Episodes
In this episode of Leave Us Alone, Grover Norquist, Mike Palicz, and James Erwin break down the Republican Congress's push to make the Trump tax cuts permanent and restore critical taxpayer protections gutted under the Biden administration. With House leadership urging the Senate to act, the team explains why timing is everything—and why pro-growth provisions like full expensing must be locked in now to jumpstart investment and economic growth. They also spotlight how red states are leading the way on tax reform, moving aggressively toward flat taxes and even zero income tax. Meanwhile, Con...
The clock is ticking on the 2017 Trump Tax Cuts, and if Congress doesn't act, Americans will face a massive tax hike. In this episode of Leave Us Alone, Grover Norquist is joined by ATR's Mike Palicz and James Erwin to break down the fight to extend these tax cuts, the role of reconciliation in the process, and the budget battles ahead. They discuss why the House and Senate are at odds over the best approach, how tax baselines impact the debate, and what Republicans must do to ensure tax relief continues. Plus, they explore creative ways to offset tax cuts—like selling off government assets...
What if the key to transforming American governance isn't in Washington, but in 50 state capitals? Join ATR President Grover Norquist as he unveils the conservative movement's most potent—yet overlooked—strategy for nationwide reform. In this explosive episode, Norquist exposes how state-level competition is quietly rewriting the rules of American policy, turning each state into a high-stakes laboratory where bold ideas rise and failed experiments collapse. From criminal justice breakthroughs to education revolutions, discover how bottom-up innovation is doing what decades of federal mandat...
Join ATR President Grover Norquist and ATR staff members Mike Palicz and James Erwin in this Thanksgiving-themed episode of the "Leave Us Alone" podcast. They explore what lies ahead for taxpayers under the Trump administration and a Republican-controlled Congress in 2025. Grover, Mike, and James discuss potential impacts and strategies for avoiding last-minute regulations and spending measures during the final days of the Biden administration. Tune in for an insightful and timely discussion about the future of American taxpayers and what Republican members are doing to address these challe...
In this two-segment episode of "Leave Us Alone with Grover Norquist," Grover dive into the Trump transition and what to expect from the new administration. Grover and the ATR team discuss the potential extension and permanence of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), a cornerstone of Trump's economic policy aimed at empowering hardworking Americans. In the second segment, Grover sits down with renowned pollster Scott Rasmussen to analyze the 2024 elections. They explore whether Trump has a mandate from the people, how polling performed this election cycle, and why the elite 1% are so disconnect...
Grover Norquist and the ATR gang discuss the outcome of elections and ballot initiatives across the country. We cover the coalition of voters that delivered an election night victory for President-elect Donald Trump and Republicans. How the economy dominated as the top issue in this election. The crisis we averted by not electing Kamala Harris. The deregulatory agenda we're likely to see in a Trump and administration and where the GOP will go on tax reform.
In this can't-miss episode of Leave Us Alone, Grover Norquist, joined by ATR experts Mike Palicz and Tom Hebert, uncovers the Biden-Harris administration's latest power grabs. From the IRS's alarming expansion of armed agents across the country—while failing to answer taxpayer calls—to Kamala Harris's flip-flopping on fracking, this episode pulls no punches. Plus, we reveal FTC Chair Lina Khan's scandal-ridden campaign appearances and her push to weaponize the agency against American businesses. Get the facts you won't hear in the mainstream media and find out what these power plays mean fo...
We're launching a new season of ATR President Grover Norquist's Leave Us Alone Podcast! In this episode of Leave Us Alone, ATR President Grover Norquist dives into the real impact of tax policy on American workers. Grover highlights Donald Trump's recent campaign stop at McDonald's, exploring how his tax cuts actually benefited fast food employees. He also breaks down Kamala Harris's proposed corporate tax hike, explaining why it could hurt workers across the board, and reveals the staggering $2 trillion cost of her call for amnesty and its impact on Medicare spending. Tune in for a no-hol...
Welcome to the latest episode of "Leave Us Alone"! We are honored to have Tiger Joyce, President of the American Tort Reform Association, join us. Sherman Joyce brings a wealth of experience from his career, having served as a Legislative Assistant to U.S. Senator John C. Danforth, minority counsel to the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, and his current role since August 1994. With degrees from Princeton University and Catholic University Law School, Mr. Joyce is a leading voice in the field of tort reform. In this episode, we dive deep into the complexities of t...
President Biden's nominee for Secretary of Labor, Julie Su, testified before the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee yesterday. Su has a track record of implementing radical labor policies targeting independent contractors and the franchising sector alike. As the head of California's labor department, she oversaw the squandering of over $30 billion in taxpayer dollars to unemployment fraud. ATR Federal Affairs Coordinator Rowan Saydlowski joins Grover Norquist on Leave Us Alone to discuss the dangers of Biden's radical nominee.
Today there are 21 states with school choice programs including 6 with universal school choice for K-12 education. As state legislators across the country restore parental rights in education, Corey DeAngelis joins Grover to discuss the coming School Choice Revolution. Corey DeAngelis is a senior fellow at the American Federation for Children. He is also the executive director at Educational Freedom Institute, an adjunct scholar at the Cato Institute, a senior fellow at Reason Foundation, and a board member at Liberty Justice Center.
The most successful states that have legalized sports betting have a competitive, low-tax environment with focused regulation that puts integrity first – rather than using regulations to handicap certain companies or provide giveaways to sports leagues. In this episode, Grover talks with Brandt Iden, Vice President of Government Affairs for Fanatics Betting & Gaming. Previously, Iden served as a former Michigan State legislator where he was the primary author of Michigan's sports betting bill. He possesses unique insights into this growing industry from both a market and elected official pe...
Due to the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, American taxpayers are obviously concerned about the health of the U.S. banking system. Federal regulators insured deposits beyond the $250,000 FDIC limit to protect against "systemic risk." The Biden administration disingenuously claims taxpayers will not be on the hook for bailing out SVB. Taxpayers will ultimately pay more for banking services because the regulators decided to insure all depositors, circumventing the $250,000 threshold. Tune in to Grover's latest episode of the Leave Us Alone podcast to learn more.
Buried in the misnamed Inflation Reduction Act passed by Democrats is a provision that hands the IRS $15 million in taxpayer funding to lay the groundwork for creating a government-run tax preparation system. This would incentivize the IRS to overcharge taxpayers or withhold information from filers to maximize revenue. Private tax preparation companies, in contrast, have a financial incentive to minimize the taxes their clients owe. Congress should resist any effort that would empower the IRS to simultaneously act as tax preparer, collector, and auditor. Check out ATR President Grover Norqu...
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is an absolute dumpster fire. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen gave the agency a 6-month deadline to disclose how they would spend the additional $80 billion in funding provided by Congress. Still, the IRS missed the deadline and doesn't appear worried. Taxpayers deserve increased transparency and accountability from the IRS to ensure that our tax dollars are used effectively and efficiently. Check out Grover's latest episode of the Leave Us Alone Podcast to learn more about the incompetence and negligence surrounding the IRS.
Inflation is running rampant in Joe Biden's America and Senate Democrats recently announced a $3.5 trillion spending packing, which they hope will be paid for by aggressive IRS enforcement. Join us for the latest episode of Grover Norquist's Leave Us Alone podcast where Grover will discuss what Biden's policies mean for American taxpayers. Leave Us Alone with Grover Norquist is a weekly video and audio podcast found on all major podcast streaming services: YouTube Facebook Spotify Apple Podcast
In this episode of Leave us Alone, Grover will be interviewing Phil Kerpen, president of American Commitment and the Committee to Unleash Prosperity, about COVID-19 and what lessons we should learn about pandemics and government policy. Phil Kerpen is president of American Commitment and a nationally syndicated columnist. American Commitment is dedicated to restoring and protecting America's core commitment to free markets, economic growth, Constitutionally-limited government, property rights, and individual freedom. Leave Us Alone with Grover Norquist is a weekly video and audio podcast fo...
The misleadingly-named "Protecting the Right to Organize" (PRO) Act would dramatically increase Big Labor's power at the expense of the American worker. The bill is a grab-bag of liberal priorities that would kill small businesses and threaten millions of American jobs. Yet the PRO Act is only one component of President Joe Biden's war on worker freedom. ATR President Grover Norquist and Open Competition Center's Tom Hebert discuss the PRO Act and the Biden administration's plan to carry out Big Labor's agenda. Leave Us Alone with Grover Norquist is a weekly video and audio podcast found ...
David Chipman, President Biden's pick to lead the ATF, recently confirmed his support for a $200 gun tax, which also applies to magazines of over ten rounds, and a ban on AR-15s. Joe Biden and his administration would force semiautomatic rifle owners to either participate in a gun buyback program or register their firearm under the National Firearms Act, which requires a $200 tax payment. This would extend to AR-15s and other common household rifles. Join ATR President Grover Norquist for the latest episode of Leave Us Alone as he discusses Biden's efforts to tax the 2nd Amendment out of ex...
President Joe Biden wants to hire 86,852 new IRS agents, which would more than double the agency's workforce. Even Obama-era IRS chief John Koskinen – a longtime advocate of increasing the IRS budget – thinks President Joe Biden's proposal to increase IRS funding by $80 billion is too much. Rather than fix the agency's longstanding mismanagement, ineptitude and abuse problems, Biden's approach will make the problem worse. Numerous watchdog reports have found that the agency's inability to do its job is due to incompetence, not lack of funding. The last thing the IRS needs is more power and...
President Biden announced his "American Jobs Plan" – a two trillion dollar spending boondoggle meant to target all sorts of infrastructural issues. ATR President Grover Norquist and Digital Liberty's Katie McAuliffe examine how the President's Plan will impact technology and broadband.
Progressive lawmakers, led by Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) and Sen. Ed Markey (D-Mass.), recently rolled out an expanded form of the Green New Deal that includes funding to hire 1.5 million uniformed climate activists to serve in the "Civilian Climate Corps." The hall monitors of the Green New Deal. Ocasio-Cortez's call for a Civilian Climate Corps is an attempted revival of the Civilian Conservation Corps that existed briefly during the 1930s where members often lived in military barracks and wore military-style uniforms. Tune in as ATR President Grover Norquist talks the details...
Raising the corporate rate to 25%, as some Democrats are calling for, would leave America with a rate higher than many foreign competitors and harm American workers, businesses, and investment. Yet, Voters believe the US corporate rate should be at or below the rates of our foreign competitors – including China -- and believe that raising taxes on businesses could ship existing jobs overseas and result in new jobs being created overseas instead of in America. Join ATR President Grover Norquist as he discusses why Democrat policies will not help working American families and workers.