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Coming to you from our nation’s capital, this is The Tank: your voice in Washington, D.C., and around the country. Broadcasting from the America First Policy Institute’s headquarters, this is the premier think-tank podcast where we discuss the challenges facing our nation, talk policy — and advance America First solutions. Welcome to The Tank!"

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    • Apr 25, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 49m AVG DURATION
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    Engaging Culture and Security: An America First Discussion

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2024 30:03


    Welcome to another empowering episode of The Tank Podcast, presented by the America First Policy Institute. Today, Chad and Hogan delve into critical discussions impacting America's heart and future, with special guests Bob Unanue, CEO of Goya Foods and Chair of the Hispanic Leadership Conference, Ashley Hayek, Executive Director of America First Works, John Ratcliffe, former Director of National Intelligence, and Drake and Jayme Franklin.  Our discussions explore the pressing issue of the Hispanic community's relationship with conservative values and the growing rejection of woke ideologies by America's youth. We address America's most significant national security threats and the pressing need for robust border controls. We recognize that immigration concerns remain at the forefront of national discourse as a top security issue. The panelists provide deep insights into the urgency for conservatives to engage in cultural conversations actively and the vital role of churches in mobilizing congregations to vote, ensuring our voices are heard and values represented. This episode illuminates our challenges and reinforces our commitment to America First solutions, bringing these solutions from Washington, D.C., to every state across the nation. Join us as we stand firm in our principles, ready to shape a prosperous future for all Americans. **Key Sound Bites:** - "The Hispanic community feels abandoned; the future of the country lies in reaching out to them." - "The border and immigration issue is the number one national security concern for most Americans." Tune in to The Tank Podcast for a conversation that champions America and challenges the status quo, inspiring action and fostering a patriotic renewal.

    Reigniting the American Dream with America First Policies

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2024 52:29


    In this episode, Hogan Gidley and Chad Wolf discuss the crisis along the Southern border, specifically the murder of a nursing student by an illegal alien. They highlight the consequences of open border policies and the need for accountability. The conversation then transitions to the topic of election integrity and the importance of transparency in the voting process. Later, Dr. Ben Carson joins the podcast to share his personal journey from humble beginnings to becoming a renowned neurosurgeon and serving as the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development in the Trump administration. Dr. Ben Carson discusses the importance of personal responsibility and education, the greatness of America and the threats it faces, his service in the Trump administration, the American Cornerstone Institute and patriotic education, and impactful moments from his time in the administration. Takeaways The crisis along the Southern border, including the murder of a nursing student by an illegal alien, highlights the consequences of open border policies. There is a need for accountability and transparency in addressing the border crisis and ensuring election integrity. Policy solutions, such as securing the border and enacting election integrity laws, are necessary to address these issues. Dr. Ben Carson's personal journey exemplifies the American dream and the opportunities available in the United States. Personal responsibility and education are key to success and breaking the cycle of poverty. America is a great nation, but it is facing threats to its core principles and values. Dr. Carson served in the Trump administration to address issues of poverty and dependency. The American Cornerstone Institute focuses on promoting the principles that made America great. Dr. Carson shares an impactful story about the challenges faced in implementing Envision Centers. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Border Crisis 03:11 Public Outrage and Political Response 07:27 Media Coverage and Accountability 11:45 Policy Solutions and Legislative Actions 23:01 Introduction of Dr. Ben Carson 24:00 Dr. Carson's Background and the American Dream 26:22 The Power of Personal Responsibility and Education 31:29 The Greatness of America and the Threats It Faces 36:07 Dr. Carson's Service in the Trump Administration 45:13 American Cornerstone Institute and Patriotic Education 49:27 Impactful Moments in the Trump Administration

    Protecting Our Tomorrow: Insights into National Security

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2024 54:49


    Join Chad Wolf and Hogan Gidley as they discuss the greatest threats to our national security with former Department of State Spokesperson for the United States - Morgan Ortagus.

    Pervasive DEI and Antisemitism in Higher Education

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2024 63:09


    Join Chad Wolf and Hogan Gidley as they sit down with a panel of AFPI issue experts and discuss the growth of DEI, Antisemitism and radical ideology that is spreading throughout Higher Education.

    Two-Tiered Justice System and Weaponization of Government

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2024 59:49


    AFPI Instagram was deleted?! Is Big Tech censorship ramping up? And the increasingly disastrous southern border triggers some very confusing border crossing math. It's Biden Bordernomics, folks. Join Chad Wolf and Hogan Gidley as they discuss all of these things and more, and then a fascinating interview on the weaponization of government with the former Acting Attorney General, Matt Whitaker.

    The Intersection of Faith and Culture

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2023 51:45


    Join Chad Wolf and Adam W. Schindler as they discuss the intersection of faith and culture with best-selling author and pastor Pastor Jentezen Franklin.

    Special Episode: Tank Talks!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2023 41:00


    Join Chad Wolf and Hogan Gidley as they discuss a broad range of issues with some of the top America First national leaders: former Congressman Doug Collins, Dr. Heidi Overton, Pastor Paula White-Cain, Secretary Robert Wilkie, and Steve Yates.

    An In-Depth Look at the War in Israel

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2023 34:29


    Join Chad Wolf and Hogan Gidley as they discuss the ongoing war in Israel with Vice-Chair of the Center for American Security, Fred Fleitz

    An Inside Look at the State of the FBI

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2023 61:56


    Join Chad Wolf and Hogan Gidley as they discuss the weaponization of government and growing wokeness of the FBI with former FBI Special Agent, Nicole Parker. Text TANK to 70107 for exclusive podcast content and to learn more about America First Policy Institute. Quick LinksGet Embed PlayerShare on SocialDownload Audio File  

    3rd Anniversary of the Historic Abraham Accords

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2023 44:55


    Join Chad Wolf and Hogan Gidley as they discuss the 3rd anniversary of the Abraham Accords and the ongoing threat from Iran with Senator Joni Ernst. Text TANK to 70107 for exclusive podcast content and to learn more about America First Policy Institute.

    Failed Afghanistan Withdrawal & Ukraine Crisis

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2023 62:07


    Join the conversation with Chad Wolf, Hogan Gidley, and General Keith Kellogg as the General shares his observations of the failed withdrawal from Afghanistan and the war in Ukraine.” Text TANK to 70107 for exclusive podcast content and to learn more about America First Policy Institute.

    Strengthening Small Business in America

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2023 60:19


    Join the conversation with Chad Wolf, Hogan Gidley, and the Legendary Linda McMahon as Linda shares how she built WWE over the past few decades and her tips for strengthening Small Business in America. Text TANK to 70107 for exclusive podcast content and to learn more about America First Policy Institute.

    America First Movement Transforming States

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2023 42:53


    Join Chad Wolf and Hogan Gidley as they talk with former Congressman Lee Zeldin about how he advanced the America First Movement in New York State! Text TANK to 70107 for exclusive podcast content and to learn more about America First Policy Institute.

    Sound of Freedom with Goya Foods CEO - Bob Unanue

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2023 24:15


    In this special edition of The Tank, we sit down with the CEO of Goya Foods Bob Unanue, and discuss the blockbuster hit - The Sound of Freedom. Bob brings a unique perspective as an Executive Producer of the film, and AFPI board member. Text TANK to 70107 for exclusive podcast content and to learn more about America First Policy Institute.

    Advancing the America First Movement

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2023 57:40


    Join the conversation with Chad Wolf, Hogan Gidley and the President and CEO of AFPI Brooke Rollins as Brooke shares the vision behind the America First Policy Institute and how we will advance the movement for years to come. Text TANK to 70107 for exclusive podcast content and to learn more about America First Policy Institute.

    Second Amendment in the States

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2023 46:26


    Chad Wolf and Hogan Gidley sit down with Lt. Governor Mark Robinson of NC to discuss the America First movement in the states; while Hogan Gidley is joined by AFPI Cheif Engagement Officer Ashley Hayek for a rousing conversation on current events and the latest on government weaponization against political opponents. Text TANK to 70107 for exclusive podcast content and to learn more about America First Policy Institute.

    Coaching America Back to Greatness

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2023 46:34


    Join the conversation with Chad Wolf, Hogan Gidley, and the Legendary Coach Lou Holtz to discuss a range of topics from men in women's sports, and leadership principles to principles for coaching America Back to Greatness. Text TANK to 70107 for exclusive podcast content and to learn more about America First Policy Institute.

    What is a Think Tank, and Why Do We Need This One?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2023 49:27


    Join in the conversation between former Secretary of the Interior David Bernhardt, former Acting Secretary of Homeland Security Chad Wolf and Hogan Gidley as they discuss why the America First Policy Institute is so necessary today.  Text ‘TANK' to 70107 to get more info on the America First Policy Institute and The Tank podcast.

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