Light Beer Dark Money

Chris Clements

Hosts Chris Clements and Sean Noble cover politics, culture, and the intersection of faith, freedom, and free enterprise. “Agree on something.” LIGHT BEER - Christopher W. Clements (Chris) is the former Vice Chairman and CEO of Golden Eagle Distributors, Inc. For nearly 75 years, Golden Eagle served as a family-owned, Arizona-based wholesaler for several major national brewers including: Anheuser-Busch-InBev and Sierra Nevada. Golden Eagle was sold to Phoenix-based, Hensley Beverage Company. DARK MONEY - Why pay attention to what Phoenix’s Sean Noble has to say? Well, for more than 20 years, a pretty elite cast of characters has been doing just that. His observations and ideas have impacted politics and public policy across the nation, from his home state of Arizona all the way to Washington, D.C. Sean is a founding partner of DC London, Inc., which provides political, public relations, and public affairs consulting services.

  1. 2d ago

    Polls, Polls, and More Polls: Who to Believe and What to Predict? (Audio)

    With less than three weeks until Election Day, Chris and Sean return to Light Beer | Dark Money for a deep dive into the polls, predictions, and pivotal races that could determine the balance of power in Washington and across the country. From Texas, where Sean boldly predicts James Talarico will defeat the deeply flawed Ken Paxton, to the battle for control of the U.S. Senate, the forecasts couldn't be further apart. Nate Silver's projections give Democrats better than a 70% chance of flipping the Senate, while other pollsters see a Republican resurgence, particularly in Michigan and New Hampshire. Closer to home, Chris and Sean examine Arizona's increasingly competitive congressional races, where Juan Ciscomani and Jay Feely appear to be running stronger campaigns as Election Day approaches. It's a reminder of a timeless political axiom: Candidates matter. Across the country, Democrats could flip reliably Republican seats simply because Republicans nominated poor candidates. Meanwhile, Arizona's governor's race and other statewide contests are shaping up to be extraordinarily close. So... who's right? What can we believe? And are the pollsters missing the voters who will ultimately decide this election? Chris and Sean focus on the real wild cards: the undecided voters, the everyday Americans—the normies—who are too busy raising families, running businesses, and living their lives to obsess over every political headline and polling fluctuation. With Election Day fast approaching, the stakes couldn't be higher. The pundits can pontificate, the pollsters can prognosticate, but ultimately the voters will decide. The future of the Republic is on the ballot. Faith | Freedom | Free Enterprise #LightBeerDarkMoney #Midterms2026 #Election2026 #PoliticalPolling #ArizonaPolitics #USSenate #Faith #Freedom #FreeEnterprise #PrattPodcasting Subscribe for weekly conversations on Faith, Freedom & Free Enterprise with Sean Noble and Chris Clements. Light Beer Dark Money Website: lightbeerdarkmoney.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LightBeerDarkMoney/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lightbeerdarkmoney/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/lbdmpodcast?lang=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/light-beer-dark-money/ Blog: https://lightbeerdarkmoney.com/hypocrisy-and-the-aoc-oh-sandy/

  2. Oct 8

    Adrian Fontes: Same Arizona Roots. Different Politics. One Good Conversation. (Audio)

    They’re the same age. They grew up in small Arizona towns. And one of them leads an organization that sued the other. Sean Noble sits down with Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes for a candid, surprisingly personal conversation on Light Beer Dark Money. They’ve taken different political paths, but share a connection to Arizona—and a belief that disagreeing shouldn’t mean we stop talking. Fontes recalls what pushed him into politics: the hours-long lines during Arizona’s 2016 presidential preference election and the haunting story of a voter struck and killed by a car after casting his ballot. Then there’s 2020. Biden won Maricopa County by roughly 40,000 votes. Fontes lost his own reelection by fewer than 5,000. Sean asks the obvious question: If you’re supposedly stealing an election, wouldn’t you remember to give yourself the win? From there, they tackle something bigger than either party: why America works. The ability to settle our differences at the ballot box and transfer power peacefully creates the stability that allows businesses to grow, universities to thrive, and people to build a future. Power comes from the people—not a family bloodline or whoever commands the biggest army. There are real disagreements here. There’s also humor, mutual respect, and a reminder that you can end up on opposite sides of a lawsuit and still enjoy sitting across the table from each other. Subscribe for weekly conversations on Faith, Freedom & Free Enterprise with Sean Noble and Chris Clements. Light Beer Dark Money Website: lightbeerdarkmoney.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LightBeerDarkMoney/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lightbeerdarkmoney/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/lbdmpodcast?lang=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/light-beer-dark-money/ Blog: https://lightbeerdarkmoney.com/hypocrisy-and-the-aoc-oh-sandy/ #PrattPodcasting

  3. Oct 1

    Fathers, Grandfathers & the Fight for America (Audio)

    Chris and Sean return to the Big Show, and this one gets personal fast. Chris is celebrating his daughter’s 13th birthday. Sean is celebrating his daughter’s 23rd. That opens a reflective conversation about fatherhood, the consequences of absent fathers, and the role grandparents and extended family play in shaping who we become. For Sean, his grandfather had an even greater impact than his father. For Chris, his Armenian grandfather framed his understanding of faith, struggle, resilience, and the Armenian Genocide that claimed members of his own family. From there, the conversation turns to radical Islam, its growing presence in American politics, and figures like Abdul El-Sayed. Chris and Sean also examine a recent message from Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps urging American voters to reject Trump’s policies ahead of the midterms—and ask whether Democratic leaders will clearly disavow that intervention. The guys close with polling errors, the economy, and the basket of goods working Americans actually feel every week: gas, groceries, beer, and the real cost of living. A personal and provocative discussion about fatherhood, family, faith, politics, and the country we’re leaving to the next generation. #LightBeerDarkMoney #Faith #Freedom #FreeEnterprise #PrattPodcasting Subscribe for weekly conversations on Faith, Freedom & Free Enterprise with Sean Noble and Chris Clements. Light Beer Dark Money Website: lightbeerdarkmoney.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LightBeerDarkMoney/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lightbeerdarkmoney/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/lbdmpodcast?lang=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/light-beer-dark-money/ Blog: https://lightbeerdarkmoney.com/hypocrisy-and-the-aoc-oh-sandy/

  4. Sep 30

    Five Weeks Out! (Audio)

    Chris and Sean are back in the Cave with five weeks to go before the Arizona election. They start with the governor’s race and the arguments surrounding Katie Hobbs and Andy Biggs on taxes, vetoes, affordability, and the direction of the state. Then the conversation jumps ahead to 2028. J.D. Vance, Marco Rubio, Ron DeSantis, Ted Cruz, control of Congress, polling problems, and what Republicans should do if border enforcement finally opens the door to a serious immigration reform debate. They also play Marco Rubio’s response to Iran at the United Nations before closing on a completely different note: U2 returning to Mount Temple Comprehensive School in Dublin exactly 50 years after the band first came together. Chris and Sean talk about the surprise performance, U2’s new music, and Dolly Parton’s final recording. #KatieHobbs #AndyBiggs #MarcoRubio #U2 #PrattPodcasting Subscribe for weekly conversations on Faith, Freedom & Free Enterprise with Sean Noble and Chris Clements. Light Beer Dark Money Website: lightbeerdarkmoney.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LightBeerDarkMoney/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lightbeerdarkmoney/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/lbdmpodcast?lang=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/light-beer-dark-money/ Blog: https://lightbeerdarkmoney.com/hypocrisy-and-the-aoc-oh-sandy/

  5. Sep 24

    John Hart: The Gentleman Farmer Returns! (Audio)

    The Gentleman Farmer is back. John Hart joins Chris and Sean for a conversation about U2, campaigns, and the future of government transparency. With U2’s 50th anniversary approaching, the three revisit the note Larry Mullen Jr. posted at his Dublin school, the band’s beginnings, their first U2 concerts, and what happened when they met their musical heroes. Then Sean and John go down memory lane to Tom Coburn’s first Senate race. They share what they learned about choosing the right candidate, doing the blocking and tackling that wins campaigns. John closes with his work on AI and transparency: how new tools could help citizens see, understand, and hold government accountable for its actions. #U2 #U250 #JohnHart #TomCoburn #GovernmentTransparency #ArtificialIntelligence #PrattPodcasting Subscribe for weekly conversations on Faith, Freedom & Free Enterprise with Sean Noble and Chris Clements. Light Beer Dark Money Website: lightbeerdarkmoney.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LightBeerDarkMoney/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lightbeerdarkmoney/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/lbdmpodcast?lang=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/light-beer-dark-money/ Blog: https://lightbeerdarkmoney.com/hypocrisy-and-the-aoc-oh-sandy/

  6. Sep 21

    Cody Ritchie Guest Hosts: Remembering Jon Kyl, Tucson & Arizona Politics (Audio)

    Cody Ritchie of Crest Insurance joins Chris in the guest-host chair for a wide-ranging conversation on Arizona, Tucson, politics, business, and the state of leadership in the Old Pueblo. Crest Insurance is a multi-state insurance agency and a longtime supporter of Light Beer | Dark Money, and Cody brings both a business leader’s perspective and deep Arizona roots to the conversation. Chris and Cody dig into the familiar challenges facing Tucson—from economic development and political leadership to the broader question of whether the city is creating the conditions necessary for businesses, families, and entrepreneurs to thrive. They also widen the lens to Arizona as a whole, talking about where the state’s electorate finds itself, how the political landscape continues to shift, and the competing forces shaping Arizona’s future. But the episode begins on a much more personal note. Chris and Cody remember their friend and mentor, former U.S. Senator Jon Kyl, reflecting on the character, intelligence, preparation, humility, and commitment to public service that defined his career. More than a political figure, Kyl was someone who invested in people, mentored the next generation, and left a lasting mark on Arizona and on those fortunate enough to know and work with him. It’s part remembrance, part Arizona political conversation, and part classic Light Beer | Dark Money banter and rant. #LightBeerDarkMoney #Arizona #Tucson #JonKyl #CrestInsurance #Politics #Leadership #FreeEnterprise #Faith #Freedom #FreeEnterprise #PrattPodcasting Subscribe for weekly conversations on Faith, Freedom & Free Enterprise with Sean Noble and Chris Clements. Light Beer Dark Money Website: lightbeerdarkmoney.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LightBeerDarkMoney/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lightbeerdarkmoney/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/lbdmpodcast?lang=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/light-beer-dark-money/ Blog: https://lightbeerdarkmoney.com/hypocrisy-and-the-aoc-oh-sandy/

  7. Sep 17

    Remembering Senator Jon Kyl: A Mentor, a Workhorse, and an Arizona Statesman (Audio)

    Longtime guest and great friend of the show John Desser joins Chris from the Beltway to remember their mutual friend and mentor, former Arizona Senator Jon Kyl, who passed away today at the age of 84. Kyl represented Arizona in Congress for nearly three decades and was widely known for his work ethic, command of policy, and commitment to the state. John reflects on his years working for both Senators John McCain and Jon Kyl and remembers Kyl as the consummate workhorse — a senator determined to know what was happening throughout his office, from major policy debates to the constituent services affecting individual Arizonans. John and Chris also look back on their work with Senator Kyl and his staff during the long campaign to reform and nearly repeal the federal estate tax — the “Death Tax.” They remember meeting after meeting with Kyl and his team, strategizing about how to move the issue through Congress and, particularly, through a reluctant United States Senate. Beyond the policy and politics, they remember the man: a devoted family man, a tireless advocate for Arizona, a serious legislator respected across the aisle, and a mentor deeply loved by many of the people who worked for and alongside him. For Chris, that relationship was especially personal. Long before the titles and the career, he was a young man fresh out of college trying to find his way in Washington. Jon Kyl took the time to offer guidance, open doors, and provide the kind of mentorship that can shape a life. Today, Chris and John remember Senator Jon Kyl — his service, his example, and the extraordinary legacy he leaves behind. Subscribe for weekly conversations on Faith, Freedom & Free Enterprise with Sean Noble and Chris Clements. Light Beer Dark Money Website: lightbeerdarkmoney.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LightBeerDarkMoney/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lightbeerdarkmoney/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/lbdmpodcast?lang=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/light-beer-dark-money/ Blog: https://lightbeerdarkmoney.com/hypocrisy-and-the-aoc-oh-sandy/ #PrattPodcasting

  8. Sep 10

    Jenna Bentley Returns: Politics, Policy, Sports & Remembrance (Audio)

    Jenna Bentley of the Goldwater Institute is back with Chris Clements and Sean Noble — and there is plenty to rant about. The Republican Party is holding its first-ever midterm convention, and we have a pretty basic question: Why? With control of Congress on the line, we debate whether that money, time and political energy would be better spent in competitive races across the country. Then there’s President Trump’s inexplicable surprise promise of a $5,000 “Trump Dividend.” We have some questions about that, too. And, naturally, we talk sports. Baseball is heading toward October, football is back, and the rivalry at the table is unavoidable: Jenna is a devoted Red Sox fan sitting across from two lifelong Dodgers fans. Chris and Sean are particularly happy after finally watching the Dodgers put together a complete game the night before against the hapless Cincinnati Reds. Jenna counters with Boston, and then it’s on to football and her beloved New England Patriots as another NFL season gets underway. Then we remember. Twenty-five years after 9/11. One year after the assassination of Charlie Kirk. Chris reflects on Charlie’s legacy and the unique role he played in bringing together different parts of the conservative movement through his personality, relationships and increasingly public Christian faith. Long before Turning Point USA became a national force, Charlie’s approach could be captured by one simple image: a table on a college campus and a sign reading “PROVE ME WRONG.” Sit down. Talk. Debate. Engage. Jenna also previews the Goldwater Institute’s 2026 Freedom Gala on October 23 at the Arizona Biltmore, featuring special guest Adam Carolla. That sends us down another memory lane: Carolla’s years alongside Dr. Drew Pinsky on Loveline, the late-night KROQ institution that became nationally syndicated and eventually spawned an MTV show. For those of us who listened to Adam and Dr. Drew back then, his later evolution into a prominent libertarian-leaning cultural and political commentator makes for an interesting trajectory. We talk about the journey from Loveline and The Man Show to podcasting, free-speech advocacy and his place today in the broader liberty-oriented media world. Finally, Jenna outlines the Goldwater Institute’s current priorities and its work on economic competitiveness, consumer choice, individual liberty and limited government. Politics. Policy. Sports. Remembrance. And a healthy amount of ranting. #LightBeerDarkMoney #GoldwaterInstitute #JennaBentley #AdamCarolla #Loveline #DrDrew #CharlieKirk #NeverForget #September11 #Dodgers #RedSox #Patriots #Arizona #Faith #Freedom #FreeEnterprise #PrattPodcasting Subscribe for weekly conversations on Faith, Freedom & Free Enterprise with Sean Noble and Chris Clements. Light Beer Dark Money Website: lightbeerdarkmoney.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LightBeerDarkMoney/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lightbeerdarkmoney/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/lbdmpodcast?lang=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/light-beer-dark-money/ Blog: https://lightbeerdarkmoney.com/hypocrisy-and-the-aoc-oh-sandy/

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Hosts Chris Clements and Sean Noble cover politics, culture, and the intersection of faith, freedom, and free enterprise. “Agree on something.” LIGHT BEER - Christopher W. Clements (Chris) is the former Vice Chairman and CEO of Golden Eagle Distributors, Inc. For nearly 75 years, Golden Eagle served as a family-owned, Arizona-based wholesaler for several major national brewers including: Anheuser-Busch-InBev and Sierra Nevada. Golden Eagle was sold to Phoenix-based, Hensley Beverage Company. DARK MONEY - Why pay attention to what Phoenix’s Sean Noble has to say? Well, for more than 20 years, a pretty elite cast of characters has been doing just that. His observations and ideas have impacted politics and public policy across the nation, from his home state of Arizona all the way to Washington, D.C. Sean is a founding partner of DC London, Inc., which provides political, public relations, and public affairs consulting services.

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  • Creator
    Chris Clements
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    452
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Light Beer Dark Money
  • Show Website
    Light Beer Dark Money

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