America in View Political News Podcast

America In View: August 9, 2024 by Brett and Matt Doster

Matt and Brett Doster analyze the latest in political news across the country and find time to talk a little about the Olympics and the Middle East.

Matt and Brett are joined by special guest Mike Hanna, president of a national consulting firm and political guru on issues all across the country. Last week, when Mike was on the show, he predicted that Biden would drop out of the Presidential race by Sunday or Monday, and he was spot on! Tune in as we discuss the factors that led to Biden's announcement, the major Democratic players who helped p...

On this week's show, Matt and Brett will explore the hottest political news topics from this past week. Starting with the attempted assassination of President Trump at a rally in Pennsylvania. There is a lot of speculation as to what went wrong, why it happened, and what it means for the presidential race.  Next up, we will discuss J.D. Vance's Vice Presidential Nomination at the RNC and how, from...

Brett and Matt have an exciting show in store today, analyzing all the latest drama in Presidential politics as Joe Biden attempts to restore confidence in his candidacy, even while creating new doubts on a daily basis.  They plan to talk battleground states, with latest polling showing Trump to be competitive in many states thought unwinnable even a month ago. And who will Trump's V.P. pick turn...

This week, we have a great show lined up on a very hot topic! Special guest Kara Rollins, Litigation Council for the New Civil Liberties Alliance, will join us today to discuss a breaking Supreme Court ruling that curtails federal agencies' power! The ruling overturned a 40-year-old "Chevron deference" decision that gave federal agencies broad regulatory power. The ruling has upended certain feder...

Brett and Matt are joined by Brett O'Donnell, a Renowned Debate Coach and Strategist who, for several decades, has served as a message and media strategist for Presidential candidates, Governors, Senators, and numerous members of Congress. What's on our radar for the show? You guessed it, the Presidential Debate. In a historic clash of personality and policy, Biden and Trump took the stage for the...

On this episode of America in View, Brett and Matt are joined by Florida State Senator Jay Trumbull, Chairman of the Commerce and Tourism Committee. Tune in at 4 p.m. and join us for an informative discussion with Senator Trumbull as he updates us on Gov. DeSantis signing the "Focus on Florida's Future" Budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025. The Focus on Florida’s Future Budget totals $116.5 billion—le...

They have a special treat today with Florida State Representative and Chairman of the House Commerce Committee Bob Rommel joining us. Tune in to hear from Rep. Rommel on the great progress made in the Florida Legislature with rolling back the Left's so-called D.E.I. standards. They will also discuss protecting free speech on campuses. Florida has set the standard by stopping college administration...

On this episode of America in View, Matt and Brett will talk with retired Army Officer Tim Fitzpatrick about the 80th anniversary of D-Day and some of the latest developments in foreign affairs, from Ukraine to Israel to Cuba. Tim has joined the show previously to unpack the war in Israel and America’s involvement. This week, they will take a deeper dive into the discussion on our military’s hand...

Today, Matt and Brett are going to do their best to walk through the Trump verdict and make sense of what this means for the election in November—and, most importantly, what it means for our country. While most observers on both sides of the partisan spectrum expected hostility for Trump in a New York trial, the outcome has still shocked the world, leading one commentator to describe it as “Americ...

Brett and Matt are honoring Memorial Day with Two Very Special Veterans this week. Grant Martin is a retired Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Army (Special Forces), and Russell Doster is a former U.S. Marine who served in the Vietnam War and is Matt and Brett's Father. Tune in as we discuss the conflicts in American History and the cost to American lives and families. This weekend, let's remember an...

This week, Brett and Matt are joined by special guest John Stemberger. John is the President of Liberty Council Action, a law and policy education, training, and advocacy organization founded in 1986. From offices in Washington, DC, and Orlando, Florida, LCA advances religious freedom, the sanctity of human life, the family, responsible government, national security, and support for Israel at the...

This week, Brett and Matt are diving into the day's topics! They will discuss the latest battleground polls, which are not looking too good for Biden. It seems his hard-core supporters are experiencing buyer's remorse. The nation is familiar with and knows each candidate, so minds are being made up before election day. They will also discuss the battle that Trump faces in winning Arizona and Georg...

In this episode, Matt and Brett are joined by special guest Michael Brickman. Michael is a fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, where he focuses on higher education and cutting-edge innovation in education reform. He advises companies, nonprofits, and investors on the innovations changing how we work and learn. What’s on deck for today’s show? You’ve probably guessed it: the woke agenda in...

In this episode, Matt and Brett are joined by a legal expert and former U.S. Attorney Ken Sukhia. We're tackling the hot topic of President Donald Trump's trial with Former U.S. Attorney Ken Sukhia. Brett and Matt will explore the jury selection fiasco and the crucial question of whether Trump can receive an impartial jury. It's fascinating to see how even those jurors who claimed impartiality had...

Join Brett and Matt Doster for another episode of America in View! Today's guest is Adam N. Michel, Director of Tax Policy Studies at the Cato Institute. We'll talk with Adam about one of life's two certainties: taxes! Joe Biden has asked for across the board tax increases on those making over $400,000 per year, which would make the United States a "tax rate outlier" among the world's largest econ...

This week on America in View, Florida Commissioner of Education Manny Diaz, Jr. is on the show to talk about education...and China! That's right, news has been made the past couple weeks as Florida is raising awareness about Chinese-owned software companies collecting data on school children in the United States—even children of military personnel. In addition, we'll talk about Florida's leadershi...

This week on America in View, Randy Ray, chairman of Senior Consumers of America, joins us. Tune in as we talk about the vital work Senior Consumers of America does in monitoring public policy issues (at the local, state, and national levels) and engage, as needed when potential policy decisions impact the interests of senior citizens. The need for tort reform in Florida is currently on Mr. Ray's...

Join Brett and Matt Doster for another episode of America in View, Spring Break edition. This week, we're doing a spotlight on another state as we interview Kentucky State Senator Chris McDaniel. Senator McDaniel, Chairman of the Appropriations and Revenue Committee, discusses how Kentucky has taken steps to lower taxes while balancing its budget. We will also discuss the fiscal conflicts between...

This week State Representative Stan McClain (R-Ocala), Chairman of the Ways and Means Committee, joins us on the concluding day of the Florida Legislative Session. McClain is wrapping up his eighth and final year in the Florida House and is now a candidate for the State Senate. We will also discuss Joe Biden's State of the Union Address from last night, in which he pushed a hard-left partisan mess...

This week, we are joined by a special guest, State Representative Griff Griffitts, representing Florida's District 6, Bay County. Tune in as Representative Griffitts discusses the Pandhandle's hurricane recovery progress, the legislative session in Tallahassee, and HB 779 United States-produced Iron and Steel in Public Works Projects. We will also hear about HB 1537 Vacation Rentals from Represent...

This week, we have two special guests joining us: Ryan Binkley, a Republican Candidate for President, and Rep. Toby Overdorf, a member of the Florida House of Representatives. Ryan Binkley is the President and CEO of Generational Group, which is located in Richardson, Texas. With over 300 employees, Generational focuses on business consultancy, M&A, and wealth advisory for business owners througho...

In this episode, we are joined by Florida State Representative Tom Fabricio. Representative Fabricio will explain how Biden's lax policies have led states like Florida to develop legislation to protect their citizens from bearing the financial burden numerous blue states currently suffer. He'll also speak on his trip to the border this week, where he witnessed the crisis first-hand!

This week, George P. Bush, former Texas Land Commissioner, will join us. Tune in as we discuss and hear his first-hand account of the border disaster and the toll it is taking on Texas. As so-called negotiations in Washington break down this week, the rest of us deal with the worst border crisis in American history. The flow of drugs, human trafficking, and terrorists is hitting all states, and ta...