Leave Us Alone with Grover Norquist

Grover Norquist
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Leave Us Alone with Grover Norquist examines the core components of the Center-Right Movement and how these groups want to be left alone on their vote-moving issues. Each week, ATR President Grover Norquist interviews conservative leaders on their key issues and arms you with the information you need to push back against the Left.

  1. AUG 15

    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 “GOP-friendly” image is mostly smoke and mirrors. They also unpack how federal regulators are twisting market definitions to attack America’s most successful tech companies, why a proposed patent value tax would cripple innovation, and what a second reconciliation bill could mean for pro-growth tax reforms like capital gains indexation and expanded health savings accounts. From union politics to tax policy, this episode reveals the strategies, incentives, and hidden motives shaping the fights that impact taxpayers most.

    25 min

  2. AUG 7

    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 patent fees, financial regulation rollbacks at the CFPB, and a push to weaken credit standards at Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Plus, Grover celebrates major state-level victories in the march toward zero income taxes and James shares a huge win in the fight to defund public media. If you're interested in tax reform, limited government, or protecting innovation and economic freedom, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.

    33 min

  3. JUL 25

    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% reduction), states continue phasing out income taxes, and Trump's AI action plan embraces free market principles. We also discuss the "no tax on tips" policy impact and why rescissions are just the beginning of fiscal sanity. A must-listen for anyone who believes government should leave us alone.

    26 min

  4. JUL 8

    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 extension of Trump-era tax cuts for all income groups Doubling (and extending) the child tax credit and standard deduction Full expensing for business investment and pro-growth reforms Major Medicaid reform—the most significant in U.S. history Elimination of the “Venmo tax” and taxes on tips and overtime pay Expansion of Health Savings Accounts And why making tax policy permanent matters for prosperity and liberty

    35 min

  5. JUN 27

    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 remains in flux. Grover and Mike walk through what’s still in the bill, what could change, and what SALT deals could look like. They also cover why the HSA expansion matters, how blue states want federal taxpayers to subsidize their overspending, and the bigger economic implications of conservative tax reform.

    29 min

  6. JUN 20

    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 matter for the future of the economy. If you want the inside scoop on what’s really in the bill—and what comes next—this episode has you covered.

    28 min

  7. JUN 5

    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. Later, Grover interviews Morton Blackwell, founder of the Leadership Institute, for a candid conversation about movement-building, political entrepreneurship, and the importance of training the next generation of leaders. If you want to understand how long-term conservative wins happen, not just in Congress but at the grassroots, this is the episode for you.

    53 min

  8. MAY 30

    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 how the FCC is using its “Delete, Delete, Delete” initiative to identify and eliminate obsolete or burdensome rules, many dating back to World War II-era broadcast policies. The conversation also covers reforms to spectrum licensing, the collapse of net neutrality, and how the FCC is preparing to lead a pro-growth agenda that expands internet access while cutting red tape. Grover and James also open the episode with a breakdown of the "One Big, Beautiful Bill"—the latest House-passed tax cut and spending restraint package. They discuss how making the Trump tax cuts permanent and achieving $1.6 trillion in spending reductions will fuel long-term economic growth and shift the fiscal conversation away from Washington's old tax-and-spend habits.

    32 min
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Leave Us Alone with Grover Norquist examines the core components of the Center-Right Movement and how these groups want to be left alone on their vote-moving issues. Each week, ATR President Grover Norquist interviews conservative leaders on their key issues and arms you with the information you need to push back against the Left.

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