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This week on Breaking Battlegrounds, we're excited to welcome Henry Olsen, Washington Post columnist, senior fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center and host of Beyond the Polls. Alongside Olsen, we're welcoming Noah Smith, a journalist with a unique focus on the business, political, and cultural implications of video games, bringing a fresh perspective on the intersections of gaming, culture, and society. Plus, don't miss Kiley's Corner, where Kiley dives into the gripping case of Oklahoma City Attorney and Her Client-Turned-Lover Charged with Triple Murder. -Connect with us:www.breakingbattlegrounds.voteTwitter: www.twitter.com/Breaking_BattleFacebook: www.facebook.com/breakingbattlegroundsInstagram: www.instagram.com/breakingbattlegroundsLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/breakingbattlegrounds-About our guestsHenry Olsen Henry Olsen is a senior fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center. He was the Thomas W. Smith distinguished scholar in residence at Arizona State University for the winter/spring 2023 semester. Olsen began his career as a political consultant at the California firm of Hoffenblum-Mollrich. After three years working for the California Assembly Republican Caucus, he returned to school to become a lawyer. Following law school he clerked for the Honorable Danny J. Boggs on the United States Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals and as an associate in the Philadelphia office of Dechert, Price & Rhoads. He then joined the think tank world where he spent the next eighteen years as an executive at a variety of institutions, serving as the President of the Commonwealth Foundation, a Vice President at the Manhattan Institute, and as Vice President and Director, National Research Initiative, at the American Enterprise Institute. He left AEI in 2013 to pursue a career in political analysis and writing at EPPC. During that time his work has appeared in variety of leading publications in America and the United Kingdom. He is the author or co-author of two books, “The Working Class Republican: Ronald Reagan and the Return of Blue-Collar Conservatism” and (with Dante J. Scala) “The Four Faces of the Republican Party”. His biennial election predictions have been widely praised for the uncanny accuracy, and he is a frequent guest on television and radio programs. Olsen regularly speaks about American political trends and global populism in the United State, Europe, and Australia.Noah Smith - Washington PostNoah Smith is a journalist focused on the business, political and cultural implications of video games. His reporting for The Post has also included national, political, business, sports and culture news. Noah's writing, photos and videos have previously appeared in NBC News, the New York Times, the Guardian, Fortune Magazine, and dozens of outlets across the U.S. He was based in Israel from 2012-2013, where he reported for Digital First Media outlets in the U.S. Midwest. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit breakingbattlegrounds.substack.com

Charles Lehman is a fellow at the Manhattan Institute. He studies and writes about policing and public safety in cities, including Portland. His work has appeared in the Atlantic and the Wall Street Journal, and he has discussed public safety policy before the House of Representatives and the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights.https://www.city-journal.org/article/this-is-your-city-on-fentanylhttps://manhattan.institute/podcast-series/the-glenn-showhttps://www.oregonlive.com/news/2023/11/oregon-leaders-tasked-to-act-on-measure-110-fentanyl-went-to-portugal-in-search-of-answers-heres-what-they-found.html?outputType=amphttps://www.kgw.com/article/news/health/oregon-worst-in-nation-for-addiction-treatments-locals-rally-in-salem/283-b2e5b42b-218e-4b2c-9ec5-f3ce9fca8c74https://www.wweek.com/news/city/2023/11/13/portland-city-council-seeks-to-pare-down-future-police-oversight-board/https://manhattan.institute/article/portlands-police-staffing-crisishttps://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/07/07/portugal-drugs-decriminalization-heroin-crack/https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rational-in-portland/id1579198261?i=1000633657721https://www.npr.org/2023/10/28/1209246914/a-new-drug-is-worsening-the-opioid-crisis-in-philadelphiahttps://www.oregonlive.com/crime/2023/01/portlands-101-homicides-in-2022-set-new-record-at-some-point-we-have-to-be-tired-of-burying-our-children.html?outputType=amp

Ron talks with Mark Mills of the Manhattan Institute about the numerous car manufacturers and states pulling back from electric mandates. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's episode of She Thinks, we consider crime rates across the country and ask the important question: “can law and order be restored in our cities?” Heather Mac Donald joins us to break down the data, explain why violent criminals are released back onto the street so quickly, and what, if any, are the solutions to combat the unsafe conditions many people are living in. We also discuss her recent book that looks at the importance of evaluating people on merit instead of race. Heather Mac Donald is the Thomas W. Smith Fellow at the Manhattan Institute, a contributing editor at City Journal, and the 2005 recipient of the Bradley Prize. Her work has covered a range of topics, from higher education and immigration to policing and race relations. She is the author of several critically acclaimed books, including her most recent, When Race Trumps Merit: How the Pursuit of Equity Sacrifices Excellence, Destroys Beauty, and Threatens Lives.--She Thinks is a podcast for women (and men) who are sick of the spin in today's news cycle and are seeking the truth. Once a week, every week, She Thinks host Beverly Hallberg is joined by guests who cut through the clutter and bring you the facts. You don't have to keep up with policy and politics to understand how issues will impact you and the people you care about most. You just have to keep up with us. We make sure you have the information you need to come to your own conclusions. Because, let's face it, you're in control of your own life and can think for yourself. You can listen to the latest She Thinks episode(s) here or wherever you get your podcasts. Then subscribe, rate, and share with your friends. If you are already caught up and want more, join our online community. Be sure to subscribe to our emails to ensure you're equipped with the facts on the issues you care about most: https://iwf.org/connect. Independent Women's Forum (IWF) believes all issues are women's issues. IWF promotes policies that aren't just well-intended, but actually enhance people's freedoms, opportunities, and choices. IWF doesn't just talk about problems. We identify solutions and take them straight to the playmakers and policy creators. And, as a 501(c)3, IWF educates the public about the most important topics of the day. Check out the Independent Women's Forum website for more information on how policies impact you, your loved ones, and your community: www.iwf.org. Subscribe to IWF's YouTube channel. Follow IWF on social media: - on Twitter- on Facebook- on Instagram#IWF #SheThinks #AllIssuesAreWomensIssues Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hour 1: Johnathan Martin, with Politico, joins Mark Reardon to give a preview of tonight's Great State Debate between Ron DeSantis and Gavin Newsom, a 2024 Presidential race update, and more. Then, Ilya Shapiro, Director of Constitutional Studies for the Manhattan Institute, joins Mark to share his thoughts on the SEC hearing in the Supreme Court this week

 Stephen Moore, "Joe Piscopo Show" Resident Scholar of Economics, Chairman of FreedomWorks Task Force on Economic Revival, former Trump economic adviser and the author of "Govzilla: How the Relentless Growth of Government Is Devouring Our Economy—And Our Freedom" Topic: Economic news of the day General Jack Keane, a retired 4 star general, the chairman of the Institute for the Study of War and Fox News Senior Strategic Analyst  Topic: Latest in Israel-Hamas war, hostages  Nicole Gelinas, Senior Fellow at the Manhattan Institute, Contributing Editor at City Journal, and columnist for the New York Post  Topic: "Raucous ‘pro-Palestine' protests are killing NYC's recovery" (New York Post op ed)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prager University Part 52   Your Parents Don't Deserve This Why Did America Fight the Korean War? Ulysses S. Grant: The General Who Saved the Union NewsGuard: Fact-Checkers with Too Much Power Zionism: Why All the Controversy? Why Immigrants Should Love Columbus Day Andrew Johnson: The President Who Wasn't Lincoln Sex Is Binary https://www.youtube.com/@PragerU/playlists   Your Parents Don't Deserve This The Bible never commands us to love our parents, but it does command us to honor them. So, why have so many adult children decided to hurt their parents in one of the worst ways possible? Watch this video at- https://youtu.be/pHRHZ_r8TtM?si=5nirR1vwSPdRQQrP PragerU 3.19M subscribers 501,499 views Premiered Nov 13, 2023 #family #parents #life SUBSCRIBE

Chicago Way w/John Kass (11/28/23): This week, John Kass & Jeff are joined by Rafael Mangual, the Nick Ohnell Fellow and head of research for the Policing and Public Safety Initiative at the Manhattan Institute and a contributing editor of City Journal, to discuss what Kim Foxx, Tim Edwards, George Soros, and their ilk get […]

The Pentagon has failed its sixth audit in a row, causing concerns about waste, fraud, and abuse within the military. Brian Riedl from the Manhattan Institute joins to discuss why the Pentagon keeps failing its audits and what message this sends abroad. Plus, Brian explains what he's watching for as the next government funding battle brews.

Americans' views of crime and safety are changing. A recent Gallup poll revealed 40 percent of Americans fear walking alone at night and 60 percent think the criminal justice system is not tough enough on crime. Despite violent crime decreasing in 2023, the data shows clearly U.S. citizens' personal safety fears are at a three-decade-high. Director of Policing and Public Safety at the Manhattan Institute, Hannah Meyers, joins the Rundown to break down why Americans are feeling less safe in their own neighborhoods. As the holidays creep closer, more people are reporting stress and anxiety, for which they point to a variety of sources: family obligations, travel, financial stress, heated political discussions, and more. Is there a way to manage the holiday stress and keep the peace at the Thanksgiving dinner table? Clinical psychologist Dr. Jeff Gardere says it is as easy as setting boundaries and knowing your limits. He joins the podcast to explain how families can avoid conversation landmines and potential family feuds this season. Plus, commentary by Jimmy Failla, host of “Fox Across America with Jimmy Failla.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Americans' views of crime and safety are changing. A recent Gallup poll revealed 40 percent of Americans fear walking alone at night and 60 percent think the criminal justice system is not tough enough on crime. Despite violent crime decreasing in 2023, the data shows clearly U.S. citizens' personal safety fears are at a three-decade-high. Director of Policing and Public Safety at the Manhattan Institute, Hannah Meyers, joins the Rundown to break down why Americans are feeling less safe in their own neighborhoods. As the holidays creep closer, more people are reporting stress and anxiety, for which they point to a variety of sources: family obligations, travel, financial stress, heated political discussions, and more. Is there a way to manage the holiday stress and keep the peace at the Thanksgiving dinner table? Clinical psychologist Dr. Jeff Gardere says it is as easy as setting boundaries and knowing your limits. He joins the podcast to explain how families can avoid conversation landmines and potential family feuds this season. Plus, commentary by Jimmy Failla, host of “Fox Across America with Jimmy Failla.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Americans' views of crime and safety are changing. A recent Gallup poll revealed 40 percent of Americans fear walking alone at night and 60 percent think the criminal justice system is not tough enough on crime. Despite violent crime decreasing in 2023, the data shows clearly U.S. citizens' personal safety fears are at a three-decade-high. Director of Policing and Public Safety at the Manhattan Institute, Hannah Meyers, joins the Rundown to break down why Americans are feeling less safe in their own neighborhoods. As the holidays creep closer, more people are reporting stress and anxiety, for which they point to a variety of sources: family obligations, travel, financial stress, heated political discussions, and more. Is there a way to manage the holiday stress and keep the peace at the Thanksgiving dinner table? Clinical psychologist Dr. Jeff Gardere says it is as easy as setting boundaries and knowing your limits. He joins the podcast to explain how families can avoid conversation landmines and potential family feuds this season. Plus, commentary by Jimmy Failla, host of “Fox Across America with Jimmy Failla.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the latest episode of Giving Ventures, DonorsTrust Vice President Peter Lipsett talks with Adam Josefczyk, co-founder and president of Forge Leadership Network; Noah Sofio, director of alumni and careers programming at the David Network; and Yael Levin Hungerford, executive director of the Adam Smith Society, a project of Manhattan Institute. Tune in and discover […]

Brian Riedl is a senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute, focusing on budget, tax, and economic policy. His previous jobs include chief economist to Senator Rob Portman (R-OH), and positions on the Marco Rubio and Mitt Romney presidential campaigns. He joins the podcast to talk about the financial future of the United States, with a special focus on entitlements. Medicare is projected to run out by 2031, and Social Security only two years later. Because of politicians kicking the can down the road for so long, this will mean that the federal government will at that point have to either implement massive benefit cuts for seniors or significantly raise taxes across the board.Brian talks about his experience in Washington, the history of negotiations over the debt, and what politicians say when you bring up these facts. We appear to be in an undesirable equilibrium, where everyone's incentive is to ignore the issues involved, while the status quo is leading us towards disaster. Despite liberals wanting to tax the rich and conservatives calling for a cut to foreign aid and non-entitlement forms of domestic spending, the numbers for such proposals don't add up. We will either get entitlement spending under control, or become taxed at the level of Europeans.In one important way, we will actually be worse off than Europe, because their welfare states pay for services and benefits that go to families across a wide section of the population. We are potentially building a US welfare state that will have high taxes primarily to funnel money to the elderly. The fact that older Americans are richer than those who will be supporting them makes the future we are moving towards even more absurd. LinksBrian Riedl: chart book on spending, report on the limits of taxing the rich, CNN op-ed on interest rates, NYT op-ed on Biden's promises on entitlementsBrian's X page, Manhattan Institute website Get full access to Center for the Study of Partisanship and Ideology at www.cspicenter.com/subscribe

Megyn Kelly is joined by Liz Collin and JC Chaix, producer and director of “The Fall of Minneapolis,” to discuss their new George Floyd documentary and how it will completely change how you think about the case, the mainstream media's false narratives and lies they've pushed about the George Floyd case, the truth about Floyd's erratic behavior the day he died, what new police bodycam footage shows about Floyd that changes the narrative completely, the deterioration of Minneapolis after Floyd's death, the mob being allowed to destroy the police precinct in Minneapolis and the rest of the city, the “void of leadership” from Mayor Jacob Frey and more, why Derek Chauvin never got a fair trial, how the media and the left spun a false George Floyd narrative for years, the failures of the EMTs that haven't gotten attention, the key factor of the Fentanyl in Floyd's system, Derek Chauvin's state of mind now, and more. Then Heather Mac Donald, fellow at the Manhattan Institute, joins to discuss how America was forever changed after the Floyd case, the dangers police officers are facing across the country, how the false Floyd narrative changed policing and increased crime, her recent fiery showdown with Berkeley college students on race and privilege, and more.Collins and Chaix's film: https://www.thefallofminneapolis.com/Mac Donald: https://manhattan.institute/person/heather-mac-donald Follow The Megyn Kelly Show on all social platforms: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/MegynKellyTwitter: http://Twitter.com/MegynKellyShowInstagram: http://Instagram.com/MegynKellyShowFacebook: http://Facebook.com/MegynKellyShow Find out more information at: https://www.devilmaycaremedia.com/megynkellyshow 

In 2022 Rafael Mangual a senior fellow and head of research for policing and public safety at the Manhattan Institute for Policy Research published his book Criminal (In)Justice. If your profession revolves around the criminal justice system then this is a must-read book. Using extensive studies and documentation Mangual takes the fight to the decarceration and depolicing narrative. He quickly and succinctly destroys the concept of defunding the police.Criminal (In)Justice points out that the defund police movement fundamentally does not understand the causes of crime. They believe that by transferring funds away from the police and putting those funds into non law enforcement services such as social work the cycle of crime will be broken and crime will decline. However, the facts and studies prove the opposite. In 2020 the United States saw more than 21,000 murders which accounted for a 30 percent increase over 2019 and the biggest year-over-year increase on record. His book goes on to state:The year 2020 was preceded by a decade-long trend ofIncreasingly vitriolic expressions of anti-police rhetoric in the media and academia.Decarceration (between 2009 and 2019, the country's imprisonment rate declined 17 percent)De-policing (during the same period, arrest declined by more than 25 percent, going from more than 13.6 million to just over 10 million, while the number of full-time police officers working American cities went from about 452,000 in 2009 down to 443,000 in 2019.He hits you with these numbers in the first 22 pages of the book. It only gets better from there. https://manhattan.institute/book/criminal-injusticehttps://manhattan.institute/article/hardening-the-system-three-commonsense-measures-to-help-keep-crime-at-bayhttps://www.wthr.com/article/news/crime/impd-arrests-suspect-ramming-police-car-same-man-police-shot-february-george-leachman-indianapolis-indiana-trial-bond/531-3e8ab206-de34-45ae-9e4c-41cd43ccc305https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-10-23/washington-dc-mayor-wants-to-reverse-police-reforms-amid-violent-crime-spike

Hour 2: Fred has today's Sue's News on the busy sports weekend, movie prop auctions, and the Random Fact of the Day on Swiss Army Knifes. Then, Mark Reardon welcomes Ilya Shapiro, Director of Constitutional Studies for the Manhattan Institute, to discuss his thoughts on Missouri Senator Josh Hawley wanting to reverse Citizens United. Later, Frank Cusumano, KSDK Sports Director, shares on Mizzou's preformance over the weekend, the Blues big win againt Colorado Saturday, and more!

1/2: #NYC:   Mayor Adams the FBI, the migrant crisis, the annual budget, the commercial real estate collapse, the unknowns. Harry Siegel, TheCity.com, NY Daily News. Nicole Gelinas, Manhattan Institute, New York Post. https://nypost.com/2023/11/05/opinion/fbi-probe-shows-theres-much-potential-for-corruption-in-mayor-adams-circle/  https://manhattan.institute/article/the-collapse-of-new-yorks-immigration-dream https://nypost.com/2023/10/29/opinion/adams-cant-declare-migrant-victory-until-he-closes-the-roosevelt-hotel-shelter/

2/2: #NYC:   Mayor Adams, the FBI, the migrant crisis, the annual budget, the commercial real estate collapse, the unknowns. Harry Siegel, TheCity.com, NY Daily News. Nicole Gelinas, Manhattan Institute, New York Post. https://nypost.com/2023/11/05/opinion/fbi-probe-shows-theres-much-potential-for-corruption-in-mayor-adams-circle/  https://manhattan.institute/article/the-collapse-of-new-yorks-immigration-dream https://nypost.com/2023/10/29/opinion/adams-cant-declare-migrant-victory-until-he-closes-the-roosevelt-hotel-shelter/ 1898 GREEWICH VILLAGE

Nov 10, 2023 – Mark Mills is a senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute and a faculty fellow at Northwestern University's McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science. Today, he explains why oil will remain foundational...

In the second hour of The Vince Coglianese Show, Vince speaks with Tristan Leavitt, President of Empower Oversight about his group's findings that the DOJ was spying on Congressional staffers. Vince speaks with Ilya Shapiro, Senior fellow and Director of Constitutional Studies at the Manhattan Institute and former Executive Director and Senior Lecturer at the Georgetown Center for the Constitution about antisemitism on campuses and the way University Presidents have responded.     For more coverage on the issues that matter to you visit www.WMAL.com, download the WMAL app or tune in live on WMAL-FM 105.9 from 3-6pm.     To join the conversation, check us out on social media: @WMAL @VinceCoglianese   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Vince Coglianese speaks with Ilya Shapiro, Senior fellow and Director of Constitutional Studies at the Manhattan Institute and former Executive Director and Senior Lecturer at the Georgetown Center for the Constitution about antisemitism on campuses and the way University Presidents have responded.     For more coverage on the issues that matter to you visit www.WMAL.com, download the WMAL app or tune in live on WMAL-FM 105.9 from 3-6pm.     To join the conversation, check us out on social media: @WMAL @VinceCoglianese   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Susan Pendergrass speaks with Robert VerBruggen about his latest report "Making Metros Family-Friendly: Rankings and Suggestions" Read the full report here: https://bit.ly/3QoHgcQ Robert VerBruggen is a fellow at the Manhattan Institute where he provides policy research, writes for City Journal, and contributes to special projects and initiatives in the President's office. Having held roles as Deputy Managing Editor of National Review, Managing Editor of The American Conservative, Editor at RealClearPolicy, and Assistant Book Editor at The Washington Times, VerBruggen writes on a wide array of issues including economic policy, public finance, health care, education, family policy, cancel culture, and public safety. VerBruggen was a Phillips Foundation Journalism Fellow in 2009 and a 2005 winner of the Chicago Headline Club Peter Lisagor Award. He holds a B.A. in journalism and political science from Northwestern University. Produced by Show-Me Opportunity

Today, we're excited to share with you the newest episode in our “Bishop Barron Presents” series. In this discussion, Bishop Barron talks with writer, filmmaker, and activist Chris Rufo. Chris is the author of a new book titled America's Cultural Revolution: How the Radical Left Conquered Everything. He has directed four documentaries for PBS and is a senior fellow of the Manhattan Institute and a contributing edi­tor of the public policy magazine City Journal. His reporting and activism have inspired a presidential order, a national grassroots movement, and legislation in twenty-two states. Sit back and take in this latest conversation in our series “Bishop Barron Presents”. Enjoy! Links America's Cultural Revolution: How the Radical Left Conquered Everything by Christopher Rufo NOTE: Do you like this podcast? Become a patron and get some great perks for helping, like free books, bonus content, and more. Word on Fire is a non-profit ministry that depends on the support of our listeners…like you! So be part of this mission, and join us today!  

0:00 - GOP debate, NBC moderators 12:31 - US Rep. Jonathan Jackson calls for rest of Illinois to stepUS Rep. Jonathan Jackson calls for rest of Illinois to step 26:40 - Sports & Politics: MA field hockey game, Sawyer Groothius 47:23 - Eva Moskowitz, founder and CEO of Success Academy & former New York City Council member, reacts to 2023 Illinois Report Card for schools and discusses her new book A+ Parenting: The Surprisingly Fun Guide to Raising Surprisingly Smart Kids. For more from Eva visit evamoskowitz.com 01:02:23 - Former Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs, John Bolton, discusses the pro Palestine protests and Hezbollah's Hassan Nasrallah's first televised speech since 10/7. Don't forget to check out Ambassador Bolton's book The Room Where It Happened: A White House Memoir 01:20:36 - Come join the murder 01:36:34 - 76 percent of Americans say this Country is heading in the wrong direction. And according to the NYT/Sienna poll: Trump would beat Biden in hypothetical match ups in 5 swing states, AZ, NV, GA,PA, MI 01:52:59 - Rafael Mangual, senior fellow and head of research for the Manhattan Institute's Policing and Public Safety Initiative, shares a New Model Legislation: Incapacitating Serious Criminals and Promoting Data Transparency. Be sure to check out Rafael's most recent book  Criminal (In)Justice: What the Push for Mass-Decarceration and Depolicing Gets Wrong, and Who It Hurts MostSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rod Arquette Show Daily Rundown – Friday, November 3, 20234:20 pm: Salena Zito, Political Journalist for the Washington Examiner, joins the program to discuss her piece about what the great trucking recession is telling us about the nation's economy.4:38 pm: Bart Marcois, Policy Analyst and Political Writer, joins the show to discuss his piece in the Deseret News about how the war in Israel is justified to “remove the bases of terrorist power.”5:05 pm: Matt Miller, Senior Attorney for the Texas Public Policy Foundation, joins the program to discuss how Joe Biden's plans to moderate access to public lands in America will greatly reduce the ability of Americans to enjoy the great outdoors.6:05 pm: Jay Evensen, Deseret News Columnist, joins Rod for a conversation about why so many more Americans have decided to homeschool their children.6:20 pm: Robert VerBruggen, a Fellow with the Manhattan Institute, joins Rod to discuss the results of a new study that show America's major cities are become “increasingly childless” due to the skyrocketing cost of living.6:38 pm: We'll listen back to Rod's conversations this week with Michael B. Poliakoff, President of the American Council of Trustees and Alumni about his piece for the Washington Examiner about why it's so hard for universities to condemn Hamas, and (at 6:50 pm) with Linnea Lueken of the Heartland Institute about the strong evidence of the safety of fracking.

Heather Mac Donald is the Thomas W. Smith Fellow at the Manhattan Institute, a contributing editor of City Journal, and a New York Times bestselling author of several books including The War on Cops and The Diversity Delusion. She joins us to talk about her latest book, When Race Trumps Merit.Support the show

Joe Selvaggi discusses the consequences of record structural deficits and debt with budget expert Brian Riedl, a senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute. They delve into how these factors could impact the financial stability of Medicare and Social Security and examine the limited time available to avert a potential crisis.

Joe Selvaggi discusses the consequences of record structural deficits and debt with budget expert Brian Riedl, a senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute. They delve into how these factors could impact the financial stability of Medicare and Social Security and examine the limited time available to avert a potential crisis. Guest: Brian Riedl is a […]

0:00 - Maine Rep. Jared Golden (Dem) flips to support for assault weapon ban   11:47 - DeSantis on MTP   28:40 - Israel: Atrocities   44:12 - Cape Town U science faculty meets with Fallists: decolonize your mind, decolonize science, eliminate western knowledge, start over   01:03:10 - Steven Bucci,  served America for three decades as an Army Special Forces officer and top Pentagon official also a visiting fellow in The Heritage Foundation's Allison Center for Foreign Policy Studies, on Israel's ground offensive in Israel & Ukraine's long, difficult fight with Russia. For more on Steven and his work for The Heritage Foundation heritage.org   01:23:03 - RIP Matthew Perry   01:37:14 - Contributing Editor to City Journal and Senior Fellow at the Manhattan Institute, Steve Malanga, wants you to see Illegal Immigration's Terrifying Cost 01:53:38 - Former Chicago Police Lieutenant in the 16th District, John Garrido, discusses Chicago's violent Halloween weekend and BLM Brandon's growing security detail. John is also President of the Garrido Stray Rescue Foundation – garridostrayrescue.orgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark Mills, senior fellow at The Manhattan Institute (https://manhattan.institute/) and author of the book The Cloud Revolution (https://www.amazon.com/Cloud-Revolution-Convergence-Technologies-Economic/dp/1641772301), paints an optimistic vision for our technological future. From intelligent automation to cloud computing, the United States is poised for advances in humanity and economic growth due to technology adoption. We can't hide from the information revolution, but we can use it to improve our lives. Listen now and learn why radical technology can change our future for the better. Want daily news without the liberal slant? Subscribe to First Right here (https://www.restorationofamerica.com/first-right/)

This week on Facing the Future, we looked at the final federal budget numbers for Fiscal Year 2023 and why the deficit shot up. Then we discussed President Biden's $106 billion supplemental spending request for Ukraine, Israel and other international priorities. And finally, we heard from Brian Riedl of the Manhattan Institute and Marc Goldwein of the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget on the threat of rising interest rates and the prospects for a new fiscal commission. 

Air Date 10/23/2023 The people who want to pull the country in directions that are only supported by a small minority of the population have to develop very intricate plans to have any hope of succeeding. This is the story of the latest plan to establish unchecked rule to implement unpopular policies supported only by the far right. Be part of the show! Leave us a message or text at 202-999-3991 or email Jay@BestOfTheLeft.com Transcript BestOfTheLeft.com/Support (Members Get Bonus Clips and Shows + No Ads!) Join our Discord community! SHOW NOTES Ch. 1: ‘The endgame of election denial is that we shouldn't have elections': Authoritarianism expert - The ReidOut - Air Date 10-6-23 Donald Trump has ramped up his violent rhetoric in recent weeks. Meanwhile, a Fox host has urged the U.S. towards civil war and claimed that voting does not work. Ch. 2: Violent Authoritarianism: How Did This Become the GOP? - Keeping Democracy Alive with Burt Cohen - Air Date 11-23-21 Pat Buchanan was ahead of his time. He used the KKK's David Duke to breed a new nativist religious nationalism, based on fear of liberalization. On this show, political science professor Joseph Lowndes sheds light on how the Republican Party got here Ch. 3: Analyzing The Dark Roots Of Modern Conservatism - The Majority Report w/ Sam Seder - Air Date 10-15-23 Emma hosts John S. Huntington, professor of history at Houston Community College, to discuss his recent book Far-Right Vanguard: The Radical Roots of Modern Conservatism. Ch. 4: How Often Do YOU Think About the Roman Empire? - Wisecrack - Air Date 10-16-23 The real reason TikTok is crazy for ancient Rome If you're even a little bit online, you know that the men love ancient Rome. This isn't new: The civilization has loomed large in the Western imagination ever since its catastrophic collapse. Ch. 5: The Conservative Plan to Take Over the Country Part 1 - Leeja Miller - Air Date 9-26-23 Project 2025 is the terrifying plan set out by conservatives to take over the government. But it's radical, and it doesn't align with what most Americans want. Which is why we have to make sure this plan never happens. Ch. 6: The GOP's "Red Caesar" New Political Order Plan Marches Forward - The Thom Hartmann Program - Air Date 10-3-23 A Trump supporter just displayed exactly how stochastic terrorism works. Ch. 7: The Conservative Plan to Take Over the Country Part 2 - Leeja Miller - Air Date 9-26-23 MEMBERS-ONLY BONUS CLIP(S) Ch. 8: Think Tanks: How Fake Experts Shape the News - Tom Nicholas - Air Date 5-13-23 A video about how billionaire-funded right-wing “think tanks” such as the Heritage Foundation, Adam Smith Institute, Manhattan Institute, and Institute of Economic Affairs manipulate the news to spread their propaganda. FINAL COMMENTS Ch. 9: Final comments discussing the Red Caesar movement and our strange allies opposing it MUSIC (Blue Dot Sessions) SHOW IMAGE: Description: A white marble bust of Julius Caesar in armor and robes wears a red MAGA hat. Credit: Composite design by A. Hoffman. Source images of bust and hat are copyright-free from Pixabay.   Produced by Jay! Tomlinson Visit us at BestOfTheLeft.com Listen Anywhere! BestOfTheLeft.com/Listen Listen Anywhere! Follow at Twitter.com/BestOfTheLeft Like at Facebook.com/BestOfTheLeft Contact me directly at Jay@BestOfTheLeft.com

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It is no secret that American politics are in crisis. Polls show that Republicans and Democrats, liberals and conservatives are increasingly estranged from each other, conservative red states and progressive blue states are enacting public policies that are dramatically dichotomous, and millions of people no longer trust the integrity of our electoral system. As this program is being recorded, there is no Speaker of the House of Representatives. The two leading candidates to become president in 2024—President Joe Biden and Former President Donald Trump—are both highly unpopular, and most Americans don't want a rematch of 2020. How has this crisis come to be and what can be done about it? Wesley asked one of the most respected election analysts in the country to provide some insight. Henry Olsen is a Washington Post columnist and senior fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center. He was the Thomas W. Smith distinguished scholar in residence at Arizona State University for the winter/spring 2023 semester. Olsen began his career as a political consultant. After three years working for the California Assembly Republican Caucus, he went to law school, and after graduating, clerked for the Honorable Danny J. Boggs on the United States Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals. Olsen later joined the think tank world where he served as the President of the Commonwealth Foundation, a Vice President at the Manhattan Institute, and Vice President and Director, National Research Initiative, at the American Enterprise Institute. He left AEI in 2013 to pursue a career in political analysis and writing at the Ethics and Public Policy Center. Olsen's writings have appeared in variety of leading publications throughout the United States and the United Kingdom. He is the author of “The Working Class Republican: Ronald Reagan and the Return of Blue-Collar Conservatism” and co-authored, “The Four Faces of the Republican Party”. Olsen's biennial election predictions have been widely praised for their uncanny accuracy, and he is a frequent guest on television and radio news and commentary programs. Olsen regularly speaks about American political trends and global populism in the United States, Europe, and Australia. He is also the host of the Beyond the Polls podcast. In this interview, Wesley does not ask Olsen to take sides on the issues of the day or political personalities but solicited his dispassionate analysis of what has gone wrong in our contemporary political discourse and why. Beyond the Polls With Henry Olsen – Ricochet PowerPoint Presentation (centerforpolitics.org)

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Coming up at 4 pm today on the Rod Arquette Show on Talk Radio 105.9 KNRS, Lora Ries, Senior Research Fellow in Homeland Security for the Heritage Foundation joins the show for a conversation about her recent piece about why the United States should not resettle Palestinians. Plus, Steve Malanga, Senior Editor of the City Journal at the Manhattan Institute, joins the program to discuss his piece about how state and local governments are spending billions to deal with illegal immigration. See below for a full rundown of today's program.Rod Arquette Show Daily Rundown – Thursday, October 19, 20234:20 pm: Lora Ries, Senior Research Fellow in Homeland Security for the Heritage Foundation joins the show for a conversation about her recent piece about why the United States should not resettle Palestinians.4:38 pm: Utah Speaker of the House Brad Wilson joins Rod for their bi-weekly conversation about what's happening on Utah's Capitol Hill.6:05 pm: J. Peder Zane of Real Clear Politics joins Rod for a conversation about his recent piece where he writes the Hamas attack on Israel has unearthed the “moral abyss at the core” of liberals in the United States.6:20 pm: Steve Malanga, Senior Editor of the City Journal at the Manhattan Institute, joins the program to discuss his piece about how state and local governments are spending billions to deal with illegal immigration.6:38 pm: Manhattan Institute Fellow Charles Lehman joins Rod to discuss his latest report about who would be responsible for paying reparations for slavery in the United States.6:50 pm: Zachary Faria, Commentary Fellow at the Washington Examiner, joins Rod for a conversation about his piece on a nine-year old North Carolina child that is being used as the crux of a lawsuit by transgender activists against the state's ban on sex-change procedures for children.

This is Garrison Hardie with your CrossPolitic Daily News Brief for Friday, October 20th, 2023. PUB MEMBERSHIP PLUG: Summer has been great here at CrossPolitic, and we want you to join us on this ride… First, we’re no longer calling it the Fight Laugh Feast club… it’s now called the Pub! Second, we’ve launched a new line of content, focused on family entertainment. We will have our new show “This America” and our exciting new “Rowdy Christian Guides” highlighting the practical guides to fun and godly life! Additionally, we will have the live streaming of our conferences, and our past conference talks, all bundled within our new polished Fight Laugh Feast App. Sign up today! Head on over to fightlaughfeast.com, and join the Pub! that’s fightlaughfeast.com. https://www.breitbart.com/middle-east/2023/10/18/watch-pro-palestinian-protesters-stage-insurrection-in-u-s-capitol-office-building-cannon/ Pro-Palestinian Protesters Stage ‘Insurrection’ in U.S. Capitol Office Building Pro-Palestinian protesters, who want a ceasefire that would benefit the Hamas terrorist organization in Gaza, stormed the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday and staged a protest inside the Cannon Rotunda that one observer likened to an “insurrection.” The Cannon Rotunda is part of the Cannon House Office Building. It is separate from the iconic Capitol building but is considered part of the Capitol complex. It is the oldest congressional office building on Capitol Hill. Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-MI), who falsely accused Israel of bombing a Gaza hospital Tuesday, addressed the protesters. Fox 5 in Washington, DC, reported: A large group of pro-Palestinian protesters are demonstrating inside the Cannon Rotunda on Capitol Hill. The Cannon House Office Building holds the House Committee offices. U.S. Capitol Police say demonstrations are not allowed inside Congressional Buildings and are working to clear the crowd. Police have already detained some individuals as chants of “ceasefire” are echoing around the building. Left-wing protesters have staged demonstrations inside the Capitol before, but none have been treated the way participants in the January 6, 2021 protesters have been treated, many of whom were detained and given harsh sentences for non-violent offenses. The U.S. has seen anti-Israel protests in major cities and on college campuses since a Hamas terror attack Oct. 7 killed 1,400 Israelis and wounded roughly 4,400 more. About 200 people — including some Americans — were taken to Gaza as hostages. FBI Director Christopher Wray called the Capitol riot “domestic terrorism.” In this case, the pro-Palestinian protest is supporting terrorism against Israelis and Americans; a ceasefire would allow Hamas to escape without consequences for its atrocities. https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/education/israel-war-harvard-columbia-students-lose-job-offer-law-firm Harvard and Columbia students lose law firm job offer for anti-Israel stance A major law firm has rescinded its offer of employment to three students at Harvard and Columbia law schools who endorsed statements that blamed Israel for a series of terrorist attacks by Hamas. The law firm Davis Polk notified employees in an internal email that the firm had withdrawn job offers to three students from Harvard and Columbia who had signed statements that blamed the Israeli government for the attacks by Hamas. The Columbia statement went further and said the attacks were justified acts of resistance. The attacks and the subsequent military response by Israel have claimed the lives of more than 4,000 people. “These statements are simply contrary to our firm’s values and we thus concluded that rescinding these offers was appropriate in upholding our responsibility to provide a safe and inclusive work environment for all Davis Polk employees,” the firm said in the email to employees. The firm's action is the latest example of students losing employment offers because of their support for the statement. Ryna Workman, a law student at New York University and the president of the student bar association, lost an employment offer from the law firm Winston & Strawn after supporting a statement that said: “Israel bears full responsibility for this tremendous loss of life.” In addition to withdrawn job offers, other prominent figures have urged that the students be named publicly and face professional consequences. A number of the 31 student groups who signed the Harvard statement have since withdrawn their support for the statement. Billionaire Bill Ackman, a Harvard alum, asked that the names of the students who signed the statement be publicly released "so as to ensure that none of us inadvertently hire any of their members." Sweetgreen CEO Jonathan Neman echoed Ackman, saying, "I would like to know so I know never to hire these people." https://www.theblaze.com/news/sen-vances-new-bill-would-protect-mothers-who-exit-the-workforce-to-care-for-their-babies-from-undue-healthcare-costs Sen. Vance's new bill would protect mothers who exit the workforce to care for their babies from undue health care costs Republican Sens. J.D. Vance (Ohio) and Marco Rubio (Fla.) introduced legislation Tuesday that would ensure that mothers "who choose to prioritize their child's early development and recover rather than return to work" after giving birth won't be retroactively stripped of their health care premiums for having done so. Currently, the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 requires covered companies with over 50 employees to give their workers 12 weeks of unpaid medical leave in a 12-month period for the birth of a child as well as in cases of adoption. Furthermore, it requires the "continuation of their group health benefits under the same conditions as if they had not taken leave." The bill, entitled "Fairness for Stay-At-Home Parents Act," would amend the FMLA to "prohibit an employer from recovering any health care premium paid by the employer for an employee if the employee fails to return to work due to the birth of a child, and for other purposes." In addition to preventing clawbacks, the legislation would have employers continue their health premium contributions for the duration of the 12-week leave. "Our laws should not penalize new parents who choose to stay home to care for their newborn babies," Vance said in a statement. "We should celebrate and promote young families, not punish them. This legislation would relieve a serious financial burden for working families all over America and steer Washington in a more pro-family direction." America appears to be in dire need of a "pro-family direction." The U.S. Census Bureau revealed in November 2022 that less than 24% of children under the age of 15 living in normal families had a stay-at-home mother. Only 1% had a stay-at-home father. The Pew Research Center indicated that as of 2021, 26% of mothers stayed home with their children and 7% of fathers stayed home with their children. According to the Mayo Clinic, over half of women return to work after their maternity leave. Not only are fewer people staying home to raise their children, but fewer Americans are having children. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicated in a June report that the provisional number of births in the U.S. for 2022 was just over 3.6 million, a decline from the previous year. The fertility rate was 56.1 per 1,000 women ages 15-44. This figure is roughly half of what the rate was in the 1960s and more or less on par with the rate in 2020, which was the lowest rate on record. The New York Times noted in 2018 that one of the key drivers behind Americans having fewer or no children is financial insecurity. A poll conducted by USA Today last year confirmed that was still the case. About 46% of respondents suggested their personal financial situation influenced their planned or current childlessness; 40% indicated work-life balance was at least partly to blame. The Washington Examiner noted that financial struggles hit parents straight out the gate. The national average cost of child delivery in a hospital exceeds $18,000, or $3,000 out of pocket for those with insurance. The 12-week reprieve that some parents might find as a result of Vance's bill could go a long way. "The Fairness for Stay-At-Home Parents Act supports mothers' and parents' invaluable role in raising the next generation," said Rubio, the original co-sponsor of Vance's bill. "This legislation stops employers from imposing harsh financial penalties if a parent decides not to return to work after unpaid leave, and it empowers families to make choices that prioritize the well-being of their children." Rubio, like Vance, appears keen on bolstering the family. Following the Supreme Court's Dobbs ruling, Rubio released a pro-family framework, stressing the "need to adopt pro-life policies that support families, rather than destroy them." Among the proposals in the Florida senator's framework were an expansion to the child tax credit; an allowance for new parents to pull forward up to three months of their Social Security benefits to finance paid parental leave; tax relief for adoptive parents; expanded support for pro-life crisis pregnancy centers; and the establishment of a grant program funding integrated mentoring services for poor mothers. Following the overturning of Roe v. Wade, the Manhattan Institute's Brian Riedl prophesied to the Washington Post that Republicans would likely take a stronger lead on bolstering the family beyond just sparing the unborn from mass extermination. "I could see if Republicans decide that abortion politics are working against them, there could be a push for child-care benefits, more maternal health care, and better adoption services to make it easy and more affordable for more mothers to carry the babies to term," said Riedl. "It would put their money where their mouth is when challenged on making it easier for mothers to afford their children and get their health care." https://www.outkick.com/conor-mcgregor-no-charges-nba-finals-heat-sexual-assault-allegation/ CONOR MCGREGOR WON’T FACE CHARGES AFTER BEING ACCUSED OF SEXUAL ASSAULT DURING NBA FINALS Conor McGregor won’t face charges stemming from allegations he sexually assaulted a woman during the NBA Finals. McGregor was accused by a woman of sexually assaulting her in the bathroom of Kaseya Center during a Heat/Nuggets NBA Finals game, and the UFC star always maintained he didn’t do anything wrong. Prosecutors have now decided there is “insufficient evidence” to pursue the situation further, according to TMZ. Authorities also cited “contradicting and/or no corroborating witnesses” as another reason for why no charges will be brought. “In light of the above facts and circumstances, the State would not be able to satisfy its burden of proof beyond a reasonable doubt,” prosecutors wrote in a closeout memo, according to the same TMZ report. The woman initially claimed security separated her from her friends to get her in a bathroom with McGregor, but video of the situation told a very different story. She was filmed entering the bathroom with McGregor on her own freewill, and nobody was forcing her to go anywhere. TMZ also reported she was seen at a club with McGregor AFTER they left the bathroom together where she alleged she was assaulted. An attendant outside the bathroom told authorities they “did not hear any signs of distress or sounds that would corroborate that whatever was occurring was not consensual.” McGregor’s attorney told TMZ, “After a thorough investigation, including a review of videos and interviews with eyewitnesses, the authorities have concluded that there is no case to pursue against my client, Conor McGregor. On behalf of my client, his family and his fans we are pleased this is now over.” The situation is now behind McGregor, and that means he can focus on getting back in the octagon.

This is Garrison Hardie with your CrossPolitic Daily News Brief for Friday, October 20th, 2023. PUB MEMBERSHIP PLUG: Summer has been great here at CrossPolitic, and we want you to join us on this ride… First, we’re no longer calling it the Fight Laugh Feast club… it’s now called the Pub! Second, we’ve launched a new line of content, focused on family entertainment. We will have our new show “This America” and our exciting new “Rowdy Christian Guides” highlighting the practical guides to fun and godly life! Additionally, we will have the live streaming of our conferences, and our past conference talks, all bundled within our new polished Fight Laugh Feast App. Sign up today! Head on over to fightlaughfeast.com, and join the Pub! that’s fightlaughfeast.com. https://www.breitbart.com/middle-east/2023/10/18/watch-pro-palestinian-protesters-stage-insurrection-in-u-s-capitol-office-building-cannon/ Pro-Palestinian Protesters Stage ‘Insurrection’ in U.S. Capitol Office Building Pro-Palestinian protesters, who want a ceasefire that would benefit the Hamas terrorist organization in Gaza, stormed the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday and staged a protest inside the Cannon Rotunda that one observer likened to an “insurrection.” The Cannon Rotunda is part of the Cannon House Office Building. It is separate from the iconic Capitol building but is considered part of the Capitol complex. It is the oldest congressional office building on Capitol Hill. Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-MI), who falsely accused Israel of bombing a Gaza hospital Tuesday, addressed the protesters. Fox 5 in Washington, DC, reported: A large group of pro-Palestinian protesters are demonstrating inside the Cannon Rotunda on Capitol Hill. The Cannon House Office Building holds the House Committee offices. U.S. Capitol Police say demonstrations are not allowed inside Congressional Buildings and are working to clear the crowd. Police have already detained some individuals as chants of “ceasefire” are echoing around the building. Left-wing protesters have staged demonstrations inside the Capitol before, but none have been treated the way participants in the January 6, 2021 protesters have been treated, many of whom were detained and given harsh sentences for non-violent offenses. The U.S. has seen anti-Israel protests in major cities and on college campuses since a Hamas terror attack Oct. 7 killed 1,400 Israelis and wounded roughly 4,400 more. About 200 people — including some Americans — were taken to Gaza as hostages. FBI Director Christopher Wray called the Capitol riot “domestic terrorism.” In this case, the pro-Palestinian protest is supporting terrorism against Israelis and Americans; a ceasefire would allow Hamas to escape without consequences for its atrocities. https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/education/israel-war-harvard-columbia-students-lose-job-offer-law-firm Harvard and Columbia students lose law firm job offer for anti-Israel stance A major law firm has rescinded its offer of employment to three students at Harvard and Columbia law schools who endorsed statements that blamed Israel for a series of terrorist attacks by Hamas. The law firm Davis Polk notified employees in an internal email that the firm had withdrawn job offers to three students from Harvard and Columbia who had signed statements that blamed the Israeli government for the attacks by Hamas. The Columbia statement went further and said the attacks were justified acts of resistance. The attacks and the subsequent military response by Israel have claimed the lives of more than 4,000 people. “These statements are simply contrary to our firm’s values and we thus concluded that rescinding these offers was appropriate in upholding our responsibility to provide a safe and inclusive work environment for all Davis Polk employees,” the firm said in the email to employees. The firm's action is the latest example of students losing employment offers because of their support for the statement. Ryna Workman, a law student at New York University and the president of the student bar association, lost an employment offer from the law firm Winston & Strawn after supporting a statement that said: “Israel bears full responsibility for this tremendous loss of life.” In addition to withdrawn job offers, other prominent figures have urged that the students be named publicly and face professional consequences. A number of the 31 student groups who signed the Harvard statement have since withdrawn their support for the statement. Billionaire Bill Ackman, a Harvard alum, asked that the names of the students who signed the statement be publicly released "so as to ensure that none of us inadvertently hire any of their members." Sweetgreen CEO Jonathan Neman echoed Ackman, saying, "I would like to know so I know never to hire these people." https://www.theblaze.com/news/sen-vances-new-bill-would-protect-mothers-who-exit-the-workforce-to-care-for-their-babies-from-undue-healthcare-costs Sen. Vance's new bill would protect mothers who exit the workforce to care for their babies from undue health care costs Republican Sens. J.D. Vance (Ohio) and Marco Rubio (Fla.) introduced legislation Tuesday that would ensure that mothers "who choose to prioritize their child's early development and recover rather than return to work" after giving birth won't be retroactively stripped of their health care premiums for having done so. Currently, the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 requires covered companies with over 50 employees to give their workers 12 weeks of unpaid medical leave in a 12-month period for the birth of a child as well as in cases of adoption. Furthermore, it requires the "continuation of their group health benefits under the same conditions as if they had not taken leave." The bill, entitled "Fairness for Stay-At-Home Parents Act," would amend the FMLA to "prohibit an employer from recovering any health care premium paid by the employer for an employee if the employee fails to return to work due to the birth of a child, and for other purposes." In addition to preventing clawbacks, the legislation would have employers continue their health premium contributions for the duration of the 12-week leave. "Our laws should not penalize new parents who choose to stay home to care for their newborn babies," Vance said in a statement. "We should celebrate and promote young families, not punish them. This legislation would relieve a serious financial burden for working families all over America and steer Washington in a more pro-family direction." America appears to be in dire need of a "pro-family direction." The U.S. Census Bureau revealed in November 2022 that less than 24% of children under the age of 15 living in normal families had a stay-at-home mother. Only 1% had a stay-at-home father. The Pew Research Center indicated that as of 2021, 26% of mothers stayed home with their children and 7% of fathers stayed home with their children. According to the Mayo Clinic, over half of women return to work after their maternity leave. Not only are fewer people staying home to raise their children, but fewer Americans are having children. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicated in a June report that the provisional number of births in the U.S. for 2022 was just over 3.6 million, a decline from the previous year. The fertility rate was 56.1 per 1,000 women ages 15-44. This figure is roughly half of what the rate was in the 1960s and more or less on par with the rate in 2020, which was the lowest rate on record. The New York Times noted in 2018 that one of the key drivers behind Americans having fewer or no children is financial insecurity. A poll conducted by USA Today last year confirmed that was still the case. About 46% of respondents suggested their personal financial situation influenced their planned or current childlessness; 40% indicated work-life balance was at least partly to blame. The Washington Examiner noted that financial struggles hit parents straight out the gate. The national average cost of child delivery in a hospital exceeds $18,000, or $3,000 out of pocket for those with insurance. The 12-week reprieve that some parents might find as a result of Vance's bill could go a long way. "The Fairness for Stay-At-Home Parents Act supports mothers' and parents' invaluable role in raising the next generation," said Rubio, the original co-sponsor of Vance's bill. "This legislation stops employers from imposing harsh financial penalties if a parent decides not to return to work after unpaid leave, and it empowers families to make choices that prioritize the well-being of their children." Rubio, like Vance, appears keen on bolstering the family. Following the Supreme Court's Dobbs ruling, Rubio released a pro-family framework, stressing the "need to adopt pro-life policies that support families, rather than destroy them." Among the proposals in the Florida senator's framework were an expansion to the child tax credit; an allowance for new parents to pull forward up to three months of their Social Security benefits to finance paid parental leave; tax relief for adoptive parents; expanded support for pro-life crisis pregnancy centers; and the establishment of a grant program funding integrated mentoring services for poor mothers. Following the overturning of Roe v. Wade, the Manhattan Institute's Brian Riedl prophesied to the Washington Post that Republicans would likely take a stronger lead on bolstering the family beyond just sparing the unborn from mass extermination. "I could see if Republicans decide that abortion politics are working against them, there could be a push for child-care benefits, more maternal health care, and better adoption services to make it easy and more affordable for more mothers to carry the babies to term," said Riedl. "It would put their money where their mouth is when challenged on making it easier for mothers to afford their children and get their health care." https://www.outkick.com/conor-mcgregor-no-charges-nba-finals-heat-sexual-assault-allegation/ CONOR MCGREGOR WON’T FACE CHARGES AFTER BEING ACCUSED OF SEXUAL ASSAULT DURING NBA FINALS Conor McGregor won’t face charges stemming from allegations he sexually assaulted a woman during the NBA Finals. McGregor was accused by a woman of sexually assaulting her in the bathroom of Kaseya Center during a Heat/Nuggets NBA Finals game, and the UFC star always maintained he didn’t do anything wrong. Prosecutors have now decided there is “insufficient evidence” to pursue the situation further, according to TMZ. Authorities also cited “contradicting and/or no corroborating witnesses” as another reason for why no charges will be brought. “In light of the above facts and circumstances, the State would not be able to satisfy its burden of proof beyond a reasonable doubt,” prosecutors wrote in a closeout memo, according to the same TMZ report. The woman initially claimed security separated her from her friends to get her in a bathroom with McGregor, but video of the situation told a very different story. She was filmed entering the bathroom with McGregor on her own freewill, and nobody was forcing her to go anywhere. TMZ also reported she was seen at a club with McGregor AFTER they left the bathroom together where she alleged she was assaulted. An attendant outside the bathroom told authorities they “did not hear any signs of distress or sounds that would corroborate that whatever was occurring was not consensual.” McGregor’s attorney told TMZ, “After a thorough investigation, including a review of videos and interviews with eyewitnesses, the authorities have concluded that there is no case to pursue against my client, Conor McGregor. On behalf of my client, his family and his fans we are pleased this is now over.” The situation is now behind McGregor, and that means he can focus on getting back in the octagon.

We welcome John Tierney of The Manhattan Institute to discuss his latest in City Journal about the myth of institutional misogyny and the irrationality of widespread cultural misandry. Who is really being mistreated? What happens when society is structured on valorized victimology?   Show Notes: The Misogyny Myth by John Tierney The Diversity Delusion: How Race and Gender Pandering Corrupt the University and Undermine Our Culture Willpower: Rediscovering the Greatest Human Strength The Power of Bad: How the Negativity Effect Rules Us and How We Can Rule It Terror of Demons: Reclaiming Traditional Catholic Masculinity No Apologies: Why Civilization Depends on the Strength of Men Read Fr. McTeigue's Written Works! Listen to Fr. McTeigue's Preaching! | Herald of the Gospel Sermons Podcast on Spotify Visit Fr. McTeigue's Website | Herald of the Gospel Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!

Daniel DiMartino from the Manhattan Institute talks with me about his new report on wanting to promote a new Americanism in our immigrants and how Congress could tweak a few things 2 make it happen. Your calls follow, Pebble in your shoe Tuesday.

We welcome Steven Malanga of The Manhattan Institute to discuss his latest in City Journal about the effects of retail theft. The claim is that stores are being looted by hungry people in order to feed their children. What does the data show, and how does widespread theft impact the local community?   Show Notes: Myth of the Starving Shoplifter by Steven Malanga The Return of Urban Retail Deserts | City Journal The shoplifting epidemic taking over America with a $100B annual price tag At New Chicago Walgreens, You Can Only Browse 2 Aisles — The Rest Of The Store Is Locked Away Post-Postmodern America Read Fr. McTeigue's Written Works! Listen to Fr. McTeigue's Preaching! | Herald of the Gospel Sermons Podcast on Spotify Visit Fr. McTeigue's Website | Herald of the Gospel Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!  

We welcome Charles Fain Lehman of the Manhattan Institute to discuss his latest in City Journal about fentanyl abuse. Why is this no longer an issue simply for large cities, and why have attempts to solve the issue been ineffective? Father finishes with some Timeless Thoughts on pain management.   Snow Notes: This Is Your City on Fentanyl by Charles Fain Lehman The fentanyl crisis is worsening under Joe Biden - The Post No, Legalization Won't Solve the Drug Crisis | City Journal How to Think about the Drug Crisis | National Affairs Can pain be a near occasion of sin? How to better our emotional response to pain Read Fr. McTeigue's Written Works! Listen to Fr. McTeigue's Preaching! | Herald of the Gospel Sermons Podcast on Spotify Visit Fr. McTeigue's Website | Herald of the Gospel Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!

A conversation with Brian Riedl, a senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute, about the economy, politics, and life.

0:00 - Brandon Johnson's Budget and Migrant shelters in Chicago   9:05 - Campus Beat: Pro Palestine Harvard & Northwestern   27:51 - Senior Contributing Editor at Jewish News Syndicate, host of the “Caroline Glick Show” on JNS and columnist for Newsweek, Caroline Glick, responds to the pro-Palestine protests in Chicago. Get more from Caroline on X @CarolineGlick and carolineglick.com   48:27 - Phil Kerpen, president of American Commitment and chairman of the Internet Freedom Coalition:  Biden's Illegal Attack on Gas-Powered Cars Must be Stopped. If you don't already, follow Phil on X @kerpen   01:02:41 - Theodore Dalrymple, contributing editor of City Journal and a senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute, takes on the Psychology of Denial. Check out some of Theodore's many books including   Life at the Bottom and Romancing Opiates: Pharmacological Lies and the Addiction Bureaucracy   01:19:05 - Please tell me how birds are racist    01:35:34 - Will Hurd, congressman for TX district 23 from 2015-21 and former candidate for president, explains why he is endorsing Nikki Haley for GOP nominee   01:52:47 - Tom Homan, former Acting Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, breaks down the Biden border policies that are putting lives at risk See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A conversation with Brian Riedl, a senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute, about the economy, politics, and life.

Christopher Rufo is the author of the NY Times best-selling book, “America's Cultural Revolution: How the Radical Left Conquered Everything.” He joined Rep. Crenshaw to trace back modern wokeism to its 1960s cultural roots. Chris breaks down the operating cycles of race, class, and gender-based movements in progressive politics. And Chris gives valuable advice for activists and think tanks on how to work with politicians to pass their legislative priorities. Christopher Rufo is a senior fellow of the Manhattan Institute and a contributing edi­tor of the public policy magazine City Journal. Follow him on Twitter at @realchrisrufo.

Citizens of Philadelphia are the latest victims of "wilding nights," watching helplessly as chortling teens smash storefronts and ransack the goods inside. These aren't unheard of events, but they're becoming more frequent. To sort out the ideologies and policies that got our cities conditioned to this, and the hard work it'll take to get us back in shape, Manhattan Institute's Rafael Mangual — author of Criminal (In)justice returns to the Ricochet Podcast.On theme, James and guest hosts Charles Cooke and Jon Gabriel talk 70s vigilante flicks, and have a few words to say about Dianne Feinstein, John Fetterman's new attire and Wednesday's debate.

Biden trailing Trump by HOW MANY points in ABC/WAPO poll? Bob Menendez is refusing to step down. Record number illegal immigrant encounters over the last 24 hours - HOW MANY? Heather Mac Donald of the Manhattan Institute talks about The New York Times Covid warning for its readers.Follow Clay & Buck on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/clayandbuckSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christopher Rufo is a writer, filmmaker, and Senior Fellow and Director of the Initiative on Critical Race Theory at the Manhattan Institute. His writings explore many issues such as gender ideology, identity politics, addiction, crime, and the decline of American cities. In this episode, we discuss how to create a free society through duty and responsibility and how Leftist ideology has evolved and planted itself into our social institutions. Plus, we delve into how Chris transitioned from a young Leftist to a force for good in the conservative movement. This Episode's Sponsors: Genucel - Exclusive discount for my listeners! https://genucel.com/Sunday Express VPN - Get 3 Months FREE of ExpressVPN: https://expressvpn.com/ben ZipRecruiter - Try it ZipRecruiter for FREE: https://www.ziprecruiter.com/benguest