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A new podcast from The New York Times suggests that “Nice White Parents” are the reason for failures in the education system. The podcast, according to The Heritage Foundation's Mary Clare Amselem, cites “examples of parents getting involved in the day-to-day operation of the school, and paints this involvement as an affront to public schooling," implying parental involvement is somehow detrimental. Amselem joins the podcast to discuss it. We also cover these stories: About 2,000 American troops are coming home from Iraq this month. Attorney General Bill Barr said Wednesday during a press conference that a federal program called Operation Legend is cracking down on Chicago’s surging crime, making more than 500 arrests and charging 124 people with federal criminal counts since the beginning of the program. The Department of Justice announced Tuesday that it will represent President Donald Trump in a defamation case filed by E. Jean Carroll, a woman who claims to have been raped by Trump in the 1990s. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The U.S. Marshals Service found 39 missing children in Georgia over two weeks in a mission called Operation Not Forgotten. The rescued children “were considered to be some of the most at-risk and challenging recovery cases in the area,” the agency said. How did Georgia state officials work with the Marshals Service to rescue these children, many of whom were being sold for sex? Georgia Attorney General Christopher Carr joins "The Daily Signal Podcast" to discuss. We also cover these stories: Georgia's secretary of state says that 1,000 voters double-voted in the state's primary election. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy is the subject of a new investigation by the House Oversight and Reform Committee. The U.S. has its lowest numbers of coronavirus cases since June. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Retail plays a significant role within the nation’s economic health. About 17 million Americans work for brick and mortar stores, according to Abby Jagoda, vice president of government affairs at Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield, which specializes in owning, developing, and managing retail assets. And despite the narrative that retail is dying to e-commerce, she says, sales at physical stores have climbed in recent years. Jagoda joins the podcast to explain the important role retail plays on the road to economic recovery. We also read your letters to the editor and share a good news story about how a classic American company is stepping up to help Hurricane Laura victims. Enjoy the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Americans are buying guns at a record pace. A surprising number of the sales are from first time firearm owners, says Stephen Gutowski, a reporter at the Washington Free Beacon and a certified National Rifle Association instructor. Gutowski joins the podcast to explain some of the reasons for the spike in gun sales and to offer safety tip for first time gun owners. We also cover these stories: President Trump is threatening to cut federal funding to four American cities that have allowed violence to spike. White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany says Trump did not tell voters to vote twice. Trump criticized New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo for his handling of New York nursing homes during the pandemic. Enjoy the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The nation's monuments are under fire from the progressive left. A new report commissioned by D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser recommends that the federal government "remove, relocate, or contextualize" the Washington Monument, the Jefferson Memorial, and six other statues and monuments. Jarrett Stepman, a contributor to The Daily Signal and author of "The War on History: The Conspiracy to Rewrite America's Past," joins the podcast to discuss the report from the DCFACES Working Group and explain the intrinsic threat that cancel culture poses to American history. To read the working group's report to the mayor, click here. And for more analysis of the report, read the commentary for The Daily Signal by Joseph Loconte, director of the B. Kenneth Simon Center for American Studies at The Heritage Foundation, headlined "The Mayor, the Monuments, and the Mayhem." We also cover these stories: Secretary of State Mike Pompeo imposes new restrictions on Chinese diplomats. United Airlines announces plans to put 16,000 employees on involuntary furlough or cut their jobs entirely, beginning in October. Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler plans to move because of the number of protests outside his condo building. Enjoy the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jacob Blake, 29, was shot seven times in the back by a police officer Aug. 23 after police responded to a report of a domestic dispute in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Kyle Rittenhouse, 17, is accused in the fatal shootings of two men who his lawyers say attacked the teen Aug. 26 as he was trying to protect property from rioters in the wake of the Blake shooting. What is the media alleging about Rittenhouse, and what are the known facts? Amy Swearer, a legal fellow in the Edwin Meese Center for Legal and Judicial Studies at The Heritage Foundation, joins "The Daily Signal Podcast"to discuss. We also cover these stories: President Trump visits Kenosha, despite the wishes of state and local politicians who asked him not to come. Chad Wolf, acting secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, tells Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler in a letter that the federal government will get involved if local leaders don’t quell the ongoing violence since the May 25 death of George Floyd in Minneapolis. The Department of Justice is looking into possible criminal activity by the Black Lives Matter organization. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gabe Johnson was sitting in his apartment Saturday night in Portland, Oregon, when he heard the gunshots that took the life of a man later identified as Aaron "Jay" Danielson. Johnson, a Marine Corps veteran and Portland local, has watched the violence unfold in his city over the past three months. He also watched with frustration as the media often failed to report what is actually happening there. After he heard the gunshots Saturday night, Johnson said, he was concerned that the media would not report the incident accurately, so he walked the four blocks to the scene of the crime to see the situation firsthand. Johnson joins the podcast to explain what he witnessed and what it has been like living so close to the ongoing riots in Portland. Click here to support Johnson's fundraiser for police chaplains in and around Portland, Oregon. We also cover these stories: President Trump is going to Wisconsin despite a request by Gov. Tony Evers that he not visit the state. The case of former national security adviser Michael Flynn will continue to weave its way through the courts. The number of coronavirus cases reported in the United States is now over 6 million. Enjoy the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The left largely has ignored the Trump administration's role in negotiating the recent peace agreement between Israel and the United Arab Emirates. The Abraham Accord, announced Aug. 13, normalizes relations between the Jewish state and the UAE. Helen Raleigh, policy fellow at the Centennial Institute and a senior contributor at The Federalist, calls the agreement a historic achievement. Raleigh joins the podcast to explain how the Israel-UAE accord could affect diplomatic relations in the Middle East for years to come, and why the mainstream media has chosen to ignore its significance. She also discusses how the Chinese Communist Party strategically spreads propaganda on American college campuses. Plus, we read your letters to the editor and share a good news story about a nonprofit that converted its parking lot into an outdoor learning center and tutoring hub for children who are distance learning this fall. Enjoy the show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Netflix in early September is releasing a French film, "Cuties,” which has been criticized for its hypersexualization of young children. Some of the promotional material for the film has likewise been criticized, for which Netflix has since apologized. Lila Rose, the founder and president of Live Action, a nonprofit opposed to abortion and dedicated to promoting a culture of life, characterizes the film as “the outright promotion of pedophilia" and joins "The Daily Signal Podcast” to discuss it. We also cover these stories: The Justice Department has deployed about 200 federal agents to Kenosha, Wisconsin, amid the violence and unrest following the police shooting of Jacob Blake, an African American man, on Sunday. President Barack Obama praised the NBA’s Milwaukee Bucks for boycotting a playoff game against the Orlando Magic on Wednesday night in response to the Blake shooting. An additional 1 million Americans filed for unemployment insurance benefits last week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Portland, Oregon, is three months into rioting after the May 25 death of George Floyd with no end in sight. What do you think is the driving force behind the continued violence? The far-left anarchist group Antifa has been behind a lot of the violence in Portland. How is the situation developing? Lora Reis, a senior research fellow for homeland security at The Heritage Foundation, joins the podcast to discuss it. We also cover these stories: Two people are dead and a third was badly wounded after a third night of violence Tuesday and into Wednesday morning in Kenosha, Wisconsin, following the police shooting of Jacob Blake, a black man. Julia Jackson—the mother of Blake, the 29-year-old man shot multiple times by police Sunday in Kenosha—had harsh words for rioters in an interview with CNN’s Don Lemon, and she also apologized to President Donald Trump for missing his call. Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers turned down federal assistance to curb the violence in Kenosha. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Riots have erupted in the state of Wisconsin following the shooting of a black man, Jacob Blake, by police on Sunday night. What happened? The Racine County Eye reported that rioters have taken over Kenosha, Wisconsin and that the area has turned into a war zone. Is that is a fair assessment of what is happening? Brett Healy, president of the John K. MacIver Institute for Public Policy, joins The Daily Signal Podcast to discuss. We also cover these stories: President Trump is now looking to make Chad Wolf the official secretary of the department of homeland security. Jacob Blake, the 29-year-old man shot in the back by police in Kenosha, Wisconsin, is reportedly paralyzed from the waist down. Greg Goodman, co-president of Portland’s Downtown Development group, is speaking out about conditions in Portland hurting businesses. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A French teacher at West Point High School in West Point, Virginia, was fired for not using pronouns preferred by a transgender student. Should people be forced to contradict their core beliefs just to keep a job? Can you be compelled to speak a message you don't believe in? Caleb Dalton, a counsel with the Christian legal organization Alliance Defending Freedom who represents the teacher, Peter Vlaming, joins "The Daily Signal Podcast" to discuss the issues involved. We also cover these stories: Postmaster General Louis DeJoy testified before a House oversight committee on Monday. Riots broke out in Wisconsin following the shooting of a black man, Jacob Blake, by police on Sunday night. Kellyanne Conway, a long-time adviser to President Donald Trump, is leaving the White House. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Daily Signal's White House correspondent, Fred Lucas, had a front row seat to the impeachment of President Donald Trump, an impeachment that Lucas says began even before Trump took office. Lucas’ newly released book, “Abuse of Power: Inside the Three-Year Campaign to Impeach Donald Trump,” dives deep into the left's plot to remove the president from office and the key players involved in the partisan effort. Lucas joins the podcast to discuss his book and how the American people should view Trump’s impeachment. Also on today’s show, we read your letters to the editor and share a good news story about a 107-year-old woman who has beaten both the Spanish flu and COVID-19. Click here to purchase a copy of "Abuse of Power: Inside The Three-Year Campaign to Impeach Donald Trump." Enjoy the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Elias Zarate was told he could not pursue his dream of being a barber in Tennessee because he didn't have a high school diploma. Zarate, whose mother died when he was a child, dropped out of school as a teen to support two younger siblings. As an adult, he found his passion in barbering. Braden Boucek, a lawyer at the Beacon Center, heard Zarate’s story and stepped in to help the aspiring barber fight a legal battle to realize his dream. Boucek and Zarate join today’s podcast to share their story of working together for two years to cut through government red tape. We also cover these stories: Steve Bannon, a former top adviser to President Trump, is one of four men charged with running an online fundraising scam based on building a border wall. A federal district court judge rules against the president in his battle to hold onto his tax records. A $600 million settlement is reached in Michigan over the Flint water crisis. Enjoy the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has called lawmakers back early to vote on legislation centered on the U.S. Postal Service. Pelosi and the Democrats asked Postmaster General Louis DeJoy and Postal Service Board of Governors Chairman Robert Duncan to come before the House Oversight and Reform Committee on Aug. 24, fast-tracking a hearing originally set for mid-September. What is really going on with the Postal Service? Is it true that the Postal Service is removing sorting machines to sabotage mail delivery before the November election? David Ditch, a research associate in budget and transportation issues at The Heritage Foundation who focuses on federal spending and fiscal policy, joins "The Daily Signal Podcast" to discuss. We also cover these stories: A group of Democrat and Republican lawmakers asks House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell to focus on issues faced by minorities and women during the coronavirus pandemic. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott proposes legislation to prevent cities in the state from defunding their police departments. Wildfires in California are forcing hundreds of residents to evacuate and Gov. Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For many families, home has become both office and school during the coronavirus pandemic. Parents across America are facing the challenge this fall of managing a full-time job with their child's education. Memories of a chaotic spring have driven moms and dads to find creative solutions. Education pods are one way families can ensure their children still get a good education during the pandemic. Jenny Clark, founder of Love Your School and Cottage School Life, joins the podcast to explain how she created a pod in her community and how you can do the same. Check out Jenny Clark's website here: Love Your School. We also cover these stories: The state of California suffers from electrical blackouts for the first time in 19 years. The Senate Intelligence Committee releases the fifth and final volume of the report on Russian interference in the 2016 election. President Trump pardons women’s rights icon Susan B. Anthony. We want to improve your podcast experience. Find our five-minute survey at dailysignal.com/survey. Again, that’s dailysignal.com/survey. Enjoy the show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How has the pro-life movement affected culture and politics? Marjorie Dannenfelser, president of Susan B. Anthony List, examines that impact in her new book, "Life Is Winning: Inside the Fight for Unborn Children and Their Mothers." She joins the podcast to discuss how the pro-life cause went from “an orphaned political problem” to a winning issue "embraced at the highest levels of the Republican Party,” how women built the pro-life movement, and more. We also cover these stories: The Trump administration announces plans to begin drilling for oil and gas in 1.5 million acres of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in northern Alaska. Protests against police in Seattle again become violent, and police arrest 18 on Sunday when another riot breaks out. Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot speaks in support of the city's police Sunday after violence erupts again over the weekend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kimberly Ells arrived at the United Nations excited to engage in work to strengthen families around the world. What she found was an agenda to dismantle the traditional family, promote sexuality to children, and reduce parenthood to a burdensome civil construct. Kimberly Ells, a policy adviser for Family Watch International and author of the new book, “The Invincible Family: Why the Global Campaign to Crush Motherhood and Fatherhood Can't Win,” joins the podcast to explain the anti-family agenda being promoted by the United Nations. Also on today’s show, we read your letters to the editor and share a good news story about peaceful gatherings of prayer and worship taking place in cities that have been most hurt by riots. To watch Sean Feucht's full Fox News interview, click here. Visit the Hold The Line website here. Please take five minutes to complete The Daily Signal Podcast survey here. Enjoy the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Progressive activists seek to expand sex education in schools across America to include topics such as sexual orientation and gender identity. Their proposed curriculum also promotes abortion. On today's episode of "The Daily Signal Podcast," we listen in on The Heritage Foundation's virtual event Wednesday, the Protecting Children in Education Summit. Participants break down proposed leftist curriculum and addresses how Americans can stand against the sexualization of children. We'll hear from Irene H. Ericksen, senior research analyst at the Institute for Research & Evaluation; Monica Cline, a former sex educator with Planned Parenthood who founded the group It Takes a Family; and Mary Hasson, the Kate O'Beirne fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center. Serving as moderator for the discussion is Jonathan Butcher, senior policy analyst at Heritage's Center for Education Policy. We also cover these stories: President Trump announces a historic peace agreement between Israel and the United Arab Emirates. Unemployment claims fell below 1 million for the first time since March, according to the Labor Department. Robert Redfield, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, says we could see the worst fall in history if Americans don't continue to follow CDC guidelines to fight COVID-19. And be sure to take The Daily Signal Podcast survey here. Enjoy the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Janice Dean is Fox News' senior meteorologist. She lost both of her in-laws to COVID-19, and then was pulled from testifying at hearings on New York nursing home deaths. Why was she prevented from testifying, and what does she think of how New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has handled COVID-19? Dean joins the podcast to discuss. We also cover these stories: Secretary of State Mike Pompeo warned of China’s growing threat to the free world. The United Kingdom's GDP went down by 20.4%, which is the sharpest decline any major economy has ever seen. Hoboken, New Jersey is considering implementing a $250 fine for not wearing a mask outside. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hundreds of vandals looted Chicago businesses Sunday night and into Monday morning. The images of shattered storefronts in and around the city's Loop look more like a war zone than an American city. John Tillman, chairman and CEO of the Illinois Policy Institute, joins the podcast to offer insight into how the streets of Chicago so quickly fell into chaos, and what must be done to prevent further violence and looting. Tillman also explains how Illinois' economy may be affected by the city’s surge in criminal activity and spike in murders this year. We also cover these stories: The police chief of Seattle resigns after the City Council votes to cut the department's budget by almost $4 million. The Chicago man accused of firing shots at police officers Sunday afternoon is now charged with two counts of attempted murder and unlawful use of a weapon. Russian President Vladimir Putin announces that his nation has approved the first COVID-19 vaccine. “The Daily Signal Podcast” is available on Ricochet, Apple Podcasts, Pippa, Google Play, and Stitcher. All of our podcasts can be found at DailySignal.com/podcasts. If you like what you hear, please leave a review. You can also leave us a message at 202-608-6205 or write us at [email protected]. Enjoy the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s not just statues and American history that are under attack. The most essential ideas from America’s founding are under siege and on trial. Robert R. Reilly, the director of the Westminster Institute and widely published author, joined “The Right Side of History” podcast to discuss his new book “America on Trial: A Defense of the Founding.” Reilly discusses the deeper origins of the American Revolution—rooted in Western thought, philosophy, and religion—and explains why America’s current success and survival depends on embracing those ideas rather than abandoning them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A battle is raging for the future of our nation as "extremists and criminals literally try to rip out [statues and other monuments] to destroy the history of America," Interior Secretary David Bernhardt says. Bernhardt joins the podcast to explain how he is working alongside President Donald Trump to protect monuments that tell the story of America. The interior secretary also discusses the president’s signing of the Great American Outdoors Act and how the administration is preserving our national parks. We also read your letters to the editor and share a good news story about an 8-year-old boy who started an organization to serve veterans, seniors, and others in need. Please take five minutes to complete The Daily Signal survey here. Enjoy the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

At the end of June, the Minneapolis City Council voted unanimously to "defund" the city's police. Now crime is on the rise. John Hinderaker, president of the Minnesota policy organization Center of the American Experiment, joins the show to explain what the future may hold for the Minneapolis Police Department and what his organization is doing to support local law enforcement. We also cover these stories: New York Attorney General Letitia James, a Democrat, moves to shut down the National Rifle Association. The votes of more than 84,000 New York City residents weren't counted during the summer’s Democratic primary. A Secret Service report reveals that many shootings are carried out with illegal guns. Please take five minutes to complete The Daily Signal survey here. Enjoy the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A large explosion Tuesday in Beirut, Lebanon, killed at least 100 and wounded 4,000 others, authorities say. The president of Lebanon said the explosion was caused by 2,750 tons of ammonium nitrate that was not safely stored. Was foul play involved? How should Lebanon respond? Are there likely to be any shifts of power because of what happened? Jim Phillips, senior research fellow for Middle Eastern affairs at The Heritage Foundation, joins the podcast to discuss. We also cover these stories: Sally Yates, deputy attorney general in the Obama administration, testifies before the Senate Judiciary Committee about investigating the 2016 Trump campaign. Rep. Chuck Fleischmann, R-Tenn., asks Attorney General William Barr to investigate the vandalism of Catholic churches across the country in recent weeks. New York City cracks down on out-of-state travelers by setting up checkpoints at the main entries to all five boroughs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Climate activists continue to sound the alarm over carbon dioxide emissions and climate change. Caleb Rossiter, the executive director of CO2 Coalition, an organization of climate scientists and experts who research and report the facts of climate change, joins the show to explain just how worried we really should or should not be about the planet's warming. Rossiter also explains “a long campaign to … cancel climate voices in the mainstream media,” including his own. To learn more about CO2 Coalition, visit the website or Facebook page. We also cover these stories: The New York City health commissioner has left her job, reportedly over New York City Mayor Bill DeBlasio’s handling of the coronavirus. The Trump administration announced Tuesday that the Justice Department is giving $35 million in grant money to help survivors of human trafficking. Ariana Pekary resigned from her position as a producer at MSNBC and has released an open letter describing mainstream cable news networks as a "cancer.” Enjoy the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do police unions protect bad cops? How do collective bargaining agreements keep bad cops on the job? Where is there room for reform in this aspect of police departments? Charlyce Bozzello, communications director at the Center for Union Facts, joins The Daily Signal Podcast to break it down. We also cover these stories: President Trump says he will challenge Nevada’s decision to send mail-in ballots to every resident in the state before the November election. The president signs an executive order that will put green card holders and U.S. citizens ahead of foreign workers for high-skilled contract work. House Democrats subpoena four of Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s top aides. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A cybersecurity battle is raging. In recent weeks, Chinese hackers stole, or attempted to steal, terabytes of data from the U.S. government, businesses, and private individuals. Digital predators gained access to the Twitter accounts of Elon Musk, former President Barack Obama, and other high-profile individuals. And President Donald Trump says he is considering banning the Chinese-made app TikTok over security concerns. Klon Kitchen, director of The Heritage Foundation’s Center for Technology Policy, joins the podcast to explain the severity of America’s cybersecurity threats, what actions the government should take, and how you can keep your personal information safe from hackers. Also on today’s show, we read your letters to the editor and share a good news story about a mom who won a little money playing the lottery but decided to give it all to a police officer in Kansas City, Missouri, who recently was shot in the line of duty. Support Shetara Sims and her daughter here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/helping-the-woman-with-a-heart-of-gold?utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=customer&utm_campaign=p_lico+share-sheet. Enjoy the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Riots have been ongoing in Portland for 62 consecutive days. What’s really going on? Should federal forces withdraw? Why hasn't Portland law enforcement been able to get this situation under control? Is it correct to characterize the violence we have seen occurring in Portland as a “myth” as House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerry Nadler did this week? Lora Reis, a senior research fellow for homeland security at The Heritage Foundation, joins The Daily Signal Podcast to discuss. We also cover these stories: President Trump suggested in a tweet that America may want to consider postponing the election in November due to COVID-19. Trump told reporters that federal law enforcement was not on the cusp of leaving Portland. Herman Cain, who became well-known as a Republican candidate during the 2012 primary, has died. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A disturbing new trend has emerged among teenage girls. Abigail Shrier, author of “Irreversible Damage: The Transgender Craze Seducing Our Daughters,” says some groups of young female friends are making the decision together that they're transgender. The teenage girls begin taking hormones and some receive physically altering surgeries, often before they're legally allowed to drive or vote. Shrier joins “Problematic Women” to discuss her new book and why the transgender movement is “seducing our daughters.” We also cover these stories: The Department of Justice announced Wednesday that they are sending additional federal officers to Cleveland, Detroit and Milwaukee. President Trump said on Wednesday that he is going to 'bring fairness to big tech” by way of executive orders. The U.S. is pulling almost 12,000 troops out of Germany. Enjoy the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How have identity politics, victimhood, and identitarian division contributed to the destruction of America? How can this ideology be rebuffed? Mike Gonzalez, a senior fellow in the Douglas and Sarah Allison Center for Foreign Policy at The Heritage Foundation, joins The Daily Signal Podcast to discuss his new book, "The Plot to Change America." We also cover these stories: Attorney General William Barr defends the decision to send federal officers to Portland, Oregon, in testimony to the House Judiciary Committee. Senate Republicans introduce a $1 trillion coronavirus relief package. Twitter restricts Donald Trump Jr.’s account for 12 hours after he shares a video by a group called America’s Frontline Doctors. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There is currently a debate raging over how elections are to be held in the fall amid the coronavirus. Is a pandemic reason to hold an election by mail? Would widespread mail-in voting lead to voter fraud and skew election results? Hans von Spakovsky, a senior legal fellow at The Heritage Foundation and a former member of the Federal Election Commission, joins the podcast to discuss how states across America can hold a free and fair election while also protecting individuals' health. We also cover these stories: Former Rep. John Lewis, D-Ga., passed away July 17 and is lying in state in the Capitol Rotunda. Robert O’Brien, national security adviser to President Trump has been diagnosed with COVID-19. Google announced its employees will work from home through 2021. Enjoy the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lawyer and commentator Kurt Schlichter's new book, "The 21 Biggest Lies About Donald Trump (and You!)," goes straight to the heart of why the political left has such a disdain for the president. Schlichter, a retired Army colonel, joins the podcast to discuss his motivation for writing the book, why he always has been a conservative, and the bias of the left-wing media. Also on today's show, we read your letters to the editor and share a good news story about a New York couple's cosmic engagement, which captured the attention of NASA. Enjoy the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On June 30, China imposed a so-called national security law that sparked protests across Hong Kong. How is this “national security law” impacting Hong Kong's relationship with the U.S.? As a global financial center, how is this this law hampering Hong Kong's influence? Mike Gonzalez, a senior fellow in the Douglas and Sarah Allison Center for Foreign Policy at The Heritage Foundation joins the podcast to discuss. We also cover these stories: Jobless claims are surging as the coronavirus pandemic continues. Michael Cohen, a former personal lawyer to President Trump, is set to be released from prison today, for a second time in recent months. Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York says the Republican party has a “culture” of sexism. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shelby Talcott, a reporter for The Daily Caller, been covering the protests in the weeks since the death of George Floyd. She most recently has spent time in Portland, which has become extremely violent in the past weeks. She joins The Daily Signal Podcast to discuss what she has seen and experienced. We also cover these stories: The Department of State announced Wednesday that they have ordered China’s Consulate in Houston, Texas to "cease all operations and events." The U.S. is paying $1.95 billion in exchange for 100 million coronavirus vaccines. Rep. Ted Yoho, a Republican from Florida, apologized to Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) on the Floor of the House Wednesday morning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"If we tear down every statue of every person whose viewpoints and whose behavior wasn't always ideal, wasn't always perfect, we're ... not going to know about many of the historical figures who, for better or for worse, shaped who we are and how we got here," Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, says. That's his perspective on the tearing down of statues such as Ulysses S. Grant, George Washington, and Abraham Lincoln. Protesters have vandalized and attempted to topple statues in the weeks since the May 25 death of George Floyd. Lee says peace is a more effective plan than violence, and even introduced a resolution condemning mob violence which was rejected by the Senate. He joins The Daily Signal Podcast to discuss. We also cover these stories: Two Chinese hackers have been identified and charged with stealing large amounts of data and information, including COVID-19 research, from the U.S. government. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says that the next coronavirus relief package will include stimulus checks, similar to the package passed in March. House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, D-Md., asked Rep. Ted Yoho, R-Fla., to apologize to Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., for reportedly calling her "disgusting" and an expletive. “The Daily Signal Podcast” is available on Ricochet, Apple Podcasts, Pippa, Google Play, and Stitcher. All of our podcasts can be found at DailySignal.com/podcasts. If you like what you hear, please leave a review. You can also leave us a message at 202-608-6205 or write us at [email protected]. Enjoy the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As municipalities around the country ponder defunding their police forces, Sen. Ted Cruz is pushing back. The Texas Republican argues that more black lives will be lost and more black women will be sexually assaulted if law enforcement is cut or abolished in some communities. Cruz joins The Daily Signal podcast to discuss. The senator also talks about how and why he was sanctioned July 13 by the communist government of China for "interfering in China’s internal affairs." Listen to the podcast or read a lightly edited transcript below. We also cover these stories: If rioters decide to target federal buildings in other parts of the country besides Portland, Oregon, the Department of Homeland Security says it's prepared to protect government property. A new vaccine for the coronavirus shows some positive results. The son of New Jersey District Court Judge Esther Salas and New York derense attorney Mark Anderl is shot and killed on the family's doorstep. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“I am not a victim” is the message that conservative African Americans send to the left in the new film "Uncle Tom." The movie, which was executive produced by radio talk-show host Larry Elder, features interviews with prominent black conservatives, such as Carol Swain, Robert L. Woodson, Allen B. West, Candace Owens, and many others. Elder joins the podcast to explain the purpose of the film and why it is so critical at this moment in history. Also on today’s show, we read your letters to the editor and share a good news story about how one man’s GoFundMe campaign has raised $300,000 to buy Goya products for food banks. Enjoy the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New York City has seen a 53.5% increase in shootings and a 27% increase in killings this year, according to GianCarlo Canaparo, a legal fellow with The Heritage Foundation's Edwin Meese III Center for Legal and Judicial Studies. The New York City Police Department disbanded its plainclothes Anti-Crime Unit amid calls to defund the police in the wake of the killing of George Floyd. The increased violence might be a result in part of the city's decision to disband the unit. Canaparo joins the show to explain the factors contributing to New York City’s crime spike and what should be done to curb the violence. We also cover these stories: House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., announced a bill to protect statues and monuments from protesters. There is evidence that Russia is trying to hack research about a COVID-19 vaccine from the U.S., U.K., and Canada. Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has put his foot down on the mandating of face masks by cities in the state. “The Daily Signal Podcast” is available on Ricochet, Apple Podcasts, Pippa, Google Play, and Stitcher. All of our podcasts can be found at DailySignal.com/podcasts. If you like what you hear, please leave a review. You can also write us at [email protected]. Enjoy the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New York Times opinion writer and editor Bari Weiss is the latest victim of the cancel culture, resigning after what she calls bullying by more liberal colleagues at the newspaper. Jarrett Stepman, a contributor to The Daily Signal and co-host of "The Right Side of History" podcast, joins today's show to talk about Weiss' resignation, the goal of cancel culture, how you can fight it, and more. We also cover these stories: President Trump says some cities run by Democrats are like war zones. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announces new sanctions on Huawei and other Chinese tech companies. A town in North Carolina greenlights reparations for African Americans. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How do the radical movements of today—Black Lives Matter, Antifa, and others—compare with their counterparts of the 1960s, such as the Black Panthers and the Weather Underground? What would the leftists of the ’60s say about the rioting that followed the death of George Floyd, the toppling of disfavored statues, and efforts today to "defund the police"? Lee Edwards, a distinguished fellow in conservative thought at The Heritage Foundation’s B. Kenneth Simon Center for American Studies, joins the podcast to discuss the similarities and differences of the left of then and now. We also cover these stories: New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut have added four more states to their quarantine list. California is shutting down most indoor businesses—again. A federal prisoner on Tuesday morning was executed, the first such execution since 2003. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What could "back to school look like during the first fall of the COVID-19 pandemic, and what should it look like? What about an "exclusively virtual" education experience? What are wise precautions to take and what is unrealistic? Lindsey Burke, who directs The Heritage Foundation's Center for Education Policy and is the think tank's Will Skillman fellow in education, joins the podcast to discuss. We also cover these stories: The District of Columbia plus 17 states are taking President Donald Trump’s administration to court. Tensions between the U.S. and China continue to escalate, with China putting sanctions on Sens. Ted Cruz of Texas and Marco Rubio of Florida, both Republicans. The Washington Redskins have thrown out both their team name and logo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The American Constitutional Rights Union just began a petition to ask America’s policymakers to put an end to the toppling and defacing of the nation's monuments. Statues of George Washington, Christopher Columbus, and Albert Pike are among those vandalized since the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis. Lori Roman, president of the American Constitutional Rights Union, joins the podcast to explain how her organization is working strategically to activate political leaders to protect history and end mob rule. Also on today’s show, we read your letters to the editor and share a good news story about one North Carolinian who went out of his way to show local police officers that he appreciates and supports their service. Enjoy the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Kevin Pham, a contributor to The Daily Signal and a former graduate fellow in health policy at The Heritage Foundation, joins the podcast to discuss the rise in cases, if wearing a mask really helps, if it's true—as The New York Times says—that the coronavirus "has infiltrated Sunday services," with "more than 650 cases ... linked to reopened religious facilities,” and more. We also cover these stories: The Supreme Court gave New York state a pathway to seeing President Donald Trump’s tax returns, but told Congress "no." In a 5-4 decision, Supreme Court ruled that about half of Oklahoma is an Indian reservation. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi does not seem too concerned about the destruction of America’s statues. “The Daily Signal Podcast” is available on Ricochet, Apple Podcasts, Pippa, Google Play, and Stitcher. All of our podcasts can be found at DailySignal.com/podcasts. If you like what you hear, please leave a review. You can also leave us a message at 202-608-6205 or write us at [email protected]. Enjoy the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President Donald Trump’s policies are helping minority communities across America. Today, Horace Cooper, senior fellow at the National Center for Public Policy Research and co-chairman of Project 21, joins the show to discuss his new book, "How Trump Is Making Black America Great Again: The Untold Story of Black Advancement in the Era of Trump." Cooper explains why he believes African Americans are advancing under Trump’s leadership. We also cover these stories: The Supreme Court decides 7-2 that the Little Sisters of the Poor won’t be forced to provide abortion-inducing drugs or birth control to employees as part of the Catholic order's health care plan. The Supreme Court rules in favor of Catholic schools in a case balancing religious freedom with employment law. Alexander Vindman, a central witness in Democrats' effort to remove Trump, announces his retirement. Enjoy the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the midst of protests, riots, and attempts to tear down our nation's monuments, Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, recently took time to visit monuments across the country, stopping at Independence Hall, Fort McHenry, the Jefferson Memorial, the Washington Monument, the Lincoln Memorial, Theodore Roosevelt Island, and the U.S. Capitol. He joins The Daily Signal Podcast to talk about why he chose to do this during one of the most turbulent times in recent American history. Roy also discusses how he thinks America should think and respond to attacks against the country’s history and her Founding Fathers. We also cover these stories: Dr. Anthony Fauci isn’t confident in our nation's ability to handle the coronavirus. New York, New Jersey and Connecticut added three more states to their mandatory quarantine list. The president of Brazil has come down with coronavirus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A Frederick Douglass statue is one of the latest victims in a long string of monument defacement over the past several weeks. On the 168th anniversary of Douglass’ famous speech, "What to the Slave Is the Fourth of July?,” his statue was torn from its base in Rochester, New York and significantly damaged. The Rev. Dean Nelson, chairman of The Frederick Douglass Foundation, joins the show to discuss the statue's defacement, the significance of Douglass’ 1852 speech and what the abolitionist might say to us today were he still with us. We also cover these stories: The Supreme Court ruled unanimously that states can’t keep their representatives in the electoral college from ignoring voters’ wishes when they elect a president. The Dakota Access pipeline is being shut down. President Trump weighed in on NASCAR'S decision to ban the confederate flag. Be sure to check out The Frederick Douglass Foundation website! Enjoy the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Americans' mental and emotional health can't be ignored in the fight against COVID-19. Dr. Elinore McCance-Katz, assistant secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services for mental health and substance use, joins the show to explain the physiological effects of extended isolation. McCance-Katz is both an epidemiologist and a psychiatrist. That enables her to have a uniquely holistic perspective about the most effective way to protect the whole health of Americans during the pandemic. If you are struggling with anxiety or depression, check out these resources: SAMHSA’s National Helpline Mental Health First Aid We also read your letters to the editor and share the words of President Ronald Reagan on July 4, 1986, as he reminded Americans of where we came from and the importance of unity to maintain our national strength. Enjoy the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How will historians look back at 2020? "I think it's a decisive moment and I don't think we know yet how it's going to work out," says former House Speaker Newt Gingrich. "Once you start tearing down statues, somebody hates the next statue, the statue after that," adds Gingrich, author of "Trump and the American Future: Solving the Great Problems of Our Time." "And then you end up with a statue that was built by freed slaves as a tribute to the man who freed them, Abraham Lincoln, is now inadequate, according to people who don't have a clue what the Civil War was like, what Lincoln did, or how gigantic the change was. So you basically have barbarians." We also cover these stories: Seattle police are disbanding the CHOP zone. President Trump tweets about the New York Times article that Russia is paying bounties for dead Americans in Afghanistan. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson speaks out against China's new crackdown on Hong Kong. “The Daily Signal Podcast” is available on Ricochet, Apple Podcasts, Pippa, Google Play, and Stitcher. All of our podcasts can be found at DailySignal.com/podcasts. If you like what you hear, please leave a review. You can also leave us a message at 202-608-6205 or write us at [email protected]. Enjoy the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Views that part from far-left progressivism apparently aren't tolerated any longer by many colleges and universities. Bill Jacobson, founder and publisher of Legal Insurrection and professor of law, joins The Daily Signal Podcast to explain why he is being publicly shamed for writing the truth about the Black Lives Matter coalition. Jacobson, who also directs the Securities Law Clinic at Cornell Law School, wrote a blog post in June explaining the tainted history of the Black Lives Matter movement, as well as another post about “anti-American, anti-capitalist activists” who started the movement. For this, Jacobson received a public rebuke from the dean of the law school and faces a student-led effort to boycott his class. We also cover these stories: Dr. Anthony Fauci delivers a stern warning that America needs to change its approach to COVID-19. The Supreme Court issues a 5-4 win for families on school choice. The European Union won't allow visitors from America this summer. Enjoy the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices