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This week on Breaking Battlegrounds, Congressman Buddy Carter returns to break down the “Big Beautiful Bill,” explain how congressional math really works, and share details on his new legislation calling for a full investigation into the Biden cover-up. Then, Dan McLaughlin of National Review joins us to unpack the five major Supreme Court wins for conservatives this week and what these rulings could mean for the future of key legal battles. Later, Wall Street Journal reporter Thomas Grove checks in from Warsaw to discuss how the war between Russia and Ukraine might end, what Poland's elections reveal about shifting political dynamics in Europe, and what Russia's war-focused economy means for the West. Plus, on Kiley's Corner, Kiley shares the heartbreaking story of two Arcadia High School students whose Memorial Day camping trip ended in a double homicide, drawing chilling parallels to Arizona's unsolved Bumblebee Road murders. Stream now!www.breakingbattlegrounds.voteTwitter: www.twitter.com/Breaking_BattleFacebook: www.facebook.com/breakingbattlegroundsInstagram: www.instagram.com/breakingbattlegroundsLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/breakingbattlegroundsTruth Social: https://truthsocial.com/@breakingbattlegroundsShow sponsors:Invest Yrefy - investyrefy.comOld Glory DepotSupport American jobs while standing up for your values. OldGloryDepot.com brings you conservative pride on premium, made-in-USA gear. Don't settle—wear your patriotism proudly.Learn more at: OldGloryDepot.comDot VoteWith a .VOTE website, you ensure your political campaign stands out among the competition while simplifying how you reach voters.Learn more at: dotvote.vote4Freedom MobileExperience true freedom with 4Freedom Mobile, the exclusive provider offering nationwide coverage on all three major US networks (Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile) with just one SIM card. Our service not only connects you but also shields you from data collection by network operators, social media platforms, government agencies, and more.Use code ‘Battleground' to get your first month for $9 and save $10 a month every month after.Learn more at: 4FreedomMobile.comAbout our guest:Congressman Earl L. “Buddy” Carter is an experienced businessman, health care professional and faithful public servant. For over 32 years Buddy owned Carter's Pharmacy, Inc. where South Georgians trusted him with their most valuable assets: their health, lives and families. While running his business, he learned how to balance a budget and create jobs. He also saw firsthand the devastating impacts of government overregulation which drives his commitment to ensuring that the federal government creates policies to empower business instead of increasing burdens on America's job creators.A committed public servant, Buddy previously served as the Mayor of Pooler, Georgia and in the Georgia General Assembly where he used his business experience to make government more efficient and responsive to the people. Buddy is serving his fifth term in the United States House of Representatives and is a member of the House Energy and Commerce (E&C) Committee and the House Budget Committee. He proudly serves as Chairman of the E&C Subcommittee on Health. As a pharmacist serving in Congress, Buddy is dedicated to working towards a health care system that provides more choices, less costs and better services.A lifelong resident of the First District, Buddy was born and raised in Port Wentworth, Georgia and is a proud graduate of Young Harris College and the University of Georgia where he earned his Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy. Buddy married his college sweetheart, Amy. Buddy and Amy have three sons, three daughters-in-law and eight grandchildren.-Dan McLaughlin is a senior writer at National Review Online and a fellow at National Review Institute.-Thomas Grove covers the confrontation between Russia and the West for The Wall Street Journal. He is based in Warsaw.Before that Thomas covered Russia for more than a decade and he has traveled to Ukraine regularly since Russia's invasion. He writes on Russia's military, the arms trade and the Russian defense sector as well as great power competition.He started his career in Istanbul with Reuters writing about the economy and the rise of Recep Tayyip Erdogan's AKP. Thomas has since reported from across Central Asia, the Caucasus region and the Middle East. Get full access to Breaking Battlegrounds at breakingbattlegrounds.substack.com/subscribe

The Heritage Foundation's B. Kenneth Simon Center for American Studies, National Review Institute, and Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation are pleased to announce that Dr. Elizabeth Edwards Spalding will deliver the second annual Lee Edwards Lecture in Conservative Leadership.In addition to being the daughter of Lee Edwards, Dr. Spalding is the Chairman of the Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation and Founding Director of the Victims of Communism Museum. She is a Senior Fellow at the Pepperdine University School of Public Policy and a Visiting Fellow at the Van Andel Graduate School of Government at Hillsdale College. Dr. Spalding is also the author of The First Cold Warrior: Harry Truman, Containment, and the Remaking of Liberal Internationalism and the co-author of A Brief History of the Cold War.The Heritage Foundation established the annual Lee Edwards Lecture in recognition of Dr. Edwards's long service as a Distinguished Fellow in Conservative Thought at The Heritage Foundation, during which he wrote most of his 25 books about the leading individuals and institutions of the modern conservative movement. In addition to biographies of President Ronald Reagan, Barry Goldwater, William F. Buckley Jr. and Edwin Meese III, Dr. Edwards wrote histories of The Heritage Foundation, the Intercollegiate Studies Institute, and the conservative movement. His books have been translated into Chinese, Japanese, Swedish, and Polish. He taught politics at the Catholic University of America for more than 30 years and was named a Distinguished Lecturer by the University. Dr. Edwards was also a co-founder of the Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation.We are pleased that this year's lecture coincides with recognition of William F. Buckley Jr.'s Centennial and is part of a series of programs to honor his legacy hosted by National Review Institute.

President Trump's tariff blitz hits a legal snag — but he's showing no signs of backing down. Marc Sidwell is joined by National Review Institute's Dominic Pino and the journalist Harry Phibbs to assess what comes next for transatlantic trade. Plus: can Britain turn Washington's assault on academia into an opportunity? And as China races ahead in the humanoid AI stakes, could Britain still take a seat at the table?Stay informed with CapX's unmissable daily briefings from the heart of Westminster. Go to capx.co to subscribe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 4: 6:05pm- While testifying before the Senate's Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was interrupted by protesters. Five protesters were ultimately removed from the hearing—including Ben & Jerry's ice cream co-founder Ben Cohen! 6:20pm- Dan McLaughlin—Senior Writer at National Review & a Fellow at National Review Institute—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss his latest article, “Put Pete Rose in the Hall of Fame—But Not Shoeless Joe.” You can read the full article here: https://www.nationalreview.com/corner/put-pete-rose-in-the-hall-of-fame-but-not-shoeless-joe/. 6:40pm- During Wednesday's House Homeland Security Committee hearing, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and Rep. Dan Goldman (D-NY) got into a heated exchange over the deportation of illegal migrant—and accused MS-13 gang member—Kilmar Abrego Garcia.

In this segment, Ryan and Brad are joined by Andy McCarthy. Andy is a contributing editor at National Review, a fellow at National Review Institute, the host of the McCarthy Report, a Fox News contributor, and a former Chief Assistant U.S. Attorney. McCarthy discusses Democrats obstructing ICE agents. Have they lost their minds?

In this week's episode of Parsing Immigration Policy, National Review's Andy McCarthy and guest host Andrew Arthur, the Center's fellow in law and policy, examine the erosion of legal norms – from immigration enforcement to judicial power – and what this means for how our system of government is supposed to work under the Constitution.Prosecutorial Discretion:McCarthy traces how the Obama and Biden administrations transformed prosecutorial discretion from a tool used on a case-by-case basis into a broad and categorical policy of declining to enforce immigration laws. What was once a resource-based allocation judgment has become, in his view, an unconstitutional end-run around Congress.The Courts as a Political Battleground:With Congress “not doing its job,” McCarthy highlights how activist groups race to friendly judges for nationwide injunctions. He warns the resulting judicial overreach allows unelected judges, often handpicked by advocacy groups, to override elected officials and block policies nationally, replacing democratic accountability with judicial activism. SCOTUS's large emergency docket caseload is a symptom of the resulting dysfunction.The Rise of Progressive Lawyering:McCarthy contrasts originalism, which examines and respects the Constitution's original meaning, with progressive lawyering, which he sees as driven by social outcomes rather than legal process. This shift, he contends, threatens democratic governance.Deportation and Due Process:The two legal experts address Trump-era deportation efforts using both the foreign policy grounds for removal and the Alien Enemies Act. McCarthy, who supports broad executive authority, explains that even aliens have constitutional protections.HostAndrew Arthur is a Fellow in Law and Policy at the Center for Immigration Studies.GuestAndrew McCarthy is a Senior Fellow at the National Review Institute and Contributing Editor at National Review.RelatedAndrew McCarthy articles at National ReviewSupremes Uphold Due Process While Handling Trump Win in Venezuelan Deportations CaseWhat is 'Shocking' to J.D. Vance Should Shock - and Anger - You, TooTrump Admin Wins First Alien Enemies Act Skirmish before SCOTUS - or Did ItSCOTUS Chief Stays District Order for Alien Deported Due to 'Administrative Error'Tren de Aragua, Alien Enemies Act, and 'State Secrets Privilege'Intro MontageVoices in the opening montage:Sen. Barack Obama at a 2005 press conference.Sen. John McCain in a 2010 election ad.President Lyndon Johnson, upon signing the 1965 Immigration Act.Booker T. Washington, reading in 1908 from his 1895 Atlanta Exposition speech.Laraine Newman as a "Conehead" on SNL in 1977.Hillary Clinton in a 2003 radio interview.Cesar Chavez in a 1974 interview.House Speaker Nancy Pelosi speaking to reporters in 2019.Prof. George Borjas in a 2016 C-SPAN appearance.Sen. Jeff Sessions in 2008 comments on the Senate floor.Charlton Heston in "Planet of the Apes".

Susan Pendergrass and Dominic Pino, the Thomas L. Rhodes Fellow at the National Review Institute, discuss the current state of U.S. tariffs and trade policy. They explore tariffs as a hidden form of taxation, debunk common misconceptions about trade deficits, provide historical context for America's protectionist tendencies, and more. Timestamps: 00:00 Understanding Tariffs and Economic Perspectives 02:51 The Impact of Trade Deficits 06:05 The Role of Government in Trade Policies 08:59 The Consequences of Protectionism 12:02 Future Economic Predictions 15:05 Historical Context of Tariffs 18:03 The Confusion Surrounding Current Policies Produced by Show-Me Opportunity

What happens when the world's biggest economy slams the brakes on global trade? In just weeks, Donald Trump's tariff blitz has shattered decades of US-led liberalisation — and the fallout is only just beginning. As prices creep higher and wallets tighten, will the political backlash bite harder than the economic one? And in the UK, could fiscal fear turn into fiscal flair? CapX editor Marc Sidwell is joined by the IEA's Reem Ibrahim and Dominic Pino of the National Review Institute to explore whether this era of upheaval might just offer the chance to rewrite the economic rulebook. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Jim and Greg for three good martinis on 3 Martini Lunch as they discuss President Trump's approval of the F-47 fighter jet, the future political ambitions of the DeSantis family, and mounting evidence that Democrats have alienated young men in a historic way. Plus, they make a somber champagne toast to the late former Utah Rep. Mia Love.First, they welcome Trump's approval of the F-47, a cutting-edge, sixth-generation stealth fighter capable of reaching Mach 2. This decision underscores the administration's focus on military readiness and warfighting capabilities. Jim also explains how this decision impacts the growing debate about whether manned fighters are needed in the age of drones.Next, Jim shares insights from the National Review Institute's Ideas Summit, where he interviewed Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp and hosted a discussion with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and his wife, Casey. Rumors are swirling that Casey DeSantis is considering a 2026 gubernatorial run, and Jim explains why there's a very good chance Mrs. DeSantis will jump in the race. He also notes the surprising ways she would be different than her husband as governor.Then, they analyze fresh evidence that Gen Z men are shifting right, possibly in a huge, permanent way. Jim explores why this realignment doesn't surprise him, pointing to how the left's approach to education has driven young men toward conservatism. While time will tell, current data suggests this could be the most dramatic political shift among a generation in modern history.Finally, they raise a champagne toast to former Utah Rep. Mia Love, who passed away from brain cancer. She was just 49 years old. Greg shares excerpts from a recent column Love wrote about the America she cherished, while Jim reflects on her time in Congress and the political future she might have had until cancer robbed her of it.Please visit our great sponsors:This show is sponsored by BetterHelp. Your well-being is worth it —and now, it's within reach with Betterhelp. Visit https://BetterHelp.com/3ML to get 10% off your first month.

00:39- Joe and President Trump this weekend 50:27- John Solomon, award-winning investigative journalist, founder of "Just The News," and the host of “Just the News, No Noise” on the Real America’s Voice networkTopic: "Judge who blocked Trump deportations took junket to event with anti-Trump speakers, sponsor" (Just the News), other news of the day 57:15- Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis, Representative for New York's 11th Congressional DistrictTopic: Congestion pricing deadline extension 1:10:15- Gordon Chang, Asia expert, columnist and author of "China is Going to War"Topic: Trump hinting at "flexibility" for China 1:28:29- Andrew McCarthy, Contributing Editor at National Review & Fellow at the National Review Institute, and a Fox News ContributorTopic: Trump DOJ 1:59:17- Daniel Hoffman, Ret. CIA Senior Clandestine Services Officer and a Fox News ContributorTopic: Russian air attack on Kyiv, US attorney in charge of cases involving CIA leaks and 2:11:50- Sgt. Joseph Imperatrice, Founder of Blue Lives Matter NYC with 19 years of law enforcement experience primarily in the Detective Bureau fieldTopic: Latest in NYC crimeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrew McCarthy, Contributing Editor at National Review & Fellow at the National Review Institute, and a Fox News ContributorTopic: "Does the Constitution really protect Columbia agitator Mahmoud Khalil from deportation?" (Fox News op ed) Assemblyman Jake Blumencranz, Republican representing the 15th District of the New York State AssemblyTopic: "Stop talking, start teaching: New York must fight to end antisemitism in our schools" (Fox News op ed) Rebekah Koffler, Russian-born U.S. intelligence expert who served as a Russian Doctrine & Strategy specialist in the Defense Intelligence Agency, host of the "Censored But Not Silenced" podcast and the author of the upcoming book "Trump's Playbook"Topic: Russia-Ukraine ceasefire proposal Ed Broyhill, Entrepreneur and North Carolina Republican National CommitteemanTopic: More FEMA staff fired in "political bias" scandal Liz Peek, Fox News contributor, columnist for Fox News and The Hill, and former partner of major bracket Wall Street firm Wertheim & CompanyTopic: "Democrats are squealing over latest Trump plan to cut wasteful spending for one reason" (Fox News op ed)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrew C. McCarthy, senior fellow at National Review Institute, an NR contributing editor, and best-selling author, joins the show by phone to discuss his opinion piece "Does the Constitution really protect Columbia agitator Mahmoud Khalil from deportation?" and the case for deporting the Palestinian activist. The Democrats' further shift leftward. Are we getting closer to another 9/11-type terror event in the near future?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

52:32- Andrew McCarthy, Contributing Editor at National Review & Fellow at the National Review Institute, and a Fox News Contributor Topic: Mayor Adams seeks dismissal with prejudice 1:03:53- Col. Jack Jacobs, a retired colonel in the United States Army and a Medal of Honor recipient for his actions during the Vietnam War Topic: Donald Trump's push to fire generals involved in the Afghanistan withdrawal 1:25:32- Matt Rooney, Founder and Editor-in-Chief of SaveJersey.com Topic: Phil Murphy's budget, George Norcross charges dropped 2:03:36- Alex Pfeiffer, Deputy Assistant to the President & Principal Deputy Communications Director Topic: Cabinet meeting, Zelensky meeting, U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer's visit to the White House today 2:14:13- Marc Morano, Former Senior Staff Member of the Senate Environment & Public Works Committee, publisher of ClimateDepot.com, and the author of "The Great Reset: Global Elites and the Permanent Lockdown" Topic: Trump EPA to go after the holy grail of the climate agendaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:53- “Average Joe” book release 15:54- Hostage releases 51:38- John Solomon, award-winning investigative journalist, founder of "Just The News," and the host of “Just the News, No Noise” on the Real America’s Voice network Topic: Trump tells Hamas to release hostages by noon Saturday, Eric Adams, Trump's latest tariffs, other news of the day 59:09- David Santrella, CEO of Salem Media Group and Allen Power, President of Broadcast Media for Salem Topic: Congratulating Joe Piscopo on his book release 1:11:02- Miranda Devine, columnist for the New York Post and the author of "The Big Guy" Topic: "Inside Trump’s hectic day-to-day schedule – with prez revealing the phrase that keeps going through his mind when he first wakes up" (New York Post op ed) 1:24:18- Mike Gallagher, radio talk show host heard weekday mornings at 10 a.m. on AM 970 The Answer Topic: News of the day, Alaska cruise 1:35:04- Nicole Parker, Special Agent with the FBI from 2010 through October 2022 and a Fox News contributor Topic: FBI uncovers thousands of undisclosed records connected to the JFK assassination 1:47:06- Andrew McCarthy, Contributing Editor at National Review & Fellow at the National Review Institute, and a Fox News Contributor Topic: DOJ ordering dismissal of corruption charges against Eric Adams 2:01:32- Shahar Azani, Former Israeli Diplomat and Former Spokesperson of the Israeli Consulate in New York Topic: Trump ordering Hamas to free hostages by noon 2:11:04- Laura Sheaffer, General Manager of Salem Media Group of New York Topic: Congratulating Joe Piscopo on his bookSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

01:04- Ronald Reagan’s birthday, banning transgender athletes from women’s sports 24:47- Super Bowl 50:57- Thomas Homan, Border Czar for the Trump administration Topic: Potential for seeking prosecution for Phil Murphy 1:03:25- David Wildstein, Founder and Editor-in-Chief of New Jersey Globe Topic: New Jersey gubernatorial debate and race 1:12:11- Lauren Miller, professional golfer and an Independent Women's Forum Ambassador Topic: Trump's executive order banning transgender athletes from women's sports 1:25:14- Andrew McCarthy, Contributing Editor at National Review & Fellow at the National Review Institute, and a Fox News Contributor Topic: Pam Bondi confirmed as Attorney General 1:47:16- Pastor Corey Brooks, founder and Senior Pastor of New Beginnings Church of Chicago and founder and CEO of Project H.O.O.D. Communities Development Corporation Topic: "Black History Month feels different this year. And we can't let victimhood get in the way" (Fox News op ed) 2:01:41- Dr. Marc Siegel, physician, Professor of Medicine at the NYU Langone Medical Center, author, and contributor to Fox News Topic: Science behind transgender women in women's sports, Robert Kennedy Jr. 2:11:46- Craig Shirley, Presidential Historian, Political Consultant, and Reagan biographer Topic: Ronald Reagan's birthdaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

01:11- Federal Income Tax, Tariffs 16:46- Mike Douglas Show, Pee-wee Herman Documentary 27:56- Iron Dome 34:29- IRS 51:24 - Andrew McCarthy, Contributing Editor at National Review & Fellow at the National Review Institute, and a Fox News Contributor Topic: Justice Department fires over a dozen key officials on Jack Smith's team 1:03:17- Jonathan Hoenig, portfolio manager at Capitalist Pig Hedge Fund LLC and a Fox News Contributor Topic: U.S. tech stocks fall amid AI race with China, IRS 1:12:54- K.T. McFarland, Former Trump Deputy National Security Advisor and the author of "Revolution: Trump, Washington and 'We The People'” Topic: Iron Dome construction and the impact it will have on national security 1:25:54- MTV, Joe Franklin 1:37:22- Miranda Devine, columnist for the New York Post and the author of "The Big Guy" Topic: "Trump used his finite political capital to pardon the Jan. 6 riot defendants – and right the egregious wrongs of Biden’s DOJ" (New York Post op ed) 1:49:44- Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis, Representative for New York's 11th Congressional District Topic: Trump speaks to House Republicans in Florida 2:02:32- Gianno Caldwell, Fox News Political Analyst, founder of the Caldwell Institute for Public Safety and the host of the "Outloud with Gianno Caldwell" podcast Topic: Trump's first week in office 2:11:46- Councilman Joe Borelli, Minority Leader of the New York City Council & the author of "Staten Island in the Nineteenth Century: From Boomtown to Forgotten Borough" Topic: His resignation from the City CouncilSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With a healthy majority in Parliament, what's stopping Britain's Government from enacting the kind of sweeping policy changes we're seeing in the United States? Michael Binyon from The Times and the National Review Institute's Dominic Pino share their insights, plus: will tariffs force Putin's hand in Ukraine? And how can we restore consumer optimism in Britain?Follow Dominic Pino and CapX on X, and make sure you're subscribed to CapX's unmissable daily briefings from the heart of Westminster. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

16:18- Trump Hush Money Case 27:36- The Sopranos 51:35- Andrew McCarthy, Contributing Editor at National Review & Fellow at the National Review Institute, and a Fox News Contributor Topic: Trump's sentencing in the hush money case 1:11:07- David Marcus, Fox News Columnist and the author of "Charade: The COVID Lies That Crushed A Nation" Topic: "California could learn a lot from Florida when it comes to looters" (Fox News op ed) 1:25:22- Joseph diGenova, former U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Topic: Trump sentencing 1:45:23- Michael Dubron, Former Los Angeles Fire Air Ops. Crew Chief Topic: Fires in Southern California 2:00:01- Rebekah Koffler, Russian-born U.S. intelligence expert who served as a Russian Doctrine & Strategy specialist in the Defense Intelligence Agency and the author of "Putin's Playbook: Russia's Secret Plan to Defeat America" Topic: "The top 3 factors heightening the risk of terror attacks on the homeland" (Fox News op ed) 2:09:46- Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis, Representative for New York's 11th Congressional District Topic: Meeting with Trump on SALT DeductionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

35:53- David Marcus, Fox News Columnist and the author of "Charade: The COVID Lies That Crushed A Nation"Topic: "Trudeau exits the stage. Canadian Truckers 1, Prime Minister 0" (Fox News opinion)50:46- Andrew McCarthy, Contributing Editor at National Review & Fellow at the National Review Institute, and a Fox News ContributorTopic: Judge Merchan denies Trump's request to delay sentencing1:10:37- K.T. McFarland, Former Trump Deputy National Security Advisor and the author of "Revolution: Trump, Washington and 'We The People'”Topic: Justin Trudeau's resignation1:25:28- Ron Vitiello, former U.S. Border patrol agent who served as deputy director and acting director of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and former Acting Deputy Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border ProtectionTopic: Migrant caravan heading toward the U.S. ahead of Trump's inauguration1:33:24- Laine Schoneberger, Chief Investment Officer, Managing Partner, and Founder of YrefyTopic: Yrefy1:50:11- Congressman Jeff Van Drew, Republican representing New Jersey's 2nd Congressional DistrictTopic: Congress certifies Trump's election win2:02:55- Gianno Caldwell, Fox News Political Analyst, founder of the Caldwell Institute for Public Safety and the host of the "Outloud with Gianno Caldwell" podcastTopic: "I know Pam Bondi personally and she will make an amazing attorney general" (Fox News op ed)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nicole Parker, Special Agent with the FBI from 2010 through October 2022 and a Fox News contributorTopic: New Orleans attackAndrew McCarthy, Contributing Editor at National Review & Fellow at the National Review Institute, and a Fox News ContributorTopic: "New Year’s Terrorist Attack in New Orleans" (National Review)Congressman Steve Scalise, Republican representing Louisiana's 1st district and the House Majority LeaderTopic: New Orleans attack, "Congress must deliver President Trump's agenda quickly" (Fox News op ed)Thomas Homan, Incoming Border Czar for the Trump administrationTopic: Migrants accused of killing a Mexican border agentDanny Coulson, Former Deputy Assistant Director of the FBI and Founding Commander of the FBI Hostage Rescue TeamTopic: New Orleans attack, Cyber truck explosion at Trump hotel in Las VegasSteve Forbes, Chairman and Editor-in-Chief at Forbes Media & the co-author of "Inflation: What It Is, Why It's Bad, and How to Fix It"Topic: Economy going into 2025 Hannah E. Meyers, fellow and director of policing and public safety at the Manhattan InstituteTopic: "The subway fire slay proves NYC must stop coddling criminals" (New York Post op ed)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Breaking Battlegrounds, Chuck and Sam first welcome Thomas Grove of the Wall Street Journal to share his experience writing with Evan Gershkovich, recently freed from Russian imprisonment, on a front-page story exposing what is going on inside Putin's Russian prisons. Thomas also analyzes Syria's faltering regime, examining whether Russia's focus on Ukraine sped up its collapse and what this means for Israel's strategic outlook. Later, Congressman David Schweikert joins to discuss his recent meeting with Elon Musk, where they explored hundreds of modernization ideas to streamline government spending. He also highlights the critical tax policy debates Congress must tackle in 2025. Finally, Dan McLaughlin of National Review joins the show to dissect Biden's pardons, the Daniel Perry case, and his article Progressives Are Mad at What Obama Did to Our Health Insurance System. In Kiley's Corner, discover how the McDonald's employee who tipped off police about Luigi Mangione could claim the FBI or Crimewatch reward, and delve into the shocking twists of the Melody Farris trial, including her revelation of the alleged real killer she has been protecting for six years.www.breakingbattlegrounds.voteTwitter: www.twitter.com/Breaking_BattleFacebook: www.facebook.com/breakingbattlegroundsInstagram: www.instagram.com/breakingbattlegroundsLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/breakingbattlegroundsShow sponsors:Invest YrefyYrefy offers a secure, collateralized portfolio with a strong, fixed rate of return - up to a 10.25%. There is no attack on your principal if you ever need your money back. You can let your investment compound daily, or take your income whenever you choose. Make sure you tell them Sam and Chuck sent you!Learn more at investyrefy.com4Freedom MobileExperience true freedom with 4Freedom Mobile, the exclusive provider offering nationwide coverage on all three major US networks (Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile) with just one SIM card. Our service not only connects you but also shields you from data collection by network operators, social media platforms, government agencies, and more.Use code ‘Battleground' to get your first month for $9 and save $10 a month every month after.Learn more at: 4FreedomMobile.comDot VoteWith a .VOTE website, you ensure your political campaign stands out among the competition while simplifying how you reach voters.Learn more at: dotvote.voteAbout our guests:Thomas Grove covers the confrontation between Russia and the West for The Wall Street Journal. He is based in Warsaw. Before that Thomas covered Russia for more than a decade and he has traveled to Ukraine regularly since Russia's invasion. He writes on Russia's military, the arms trade and the Russian defense sector as well as great power competition. He started his career in Istanbul with Reuters writing about the economy and the rise of Recep Tayyip Erdogan's AKP. Thomas has since reported from across Central Asia, the Caucasus region and the Middle East. You can follow him on X @tggrove.-Congressman David Schweikert is serving his seventh term in the United States Congress. He holds a seat on the Ways and Means Committee and is the current Chairman of the Oversight Subcommittee. He is also the Vice Chairman of the bicameral Joint Economic Committee, Chairman of the Valley Fever Task force, is the Republican Co-Chair of the Blockchain Caucus, Co-Chair of the Tunisia Caucus, and Co-Chair of the Telehealth Caucus.-Dan McLaughlin is a senior writer at National Review Online and a fellow at National Review Institute. You can follow him on X @baseballcrank. Get full access to Breaking Battlegrounds at breakingbattlegrounds.substack.com/subscribe

Andrew McCarthy, Contributing Editor at National Review & Fellow at the National Review Institute, and a Fox News ContributorTopic: Daniel Penny acquittal, suspect charged in death of UnitedHealthcare CEOJohn Solomon, award-winning investigative journalist, founder of "Just The News," and the host of “Just the News, No Noise” on the Real America’s Voice networkTopic: Latest in Trump's cabinet picks, other news of the dayNicole Parker, Special Agent with the FBI from 2010 through October 2022 and a Fox News contributorTopic: Suspect charged in death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian ThompsonK.T. McFarland, Former Trump Deputy National Security Advisor and the author of "Revolution: Trump, Washington and 'We The People'”Topic: National security threat posed by Syrian rebel victoryTony Perry, Mayor of Middletown, NJTopic: Drone sightingsGianno Caldwell, Fox News Political Analyst, founder of the Caldwell Institute for Public Safety and the host of the "Outloud with Gianno Caldwell" podcastTopic: Pete Hegseth, potential Joe Biden pardons, other news of the daySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe Biden pardons Hunter Biden, South Korea and Syria erupt in conflict, and transgender medicine visits the Supreme Court. Find us on Youtube. The Bulletin welcomes Andy McCarthy (National Review) to talk about the Hunter Biden pardon. Then, Russell, Mike, and Clarissa talk about South Korean protests as conflict in Syria rises. Finally, we discuss the Supreme Court case related to transgender rights.   GO DEEPER WITH THE BULLETIN: Email us with your favorite segment from today's show at podcasts@christianitytoday.com. Grab some Bulletin merch in our holiday store! Find us on YouTube. Rate and review the show in your podcast app of choice. ABOUT THE GUEST:  Andrew C. McCarthy is a bestselling author, a contributing editor at National Review, a Fox News contributor, and a senior fellow at National Review Institute. A former chief assistant United States attorney in the Southern District of New York, he led the terrorism prosecution against the “Blind Sheikh” (Omar Abdel Rahman) and 11 other jihadists for conducting a war of urban terrorism against the United States that included the 1993 World Trade Center bombing and a plot to bomb New York City landmarks. He also contributed to the prosecutions of terrorists who bombed US embassies in Kenya and Tanzania. McCarthy is the cohost, along with NR editor in chief Rich Lowry, of The McCarthy Report, a podcast produced by National Review. ABOUT THE BULLETIN: The Bulletin is a weekly (and sometimes more!) current events show from Christianity Today hosted and moderated by Clarissa Moll, with senior commentary from Russell Moore (Christianity Today's editor in chief) and Mike Cosper (director, CT Media). Each week, the show explores current events and breaking news and shares a Christian perspective on issues that are shaping our world. We also offer special one-on-one conversations with writers, artists, and thought leaders whose impact on the world brings important significance to a Christian worldview, like Bono, Sharon McMahon, Harrison Scott Key, Frank Bruni, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

59:34- Andrew McCarthy, Contributing Editor at National Review & Fellow at the National Review Institute, and a Fox News ContributorTopic: Hunter Biden pardon1:13:03- K.T. McFarland, Former Trump Deputy National Security Advisor and the author of "Revolution: Trump, Washington and 'We The People'”Topic: Syria, future of national security under Trump1:26:34- Councilwoman Vickie Paladino, New York City Councilmember representing District 19 of QueensTopic: Daniel Penny closing arguments, Sanctuary laws in New York1:36:46- Nicole Parker, Special Agent with the FBI from 2010 through October 2022 and a Fox News contributorTopic: Kash Patel appointed as head of the FBI1:53:13- Miranda Devine, columnist for the New York Post and the author of "The Big Guy"Topic: "We always knew Biden would pardon Hunter. It's fitting president would break another promise" (New York Post op ed)2:04:13- Thomas Homan, Incoming Border Czar for the Trump administrationTopic: Plans to meet with Mayor Eric Adams2:14:08- Gordon Chang, Asia expert, columnist and author of "Plan Red: China's Project to Destroy America"Topic: South Korean President declares emergency martial lawSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

49:14- Daniel Hoffman, Ret. CIA Senior Clandestine Services Officer and a Fox News Contributor Topic: Ukraine firing U.S. missiles into Russia1:11:56- Stephen Moore, "Joe Piscopo Show" Resident Scholar of Economics, Chairman of FreedomWorks Task Force on Economic Revival, former Trump economic adviser, Committee to Unleash Prosperity Co-Founder and the author of "The Trump Economic Miracle: And the Plan to Unleash Prosperity Again" Topic: The future of trade between the U.S. and Europe, latest economic news1:25:28- Jerry Crowley, Vice President and General Manager of Salem Media of New York Topic: Remembering travel writer Arthur Frommer1:35:10- Paul Jacobs for Food for the Poor Topic: Food for the Poor1:44:53- Andrew McCarthy, Contributing Editor at National Review & Fellow at the National Review Institute, and a Fox News Contributor Topic: Push for postponement in the Trump hush money case1:58:07- Michael Goodwin, Chief Political Columnist for the New York Post Topic: "Kathy Hochul, Eric Adams are deaf to voters' resounding message" (New York Post op ed)2:10:40- Sally Struthers, actress best remembered for her role as Gloria Stivic on "All in the Family" Topic: Her new Netflix series "A Man on the Inside," her legendary careerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

37:16 Liz Peek, Conservative Political Commentator, Fox News contributor and former partner of major bracket Wall Street firm Wertheim & Company Topic: ' The One Reason Trump Won That Democrats Cannot Admit'(Fox News op ed) 52:55 Daniel Hoffman, Ret. CIA Senior Clandestine Services Officer and a Fox News Contributor Topic: CIA Official Charged in Leak Regarding Israel's plans for Iran; Trump's CIA Pick1:02:45 - Eddie Dedi, Zuppa Restaurant Co-Owner Topic: Celebrating Yonkers1:28:56- Andrew McCarthy, Contributing Editor at National Review & Fellow at the National Review Institute, and a Fox News ContributorTopic: Matt Gaetz Nomination for AG; Jack Smith Halts Appeal Against Trump  1:38:55 - Anitra Parmele from Food for the Poor Topic: Food for the Poor2:04:35 - Corey Lewandowski, Trump 2024 Senior Official Topic: Trump Cabinet Picks 2:13:28 - Marc Morano, Former Senior Staff Member of the Senate Environment & Public Works Committee, publisher of ClimateDepot.com, and the author of "The Great Reset: Global Elites and the Permanent Lockdown" Topic: 2024 UN Climate summit  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WMAL GUEST: 7:35 AM - INTERVIEW - ANDY MCCARTHY - a former federal prosecutor, senior fellow at National Review Institute, an National Review contributing editor, and author of Ball of Collusion: The Plot to Rig an Election and Destroy a Presidency – Discussed Trump's NY Sentencing scheduled for Nov. 26 and his looming legal issues SOCIAL MEDIA: @AndrewCMcCarthy POLITICO: Trump is due to be sentenced in 3 weeks. It probably won't happen. SENTENCING: NOV. 26 Bill Barr: Prosecutors should 'do the right thing' and dismiss Trump cases: 'Respect the people's decision' Special counsel evaluating how to wind down two federal cases against Trump after presidential win ANDY MCCARTHY: Biden-Harris DOJ Is Poised to End Lawfare Pursuit of Trump Where to find more about WMAL's morning show:  Follow the Show Podcasts on Apple podcasts, Audible and Spotify. Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor,  @Jgunlock, @patricepinkfile, and @heatherhunterdc.  Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Show Website: https://www.wmal.com/oconnor-company/ How to listen live weekdays from 5 to 9 AM: https://www.wmal.com/listenlive/ Episode: Thursday, November 7, 2024 / 7 AM Hour  O'Connor and Company is proudly presented by Veritas AcademySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the 7 AM Hour: Larry O'Connor and Patrice Onwuka discussed: WMAL GUEST: 7:05 AM - INTERVIEW - BRENT BOZELL - Media Research Center on the media hysteria over Trump's win SOCIAL MEDIA: https://x.com/BrentBozell WMAL GUESTL 7:35 AM - INTERVIEW - ANDY MCCARTHY - a former federal prosecutor, senior fellow at National Review Institute, an National Review contributing editor, and author of Ball of Collusion: The Plot to Rig an Election and Destroy a Presidency – Discussed Trump's NY Sentencing scheduled for Nov. 26 and his looming legal issues SOCIAL MEDIA: @AndrewCMcCarthy POLITICO: Trump is due to be sentenced in 3 weeks. It probably won't happen. SENTENCING: NOV. 26 Bill Barr: Prosecutors should 'do the right thing' and dismiss Trump cases: 'Respect the people's decision' Special counsel evaluating how to wind down two federal cases against Trump after presidential win ANDY MCCARTHY: Biden-Harris DOJ Is Poised to End Lawfare Pursuit of Trump Social media speculates about Donna Brazile and Nancy Pelosi's animated exchange at Harris concession speech Where to find more about WMAL's morning show:  Follow the Show Podcasts on Apple podcasts, Audible and Spotify. Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor,  @Jgunlock, @patricepinkfile, and @heatherhunterdc.  Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Show Website: https://www.wmal.com/oconnor-company/ How to listen live weekdays from 5 to 9 AM: https://www.wmal.com/listenlive/ Episode: Thursday, November 7, 2024 / 7 AM Hour  O'Connor and Company is proudly presented by Veritas AcademySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

54:22- Corey Lewandowski, Trump 2024 Senior Official Topic: Trump's victory in the 2024 Presidential race1:01:59- Luis Muniz Jr., President of the Yonkers Hispanic Cultural Foundation Topic: Celebrating Yonkers1:11:20- Andrew McCarthy, Contributing Editor at National Review & Fellow at the National Review Institute, and a Fox News Contributor Topic: "Trump victory should be death knell for Democrats' lawfare" (Fox News op ed), future for Jack Smith1:27:01- Liz Peek, Fox News contributor, columnist for Fox News and The Hill, and former partner of major bracket Wall Street firm Wertheim & Company Topic: "Three reasons Trump triumphed" (Fox News op ed)1:35:37- Bill Camastro, Dealer and Partner at Gold Coast Cadillac Topic: Upcoming event on November 16th2:02:19- Miranda Devine, columnist for the New York Post and the author of "The Big Guy" Topic: "How America rejected the lies of Trump's leftist foes and returned him to the White House" (New York Post op ed)2:12:41- Tom Del Beccaro, acclaimed author, speaker and the former Chairman of the California Republican Party Topic: Election resultsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Breaking Battlegrounds, Chuck and Sam are joined by an esteemed lineup of guests tackling major political and policy issues. Dr. Jessica Spencer discusses the potential effects of Florida's Amendment 3 on marijuana legalization and answers key questions about its impact on public safety and medical marijuana use. Brooke Rollins, President of the America First Policy Institute, shares her insights on China's threat to U.S. national security and defends the importance of women in leadership roles during her time in the Trump administration. Rollins also responds to Mark Cuban's recent comments, emphasizing Trump's positive track record as an employer for women. Dan McLaughlin of National Review Online provides an analysis of the current Senate map and key House races, exploring how strategic campaigning could impact party control. Lastly, former Arizona Supreme Court Justice Andrew Gould examines Arizona's Prop. 140 and argues against implementing a ranked-choice voting system, warning of potential voter disenfranchisement. Don't miss this comprehensive discussion packed with expert analysis and timely topics.www.breakingbattlegrounds.voteTwitter: www.twitter.com/Breaking_BattleFacebook: www.facebook.com/breakingbattlegroundsInstagram: www.instagram.com/breakingbattlegroundsLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/breakingbattlegroundsShow sponsors:Invest YrefyYrefy offers a secure, collateralized portfolio with a strong, fixed rate of return - up to a 10.25%. There is no attack on your principal if you ever need your money back. You can let your investment compound daily, or take your income whenever you choose. Make sure you tell them Sam and Chuck sent you!Learn more at investyrefy.com4Freedom MobileExperience true freedom with 4Freedom Mobile, the exclusive provider offering nationwide coverage on all three major US networks (Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile) with just one SIM card. Our service not only connects you but also shields you from data collection by network operators, social media platforms, government agencies, and more.Use code ‘Battleground' to get your first month for $9 and save $10 a month every month after.Learn more at: 4FreedomMobile.comDot VoteWith a .VOTE website, you ensure your political campaign stands out among the competition while simplifying how you reach voters.Learn more at: dotvote.voteAbout our guests:Dr. Jessica Spencer is the Director of Advocacy for the Florida Vote No on Amendment 3 Campaign—a coalition of parents, teachers, law enforcement, and first responders dedicated to preserving Florida's public safety by opposing the legalization of marijuana.-Brooke Leslie Rollins is originally from Glen Rose, Texas, and serves as the President and Chief Executive Officer of AFPI. Rollins was formerly Director of the Domestic Policy Council and Chief Strategist in the White House under President Donald Trump, where she also previously served as Director of the Office of American Innovation. In these roles, she developed and managed the transformational domestic policy agenda of the Trump Administration, leading to historic achievements for the American people. Rollins graduated with honors from Texas A&M University with a degree in agricultural development and was the first female to be elected student body president. After earning her Juris Doctor with honors at the University of Texas School of Law, she served as Governor Rick Perry's policy director before running the Texas Public Policy Foundation (TPPF) for 15 years. At TPPF, Rollins elevated a small policy organization to a national force and redefined the possibilities for a state-based think tank — setting the model and aspiration for AFPI. Rollins and her husband, Mark, currently reside in Fort Worth, Texas, and spend a large majority of their free time taxiing their four very active children to baseball games, cattle shows, piano lessons, and Aggie football games.-Dan McLaughlin is a senior writer at National Review Online and a fellow at National Review Institute. You can follow him on X @baseballcrank. -Andrew Gould is a partner at Holtzman Vogel specializing in Appellate, Commercial Litigation, and Constitutional Law. Andrew served as a Justice on the Arizona Supreme Court from 2016 to 2021. After retiring from the bench in 2021, he worked as a Senior Counsel for First Liberty Institute litigating religious liberty cases throughout the United States. He also served as a Judge on Division One of the Arizona Court of Appeals from 2011 to 2016 where he authored over 400 opinions, and served as a Judge of the Superior Court in Yuma County for 11 years.     Get full access to Breaking Battlegrounds at breakingbattlegrounds.substack.com/subscribe

00:00- Trump's garbage truck photo op 52:21- Andrew McCarthy, Contributing Editor at National Review & Fellow at the National Review Institute, and a Fox News ContributorTopic: SCOTUS allows Virginia to purge suspected noncitizens from voter rolls1:11:00- Corey Lewandowski, Trump 2024 Senior OfficialTopic: Trump's garbage truck photo op, latest in the Trump campaign1:26:32- Mark Morgan, Visiting Fellow at the Heritage Foundation, Former Acting Commissioner of U.S. Customs & Border Protection, and Former Assistant Director with the FBITopic: Trump vowing to remove immigration billboards funded by taxpayers1:34:30- Arthur Lih, Inventor & CEO of LifeVac and the author of "Sorry, Can't is a Lie"Topic: LifeVac and the choking hazards on Halloween2:02:07- Robert Greenway, Director of the Center for National Defense at The Heritage Foundation, Former Deputy Assistant to the President and Senior Director for the Middle East and North Africa in the Trump administration, and principal architect of the Abraham AccordsTopic: Possibility of a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon2:10:19- Saddle Brook Police Chief Robert Kugler, Candidate for Bergen County SheriffTopic: His campaignSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Daniel Hoffman, Ret. CIA Senior Clandestine Services Officer and a Fox News ContributorTopic: Possible leak of U.S. intel regarding Israel's plans for IranAnna Malafronte, Community Relations Manager at the National Italian American FoundationTopic: Italian-American Heritage MonthK.T. McFarland, Former Trump Deputy National Security Advisor and the author of "Revolution: Trump, Washington and 'We The People'”Topic: Visiting Bucks County, PAJack Brewer, Former NFL Player, Trump appointee, and Federal Commissioner and Chairman of The Jack Brewer FoundationTopic: "Elites like Kamala Harris are out of touch with the struggles of Black men" (Fox News op ed) David Burke, noted chef and restauranteur and the proprietor of Red Horse by David Burke Topic: Joe Piscopo's upcoming performance at The Bernie at Red Horse by David Burke Andrew McCarthy, Contributing Editor at National Review & Fellow at the National Review Institute, and a Fox News Contributor Topic: Nathan Wade admitting to multiple White House meetings during Trump Georgia probe, SCOTUS rejects Michael Cohen's lawsuit against Trump, jury selection in the Daniel Penny trialDr. Marc Siegel, physician, Professor of Medicine at the NYU Langone Medical Center, author, and contributor to Fox NewsTopic: Anxiety and stress escalating ahead of the electionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Daniel Hoffman, Ret. CIA Senior Clandestine Services Officer and a Fox News ContributorTopic: Latest intel in Israel-Hezbollah warJim McLaughlin, pollster, strategic consultant, and CEO and Partner of McLaughlin & AssociatesTopic: Latest polling in Presidential raceK.T. McFarland, Former Trump Deputy National Security Advisor and the author of "Revolution: Trump, Washington and 'We The People'”Topic: U.S. anti-missile systemsAndrew McCarthy, Contributing Editor at National Review & Fellow at the National Review Institute, and a Fox News ContributorTopic: "FBI's role in Hunter Biden laptop scandal is worse than you know" (Fox News op ed)Hogan Gidley, Former National Press Secretary for the Trump campaign and former White House Deputy Press SecretaryTopic: Trump rally, latest in the Trump campaignHenry Winkler, actor best remembered for playing Arthur "The Fonz" Fonzarelli on "Happy Days"Topic: His new children's book "Detective Duck: The Case of the Missing Tadpole" (in stores October 22), his memoir "Being Henry," his appearance on "American Horror Story"See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

K.T. McFarland, Former Trump Deputy National Security Advisor and the author of "Revolution: Trump, Washington and 'We The People'”Topic: Trump assassination attempt suspect called for Iran to assassinate Trump in self-published bookAndrew McCarthy, Contributing Editor at National Review & Fellow at the National Review Institute, and a Fox News ContributorTopic: "Feds should call off their turf-war bid to control Florida Trump-assassination case" (New York Post op ed), resignation of Mayor Adams' chief counsel, arrest of Sean "Diddy" CombsWill Montanaro, CEO of the Federal Enforcement Homeland Security FoundationTopic: Ridge Awards Gala tomorrowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrew McCarthy, Contributing Editor at National Review & Fellow at the National Review Institute, and a Fox News ContributorTopic: George Santos' upcoming trial in September, RFK Jr's disqualification from the NY ballotGianno Caldwell, Fox News Political Analyst, founder of the Caldwell Institute for Public Safety and the host of the "Outloud with Gianno Caldwell" podcastTopic: Latest in the Donald Trump and Kamala Harris campaignsMichael Goodwin, Chief Political Columnist for the New York PostTopic: "Kamala Harris should conduct her first major interview as Dem nominee with The New York Post" (New York Post op ed)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe Concha, Fox News contributor, Media and Politics columnist for The Hill. and the author of the new book "Progressively Worse"Topic: His new book, news of the dayAndrew McCarthy, Contributing Editor at National Review & Fellow at the National Review Institute, and a Fox News ContributorTopic: 9/11 plea dealsPatrick J. Brosnan, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Brosnan Risk Consultants, and a retired & decorated NYPD DetectiveTopic: Two NYPD officers shot in Manhattan, ongoing investigation into the Trump assassination attemptSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Solomon, award-winning investigative journalist, founder of "Just The News," and the host of "John Solomon Reports" on the Salem Podcast Network and “Just the News, No Noise” on the Real America's Voice networkTopic: Trump announces J.D. Vance as his running mate, attempted assassination of TrumpAndrew McCarthy, Contributing Editor at National Review & Fellow at the National Review Institute, and a Fox News ContributorTopic: Dismissal of the classified documents case, Jack Smith to appeal classified documents caseSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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: "The case for draining the swamp is stronger than ever" (Washington Times op ed)Andrew McCarthy, Contributing Editor at National Review & Fellow at the National Review Institute, and a Fox News ContributorTopic: Closing arguments in Menendez trial, George Norcross pleads not guilty, Alec Baldwin trialSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dominic Pino, Thomas L. Rhodes Fellow at National Review Institute. Analysis of SCOTUS and Sotomayor dissents

In a spate of end-of-term decisions, the Supreme Court released its decision on the question of presidential immunity, ruling that the president has broad protections from criminal prosecution for “official acts,” a presumption of immunity for likely official acts, and zero immunity for private acts. Does this now mean that the U.S. now has a “king” as head of state, someone above the law, as many have implied? Can the president really release Seal Team 6 to kill political rivals without consequence? The answer is simple: No. Rather, the Court continued the job of rebalancing our Republic in favor of three branches, with Congress as the clear venue for trying any president for high crimes and misdemeanors. What does the ruling mean for Trump's pending trials? And how is criticism of the Court eroding it as an American institution? Andrew C. McCarthy is a senior fellow at the National Review Institute, an NR contributing editor, and the author of Ball of Collusion: The Plot to Rig an Election and Destroy a Presidency. Previously, he served as an assistant U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York.Read the transcript here.

Jen Kerns, Republican political strategist & the host of "All-American Radio"Topic: New York PrimariesAndrew McCarthy, Contributing Editor at National Review & Fellow at the National Review Institute, and a Fox News ContributorTopic: Julian Assange plea deal, Trump classified documents caseSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrew McCarthy, Contributing Editor at National Review & Fellow at the National Review Institute, and a Fox News ContributorTopic: Trump gag orderMarc Morano, Former Senior Staff Member of the Senate Environment & Public Works Committee, publisher of ClimateDepot.com, and the author of "The Great Reset: Global Elites and the Permanent Lockdown"Topic: Climate activists deface StonehengeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

National Review Institute senior fellow Andrew McCarthy joins to break down the difference between Hunter Biden's trial and former President Trump's trial. Journalist Alex Newman joins to explain what America can learn from the recent election outcomes in Europe. Fox News senior meteorologist Janice Dean joins to expose Andrew Cuomo for continuing to peddle lies regarding his deadly actions with nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Glenn discusses the guilty verdict of Hunter Biden and the absurdity of going after him on this charge when there are plenty of other options to choose from. Is President Biden a bigger drug addict than Hunter? National Review Institute senior fellow Andrew McCarthy joins to break down the difference between Hunter Biden's trial and former President Trump's trial. Is Hunter Biden now a gun rights advocate? Journalist Alex Newman joins to explain what America can learn from the recent election outcomes in Europe. Rep. Harriet Hageman (R-Wy.) joins to expose how the electronic identification ear tags for cattle are the latest government attempt to control our food supply. Fox News senior meteorologist Janice Dean joins to expose Andrew Cuomo for continuing to peddle lies regarding his deadly actions with nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic. Glenn and Stu give the latest odds for the 2024 presidential election. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 Andrew McCarthy, Contributing Editor at National Review & Fellow at the National Review Institute, and a Fox News ContributorTopic: Hunter Biden guilty verdictCongresswoman Nicole Malliotakis, Representative for New York's 11th Congressional DistrictTopic: Cuomo's testimony before House COVID panelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Rich Zeoli Show- Full Episode (04/16/2024): 3:05pm- While leaving a New York City court on Monday, former President Donald Trump told reporters it is a “scam trial” and the politicized charges amount to “election interference.” He also revealed that the judge will not allow him to skip part of the trial to attend his son's high school graduation ceremony. Trump has been indicted for attempting to conceal payments made to adult film actress Stormy Daniels. Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg alleges that the payment concealment amounted to falsified business records which influenced the 2016 election. 3:10pm- On Tuesday, Congressman Thomas Massie (R-KY) requested that Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) resign—after Speaker Johnson announced he plans to hold a vote on Ukraine aid funding later this week. Massie joins Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) as Republican members of Congress now vocally opposed to Johnson remaining in power. Working with a slim Republican majority in the House (218-213 with 4 vacancies), is Johnson now in serious jeopardy of being removed as Speaker? 3:15pm- According to Ryan Saavedra of The Daily Wire, Saudi Arabia publicly acknowledged that they assisted Israel, the United States, the U.K., Jordan, and the United Arab Emirates in “repelling a combination of more than 300 missiles and drones” launched from Iran and directed at Israel. You can read the full report here: https://www.dailywire.com/news/saudi-arabia-publicly-acknowledges-defending-israel-from-iranian-attacks-reports 3:30pm- While entering court on Tuesday, Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump said he should be on the campaign trail visiting swing states instead of defending himself in court against politicized charges. 3:40pm- James Lynch of National Review writes: “House Republicans delivered articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to the Senate, citing his refusal to combat record levels of illegal immigration. A group of GOP impeachment managers walked over to the Senate Tuesday afternoon to officially deliver the articles and initiate an impeachment trial as Democrats seek to expedite the process or dismiss the charges altogether. Senators will be sworn-in as jurors on Wednesday to begin trial proceedings.” You can read the full article here: https://www.nationalreview.com/news/house-republicans-deliver-mayorkas-impeachment-articles-to-senate/ 3:50pm- While appearing on CNN, New York Times reporter Maggie Haberman ridiculously accused Donald Trump of glaring at her in court after she reported that Trump may have fallen asleep during legal proceedings. 4:05pm- Bruce LeVell—Senior Advisor to President Donald Trump & Former Small Business Advisory Advocate for the White House—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss the 2024 campaign, Trump's New York City trial over “hush money” payments, and President Joe Biden's recent trip to Scranton. 4:25pm- While appearing on CNN, New York Times reporter Maggie Haberman ridiculously accused Donald Trump of glaring at her in court after she reported that Trump may have fallen asleep during legal proceedings. 4:30pm- Andrew C. McCarthy—Senior Fellow at National Review Institute & Author of “Ball of Collusion: The Plot to Rig an Election and Destroy a Presidency”—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss Donald Trump's ongoing “hush money” trial. Trump was indicted for attempting to conceal payments made to adult film actress Stormy Daniels. Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg alleges that the payment concealment amounted to falsified business records which influenced the 2016 election. McCarthy hilariously notes that Bragg's legal argument seems to imply that it's acceptable for a politician to pay-off adult film actresses with campaign funds provided the transactions are properly documented! You can learn more about his book here: https://www.encounterbooks.com/books/ball-of-collusion/.   4:50pm- On Tuesday, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral argument in Fischer v. United States—a case which will determine whether obstruction laws can be used to charge January 6th defendants. While questioning U.S. Solicitor General Elizabeth Prelogar, Justice Neil Gorsuch asked if “pulling a fire alarm before a [Congressional] vote” would qualify as obstruction, potentially resulting in up to 20-years of federal imprisonment. Notably, Congressman Jamaal Bowman (D-NY) pulled a fire alarm in the Cannon House Office Building just prior to the House holding its vote on a stopgap spending measure—allegedly to delay the vote. 5:05pm- Dr. Victoria Coates—Former Deputy National Security Advisor & the Vice President of the Davis Institute for National Security and Foreign Policy at The Heritage Foundation—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss the recent op-ed she co-authored with Congressman Chip Roy (R-TX) for Fox News, “Biden's Moral Equivalency Between Israel and the Palestinians Will Result in Failure—Again.” Coates and Roy write that President Joe “Biden still claims to ‘stand with Israel.' But he doesn't want to stand with Israel too much because he risks losing the votes of those who support the Palestinians—including, apparently, his own wife. So now he's encouraging Israel to stand down instead of standing up to the Iranians.” You can read the full editorial here: https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/bidens-moral-equivalency-between-israel-palestinians-will-result-failure-again. Dr. Coates is the author of “David's Sling: A History of Democracy in Ten Works of Art.” You can find her book here: https://www.amazon.com/Davids-Sling-History-Democracy-Works/dp/1594037213. 5:30pm- Matthew Lamb—Associate Editor of The College Fix—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to talk about the website's recent article, “Philly Med School Will Pursue ‘Diverse Workforce' Through Scholarship, Special Program.” You can read the full piece here: https://www.thecollegefix.com/philly-med-school-will-pursue-diverse-workforce-through-scholarships-special-programs/ 5:50pm- Rich is filling in for Mark Levin tonight!

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 2: 4:05pm- Bruce LeVell—Senior Advisor to President Donald Trump & Former Small Business Advisory Advocate for the White House—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss the 2024 campaign, Trump's New York City trial over “hush money” payments, and President Joe Biden's recent trip to Scranton. 4:25pm- While appearing on CNN, New York Times reporter Maggie Haberman ridiculously accused Donald Trump of glaring at her in court after she reported that Trump may have fallen asleep during legal proceedings. 4:30pm- Andrew C. McCarthy—Senior Fellow at National Review Institute & Author of “Ball of Collusion: The Plot to Rig an Election and Destroy a Presidency”—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss Donald Trump's ongoing “hush money” trial. Trump was indicted for attempting to conceal payments made to adult film actress Stormy Daniels. Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg alleges that the payment concealment amounted to falsified business records which influenced the 2016 election. McCarthy hilariously notes that Bragg's legal argument seems to imply that it's acceptable for a politician to pay-off adult film actresses with campaign funds provided the transactions are properly documented! You can learn more about his book here: https://www.encounterbooks.com/books/ball-of-collusion/.   4:50pm- On Tuesday, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral argument in Fischer v. United States—a case which will determine whether obstruction laws can be used to charge January 6th defendants. While questioning U.S. Solicitor General Elizabeth Prelogar, Justice Neil Gorsuch asked if “pulling a fire alarm before a [Congressional] vote” would qualify as obstruction, potentially resulting in up to 20-years of federal imprisonment. Notably, Congressman Jamaal Bowman (D-NY) pulled a fire alarm in the Cannon House Office Building just prior to the House holding its vote on a stopgap spending measure—allegedly to delay the vote.

The Rich Zeoli Show- Full Episode: 3:05pm- On Tuesday, Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley teased a “major” speech. Many media outlets believed Haley was announcing the suspension of her campaign ahead of Saturday's South Carolina primary, her home state, where she is projected to lose by 25-points, according to Real Clear Politics polling averages. However, she vowed to continue with her long-shot campaign. 3:10pm- In his Silver Bulletin newsletter, statistician Nate Silver wrote: “If you'd asked me a year ago, I would have told you that Joe Biden was a reasonably clear favorite in the event of a rematch against Donald Trump. Not an overwhelming favorite, mind you. But perhaps a 65:35 favorite…Since then, Biden's situation has become considerably worse…Personally, I crossed the Rubicon in November, concluding that Biden should stand down if he wasn't going to be able to run a normal reelection campaign—meaning, things like conduct a Super Bowl interview. Yes, it's a huge risk and, yes, Biden can still win. But he's losing now and there's no plan to fix the problems other than hoping that the polls are wrong or that voters look at the race differently when they have more time to focus on it.” You can read more here:  https://www.natesilver.net/p/its-time-for-the-white-house-to-put 3:15pm- During an interview with Jonathan Karl on ABC's This Week, radio personality Charlamagne tha God referred to President Joe Biden as an “uninspiring candidate” and did not endorse him in the 2024 presidential election. 3:30pm- Flashback: During a debate with Democrat presidential candidate Walter Mondale in 1984, President Ronald Reagan was asked about his advanced age. He joked: “I will not make age an issue of this campaign. I am not going to exploit, for political purposes, my opponent's youth and inexperience." 3:40pm- Dan McLaughlin—Senior Writer at National Review Online and Fellow at National Review Institute—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss his recent article, “There's No Defending Woodrow Wilson.” Was Woodrow Wilson the worst president in American history? Wilson was responsible for “subverting” the U.S. Constitution and greatly expanding the power and size of the executive branch. McLaughlin jokes that it's part of our patriotic duty to dislike Wilson and notes he's also responsible for daylight saving time! 4:05pm- On Tuesday, Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley teased a “major” speech. Many media outlets believed Haley was announcing the suspension of her campaign ahead of Saturday's South Carolina primary, her home state, where she is projected to lose by 25-points, according to Real Clear Politics polling averages. However, she vowed to continue with her long-shot campaign. 4:10pm- While speaking with Jen Psaki on MSNBC, Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi baselessly claimed that Russian President Vladimir Putin and the Kremlin could successfully bribe Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump if he were ever to return to office. 4:15pm- While appearing on CNN, businessman Kevin O'Leary warned that Judge Arthur F. Engoron's decision to fine Donald Trump $354 million for inflating the value of assets controlled by the Trump Organization in past financial statements could lead to businesses fleeing the state of New York—resulting in severe economic damages. O'Leary also noted how strange the civil suit was considering there were no victims. 4:30pm- George Washington University Law School professor Jonathan Turley told a Fox News panel that he would not be surprised to see Donald Trump appeal his $354 million fine all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court. 4:50pm- During a conversation with Bari Weiss of The Free Press, Harvard University economics professor Roland Fryer revealed that “all hell broke loose” following the publication of a 2017 study he conducted on police shootings and the use of force based on race. Fryer writes: “On non-lethal uses of force, blacks and Hispanics are more than fifty percent more likely to experience some form of force in interactions with police. Adding controls that account for important context and civilian behavior reduces, but cannot fully explain, these disparities. On the most extreme use of force—officer-involved shootings—we find no racial differences in either the raw data or when contextual factors are taken into account.” Because Fryer's research concluded that there is no racial bias in police shootings, there was immediate backlash from members of academia. You can read the full study here: https://scholar.harvard.edu/files/fryer/files/empirical_analysis_tables_figures.pdf 5:05pm- 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 the way Harvard economist Roland Fryer was treated by academia after he published a research study indicating no racial bias in police shootings. You can pre-order Dr. Reilly's upcoming book here: https://www.amazon.com/Lies-My-Liberal-Teacher-Told/dp/0063265974. 5:35pm- While speaking with former Obama speechwriter Jon Favreau on Pod Save America, Senator Elizabeth Warren awkwardly revealed which celebrity she would like to “hypothetically” smoke weed with—Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson! 5:40pm- New York Governor Kathy Hochul awkwardly joked about attacking Canada during an event last week. How will Canadian Prime Minister—and definitely NOT the son of Cuban dictator Fidel Castro—Justin Trudeau react? 6:05pm- In perhaps the most disturbing story you'll read all day, Hank Berrien of The Daily Wire writes: “A British trust that supervises numerous hospitals issued a letter claiming that milk produced by biological men (with the aid of ingested hormones) is as good for babies as breast milk from their mothers. Dr. Rachael James, the medical director of the University of Sussex Hospitals NHS Trust (USHT)  trust—which was the first British trust to use terms such as ‘chestfeeding' and ‘birthing parent'¸ wrote a letter last August to an organization called Children of Transitioners in which she claimed that ‘the term human milk (which she called the ‘ideal food for infants') is meant to be neutral and is not gender-biased.'” You can read the full article here: https://www.dailywire.com/news/this-is-sick-british-hospitals-say-milk-from-trans-men-equal-to-mothers-breast-milk-for-babies 6:30pm- On Tuesday, Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley teased a “major” speech. Many media outlets believed Haley was announcing the suspension of her campaign ahead of Saturday's South Carolina primary, her home state, where she is projected to lose by 25-points, according to Real Clear Politics polling averages. However, she vowed to continue with her long-shot campaign 6:40pm- Mairead Elordi of The Daily Wire reports: “The Biden administration's Justice Department filed a lawsuit Thursday against Tennessee's aggravated prostitution law for people with HIV. The law, which imposes tougher penalties for engaging in prostitution while knowingly infected with HIV, violates the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Justice Department claims in its lawsuit.” You can read the full report here: https://www.dailywire.com/news/bidens-justice-department-sues-over-tennessees-hiv-prostitution-law 6:50pm- In his Silver Bulletin newsletter, statistician Nate Silver wrote: “If you'd asked me a year ago, I would have told you that Joe Biden was a reasonably clear favorite in the event of a rematch against Donald Trump. Not an overwhelming favorite, mind you. But perhaps a 65:35 favorite…Since then, Biden's situation has become considerably worse…Personally, I crossed the Rubicon in November, concluding that Biden should stand down if he wasn't going to be able to run a normal reelection campaign—meaning, things like conduct a Super Bowl interview. Yes, it's a huge risk and, yes, Biden can still win. But he's losing now and there's no plan to fix the problems other than hoping that the polls are wrong or that voters look at the race differently when they have more time to focus on it.” You can read more here:  https://www.natesilver.net/p/its-time-for-the-white-house-to-put

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 1: On Tuesday, Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley teased a “major” speech. Many media outlets believed Haley was announcing the suspension of her campaign ahead of Saturday's South Carolina primary, her home state, where she is projected to lose by 25-points, according to Real Clear Politics polling averages. However, she vowed to continue with her long-shot campaign. In his Silver Bulletin newsletter, statistician Nate Silver wrote: “If you'd asked me a year ago, I would have told you that Joe Biden was a reasonably clear favorite in the event of a rematch against Donald Trump. Not an overwhelming favorite, mind you. But perhaps a 65:35 favorite…Since then, Biden's situation has become considerably worse…Personally, I crossed the Rubicon in November, concluding that Biden should stand down if he wasn't going to be able to run a normal reelection campaign—meaning, things like conduct a Super Bowl interview. Yes, it's a huge risk and, yes, Biden can still win. But he's losing now and there's no plan to fix the problems other than hoping that the polls are wrong or that voters look at the race differently when they have more time to focus on it.” You can read more here:  https://www.natesilver.net/p/its-time-for-the-white-house-to-put During an interview with Jonathan Karl on ABC's This Week, radio personality Charlamagne tha God referred to President Joe Biden as an “uninspiring candidate” and did not endorse him in the 2024 presidential election. Flashback: During a debate with Democrat presidential candidate Walter Mondale in 1984, President Ronald Reagan was asked about his advanced age. He joked: “I will not make age an issue of this campaign. I am not going to exploit, for political purposes, my opponent's youth and inexperience." Dan McLaughlin—Senior Writer at National Review Online and Fellow at National Review Institute—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss his recent article, “There's No Defending Woodrow Wilson.” Was Woodrow Wilson the worst president in American history? Wilson was responsible for “subverting” the U.S. Constitution and greatly expanding the power and size of the executive branch. McLaughlin jokes that it's part of our patriotic duty to dislike Wilson and notes he's also responsible for daylight saving time!

The Rich Zeoli Show- Full Episode (02/05/2024): 3:05pm- In a video posted to his X social media page, Governor Phil Murphy (D-NJ) advocated for allowing 16 and 17-year-olds to vote in school board elections in New Jersey. Gov. Murphy explained: “Young voters are the future of American democracy” and that by lowering the voting age, the state will be “inspiring our young neighbors to become lifelong voters.” 3:10pm- On Sunday, leadership in the U.S. Senate released the details of a bipartisan bill designed to reduce illegal border crossings, send $60 billion in military assistance to Ukraine, and $14.1 billion in aid to Israel. The 370-page bill mandates a border shutdown if more than 5,000 migrants unlawfully enter the U.S. in a single day. However, the shutdown cannot exceed 270 days in the bill's first year, 225 in the second year, and 180 days in the third year. House Majority Leader Steve Scalise has said the proposed “Senate border bill will not receive a vote in the House.” Speaker of the House Mike Johnson has echoed a similar sentiment—and announced the House will instead vote on a standalone bill later this week that will provide $14.3 billion of aid to Israel. 3:30pm- On Meet the Press with Kristen Welker, journalist Steve Kornacki revealed a new NBC poll which indicates Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump currently has a commanding head-to-head lead over President Joe Biden (D)—47% to 42%. According to Kornacki, it's the largest lead Trump has had over Biden since NBC began collecting data on Trump-Biden head-to-head presidential races in 2019. Trump's lead increases to 6-points when considering third-party candidates likely to run in the 2024 presidential race. 3:40pm- Dan McLaughlin—Senior Writer at National Review Online and Fellow at National Review Institute—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss his most recent editorial, “A Major Showdown Over the Power of Agencies to Make Up Crimes.” You can read the full article here: https://www.nationalreview.com/2024/01/a-major-showdown-over-the-power-of-agencies-to-make-up-crimes/ 4:05pm- While speaking with Maria Bartiromo on Fox News, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump hinted that he is considering South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem and South Carolina Senator Tim Scott to be his Vice President. Trump also denied rumors that his campaign team reached out to Robert F. Kennedy Jr. about the prospect of being VP. 4:15pm- While appearing on Fox News with host Maria Bartiromo, South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem warned President Joe Biden against the federalization of the National Guard. The far-left has called on the President to utilize that tactic to upend Texas Governor Greg Abbott's strategies to secure the U.S. Southern border. 4:30pm- According to reports, rapper Lil Pump recently got a giant tattoo of Donald Trump's face on his leg. Meanwhile, on Real Time with Bill Maher, rapper Killer Mike refused to endorse Joe Biden for reelection. In 2016 and 2020, Killer Mike supported Bernie Sanders. Rich jokes, can Trump win the famous rapper vote in 2024? 4:45pm- Reacting to the bipartisan Senate border proposal, Congresswoman Kat Cammack (R-FL) told Fox News' Harris Faulkner that she is “absolutely shocked that anyone is even considering this garbage package.” She continued: “Biden is going to be putting more pressure on the Senate and the House—going to the American people trying to sell this knock off of a border deal. It's like they were trying to sell us on Gucci, but really it's the package that the guy around the corner in the alley pulled out of his trunk.” 4:50pm- The New York Post writes: “Sex workers must now compete with artificial intelligence, as the world's first AI brothel pioneers the future of sex. At first glance, Berlin's Cybrothel operates like a traditional escort business. Private suites can be booked for a few hours, or overnight, and clients choose their companion from a list of seductive names like Bimbo or Ms Schmidt. But the Berlin bordello's futuristic edge lies with its workers. At Cybrothel, patrons share company with life-size sex dolls instead of human sex workers. Bimbo, Kokeshi and Co can't move or speak, but clients interact with them in the virtual realm; donning VR headsets to watch immersive 4D porn featuring their favourite sex-bot.” You can read the full, ridiculous report here: https://nypost.com/2024/02/04/lifestyle/inside-cybrothel-the-worlds-first-ai-brothel-using-sex-dolls/ 5:05pm- Jim Tankerslay of The New York Times writes: “President Biden, whose approval rating has suffered amid high inflation, is beginning to pressure large grocery chains to slash food prices for American consumers, accusing the stores of reaping excess profits and ripping off shoppers. ‘There are still too many corporations in America ripping people off: price gouging, junk fees, greedflation, shrinkflation,' Mr. Biden said last week in South Carolina. Aides say those comments are a preview of more pressure to come against grocery chains and other companies that are maintaining higher-than-usual profit margins after a period of rapid price growth. Economic research suggests the cost of eggs, milk and other staples—which consumers buy far more frequently than big-ticket items like furniture or electronics—play an outsize role in shaping Americans' views of inflation. Those prices jumped more than 11 percent in 2022 and 5 percent last year, amid a postpandemic inflation surge that was the nation's fastest burst of price increases in four decades.” You can read the full article here: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/01/us/politics/biden-food-prices.html 5:20pm- During a speech over the weekend, President Joe Biden recounted a recent conversation he had with French President Francois Mitterrand. Unfortunately, Mitterrand died in 1996. So, what the heck was Biden talking about? 5:25pm- On ABC's This Week, anchor George Stephanopoulos outrageously accused Sen. J.D. Vance (R-OH) of “sanctioning” sexual assault and defamation by endorsing Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump. 5:30pm- Vanity Fair has accused Saturday Night Live of catering to the far-right for allowing Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley to appear on this past weekend's broadcast after inviting controversial comedian Shane Gillis to host the show later this year. 5:40pm- While leaving a smoothie shop in Las Vegas, Nevada, President Joe Biden was asked if he would debate Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump—he reacted by accusing Trump of having nothing else to do. 5:45pm- Appearing on Fox News with Neil Cavuto, Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley seemingly advocated on behalf of the Senate's bipartisan border bill. 5:50pm- The Associated Press writes: “Employees from a Ukrainian arms firm conspired with defense ministry officials to embezzle almost $40 million earmarked to buy 100,000 mortar shells for the war with Russia, Ukraine's security service reported. The SBU said late Saturday that five people have been charged, with one person detained while trying to cross the Ukrainian border. If found guilty, they face up to 12 years in prison.” You can read the full article here: https://www.npr.org/2024/01/28/1227447442/ukraine-says-corrupt-officials-stole-40-million-meant-to-buy-arms-for-the-war 6:05pm- During last night's Grammy awards show, Tracy Chapman and Luke Combs teamed up to perform the song “Fast Car.” Last year, The Washington Post criticized Combs for singing the song made famous by Chapman in the late-1980s. 6:15pm- In a video posted to his X social media page, Governor Phil Murphy (D-NJ) advocated for allowing 16 and 17-year-olds to vote in school board elections in New Jersey. Gov. Murphy explained: “Young voters are the future of American democracy” and that by lowering the voting age, the state will be “inspiring our young neighbors to become lifelong voters.” 6:45pm- Jorge Fitz-Gibbon of The New York Post writes: “A New Jersey-based migrant gang is smuggling hordes of illegal immigrants into the US across the Canadian border for a price of $6,000 a head, a new report reveals. The human smuggling gang took root after its founders were briefly detained and cut loose by federal immigration authorities.” You can read the full report here: https://nypost.com/2024/02/04/news/nj-based-gang-charging-6k-a-head-to-smuggle-migrants-into-us-from-canada-report/