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In this episode, we break down President Trump's highly anticipated national address, reflecting on his first year in office. We discuss the key points of his speech, including the challenges he inherited, his accomplishments, and his ambitious agenda for 2026. Congressman Ralph Norman from South Carolina discusses the pressing issues Congress faces as the midterms approach. From the complexities of redistricting to the implications of the FBI's actions regarding Donald Trump, Congressman Norman provides insightful commentary on the current political landscape. He also shares his vision for revitalizing local banks and reforming healthcare, emphasizing the need for accountability in government. Congressman Tom Tiffany, who is running for governor of Wisconsin, shares insights on the recent bombshell documents involving the Biden administration, the FBI, and the potential for civil actions by President Trump. Congressman Tiffany discusses the role of political appointees and the importance of transparency in government, especially regarding taxpayer money. He also addresses the cultural shifts within the Democratic Party and emphasizes the need for Republicans to present a clear contrast to their policies. Finally, we explore the critical intersection of artificial intelligence and governance with Wes Hodges, acting director of the Center for Technology and the Human Person at the Heritage Foundation. As the U.S. races to maintain its AI supremacy against China, we discuss the implications of recent executive orders, the need for federal standards, and the potential risks associated with AI, especially for children and medical students.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 3: 5:05pm- Is Rich getting a dog for Christmas? 5:10pm- While speaking with Nicholle Wallace, former SNL cast member Leslie Jones called for Democrats to jail ICE agents. More and more Democrats are now openly calling for revenge on the Republican Party. 5:20pm- On Wednesday, Atlanta District Attorney Fani Willis is testifying today in front of a Georgia Senate committee regarding the conduct of her office during its investigation into phone calls President Donald Trump made to Republicans in the aftermath of the 2020 election. Willis went berserk several times while being questioned! 5:30pm- Dr. EJ Antoni—Chief Economist at The Heritage Foundation—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to preview President Donald Trump's national address from the Diplomatic Reception room of the White House. 5:50pm- Chris in Collegeville implores Rich: Don't get a puppy! You'll never be able to go on vacation again!

The Rich Zeoli Show- Full Show (12/17/2025): 3:05pm- On Tuesday, Vice President JD Vance spoke from Allentown, Pennsylvania—defending the Trump administration's economic policies. When asked about America's concerns over affordability, Vance explained: “Rome was not built in a day.” In response to Vance's speech, Governor Josh Shapiro (D-PA) said that he knows the people of PA will “reject JD's BS.” 3:30pm- What is “browser heat-zone tracking”? Web-analytics techniques have become so sophisticated that website's can follow how users focus their attention and interact on a webpage—visualized as “hot” (high activity) and “cold” (low activity) areas. 3:50pm- In an interview with Vanity Fairs, White House Chief of Staff Susy Wiles is alleged to have said that President Trump “has an alcoholic's personality.” She also accused Vice President JD Vance of being “a conspiracy theorist for a decade” and claimed that Attorney General Pam Bondi “completely whiffed” on the Epstein case. Wiles has denied the statements—saying they were “disingenuously framed” for a “hit piece.” 4:05pm- A manhunt continues for the person responsible for a deadly shooting at Brown University. The FBI has released new footage of a person of interest and are now offering a $50,000 reward for information leading to the identification of the individual. Local officials in Providence, Rhode Island struggled to answer questions during Wednesday's press conference. 4:30pm- In a post to Truth Social, President Donald Trump wrote: “Venezuela is completely surrounded by the largest Armada ever assembled in the History of South America. It will only get bigger, and the shock to them will be like nothing they have ever seen before…For the theft of our Assets, and many other reasons, including Terrorism, Drug Smuggling, and Human Trafficking, the Venezuelan Regime has been designated a FOREIGN TERRORIST ORGANIZATION. Therefore, today, I am ordering A TOTAL AND COMPLETE BLOCKADE OF ALL SANCTIONED OIL TANKERS going into, and out of, Venezuela.” 5:05pm- Is Rich getting a dog for Christmas? 5:10pm- While speaking with Nicholle Wallace, former SNL cast member Leslie Jones called for Democrats to jail ICE agents. More and more Democrats are now openly calling for revenge on the Republican Party. 5:20pm- On Wednesday, Atlanta District Attorney Fani Willis is testifying today in front of a Georgia Senate committee regarding the conduct of her office during its investigation into phone calls President Donald Trump made to Republicans in the aftermath of the 2020 election. Willis went berserk several times while being questioned! 5:30pm- Dr. EJ Antoni—Chief Economist at The Heritage Foundation—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to preview President Donald Trump's national address from the Diplomatic Reception room of the White House. 5:50pm- Chris in Collegeville implores Rich: Don't get a puppy! You'll never be able to go on vacation again! 6:05pm- Former President Barack Obama is warning Democrats: concentrate on the 2026 midterm elections and stop focusing on ideological divides. But is it too late? Radical left ideologues like Alexandria Ocasio Cortez, Zohran Mamdani, Bernie Sanders, and Tim Walz have taken over the party. 6:20pm- Sen. Bernie Sanders wants to ban artificial intelligence and technological advancements. Ironically, Sanders made his plea via a video he posted to social media. 6:45pm- Earlier this month, President Donald Trump held a press conference announcing the launch of federally supported savings accounts for babies and young children—which will go into effect on July 4th, 2026. In addition to $1,000 per account provided by the U.S. Treasury, Michael and Susan Dell have pledged an additional $6.25 billion donation, amounting to $250 per account for children 10 and under.

The Rich Zeoli Show- Full Show (12/16/2025): 3:05pm- In an interview with Vanity Fairs, White House Chief of Staff Susy Wiles is alleged to have said that President Trump “has an alcoholic's personality.” She also accused Vice President JD Vance of being “a conspiracy theorist for a decade” and claimed that Attorney General Pam Bondi “completely whiffed” on the Epstein case. Wiles has denied the statements—saying they were “disingenuously framed” for a “hit piece.” 3:10pm- In an article for Fox News digital, political correspondent Brooke Singman writes that the FBI doubted there was probable cause for a raid of Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago home—though, they “pushed forward” after being pressured by Joe Biden's Department of Justice. 3:30pm- Will anyone be held responsible for the unjustifiable August 2022 raid on Trump's home? 3:45pm- On Tuesday, Vice President JD Vance spoke from Allentown, Pennsylvania—defending the Trump administration's economic policies. When asked about America's concerns over affordability, Vance explained: “Rome was not built in a day.” 4:00pm- Rich eats a chocolate he found at Fox News…and then spits it out. Cathy in Willow Grove loves the show and Tee from Cherry Hill makes Rich a wallet! Plus, is everyone afraid of Roadwarrior? AND Preston calls from Nashville, Tennessee—he'll be at the Grand Hotel in Cape May, NJ on Friday! 4:30pm- Dr. Victoria Coates—Former Deputy National Security Advisor & the Vice President of the Davis Institute for National Security and Foreign Policy at The Heritage Foundation—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss war between Russia-Ukraine, the horrific terrorist attack at Bondi Beach in Australia, and a report that Chinese billionaires are paying to have their children born in the U.S., with one tech billionaire having as many as 100 kids! Dr. Coates is author of the book: “The Battle for the Jewish State: How Israel—and America—Can Win.” 5:05pm- The FBI has released new footage of a person of interest in the Brown University shooting. They are now offering a $50,000 reward for information leading to the identification of the individual. 5:10pm- On Tuesday, funeral services for Philadelphia Highway Patrol Officer Andy Chan took place at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul. 5:20pm- In an interview with CBS News Minnesota, Rep. Ilhan Omar claimed it was “really disturbing and creepy” for the Trump administration to target the massive welfare fraud that occurred in her district. 5:30pm- In a post to social media, Sen. Elizabeth Warren voiced fear over a potential merger between Netflix and Warner Bros. But how is it a monopoly if there are a dozen other streaming service options available to consumers? 5:45pm- Legendary film director Rob Reiner and his wife, photographer Michele Singer Reiner, were found dead in their Los Angeles home on Sunday. Their son, Nick, is being held without bail on suspicion of murder. 6:00pm- Brooke Singman—Political Correspondent & Reporter for Fox News—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss her latest report, “FBI doubted probable cause for Mar-a-Lago raid but pushed forward amid pressure from Biden DOJ, emails reveal.” You can read the full article here: https://www.foxnews.com/politics/fbi-doubted-probable-cause-mar-a-lago-raid-pushed-forward-amid-pressure-from-biden-doj-emails-reveal. 6:25pm- Is Kamala Harris running for president again in 2028? Republicans can't possibly be that lucky. 6:30pm- Rep. Jasmine Crockett and State Sen. James Talarico are battling for the Democratic nomination in Texas's U.S. Senate race. But Talarico, a devout Christian, recently got caught following numerous prostitutes, adult film actresses, and OnlyFans models on social media!

Mary Vogt from the Heritage Foundation joins Marc while literally parked at Disney World, taking aim at the Vanity Fair hit piece targeting Suzy Wiles. She calls it “hate rhetoric, not journalism,” arguing the media's real motive is to undermine an effective conservative woman who stood by Trump when others fled. The conversation turns to the Southern Poverty Law Center, which Vogt says has morphed from fighting real hate groups to labeling Christian and conservative organizations as extremists — a tactic even used by the Biden administration. Marc and Mary agree the SPLC itself has become a political weapon masquerading as a watchdog. #SuzyWiles #VanityFair #MaryVogt #HeritageFoundation #SPLC #MediaBias

Marc opens with the balmy Wednesday morning forecast and previews a packed lineup, including Heritage Foundation's Mary Vogt, business updates with Nicole Murray, and coverage of international events. The hour kicks off with Mary Vogt discussing the Vanity Fair hit piece on Suzy Wiles, highlighting media bias, the role of journalists as political operatives, and the Southern Poverty Law Center targeting conservative groups. Energy and economic news follow, with a focus on declining gas prices under Trump-era policies, correcting misinformation about inflation and grocery costs, and market updates from Nicole Murray. The hour also covers Ford's discontinuation of the F-150 Lightning EV due to practicality and consumer demand. The segment closes with lighter news in “In Other News”: the Thriftmas trend of buying secondhand gifts, a viral bear-smacking video in Gatlinburg, the upcoming $1.2 billion Powerball, and household tips about laundry softeners. #Politics #Economy #Energy #MaryVogt #HeritageFoundation #Thriftmas #PopCulture #InOtherNews

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 2: 4:00pm- Rich eats a chocolate he found at Fox News…and then spits it out. Cathy in Willow Grove loves the show and Tee from Cherry Hill makes Rich a wallet! Plus, is everyone afraid of Roadwarrior? AND Preston calls from Nashville, Tennessee—he'll be at the Grand Hotel in Cape May, NJ on Friday! 4:30pm- Dr. Victoria Coates—Former Deputy National Security Advisor & the Vice President of the Davis Institute for National Security and Foreign Policy at The Heritage Foundation—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss war between Russia-Ukraine, the horrific terrorist attack at Bondi Beach in Australia, and a report that Chinese billionaires are paying to have their children born in the U.S., with one tech billionaire having as many as 100 kids! Dr. Coates is author of the book: “The Battle for the Jewish State: How Israel—and America—Can Win.”

Victoria Coates, VP of the Heritage Foundation & Former Deputy National Security Advisor, joins Sid to discuss the disturbing antisemitic incident on a New York subway and the broader issue of antisemitism in politics worldwide following the mass shooting of Chanukah party-goers on Bondi Beach in Australia. Victoria elaborates on the permissiveness of antisemitic attitudes, both globally and within the American right. Sid and Victoria discuss the political impact of such divisive views, particularly in relation to conservative figures like Tucker Carlson and Candace Owens, and the need for the right to address these issues to maintain political coherence as they approach upcoming elections. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WMAL GUEST: VICTORIA COATES (Vice President at The Heritage Foundation, Former Deputy National Security Advisor) on Hanukkah Attack and Paris NYE Cancellation WEBSITE: Heritage.org BIO: Expert on National Security and Foreign Policy Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow Podcasts on Apple Podcasts, Audible, and Omny Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @JGunlock, @PatricePinkfile, and @HeatherHunterDC Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Tuesday, December 16, 2025 / 8 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What's been happening at the Lutheran Heritage Foundation? Rev. Dr. Matthew Heise (Executive Director, LHF) and Rev. Dr. Ted NaThalang (Asia Director, LHF), join Andy and Sarah to share updates from around the world. They discuss how the Lutheran Women's Missionary League (LWML) supports LHF's work in significant ways, including a National LWML grant that enabled the distribution of resources in Indonesian schools, the recent Sudan Seminary graduation, and the opening of a new LHF office in the Philippines. They also highlight projects happening in Norway and Iceland, the development of resources in Arabic and Farsi, and more. Learn more about Lutheran Heritage Foundation at LHFmissions.org. As you grab your morning coffee (and pastry, let's be honest), join hosts Andy Bates and Sarah Gulseth as they bring you stories of the intersection of Lutheran life and a secular world. Catch real-life stories of mercy work of the LCMS and partners, updates from missionaries across the ocean, and practical talk about how to live boldly Lutheran. Have a topic you'd like to hear about on The Coffee Hour? Contact us at: listener@kfuo.org.

Interview recorded - 10th of December, 2025On this episode of the WTFinance podcast I had the pleasure of welcoming on Daniel Lacalle. On this episode I have the pleasure of welcoming on Daniel Lacalle. Daniel is a PhD Economist and Fund Manager.During our conversation we spoke about his outlook on the economy, major drivers of weak economy, Europe vs China, whether the economy can be resolved, outlook for 2026 and more. I hope you enjoy!0:00 - Introduction1:45 - Global economy outlook3:53 - Major driver of weak economy7:36 - Institution issues10:19 - Europe vs China centralised economy16:51 - Intellectual trends23:14 - Can economy be resolved?25:34 - Outlook for 2026?31:11 - One message to takeaway?Daniel Lacalle has a PhD in Economy and is a fund manager. He holds the CIIA financial analyst title, with a post graduate degree in IESE and a master's degree in economic investigation (UCV).On January 30th, Mr. Lacalle was mentioned in the US House of Representatives by Congressman Mr. Joe Wilson from South Carolina, citing his article Do Not Forget About Cuba.Mr. Lacalle has presented and given keynote speeches at the most prestigious forums globally, including the Federal Reserve in Houston, the Heritage Foundation in Washington, London School of Economics, Funds Society Forum in Miami, World Economic Forum, Forecast Summit in Peru, Mining Show in Dubai, Our Crowd in Jerusalem, Nordea Investor Summit in Oslo, and many others.Mr Lacalle has more than 24 years of experience in the energy and finance sectors, including experience in North Africa, Latin America and the Middle East. He is currently a fund manager overseeing equities, bonds and commodities. He was voted Top 3 Generalist and Number 1 Pan-European Buyside Individual in Oil & Gas in Thomson Reuters' Extel Survey in 2011, the leading survey among companies and financial institutions.Daniel Lacalle - Website - https://www.dlacalle.com/en/YouTube -  @DanielLacalleOfficial  X - https://x.com/dlacalle_IAWTFinance -Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wtfinancee/Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/67rpmjG92PNBW0doLyPvfniTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wtfinance/id1554934665?uo=4Twitter - https://twitter.com/AnthonyFatseas

4:38 pm: Clark Aposhian of the Utah Shooting Sports Council and Graham Park, President of Shooters Union Australia, join the show to discuss the tragic shooting at Bondi Beach in Australia over the weekend, as well as Australia's restrictive gun laws.6:05 pm: Ammon Blair, Senior Fellow at the Texas Public Policy Foundation, joins the show for a conversation about how breakdowns in our immigration system lead to violence.6:38 pm: Paul Larkin, Senior Legal Research Fellow at the Heritage Foundation, joins the show for a conversation about why he says President Trump's plan to reschedule cannabis from a Schedule I controlled substance to a Schedule III would be a mistake.

0:30 - A day of terror 13:14 - Aussie Hanukkah Bondi Beach shooting 36:33 - Brown U shooting 54:25 - Assisted suicide 01:15:46 - Steven Bucci, visiting fellow at The Heritage Foundation’s Allison Center for Foreign Policy Studies, unpacks the ISIS killing of Americans in Syria, the seizure of an Iranian oil tanker bound for Cuba, and Nicolás Maduro’s strange—and telling—reaction to the tanker seizure at a rally in Venezuela. 01:34:22 - Ronald D. Vitiello, Senior DHS/CBP Advisor and former ICE leader, highlights the dangers of mass asylum under Biden — calling out a Democratic-run immigration system lacking integrity. 01:51:34 - Theodore Dalrymple, senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute and contributing editor at City Journal, questions immigration, terrorism, and whether the BBC can still be trusted. Theodore is the author of many books, including Buried But Not Quite Dead: Forgotten Writers of Père Lachaise 02:10:18 - FBI veteran and Unabomber profiler James Fitzgerald on the chilling Reiner murders and the nationwide hunt for the Brown University shooter. James is also co-host the “Cold Red” podcast coldredpodcast.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this December 2025 edition of "Ask the Expert" from Sprott Money, Craig Hemke hosts Dr. EJ Antoni, Chief Economist at the Heritage Foundation, for an urgent discussion on the Federal Reserve's latest actions, including the end of QT and the surprising restart of QE-style asset purchases. With the Fed injecting liquidity back into the system and monetary policy shifting rapidly, what does this mean for the gold price, silver price, and your investments in precious metals? Dr. Antoni unpacks the real effects of money creation, discusses the weakening demand for the U.S. dollar globally, and explains how central bank gold buying continues to shape the price of gold and price of silver. If you're looking to understand how to buy gold, buy silver, or position yourself ahead of 2026's volatile markets, this podcast is essential viewing. Note - This Ask The Expert Session was recorded on December 15, 2025.

Enrique Dussel Peters has a Ph.D. in Economics at the University of Notre Dame. Professor at the Graduate School of Economics, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México since 1993. He is Coordinator of the Center for Chinese-Mexican Studies of the School of Economics at UNAM and of the Academic Network of Latin America and the Caribbean on China. His most recent book is “Latin America, China & Great Power Competition.”  The US appears to be abandoning the Bretton Woods structure and some UN programs. US leadership with President Donald Trump is no longer dependable. Withdrawal from international institutions is foolhardy and counterproductive. Many experts are touting China as the emerging world leader. China is using Soft Power, such as the Belt and Road Project, to accomplish foreign policy goals. Eliminating USAID by President Trump damaged the reputation, alliances, efficiency and effectiveness of the US in many areas of the world. 

Project 2025 begins not with a candidate, but with a playbook. According to the Heritage Foundation, it is a “Presidential Transition Project” designed to prepare a future conservative administration to, in its words, “take back our government” on day one. Its core text, a nearly 900-page volume titled Mandate for Leadership, lays out a sweeping plan to reshape the federal government agency by agency, from the Justice Department to the Department of Education, and to concentrate power more directly in the presidency.At the heart of the project is personnel. Heritage leaders say their goal is to recruit and train thousands of conservatives ready to serve, insisting that “personnel is policy.” They openly advocate reviving a job category known as Schedule F, which would reclassify tens of thousands of civil servants as political appointees, making it easier to fire career officials and replace them with loyalists. The National Federation of Federal Employees warns this could “destroy the administrative state” by stripping protections from nonpartisan experts and giving a president “full control of the Executive Branch for personal and political gain.”The blueprint also calls for dramatic changes to federal agencies. Project 2025's Mandate for Leadership proposes dismantling the Department of Education entirely, shifting its programs to other departments and leaving states in charge of most education policy. It recommends abolishing the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and even the Federal Trade Commission, arguing that such regulators have become hostile to business. According to the ACLU's analysis of Project 2025, the plan would curb the independence of the Justice Department and FBI so that both are “directly accountable to the president,” a move that critics say could erode the traditional firewall between law enforcement and politics.On policy, the document pushes for deep cuts to Medicaid, reductions in Medicare, and lower corporate taxes, alongside rolling back environmental regulations to favor fossil fuel production, as summarized by reporting on Project 2025 in major national outlets and by policy watchdog groups. Supporters describe this as unleashing growth and restoring constitutional limits. Opponents, including Democracy Forward and the Center for Progressive Reform, argue the agenda would weaken worker protections, civil rights enforcement, and climate policy, while concentrating power in ways that test constitutional norms.As the 2024 campaign season unfolded, references to Project 2025 became a proxy fight over the future of American governance. Heritage insists it is simply offering a roadmap should a conservative win the White House. Legal scholars, meanwhile, are already gaming out court battles over any attempt to purge civil servants or dismantle long-standing agencies without congressional approval.The next milestones will hinge on who controls the presidency and Congress, and how much of this vision they are willing and able to enact. For now, Project 2025 remains a blueprint—but one detailed enough that listeners can see the outlines of a very different federal government if it ever moves from paper to practice.Thanks for tuning in, and come back next week for more.Some great Deals https://amzn.to/49SJ3QsFor more check out http://www.quietplease.aiThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Brad and Dan return to unpack another week of chaos, contradictions, and creeping authoritarianism in American politics. They open with what seems like a small story but carries outsized symbolic weight: the State Department's decision to ditch Calibri and return to Times New Roman. It's a font change driven not by aesthetics but by politics, revealing how the Trump administration is using even bureaucratic details to signal exclusion, target accessibility, and roll back DEI efforts. What looks trivial becomes a window into the deeper logic of authoritarian control. From there, the conversation widens to the issues shaping the country's political landscape. Brad and Dan examine ICE's ever expanding budget, the ongoing manipulation of the election system through voter roll purges and gerrymandering, and a string of contentious congressional hearings, including Kristi Noem's abrupt walkout and the FBI's admission that it cannot define Antifa as a coherent organizational threat. They also discuss Trump's increasingly explicit racist and misogynistic rhetoric and the striking silence from GOP leaders who once claimed to stand for democratic norms. Despite the bleak headlines, Brad and Dan highlight signs that Trump's influence may be eroding. They point to GOP resistance emerging in places like Indiana, rumblings of discontent within the Heritage Foundation, and encouraging gains for Democrats in state legislatures and mayoral races. But they also wrestle with the central tension of the moment: does Trump's declining popularity matter if structural control continues to consolidate beneath him. Can the MAGA movement build enduring institutions, or is it fundamentally a brittle coalition held together by grievance and spectacle. Subscribe for $5.99 a month to get bonus content most Mondays, bonus episodes every month, ad-free listening, access to the entire 1000+ episode archive, Discord access, and more: https://axismundi.supercast.com/ Linktree: https://linktr.ee/StraightWhiteJC Order Brad's book: https://bookshop.org/a/95982/9781506482163 Subscribe to Teología Sin Vergüenza Subscribe to American Exceptionalism Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A rising concern over the last few years has been the purchase of American land by companies and organizations linked to the Chinese government.  Similarly, the trade-focused relationship between the United States and China has been brought into focus as an examination of the cost-benefit analysis. Is this a legitimate rising concern?  What can be done to secure our land and alleviate those concerns?  What is the historic relationship between our two countries?  To walk us through this very pertinent topic, we are delighted to welcome Steve Yates, former deputy national security advisor to the Vice President and Senior Research Fellow for China and National Security in the Heritage Foundation's Asian Studies Center.

A rising concern over the last few years has been the purchase of American land by companies and organizations linked to the Chinese government.  Similarly, the trade-focused relationship between the United States and China has been brought into focus as an examination of the cost-benefit analysis. Is this a legitimate rising concern?  What can be done to secure our land and alleviate those concerns?  What is the historic relationship between our two countries?  To walk us through this very pertinent topic, we are delighted to welcome Steve Yates, former deputy national security advisor to the Vice President and Senior Research Fellow for China and National Security in the Heritage Foundation's Asian Studies Center.

Dan is joined by Brian Wilson and then the Heritage Foundation's Nina Schaefer | aired on Friday, December 12th, 2025 on Nashville's Morning News with Dan MandisSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this special Friday episode, Chuck Todd breaks down a striking turn inside the Republican Party as Indiana Republicans openly rebuke Donald Trump’s demand to redraw their congressional maps—an early sign that his once-iron grip on the GOP may be loosening. With voters frustrated by a shaky economy, Trump’s political coalition is showing new cracks. Chuck also explores the Heritage Foundation’s hollow threat against Indiana lawmakers and why Trump’s executive order banning states from regulating AI is unpopular and almost certainly unconstitutional. Taken together, these shifts suggest a pivotal moment: the first real indications that the Trump era may finally be entering its twilight. Protect your family with life insurance from Ethos. Get up to $3 million in coverage in as little as 10 minutes at https://ethos.com/chuck. Application times may vary. Rates may vary. Timeline: 00:00 Chuck Todd’s introduction 01:00 Indiana Republicans rebuke Trump’s redistricting demand 03:00 Voters don’t like the economy and it’s weakening Trump’s grip on GOP 04:30 Trump is not a true conservative 07:15 Heritage Foundation made an empty threat against Indiana 08:00 Trump’s EO banning state AI regulation is unconstitutional 09:30 Trump’s coalition is beginning to fray 10:45 This feels like the beginning of the end of the Trump era See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Emma Waters from the Heritage Foundation joins us to discuss her recent article featured in the Daily Signal, sharing timely insights and thoughtful analysis on the issues shaping today's cultural and policy landscape. The Heritage Foundation The post Emma Waters appeared first on ABQ Connect.

If you were in your twenties and could choose to be born at any point in human history, would you be insane to choose any other time to be alive than right now? Our guest says yes, and the statistics back him up. Regardless of perception, shaped in part by politicians and populists, the average person today is richer than John D. Rockefeller simply by virtue of being alive in 2025. And yet, the “anxious generation” of Gen Z and Gen Alpha seem unaware of their own financial wellbeing and appear confused as to why they aren't instantly as well off as their parents in providing for themselves. Many believe homeownership is impossible, that they will never pay off their loans, and that the cost of living is unmanageable. Is this belief based in any reality? Was life truly better for their parents? Or is this a generational cycle of perception? And who benefits from peddling this fear?Norbert Michel is the Vice President and Director of the Cato Institute's Center for Monetary and Financial Alternatives, where he specializes on issues pertaining to financial markets and monetary policy. Michel was most recently the Director for Data Analysis at the Heritage Foundation where he edited and contributed chapters to multiple books. Michel is also the author of the book “Crushing Capitalism: How the Stagnation Narrative is Threatening the American Dream”, and coauthor of “Financing Opportunity: How Financial Markets Have Fueled American Prosperity for More than Two Centuries”. Read the transcript here.Subscribe to our Substack here.

0:30 - DHS.Gov/Wow 15:28 - Border/migrants/deportations 37:49 - BLM Brandon on Trump threats over CTA funding per lack of safety 55:14 - Dr. Jonathan Ellen, primary care pediatrician, epidemiologist, and former CEO of Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital, on Trump's move to slash the childhood vax schedule 01:11:39 - Scott “The Cow Guy” Shellady, Markets Specialist for Market Day Report, says Trump may be bragging about the economy, but families are getting hammered by insurance premiums and grocery prices — and the administration needs to wake up to it. Check out Scott’s Market Day Report! – 10:30am CT to 1pm CT- and The Cow Guy Close – 1pm CT to 1:30pm CT – both at RFD-TV 01:29:02 - Daniel DePetris, fellow at Defense Priorities and syndicated foreign affairs columnist for the Chicago Tribune and Newsweek, breaks down the high-stakes Ukraine–Russia peace talks, the brewing U.S.–Venezuela showdown, and Trump’s new National Security Strategy. Follow Daniel on X @DanDePetris 01:46:27 - CAMPUS BEAT 02:08:59 - Jonathan Butcher of The Heritage Foundation engages with tough questions about his new book The Polarization Myth: America’s Surprising Consensus on Race, Schools, and Sex.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THE TIM JONES AND CHRIS ARPS SHOW 0:00 SEG 1 AccusedCharlie Kirk killer makes first appearance in Utah court today amid heightened security 16:14 SEG 2 STEVE BUCCI, Visiting Fellow at the Heritage Foundation who focuses on cybersecurity and military special operations || | TOPIC: National defense headlines of the day | The U.S. has seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela || Israel’s Iron Beamheritage.orgx.com/SBucci 34:50 SEG 3 Chris’ Corner is about the University of Michigan Coach being fired and then arrested https://newstalkstl.com/ FOLLOW TIM - https://twitter.com/SpeakerTimJones FOLLOW CHRIS - https://twitter.com/chris_arps 24/7 LIVESTREAM - http://bit.ly/NEWSTALKSTLSTREAMS RUMBLE - https://rumble.com/NewsTalkSTL See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THE TIM JONES AND CHRIS ARPS SHOW 0:00 SEG 1 AccusedCharlie Kirk killer makes first appearance in Utah court today amid heightened security 16:14 SEG 2 STEVE BUCCI, Visiting Fellow at the Heritage Foundation who focuses on cybersecurity and military special operations || | TOPIC: National defense headlines of the day | The U.S. has seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela || Israel’s Iron Beamheritage.orgx.com/SBucci 34:50 SEG 3 Chris’ Corner is about the University of Michigan Coach being fired and then arrested https://newstalkstl.com/ FOLLOW TIM - https://twitter.com/SpeakerTimJones FOLLOW CHRIS - https://twitter.com/chris_arps 24/7 LIVESTREAM - http://bit.ly/NEWSTALKSTLSTREAMS RUMBLE - https://rumble.com/NewsTalkSTL See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

PREVIEW — Steve Yates (Heritage Foundation) — Beijing's "Wolf Warrior" Aggression and Regional Economic Threat. Yates analyzes Beijing's escalating "wolf warrior" diplomatic aggression directed at Japan and the broader Indo-Pacific region, characterizing this as systematic coercive pressure combining military intimidation with economic and informational warfare. Yates argues that China's blended military and civilian-sector capabilities threaten control over approximately 50% of global container shipping traffic and maritime commerce, transforming this geopolitical conflict from an internal Chinese regional matter into a pressing global economic and security crisis affecting international commerce, supply chains, and energy security. Yates warns that Beijing's coercive strategy represents a fundamental threat to rules-based international commerce and global economic stability transcending bilateral China-Japan relations.

WMAL GUEST: KEVIN ROBERTS (President of The Heritage Foundation) on Heritage Vision and New Ad Campaign WEBSITE: Heritage.org SOCIAL MEDIA: X.com/KevinRobertsTX Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow Podcasts on Apple Podcasts, Audible, and Omny Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @JGunlock, @PatricePinkfile, and @HeatherHunterDC Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Wednesday, December 10, 2025 / 7 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the 7 AM hour, Larry O’Connor and Julie Gunlock discussed: WMAL GUEST: KEVIN ROBERTS (President of The Heritage Foundation) on Future of Conservative Movement WMAL GUEST: RON JOHNSON (U.S. Senator from Wisconsin) on Healthcare Hearing and Obamacare Subsidies VANCE TWEETS: Vice President JD Vance Claps Back at Marriage Rumors Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow Podcasts on Apple Podcasts, Audible, and Omny Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @JGunlock, @PatricePinkfile, and @HeatherHunterDC Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Wednesday, December 10, 2025 / 7 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sr. Legal Fellow at the Heritage Foundation and author of "Rogue Prosecutors", Cully Stimson joined us to talk about fixing out current "justice" system. And you guys asked some great questions!Follow Cully: @CullyStimson

As the emerging democracies of the Pacific Islands grapple with development challenges and geopolitics, the region is attracting greater attention from around the world. CIPE's John Morrell speaks with Andrew J. Harding of the Heritage Foundation about his recent article The Pacific Pivot: An American Strategy for the Pacific Islands, which is Heritage's first-ever report outlining a long-term U.S. engagement strategy for the Pacific Islands to support U.S. interests. As part of a special podcast series on Business and Politics in Today's Pacific Islands, Andrew discusses a comprehensive approach to U.S. Pacific policy, and he lays out how to build sustained bipartisan support for increased engagement with Pacific Island Countries.

In this episode, Lisa welcomes back EJ Antoni from The Heritage Foundation to break down America’s affordability crisis and the real-world economic pressures squeezing working families. From rising housing costs and persistent inflation to the impact of immigration and government spending, the conversation examines how political messaging often diverges from everyday financial realities. Antoni explores generational money challenges, cost-of-living pressures, and why many Americans feel left behind by current economic policies. The Truth with Lisa Boothe is part of the Clay Travis & Buck Sexton Podcast Network - new episodes debut every Tuesday & Thursday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 216 of The Hitstreak, a podcast where we talk about anything and everything!  This week we are joined by the CEO & Owner of Wesley Financial Group & Medical House Calls, Chuck McDowell!Episode in a Glance:In this episode of The Hitstreak, I get to interview Chuck McDowell, a successful entrepreneur and the CEO of Wesley Financial Group. We discuss the importance of marketing, overcoming adversity, and the journey of entrepreneurship. Chuck shares his personal story of resilience, the lessons learned from failure, and the significance of faith in business. Our conversation also touches on the challenges of building a business, the importance of community, and the mental aspects of being an entrepreneur. Chuck's upcoming book is also highlighted, emphasizing the unique mindset required for success in business.Key Points:- Marketing is essential for business success today.- Failure is a valuable teacher in the journey of entrepreneurship.- Touching the line means doing your best every day.- Every setback can lead to a greater opportunity.- Entrepreneurship requires a unique mindset and resilience.- Building a business is about more than just making money.- Faith plays a crucial role in overcoming challenges.- Community support is vital for entrepreneurs.- Success is not just about luck; it's about hard work.- The journey of entrepreneurship is often a mental struggle.About our guest: Chuck McDowell is Chairman of Wesley, LLC and the Founder & CEO of Wesley Financial Group, a nationally recognized consumer rights advocacy firm that specializes in timeshare cancellations. Since its founding, Wesley Financial Group has helped more than 50,000 families eliminate timeshare mortgage debt and was honored on the Inc. 500 Fastest Growing Companies list in both 2020 and 2021. In 2023, McDowell acquired Medical House Calls, a concierge urgent care practice based in Middle Tennessee. The company has already surpassed 50,000 patient visits and continues to expand into additional markets. Beyond business, McDowell is a committed community leader. He serves on the board of The Jason Foundation and supports a variety of local organizations, including Friends of Franklin Parks, the Heritage Foundation of Williamson County, and the Franklin Christmas Parade. He is currently authoring his first book on entrepreneurial leadership and resides in Franklin, Tennessee with his wife, Jo Ellen. McDowell attended Middle Tennessee State University.Follow and contact:Instagram: @chuckmcdowellwesley.com**Once the goal of 2.5 million members is met, 1,000 limited-edition T-shirts and the unreleased song will be sent, along with the first 1,000 full dental care awards!**Subscribe to Nick's top-rated podcast The Hitstreak on Youtube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/NickHite⁠rFollow and Rate us on Spotify: ⁠https://spotify.com/NickHiter⁠Follow and Rate us on Apple Podcast: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/NickHiter⁠Follow and Rate us on iHeartRadio: ⁠https://www.iheart.com/NickHiter

The Director of the Heritage Foundation, the group responsible for much of Trump's agenda, says in the Telegraph today “There's sure as hell not going to be a return to old Republicanism…”So, is Trumpism here to stay? Or will the GOP revert to old-fashioned Republicanism once Trump leaves office in 2029?Joining Seán to discuss is Scott Lucas, Professor of International Politics at the Clinton Institute, University College Dublin.Image: Reuters

0:30 - Ed Bambas 9:32 - Somali Maine State Rep. Mana Abdi on coming to America 32:20 - Europe has a problem 56:55 - Why Dan Proft is Single 01:13:04 - Visiting fellow at The Heritage Foundation, Steven Bucci, challenges Don Jr.’s predictions about Trump’s next moves in Ukraine. 01:36:45 - Carissa Codel, morning anchor "Ozark's First" on Fox 49, reading viewer comments critical of her size 01:47:28 - Eddie Johnson, former CPD Superintendent, calls for the Safe-T Act’s repeal, insisting that “some people just need to be off the streets.” 02:06:37 - RealClearPolitics’ national political correspondent, Susan Crabtree, breaks down the arrest of the Jan 6 bombing suspect and calls it a win for Kash Patel and the FBI. Check out Susan’s newest book Fool’s Gold: The Radicals, Con Artists, and Traitors Who Killed the California Dream and Now Threaten Us AllSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marc speaks with Hans Von Spakovsky from the Heritage Foundation about Democratic claims that the president's actions against narco-terrorists constitute “murder,” highlighting historical context, international law, and prior presidential actions. They also discuss the War Powers Act, congressional authority, and the challenges of enforcing presidential limits. Hans weighs in on the James Comey investigation, the J6 pipe bomber case, and the unprecedented nature of recent executive orders, offering insight into government accountability and procedural gaps.

From the politicians to the thieves: they are all in on it! PLUS, The Heartland Institute's Donald Kendal tells Shaun about their latest Rasmussen Poll revealing a majority of young voters have a favorable impression of Socialism and the New York City Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani. The Heritage Foundation's Chief Economist, Dr. EJ Antoni, discusses the Unaffordable Care Act, companies co-mingling with unions, and the unemployment claims being the lowest since 2022. And our National Anthem: sung by Jimmy Buffet!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe Pags dives into breaking news as the Supreme Court agrees to hear Trump's challenge to birthright citizenship. Pags argues that no other country on earth enshrines it the way our Constitution is interpreted, and even texts Mike Davis LIVE, who backs him up instantly. Then Brent Sadler of The Heritage Foundation — a naval warfare and national security expert — joins the show to discuss his new book and the escalating attacks off the coast of Venezuela. Should the U.S. go in and shut down the threat at the source? Sadler explains. He also lays out what China is doing while America is distracted, and what we MUST understand about the next phase of global security. A sharp, eye-opening briefing from a true expert. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1 - Investigative Reporter at the Manhattan Institute Ryan Thorpe joins us this afternoon after he and co-author Christopher Rufo wrote a scathing report about the waste, fraud, and abuse coming out of Minnesota as the government has been funneling money back to Somalia. Why is it so hard to point out an issue like this to the general public when the media is so polarized? What kind of groups are funded through these shady practices? Are many of the Somalian residents in Minnesota legal and/or protected citizens? Has anyone been arrested for this? What is the fix for a problem like this? 120 - Why was this CDC Panel vote on Hepatitis B vaccine so monumental? Are the foot soldiers running drugs for the cartels innocent in this whole operation? Your calls. 135 - Chief Economist, and Richard Aster Fellow, in The Heritage Foundation's Grover M. Hermann Center for the Federal Budget, Dr. EJ Antoni joins us. Has he heard about the abuses of food stamps? How much is the housing crisis tied to illegal immigration? How can people continue to be patient when it comes to affordability? What should the message be in the next election? Are the mid-terms going to be rough if healthcare subsidies are wiped away?

12 - Did Dan Bongino admit to taking money to not tell the truth on National Television? Dom doesn't think it's that much. 1205 - What does this ruling on Hepatitis B mean for our health? 1215 - Side - underrated 1220 - Your calls. 1230 - Attorney at law, Linda Kerns joins us today as Chester County looks to certify their disaster of an election today. Why should this not be going forward at this time? Have there been any repercussions or changes as a result of this? How much will this undermine voters? What is Linda's seemingly easy legislative solution to fix this? What is horrifying to Linda? Is the Secretary of State being effective in his role right now? 1245 - BREAKING NEWS: President Donald Trump wins the Peace Prize 1250 - Waymo is having a bit of trouble in Texas. 1 - Investigative Reporter at the Manhattan Institute Ryan Thorpe joins us this afternoon after he and co-author Christopher Rufo wrote a scathing report about the waste, fraud, and abuse coming out of Minnesota as the government has been funnelling money back to Somalia. Why is it so hard to point out an issue like this to the general public when the media is so polarized? What kind of groups are funded through these shady practices? Are many of the Somalian residents in Minnesota legal and/or protected citizens? Has anyone been arrested for this? What is the fix for a problem like this? 120 - Why was this CDC Panel vote on Hepatitis B vaccine so monumental? Are the foot soldiers running drugs for the cartels innocent in this whole operation? Your calls. 135 - Chief Economist, and Richard Aster Fellow, in The Heritage Foundation's Grover M. Hermann Center for the Federal Budget, Dr. EJ Antoni joins us. Has he heard about the abuses of food stamps? How much is the housing crisis tied to illegal immigration? How can people continue to be patient when it comes to affordability? What should the message be in the next election? Are the mid-terms going to be rough if healthcare subsidies are wiped away? 2 - Broad + Liberty author Guy Ciarrocchi joins us today. How well does he know Scott Jennings? As a former opponent to Chrissy Houlahan, what does he think of her latest antics? Is she gunning for higher office? IS USC an elite school? Should Cole Hamels be in the Hall of Fame? 220 - Some stories about Scott Jennings. How much fraud was being committed by Somalians in Minnesota? 235 - Did a self-driving car cause an accident? 240 - Your calls. 250 - The Lightning Round!

Over the last decade, China has carried out the largest illicit transfer of capital, innovation, data, and technology in human history. One of the most overlooked elements of this heist is the role of industrial espionage and the theft of corporate secrets. The government-backed intelligence apparatus designed to clone American technology has strengthened Chinese competition across all industries and, most notably, enabled advances in military hardware, microchips, pharmaceuticals, and telecommunications. In his newest book, The Great Heist: China's Epic Campaign to Steal America's Secrets (Harper Collins, 2025), David Shedd, with Andrew Badger, exposes the CCP's campaign and presents a counterstrategy informed by his distinguished career in intelligence. But what exactly are they stealing and how are they carrying it out? Why is the IC so silent on this? And why do we insist on bringing more Chinese nationals into our universities? David Shedd is the former deputy director and acting director of the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA). He also served as chief of staff for the director of national intelligence and National Security Council senior director and as special assistant to the president for intelligence under George W. Bush. He began his intelligence career in 1982 immediately after his studies at Geneva College and Georgetown University, and served nearly thirty-three years in a number of capacities in the DNI, National Security Council, CIA, and in U.S. embassies overseas. Since leaving the federal government, he has worked at The Heritage Foundation and as an adjunct professor and is currently working as an independent national security consultant.Read the transcript here.Subscribe to our Substack here.Find The Great Heist here.

According to the gun control group Everytown, defensive gun uses are rare things. But as Heritage Foundation's Amy Swearer notes, even using Everytown's data (which dramatically undercounts DGUs) these incidents are far more common than gun-involved homicides.

Mary Vogt, VP of Strategic Communication at the Heritage Foundation, joins Marc Cox to discuss a massive Somali-linked fraud scheme in Minneapolis, highlighting government waste and Governor Tim Walz's oversight. She also weighs in on the Boy Scouts' shift toward a “woke” agenda, the Department of War distancing itself, and the implications of a recent Republican special election win in Tennessee as a model for future GOP strategy.

WMAL GUEST: CULLY STIMSON (Senior Legal Fellow, Heritage Foundation) on the Hegseth Drug Boat Strike and Military Law Questions SOCIAL MEDIA: X.com/CullyStimson HERITAGE ANALYSIS: Hegseth Boat Strike: Legal and Necessary Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow Podcasts on Apple Podcasts, Audible and Spotify Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @JGunlock, @PatricePinkfile, and @HeatherHunterDC Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Tuesday, December 2, 2025 / 7 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we reflect on the recent Thanksgiving weekend while addressing the ongoing concerns surrounding the weaponization of government. Join us as we welcome former Congressman Louie Gohmert, who shares his insights on the implications of the Jack Smith phone subpoenas, which he believes could be one of the biggest civil liberties scandals of our time. Later, investigative reporter Mike Howell breaks down the pressure on the Justice Department and discusses the potential legal ramifications of President Trump's recent declarations. Additionally, Brett Sadler from the Heritage Foundation joins us to provide insights on naval warfare and the strategic decisions facing the U.S. as tensions rise. We also discuss the ongoing issues with China and Russia, exploring how these international dynamics affect America's approach to security and peace negotiations.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

0:30 - Trump announces passing of National Guardsman Sarah Beckstrom on Thanksgiving 17:00 - Chad Robicheaux, Marine vet who served in Afghanistan...knew it would be a problem 39:48 - Wajahat Ali: blame all Afghan refugees then blame and deport all white men 01:02:46 - Campus Beat 01:21:01 - Steven Bucci, visiting fellow at The Heritage Foundation’s Allison Center for Foreign Policy Studies, breaks down how immigration vetting actually works—and the inherent challenges that come with it. 01:41:39 - Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, Howard Husock, dives into his new book The Projects: A New History of Public Housing 01:57:47 - President of the Center of the American Experiment and Powerline contributor John Hinderaker breaks down Trump’s immigration plans—and whether he can truly pull them off. Get John’s latest at powerlineblog.com 02:16:13 - Rafael Mangual, senior fellow and head of research for the Manhattan Institute’s Policing and Public Safety Initiative, makes the case for longer, more consistent sentencing for repeat offenders. Rafael is also the author of Criminal (In)Justice: What the Push for Mass-Decarceration and Depolicing Gets Wrong, and Who It Hurts MostSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Americans have a glum view of the economy, but that is not expected to affect their consumer spending as holiday shopping kicks off.     According to a recent Fox News survey, 76% of Americans have a negative view of the economy. At the end of President Joe Biden's term, this number was 70%. Yet while Americans appear to be losing faith in the vitality of the U.S. economy, they don't plan on slowing their own holiday shopping habits.     The International Council of Shopping Centers reports that between Thanksgiving Day and Cyber Monday, 235 million American adults are expected to spend $127 billion, for an average of $542 a person—a $13 increase from the average spent over the long holiday weekend last year.     Millennials are projected to be the biggest spenders, with the International Council of Shopping Center estimating the generation born between 1981 and 1996 will drop an average of $764 a person during the five-day shopping period.     So what's the disconnect? Why do the same Americans who feel the economy is flooding appear to feel good enough about their personal bank account to go out and drop several hundred dollars in just a few days? Nicole Huyer, a senior research associate in The Heritage Foundation's Thomas A. Roe Institute for Economic Policy Studies, joins this week's edition of “Problematic Women” to discuss.     Also on today's show, we discuss spending differences between men and women. Plus, will New York City-Mayor elect Zohran Mamdani actually be able to implement his socialist wish list in the Big Apple? And if he can, what will that mean not only for New York City's economy, but the economic health of the nation.     Catch the conversation on this week's edition of “Problematic Women.”   00:00 Welcome! 02:16  Generational Shopping Habit 11:20 Trump and Elon are Back? 19:02 Economic Long Game vs. Short Term Gains 20:28 Zohran Mamdani and NYC's Affordability Crisis 28:50 Christmas Season Begins 34:13 Final Thoughts and Farewell Connect with our hosts on socials!   Elise McCue X: https://x.com/intent/user?screen_name=EliseMcCue Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elisemccueofficial/   Virginia Allen: X: https://x.com/intent/user?screen_name=Virginia_Allen5 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/virginiaallenofficial/   Morgonn McMichael: X: https://x.com/intent/user?screen_name=morgonnm Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morgonnm/ Keep Up With The Daily Signal   Sign up for our email newsletters:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.dailysignal.com/email⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠     Subscribe to our other shows:    The Tony Kinnett Cast: ⁠https://megaphone.link/THEDAILYSIGNAL2284199939⁠ The Signal Sitdown: ⁠https://megaphone.link/THEDAILYSIGNAL2026390376⁠   Problematic Women:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://megaphone.link/THEDAILYSIGNAL7765680741⁠   Victor Davis Hanson: ⁠https://megaphone.link/THEDAILYSIGNAL9809784327⁠     Follow The Daily Signal:    X:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://x.com/intent/user?screen_name=DailySignal⁠ Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/thedailysignal/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Facebook:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.facebook.com/TheDailySignalNews/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Truth Social:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://truthsocial.com/@DailySignal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  YouTube:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/dailysignal?sub_confirmation=1⁠    Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform and never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Americans have a glum view of the economy, but that is not expected to affect their consumer spending as holiday shopping kicks off. According to a recent Fox News survey, 76% of Americans have a negative view of the economy. At the end of President Joe Biden's term, this number was 70%. Yet while Americans appear to be losing faith in the vitality of the U.S. economy, they don't plan on slowing their own holiday shopping habits. The International Council of Shopping Centers reports that between Thanksgiving Day and Cyber Monday, 235 million American adults are expected to spend $127 billion, for an average of $542 a person—a $13 increase from the average spent over the long holiday weekend last year. Millennials are projected to be the biggest spenders, with the International Council of Shopping Center estimating the generation born between 1981 and 1996 will drop an average of $764 a person during the five-day shopping period. So what's the disconnect? Why do the same Americans who feel the economy is flooding appear to feel good enough about their personal bank account to go out and drop several hundred dollars in just a few days? Nicole Huyer, a senior research associate in The Heritage Foundation's Thomas A. Roe Institute for Economic Policy Studies, joins this week's edition of “Problematic Women” to discuss. Also on today's show, we discuss spending differences between men and women. Plus, will New York City-Mayor elect Zohran Mamdani actually be able to implement his socialist wish list in the Big Apple? And if he can, what will that mean not only for New York City's economy, but the economic health of the nation. Catch the conversation on this week's edition of “Problematic Women.” 00:00 Welcome! 02:16 Generational Shopping Habit 11:20 Trump and Elon are Back? 19:02 Economic Long Game vs. Short Term Gains 20:28 Zohran Mamdani and NYC's Affordability Crisis 28:50 Christmas Season Begins 34:13 Final Thoughts and Farewell Follow us on Instagram for EXCLUSIVE bonus content and the chance to be featured in our episodes: https://www.instagram.com/problematicwomen/ Connect with our hosts on socials! Elise McCue X: https://x.com/intent/user?screen_name=EliseMcCue Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elisemccueofficial/ Virginia Allen: X: https://x.com/intent/user?screen_name=Virginia_Allen5 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/virginiaallenofficial/ Connect with Nicole Huyer! X: https://x.com/intent/user?screen_name=NicoleHuyer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stigall sits down with longtime friend of the show Mark Weaver, former DOJ spokesperson and author of the new children’s book "God Bless America: 250 Years Strong." They dive into the surprisingly young history of the United States, what kids need to know but often aren’t being taught, and how to shape a healthier, stronger nation for the next 250 years.Then, Stigall welcomes E.J. Antoni, chief economist at the Heritage Foundation, for a sharp, practical look at affordability, the economic pressures facing families, and how the Trump administration is approaching the challenge from tariffs to A.I. and much more.An episode about where we’ve been, where we are, and the country we hope to leave for the next generation. -For more info visit the official website: https://chrisstigall.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisstigallshow/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChrisStigallFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/chris.stigall/Listen on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/StigallPodListen on Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/StigallShowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.