Grounded with Jim Banks
78 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago - ★★★★ - 68 ratingsCongressman Jim Banks takes a break from being interviewed to become the interviewer! Join the Indiana Congressman as he chats with all types of guests—hardworking, humble leaders from Indiana to high-profile national figures. Conversation will be raw, authentic and in-depth, and you never know where it’ll go by the end of the episode. The only thing that will remain consistent week-to-week is that there will be coffee!
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Episodes
Episode 57 - Paige Willey
July 15, 2022 18:00 - 41 minutes - 28.5 MBIn this episode of Grounded, Congressman Banks is joined by Paige Willey. A former advisor in the Trump White House and host of “THIS IS YOUR COUNTRY” podcast, Paige explains how restoring American greatness requires moral courage from Republicans in Congress.
Episode 56 - Aaron Gaff
July 07, 2022 19:00 - 26 minutes - 18 MBIn this episode of Grounded, Aaron Gaff, author of The Grading House: A Memoir, joins Congressman Banks to talk about his book and growing up on Simon's Orchard in Larwill. The former family business operated by Gaff's grandparents serves as the backdrop for a conversation about a more simple, honest time.
Episode 55 - Autumn Christensen
June 02, 2022 14:00 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MBOn this episode of Grounded with Jim Banks, the congressman is joined by Autumn Christensen, Vice President of Public Policy for Susan B. Anthony List. She explains why the pro-life movement should be hopeful about the pending decision of the Dobbs Supreme Court case later this month and what lawmakers can do to further protect the unborn in the months and years ahead.
Episode 54 - Sarah Parshall Perry
May 24, 2022 13:00 - 48 minutes - 33.5 MBIn this episode of Grounded, Congressman Jim Banks is joined by Sarah Parshall Perry, senior legal counsel at the Heritage Foundation. The two discuss the disastrous consequences, including the end of girls’ sports as we know it, of the Biden Administration’s pending change to Title IX.
Episode 53 - Cam Collier
May 16, 2022 19:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MBIn this episode of Grounded with Jim Banks, Jim talks with U.S. Naval Academy graduate Cam Collier, who serves as the chairman for Congressman Banks’ Service Academy Board. Mr. Collier explains the application process for military service academies and how the next generation of military leaders are developed.
Episode 52 - Defense Summit: Jacob Helberg
May 09, 2022 17:00 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MBThis is special episode of Grounded with Jim Banks is the third and final of three conversations recorded at the inaugural Northeast Indiana Defense Summit. It features a conversation with The Wires of War author Jacob Helberg. Congressman Banks and Helberg talk about what the United States needs to do to keep pace with China.
Episode 51 - Defense Summit: Palmer Luckey
May 02, 2022 17:00 - 51 minutes - 35.1 MBThis special episode of Grounded with Jim Banks is the second of three conversations recorded at the inaugural Northeast Indiana Defense Summit. It features a conversation between the congressman and entrepreneur Palmer Luckey, who founded Oculus Rift and defense company Anduril. They discuss the future of warfare and why Luckey got involved with the defense industry.
Episode 50 - Defense Summit: Ranking Member Rogers
April 25, 2022 19:00 - 39 minutes - 27.2 MBThis special episode of Grounded with Jim Banks is the first of three conversations recorded at the inaugural Northeast Indiana Defense Summit. It features House Armed Services Committee Ranking Member Mike Rogers in a discussion with Congressman Banks about the National Defense Authorization Act and what northeast Indiana can do to grow its defense industry footprint.
Episode 49 - Emilie Kao
April 18, 2022 14:00 - 26 minutes - 18.6 MBIn this episode of Grounded with Jim Banks, the congressman is joined by Alliance Defending Freedom’s senior counsel Emilie Kao to discuss the left’s radical gender ideology and how it’s weaponized against children and parents.
Episode 48 - Commissioner Therese Brown
April 14, 2022 18:00 - 34 minutes - 23.5 MBAllen County Commissioner Therese Brown could write the book on local government. In this episode of Grounded with Jim Banks, she shares with the congressman her experiences serving as county clerk, auditor and commissioner. She also explains how people can get involved in local decision-making.
Episode 47 - Washington Update
April 04, 2022 13:00 - 31 minutes - 21.7 MBFrom pushing back against Biden’s bloated budget to modernizing our national security, Congressman Banks shares an update on his efforts in Washington and at home.
Episode 46 - Kara Frederick
February 24, 2022 16:00 - 43 minutes - 29.7 MBIn this episode of Grounded, Congressman Banks talks with tech expert Kara Frederick of the Heritage Foundation to discuss holding Big Tech companies accountable. She shares her experience as a conservative working for Facebook and suggests a game plan for lawmakers to rein in Big Tech’s power in Washington.
Episode 45 - Alleigh Marré
February 14, 2022 19:00 - 39 minutes - 26.9 MBOn this episode of Grounded, Congressman Banks sits down with the Free to Learn Coalition’s Alleigh Marré to discuss the importance of empowering parents, putting our kids before political agendas, and ending the teaching of Critical Race Theory.
Episode 44 - John Urbahns
February 07, 2022 20:00 - 36 minutes - 24.9 MBIn this episode of Grounded with Jim Banks, the congressman talks with John Urbahns, the president and CEO of Greater Fort Wayne, Inc. John shares what has helped make the Greater Fort Wayne Region one of the fastest-growing areas in the Midwest, and plans to make Fort Wayne one of the most prosperous regions in the country by 2032.
Episode 43 - Andrew Kloster
February 01, 2022 13:00 - 36 minutes - 24.8 MBOn the latest episode of Grounded, Rep. Jim Banks sits down with former government official and attorney Andrew Kloster to discuss Critical Race Theory and vaccine mandates. Andrew was one of the drafters of the executive order President Trump signed in September 2020 to ban Critical Race Theory in the federal government. Andrew also helped explain the two Supreme Court cases related to vaccine mandates and how the 100+ million Americans affected by them are impacted by SCOTUS’ recent decisi...
Episode 42 - Mark Krikorian
January 19, 2022 18:00 - 43 minutes - 30 MBIn this episode of Grounded with Jim Banks, the congressman sits down with immigration expert Mark Krikorian to discuss the breakdown of America’s immigration system under Joe Biden and what Republicans need to do to fix it when they take back the majority.
Episode 41 - Damien Stafford
January 14, 2022 22:00 - 47 minutes - 32.9 MBAs we talk about the Democrats’ War on Parents, Congressman Banks interviews one father who received national attention for standing up to his local school board. Hear his story in this episode of Grounded with Jim Banks.
Episode 40 - Mayor Steve McMichael
January 07, 2022 12:00 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MBIn this episode of Grounded with Jim Banks, the congressman talks with New Haven, Indiana Mayor Steve McMichael. The two discuss the importance of keeping the community running during the pandemic and successes that are leading to a brighter future.
Episode 39 - Year in Review
December 31, 2021 19:00 - 18 minutes - 12.9 MBIn this episode of Grounded with Jim Banks, the congressman sits down with District Communications Director Chris Darby to reflect on 2021 and look ahead to 2022.
Episode 38 - Jon Schweppe
December 10, 2021 16:00 - 46 minutes - 31.8 MBIn this episode of Grounded with Jim Banks, Jon Schweppe of American Principles Project joins the congressman to talk about Conservatives’ fight to defend free speech and rein in the power of Big Tech.
Episode 37 - Jessica Anderson
December 07, 2021 15:00 - 38 minutes - 26.3 MBIn this episode of Grounded with Jim Banks, Jessica Anderson of Heritage Action for America joins the congressman to talk about what the grassroots movement wants to see Republicans focus on when they become the majority party in the House of Representatives.
Episode 36 - Arthur Milikh
November 16, 2021 20:00 - 48 minutes - 33.5 MBIn this episode of Grounded with Jim Banks, Arthur Milikh of Claremont Institute joins the congressman to talk about Democrats' agenda to advance critical race theory, the Left's attack on masculinity, and the consequences of censorship by Big Tech.
Episode 35 - Sean Spicer
November 08, 2021 12:00 - 51 minutes - 35.7 MBOn this episode of Grounded with Jim Banks, Newsmax host and former White House press secretary Sean Spicer shares his experience behind the podium while addressing the dramatic difference between what he faced and how the media treats the Biden administration. Plus, Banks and Spicer discuss how the GOP can stop Biden and the Democrats from accomplishing their radical socialist agenda.
Episode 34 - Rep. Ronny Jackson
November 01, 2021 13:00 - 50 minutes - 34.8 MBCongressman Ronny Jackson has lived a fascinating life. In this week’s Grounded with Jim Banks, he shares his experience working as a White House physician under three different presidents. He also offers Congressman Banks his thoughts on the current state of affairs under the Biden administration.
Episode 34 - Congressman Ronny Jackson
November 01, 2021 13:00 - 50 minutes - 34.8 MBCongressman Ronny Jackson has lived a fascinating life. In this week’s Grounded with Jim Banks, he shares his experience working as a White House physician under three different presidents. He also offers Congressman Banks his thoughts on the current state of affairs under the Biden administration.
Episode 33 - County Commissioner Nelson Peters
October 25, 2021 15:00 - 40 minutes - 28.2 MBIn this week’s “Grounded with Jim Banks,” Allen County Commissioner Nelson Peters gives a crash course on local government while talking with Congressman Jim Banks about real issues and local policies that affect people’s daily lives.
Episode 32 - City Councilman Tom Didier
October 21, 2021 11:00 - 43 minutes - 30.2 MBThis week on “Grounded with Jim Banks,” Mr. Fort Wayne, a.k.a. longtime Fort Wayne City Councilman Tom Didier shares stories with Congressman Jim Banks about growing up in Northeast Indiana. They also discuss how a city on the rise can keep growing while improving the lives of its residents.
Episode 31 - Terry Schilling
October 07, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 41.5 MBThis week on “Grounded with Jim Banks,” Terry Schilling, the president of American Principles Project talks with Congressman Jim Banks about his group’s efforts to stand up for families. Schilling also tackles big tech’s influence in Congress and what can be done to stop it.
Episode 30 - Elbridge Colby
September 23, 2021 15:00 - 52 minutes - 36 MBAuthor Elbridge Colby joins “Grounded with Jim Banks” this week to discuss his newly released book “The Strategy of Denial: American Defense in an Age of Great Power Conflict,” which lays out a military strategy to prevent Chinese hegemony in Asia. Mr. Colby helped develop the Trump administration’s groundbreaking 2018 National Defense Strategy.
Episode 29 - State Representative Martin Carbaugh
September 16, 2021 12:00 - 50 minutes - 34.7 MBThis week on “Grounded with Jim Banks,” State Representative Martin Carbaugh joins Congressman Banks to discuss his journey into politics, his leadership in the statehouse, and the upcoming redistricting in Indiana.
Episode 28 - State Representative Chris Judy
September 02, 2021 12:00 - 47 minutes - 32.5 MBThis week on “Grounded with Jim Banks,” Iraq veteran & State Representative Chris Judy joins Congressman Banks to talk about the incompetence of the Biden Administration’s pullout in Afghanistan as well as the movement within the Republican Party to make it the party of the working class.
Episode 27 - State Auditor Tera Klutz
August 26, 2021 12:00 - 41 minutes - 28.7 MBThis week on “Grounded with Jim Banks,” Allen County native & Indiana State Auditor Tera Klutz joins Congressman Banks to discuss her role in the state government and how Indiana’s strong fiscal responsibility aided the Hoosier state during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Episode 26 - Kayleen Reusser
August 12, 2021 16:00 - 30 minutes - 21.3 MBThis week on “Grounded with Jim Banks,” northeast Indiana author Kayleen Reusser joins Congressman Banks to discuss her work as an author interviewing and telling the stories of more than 260 World War II veterans. Kayleen’s devotion to sharing these stories exemplifies the patriotism we need in our country now more than ever.
Episode 26 - Kayleen Reusser
August 12, 2021 16:00 - 30 minutes - 21.3 MBThis week on “Grounded with Jim Banks,” northeast Indiana author Kayleen Reusser joins Congressman Banks to discuss her work as an author interviewing and telling the stories of more than 260 World War II veterans. Kayleen’s devotion to sharing these stories exemplifies the patriotism we need in our country now more than ever.
Episode 25 - State Senator Andy Zay
August 05, 2021 12:00 - 54 minutes - 37.4 MBThis week on “Grounded with Jim Banks,” Indiana State Senator Andy Zay, (R-17) who replaced Congressman Banks in the Indiana Senate joins to discuss issues facing the statehouse like Critical Race Theory and election law changes.
Episode 25 – State Senator Andy Zay
August 05, 2021 12:00 - 54 minutes - 37.4 MBThis week on “Grounded with Jim Banks,” Indiana State Senator Andy Zay, (R-17) who replaced Congressman Banks in the Indiana Senate joins to discuss issues facing the statehouse like Critical Race Theory and election law changes.
Episode 24 - Nathan Gonzales
July 23, 2021 12:00 - 47 minutes - 32.4 MBThis week on “Grounded with Jim Banks,” Nathan Gonzales, Editor and Publisher of Inside Elections, joins Congressman Banks to discuss anticipated redistricting and to provide nonpartisan analysis of both past and future elections. Listen now!
Episode 23 - Saurabh Sharma and Nick Solheim
July 13, 2021 12:00 - 54 minutes - 37.4 MBThis week on “Grounded with Jim Banks,” Saurabh Sharma and Nick Solheim, President and Chief Operations Officer of American Moment, join Congressman Banks to discuss the conservative movement, the American Dream, and the direction of the Republican Party. Listen now!
Episode 23 - Saurabh Sharma and Nick Solheim
July 13, 2021 12:00 - 54 minutes - 37.4 MBThis week on “Grounded with Jim Banks,” Saurabh Sharma and Nick Solheim, President and Chief Operations Officer of American Moment, join Congressman Banks to discuss the conservative movement, the American Dream, and the direction of the Republican Party. Listen now!
Episode 22 – Ryan Girdusky
July 02, 2021 19:00 - 59 minutes - 40.7 MBThis week on “Grounded with Jim Banks,” Ryan Girdusky, a returning guest of the show, joins Congressman Banks to discuss woke corporations, anti-police activism, and the state of national politics. Listen now!
Episode 22 - Ryan Girdusky
July 02, 2021 19:00 - 59 minutes - 40.7 MBThis week on “Grounded with Jim Banks,” Ryan Girdusky, a returning guest of the show, joins Congressman Banks to discuss woke corporations, anti-police activism, and the state of national politics. Listen now!
Episode 21 – Sohail Noorie
June 23, 2021 15:00 - 29 minutes - 20.1 MBThis week on “Grounded with Jim Banks,” Sohail Noorie, an Afghan translator that assisted Congressman Banks and other American Troops in Afghanistan, discusses the dangers he faced during the war and how his life changed when he came to America. Listen now!
Episode 21 - Sohail Noorie
June 23, 2021 15:00 - 29 minutes - 20.1 MBThis week on “Grounded with Jim Banks,” Sohail Noorie, an Afghan translator that assisted Congressman Banks and other American Troops in Afghanistan, discusses the dangers he faced during the war and how his life changed when he came to America. Listen now!
Episode 20 - Stephen Miller
June 03, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 47.4 MBThis week on “Grounded with Jim Banks,” Stephen Miller joins Congressman Banks to discuss Critical Race Theory, immigration policy, and America First Legal. Listen now!
Episode 20 – Stephen Miller
June 03, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 47.4 MBThis week on “Grounded with Jim Banks,” Stephen Miller joins Congressman Banks to discuss Critical Race Theory, immigration policy, and America First Legal. Listen now!
Episode 19 - J.D. Vance
May 25, 2021 18:00 - 44 minutes - 30.3 MBThis week on “Grounded with Jim Banks,” J.D. Vance joins Congressman Banks to discuss the GOP as the party of the working class, Hillbilly Elegy, and how conservatives should fight back against woke corporations. Listen now!
Episode 18 - Congresswoman Kat Cammack
May 04, 2021 12:00 - 41 minutes - 28.2 MBThis week on “Grounded with Jim Banks,” Congresswoman Kat Cammack (FL-03) joins Congressman Banks to discuss how she got to Congress, the Discharge Petition for the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, and ways Congress can be more efficient. Listen now!
Episode 17 - Jonathan Williams
April 27, 2021 04:00 - 45 minutes - 31.4 MBThis week on “Grounded with Jim Banks,” Jonathan Williams, Chief Economist and Vice President of Policy at the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC), joins Congressman Banks to discuss his publication “Rich States, Poor States” and economics at both the state and federal level.
Episode 17 - Jonathan Williams
April 27, 2021 04:00 - 45 minutes - 31.4 MBThis week on “Grounded with Jim Banks,” Jonathan Williams, Chief Economist and Vice President of Policy at the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC), joins Congressman Banks to discuss his publication “Rich States, Poor States” and economics at both the state and federal level.
Episode 16 - Kassi Tom-Rowland
April 06, 2021 04:00 - 31 minutes - 21.7 MBThis week on “Grounded with Jim Banks,” Kassi Tom-Rowland, friend and agriculture advisor to Congressman Banks, joins Rep. Banks to discuss agriculture in northeast Indiana and its impact on the world. Listen now!