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Episode 501: GOPAC Tapes – A Campaign About America

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Dec 27, 202256 min

Episode 500: GOPAC Tapes – The 62% Majority

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Dec 26, 20221h 17m

Episode 499: Bishop Barron on Christmas

Newt is joined by Bishop Robert Barron, the ninth bishop of the Diocese of Winona-Rochester and the founder of “Word on Fire” with a special Christmas Day message.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 25, 202232 min

Episode 498: The World We Wish

“The World We Wish,” is a novel that follows the character Hui Jen-Sho, China’s architect of Artificial Intelligence, who sees the metaverse as a new world to conquer. It’s a fictional story that could mirror real life. Newt’s guest is author John Moody. John has lived and worked in New York, Moscow, Paris, Bonn, Warsaw, Mexico, Costa Rica, and Rome, among other places. He helped start the Fox News Channel. “The World We Wish,” is a sequel to his last novel, “Of Course They Knew, Of Course They…”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 23, 202227 min

Episode 497: Live Better Longer – Secrets of SuperAgers

What do we know about the process of aging? What makes some people age quicker than others? How do we prolong our lives? Newt’s guest is Dr. Nir Barzilai. He is a Professor in the Department of Medicine and the Department of Genetics at Albert Einstein College of Medicine. He is also the Director of the Institute for Aging Research. In the “Longevity Genes Project”, Dr. Barzilai and his team conducted genetic research on more than 500 healthy elderly people between the ages of 95 and 112 and on their children. He is the author of “Age Later: Health Span, Life Span, and the New Science of Longevity.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 22, 202242 min

Episode 496: Kevin Brady Says Goodbye to Congress

U.S. Congressman Kevin Brady is a pro-family, pro-small business conservative who proudly represents the Eighth Congressional District of Texas. Widely recognized as a national economic leader, Kevin is only the third Texan in history to chair the powerful House Ways & Means Committee. As Chairman, he led a historic reform of America’s tax code, the first in 30 years. He has achieved a number of great successes while serving in Congress. On April 2021, he announced that he would not run for a 14th term and would retire after the 2022 election cycle. He talks with Newt about his accomplishments during his 26 years of service.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 18, 202226 min

Episode 495: The Virginia Dynasty: Jefferson, Madison, and Monroe

Three Presidents: Jefferson, Madison, and Monroe are known as The Virginia Dynasty. They served as presidents from 1801 to 1825 and implemented the foreign policy, domestic, and constitutional agenda of the radical wing of the American Revolution, setting guideposts for later Americans to follow. The three close political allies were tightly related: Jefferson and Madison were the closest of friends, and Monroe was Jefferson’s former law student. Their achievements were many, including the founding of the opposition Republican Party in the 1790s and the Louisiana Purchase. Newt’s guest is historian Kevin Gutzman. His new book, “The Jeffersonians: The Visionary Presidencies of Jefferson, Madison, and Monroe” is out now.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 17, 202237 min

Episode 494: The Revolution with Steve Kornacki: An Interview with Newt Gingrich

Newt sat down with MSNBC’s Steve Kornacki for a Bonus Episode of his six-part podcast series, The Revolution with Steve Kornacki. The series recounts the 1994 Republican takeover of Congress and Newt’s rise to Speaker of the House after 40 years of Democratic control. Newt listened to the series and felt that Kornacki and his team did a great job of capturing that pivotal moment in history. Upon listening to the final episode in which a panel of journalists who covered Newt during that period convened to debate his legacy, Newt knew that he wanted to weigh in – and he wants you to hear his interview with Steve Kornacki.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 14, 20221h 6m

Charles Thorngren on Financial Planning for a Recession

Newt talks with Charles Thorngren, Founder and CEO of Legacy Precious Metals, about the latest comments from US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on whether we’re headed for a recession. Find out more by calling 866-484-4043 or go online to www.buylegacygold.com/newtSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 13, 202212 min

Episode 493: David Limbaugh on “Radio’s Greatest of All Time”

At its peak, “The Rush Limbaugh Show” aired on more than 650 radio stations nationwide, dominating the 12:00pm – 3:00pm Eastern time slot with an audience of more than 30 million listeners. Rush worked extraordinarily hard to remain the number one voice for conservatism and most listened to radio talk show program in the world. Known as ‘America’s Anchorman’ and the ‘Doctor of Democracy’, Rush Limbaugh has influenced and touched the lives of millions of listeners since 1984. Newt’s guest is Rush’s brother, David Limbaugh. He is the author of the new book, “Radio’s Greatest of All Time” out now.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 11, 202231 min

Episode 492: Miranda Devine on Hunter’s Laptop from the Twitter Files

The dirty secrets contained in Hunter Biden’s laptop almost derailed Joe Biden’s presidential campaign, until the story was suppressed by Big Tech and the left-wing media. Just this week, Elon Musk released new documents that reveal Twitter’s role in the suppression of the story. Newt’s guest is Miranda Devine, author of “Laptop from Hell: Hunter Biden, Big Tech, and the Dirty Secrets the President Tried to Hide” which was published in November 2021 – and she’s been tracking this story for the New York Post ever sinceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 10, 202236 min

Episode 491: A Republican Reckoning

On November 30th, Newt wrote a column, “Quit Underestimating President Biden”, in which he said, “conservatives’ hostility to the Biden administration on our terms tends to blind us to just how effective Biden has been on his terms.” The column went viral. It was picked up by several news outlets, shared on social media, and even liberal news talk shows discussed it. But Newt’s point was this, as Republicans, we really need think through how we are going to approach the 2024 election and why we fell short of delivering on our ‘red wave’ in November. In this episode, Newt provides his point of view on what we can learn from the 2022 midterm elections results and what it will take for Republicans to win in 2024.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 8, 202235 min

Charles Thorngren on Diversifying Your Wealth

Newt talks with Charles Thorngren, Founder and CEO of Legacy Precious Metals, about how to diversify your investment portfolio. Find out more by calling 866-484-4043 or go online to buylegacygold.com/newtSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 5, 20228 min

Episode 490: Post-Midterm Analysis

Why wasn’t there a red wave? What went wrong for Republicans in the midterm elections? Newt’s guest is Joe Gaylord. In 1994, he was named Campaign Manager of the year by the American Association of Political Consultants, an award he won for the successful campaign regaining the U.S. House of Representatives for the first time in 40 years. He also served as the Executive Director of the National Republican Congressional Committee from 1982 until 1989. During his six years at the Republican National Committee, he developed the RNC’s Campaign Management College, a guidebook for candidates.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 4, 202233 min

Episode 489: China’s Lockdowns

What is happening with the COVID lockdowns in China? What was discussed at the meeting between President Joe Biden and President Xi Jinping in Bali, Indonesia on November 14th? Newt’s guest is Dr. Weifeng Zhong. He is a Senior Research Fellow at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University. He also runs the “Policy Change Index” project, which uses machine learning to read large volumes of propaganda text.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 3, 202231 min

Episode 488: Fentanyl Vaccine Breakthrough

According to the Centers for Disease Control, 107,375 people in the United States died of drug overdoses and drug poisonings in the 12-month period ending in January 2022. A staggering 67% of those deaths involved synthetic opioids like fentanyl. Newt’s guest is Dr. Colin Haile. He is a research associate professor in psychology at the University of Houston’s Drug Discovery Institute and author of the new study published in the Journal “Pharmaceutics” titled “An Immunoconjugate Vaccine Alters Distribution and Reduces the Antinociceptive, Behavioral and Physiological Effects of Fentanyl in Male and Female Rats.” In other words, he has developed a fentanyl vaccine which could be a game changer for the opioid epidemic.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 30, 202224 min

Episode 487: Benjamin Netanyahu on “Bibi: My Story”

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is one of the most formidable and insightful leaders of our time. In his new book, “Bibi: My Story” he tells the story of his family, his path to leadership, and his unceasing commitment to defending Israel and securing its future. He served as Prime Minister of Israel from 1996 to 1999 and again from 2009 to 2021. And he is now forming a government and will become Prime Minister of Israel again, for a record sixth time. He is Israel’s longest serving leader and has transformed his nation. Newt’s guest is Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 27, 202238 min

Episode 486: Thanksgiving – An American Tradition

From the Pilgrim’s first Thanksgiving in 1621 to modern day Thanksgiving traditions, we discuss Thanksgiving as a uniquely American holiday. Newt’s guest is Melanie Kirkpatrick, author of “Thanksgiving: The Holiday at the Heart of the American Experience.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 23, 202230 min

Episode 485: “The Peacemaker” – President Ronald Reagan

Every president prior to Ronald Reagan viewed the Cold War as a great power conflict between the United States and the Soviet Union. Reagan saw it differently. To him the conflict was a battle of ideas, along with a great power competition. As tensions with Russia rise again over the war with Ukraine, and as the U.S. faces competition with China, what can learn from how Reagan successfully handled the Soviet system and its leadership? Newt’s guest is, William Inboden. His new book, “THE PEACEMAKER: Ronald Reagan, The Cold War, and the World on the Brink” is out now.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 20, 202225 min

Episode 484: The State of the Economy: Crypto, Layoffs, and Protecting Your Retirement

As interest rates continue to rise, and inflation is at all-time highs, the stock market continues to be volatile. Many Americans want to know how they can protect their own finances and investments as we face this challenging economic period. Newt’s guest is Charles Thorngren, Founder and CEO of Legacy Precious Metals. He has been advising people on their personal finances and investments for over 25 years. For more information please visit buylegacygold.com/Newt/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 18, 202229 min

Episode 483: Newt Answers Your Questions – The Midterms

Newt is joined by members of his inner circle and takes their questions about the midterm election results, Governor Ron DeSantis’ great election night in Florida and President Trump’s big announcement. Become a member of Newt’s Inner Circle today at http://newtsinnercircle.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 16, 202221 min

Episode 482: Twitter and Meta Layoffs and the Future of Big Tech

Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of Meta, Facebook’s parent company, announced this week that he would be laying of 11,000 employees due to advertising revenue plummeting on the social network. Elon Musk announced he would be laying off 3,700 Twitter employees this week in his new role as CEO of Twitter in an effort to try to restructure the organization. So, what is the future of Facebook and Twitter and other big tech companies? Newt’s guest is Jessica Melugin, Director of the Center for Technology and Innovation at the Competitive Enterprise Institute. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 13, 202230 min

Episode 481: The “Triple 7” Event – Supporting Veterans

On Veterans Day we want to shine a spotlight on the “Triple 7” event. In January 2023, Legacy Expeditions, a veteran-owned, extreme expedition company, is raising awareness and inspiring action to support the Folds of Honor Foundation through their upcoming global expedition, “Triple 7”. The seven-day, record-breaking skydiving adventure around the world includes seven skydives across seven continents, in seven days to raise $7 million in scholarships for military veterans and their families. Newt’s guest is: Mike Sarraille. He is the founder and CEO of Legacy Expeditions, former Recon Marine and Scout-Sniper, and retired U.S. Navy SEAL with 20 years of experience in Special Operations, including the elite Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 11, 202230 min

Episode 480: Henry Cabot Lodge

What can Henry Cabot Lodge’s writing from the late 1800s and early 1900s teach us about America today? A recent article, “Henry Cabot Lodge: Nationalist Historian”, written by Colin Dueck, explains why Lodge had fears about America and its future. Newt’s guest is Colin Dueck. He is a non-resident senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute and Professor in the Schar School of Policy and Government at George Mason University.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 9, 202233 min

Episode 479: Senator Tom Cotton on “Only The Strong”

In his new book, “Only the Strong: Reversing the Left’s Plot to Sabotage American Power,” Senator Tom Cotton exposes the left’s decades-long plot to sabotage American power and provides a behind-the-scenes look at the dangerous failures of Presidents Barack Obama and Joe Biden and explains what we must do to recover America’s strength. Newt’s guest is Senator Tom Cotton of Arkansas. He served in Iraq with the 101st Airborne Division and in Afghanistan with a Provincial Reconstruction Team. Between combat tours, he served with the 3rd Infantry Regiment (“The Old Guard”) at Arlington National Cemetery. His military decorations include the Bronze Star, the Combat Infantryman Badge, and the Ranger Tab. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 6, 202233 min

Episode 478: Martin Dugard on Taking Berlin

“Taking Berlin” is a pulse-pounding race into the final, desperate months of the Second World War and toward the fiery destruction of the Thousand-Year-Reich, chronicling a moment in history when allies became adversaries. Newt’s guest is Martin Dugard. He is a #1 New York Times bestselling author of “Taking Paris: The Epic Battle for the City of Lights” and co-author of the popular “Killing” series with Bill O’Reilly. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 4, 202226 min

Episode 477: Newt Answers Your Questions

Newt is joined by his Inner Circle members and he discusses the upcoming midterms in a town hall style meeting. Become a member of Newt’s Inner Circle today at http://newtsinnercircle.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 2, 202225 min

Episode 476: The Faith of Elvis

Ever since Elvis Presley hit the world stage in 1956, he has been a global icon of rock and roll. His enduring fame was just reinforced by Baz Luhrmann’s recent film “Elvis”, a musical biographical film about Presley’s life. Newt’s guest is Billy Stanley, Elvis Presley’s stepbrother. His new book, “The Faith of Elvis: A Story Only a Brother Can Tell” talks about his life growing up with Elvis – and Presley’s Christian faith and its deep influence on his music, films, relationships, commitment to his family and fans, and his love for the Gospel.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 30, 202231 min

Episode 475: Renewing American Energy Independence

Consumers are paying more for everything. Increases in shelter, food, and energy costs are the largest they’ve been in years. And one way we can reduce energy costs is by renewing American energy independence. Americans deserve affordable energy for our families. Newt’s guests are Congressman Troy Balderson, representing Ohio’s 12th Congressional district and Matt Hammond, spokesman for The Empowerment Alliance.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 28, 202229 min

Episode 474: Brian Kilmeade on the Midterms

Brian Kilmeade is one of the busiest people in television and radio today. Many people watch him every morning on FOX & Friends, where he is co-host, and know him for his nationally syndicated three-hour radio program on FOXNews Radio, “The Brian Kilmeade Show”. He is the author of six books, five of them New York Times best-sellers, which have sold over 2.5 million copies. His most recent book is now out in paperback, “The President and the Freedom Fighter: Abraham Lincoln, Frederick Douglass, and Their Battle to Save America’s Soul” with a new epilogue.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 26, 202235 min

Episode 473: Tulsi Gabbard on Why She Left the Democratic Party

Tulsi Gabbard was elected to the Hawaii State House of Representatives at the age of 21. As a reservist in the Hawaii Army National Guard, she completed two tours of duty in the Middle East. In 2012, she was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives for Hawaii’s second district. She ran for president on the Democratic ticket in 2020. On October 11th she announced she is leaving the Democratic party. Newt’s guest is Tulsi Gabbard, a former congresswoman, former presidential candidate and she’s now campaigning for Republicans leading into the 2022 midterms. Her latest project is her new podcast, “The Tulsi Gabbard Show.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 23, 202236 min

Episode 472: Bill O’Reilly on “Killing the Legends”

In “Killing the Legends: The Lethal Danger of Celebrity” Bill O’Reilly explores the lives, legacies, and tragic deaths of three of the most famous people of the 20th century: Elvis Presley, John Lennon, and Muhammad Ali. These three icons changed the worlds of music, film, and sports. Newt’s guest is trail-blazing TV journalist Bill O’Reilly, the best-selling author of the Killing series, nearly all of which have become #1 New York Times and national bestsellers and sold almost 19 million copies worldwide.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 21, 202230 min

Episode 471: Dennis Prager on The Rational Bible

Is the Bible, the most influential book in world history, still relevant today? Dennis Prager believes it remains profoundly relevant, both to the great issues of our day and to each individual life. He is the author of “The Rational Bible” series, and his latest edition explains the Book of Deuteronomy, the fifth book of the Bible. He’s joining Newt to explain how the text relates to the contemporary world. Dennis Prager is the founder of Prager University, the author of nine best-selling books on politics, religion, and happiness. Tens of millions of people watch his videos and millions more listen daily to his nationally broadcast radio show, “The Dennis Prager Show.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 16, 202232 min

Episode 470: The Road to the Midterms – House and Senate Races

We’re only 26 days away from the November midterm elections. In this episode, get insights from the experts as we go through the U.S. House and Senate races in the key battleground states. Newt’s guests are David Winston and Myra Miller, President and Co-Founders of The Winston Group, a Washington, D.C. strategy and survey research firm. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 15, 202235 min

Episode 469: Digital Madness

What impact have smart phones and social media had on our society? We are struggling with record rates of depression, loneliness, anxiety, overdoses and suicide. And while the COVID pandemic exacerbated the crisis, we were at record levels of psychiatric distress before the pandemic. Newt’s guest is Dr. Nicholas Kardaras. He is the best-selling author of Glow Kids, and he’s joining Newt to talk about his new book, “Digital Madness: How Social Media Is Driving Our Mental Health Crisis – and How to Restore Our Sanity.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 11, 202240 min

Episode 468: Peter Navarro on Trump’s America

Peter Navarro discusses why he believes President Trump lost the White House in 2020 and how he will win it back in 2024. Peter Navarro is one of only three senior White House officials who remained with President Trump from the 2016 presidential campaign to the end of his term in office. As director of the Office of Trade and Manufacturing Policy, he served as policy coordinator for the Defense Production Act during the pandemic, and was a principal architect of Trump’s tariff, trade, and “tough on China” policies. His new book, Taking Back Trump’s America: Why We Lost the White House and How We’ll Win It Back is out now.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 9, 202233 min

Episode 467: Should We Be Concerned About North Korea?

Should we be concerned about North Korea and Kim Jong-Un’s recent missile launches? On October 4th, North Korea fired an intermediate-range ballistic missile that flew over Japan. The launches mark the 24th time this year that North Korea has conducted missile tests. The missile fired on Tuesday was the first from North Korea to fly over Japan in five years, triggering alarms across Japan’s northern regions. Newt’s guest is David Kang. He is a Non-Resident Fellow at the Quincy Institute and Maria Crutcher Professor of International Relations at the University of Southern California. He is also director of the USC Korean Studies Institute and Vice-Chair of the Political Science and International Relations department.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 7, 202236 min

Episode 466: Russia – Ukraine War

An update on the Russia and Ukraine war. On September 21st, Russia announced it will draft 300,000 reservists to support its military campaign in Ukraine. Russia has lost 5,937 Russian soldiers since the beginning of their invasion. Newt’s guest is George Beebe, former director of the CIA’s Russia analysis and former advisor to Vice President Dick Cheney. He is currently the Director of Grand Strategy at the Quincy Institute. His book, The Russia Trap: How Our Shadow War with Russia Could Spiral into Nuclear Catastrophe is out now.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 2, 202239 min

Episode 465: The State of the Economy

Rising grocery prices, supply chain issues, the highest inflation in 40 years, uncertainty in the markets and interest rate increases, all of these factors add up to economic instability for many Americans. And almost everyone wants to know how they can protect their own finances now and also invest in their future. Newt’s guest is Charles Thorngren, CEO of Legacy Precious Metals. www.buylegacygold.com/newt See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 30, 202242 min

Episode 464: The Commitment to America – Live Event

On Sunday, Newt spoke with Republican House Leader Kevin McCarthy about the Commitment to America. This episode is the audio from the Commitment to America live event in Monongahela, Pennsylvania on Friday, September 23rd. The event was held as a town hall style meeting with questions from the audience. For more information visit http://commitmenttoamerica.com Part 2 of 2. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 26, 20221h 16m

Episode 463: Leader Kevin McCarthy on the Commitment to America

As we approach the midterm elections on Tuesday, November 8th, we are facing record breaking inflation, high rates of crime across the country, and huge waves of migrants coming over the U.S. southern border. As one of the architects of the Contract with America almost 30 years ago, Newt believes it’s important for leaders to tell the American people what they stand for. And the Republicans in the House have released the “Commitment to America” which is very clear on what policies Leader McCarthy, and the House Republicans will deliver on if they take over the House in January. Newt’s guest is House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy. Part 1 of 2. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 25, 202230 min

Episode 462: Border Crisis in El Paso, Texas

Over 2.1 million migrants have crossed the U.S. southern border this year. In August alone, there have been 203,597 border encounters. The Mayor of El Paso, Texas, Oscar Leeser, said the City of El Paso has had between 1,500 to 1,900 migrants coming into their city per day and 80% of the migrants coming from Venezuela. The City of El Paso and the U.S. border patrol are working together to manage the huge influx of migrants. The City of El Paso is busing migrants to their destination. Over half of the migrants do not have a sponsor or the money to get to their final destination. Newt’s guests are El Paso City Manager, Tommy Gonzalez and Deputy City Manager of Public Safety, Mario D’Agostino. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 23, 202236 min

Episode 461: Jon Clifton on “Blind Spot”

Gallup has been asking the world’s citizens the question, “How’s Your Life Going?” since 2006 and some concerning trends are starting to emerge. People are reporting more stress, sadness, physical pain, worry and anger than at any other point in the history of Gallup’s World Poll tracking. Newt’s guest is Jon Clifton, CEO of Gallup. His new book, Blind Spot: The Rise of Global Unhappiness and How Leaders Missed It, is out now. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 21, 202234 min

Episode 460: Are We a Nation of Victims?

Hardship is now equated with victimhood. The pursuit of excellence and exceptionalism are at the heart of American identity, and the disappearance of these ideals in our country leaves a deep moral and cultural vacuum in its wake. But the solution isn’t to simply complain about it. It’s to revive a new cultural movement in America that puts excellence first again. Newt’s guest is Vivek Ramaswamy. He is a successful entrepreneur and New York Times bestselling author of Woke Inc. His new book is Nation of Victims: Identity Politics, the Death of Merit, and the Path Back to Excellence.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 18, 202244 min

Episode 459: Folds of Honor Scholarships

Folds of Honor began when Lieutenant Colonel Dan Rooney was on a flight home from his second tour of duty in Iraq. Since its inception in 2007, Folds of Honor has provided nearly 44,000 life-changing educational scholarships to children and spouses of fallen or disabled military service members and first responders, totaling nearly $200 million dollars. Newt’s guest is Lieutenant Colonel Dan Rooney, the only-ever F-16 fighter pilot with three combat tours in Iraq and PGA Professional. To donate, visit: https://foldsofhonor.orgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 16, 202231 min

Episode 458: World War II and the Rise of American Intelligence

In the United States, a highly organized intelligence system did not exist before World War II. Our geographic isolation meant spying on our enemies or our allies was a relatively rare, often haphazard undertaking. But as Nicholas Reynolds details in his new book, “Need to Know: World War II and the Rise of American Intelligence”, that national restraint gave way during the war to an extraordinary intricate web of spying which, postwar, would grow into our modern intelligence machine. Newt’s guest is Nicholas Reynolds. He is The New York Times bestselling author of “Writer, Sailor, Soldier, Spy” and has worked in the fields of modern intelligence and military history for 40 years. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 14, 202233 min

Episode 457: Henry Kissinger on Leadership

In his new book, “Leadership: Six Studies in World Strategy”, former Secretary of State, Dr. Henry Kissinger looks at lives of six of the most influential leaders of the last century: Konrad Adenauer, Charles de Gaulle, Richard Nixon, Anwar Sadat, Lee Kuan Yew, and Margaret Thatcher - all of whom he knew personally. Newt’s guest is Henry Kissinger. He served as national security advisor and secretary of state under President Richard Nixon and President Gerald Ford and he has advised many other American presidents on foreign policy. He received the 1973 Nobel Peace Prize, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, and the Medal of Liberty.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 11, 202241 min

Episode 456: The Queen and the Prime Minister

On Tuesday, September 13, Queen Elizabeth met with the United Kingdom’s newly elected Prime Minister, Liz Truss. Truss is the third female prime minister in the U.K.’s history and comparisons between her and former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher have been made. Then, on Thursday, the Queen passed away at her summer home, Balmoral, in Scotland. She was 96 years old and had been Queen for 70 years, longer than another other sovereign in the history of the United Kingdom. Newt’s guest is Nile Gardiner. He is the director of the Margaret Thatcher Center for Freedom and Bernard and Barbara Lomas Fellow at The Heritage Foundation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 9, 202239 min

Episode 455: Student Loan Debt Forgiveness

President Biden’s recent announcement to forgive $10,000 dollars of student loan debt for single borrowers making less than $125,000 a year and couples making less than $250,000 a year, has made those with student loan debt grateful for the relief and those who have already paid off their loans and those who never went to college raising questions about fairness. However, we need to better understand the root cause of the student loan debt crisis in America. Newt’s guest is Josh Mitchell. He is a reporter in the London bureau of The Wall Street Journal, and his book: “The Debt Trap: How Student Loans Became a National Catastrophe” is out in paperback now. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 4, 202231 min

Episode 454: Newt Answers Your Questions

Newt is joined by members of his Inner Circle membership club and he discusses Mikhail Gorbachev’s legacy, the one-year anniversary of the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan and the election cycle in the month of August, in a town hall style meeting. Become a member of Newt’s Inner Circle today at http://newtsinnercircle.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 2, 202227 min