Light Beer Dark Money

Hosts Chris Clements and Sean Noble cover politics, culture, and the intersection of faith, freedom, and free enterprise. “Agree on something.”LIGHT BEER - Christopher W. Clements (Chris) is the former Vice Chairman and CEO of Golden Eagle Distributors, Inc. For nearly 75 years, Golden Eagle served as a family-owned, Arizona-based wholesaler for several major national brewers including: Anheuser-Busch-InBev and Sierra Nevada. Golden Eagle was sold to Phoenix-based, Hensley Beverage Company.DARK MONEY - Why pay attention to what Phoenix’s Sean Noble has to say? Well, for more than 20 years, a pretty elite cast of characters has been doing just that. His observations and ideas have impacted politics and public policy across the nation, from his home state of Arizona all the way to Washington, D.C. Sean is a founding partner of DC London, Inc., which provides political, public relations, and public affairs consulting services.

Light Beer Dark Money is a society podcast hosted by Chris Clements and Sean Noble, with 447 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Chris Clements and Sean Noble hosts Light Beer Dark Money, a society show with 447 episodes published.

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  Fathers, Grandfathers & the Fight for America

  Oct 1, 202634 min

  Chris and Sean return to the Big Show, and this one gets personal fast. Chris is celebrating his daughter’s 13th birthday. Sean is celebrating his daughter’s 23rd. That opens a reflective conversation about fatherhood, the consequences of absent fathers, and the role grandparents and extended family play in shaping who we become. For Sean, his grandfather had an even greater impact than his father. For Chris, his Armenian grandfather framed his understanding of faith, struggle, resilience, and the Armenian Genocide that claimed members of his own family. From there, the conversation turns to radical Islam, its growing presence in American politics, and figures like Abdul El-Sayed. Chris and Sean also examine a recent message from Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps urging American voters to reject Trump’s policies ahead of the midterms—and ask whether Democratic leaders will clearly disavow that intervention. The guys close with polling errors, the economy, and the basket of goods working Americans actually feel every week: gas, groceries, beer, and the real cost of living. A personal and provocative discussion about fatherhood, family, faith, politics, and the country we’re leaving to the next generation. #LightBeerDarkMoney #Faith #Freedom #FreeEnterprise #PrattPodcasting Website: https://lightbeerdarkmoney.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LightBeerDarkMoney/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lightbeerdarkmoney/ X: https://twitter.com/LBDMshow LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/light-beer-dark-money/

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  Five Weeks Out!

  Sep 30, 202636 min

  Chris and Sean are back in the Cave with five weeks to go before the Arizona election. They start with the governor’s race and the arguments surrounding Katie Hobbs and Andy Biggs on taxes, vetoes, affordability, and the direction of the state. Then the conversation jumps ahead to 2028. J.D. Vance, Marco Rubio, Ron DeSantis, Ted Cruz, control of Congress, polling problems, and what Republicans should do if border enforcement finally opens the door to a serious immigration reform debate. They also play Marco Rubio’s response to Iran at the United Nations before closing on a completely different note: U2 returning to Mount Temple Comprehensive School in Dublin exactly 50 years after the band first came together. Chris and Sean talk about the surprise performance, U2’s new music, and Dolly Parton’s final recording. #KatieHobbs #AndyBiggs #MarcoRubio #U2 #PrattPodcasting Website: https://lightbeerdarkmoney.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LightBeerDarkMoney/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lightbeerdarkmoney/ X: https://twitter.com/LBDMshow LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/light-beer-dark-money/

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  John Hart: The Gentleman Farmer Returns!

  Sep 24, 202647 min

  The Gentleman Farmer is back. John Hart joins Chris and Sean for a conversation about U2, campaigns, and the future of government transparency. With U2’s 50th anniversary approaching, the three revisit the note Larry Mullen Jr. posted at his Dublin school, the band’s beginnings, their first U2 concerts, and what happened when they met their musical heroes. Then Sean and John go down memory lane to Tom Coburn’s first Senate race. They share what they learned about choosing the right candidate, doing the blocking and tackling that wins campaigns. John closes with his work on AI and transparency: how new tools could help citizens see, understand, and hold government accountable for its actions. #U2 #U250 #JohnHart #TomCoburn #GovernmentTransparency #ArtificialIntelligence #PrattPodcasting Subscribe for weekly conversations on Faith, Freedom & Free Enterprise with Sean Noble and Chris Clements. Light Beer Dark Money Website: lightbeerdarkmoney.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LightBeerDarkMoney/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lightbeerdarkmoney/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/lbdmpodcast?lang=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/light-beer-dark-money/ Blog: https://lightbeerdarkmoney.com/hypocrisy-and-the-aoc-oh-sandy/

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  Cody Ritchie Guest Hosts: Remembering Jon Kyl, Tucson & Arizona Politics

  Sep 21, 202622 min

  Cody Ritchie of Crest Insurance joins Chris in the guest-host chair for a wide-ranging conversation on Arizona, Tucson, politics, business, and the state of leadership in the Old Pueblo. Crest Insurance is a multi-state insurance agency and a longtime supporter of Light Beer | Dark Money , and Cody brings both a business leader’s perspective and deep Arizona roots to the conversation. Chris and Cody dig into the familiar challenges facing Tucson—from economic development and political leadership to the broader question of whether the city is creating the conditions necessary for businesses, families, and entrepreneurs to thrive. They also widen the lens to Arizona as a whole, talking about where the state’s electorate finds itself, how the political landscape continues to shift, and the competing forces shaping Arizona’s future. But the episode begins on a much more personal note. Chris and Cody remember their friend and mentor, former U.S. Senator Jon Kyl, reflecting on the character, intelligence, preparation, humility, and commitment to public service that defined his career. More than a political figure, Kyl was someone who invested in people, mentored the next generation, and left a lasting mark on Arizona and on those fortunate enough to know and work with him. It’s part remembrance, part Arizona political conversation, and part classic Light Beer | Dark Money banter and rant. #LightBeerDarkMoney #Arizona #Tucson #JonKyl #CrestInsurance #Politics #Leadership #FreeEnterprise #Faith #Freedom #FreeEnterprise #PrattPodcasting Light Beer Dark Money Website: lightbeerdarkmoney.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LightBeerDarkMoney/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lightbeerdarkmoney/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/lbdmpodcast?lang=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/light-beer-dark-money/ Blog: https://lightbeerdarkmoney.com/hypocrisy-and-the-aoc-oh-sandy/

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  Remembering Senator Jon Kyl: A Mentor, a Workhorse, and an Arizona Statesman

  Sep 17, 202627 min

  Longtime guest and great friend of the show John Desser joins Chris from the Beltway to remember their mutual friend and mentor, former Arizona Senator Jon Kyl, who passed away today at the age of 84. Kyl represented Arizona in Congress for nearly three decades and was widely known for his work ethic, command of policy, and commitment to the state. John reflects on his years working for both Senators John McCain and Jon Kyl and remembers Kyl as the consummate workhorse — a senator determined to know what was happening throughout his office, from major policy debates to the constituent services affecting individual Arizonans. John and Chris also look back on their work with Senator Kyl and his staff during the long campaign to reform and nearly repeal the federal estate tax — the “Death Tax.” They remember meeting after meeting with Kyl and his team, strategizing about how to move the issue through Congress and, particularly, through a reluctant United States Senate. Beyond the policy and politics, they remember the man: a devoted family man, a tireless advocate for Arizona, a serious legislator respected across the aisle, and a mentor deeply loved by many of the people who worked for and alongside him. For Chris, that relationship was especially personal. Long before the titles and the career, he was a young man fresh out of college trying to find his way in Washington. Jon Kyl took the time to offer guidance, open doors, and provide the kind of mentorship that can shape a life. Today, Chris and John remember Senator Jon Kyl — his service, his example, and the extraordinary legacy he leaves behind. Subscribe for weekly conversations on Faith, Freedom & Free Enterprise with Sean Noble and Chris Clements. Light Beer Dark Money Website: lightbeerdarkmoney.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LightBeerDarkMoney/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lightbeerdarkmoney/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/lbdmpodcast?lang=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/light-beer-dark-money/ Blog: https://lightbeerdarkmoney.com/hypocrisy-and-the-aoc-oh-sandy/ #PrattPodcasting

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