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0:30 - UT Gov. Spencer Cox 13:15 - Stephen Miller on Hannity: radical Left violence 38:17 - Peggy Noonan: Charlie Kirk’s Assassination Feels Like a Hinge Point 01:02:59 - Chapter Chair, Moms for Liberty – Lake County, Marsha K McClary, shares the concerns of parents in Buffalo Grove over a middle school teacher who compares Charlie Kirk’s events to Nazi rallies. Keep updated with Moms for Liberty – Lake County on X @Moms4Liberty_IL 01:16:03 - Heritage Foundation fellow Steven Bucci discusses the Unite the Kingdom rally in London and reactions to Charlie Kirk’s death 01:36:30 - Thomas Baker, former FBI legal attaché, on the investigation into Charlie Kirk’s shooter—and the unanswered questions surrounding the Trump assassination attempt in Butler, PA. Thomas is also the author of The Fall of the FBI: How a Once Great Agency Became a Threat to Democracy 01:55:05 - Richard Epstein, James Parker Hall Distinguished Service Professor Emeritus of Law at the University of Chicago, delivers a masterclass on the First Amendment 02:10:24 - Julianna Frieman, freelance writer who covers media and politics: Charlie Kirk’s Assassination Is a Turning Point for the USA. Follow Julianna on X @JuliannaFriemanSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marc Cox and Dan Buck deliver a full show that begins with a tribute to Charlie Kirk, reflecting on his assassination, his impact on Turning Point USA, and Erica Kirk's powerful memorial speech. They revisit a June 2024 interview with Kirk, highlighting his views on youth engagement, “woke” culture, and Trump's appeal to young voters. The hosts also break down new polling on poverty and gender, Missouri's redistricting bill, and leadership changes in the state legislature. Hans von Spakovsky of the Heritage Foundation joins to discuss presidential powers, Supreme Court rulings, immigration enforcement, and international trade. State Rep. Chad Perkins explains Missouri's new congressional map and initiative petition reform requiring 50 percent plus one statewide and in five of eight districts. James Hawkins and Mark Kim of Golden Oak Lending review interest rate cuts, housing market trends, and debt consolidation strategies. Tom Ackerman covers the weekend in sports, including Alabama's loss to Florida State, Georgia's dominance over Tennessee, Missouri football, Illinois vs. Indiana, Notre Dame's 0-2 start, and the Cardinals' struggles as they shift focus to rebuilding. The show wraps with Drew Chostner, James Thomas, and Lauren from the St. Louis Bourbon Society previewing the St. Louis Bourbon Festival at the Lemp Mansion, featuring over 600 whiskey samples, VIP experiences, and Code Three Response support for first responders.

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 2: 4:05pm- Linda Kerns—Attorney & Pennsylvania Election Integrity Counsel for the Republican National Committee and Donald Trump—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss the horrific murder of Charlie Kirk. She also reacts to calls for “open primaries” and an update to a mail in ballot case. Plus, on a lighter note, Linda reveals that she plans on filing a lawsuit against Rich for not being nice to Matt! 4:30pm- Dr. Victoria Coates—Vice President of the Davis Institute for National Security and Foreign Policy at The Heritage Foundation & former Deputy National Security Advisor—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss the horrific murder of Charlie Kirk. Will the far-left finally stop baselessly referring to all Republicans as “fascists” and “Nazis”? Dr. Coates is the author of the book: “The Battle for the Jewish State: How Israel—and America—Can Win.”

The Rich Zeoli Show- Full Episode (09/12/2025): 3:05pm- On Friday, Utah Governor Spencer Cox and FBI Director Kash Patel held a press briefing where they announced the capture and arrest of Tyler Robinson—the man charged with murdering conservative commentator Charlie Kirk during a campus event earlier this week. Gov. Cox revealed that investigators uncovered a bullet casing which had “Catch this, fascist” engraved on it—indicating the assassination was politically motivated. 3:35pm- On Friday morning, President Donald Trump appeared on Fox & Friends answering questions for roughly an hour. He reflected on a conversation he had with his son regarding the murder of Charlie Kirk: "Don said to me, 'He's sort of like a son to you.'… I've never seen young people, or any group, go to one person like they did to Charlie." 3:50pm- While speaking with Charlamagne tha God, Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) outlandishly stated Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents and law enforcement personnel are synonymous with “slave patrols.” 3:55pm- During an interview with Don Lemon, D.L. Hughley abhorrently stated: "Charlie Kirk was a horrible human being. He said horribly incendiary things." 4:05pm- Linda Kerns—Attorney & Pennsylvania Election Integrity Counsel for the Republican National Committee and Donald Trump—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss the horrific murder of Charlie Kirk. She also reacts to calls for “open primaries” and an update to a mail in ballot case. Plus, on a lighter note, Linda reveals that she plans on filing a lawsuit against Rich for not being nice to Matt! 4:30pm- Dr. Victoria Coates—Vice President of the Davis Institute for National Security and Foreign Policy at The Heritage Foundation & former Deputy National Security Advisor—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss the horrific murder of Charlie Kirk. Will the far-left finally stop baselessly referring to all Republicans as “fascists” and “Nazis”? Dr. Coates is the author of the book: “The Battle for the Jewish State: How Israel—and America—Can Win.” 5:05pm- Paula Scanlan (former Swimmer for the University of Pennsylvania & now working alongside Scott Presler and the Early Vote Action PAC) & Raquel Debono (Entertainment Lawyer & Founder of Make America Hot Again) join The Rich Zeoli Show and reflect upon Charlie Kirk's legacy—which included effectively speaking to young Americans about politics and encouraging respectful debates. 5:40pm- On Friday morning, President Donald Trump appeared on Fox & Friends answering questions for roughly an hour. He reflected on a conversation he had with his son regarding the murder of Charlie Kirk: "Don said to me, 'He's sort of like a son to you.'… I've never seen young people, or any group, go to one person like they did to Charlie." 6:00pm- Tom Azelby hosts the fourth hour of the show!

Guests: Max Primorac & Christopher D. Heckel Host Scot Bertram talks with Max Primorac, senior research fellow at The Heritage Foundation's Margaret Thatcher Center for Freedom, about the history of U.S. foreign aid and how the Trump administration is charting a different path. And Christopher D. Heckel, associate professor of biology at Hillsdale College, gives a […]

Guests: Max Primorac & Christopher D. Heckel Host Scot Bertram talks with Max Primorac, senior research fellow at The Heritage Foundation’s Margaret Thatcher Center for Freedom, about the history of U.S. foreign aid and how the Trump administration is charting a different path. And Christopher D. Heckel, associate professor of biology at Hillsdale College, gives a primer on invasive plant species across the United States.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe Piscopo's guest host this morning is Jennifer Kelly, Republican political strategist & the host of "The Jennifer Kelly Show" from 5:30-6 am on AM 970 The Answer 50:37- Danny Coulson, Former Deputy Assistant Director of the FBI and Founding Commander of the FBI Hostage Rescue Team Topic: FBI investigation into the assassination of Charlie Kirk 1:03:09- Pasquale Loporcaro, Executive Director of the Emergency Children’s Health Organization (ECHO) Topic: Celebrating Staten Island 1:12:27- Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis, Representative for New York's 11th Congressional DistrictTopic: Charlie Kirk assassination, letter calling for trial date in connection with 9/11 1:26:44- Col. Kurt Schlichter, Attorney, Retired Army Infantry Colonel with a Masters in Strategic Studies from the United States Army War College, Senior Columnist at Town Hall, and the author of the new book "American Apocalypse: The Second Civil War" Topic: "They Murdered Charlie Kirk and They Must Pay" (Townhall op ed) 1:48:48- Ian Trottier, Author of "High Stakes Treason" Topic: His friendship with Charlie Kirk 2:03:37- Rob Chadwick, Retired FBI Supervisory Special Agent and Former Director of Tactical Training in Quantico and the Head of Personal and Public Safety for the United States Concealed Carry Association (USCCA) Topic: Charlie Kirk assassination 2:15:16- Hans von Spakovsky, Manager of the Heritage Foundation's Election Law Reform Initiative and Senior Legal Fellow at the Edwin Meese III Center for Legal and Judicial Studies Topic: Legalities of the death penalty in the assassination of Charlie KirkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim Carafano from the Heritage Foundation joins the Marc Cox Morning Show to break down the arrest of the suspect in the Charlie Kirk assassination attempt. He shares insight into Charlie Kirk's background and character, condemns political violence in any form, and examines the quick response by law enforcement including the involvement of a pastor and the suspect's family. The conversation also turns to the international stage, with analysis of Qatar's complicated diplomatic relationships and reports of an Israeli attack in Qatar, set against the broader backdrop of ongoing conflicts in the region.

Hour 3 of the Marc Cox Morning Show begins with Capitol Beat. Jim Carafano from the Heritage Foundation discusses the arrest of the suspect in the Charlie Kirk assassination, the quick law enforcement response that involved a pastor and the suspect's family, and what the case shows about deterring political violence. He also breaks down Qatar's complex diplomatic role and reports of an Israeli strike in Qatar in the broader context of regional conflicts. Congressman Dr. Bob Onder joins the conversation to reflect on Charlie Kirk's influence with young conservatives and students, calling him a martyr, and to discuss the dangers of heated political rhetoric. He also weighs in on Missouri's upcoming redistricting plan that could change the shape of his district and shares his thoughts on commemorating 9/11, while criticizing County Executive Sam Page's response. To close the hour, Scott on the Spot looks at the troubling trend of young men committing violent acts. Scott highlights factors that may be contributing, including the influence of social media, the spread of misinformation, mental health challenges, parental responsibility and the role of pharmaceuticals.

In this episode of Main Street Matters, Elaine Parker and Daniel Cochrane of the Heritage Foundation discuss the implications of AI on society, focusing on the balance between federal and state regulation, the dangers of AI in mental health and safety, and the potential benefits of AI in healthcare and small businesses. They emphasize the need for thoughtful regulation that aligns AI with the interests of everyday Americans and the importance of human touch in healthcare. The conversation highlights both the challenges and opportunities presented by AI technology. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What makes a Supreme Court case a landmark case?  That's going to mean something different to each of us.  Generally those cases that plow new ground can be viewed as landmark.  The Supreme Court rules on a wide range of cases that affect the way our government functions.  To discuss a number of these cases, our special guest today is Thomas Jipping, Senior Legal Fellow, Edwin Meese III Center for Legal and Judicial Studies at the Heritage Foundation. 

In the 7 AM hour, Larry O'Connor and Julie Gunlock discussed: WMAL GUEST: CULLY STIMSON (Senior Legal Fellow, The Heritage Foundation) on the Charlotte Train Murder VIDEO: Trump Goes Out for Dinner in DC VIDEO: New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) Tells Parishioners at a Black Church Not to Stop by the Liquor Store Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow Podcasts on Apple, 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: Wednesday, September 10, 2025 / 7 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Annie is joined by Hans von Spakovsky—senior legal fellow at The Heritage Foundation, former FEC commissioner, and DOJ lawyer—to reflect on a nation reeling from tragedy. With the country already remembering the heartbreak of September 11th, the assassination of Charlie Kirk casts a new and painful shadow. Von Spakovsky offers sharp insight into the dangerous decline of civil discourse, the weaponization of language in politics, and the chilling environment on American college campuses. Together, Annie and Hans examine how rhetoric can fuel violence, the DOJ's troubling priorities, and whether Americans still have the ability—or willingness—to stand together when it matters most.

Project 2025 has quickly become the most consequential—and controversial—blueprint for American governance in recent history. Conceived by the Heritage Foundation and launched with a sprawling 927-page policy manual in April 2023, Project 2025's core goal is to reshape the entire federal government according to staunch conservative priorities. It is, as Heritage Foundation president Kevin Roberts puts it, an effort to “dismantle the administrative state and restore presidential control over the executive branch.”Yet behind those words lies an ambitious checklist for the next presidential administration, presuming a Republican—most likely Donald Trump—takes office. Project 2025 is not just a collection of ideas. It is a detailed playbook, complete with executive orders, departmental reorganization timetables, and a so-called 180-day playbook, designed for rapid execution on “Day One.”At the heart of Project 2025 is an unprecedented push to centralize power in the Oval Office. The plan relies on the controversial unitary executive theory, which argues all executive branch employees should be directly answerable to the president. Kevin Roberts has been explicit: “All federal employees should answer to the president.” According to the project manual, entire agencies such as the Department of Justice, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, and the Federal Trade Commission would lose their current independence and fall under direct White House control.One of the most sweeping reforms revolves around personnel. The blueprint resurrects the idea of “Schedule F”—a Trump-era category that would allow the president to reclassify tens of thousands of career civil servants as political appointees, instantly stripping them of protections from partisan firing. The National Federation of Federal Employees warns this would “give the president and his loyalists full control of the executive branch for personal and political gain,” hollowing out civil service checks that have traditionally protected against corruption and patronage.Concrete examples illustrate the scale of the changes envisioned. In foreign policy, the State Department chapter recommends that, before January 20, all leadership be dismissed and replaced with ideologically aligned “acting” appointees who bypass Senate confirmation entirely. Kiron Skinner, the former policy planning chief who wrote this section, has called for removing staff she considers too left-leaning, despite admitting she could not name a single time employees substantively obstructed White House policy.The playbook doesn't stop there. Project 2025 proposes slashing federal workforce numbers through forced attrition, with the White House directing agency heads to lay off or consolidate thousands of positions and eliminate entire offices deemed non-essential. For example, agencies like USAID and the CFPB are earmarked for dissolution, their functions either axed or merged into departments more closely monitored by the executive.Critics from organizations like the American Civil Liberties Union highlight how Project 2025 seeks to erode key civil liberties across a range of issues—abortion, LGBTQ rights, free speech, and the environment. The ACLU describes the initiative as “a roadmap for how to replace the rule of law with right-wing ideals.” Meanwhile, labor unions such as AFGE and NTEU have mounted lawsuits to block the executive orders targeting civil service protections, warning of the dangers of introducing broad political loyalty tests into government hiring and firing.Supporters claim these moves would eliminate bureaucratic inertia and bring swift, accountable leadership to Washington. Yet, legal scholars and former officials have called Project 2025 authoritarian, warning it undermines separation of powers and blurs the lines between partisanship and governance.With the November 2024 presidential election looming, Project 2025's fate comes down to political winds and court rulings. The Heritage Foundation and its partners have prepared a rapid-fire battery of executive orders, ready for signature if they get their candidate in office. Milestones to watch include ongoing legal challenges, Congressional resistance, and, above all, the outcome of the national vote.The scope and ambition of Project 2025 are nothing short of historic, representing both a culmination of decades-long conservative advocacy and an inflection point in debates over the very structure of American democracy. Thank you for tuning in, and be sure to come back next week for more.Some great Deals https://amzn.to/49SJ3QsFor more check out http://www.quietplease.ai

On last week's episode of Unsupervised Learning, Razib spoke with Alex Nowrestah, a vice president at the Cato Institute and a strong advocate for expanding legal immigration. This week, he turned to the other side of the debate with Jason Richwhine, a resident scholar at the Center for Immigration Studies and a vocal supporter of sharply reducing immigration. Richwine earned undergraduate degrees in mathematics and political science from American University, and later a Ph.D. in public policy from Harvard. Before joining CIS, he served as deputy director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology and worked as a senior policy analyst at the Heritage Foundation. The conversation begins with an overview of the dramatic swings in U.S. immigration policy under Biden and Trump. Both note the surge of the foreign-born population in the early 2020s, with the unauthorized share now estimated at 15-16 million. Richwine faults Biden for lax border enforcement and the abuse of parole programs, and points to the comparative effectiveness of Trump's Remain in Mexico policy. He also presses the case for a moratorium, arguing that even legal immigration must be scaled back to sustainable levels. Razib and Richwine weigh the economic and cultural consequences of high-skilled immigration and close by considering whether meaningful reform is politically possible in the years ahead.

Education struggles since the COVID pandemic damaged school systems across America. But Florida's focus on supporting parents' right to made education decisions, school choice, civics, freedom for teachers is drawing accolades from the Heritage Foundation. Perspective on Wednesday morning's biggest news, on the Bob Rose Show for 9-10-25

Major strides in Gov. DeSantis' education priorities to wrestle control of schools from unions and bureaucrats to parents. The Heritage Foundation recognized Florida as the number one state for education achievement.

Video has surfaced from the lethal attack that took place back in August on the blue line in Charlotte, N.C. Commuter Iryna Zarutska, a Ukrainian refugee who fled war in her country in hopes of a new life in the United States, saw her life ended in a random act of violence from killer Decarlos Brown. Brown's own mother says that her son has serious mental issues and argues the court system should not have let him free. Congressman Mark Harris (NC-8) joins the Rundown to discuss the horrific incident and the practical solutions to stop this kind of crime. President Trump is expanding his crime crackdown, eyeing more cities after sending the National Guard to Washington, D.C. However, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker is already warning of his plans to respond with legal challenges if the Trump administration targets Chicago. Senior legal fellow at The Heritage Foundation and former Assistant U.S. Attorney for D.C., Cully Stimson, joins the podcast to discuss President Trump's focus on addressing the issue of crime and how long the National Guard could remain on the streets. Plus, commentary from the host of “Tomi Lahren is Fearless" on Outkick, Tomi Lahren. Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hour 1 for 9/9/25 Drew welcomed Jim Cavnar of Cross Catholic Outreach to talk about the Box of Joy (1:00). Then, Richard A. Stern from The Heritage Foundation discussed plans to eliminate property taxes (18:23). Finally, Wendy Wilmowski covered the struggling housing market (28:11). Callers: the average home has increased in price (35:31), foreign investors buying homes (42:29), taxes pricing me out (45:28), requirement for big houses (47:30), and if this is planned (48:41). Links: https://x.com/RichAStern https://www.twocrownhome.com/author/wendy-wilmowski/ https://crosscatholic.org/box-of-joy/

Video has surfaced from the lethal attack that took place back in August on the blue line in Charlotte, N.C. Commuter Iryna Zarutska, a Ukrainian refugee who fled war in her country in hopes of a new life in the United States, saw her life ended in a random act of violence from killer Decarlos Brown. Brown's own mother says that her son has serious mental issues and argues the court system should not have let him free. Congressman Mark Harris (NC-8) joins the Rundown to discuss the horrific incident and the practical solutions to stop this kind of crime. President Trump is expanding his crime crackdown, eyeing more cities after sending the National Guard to Washington, D.C. However, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker is already warning of his plans to respond with legal challenges if the Trump administration targets Chicago. Senior legal fellow at The Heritage Foundation and former Assistant U.S. Attorney for D.C., Cully Stimson, joins the podcast to discuss President Trump's focus on addressing the issue of crime and how long the National Guard could remain on the streets. Plus, commentary from the host of “Tomi Lahren is Fearless" on Outkick, Tomi Lahren. Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Video has surfaced from the lethal attack that took place back in August on the blue line in Charlotte, N.C. Commuter Iryna Zarutska, a Ukrainian refugee who fled war in her country in hopes of a new life in the United States, saw her life ended in a random act of violence from killer Decarlos Brown. Brown's own mother says that her son has serious mental issues and argues the court system should not have let him free. Congressman Mark Harris (NC-8) joins the Rundown to discuss the horrific incident and the practical solutions to stop this kind of crime. President Trump is expanding his crime crackdown, eyeing more cities after sending the National Guard to Washington, D.C. However, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker is already warning of his plans to respond with legal challenges if the Trump administration targets Chicago. Senior legal fellow at The Heritage Foundation and former Assistant U.S. Attorney for D.C., Cully Stimson, joins the podcast to discuss President Trump's focus on addressing the issue of crime and how long the National Guard could remain on the streets. Plus, commentary from the host of “Tomi Lahren is Fearless" on Outkick, Tomi Lahren. Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Project 2025 began with a clandestine meeting of political strategists and conservative activists in the spring of 2022, their goal clear and unsettling: to engineer a dramatic transformation of American governance. By April 2023, this ambition took written form—a sprawling, 900-page policy blueprint released by the Heritage Foundation and dubbed Mandate for Leadership. Its stated purpose was simple: destroy the so-called “Administrative State” and concentrate presidential power like never before.Supporters of Project 2025 call it a necessary overhaul, arguing that “an unaccountable and biased bureaucracy” has long obstructed the will of the people. The plan's central premise is to place the entire federal executive branch, including agencies like the Department of Justice and the FBI, under direct White House control. As Kevin Roberts, Heritage Foundation president, declared, “All federal employees should answer to the president.” The project's architects are explicit—they want to rid agencies of perceived ideological opponents, filling key roles with loyalists on “Day One.” They envision the president hiring scores of political appointees with no expiration date, using what's known as Schedule F. Under this system, career civil servants could be transferred into politically appointed positions, stripping away their traditional legal protections against arbitrary removal or political interference.Kiron Skinner, who authored the State Department section of Project 2025, was blunt about her intentions: remove all senior staff and bring in conservatives ready to serve the administration's agenda. When interviewer Peter Bergen pressed her in June 2024 to provide examples of bureaucratic resistance, she came up empty handed. Despite this, the plan moves forward.Concrete proposals are sweeping. Project 2025 prescribes eliminating the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and the United States Agency for International Development outright. The Department of Government Efficiency, led by Elon Musk, wasted no time, dissolving entire agencies, laying off tens of thousands, and initiating a government-wide return-to-office mandate. These personnel moves layered chaos atop the rollback of existing policy, leaving many agency missions in limbo.In criminal justice, Project 2025's recommendations are transformative and controversial. The agenda calls for the Department of Justice to charge or remove local prosecutors who, in their view, fail to sufficiently prosecute crimes like low-level marijuana possession or shoplifting. This would dismantle the tradition of local prosecutorial discretion, potentially pressuring DAs elected on reform platforms to abandon their priorities for fear of federal retribution. The plan also aims to expand federal law enforcement into local jurisdictions deemed “soft” on crime. According to the Brennan Center for Justice, these changes would shift the balance of power away from local communities and toward a politically driven federal apparatus.Project 2025 extends well beyond law enforcement. Its architects target environmental regulations, labor rights, health policies, and civil liberties. Detractors such as the ACLU warn that this initiative represents “a dystopian view of America,” threatening civil rights, reproductive freedoms, and hard-won democratic norms. The Center for Progressive Reform describes the project as “an authoritarian blueprint” likely to weaken the very institutions meant to protect public health, the environment, and equitable governance.Yet, proponents remain undeterred. They envision a streamlined government, claiming it will be more effective and responsive, a nod to longstanding conservative desires to reduce bureaucracy and entrench executive authority. Critics, however, see dangers in the centralization of power, the erosion of checks and balances, and the removal of expert administrators in favor of partisan loyalists.As the next presidential transition approaches, all eyes turn to the practical impact of Project 2025's prescriptions. Lawsuits and public pushback are already in motion, with labor unions and advocacy groups scrambling to block or mitigate the plan's most far-reaching aspects. Whether this ambitious blueprint will upend American governance or falter in the face of legal and institutional resistance remains uncertain.Thank you for tuning in. Come back next week for more in-depth reporting on the forces shaping the nation's future.Some great Deals https://amzn.to/49SJ3QsFor more check out http://www.quietplease.ai

0:30 - Trump: not going to war with Chicago, you second-rate reporter 21:45 - Steven Sund, former Capitol Police Chief, on DC’s federal task force success and the untold truths of Jan. 6. Steven is also the author of Courage Under Fire: The Definitive Account from Inside the Capitol on January 6 41:22 - Steven Bucci, visiting fellow in The Heritage Foundation’s Allison Center for Foreign Policy Studies, makes the case for pressure on the UK to stop silencing speech and undermining democracy 01:01:51 - Why Dan Proft is single 01:20:10 - Paul Vallas, CEO of the McKenzie Foundation and previously served as CEO of Chicago Public Schools, reveals the results Chicago gets for its staggering $32,000 per-student price tag. Follow Paul on X @PaulVallas 01:38:36 - Centennial Chair of Constitutional Law at the South Texas College of Law Houston and is a contributing editor to Civitas Outlook, Josh Blackman, on Trump's legal battles and The Failed Lower Court Revolt. For more from Josh civitasinstitute.orgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's Quick Start podcast: NEWS: Outrage after a Ukrainian refugee is brutally murdered in Charlotte while mainstream outlets stay silent. Plus, two Powerball players split a massive $1.8B jackpot, and “The Conjuring: Last Rites” dominates the box office. FOCUS STORY: Senator Tim Kaine says our rights come from government — sparking a debate on truth and liberty. MAIN THING: Which states rank best for education freedom? Madison Seals unpacks the new Heritage Foundation report. LAST THING: Psalm 139 reminds us of God's intricate design and purpose for every life. PRAY WITH US! Faithwire.substack.com SHOW LINKS Faith in Culture: https://cbn.com/news/faith-culture Heaven Meets Earth PODCAST: https://cbn.com/lp/heaven-meets-earth NEWSMAKERS POD: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/newsmakers/id1724061454 Navigating Trump 2.0: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/navigating-trump-2-0/id1691121630

The Rich Zeoli Show- Full Show (09/05/2025): 3:05pm- A new clip of New Jersey gubernatorial candidate Mikie Sherrill (D) shows her stating, “I would push an LGBTQ education into our schools.” 3:15pm- While speaking with the press following the latest jobs report, National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett explained that the hiring slowdown only tells half the story: “all of the job creation in the U.S. has come from native-born workers, whereas in the Biden administration…half was foreign-born.” 3:20pm- On Thursday night, President Donald Trump hosted several tech CEOs at the White House. Mark Zuckerberg estimated that Meta will invest $600 billion in the U.S. by 2028. Apple CEO Tim Cook and Google CEO Sundar Pichai promised similar levels of investment. 3:30pm- Dr. Victoria Coates—Vice President of the Davis Institute for National Security and Foreign Policy at The Heritage Foundation & former Deputy National Security Advisor—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss the Trump Administration targeting Venezuelan drug cartels, North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un traveling with a private bathroom to prevent his DNA from being stolen, and President Donald Trump renaming the “Defense Department” to the “War Department.” Plus, during China's military parade Xi Jinping, Vladimir Putin, and Kim were caught on a hot mic discussing the possibility of immortality via organ harvesting. 4:00pm- Dr. Wilfred Reilly—Professor of Political Science at Kentucky State University & Author of “Lies My Liberal Teacher Told Me”—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss writer/comedian Graham Linehan being arrested at London's Heathrow Airport over “anti-trans” posts he made to social media. Should Americans be concerned that free speech restrictions might make their way across the pond? Plus, Malcolm Gladwell reaches his “Tipping Point” with biological males competing in women's sports. 4:30pm- From the Oval Office, President Donald Trump signed an executive order officially renaming the “Department of Defense” to the “Department of War.” 5:05pm- The defending Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles kicked off their season on Thursday night against the Dallas Cowboys with a 24 to 20 win—despite having their best defensive player, Jalen Carter, ejected on the first play for spitting! But did he spit first??? 5:30pm- Paula Scanlan (former Swimmer for the University of Pennsylvania & now working alongside Scott Presler and the Early Vote Action PAC) & Raquel Debono (Entertainment Lawyer & Founder of Make America Hot Again) join The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss Eric Adams remaining in the New York City mayoral race, Sydney Sweeny keeps winning, and rat tours are the latest craze in NYC. 6:05pm- Attorney Michael Rinaldi—Partner at Duane Morris LLP—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss government overreach. “A legacy federal indictment initiated by the Biden administration's U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Washington is still moving forward against two small business owners (and father and son), John and Joshua Owens, for allegedly importing and distributing diesel emissions-related components without EPA authorization.1 These weaponized charges—framed as a Clean Air Act conspiracy and for which the Department of Justice has never before sought such criminal penalties—carry up to 20 years in prison. Their alleged crime? Operating in a regulatory gray zone where vague EPA guidance and unclear enforcement thresholds make compliance nearly impossible for honest entrepreneurs. The case is emblematic of the broader federal bureaucracy's war on working-class Americans and small business operators—especially those who support the industries that power rural and agricultural communities. The targeted small business owners primarily served customers in industries critical to the American economy—agriculture, heavy construction, and freight transport. The prosecution is not rooted in any danger to the public, but in a federal bureaucracy out of ...

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 1: 3:05pm- A new clip of New Jersey gubernatorial candidate Mikie Sherrill (D) shows her stating, “I would push an LGBTQ education into our schools.” 3:15pm- While speaking with the press following the latest jobs report, National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett explained that the hiring slowdown only tells half the story: “all of the job creation in the U.S. has come from native-born workers, whereas in the Biden administration…half was foreign-born.” 3:20pm- On Thursday night, President Donald Trump hosted several tech CEOs at the White House. Mark Zuckerberg estimated that Meta will invest $600 billion in the U.S. by 2028. Apple CEO Tim Cook and Google CEO Sundar Pichai promised similar levels of investment. 3:30pm- Dr. Victoria Coates—Vice President of the Davis Institute for National Security and Foreign Policy at The Heritage Foundation & former Deputy National Security Advisor—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss the Trump Administration targeting Venezuelan drug cartels, North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un traveling with a private bathroom to prevent his DNA from being stolen, and President Donald Trump renaming the “Defense Department” to the “War Department.” Plus, during China's military parade Xi Jinping, Vladimir Putin, and Kim were caught on a hot mic discussing the possibility of immortality via organ harvesting.

Labor Department says the U.S. added just 22,000 jobs in August, lower than expectations, and the unemployment rate goes up to 4.3%. President Donald Trump says the real jobs numbers will be next year, after his policies have a chance to take effect; Sen. Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) talks about her vision of keeping the needs of the U.S. middle class front and center in U.S. foreign policy; Heritage Foundation think tank is about to publish a paper recommending government policies reward and promote married heterosexual couples having more children. We will talk about the implications with Jay Zigmont, CEO of Childfree Trust (12); President Trump to sign an Executive Order on renaming the Department of Defense to the Department of War, the name it had from its creation in 1789 until 1949; U.S. Attorney for the DC Jeanine Pirro says two 17 year old suspects have been arrested in the fatal shooting of a 21-year old Capitol Hill intern in June.. and they will be tried as adults; New York City Mayor Eric Adams says he is staying in the race for reelection as an independent, after reports the Trump Administration made him job offers to drop out to try to block the election of Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani; British Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner resigns after admitting  she failed to pay enough taxes when she bought an apartment, leading to a major shakeup in the Labour government. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this milestone 200th episode of The Karol Markowicz Show, Karol sits down with Eugene Kontorovich, professor at George Mason Law and senior research fellow at the Heritage Foundation’s Margaret Thatcher Center for Freedom. Eugene shares his remarkable journey from Soviet immigrant to influential legal scholar, reflecting on his early start in journalism, his path to academia, and his work shaping U.S. policy on Israel and international institutions like the UN. The conversation dives into his optimism and concerns for the future of the Jewish people, the challenges of preserving sovereignty, and the importance of translating big ideas into actionable policies. Eugene also offers personal reflections, from career advice to the value of yoga and detachment in daily life.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

9/5/25 - UN Special Rapporteur Reem Alsalem has released a major report urging all 193 UN member states to ban surrogacy, exposing exploitation in the billion-dollar industry where women often receive only 10–25% of fees and face serious health risks like preeclampsia and gestational hypertension, as well as the trauma of being separated from their children. At the same time, the Trump administration is backing away from IVF mandates and promoting Restorative Reproductive Medicine (RRM), a controversial alternative that emphasizes lifestyle changes, hormone therapy, and surgery; critics warn it delays effective treatment, while groups like the Heritage Foundation push new laws, with Arkansas already requiring insurance coverage. In Texas, lawmakers are cracking down on chemical abortion pill trafficking, stepping up enforcement as abortion access shifts online. Stay tuned for Catholic analysis and pro-life commentary on the latest developments shaping the future of life, family, and faith!

In Hour 3, Governor Mike Kehoe joins to discuss Missouri's special session on congressional redistricting and initiative petition reform. Brent Sadler from The Heritage Foundation breaks down the China–North Korea–Russia summit and the idea of renaming the Defense Department to the War Department. Marc and Dan also talk about the Epstein victims' potential name list, highlight Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo's opposition to vaccine mandates, and examine Big Pharma's lobbying influence on vaccine policy.

Joining Audrey for this week's REELTalk -  Legal analyst for GAO, and bestselling author of Red Hot Lies, CHRISTOPHER HORNER will be here! AND, Dr. STEVEN BUCCI of the Heritage Foundation will be here! PLUS, brilliant farceur MIKE FINE will be here! AND, award-winning Country Artist CURTIS GRIMES will be here to share his latest album, What I'm Here For!  In the words of Benjamin Franklin, "If we do not hang together, we shall surely hang separately." Come hang with us...   

Dan talks with Heritage Foundation attorney Hans Von Spakovsky to talk about Trump's use of the National Guard | aired on Friday, September 5th, 2025 on Nashville's Morning News with Dan Mandis. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Genevieve Wood from The Heritage Foundation joins us to discuss a provocative new article centered on Senator Cain's recent remarks claiming that our rights do not come from our Creator. The statement has sparked controversy, as it directly challenges the foundational principles outlined in the... The post Genevieve Wood appeared first on ABQ Connect.

0:30- Epstein victims speak out 9:49- Trump reacts to Epstein victims' presser 32:37- More Epstein reaction 49:27- Senior Legal Fellow at The Heritage Foundation, John Malcolm: I live in DC. I’m glad Trump sent in the National Guard to fight crime. Follow John on X @malcolm_john Director of Education Policy Studies at the American Enterprise Institute, Frederick Hess, singles out four states that have a lot to teach the country about teaching (Illinois is not one of them) 1:09- Rick is also the author of Letters to a Young Education Reformer 1:21- CEO and founder of American Energy Institute and former Texas Representative, Jason Isaac, exposes environmental extremists working to block Trump’s nuclear push Follow Jason on X @ISAACforEnergy 01:11:28- Graham Linehan 1:54- Arne Duncan: Trump's Crackdown Will Make Crime Worse Managing Partner at Emerson Collective, former U.S. Secretary of Education, and founder of Chicago CRED, Arne Duncan, defends his NY Times op-ed and argues that less guns will equal less crime For more info on Chicago CRED chicagocred.orgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Saturday September 6th, a special statewide education summit will be held in Richmond. The hosts are the Virginia Education Opportunity Alliance, which includes the Middle Resolution, Virginia Institute for Public Policy, the Heritage Foundation and leaders in the homeschooling and micro-school movements and the day-long event will look at all of the options open to Virginia Families and discuss greater possibilities in the future. We sat down with the VEOA director Craig DiSesa to look at those opportunities now and in the future at the State Policy Network Annual Meeting where the growth of school choice was a large portion of the program. 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

The August Recess has been a staple of the congressional calendar for decades. In the 1960s the demands placed on the US Congress were changing. Lawmaking had moved from a part-time to a full-time gig. And as the pace of life intensified, so too did the workload on legislators. Looking for a way to balance their busy schedules with those of families, some members of Congress pushed for a defined summer recess. This they received in the form of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1970. Now, every summer, the Congress takes a recess in the month of August, allowing members to go home, meet with constituents, or simply take vacation. But the political machine in Washington never stops turning, and when the members come back, more work is always waiting. So it is now, as Congress returns this week. Here to discuss what we might expect over this next session is Steve Chartan, Vice president of Government Relations, here at the Heritage Foundation.

Genevieve Wood, Senior Advisor at The Heritage Foundation joins to talk about education and more.

In this hour hear how different Jasmine Crockett sounds before and after she entered congress. Genevieve Wood, Senior Advisor at The Heritage Foundation joins to talk about education and more. Buck Don't Give A talks about vaccines. Finally, Jimmy Failla, Host of Fox Across America joins to talk about coming to The Factory in January.

Today on the Marc Cox Morning Show; Fox News Radio's Ryan Schmelz joins the show to talk about congress back after summer recess and if we could be headed toward a government shutdown. Genevieve Wood, Senior Advisor at The Heritage Foundation joins to talk about education and more. Jimmy Failla, Host of Fox Across America joins to talk about coming to The Factory in January. Missouri Senator for District 23 Adam Schnelting joins to talk about the special session and IP reform expected to pass. Fox Business Kelly Saberi joins to talk about the crime in Chicago and the business reaction to the crackdown.

In this episode of Main Street Matters, Elaine Parker speaks with The Heritage Foundation's Richard Stern about the Federal Reserve's significant influence on the economy, the potential for privatizing the money supply, and the impact of recent legislation on banking. They discuss the rise of FinTech as a solution to gaps left by traditional banks, the importance of transparency in the Fed's decision-making process, and the complexities surrounding inflation and interest rates. The conversation also touches on the role of tariffs in economic negotiations and the challenges faced by small businesses in the current economic climate.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this segment, Mark is joined by John Merline, a Publisher of Issues and Insights as well as a Senior Editor at The Heritage Foundation. He discusses how many of the deadliest US cities have a Republican Mayor.

What happens when law firms, universities, and elections come under fire—and how we can all help hold the line for democracy.

Informed Dissent with Dr. Jeff Barke and Dr. Mark McDonald – The MAHA movement accelerates as RFK Jr. takes charge as Health and Human Services Secretary, determined to reform America's broken food and medicine systems. Supported by Dr. Jay Richards and the Heritage Foundation, his mission balances urgency with strategy, aiming to outpace entrenched lobbies while building lasting change that restores health and integrity to...

Informed Dissent with Dr. Jeff Barke and Dr. Mark McDonald – The MAHA movement accelerates as RFK Jr. takes charge as Health and Human Services Secretary, determined to reform America's broken food and medicine systems. Supported by Dr. Jay Richards and the Heritage Foundation, his mission balances urgency with strategy, aiming to outpace entrenched lobbies while building lasting change that restores health and integrity to...

Shaun is tired of excuses for the delusional!!! PLUS, Zack Smith, Senior Legal Fellow at The Heritage Foundation and co-author of the book Rogue Prosecutors, talks to Shaun about the successes of Trump's crackdown on crime in DC and Judge Jeanine's commitment to prosecuting crime. And Wayne Morrow, CEO of the John Birch Society, tells Shaun about their history of always calling out the government insiders and stresses the importance of needing an educated electorate and not letting MAGA go on cruise control. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Zack Smith, Senior Legal Fellow at The Heritage Foundation and co-author of the book Rogue Prosecutors, talks to Shaun about the successes of Trump's crackdown on crime in DC and Judge Jeanine's commitment to prosecuting crime.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Preview: Russia. Colleague Victoria Coates of the Heritage Foundation observes the Kremlin refusal to negotiate with Zelensky. More tonight. 1942

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 3: 5:05pm- Last year, New York Judge Arthur F. Engoron found that Donald Trump inflated the value of assets controlled by the Trump Organization in past financial statements. With no jury, Judge Engoron unilaterally chose to fine Trump $500 million and barred him from conducting business in New York for three years. Notably, in 2018, while campaigning to become New York Attorney General, Letitia James vowed to “sue” Trump and routinely spoke of how she would like to see him imprisoned—providing evidence to the defense's legal argument that this civil suit is entirely political. Trump's legal team appealed the decision—and now, a New York Appeals Court has thrown out the half-billion-dollar judgement. In his opinion, Justice Peter Moulton wrote: “While harm certainly occurred, it was not the cataclysmic harm that can justify a nearly half billion-dollar award to the State.” 5:10pm- BREAKING NEWS: There is an active shooter alert on Villanova University's campus. 5:20pm- Is Burgermeister Meisterburger (who made toys illegal in “Santa Claus is Coming to Town”) making a guest appearance on MSNBC right now? 5:40pm- Dr. Victoria Coates—Vice President of the Davis Institute for National Security and Foreign Policy at The Heritage Foundation & former Deputy National Security Advisor—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss the Trump Administration's attempts to broker peace between Ukraine and Russia. Plus, Dr. Coates reacts to a Sky News report that Italy has arrested a Ukrainian suspected of involvement in the Nord Stream pipeline explosions in 2022.

The Rich Zeoli Show- Full Show (08/21/2025): 3:05pm- Last year, New York Judge Arthur F. Engoron found that Donald Trump inflated the value of assets controlled by the Trump Organization in past financial statements. With no jury, Judge Engoron unilaterally chose to fine Trump $500 million and barred him from conducting business in New York for three years. Notably, in 2018, while campaigning to become New York Attorney General, Letitia James vowed to “sue” Trump and routinely spoke of how she would like to see him imprisoned—providing evidence to the defense's legal argument that this civil suit is entirely political. Trump's legal team appealed the decision—and now, a New York Appeals Court has thrown out the half-billion-dollar judgement. In his opinion, Justice Peter Moulton wrote: “While harm certainly occurred, it was not the cataclysmic harm that can justify a nearly half billion-dollar award to the State.” 3:30pm- Jack Ciattarelli—Republican candidate for Governor of New Jersey and a former New Jersey State Representative—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss his tireless efforts to defeat Democrat Mikie Sherrill in November's election. Ciattarelli reacts to a new Eagleton Center for Public Interest/ Rutgers University poll which shows he trails Sherrill by 9-points (their poll last month had Ciattarelli down 20-points). He notes that the poll undercounted male voters and Republicans—which means this race is a coin toss. Plus, energy prices in NJ are skyrocketing and Sherrill's policies are the reason why. 3:50pm- Matt is nearly “concussed” by a falling studio microphone. Rich expresses very little interest in Matt's wellbeing—and is more concerned with the fact that he used the term “concussed.” 4:05pm- Dr. Wilfred Reilly—Professor of Political Science at Kentucky State University & Author of “Lies My Liberal Teacher Told Me”—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss Cracker Barrel changing its logo, Donald Trump vowing to eliminate “woke” from the Smithsonian museums, and the history of progressivism. Plus, should Rich and Dr. Reilly write a book together? 4:40pm- While appearing on Fox Business, FBI Director Kash Patel said of the raid on President Trump's Mar-a-Lago home in 2022 by Biden's Justice Department: "There was no predicate to go and invade his home—and we have answered that definitively." 4:50pm- During an interview on Thursday, President Donald Trump revealed he'll do a ride along through Washington D.C. with police and military tonight. 5:05pm- Last year, New York Judge Arthur F. Engoron found that Donald Trump inflated the value of assets controlled by the Trump Organization in past financial statements. With no jury, Judge Engoron unilaterally chose to fine Trump $500 million and barred him from conducting business in New York for three years. Notably, in 2018, while campaigning to become New York Attorney General, Letitia James vowed to “sue” Trump and routinely spoke of how she would like to see him imprisoned—providing evidence to the defense's legal argument that this civil suit is entirely political. Trump's legal team appealed the decision—and now, a New York Appeals Court has thrown out the half-billion-dollar judgement. In his opinion, Justice Peter Moulton wrote: “While harm certainly occurred, it was not the cataclysmic harm that can justify a nearly half billion-dollar award to the State.” 5:10pm- BREAKING NEWS: There is an active shooter alert on Villanova University's campus. 5:20pm- Is Burgermeister Meisterburger (who made toys illegal in “Santa Claus is Coming to Town”) making a guest appearance on MSNBC right now? 5:40pm- Dr. Victoria Coates—Vice President of the Davis Institute for National Security and Foreign Policy at The Heritage Foundation & former Deputy National Security Advisor—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss the Trump Administration's attempts to broker peace between Ukraine and Russia. Plus, Dr. Coates reacts to a Sky News report that Italy has arrested a ...