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By Walt HickeyWelcome to the Numlock Sunday edition.This week, I spoke to Alyssa Rosenberg, Sunny Bunch and Peter Suderman, the three panelists of the outstanding film podcast Across the Movie Aisle. I really enjoy the show and have been a longtime fan of their individual work.I think that they're a group with genuinely diverse opinions but who have a lot of love for cinema and as a result have some of the most deeply interesting conversations about the art form of any show I listen to. The show just split off from The Bulwark's network and is striking it out independently. Do check them out!This interview has been condensed and edited. Hey, Across the Movie Aisle. Thank you so much for coming on Numlock. I really appreciate it.Absolutely.Thank you for having us.Yes, this is the first three-on-one conversation that I've ever done here, so we're gonna have to juggle a bit. Either way, I am just such a fan of the show. I really, really enjoyed it, subscribed to the Bulwark for it when I heard that you guys were going independent. I was really excited to see what was motivating that, what opportunities you were seeing out there. It's just such a really fun program, and I think it's so unique in the space.Before we get into talking about the movies, do you wanna talk a little bit about where this show came from, where it started, then what you would say your perspective on the film industry is?Sonny: Sure.Alyssa: Who wants to tell the story?Sonny: The origin of the show was back in 2019. I started working for an independent film studio that's based in Dallas, where I live now. I moved here for the job. The pitch was, “it's like Fangoria,” but for action movies and thrillers and heist movies, that sort of thing. And one of the things I wanted to do when we came over was a little podcast network. We were gonna have some shows, some storytelling things, et cetera. And one of the things I had wanted to do for a while (and hadn't really had an outlet for) was a show I had envisioned as like Crossfire or McLaughlin Group or something like that, but by way of movies.So Across the Movie Aisle — I've always shorthanded it as Siskel and Ebert meets Left Right Center. And the idea here is that I am a conservative. I don't know how other people would describe me, but I still think of myself as a center-right person. Alyssa is the center-left person.Peter: Would you even say that you are a neoconservative?Sonny: Well, I'm a neoconservative with libertarian tendencies, which is a funny thing.Peter: “You work at the Weekly Standard,” is a good way to think about your politics? And they basically haven't changed since you worked at The Weekly Standard. Is that fair? That's the long and the short of it.Sonny: Then Peter is whatever Peter is. I'll let him define himself. But the idea here was you have three people with differing political views talking about movies and other stories about movies. The show has two segments. The first is called Controversies and Nontroversies. The second is a review. And the Controversies and Nontroversies segment was initially thought of as we tackle some dumb internet outrage of the day and decide if it's really worth being mad about.And that evolved into something slightly different, right? Right, guys? I feel like it's now more about the business of Hollywood.Alyssa: Yes, exactly. But I think it's worth noting that our story actually starts way before 2019. The three of us were all critics in some respect or other. I was over at ThinkProgress running their culture and sports verticals. Sonny, were you at the Weekly Standard when we started or were you at the Free Beacon then?Sonny: I think I was at the Washington Free Beacon when we met. So it must've been 2012 or 13.Alyssa: The three of us were going to screenings every week and somehow just gravitated towards each other. We would sit together. We were the people who were hanging out and hashing things out together after the screening ended. When I moved to the Washington Post, I ended up bringing Sonny over as a contributor to the blog that I was working on there. They were invited to my wedding. We were authentically contentiously friends years before we started the podcast.I think that's been a little bit of the special sauce for us, right? We are capable of having conversations that are somewhat harder to have elsewhere because (even before we started working together) there were five, six years of trust built up in in-person conversations and discussions over beers at the really terrible bar near the former AMC in Friendship Heights. Nobody is here on this podcast to blow each other up. But it's also not like “We're friends for the camera!”I think the show has always been like both a reflection of our dynamic. It's also the way that we hang out every week, even though Sonny lives in Dallas, and Peter lives in Boston some of the time. So for me, it's like my night out.I mean, as a listener, I really find the appeal to be exactly that. I think that having different perspectives on something as universal as film makes the show super compelling to listen to, even if I don't always necessarily agree with the perspective on it. What makes movies just so good to view from multiple different angles? There are lowercase “c” conservative films, there are lowercase “l” liberal films, that stuff. How do you guys find approaching the current state of the film industry from these different points of view?Peter: Alyssa talked about how our story goes back even before 2019, when the podcast started. And just for people who may not be familiar with the dynamic of Washington that all of us came up in in our 20s, Alyssa was working for ThinkProgress, which was the journalism arm of the Center for American Progress, which is this leading democratic or democratic affiliated think tank. Sonny was working for the Weekly Standard and then for the Washington Free Beacon, these feisty, conservative journalistic outlets.I actually started writing movie reviews for National Review for a couple of years. When I moved over full-time to Reason Magazine, which is where I've been for more than 15 years now, and also to the Washington Times, which is someplace that both Sonny and I wrote for. It's a conservative-leaning paper that has undergone many transformations. If you live in Washington, your social circle and your conversations and your life are so frequently segmented by politics.What we liked about being friends with each other and seeing movies with each other was that we saw that it didn't have to be the case. Movies and art and pop culture, even disagreements about them, were ways that we could come together and maybe not even agree, but like learn about each other. We're really good friends, but we also like each other's minds. This is something that is really important and drew us all together. I have learned a lot about movies from Sonny. I have learned about culture from Alyssa. I don't know if they've learned anything from me. Maybe they've been annoyed about how I'm fine with A.I.Having those perspectives, it's not just that it's like, “Oh, that's nice that you're a little different.” This is a learning opportunity for all of us. It also makes the act of watching movies together much richer. When you're watching the movie, if you're watching it next to Alyssa, I know what she's thinking. Maybe not what I'm thinking, but it's like having another set of eyes. If you're a critic, if you're somebody who likes movies, if you are somebody who likes movies for the social aspect of them, seeing them with somebody else and talking about them afterwards just makes it so much more enjoyable. The fact that we then get to have that conversation in public for an audience that seems to enjoy this is really rewarding.Alyssa: I have a very hard time with certain kinds of violence in movies. But I can sit in a theater with Peter, and he can tell me when I need to cover my eyes, but also when I'm gonna be okay when it's over. And he's always right, right? And that's the thing that we get.Peter: But also when we see the Taylor Swift movie, I show up, and Alyssa has friendship bracelets for us. Everybody's bringing something to the party here.Alyssa: Peter, you joked about whether or not we've gotten anything from you. And I actually think that in some ways, I'm the one of us whose politics and aesthetics have changed most as a result of doing the show with both of you. I came up in an era of lefty cultural criticism when there were real incentives for tearing things apart. And I think I, in some ways early in my career, helped advance a fairly doctrinaire vision of what political conversations about art should be. And I have some regrets about some of the things that I wrote and some non-regrets too. I did a lot of work at that point in my career that I liked a lot.But one of the things I've come to believe in my conversation with these guys is that art is at its most politically powerful not when it affirms an agenda or a worldview that is defined by a political movement, but it is at its most powerful and interesting when it creates space for conversations that are not possible in conventional political formats and political venues. I think the unpredictability of movies and the inability to shove movies neatly into a partisan schema is where their power comes from.It is not in being subordinate to an agenda, but in opening the space for new possibilities. And I think that having a space to come to that conclusion made me a better critic and a better person. Maybe less employable as someone who writes about this stuff full-time in a predictable way. But I really enjoy seeing the world through the lenses that Peter and Sonny helped me apply to all of this.Peter: And just to underline that really quickly, a little bit more. One of the things that brings all of us together is that we are all three people who moved to Washington to work in political journalism, to work in discourse about politics. We have very strongly held beliefs. At the same time, I think all three of us come to movies, to art and to culture thinking, “You know what, you can make good art. You can make a great movie that maybe I find doesn't in any way align with my beliefs, right?” It has nothing to do with my political world or is even critical of my political worldview, but it's still a great movie.And this is a thing that you see very rarely in Washington and political discussions of art and film, but also in criticism. You have so much criticism that is out there, especially in the movie criticism world, that is just straightforwardly, politically determined. I don't think that that is the best way to approach art and to live a life that is about art because. Of course, it engages with politics. And of course you have to talk about that. And of course, you have to deal with that, but it's not just politics. If what you want from a movie is for it to be an op-ed, then what you want isn't a movie, it's an op-ed.I think that's really interesting. And actually, let's dive into that real quick. We'll go around the horn, perhaps. Peter, you brought it up. What is an example of a film or a piece of media that maybe either subverts or goes upstream compared to your personal politics that you nevertheless enjoyed? Or you, nevertheless, in spite of where you were coming from on that, really tended to like?Peter: So we all had mixed reactions to Paul Anderson's, P.T. Anderson's One Battle After Another, which is quite a political film, just came out. All of us thought that on a micro level, scene by scene, as a piece of filmmaking, it's genius. But on a macro level, its big ideas are kind of a mess. I go back to another Paul Anderson film from the aughts, There Will Be Blood, which is fairly critical of capitalism and of the capitalist tendencies that are deeply rooted in America. And it's not just a polemic, just an op-ed. It's not something that you can sum up in a tweet. It is quite a complex film in so many ways. And I'm a capitalist. I am a libertarian. I am a markets guy. And it is, I love that movie.Sonny and I frequently have arguments over whether There Will Be Blood is the first or second best movie of the last 25 years or so. Sonny thinks it's maybe the best. I think it's the second best. This is a movie that I think offers a deep critique of my ideology and my political worldview. But it is so profound on an artistic character narrative, just deep engagement level. I could talk about it for a long time. It's a movie I really love that doesn't support what I believe about politics in the world.Yeah, Sonny, how about you?Sonny: Bernardo Bertolucci's The Last Emperor is commie agitprop, but it's also very good. It's one of those movies where the lesson of the movie is literally “The elite overclass needs to be taught how to pee correctly in a bucket, so as not to annoy the normals.” But it's a beautiful movie, including the bucket. You don't have to agree with a film's politics to recognize that it is a great movie. It certainly doesn't hurt. I flipped through my rankings, and a lot of it does line up.But another one is JFK. Oliver Stone's JFK is a movie that is nonsense as history. If you look at it as a history text, you are reading the film wrong. What it excels at and the way that it is great is that it's the absolute perfect distillation of sitting next to an insane conspiracy theorist and hearing them ramble. The way that Oliver Stone edits together all of these disparate ideas — the way he edits is like hearing a conspiracy theorist talk.The way a conspiracy theorist talks is that they overwhelm you with information. They will just throw out random things and be like, “And this is connected to this, and this is connected to this.” And you are not able to actually judge these things because you have no idea really what they're talking about. You're not steeped in this stuff like they are, but it all sounds right. And all of a sudden, yeah, I believe that the military industrial complex murdered JFK at the behest of a fascist homosexual conspiracy, which is just another amusing little element to JFK by Oliver Stone.Those would be two examples, I would say.I love that. Alyssa, how about you?Alyssa: I would say Dirty Harry. I did a huge project about 10 years ago on depictions of the police in pop culture. And the ways in which law enforcement, as an industry, has actually really shaped their depictions on film. And look, I don't think the police always get everything right. And I think that shooting people is not a viable solution to a crime, especially without a trial. But God damn, does Clint Eastwood make like a sweater and a blazer and a real big gun look awesome, right?Sonny: Those are things that look awesome. Of course, they look awesome on Clint Eastwood.Alyssa: Of course, they look awesome, but they look especially awesome on Clint Eastwood. And they look even more awesome when he's shooting a crazed hippie who has commandeered a busSonny: Full of children.Alyssa: Yes, a bus full of children. The evil hippie deserves to get shot, and Clint Eastwood is the man to set things right. The thing about aesthetics is that they can get you to set aside your politics momentarily in a theoretical way. But I also think that good movies can get you access to spaces and mindsets that you might not have access to otherwise.When you asked that question, the movie that I immediately thought of, not necessarily of challenging my politics, but like bringing me a place I can't go, is Alex Garland's Warfare from earlier this year. It is one of the best movies I've seen this year. And also a movie about (both as a social and cultural environment) an all-male combat unit in the US military and a situation (the war in Iraq) that I have no access to. I cannot go there. My being in the space would fundamentally transform the space. And that opening sequence with this platoon watching this music video in a weird, sexualized group bonding ritual, I just found fascinating and oddly touching in a way that I think is interesting to watch, especially if you're steeped in left-leaning critiques of traditional masculinity in all-male spaces.And I found that movie, despite how harrowing it was, kind of beautiful and tender to watch in a way. And I just felt very grateful for it.Awesome. Yeah, again, I really appreciate how much thought goes into viewing not only movies as cultural entities, but also their space in politics, but also how the culture can overwhelm that. I really think that you guys have such fun takes on this. I wanna back out a little bit and talk a little bit about this year and this moment. I think one thing I really enjoy about your show is that it's obvious how much you guys really enjoy going to the movies, enjoy consuming this stuff. I know that there's a lot of fairly understandable doom and gloom sometimes around the movie industry, around the exhibition industry. A lot of that, I think, comes from some of the more industry side of things and infects the viewing public's view.I'll just throw it to you. What is a trend or something going on these days within movies or Hollywood that you actually think is a good thing, that you're actually enjoying? Or a transitional moment that you think could be fun? I guess, Sunny, I'll start off with you. I don't know.Sonny: That's a hard question to answer because everything is bad right now.Alyssa: To be clear, this is Sonny's default position about all eras and all things. All things.Peter: He's a cheerful man.Sonny: All things, really. No, everything is bad. But if I were looking at a few green shoots, I like the rise of the draft house style theater, a combination of dining, bar, movie space. I know some people have issues with the waiters scurrying back and forth. And it's not my real cup of tea either, but that's all right. You mentioned this question right before we started taping. I was trying to sketch something out, so I didn't have nothing.But I do think the rise of the boutique Blu-ray and 4K UHD retailers has been a good thing. I don't know that it's enough to save physical media in the film context, but the rise of your Vinegar Syndromes. Criterion, of course, is the longest player in this space, and they've been doing it since the days of Laserdisc. They're very good at what they do, and they have a great catalog.But even smaller places, like your Vinegar Syndromes or your Shout Factory and your Scream Factory. The studios themselves are getting into it. Lionsgate has their Lionsgate limited thing that they do, which is just sucking money out of my pockets. A24 has also been good in this space. I like the idea that there is a small but committed cadre of collectors out there. And it's not just ownership for the sake of ownership. It's not the high fidelity, “the things you own matter. So you should show them off so everybody can see them and see how cool you are” kind of thing. There are actual quality differences to having a disc as opposed to a streaming service, which always come in at lower bit rates, and they look and sound worse.But this is so niche. Very few people who collect this stuff (Blu-rays, 4Ks, et cetera) really understand how niche they are.If you look at the monthly pie chart of sales of discs every month, it's still 50 percent DVD, 20 percent to 25 percent Blu-ray, and then 25 percent to 30 percent 4K, depending on what's out at any given time. But 50 percent of discs are still being bought by people browsing Walmart shelves, like “Ooh, I'll watch this new movie for $5. Sure, why not?”Yeah, having something for the sickos is always something viable, right? Peter, I'll throw it to you.Peter: So, on this podcast, I have probably been the biggest MCU, Marvel Movie Universe booster. What I think is a good thing that is happening right now is that the MCU is in a decline, or at least a reset period. It's not overwhelming Hollywood in the way that it was throughout the 2010s. It's hurting theaters and exhibition because those movies are not performing the way they used to, and that's a downside for real.But what it is doing is creating a space for young filmmakers and for young acting talent to rise up without having to immediately be sucked into the MCU or something comparable, like the DC movies that were trying to start up and never really got going. Now they've rebooted the DC universe with the James Gunn Superman film. But, it really felt like in the 2010s, anyone who was in their 20s or 30s and was a really promising actor or a really promising director was gonna make one or two movies. And then they were gonna get sucked into the Marvel or maybe the Star Wars machine, one of these big franchise things.It wasn't like even 25 years ago when Sam Raimi was making Spider-Man films, and they were very distinctly Sam Raimi films. I mean, you watch the Dr. Octopus POV sequence in Spider-Man 2, and it's the same thing he was doing in Evil Dead, except he had $150 million to make that movie, right?These weren't even altruistic superhero films. They were just being brought in to lend their names a small amount of flavor to whatever it was they were doing. And now, in an era in which the MCU is not gone, but is diminished, a lot of acting talent and a lot of directing talent are going to be free to spend that formative period of third, fourth, fifth, sixth movies to make the things that they wanna make and to experiment.Like I said, this does have downsides. This is not great for theatrical exhibitors who are suffering right now because there are fewer movies and because the big movies are not as big. But in that space, you get the opportunity to try new things. And I love seeing new things, and I love watching new talent develop.That is cool. I like that. Alyssa?Alyssa: I'm glad you said that, Peter, because what I was gonna say is I am delighted to see some of the directors who did time in the MCU or other franchises coming back and making original movies. Obviously, Sinners is one of the big success stories of the year. It's also a success story because Ryan Coogler is not only making franchise movies.I saw Seeing Fruitvale, which turned Fruitvale Station, at the Sundance Film Festival. It was like a seminal moment for me early in my career as a critic. I was like, “Holy God, this guy is great.” Even though I like what he did with the Rocky movies and I like the first Black Panther, I just felt this sense of profound regret for him getting diverted from telling these original stories. I'm really excited for Chloe Zhao's Hamnet. I expect to be emotionally incapacitated by that movie. Honestly, it is great for people who love movies that Immortals was just such a disaster.Peter: Eternals.Sonny: Eternals, that's how good it is we can't even remember the title.Alyssa: Yes, Destin Daniel Cretton is working on a Shang-Chi sequel, but he is also collaborating with Ryan Coogler on a project that I think is drawn from their childhoods.Sonny: He's directing a new Spider-Man movie right now.Alyssa: But there's other stuff coming. There's the possibility of life outside franchises. And, I'm excited to see what some of these folks do when they're not in front of a green screen and when they're telling stories about actual human beings. I am excited to just see more movies like Weapons, like Materialists, coming from younger directors who are still figuring things out, but have interesting things to say. And this year, at least, appears to be able to do okay at the box office.I love that. People are recovering from their exile in Atlanta and have a chance to make some cool movies. You guys have been so generous with your time. I do want to just finish on one last note: where do you assess Hollywood's position within the world to be?Obviously, in the States, they've had a lot of pressure from things like TikTok coming from below, things like the federal government coming from above. But even internationally and geopolitically, you've seen international players start to compete with Hollywood at the Oscars. For instance, in Best Animated Film last year, as well as some big markets shutting down for them, like China is not really doing anything. From a political perspective, where do you assess the state of Hollywood right now?Peter: From a political perspective, I think Hollywood is going to start producing movies that read less overtly liberal, less conventionally left-leaning. I think we're already seeing some of that. I don't mean that Hollywood is suddenly going to be MAGA, that it's suddenly gonna be like reading Buckley's National Review or anything like that. I just mean that at the margins, you're gonna see more movies that don't toe the line in the way that you saw movies before. There was a moment, especially right before and right after the pandemic, where it really felt like too many movies were towing a very predictable left-of-center political line. And it was obvious and there was no nuance to it.Again, I do not oppose movies that may have a different worldview than mine, but it felt like they were running scared in a lot of cases. I mean, in sports, if your team is behind, that's the time when you try new stuff. You don't use the same strategy if you are losing. Hollywood's losing right now. They're losing economically and they're losing as a cultural force. While that's in some ways not great for the art form, that is going to be good for experimentation. And that's gonna be formal and craft experimentation. That's going to be talent. We're going to see new and interesting people. And that's also going to be ideas both for stories and for politics and ideology.Sonny: A big question is what happens with the retrenchment of the global box office? Because I do think, for a long time, you could count on basically two-thirds of the box office of a major Hollywood release coming overseas and one-third coming domestically. And those numbers have, in some cases, inverted. It's closer to 50/50 for more of them. It's not universally true. F1 did more business overseas than domestically, which you might expect for something that's based on F1 racing. But the big question is what happens if the rest of the world is like, “We're not that interested in the big Hollywood blockbuster stuff that we have been eating up for the last 15 or 20 years”?This goes hand in hand with Alyssa's point about originals. That's probably a good thing, honestly. It's probably a good thing to get away from the theory of the movie industry being like, “We need to make things that appeal despite language barriers.” Language matters; words matter. And tailoring your words to the correct audience matters. American movie studio should tailor their stuff to American audiences.Alyssa: And also getting away from the idea of appealing to the Chinese censors who controlled which American movies got access to Chinese markets, which was not the same thing as appealing to Chinese audiences. But yeah, I totally agree.My father-in-law works in the foreign exchange industry, and he said something that I've been thinking about a lot. They're just seeing real declines in people who want to come here or feel comfortable coming here. Until July, I was the letters editor at The Washington Post, and it was astonishing to me just how much rage Canadians were feeling towards the United States. I don't know that these will translate into a rejection of American movies. American culture exports have been unbelievably strong for a long time.But I do see an opening for Korean pop culture, which has already been very popular abroad. I think there's a real chance that we will see a rejection of American culture in some ways. And, it will take Hollywood a while to respond to that. It always lags a little bit. But I do think it would be very interesting to see what more aggressively American movies look like. And I think that could take many forms.But scale is in many ways the enemy of interestingness. If there is not and opportunity to turn everything into a two billion dollar movie because you sell it overseas, what stories do you tell? What actors do you put on screen? What voices do you elevate? And I think the answers to those questions could be really interesting.Peter: I agree with all of this in the sense that I think it will be good for the art form, like I have been saying. But there's a cost to this that all of us should recognize. When budgets get smaller and the market shrinks, that is going to be bad for people who work in the industry. And in particular, it's going to be rough for the below-the-line talent, the people whose names you see at the end credits — when these credits now scroll for 10 minutes after a Marvel movie because they have employed hundreds, maybe even a thousand people.And there was a story in The Wall Street Journal just this summer. You mentioned the time in Atlanta about how Marvel has moved most of its production out of Atlanta. There are people there who had built lives, bought houses, had earned pretty good middle-class incomes, but weren't superstars by any means. Now they don't know what to do because they thought they were living in Hollywood East, and suddenly, Hollywood East doesn't exist anymore.We may be in a position where Hollywood West, as we have long know it, L.A., the film center, also doesn't exist anymore, at least or at least as much smaller, much less important and much less central to filmmaking than it has been for the last nearly 100 years. And again, as a critic, I like the new stuff. I often like the smaller stuff. I'm an American; I want movies made for me. But also, these are people with jobs and livelihoods, and it is going to be hard for them in many cases.Sonny: Oh, I'm glad to see the A.I. King over here take the side of the little guy who's losing out on his on his livelihood.Peter: I think A.I. is going to help the little guy. Small creators are going to have a leg up because of it.Sonny: Sure.All right. Well, I love some of those thoughts, love some of those lessons. Publicly traded companies are famously risk-taking, so we're going to be fine, definitely. Either way, I really do love the show. I really, really enjoy it. I think it's one of the best discussion shows, chat shows about any movie podcast out there. It is really, really fun. It is very cool to see you guys go independent.I just want to throw it to you a little bit. What is your pitch? What is the show? Where can they find it? What's the best way to support it? And where can they find you all?Sonny: The show's a lot like this, like what you just listened to.Alyssa: Peter has developed this catchphrase when Sonny asked him how he's doing to kick off the show, and he always says that he's excited to be talking about movies with friends. We want to be your movie friends. You should come hang out with us. Hopefully, we will be going live a little bit more, maybe meeting up in person some. I will hopefully be doing some writing for our sub stack, if you have missed my blatherings about movies and movie trends.But yeah, come hang out with us every week. We're fun.Sonny: Movieaisle.substack.com. That's where you should go. You should I'm I'm I'm sure I'm sure there will be a link to it or something. Movieaisle.substack.com is where it lives now. We'll have a proper URL at some point.Terrific. And wherever you get your podcasts?Sonny: And wherever you get your podcasts!That's great. Peter, Alyssa, Sonny, thank you so much. This is really, really fun. Again, I really dig the show so much. I'm very, very happy for you guys being able to spring out independent. So really, thanks for coming on.Edited by Crystal WangIf you have anything you'd like to see in this Sunday special, shoot me an email. Comment below! Thanks for reading, and thanks so much for supporting Numlock.Thank you so much for becoming a paid subscriber! Send links to me on Twitter at @WaltHickey or email me with numbers, tips or feedback at walt@numlock.news. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.numlock.com/subscribe

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In this episode of The Karol Markowicz Show, Karol sits down with Buck Sexton to offer practical advice for conservatives considering a move later in life — from finding like-minded communities to building new friendships in your 60s. Then, Peter J. Hasson, politics editor at the Washington Free Beacon, joins to unpack Big Tech’s bias against conservatives, the challenges of raising children in the digital era, and why independent thinking and reading are more important than ever in today’s polarized culture. The Karol Markowicz Show is part of the Clay Travis & Buck Sexton Podcast Network - new episodes debut every Wednesday & Friday. Purchase Peter's Book See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Breaking Battlegrounds, Chuck and Sam are first joined by Jon Levine of the Washington Free Beacon to discuss the latest from Israel, including rising regional tensions and the role of U.S. aid, as well as developments with USAID and the New York City mayor's race. Then journalist and media creator Sagnik Basu shares his journey to the U.S. and unpacks his Pirate Wires piece, “I'm Sorry But You Have to Assimilate.” Finally, Jennifer Sey, former national gymnastics champion and CEO of XX-XY Athletics, talks about the Colorado ballot initiative to protect girls' sports and ensure fairness and opportunity for the next generation. Tune in now! www.breakingbattlegrounds.vote www.breakingbattlegrounds.news  Twitter: www.twitter.com/Breaking_Battle  Facebook: www.facebook.com/breakingbattlegrounds Instagram: www.instagram.com/breakingbattlegrounds  LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/breakingbattlegrounds Truth Social: https://truthsocial.com/@breakingbattlegrounds  Show sponsors: Santa Has A Podcast - This episode of Breaking Battlegrounds is brought to you by Santa Has a Podcast — a show for the whole family filled with kindness challenges, North Pole stories, elf updates, and a sprinkle of Christmas magic all year long. Listen now at SantaHasAPodcast.com. Invest Yrefy - investyrefy.com Old Glory Depot Support 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.com  Dot Vote - With a .VOTE website, you ensure your political campaign stands out among the competition while simplifying how you reach voters. Learn more at: dotvote.vote

Ben opens with a personal reflection on the assassination of Charlie Kirk and the media spin that followed, then digs into how we got here and what it means for free speech and civic life. Andy Ngo joins to unpack the online radicalization pipeline, Discord and Steam footprints, and why euphemisms for political violence keep spreading. Peter Hasson of the Washington Free Beacon breaks down how prominent voices amplified false claims after the killing, why corrections lag, and what accountability could look like across platforms. Grab Bag wraps with the Bengals' nightmare after Joe Burrow's injury and what Cincinnati should do at quarterback right now. DROP A COMMENT:  How do you feel about the Charlie Kirk assassination? Listen and SUBSCRIBE for more candid conversations on speech, culture, media power, and politics. Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/3fRPRZRNC9O7S8u40CSk2D⁠ Apple: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-big-ben-show/id1556479134⁠  Follow The Big Ben Show on all social platforms: X: ⁠https://x.com/BigBenShowFox⁠  Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/bigbenshowfox?igsh=bW82Mnk3cTQ5Yjkx Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Stu Burguiere looks at the extreme and confusing reaction from the Left and mainstream media as President Donald Trump declares he'll be cracking down on terroristic leftist groups. Since when does America let violent left-wing insurrectionists control our policy?? Then, the Washington Free Beacon's Aaron Sibarium joins to follow up on his exclusive reporting on the Charlie Kirk assassination. And Stu details an interesting connection between Hamas and Emmy-winning comedy actress Hannah Einbinder. TODAY'S SPONSOR JASE EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS ANTIBIOTICS Get a discount on your order when you use the code STU at checkout at http://www.jase.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

THE TIM JONES AND CHRIS ARPS SHOW 0:00 SEG 1 Fatal stabbing of Ukrainian refugee in North Carolina ignites crime debate 16:56 SEG 2 Jon Levine, political reporter for The Washington Free Beacon. | TOPIC: Top political headlines of the day | Al Jazeera-Trained Video Editor for Local NYC Television Station Has Canvassed for Mamdani, Compared Trump's US to Nazi Germany x.com/LevineJonathan freebeacon.com/author/jon-levine/ 35:35 SEG 3 Trump at war with ChicagoChris’ Corner is about John F. Kennedy’s grandson running for office https://newstalkstl.com/ FOLLOW TIM - https://twitter.com/SpeakerTimJones FOLLOW CHRIS - https://twitter.com/chris_arps 24/7 LIVESTREAM - http://bit.ly/NEWSTALKSTLSTREAMS RUMBLE - https://rumble.com/NewsTalkSTL See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THE TIM JONES AND CHRIS ARPS SHOW 0:00 SEG 1 Fatal stabbing of Ukrainian refugee in North Carolina ignites crime debate 16:56 SEG 2 Jon Levine, political reporter for The Washington Free Beacon. | TOPIC: Top political headlines of the day | Al Jazeera-Trained Video Editor for Local NYC Television Station Has Canvassed for Mamdani, Compared Trump's US to Nazi Germany x.com/LevineJonathan freebeacon.com/author/jon-levine/ 35:35 SEG 3 Trump at war with ChicagoChris’ Corner is about John F. Kennedy’s grandson running for office https://newstalkstl.com/ FOLLOW TIM - https://twitter.com/SpeakerTimJones FOLLOW CHRIS - https://twitter.com/chris_arps 24/7 LIVESTREAM - http://bit.ly/NEWSTALKSTLSTREAMS RUMBLE - https://rumble.com/NewsTalkSTL See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A GROUP called the International Association of Genocide Scholars issued a statement this week declaring that Israel's war against Hamas met the criteria for genocide. Not so fast! The mainstream media not surprisingly ran with the story, but only the Washington Free Beacon did actual journalism, asking some obvious questions: Who are these people? How does one become a “genocide scholar”? How many people voted on the resolution to declare Israel guilty of genocide? It turns out there are about 600 members in the IAGS, and the only requirement to become a “genocide scholar” is paying a $125 fee. Passing a resolution to declare a genocide only requires a 20% quorum, meaning only 120 members have to vote. In this case, 129 dues-paying members of the IAGS cast ballots on the resolution, which based its findings on statistics provided by Hamas, and that was enough to convince the legacy media like AP, Reuters, Washington Post, and New York Times that Israel is committing genocide. It's a propaganda war, and Israel is losing. Also: Tucker Carlson thinks Hamas is a political organization; free speech is dead in the UK; President Trump was an FBI informant in the Jeffrey Epstein case (!); and the next blood moon. Here's the link to Derek's presentation on “The Secret History of Israel,” a two-hour talk on things you probably have never heard about the creation of the modern state of Israel. (Spoiler: It was not the Rothschilds, the Freemasons, or the Illuminati): https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=eovvMP2Q27Q Our new book The Gates of Hell is now available in paperback, Kindle, and as an audiobook at Audible! Derek's new book Destination: Earth, co-authored with Donna Howell and Allie Anderson, is now available in paperback, Kindle, and as an audiobook at Audible! Sharon's niece, Sarah Sachleben, was recently diagnosed with stage 4 bowel cancer, and the medical bills are piling up. If you are led to help, please go to GilbertHouse.org/hopeforsarah. Follow us! X (formerly Twitter): @pidradio | @sharonkgilbert | @derekgilbert | @gilberthouse_tvTelegram: t.me/gilberthouse | t.me/sharonsroom | t.me/viewfromthebunkerSubstack: gilberthouse.substack.comYouTube: @GilbertHouse | @UnravelingRevelationFacebook.com/pidradio JOIN US IN ISRAEL! We will tour the Holy Land October 19–30, 2025. For more information, log on to GilbertHouse.org/travel. NOTE: If you'e going to Israel with us in October, you'll need to apply for a visa online before you travel. The cost is 25 NIS (about $7.50). Log on here: https://www.gov.il/en/departments/topics/eta-il/govil-landing-page Thank you for making our Build Barn Better project a reality! Our 1,200 square foot pole barn has a new HVAC system, epoxy floor, 100-amp electric service, new windows, insulation, lights, and ceiling fans! If you are so led, you can help out by clicking here: gilberthouse.org/donate. Get our free app! It connects you to this podcast, our weekly Bible studies, and our weekly video programs Unraveling Revelation and A View from the Bunker. The app is available for iOS, Android, Roku, and Apple TV. Links to the app stores are at pidradio.com/app. Video on demand of our best teachings! Stream presentations and teachings based on our research at our new video on demand site: gilberthouse.org/video! Think better, feel better! Our partners at Simply Clean Foods offer freeze-dried, 100% GMO-free food and delicious, vacuum-packed fair trade coffee from Honduras. Find out more at GilbertHouse.org/store/.

The MAGA immigration fix isn't just about stopping illegal crossings from Mexico. Sen. Eric Schmitt talks about his viral NatCon speech defending America's European heritage an why preserving America also requires curbing the legal flood of foreign workers through the H-1B program. Jon Levine of the Washington Free Beacon discusses Britain's war on free speech and the prospect of Bari Weiss getting to take over CBS News. Watch every episode ad-free on members.charliekirk.com! Get new merch at charliekirkstore.com!Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The MAGA immigration fix isn't just about stopping illegal crossings from Mexico. Sen. Eric Schmitt talks about his viral NatCon speech defending America's European heritage an why preserving America also requires curbing the legal flood of foreign workers through the H-1B program. Jon Levine of the Washington Free Beacon discusses Britain's war on free speech and the prospect of Bari Weiss getting to take over CBS News. Watch every episode ad-free on members.charliekirk.com! Get new merch at charliekirkstore.com!Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Rod and Greg Show Daily Rundown – Wednesday, August 27, 20254:20 pm: Jon Levine, a Reporter for the Washington Free Beacon, joins the show for a conversation about how money raised by celebrities to help the victims of the 2025 California wildfires ended up going to unrelated nonprofits, some of which provide support to illegal aliens.4:38 pm: Larry Behrens of Power the Future joins Rod and Greg for a conversation about how Democrats are attempting to blame high energy prices on Donald Trump, but it's their own green energy failures causing the problem.6:05 pm: Amanda Head, White House Correspondent for Just the News and host of the Furthermore Podcast, joins the program to discuss her recent piece about President Trump's executive order against burning of the American flag.6:38 pm: Author and journalist Bethany Mandel joins the show to discuss her piece in the Washington Examiner about how the American Academy of Pediatrics is digging its heels in the sand and insisting that all children receive vaccinations.

Jon Levine is a political reporter at The Washington Free Beacon.FOLLOW Jon Levine on X: @LevineJonathanREAD: https://freebeacon.com/california/celebrities-raised-millions-for-la-fire-aid-much-of-the-money-went-to-programs-for-illegal-aliens-and-nonprofits-that-only-assist-black-and-brown-communities/EMAIL Jon Levine: levine@freebeacon.com

The Rod and Greg Show Daily Rundown – Thursday, August 14, 20254:20 pm: John Solomon, Founder of Just the News, joins the show for a conversation about news he broke of the whistleblower who warned the FBI in 2017 about Adam Schiff leaking classified information to smear Donald Trump, and how Barack Obama shut down possible charges against Hillary Clinton in 2016 for corruption inside her foundation.4:38 pm: Larry Sand, President of the California Teachers Empowerment Network, joins Rod and Greg for a conversation about his article for American Greatness in which he writes about the high number of California residents that are relocating to other states.6:05 pm: Andrew Stiles, Senior Writer for the Washington Free Beacon, joins the program to discuss the Democrats platform for 2026, which includes continued nastiness and defense of illegal immigrants.6:38 pm: Steve Moore, Economist and Co-founder of Unleash Prosperity, joins Rod and Greg for their weekly conversation about politics and the nation's economy.

0:00 - Russiagate Reckoning 11:20 - DC 31:18 - Why Dan Proft is Single 49:09 - IL mental health screening 01:11:52 - George Beebe, former director of Russia analysis at the Central Intelligence Agency and a former staff advisor to Vice President Cheney on Russia, offers what he believes Putin will try to achieve at tomorrow's summit in Alaska. George is currently Director of Grand Strategy at the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft - quincyinst.org 01:28:13 - Collin Anderson, executive editor for the Washington Free Beacon, on just how gerrymandered Chicago is—so gerrymandered its main airport parks planes in two different congressional districts. Follow Collin on X @CAndersonMO 01:47:15 - Rachel K. Paulose, former U.S. Attorney for the District of Minnesota (2006-2008), discusses possible charges if the Trump administration plans to jail the Russian hoax colluders. Follow Rachel on X @RachelKPaulose 02:07:37 - Founder & Principal Broker for HealthInsuranceMentors.com, C Steven Tucker, explains how a 15-minute trip to the emergency room can turn into a $70,000 bill. Follow Steven on X @HealthInsMentorSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Rod and Greg Show Daily Rundown – Wednesday, August 13, 20254:38 pm: Guy Ciarrocchi, a contributor to Broad and Liberty, joins the program for a conversation about his piece in which he writes about the seven deadly sins of the Left, which was born from Barack Obama's goal to fundamentally transform America.6:05 pm: Molly Hart, Utah State Superintendent of Public Instruction, joins Rod and Greg to discuss the details of a new initiative to battle chronic absenteeism in the state.6:38 pm: Andrew Kerr, Investigative Reporter for the Washington Free Beacon, joins the program for a conversation about how police leaders in Washington, D.C. have been accused of manipulating data to make crime rates appear lower.

Wednesday morning Alana Goodman of the Washington Free Beacon reported that a gentleman named Pin Ni, who is a US-based executive with luxury electric car maker KARMA Automotive gave $50,000 over two contributions to the gubernatorial campaign of former CIA officer Abigail Spanberger. Ni, more troubling, listed as a member of the Chinese Communist Party.  US Election law prohibits campaign contributions from foreign nationals, and the Chinese government insists that you renounce your Citizenship in order to qualify for US dual citizenship. So, one or the other must be true. For Spanberger, a big contribution from an Electric Vehicle manufacturer that would certainly have an interest in making sure that the Virginia Clean Economy Act doesn't get change or go away is problematic. Doubly ironic given the amount of angst that was expressed by the Democratic party leadership in 2021 about Glenn Youngkin's extensive business ties having been CEO of the Carlyse Group before being elected Governor. However, that isn't nearly the crime that accepting a political donation from a foreign national would be. The Beacon story says that Ni sits on the board of directors for the Wanxiang Group, which he founded in 1994. The company's 2025 annual report says that Ni had "been recognized" as an "Outstanding Communist Party Member of the Group" 15 times. Spanberger needs to address this but without any debates scheduled, Earle-Sears may not get a direct chance so it's up to the Virginia press corps. Before the story came out the Daily Signal spoke with Republican Party of Virginia Chair, State Senator Mark Peake about President Trump's statements regarding endorsing Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears in her race against Spanberger and her unwillingness to debate and that is the podcast you are about to listen to. After seeing the story, he told us; “It doesn't surprise me that Chinese communists want Spanberger to win.  I am sure they have reviewed her voting record in Congress and prefer her to a true, conservative patriot like Winsome Sears.” Keep Up With The Daily Signal   Sign up for our email newsletters:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.dailysignal.com/email⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠     Subscribe to our other shows:    The Tony Kinnett Cast: https://open.spotify.com/show/7AFk8xjiOOBEynVg3JiN6g  The Signal Sitdown: https://megaphone.link/THEDAILYSIGNAL2026390376   Problematic Women:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://megaphone.link/THEDAILYSIGNAL7765680741   Victor Davis Hanson: https://megaphone.link/THEDAILYSIGNAL9809784327   Follow The Daily Signal:    X:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://x.com/intent/user?screen_name=DailySignal Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/thedailysignal/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Facebook:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.facebook.com/TheDailySignalNews/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Truth Social:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://truthsocial.com/@DailySignal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  YouTube:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.youtube.com/dailysignal?sub_confirmation=1    Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform and never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wednesday morning Alana Goodman of the Washington Free Beacon reported that a gentleman named Pin Ni, who is a US-based executive with luxury electric car maker KARMA Automotive gave $50,000 over two contributions to the gubernatorial campaign of former CIA officer Abigail Spanberger. Ni, more troubling, listed as a member of the Chinese Communist Party. […]

This week on Breaking Battlegrounds, Sam is joined by guest host Michelle Ugenti-Rita, and they first welcome Henry Olsen of the Ethics and Public Policy Center, who explains what European leaders misunderstand about Trump's stance on Ukraine and what his transactional approach to foreign policy really means. Then, RealClearPolitics' Susan Crabtree breaks down Donald Trump's alleged Epstein birthday letter, raising serious questions about media credibility, source verification, and political motives. Finally, Dominic Pino of National Review explores Governor Glenn Youngkin's ambitious deregulatory successes in Virginia, the failure of massive K–12 education spending to improve student outcomes, and why FDR was right to oppose public sector unions. Plus, in Kiley's Corner, Kiley covers two shocking criminal cases: the arrest of 17-year-old Sarah Grace Patrick for allegedly murdering her mother and stepfather while they slept, and an attempted honor killing in Washington state, where two parents are charged with trying to strangle their daughter after she refused an arranged marriage and fled to avoid being sent to Iraq. It's an episode you won't want to miss—tune in 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:Henry Olsen, a senior fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center, studies and provides commentary on American politics. His work focuses on how America's political order is being upended by populist challenges, from the left and the right. He also studies populism's impact in other democracies in the developed world. You can follow him on X @henryolsenEPPC.-Susan Crabtree is a political correspondent for RealClearPolitics. She previously served as a senior writer for the Washington Free Beacon, and spent five years as a White House Correspondent for the Washington Examiner. You can follow her on X @susancrabtree.-Dominic Pino is the economics editor and Thomas L. Rhodes Fellow at National Review and the host of the American Institute for Economic Research podcast Econception. You can follow him on X @DominicJPino. Get full access to Breaking Battlegrounds at breakingbattlegrounds.substack.com/subscribe

The Rod and Greg Show Daily Rundown – Thursday, July 10, 20254:20 pm: Chris Martz, a meteorologist with CFACT.org, joins the show to discuss his piece for the Washington Free Beacon about how climate zealots are attempting to silence him because he's spoken out against the lies that climate change is responsible for the Texas flash floods.4:38 pm: Economist Steve Moore, co-founder of Unleash Prosperity, joins Rod and Greg for their weekly conversation about politics and the nation's economy, and today they'll discuss the passing of the One Big Beautiful Bill.6:05 pm: Salena Zito, National Political and Culture Reporter, joins Rod and Greg to discuss her new book “Butler: The Untold Story of the Near Assassination of Donald Trump and the Fight for America's Heartland.”

The Rod and Greg Show Daily Rundown – Friday, June 6, 20254:20 pm: Andrew Stiles, Senior Writer at the Washington Free Beacon, joins the program to discuss how Democrats have brought in a female abortion activist and defund the police advocate to head a $20 million campaign to try and understand men.6:05 pm: Clare Morell, a Fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center and Director of the Technology and Human Flourishing Project, joins the show for a conversation about her new book "The Tech Exit: A Practical Guide to Freeing Kids and Teens from Smartphones."6:20 pm: Francis Menton of the Manhattan Contrarian blog joins the show to discuss his recent piece in which he writes that America does not have to welcome those that hate our country.6:38 pm: We'll listen back to Rod and Greg's conversations this week with Ryan Burge, a Political Scientist at Eastern Illinois University regarding the results of a study of the voting habits of members of the LDS Church, and (at 6:50 pm) with Beth Brelje of The Federalist on her piece discouraging people from shopping at retailers that openly support gay pride activities.

Megyn Kelly begins the show by discussing the horrifying terror attack against pro-Israel demonstrators in Colorado, the illegal migrant who committed the act, attempts to downplay it by the press and the left, and more. Then Emily Jashinsky, D.C. correspondent for UnHerd, and Eliana Johnson, editor of the Washington Free Beacon, join to discuss the Colorado attack by an illegal migrant yelling "Free Palestine," CNN pundits attacking the FBI for daring to describe it correctly as a terror attack, a black South Carolina mother's murder at the hands of six illegal migrants that's being ignored by the corporate media, President Trump and protection of young women, a new poll showing Democratic voters hate their party, Biden's awkward comments to reporters, Nicolle Wallace's new podcast, she and Rachel Maddow laughing about fascism, MSNBC and CNN seeing massive cratering ratings, Rosie O'Donnell's cringey appearance on the new "Sex and the City" season as a lesbian nun, her past comments about Trump giving her a cold sore, Patti Lupone's comments trashing two Broadway actresses, backlash to her calling a "black" musical "loud," the civil war that ensued and her forced apology, and more.Johnson- https://freebeacon.com/Jashinsky-https://www.youtube.com/@undercurrentsunherd Everglades Foundation: Learn more about President Trump's Everglades support project at https://www.EvergladesFoundation.orgKars4Kids: Call 1-877-kars4kids or visit https://kars4kids.org/MKJacked Up Fitness: Go to https://GetJackedUp.com and use code MK at checkout to save 10% off your entire purchaseMasa Chips: Get 25% off your first order | Use code MK at https://MASAChips.com/MK Follow The Megyn Kelly Show on all social platforms:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/MegynKellyTwitter: http://Twitter.com/MegynKellyShowInstagram: http://Instagram.com/MegynKellyShowFacebook: http://Facebook.com/MegynKellyShow Find out more information at: https://www.devilmaycaremedia.com/megynkellyshow

Noah C. Gould, alumni and student programs manager at the Acton Institute and a Tech Fellow with Young Voices. His work has appeared in Newsweek, the Detroit Free Press, and the Washington Free Beacon. Michigan Chefs Want to Put Food on Your Plate- The Government Is Getting in the Way

Join Jim and Greg for 3 Martini Lunch as they break down the surprising friction between House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries and former Speaker Nancy Pelosi, a New Jersey Democrat's eyebrow-raising success in the stock market since arriving in Congress, and a disingenuous left-wing media attack on Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman.Jim and Greg begin with new details surrounding National Security Adviser Mike Waltz's departure before thoroughly enjoying the growing divide between Hakeem Jeffries and Nancy Pelosi. Jeffries is reportedly distancing himself and no longer seeking Pelosi's counsel. This story has many delicious layers, but it clearly highlights a Democratic party that's still not sure where it's going.Next, they dig into the Washington Free Beacon's investigation of New Jersey Democratic Rep. Mikie Sherrill's improbable financial gains since joining Congress. Jim emphasizes how these stories deepen public distrust in government, while Greg notes the media's pattern of downplaying financial controversies involving Democrats, from Whitewater to campaign fundraising scandals.Finally, they tackle New York magazine's hit piece on Sen. John Fetterman, which raises questions about his health and personal life. Jim points out that these same outlets once claimed Fetterman was fit to serve shortly after suffering a major stroke and argues that the real reason for the shift is Fetterman's willingness to buck his party on a tiny number of issues.Please visit our great sponsors:It's free, online, and easy to start—no strings attached. Enroll in Understanding Capitalism with Hillsdale College. Visit https://Hillsdale.edu/MartiniFatty15 is on a mission to help you live healthier, longer.  Get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to https://Fatty15.com/3ML and use code 3ML at checkout.  If I needed to find a doctor quickly, Zocdoc is what I'd use. Stop putting off those doctor's appointments and head to https://zocdoc.com/3ML to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today.

Megyn Kelly is joined by Emily Jashinsky, host of "Undercurrents" on UnHerd, and Eliana Johnson, editor of the Washington Free Beacon, to discuss the absurdity at the White House Correspondents Dinner this year, one reporter getting an award for his coverage of Biden's cognitive decline, how the entire media ignored the issue and gaslit the public for years, the absurdly smug White House correspondents celebrating themselves, the head of the WHCA's ridiculous speech, the hatred for Trump yet claims of objectivity, the bizarre and cringy Bill Belichick CBS News interview, his 24-year-old girlfriend calling the shots behind-the-scenes, the corporate media continuing to gaslight the public about Trump and illegal immigration cases, the truth about the Wisconsin judge who was arrested for concealing an illegal immigrant, how the coverage is affecting Trump's polling, why fired Pentagon staff are speaking out including in Megyn's interview with alleged "leaker" Colin Carroll, what we're learning about the internal politics and Secretary Pete Hegseth, and more. Plus Megyn previews her new special “Blonde Origin” - a parody of Blue Origin's ridiculous "mission" to space, the disaster the trip has been for Gayle King and Katy Perry, and more.Jashinsky- https://www.youtube.com/@undercurrentsunherdJohnson- https://freebeacon.com/ Featured music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9K3GQdD30F0 https://www.SelectQuote.com/MEGYNTax Network USA: Call 1-800-958-1000 or visit https://TNUSA.com/MEGYN to speak with a strategist for FREE todayGrand Canyon University: https://GCU.eduPaleovalley: 100% grass-fed beef sticks. Get 20% off your 1st order https://paleovalley.com/Megyn and use code MEGYN. Follow The Megyn Kelly Show on all social platforms:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/MegynKellyTwitter: http://Twitter.com/MegynKellyShowInstagram: http://Instagram.com/MegynKellyShowFacebook: http://Facebook.com/MegynKellyShow Find out more information at: https://www.devilmaycaremedia.com/megynkellyshow

The spotlight is fast moving on the many 'crises' we are supposed to focus on. A clip from Fox News's Jesse Watters on his co-host Jessica Tarlov's sudden stance transition on Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia. We're joined by John Dombroski, founder and president of Grand Canyon Planning Associates. "30 Times Democrats Worried About Biden’s Decline Before the Debate Fiasco" from The Washington Free Beacon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Early this month, Harvard Law School students participated in a “Wikipedia Edit-A-Thon” workshop. Students were asked to "gather data to edit the Wikipedia pages of Big Law firms to reflect cases they have recently argued," according to The Washington Free Beacon. What actually happened? Several students singled out and warped the Wikipedia pages of big law firms who previously that they would cut back recruitment from universities that did not curb the spread of anti-Semitism on-campus following the Oct. 7 Hama terror attacks. What are we getting at? For decades, America's elite law schools have degraded their standards in the pursuit of social justice and have become wholly dependent on foreign money. Now, it's finally catching up to them, argues Victor Davis Hanson on today's edition of “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words.”

Early this month, Harvard Law School students participated in a “Wikipedia Edit-A-Thon” workshop. Students were asked to “gather data to edit the Wikipedia pages of Big Law firms to reflect cases they have recently argued,” according to The Washington Free Beacon.   What actually happened?   Several students singled out and warped the Wikipedia pages […]

This episode is presented by Create A Video – The Washington Free Beacon reports how seven American servicemembers came down with COVID-19 symptoms in October 2019, but that the Biden Administration concealed these findings - despite being ordered to release it in 2022. Subscribe to the podcast at: https://ThePetePod.com/ All the links to Pete's Prep are free: https://patreon.com/petekalinershow Media Bias Check: If you choose to subscribe, get 15% off here! Advertising and Booking inquiries: Pete@ThePeteKalinerShow.com Get exclusive content here!: https://thepetekalinershow.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Breaking Battlegrounds, hosts Chuck Warren and Sam Stone are joined by investigative reporter Andrew Kerr of the Washington Free Beacon as he walks us through his latest exposé uncovering how the Biden administration concealed a congressionally mandated report revealing that U.S. service members fell ill with COVID like symptoms at the 2019 Wuhan Military Games, months before the official pandemic timeline. Andrew also exposes how Senator Raphael Warnock is living rent free in a million dollar, church owned home and how members of Congress, like Rep. Jasmine Crockett, are billing taxpayers for luxury car leases and daily meals. Then, early Bitcoin entrepreneur Charlie Shrem joins to break down the basics of Bitcoin, what the Trump administration is doing to support the industry, how America is falling behind Europe in crypto policy, and why he believes the U.S. must act now to stay competitive. Plus, Kiley's Corner returns with cloned wolves and a death row inmate trying to dodge execution because he became obese. Don't miss it!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.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 guest:Andrew Kerr is an investigative reporter at The Washington Free Beacon, focusing on political and governmental affairs. He earned his degree from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Kerr has authored numerous articles on topics ranging from political ethics to government transparency. Notably, he reported on the Biden administration's concealment of a congressionally mandated report regarding early suspected American COVID-19 cases. Beyond his writing, Kerr has appeared on media platforms such as Fox News, where he discussed various political topics. Follow Andrew on X @AndrewKerrNC. -I'm Charlie Shrem, one of Bitcoin's earliest entrepreneurs. Before crypto was mainstream—before the ETFs, the hedge funds, the Twitter armies—I was wiring money out of my parents' basement so people could buy Bitcoin.In 2011, I co-founded BitInstant, which became the first VC-funded Bitcoin startup in history. Our platform made it possible to buy Bitcoin at over 700,000 locations across the U.S. — including CVS and Walgreens. At our peak, we processed 30% of all global Bitcoin transactions.We moved fast, broke things, and helped build the rails the entire crypto ecosystem still rides on today.In 2014, I was arrested and later served two years in federal prison for operating an unlicensed money transmission business. It was one of the first crypto-related cases of its kind. I was young, moving fast, and didn't yet understand the legal boundaries in a completely unregulated frontier.I took full responsibility and used that time to learn, reflect, and build back better. I read over 140 books, tutored inmates for their GEDs, and developed a renewed vision for the future of crypto.Since then, I've been on a mission to do it right — not just for me, but for the entire industry. Follow Charlie on X @CharlieShrem. Get full access to Breaking Battlegrounds at breakingbattlegrounds.substack.com/subscribe

We travel from America to Europe, Russia, China, and more places to answer the question: Is there a global free speech recession?  Guests: - Sarah McLaughlin: FIRE senior scholar, global expression - James Kirchick: FIRE senior fellow - Jacob Mchangama: FIRE senior fellow Timestamps:  00:00 Intro 03:52 Free speech global surveys 07:49 Freedom of expression deteriorating 11:43 Misinformation and disinformation 18:05 Russian state-sponsored media 24:55 Europe's Digital Services Act 29:26 Chinese censorship 34:33 Radio Free Europe 54:57 Mohammad cartoons 01:04:14 Outro Read the transcript here. Enjoy listening to the podcast? Donate to FIRE today and get exclusive content like member webinars, special episodes, and more. If you became a FIRE Member through a donation to FIRE at thefire.org and would like access to Substack's paid subscriber podcast feed, please email sotospeak@thefire.org. Show notes: - Authoritarians in the academy: How the internationalization of higher education and borderless censorship threaten free speech Sarah McLaughlin (2025)  - “The First Amendment created gay America” So to Speak (2022) - “Secret city: The hidden history of gay Washington” James Kirchick (2022) - “Who in the world supports free speech?” The Future of Free Speech (2025) - “V-DEM democracy report 2025: 25 years of autocratization — democracy trumped?” V-Dem Institute (2025) - Global risks report 2024 World Economic Forum (2025) - “Gay reporter kicked off Kremlin network after protesting anti-gay law” Washington Free Beacon (2013) - Free speech: A history from Socrates to social media (paperback) Jacob Mchangama (2025) - Europe's Digital Services Act (DSA) (2022) - Careless people: A cautionary tale of power, greed, and lost idealism Sarah Wynn-Williams (2025) - “The Voice of America falls silent” The New York Times (2025) - Text of Havel's speech to Congress The Washington Post (1990) - Voice of America wins in court, for now, as judge blocks Trump administration from firing staff AP News (2025)

Megyn Kelly begins the show by discussing her major New York Times "The Interview" podcast episode that aired over the weekend, reveals interesting behind-the-scenes details, gives her assessment on whether the Times was fair, and more. Then Emily Jashinsky, host of "Undercurrents" on UnHerd, and Eliana Johnson, editor of the Washington Free Beacon, join to discuss Megyn's “The Interview," why the corporate media is still confused about the rise of new media, what the legacy press doesn't get about bias and authenticity, why Megyn's able to stay true to herself and her beliefs while still being a journalist, the latest digs at Megyn from tech journalist and podcast host Kara Swisher, a never-before-shared personal story about their relationship, Swisher's nasty demeanor to so many in the marketplace, comedian Amber Ruffin fired from the White House Correspondents' Dinner after she slams Trump and called supporters "murderers," Ruffin's ridiculous and offensive past comments, the false spin from the White House correspondents' association, Gavin Newsom's insincere attempt to seem moderate with sights set on the 2028 presidential race, Newsom getting pressed on how out-of-touch he is still on the issue of "trans kids"  in an interview with Bill Maher, and more.Jashinsky- https://www.youtube.com/@undercurrentsunherdJohnson- https://freebeacon.com/Home Title Lock: Sign up at https://www.hometitlelock.com/MegynKelly and use promo code MEGYN250 for a FREE title history report AND access to your Personal Title Expert —a $250 value! Check out the Million Dollar TripleLock Protection details when you get there! Exclusions apply. For details visit https://www.hometitlelock.com/warrantyDone with Debt: https://www.DoneWithDebt.com & tell them Megyn sent you!Tax Network USA: Call 1-800-958-1000 or visit https://TNUSA.com/MEGYN to speak with a strategist for FREE todayFollow The Megyn Kelly Show on all social platforms:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/MegynKellyTwitter: http://Twitter.com/MegynKellyShowInstagram: http://Instagram.com/MegynKellyShowFacebook: http://Facebook.com/MegynKellyShow Find out more information at: https://www.devilmaycaremedia.com/megynkellyshow

Aaron Sibarium is a staff writer at the Washington Free Beacon, where he covers higher education and institutional capture.  In this week's conversation, Yascha Mounk and Aaron Sibarium discuss racial bias in medicine, affirmative action at universities and if “woke” is dead. Please do listen and spread the word about The Good Fight. If you have not yet signed up for our podcast, please do so now by following this link on your phone. Email: podcast@persuasion.community  Website: http://www.persuasion.community Podcast production by Mickey Freeland, and Leonora Barclay Connect with us! Spotify | Apple | Google Twitter: @Yascha_Mounk & @joinpersuasion Youtube: Yascha Mounk LinkedIn: Persuasion Community Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Karol interviews Aaron Sibarium, a staff writer at the Washington Free Beacon. They discuss Aaron's journey into writing, his experiences at Yale, and his reporting on wokeness and institutional capture. Aaron shares impactful stories from his career, reflects on the current state of free speech on campuses, and offers advice to his younger self. The Karol Markowicz Show is part of the Clay Travis & Buck Sexton Podcast Network - new episodes debut every Wednesday & Friday. Read Aaron's Work HERE Follow Aaron on X HERE #writing #journalism #wokeness #highereducation #freespeech #activism #Yale #politicalidentity #adviceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the 8 AM Hour: Patrice Onwuka and Patrice Onwuka discussed: WMAL GUEST: 8:05 AM - INTERVIEW - ALANA GOODMAN - Senior investigative reporter at the Washington Free Beacon and Co-author: A Convenient Death: The Mysterious Demise of Jeffrey Epstein (Published last year) – discussed the latest news on the Epstein files. SOCIAL MEDIA: https://x.com/alanagoodman AG Bondi issues ultimatum to FBI on Epstein docs: 'No withholdings' Patel promises to 'uncover' any hidden Epstein documents in new pledge Karine Jean-Pierre compares Democrats calling for Biden to be kicked off the ticket to a 'firing squad' Coffee shops renaming Americanos ‘Canadianos’ in protest at Trump tariffs Trump says tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China take effect on Tuesday HANS: State and Local Officials Can Be Criminally Prosecuted for Protecting Illegal Aliens Tom Homan Fires Back At Dem Mayor Who Said There Has Been ‘Mischaracterization’ Of Immigrants In Community Virginia governor signs executive order deputizing state law enforcement to help with migrant crisis LAST WEEK: US appeals court rejects Trump's emergency bid to curtail birthright citizenship 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: Friday, February 28, 2025 / 8 AM Hour See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WMAL GUEST: 8:05 AM - INTERVIEW - ALANA GOODMAN - Senior investigative reporter at the Washington Free Beacon and Co-author: A Convenient Death: The Mysterious Demise of Jeffrey Epstein (Published last year) – discussed the latest news on the Epstein files. SOCIAL MEDIA: https://x.com/alanagoodman AG Bondi issues ultimatum to FBI on Epstein docs: 'No withholdings' Patel promises to 'uncover' any hidden Epstein documents in new pledge 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: Friday, February 27, 2025 / 8 AM Hour See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Housekeeping note:Ark Media, the humble home of this podcast, is looking for a purpose-driven Chief Operating Officer, to help facilitate its ambitious plans for the future. If you are interested in applying for the position, please follow this link: https://tinyurl.com/mp5udcxr Watch Call me Back on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CallMeBackPodcastTo contact us, sign up for updates, and access transcripts, visit: https://arkmedia.org/Dan on X: https://x.com/dansenorDan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dansenor Following a gut-wrenching 48 hours for the Bibas family and for all of us, six living hostages were released from Gaza today, including two who had been held there not for a year, but a decade. Eliya Cohen, Omer Shem Tov, Omer Wenkert, and Tal Shoham were abducted on October 7, 2023. Avera Mengistu, an Ethiopian-Israeli, and Hisham al-Sayed, an Israeli Arab, had crossed into Gaza in 2014 and 2015, and were then taken hostage by Hamas.Hamas's decision to release more living hostages than originally planned today is believed – according to our Israeli sources – to be a response to a sustained American pressure campaign. Part of that pressure includes President Trump's proposal for the U.S. to take control of Gaza and relocate its entire population.Two weeks since its unveiling, Trump's Gaza proposal has continued to drive headlines and debate around the world. Though that proposal is already impacting the policy decisions of various stakeholders in Gaza, it is still largely perceived as a shocking, unprecedented idea. For this episode of Call Me Back, we sat down with a historian who argues that Trump's plan is in fact aligned with the outcome of many modern wars. Andrew Roberts is a British historian, member of the House of Lords, and the author of 24 books, including the New York Times bestseller, Churchill: Walking with Destiny. In a recent article for the Washington Free Beacon, Roberts writes, “peoples who unleash unprovoked aggressive wars against their neighbors and are then defeated…lose either their government or their sovereignty, or both.”To read more by Andrew Roberts on this topic, go to the Washington Free Beacon: https://freebeacon.com/israel/the-historical-case-for-trumps-riviera/

Watch The X22 Report On Video No videos found Click On Picture To See Larger Picture Trump has now ended the attack on gas stoves, everything that Biden has done is being reversed. Lee Zeldin found the money and is returning to the people. Politico admits the job numbers are fake. Trump has begun the parallel economy, tariffs are being implemented. The end of the Fed is coming. The [DS] players are panicking, the people are now seeing that there are rats everywhere. DOGE is setting up a transparent system so the people can see it all. This was not just another 4 year election this was a crossroads to see if can keep the country. Phase I and II happening right now. Once the people see the criminals and the treason that they have committed we will be moving to Phase III, a traitors justice.   (function(w,d,s,i){w.ldAdInit=w.ldAdInit||[];w.ldAdInit.push({slot:13499335648425062,size:[0, 0],id:"ld-7164-1323"});if(!d.getElementById(i)){var j=d.createElement(s),p=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];j.async=true;j.src="//cdn2.customads.co/_js/ajs.js";j.id=i;p.parentNode.insertBefore(j,p);}})(window,document,"script","ld-ajs"); Economy Trump Admin Formally Ends Biden's War on Gas Stoves The Consumer Product Safety Commission is formally ending a review that it initiated during the Biden administration to assess the potential health risks posed by gas-powered stovetops. In a statement to the Washington Free Beacon, Consumer Product Safety Commission acting chairman Peter Feldman said he considers the matter "concluded" and emphasized that the federal government should not interfere with consumer choice. Feldman's comments effectively put an end to a years-long process that critics feared would lead to a broad ban on gas stoves. " "I became Acting Chairman of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission in January 2025, shortly after President Trump's inauguration," he continued. "So long as I have a say in the matter, the CPSC is out of the gas-stoves-banning business. The agency has no plans to advance such a rule." Source: freebeacon.com EPA Chief Lee Zeldin Pledges to Recover $20 Billion Lost by Biden Administration for Climate Projects Lee Zeldin, EPA Chief for the Trump administration, has pledged to recover the $20 billion in taxpayer funds lost by the Biden administration to climate projects. Zeldin made the announcement in a video posted to social media on Wednesay when he charged the Biden administration of “throwing gold bars of the Titanic” in relation to the money lost on climate projects that he said was a “rush job with reduced oversight.” “The days of irresponsibly shoveling boatloads of cash to far-left activist groups in the name of environmental justice and climate equity are over,” Zeldin said. “The American public deserves a more transparent and accountable government than what transpired these past four years.” Source: breitbart.com https://twitter.com/epaleezeldin/status/1889840040622321778 Rep. Jan Schakowsky Suggests Women Might Not Pursue Jobs in Manufacturing Because “Man” is in the Name (Video) Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) pushed a bizarre explanation for why women might not pursue jobs in manufacturing. Schakowsky made her remarks on Wednesday during a Commerce, Manufacturing and Trade subcommittee hearing entitled “AI in Manufacturing: Securing American Leadership in Manufacturing and the Next Generation of Technologies.” Schakowsky suggested that perhaps the reason fewer women choose a career in manufacturing is that the term has the word “man” in it. https://twitter.com/libsoftiktok/status/1889833714974416938?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1889833714974416938%7Ctwgr%5E405aa74609e691f5897438e7cd78045186bc95f1%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thegatewaypundit.com%2F2025%2F02%2Frep-jan-schakowsky-suggests-women-might-not-pursue%2F Source: thegatewaypunidt.com

In Episode 485 of District of Conservation, Gabriella welcomes back Washington Free Beacon reporter Thomas Catenacci to have him discuss his coverage of climate lawsuits against oil and gas companies. Tune in to learn more!SHOW NOTESFollow Thomas on Twitter/XThomas Catenacci Washington Free Beacon ProfileSupreme Court declines to hear from oil and gas companies trying to block climate change lawsuitsNew Jersey Judge Tosses State AG's Climate Lawsuit Against Oil Companies Out of Court

2/10/25 Hour 3 Vince speaks with Matthew Continetti, Founding Editor of The Washington Free Beacon and Author of “The Right: The Hundred-Year War for American Conservatism” about his column “How America's oldest president became a Gen Z icon.” Donald Trump names Richard Grenell has been appointed as the Interim Executive Director of the Kennedy Center. Donald Trump strips Joe Biden’s security clearance and will stop his national security briefings. Donald Trump officially renames the Gulf of Mexico to the “Gulf of America.” Donald Trump doesn’t commit to JD Vance being his successor in 2028. For more coverage on the issues that matter to you, visit www.WMAL.com, download the WMAL app or tune in live on WMAL-FM 105.9 from 3-6pm. To join the conversation, check us out on social media: @WMAL @VinceCoglianese. Executive Producer: Corey Inganamort @TheBirdWords See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Vince speaks with Matthew Continetti, Founding Editor of The Washington Free Beacon and Author of “The Right: The Hundred-Year War for American Conservatism” about his column “How America's oldest president became a Gen Z icon.” For more coverage on the issues that matter to you, visit www.WMAL.com, download the WMAL app or tune in live on WMAL-FM 105.9 from 3-6pm. To join the conversation, check us out on social media: @WMAL @VinceCoglianese. Executive Producer: Corey Inganamort @TheBirdWords See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Watch The X22 Report On Video No videos found Click On Picture To See Larger PictureInvestors are realizing ESG was the wrong way to go, they are now pulling money out of ESG funds. Doug Bergum is setting everything up to drill baby drill. Job numbers make no sense.Post Office stopped receiving packages from China then resumed. Joni Ernst creates a bill to audit the IRS we need to add the Federal Reserve to the bill. The [DS] entire system is being exposed, the system belongs to the [DS], Elon is just showing everyone what they have been doing. The [DS] is trying desperately trying to stop the exposure, but all the people see are the criminals trying to hide everything they have done. Trump is in the process of bringing the [DS] disease corrupt temple down on their heads. It's biblical.   (function(w,d,s,i){w.ldAdInit=w.ldAdInit||[];w.ldAdInit.push({slot:13499335648425062,size:[0, 0],id:"ld-7164-1323"});if(!d.getElementById(i)){var j=d.createElement(s),p=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];j.async=true;j.src="//cdn2.customads.co/_js/ajs.js";j.id=i;p.parentNode.insertBefore(j,p);}})(window,document,"script","ld-ajs"); Economy https://twitter.com/KobeissiLetter/status/1887199795779191089  number of funds have removed ESG and related phrases from their names last year. January 2022, the S&P Global Clean Energy Index has dropped 46%. ESG themes are underperforming. DRILL BABY DRILL: Trump Interior Secretary Doug Burgum Already Revoking Biden Climate Change Rules That Blocked Drilling for Energy Former North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum, who was confirmed as Trump's Interior Secretary last week, is already clearing the way for Trump's domestic energy production agenda. Burgum is revoking rules Joe Biden put in place which prevented drilling on certain lands due to climate change. Increasing energy production is going to touch nearly every part of Trump's agenda. It's going to help the economy, increase national security by decreasing our dependence on hostile nations, and make energy more affordable for millions of Americans. This is excellent news. The Washington Free Beacon reported: Trump Admin Reopens Millions of Acres for Oil Drilling in Rollback of Biden Climate Agenda The Trump administration is reopening oil and gas leasing across hundreds of millions of acres of federal lands and waters that were locked up by the Biden administration. In a series of orders Monday evening, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum revoked Biden-era actions that blocked drilling across 625 million acres of federal waters nationwide—an area that is equivalent in size to a third of the continental United States—in the 19-million-acre Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska and in the state's 23-million-acre National Petroleum Reserve.   Source: thegatewaypundit.com https://twitter.com/KobeissiLetter/status/1887147927597932932   last month's seasonal adjustment increased the final number by a whopping 337,000 jobs. This was driven by December's seasonal factor which was at its lowest in at least 24 years. A lower seasonal factor means a higher seasonal adjustment. Therefore, if a higher factor was used, one closer to the historical average, December's jobs number would have been much lower. Why was the seasonal adjustment so large?   https://twitter.com/sentdefender/status/1887187663968739799  and packages from China and Hong Kong Posts.” https://twitter.com/TheChiefNerd/status/1886866269187826040 This is exactly what they have been doing, Elon is just showing everyone, this is what they are trying to stop https://twitter.com/RapidResponse47/status/1886783316453363798 https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1886865652969017537 We need to audit the Fed Political/Rights Has Brendan Carr Finally Figured Out How To Stop NPR? National Public Radio on Monday ran a so-called "sponsor message" promoting pharma giant Procter ...

Donald Trump is President Trump again! Megyn Kelly is live from Washington D.C. and is joined by Emily Jashinsky, D.C. correspondent for Unherd, and Eliana Johnson, editor of the Washington Free Beacon, to discuss key moments from the inauguration, highlights from Trump's inaugural address, Trump's important executive orders which will take effect on day one, his focus on immigration, gender, and energy, Biden's pardoning spree in his last few hours of presidency, preemptive pardons for Dr. Fauci, Gen. Milley, the January 6 committee and his brother, JD Vance's inspiring story and path to Vice President, his wife Usha and kids, Melania Trump's iconic and classy style at the inauguration, Lauren Sanchez's trashy look, and more.Jashinsky-https://www.youtube.com/@undercurrentsunherdJohnson- https://freebeacon.com/ Ground News: Use the link https://groundnews.com/megyn for 40% off the Vantage subscription to see through mainstream media narratives.DailyLook: https://DailyLook.com to take your style quiz and use code MEGYN for 50% off your first order.Hungryroot: https://Hungryroot.com/MK | Get 40% off your first box PLUS a free item in every box for life! Follow The Megyn Kelly Show on all social platforms:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/MegynKellyTwitter: http://Twitter.com/MegynKellyShowInstagram: http://Instagram.com/MegynKellyShowFacebook: http://Facebook.com/MegynKellyShow Find out more information at: https://www.devilmaycaremedia.com/megynkellyshow

Megyn Kelly begins the show by discussing the massive media news about the ABC News paying Donald Trump $15 million and apologizing for George Stephanopoulos' comments during a March interview, the defamation lawsuit at issue and whether Stephanopoulos really defamed Trump, the real reason ABC settled, and more. Then Emily Jashinsky, host of "Undercurrents" on UnHerd, and Eliana Johnson, editor of the Washington Free Beacon, join to talk about the shocking defamation settlement between ABC and Trump, the worst parts of the Stephanopoulos segment in question, what this could mean for other defamation lawsuits involving the corporate media, CNN and other media colleagues calling out ABC News for "bending the knee" and settling with Trump in defamation suit, why Trump might start suing more media outlets that lied about him now, CNN backtracking over the possibility their viral Syria prisoner report was staged, the possibility the were duped in a set-up, exclusive comments from Trump's attorney to the show about why ABC News settled the defamation suit, the latest developments in the Caitlin Clark story after her Time Magazine selection, one WNBA owner's bizarre suggestion that Time Magazine should feature the entire league rather than Clark, the federal government still claiming they don't know what the "drone" swarms on the East Coast are, their contention there's nothing to worry about but refusing to say why, Trump saying it's time the Biden administration be honest with the American people, and more.Jashinsky-https://www.youtube.com/@undercurrentsunherdJohnson- https://freebeacon.com/ Birch Gold: Text MK to 989898 and get your free info kit on goldFirecracker Farm: Get yours today at https://Firecracker.Farm/Follow The Megyn Kelly Show on all social platforms:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/MegynKellyTwitter: http://Twitter.com/MegynKellyShowInstagram: http://Instagram.com/MegynKellyShowFacebook: http://Facebook.com/MegynKellyShow Find out more information at: https://www.devilmaycaremedia.com/megynkellyshow

Megyn Kelly is joined by Emily Jashinsky, host of "Undercurrents" on UnHerd, and Eliana Johnson, editor of the Washington Free Beacon, to talk about what we're learning through media deep dives as the Kamala campaign turns on each other after their massive election loss, the blame going to Biden but not as much to Kamala herself, what really went wrong with the campaign, the claim made by a professor on MSNBC that racism was the only reason Kamala lost, whether there was a secret deal between Kamala and Joe Biden that stopped Kamala from attacking him, MSNBC's Joy Reid's racist rant against progressive white women, the left turning on each other, Reid's guest claiming people should disown family members who voted for Trump, Democratic Senator Chris Murphy's post-election analysis, how his conclusions ignore the radical trans policies he and his party have pushed, the brave men and women who worked to put the issue at the forefront of 2024, Trump appointing Tom Homan as his next "border czar," the immigration policies he'll be executing on to fix the border crisis, Homan's masterful ability to knock down the tactics of the left and media, and more. Then Megyn reflects on this Veterans Day about the heroes who served our country, plays clips from Marcus and Morgan Luttrell and Rob O'Neill, and more.Jashinsky-https://www.youtube.com/@undercurrentsunherdJohnson- https://freebeacon.com/Birch Gold: Text MK to 989898 and get your free info kit on goldGrand Canyon University: https://GCU.eduFollow The Megyn Kelly Show on all social platforms:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/MegynKellyTwitter: http://Twitter.com/MegynKellyShowInstagram: http://Instagram.com/MegynKellyShowFacebook: http://Facebook.com/MegynKellyShow Find out more information at: https://www.devilmaycaremedia.com/megynkellyshow

The Washington Free Beacon's Aaron Sibarium joins to discuss the latest revelations regarding Vice President Kamala Harris' plagiarism scandal. Glenn shares the second part of his four-part fact-based series focused on the issues voters care about, which gives an unbiased look at how Trump and Kamala will tackle critical issues, this time focusing on free speech. Why has nobody from the Biden administration been fired after somebody leaked sensitive information regarding Israel to Iran? "Propaganda Wars" co-author Justin Haskins joins to discuss the latest accusation of Russian interference by the intelligence community. Is the Left gearing up to blame Russia again if Trump wins? Glenn warns of possible deepfakes being released before the election in a last-ditch effort to sway votes. Former U.K. Prime Minister Liz Truss joins to discuss the U.K.'s Labour Party sending 100 volunteers to America to campaign for Kamala Harris. Glenn and Stu discuss various topics, including Tulsi Gabbard joining the Republican Party, the L.A. Times refusing to endorse Kamala, and anti-Trumper Adam Kinzinger's lack of gun safety harming a journalist.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Washington Free Beacon's Aaron Sibarium joins to discuss the latest revelations regarding Vice President Kamala Harris' plagiarism scandal. "Propaganda Wars" co-author Justin Haskins joins to discuss the latest accusation of Russian interference by the intelligence community. Is the Left gearing up to blame Russia again if Trump wins? Former U.K. Prime Minister Liz Truss joins to discuss the U.K.'s Labour Party sending 100 volunteers to America to campaign for Kamala Harris.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Megyn Kelly is joined by Emily Jashinsky, host of "Undercurrents" on UnHerd, and Eliana Johnson, editor of the Washington Free Beacon, to talk about one of Donald Trump's most memorable campaign moments of 2024 when he worked the drive thru at McDonald's, the effectiveness of this type of campaigning, how this puts the spotlight on Kamala Harris' inauthenticity, the legitimate questions about whether Kamala's actually worked at McDonald's, how Trump's visit resonates with voters, Trump's funny story about Arnold Palmer, the ridiculous media and left response pretending to be deeply offended by it, how the story is the kind that resonates with voters, "60 Minutes" finally addressing their edited interview with Kamala, their attempt to blame Trump over the controversy, the truth about their edits on another Q&A that hasn't gotten as much attention, the need for them to release the transcript, Kamala reaching new heights of saying nothing during interviews with Al Sharpton and Peter Alexander, how her talking more is torpedoing her campaign, Kamala's campaign trying to reach men by enlisting celebrities Andy Cohen and Ben Stiller, Dave Bautista insulting Trump on Jimmy Kimmel's show, and more.Johnson-https://freebeacon.com/Jashinsky- https://www.youtube.com/@undercurrentsunherdGround News: Use the link https://groundnews.com/megyn to get 40% off the Vantage subscription to see through mainstream media narratives.Electronic Payments Coalition: https://ElectronicPaymentsCoalition.orgDone with Debt: https://www.DoneWithDebt.com/Follow The Megyn Kelly Show on all social platforms:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/MegynKellyTwitter: http://Twitter.com/MegynKellyShowInstagram: http://Instagram.com/MegynKellyShowFacebook: http://Facebook.com/MegynKellyShow Find out more information at: https://www.devilmaycaremedia.com/megynkellyshow 

Megyn Kelly begins the show by discussing the media gaslighting Americans on a variety of topics, the fawning coverage of Kamala Harris that avoids discussing her actual policies, the truth about "Tampon Tim" Walz and the truth about his Minnesota policies, and more. Then she's joined by The EJs, Emily Jashinsky of UnHerd and Eliana Johnson of the Washington Free Beacon, to discuss Kamala Harris continuing to avoid questions from the press, JD Vance taking on the media on the Sunday shows, whether gaslighting by the media elite is actually resonating with the public, Harris stealing Trump's "No Tax on Tips" policy, the authentic way Trump says he came up with the plan, new controversies regarding Walz and his military service, unearthed videos of how others mischaracterized his record and his refusal to correct them, the apparent lack of vetting by the Harris campaign, CNN's Brianna Keilar attacking Vance's military record, the key factor people comparing Walz and Vance are missing, the general push by the right that Harris and Walz are fake and frauds, major red flags for Trump in new swing state polls, the Trump campaign being off message, Trump's interview with Elon Musk on X tonight, how to counter the media narratives, and more.Jashinsky- https://www.youtube.com/@undercurrentsunherdJohnson- https://freebeacon.com/ Tax Network USA: https://TNUSA.com/MEGYN or call 1-800-245-6000Cozy Earth: https://www.CozyEarth/MEGYN.com use code MEGYN for up to 40% offFollow The Megyn Kelly Show on all social platforms:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/MegynKellyTwitter: http://Twitter.com/MegynKellyShowInstagram: http://Instagram.com/MegynKellyShowFacebook: http://Facebook.com/MegynKellyShow Find out more information at: https://www.devilmaycaremedia.com/megynkellyshow