Charlie Hurt: Politically Unstable

Michael Burkentine, partner with the America First Policy Institute's "Make Housing Great Again" initiative, joins Washington Times Commentary Editor Kelly Sadler on Politically Unstable to unpack the affordable housing crisis the U.S. is facing and what can be done to help solve it and save the American dream.

From Taiwan to the Strait of Hormuz to underground churches, the stakes in America's confrontation with China have never been higher.  Ambassador Sam Brownback joins Washington Times Commentary Editor Kelly Sadler on Politically Unstable to assess Trump's Beijing summit and make the case for religious freedom as a strategic weapon in the new Cold War.

Anna Giaritelli, reporter and author of "Under Assault: A Crime Reporter's True Story Overcoming Of Sexual Trauma and Exposing Injustice," joins Washington Times Commentary Editor Kelly Sadler to share her own experience as a sexual assault victim whose crime was excluded from official D.C. police statistics and what she's doing to fight back.

Labubu dolls are everywhere — on backpacks, in airports, in metro stations across Washington. But 16 out of 20 of those dolls are made with cotton harvested by Uyghur forced labor.  Rushan Abbas, executive director of Campaign for Uyghurs, joins Kelly Sadler to expose the forced labor behind Pop Mart's Labubu dolls, detail the horrors inside China's concentration camps, and make a personal plea to President Trump.

President Trump met with Chinese President Xi Jinping this week in a historic summit between the two world leaders. Scholar of China and author Gordon Chang believes, however, that when it comes to leverage, President Trump comes out on top. On the latest Politically Unstable, Mr. Chang sits down with Washington Times Commentary Editor Kelly Sadler to discuss this meeting, plus more on threats from China.

Plummeting test scores, political activism in the classroom, and a school board spending a staggering $150 million on a school it doesn't need. That's just the beginning of the dysfunction parents are exposing in Fairfax County Public Schools. Stephanie Lundquist-Arora joins Kelly Sadler to break down the waste, fraud, and abuse plaguing one of the nation's largest — and most troubled — school districts.

O.J. Oleka, CEO of the State Financial Officers Foundation, joins Washington Times Commentary Editor Kelly Sadler on Politically Unstable to expose the rampant fraud draining taxpayer dollars across the country. From fake childcare centers in Minnesota to fraudulent hospices in Los Angeles County, Oleka breaks down how these schemes flourish, and why Democratic leaders in states like Minnesota and California turned a blind eye.

Washington Times Commentary Editor Kelly Sadler sits down with Line Drive Public Affairs founder and GOP strategist Tim Murtaugh to break down how Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger is not the moderate she claimed to be, as well as the Democrats' push for a redistricting ballot initiative heading into the April 21st vote.

From Jan. 15, 2026: The demonstrations in Iran are at an early stage and could be what eventually brings down the regime, but the U.S. should take steps now, pressure its allies in Europe and the Middle East to express their strong support for the demonstrators and condemn the regime's violent efforts at suppression. Washington Times Commentary Editor Kelly Sadler is joined by Fred Fleitz, vice chair of the America First Policy Institute's Center for American Security, chief of staff of the Trump National Security Council and a CIA analyst.

On the latest Politically Unstable, Kelly Sadler is joined by Alex Gray, the Chief Executive Officer at American Global Strategies and a nonresident fellow at the GeoStrategy Initiative at the Atlantic Council's Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security.

Washington Times Commentary Editor Kelly Sadler is joined by the America First Policy Institute Chair of Education Opportunity Erika Donalds to discuss dismantling the Department of Education, promoting school choice so that parents can make the best decisions for their own children, and more.

Washington Times Commentary Editor Kelly Sadler sits down with Ms. Johnson, CEO and founder of And Then There Were None and ProLove Ministries, to discuss the shocking truths of the abortion industry and the state of American culture, especially in regards to the family.

Washington Times Commentary Editor Kelly Sadler is joined by Scott Singer, mayor of Boca Raton, Florida and the chairman of the America First Policy Institute Mayors' Council, to discuss the effort he is coordinating to set cities like Boca Raton apart from high-tax, high-regulation cities.

It may have been jaw-dropping, but Bill Gates deserves no credit for his stunning reversal on climate change. Daniel Turner, founder and executive director of Power the Future, joins Washington Times Commentary Editor Kelly Sadler on Politically Unstable to discuss.

Despite the Supreme Court ruling against race-based admission practices, colleges across America continue to practice illegal discrimination. Reilly Stephens, senior counsel at the Liberty Justice Center, sits down with Washington Times Commentary Editor Kelly Sadler on Politically Unstable to discuss.

The FAA is a dysfunctional agency full of corruption, laziness, and archaic systems. The Trump administration must deliver an air traffic control system that once again stands as the world's gold standard, built by true innovators ready to deliver results, not by the same entrenched FAA bureaucrats who have spent decades recycling failure. Kelly Sadler is joined by Michael Pearson, pilot and aviation professor, and Ricky Castaldo, U.S. Navy veteran and retired radar systems engineer on Politically Unstable to discuss.

From prioritizing liberal media sources in assignments about misinformation to a renewed push for remote learning from Chicago Public Schools, schools around the nation are failing students. Nicki Neily, founder and president of Defending Education, joins Kelly Sadler on Politically Unstable.

As America continues to mourn Charlie Kirk, the impact he left grows stronger each day. Church attendance is growing, Bibles are selling out, and a new generation of conservative thinkers are emerging. David Engelhardt, pastor and TPUSA board member, joins Kelly Sadler on Politically Unstable to discuss how to find victory in the wake of Charlie Kirk's assassination.

Following January 6th, Jake Lang served four years and six days in jail before being pardoned by President Trump. He's now demanding accountability with a lawsuit against Christopher Wray and the FBI. Mr. Lang sits down with Washington Times Commentary Editor Kelly Sadler on Politically Unstable to discuss what happened on January 6th, his treatment in prison, and his pursuit of justice.

Over the years, Hollywood decided being woke was more important than listening to their audiences, and their downfall is being seen in real time. Thankfully, alternatives are emerging. Cara Leopardo, founder of We The Studios, joins Washington Times commentary editor Kelly Sadler on Politically Unstable to discuss.

Democratic strategist Julian Epstein, former chief Democratic counsel of the House Judiciary Committee and former staff director of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, joins Washington Times Commentary Editor Kelly Sadler on Politically Unstable to discuss the Democratic Party as a whole and where they go from here.

Ian Kingsbury, director of Do No Harm's Center for Accountability in Medicine, joins Washington Times Commentary Editor Kelly Sadler on Politically Unstable to discuss findings from their new report, which shows nearly half of U.S. medical schools continue to operate diversity, equity and inclusion offices in defiance of Trump administration policies.

Lawyer, scientist, and publisher of JunkScience.com Steve Milloy joins Washington Times Commentary Editor Kelly Sadler on Politically Unstable to discuss how the left's obsession with climate change is rooted in politics and what the Trump Administration is doing to change some of these economically disastrous policies.

What did President Trump know about the will of the American people on illegal immigration that both parties and most politicians simply missed?  Washington Times Commentary Editor Kelly Sadler is joined by Chris Salcedo, author of “The Rise of the Liberty-Loving Latino: A New American Revolution” — coming out in December — and host of “The Chris Salcedo Show,” airing daily on Newsmax.

Charlie Kirk's impact on American politics will never be forgotten, and in the wake of his assassination, a revival is taking place across the country. Washington Times Commentary Editor Kelly Sadler and Young America's Foundation president Scott Walker honor Charlie Kirk's legacy on Politically Unstable and discuss the importance of continuing to reach out to young people on college campuses.

Diana Lufti, health care policy expert and founder of the Healing Science Policy Institute, joins Kelly Sadler on Politically Unstable to discuss the importance of the 'Make America Healthy Again' movement and what needs to change in the science industry to restore public trust.

Who is Jimmy Lai? In this exclusive interview, Kelly Sadler, the commentary editor at The Washington Times, is joined by Sebastien Lai and Mark Simon. Sebastien is the son of Jimmy Lai, founder of the Hong Kong pro-democracy newspaper “Apple Daily,” now being held as a political prisoner.

There's been a war of words between President Trump and Chicago's mayor Brandon Johnson and Illinois governor JB Pritzker over sending the National Guard to the city. How big of a problem is crime in Chicago? What caused this crisis? Rod Blagojevich, former Democratic governor of Illinois, joins Washington Times Commentary Editor Kelly Sadler on Politically Unstable to discuss.

Nearly two years ago, Hamas participated in an unprecedented attack on Israel, and since that day, Israel has refused to back down. What does an end to this war look like? Is peace in the Middle East ever possible? Political analyst and senior fellow for research and diplomacy at the Jerusalem Center for Security and Foreign Affairs Dalia Ziada joins Washington Times Commentary Editor Kelly Sadler on Politically Unstable to discuss.

The Cracker Barrel logo debacle was just the latest example of companies making marketing moves that are the antithesis of what their customer base wants. And they paid the price for this mistake. Market and business analyst Seth Denson joins Washington Times Commentary Editor Kelly Sadler on Politically Unstable to discuss why companies need to stay out of politics and the consequences of not understanding their consumer base.

President Trump is considering reclassifying marijuana as a Schedule III drug. What are the consequences of that move? Would legalization make the industry safer? Alex Berenson, author of “Tell Your Children: The Truth About Marijuana, Mental Illness, and Violence,” joins Kelly Sadler on Politically Unstable to offer insight on the dangers of reclassifying marijuana.

Washington Times Commentary Editor Kelly Sadler sits down with former 2016 Trump Deputy Campaign Chair Rick Gates to discuss the emails DNI Director Tulsi Gabbard is releasing about the origins of 'Russiagate' and the lack of accountability for parties involved in the scandal.

Washington Times Commentary Editor Kelly Sadler's in-depth conversation with White House Trade Adviser Peter Navarro.

Washington Times Commentary Editor Kelly Sadler sits down with Rowan Scarborough to analyze the bombshell information released regarding the 'Russiagate' plot against President Trump.

Washington Times Commentary Editor Kelly Sadler interviews author, blogger and podcaster Jenna McCarthy.

Washington Times Commentary Editor Kelly Sadler interviews gubernatorial candidate and Fox News personality Steve Hilton on California politics and why the state needs a Republican governor.

Washington Times Commentary Editor Kelly Sadler interviews Corey DeAngelis, school choice advocate and a senior fellow at the American Culture Project.

Washington Times Commentary Editor Kelly Sadler interviews Rene Jax, author of multiple books, including “Don't Get on the Plane: Why A Sex Change Will Ruin Your Life.”

Washington Times Commentary Editor Kelly Sadler interviews Marziyeh Amirizadeh, an author who was imprisoned in Iran and sentenced to death for converting to Christianity.

Washington Times Commentary Editor Kelly Sadler interviews Harmeet Dhillon, Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights at the Justice Department.

Washington Times Commentary Editor Kelly Sadler interviews Pastor Dumisani Washington on why he founded the Institute for Black Solidarity with Israel and the ties between Black and Jewish communities.

Washington Times Commentary Editor Kelly Sadler interviews Dr. Roy Eappen about the health dangers of sex-change procedures for children.

Washington Times Commentary Editor Kelly Sadler interviews Robert Wilkie, former Secretary of Veterans Affairs, about the U.S. Army's birthday.

Washington Times Commentary Editor Kelly Sadler interviews Dr. Frank Contacessa on MAHA. Dr. Contacessa is a medical internist at Custom Care Medical.

Washington Times Commentary Editor Kelly Sadler interviews Clifford D. May, president of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, on the roots of the Middle East conflict.

Washington Times Commentary Editor Kelly Sadler interviews the “Chicks on the Right,” Miriam Weaver and Amy Jo Clark, about gymnast Simone Biles' recent social media attack on swimmer Riley Gaines, who champions women in women's sports. 

Washington Times Commentary Editor Kelly Sadler interviews Sean Durns, senior research analyst at the Committee for Accuracy in Middle East Reporting and Analysis.

Washington Times Commentary Editor Kelly Sadler interviews journalist and author Brendi Wells about the growing violence in South Africa against white citizens.

Washington Times Commentary Editor Kelly Sadler interviews Fred Fleitz, former deputy assistant to President Trump and chief of staff of the National Security Council, about the latest in the Russia-Ukraine war and President Trump's attempts to negotiate a peace deal.

Washington Times Commentary Editor Kelly Sadler interviews author and Concerned Women for America CEO and President Penny Nance about attracting women to the Republican Party. 

Washington Times Commentary Editor Kelly Sadler interviews former Acting Director for Immigration and Customs Enforcement Jonathan Fahey about illegal aliens' due process rights.