Idaho Pulse

Idaho Pulse

Hosted by Bob Neugebauer, aka Tea Party Bob, Idaho Pulse offers a solution-oriented approach to Idaho’s political, social, and economic challenges. Unlike traditional talk radio, this podcast cuts through echo chambers and empty rhetoric, delivering depth, critical thinking, and actionable insights. Each episode dives into the issues that matter most—legislative updates, grassroots movements, and the real impact of national decisions on Idaho communities. With honest conversations, a focus on critical analysis, and no-nonsense accountability, Idaho Pulse challenges the status quo while equipping listeners with the knowledge and tools to drive meaningful change. If you're tired of surface-level commentary and ready to engage with a podcast that prioritizes substance, solutions, and critical thinking, tune in to Idaho Pulse.

Episodes

September 19, 2025 35 mins
Tea Party Bob and Ron Nate reveal how the Idaho Freedom Foundation saved taxpayers $30-50 million annually by exposing a shocking government spending scandal. A 2021 decision to cover GLP-1 weight loss drugs for state employees—estimated at just $10,000—ballooned to $25 million in costs with projections reaching $50 million yearly. Senator Glenita Zeiderweld and IFF's investigation led to the coverage being reversed within 24 hours...
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Bob Neugebauer & Ron Nate examine the institutional indoctrination crisis in public education and universities following Charlie Kirk's assassination. They explore how radical educators, government workers, and non-profits have created a recruitment pipeline targeting youth, discuss Idaho's new school choice options as competitive solutions, and analyze the community response that brought over 1,000 people together for a vigil with...
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Tea Party Bob and Idaho Freedom Foundation President Ron Nate examine Idaho's sudden shift from $345 million surplus to $80 million deficit. Discussion covers transportation building renovation costs doubling from $32 million to $69 million, government property management failures, and IFF's expanding oversight into local government and state employee benefits. Nate proposes selling the flood-damaged transportation building to clos...
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September 1, 2025 31 mins
Bob Neugebauer and Ron Nate from the Idaho Freedom Foundation examine Idaho's alarming budget crisis, revealing an $854 million revenue revision that transformed projected surpluses into an $80 million deficit. Nate exposes how Idaho's 60% spending increase over six years created this crisis and outlines the Foundation's bold $2.1 billion spending cut proposal, including eliminating entire state agencies and 1,100 government positi...
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Tea Party Bob and Idaho Freedom Foundation President Ron Nate discuss IFF's bombshell recommendations to Idaho's DOGE committee: $2.1 billion in government spending cuts representing 15.2% of the state budget. Nate breaks down specific targets including the Department of Environmental Quality, Idaho Public Television, and agricultural commissions, then teaches six essential economic principles - from scarcity and rational self-inte...
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Bob and Ron Nate examine Idaho's ballot initiative battles, including Howard Reinerson's grocery tax repeal effort backed by 87% of Idahoans versus pro-abortion measures. They discuss Arizona's school choice triumph causing 25% public school enrollment drops, Idaho's questionable $1.2 billion rainy day fund, constitutional property tax elimination plans, and a compelling vision for limited government where citizens barely notice th...
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Bob and Ron Nate tackle Idaho's explosive budget growth from $8.8 billion to $14.1 billion, expose the flawed DOGE committee stacked with high-spending legislators, and outline a bold plan to eliminate property taxes within seven years. They discuss Idaho's doubling population, housing market dynamics, judicial appointment concerns, and why the grocery tax repeal keeps failing despite widespread support.
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Ron Nate and Bob discuss Governor Little's troubling celebration of increased tax collections while families struggle with inflation and $3.75 gas. Nate reveals the shocking composition of Idaho's Doge committee—7 of 8 members scored F's on spending—proving leadership's mockery of fiscal conservatism. They explore Idaho's regressive grocery tax driving shoppers to Oregon, government intervention failures, and the philosophical batt...
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Ron Nate and Bob discuss Idaho's Supreme Court victory allowing AG Labrador to investigate Health and Welfare corruption, Idaho's first school choice legislation providing $5,000 education tax credits, and shocking National Education Association resolutions promoting anti-Trump activism over academic excellence. Nate exposes how bureaucrats circumvented legislative intent and warns about NEA's Marxist agenda infiltrating schools.
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Bob and Ron Nate analyze Idaho's $141 million budget "shortfall" that's actually good news for taxpayers, leaving $278 million surplus while collections remain 4.5% above last year. They expose violent threats from Massachusetts leftists angry about Idaho's child protection laws and discuss GOP meeting victories supporting grocery tax repeal and immigration reform. Bob reveals 51% of New Meadows residents are on welfare while illeg...
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