Prosperity 101 Podcast hosted by Linda J Hansen

What do taxes, tariffs, and trade have to do with your job? Listen as David Mitchell, owner and president of Metal Masters of Wisconsin, shares his perspectives about the short and long-term effects of tariffs and tax policies on his manufacturing business. As an experienced business leader, he is confident new policies surrounding tariffs, trade, and taxes will be beneficial for his business and the overall American e...

Energy independence leads to national security, a robust economy, and opportunities for growth and innovation. We are entering into an exciting new era in American energy production and to discuss the policies and changes, Linda was joined by Thomas Pyle, President of the Institute for Energy Research and The American Energy Alliance. 

A flourishing society is dependent on a reliable and affordable energy ...

Founded in 1927, Arnold Motor Supply has weathered many storms, literally and figuratively. Wars, the Great Depression, and natural disasters brought challenges that were met with creativity, tenacity, and principled leadership. The same traits are evident in current leadership, which will help guide the company into the future. Linda’s guest, Eric Johnson, is the President & Managing Partner, and he spoke with Linda a...

Communism is alive and well in many countries around the world, causing great oppression and suffering for millions of people. Linda’s guest, Janice Trey, CEO of The Epoch Times and NTD TV, knows first-hand what life is like under communist rule, for she experienced it growing up in a labor camp in communist China. She barely knew the concept of freedom. Eventually, doors opened for her to leave the labor camp and lear...

Linda celebrates 250 episodes by highlighting topics, guests, and testimonials featured over the years. This episode will spark interest in her exciting guests and the various topics and policies that have been discussed and will remind us how important it is for each of us to be educated and engaged citizens to promote freedom. Our families, businesses, and communities thrive when freedom is the policy. Listen today t...

Freedom is never free. It comes at a price. Many have given their lives, fortunes, and sacred honor to protect it. Once freedom is lost in any capacity, it is challenging, and often tumultuous, to change the trajectory of a nation back to one that protects life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness for all citizens. Linda’s guest, Dr. Michael P. Farris, has spent his entire career promoting and defending freedom in homes, classroo...

The weather has long been a constant source of policy proposals, government spending, fear porn, and human intervention in a desire for power, all of which have influenced politics and religion. Climate scares are not new. Not long ago we were told we would endure an unbearable ice age and risk all life on earth if we didn’t support proposed policies, regulations, and tax increases. Fast forward from global cooling to ...

We often celebrate great leaders in history, not only during Black History Month, but throughout the year. Leaders who exhibit integrity, courage, faith, and conviction inspire us to greatness, regardless of race. In this episode, Kevin McGary, Co-Founder of Every Black Life Matters, shares with Linda often unknown details regarding how people, policies, and ideologies have impacted the Black community (and others) ove...

The first few weeks of the new Trump administration have been dizzying in terms of speed, strategy, and solutions. His rapid approach to cutting government waste, fraud, and abuse is seen as threatening to some, but to others his approach is a welcome “bull-in-a-china-shop” to overturn decades of corruption and mismanagement. To shed light on the economic and cultural changes, Linda interviews Economist Christian Brigg...

You may remember Cathy Scheller, Linda’s guest in this episode, because her son, Stuart Scheller, was a Lt. Colonel in the United States Marine Corps when he spoke regarding the need for accountability for leaders associated with the horrendous military withdrawal in Afghanistan in August 2021. The way in which the withdrawal was handled led to unnecessary deaths of American service members, shattered lives, and a nati...

We have all heard the story of the frog who swam happily in a pot of water, not realizing the heat was increasing and his death was imminent. We can apply that lesson to our lives as we consider how we allow subtle changes over time to erode our liberties. Jorge Galicia, a freedom advocate from Venezuela, shares with Linda insights gleaned from living through a socialist takeover in his home country. They discuss what ...

National security is important to every citizen and a strong, secure America leads to a stronger, more secure world. Peace through strength is a proven approach, and as multiple conflicts rage across the globe it is important to be wise about threats and strategic about solutions. We must not be complacent. Linda interviews national security expert, Frank Gaffney, on current and emerging threats to liberty, and they di...

As lawlessness and corruption in government and business has grown, our rights have been diminished and our freedoms hang in the balance. The border is wide open, crime rates are exploding, and Americans are suffering. We all want peaceful, lawful solutions, but how do we steer our way back to a safe and prosperous nation? In this episode, Linda interviews Richard Mack, Founder & President of the Constitutional Sheriff...

Cancel culture is real, especially when words challenge an unconstitutional agenda. Linda’s guest, Simon Ateba, Chief White House Correspondent for Today News Africa in Washington, D.C., has a unique cancellation in his resume, brought on by pursuing truth in the Briefing Room of Power – the White House Briefing Room. Simon is highly regarded in Africa and America for his relevant reporting on current events. He and Li...

The work of promoting and preserving freedom is a marathon, not a sprint.  Just like a runner in a race, we must train and prepare for the challenge. Runners increase mileage daily and maintain a nutritious diet to increase endurance. As citizens building our American culture, we must continually increase awareness and feed on a diet of truth from reliable sources. Polling, when done correctly, can be an incredible sou...

While recent election results are encouraging to those who love liberty, history reminds us the fight for freedom never ends. The globalist agendas of elitists who believe in a New World Order must still be combatted if we desire to live in a free country with a government abiding by our Constitutional principles. Agendas of globalist organizations are aggressively promoting a loss of individual and national freedom. H...

We have all witnessed the boxing match of politics as dueling agendas have been promoted over the last several years, and especially in this last election. It has been a fight to the finish, not just for those at the top of the ticket, but for all down ballot candidates and citizen activists on both sides of the political aisle. We eagerly watched and waited in suspense for the winner to be announced, and now the natio...

The recent landslide victory for Donald Trump was not simply a victory for a person or a party. The landslide was a generational mandate for America to return to Constitutional principles of individual freedom, liberty, capitalism, and common sense. Engaging young people in meaningful, non-judgmental conversations, educating them on issues, and empowering them to chase freedom by encouraging voter turnout brought enorm...

The recent election provided a window into the heart and soul of America. This was not just a win for President Trump, it was a generational mandate in favor of the principles and policies that have made America great. Voters who chose Trump did not vote for a single man, they voted for policies that will promote freedom, opportunity, and prosperity for all American citizens…not just for Trump supporters. It is now cle...