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Fox News host Howard Kurtz joins us to talk about his new book about the media's treatment of President Trump. And Becket Adams of the Washington Examiner joins us to talk about the backlash against Hillary Clinton for protecting a top campaign adviser from sexual misconduct allegations.Image credit: Noah Mascarin / Shutterstock.com

Merrill Matthews, PhD., a resident scholar with the Institute for Policy Innovation, joins us to talk about tax competition. Also, film critic Jeff Howard tells us which movies are worth seeing this weekend. Image credit: shutterstock.com

We take so much for granted in this great country like Medicare and Medicaid, voting rights, integrated schools and hospitals as well as environmental and consumer protections. Yet this extraordinary political inheritance is at risk. Here to discuss this is Joshua Zeitz, PhD. He is a Politico magazine editor and New York Times bestselling author who has a new book: "Building The Great Society: Inside Lyndon Johnson’s White House," now available on Amazon and at bookstores.Image credit: NASA Goddard Space Flight Center/Flickr

We live in a time where journalists have become activists, and Americans are left with no one they can rely on to find the truth. Here to discuss this is Howard Kurtz; he is an American journalist and author best known for his coverage of the media, a Fox News Channel host, and the author of a new book out titled "Media Madness: Donald Trump, the Press, and the War over the Truth."Image credit: David Shankbone/Flickr

Brian Bosché, the Chief Operating Officer at The Millennial Solution, joins us to talk about President Trump's first State of the Union address.Image credit: U.S. Department of Energy/Flickr

The President hit many key points in his State of the Union address last night. Here to discuss this is Ellen Ratner; she is the DC Bureau Chief for Talk Media News.Image credit: Talk Radio News Service/Flickr

Professor Allan Saxe joins us to talk about the main takeaways from President Trump's first State of the Union address. Also, we discuss what's going on in Turkey with Breitbart's John Hayward. Image credit: The White House/Flickr

Legal expert Byron Henry explains why the ACLU is suing members of Congress.Image credit: Diego G Diaz / Shutterstock.com

What would life look like if the electromagnetic technology of the entire earth was suddenly wiped out? We're talking about no cell phones, no Internet, and maybe not even basic electricity. This isn’t science fiction: the Earth’s magnetic poles are primed for a switch. Here to explain is Alanna Mitchell, an acclaimed science journalist and author of the brand new book "THE SPINNING MAGNET: The Electromagnetic Force that Created the Modern World—and Could Destroy It."Image credit: shutterstock.com

As President Trump wrestles with Congress in order to secure funding for the border wall, construction companies jockey for the contract to actually build it. Here to discuss this is Anna Giaritelli; she is a breaking news reporter for the Washington Examiner.Image credit: shutterstock.com

Bobby Albert, the CEO of Values-Driven Leadership LLC, joins us to talk about increasing wages and other signs of prosperity returning to America. Also, we talk to cybersecurity expert Michael Duagherty about FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe's ouster.Image credit: shutterstock.com

The future of automobiles is here: General Motors introduced the world’s first commercially available self-driving car. But is this technology really all that? Here to discuss self-driving cars is The Car Coach herself, Lauren Fix.Image credit: shutterstock.com

Here to talk about President Trump's first State of the Union address is Rick Robinson; he is a novelist and political humorist living in Washington, DC. His newest book is "Hypertension Down: My Research, Findings & Success!" Image credit: U.S. Embassy Bern, Switzerland/Flickr

Dr. Shahan Chowdhury joins us to talk about the startling risk the flu poses to older people.Image credit: shutterstock.com

Here with our entertainment news for the week is Nicole Moschella of Rare.us. And Prestell Askia joins us to talk about her new book about relationships, "The Couples Cure Book, Mastering the Art of Relationships in 7 Easy Steps."Image credit: Featureflash Photo Agency / Shutterstock.com

Cecile Richards is planning to resign as president of Planned Parenthood after more than 10 years of leading the abortion mill. Here to discuss this is Liberty McArtor; she is a Staff Writer for The Stream (Stream.org).Image credit: Lorie Shaull/Flickr

We talk to Ellen Ratner about President Trump's most recent remarks at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. Image credit: Number 10/Flickr

The University of Connecticut restricted public access to a speech by conservative speaker Ben Shapiro and offered counseling to students who might have been offended by his appearance on campus. Here to talk about this is Mike Opelka; he is a conservative journalist and the host of the PURE OPELKA podcast that you can listen to on iTunes, Stitcher and Soundcloud, and of course, PureOpelka.com. Image credit: Gage Skidmore/Flickr

Seton Motley, the President of Less Government.org, joins us to talk about the future of the U.S. Post Office.Image credit: Roman Tiraspolsky / Shutterstock.com

President Trump said that he is considering a pathway to citizenship for DACA recipients. Here to discuss this is Sarah Westwood; she is a White House reporter for the Washington Examiner.Image credit: mark reinstein / Shutterstock.com

President Trump is attending the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland; he is the first US President to attend the annual gathering since then-President Clinton attended in 2000. Here to discuss this is Professor Allan Saxe; Professor Saxe is a professor of political science at the University of Texas, Arlington.Image credit: mark reinstein / Shutterstock.com

Phone texts suggest that Loretta Lynch knew that FBI Director James Comey was going to clear Hillary Clinton. Here to discuss this is Al Perotta; he is the managing editor at The Stream (stream.org).Image credit: lev radin / Shutterstock.com

Senate Democrats say they have enough votes to overrule the repeal of net neutrality. Here to discuss this is Brian Maloney, the Editor-in-Chief of Media Equalizer.com.Image credit: shutterstock.com

For 150 years, The World Almanac and Book of Facts has remained a constant, authoritative source for people all around the globe. Here to discuss The World Almanac and Book of Facts 2018 is Sarah Janssen, senior editor of The World Almanac.Image credit: shutterstock.com

Nominations for this year’s Oscars were announced this week. Here to talk more about this is Jeff Howard, The Vegas Film Critic. You can check out Jeff’s reviews at VegasFilmCritic.com.Image credit: Tinseltown / Shutterstock.com

Being a stay-at-home mom is probably one of the hardest careers out there. Here to discuss this is Kristen Helms, who traded in her power suits and office with a view for yoga pants and life on the homefront. Kristen’s brand new book is titled "From Boardroom to Baby: A Roadmap for Career Women Transitioning to Stay-at-Home Moms," now available on Amazon.Image credit: shutterstock.com

As the dangerous and idiotic Tide Pod challenge grips the nation, one donut store was inspired to have a little bit of fun with it. Here to discuss this is Danny Tangredi; Danny is the owner of Wake N Bake Donuts, based in North Carolina. Their website is http://www.wakenbakedonuts.comImage credit: shutterstock.com (Image for representational purposes only.)

We talk to Gabrielle Bosche, the president and CEO of The Millennial Solution, about millennials and job-hopping. Image credit: shutterstock.com

Given the disturbing correspondence between two FBI employees--Peter Strzok and Lisa Page--and the fact that 5 months of text conversations are “missing,” isn’t it time for a special counsel investigation of the FBI? Here to discuss this is Dr. Gerard Lameiro. Dr. Lameiro is a philosopher, economist, and engineer. He is the author of the book "Great News for America: The Constitution, Freedom and Prosperity are Coming Back!" Image credit: shutterstock.com

Turkish military operations in Syria are of serious concern to the US. Here to talk about this is Jason Jones. Jason is a senior contributor to The Stream; he is also a film producer, author, activist and human rights worker.

We talk to Ellen Ratner about the latest in Robert Mueller's investigation into Russian election interference.Image credit: usembassytallinn/Flickr

The 86th Winter Meeting of the US Conference of Mayors will take place Wednesday, January 24 through Friday, January 26 in Washington, D.C. to address the state of America’s cities. One of the mayors attending this years event is the Mayor of Arlington, Texas, Jeff Williams; he joins us here on Trending Today USA.Image credit: Taidgh Barron / Shutterstock.com

Entrepreneur Alex Doubet discusses Amazon's entry into the grocery delivery business. Then, we talk to Emily Jashinsky of the Washington Examiner about where Democrats stand now that the government shutdown is over.Image credit: Jonathan Weiss / Shutterstock.com

We speak with Martin Yate, the author of "Knock ‘em dead: The Ultimate Job Search Guide."Image credit: shutterstock.com

Dr. Nick Oberheiden gives us an update on the fight against opioids. Plus, we speak with Joel Gilbert, the director of a documentary titled "The Art of the Insult."Image credit: shutterstock.com

Lauren Fix, the Car Coach, joins us to talk about how the government just might be able to track your driving in the near future. And Tim Burg gives us an update from the USA Radio Network newsroom. Image credit: shutterstock.com

Emily Zanotti, a senior editor at the Daily Wire, joins us to talk about what's next now that the government shutdown has ended. Also, James Hirsen of Newsmax discusses how social media has shaped our politics. Image credit: shutterstock.com

Lydia Desnoyers, a CPA and tax specialist, warns us about a massive tax season scam. Then, Tim Burg gives us an update from the USA Radio Network newsroom.Image credit: shutterstock.com

We talk to two of the top people behind conservative website The Stream about the March for Life and religious liberty.Image credit: Xavier Ascanio / Shutterstock.com

Brandon and Tom discuss President Trump's first annual 'Fake News' awards. Plus, author Daniel Pink speaks to us about his new book on timing.Image credit: mark reinstein / Shutterstock.com

Chris Versace, the Chief Investment Officer at Tematica Research, joins us to talk about the incredible economic growth we have seen in the first year of the Trump administration. Plus, film critic Jeff Howard tells us which movies are worth seeing this weekend. Image credit: Pavel Ignatov / Shutterstock.com

We talk to our liberal friend Ellen Ratner of Talk Media News about a few trending political stories. And Tim Burg gives us an update from the USA Radio Network newsroom.Image credit: shutterstock.com

Joel Gehrke of the Washington Examiner joins us to talk about how Russia is allegedly blocking progress in eliminating the use of chemical weapons around the world. Also, we speak with John Hayward with Breitbart.com about the latest on the looming government shutdown.Image credit: Alexander Khitrov / Shutterstock.com

Everyone knows that timing is everything. But we don't know much about timing itself. Timing, it's often assumed, is an art. In his new book "When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing," author Daniel Pink shows that timing is really a science.Image credit: shutterstock.com

A senior policy adviser to Democratic senator Patty Murray said her office does "not care about anti-Semitism," according to sources who attended the meeting where that statement was allegedly made. Here to talk about this is Emily Jashinsky; she is a commentary writer for the Washington Examiner.Image credit: SoundTransit/Flickr

Megan Barth joins us to talk about President Trump's battle with the media. Then, we talk to the authors of the new book "Happy Together: The Secrets Happy Couples Use to Build Love and Romance That Lasts."Image credit: shutterstock.com