Is This Communist Chef Wisconsin’s Next Governor? | Ron Simmons
August 8, 2026
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5 min readIs This Communist Chef Wisconsin’s Next Governor?
Ron Simmons opens this episode of Relatable with a mix of good news, political analysis, and listener Q&A. The dominant thread is a warning about the spread of democratic socialism in American politics, anchored by the rise of a far-left candidate for governor in Wisconsin. But Simmons also covers the Paul Vaughn settlement, the Fauci contempt hearing, new polling on Iran, and the status of kids' online safety legislation.
Paul Vaughn's Settlement and the FACE Act
Simmons leads with a good news story: Paul Vaughn, a father of 11, recently reached a seven-figure settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice after suing over his prosecution during the Biden administration. Vaughn was arrested in 2021 for participating in a protest outside a Tennessee abortion facility. Federal prosecutors charged him under the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances (FACE) Act, a 1994 law that criminalizes using force, threats, or physical obstruction to interfere with access to abortion clinics. Simmons emphasizes the three key elements — force, threats, or physical obstruction — noting that peaceful prayer, singing, or handing out literature is not prohibited.
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What you'll learn
- 1 (00:09) **Episode Introduction and Housekeeping** - Ron Simmons introduces himself as the guest host, promotes the upcoming Sherity Arrows event and Allie Beth Stuckey's book "Toxic Empathy."
- 2 (03:18) **Good News: Paul Vaughn FACE Act Settlement** - Ron shares the story of pro-life father of 11 Paul Vaughn, who reached a seven-figure settlement with the DOJ after being arrested under the FACE Act during the Biden administration.
- 3 (10:10) **McLaughlin Group Polling on Iran** - Ron discusses recent polling from the McLaughlin Group showing strong bipartisan support for confronting Iran over the Strait of Hormuz and nuclear weapons.
- 4 (14:07) **Rand Paul Hearing and Fauci's Fifth Amendment Invocation** - Ron covers Senator Rand Paul's hearing where Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment over 100 times, and Senator Josh Hawley's confrontation over Fauci's pardon.
- 5 (23:21) **Aaron Rodgers Mocks Fauci** - Ron plays a clip of Aaron Rodgers mocking Fauci for pleading the Fifth after receiving a pardon.
- 6 (26:46) **Francesca Hong: Wisconsin's Democratic Socialist Governor Candidate** - Ron profiles Francesca Hong, a state representative and former chef running for Wisconsin governor as a Democratic Socialist of America member.
- 7 (41:04) **The KIDS Act and Screen Act Status** - Ron updates on the KIDS Act, which has been broken into separate bills by Senator Ted Cruz to improve passage chances in the Senate.
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Show Notes
Ron sits in the host’s chair to share some good news! A pro-life protester has been pardoned by President Trump, and the Trump administration has changed how protesters will be prosecuted using the FACE Act in the future. Next, Ron highlights a surprising poll showing that Americans want to finish the job in Iran. Ron details the contradictions in Anthony Fauci’s journal, as he pleaded the Fifth more than 100 times while testifying before Congress. Ron also takes a look at Francesca Hong, the socialist who will likely be the Democratic nominee for Wisconsin’s gubernatorial race, while Ron exposes that there’s no difference between the DSA and communists. Finally, Ron answers some viewer questions on the Kids Online Safety Act, SAVE America Act, tithing, Christian parenthood, the affordability crisis, and more.
Do you have a question for Ron? Feel free to email him at [email protected].
Information about the Kids Online Safety Act: https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/1748/text
https://www.politico.com/live-updates/2026/08/05/congress/senate-commerce-votes-to-advance-key-kids-safety-measure-01025249
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Time Codes
0:00 Introduction
3:18 Pro-Life Dad Reaches Settlement with DOJ
10:10 Shocking Iran War Poll
14:09 Fauci Pleads the Fifth
26:49 Socialist Leads in Wisc. Gov. Primary
41:04 The Kids Act
44:32 Viewer Q&A
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