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Heidi Harris Show
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The Heidi Harris Show delivers fearless clarity on politics and culture, informed by faith, common sense, and a refusal to bow to groupthink. With courage and conviction, Heidi cuts through the noise to challenge narratives, defend personal responsibility, and speak plainly about the values shaping our country. Straight talk. No apologies. No filters.
Courage and Clarity.
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He escaped communism. He has a message for America.
4w ago00:42:33Tap to summarize@Peter_Kasl Heidi Harris interviews Peter Kasl, author of Escaping the Grip of Eastern European Communism, who shares his firsthand experience growing up under communist rule in Czechoslovakia and his family’s dramatic escape to freedom.Kasl explains that even as a child, he understood communism was oppressive because his parents and grandparents—strongly anti-communist—constantly corrected the propaganda he was taught in school. Life under the regime required conformity: joining the Communist Party was essential for education, career advancement, and basic opportunities. His family refused, which limited their prospects and subjected them to scrutiny.He describes how communism fostered a culture of fear, surveillance, and distrust. Citizens were incentivized to report one another, creating widespread suspicion and jealousy. Even small advantages—like owning a better car or earning extra income—could trigger investigations or punishment. Private enterprise was illegal, forcing his father to secretly repair cars in exchange for goods.Kasl recounts his family’s carefully planned escape in 1983. Without telling the children, three families coordinated over years to flee. Under the guise of a vacation, they traveled through Eastern Europe, ultimately crossing into Austria illegally by hiking through mountainous terrain. From there, they made their way to West Germany and sought asylum, eventually immigrating to the United States. Their acceptance depended in part on not being affiliated with the Communist Party.Upon arriving in the U.S., Kasl experienced a stark contrast: a society where individual effort mattered more than background. He emphasizes America’s unique openness compared to Europe, where immigrants were often permanently labeled as outsiders.Returning years later to his homeland after the fall of communism, Kasl observed that many people struggled to adapt to freedom. Decades of living under authoritarian control had conditioned them to expect limited opportunity and government dependence. Some even expressed nostalgia for communism due to the false sense of security it provided.Throughout the conversation, Kasl and Harris draw parallels between communist systems and modern societal trends, particularly during COVID-era restrictions. Kasl warns that freedom can erode gradually when people become complacent or trade liberty for perceived safety.He also discusses how communism suppresses religion, replacing it with state ideology, and highlights the system’s historical record of oppression, inequality, and mass suffering. He stresses that communism, socialism, and similar ideologies often promise equality but instead concentrate power among elites.Kasl concludes by expressing deep gratitude for the United States and a desire to educate younger generations—especially students—about the realities of communism, which he believes are widely misunderstood.
Transcribe →Don't let scheming politicians take your peace!
Apr 1300:18:24Tap to summarizeAllowing politicians to take your peace is voluntarily regardless of their schemes to obtain, maintain and increase their power. God's plan will go on regardless. I had a guy on Facebook argue with me about God's plan and calling me intolerant because I wasn't open to other people's gods in their plans. So I addressed that in this podcast. My podcast is now on Spotify! Just search “Heidi Harris Show” and check it out!Get on my email list: Go to HeidiHarrisShow.com and click on “message the show”! The audio version of my book “Don’t Pat me on the Head!” is now available at heidiharrisshow.com! Don’t forget to check out my NEW crime podcast, Vegas Crime Files, wherever you get podcasts. Firsthand interviews with the people who actually LIVED the cases. Wherever you get podcasts. VegasCrimeFiles.comHeidiHarris.comHeidiHarrisShow.comHeidi@HeidiHarris.comPodcast: Heidi Harris Show (Spotify, or anywhere you get podcasts) @HeidiHarrisShowInstagram: Heidi Harris ShowRumble: Heidi Harris Show (videos)Youtube: Heidi Harris ShowBooks: Don’t Pat me on the Head! Blowback, Setbacks and Comebacks in Vegas radiohttps://www.amazon.com/Dont-Pat-Me-Head-Comebacks/dp/1984195263/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3QWT1L4CYAGUH&keywords=dont+pat+me+on+the+head&qid=1698428860&s=books&sprefix=dont+pat+me+on+the+head%2Cstripbooks%2C175&sr=1-1Cocktail Waitress Wisdom; Life Lessons Learned While Carrying a Tray in Las Vegashttps://www.amazon.com/Cocktail-Waitress-Wisdom-lessons-carrying/dp/0982983506/ref=sr_1_1?crid=XFT6XYR0G752&keywords=cocktail+waitress+wisdom&qid=1698428901&s=books&sprefix=cocktail+waitresss+wisdom%2Cstripbooks%2C169&sr=1-1
Transcribe →Are H-1B Visa holders going to take YOUR tech job? (Oracle layoffs)
Apr 1000:29:46Tap to summarizeHeidi Harris interviews Ira Melman from FAIR Immigration to discuss recent changes in immigration policy, the impact of H-1B visas, and national security concerns related to illegal immigration and sleeper cells. They analyze the implications of immigration reforms, tech layoffs, and the importance of American assimilation.Discussed: H-1B visa program changes under Trump and BidenImpact of H-1B visas on American workers and wagesSecurity concerns: sleeper cells and terrorismBorder security and illegal immigration trendsThe importance of assimilation and cultural integrationChapters00:00 Introduction and Current Events01:18 Changes to the H-1B Visa Program04:46 The Impact of H-1B Visa on American Workers09:25 Job Security and Layoffs in the Tech Sector12:20 Immigration Policy Under Trump vs. Biden15:15 Concerns About Sleeper Cells and Terrorism18:13 Religious Conversion and Ideological Influence21:48 Assimilation Challenges for Immigrants26:44 Conclusion and Future Outlook resourcesFederation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR) - https://www.fairus.org/Heidi Harris (Host) - https://twitter.com/HeidiHarrisShowIra Melman (Guest) - https://twitter.com/IraMelman
Transcribe →The legendary Monti Rock III joined me for a chat! "Disco Tex"!
Mar 300:27:22Tap to summarizeI had a chance in 2015 to speak with a legendary Mont Rock III. He was best known as the colorful DJ in Saturday night fever. He fronted a band called Disco Tex and the Sex O'Lettes during the 70s. He was a famous hairdresser, frequent guest on the Tonight Show, and as he put it in his own words, "Famous for Being Famous".I'm now sharing the interview because he passed away last week in Las Vegas. He was quite a character, in a town full of characters. And he was a huge fan of Donald Trump! Who knew?Here's a link to his most famous song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=4&v=FdkhViXqnSk&embeds_referring_euri=https%3A%2F%2Fduckduckgo.com%2F&themeRefresh=1
Transcribe →Trans shooters are becoming an epidemic. Be afraid.
Feb 1200:20:13Summary readyWe are watching deeply disturbed young people spiral — and instead of confronting the mental health crisis head-on, we keep arguing about politics. We need to acknowledge what is happening with trans kids shooting up schools, and the underlying causes. These are individuals in profound psychological distress who needed intervention long before violence ever entered the picture. They need serious, long-term mental health care — therapy, psychiatric evaluation, family involvement, and accountability. My podcast is now on Spotify! Just search “Heidi Harris Show” and check it out!Get on my email list: Go to HeidiHarrisShow.com and click on “message the show”! The audio version of my book “Don’t Pat me on the Head!” is now available at heidiharrisshow.com! HeidiHarris.comHeidiHarrisShow.comHeidi@HeidiHarris.comPodcast: Heidi Harris Show (Spotify, or anywhere you get podcasts) @HeidiHarrisShowInstagram: Heidi Harris ShowRumble: Heidi Harris Show (videos)Youtube: Heidi Harris ShowBooks: Don’t Pat me on the Head! Blowback, Setbacks and Comebacks in Vegas radiohttps://www.amazon.com/Dont-Pat-Me-Head-Comebacks/dp/1984195263/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3QWT1L4CYAGUH&keywords=dont+pat+me+on+the+head&qid=1698428860&s=books&sprefix=dont+pat+me+on+the+head%2Cstripbooks%2C175&sr=1-1Cocktail Waitress Wisdom; Life Lessons Learned While Carrying a Tray in Las Vegashttps://www.amazon.com/Cocktail-Waitress-Wisdom-lessons-carrying/dp/0982983506/ref=sr_1_1?crid=XFT6XYR0G752&keywords=cocktail+waitress+wisdom&qid=1698428901&s=books&sprefix=cocktail+waitresss+wisdom%2Cstripbooks%2C169&sr=1-1
SummaryWhy protect womens' sports?? It matters to ALL of us.
Feb 500:46:58Tap to summarizeHeidi Harris sits down with the state’s Lieutenant Governor and Marshi Smith, a longtime women’s sports advocate, for a candid discussion on protecting women’s sports and the opportunities they provide. The conversation focuses on the original intent of women’s athletics—to ensure fair competition, safety, and equal opportunity—and how those principles are being challenged today.Marshi Smith brings the perspective of athletes and advocates who have spent decades fighting for women’s sports, outlining concerns about competitive balance, scholarships, and the long-term impact on girls and young women. The Lieutenant Governor discusses the issue from a policy and governance standpoint, including how state leaders are approaching questions of fairness, Title IX, and the role of legislation versus athletic governing bodies.Rather than slogans, the discussion centers on real-world consequences, unresolved questions, and the difficulty of navigating an emotionally charged issue while respecting women’s rights and the integrity of female athletics.
Transcribe →Police TAC trainer on MN ICE shooting
Jan 1000:24:52Tap to summarizeToday’s podcast tackles a difficult and timely story from Minnesota through two very different lenses.A veteran firearms and use-of-force trainer weighs in on the recent shooting, focusing on tactics, decision-making, and what often gets missed in early reporting. And Ira Melhman, Media Director from the Federation for American Immigration Reform, joined me to examine the broader policy and enforcement questions the case raises. Two perspectives, one headline, and a commitment to understanding—not sound bites.Federation for American Immigration Reform - Fairus.orgMy podcast is now on Spotify! Just search “Heidi Harris Show” and check it out!Get on my email list: Go to HeidiHarrisShow.com and click on “message the show”!The audio version of my book “Don’t Pat me on the Head!” is now available at heidiharrisshow.com!HeidiHarris.comHeidiHarrisShow.comHeidi@HeidiHarris.comPodcast: Heidi Harris Show (Spotify, or anywhere you get podcasts)@HeidiHarrisShowInstagram: Heidi Harris ShowRumble: Heidi Harris Show (videos)Youtube: Heidi Harris ShowBooks:Don’t Pat me on the Head! Blowback, Setbacks and Comebacks in Vegas radiohttps://www.amazon.com/Dont-Pat-Me-Head-Comebacks/dp/1984195263/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3QWT1L4CYAGUH&keywords=dont+pat+me+on+the+head&qid=1698428860&s=books&sprefix=dont+pat+me+on+the+head%2Cstripbooks%2C175&sr=1-1Cocktail Waitress Wisdom; Life Lessons Learned While Carrying a Tray in Las Vegashttps://www.amazon.com/Cocktail-Waitress-Wisdom-lessons-carrying/dp/0982983506/ref=sr_1_1?crid=XFT6XYR0G752&keywords=cocktail+waitress+wisdom&qid=1698428901&s=books&sprefix=cocktail+waitresss+wisdom%2Cstripbooks%2C169&sr=1-1
Transcribe →Brave vaccine-injured woman is fighting Moderna in court.
Dec 2401:15:53Tap to summarizeIn this conversation, Heidi Harris interviews Kayla Pollock, who shares her harrowing experience of being injured by the COVID-19 vaccine. Kayla recounts her active life before the vaccine, the decision to get vaccinated under pressure, and the devastating side effects that led to her quadriplegia. She discusses her hospital experiences, misdiagnoses, and the challenges of navigating the healthcare system in Canada. The conversation also touches on the legal actions Kayla is pursuing for compensation and the disturbing trend of medical assistance in dying being offered to patients in similar situations. In this conversation, the speaker shares her harrowing journey through vaccine injury, the challenges of navigating dependency on social support systems, and the emotional toll of considering medical assistance in dying. She discusses the importance of sharing her story publicly, the gaslighting experienced from those who have been vaccinated, and the ongoing legal battle against vaccine manufacturers. The conversation highlights the duty of care and transparency that medical manufacturers owe to patients, as well as the profound impact of these experiences on family life and personal growth.To donate to her Kayla: www.opkayla.ca/donateFind Kayla: @KCpollockHer website: https://www.opkayla.caMy podcast is now on Spotify! Just search “Heidi Harris Show” and check it out!Get on my email list: Go to HeidiHarrisShow.com and click on “message the show”! The audio version of my book “Don’t Pat me on the Head!” is now available at heidiharrisshow.com! HeidiHarris.comHeidiHarrisShow.comHeidi@HeidiHarris.comPodcast: Heidi Harris Show (Spotify, or anywhere you get podcasts) @HeidiHarrisShowInstagram: Heidi Harris ShowRumble: Heidi Harris Show (videos)Youtube: Heidi Harris ShowBooks: Don’t Pat me on the Head! Blowback, Setbacks and Comebacks in Vegas radiohttps://www.amazon.com/Dont-Pat-Me-Head-Comebacks/dp/1984195263/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3QWT1L4CYAGUH&keywords=dont+pat+me+on+the+head&qid=1698428860&s=books&sprefix=dont+pat+me+on+the+head%2Cstripbooks%2C175&sr=1-1Cocktail Waitress Wisdom; Life Lessons Learned While Carrying a Tray in Las Vegashttps://www.amazon.com/Cocktail-Waitress-Wisdom-lessons-carrying/dp/0982983506/ref=sr_1_1?crid=XFT6XYR0G752&keywords=cocktail+waitress+wisdom&qid=1698428901&s=books&sprefix=cocktail+waitresss+wisdom%2Cstripbooks%2C169&sr=1-1
Transcribe →Trump Derangement syndrome: The Right suffers from it, too.
Dec 1900:19:11Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Heidi Harris challenges the myth that Trump Derangement Syndrome belongs to only one side of the aisle. With trademark clarity, she examines how blind devotion to political figures—left or right—undermines accountability, erodes critical thinking, and turns citizens into fans instead of watchdogs.My podcast is now on Spotify! Just search “Heidi Harris Show” and check it out!Get on my email list: Go to HeidiHarrisShow.com and click on “message the show”! The audio version of my book “Don’t Pat me on the Head!” is now available at heidiharrisshow.com! HeidiHarris.comHeidiHarrisShow.comHeidi@HeidiHarris.comPodcast: Heidi Harris Show (Spotify, or anywhere you get podcasts) @HeidiHarrisShowInstagram: Heidi Harris ShowRumble: Heidi Harris Show (videos)Youtube: Heidi Harris ShowBooks: Don’t Pat me on the Head! Blowback, Setbacks and Comebacks in Vegas radiohttps://www.amazon.com/Dont-Pat-Me-Head-Comebacks/dp/1984195263/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3QWT1L4CYAGUH&keywords=dont+pat+me+on+the+head&qid=1698428860&s=books&sprefix=dont+pat+me+on+the+head%2Cstripbooks%2C175&sr=1-1Cocktail Waitress Wisdom; Life Lessons Learned While Carrying a Tray in Las Vegashttps://www.amazon.com/Cocktail-Waitress-Wisdom-lessons-carrying/dp/0982983506/ref=sr_1_1?crid=XFT6XYR0G752&keywords=cocktail+waitress+wisdom&qid=1698428901&s=books&sprefix=cocktail+waitresss+wisdom%2Cstripbooks%2C169&sr=1-1
Transcribe →Hollywood Handouts in Nevada will affect YOU. The FACTS
Nov 1400:31:44Tap to summarizePolicy expert Michael Brown (bio below) joined me to discuss Nevada's possible expansion of Film Credits, and the damage it would do to Nevada. Michael's policy paper on Film Tax Credits: https://oasis.library.unlv.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1019&context=lincy_policybriefs_reportsBio:Michael Brown, Fellow, The Lincy Institute – University of Nevada, Las VegasMichael joined the Lincy Institute | Brookings Mountain West at UNLV in August 2023, after four years of service in the Sisolak Administration, where he served as Executive Director of the Governor’s OOice of Economic Development (2019-2023) and Director of the Department of Business & Industry (2019). Michael was a member of the Governor’s Emergency COVID Team during the response and relief phases (2020) of the pandemic.Before his government service, Michael was an executive at Barrick Gold Corporation and advanced to become President of Barrick Gold North America. Michael spent eight years during the Reagan Administration at the Treasury Department as Special Assistant to the Director of the United States Mint. He also spent six years leading public policy for The Gold Institute. He began his career as a Page in the Ohio House of Representatives.Michael holds an MBA from George Washington University, a BS from Ohio State University, and an AA from Lorain County Community College. He sponsors a leadership program for first-generation Lorain County Community College students and an International Business scholarship at Ohio State.Michael serves on the Board of Directors of Lithium Americas and has previously been a member of various non-profit boards in Las Vegas, including Nevada Ballet Theatre, ThreeSquare Food Bank, and Opportunity Village.Michael lives in Nevada and owns a home near the west gate of George Washington’s Mount Vernon Mansion in Alexandria, Virginia. He is a member of the Capitol Rowing Club.My NEW (non political) podcast coming soon! My podcast is now on Spotify! Just search “Heidi Harris Show” and check it out!Get on my email list: Go to HeidiHarrisShow.com and click on “message the show”! The audio version of my book “Don’t Pat me on the Head!” is now available at heidiharrisshow.com!HeidiHarris.comHeidiHarrisShow.comHeidi@HeidiHarris.comPodcast: Heidi Harris Show (Spotify, or anywhere you get podcasts) @HeidiHarrisShowInstagram: Heidi Harris ShowRumble: Heidi Harris Show (videos)Youtube: Heidi Harris ShowBooks: Don’t Pat me on the Head! Blowback, Setbacks and Comebacks in Vegas radiohttps://www.amazon.com/Dont-Pat-Me-Head-Comebacks/dp/1984195263/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3QWT1L4CYAGUH&keywords=dont+pat+me+on+the+head&qid=1698428860&s=books&sprefix=dont+pat+me+on+the+head%2Cstripbooks%2C175&sr=1-1Cocktail Waitress Wisdom; Life Lessons Learned While Carrying a Tray in Las Vegashttps://www.amazon.com/Cocktail-Waitress-Wisdom-lessons-carrying/dp/0982983506/ref=sr_1_1?crid=XFT6XYR0G752&keywords=cocktail+waitress+wisdom&qid=1698428901&s=books&sprefix=cocktail+waitresss+wisdom%2Cstripbooks%2C169&sr=1-1Heidi Harris (00:01)
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