American Viewpoints

Professor Derek Muller from the University of Iowa assesses the US Supreme Court's Moore vs Harper decision. That decision upheld the role of courts in the process to draw district lines. At issue was a dispute over whether the North Carolina Supreme Court can check the State Legislature's authority to draw congressional and state legislative districts.

RedState.com writer Jeff Charles reacts to the Southern Poverty Law Center's addition of Moms For Liberty (and other conservative groups) to their list of "hate groups". While SPLC is a private non profit group, published reports say they regularly meet with the Biden Administration to consult the Administration on policy. Charles discusses why this could lead to suppressed speech by those who dis...

Recorded right before it debuted in theaters around the country, this conversation with Matt Osborne from Operation Underground Railroad (OUR Rescue) describes the work they do and how that resulted in creation of Sound of Freedom, starring Jim Caviezel. The film is based on true events and spotlights the growing child trafficking industry.

Bethany Mandel, author of the Heroes Of Liberty childrens' book series and coauthor of the new book, Stolen Youth, discusses the concerns she and many others have about falling civics test scores in the US. She says the trend has educational, cultural, and policy conseqences in the future.

Jeremy Dyes from the First Liberty Institute reflects on the effect of the US Supreme Court's "Coach Kennedy" religious freedom case. That ruling is now one year old and Dyes says Americans are now more free than we were before, at least when it comes to religious freedom. The discussion also includes what's next in the debate over religious freedom, especially in public life.

A fight in New York City reignites the debate over using force to protect yourself and others. Daniel Penny subdued Jordan Neeley in a subway after he and witnesses say Neeley was threatening people. Protesters and prosecutors say the maneuver Penny used to subdue Neeley was a choke hold and caused hit death illegally. Daniel Penny has been indicted in the case. Sgt Betsy Brantner Smith from the N...

Tammy Kocher from Minnesota-based New Life Family Services discusses how things have changed for their pregnancy resource centers since the US Supreme Court overturned Roe vs Wade in 2022. The discussion includes changes in the law and in the safety of their centers, employees, and clients.

Bob Hoge from RedState.com explains a proposed law in California that would, if passed, criminalize refusal of parents to "affirm" a child's "gender identity". Hoge explains why he believes the bill attempts to include opposition to trans ideology in parenting to the list of child abuse and child welfare definitions in the state.

Ben Lieberman from the Competitive Enterprise Institute updates us on the Biden Administration's efforts to reduce the number of gas stoves being used in the US. Among the reasons two federal agencies are claiming as reasons to phase out gas cooking are climate change activism and claims that gas stoves are unhealthy. Liberman examines and addresses the claims.

Bankrate.com analyst Greg McBride explains what the latest federal reserve interest rate hike means to American households. He also offers advice on how to adjust your personal finances in response to what's happended and what's likely to happen in the future.

Landmark Legal Foundation's Mike O'Neil provides an explanation of the federal accusations against former Donald Trump in the latest indictment of the former president.

The Heritage Foundation's Hans Von Spakovsky discusses trends in law schools around the country that he says is promoting radical leftism in law schools. The conversation also examines the possible consequences that could lead to in society.

Maddie Dermon from the Freedom Foundation discusses the "Schools In Transition" material being supported by, among others, the National Education Association. Dermon says the publication is being used to promote transgender ideology to children, regardless of what the parents believe or want.

Dean Clancy from Americans For Prosperity addresses the continuing rise in the cost of health care in America. He discusses why the costs have gone up and explores possible solutions to hep keep the costs down without sacrificing quality.

The Daily Signal's Tyler O'Neil discusses recent actions by the Southern Poverty Law Center. The SPLC added conservative adctivist group Moms 4 Liberty to their list of "hate groups". The conversaton examines how the SPLC regularly equates parental rights and other conservative groups with hate groups like the KKK.

Brad Wilcox from the Institute for Family Studies looks at recent studies showing a trend regarding political and cultural beliefs. The data indicates that boys and young men are increasingly conservative while girls and young women are increasingly more liberal. Wilcox discusses the possible reasons for the change and the societal impacts this cold have,

Thea Showmake from HomeSchoolReadyOrNot.com responds to an article in the Washington Post that is critical of homeschooling. The article argues that homeschooling is losing support and participation around the country.

Rich Marianos is a former assistant director of the ATF and warns about threats to the nation through Chinese-made vaping products. Marianos says that, in addition to the health problems caused by the products, the devices are connected to organized crime and target underage users.

Shortly after President Biden and Speaker Kevin McCarthy announce a spending agreement that suspends the nation's "debt ceiling", several conservative members of Congress objected. Eventually, the deal was passed. In this discussion, Americans For Limited Government's Rick Manning explains what is in the deal and what the possible consequences of it are.

Tommy Valentine from Catholic Vote explains why they are mobilizing a campaign against the Los Angeles Dodgers in response to their decision to honor "The Sisters Of Perpetual Indulgence", which mocks Catholic imagery as part of their LGBT activism. * image from the Sisters of perpetual Indulgence website.

Jessica Melugin from the Competititve Enterprise Institute responds to US Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy's announcment that a mental health advisory has been issued, warning parents that time on social media could be hurting the mental health of children. The Biden Administration also announced the formation of a task formed to, among other things, suggest regulations on social media and other t...

RedState.com writer Jerry Wilson assesses the impact Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has and could have in the GOP race for president. * Image courtesy of @RonDeSantis on Twitter.

Dr. Samuel Gregg, an economist with the American Institute for Economic Research, assesses the standoff between President Biden and Speaker Kevin McCarthy over the terms of raising the US debt ceiling.

Project 21 Ambassador Sonia Morris explains why she and some other black conservatives take issue with President Joe Biden's use of a commencement address at Howard University to talk about white supremacy. Critics accuse the President of using the comments to inject politics into the commencement.

Mark Mix from the National Right to Work Foundation reacts to the news that workers in several Starbucks are moving to decertify the unions that were recently voted into place.