The Latest on What’s Still in the Senate’s Tax Bill
Leave Us Alone with Grover Norquist
In this episode of Leave Us Alone, Grover Norquist and Mike Palicz break down the latest developments on the Senate’s version of the Trump Tax Cuts. With the Senate Parliamentarian reviewing key provisions and negotiations still underway, the future of permanent Trump tax cuts and expanded HSAs remains in flux. Grover and Mike walk through what’s still in the bill, what could change, and what SALT deals could look like. They also cover why the HSA expansion matters, how blue states want federal taxpayers to subsidize their overspending, and the bigger economic implications of conservative...
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What’s in the Senate’s Big Beautiful Tax Bill?
Leave Us Alone with Grover Norquist
Grover Norquist, Mike Palicz, James Erwin, and Andrew Gins break down the Senate's version of the Tax Cut and Spending Reduction Act. They explain the permanence of the Trump tax cuts, how Republicans are repealing Biden’s IRS reporting scheme, and why spectrum auctions and stablecoin legislation matter for the future of the economy. If you want the inside scoop on what’s really in the bill—and what comes next—this episode has you covered.
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How to Build a Movement: Morton Blackwell on Conservative Activism and the Leadership Institute
Leave Us Alone with Grover Norquist
In this episode of Leave Us Alone, Grover Norquist teams up with James and Mike to break down the “One Big Beautiful Bill” advancing through Congress. The bill cuts taxes across all income levels, makes the Trump tax cuts permanent, and reduces government spending by more than a trillion dollars. Later, Grover interviews Morton Blackwell, founder of the Leadership Institute, for a candid conversation about movement-building, political entrepreneurship, and the importance of training the next generation of leaders. If you want to understand how long-term conservative wins happen, not just...
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Delete, Delete, Delete: How the FCC Is Rolling Back Biden-Era Regs
Leave Us Alone with Grover Norquist
In this episode of Leave Us Alone, Grover Norquist is joined by FCC Commissioner Nathan Simington to break down how a Republican-led FCC is preparing to slash outdated regulations—starting with legacy broadcast ownership rules and expanding to the internet itself. Commissioner Simington explains how the FCC is using its “Delete, Delete, Delete” initiative to identify and eliminate obsolete or burdensome rules, many dating back to World War II-era broadcast policies. The conversation also covers reforms to spectrum licensing, the collapse of net neutrality, and how the FCC is preparing to...
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Tax Cuts Across America: Trump’s Agenda and Gov. Gianforte’s Montana Model
Leave Us Alone with Grover Norquist
As the House passes a major Trump tax cut package, red states across the country are driving their own taxpayer revolutions. In this episode, Grover Norquist sits down with Montana Governor Greg Gianforte to talk about how state-level tax cuts—like Montana’s march toward a flat tax—are delivering big wins for taxpayers. From repealing the death tax to defending income tax reform from local overspending, this conversation lays out a blueprint for pro-growth policy in Washington and beyond. If you care about shrinking government and expanding opportunity, this one’s for you.
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The Tax Cut Bill That Delivers: What’s In, What’s Out, and Why It Matters
Leave Us Alone with Grover Norquist
What’s better than a tax cut? One that kills bad ideas before they can start. Grover Norquist leads this week’s episode with Mike Palicz and James Erwin to review what’s in—and what was kept out—of the GOP’s latest tax package. The bill locks in key pillars of the Trump tax cuts: permanent lower individual rates, a boosted standard deduction for 90% of filers, a stronger small business deduction, and critical full expensing to drive investment and growth. Also on the win list: repealing Biden’s Venmo snooping rule before it hits taxpayers and expanding tax-free tips to both...
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Inside the GOP Tax Agenda: SALT Debate, Medicaid Reform, and What’s Next
Leave Us Alone with Grover Norquist
Grover Norquist is joined by Ryan Ellis, Mike Palicz, and Isabelle Marchese to unpack the latest in tax policy and spending reform. They cover the looming tax package and the political tug-of-war over the SALT deduction, why most Americans aren’t actually affected by it, and how business SALT is a totally different beast. The team also dives into the upcoming Medicaid reforms that could save hundreds of billions, and why work requirements and eligibility checks are commonsense—not controversial. Plus, a breakdown of the spectrum auctions and stablecoin legislation that could shape the...
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Trump’s First 100 Days: Wins for Taxpayers, Warnings for Republicans
Leave Us Alone with Grover Norquist
With Grover out, ATR’s Mike Palicz and James Erwin take over Leave Us Alone for a deep dive into the first 100 days of the Trump administration’s second term. They break down key legislative wins—like repealing Biden’s overreaching regulations through the Congressional Review Act—and highlight executive orders reviving American energy independence. The episode also tackles GOP tax policy strategy, the importance of work requirements in Medicaid, and warns against misguided ideas like a national car tax. It’s an unfiltered, pro-taxpayer look at what’s working—and what...
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Stop the Spin: How Trump Killed a Tax Hike — and Why It’s Time to Defund NPR
Leave Us Alone with Grover Norquist
First, Grover Norquist and Mike Palicz break down how so-called “populist” efforts to raise taxes on small businesses were crushed — with help from President Trump himself. Then, Grover sits down with Dan Schneider of the Media Research Center (MRC) for a revealing conversation about how your tax dollars are propping up left-wing media like NPR, PBS, and even Wikipedia. Schneider outlines MRC’s campaign to defund government-funded media and why taxpayers should care. If the media can’t survive without subsidies, it shouldn’t be funded by you. Show Notes: (ATR Advocacy Alert)...
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Tax Day Truths: The IRS, Trump Tax Cuts, and Stupid Ideas in DC
Leave Us Alone with Grover Norquist
It’s Tax Day, and Grover Norquist is fired up. He’s joined by Mike Palicz to break down what’s really happening in Washington—from defending the Trump tax cuts to exposing how the IRS union has been weaponized against taxpayers. They tackle bad ideas in Congress, Trump’s quiet victories on government union reform, and why some Republicans need a history lesson before they float new tax hikes. You won’t want to miss this episode. Show Notes:
info_outlineJoin 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 challenges.