kids. Not helping correct injustice. Nope.

Congressman David Schweikert (R-AZ) joins the Equal Matters podcast to dig deeper into how this happens and why. The Arizona Republican will also explain why it is so difficult to slow the spending down. Because it's all about the money.

Lobbying money.

Political money.

Everyone but you.

The Congressman remains optimistic and presents solutions: use tech like A.I. and reform healthcare and immigration. Join in for more details about what is happening behind the scenes in Washington. D.C.

And how the spend and borrow your money.

Equal Matters is designed to give you deeper insights than most media outlets. Subscribe and share.

Additional resources:

Here's Congressman Schweikert's YouTube page.

https://www.youtube.com/repdavidschweikert

You'll find the floor speeches he gives.

Schweikert also mentioned Brian Reidl of the Manhattan Institute. The article he referred to that the rich aren't rich enough to pay for government:

https://manhattan.institute/article/the-rich-arent-rich-enough-to-balance-the-federal-budget

• New experiences
• Broadens perspective
• Discovery
• Confidence Builder
• Compounds

Rob Hunter explores these benefits after exiting his comfort zone during the country music festival Stagecoach.

There he listened to music he never wanted to like, drove an RV he never wanted to drive, and cold plunged in water too cold to think about.

Growth happens in moments when you challenge yourself. Growth is what leads to the most fulfilling rewards.

Join Equal Matters. Rate & Review. Share with someone who might benefit from this conversation. Thank you.

On the Earn It All podcast, Todd talks about how he developed his mentality during high school football. Lessons he carried with him to earn a walk-on spot at Michigan State University. Then into the NFL.

After leaving the NFL, Todd struggled to find purpose. Eventually finding it in helping others perform at their highest level.

We also discuss what it was like watching his cousin pass away from leukemia when Todd was 16.

Follow Todd on IG @toddanderson42_ or hit up his website ToddAnderson42.com.

Check out the Earn It All podcast wherever you get your podcasts.

Please rate, review, & subscribe to Equal Matters. If there's something in this interview a friend would love, please share it with them or share on social media. Cheers.

One major challenge in Arizona is lack of affordable housing. In many ways, housing costs are amplified by government regulations.

Something Arizona State Representative Analise Ortiz worked hard to remove with the Arizona Starter Homes Act.

An act fellow Democrat Governor Katie Hobbs vetoed. Hobbs cited military and first responder criticism as the main reason.

Rep. Ortiz explains why they were opposed as well as why some Arizona cities voiced their opposition.

She also explains the reasons Arizona needs to reduce lot sizes and allow casitas to be built. And what she is doing now to maintain that coalition with Republicans to get a bill passed.

In this episode, join host Rob Hunter and his friend Rob Coppola (retired NYPD) on a journey through America's most populated city.

You'll meet Peanut and Josh. Two New Yorkers who explain what life is really like there. You'll also hear from Dan. He's a tour guide that offers an inside view of the mafia in Little Italy.

You'll hear a protest, learn about New York City's food, and how Times Square has changed over the years.

A word of caution: this episode does contain adult language. It's New York after all.

Know someone who loves New York? Send this their way.

Thanks for joining us. Please rate, review, subscribe and share Equal Matters with your friends.

Today, on Equal Matters we explore the term. In this case, Equal Matters visits a political election rally.

Arizona Rep. Analise Ortiz and Arizona State Senator Anna Hernandez represent one of the lowest income areas of the state.

It's a community not often visited by media. We wanted to discuss the issues most impactful for them and learn more about the community.

You'll hear about those issues and what those that live in the community of Glendale and Maryvale (in Phoenix) say about their neighborhood.

They even offer recommendations for you to check out.

Sinema not only was a centrist, but prevented Democrats from removing the Senate filibuster.

In her announcement, Sinema warns politics is becoming more extreme.

On Equal Matters, we discuss what this means and what we can do if we are dissatisfied with our current political system.

Join in. Rate, review, and subscribe to help rational discussion grow. Cheers.

Here's what you'll get in this episode:

• Amy Yackowski aka Mrs. Hunter (on how to build effective teams)
• How to change your mind & the benefits of doing so
• How Disney’s teams work well together in big pressure situations
• 6-year old Connor’s review of his favorite ride
• A live review of Disney’s boldest ride: Rise of the Resistance
• A changing of the mind
• What it is possible to achieve
• My brother Chris (in a couple small doses)

While waiting in line at Disney’s Star Wars 15-minute ride Rise of the Resistance, Mrs. Hunter and I discuss the benefits of changing your mind.

I changed my mind about Disney, a place I thought was only for kids. Now, I love it here. Because of the artistry is takes to create Disney’s most immersive ride.

Mrs. Hunter thinks about the team that put together this ride. Disney’s attention to detail is what sets them apart. They are always considering the guests experience. 

As an expert in how corporate teams function, Amy Yackowski with Painted Porch Strategies, pinpoints how Disney solves the most challenging issues teams face.

Ourselves.

We talk about how to give effective feedback and how learning the Stoic principle the dichotomy of control helps you become a better teammate.

By understanding you are only in control of you. 

In other words, it starts and ends with you. 

You’ll also get to hear how lifelike Disney’s boldest ride yet, Rise of the Resistance, is. It’s like you are on a Star Wars Stardestroyer. 

Connor, age 6, will review his favorite ride, Indiana Jones. 

This is a story of how you can change your mind (even about yourself), teamwork, Disney, and about what is possible.

And what his journey teaches us about trying something new.

Trying something new causes change.

Change is hard.

Change rubs people the wrong way. But, change broadens your perspective.

Andre 3000 has undergone many changes. He is one of rap's greats. Yet, his latest project is a flute album with no words.

He explains that life is a rollercoaster and he's learning to ride it with his hands up.

I encourage change. Change, for me, has taught me about myself. Change has taught me about life. Change has helped me become fulfilled, grateful, and happy.

Today, we'll challenge you to think life happens FOR you. Join in.

No doubt, earning money is wonderful. Money affords you not just security, but freedom as well.

But, it's not the only way to be successful. My wife, Mrs. Hunter, joins us today to discuss how our definitions of success have evolved over the years.

Success, ultimately, is an individual pursuit and therefore should only be defined by you.

Join us and share your definition of success.

Today, six major mistakes I've made. Personal ones. Ones that impacted how I viewed myself, my relationships with loved ones, and just flat out dumb decisions.

I share them in hopes you can learn from them.

A career spent chasing the dream is amazing, but it also teaches you about yourself and how your decisions impact others.

Join in. Subscribe. Rate & Review. Thank you for being a part of Equal Matters.

Today, lessons in what I've learned.

Going for it comes with sacrifice, but brings rewards. It's not all sunshine and rainbows. However, when you look back you can appreciate doing whatever it took.

Here are 8 I have learned along the way. If you are going for it, here's what to be prepared for. If you want to go for it, here's what to expect. If you have a kid that's going for it, send them this podcast.

For the past three and a half years, my big brother Mike Russell and I took Russell & Hunter to #1 in the ratings.

I'm ready to have a different conversation. Still about freedom. Now, personal freedom.

My journey has been filled with ups and downs, twists and turns. All taught me important lessons about myself, which helped guide this decision.

Today on Equal Matters, why I'm choosing the path less traveled to pursue the entrepreneurial journey of helping two companies I own, Painted Porch Strategies and Earn It All.

For 23 years I've been focused on the concept of freedom. Now, I'm shifting into helping you find your personal freedom through communication & change with Painted Porch. And fitness, and nutrition with Earn It All.

Thanks for being here. Questions, comments, or just want to say hi? rob@equalmatters.com

A new journey begins.

Before and after a live performance in Mesa, Arizona, The Color 8 let's us into their world. You'll learn about how they operate as a band. You will also hear clips from this performance.

The Color 8 is unlike any other band you've heard. They shred, rap, sing, groove, and sax.

Jerm, Wisco 3, Kal the Guitar Hero, & Ashton Vaughn Charles know their different musical backgrounds are their collective strength.

Today you will get to know them.

This conversation covers a ton. What their purpose is, how they create, how they communicate when disagreeing, and how they live with each while they tour.

Find the band online here.

The Color 8 is currently (October 2023) on tour with Don Broco across the US and Canada.

Share this episodes with the friends you wanted to be in a band with.

Here's how I learned this lesson the hard way.

2007 was a pivotal year for me. A year of massive change. I moved to Phoenix and adapted to working on the Darrell Ankarlo Show. Darrell was an incredible radio host. For me, this was taking a professional step backwards that really was a big step forward both personally and professionally.

I changed a lot.

2007 also happened to be an emotionally crushing football season. The New England Patriots lost the Super Bowl after a perfect regular season.

I was emotionally devastated. Luckily, I've learned since then how to manage my emotions and thoughts.

Today, I explain how taking the view from above of my 2007 helped me understand fully what I'm in control of. Me.

Hopefully you can apply the lessons I've learned the hard way to learn to take control.

Thank you for being here and allowing me space to share.

Charlie Crull is the Vice President of Group Operations with Cruise & Tour. They put together unique tours that you can't get anywhere else.

With Charlie we talk about some travel adventures we've had. I've been to 14 countries. He's been to all 7 continents.

And he's put together a tour of Ireland for us next summer. You'll also get some insight into what we will see & experience together.

Click here to see the itinerary. Call 800-383-3131 to book. Book now, save $100.

This will be a once in a lifetime adventure.

The people you meet along the way is what makes travel so special. The locals hanging out in an Irish Pub in Dublin. John, our Irish tour guide, directing us to great places. We'll do this together and will enjoy these memories forever.

Join us here to chat about adventure and come along for our very own journey.

Cheers.

Decisions create patterns. Decisions lead to results. Looking at those results truthfully is what allows you to change for the better.

Almost all Americans agree, we'd like to change for the better. But, how?

Change requires honesty, effort, and tools.

Today, we discuss how to change. Specifically, which tools I used to overcome depression (without drugs).

These are tools you can use and these are tools we can use in our country. We decide who to vote for. Our decisions have led to decisions, patterns, and results.

In 1979, America funded a war against Russian aggression. In 2001, American soldiers were at war in that country. Now, in 2023 we are funding another war against Russian aggression.

Do what you always do, get what you always got.

Unless we change that. Change also requires personal responsibility.

Join in.

Are you ready to change for the better? Master Your Message will help. Loaded with tools and techniques, you will become a more confident communicator and performer. Sign up here.

Or accelerate your learning and implementation. I'll personally coach you to help you change. Click here to set up a 20 minute intro call.

Change is up to you.

Prior to 9/11/01 there were key decisions made by US Presidents.

To fund the Afghan resistance against a Russian invasion, to launch a war against Iraq in '91, to not kill Osama bin Laden in 1998.

All tough decisions. Decisions that continue to ripple through time with consequences.

Decisions worth examining. On Equal Matters, host Rob Hunter, takes a view from above at the consequential decisions related to the September 11 attacks.

Not to blame. To think differently. To spot the patterns of these presidential decisions and learn from them.

To help us be more informed voters.

In part 1 of a 2 part series, we rewind the clock 22-years before 9/11 on the 22nd year of being reminded to 'never forget.'

Never forget means leaning from those past decisions to apply them today. It starts back in 1979 when the Russian invaded Afghanistan.

America paid for the resistance. The resistance that is related to Al Qaeda.

44-years later, America is funding another resistance against Russian aggression. This time in Ukraine.

Which makes it a perfect time to take a look at decisions by Carter, Reagan, H.W. Bush, and Clinton.

Equal Matters is a show about realism, depth, and knowledge.

Thanks for joining us.

For most of my life, I didn't think this was true. So I always overextended myself. Until a schedule change brought a blessing of more sleep.

Not just more sleep, better sleep.

Dr. Steve Hruby focuses on overall health which ties into sleep. Today, he shares what your body and mind do when you sleep, why focusing on sleep gives you an advantage , and how to start sleeping better.

Dr. Steve is a chiropractor based in Scottsdale, Arizona. His practice is called KaiZen Progressive Health.

My name is Rob Hunter. I'm a radio talk show host, communications and performance coach, an executive with Earn It All, and co-host of The Brewmance podcast.

Let's link up. I can help you communicate and perform more effectively. Schedule a 20-minute chat here.

70% is paid for by you, as a taxpayer.

The math says this isn't sustainable. Congressman Schweikert will present what challenges the math presents.

And what can be done about it to crash the price of healthcare. The Congressman will also talk about the barriers to innovation (like laws).

Most media outlets or politicians don't want to talk about the complexities of healthcare spending, which is why we will on Equal Matters.

Thanks for joining us.

Mark Devine lived the radio life to the fullest. He worked his way to Phoenix, Arizona and found success.

First, as Tim and Mark, on KDKB. Then, as Mark and Neanderpaul on KSLX. Both shows hit #1, which is incredibly hard to do.

Mark Devine is a stand-up guy with a great work ethic and tremendous discipline. He joins us on Equal Matters to give you a behind-the-scenes look into creating a number-one-rated radio morning show.

We talk about success, how Mark and I linked up, and how comedy has changed. Enjoy, subscribe, and rate & review.

Ready to up your performance game? My communications & performance course, Master Your Message will add confidence to your presentations. Sign up here.

Want to learn these tools faster? Schedule a free 20-minute call about my coaching program & style here.

Cheers.

He just got back from a nationwide tour with an artist named Anees.

You'll hear some of Kal's experiences on the road (it isn't all one big party). You'll also hear how he got into guitar and how he's nurtured his talents.

Kal is a dope human being. Join us.

At 20 he sailed around the world in the US Navy on an aircraft carrier. He says carriers are like living in a 'kind of in a prison' with 6,000 people.

Justin's job on USS Carl Vinson was on the flight deck. Today, you'll hear from a man who had a first-hand view of America's best fighter jets as they launched combat missions.

He takes you on his journey through boot camp, working on fighter jets, to swimming in the Persian Gulf.

If you've ever wondered what life aboard an aircraft carrier was like, you'll find out today with Justin Cross.

My younger brother Chris is moving from Massachusetts to Phoenix, AZ. We linked up with our Dad, Bob, in Maine and have been driving from there.

After a stop in Ft. Smith, Arkansas we talked about the journey across America so far.

Not many people have this opportunity to travel 3,000 miles in a car through 16 states. We feel incredibly fortunate.

This is a big move for Chris, who at 42 is making a massive life change. We talk about that. We also talk about Dad's journey in the US Navy in the Vietnam era.

He was stationed in Memphis (a city we stopped in briefly), California, and Japan.

Additionally, we've stopped in Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, and Nashville.

This is what a family conversation sounds like on our great American road trip.

Millions watched on TV.

He was on duty.

Today, you'll hear a New York City Police Officer's first hand experiences about his career.

Including 9/11.

You'll also hear about Rob's NYPD partner Steve and the things that two guys who share a squad car do. Often to each other.

Rob also details the second half of his career spent in the crime stat section. He explains how crime stats are massaged to meet public demands to lower crime.

You don't often get a chance to have this honest a conversation with a cop. Until now.

Join us on Equal Matters.

Ready for an upgrade?

Book a free 20 minute call with me here to learn how I can help you enhance your leadership, performance, and communication skills. Skills to create opportunities. Take action for you. Click here.

Or check out Master Your Message. My self paced communication performance course. This program will show you HOW to manage your thoughts and teach you how to use your voice to your advantage.

Thanks.

She is passionate about her community and helping those who have been marginalized.

Today, you'll learn why Rep. Ortiz left a great job at the ACLU to run for office. You'll also learn more about issues that are underreported.

Issues like affordable housing & access to healthcare.

Rep. Ortiz shares what her experience has been as a new lawmaker and what her conversations have been like with Republicans on the key issues she's focused on.

This is a GREAT conversation. Join us.

Feedback? Questions?rob@equalmatters.com

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Dr. Keiko Finnegan & Dr. Sera Sheppard focus on optimal health.

Optimal meaning best.

Dr. Keiko & Dr. Sera approach health as a step by step process.

Today, Dr. Keiko & Dr. Sera talk about how to get started on your optimal health journey.

We talk about the 14 system in your body. We talk about the need for you time. We talk about how to work with your body.

Dr. Keiko & Dr. Sera are amazing resources to help understand health is about mind, body, & spirit.

Ultimately, you have to be your own best health advocate. That journey starts with knowledge. Today, two doctors share steps to get healthier.

Join us.

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Book a free 20 minute call with me here to learn how I can help you enhancing your leadership, performance, and communication skills. Skills to create opportunities for you. Let's explore.

Or check out Master Your Message. My self paced communication performance course. This program will show you HOW to manage your thoughts and teach you how to use your voice to your advantage.

Thank you for being with us.

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Today, an inside look at how Washington works from Congressman David Schweikert. Despite this, Schweikert remains 'pathologically optimistic.'

On Equal Matters, the Congressman discusses:

The need for transparency and accountability in political contributions

The misuse of funds by consultants and fundraisers.

Needing a "charity navigator" for political action committees.

Congressman Schweikert has been in Washington for 14 years. Washington, he says, is about money, power, and vanity.

It's always about the money. Enjoy.

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Dr. Steve says there are three types of stress:

Physical, biochemical, and emotional.

Stress compounds in the body. As a chiropractor Dr. Steve works with the stresses the build up in our bodies.

Stress from sitting at a desk, typing on a computer, financial stress, and emotional stress.

Stress from working out. Stress from your lifestyle.

Throughout the episode, Dr. Hruby emphasizes the importance of awareness and education in making informed choices for your health and wellness. He delves into foundational factors for optimal health, such as sleep, nutrition, and nervous system balance

Today, you'll learn how amazing your body is and how capable of healing it is.

Dr. Steve drops some serious knowledge about how your nervous system operates, how it communicates with your entire body, and what to do to help it.

Find out more about Dr. Steve & Kaizen Progressive Health here.

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Police officers, on average, experiences 200 traumatic events. The average person experiences 3.

How can you learn to manage that?

Let's find out on Equal Matters. Retired New York City Police Officer Rob Coppola shares part of his 20 year career with you.

He's the type of friend that is family.

You'll hear descriptive stories of getting shot at, the police call Rob broke his ankle, and how friendship bonds help cops manage traumatic experiences.

We also discuss the role of policing in 2023 and how you balance individual rights with law enforcement power.

You'll learn, laugh, and enjoy. You might even broaden your perspective.

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Next week, Dr. Steve Hruby. He'll teach us about how important your central nervous system is to managing stress. We've got other amazing conversations coming up. Subscribe now. Thank you.

Because America faces challenges politically. Congressman David Schweikert works on those challenges.

First and foremost, we are an aging country. An aging country that spends too much money. Without action now America will look much different in 9 years.

Senior poverty will double then because Social Security is facing a 25% cut. Which is why politicians normally don't tell you that.

Congressman Schweikert, or David as he insists being called, will.

Today you will learn about America's greatest challenge and what to do about it because the Congressman brings solutions.

We also talk about how we can help. This will be an effort if we are to encourage more politicians to tell us the truth about what's ahead of our country. Then we can work towards solutions.

Links: Congressman David Schweikert

My communication and performance online program: Master Your Message.

Schedule a free 20 minute call to find out of communication and performance is right for you: Schedule a call with Rob.

Intro song is a creation of the ridiculously talented Kal The Guitar Hero (he's currently touring the country with the artist Anees).

This episode's timeline:

[00:00:00] Podcast on America's challenges with Congressman Schweikert.

[00:05:27] Aging population requires expensive medical benefits. Which is challenging.

[00:10:56] US aging population challenges future growth prospects.

[00:17:11] Social Security is facing a 25% cut in less than 9 years if no action is taken.

[00:20:49] Competition for jobs is challenging, which impedes growth, growth is required to maintain America.

[00:30:58] Social Security cuts could double senior poverty.

[00:35:48] US has a productive society, but worries about productivity.

[00:40:36] Enhance communication skills for leadership advantage.

[00:45:53] Debt crisis threatens republic; inflation looms.

[00:50:49] Cut obesity in half for trillions saved.

[00:56:55] Disruptive healthcare technology, hindered by bureaucracy.

[01:02:37] Democrats' bill misled and subsidies were pointless.

[01:06:21] Cut costs through healthcare curve-bending. Crowdsourcing regulation?

[01:10:54] Congress protects bureaucracies, soft nationalizes industries.

[01:21:59] Tax policy to bring manufacturing back summarized.

[01:24:14] Update policies simultaneously for economic growth.

[01:28:59] "Controversial, but effective way to re-election"

I was there in New Orleans. Working for a radio station my team (and our partners) stayed behind to work.

The hurricane eventually crippled our ability to broadcast, leaving us in silence. Life changed quickly for us after that storm.

Three lessons I've learned.

1)No one is coming to save you

2)Be Adaptable

3)Make The Most Of It

Join in for some lessons and a few stories from covering Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans.

A former president of the United States, Donald Trump, has been charged by Fulton County, GA of orchestrating a conspiracy to overturn an election.

This is a look at those charges included in the 98 page indictment.

I'm Rob Hunter. I've been studying American politics as a talk show host for the past 25 years. I love this stuff and on Equal Matters will approach the 4th Trump indictment as unbiased as I can.

Join in.

Today, on Equal Matters, we'll explain the government's case.

We'll save the opinions for another day.

The case comes down to two alleged conspiracies.

The first is the appointment of 'alternate' or 'fake' Electors to cast votes for Trump in states that Biden won (7 states named in this indictment).

The second is within the Department of Justice. Trump and Co-conspirator #4 are alleged to have pushed the DOJ to say the election was fraudulent.

The third and fourth charges are related to obstructing and conspiring to obstruct the official Electoral College vote count in Congress.

Join Equal Matters for a quick overview of the four charges levied against the 45th President.

Here is a condensed version first episode with Congressman David Schweikert that runs about 25 minutes.

America is aging. This poses political challenges for everyone. The future of this country will be determined by the decision we, as voters, make now.

Congressman David Schweikert spells out exactly what those problems are: spending, healthcare, & economic growth.

The Social Security trust fund will be out of money in 8.5 years.

Medicare & Social Security are the most expensive programs in the US.

5% of our population is 50% of healthcare spending.

Congressman Schweikert offers solutions and policy ideas to help save the country for your kids and grandkids.

Thanks for joining us.

Meanwhile, the decisions you make for yourself are just as important. Master Your Message, my online communication & performance course, will help you use your voice as an instrument to play life how you want.

It's only $197. Click here.

Or speed up your progress with coaching. Schedule a free 20-minute call. Let me know where are you looking to go. I can help you get there. Click here to grab a spot.

Conversations with:

A Congressman who will tell us the truth about the challenges facing America.

A retired NYPD officer who has been shot at, had a brick thrown at him and a bed frame, and who was on duty on 9/11/01.

Three chiropractors who will explain how our bodies work and how to live a healthier lifestyle.

A first-time Arizona State Rep. who represents one of the poorest parts of the state.

We are just getting started. I would love to hear what you are interested in finding out more about. Email: Rob@EqualMatters.com

I'm Rob. I'm a radio talk show host. I've been covering news and politics for almost a quarter century. I'm also a communications and performance coach who helps leaders and emerging leaders who to use communication skills to enhance their careers and responsibilities.

I'd love to learn more about you. Email me or find me on social media.

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I'm always up for an adventure. Equal Matters will be just that. Thanks for coming with me.