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The FBI is diving into chaos in Seattle after a Christian group was reportedly the target of Antifa chaos. Plus: President Donald Trump takes on the transgender sports battle in California. That and more on today's show. The Washington Times' Valerie Richardson joins Billy Hallowell to break it all down.- FBI wades after Seattle mayor blames Christian group Mayday USA for Antifa-fueled melee- California to award medals to girls bumped by transgender athlete at girls' track championships- Study refutes claim that abortion pill is 'safer than Tylenol'FOLLOW BILLY ON SOCIAL MEDIA:- Follow Billy on Twitter- Follow Billy on Instagram- Follow Billy on Facebook- Follow Billy on YouTube

On this episode of the show, Billy Hallowell and Valerie Richardson begin with the strange case of a Palm Springs fertility clinic bombing, where a purportedly anti-pro-life man tried to inflict harm. Then, they explore a Christian summer camp in Colorado suing the state over a gender identity law they believe threatens their religious liberty. Finally, the story centers on an educator fighting back after purportedly being banned from keeping conservative kids' books in his workspace.You'll hear that and more on today's Higher Ground from The Washington Times. STORIES:https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2025/may/22/roderick-theis-oregon-educator-sues-told-stop-displaying-johnny/https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2025/may/21/palm-springs-bombing-suspect-believed-driven-anti-birth-ideology/https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2025/may/18/colorado-christian-summer-camp-sues-states-transgender-mandate/FOLLOW BILLY ON SOCIAL MEDIA:- Follow Billy on Twitter- Follow Billy on Instagram- Follow Billy on Facebook- Follow Billy on YouTube

Planned Parenthood just recorded a record number of abortions. In the post-Roe era, what does that mean — and why does it matter? Plus, as debate rages over the abortion pill, are essential health facts being hidden from women?The Washington Times' Valerie Richardson joins Billy Hallowell to break it all down.For more context, here are today's stories:https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2025/may/14/planned-parenthood-blasted-gender-affirming-care-defunding-push-grows/https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2025/may/13/failure-rate-abortion-pill-twice-high-shown-drugs-fda-approved-label/https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2025/may/12/planned-parenthood-annual-report-shows-record-taxpayer-funding/FOLLOW BILLY ON SOCIAL MEDIA:- Follow Billy on Twitter- Follow Billy on Instagram- Follow Billy on Facebook- Follow Billy on YouTube

A female fencer takes a stand over the trans issue, Loudoun County is under fire after reportedly investigating young boys who were caught speaking about a biological girl in their locker room — and the battle over the abortion pill heats up. The Washington Times' Valerie Richardson joins Billy Hallowell to break it all down.FOLLOW BILLY ON SOCIAL MEDIA:- Follow Billy on Twitter- Follow Billy on Instagram- Follow Billy on Facebook- Follow Billy on YouTube

From Selena Gomez's tears to DEI, there's no shortage of culture headlines to dive into. The Washington Times' Valerie Richardson joins Billy Hallowell to break it all down.Plus, education activist Corey A. DeAngelis drops by to reveal details about the tattered state of American education, his take on the onions — and what he believes would fix the chaotic public school multiplex. That and more on today's "Higher Ground With Billy Hallowell."FOLLOW BILLY ON SOCIAL MEDIA:- Follow Billy on Twitter- Follow Billy on Instagram- Follow Billy on Facebook- Follow Billy on YouTube- Follow Billy on Threads

From the "Worst of the Woke Awards" to chaos over a marching band's inaugural performance, The Washington Times' Valerie Richardson has a great deal to break down. She joins Billy Hallowell to discuss these stories and more.Plus, ex-MTV host Cynthia Garrett joins the show to discuss her journey to faith. FOLLOW BILLY ON SOCIAL MEDIA:- Follow Billy on Twitter- Follow Billy on Instagram- Follow Billy on Facebook- Follow Billy on YouTube- Follow Billy on Threads

Rod and Greg Show Daily Rundown – Friday, January 10, 20254:20 pm: Duane Patterson, Columnist for Hot Air and Producer of the Hugh Hewitt radio show joins Rod and Greg to discuss the painful lessons we've learned from the Los Angeles wildfires.4:38 pm: Jonathan Lesser, President of Continental Economics and a Senior Fellow at the National Center for Energy Analytics, joins the program for a conversation about his piece for the City Journal on how the Los Angeles wildfires were an avoidable tragedy.5:05 pm: Brett Tolman, former U.S. Attorney for Utah and Executive Director of Right on Crime joins the show to discuss today's sentencing of Donald Trump and the politics behind it.6:05 pm: Jared Downing, a reporter for the New York Post, joins Rod and Greg to discuss his piece about how years of corruption and mismanagement led to Los Angeles running out of water.6:20 pm: Kenny Stein, Vice President of Policy at the Institute for Energy Research joins the program to discuss the latest on the debate over America's electric vehicle policies as Donald Trump prepares to re-enter the White House.6:38: pm: We'll listen back to this week's conversations with Representative Karianne Lisonbee on the package of proposed bills from Utah lawmakers that aim to improve public safety and address impacts of the southern border crisis on the state, and (at 6:50 pm) with Valerie Richardson of the Washington Times on how the use of DEI in the workplace is dangerous.

Rod and Greg Show Daily Rundown – Tuesday, January 7, 20254:20 pm: Senator Mike Lee joins Rod and Greg for his weekly visit about what's happening in Washington, D.C., and today they'll discuss recent changes made by Facebook that they say could improve free speech on the platform.4:38 pm: Brian Richter, President of Sustainable Waters and a Senior Freshwater Fellow at the World Wildlife Fund joins the program to discuss the results of a study that shows reducing irrigation to grow food for livestock would help save the Great Salt Lake.6:05 pm: Valerie Richardson, a Reporter for the Washington Times, joins the show to discuss her recent piece about how using Diversity, Equity and Inclusion practices in the workplace can be dangerous.6:38: pm: Michael J. O'Neill, Vice President of Legal Affairs at the Landmark Legal Foundation joins the show to preview what is looking to be a busy and controversial 2025 term for the Supreme Court of the United States.

4:38 pm: Terry Schilling, President of the American Principles Project, joins Rod and Greg to discuss why he strongly supports Donald Trump's nomination of Kash Patel to lead the FBI.5:05 pm: Kane County Sheriff Tracy Glover, President of the Utah Sheriffs Association, joins Rod and Greg for a conversation about President-elect Donald Trump's plans to deport criminal illegal immigrants and what that means for local sheriffs.6:20 pm: Valerie Richardson, Reporter for the Washington Times, joins the show to discuss how the campaign ads criticizing Kamala Harris over her stance on gender identity issues played a major role in Donald Trump's election victory.

Is Vice President Kamala Harris anti-Christian? Catholic leaders are issuing dire warnings and citing past behavior to reveal why they believe Ms. Harris exhibited bigotry and could pose a problem for religious liberty. The Washington Times' Valerie Richardson joins Billy Hallowell to break it all down. Read more here.FOLLOW BILLY ON SOCIAL MEDIA:- Follow Billy on Twitter- Follow Billy on Instagram- Follow Billy on Facebook

Rod Arquette Show Daily Rundown – Thursday, June 27, 20244:20 pm: Congressman John Curtis, who won the GOP primary election to become the party's candidate in the race for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Mitt Romney, joins Rod for a conversation about his campaign's next steps.4:38 pm: Paul Sperry, Investigative Reporter for Real Clear Investigations joins Rod to discuss his recent piece about how former National Intelligence Director James Clapper rigged the 2016 and 2020 debates against Donald Trump.5:05 pm: Former Utah Congressman Jason Chaffetz, now an analyst with Fox News, joins the show for a preview of tonight's presidential debate between Joe Biden and Donald Trump.6:05 pm: Valerie Richardson, a Reporter with the Washington Times, joins Rod to discuss how transgender track athlete CeCe Telfer has a goal of breaking records in women's indoor track and field after rule changes prevented the biological male from competing in the Olympics.6:20 pm: State Senator Mike Kennedy, fresh off his victory in the primary election to become the GOP candidate in Utah's 3rd Congressional District, joins Rod to discuss what's next in his campaign.6:38 pm: Clark Aposhian of the Utah Shooting Sports Council and host of Gun Radio Utah on KNRS joins the show to react to Surgeon General Vivek Murthy's decision to declare gun violence a “public health crisis.”

NFL star Harrison Butker is under fire, pro-life activist Lauren Handy is headed to prison, and another mass baptism is shocking and inspiring. That and more on today's "Higher Ground." Billy Hallowell foes behind the headlines with CBN's Tre Goins Phillips and the Washington Times' Valerie Richardson.FOLLOW BILLY ON SOCIAL MEDIA:- Follow Billy on Twitter- Follow Billy on Instagram- Follow Billy on Facebook

Hollywood actor's Bible bashing, a tragic turn in the Kanye West saga, and the truth about campus agitators. That and more on today's Higher Ground. I'm Billy Hallowell and we're going behind the headlines today with CBN's Tre Goins Phillips and the Washington Times' Valerie Richardson.THIS WEEK'S STORIES:Nearly Half of Anti-Israel ‘Student' Protesters Arrested at Columbia, CCNY Weren't Students‘Don't Do It': Ex-Porn Star Who Found Jesus Begs Kanye West Not to Start XXX StudioHollywood Actor Slams Bible as ‘One of the Worst Books Ever,' Says Those Who Believe Genesis Narrative Are ‘Stupid'FOLLOW BILLY ON SOCIAL MEDIA:- Follow Billy on Twitter- Follow Billy on Instagram- Follow Billy on Facebook

Rod Arquette Show Daily Rundown – Monday, April 22, 20244:20 pm: David P. Deavel, Professor at the University of St. Thomas and a Senior Contributor to The Imaginative Conservative joins Rod to discuss his piece on how the Biden Administration's new Title IX rules represent a war against women.4:38 pm: Christopher Tremoglie, Commentary Writer for the Washington Examiner, joins the program for a conversation about another batch of “tall tales” coming from the mouth of Joe Biden.5:05 pm: Kaelan Deese, Supreme Court Reporter for the Washington Examiner, joins Rod for a conversation about how the Supreme Court could pave the way to a ban on homeless encampments.:05 pm: Former U.S. Attorney for Utah Brett Tolman joins Rod for a conversation about the beginning of the Donald Trump “hush money” trial in New York.6:20 pm: Senator Mike Lee joins the show for his weekly visit with Rod about what's happening in Washington, D.C., and today they'll discuss his opposition to the funding bill for Ukraine.6:38 pm: Valerie Richardson, a Reporter with the Washington Times joins the program to discuss her piece about Joe Biden's Title IX revisions which adds protections to transgender students.

The 25th anniversary of the Columbine shooting, chaos over Pastor Mark Driscoll and a sword swallower, and Bill Maher's shocking comments about abortion. We're breaking these stories and much more down on today's Higher Ground with Billy Hallowell.We're joined by Jesse Jackson from Church Leaders and Valerie Richardson from The Washington Times to dive into some of the week's most interesting headlines. THIS WEEK'S STORIES:Bill Maher Stuns Pro-LifersMark Driscoll Kicked Off Stage for Calling Out ‘Strip Club'-Like Performance at Stronger Men's Conference25th Anniversary of the Columbine Shooting: ReflectionsFOLLOW BILLY ON SOCIAL MEDIA:- Follow Billy on Twitter- Follow Billy on Instagram- Follow Billy on Facebook

An Easter drama over Elevation Church, a foster family's pronoun fight, and a Gold Star family's shocking experience with President Joe Biden. On today's Higher Ground, CBN News' Tre Goins Phillips and Washington Times' Valerie Richardson join me to go behind the headlines into the minds of reporters and TV hosts covering some of the biggest faith and culture stories of the week.Here are today's stories we're breaking down:Steven Furtick's Elevation Church sent Easter seeker-friendly invites that omit 'resurrection,' 'Calvary':https://www.christianpost.com/news/elevation-church-sent-easter-invites-that-omit-resurrection.html?clickType=link-most-popularChristian foster parents sue Washington over rules requiring transgender names, pronouns: https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2024/mar/25/christian-foster-parents-sue-washington-over-rules/Family of US Marine Killed in Afghanistan Reveals Biden's Shock Response: ‘Our Lives Will Never Be the Same':https://www.faithwire.com/2024/03/26/family-of-us-marine-killed-in-afghanistan-reveals-bidens-shock-response-our-lives-will-never-be-the-same/

Valerie Richardson is joined in the studio by photographer Kim Weston and Jennifer Reynolds-Kaye, director of the Housatonic Museum of Art. Kim's exhibition Sweetgrass: Dancing with My Ancestors opens at the Museum on November 29, 2023

Yoni Michanie, research and data manager for the Combat Antisemitism Movement and doctoral student at Northeastern University, is decrying "disturbing" allegations against him. After speaking out against Hamas' horrific terror attack, he's being accused of making Muslim and Palestinian students feel uncomfortable on campus. Critics have launched a petition against Michanie, but he joins "Higher Ground With Billy Hallowell" to break down Hamas' terror, correct the record, and respond to those speaking out against him."I absolutely stand by the statement that Hamas carries a Nazi-like ideology," he said. "They've shown their willingness and determination to carry out a systematic extermination of Jews, if given the chance." Plus, The Washington Times' Valerie Richardson joins the show to discuss the next abortion battle, some politicians' refusal to call out or decry Hamas — and more. FOLLOW BILLY ON SOCIAL MEDIA:- Follow Billy on Twitter- Follow Billy on Instagram- Follow Billy on Facebook

Erector Square, which celebrates its 100th birthday in 2023, has always had a special place in the creative life of New Haven, Connecticut. Until 1967, it was the home of A.C. Gilbert's factory that produced Erector Sets and dozens of other toys and science kits that challenged kids' creativity and ingenuity. In recent decades, it has become studio space for over 100 artists as well as theater companies, yoga and jujitsu studios, and other creative disciplines. In celebration of these 100 years, the artists of Erector Square are opening their studios on October 21 and 22, 2023, from noon to five. Open Studios organizer Eric March spoke with WPKN's Valerie Richardson. https://erectorsquarestudios.com/

Rod Arquette Show Daily Rundown – Monday, October 9, 20234:20 pm: Former Utah Congressman Chris Stewart, now working as a national defense lobbyist, joins Rod for a conversation about the Israel-Hamas War.5:05 pm: University of Utah Law Professor Amos Guiora joins Rod from Israel to give us his take on the Israel-Hamas War.6:05 pm: Valerie Richardson, a reporter for the Washington Times, joins Rod to discuss her story about a Democratic Roanoke Virginia City Councilman who recently suggested female athletes work harder to defeat transgender men participating in their sports.6:20 pm: David Harsanyi, Senior Editor of The Federalist, joins Rod to discuss his piece about the persistent persecution of Denver baker Jack Phillips, who again faces accusations of discrimination for refusing to bake a cake celebrating a gender transition.6:38 pm: Peter Berkowitz, a Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution at Stanford University, joins Rod to discuss his recent piece for Real Clear Politics in which he writes conservatives are at a crossroads.

With Christianity on the decline and cultural chaos enveloping young people, how can churches and believers turn back the tide? Plus: California is suing a school district over its recent parental rights policy — and is the American Library Association facing its own Bud Light moment? We'll have these stories and more on today's "Higher Ground With Billy Hallowell."Billy is joined by Times reporter Valerie Richardson and Dennis Allen, author of "The Disciple Dilemma: Rethinking and Reforming How the Church Does Discipleship."Be sure to subscribe to the show and visit Higher Ground on The Washington Times for daily faith and culture news: https://www.washingtontimes.com/specials/higher-ground/ FOLLOW BILLY ON SOCIAL MEDIA:- Follow Billy on Twitter- Follow Billy on Instagram- Follow Billy on Facebook

State Poet Laureate Antoinette Brim-Bell joined WPKN's Valerie Richardson to talk about her work and her tenure as the state's Poet Laureate. She also spoke about an upcoming event where she will be joined by poets Marilyn Nelson, Kate Rushin, and Rhonda Ward. The four poets partnered with the Witness Stones Old Lyme Project and created a verse cycle to capture the forgotten voices of the enslaved in Lyme, Connecticut. The poets will talk about their creative process including their work with historian, Carolyn Wakeman, to uncover the stories of the long ago enslaved including Cato, Humphrey, Temperance, and Arabella.

A Christian man in Pakistan was given the death penalty for blasphemy, Christian persecution rages across the globe — and how bad have those protests really hurt Target and Bud Light?We'll have these stories and much more on Higher Ground with Billy Hallowell where we bring light amid the chaos of our world, covering the intersection of faith, politics, and culture.This podcast is a weekly recap of the faith and culture news you'll want to hear, but you can get daily news and opinion over at the Washington Times. Head on over and check out the Higher Ground landing page for more. On today's show: Washington Times reporter Valerie Richardson on to break down some of the stories you won't want to miss, including the impact protests have had on Bud Light and Target (Plus: Is the Biden admin backing away from trans mandates?) And Joel Veldkamp, Head of International Communications Christian Solidarity International, comes on to discuss the horrific case of a young Christian who might be put to death for allegedly committing blasphemy.  Be sure to subscribe to the show and visit Higher Ground on The Washington Times for daily faith and culture news: https://www.washingtontimes.com/specials/higher-ground/ FOLLOW BILLY ON SOCIAL MEDIA:- Follow Billy on Twitter- Follow Billy on Instagram- Follow Billy on Facebook - Follow Billy on GETTR

Rod Arquette Show Daily Rundown – Monday, May 15, 20234:20 pm: Tristan Justice, Western Correspondent at The Federalist joins the program for a conversation about a new public lands proposition from the Bureau of Land Management that ignores the needs of mountain states in the west by jeopardizing grazing rights for ranchers and implementing conservation leasing.4:38 pm: Valerie Richardson of the Washington Times joins Rod to discuss her recent piece about how the nation is further divided by the abortion debate following the Supreme Court's overturning of Roe v. Wade.5:05 pm: St. George City Council member Michelle Tanner joins the show for a conversation about Mayor Michele Randall's decision to shut down public comment at City Council meetings seemingly over some resident's desires to stoke the culture wars rather than address city issues.6:05 pm: Susan Shelley, a columnist with the Southern California News Group, joins the program to discuss why she says open borders are a threat to American sovereignty.6:20 pm: Naomi Schaefer Riley, a Resident Fellow with the American Enterprise Institute, joins the show to discuss the story of how a false rape accusation against a 17-year-old New Jersey boy led to his suicide in an incident that goes far beyond bullying.6:38 pm: Scott Paxman, General Manager of the Weber Basin Water Conservancy District joins Rod to discuss what Utah reservoir operators are doing to plan for what is expected to be record runoff from this winter's snowpack.

Up Now in the archives! https://archives.wpkn.org/bookmarks/listen/377818 This month's episode features guest co-host and artist Maxim Schmidt as we celebrate Women's History Month with a discussion with artists George Corsillo, Clymenza Hawkins and Amy Wachtel about their involvement with the art exhibit Sound & Vision II: For the Record... a visual and musical celebration of feminism involving over 40 artists in a gallery exhibit featuring imaginary record covers, real covers form private collections and the wpkn archive and musical memorabilia from women musicians at many stages of their careers. The show is up until May 6th at the Institute Library 847 Chapel St. new Haven. More about the show can be found at: Institutelibrary.org Live Culture is a monthly conversation about Visual Art- a full set of podcasts is available here on the WPKN Soundcloud page https://soundcloud.com/wpkn895/sets/live-culture-with-martha The full list of Exhibition Participants: Amanda Bouquet Amelia Maurer Amy Wachtel Angelica Sistrunk Ann Kennedy Carol Snyder Christine Ohlman Claudia Doring Baez Corinthia Saez Dika Kuljis Dylan Strazar Emily Herberich Eva Geertz Eve Hars George Corsillo Jahmal Henderson Jeff Sokolowski Joanne Connon Jody Clouse John Keefer Julia Cumming Julie Bowers Murphy Kathleen DeMeo Linda Lindroth Martha Willette Lewis Matt Feiner Michelle Beaulieu-Morgan Mohan Maharaj, Sr Patrick Carroll, Linda Lindroth, Sally Hill & Tim Nighswander Regan Avery Sadie Grey Murphy Sue Czark T.M. Stewart Tammy Faye Starlite Tina Sarno V.V. Aldebaran McEvoy The Collection of Alec Cumming The Collection of Eva Geertz The Collection of Del La Pietro The Collection of Steve DiCostanzo The Collection of WPKN Curated by Martha Willette Lewis With Special Thanks to: Café 9, Alec Cumming, Steve DiConstanzo, Eva Geertz, Del La Pietro, Mohan Maharaj Sr, Ann Marlowe, Michelle Beaulieu-Morgan, Rick Omante/Shaki Presents, Valerie Richardson, Scott Schuldt, WPKN radio, and the board and volunteers of The Institute Library

Multiple years of drought are impacting not only California but the entire west. Valerie Richardson is a reporter for the Washington examiner in Denver and she talked to This Morning with Gordon Deal...

Valerie Richardson speaks with Beth Caruso, Sarah Jack, and Laura Secord who are working to get exoneration for the women and men who were wrongly accused (and sometimes executed) for being witches in seventeenth-century Connecticut. Most people think of Salem, Massachusetts, as the center of witch hysteria in the early colonial period. However, several dozen individuals in Connecticut were charged as witches. The first known case was Alse Young, who was hung in 1647 in Windsor, Connecticut. Author Beth Caruso tells the story of “Alice Young” in her novel One of Windsor: The Untold Story of America's First Witch Hanging. Many descendants of these wrongly accused witches have joined the cause including Sarah Jack, a descendant of the Binghams, a mother and daughter who were accused of witchcraft in Connecticut in the 1690s. She is also one of the leaders of the CT Witch Trial Exoneration Project. Poet Laura Secord is related to both Lydia Gilbert and Katherine Harrison who were also accused of witchcraft in Connecticut.

Valerie Richardson joins the show + Biological men in women's sports + Kyler Murray gets PAID

Rod Arquette Show Daily Rundown – Monday, February 28, 20224:05 pm: World Trade Center President and CEO Miles Hansen joins the program for a preview of today's rally for Ukraine at the state capital building4:20 pm: Steven Hayward, blogger for Powerline and a Senior Resident Scholar at the Institute of Governmental Studies at UC Berkeley joins the show to discuss his recent piece asking if the world is beginning to return to energy realism4:38 pm: Rabbi Dov Fischer, Rav, Young Israel of Orange County and a contributor to Spectator.org on how Joe Biden is driving America into a global crisis6:05 pm: Utah County Attorney David Leavitt is a former resident of Ukraine and he joins Rod to discuss what he's hearing from friends still living in that country6:20 pm: Valerie Richardson of the Washington Times joins the show to discuss her recent piece about the White House moves to fight climate “denialism” as calls to end the crackdown on fossil fuels become louder6:38 pm: Charles Lipson, Professor of International Politics at the University of Chicago joins the program to discuss his piece for Spectator World on how Vladimir Putin has ended the post-Cold War order

It's another year, another COVID crisis. Andy says Dr. Anthony Fauci is lying his butt off to keep his face on television. But that's nothing compared to what is waiting for him in retirement. And in another edition of "rules for thee, but not for me," Andy breaks down all the maskless holiday parties and lack of social distancing for rich, liberal, lefties. And then, Valerie Richardson joins Andy with details on Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. As Val reports, it turns out there's a reason Republicans are hostile to AOC: They want her to be their bae. The congresswoman accused Republicans of being weirdly obsessed with her. Val also has more on the direction of the House investigation into the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol and more.

Washington Times national reporter Valerie Richardson joins Andy with the reaction from the California recall effort against Governor Gavin Newsom. As Val reports, Democrats tout the recall defeat as win for Biden and a loss for Trump. But first, Andy takes a look at vaccine mandates and the mystery of the disappearing face masks among the left. Andy is sick of the "rules for me but not for thee." On the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, Andy says George W. Bush was just pitiful for blaming President Trump. "Wasn't it you that got us into that war?"

Rod Arquette Show Daily Rundown – Wednesday, September 1, 20214:20 pm: John Daniel Davidson, Senior Correspondent for The Federalist, joins the show for a conversation about his piece calling Joe Biden's presidency a complete disaster, and why Biden has only himself to blame4:38 pm: Valerie Richardson of the Washington Times joins the program to discuss how California Governor Gavin Newsom, already the target of a recall campaign, is now being blamed for the massive California wildfires and for mismanaging the state's forests5:05 pm: Representative Mike Schultz joins Rod to discuss the meeting the House of Representatives had to day with Governor Spencer Cox regarding the possibility of mask mandates in Utah's schools.Cox will meet with members of the state's Senate tomorrow6:05 pm: Former Utah Speaker of the House Greg Hughes joins Rod for his weekly visit about the wacky world of politics6:35 pm: Rod will feature another CEO You Should Know with Nick Greer of Built Bar

In an unprecedented year, 2020 brought about a lot of change and many new opportunities for lifesaving innovation. Many communities across the country implemented lifesaving programs such as managed intake or return-to-field programs for community cats. Some launched their first-ever foster program. These are programs that engage the community to be part of the solution. Programs that have proven time and time again to save lives. As the world returns to “normal,” many shelters and rescue organizations across the nation are at capacity or getting very close. When this episode was published (July 2021), the year-to-date data showed that intake was still lower than in 2019, but adoptions were also down. Something to cover in a future episode, but the data further underscores the point that community-supported sheltering is needed now more than ever. At the welcome session of this year's Best Friends National Conference, we heard from three industry leaders who shared how they not only navigated the COVID-19 pandemic but created significant advancements at their shelters to save more lives. Valerie Richardson, Cassandra Heffington, and Alexis Pugh shared their experiences, “aha” moments, and the pearls of wisdom that they acquired during the pandemic.  You'll also hear how the pandemic caused Best Friends to take a hard look at our programs and what Sue Cosby and her team have done to engage the public more than ever before. So get ready to be inspired to implement or grow these types of programs in your community.

The nomination of Stone-Manning to run the Bureau of Land Management should be spiked. Valerie Richardson of the Washington Times returned to Montana Talks with more details on this ongoing story.

Host, Nadia Francois interviews Visionary Author Kearn Cherry and Author Valerie Richardson about their latest publications.Support the show (https://linktr.ee/exposuremagazine)

Rod Arquette Show Daily Rundown – Friday, February 26, 20214:20 pm: Ashe Schow, Senior Editor for the Daily Wire joins Rod to discuss why the mainstream media’s campaign of outrage against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis shows they fear he will run for President in 20244:35 pm: Terry Jeffrey, Founder and Editor-in-Chief of CNS News joins Rod for a conversation about how Joe Biden’s covid relief package includes money to pay for abortions and a grant to the National Endowment for the Arts, which is known for its pro-LGBTQ productions6:05 pm: Randy Miller of the Utah League of Independent Voters joins Rod to react to a study that shows Democrats did not register as Republicans in large numbers in order to vote in the Utah primary election, and to react to a bill that would restrict those registrations in the future6:20 pm: Valerie Richardson of the Washington Times joins Rod to discuss the story of how voters in five counties in southern and eastern Oregon will decide in a special election in May whether to detach from the state and become part of Idaho6:35 pm: We’ll listen back to Rod’s conversations this week with Utah Congressman Burgess Owens on slavery reparations, and (at 6:50 pm) with Townhall columnist Scott Morefield on his idea that it’s time for mass civil disobedience when it comes to wearing masks

John Fund, Columnist for National Review and Newsletter Editor at the Committee to Unleash Prosperity, on the unfolding energy crisis in the Midwest and South – and the role of green energy in creating the disaster. Valerie Richardson, Washington Times Reporter, on New York Governor Cuomo defending the controversial nursing home directive and blaming staffers and visitors for the spread of the virus. Angela Hill, State Senator for Mississippi, on the Mississippi State Senate voting to protect girls’ sports. Dr. Quentin Van Meter, Pediatric Endocrinologist and clinical associate professor of Pediatrics at both the Emory University and Morehouse Schools of Medicine, on Leftist activists trying to ban researchers from studying the effects of transgenderism. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/loving-liberty/support

First up, get Andy’s take on the big stories of the week, including when exactly President Joe Biden became aware of the existence of a COVID-19 vaccine. Andy says Trump showed the Democrats America could be great again, but they are not interested in greatness. And then, Valerie Richardson joins Andy with more on frozen windmills and rolling blackouts in Texas. Despite its status as a major oil-and-gas producer, Texas relied on wind for 23% of its electricity in 2020, but about half of that capacity went offline Monday after freak winter storms, record snow and frigid cold iced the West Texas turbines. Plus, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Monday that he did not hide COVID-19 nursing home deaths as Democrats joined Republicans in demanding answers.

Today's show features: John Fund, Columnist for National Review and Newsletter Editor at the Committee to Unleash Prosperity, on the unfolding energy crisis in the Midwest and South - and the role of green energy in creating the disaster; Valerie

Rod Arquette Show Daily Rundown – Monday, February 1, 20214:20 pm: Congressman Burgess Owens joins the program to discuss his appointment to two congressional committees and the proposed Covid relief packages4:35 pm: Thom Carter, Executive Director of the Governor's Office of Energy Development, joins the show to discuss how the state must balance its energy needs with the needs of rural communities5:05 pm: Jennifer Graham of the Deseret News joins Rod to discuss her piece about the case against unifying the country and why competing factions can be healthy for the country6:05 pm: Senator Curt Bramble joins the program to discuss his bill that would allow some hairdressers to work without a license6:20 pm: Valerie Richardson of the Washington Times joins Rod to discuss the pickle Joe Biden has placed the Democrat Governors of some western states in when it comes to Biden's ban on oil and gas development6:35 pm: Desmond Lachman, Resident Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute joins Rod for a conversation about Janet Yellen, and whether or not she will mortgage America’s future as the country’s new Treasury secretary

While Steve is at the White House, Shaun fills in and blasts the hypocrisy of the COVID lockdowns! First, Valerie Richardson of The Washington Times joins Shaun to discuss how the arbitrary rules Democrat governors impose on their states is backfiring. Then, Jazz Shaw of Hotair.com discusses the election results and how a Biden presidency will lead to more business crippling lockdowns.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rod Arquette Show Daily Rundown – Monday, September 14, 20204:20 pm: Dr. Brian Shiozawa, Adjunct Professor of Family and Preventative Medicine at the University of Utah, joins the show to discuss the added importance of receiving a flu shot in this time of the coronavirus4:35 pm: Utah Lieutenant Governor Spencer Cox joins Rod to discuss the options the state has in development of the land at the current state prison site at the point of the mountain, including the possibility of a monument similar to Seattle’s Space Needle of the Eiffel Tower6:05 pm: Madeleine Kearns of National Review joins the show for a conversation about the Netflix film “Cuties” and why she says the filmmakers sexualized children while attempting to critique the sexualization of children6:20 pm: Valerie Richardson of the Washington Times joins Rod to discuss concerns that nearly half of donations made to ActBlue, the Democratic Party’s largest fundraising platform, may be coming from foreign or illegal contributors since many of those donating list themselves as “unemployed” and therefore prohibits a security check of the donor’s employment6:35 pm: University of Utah Law Professor Paul Cassell joins Rod to discuss his research that shows a correlation between cities that experienced an uptick in homicides and shooting cases and changes in policing tied to protests of racial injustice

First up, Andy takes on the news of the week, including infighting among Democratic leaders in Minnesota, protests in Portland and the questions surrounding presidential debates, Then, Washington Times reporter Valerie Richardson joins in with more on new leaked body-cam footage from the George Floyd arrest, the Great American Outdoors Act, teachers fighting to stay home from school & more.

“We can build beautiful properties but if we don’t have tenants in those properties that are fresh and relevant and compelling to the customer then we’ve lost the game.” - Valerie Richardson On today’s episode of Retail Retold we have Valerie Richardson, Vice President of Real Estate at The Container Store. Richardson has over 35 years of experience in retail real estate, working for brands such as Trammell Crow Company, Ann Taylor, Barnes & Noble and most recently, The Container Store, where she has led the real estate team for 19 years. An active industry participant and advocate, Ms. Richardson was elected Chairman of ICSC for the 2018-2019 term, after having served on the Board of Trustees since 2004. She was the first ICSC Chairman to come to the post from an active retail company. On today’s episode she shares the story of the first The Container Store in Chelsea, NYC. The journey of this store is Complex, innovative and full of fascinating information. Listen-in to hear how this store changed the entire trajectory of the entire company.

Rod Arquette Show Daily Rundown - Wednesday, July 15, 20204:20 pm: George J. Terwilliger, former Deputy Attorney General at the U.S. Justice Department, joins the program for a conversation about his piece in National Review about how the recent anti-police pandering is costing lives4:35 pm: Miles Hansen, President and CEO of World Trade Center Utah, joins Rod for a conversation about how the new commerce deal with Canada and Mexico will affect firms in Utah5:05 pm: Utah County Commissioner Tanner Ainge cancelled a meeting today to discuss a proposal to ask the state for flexibility in the school mask mandate because Ainge said the crowd wasn't adhering to public safety guidelines - by wearing masks. Ainge joins Rod to discuss the decision6:05 pm: Valerie Richardson of the Washington Times joins the show for a conversation about how the response to the coronavirus pandemic has been split among party lines6:20 pm: Epoch Times contributor Thomas Cline, a veteran of 52 years in law enforcement, joins the show to discuss his recent piece about how the pandemic and recent protests have put up the red flags of suicide amongst law enforcement6:35 pm: Lenore Skenazy, President of Let Grow, a nonprofit promoting childhood independence and resilience, and founder of Free Range Kids joins the program for a conversation about effects of the pandemic on helicopter parenting

First, Andy recaps the week, from the George Floyd funeral to the efforts to defund police departments across the country. Then, Washington Times national reporter Val Richardson checks in on the details of this week's massive funerals for Floyd and the political aftermath in cities from coast to coast.

Andy Parks checks in with Val Richardson with how the community standards on COVID-19 are unfolding in Colorado and elsewhere. Val has the latest on hydroxychloroquine, Trump's response to the World Health Organization and an update on Senator Rand Paul.

Rod Arquette Show Daily Rundown - Thursday, March 12, 20204:20 pm: Senator Mitt Romney joins the program to discuss the federal government’s response to the coronavirus, including his legislation that will provide emergency unemployment relief to those unable to work because of the coronavirus4:35 pm: Dee Brewer, Executive Director of the Downtown Alliance, joins the program for a conversation about how Salt Lake City businesses will deal with the NBA’s shutdown and the decision by the LDS church to hold its conference sans visitors5:05 pm: Utah Governor Gary Herbert joins the program for a conversation about the state’s response to the coronavirus, as well as the end of the 2020 Utah Legislative session5:35 pm: Steve Moore, Chief Economist for The Heritage Foundation, joins the program for his weekly visit with Rod about politics and the nation’s economy6:05 pm: John Kruzel of The Hill joins the program to discuss how the coronavirus is serving as a test of the limit of government powers6:20 pm: Valerie Richardson of The Washington Times on the criticism the media is receiving for helping drive coronavirus panic to such high levels6:35 pm: Heidi Matthews of the Utah Education Association joins the show to discuss a historic deal with lawmakers that could, pending voter approval, make major changes to how the state’s schools are funded

Rod Arquette Show Daily Rundown - Tuesday, March 3, 20204:20 pm: Senator Dan McCay joins the show to discuss the Utah Senate’s passage of a bill that will prohibit abortion in the state, but only if a federal court overturns Roe V. Wade4:35 pm: Julie Blaney of Residents for Responsible Government, the group behind a referendum to stop a 67.4% property tax hike in Utah County, joins the program to discuss the group’s successful campaign to gather enough signatures to put the issue on the November ballot5:05 pm: Kevin Baumgartner, Chief Pharmacist for Dragonfly Wellness, Utah’s first medical marijuana pharmacy to open its doors for business, joins the show to discuss the opening and the response the business has received6:05 pm: Senator Mike Lee joins the show to discuss the possible reauthorization of the U.S. Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, which is set to expire on March 15th6:20 pm: Amber Athey, Washington Editor for Spectator USA, joins the program to discuss the decision of MSNBC host Chris Matthews to walk away from the network following accusations of sexual harassment6:35 pm: Valerie Richardson of the Washington Times joins the show to discuss the controversy and political fight between politicians and environmentalists over the de-listing of the gray wolf from the endangered species list

Rod Arquette Show Daily Rundown - Tuesday, January 21, 20204:20 pm: Thomas Burr of the Salt Lake Tribune’s Political Cornflakes joins the show to give us a guide on how the impeachment trial of President Trump will proceed in the Senate5:20 pm: Willl the organizers of the tax reform referendum gather enough signatures prior to today’s deadline to put the issue on the ballot? We’ll find out from one of the referendum’s organizers.4:35 pm: Connor Boyack of the Libertas Institute joins the show to discuss a proposed bill that would expunge the criminal records of those busted in the past for using marijuana to treat a medical ailment6:05 pm: Deanna Holland of Pro Life Utah joins the show for a preview of this weekend’s March for Life event6:20 pm: Valerie Richardson of the Washington Times joins Rod to discuss the firing of a Denver Post columnist because he insisted in his final column that there are only two sexes6:35 pm: Ron Gibson, President of the Utah Farm Bureau Federation, joins Rod to discuss President Trump’s praise of farmers for sticking with him through the trade war

WPKN programmed a live broadcast from New Haven’s Erector Square on Saturday, October 19, during Artspace’s 2019 City-Wide Open Studios. Over one hundred artists exhibited during the weekend, which was part of a month-long festival of the visual arts taking place at locations throughout New Haven. On-air Hosts included Martha Willette Lewis (who also played a large behind-the-scenes role in organizing the WPKN broadcast), Valerie Richardson, and Rod Richardson. Mark Mushin provided on-site tech support and lots of heavy equipment lifting, and Del managed the controls back in Bridgeport. Thanks also to Deb Guhl who gave up her third-Saturday 1 to 4 p.m. show so that this event could take place. The following guests were interviewed, and you can see their work (or find out more about their projects) at the websites provided. 0:00 Elinor Slomba, Executive Producer of City-Wide Open Studios (Martha) www.cwos.org 18:15 Esteban Ramon Perez (Valerie) www.instagram.com/estebanramonperez/?hl=en 35:00 Collective Consciousness Theater (Valerie) Jenny Nelson, Director and Associate Artistic Director, and the actors Tenisi Davis, Stephen King, and Griffin Kulp. Their next production is "Pass Over," www.collectiveconsciousnesstheatre.org 47:35 Ebony B (Valerie) www.ebonybphotography.com 54:45 Lilly Zuckerman (Valerie) www.lillyzuckerman.com 1:05 Leila Daw (Martha) www.leiladaw.com 1:16 Janine Brown (Valerie) www.janinebrownstudio.com 1:30 Jeff Mueller, Dexterity Press (Rod) www.dexterityletterpress.com 1:38 MWL with Margot Nimirowski (Martha) www.margotnimiroski.com 1:45 Will K. Wilkins, Executive Director of Real Art Ways (Valerie) www.realartways.org

Gavin Newsom signs a lot of bills into law, and some are absolutely absurd, including a road kill law. The world is tearing itself apart, protests in countries all over, but why not here in the United States? Answer, the Trump economy. Valerie Richardson of the Washington Times, joins to discuss zoologist Susan Crockford, who lost her job at the University of Victoria for not towing the Climate Change lie. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Will K. Wilkins, Executive Director of Real Art Ways, stopped by the WPKN broadcast table for a conversation with Valerie Richardson and Rod Richardson. Artist and curator David Borawski joined the latter part of the conversation. WPKN did a three-hour broadcast on October 19 during the City-Wide Open Studios Erector Square weekend.

Rod Arquette Show Daily Rundown - Wednesday, October 2, 20194:20 pm: Reverend Ben Johnson, Senior Editor for the Acton Institute joins the show to discuss his recent piece about the facts of homelessness4:35 pm: Jason Brown of Envision Utah joins Rod to discuss the groups study about future teacher compensation in the state5:30 pm: Katya Sedgwick, a contributor to The Federalist, joins the show to discuss her piece about how political activism for young girls is often a cry for emotional health6:20 pm: Valerie Richardson of the Washington Times joins the show to discuss how politicians from the state of New Mexico are pushing a climate-change agenda while the state continues to profit from a boom in fossil fuels

Rod Arquette Show Daily Rundown - Wednesday, October 2, 20194:20 pm: Reverend Ben Johnson, Senior Editor for the Acton Institute joins the show to discuss his recent piece about the facts of homelessness4:35 pm: Jason Brown of Envision Utah joins Rod to discuss the groups study about future teacher compensation in the state5:30 pm: Katya Sedgwick, a contributor to The Federalist, joins the show to discuss her piece about how political activism for young girls is often a cry for emotional health6:20 pm: Valerie Richardson of the Washington Times joins the show to discuss how politicians from the state of New Mexico are pushing a climate-change agenda while the state continues to profit from a boom in fossil fuels

John Stonestreet and Warren Smith start the show by sharing the good news of Joni Eareckson Tada's recovery from cancer--and her unwavering commitment to advocate against euthanasia and assisted suicide. Which led them to discuss the case of Vincent Lambert, a 42-year old French citizen who died this week after a French judge allowed doctors to withhold hydration, despite pleas from his mother and the Catholic Church. Clearly, France is marching to the drum of the culture of death. Also in this episode: The strange morphing of the hit series "Stranger Things" from family friendly to, well, not; WORLD magazine's report on secular feminists rallying against porn.   Resources Joni Eareckson Tada implores Christians to combat assisted suicide movement Leah MarieAnn Klett, Christian Post, June 19, 2019   Euthanasia by Any Other Name John Stonestreet and David Carlson, The Point, July 11, 2019   U.S. women's team snub of Christian player roils soccer Valerie Richardson, Washington Times, July 10, 2019   Allies against porn Sharon Dierberger, WORLD Magazine, July 4, 2019   Receive a copy of "So the Next Generation Will Know"

Coming up at 4 pm today on the Rod Arquette Show on Talk Radio 105.9 KNRS, should a student newspaper be allowed to run a story about how one of its students is working in the porn industry? That battle is happening in Stockton, California and a teacher’s job is at stake. Rod takes your calls at 888-570-8010. Plus, Valerie Richardson of the Washington Times joins the show to discuss how Denver voters will decide whether homeless people will be allowed to live, eat, and sleep – basically camp – in public places. See below for a full rundown of today’s program. Rod Arquette Show Daily Rundown - Monday, May 6 20194:20 pm: Valerie Richardson of the Washington Times joins the show to discuss how Denver voters will decide whether homeless people will be allowed to live, eat, and sleep – basically camp – in public places5:05 pm: Should a student newspaper be allowed to run a story about how one of its students is working in the porn industry? That battle is happening in Stockton, California and a teacher’s job is at stake.Rod takes your calls at 888-570-80106:05 pm: Newly elected Utah GOP Chairman Derek Brown joins the show to discuss his victory at the organizing convention over the weekend and what his first moves will be once he takes office6:20 pm: Derek Monson of the Sutherland Institute joins Rod to discuss the importance of transparent prescription drug pricing for Utah patients6:35 pm: Edward Ring, a Senior Fellow with the Center for American Greatness, joins the program for a discussion about why climate activists are opposed to nuclear power

Rod Arquette Show Daily Rundown - Friday, August 12, 20194:20 pm: Congressman Ben McAdams joins the show to discuss the balanced budget amendment he is proposing, which is turning heads because it is backed by a number of Democrats4:35 pm: Valerie Richardson of the Washington Times joins Rod to discuss how a farming family in Michigan has been banned from a local farmers market for their refusal to host same-sex wedding ceremonies on their farm, and now the family is looking for help from the Colorado baker who fought and won a similar fight6:05 pm: Lisa Cummins of the Utah State Board of Education joins the show to discuss the state’s new sex-ed curriculum and what teachers can, and can’t, say to students6:20 pm: Technology expert James Bier joins the show to discuss the frightening revelation that employees at Amazon are listening in to private conversations through the voice-activated Alexa devices6:35 pm: We’ll listen back to Rod’s conversations this week with Senator Mitt Romney on healthcare and immigration, and (at 6:50 pm) with Congresswoman Liz Cheney, chair of the House Republican Conference, on GOP successes and the Democrats race to the left

Rod Arquette Show Daily Rundown - Wednesday, March 20, 20194:20 pm: Quin Hillyer, a contributor to the Washington Examiner, joins the show to discuss his recent opinion piece in which he says President Trump should stop attacking and lying about the late Senator John McCain5:05 pm: Valerie Richardson of the Washington Times joins Rod to discuss her piece about the growing number of “Second Amendment Sanctuaries” in the country fueled by the gun control push from the left6:05 pm: Boyd Matheson, Opinion Editor for the Deseret News, joins Rod for their weekly conversation about the world of politics6:20 pm: Siraj Hashmi, Commentary Writer for the Washington Examiner, joins the show to discuss his recent piece comparing the gun laws of New Zealand with those of the United States6:35 pm: Sally Pipes, President and CEO of the Pacific Research Institute, on her recent piece explaining why Americans want Medicare for all – at least until they realize it would take away their private coverage

Rod Arquette Show Daily Rundown - Friday, January 4, 20194:20 pm: Heidi Matthews, President of the Utah Education Association, joins the program to discuss the outcome of the new “grade-less” school report cards4:35 pm: Kristen Cox, Executive Director of the Governor’s Office of Management and Budget, joins the show to discuss the government programs that will survive, and those that could be in trouble as a result of the government shutdown5:05 pm: Mona Charen, Senior Fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center, on her recent piece in National Review about politeness in politics6:05 pm: Gary Gygi of Gygi Capital Management joins Rod to discuss the new jobs numbers, which shows the economy gained 312,000 jobs in December6:20 pm: Valerie Richardson of the Washington Times joins the show to discuss how some gun owners in Boulder, Colorado are refusing to comply with the city’s new “assault weapons” laws, which requires owners to either get rid of the gun or apply for a certificate with the Boulder Police Department6:35 pm - Listen Back Friday: We’ll listen back to Rod’s conversation with Jennie Taylor, wife of the late North Ogden Mayor Major Brent Taylor on an effort to help build homes for two Utah Purple Heart recipients6:50 pm: Deseret News columnist Jay Evensen on his recent piece about how things are getting better despite a difficult 2018

Is it hot enough for you? Today's topics include: how an ice cream truck impacted Scotland's weather book; Ellie Bufkin of The Federalist discusses the hot topic of $15/hour minimum wage increase in NYC and how the current push for Democratic Socialism (we have one seat here running unoppoesed in the State House this November) goes hand-in-hand with this terrible idea; and finally, climate change hysteria...Valerie Richardson from the Washington Times talks about hypocrisy being shown from those who are most interested in saving the planet...hint, they are typically the ones doing the least.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rod Arquette Show Daily Rundown - Monday, June 11, 20184:20 pm: Alex Isenstadt of Politico joins Rod to discuss how Mitt Romney wants to lead the GOP’s establishment wing4:35 pm: Valerie Richardson of the Washington Times joins Rod to discuss life after the recent Supreme Court decision for Colorado baker Jack Phillips6:05 pm: Rachel Bovard, Senior Director of Policy at the Conservative Partnership Institute joins the show to discuss her recent piece in American Greatness about Speaker Paul Ryan’s attempt to head off use of a discharge petition to force a vote on illegal immigration policy6:20 pm: Jace Taylor, a biologist with the Utah Department of Wildlife Resources, joins Rod to discuss the controversial proposal to plan desert bighorn sheep into the Mineral Mountains in Beaver County6:35 pm: M. Donald Thomas, former Salt Lake City Superintendent of Schools and now an international education consultant, joins Rod to discuss why he says students should not be standardized

Rod Arquette Show Daily Rundown - Thursday, March 22, 20184:05 pm: Utah Congressman Rob Bishop joined the rest of Utah’s House delegation today in voting against the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2018 omnibus spending package today and he joins Rod to discuss why he is against the bill4:20 pm: Marti Woolford, Nutrition Initiatives Director for Utahns Against Hunger, joins Rod to discuss how the organization hopes to help expand school breakfast participation in Utah schools4:35 pm: Salt Lake Tribune columnist Michelle Quist joins the show to discuss why she says it’s time for the Utah GOP to give up its fight against SB54 and accept the two-path approach to the ballot6:05 pm: Valerie Richardson of the Washington Times joins the show to discuss her piece about how political activism in Hollywood and with athletes is a turn-off to viewers and fans6:20 pm: Molly Davis, a policy analyst with the Libertas Institute, joins the show to discuss her recent op-ed piece calling for Utah lawmakers to uphold the protections placed on warrants6:35 pm: Steve Moore, Chief Economist for the Heritage Foundation, joins the show for his weekly visit with Rod about politics and the nation’s economy

Rod Arquette Show Daily Rundown - Wednesday, January 17, 20184:20 pm: Jeffrey Lord of American Spectator joins Rod to discuss his most recent piece exploring the Left’s culture of racism4:35 pm: Utah Speaker of the House Greg Hughes joins Rod for a preview of the 2018 Utah Legislative session, which begins on Monday6:05 pm: Boyd Matheson of the Sutherland Institute joins Rod for their weekly conversation about the world of politics6:20 pm: Joel Kotkin, Professor of Urban Studies at Chapman University, joins the show to discuss his report on the cities where African-Americans are thriving economically in America6:35 pm: Valerie Richardson of the Washington Times joins Rod to discuss how Planned Parenthood, among declining abortions, is now performing transgender hormone therapy as part of its business model

Today we'll talk with Amy Peterson, author of “Dangerous Territory: My Misguided Quest to Save the World” (Discovery House) and Washington Times reporter Valerie Richardson, on alleged Russian money behind anti-fracking activists.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monday's edition of Trending Today USA was hosted by Liftable Media's Ernie Brown.In this half hour, the guests and topics discussed were:1. The Top 5 Trending Stories2. Jack Hunter (editor, Rare Politics) -- Donald Trump has been meeting with Republicans to get something done on health care. He’s been meeting with these senators mostly in groups. Except for Rand Paul, who, apparently, has been getting plenty of one-on-one time with the president.3. Tom Hinchey (Liftable Media) -- A trend among senior-age Americans shows how they are spending their Golden Years.4. Brian Maloney (co-founder, Media Equality Project) -- In an attempt to unmask anonymous tipsters, did an embattled CNN reporter use a “phishing” tactic to gather private information?5. Valerie Richardson (reporter, Washington Times) -- A third Arab-majority country, Qatar, has banned the blockbuster movie “Wonder Woman” amid the hubbub over star Gal Gadot’s service in the Israeli Defense Force.Like us on Facebook!Image credit: Trevor Collens / Shutterstock.com

Tuesday's edition of Trending Today USA was hosted by Liftable Media's Ernie Brown.In this half hour, the guests and topics discussed were:1. The Top 5 Trending Stories2. Charles Ellison (Washington correspondent with The Philadelphia Tribune) -- Senator Al Franken has canceled his upcoming appearance on "Real Time with Bill Maher."3. Tom Hinchey (Liftable Media) -- Sporting good stores are seeing sales spike for a certain item.4. Valerie Richardson (reporter, The Washington Times) -- "Wonder Woman" has progressives in a quandary.5. Bill Dendy (president, Elite Financial Management) -- Millennials are likely to spend hours at work concerned about their finances.Like us on Facebook!Image credit: Randy Miramontez / Shutterstock.com

Thursday's edition of Trending Today USA was hosted by Liftable Media's Ernie Brown.In this half hour, the guests and topics discussed were:1. Jason Wert (USA Radio) -- Burger King sued over "deceptive" coupon deal2. Seth Stephens-Davidowitz (Harvard-trained economist) -- New book showing what the internet really reveals about our lives3. Valerie Richardson (reporter with The Washington Times) -- Betsy DeVos receives boos during her first commencement address of her tenure as education secretary.4. A Trending Today USA Roundtable -- featuring Brendon Murphy (Liftable Media), Chris Agee (Western Journalism), and Casey Allen (Liftable)Like us on Facebook!Image credit: shutterstock.com

Valerie Richardson from The Washington Times on"Day Without A Woman".See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

--{ 'World Government' the U.N. sigh -- 'In the Bag,' Big Bankers Cry: "You'll Wonder Where Democracy Went When They Bring in Global Government, Actually a New World Soviet Led by NGOs, Speaking 'for the People' as to Where it All Goes, With 'Partnerships in Business' They Comprise New System, Criticism will be Heresy and Heretic will be Victim, CEOs of the Economy will Rule the World with Ease, Ensuring NGOs, U.N. and Politics have Palms Slick with Grease, Education and the Media will be Rewarded, Fast-Track, For Brainwashing the Youth and for Muddying Each Fact, The Sheeple Down Below, will Wallow in the Slag, Forgetting Symbols of the Past, Tearfully Waving Global Flag" © Alan Watt }-- Collectivism for Masses, Fascist Elite at Top - Front of Politics - UN Framework on Climate Change Treaty, Set-up of World Government, Tax Bill for Western Countries - Destruction of Dollar, Introduction of Global Currency - Adaptation into New System. Predictive Programming, Disaster Scenario Movies, Implanted Messages - "The Final Cut" movie, Chip Implant Records All You See and Hear - Addictive Technology, No Privacy - DARPA's "Lifelog" Program, Monitoring from Birth until Death - Privatized Military Contractors - So-called "Personal" Computers. Charles Darwin, Inspiration to Murderers and Elitism, Nihilism, Optimum Population Trust - Mass Murders - Columbine High School Killers - "Natural Selection" and "Evolution" - Annihilation Computer Games - Social Darwinism, Survival of the Fittest, Killing Off the "Unfit" - Leopold and Loeb. Rockefeller Foundation Funded Eugenics Program - Sterilization of Native American Women - Abortion, Planned Parenthood, Margaret Sanger - Aborted Fetal Cells in Cosmetics. (Articles: ["Is the Copenhagen treaty about creating a world government?" [Lord Monckton Interview in Australia] at 2GB Media Player (2gb.com).] ["Has Anyone Read the Copenhagen Agreement? - U.N. plans for a new 'government' are scary" by Janet Albrechtsen (online.wsj.com) - Oct. 28, 2009.] ["Dollar Will be "Utterly Destroyed": Strategist" (cnbc.com) - Nov. 6, 2009.] ["Lifelog, the Darpa military surveillance project, now being promoted through 'the market' " (Email from a Listener -- link at cuttingthroughthematrix.com).] ["DARPA WANTS YOUR LIFE INDEXABLE AND SEARCHABLE" (defensetech.org) - May 20, 2003.] ["Charles Darwin and the children of the evolution" [Charles Darwin--Inspiration to Murderers and Elitism] by Dennis Sewell (timesonline.co.uk) - Nov. 8, 2009.] ["Native Americans Secretly Sterilized Under Bush Sr. Program" by Michael Sullivan DeFine (nationalexpositor.com) - June 23, 2008.] ["Director of Planned Parenthood at 40 Days for Life Birthplace Resigns after Watching Abortion Ultrasound" by Kathleen Gilbert (lifesitenews.com) - Nov. 2, 2009.] ["Aborted fetus cells used in beauty creams" by Valerie Richardson (washingtontimes.com) - Nov. 3, 2009.]) *Title/Poem and Dialogue Copyrighted Alan Watt - Nov. 9, 2009 (Exempting Music, Literary Quotes, and Callers' Comments)