What Really Matters

About this episode

Henry Olsen discusses the disconnect between politicians and ordinary Americans with guest Tim Goeglein, while also analyzing the economic impact of the war with Iran on Trump's approval ratings and Republican prospects.

It's no secret that ordinary Americans are often puzzled by the fights animating partisans inside the Beltway. A question emerges, however: What would our representatives talk about if they thought more like the people who elected them? Today, Henry sits down with Tim Goeglein of Focus on the Family to discuss his new book, What Really Matters: Restoring a Legacy of Faith, Freedom, and Family . Plus, Henry breaks down how the economic fallout from the war with Iran is weighing down Trump's approval and the chances for Republican congressional hopefuls. And stay tuned until the end for a closer look at two clever attack ads—one aimed at Thomas Massie and another with sights on Sherrod Brown .

People in this episode

Host: Henry Olsen

Guest: Tim Goeglein

Topics covered

• politics
• faith
• economics
• advertising
• Republican Party

Keywords

• politics
• faith
• economics
• Trump
• Republican
• advertising
• Iran
• Tim Goeglein
• What Really Matters

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Focus on the Family

Books & works: What Really Matters: Restoring a Legacy of Faith, Freedom, and Family

Places: Iran

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