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The best method for electing the president of the United States, debated by the Founding Fathers, is a bone of contention generations later. Today, many call the Electoral College outdated. But Carly Terry, a new high school graduate from Nassau County, Florida, argued in an award-winning essay that the Founders settled on the Electoral College for a reason, and it remains the best way to elect the president. Terry was awarded a $10,000 scholarship from the U.S. Constitution Scholarship Foundation for her essay as a senior in defense of the Electoral College. She and Howard Pines, a founder of the organization, join the podcast to discuss precisely why we shouldn't abandon the Electoral College. Also on today’s show, we share your letters to the editor and a good news story about the prayer gatherings taking place around the country since the death of George Floyd. Enjoy the show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There is no easy answer to America’s racial and political divide. But one thing is clear, healing in America will require both the church and government leaders taking action to build bridges in our nation. “Silence is not an option. Complacency makes us complicit,” The Rev. Samuel Rodriguez, president of the National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference and a member of the National Coronavirus Recovery Commission, said in a statement after the killing of George Floyd. Rodriguez joins the podcast to explain the need for a national commission to address the broken trust between the African American community and law enforcement, and the role of the church during this critical time in history. Rodriguez also discusses some of the latest work of The Heritage Foundation's National Coronavirus Recovery Commission. We also cover these stories: Attorney General Bill Barr said there are about 500 open investigations looking into crimes committed in the past weeks following riots in the wake of George Floyd's death. Texas is pumping the brakes on its reopening plan amid a spike in new coronavirus cases. The Supreme Court ruled Thursday 7-2 that people who are seeking asylum in the United States do not have the right to have a hearing in a federal court before being deported. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Modern America is far from the only place where mobs have torn down statues. "During the French Revolution there were attacks on statues," says Jarrett Stepman, author of "The War on History." "Of course, that devolved into attacks on people." Stepman discusses France's history of statue-toppling, Lincoln's warnings on mob rule, and more. We also cover these stories: The D.C. Circuit Court orders the dismissal of the case against Michael Flynn. New York and two other states put quarantine restrictions on visitors from states with a certain number of COVID-19 cases. A Wisconsin state senator is attacked by a group by the state capitol. “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

Andy Ngo, the editor at large for the Canada-based Post Millennial, who was badly beaten by antifa in June 2019, spent five days undercover in Seattle’s so-called Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone (CHAZ), also known as the Capitol Hill Organized Protest (CHOP). It's a self-declared "autonomous” and cop-free zone. Ngo joins the podcast to discuss what he saw, the recent shooting in CHOP, the claims that the violence has been from "a right-wing attack," and more. We also cover these stories: President Donald Trump plans to issue an executive order to protect statues from destruction by radical protesters. Trump said that “autonomous zones” like the one declared in Seattle that has seen shootings and at least one death will not be tolerated in Washington, D.C. Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan announced on Monday that police will slowly return to the city's East Precinct police station. It’s located in Seattle’s Capitol Hill area dubbed CHAZ or CHOP after being taken over by protesters demanding that the police department be defunded. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eighteen state attorneys general have signed onto a letter requesting that Congress investigate China’s role in the coronavirus pandemic. One of the signatories of the letter, Leslie Rutledge, the attorney general of Arkansas, joins “The Daily Signal Podcast” to discuss why and how China should be held accountable. She also discusses the Supreme Court's decision last week on the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, and more. We also cover these stories: Controversy continues over widespread distribution of mail-in ballots for the November election. A statue of Theodore Roosevelt is being removed from a New York museum. The creator of The New York Times’ controversial “1619 Project” tweeted “It would be an honor” for the recent violent riots and destruction of historic statues to be termed the “1619 riots.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Will Ford and Matt Lockett, authors of “The Dream King: How the Dream of Martin Luther King, Jr. Is Being Fulfilled to Heal Racism in America,” met at a prayer meeting in 2005. Ford and Lockett spent 10 years developing a strong friendship and praying together for racial reconciliation. A decade into their friendship, Lockett made an incredible discovery about his ancestors, which sent the friends on a path of forgiveness and reconciliation with one another. Ford and Lockett join The Daily Signal Podcast to share their story and discuss how America can move forward as a united country, remembering the past but choosing hope and healing instead of unforgiveness. You can purchase the book, "The Dream King: How the Dream of Martin Luther King, Jr. Is Being Fulfilled to Heal Racism in America,”here: https://dreamstreamco.com/the-dream-king. Also on today’s show, we share some good news about the work of Human Coalition. The pro-life organization has continued to save the lives of the most vulnerable during the coronavirus pandemic, increasing their capability to serve women. Enjoy the show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Trump White House is moving ahead to implement needed reforms and institute more opportunities for minority communities to succeed and overcome challenges. Ashley D. Bell, White House policy adviser for entrepreneurship and innovation, joins The Daily Signal Podcast to explain how the president is taking steps to strengthen underserved communities economically and institute needed police and criminal justice reforms. We also cover these stories: President Trump’s plan to end his predecessor's DACA program is blocked by the Supreme Court in a 5-4 decision. In an interview with ABC News' Martha Raddatz, former Trump national security adviser John Bolton says the president isn’t fit for his office. Twenty-eight Democrats in Congress sign a letter asking the Department of Education to allow biological males to compete in girls sports. Enjoy the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Friday marks the 155th anniversary of Juneteenth, the day that slaves in Texas found out that they were freed due to President Abraham Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation. Professor Lucas Morel, who is the head of the politics department at Washington and Lee University, joins the podcast to discuss the significance of this day, what all the Emancipation Proclamation accomplished, how he thinks it should be celebrated, and more. Listen to the podcast, or read the lightly edited transcript below. We also cover these stories: Senate Republicans introduced a police reform bill on Wednesday. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer of New York had some critical words for Republican Sen. Tim Scott’s police reform bill which seeks to enact reform, accountability, and transparency within the police force. Texas Senator Ted Cruz is speaking out against Google’s treatment of The Federalist, a conservative media outlet. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Some Americans are working to outlaw so-called hate speech. In a recent paper, Arthur Milikh, formerly the associate director of the B. Kenneth Simon Center for American Studies at The Heritage Foundation, calls the left's effort to ban hate speech "the new tyranny over the mind." So what is hate speech, and how are countries around the world criminalizing it? What are the consequences of outlawing such speech? Milikh joins The Daily Signal Podcast to sort it out. Listen to the podcast, or read the lightly edited transcript below. We also cover these stories.: President Trump signs an executive order to ban police officers' use of chokeholds. After the unrest following the killing of George Floyd, the president says that school choice is the civil rights issue of the day. Relatives of Ahmaud Arbery, the black man who was fatally shot while jogging in Georgia, meet privately with the president. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kim Holmes, author of “The Closing of the Liberal Mind” and executive vice president at The Heritage Foundation, joins The Daily Signal Podcast to discuss the resignation of New York Times opinion editor James Bennet after he ran an op-ed by Sen. Tom Cotton, and the outraged reaction to J.K. Rowling’s essay on gender identity. Holmes also outlines the intellectual roots of the current speech and thought policing and why the left has become so close-minded. We also cover these stories: The Supreme Court issues a major decision on discrimination and LGBT employees. Justices Thomas and Kavanaugh criticize their Supreme Court colleagues for not taking up a Second Amendment case. The Food and Drug administration takes action on anti-malaria drug explored as a possible treatment for COVID-19. The Daily Signal Podcast is available on Ricochet, Apple Podcasts, Pippa, Google Play, or 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

America needs a way forward after the unjust killing of George Floyd. Pastor Miles McPherson, author of "The Third Option: Hope for a Racially Divided Nation," joins the podcast to share his personal story of experiencing racism and how we can all move past the us versus them mentality to build relationships with those who look different from ourselves. Also on today show, we read your letters to the editor and share a good news story about daily prayer and worship gatherings that are taking place at the site of George Floyd’s death. Learn more about Pastor Miles McPherson and buy his book here. Enjoy the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 1992 Star Parker ran a small publishing business in Los Angeles. Her business was destroyed by riots after four police officers were exonerated of charges after Rodney King's beating. Star Parker, the president of the Center for Urban Renewal and Education and a columnist for The Daily Signal, joins the podcast today to talk about why she believes America isn’t racist. We also cover these stories: President Trump says he will boot out Antifa’s takeover of areas of Seattle following the unrest and riots in the wake of George Floyd’s death. U.S. General Mark Milley, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, has apologized for accompanying President Trump on his walk from the White House to St. John's Church on June 1. The Senate Armed Services Committee has voted to rename military entities with confederate names. The Daily Signal Podcast is available on Ricochet, Apple Podcasts, Pippa, Google Play, or 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

Armstrong Williams, host of "The Armstrong Williams Show" joins the Daily Signal Podcast to discuss racism in America, privilege, peaceful protests, and the way forward for America. We also cover these stories: George Floyd's brother, Philonise Floyd, testifies before the House Judiciary Committee. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell attacks the New York Times for its' refusal to defend publishing an op-ed by Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark. A streaming service temporarily removes "Gone With the Wind," saying the movie has racist depictions. The Daily Signal Podcast is available on Ricochet, Apple Podcasts, Pippa, Google Play, or 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

Eric Hargan, deputy secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, joins The Daily Signal Podcast to discuss the nation's coronavirus recovery. Hargan also describes his priorities in cutting red tape at HHS, focusing on values-based health care that is primarily about outcomes and not just services, and making health care records more accessible for Americans. We also cover these stories: Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell calls out the double standard of liberal Democratic leaders who have praised and even participated in protests over George Floyd’s death, but who continue to limit religious gatherings and criticized COVID-19 protests just last month. Mourners gather in Houston for George Floyd’s funeral service. The Los Angeles Police Department temporarily prohibits officers from using a "carotid restraint" on necks to subdue suspects. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Louis Brown, an African American man, organized a "rosary walk" in Washington, D.C., in response to the death of George Floyd. Brown, who is the executive director of health care nonprofit Christ Medicus Foundation, joins The Daily Signal Podcast to discuss why he did this, and the importance of prayer in these times. We also cover these stories: House Democrats proposed sweeping changes to America’s police departments Monday in response to the killing of George Floyd. The Minneapolis City Council said it would disband the city's police department. Sen. Mitt Romney, R-Utah, marched with protesters in Washington, D.C. The Daily Signal Podcast is available on Ricochet, Apple Podcasts, Pippa, Google Play, or 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

The wisdom of leaders like 19th-century abolitionist Frederick Douglass is critical at this moment in America’s history. The Rev. Dean Nelson, the executive director of Human Coalition Action and chairman of the Frederick Douglass Foundation, joins the show to explain what Douglass’ message to America might be if he were with us today. Nelson also explains that to end racism in America, society as a whole must place a value on all human life, whether that be babies in the womb or grown men like George Floyd. We also read your letters to the editor and share a good news story about people across the nation who are helping African American entrepreneurs rebuild destroyed businesses in the wake of riots after Floyd's death. To donate to either of the fundraisers mentioned in today's Good News Story, follow the links below. Support African American Entrepreneurs Support Scores Sports Bar Enjoy the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The killing of George Floyd was “a tipping point for many Americans” says Kay C. James, president of The Heritage Foundation. James lived through the civil rights movement and has experienced segregation firsthand. Today, she joins the podcast to share her own story. “I thankfully have lived long enough to see that the America that I loved provided a means and a pathway forward, but I am also not blind to what exists today,” says James. James also encourages conservatives to be the voices leading the civil rights movement today, because conservative solutions have the power to end many of the racial inequalities the African American community is experiencing. We also cover these stories: George Floyd’s memorial service was held in Minneapolis. Attorney General Barr addresses Floyd's death and the African American community's experience with police. A Richmond statue of Confederate General Robert E. Lee is being taken down. Enjoy the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As riots continue across America’s cities after the killing of George Floyd, local law enforcement and leaders struggle to stop the violence. Today, Ken Blackwell, the former mayor of Cincinnati, Ohio, and a board member of the Law Enforcement Legal Defense Fund, joins the show to discuss how state and local leaders can keep the peace. Blackwell also challenges Americans to remember our history in order to see the progress we have made and to rid our nation of racism once and for all. We also cover these stories: Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin now is being charged with second-degree murder and the three other involved officers are charged with aiding and abetting second-degree murder. Defense Secretary Mark Esper says he doesn't endorse using military force to quell riots and looting if governors fail to take the initiative. Rod Rosenstein, the former deputy attorney general, walks back his decision to green-light FBI spying on a former Trump campaign aide. The Daily Signal podcast is available on Ricochet, Apple Podcasts, Pippa, Google Play, or 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! Enjoy the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Derek Chauvin, the officer who arrested George Floyd and proceeded to press his knee into Floyd’s neck for over eight minutes, has been arrested and charged with third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter. Some legal experts are raising questions as to whether or not these are the most appropriate charges to be brought against Chauvin. Amy Swearer, a legal fellow in the Heritage Foundation's Meese Center for Legal and Judicial Studies, joins The Daily Signal podcast to discuss the legal implications of Chauvin’s use of force against Floyd and whether or not the charges that have been brought against him are the correct charges for the crime committed. We also cover these stories: President Donald Trump has been critical of how New York has handled the riots and unrest following the death of George Floyd. Sen. Chuck Schumer of New York is asking the inspector general of the Department of Defense to look into law enforcement's treatment of protestors by the White House. President Trump is receiving criticism from religious leaders after visiting St. John Episcopal Church and St. John Paul II National Shrine in Washington, D.C. 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 outrage and shock over the death of George Floyd, many Americans want to respond in a way that will bring about positive change - they just don’t know how. Sophia Nelson, commentator and author of the book: “E Pluribus ONE: Reclaiming Our Founders' Vision for a United America,” joins the podcast to explain how we can move forward as one nation and work together to vanquish racism in our country. Be sure to check Kay Coles James op-ed here and this Daily Signal story entitle: "In the Wake of George Floyd’s Death, What These Black Leaders Think Should Happen." We also cover these stories: In a call to governors, President Trump urged them to be tough when it came to the violent protests over the death of George Floyd. President Barack Obama and George Floyd’s family members are speaking out against the violent riots in the wake of George Floyd’s death. The Minnesota attorney general says he will hold the police officers involved in the death of George Floyd to “the highest degree of accountability.” Enjoy the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Burt Quick, a retired California police chief, took a cruise with his wife last winter only to be quarantined on the ship for five days when other passengers got sick with COVID-19. Quick and his wife then spent two weeks quarantined at Dobbins Air Reserve Base in Georgia along with hundreds of other cruise ship passengers. Quick joins The Daily Signal Podcast to recount his experience. We also read your letters to the editor and share a good news story about what sports we may see return this summer and fall. 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 signed a new executive order on social media Thursday. Klon Kitchen, director of the Center for Technology Policy at The Heritage Foundation, joins the podcast to discuss what the order does, how it affects tech companies, and the future of free political speech online. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hillsdale College will be one of the only colleges, if not the only college, this year planning to hold an in-person commencement ceremony for its graduates. Larry Arnn, president of Hillsdale College and a trustee of The Heritage Foundation, joins The Daily Signal podcast today to discuss why the college has chosen to take this stand. He also talks about why Hillsdale College plans to be welcoming students back in the fall, Generation Z, and more. Listen to the podcast, or read the lightly edited transcript below. We also cover these stories: The Justice Department is investigating “unmasking” that occurred before and after the 2016 election. Mark Zuckerberg, the co-founder of Facebook, says social media platforms should not be arbiters of truth. President Donald Trump tweeted Thursday about 100,000 people who have died in the United States due to the coronavirus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Last week, Catholic bishops in Minnesota and Lutherans in the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod united to go against Gov. Tim Walz of Minnesota’s stringent order that only allowed 10 people at church services. Diana Verm, senior counsel with Becket Law, joins The Daily Signal Podcast to discuss the stand they took that brought Walz back to the negotiating table, and her law firm’s work on behalf of faith leaders in the state. Listen to the podcast, or read the lightly edited transcript below. We also cover these stories: Secretary of State Mike Pompeo tweets "Hong Kong is no longer autonomous from China, given facts on the ground." President Trump made threats to regulate or even close down social media platforms after Twitter added a fact check label to two of the president’s tweets. Rep. Liz Cheney, R-Wyo., says President Donald Trump should stop tweeting about Joe Scarborough, host of MSNBC’s “Morning Joe,” implying that Scarborough may have murdered an aide who worked in his office. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

China is proposing a "national security" law that is sparking protests across Hong Kong. Mike Gonzalez, a senior fellow at The Heritage Foundation, joins the podcast to discuss what is at stake with this proposed law, how it would effectively nullify the “one country, two systems” model between Hong Kong and China if enacted, how it would hamper Hong Kong's presence as a global financial center, and more. We also cover these stories: President Donald Trump is not pleased with California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s push for widespread mail-in voting. Minneapolis asks the FBI investigate a police arrest that resulted in the death of a black man. Video shows a white police officer kneeling on the neck of the man, who says, “I can’t breathe.” A widower wants Twitter to remove Trump’s tweets suggesting that his late wife was a murder victim. The Daily Signal Podcast is available on Ricochet, Apple Podcasts, Pippa, Google Play, or 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

The Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare, was supposed to cut premiums, reduce the uninsured population, and provide the option to keep your plan and your doctor, but it has fallen short in all these areas. “We have 30 million Americans today that will tell you that they cannot afford their health insurance,” says Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers on today’s podcast. McMorris Rodgers, R-Wash., joins the show to share how lawmakers are seeking to improve our health care system, bring medical costs down, and remedy the issues created by Obamacare. Also on today’s show, we remember those who have given their lives to defend our freedom with President Ronald Reagan’s 1986 Memorial Day speech delivered from Arlington National Cemetery. Plus, we read your letters to the editor and share a good news story about how one California church is meeting both physical and spiritual needs during COVID-19. Enjoy the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Thursday, President Donald Trump met with national and Detroit-area African American leaders in Michigan to discuss how distressed communities can recover from COVID-19. Ja’Ron Smith, deputy assistant to Trump and deputy director of the Office of American Innovation, traveled with Trump to his Michigan meeting and explained what steps the commander-in-chief is taking to revitalize underserved communities' economies. Smith also explains how Trump is ensuring minority communities have access to the medical help they need during COVID-19. We also cover these stories: Trump is withdrawing the U.S. from the Open Skies Treaty. Senate Democrats are denouncing the term “Chinese virus.” Actress Lori Loughlin, one of the most prominent parents involved in the college admissions scandal, will plead guilty. The Daily Signal Podcast is available on Ricochet, Apple Podcasts, Pippa, Google Play, or 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

Would you believe that over half of the counties in the U.S. have had no COVID-19 deaths? This, as it turns out, happens to be true. Drew Gonshorowski, a research fellow in the Center for Data Analysis at The Heritage Foundation, and Kevin Dayaratna, a research fellow at The Heritage Foundation, join The Daily Signal Podcast to talk about the data behind the coronavirus pandemic. We also cover these stories: President Trump said he might keep funding from Michigan and Nevada over mail-in voting. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says he made the recommendation to Trump to fire Inspector General Steve Linick. Senate Republicans have issued a subpoena to a company affiliated with the Ukrainian company Burisma Holdings, which Hunter Biden, the son of former vice president Joe Biden, sat on the board of. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Democrats passed proxy voting in their fourth coronavirus recovery bill on Friday. "Instead of 435 [people] representing districts across the nation... 20 people control all of Congress," says House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, referring to the effect of the Democrats' proxy voting push. "Each member can call up to 10 proxies," McCarthy tells The Daily Signal Podcast. "So if the Democrats have 20 people, all holding 10 proxies, they can pass any bill." He adds, "This is about bringing back the voice of the American public. ... Now that voice isn’t even being heard because just 20 people decide what passes and doesn’t." We also cover these stories: Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell indicates his support for Sen. Lindsey Graham's call to subpoena Obama administration officials to learn what they knew and didn't know about surveillance of the Trump campaign. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi calls President Trump "morbidly obese" in response to the news that he is taking hydroxychloroquine. "I know the president wants to see those folks that go back to work to get a 7.6% cut in their payroll tax," says top Trump economic adviser Larry Kudlow. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Franciscan University of Steubenville recently announced a new way it will help students: covering tuition costs for the fall 2020 semester for all incoming full-time undergraduate students enrolled in its on-campus programs. Father Dave Pivonka, president of Franciscan University of Steubenville, joins the podcast to talk about how and why Franciscan University chose to do this during the COVID-19 pandemic. Plus he discusses what he thinks of Generation Z, and how to keep hope in these times. We also cover these stories: Attorney General William Bar said he does not anticipate a criminal investigation into President Barack Obama or Vice President Joe Biden in regards to a Justice Department probe, but says the investigation is looking at others. Barr also said there are “significant ties” between al-Qaeda and the shooter, Mohammed Alshamrani, who last December killed three U.S. sailors and injured eight others at the Naval Air Station in Pensacola, Florida. Congressman Jim Jordan of Ohio has concerns about whether the Judicial Conference’s Committee should determine if federal judges can be part of the conservative Federalist Society or liberal American Constitution Society. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

COVID-19 is a great equalizer in many ways. Almost everyone is susceptible to the new coronavirus, no matter race or socioeconomic status. But some, including African Americans, the elderly, and the recently incarcerated, are more at risk. Clovia Lawrence, co-founder of Project Give Back to Community, a non-profit based in Richmond, Virginia, joins The Daily Signal podcast to explain how she is stepping up to serve African Americans affected by the pandemic. Lawrence, or “Miss Community” as some call her, says it’s critical to “go back and give to the community that has so freely given to us.” Also on today’s show, we share your letters to the editor and a good news story about Fainting Goat Spirits, a family owned and operated distillery that has shifted their operation from whisky and vodka to hand sanitizer during COVID-19. And be sure to check out all The Heritage Foundation webinars here: https://www.heritage.org/events. Enjoy the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Facebook recently announced the first 20 members of its new Oversight Board. The role of the board is to guide Facebook through decisions on what controversial content should be allowed to stay up or be deleted. Michael McConnell, professor and director of the Constitutional Law Center at Stanford Law School and a co-chair of Facebook’s Oversight Board, joins the podcast to discuss what the institution of the board may mean for conservatives and how he plans to work alongside the liberal members of the group. We also discuss these stories: President Trump is critical of Obama administration officials who unmasked his former national security advisor, Michael Flynn. Sen. Richard Burr of North Carolina is stepping down from his chairmanship of the Senate Intelligence Committee due to his stock sales being investigated. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell criticizes Democrats’ $3 trillion coronavirus package. Enjoy the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Supreme Court is hearing some major cases this term that could have longstanding implications. The cases span a variety of issues: President Donald Trump’s financial records, the Electoral College, and religious liberty. and more. Tom Jipping, deputy director of the Edwin Meese III Center for Legal and Judicial Studies and senior legal fellow at The Heritage Foundation, joins the podcast to break these cases down. We also cover these stories: The Trump administration is calling out the Chinese for trying to “illicitly obtain” research related to COVID-19. Paul Manafort, a former campaign chairman for Trump, was released Wednesday from prison. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Mich., says the the protests in her state are “racist and misogynistic.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The U.S. Postal Service is feeling the economic fallout of the coronavirus pandemic. It recently asked for $75 billion in taxpayer funding. President Donald Trump said that any bailout must be conditioned on reform. Romina Boccia, a fiscal and economic expert at The Heritage Foundation who focuses on government spending and the national debt, joins The Daily Signal Podcast to discuss why a bailout of the USPS isn't the way to go, what reforms the USPS should adopt, House Democrats' request for $25 billion for the USPS in their fourth coronavirus package, and more.\ We also cover these stories: House Democrats release details about their $3 trillion Coronavirus relief package, the fourth major spending proposal amid the Coronavirus pandemic. Dr. Anthony Fauci is warning of the potential dangerous consequences of reopening America too soon. Trump tweets his support for Tesla CEO Elon Musk, who opened his factory again this week against local lockdown orders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Medical practices have been forced to quickly adjust the way they care for patients during the COVID-19 pandemic. In just one week, Dede Chism, the co-founder of Bella Health and Wellness in Englewood, Colorado, successfully shifted her practice to see half of patients using telemedicine in an effort to keep patients and doctors safe during COVID-19. Chism joins the podcast to explain how telemedicine works, whether or not it is here to stay, and the benefits of antibody testing. Also on today's show: President Trump speaks out in support of Pennsylvania reopening. The Department of Justice is examining if hate crime charges should be filed in the shooting of Amhaud Arbery. China threatens to retaliate as the Department of Homeland Security tightens guidelines for Chinese journalists. Enjoy the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Only about 20% to 30% of America’s churchgoers practice their constitutional right to vote, according Sean Feucht, the founder of Hold the Line. The mission of Hold the Line is to engage and educate both the church and young people on policy issues, encouraging them to vote their values and become politically active in their communities. Feucht joins The Daily Signal Podcast to explain how a missionary and worship leader came to launch a political organization, and why it’s important for people of faith to be engaged citizens. Also on today’s show, FarmLink, a grassroots organization founded by college students, has created a link between farmers with surplus goods and crops and food banks in need during the COVID-19 pandemic. And be sure to check out all the recommendations from The Heritage Foundation's National Coronavirus Recovery Commission! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

American workers are more than ready to get back to work, according to Rep. Trey Hollingsworth. The Indiana Republican joins The Daily Signal Podcast to talk about how his state is handling the impact of the coronavirus, state bailouts, sheltering in place, what the economic effects of the coronavirus shutdown will be, and much more. We also cover these stories: The Texas Supreme Court ordered the release of a Dallas hair salon owner who was put in jail for contempt of court after refusing to keep her business closed due to the coronavirus. Over the past seven weeks, 33.5 million Americans have filed for unemployment. That is roughly 10% of our nation's population. New video footage has emerged of the killing of Ahmaud Arbery, an African American who was shot twice by Travis McMichael. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Contact tracing is seen as one way to fight COVID-19. But does the tracing, which would mean tracking who a person had been physically near in recent days, involve giving up too much privacy? Klon Kitchen, a senior research fellow in technology at The Heritage Foundation, joins The Daily Signal Podcast to how contact tracing how works, and whether it be used to stem the spread of the coronavirus in the United States. He also discusses who would have access to the resulting information, privacy concerns, and more. We also cover these stories: The Little Sisters of the Poor were back at the Supreme Court. Vice President Mike Pence is pleased with the Justice Department's decision to side with a Virginia church in a lawsuit against Gov. Ralph Northam. The Michigan legislature has sued Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in an effort to put a stop to her coronavirus emergency orders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The coronavirus crisis has taken a particular toll on the homeless community. Christopher Rufo, a documentary filmmaker and director of Discovery Institute's Center on Wealth and Poverty, joins the podcast to talk about how West Coast progressives have failed the homeless. He also discusses which, if any, areas in the country are handling the homeless crisis during coronavirus pandemic well, and what might happen if there is no change in policies on the west coast for the homeless. We also cover these stories: President Donald Trump sounds a warning note about state bailouts. Trump says an internal document from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that says coronavirus deaths are projected to reach 3,000 daily by June 1 didn't take mitigation efforts into account. Rep. John Ratcliffe, Trump’s pick to be the next director of national intelligence, said in his Senate hearing Tuesday that he will be independent in his work if confirmed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

North Carolina Lt. Gov. Dan Forest thinks his state is ready to reopen. "I believe right now many of our counties could start to open back up and you could start to do that in a safe and healthy way," Forest, a Republican, says. The lieutenant governor joins The Daily Signal Podcast to propose how America can begin to reopen at a local level to protect both lives and livelihoods. Plus, he discusses what he experienced traveling through North Carolina the past several weeks, and how he's been helping those struggling. Listen to the podcast below or read the lightly edited transcript. We also cover these stories: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention predicts coronavirus-related deaths will reach 3,000 per day by June 1. House GOP members are investigating China's influence on U.S. university research of COVID-19. The Supreme Court broadcasts teleconference arguments, allowing the public to listen in real time for the first time ever. The Daily Signal podcast is available on Ricochet, Apple Podcasts, Pippa, Google Play, or 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

The $2.2 trillion CARES Act stimulus package and historic unemployment during the coronavirus pandemic is placing a strain on our economy and has greatly increased the national debt. Rachel Greszler, research fellow in economics, budget, and entitlements at The Heritage Foundation, joins the podcast to explain the effects of record high unemployment on the economy and how Americans can successfully get back to work after COVID-19. Greszler also shares the intended purpose of the Paycheck Protection Program and what Congress can do to resolve the program's shortcomings. Check out The Heritage Foundation's Blue Print for Balance to find out how balancing the federal budget is possible. Also on today's show, we talk with Neal Harmon, co-founder of the family-friendly streaming service VidAngel, about the platform’s original series “The Chosen.” Enjoy the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As lawmakers debate over a bailout for the states, Jonathan Williams, the chief economist and executive vice president of policy at the American Legislative Exchange Council, has a warning for states. "Strings that come with these federal dollars oftentimes outlive the federal dollars, as we've found out with the last time we had a bail out of the states during the Obama era," Williams says. "And I think it's just a dangerous precedent to set that the states would look to the federal government to be their solution for problems that they are well-equipped to handle themselves." He joins The Daily Signal Podcast today to talk about why should states say no to a federal bailout, if federal bailouts affect states' rights and sovereignty, if federal bailouts potentially affect tax rates, and much more. We also cover these stories: United States intelligence are maintaining that the coronavirus was "not man-made or genetically modified, however U.S. intelligence also announced that they will be investigating whether the virus originated in a lab in Wuhan, China. Another 3.8 million Americans filed for unemployment last week according to the Department of Labor’s Thursday report. President Donald Trump says that former national security adviser Michael Flynn is “essentially exonerated” after documents have been opened in his case. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why did some millennials vote for President.Barack Obama in 2012 and President Donald Trump in 2016? Jonathan Jakubowski, author of "Bellwether Blues: A Conservative Awakening of the Millennial Soul," joins The Daily Signal Podcast to discuss. "There’s a lot of reasons that motivated these millennials to change their votes over the course of time," says Jakubowski. "It didn’t happen in one single event. It didn’t happen because of one podcast or one show or one friend. It was conversations. It was things that they read. It was life events that ultimately culminated in a deep change." We also cover these stories: A new study has revealed that the drug Remdesivir might be very effective against COVID-19. Secretary of State Mike Pomepo is continuing calls for the United States to be able to access the Wuhan labs as the country continues to investigate the origins of the coronavirus. Sen. Ted Cruz is introducing legislation aimed at “cutting off Hollywood studios from assistance they receive from the Department of Defense if those studios censor their films for screening in China." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rep. French Hill, R-Ark., recently proposed legislation to ensure that the U.S. expands its medical supply chain to decrease dependence on foreign manufacturers, including those in China. Hill joins The Daily Signal Podcast to discuss why is it important to do so, incentives to make it happen, whether decreasing dependence on China for pharmaceuticals would create disruptions and shortages, and more. We also cover these stories: The Centers for Disease Control says social distancing recommendations have now expanded to dogs and cats. The House of Representatives will not be coming back to Washington, D.C., next week as previously thought. Quest Diagnostics will be providing the ability for anybody to order a coronavirus antibody test. The Daily Signal podcast is available on Ricochet, Apple Podcasts, Pippa, Google Play, or 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

In 2005, then-Sen. Bill Frist had a message for Americans: a pandemic was coming, likely out of Asia, and due to increasing global travel, it would likely affect the United States. Now Frist, a doctor himself, is looking at how and when America can safely reopen. One example of a locale doing it right, in his view? Nashville, Tennessee. Frist, a member of the National Coronavirus Recovery Commission, joins the podcast to talk about his 2005 prediction, what Nashville is doing, and more. We also cover these stories: President Trump tweets "why should the people and taxpayers of America be bailing out poorly run states ... ?" House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says that the next coronavirus relief bill will include a provision for vote by mail. Attorney General William Barr announces a new effort to ensure Americans' "civil liberties" aren't attacked during the pandemic. The Daily Signal podcast is available on Ricochet, Apple Podcasts, Pippa, Google Play, or 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

The coronavirus has left many European leaders questioning the future of the EU. Former Prime Minister of Italy Enrico Letta recently told The Guardian that “the communitarian spirit of Europe is weaker today than 10 years ago.” Nile Gardiner, former adviser to Lady Thatcher and director of the Margaret Thatcher Center for Freedom at The Heritage Foundation, joins The Daily Signal Podcast to explain what COVID-19 may mean for the future of the EU. Gardiner also addresses the possibility that America may work alongside Great Britain and other European nations to hold China accountable for the coronavirus. Listen to the podcast below or read the lightly edited transcript. Also on today's show: We read your letters to the editor. Church all across D.C. are launching a week of 24/7 strategic prayer for America from April 27 - May 4. Find out more at AwakenDC.com. Enjoy the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Two special guests are featured on today's Daily Signal Podcast. Sean Spicer, former White House press secretary for the Trump administration and Diamond and Silk, who host a live-stream video blog, join the podcast in two pre-recorded interviews. We also cover these stories: An additional 4.4 million people filed for unemployment last week bringing the total number of unemployment claims to over 26 million since March. The House passed a $484 billion bill Thursday to alleviate the economic fallout small businesses have experienced due to the coronavirus pandemic. Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren’s oldest brother, Don Reed, passed away in Oklahoma on Tuesday night from coronavirus. He was 86 years old. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Demand for medical supplies, such as ventilators and face masks, has skyrocketed due to COVID-19. The increased demand is leading policymakers to examine how America can better manage medical supply chains. Tori Smith, a trade economist at The Heritage Foundation, joins The Daily Signal podcast to discuss her recent report addressing solutions to medical supply shortages, “The U.S. Should Focus on Targeted and Temporary Tools to Ensure Access to Medical Supply Chains.” Listen to the podcast below or read the lightly edited transcript. Read Smith's complete report here: https://www.heritage.org/homeland-security/report/the-us-should-focus-targeted-and-temporary-tools-ensure-access-medical. We also cover these stories: Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says the Senate is going to hold off on giving bailouts to states. Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi is no longer pushing for the implementation of proxy voting. President Donald Trump says that national parks can start to open up again as states begin to loosen quarantine restraints. Autopsies find the first U.S. coronavirus death occurred weeks earlier than expected. The Daily Signal Podcast is available on Ricochet, Apple Podcasts, Pippa, Google Play, or 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

Rep. J.C. Watts, a former Republican congressman from Oklahoma and a member of The Heritage Foundation’s National Coronavirus Recovery Commission, joins The Daily Signal Podcast to discuss how the nation can begin to reopen safely amid the coronavirus, why COVID-19 may be affecting the African-American community more than other demographic groups, and the news channel he founded, BNC. Also on today show: Attorney General Bill Barr said that governors of some states are violating Americans' rights by policies they have put in place due to the coronavirus pandemic. Governors across the South are beginning to reopen their state economies and lift coronavirus restrictions. President Donald Trump says he will work to save oil companies as oil prices continue to collapse. Enjoy the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Reports continue to surface saying that North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un is in critical condition after a recent surgery. Bruce Klingner, a senior research fellow at The Heritage Foundation who specializes in Northeast Asia, joins a bonus episode of The Daily Signal Podcast. We discuss whether there is any substance to those reports, who Kim Jong Un's possible successors would be if he were to die, whether the United States' position regarding North Korea will change if Kim Jong Un is out of the picture, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices