Episodios

  • The Latest on What’s Still in the Senate’s Tax Bill
    Jun 27 2025

    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.

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    29 m
  • What’s in the Senate’s Big Beautiful Tax Bill?
    Jun 20 2025

    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.

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    28 m
  • How to Build a Movement: Morton Blackwell on Conservative Activism and the Leadership Institute
    Jun 5 2025

    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.

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    53 m
  • Delete, Delete, Delete: How the FCC Is Rolling Back Biden-Era Regs
    May 30 2025

    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Norquist is joined by FCC Commissioner Nathan Simington to break down how a Republican-led FCC is preparing to slash outdated regulations—starting with legacy broadcast ownership rules and expanding to the internet itself.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.

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    32 m
  • Tax Cuts Across America: Trump’s Agenda and Gov. Gianforte’s Montana Model
    May 23 2025

    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 big wins for taxpayers. From repealing the death tax to defending income tax reform from local overspending, this conversation lays out a blueprint for pro-growth policy in Washington and beyond. If you care about shrinking government and expanding opportunity, this one’s for you.

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    37 m
  • The Tax Cut Bill That Delivers: What’s In, What’s Out, and Why It Matters
    May 15 2025

    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 individual rates, a boosted standard deduction for 90% of filers, a stronger small business deduction, and critical full expensing to drive investment and growth.

    Also on the win list: repealing Biden’s Venmo snooping rule before it hits taxpayers and expanding tax-free tips to both workers and independent contractors. Plus: why the media’s push for tax hikes keeps falling flat—and how this bill keeps Washington’s hands out of your wallet.

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    30 m
  • Inside the GOP Tax Agenda: SALT Debate, Medicaid Reform, and What’s Next
    May 8 2025

    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 a totally different beast. The team also dives into the upcoming Medicaid reforms that could save hundreds of billions, and why work requirements and eligibility checks are commonsense—not controversial. Plus, a breakdown of the spectrum auctions and stablecoin legislation that could shape the economic landscape ahead.

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    34 m
  • Trump’s First 100 Days: Wins for Taxpayers, Warnings for Republicans
    May 1 2025

    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 executive orders reviving American energy independence. The episode also tackles GOP tax policy strategy, the importance of work requirements in Medicaid, and warns against misguided ideas like a national car tax. It’s an unfiltered, pro-taxpayer look at what’s working—and what conservatives must reject.

    Show Notes:

    • President Trump Nixes Tax Rate Hike Floated by Anonymous Staffers
    • Trump Warns GOP Against Tax Rate Hike: “We don’t need to be the READ MY LIPS Gang Who Lost An Election”
    • Newt Gingrich: There Must Be No Tax Increase
    • Paragon Institute: Survey Shows 81% of Voters Support Medicaid Work Requirements
    • 30+ Free Market Groups, Advocates Call for Repealing Green New Deal Subsidies in Reconciliation
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    31 m