Today’s Newsmakers at Noon welcomed Jeff Reynolds, Senior Editor at Restoration News, joining us live from FreedomFest 2026 in Las Vegas, where thousands of leaders, entrepreneurs, policymakers, investors, and advocates for liberty have gathered to discuss the future of America.
Jeff gave us an inside look at the conference, highlighting the energy surrounding this year’s keynote speakers and panel discussions featuring Kelsey Grammer, Kennedy, Rob Schneider, Adam Carolla, Senator Rand Paul, and many other influential voices. FreedomFest continues to be one of the nation’s premier gatherings for those passionate about free markets, individual liberty, entrepreneurship, and constitutional government.
One of the most fascinating conversations centered on the changing entertainment industry. Jeff shared highlights from a panel featuring Rob Schneider, Dean Cain, and Clifton Duncan, where Schneider argued that Hollywood’s traditional studio system is rapidly collapsing. We discussed how independent, low-budget films like Young Washington, Backrooms, and Obsession have found surprising box office success, raising the question of whether independent filmmaking and direct-to-consumer distribution represent the future of entertainment.
We also examined whether Hollywood celebrities have become liabilities to the films they promote, as audiences increasingly appear to be separating entertainment from political activism.
Finally, we discussed Restoration News’ latest column, “Trump Can Unlock a Massive MAGA Majority, But He Must Act Swiftly,” exploring what Republicans need to do to expand their coalition heading into the next election cycle.
Links from Today’s Show
- FreedomFest 2026
https://freedomfest.com/ - Restoration News
https://restoration-news.com/ - Trump Can Unlock a Massive MAGA Majority, But He Must Act Swiftly
https://restoration-news.com/trump-can-unlock-a-massive-maga-majority-but-he-must-act-swiftly
