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It was just last month that the House failed to pass a bill protecting babies who survive an abortion attempt. Our executive editor, Rob Bluey, was able to sit down with a woman who survived just that—an abortion attempt, something few can imagine. Gianna Jessen now a pro-life activist, and today, we bring you her interview. Plus: The royal baby arrives.We also cover these stories:-Trump asserts executive privilege to block release of full unredacted Mueller report.-Court rules that Trump administration can keep sending asylum seekers to Mexico.-Trump's tax returns from the 80s and 90s come to light.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

Ken Williams represents what some activists say is impossible: previously gay, he’s now married to a woman, and has kids. He says God has helped him change. Williams now works at a church and counsels people who face their own unwanted sexual attractions -- but some say his work should be illegal. We also cover these stories:•Democrats are beginning the process to hold Attorney General William Barr in contempt.•Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., is proposing a national gun licensing program.•Hillary Clinton is talking about the 2016 election was "stolen" from her.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

Twenty-five years ago, Gary Sinise played the role of Lt. Dan Taylor in the blockbuster movie "Forrest Gump." It transformed his acting career and changed his life. Today, Sinise is an outspoken advocate for America's military veterans. He's also the author of "Grateful American: A Journey from Self to Service." Sinise spoke to The Daily Signal about the book, his acting career, and his passion for helping veterans.Also on today’s show:• Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich talks about his novel, "Collusion." It is the story of two American heroes who are confronting their own struggles while at the same time facing the challenges of Russia and its desire to poison its enemies.• Virginia Allen has an encouraging story about a newfound friendship between three young African American men and an elderly widow. • We share our favorite letters to the editor. Your letter could be featured on our show; write us at [email protected] or call 202-608-6205.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

Anti-Semitism is disturbingly on the rise in America. In fact, most religion-based hate crimes in America are against Jews. Congressman Lee Zeldin has fought anti-Semitism on the front lines in Congress -- and he sits on the same committee as freshman congresswoman Ilhan Omar. We also cover these stories:•The Trump administration moves to protect the conscience rights of health-care workers.•House Speaker Nancy Pelosi suggested that Attorney General William Barr should be considered a criminal.•Nick Sandmann’s legal team is suing NBCUniversal and MSNBC for $275 million.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

In an exclusive interview, former Border Patrol chief Mark Morgan shares with The Daily Signal's Rob Bluey why it's urgent we take action on the border crisis, and the importance of building a wall. We also cover these stories:•Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., shares what he saw on a recent trip to the border.•President Trump is requesting Congress send $4.5 billion in emergency funding to cope with the border crisis.•Attorney General William Barr is grilled at a contentious hearing about how he handled the release of the Mueller report. 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

"Young people are looking for a deeper conversation than just red-meat talking points," says Rep. Dan Crenshaw in an exclusive interview with The Daily Signal. The popular Texas Republican, who was elected to the House in 2018, has already made waves, appearing on "Saturday Night Live" last fall. "There is a generational gap ... and I'm trying to close that gap," says Crenshaw, a veteran.We also cover these stories:•Democratic leaders say they’ve reached preliminary agreement with President Trump to spend $2 trillion on an infrastructure bill.•The streets of Venezuela erupted in clashes as interim president Juan Guaido announced the “final phase” of an uprising against the country’s socialist dictator, Nicolas Maduro.•As the border crisis continues, President Trump is changing the rules surrounding asylum.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

On today's show, we talk to Jake Sherman, the Politico Playbook writer who has a new book called "The Hill To Die On: The Battle for Congress and the Future of Trump's America." He examines the first two years of Donald Trump's presidency and some of the biggest moments in Washington.We also share your letters and an inspiring story about a college athlete who has chosen hope over despair despite a serious leg injury. Please help us spread the word about The Daily Signal Podcast. 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Maria Keffler is a former teacher herself. But when she recently found out, by accident, about new LGBT policies her children's school district was considering instituting, Keffler was shocked. Now she's speaking out--and urging other parents to do the same.We also cover these stories:•President Donald Trump isn't happy New York State is investigating the NRA.•Top Democrats want any infrastructure deal to include climate-change elements. •Kim Foxx, the Chicago prosecutor who let Jussie Smollett off the hook, has been subpoenaed for her handling of the case.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

Today we're doing our normal headlines--and then turning the show over to "Problematic Women" which is back from hiatus.Is Sen. Elizabeth Warren's call for free universal college and student loan forgiveness really possible? Inez Stepman, senior policy analyst at the Independent Women’s Forum, joins for this week's edition of "Problematic Women" to discuss. Plus, Glamour reports a bride asks her bridesmaid to get an abortion to make sure she fits into her dress, and woke Netflix says the term chick flicks should only be used to describe movies with actual chickens.And finally, Abby Johnson, whose transformation from Planned Parenthood clinic director to pro-life activist was featured in the hit film "Unplanned," is crowned our Problematic Woman of the Week.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

Joining us today is Eliana Bookbinder, a young woman who is a member of the Women’s Liberation Front and who had her own gender-identity struggle as a young adult Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Did other, bigger terrorist groups help the relatively small group in Sri Lanka pull off the sophisticated attack that left nearly 300 dead Sunday? Why did the terrorists target hotels and Christian churches, when there was no recent history of Muslim-Christian fighting in Sri Lanka? And how come some government officials knew about a possible terrorist attack, but key other figures didn't? Heritage Foundation's Jeff Smith joins us to explain all this and more. Plus: Tim Doescher shares how exactly he managed to run a 100-mile race. We also cover these stories:•The Supreme Court will hear cases that involve firing of gay and transgender employees.•Democrats continue to pursue impeachment.•In Washington state, middle-schoolers could soon be required to use a booster seat in cars.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

Life hasn't been the same for Mary Ann Mendoza, since she lost her son Brandon in 2014 due to a car accident caused by an illegal immigrant. She shares her experience, and how she'd like our country's border security polices to change. We also cover these stories:•ISIS is claiming responsibility for the Sri Lanka Easter attack.•The brothers allegedly involved in the Jussie Smollet hate hoax are suing his lawyers. •Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announces plans to name an area after President Trump.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

We talk to Martyn Iles, managing director of the Australian Christian Lobby, about e state of conservatism here in the U.S. and abroad in Australia. Plus: Mykala Steadman shares an inspiring story of perseverance at the Boston Marathon. 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!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

The Heritage Foundation's Hans von Spakovsky analyzes the redacted report about the findings from special counsel Robert Mueller, and why it's time to investigate why President Donald Trump was ever suspected of collusion in the first place. We also cover these stories:•Democrats are trying to get Special Counsel Robert Mueller to testify in May.•North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper vetoed a bill that protects the lives of abortion survivors.•New York City is actually losing residents for the first time in recent years.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

Zach Mettler was apparently in quite a rush to see the world--he was born unexpectedly when he was just 29 weeks old, and a mere two pounds. The recent college graduate and Heritage Foundation intern shares how that shaped his views on abortion. Plus: We analyze a new video on the Green New Deal by Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y.We also cover these stories:•Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced a big change for US-Cuba relations.•Federal prosecutors indicted 60 doctors and pharmacists on Wednesday for illegally giving out opioid prescriptions.•The British government has announced that beginning July 15, only those 18 and older will be able to access porn onlineThe 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

The fire at Notre Dame has been put out. The damage is extensive, but there are glimmers of hope even amid the destruction. Today, Monica Burke joins the podcast to share about the time she visited Notre Dame, and what its burning means for France, Christians, and the Western world.We also cover these stories:-Twitter cuts ties with Southern Poverty Law Center amid claims of racial harassment.-President Trump says he has no concerns about the Mueller report's release.-Leaked documents show Mark Zuckerberg leveraged user data to fight rivals and help friends.-House Democrats continue their hunt for Trump's financial documents.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

On today’s podcast, we’re talking to two enterprising reporters who spent the past few months contributing to The Daily Signal. We hear from Josh Nelson and Mykala Steadman about their Heritage Foundation internship experience, some of their favorite stories, and where they’re headed in the future.Also on today’s show:• Mykala Steadman has a story about how students are supporting other students during Autism Awareness Month.• We share our favorite letters to the editor. Your letter could be featured on our show; write us at [email protected] or call 202-608-6205.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

With 2020 campaigns already ramping up, it looks like partisanship could be the norm for the foreseeable future. But it doesn't have to be that way. In today's episode, Alexandra Hudson joins us to discuss the lost art of civility and the critical role it plays in helping us survive our disagreements.We also cover these stories:-Notre-Dame, the iconic cathedral in Paris, is engulfed by fire.-Fallout continues from Rep. Ilhan Omar's tonedeaf comments on 9/11.-Mike Pompeo sees firsthand the devastation of Venezuelan socialism.-Sen. Lindsey Graham puts together a serious immigration proposal.-The Mueller report is set for release on Thursday.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

Today we feature Genevieve Wood’s interview with Rep. Mike Johnson, chairman of the Republican Study Committee, and Rep. Jim Banks. The two Republicans, who represent districts in Louisiana and Indiana respectively, talk about spending, the debt, and why it’s time to take these issues seriously.We also cover these stories:•President Trump says he's not bringing back family separations.•Attorney General William Barr testifies to Congress about the Mueller report.•Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., is backing reparations.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

On today's podcast, we speak to Donna Rice Hughes, president and CEO of “Enough is Enough,” an organization that works to make the internet safer for children and families, and Kassy Dillon, founder of the Lone Conservative and a rising superstar in the conservative movement.We also cover these stories:•The Justice Department announces a criminal charge against WikiLeaks co-founder Julian Assange.•The number of Americans filing applications for unemployment benefits decreased to a 49-and-a-half-year low last week.•Senate Republicans are considering bringing Sen. Bernie Sanders’ “Medicare for All” bill to the floor for a vote. 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

Could the manufacturer of the gun used in the tragic Sandy Hook shooting be sued? That's what at stake in a new case that the Supreme Court has been asked to hear. Heritage Foundation legal expert Amy Swearer breaks down this case, plus what needs to be done to make our schools safe. We also cover these stories:•Attorney General William Barr addresses "spying" on Trump campaign during hearing.•Sen. Bernie Sanders introduces Medicare-for-All legislation.•New Zealand's parliament has voted 119-1 to change its gun laws. 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

Bianca Stanescu's daughter, Selina, competes in high school track. But transgender athletes are now competing with Selina as well--and it could affect her future in the sport, as well as whether she's seen by college recruiters. Plus: Jennifer Bryson, founder of Let All Play, discusses how biological males playing sports puts women at greater risk of injury. We also cover these stories:•President Trump declares Iran's Revolutionary Guard a "foreign terrorist organization."•Rep. Doug Collins, the no. 1 Republican on the House Judiciary Committee, think it’s time for Special Counsel Robert Mueller to testify.•Sen. Bernie Sanders wants to expand voting rights--to prisoners.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

On today’s podcast, we’re featuring our colleague Genevieve Wood’s interview with professor and bestselling author Jordan Peterson. They talked about the rise of socialism in America, the importance of personal responsibility, and why Peterson’s message is resonating with so many people.Also on the show:• Mykala Steadman has an inspiring story about a girl who is not letting a tragedy stop her love of music. • Our favorite letters to the editor. Your letter could be featured on our show; write us at [email protected] or call 202-608-6205.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

As House Republicans attempt to force a vote on protecting babies born alive after abortion, activists from around the country came to advocate for these children's lives. Rachel del Guidice speaks to the Balek family, who came from South Carolina to attend the event put on by Heritage Action, the lobbying and advocacy arm of The Heritage Foundation. We also cover these stories:•President Trump is pulling back from his threat to shut down the border over massive flows of migrants.•Senate Republicans voted to eliminate aspects of the filibuster for executive and judicial nominees.•Sen. Ted Cruz is threatening legal action against Yale Law School, saying the school is blacklisting Christian organizations.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

Former Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker had to deal with plenty of liberal activists during his tenure. In an interview recorded at the Conservative Political Action Conference, Walker shares what he learned--and how to deal with a biased media. We also cover these stories:•The House Judiciary Committee votes to subpoena the Muller report.•The NATO secretary general addresses Congress.•New Mexico has officially ditched Columbus Day in favor of Indigenous Peoples Day. 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

At 16, Casey Diaz went to prison for killing a man. The son of an alcoholic father, Diaz grew up in a rough neighborhood and first saw three men killed when he was eight. By the time he was 11, he joined a gang. But after years in prison, Diaz had a religious conversion—and inspired others to change their lives as well, including one of the founders of MS-13. We also cover these stories:•President Trump is now saying health care will have to wait until after the next election.•House Republicans want to protect babies born alive after abortion--and on Tuesday, they launched a discharge petition effort•Democrat senators introduced new legislation to expand government-controlled health care options.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

Rep. Michael Cloud, R-Texas, joins the podcast to chat about how Republicans are trying to protect the lives of babies born alive after an attempted abortion, and how in his South Texas district, the border crisis is affecting people. We also cover these stories:•As the crisis at the border continues, Homeland Security Secretary Kirsten Nielsen is sending back-up.•White House employee alleges people who don't meet criteria are getting security clearances.•One Democrat is trying to rid of the Electoral College the old fashioned way -- by introducing a constitutional amendment. 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

On today’s podcast, we feature an interview with Gary Shapiro, president and CEO of the Consumer Technology Association. Shapiro is the author of “Ninja Future: Secrets to Success in the New World of Innovation” and organizer of a world-renowned consumer technology trade show.Also on today’s show:• Mykala Steadman has an update on the Medal of Honor letter-writing campaign that she told us about a few weeks ago.• Our favorite letters to the editor. Your letter could be featured on our show; write us at [email protected] or call 202-608-6205.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

There's a conservative health care plan that could reduce costs and help Americans get better access to medical care. Marie Fishpaw, director of domestic policy studies at The Heritage Foundation, joins us to share what lawmakers would have to change, and how the plan would work. We also cover these stories:•Republicans on the House Intelligence committee are calling on Rep. Adam Schiff, the California Democrat who chairs the committee currently, to step down from that position.•The House of Representatives took a symbolic vote to condemn the president’s ban on transgender service members in the military.•Eric Holder, former attorney general under President Obama, went after "make America great again" slogan, saying America really wasn’t ever great. 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

Former prosecutor and Heritage Foundation legal expert Cully Stimson joins us to unpack what the police documents show about the Jussie Smollett case, analyze how the case was handled and the possible role a former Obama aide played, and share how there still might be one way to charge Smollett. We also cover these stories:•President Donald Trump wants Republicans to tackle health care again.•The Trump administration is gearing up to send another man to the moon.•Speaking about Anita Hill hearings, Joe Biden laments “white man’s culture.”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

Braeden Sorbo and Vittoria D'Addesi, who are both in Gen Z, share what their generation really thinks about politics. Braeden says he talks politics to other young adults while playing video games with them, and Vittoria shares how she handles being open about her political beliefs in her high school. We also cover these stories:•The charges against Jussie Smollett have been dropped.•Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announces new steps the administration is taking to prevent taxpayer dollars from funding abortions overseas. •The media has learned nothing from the Mueller report's findings.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

On today’s show, we’re featuring our exclusive interview with actress Ashley Bratcher. She plays the role of former Planned Parenthood clinic director Abby Johnson in the new movie “Unplanned.” It’s in theaters this week. Also on today’s show:• We chat with Maranda Finney about her own story of adoption and why it's a viable alternative to abortion.• Mykala Steadman has a March Madness story that has a happy ending.• And your letters to the editor. Next week your letter could be featured on our show; write us at [email protected] or call 202-608-6205.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

Can the Justice Department release the full report from special counsel Robert Mueller? What are the main takeaways from what we know of the report so far? Will the left have any basis to keep up the Russia collusion allegations? John Malcolm, a legal expert at The Heritage Foundation, joins us to discuss. We also cover these stories:•Sen. Lindsey Graham, who chairs the Judiciary Committee, is now calling for added scrutiny of the FBI and Justice Department.•Michael Avenatti was arrested and faces charges related to extortion and fraud.•The president of the Southern Poverty Law Center, Richard Cohen, has resigned.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

The name Mike Lindell may not ring a bell, but if you watch Fox News, you’ve probably seen him. He’s the CEO of My Pillow. Daniel chatted with Mike at the Conservative Political Action about his journey from drug addiction to freedom and faith -- and also, his newfound political voice. Today we’ll share that interview. Plus: A new study finds that trigger warnings are pretty much useless. We also cover these stories:•President Trump signs an executive order designed to promote free speech at colleges. •Trump also signals support for Israeli sovereignty over the long-disputed Golan Heights territory, which lies between Israel and Syria. •Sen. Bernie Sanders wants the U.S. to follow New Zealand, after the country enacted aggressive gun control in wake of the terrorism attack.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

Maj Toure, founder of Black Guns Matter, comes from inner-city Philadelphia, where he teaches black youth about their Second Amendment rights. We also cover these stories:•President Donald Trump is in favor of the public having access to special counsel Robert Mueller’s final report.•Sen. Chuck Schumer has announced that he will soon introduce a measure to re-name a Senate office building after the late Sen. John McCain.•A new poll shows what Americans really think of the political humor on “Saturday Night Live.”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

Brexit has teetered on the brink of failure in recent months, as the British Parliament and the European Union have failed to reach agreement on exit terms. But today, those who support Brexit have cause for new hope. Nile Gardiner of The Heritage Foundation discusses new developments across the pond. We also cover these stories:•The Supreme Court handed a victory on immigration to President Donald Trump Tuesday.•Sen. Elizabeth Warren is joining the liberal chorus to end the Electoral College. •Canada's oldest rape crisis center has been stripped of public funding because it refuses to serve men who identify as women.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

Are there really fewer homicides in countries with gun control? Are other countries besides the United States dealing with mass shooting? John Lott of the Crime Prevention Research Center joined The Daily Signal at the Conservative Political Action Conference to share the data about gun use the mainstream media isn't highlighting. Plus: We cover how even Chelsea Clinton isn't woke enough these days. We also cover these stories:•New Zealand looks likely to enact gun-control measures in wake of the terrorist attack on two mosques.•Meghan McCain is furious President Trump is still criticizing her father, the late Sen. John McCain. •Delaware's House voted to make the state gives its Electoral College votes to the popular vote winner. 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

On today’s show we talk with Arthur Brooks, president of the American Enterprise Institute, about his new book, “Love Your Enemies: How Decent People Can Save America from the Culture of Contempt.” At a time when politics is dividing families and everyone seems angry, Brooks provides some real-life solutions.Also on today’s show:• Mykala Steadman shares a story about how photos of dogs have kept a young girl and her family smiling through adversity.• Your letters to the editor. Next week your letter could be featured on our show; write us at [email protected] or call 202-608-6205.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

Heritage Foundation's Robin Simcox,whose research focuses on terrorism and national security, joins the podcast to discuss the attack in New Zealand, the alleged shooter's views on white supremacy, the targeting of a mosque, and the live streaming of the shooting on Facebook. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Following up on his viral essay in The Daily Signal, former transgender and nonbinary person Jamie Shupe joins us on the podcast to share more details about his journey, how the mainstream media lost interest once he went back to being a man, and why he thinks it hurts men and women to promote transgenderism. We also cover these stories:•Almost all House members voted for a resolution asking the Justice Department to release the report by Special Counsel Robert Mueller.•The Supreme Court of Connecticut issued a ruling that could pave the way for lawsuits against the company that manufactured the gun used in the 2012 Sandy Hook massacre. •There’s now more millionaires in the United States than there are people in Sweden or Portugal. 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

Last month in El Salvador, a third-party outsider won in a landslide election, defeating his opponents, promising to crack down on corruption, to fight crime, and improve the economy. President-elect Nayib Bukele shares with us his thoughts on immigration, gangs, and how the U.S. and El Salvador can work together. We also cover these stories:•After dozens of countries suspended use of the Boeing 737 MAX 8, President Trump is following suit.•Neomi Rao has been confirmed by the Senate, and will now take Brett Kavanaugh's old seat on the D.C. Circuit Court.•Paul Manafort has now been sentenced to 7 years in prison.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

Why is life so tough in some parts of America? Is the American Dream still possible everywhere in the nation? What's behind the appeal of President Trump -- and socialism? Tim Carney, author of "Alienated America: Why Some Places Thrive While Others Collapse" , joins us to discuss. We also cover these stories:•Not all House Democrats are on board with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's "no impeachment" directive.•Should state employees get gender transition treatments covered? That’s what at stake in a new lawsuit alleging discrimination in North Carolina. •Indiana is now letting people identify as male, female, or neither on driver’s licensesThe 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

Radio host and columnist Dennis Prager joins us to discuss his upcoming movie, "No Safe Spaces," and the rise of political correctness on college campuses. Prager, who is Jewish, also discusses the rise of anti-Semitism. Plus: We talk about the old radio interviews Tucker Carlson did that Media Matters unearthed.We also cover these stories:•President Trump releases a new budget that would cut spending.•Democrats are heading to Milwaukee for their 2020 convention.•An actress apologizes for implying all women have female body parts and thus implying transwomen are not women.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

Few issues have animated conservatives as much as Obamacare. But there’s a new threat on the horizon. It’s called Medicare for All—and it would be a massive government takeover of your health care. The Daily Signal spoke with three medical doctors who are serving in the U.S. House—Reps. Scott DesJarlais, Paul Gosar, and Andy Harris—to talk about it and their solutions for a patient-centered alternative.Also on today’s show:• Mykala Steadman shares a story about Zechariah Cartledge, a 10-year-old who started Running for Heroes to honor first responders and the military. facebook.com/Running4Heroes• Your letters to the editor. Next week your letter could be featured on our show; write us at [email protected] or call 202-608-6205.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

Should women be drafted? What should we do about the #MeToo movement? And how can we reach out to more women with the conservative message? Penny Nance of Concerned Women for America joins us to discuss. Plus: Another young adult book has been cancelled for not being woke enough.We also cover these stories:•Border agents are dealing with a massive surge in border crossings, the highest number in a decade. •“It is shameful that House Democrats won’t take a stronger stand against anti-Semitism in their conference," tweeted President Trump.•The Democratic National Committee announced Wednesday that it won’t allow Fox News to host one of its televised debates during the upcoming presidential primaryThe 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

As the left fights over how to handle the latest use of an anti-Semitic trope by Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., we discuss what's going on with The Heritage Foundation's Joel Griffith, who also chairs a Washington, D.C. Jewish group. Plus: Daniel speaks to Nigel Farage about Brexit.We also cover these stories:•President Trump says he hasn't broken any campaign laws.•An Alabama judge is allowing a 19-year-old man to sue an abortion clinic for taking the life of his unborn child against his wishes. •Philadelphia has become the first city in the nation to say no to cashless stores. 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

What’s it like to be a conservative lawyer in a liberal bastion like San Francisco? That’s exactly what Harmeet Dhillon does every day, and her clients include a dozen of the Covington High School teens, pro-life activist David Daleiden, and many others. Listen to the interview in the podcast or read the transcript below. Plus: Rob Bluey and Rachel del Guidice sit down with Congressman Mike Johnson, who now heads up the largest conservative caucus in the House. We also cover these stories:•President Trump now says he agrees 100 percent with keeping U.S. troops in Syria. •New Attorney General Bill Bar will not recuse himself and will oversee the investigation conducted by Special Counsel Robert Mueller. •An Alabama woman who joined ISIS is trying to get back into the country -- and her first effort just failed. 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

Rep. Michael Burgess, R-Texas, joins us to share this thoughts on border security. He’s also the senior physician in the House, and he’ll give us his take on the so-called Medicare for All proposal. Plus: If you’ve ever wondered which states are the most sinful, well, there’s a new study for you, and it lists everything: greed, vanity, lust -- and each state gets a ranking. We also cover these stories:•House Judiciary Committee chairman Jerry Nadler, D-N.Y., announced Monday a major investigation into Trump world.•Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell conceded the Senate had enough votes to block President Trump's national emergency declaration.•Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., is again being criticized for making anti-Semitic remarks. 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

On today’s podcast we feature an interview with Jon Ward, a political reporter in Washington who wrote the new book, “Camelot’s End: Kennedy vs. Carter and the Fight that Broke the Democratic Party.” Ward chronicles the fight between President Jimmy Carter and Sen. Ted Kennedy in 1980, recalling how the Kennedy’s primary campaign against Carter paved the way for Ronald Reagan’s election as president.Also on today’s show:• Mykala Steadman shares a heartwarming story about the difference one neighborhood made in the life of a young child.• Your letters to the editor. Next week your letter could be featured on our show; write us at [email protected] or call 202-608-6205.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

Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, a leading House member, shares how House Republicans are working to get a vote on legislation that would protect babies born alive after abortion. Plus: We also talk to Hayden Williams, a conservative who was recently assaulted at UC Berkeley while recruiting for a conservative club. He shares his account of what happened.We also cover these stories:•The U.S. economy grew by a healthy 2.6 percent in the 4th quarter of 2018, according to the Commerce Department.•Two House Republicans accuse Michael Cohen of perjury and referred him to the Justice Department for investigation.•House Speaker Nancy Pelosi was rather dismissive of a single payer health care in a new interview with Rolling Stone, saying “Thirty trillion dollars. Now, how do you pay for that?” 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