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#523: Have You Talked to a Liberal Lately?

On today's episode of The Daily Signal Podcast, we examine why America is so polarized—or is it? If you were to believe the national news media, our country is more divided than ever. But research from More in Common, an organization focused on building a more united America, suggests there's hope for the future. We speak with Stephen Hawkins, the global director of research, about the "perception gap" and "hidden tribes" of America. Plus, it’s been 50 years since President Lyndon Johnson declared a war on poverty. So how are we doing? Genevieve Wood brings us a commentary.We also read your letters to the editor, and share a good news story about how one simple purchase at Payless Shoes led a family to provide thousands of pairs of shoes for kids in need.The Daily Signal podcast is available on Ricochet, Apple Podcasts, Google Play, or your favorite podcast app. All of our podcasts can be found at http://dailysignal.com/podcasts. Enjoy the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 11, 201929 min

#520: How Medicare for All Would Impact Our Lives

Obamacare is old news for the political left. Now, the big item is Medicare for All—a single-payer, government-run health care system. But what kind of impact would that have on Americans’ lives? In this episode, we discuss that and more with the administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Seema Verma, who joins us for an exclusive interview. Plus: The New York Times caves to pressure from the left by changing a front page headline, putting President Trump in a more negative light. We’ll discuss.We also cover the following stories:-Gun-control advocates surround Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell’s home.-Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., strikes bipartisan deal aimed at reducing the threat of mass shootings.-Pentagon says it won’t overreact to North Korea’s renewed missile tests.The Daily Signal podcast is available on Ricochet, iTunes, SoundCloud, 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

Aug 7, 201927 min

#518: Two Young Reporters Get a Taste of Washington

On today's episode, we talk with Daily Signal reporting interns Carmel Kookogey and Kaylee Greenlee about their summer in Washington, D.C. They share highlights from their internship and offer some advice to other college students aspiring to move to Washington.We also share letters to the editor and a story about how one generous man gave the gift of a college education to 33 strangers.The Daily Signal podcast is available on Ricochet, Apple Podcasts, Google Play, or your favorite podcast app. All of our podcasts can be found at http://dailysignal.com/podcasts. Enjoy the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 5, 201915 min

#519: Terror in El Paso and Dayton

Back-to-back mass shootings over the weekend have left the nation in deep mourning and grasping for answers. In today's episode, we take a close look at exactly what happened as we're joined by Heritage Foundation senior legal analyst Amy Swearer. Plus: 22% of millennials say they have no friends. We give our millennial takes.We also cover the following stories:-El Paso death toll rises to 22 as Democrats blame President Trump for the shootings.-China devalues currency as Trump claims victory.-Another House Republican decides to retire.The Daily Signal podcast is available on Ricochet, iTunes, SoundCloud, 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

Aug 5, 201927 min

#521: Nolan Peterson on Traveling With Pompeo

Nolan Peterson, The Daily Signal’s foreign correspondent, is back in Washington after a week traveling abroad with Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. Today, he joins Daniel in the studio to share about the trip and the news he reported on, ranging from Russia to China to North Korea and Afghanistan.We also cover the following stories:-President Trump travels to El Paso and Dayton after mass shootings.-Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, doubles down after doxxing local Trump donors.-"Red flag" gun proposal gains bipartisan support in Congress.The Daily Signal podcast is available on Ricochet, iTunes, SoundCloud, 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

Aug 5, 201922 min

#522: Mohammed Khalid on Combating Islamist Extremism

On today’s show, our colleagues Kate Trinko and Daniel Davis interview Mohammed Khalid, who made the record books as the youngest person in the U.S. to be prosecuted for terrorism. Khalid now is an activist who fights Islamist extremism. We also cover these stories:—A suspect armed with what police say were two large “machete knives” goes on a stabbing spree Wednesday in Southern California.—Some customers of Equinox Fitness and SoulCycle call for boycotting the companies over the owner’s plan to hold a fundraiser for President Donald Trump.—Universal Pictures pulls ads for a new movie that shows billionaires hunting “deplorables” for sport. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 4, 201926 min

#516: What's Driving America's 'Boy Crisis'

Mass shootings like the one in California last weekend have caused many to wonder what’s going wrong with our young men. Dr. Warren Farrell has a book out on this. He calls it “the boy crisis.” Today, Farrell joins the podcast to explain what's driving young men toward despair—and to outline a path to recovery.We also cover the following stories:-HUD Secretary Ben Carson speaks out on the Baltimore controversy. -Federal Reserve cuts interest rates for the first time since 2008 amid trade war.-Osama bin Laden's son and heir is reportedly dead.The Daily Signal podcast is available on Ricochet, iTunes, SoundCloud, 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

Aug 1, 201933 min

#515: What Putin Really Wants

Military aggression is no surprise coming from Russia—it’s what Russia’s been doing for generations. But Americans might be surprised to learn the motivations behind that aggression. What’s going through Putin’s mind when he invades Crimea and wages war in eastern Ukraine? Today, we address those questions and more with Nolan Peterson. He’s the Daily Signal’s foreign correspondent who lives in Ukraine and has been covering Russia’s aggression in that country for several years.We also cover the following stories:-Trump continues to rail on Baltimore as "corrupt."-Contrary to popular belief, the U.S. women's soccer team actually earned more than the men's team.-America's approval of tech companies has plummeted.The Daily Signal podcast is available on Ricochet, iTunes, SoundCloud, 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

Jul 31, 201930 min

#517: What It's Really Like Inside a Migrant Processing Facility

The Department of Homeland Security expects the number of new illegal immigrants coming to the U.S. to top 1.1 million by the end of the fiscal year in September. The border crisis is much talked about in Washington, but little progress is being made to address it. Congressman Mark Green (R-TN) recently took a trip to the border to see for himself what things are like. In today’s episode, he shares his thoughts in an exclusive interview with Rachel.We also cover the following stories:-Trump hits China with new tariffs to take effect in September.-Justice Department will not prosecute former FBI Director James Comey for leaking classified documents.-The Senate passes massive two-year spending deal that busts spending caps.The Daily Signal podcast is available on Ricochet, iTunes, SoundCloud, 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

Jul 30, 201927 min

#513: What It Means to Be American

What does it mean to be American? That was the question over 6,000 students attempted to answer through a short film in the 2019 C-SPAN StudentCam Competition. The Daily Signal spoke with Eli Scott and Mason Daugherty, the grand-prize winners of the competition, to find out how they defined what it means to be American and what they learned as they spoke with political leaders and policy experts across the aisle.After listening to our interview, watch the full film: https://youtu.be/X5CHg6oRULEWe also share a commentary on government spending from The Heritage Foundation’s budget expert, Romina Boccia. Plus, we read your letters to the editor and Virginia discusses a good news story about Save the Storks, an organization that is saving the lives of thousands of unborn babies.The Daily Signal podcast is available on Ricochet, Apple Podcasts, Google Play, or your favorite podcast app. All of our podcasts can be found at http://dailysignal.com/podcasts. Enjoy the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 29, 201926 min

#514: Purple States on the Big Issues

Purple states can swing either way and often end up deciding our elections. So, it's worth asking what people in those states think about the issues dominating politics. Heritage Action for America, the sister organization of The Heritage Foundation, recently carried out a wide survey of Americans in five purple states, asking them about immigration, health care, political correctness, and much more. In this episode, our editor-in-chief Kate Trinko sits down with Nate Rodgers from Heritage Action to unpack it all.We also cover the following stories:-President Trump ramps up his war of words with Maryland Rep. Elijah Cummings-California shooting leaves three dead, including a 6-year-old-9/11 Victims Compensation Fund gets extended to 2092The Daily Signal podcast is available on Ricochet, iTunes, SoundCloud, 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

Jul 27, 201926 min

#511: Just How Bad Is the Spending Deal?

Congress is staring at a massive spending deal reached by President Donald Trump and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi—one that's left fiscal conservatives deeply concerned. Today, we unpack the details and discuss how the bill matches up with spending levels under President Barack Obama. We're joined by Heritage budget expert Justin Bogie. Plus: Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., defends boycotting Israel on the House floor.We also cover these stories:-The White House is bullish following Robert Mueller's lackluster performance before Congress.-A new poll finds Democrats increasingly think the Mueller probe wasn't conducted fairly.-A senior software engineer at Google blows the whistle on tech bias.The Daily Signal podcast is available on Ricochet, iTunes, SoundCloud, 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

Jul 24, 201926 min

#512: ‘I Was in Fear of My Life’: Journalist Describes Antifa Attack, Group’s Goals

As the son of communist refugees, Andy Ngo is no stranger to the dangers of that political ideology. The Portland-based journalist, known for covering Antifa--the term used to describe anti-facists who generally wear masks and often are associated with violence and destruction--was hospitalized last month after being physically attacked by masked agitators.We also cover these stories:•The Justice Department is bringing back executions. •The governor of Puerto Rico resigns. •Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg thinks the Supreme Court should stay at nine justices.The Daily Signal podcast is available on Ricochet, iTunes, SoundCloud, 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

Jul 23, 201932 min

#508: Socialism 101

Young people across America are increasingly embracing socialism. A cloud of misinformation has led many Americans to think socialism is something it is not—a good system on government.The Daily Signal interviewed Chris Wright, founder and president of the Anticommunism Action Team, to debunk the myths about socialism. The full transcript is available at DailySignal.com.We also share Genevieve Wood’s commentary on the differences between progressivism and conservatism. Plus, we read your letters to the editor and discuss a good news story about a high school football coach who has captured the attention of the nation. The Daily Signal podcast is available on Ricochet, Apple Podcasts, Google Play, or your favorite podcast app. 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

Jul 22, 201924 min

#510: Sen. Braun Describes How He's Trying to Bring 'Accountability' to Washington's Spending

Sen. Mike Braun, R-Ind., joins the podcast to explain the downsides of the new spending bill and how his MAP Act would boost the economy. The CEO turned senator, a newcomer to Washington, D.C., also shares why it seems so hard to get any kind of spending control to occur in Congress. We also cover these stories:•The Trump administration takes action to close a food stamps loophole. •Mark Esper was confirmed as the next Secretary of Defense in a 90-8 vote in the Senate •The NAACP is now joining the liberal chorus for impeachment. The Daily Signal podcast is available on Ricochet,iTunes, SoundCloud, 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

Jul 21, 201929 min

#509: Interior Secretary Bernhardt Shares How He's Promoting Federalism, Opening Up Land for Hunting

The Interior Department is relocating the Bureau of Land Management from Washington, D.C. to Colorado. So, why move a federal bureaucracy to the other side of the country? Interior Secretary David Bernhardt discusses that, federalism, opening up 1.4 million acres for hunting and fishing, and more. We also cover these stories:•President Donald Trump's feud with "the squad" continues.•Massive protests calling for the governor to resign occur in Puerto Rico.•Some liberal lawmakers are now announcing their preferred pronouns.The Daily Signal podcast is available on Ricochet,iTunes, SoundCloud, 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

Jul 20, 201935 min

#507: EPA Administrator Wheeler Explains What's Changed at the Agency Since the Obama Years

For Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Andrew Wheeler, it's important to make sure states--not the federal government--is making the calls on environmental issues when possible. He joins The Daily Signal for an exclusive interview to explain his views on federalism, regulation, and more. We also cover these stories:•President Donald Trump condemns the "send her back" chant from the crowd at his rally, in reference to Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn.•The House passes legislation to hike the minimum wage to $15 an hour. •More kids want to be YouTube stars than astronauts.The Daily Signal podcast is available on Ricochet, iTunes, SoundCloud, 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

Jul 19, 201928 min

#506: The True, Behind-the-Scenes Story of the Kavanaugh Confirmation

Today, we feature "Problematic Women" host Kelsey Bolar's interview with "Justice on Trial" authors Mollie Hemingway and Carrie Severino. They share how Christine Blasey Ford hid her liberal past, what life was really like for the Kavanaugh family during the hearings and how Brett Kavanaugh, who came out of Bush world, decided he was going to fight hard. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 17, 201930 min

#504: Red States Could Lose Big Because of the Census, Rep. Mo Brooks Explains

Is it fair to distribute electoral college votes and congressional seats by counting all people, not just citizens? Rep. Mo Brooks, R-Ala., is suing the federal government because he thinks Alabama will be hurt because of the current methodology of the census. We also cover these stories:•The Trump administration announces new asylum rules.•President Trump defends his "go back" tweets, and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi condemns him. •Sens. Ted Cruz and Josh Hawley call on the Federal Trade Commission to investigate social media companies' practices.The Daily Signal podcast is available on Ricochet, iTunes, SoundCloud, 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

Jul 16, 201928 min

#505: What's Wrong With the $15 Minimum Wage?

House Democrats are poised to pass a $15 minimum wage this week—a policy that’s become more and more mainstream within the Democratic Party. But would it actually help workers? What effect would it have on the economy? And what effect has it already had in places where it’s been tried? We ask those questions and more in today's conversation with Rachel Greszler, a labor expert at The Heritage Foundation. Plus: The Netflix series "13 Reasons Why" removes a controversial scene depicting teen suicide. We discuss.We also cover these stories:-President Trump denies racism in weekend tweets, while Republican offer divided response-Justice Department decides not to bring civil rights charge against New York police officer in death of Eric Garner-Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., introduces bills aimed at reining in college tuition and student loan debtThe Daily Signal podcast is available on Ricochet, iTunes, SoundCloud, 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

Jul 16, 201924 min

#503: Can a Conservative and a Liberal Have a Happy Marriage?

Jeanne Safer, author of the new book "I Love You, but I Hate Your Politics," joins the podcast to discuss how we can maintain relationships with friends and family despite political differences.Safer, a psychologist, should know: while liberal herself, she has long been married to National Review senior editor Rick Brookhiser. "Never start any conversation with, 'how could you possibly think...'" Safer explains, "even if you're not shouting. Or 'did you hear the obnoxious tweet or the stupid thing this person said?' These are not conversation starters, they are insults. And your partner, the person you care about, will interpret them that way." We also cover:•The Heritage Foundation’s Nick Loris dispels some environmental myths.•We share letters about last week's episode, "She Survived China’s Forced Labor Camp. Now She’s Urging Americans to Reject Socialism." •We tell the story of how one man created a very simple way for prison inmates to stay connected with their families during incarceration.The Daily Signal Podcast is available on the Ricochet Audio Network. You also can listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, or your favorite podcast app. All of our podcasts can be found at DailySignal.com/podcasts. Enjoy the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 13, 201935 min

#501: The Unintended Consequences of Student Loans

Every year, colleges raise tuition prices yet again. That’s helped create the student debt crisis, and it's causing more young people to skip college altogether. But what’s the government’s role here? Is it making things worse? And if so, what’s the solution? Richard Vedder, author of "Restoring the Promise: Higher Education in America." shares his thoughts. We also cover these stories:•Labor Secretary Alex Acosta defends his handling of Jeffrey Epstein plea deal. •An appeals court rules that President Trump's hotel isn't violating the emoluments clause.•California is becoming the first state to offer Medicaid to young adult illegal immigrants.The Daily Signal podcast is available on Ricochet, iTunes, SoundCloud, 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

Jul 11, 201932 min

#502: A Conservative Vision for Health Care

Top Democrats have moved way beyond Obamacare and are now pushing Medicare for All—a single-payer, government-run program. Surveys show that Americans like the sound of Medicare for All until they learn what it would do. Daniel recently spoke with Grace-Marie Turner, a leading health care expert from the Galen Institute. She unpacked what’s wrong with Medicare for All and shared a conservative alternative. Today, we play that interview. Plus: Did a top U.S. soccer player lose a World Cup spot because of her Christian beliefs? Kate and Daniel discuss.We also cover these stories:-President Trump announces alternative plan to gather citizenship data-ICE prepares to launch raids on illegal immigrants with deportation orders-House panel issues 12 subpoenas to Trump aides and associatesThe Daily Signal podcast is available on Ricochet, iTunes, SoundCloud, 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

Jul 11, 201933 min

#500: As Iran Inches Closer to Nuclear Weapon, What US Can Do

Iran is forging ahead with its nuclear program, and that’s creating more uncertainty in the Middle East. So what’s the best way to keep Iran from getting nuclear weapons? Today Luke Coffey of The Heritage Foundation has some ideas. We also cover these stories:•Democrat leaders call for Labor Secretary Alex Acosta to resign over his 2008 deal with financier Jeffrey Epstein.•President Trump defends Acosta, but says White House is looking at deal.•BET founder Robert Johnson praises Trump on the economy, says Democrat party is becoming too extreme. The Daily Signal podcast is available on Ricochet, iTunes, SoundCloud, 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

Jul 10, 201931 min

#499: Her Think Tank Helped Forge the Texas Miracle

In the last 15 years, Texas has led the way among red states showing how small government is the path to prosperity. But the Texas economic miracle can’t be told without mentioning the Texas Public Policy Foundation, the leading conservative think tank in the Lone State State. Brooke Rollins built that foundation up to become a policy powerhouse promoting freedom and limited government. She talks about her years in think tank leadership, and how they prepared her for her current role in the Trump administration. Plus: A new poll shows Americans rarely seek guidance from their clergy. We also cover these stories:•Iran is officially in breach of the 2015 nuclear deal.•New York takes another step toward exposing President Trump’s tax returns. •President Trump isn't happy with Britain or Prime Minister Teresa May, after the British ambassador's unflattering comments about the Trump administration were leaked. The Daily Signal podcast is available on Ricochet, iTunes, SoundCloud, 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

Jul 8, 201923 min

#498: She Survived China's Forced Labor Camp. Now She's Urging Americans to Reject Socialism.

Jennifer Zeng grew up admiring the Communist Party of China and adhering to its stringent rules. But her life changed forever when she embraced religion and was swept up in a government crackdown on Falun Gong. Arrested four times as a young adult and held in as a prisoner in a labor camp, he quickly woke up to the horrors of living in a socialist state. After being subject to brutal torture, Zeng managed to escape China and now tells about the evils of socialism and communism.At a time when more Americans are embracing Karl Marx’s teachings, Chris Wright has helped Zeng share her story as part of a network called the Anticommunism Action Team. They recently spoke to The Daily Signal along with Darian Diachok, who escaped from Soviet-era Ukraine as an infant and has helped former Soviet satellite states democratize and overcome their failed communist systems.A lightly edited transcript of the interview is available at DailySignal.com. Some of the content is graphic and not suitable for small children.Also on today's episode, your letters to the editor on illegal immigration and voter fraud. Your letter could be featured on next week’s show. Send an email to [email protected] or leave a voicemail message at 202-608-6205.Finally, we share a good news story about one American soldier’s bravery and sacrifice. President Donald Trump recently awarded Army Staff Sgt. David G. Bellavia with the Medal of Honor, making him the first living Iraq War veteran to receive the recognition.The Daily Signal podcast is available on Ricochet, iTunes, SoundCloud, 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. Enjoy the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 8, 201946 min

#496: The Truth About Money and Politics

Money in politics has gotten a bad rap, especially from the left -- which is odd, because some of the biggest money around in politics is liberal money. The Capital Research Center has traced where the money is in U.S politics, and recently I spoke with their president, Scott Walter. He unpacked the idea of “dark money” and explained who’s paying who, and what kind of impact it actually has. Plus: As we approach Independence Day, national pride is at a new low. What’s up with that? We’ll discuss.We also cover these stories:•The House Ways and Means Committee has filed a lawsuit to get President Trump's tax returns. •The Border Patrol is saying Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez misrepresented the detention facilities at the border.•President Trump is promising planes--and tanks--at this year's 4th of July celebration in Washington, D.C.The Daily Signal podcast is available on Ricochet, iTunes, SoundCloud, 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

Jul 1, 201928 min

#495: How to Restore America

Are America's best days behind it? Or is there a way to return to the values that our Founding Fathers and so many subsequent generations held? Tim Goeglein, co-author of the new book "American Restoration: How Faith, Family and Personal Sacrifice Can Heal Our Nation" is an optimist about the future--believing Americans can rebuild their culture from the ground up, starting in their own neighborhoods. We also cover these stories:•Iran announces it has more uranium than was allowed under the Iran agreement.•President Donald Trump is mad at New York state, which he says is targeting him unfairly.•Sen. Ted Cruz calls for Justice Department to investigate after a journalist is attacked by Antifa.The Daily Signal podcast is available on Ricochet, iTunes, SoundCloud, 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

Jun 30, 201932 min

#494: The Media's Plot to Take Down Trump

On today’s episode, Brent Bozell and Tim Graham of the Media Research Center discuss their new book, “Unmasked: Big Media’s War Against Trump.” https://amzn.to/2JdFN6BIt is no secret that some of America’s most notable media personalities dislike President Donald Trump. Bozell and Graham have the research to prove it and break down why it’s so bad. They also reveal who tops the list and how the American people can find other sources of trustworthy news.We also share letters to the editor from our readers about The Heritage Foundation’s Mary Clare Amselem’s article, “Bernie Sanders’ Loan Bailout Would Benefit Colleges, Not Students.” Your letter could be featured on our show; write us at [email protected] or call 202-608-6205.And finally a follow-up good news story about Janine Stange, also known as “National Anthem Girl.”The Daily Signal podcast is available onRicochet, iTunes, SoundCloud, 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

Jun 29, 201933 min

#493: As Tensions Between Iran and US Rise, What You Need to Know

Today Daniel Davis sits down with The Heritage Foundation's Jim Phillips, an expert in Middle Eastern affairs, to discuss what’s going on with Iran. Is war on the horizon? Why is Iran suddenly so aggressive? And what’s driving the conflict? We also cover these stories:•The Supreme Court hands down a major decision on gerrymandering.•Twitter takes a step that could affect President Trump's presence on the platform.•Oregon GOP lawmakers aren't showing up to work--because they're trying to block a cap-and-trade bill. The Daily Signal podcast is available on Ricochet, iTunes, SoundCloud, 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

Jun 26, 201928 min

#492: Rep. Paul Gosar, a Dentist Turned Lawmaker, on Health Care Reform

Health care reform isn’t moving in Congress, but for Americans overall, it still registers as a top issue. Rep. Paul Gosar, a former dentist whose time in the practice has given him unique insights into health care reform, joins the podcast to discuss. Plus: A US soccer player won’t visit the White House, and a waiter spits on Eric Trump. What does it all say about our politics? We also cover these stories:•House Judiciary Chairman Jerry Nadler says he expects Robert Mueller to have “a profound impact” when he testifies before Congress on July 17. •Iran’s supreme leader, the Ayatollah Khamenei, vowed to resist the U.S. in the wake of new sanctions targeting him and other senior Iranian officials.•Clint Eastwood will make a move in Georgia this summer, despite Hollywood's cries to boycott the state over its pro-life law.The Daily Signal podcast is available on Ricochet, iTunes, SoundCloud, 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

Jun 25, 201926 min

#491: Reps. Dan Crenshaw, Mike Johnson Share How They Want to Tackle Border Crisis

Republican Study Committee chairman Rep. Mike Johnson, R-La., and Rep. Dan Crenshaw, R-Texas, join us to share their thoughts on immigration, socialism, bipartisanship and more.We also cover these stories on the podcast:•President Trump sends a sharp warning to Iran.•A British court overrules an earlier ruling requiring a mentally disabled woman to have an abortion.•Illinois becomes the eleventh state to legalize recreational use of marijuana.The Daily Signal podcast is available on Ricochet, iTunes, SoundCloud, 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

Jun 25, 201933 min

#490: A Border Patrol Agent Shares What It's Really Like at the Border

"What was pretty amazing to me ... is just how bold these individuals are when they're crossing the border, giving themselves up knowing that they're going to get released and they're going to get released into the United States and that they're going to be able to disappear into the shadows of society," says Brandon Judd, a Border Patrol agent and president of the National Border Patrol Council.We also cover these stories:•President Donald Trump is launching new sanctions against Iran.•Britain is forcing a mentally disabled woman to have an abortion against her wishes. •The NBA commissioner is suggesting the league move away from the term "owner." The Daily Signal podcast is available on Ricochet, iTunes, SoundCloud, 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

Jun 24, 201937 min

#489: She Took on the IRS ... and Won

On today’s episode of The Daily Signal Podcast, we feature an interview with Catherine Engelbrecht, founder of True the Vote. She explains how her organization took on the IRS and won an important victory in court.Plus, American colleges and universities were at one time highly regarded and trusted institutions. Today, they are more often in the news for suppressing free speech and driving up student loan debt. We bring you a commentary from Lindsey Burke, director of The Heritage Foundation’s Center for Education Policy.We also share letters to the editor from our readers about Daily Signal reporter Fred Lucas’ recent article, “19 Arrests Later, a Texas Town Is Torn Apart Over Voter Fraud.” Your letter could be featured on our show; write us at [email protected] or call 202-608-6205.And finally, a good news story about one man who is making a big impact in his community and across the country in a very simple way.The Daily Signal Podcast is available on the Ricochet Audio Network. You also can listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, or your favorite podcast app. All of our podcasts can be found at DailySignal.com/podcasts.Help us spread the word about The Daily Signal Podcast. Please give us a 5-star review and share this episode with your family and friends. That will help us make sure we are continuing to grow and reach more listeners.Enjoy the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 23, 201933 min

#488: What Was Iran Thinking Shooting Down a US Drone?

U.S.-Iran tensions just reached a new level: Iran shot down an American drone. In today's episode, we unpack the situation with Tom Spoehr, director of The Heritage Foundation's Center for National Defense and a former Army general. Plus: Days after Rep. Alexandria-Ocasio Cortez compared U.S. border camps to Nazi concentration camps, a Polish member of Parliament is inviting her to Poland to potentially rethink her comparison. Rachel and Daniel discuss.We also cover the following stories:-Supreme Court rules the Peace Cross war memorial can stand-Democratic staffer who attempted to doxx senators heads to prison-Rhode Island legalizes abortion up to birthThe Daily Signal podcast is available on Ricochet,iTunes, SoundCloud, 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

Jun 19, 201922 min

#487: High Schooler Who Lost Race to Transgender Athletes Explains Why She’s Fighting Back

High school track athlete Selina Soule lost her opportunity for an athletic scholarship when a male transgender athlete beat her in a contest. This week she filed a federal discrimination complaint, saying she was deprived of her Title IX rights. Listen to Kelsey Bolar's exclusive interview with Soule. Plus: If you’re a young conservative activist (or if you know one), you might want to check out the Leadership Institute, a nonprofit group that’s training the next generation of conservative leaders. Stephen Rowe of the Leadership Institute joins us to share how he's working to reach the next generation of conservatives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 18, 201937 min

#486: Can Trump Really Deport Millions of Illegal Immigrants?

Right now, there are a million illegal immigrants who have exhausted all their legal appeals--and yet still are living in the country, illegally, partially thanks to lackluster deportation efforts by the Obama administration. Hans von Spakovsky, a senior legal fellow at The Heritage Foundation, joins us to discuss what Immigration and Customs Enforcement can do, and how. We also cover these stories:•Acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan steps down, and Army Secretary Mark Esper is named the new acting defense secretary. •Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez compares migrant detention centers to concentration camps. •Parkland student Kyle Kashuv reiterates how sorry he is for using a racist term, after Harvard rescinds his admission. The Daily Signal podcast is available on Ricochet, iTunes, SoundCloud, 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

Jun 18, 201927 min

#485: He Grew Up Under Socialism. Now He's Urging Young People to Reject It.

Daniel Di Martino grew up in Venezuela, and left the country as socialism was taking its grip. Now, he’s on a mission to convince young people that socialism is destructive. Our colleague and senior news producer Kelsey Bolar recently sat down with Daniel to hear his story, and today we share that exclusive interview. Plus: Great Britain is banning “harmful” gender stereotypes in advertising. That’s a move that would shock many Americans—but then again, we enjoy the First Amendment. Rachel and Daniel discuss.We also cover the following stories:-Iran says it will break its uranium stockpile limit in the next 10 days.-The Supreme Court sends a wedding cake case back to Oregon.-Nearly 2 million Hong Kong protesters take to the streets in opposition to the extradition bill.The Daily Signal podcast is available on Ricochet, iTunes, SoundCloud, 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

Jun 17, 201928 min

#484: How Trump's Tax Cuts Are Helping the Middle Class

On today's episode we feature an interview with Julio Gonzalez, chairman of Engineered Tax Services, and Stephen Moore, a distinguished visiting fellow at The Heritage Foundation. Gonzalez and Moore discuss the benefits of President Donald Trump’s tax cuts for the middle class and small businesses.We also share letters to the editor from our readers about Daily Signal reporter Fred Lucas' recent visit to the U.S.-Mexico border. Your letter could be featured on our show; write us at [email protected] or call 202-608-6205.Plus, a good news story about the world’s tiniest surviving baby. Baby Saybie, the name the hospital staff gave the infant to protect her and the families identity, was born in December, at 23 weeks. This story reveals the value of each human life, no matter how small.The Daily Signal Podcast is available on the Ricochet Audio Network. You also can listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, or your favorite podcast app. All of our podcasts can be found at DailySignal.com/podcasts.Help us spread the word about The Daily Signal Podcast. Please give us a 5-star review and share this episode with your family and friends. That will help us make sure we are continuing to grow and reach more listeners.Enjoy the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 16, 201924 min

#483: How Racial Quotas Are Hurting Minority Kids in Connecticut

Connecticut has put in place diversity quotas for certain magnet schools, meaning the racial breakdown of those schools has to stay relatively fixed. That policy is backfiring on the state, which is now being sued by parents—largely African-American—saying that it adversely affects their kids. I recently sat down with Gwen Samuel, the plaintiff in that case, and today we’ll share that exclusive interview. Plus: CNN’s Jim Acosta says the media is doing a great job and there’s no bias. Rachel and I will discuss.We also cover the following stories:-President Trump sparks a furor with his election interference remarks.-U.S. blames Iran for suspected attack on civilian oil tankers.-Federal budget deficit grows 39% in first eight months of the year.The Daily Signal podcast is available on Ricochet, iTunes, SoundCloud, 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

Jun 11, 201925 min

#481: What's Really Happening at the Border?

Visiting the Texas-Mexico border, Rep. Michael Cloud saw what it was really like on the ground for Border Patrol agents, what the drug cartels were taking advantage of, and how secure the border actually is. The Texas Republican also visited an unaccompanied minors facility--and found out that around 40% of the girls there had been sexually abused on their way to the U.S. We also cover these stories:•House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is adamant that impeachment is still a possibility. •Around 90% of families asking for asylum didn't show up for their court dates, per Department of Homeland Security.•Another social media site is censoring pro-lifers.The Daily Signal podcast is available on Ricochet, iTunes, SoundCloud, 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

Jun 11, 201928 min

#482: How the US Is Promoting Religious Liberty Around the World

Around the world, religious liberty remains under threat. In China, a million Uighurs Muslims are now in internment camps--and it's not the only nation were there's no true freedom of religion. Sam Brownback, U.S. ambassador at large for international religious freedom, joins us to discuss. We also cover these stories:•President Trump suggests 2,000 troops may be moved from Germany to Poland.•Rep. Ilhan Omar filed joint tax returns with her current husband when she was still legally married to a different man. •Nevada passes law making it illegal to not hire someone because their drug test showed marijuana use. The Daily Signal podcast is available on Ricochet, iTunes, SoundCloud, 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

Jun 11, 201923 min

#479: Raheem Kassam Revives Human Events in the Age of Trump

On today’s podcast we feature an interview with Raheem Kassam, global editor-in-chief of Human Events. He explains why he relaunced the longtime conservative publication 75 years after its founding.Also on today’s show:• Heritage Foundation senior adviser and spokesperson Genevieve Wood’s commentary on the importance of marriage. “While on the surface this might not seem like an issue that you and I need to care about, the decline in marriage has a significant impact on each and every one of us—from the amount of taxes we pay to the level of crime in our neighborhoods,” she says.• We share letters to the editor from readers John Gullotti and Allen Miller. Your letter could be featured on our show; write us at [email protected] or call 202-608-6205.• A good news story about a high school senior who bravely proclaimed the gospel during his graduation speech. We play the audio that inspired the audience.The Daily Signal podcast is available on the Ricochet Audio Network. You also can listen on Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast app. All of our podcasts can be found at DailySignal.com/podcasts.If you like what you hear, please leave a review or give us feedback. Enjoy the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 10, 201931 min

#480: Trump's Negotiations With Mexico Delivered a Big Win

President Donald Trump is claiming a big win with Mexico after the country agreed to send 6,000 troops to block migrants from crossing through. In return, Trump dropped his tariff threat. Ana Quintana of The Heritage Foundation joins us to analyze what happened. We also cover these stories:•House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerry Nadler, says the Justice Department is handing over more files from Mueller report.•The Supreme Court has rejected a challenge to a law requiring that gun silencers be registered.•Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his government would ban single-use plastics by 2021The Daily Signal podcast is available on Ricochet, iTunes, SoundCloud, 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

Jun 9, 201931 min

#477: This Liberal Wall Street Trader Predicted Trump's Win. What He Learned Traveling Across US.

One day, Chris Arnade strolled into an area of New York City he rarely ventured into: the Bronx. That day began a journey, spent in McDonalds and churches, in drug dens and places where the homeless congregate, for the Wall Street trader. In his new book, "Dignity: Seeking Respect in Back Row America," Arnade highlights the America too many of our elites would rather ignore. He joins the podcast to share what he learned about politics (and why he correctly predicted Donald Trump would win in 2016), religion, addiction, and much more. We also cover these stories:•There were 144,000 migrants apprehended at the U.S. - Mexico border in May.•A teacher who is transitioning from male to female made a video he showed to his elementary school students to explain his new persona.•YouTube is tightening its censorship. The Daily Signal podcast is available on Ricochet, iTunes, SoundCloud, 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

Jun 5, 201941 min

#478: Scott Rasmussen Explains Pollsters' Flaws on Trump, Socialism

Scott Rasmussen founded one of the leading polling firms in America. He’s observed decades of polling trends and knows the industry better than anyone. I had the chance to sit down with Scott recently to discuss some of the major trends in American public opinion. We also cover these stories:•President Trump marked the 75th anniversary of D-Day on Thursday, speaking in Normandy, France.•NYC police commissioner James O'Neill officially apologized to the gay community, saying that the Stonewall raid was “wrong, plain and simple.”•Texas Sen. Ted Cruz is standing up to defend conservative commentator Steven Crowder, after YouTube moved to block advertising from Crowder’s YouTube channel. The Daily Signal podcast is available on Ricochet, iTunes, SoundCloud, 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

Jun 5, 201930 min

#476: This New Social Media Platform Aims to Protect Your Beliefs and Privacy

Facebook has become so big that even one of its initial founders says it’s time for government to break it up. But what if the market solved the problem -- and offered users better free speech protection? Enter AllSocial -- a new social media platform designed for everyone, with minimal censorship. We speak to Rolfe Carawan, who runs business development for AllSocial.We also cover these stories:•President Donald Trump talks about Brexit's future.•The Trump administration announces major new restrictions on travel to Cuba.•Virginia’s Gov. Ralph Northam is calling a special session of the state legislature to consider a package of gun control bills. The Daily Signal podcast is available on Ricochet, iTunes, SoundCloud, 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

Jun 4, 201928 min

#474: Training the Next Generation of Solutionists

On today’s podcast, we are featuring an interview with C.J. Sailor, director of programs and development for The Gloucester Institute. He’s helping to train the next generation of leaders to be solutionists in their own communities. Find out how his own journey helped shape his career.Also on the show:• We share your letters to the editor. Your letter could be featured on our show; write us at [email protected] or call 202-608-6205.• Conservative high school student Savanna Zumbado spent a month as a volunteer at The Heritage Foundation. We’ll hear from her about what it’s like to be a young conservative and how to expand the movement.The Daily Signal podcast is available on the Ricochet Audio Network. You also can listen on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast app. All of our podcasts can be found at DailySignal.com/podcasts.If you like what you hear, please leave a review or give us feedback. Enjoy the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 3, 201934 min

#475: Why Capitalism, Not Socialism, Encourages Morality, According to a Former CEO

Andy Puzder grew up in a blue-collar home. He went on to be the CEO of a major fast-food company and he credits capitalism for helping him improve his lot in life. Now he wants young Americans to understand that socialism isn’t just ineffective, but is morally inferior to capitalism. We also cover these stories:•Secretary of State Mike Pompeo issues a warning to China on the thirtieth anniversary of the Tiananmen Square massacre. •Mexico’s Foreign Minister Marcelo Ebrard is warning U.S. against imposing tariffs, saying they would be counterproductive.•A former Democratic governor, John Hickenlooper, is booed for speaking out against socialism. The Daily Signal podcast is available on Ricochet, iTunes, SoundCloud, 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

Jun 3, 201926 min

#472: How to Achieve Racial Unity in America

We live in divided times—that's no secret. And sometimes, those divisions fall along racial lines. Former NFL player Miles McPherson dealt with racism daily growing up in an interracial family. Now as a pastor, he's seeking to build a more perfect and racially unified nation. Today, I'll have Pastor McPherson on the show to share his story, and his hope for America.We also cover these stories:-Special counsel Robert Mueller breaks his silence on the FBI investigation into the Trump campaign.-Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., ramps up calls for impeachment.-Another House member blocks disaster aid.The Daily Signal podcast is available on Ricochet,iTunes, SoundCloud, 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

May 30, 201927 min