Andrew and Jerry Save The World!

So much news swirling around, and so much of it is being misreported. Andrew and Jerry tackle this week's "fake news" with special guest, radio host and author, Jon Justice. What's the real story behind Florida's so-called Don't Say Gay Bill and why is it being misrepresnted in the press? In searching for Five for Fighting's new pro-Zelenskyy song, they discover the mystery of a deleted tweet... and when they find the song, they break it down. Jon has a theory about the Democrats and rising gas prices (and bold predictions are made by all). And Andrew and Jon talk about the upcoming Obi-Wan series on Disney+ and just where the prequels went wrong.Finally, St. Patrick's Day is upon us, and it's a holiday of tremendous importance to Jerry and his family. They talk about why that is and what Jerry's plans are for St. Pat's this week.

Confused about just what's going on in Ukraine and just how we got here? This is the Episode of AJSTW to listen to! We talk about America's gas crisis, and how the Biden Administration has only done half of what needs to be done regarding our imports of oil from Russia. Andrew talks about how you can't make science bend to politics, especially when it comes to chemistry and physics, and he revisits the VW Diesel Engine scandal. Then they take a listen to what Vice President Kamala Harris had to say in Poland, and speculate on whether she was trying to signal for her teleprompter to move more quickly.Then they're joined by Professor Paul Poast from the University of Chicago, a recognized expert in international law and politics. They take a deep dive into the problems in Central and Eastern Europe, figuring out just how we got to this point in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine - talking about the history of NATO and how NATO is perceived by Russia. What is Putin's mindset in all of this, and what are the factors that are driving him? Just how should the US be supporting Ukraine? Should we send jets from/through Poland? What is the danger of a nuclear conflict, and is Vladimir Putin willing to use nuclear weapons? Why is Russia a member of the UN Security Council? Is it fair to ask Ukraine to remain "neutral", and are any of Russia's other "peace" proposals at all workable? And we talk about the work of Professor John Mearshimer, as well as mention other notable academics, like Dr. Robert Jervis from Columbia University!How does this all end? Listen and find out!

Even with a post-State of the Union show coming tomorrow, Andrew and Jerry have much to say about the Ukraine - Russia conflict, and boy does it get heated. Which is more important--to push back on the anti-NATO rhetoric or the anti-Trump rhetoric here at home? What's missing from the mainstream media's coverage? And is Andrew spending too much time reading social media?

We knew weeks ago that an invasion of Ukraine by Russia was imminent, and with that invasion happening this week, we had to sit down with our expert, Lt. Col. Tony Shaffer (US Army, Ret.), President of the London Center to talk about what's going on. Why did Putin wait until this week, and what is he after? What is US President Joe Biden missing in all this? Are Ukraine's NATO-member neighbors in danger? And what part does Putin's religion and the religion of climate change play in all this?

As progressives create the myth of "toxic masculinity", their move to attack men pervades culture in all kinds of dangerous ways. Andrew and Jerry are joined by Guy Shepherd from Planned Man in a wide-ranging and fascinating conversation about manhood. They continue their discussion about free speech--especially how these attacks have impacted facilitators of inquiry like Joe Rogan, and comedians like Dave Chapelle and Louis CK. Guy talks about the "4 F's" of manhood, and why fuctionality is so vital in this day and age. And why these lessons aren't just important to men-but how women can be empowered as well.Andrew and Jerry also talk about the latest revelations regarding the Clinton Campaign in 2016, this crazy situation with a man being cursed at by a schoo board member over masks in Illinois, and just what's going on with Russia and Ukraine!

With craziness happening on Capitol Hill and congressional leaders needing some form of guidance, Andrew and Jerry are joined by former member of Congress, Dr. Nan Hayworth for a wide-ranging conversation, centering on the question: are you losing if you're having to explain, or do you lose by NOT explaining?The reaction to the RNC censuring Reps. Lynn Cheney and Adam Kinzinger has been over-the-top, and more than a little disingenuous. Andrew and Jerry dive deep into the RNC resolution, and how congressional leaders have handled it. In their conversation with Dr. Nan Hayworth, they talk about the problems of not standing firm and speaking the truth, the split between President Trump and Vice President Pence over the certification of the election (and the real challenge we face when we have electoral problems), and Nan helps settle the question, "where does 'Upstate New York' actually start?" They also talk about Joe Rogan and the leftist authoritarian streak.

It's the first edition of Andrew and Jerry Can't Wait!, our bonus episodes where it's just Andrew and Jerry talking about major events in the news. In this edition, they talk about the Whoopi Goldberg suspension, tying it into the attempts to cancel Joe Rogan and Ilya Shapiro, and the essential nature of the right to be wrong.What happens when we're no longer allowed to be wrong--when apologies aren't enough and we're punished regardless of whether something is ignorance or bigotry? Conversations are of vital importance to solving the world's problems, but if we're afraid to speak because of the consequences of saying something wrong, what good are those conversations?Andrew and Jerry tie in the role that critical race theory (CRT) has played in all this. Then they tie in the story of CNN President Jeffrey Zucker and the death of journalistic ethics.

It's tough to balance the interests of public safety with the need for real criminal justice reform--and because politicians only want simple answers, the frequently get their solutions wrong, with devastating impact. Andrew and Jerry are joined by David Safavian, General Counsel for the American Conservative Union, for a deep-dive into just how to strike that balance--keeping communities safe while properly reforming a criminal justice system that is in dire need of change.But they start with a discussion of the strange place free speech is in--from the unfolding Joe Rogan controversy to the attacks on recent AJSTW Guest Ilya Shapiro, circling back to their conversation with Eugene Volokh from last week and talking about Ira Glasser's appearance on Bill Maher's program, talking about the ACU policing the language of potential clients--instead of defending the principles of everyone's speech.Then we're joined by criminal justice expert, David Safavian for a wide-ranging conversation about criminal justice reform and policing in America. What needs to be done, why so many people get it wrong, and just what that means for America. Plus, we get a preview of CPAC, happening in Orlando, FL later this month. Andrew and Jerry share CPAC memories--and after David leaves, they talk about one of Jerry's favorite books and a movie Andrew is enjoying, "The Tender Bar".

It's Episode 6: Andrew and Jerry Save Free Speech! It's clear that platforms like Facebook, Youtube and Twitter favor certain kinds of speech over other kinds of speech. Without the free exchange of ideas, solving the world's problems becomes impossible. We're joined by noted free speech expert and co-founder of the Volokh Conspiracy, UCLA Law School professor Eugene Volokh! We tackle the thorny question of how to protect free speech without curtailing the rights of others. We also revisit the Russia-Ukraine crisis in light of the weekend's events, and Andrew talks about his problems with the season premiere of Billions!

With Russia potentially invading Ukraine any day now, Andrew and Jerry sit down with Tony Shaffer from the London Center for a deep-dive into why this is happening now. Are the seeds in this from 2021, 2012, 1991 or earlier? Plus, Youtube didn't like the last Episode of AJSTW, so they canceled it. What does this auger for free speech in general, and if the Supreme Court has ruled that social media platforms are the modern public square, what purpose is served if these social media companies can play favorites with perspective? The CDC offers what appears to be conflicting guidance regarding masks, and one wonders whether newly-inaugurated Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin's first-day executive orders have anything to do with it. Plus, Andrew offers a short review of Marvel's "The Eternals".

With the Supreme Court in the headlines over whether the Biden Administration's vaccine mandates can survive constitutional scrutiny, and with several Surpeme Court justices making massive misstatements, Andrew and Jerry talk about just what's going on with the high court. They're joined by scholar Ilya Shapiro from the Cato Institute (and author of "Supreme Disorder", the seminal work on the politicization of the Supreme Court).They talk federalism, deference, the concept of the police power. All three make predictions as to just how the court will rule on the Biden administrations various vaccine mandates--and why each of the mandates is viewed somewhat differently.They also pay tribute to Bob Saget on his untimely passing, and celebrate the birthday of The King, Elvis Presley.

Despite the fact that it's already 2022, Andrew and Jerry sit down and do a deep dive into 2021. Which was the worse year, 2020 or 2021, and did we, as a people, learn ANYTHING from 2020? They highlight the top stories, the top issues, the top trends for 2021, and talk about what this augurs for the years to come. There were high notes, too, and Andrew and Jerry look at some of the very good things to come out of 2021. They look ahead towards 2022--and what we might expect in the coming months.

On Christmas, the world lost a lengendary military icon, Richard Marcinko. Marcinko served with Seal Team 2 in Vietnam and later returned to command that unit. After the fiasco of the Iranian Hostage Rescue Mission, Marcinko was tapped to create and lead Seal Team 6. A flamboyant and often controversial figure, Marcinko's expertise on special operations, counter-terrorism, and national security are well-known. The author of several books, including "Rogue Warrior", Marcinko's writings have influenced leaders around the world.ANJSTW Host Andrew Langer interviewed Marcinko in 2011, and here, in its entirety, is that interview.

As the world continues to struggle with Covid19, what's going on with health care policy in America more generally? Andrew and Jerry (who edits Real Clear Health) tee up what Congress and the Biden Administration are doing with health care, they talk with Eric Hargan, former Deputy Secretary of Health and Human Services and one-time Acting HHS Secretary. Team Biden has released their regulatory agenda when it comes to health care, and serious questions ensue regarding whether politics hijacks real solutions to America's health care needs. What role can the marketplace play, and why is congressional action on things like telemedicine absolutely essential?