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With April 15th looming, Brian Cochran, President of John Moore Associates considers how some of us will be getting a return while others will owe the IRS or after filing will find that it’s all a wash. Brian will help us walk through how we should consider responding to each of these situations.

Emma Waters with The Heritage Foundation shares insight from an article found in the Daily Signal. The article describes how an anti‑ICE protest disrupted Easter services at Cities Church in St. Paul, resulting in one woman’s arrest after police warnings were ignored. The incident follows earlier protests at the same church and has intensified debate over protecting religious gatherings from disruption

https://www.dailysignal.com/2026/04/09/woman-arrested-easter-disruption-highlights-continued-lawless-behavior-cities-church-targeted-anti-ice-agitators/

Paul Gessing joins the studio to discuss a recent Rio Grande Foundation perspective featured on the “Errors of Enchantment” blog, focusing on the article “Southeast NM secession story has legs even if actual secession does not.” The conversation explores why secession talk in southeastern New Mexico is gaining attention, the political and economic frustrations driving it, and why, despite its growing visibility, actual secession remains unlikely.

Home – Rio Grande Foundation
Errors of Enchantment – Why is New Mexico not realizing its potential?

Reaching for Remarkable by Tim Foot is a concise, practical guide for leaders who want strong momentum without burning out their people. Written for church teams, volunteers, nonprofits, and businesses, it shows how remarkable teams are intentionally designed—not accidentally built. Foot’s “Team Traps” framework highlights hidden patterns that stall progress, drain belief, and erode trust, equipping leaders to build healthier, more effective teams that last.

Mike Gomez from U-Turn for Christ joins us in the studio to talk about an exciting upcoming event featuring opportunities to participate, enjoy great food, and enter a raffle. He shares how the community can get involved and what to expect at this engaging gathering.

Enrollment-Men’s and Women’s Program/Drug Rehab Albuquerque New Mexico – U Turn For Christ New Mexico %

Stefan Merkel and Brian Nixon join us in the studio to discuss their project Abstain From Fastening A Brain. Blending experimental, chamber, and traditional Americana influences, the duo crafts genre-defying conceptual music that builds a distinctive and immersive sonic architecture.

White Flower | Abstain From Fastening A Brain

David and Angela Breidenbach join ABQ Connect to share their powerful mission work with Spiritual Orphans Network across Eastern Europe and Africa. From the lingering effects of communism to the realities of war in Ukraine, they offer firsthand insight into the spiritual hunger in these regions—along with inspiring stories of transformed lives. Discover how you can be part of this global mission at https://sonetwork.org/.

Brian Cochran, President of John Moore Associates, addresses investor concerns amid market instability, particularly the question of when to move assets to safer options. He shares key statistics and insights to help simplify decision-making and provide perspective during uncertain economic times.

Principled Financial Planners | John Moore Associates

Emma Waters of the Heritage Foundation summarizes a The Daily Signal article examining federal funding directed to Planned Parenthood. She outlines how taxpayer dollars are allocated and discusses the policy and political debates surrounding that funding.

The Heritage Foundation