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The Elsa Kurt Show
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You may know Elsa Kurt for her uncanny, viral Kamala Harris impressions & conservative comedy skits, but she’s also a lifelong Patriot & longtime Police Wife. She has channeled her fierce love and passion for God, family, country, and those who serve as the creator, Executive Producer & Host of the Elsa Kurt Show with Clay Novak. Her show discusses today’s topics & news from a middle class/blue collar family & conservative perspective. She also introduced a new podcast series called: Coming Out Christian.. Her book, Welcome to the Family (Life Behind the Thin Blue Line) has been called the “must have survival guide for new LEO spouses.”
The vocal LEOW’s career began as a multi-genre author who has penned over 25 books, including twelve contemporary women’s novels. Her fiction stories explore the complex and relatable experiences of everyday life – the love & laughter, the heartbreak & sorrow, and everything in between. She finds the extraordinary in ordinary lives and puts you in the front seat of every story. Elsa has also written several children’s books, all with themes of encouragement, empowerment & uplifting messaging.
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As of Sept. 2023, Author, Veteran, & commentator Clay Novak joins Elsa in the co-host seat. About Clay:
Army Officer
Clay Novak was commissioned in 1995 as a Second Lieutenant of Infantry and served as an officer for twenty four years in Mechanized Infantry, Airborne Infantry, and Cavalry units . He retired as a Lieutenant Colonel in 2019.
Warrior
Clay is a graduate of the U.S. Army Ranger School and is a Master Rated Parachutist, serving for more than a decade in the Airborne community. He was deployed a combined five times to combat in Afghanistan and Iraq.
Leader
Serving in every leadership position from Infantry Platoon Leader to Cavalry Squadron Commander, Clay led American Soldiers in and out of combat for more than two decades.
Outdoorsman
Growing up in a family of hunters and shooters, Clay has carried on those traditions to this day. Whether building guns, hunting, shooting for recreation, or carrying them in combat , Clay Novak has spent his life handling firearms....
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Watching Things Change: Cordell Overgaard
Yesterday00:29:17Tap to summarizeEvery conversation on The Elsa Kurt Show is an opportunity to hear a unique perspective. While guests don't always share my personal views, I believe thoughtful conversations are worth having. In this episode, Cordell J. Overgaard discusses the ideas behind his memoir Watching Things Change, reflecting on decades of change in American law, media, politics, technology, and society. Whether you agree with his conclusions or not, it's a conversation that invites reflection. https://amzn.to/4bofubQSupport the showElsa's AMAZON STORE Elsa's FAITH & FREEDOM MERCH STOREElsa's BOOKSElsa Kurt: You may know her for her uncanny, viral Kamala Harris impressions & conservative comedy skits, but she’s also a lifelong Patriot & longtime Police Wife. She has channeled her fierce love and passion for God, family, country, and those who serve as the creator, Executive Producer & Host of the Elsa Kurt Show with Clay Novak. Her show discusses today’s topics & news from a middle class/blue collar family & conservative perspective. The vocal LEOW’s career began as a multi-genre author who has penned over 25 books, including twelve contemporary women’s novels. Clay Novak: Clay Novak was commissioned in 1995 as a Second Lieutenant of Infantry and served as an officer for twenty four years in Mechanized Infantry, Airborne Infantry, and Cavalry units . He retired as a Lieutenant Colonel in 2019. Clay is a graduate of the U.S. Army Ranger School and is a Master Rated Parachutist, serving for more tha...
Transcribe →Why A Presidential Pardon Could Backfire On Fauci
6d ago00:57:18Tap to summarizeSupport the showElsa's AMAZON STORE Elsa's FAITH & FREEDOM MERCH STOREElsa's BOOKSElsa Kurt: You may know her for her uncanny, viral Kamala Harris impressions & conservative comedy skits, but she’s also a lifelong Patriot & longtime Police Wife. She has channeled her fierce love and passion for God, family, country, and those who serve as the creator, Executive Producer & Host of the Elsa Kurt Show with Clay Novak. Her show discusses today’s topics & news from a middle class/blue collar family & conservative perspective. The vocal LEOW’s career began as a multi-genre author who has penned over 25 books, including twelve contemporary women’s novels. Clay Novak: Clay Novak was commissioned in 1995 as a Second Lieutenant of Infantry and served as an officer for twenty four years in Mechanized Infantry, Airborne Infantry, and Cavalry units . He retired as a Lieutenant Colonel in 2019. Clay is a graduate of the U.S. Army Ranger School and is a Master Rated Parachutist, serving for more tha...
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Modern Burning Bushes
1w ago00:37:16Tap to summarizeSome conversations don’t fit in neat categories, and that’s exactly the point. We sit down with author, professor, and former technology executive Dr. Setrag Koshafian to talk about what happens when a lifelong pursuit of mathematics, computer science, and philosophy doesn’t dissolve faith, but sharpens it. His journey moves from agnosticism and mocking Christians to a grounded commitment to Jesus Christ, and he shares what finally broke through intellectually and personally. From Moses noticing a “strange sight” in Exodus, we ask a provocative question: what are the modern burning bushes we keep walking past? That takes us into topics many Christians aren’t sure how to handle, from UFO claims and coming disclosure conversations to the deeper issue underneath them: spiritual discernment in a world full of noise. We also explore how the drive to live forever shows up in new forms, including AI, transhumanism, brain tech, and the cultural hunger to redefine reality on our own terms. We go there on science and faith too, including why Dr. Koshafian thinks compartmentalizing is a mistake and why emerging technologies like quantum computing raise questions that are not only technical but theological. Along the way, we talk revivals, the Trinity, why certain biblical passages are rarely preached, and why end times teaching should ultimately lead to hope, not fear, because God’s kingdom ends with a new heaven and a new earth. If you enjoy Christian apologetics, faith and science, and clear thinking about culture and technology, you’ll want to hear this one. Subscribe, share this with a friend who loves big questions, and leave a review so more listeners can find the show. Find Setrag's books here: https://amzn.to/3RsK9xOSupport the showElsa's AMAZON STORE Elsa's FAITH & FREEDOM MERCH STOREElsa's BOOKSElsa Kurt: You may know her for her uncanny, viral Kamala Harris impressions & conservative comedy skits, but she’s also a lifelong Patriot & longtime Police Wife. She has channeled her fierce love and passion for God, family, country, and those who serve as the creator, Executive Producer & Host of the Elsa Kurt Show with Clay Novak. Her show discusses today’s topics & news from a middle class/blue collar family & conservative perspective. The vocal LEOW’s career began as a multi-genre author who has penned over 25 books, including twelve contemporary women’s novels. Clay Novak: Clay Novak was commissioned in 1995 as a Second Lieutenant of Infantry and served as an officer for twenty four years in Mechanized Infantry, Airborne Infantry, and Cavalry units . He retired as a Lieutenant Colonel in 2019. Clay is a graduate of the U.S. Army Ranger School and is a Master Rated Parachutist, serving for more tha...
Transcribe →The Making of Mighty Men with Jackie Wakefield
2w ago00:55:57Tap to summarizeWhat does it really take to become a mighty man or woman of God when you feel ordinary, behind, or even disqualified? We sit down with author and jail chaplain Jackie Wakefield to talk about The Making of Mighty Men and the surprising path God uses to form spiritual strength, courageous leadership, and real discipleship. Jackie traces the message back to David’s mighty men, the misfits who gathered to David in a cave and later became giant killers. We talk about why calling and timing are not the same thing, how waiting can build endurance, and how God’s peace becomes a guide when your mind is racing. Jackie also shares the personal markers that kept him moving forward, including the long road from an initial prompting in 2014 to finally completing the book years later. The conversation gets practical and raw through stories from prison and jail ministry, where transformation is tested under pressure. Jackie describes men and women coming out of addiction, rebuilding their lives through faith-based rehabilitation, and the ripple effect this kind of gospel-centered work can have on an entire community. We also dig into David’s repentance, spiritual authority, and why standing your ground matters when everyone else walks away. If you’re hungry for Christian purpose, biblical leadership, and a faith that actually holds up in real life, this one will challenge and encourage you. Subscribe for more conversations like this, share the episode with a friend who needs hope, and leave a review with the biggest idea you’re taking with you. Find Jackie's Book Here: https://amzn.to/4f94yRBSupport the showElsa's AMAZON STORE Elsa's FAITH & FREEDOM MERCH STOREElsa's BOOKSElsa Kurt: You may know her for her uncanny, viral Kamala Harris impressions & conservative comedy skits, but she’s also a lifelong Patriot & longtime Police Wife. She has channeled her fierce love and passion for God, family, country, and those who serve as the creator, Executive Producer & Host of the Elsa Kurt Show with Clay Novak. Her show discusses today’s topics & news from a middle class/blue collar family & conservative perspective. The vocal LEOW’s career began as a multi-genre author who has penned over 25 books, including twelve contemporary women’s novels. Clay Novak: Clay Novak was commissioned in 1995 as a Second Lieutenant of Infantry and served as an officer for twenty four years in Mechanized Infantry, Airborne Infantry, and Cavalry units . He retired as a Lieutenant Colonel in 2019. Clay is a graduate of the U.S. Army Ranger School and is a Master Rated Parachutist, serving for more tha...
Transcribe →How A Highway Rescue Became A Children’s Book Series
3w ago00:40:46Tap to summarizeA tiny dog sprinting toward freeway traffic should have been a tragedy, but it becomes the beginning of a story that changes everything. We sit down with author Heidi C. Heisel to hear how she rescued Gizmo, brought him home, and slowly realized this little dog was about to become her muse, her travel buddy, and the center of a children’s book series that families actually want to read together. If you love dog rescue stories, heartfelt family storytelling, and children’s books with meaning, you’ll feel this one in your chest. We talk about how the Gizmo Goes books are built: rhyming picture books told from Gizmo’s point of view, illustrated by Heidi’s grandson Rivers, and finished with real photos from real adventures. That format lets Heidi blend fun with substance, weaving in life lessons about kindness, discipline, mindset, and self-acceptance alongside travel, geography, and history from places like Yellowstone, Ireland, and Germany. It’s a refreshing take on educational kids’ books that still feels light and playful. You’ll also hear the behind-the-scenes journey from self-publishing to Scholastic, the family’s move into audiobooks with a narrator who brings the pages to life, and how new tools like AI can support creativity without replacing it. The conversation takes a tender turn as Heidi shares Gizmo’s passing in 2024 and the “meant to be” adoption that helped her keep Gizmo’s legacy alive through a new pup named TikTok. If this story moved you, subscribe so you don’t miss what’s next, share the episode with a fellow dog lover, and leave a review to help more listeners find the show. Find Heidi's books on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4oYUk9yAnd at gizmogoes.comSupport the showElsa's AMAZON STORE Elsa's FAITH & FREEDOM MERCH STOREElsa's BOOKSElsa Kurt: You may know her for her uncanny, viral Kamala Harris impressions & conservative comedy skits, but she’s also a lifelong Patriot & longtime Police Wife. She has channeled her fierce love and passion for God, family, country, and those who serve as the creator, Executive Producer & Host of the Elsa Kurt Show with Clay Novak. Her show discusses today’s topics & news from a middle class/blue collar family & conservative perspective. The vocal LEOW’s career began as a multi-genre author who has penned over 25 books, including twelve contemporary women’s novels. Clay Novak: Clay Novak was commissioned in 1995 as a Second Lieutenant of Infantry and served as an officer for twenty four years in Mechanized Infantry, Airborne Infantry, and Cavalry units . He retired as a Lieutenant Colonel in 2019. Clay is a graduate of the U.S. Army Ranger School and is a Master Rated Parachutist, serving for more tha...
Transcribe →America Needs Adults Again
3w ago01:10:32Tap to summarizeSupport the showElsa's AMAZON STORE Elsa's FAITH & FREEDOM MERCH STOREElsa's BOOKSElsa Kurt: You may know her for her uncanny, viral Kamala Harris impressions & conservative comedy skits, but she’s also a lifelong Patriot & longtime Police Wife. She has channeled her fierce love and passion for God, family, country, and those who serve as the creator, Executive Producer & Host of the Elsa Kurt Show with Clay Novak. Her show discusses today’s topics & news from a middle class/blue collar family & conservative perspective. The vocal LEOW’s career began as a multi-genre author who has penned over 25 books, including twelve contemporary women’s novels. Clay Novak: Clay Novak was commissioned in 1995 as a Second Lieutenant of Infantry and served as an officer for twenty four years in Mechanized Infantry, Airborne Infantry, and Cavalry units . He retired as a Lieutenant Colonel in 2019. Clay is a graduate of the U.S. Army Ranger School and is a Master Rated Parachutist, serving for more tha...
Transcribe →How Everyday Americans Can Use AI To Build Wealth
3w ago00:51:17Tap to summarizeAI isn’t a someday problem, it’s a right now reality, and it’s forcing a hard question: is the American Dream disappearing, or is it evolving into something new? We sit down with entrepreneur, author, and business strategist Bradley R. Amon to separate fact from fear and talk plainly about what artificial intelligence means for work, wages, and everyday opportunity in the United States. If you’ve felt anxious about automation, layoffs, or getting left behind, this conversation is built to replace doom with direction. Bradley shares what pushed him to write Success In An AI World and his broader American Dream series after traveling, meeting people from every walk of life, and hearing a growing belief that only the elite can succeed. He argues the opposite: AI can become one of the biggest wealth-building tools the middle class has ever had, because access to information and guidance is now at your fingertips. We dig into why most people underuse AI, how to think beyond a basic search bar, and how AI agents can help you research industries, spot trends, and reclaim time for higher-value work. We also get real about motivation. Bradley’s “head in the sand” warning and his unforgettable bear story underline the stakes: you don’t need to outrun the future, but you do need to move. From career resilience to entrepreneurship, we talk about finding problems worth solving, learning fast, and using AI wisely to build a life that actually feels like progress. Subscribe for more conversations like this, share the episode with someone who’s worried about AI, and leave a review. What’s one way you want to use AI to improve your work or income? Bradley's Books On Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Bradley-R-Aman/author/B0H52Y38WV or his website: https://youramericadream.com/Support the showElsa's AMAZON STORE Elsa's FAITH & FREEDOM MERCH STOREElsa's BOOKSElsa Kurt: You may know her for her uncanny, viral Kamala Harris impressions & conservative comedy skits, but she’s also a lifelong Patriot & longtime Police Wife. She has channeled her fierce love and passion for God, family, country, and those who serve as the creator, Executive Producer & Host of the Elsa Kurt Show with Clay Novak. Her show discusses today’s topics & news from a middle class/blue collar family & conservative perspective. The vocal LEOW’s career began as a multi-genre author who has penned over 25 books, including twelve contemporary women’s novels. Clay Novak: Clay Novak was commissioned in 1995 as a Second Lieutenant of Infantry and served as an officer for twenty four years in Mechanized Infantry, Airborne Infantry, and Cavalry units . He retired as a Lieutenant Colonel in 2019. Clay is a graduate of the U.S. Army Ranger School and is a Master Rated Parachutist, serving for more tha...
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Light by Leonard Zwelling | Where Does Help End And Control Begin?
4w ago00:39:05Tap to summarizeA beam of light that melts fat sounds like the cleanest shortcut imaginable, until you ask the real question: what else could it change about you? We’re joined by physician, scientist, and author Leonard Zwelling to talk about his medical thriller Light, inspired by real optogenetics research that uses light-responsive genes to influence brain circuits and behavior. The science is grounded, the “what if” is terrifying, and the line between healing and control gets blurry fast. We also get practical and current about weight loss, including why GLP-1 drugs can be life-changing for some people and still fail others through resistance or side effects. That gap opens the door to alternative “behavior therapies,” and Leonard’s story pushes it further by exploring unintended consequences like increased risk-taking. Once that possibility is on the table, the conversation turns to dual-use technology and the uncomfortable truth that the military and intelligence world will always notice tools that can shape human decisions. From there, we connect the dots to AI ethics in medicine and education: powerful diagnostic support, real privacy risks, classroom cheating, and the messy reality that AI still makes confident mistakes. Leonard also shares how he used AI tools to help self-publish, including formatting for KDP Amazon and iterating on a book cover, plus what it takes to get readers to actually pick up the book. Subscribe, share this with a friend who loves science and thrillers, and leave a review with your take: where should society draw the line on behavior-changing tech? Find the book here: https://amzn.to/4vy8UXY Len's website: https://lenzwelling.com/Support the showElsa's AMAZON STORE Elsa's FAITH & FREEDOM MERCH STOREElsa's BOOKSElsa Kurt: You may know her for her uncanny, viral Kamala Harris impressions & conservative comedy skits, but she’s also a lifelong Patriot & longtime Police Wife. She has channeled her fierce love and passion for God, family, country, and those who serve as the creator, Executive Producer & Host of the Elsa Kurt Show with Clay Novak. Her show discusses today’s topics & news from a middle class/blue collar family & conservative perspective. The vocal LEOW’s career began as a multi-genre author who has penned over 25 books, including twelve contemporary women’s novels. Clay Novak: Clay Novak was commissioned in 1995 as a Second Lieutenant of Infantry and served as an officer for twenty four years in Mechanized Infantry, Airborne Infantry, and Cavalry units . He retired as a Lieutenant Colonel in 2019. Clay is a graduate of the U.S. Army Ranger School and is a Master Rated Parachutist, serving for more tha...
Transcribe →HOT AIR, HOLY MATRIMONY, AND POLITICAL MADNESS
4w ago01:11:14Tap to summarizeWe track a week where hypocrisy becomes policy, from New York’s AC push to celebrity privilege to political parties excusing the inexcusable. We also wrestle with politicized sports, escalating conflict with Iran, NATO’s shifting defense posture, and the painful reality of the Charlie Kirk murder case moving through court. • summer hiatus timing and why the show works as a two-host format • New York City power grid stress and the public reaction to a 78-degree thermostat message • rent control economics and how mandates can force owners out of housing markets • Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s Madison Square Garden wedding and the “rules for thee” optics • World Cup integrity questions after a red card controversy and FIFA intervention • how politics and social media amplify some scandals while minimizing others • Grant Platner’s allegations and what it reveals about party incentives and moral tradeoffs • Iran’s renewed attacks, U.S. strikes, and the looming fight over a formal war declaration • NATO agreement pushing defense spending toward 5% GDP and what changes after Ukraine • Charlie Kirk preliminary hearing basics, evidence fights, and why humanity matters in murder cases You can find me on Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, even on X. If you’re enjoying the World Cup or if you’re a cursory soccer fan, check out my series Soccer All Summer under me, Clay Novak, C Novak author. And I’m having my first book signing on the 18th of July in Oswego, Illinois at the Barnes and Noble. Let us know what you think.Support the showElsa's AMAZON STORE Elsa's FAITH & FREEDOM MERCH STOREElsa's BOOKSElsa Kurt: You may know her for her uncanny, viral Kamala Harris impressions & conservative comedy skits, but she’s also a lifelong Patriot & longtime Police Wife. She has channeled her fierce love and passion for God, family, country, and those who serve as the creator, Executive Producer & Host of the Elsa Kurt Show with Clay Novak. Her show discusses today’s topics & news from a middle class/blue collar family & conservative perspective. The vocal LEOW’s career began as a multi-genre author who has penned over 25 books, including twelve contemporary women’s novels. Clay Novak: Clay Novak was commissioned in 1995 as a Second Lieutenant of Infantry and served as an officer for twenty four years in Mechanized Infantry, Airborne Infantry, and Cavalry units . He retired as a Lieutenant Colonel in 2019. Clay is a graduate of the U.S. Army Ranger School and is a Master Rated Parachutist, serving for more tha...
Transcribe →Iran Talks And Political Aftershocks
Jun 2501:14:51Tap to summarizeWe track how the Iran negotiations ripple into energy markets, media narratives, and real life costs at the gas pump. We also zoom out to political instability in the UK and major US cities, then end on why keeping perspective matters when the headlines feel nonstop.• status of the Iran framework and why IAEA inspections cannot wait• why gas prices rise fast and fall slowly plus the price gouging argument• what an MOU is and why it is not a finished peace deal• why we think JD Vance leads negotiations and what that signals• Vance on The View and the optics of taking hostile interviews• UK leadership churn since Brexit and the Reform Party pressure on Labour• policy contradictions on minors including social media limits and puberty blockers• early signs the younger generation may be swinging back to common sense• New York primaries and what a hard-left shift means for the Democratic Party• Chicago weekend shootings and the limits of the usual gun control talking points• reflecting pool algae and why PR and accountability would defuse it• Tucker Carlson leaving the Republican Party and the America First splitDon’t forget to follow, share, subscribe, like, do all of the things, okay?Support the showElsa's AMAZON STORE Elsa's FAITH & FREEDOM MERCH STOREElsa's BOOKSElsa Kurt: You may know her for her uncanny, viral Kamala Harris impressions & conservative comedy skits, but she’s also a lifelong Patriot & longtime Police Wife. She has channeled her fierce love and passion for God, family, country, and those who serve as the creator, Executive Producer & Host of the Elsa Kurt Show with Clay Novak. Her show discusses today’s topics & news from a middle class/blue collar family & conservative perspective. The vocal LEOW’s career began as a multi-genre author who has penned over 25 books, including twelve contemporary women’s novels. Clay Novak: Clay Novak was commissioned in 1995 as a Second Lieutenant of Infantry and served as an officer for twenty four years in Mechanized Infantry, Airborne Infantry, and Cavalry units . He retired as a Lieutenant Colonel in 2019. Clay is a graduate of the U.S. Army Ranger School and is a Master Rated Parachutist, serving for more tha...
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