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Each week, Josh Barker of Radio Free Hillsdale examines legislation being considered before Congress or the Michigan State Legislature. Listen to learn what effect the legislation might have and how it could impact you.

  1. 05/08/2023

    Gold Standard Act and Farewell

    Josh Evan Barker, long-time host of the award-winning show, The Policy Corner, gives his final briefing on the proposal from Rep. Alex Mooney (R-WV) to go back to the gold standard.  To see what Josh is up to, visit his blog: joshevanbarker.wordpress.com or follow him on Twitter (@JoshEvanBarker).

    6 min

  2. 05/01/2023

    OIRA & the REVIEW Act

    This week, Josh Barker talks about OIRA, an important agency in the regulatory process, as well as the REVIEW Act, a bill that would delay implementation of regulations challenged in court.

    5 min

  3. 04/24/2023

    Nuclear Power

    Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL) and a bipartisan coalition in Congress are looking to expand U.S. nuclear power to fight climate change. What are both sides saying about nuclear power, and what current actions are they seeking to take in that direction? Josh Barker answers that and more on this week's episode of The Policy Corner.

    5 min

  4. 04/17/2023

    End Child Poverty Act

    Cash benefits to parents of minor children has been a proposal on both sides of the aisle. This week, Josh Barker explains the recent introduction of the End Child Poverty Act as well as a prior Republican proposal, the Family Security Act 2.0, and how they could potentially help parents struggling to make ends meet.

    5 min

  5. 04/10/2023

    School Gun-Free Zones

    In light of recent school shootings, some Republicans are hoping to eliminate or significantly modify gun-free zones in schools. Josh Barker explains some of the legislation and arguments surrounding the gun-free zone debate.

    5 min

  6. 04/03/2023

    Parents Bill of Rights

    This week, Josh Barker looks at HR 5, the Parents Bill of Rights Act, that would seek to increase transparency in education.

    5 min

  7. 03/27/2023

    FairTax

    Josh Barker discusses the FairTax proposal to replace the current federal income and payroll tax system with a national sales tax. Listen to be dispelled of misconceptions and presented with potential challenges.

    6 min

  8. 03/20/2023

    32 Hour Work Week

    Josh Barker looks at a proposal in Congress to gradually set a 32 hour workweek. Find out what its supporters say and why there might be some drawbacks.

    6 min
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Each week, Josh Barker of Radio Free Hillsdale examines legislation being considered before Congress or the Michigan State Legislature. Listen to learn what effect the legislation might have and how it could impact you.

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  • Creator
    Josh Barker
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2023
  • Episodes
    69
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Josh Barker