Podcast appearances and mentions of Heather Mac Donald

In this episode of The Truth with Lisa Boothe, Lisa sits down with author and policy expert Heather Mac Donald to break down the real drivers behind America’s homelessness crisis, rising urban disorder, and shifting crime trends. Drawing on her latest analysis, Mac Donald argues that homelessness is not simply an economic issue—but a policy choice fueled by ideology, weak enforcement, and government mismanagement. The two also dive into the role of sanctuary cities, illegal immigration, and the broader cultural shift away from law and order. Plus, they unpack: Why homelessness is surging in major cities The role of mental illness, addiction, and public policy How crime data is reported—and what it may be missing Whether political leadership is driving changes in crime trends Why voters continue to support policies that critics say worsen conditions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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In this episode of The Winston Marshall Show, I sit down with Heather Mac Donald for a provocative conversation about the feminisation of society, identity politics, and the growing divide between men and women in the modern West. We discuss the collapse of rational discourse, anti-Western ideology in universities, toxic masculinity, feminism, falling birth rates, the manosphere, immigration, free speech, and why younger generations appear increasingly radicalised. Mac Donald argues that modern institutions have replaced merit and truth-seeking with grievance politics and “phony empathy,” while technology, social media, and consumer culture have helped erode family, community, and meaning itself.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Our show is independently supported by you, consider signing up to our substack to get added benefits like ad-free and extended episodes here: https://www.winstonmarshall.co.uk/-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Chapters 00:00 Introduction 03:30 Women, Rationality & The Decline Of Truth10:15 Why Modern Feminism Rejected Motherhood11:09 The Masculinisation Of Women12:30 Campus Rape Hysteria & The Obama Era18:07 Why Women Feel “Oppressed”20:42 Why Tech & AI Are Dominated By Men22:35 Immigration, Crime & Female Voting Patterns26:19 Is The West Trying To Destroy Itself?30:13 Young Voters, Universities & Anti-Western Ideology31:04 The Manosphere, Nick Fuentes & Young Men35:16 Rejecting Woke Without Embracing Extremism37:22 Dating, Marriage & Why Young People Aren't Having Sex41:42 Woke Capitalism & Corporate Power45:48 Free Markets, Pornography & Social Media50:37 Gender Dysphoria As Social Contagion54:45 Trump, Censorship & The Collapse Of Neutral Principles58:50 Free Markets, Monopoly Power & Corporate Influence1:05:40 Amazon, Consumerism & The Death Of Main Street1:08:43 Final Thoughts

Across America's biggest cities, groups of teenagers are swarming stores, attacking bystanders, targeting police officers, and organizing “teen takeovers” through social media. Officials insist crime is falling but viral videos tell a different story. Manhattan Institute fellow and “The War on Cops” author Heather Mac Donald joins Morning Wire to discuss what's driving the rise in youth violence, why cities are struggling to respond, and how anti-police policies may be making the problem worse. Get the facts first with Morning Wire.- - -Ep. 2803- - -Wake up with new Morning Wire merch: https://bit.ly/4lIubt3- - -Today's Sponsors:Fabletics - Shop now at Fabletics.com/wire to get 70- 80% off everything when you sign up as a new VIP. Zip Recruiter - Post jobs FOR FREE at https://ZipRecruiter.com/WIRE- - -Privacy Policy: https://www.dailywire.com/privacymorning wire,morning wire podcast,the morning wire podcast,Georgia Howe,John Bickley,daily wire podcast,podcast,news podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Guests: Heather MacDonald and Richard Samuelson Host Scot Bertram talks with Heather Mac Donald, the Thomas W. Smith fellow at the Manhattan Institute and contributing editor at City Journal, about efforts by the Trump administration to curb DEI programs and her book When Race Trumps Merit: How the Pursuit of Equity Sacrifices Excellence, Destroys Beauty, and Threatens […]

Guests: Heather MacDonald and Richard Samuelson Host Scot Bertram talks with Heather Mac Donald, the Thomas W. Smith fellow at the Manhattan Institute and contributing editor at City Journal, about efforts by the Trump administration to curb DEI programs and her book When Race Trumps Merit: How the Pursuit of Equity Sacrifices Excellence, Destroys Beauty, and Threatens Lives. And Richard Samuelson, associate professor of government at Hillsdale College’s Washington, D.C. campus, continues a series celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States. This week, Thomas Paine’s Common Sense and Abigail Adams’ admonition to “remember the ladies.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Joe Piscopo Show 6-13-26 48:01- Gen. Jack Keane, a retired 4-star general, the chairman of the Institute for the Study of War and Fox News Senior Strategic Analyst Topic: President Trump's summit with Xi 59:54- Jennifer Bacchione, County Commissioner and Travel & Tourism Liaison for Ocean County Topic: Celebrating Ocean County 1:08:00- Stephen Moore, "Joe Piscopo Show" Resident Scholar of Economics, Chairman of FreedomWorks Task Force on Economic Revival, former Trump economic adviser and the author of "The Trump Economic Miracle: And the Plan to Unleash Prosperity Again" Topic: Consumer prices rise 3.8% in April 1:20:39- Liz Peek, Fox News contributor, columnist for Fox News and The Hill, and former partner of major bracket Wall Street firm Wertheim & Company Topic: "Steve Hilton could pull off a California stunner if voters take the leap" (Fox News op ed) 1:30:22- Bill Camastro, Dealer and Partner at Gold Coast Cadillac Topic: Latest from Gold Coast Cadillac 1:44:54- Nicole Parker, Special Agent with the FBI from 2010 through October 2022, Fox News contributor, and the author of "The Two FBIs: The Bravery and Betrayal I Saw in My Time at the Bureau" Topic: Kash Patel hearing; FBI questioning CIA officials in DOJ probe into John Brennan's role in Russia assessment 1:56:31- Heather Mac Donald, Thomas W. Smith Fellow at the Manhattan Institute, a contributing editor of City Journal, and a New York Times bestselling author Topic: Crime levels in U.S. cities; "The New York Times’s Latte Logic of Social Collapse" (City Journal op ed) 2:08:03- Pastor Corey Brooks, founder and Senior Pastor of New Beginnings Church of Chicago and founder and CEO of Project H.O.O.D. Communities Development Corporation Topic: Latest Chicago teen takeoverSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is America trading excellence for ideology? In this episode, Rafael Mangual sits down with Heather Mac Donald—author of When Race Trumps Merit—for a frank conversation about affirmative action, diversity mandates, and what happens when institutions prioritize identity over ability. They dig into the real-world consequences of diversity-driven policies in education and the workplace, the growing skills gap, and the cultural factors that shape outcomes. It's a provocative and engaging discussion of issues many people try to avoid talking about.

“I'm going to speak the truth here, and this is not pleasant for people to hear.” In my podcast with author Heather Mac Donald, she says uncomfortable things about race, crime, feminism and more.For example, she says, “The reality of our world today is not white privilege. It's black privilege.” She says many jobs and colleges today unfairly favor black candidates with fewer skills. “Harvard until recently had about 16% blacks in its freshman class,” says Mac Donald, “If it admitted based on academic merit, there would be less than 1%.” She's been repeatedly called “‘racist' for saying things like that. “Am I a racist for bringing this up? I am not!” responds Mac Donald, “The facts are the facts … They have been completely kept out of the public eye to keep this systemic lie of racism going on.” In this podcast, more facts you won't hear covered by mainstream media.

In this episode of The Truth with Lisa Boothe, Lisa sits down with author and policy expert Heather Mac Donald to break down the real drivers behind America’s homelessness crisis, rising urban disorder, and shifting crime trends. Drawing on her latest analysis, Mac Donald argues that homelessness is not simply an economic issue—but a policy choice fueled by ideology, weak enforcement, and government mismanagement. The two also dive into the role of sanctuary cities, illegal immigration, and the broader cultural shift away from law and order. Plus, they unpack: Why homelessness is surging in major cities The role of mental illness, addiction, and public policy How crime data is reported—and what it may be missing Whether political leadership is driving changes in crime trends Why voters continue to support policies that critics say worsen conditions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this segment, Mark is joined by Heather Mac Donald, a Senior Fellow at the Manhattan Institute. Her new book is titled, "When Race Trumps Merit: How the Pursuit of Equity Sacrifices Excellence, Destroys Beauty, and Threatens Lives." She shares her latest piece in City Journal that is headlined, "The Alternative Reality of Homelessness Policy."

In hour 3, Mark is joined by Charles Lipson, a Professor Emeritus at the University of Chicago who writes regularly for The Spectator Magazine, Real Clear Politics and others. Lipson reacts to Pam Bondi being removed from her position as Attorney General, Trump's White House speech and more. He's later joined by Heather Mac Donald, a Senior Fellow at the Manhattan Institute. Her new book is titled, "When Race Trumps Merit: How the Pursuit of Equity Sacrifices Excellence, Destroys Beauty, and Threatens Lives." She shares her latest piece in City Journal that is headlined, "The Alternative Reality of Homelessness Policy." They wrap up the show with the Audio Cut of the Day.

In hour 1 of The Mark Reardon Show, Mark reacts to the Mets broadcasters recent comments on the lack of people in the city of St Louis. Mark is then joined by Mark Judge, a journalist and filmmaker and the author of “The Devil's Triangle: Mark Judge vs the New American Stasi”. They discuss his latest piece in Hot Air titled, "A Reporter for the Washingtonian Magazine Interviewed Me for Three Days. They Just Spiked the Story." Mark is later joined by Brian Kilmeade, a Co-Host of Fox and Friends and the Host of One Nation with Brian Kilmeade and The Brian Kilmeade Show. Kilmeade discusses Pam Bondi getting fired from Attorney General position, Trump's speech and more. In hour 2, Sue hosts, "Sue's News" where she discusses the latest trending entertainment news, this day in history, the random fact of the day and more. Mark is then joined by Curtis Houck, the Managing Editor of News Busters at the Media Research Center. They discuss the latest libera media reaction to President Trump's White House Speech, birthright citizenship hearings in the Supreme Court and more. In hour 3, Mark is joined by Charles Lipson, a Professor Emeritus at the University of Chicago who writes regularly for The Spectator Magazine, Real Clear Politics and others. Lipson reacts to Pam Bondi being removed from her position as Attorney General, Trump's White House speech and more. He's later joined by Heather Mac Donald, a Senior Fellow at the Manhattan Institute. Her new book is titled, "When Race Trumps Merit: How the Pursuit of Equity Sacrifices Excellence, Destroys Beauty, and Threatens Lives." She shares her latest piece in City Journal that is headlined, "The Alternative Reality of Homelessness Policy." They wrap up the show with the Audio Cut of the Day.

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 Heather Mac Donald is the Thomas W. Smith Fellow at the Manhattan Institute and a contributing editor of City Journal. A New York Times bestselling author, she has written extensively on policing, criminal justice, race relations, higher education, and the pursuit of merit in American institutions. Her influential books include The War on Cops and When Race Trumps Merit. A non-practicing lawyer with a J.D. from Stanford, she holds a B.A. in English from Yale (summa cum laude) and an M.A. from Cambridge University. Mac Donald is a frequent commentator on Fox News and other outlets, known for her data-driven, fearless analysis of cultural and policy issues. The KunstlerCast theme music is the beautiful Two Rivers Waltz written and performed by Larry Unger  

John Stossel. Race, Crime, Skills Gap, Feminism and More. Uncomfortable Topics with Heather Mac Donald “I'm going to speak the truth here, and this is not pleasant for people to hear.” In my extended interview with author Heather Mac Donald, she says uncomfortable things about race, crime, feminism and more. For example, she says, “The reality of our world today is not white privilege. It's black privilege.” She says many jobs and colleges today unfairly favor black candidates with fewer skills. “Harvard until recently had about 16% blacks in its freshman class,” says Mac Donald, “If it admitted based on academic merit, there would be less than 1%.” She's been repeatedly called “‘racist' for saying stuff things like that. “Am I a racist for bringing this up? I am not!” responds Mac Donald, “The facts are the facts … They have been completely kept out of the public eye to keep this systemic lie of racism going on.” In the video above, more facts you won't hear covered by mainstream media. Watch this video at-  https://youtu.be/bBqhSnZE7lA?si=X0PFSpt0EHM7-wg8 Uncomfortable Topics with Heather Mac Donald: John Stossel 280,959 views Feb 17, 2026   . _ _ _ _ _ _ To make sure you receive weekly video from Stossel TV, sign up here: https://www.johnstossel.com/#subscrib... _ _ _ _ _ _

Xi Van Fleet escaped from Mao's Revolution in China – and now she's warning of elites enabling the CCP while funding chaos, crime, and communism in the United States. Drawing on historical research, Xi (pronounced “She”) traces CCP support from Soviet backing to US economic and political engagement that helped transform China into the world's second largest economy. Heather Mac Donald, author of The War On Cops, reveals how support from wealthy Americans is increasing China's global power – and making its government an even greater threat to American independence. Xi Van Fleet is a survivor of Mao's Cultural Revolution and author of “Made In America: The Hidden History of How the U.S. Enabled Communist China and Created Our Greatest Threat.” Born in China, she was sent to work in the countryside at age 16 during the Cultural Revolution. After Mao's death, she studied English in college and moved to the United States in 1986. She regularly appears on national media warning about parallels between communist China and modern America. Follow at https://x.com/XVanFleet⠀Heather Mac Donald is the Thomas W. Smith Fellow at the Manhattan Institute and a contributing editor of City Journal. She is a New York Times bestselling author of The War on Cops and When Race Trumps Merit. Her work focuses on crime, policing, race, and urban policy. In 2025, she received The New Criterion's Edmund Burke Award. Follow at https://x.com/HMDatMI 「 SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS 」 • AUGUSTA PRECIOUS METALS – Thousands of Americans are moving portions of their retirement into physical gold & silver. Learn more in this 3-minute report from our friends at Augusta Precious Metals: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drdrew.com/gold⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or text DREW to 35052 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• FATTY15 – The future of essential fatty acids is here! Strengthen your cells against age-related breakdown with Fatty15. Get 15% off a 90-day Starter Kit Subscription at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drdrew.com/fatty15⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • PALEOVALLEY - "Paleovalley has a wide variety of extraordinary products that are both healthful and delicious,” says Dr. Drew. "I am a huge fan of this brand and know you'll love it too!” Get 15% off your first order at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drdrew.com/paleovalley⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • VSHREDMD – Formulated by Dr. Drew: The Science of Cellular Health + World-Class Training Programs, Premium Content, and 1-1 Training with Certified V Shred Coaches! More at https://drdrew.com/vshredmd • THE WELLNESS COMPANY - Counteract harmful spike proteins with TWC's Signature Series Spike Support Formula containing nattokinase and selenium. Learn more about TWC's supplements at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twc.health/drew⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 「 ABOUT THE SHOW 」 This show is for entertainment and/or informational purposes only, and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Executive Producers • Kaleb Nation - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://kalebnation.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • Susan Pinsky - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/firstladyoflove⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Content Producer • Emily Barsh - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/emilytvproducer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Hosted By • Dr. Drew Pinsky - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/drdrew⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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In the first episode of our new "Who We Are" series, Rafael Mangual and Heather Mac Donald discuss the work of the Manhattan Institute and City Journal on crime and public safety over the years. They cover Broken Windows policing, disparate impact, the reality of interracial crime, why public order matters, and what Mayor Zohran Mamdani's policies will mean for daily life in New York City.

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In this year-in-review episode of the City Journal Podcast, we look back at the most compelling conversations from recent months. From Douglas Murray to Heather Mac Donald and Abigail Shrier, the episode features engaging, timely cultural debates and in-depth policy discussions, offering listeners a snapshot of City Journal's podcast coverage.

In this episode of The IT Experts Podcast I sit down with the brilliant Heather Macdonald-Alford from Counting Creators to explore how MSP owners can move from cash flow chaos to real clarity. This is a subject close to my heart because so many great MSPs work incredibly hard without truly understanding what their numbers are telling them. Heather Macdonald-Alford brings a level of honesty, energy and practical insight that cuts through the noise and helps owners see their finances in a completely fresh way.    As we open the conversation I share a view that I see often inside The MSP Growth Hub. Most MSP owners do not really have a finance problem, they have a visibility problem. They look at their bank balance and assume it reflects performance. They tell themselves the numbers will make more sense when they have more time. They hope that the year end will reveal something encouraging. Heather Macdonald-Alford explains how this pattern keeps people overwhelmed and how clarity is always closer than they think when they start looking at the right information.    Throughout the episode I hear again why so many MSPs believe they are doing well when the detail tells a different story. Heather Macdonald-Alford works with MSPs every day and sees the same issue repeating itself. Busy owners who care deeply about their clients still find they are undercharging, over delivering and carrying clients who take too much time for too little return. When she talks about profitability by service it becomes obvious why this is such a powerful starting point. When you know the true performance of each service, you can see instantly where the pressure sits and where value is being eroded. It changes the way you think about growth.    One of my favourite sections in this conversation is when we talk about time tracking. Many MSP owners treat it as a chore and some even resist it. I have seen this in my own clients and I know how quickly it can become a cultural issue. I share exactly how we approach it in our own business and Heather Macdonald-Alford reinforces the point with real clarity. Time tracking is not about checking up on people. It is about giving the business the insight it needs to make good decisions. When your team understand that it protects them as much as it protects the business the entire dynamic shifts.    We then explore the difference between profit and cash which is something that catches MSPs out repeatedly. I have had many conversations with owners who believe they have had a strong month then realise they have large commitments that sit outside the profit and loss. Heather Macdonald-Alford explains why so many owners look at the numbers mid-month, see more money than expected and start making decisions that create stress later on. She gives a clear and simple habit that every MSP can adopt straight away. Review your numbers to the most recently closed month. Not to date. Not part way through. Once that habit forms the risk of being blindsided drops dramatically.    There is also a moment where I offer a long overdue apology for a comment I once made about bookkeeping. I share openly that it was a mistake and Heather Macdonald-Alford brings both humour and depth to the correction. Bookkeeping is not a low value task. It is a growth lever. When the right people manage the numbers the business gains clarity, rhythm, and confidence. When the wrong people manage the numbers, the business loses visibility, and the owner loses control. Heather explains how to spot the difference and what good financial support should look like.    As we bring the episode to a close, I ask Heather Macdonald-Alford for the three actions she recommends every MSP owner takes. Her answers are simple and powerful. Block time every month to review your numbers. Ensure the right people are doing the right financial tasks. Be selective about events and ideas so you stay focused on the actions that genuinely move the business forward. These principles echo what we teach inside The MSP Growth Hub and they create structure around financial clarity that helps owners grow with confidence.    For any MSP owner who wants more control, more insight, and more confidence in their numbers, this episode will give you practical steps that you can use straight away. When you understand your numbers, you lead your business with greater certainty and you create a path that supports both growth and quality of life.   Connect with Heather Macdonald-Alford through her LinkedIn by clicking HERE.       You can also visit their website and learn more about Counting Creators by clicking HERE.    Make sure to check out our Ultimate MSP Growth Guide, a free guide that walks you through a proven process to take your MSP from stuck to scalable, without working even more hours. It's 44 pages rammed with advice, insights and inspiration to help you decide what support is available to you now if you want to grow and scale your business. 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President Trump responded to last week's Afghan terror attack by pledging a total shutdown on migration from nearly 20 countries, and new policies to encourage low-value immigrants to return home. Rich Baris thinks this framing of the issue will fire up the president's base while luring Democrats into promoting unpopular policies. Heather Mac Donald punctures the "over-incarceration myth" and explains why putting far more criminals in prison is a quick ticket to making American life better across the board. Watch every episode ad-free on members.charliekirk.com! Get new merch at charliekirkstore.com!Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Trump responded to last week's Afghan terror attack by pledging a total shutdown on migration from nearly 20 countries, and new policies to encourage low-value immigrants to return home. Rich Baris thinks this framing of the issue will fire up the president's base while luring Democrats into promoting unpopular policies. Heather Mac Donald punctures the "over-incarceration myth" and explains why putting far more criminals in prison is a quick ticket to making American life better across the board. Watch every episode ad-free on members.charliekirk.com! Get new merch at charliekirkstore.com!Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Germany's Hitlerian side comes out in attacks on the AfD (Alternative for Germany)Heroic white male colonizers!America's youth as ungrateful parasites on Western Culture.The male drive to create.Trump's cuts to universities' federal research budgets at risk of eliminating next 4 million studies on racism.Why isn't “diversity” good for Africa?“Hate speech” and leftist violence.

New York has elected Zohran Mamdani — and Heather Mac Donald, fellow at the Manhattan Institute and Spectator writer, warns the city is heading for trouble. She tells Freddy Gray why she thinks Mayor-elect Mamdani's agenda on crime, housing and education could undo decades of progress, and why this moment feels like “a student activist government taking over a real city”.Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to spectator.co.uk/adfree to find out more.For more Spectator podcasts, go to spectator.co.uk/podcasts. Contact us: podcast@spectator.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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What are the consequences of a culture that undermines masculinity? Heather Mac Donald, Daniel Di Martino, and Rafael Mangual examine the complex forces fueling rising tensions in America. They discuss the recent attack on an ICE facility in Dallas, the cultural crisis of masculinity, the importance of fatherhood, and the need for positive male role models. Drawing on the legacy of figures like Charlie Kirk, they reflect on why it's crucial to revive values like courage, heroism, and personal responsibility.

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Freddy Gray is joined by Heather Mac Donald, fellow at the Manhattan Institute. They discuss how race and crime grips America, and the epidemic of violence in inner-cities. Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to spectator.co.uk/adfree to find out more.For more Spectator podcasts, go to spectator.co.uk/podcasts. Contact us: podcast@spectator.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tonight's rundown: Hey BillOReilly.com Premium and Concierge Members, welcome to the No Spin News for Thursday, September 11, 2025. Stand Up for Your Country.  Talking Points Memo: Bill asserts that evil is on the rise, citing Charlie Kirk's death as the latest example. Dr. Owen Anderson, Professor of Philosophy and Religion at Arizona State University, joins the No Spin News to share his experience working with Charlie Kirk and Turning Point USA, and to discuss how the ASU faculty responded to Kirk. Author and Manhattan Institute Fellow Heather Mac Donald on the media's response to Charlie Kirk's death and the issue of hate speech. This Day in History: On September 11, 2001, the U.S. was forever changed as a nation by the September 11th terror attacks. Final Thought: Stay tuned to BillOReilly.com for Bill's column about attending the Yankees game with Trump tonight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Megyn Kelly opens her show by playing and reacting to the full Charlotte stabbing video that was put out, explains why we must all watch the horror, breaks down why this is a “tipping point,” and more. Then The Daily Wire reporter Megan Basham, "When Race Trumps Merit" author Heather Mac Donald, and "Toxic Empathy" author Allie Beth Stuckey join to discuss why the Charlotte stabbing of Iryna Zarutska should serve as a “tipping point,” the realities of interracial crime, terrible reactions from the media and city leaders, why elites avoid discussing the Charlotte stabbing racial elements, systemic and legal issues that allow repeat offenders to remain on the streets, why mentally ill criminals should not be allowed to roam the streets, and more. Then Mike Solana, editor-in-chief of Pirate Wires, joins to talk about the first excerpt from Kamala Harris' new book, her non-stop complaints about everything, her criticisms of Joe Biden and his administration, Kamala's claim she actually helped fix the immigration crisis, her refusal to actually answer the question of who was running the country for four years, the reaction to the book so far from the left, Morning Joe's history of Biden lies, and more. Birch Gold: Text MK to 989898 and get your free info kit on goldFirecracker Farm: Visit https://firecracker.FARM & enter code MK at checkout for a special discount!Byrna: Go to https://Byrna.com or your local Sportsman's Warehouse today.PrizePicks: Download the PrizePicks app today and use code MEGYN to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/MEGYN  Follow The Megyn Kelly Show on all social platforms:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/MegynKellyTwitter: http://Twitter.com/MegynKellyShowInstagram: http://Instagram.com/MegynKellyShowFacebook: http://Facebook.com/MegynKellyShow Find out more information at:https://www.devilmaycaremedia.com/megynkellyshow

Heather Mac Donald, the Thomas W. Smith Fellow at the Manhattan Institute, joins Paul E. Peterson to discuss Mac Donald's recent article, which is critical of the changes the Trump Administration has made with the National Science Foundation. Mac Donald's article, "Trump Takes on Big Science," is available now from City Journal. https://www.city-journal.org/article/trump-national-science-foundation-education-grant-funding

VR4 - It's a Boston doubleheader for this Vapid Response Wednesday as Thomas, Lydia, and Matt take on two truly awful takes from the pages of Matt's hometown paper last week within 24 hours of each other. But first: a vintage amuse douche from Tucker Carlson on the evils of the National Guard's occupation of DC--in January 2021 (and apparently no other time)! Then in today's main stories: (1) Conservative opinion-haver Heather Mac Donald on why she supports Trump's absolute right to send American military personnel to occupy American cities just because he wants to. (2) Project 2025 collaborator Hillsdale College dispatches its finest journalistic mind to explain why Donald J. Trump (yes, that Donald J. Trump) is 2025's best possible candidate for a Nobel Peace Prize (yes, that Nobel Peace Prize). Watch on YouTube! “Trump was right to send the National Guard to Washington,” Heather Mac Donald, Boston Globe (8/13/25) “Breaking down the White House lies about D.C.”, Radley Balko (8/13/25) “Trump deserves the Nobel Peace Prize,” John J. Miller, Boston Globe (8/14/25) Check out the OA Linktree for all the places to go and things to do!

Thursday, August 7, 2025 In the second hour, he welcomes writer Heather Mac Donald. They'll talk about her book, When Race Trumps Merit. Connect with us on Facebook at facebook.com/pointofviewradio and on Twitter @PointofViewRTS with your opinions or comments. Looking for just the Highlights? Follow us on Spotify at Point of View Highlights and get weekly […]

An unvarnished conversation with Heather Mac Donald, author of “When Race Trumps Merit,” on the truth behind the Cincinnati mob attack, what the crime data really says about race in America, and how the media fuels dangerous narratives. Get the facts first with Morning Wire. - - - Wake up with new Morning Wire merch: https://bit.ly/4lIubt3 - - - Today's Sponsor: ZocDoc - Find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today. Visit https://Zocdoc.com/WIRE #sponsored - - - Privacy Policy: https://www.dailywire.com/privacy morning wire,morning wire podcast,the morning wire podcast,Georgia Howe,John Bickley,daily wire podcast,podcast,news podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Prager University Part 56. Six Video Clips Should You Homeschool? Girling the Boy Scouts The Government Doesn't Make Money—You Do Do Tax Cuts Work? What's Not to Love about Socialism? COVID Lockdowns: The Real Cost   Should You Homeschool? https://youtu.be/azBn-_XFh9I?si=VS-wWi9wsnXC7BNT Should You Homeschool? | 5-Minute Videos | PragerU PragerU 3.37M subscribers 541,259 views Premiered Apr 28, 2025 5-Minute Videos Should you homeschool your kids? Many parents worry about time, money, and socialization—but are those concerns valid? In this PragerU 5-Minute Video, author and education advocate Sam Sorbo shares her personal journey from skeptic to homeschooler. She explores the myths surrounding homeschooling, the benefits for families, and why more parents are choosing to take control of their children's education.

A shockwave rippled through New York politics this week as little-known 33-year old assemblyman Zohran Mamdani toppled Andrew Cuomo, whose political lineage could not compete with his scandal-ridden tenure as governor, to win the Democratic primary nomination for the city's mayoral election. Mamdani mobilized a coalition of young voters, ethnic minorities and others behind a hard-left platform that called for even higher taxes than New Yorkers already pay and expanded government programs. He has voiced strong support for Palestinian causes and has called to “globalize the intifada” whatever that means. Meanwhile, current mayor Eric Adams plans to run as an independent as a way to head off the new young radical's path to Gracie Mansion. What does Mamdani's stunning success say about Democrats - in New York and in the country as a whole.  On this episode of Free Expression, Gerry Baker and political analyst Heather Mac Donald look at some of Mamdani's more radical views, break down just who voted for each candidate, and what the latest far left Democratic plans for a major city may do to New York's economy and financial sector.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PREVIEW LA: Colleague Richard Epstein praises Heather MacDonald's op-ed in the WSJ criticizing the inability of LA to make a distinction between protest and riot. More. 1940 LA

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From the decline of meritocracy to the rise of anti-Western ideology, author Heather Mac Donald joins Freddy Gray to discuss race, merit, and victim hierarchy. Why is the West so desperate to self-cancel? And is now a moment of reckoning considering we're five years on from the BLM protests? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Megyn Kelly begins the show by reflecting on the five-year anniversary of the 2020 BLM riots in the wake of George Floyd's death, the overwhelming damage and violence that erupted, the false narratives that persist today, and more. Then Heather Mac Donald, author of "When Race Trumps Merit," joins to discuss the cultural and political fallout from the BLM protests, the media's role in fueling destructive lies about law enforcement, the way DEI jobs are disappearing from corporate America, how the DEI agenda was driven by virtue signaling, the way DEI persists at elite higher education institutions, and more. Then Alan Dershowitz, author of "The Preventive State," joins to discuss the institutionalized antisemitism of Harvard, the decline of meritocracy in favor of DEI ideology, how DEI was elevated to the highest levels with Claudine Gay as president, Trump's fight with leftist state governments and elite law firms, Dershowitz's personal experience with backlash in his legal career, why Trump's initiatives are likely to be upheld, the death of Virginia Giuffre, what he says were her false accusations against him, his push for full transparency in the release of Epstein files, why he thinks powerful people are still being protected, and more. Mac Donald- https://www.city-journal.org/article/trump-restoring-meritocracy-executive-order-disparate-impact-theory-civil-rightsDershowitz- https://www.amazon.com/Preventive-State-Preempting-Cataclysmic-Preserving/dp/1641774401 Birch Gold: Text MK to 989898 and get your free info kit on goldMasa Chips: Get 25% off your first order | Use code MK at https://MASAChips.com/MKTax Network USA: Call 1-800-958-1000 or visit https://TNUSA.com/MEGYN to speak with a strategist for FREE todayFYSI: https://FYSI.com/Megyn or call 800-877-4000Everglades Foundation: Learn more about President Trump's Everglades support project at https://www.EvergladesFoundation.orgFollow The Megyn Kelly Show on all social platforms:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/MegynKellyTwitter: http://Twitter.com/MegynKellyShowInstagram: http://Instagram.com/MegynKellyShowFacebook: http://Facebook.com/MegynKellyShow Find out more information at: https://www.devilmaycaremedia.com/megynkellyshow

Heather Mac Donald discusses the Trump administration's free speech record amidst its battles with higher ed, mainstream media, law firms, and more. Mac Donald is Thomas W. Smith Fellow at the Manhattan Institute. Her most recent book is “When race trumps merit: How the pursuit of equity sacrifices excellence, destroys beauty, and threatens lives.” Timestamps:  00:00 Intro 01:54 Mac Donald's personal experience with being shouted down 05:34 Amy Wax, Carole Hooven, and other cancelled professors 11:04 Mac Donald's support and concern on Trump's free speech approach 23:41 Rümeysa Öztürk situation 32:08 The problems of campus bureaucracy 36:40 Trump's executive orders on law firms 43:14 Trump's attacks on AP News, CBS, ABC, Paramount, and other media companies 59:54 Outro Read the transcript. Enjoy listening to the podcast? Donate to FIRE today and get exclusive content like member webinars, special episodes, and more. If you became a FIRE Member through a donation to FIRE at thefire.org and would like access to Substack's paid subscriber podcast feed, please email sotospeak@thefire.org. Show notes: “The White House's clumsy attack on Harvard” (2025) Heather Mac Donald “Everyone knows that Harvard has “lost its way…” (2025) President Trump via Truth Social “Secretary of State Marco Rubio with Mike Benz” (2025) U.S. Department of State  “Tufts student returns to Massachusetts after 6 weeks in immigration detention” (2025) The New York Times “Headlines compared: Kamala Harris' multiple answers to ‘60 Minutes' question” (2024) Straight Arrow News

00:37- Trump Rally in Michigan 49:43- Hogan Gidley, Former National Press Secretary for the Trump campaign, former White House Deputy Press Secretary, and a Newsmax contributor Topic: Trump's first 100 days rally 59:16- Heather Mac Donald, Thomas W. Smith Fellow at the Manhattan Institute, a contributing editor of City Journal, and a New York Times bestselling author Topic: "Trump is restoring merit — by slaying rules that enforce reverse discrimination" (New York Post op ed) 1:10:38- Stephen Moore, "Joe Piscopo Show" Resident Scholar of Economics, Chairman of FreedomWorks Task Force on Economic Revival, former Trump economic adviser and the author of "The Trump Economic Miracle: And the Plan to Unleash Prosperity Again" Topic: Economy at the 100-day mark of Trump's administration 1:26:56- Liz Peek, Fox News contributor, columnist for Fox News and The Hill, and former partner of major bracket Wall Street firm Wertheim & Company Topic: "Ignore biased polls, Trump voters love his first 100 days" (Fox News op ed) 1:36:45- Chris Swecker, attorney who served as assistant director of the FBI for the Criminal Investigative Division from 2004 to 2006 Topic: Suspected ISIS terrorist arrested in New Orleans Bourbon Street attack 2:01:49- Alan Dershowitz, Harvard Law Professor Emeritus, host of "The DerShow," and the author of "The Ten Big Anti-Israel Lies: And How to Refute Them with Truth" Topic: Harvard reports on antisemitism, 220 lawsuits in 100 days 2:10:17- Michael Goodwin, Chief Political Columnist for the New York Post Topic: Trump’s first 100 days illustrate his strengths and mindset —decisive, bold, and in a hurry (New York Post op ed)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Charles Fain Lehman, Heather Mac Donald, Judge Glock, and Rafael Mangual discuss the Trump-Harvard fight, the New York City Council's lawsuit against Mayor Eric Adams, and transit crime.

Megyn Kelly looks back at some segments from the past week, including Trump vs. NBC with Batya Ungar-Sargon, Trump dominating abroad with Link Lauren and Amala Ekpunobi, the insane leftist reaction to the assassination of the healthcare CEO with Heather Mac Donald, and Caitlin Clark bending the knee and apologizing for her whiteness with Ruthless.

Who is really oppressed in America? Who does the oppressing? Heather Mac Donald joins Charlie for a deep dive into yesterday's Daniel Penny acquittal, and how the Trump team can defeat "race Marxism" in America for good. Plus, Charlie and Ari Fleischer discuss how elections in PA were nearly hijacked by Democrats and how to secure them going forward.Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Megyn Kelly is joined by Heather Mac Donald, author of "When Race Trumps Merit," to discuss the “joy” from some leftists like Taylor Lorenz over the murder of the UnitedHealthcare CEO, how some are celebrating the alleged assassin's act and fixating on his looks, those justifying murder as a means to addressing policy concerns, the privileged background and education of the alleged CEO murderer, what may have been his motivation and whether he was simply mentally ill, the unhinged reaction from leftists to Daniel Penny's acquittal, the smears against him despite his heroic actions, the attempts by some to make the case about race, if Pete Hegseth will make it through as Trump's Defense Secretary, whether private character concerns should have any bearing on his professional job prospects, and more. Plus Megyn Kelly discusses the details about the capture of alleged UnitedHealthcare CEO assassin Luigi Mangione at a Pennsylvania McDonald's, the people who identified him and the employee who called 911, whether he was preparing to potentially commit more crimes, the significance of a potential back injury, and more. Then Megyn Kelly is joined by Kristen Waggoner of Alliance Defending Freedom and baker Jack Phillips to discuss his 12-year legal battle over his Christian beliefs, the Supreme Court case about the gay marriage cake, the transgender lawyer who started another legal battle with Phillips, how it's affected him and his family, what happens next with similar cases in America, and more.Mac Donald- https://www.amazon.com/When-Race-Trumps-Merit-Sacrifices/dp/1956007164Waggoner & Phillips- https://adflegal.org/campaign/jack-phillips-megyn-kelly-show/Birch Gold: Text MK to 989898 and get your free info kit on goldJoin the millions of others who are already benefiting from these powerful, bite-sized lessons. Go to https://l.prageru.com/419fE2m  and sign up for free today.Done with Debt: https://www.DoneWithDebt.com/Follow The Megyn Kelly Show on all social platforms:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/MegynKellyTwitter: http://Twitter.com/MegynKellyShowInstagram: http://Instagram.com/MegynKellyShowFacebook: http://Facebook.com/MegynKellyShow Find out more information at: https://www.devilmaycaremedia.com/megynkellyshow

The press claims that crime is dropping under Biden/Harris. Ignore the evidence in front of your eyes and the fear you feel walking at night. What's the truth? Heather Mac Donald gives the real story about urban crime under Biden and Harris. Then, Jeff Poor talks about the way small towns in Alabama and across America are menaced by waves of migrants from Haiti and who knows where else. Become a member at members.charliekirk.com!Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.