National Crawford Roundtable

Episode 228-The Year 2023 In Review, and a Look Forward to 2024 In this episode of the National Crawford Roundtable we review the year 2023 and take a look forward to 2024.  What is the state of the Church, culture, society, and politics?

In part 1 of the National Crawford Roundtable Podcast we discuss the Colorado Supreme Court's ruling that bans Donald Trump from the 2024 Presidential Ballot.  In the 2nd part of the podcast the guys pull back the curtain on some of the Christmas traditions shared in their families. 

In this episode of the National Crawford Roundtable podcast we discuss whether Christian parents should encourage their kids to attend college.  Is it really worth it?  With ungodly world views shaping issues taught in colleges, what is the risk that it teaches our kids to be intolerant, Left-Wing, Marxist, Communist, Global Warming obsessed, Evolution-believing, abortion-supporting, LGBT celebrat...

In this episode of the National Crawford Roundtable podcast we discuss anti-Semitism, the hatred for Israel, and the Progressive Left's reluctance to condemn atrocities against Israeli women.  Karine Jean-Pierre refused to condemn U.S. Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal for her CNN interview where she created a moral equivalency between Hamas violently gang-raping Jewish women, and Israel.  Several wee...

 Recently, Randi Weingarten, the radical, Leftist, open lesbian President of the National Federation of Teachers-the largest U.S. teacher's union--made herself a candidate for the 2023 "Clueless Award" by asking, "What's behind the increase in homeschooling?"  This after pushing COVID shutdowns, transgenderism, drag queens in schools, men in girl's bathrooms, locker rooms, and showers, eroding par...

In Part 1 of the National Crawford Roundtable Podcast we discuss the Israel-Hamas temporary cease-fire deal.  Is it a good deal?  It's a 4-day cease-fire where 3 Israeli-held prisoners are released for every one Hamas-held hostage.  Was this deal actually brokered by the Biden Administration?  Could it have been done to appease the younger voter base who seemingly oppose Israel?  In Part 2 we'll t...

Why has political polarization and divide in America increased?  There was a time when Republicans and Democrats could agree to disagree and remain friends, but those days seem to be gone.  The Left says the GOP has "moved radically to the Right."  The Right says the Democrats have "moved radically to the Left."  Is this actually true?  In a recent poll asking if the opposing Party is a "threat to...

Episode 221-2023 United States Elections- Why did the GOP fare so poorly?  Is this a barometer for the 2024 election? What does it mean for next year? Are social issues proving to be a "loser" for Republicans, or not?  What happened to Ohio's Abortion Proposal?

Please enjoy a replay of a previous National Crawford Roundtable podcast, Episode 212-Conspiracy Theories. How do we know what's true, what's not, and what constitutes a "conspiracy theory"?  Christians are often accused of being gullible and falling for conspiracy theories, is this true?  A few of the common conspiracy theories that Christians and non-Christians alike have fallen for include: Mau...

In this episode of the Crawford Roundtable Podcast the guys have a lively discussion on two fronts: Part 1 they debate the Georgia case regarding Donald Trump and overturning the 2020 election and in Part 2 they'll discuss the Speaker of the House race.

In this episode of the National Crawford Roundtable we discuss the Israel/Hamas War.  Should Israel launch a full-scale ground war in Gaza?  Should they take back Gaza?  Will the PR tide turn against Israel when images of dead Palestinian children start to emerge?  Should Israel loosen their anti-gun laws?  What should the U.S. be doing right now?  How serious is Biden's open border regarding Hama...

In this episode of the National Crawford Roundtable the discussion is centered on the latest information available regarding the Israeli terror attack by Hamas, including various pro-Palestinian rallies worldwide.  The guys talk about the reported atrocities of Hamas, torturing and raping women and children, beheading Israeli soldiers, beheading babies, and threatening to start to video executing...

Was Matt Gaetz's call for the ousting of Kevin McCarthy as Speaker of the House the right thing to do?  Is Gaetz a good guy or a villain?  What happens going forward?  Is there a plan?  Will this affect the GOP's chances of holding onto the House?

Episode 215- Is It Time For a Revolution? Are we getting close to the point where America's Founders were when they forcefully rebelled against the authority of Great Britain?  If not, what has to happen still that would justify seditious rebellion?  How do we know when that line is crossed?  Is there ever a time to have this discussion?  As Christians and Americans, how much more would have to ha...

In Part 1 of this podcast the discussion centers around the $6-Billion Iran payment for 5 U.S. hostages.  In the second half of the podcast the guys talk about the state of terrorism in the world after the 22nd anniversary of 9-11.  After Biden's disastrous Afghan withdrawal, how dangerous is the rebuilding possibility of the Taliban, Al Qaeda, and ISIS?  What's happening with Biden's open borders...

Episode 213-Part 1: ADF Victories, Part 2: Biden Impeachment Inquiry In the first half of the NCR podcast we are joined by Senior Counsel for Regulatory Litigation at ADF Julie Blake to review some of the recent victories at Alliance Defending Freedom including the FDA lawsuit regarding chemical abortion drugs, as well as what we could be looking at coming up for ADF cases.  In the second half of...

Episode 212-Conspiracy Theories In this episode of the National Crawford Roundtable podcast we discuss conspiracy theories.  How do we know what's true, what's not, and what constitutes a "conspiracy theory"?  Christians are often accused of being gullible and falling for conspiracy theories, is this true?  A few of the common conspiracy theories that Christians and non-Christians alike have falle...

In this episode of NCR we discuss various topics related to Labor Day.  Whatever happened to work ethic?  Is it gone?  What effect did COVID lockdowns and free government money have on work ethic?  Why are so many businesses struggling to  find good help?  Why are so many content to sit at home and live off the government?  Is this a U.S. problem or a worldwide problem? Or is this a false percepti...

In this episode of the National Crawford Roundtable Podcast we discuss the First GOP Primary Debate of 2023 and the Strategic Focus of the GOP.  How wise is it for Donald Trump to be absent from the GOP debate?  What should be the focus of the GOP for 2024?  Should they focus on social issues like abortion, transgenderism, religious liberties, parental rights, culture wars, etc.?  Or, should they...

Episode 209-Part 1: The Maui Wildfires, Part 2: The Latest Trump Indictment In Part 1 of this week's podcast we discuss the Maui Wildfires and some of the conspiracy theories surrounding them.  In Part 2 the guys talk about the latest Trump indictment in Georgia with separate charges of disputing the 2020 election and having that interpreted as a RICO violation, on par with Mafia organized crime.

Episode 208-Part 2 of a 2-Part Series: GOP Presidential Candidates For 2024.  In this episode we will discuss the other non-Trump GOP presidential candidates for 2024: Ron DeSantis, Vivek Ramaswamy, Mike Pence, Senator Tim Scott, Nikki Haley, Chris Christie, Larry Elder, and others.

The Trump Indictments and Trump Cult Mentality.  Are the indictments against former President Donald Trump "trumped up"?  Has Free Speech been indicted? Is this just a ploy to convict Trump of something/anything to keep him from running for President of the United States?  Do some Trump supporters act in a cult-like fashion when it comes to their support of him?

Episode 206-Part 1 of a 2-Part Series: GOP Presidential Candidates for 2024.  In this podcast we will discuss Part 1 of a 2-Part series on the GOP presidential candidates for 2024.  With all of the various aspects of Trump, he will take up the first of the two podcasts, then next week will be all the other GOP candidates.  In this episode we'll discuss Trump's indictments for: NYC Stormy Daniels p...

In Part 1 of the podcast we discuss the 303 Creative Victory, with special guest Jake Warner, senior counsel from Alliance Defending Freedom, who was in on the 303 Creative pleadings and was in the U.S. Supreme Court during the oral arguments--what it means, and whether this sets a large enough precedent to protect all other kinds of Christian businesses as well.  In Part 2 the guys talk in depth...

The guys talk about the cold-hearted way in which Joe Biden refuses to acknowledge his 4-year-old granddaughter Navy Joan.  She is his 7th grandchild, the love-child of Hunter Biden and a stripper, therefore considered a PR embarrassment.  Why is the media just now discussing this?  Is it the realization that Biden can't survive all of his bribery scandals, and so it may be better to get him to en...