Huckabee Guests

Rebekah Koffler is a former U-S intelligence official, born in the Soviet Union, and considered one of the foremost experts on Russian political affairs. Now as the war in Ukraine drags on, and Russian President Vladimir Putin shows no signs of backing down, Rebekah says the U-S is going about this all wrong, in fact, that Joe Biden has "utterly failed" to deter Putin in any way. Watch Huckabee’s interview with Rebekah Koffler this weekend on Huckabee. 

For more information about Rebekah Koffler and her book, "Putin's Playbook," click the globe and social media icons to the left.

You know Reno Collier from several TV shows, his Comedy Central special, and the Blue Collar Comedy Tour with Jeff Foxworthy, Ron White and Larry the Cable Guy. He also his own Sirius Radio show, “Chewing the Fat.” And, he helps children of fallen military members as spokesman for A Soldier’s Child. 

To find Reno's comedy and learn more about him, click the globe and social media icons to the left. 

Representative Ben Baker, a Republican, represents Newton County (District 160) in the Missouri House of Representatives. He was elected to his first two-year term in November 2018. 
In addition to his legislative duties, Baker is a lay minister, missionary, former professor and former dean of students at Ozark Bible Institute in Neosho. He also owns a small construction business that specializes in artisan trim-work. Baker also served on the Neosho City Council and as mayor of Neosho.  Baker is a past church board member, and also a past board president of Care Net Pregnancy Resource Center. He is also involved with Ozark Christian Missions and has led mission trips to India, Africa, and Central America. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Ozark Bible Institute. Born in Indianapolis, Indiana, Baker currently resides in Neosho with his wife, Naomi, and their four daughters. 
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In May Baker reported his daughter and son-in-law, both missionaries in Haiti, were reportedly killed in gang violence in the country. 
"My heart is broken in a thousand pieces. I’ve never felt this kind of pain," state Representative Ben Baker posted on Facebook.
"Most of you know my daughter and son-in-law Davy and Natalie Lloyd are full time missionaries in Haiti. They were attacked by gangs this evening and were both killed. They went to Heaven together. Please pray for my family we desperately need strength. And please pray for the Lloyd family as well. I have no other words for now."
Natalie and Davy Lloyd were part of the nonprofit Missions in Haiti Inc., which posted about the incident and confirmed their deaths.
"Davy and Natalie and Jude were shot and killed by the gang about 9 o'clock this evening," the non-profit posted on social media. "We all are devastated."
Missions in Haiti, Inc, reported the couple and at least one other person were ambushed by a gang of men in three trucks while leaving church.
"Davy was taken to the house tied up and beat," the organization wrote. "The gang then took our trucks and loaded everything up they wanted and left."
The post goes onto read at some point, the couple and another person were in a home attempting to call for help.
"They are holed up in there, the gangs (have) shot all the windows out of the house and continue to shoot," the post reads.

Ben Cline represents Virginia’s 6th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives, where he is a member of the House Committee on the Judiciary, the House Committee on Appropriations and the House Committee on the Budget. He previously served as a Member of the Virginia House of Delegates, representing the 24th District from 2002-2018. In the Virginia House, Cline chaired the Committee on Militia, Police, and Public Safety.

Prior to his election to the House of Representatives in 2018, Ben was an attorney in private practice. From 2007 until 2013, he served as an Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney for Rockingham County and the City of Harrisonburg.
Ben also worked for Congressman Bob Goodlatte, beginning as a member of his legislative staff in 1994 and ultimately serving as the Congressman’s Chief of Staff.

Ben grew up in Rockbridge County, Virginia, and is a 1990 graduate of Lexington High School. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Bates College and his law degree from the University of Richmond. Ben and his wife Elizabeth live in Botetourt County with their two daughters.

Earlier this year, Georgia Congressman Buddy Carter, introduced a bold piece of legislation--throw out the current tax code, and replace it with a national consumption tax. It's called the Fair Tax, and it means you keep every penny in your paycheck. Now especially as Tax Day approaches, I'm sure a lot of us wish this would become law--sooner rather than later. Watch “Huckabee” this weekend to watch Mike’s interview with Congressman Buddy Carter.

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Congressman Carlos Gimenez is the only Cuban-born member of the 118th Congress—he has firsthand experience with the dangers of Communist regimes, and this weekend, he's here to discuss his work on the Select Committee on China, and his efforts to protect American interests from the influence of the Chinese Communist Party. Watch Mike’s interview with Congressman Carlos Gimenez from the 28th district of Florida this weekend on the Huckabee Show. 

Congressman Chuck Fleischmann is a conservative Republican representing the 3rd District of Tennessee. The District is comprised of 10 counties: Anderson, Bradley, Campbell, Hamilton, McMinn, Monroe, Morgan, Polk, Roane, and Scott.

Chuck earned his undergraduate degree in political science from the University of Illinois. He received both Phi Beta Kappa and Magna Cum Laude honors. He then went to the University of Tennessee law school, where he received his Doctor of Jurisprudence.

For 24 years, Chuck and his wife ran a small business together in Chattanooga after they both graduated from law school at the University of Tennessee.

Chuck has served on the board of the National Craniofacial Association and the board of the Cherokee Area Council of Boy Scouts of America. He has also served as the president of the Chattanooga Bar Association and chairman of the Chattanooga Lawyers Pro Bono Committee.

Since taking office, Chuck has a 100% pro-life voting record and continues to support legislation that protects the Second Amendment rights of East Tennesseans. 

Chuck serves on the Appropriations Committee, which is vitally important to the residents of the 3rd District. Within the Committee, he serves on three crucial subcommittees:

• Energy and Water Development, and Related Agencies
• Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies
• State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs 

As well as serving on the Appropriations Committee, Chuck also sits on the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. Within the Committee, he serves on the Energy Subcommittee.

In the 118th Congress, Chuck was named Chairman of the Energy and Water Subcommittee of Appropriations. As Chairman, Chuck leads the charge to fund the federal agencies and programs responsible for the United States’ national laboratories, nuclear security, and energy independence.

Chuck’s role as Chairman of the Energy and Water Development, and Related Agencies subcommittee allows him to fight for funding for the Chickamauga Lock, a critical East Tennessee infrastructure project. In addition, this subcommittee assignment is of paramount importance to the northern region of the Third District, which is home to Oak Ridge National Lab, Y-12 National Security Complex, and a large environmental cleanup mission, all of which rely on funds appropriated by this subcommittee.

Chuck and his wife, Brenda, live in Ooltewah, Tennessee, and have three boys: Chuckie, Jamie, and Jeffrey.

Claudia Tenney was first elected to serve as a member of the United States House of Representatives on November 8, 2016, after winning one of the most expensive races in the nation. As a freshman member of the 115th Congress, she served on the House Financial Services Committee. She currently serves on the House Ways and Means Committee and the House Science, Space and Technology Committee. 

She has introduced legislation in support of protecting pro-life pregenancy centers, called The Pregnancy Resource Centers Act.  For more information, click on the links below.

David Kustoff’s roots run deep in West Tennessee. He was born and raised in Shelby County where he attended White Station High School. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Memphis and graduated in 1992 from the University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law.
In 1992, Kustoff opened a law firm in Memphis, Tennessee.
Over the years, David has served in various roles for the Republican Party, such as Chairman of the Shelby County GOP from 1995 to 1999, Tennessee Chairman of Lamar Alexander’s successful run for U.S. Senate in 2002 and Tennessee Chairman of both Bush/Cheney presidential campaigns in 2000 and 2004.
Appointed U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Tennessee by President Bush in 2006, Kustoff set his sights on cleaning up government corruption and fighting violent crime and drugs. He oversaw the majority of the Tennessee Waltz trials that sent 12 defendants, including Senator John Ford, to federal prison.
In 2010, David joined the board of BankTennessee, where he put his leadership skills to work, advising the direction of the Community Bank that has served West Tennessee for more than 80 years.
Governor Bill Haslam appointed David to the Tennessee Higher Education Commission in 2015, where he oversaw the implementation of the Tennessee Promise program that provides last dollar Community College scholarships and Tennessee Reconnect, designed to help adults complete their college degrees.
In 2018, David was elected to his second term in the House of Representatives for the 8th District of Tennessee. He is a member of the House Financial Services Committee and serves on three subcommittees: Consumer Protection and Financial Institutions, Diversity and Inclusion, and Housing, Community Development, and Insurance.
Working with his colleagues on the Financial Services Committee, he will fight mandates and regulations that are crushing small businesses and will stand up against wasteful government spending.
He will continue to fight for the conservative principles that have defined his career; he stands ready to challenge the way things are done in Washington.
David and his wife, Roberta, live in Germantown and have two children.

Congressman Derrick Van Orden proudly represents the people of Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District.

An American patriot and retired Navy SEAL, Derrick has dedicated his life to serving and protecting Americans. Now as a congressman, he continues the fight and advocate for our farmers, veterans, workers, tradesmen, job creators, seniors, and families of Wisconsin.

Derrick’s life of public service began when he joined the Navy at the age of 18. He had the honor to serve our great nation for 26 years, retiring as a Navy SEAL Senior Chief. During that time, he completed five combat deployments.

Additionally, he served in the Horn of Africa, Asia, Europe, and South and Central America. During his tour in Europe in 2012, he was responsible for planning Special Operations contingency operations for the European Continent. Derrick also became involved in acting during his military service – starring in major motion picture films.

After retirement, Derrick and his wife Sara Jane, with whom he will celebrate over 30 years of marriage on February 15, decided to reopen their local village cafe. This led to a two-year adventure culminating with the reestablishment of the cafe as a gathering place for friends and family.

Together, Derrick and Sara Jane live in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin. They have four children and eight grandchildren.