Mike Ferguson

American Viewpoints

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America's news talk radio show that doesn't just inform, it empowers. Often, important stories, viewpoints, and information don't make it into the headlines, so we're finding them and bringing them to you. By the end of each week's show, you'll have new information you can use. Syndicated through Talk Media Networkhttps://talkmedianetwork.com/show/american-viewpoints-with-mike-ferguson/

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Mike Ferguson

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May 12, 2026

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Episodes

A Constitutional Challenge To Mail In Voting 17.01.2023

Greg Teufel, founder of OGC Law, discusses a challenge to Pennsylannia's mail-in voting process that is befor ethe US Supreme Court. Teufel explains why this case could have ramifications across the nation.

The Hidden Price Of Regulations - The Cost Of New Government Rules 17.01.2023

Wayne Crews from the Competitive Enterprise Institute, provides details on the annual Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions publication issued by the Biden Administration. He explains how the Administration is using the publication as a policy-making strategy and also discusses some of the costs that could affect American households as a result of the new rules being issued...

Politics, Government, Culture, And LBGT Rights. 12.01.2023

The Daily Signal's Tyler O'Neil discusses his recent articles on the Biden Administration's use of the medical establish, including the CDC, to influence culture and education regarding debate over LGBT issues. Also discusses is Rachel Levine's call for social media companies to favor pro-trans perspectives over more traditional viewpoints.

The Argument Against Instant Runoff (aka Ranked Choice) Voting 10.01.2023

Public Interest Legal Foundation President J. Christian Adams responds to the conversation on a previous program regarding rankied choice voting, otherwise known as instant runoff voting. PILF is against the idea.

Did Twitter Violate Federal Election Laws? 10.01.2023

Hans Von Spakovsky is the manager of the Heritage Foundation's Election Law Reform Initiative. He's also a former member of the Federal Elections Commission. After reviewing the Twitter Files, released by Elon Musk, Von Spakovsky argues that the social media platform's bias before, during, and after the 2020 elections is an in-kind contribution to the Biden campaign and says the FEC should investi...

Reaction To Congress' Omnibus Spending Deal 09.01.2023

Phil Kerpen from American Committment discusses the recently-passed omnibus spending plan at he last minute before a possible government shutdown. Kerpen believes the plan is too big, too expensive, and wasn't available to lawmakers early enough to allow them to review it properly. This conversation is from NewsTalk STL in St. Louis, MO.

Can We Keep our Kids Too Safe? 09.01.2023

Julian Adorney from the Foundatin for Economic Education argues against a trend of overprotecting children. Is critique of a "safetyist" mindset is that it doesn't allow for children to learn via mistakes (even painful ones) and that eventually leads to a risk-averse society that stimies creative thinking and innovation. https://mises.org/wire/want-protect-children-dont-embrace-safetyism

Should Facebook Files Be Released Like Twitter Files Have? 06.01.2023

Paul Chesser from the National Legal and Policy Center explains why they are asking Meta (Facebook) shareholders demand the release of information related to the comapny's cooperation with government officials during the 2020 election cycle and beyond. Chesser says Facebook should be more transparent about how it made censorship and other decisions about bias against some viewpoints, not allowing...

The Argument For instant Runoff (aka Ranked Choice) Voting 06.01.2023

Former Georgia State Representative Scot Turner, now the executive director of Eternal Vigilance Action, Inc, promotes reforming elections by using ranked choice voting - also known as instant runoff voting. This allows voters to rank candidates from most to least favorite. Example: your favorite candidate would be ranked 1, your next favorite candidate would be ranked 2, etc.

Jobs, Inflation, And A Shaky Economy: Preparing For 2023 06.01.2023

Bankrate.com analyst Greg McBride explains recent economic reports regarding jobs, unemployment, and inflation and what they indicate for the US economy. He also offers some basic advice on how to plan for 2023 when it comes to your personal finances.

Did Anthony Fauci And Other Government Officials Work With Media, Social Media, and Big Tech To Suppress Dissent To COVID Lockdowns? 06.01.2023

Dr. Phil Magness from the American Institute For Economic Research provides an update on his research into how much government officials worked to suppress dissent against COVID restrictions, lockdowns, and mandates. The Freedom of Information Act-involved research focuses on Dr. Fancis Collins' and Dr. Anthony Fauci's work against the Great Barrington Declaration, which disagrees with the authori...

Woke Antisemitism 06.01.2023

David L. Berstein's new book, Woke Antisemitism: How A Progressive Ideology Harms Jews, argues that "wokeness" supports antisemitism and other bias against Jewish people. In this conversation, he explains why he believes at least some of the current leftist ideology promotes racism and antisemitism.

Con Artists Are Getting Better At Their Scams. How To Protect Yourself And Your Money in 2023. 06.01.2023

James E. Lee from the Identity Theft Resource Center offers advice on spotting scams that target your personal and financial information and protecting both that information and your money.

Navigating Holiday Stress: Mental Health During The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year 06.01.2023

Trauma specialist Julie Gandy Torres offers advice on prioritizing your mental health during the holiday season. The conversation includes discussions about stress and dealing with trauma.

When Freedom Of Speech, Religious Freedom, And LGBT Rights Collide. 06.01.2023

The Daily Signal's Virginia Allen discusses the importance of the 303 Creative case before the US Supreme Court. While many view the case as a religious freedom case because the business owner doesn't want to create websites for same-sex weddings, Allen says the case is actually about the freedom of speech. More specifically, the freedom to not be forced by law to say something. The discussion als...

Should Republicans WANT A Competitive Race For Their Presidential Nominartion In 2024? 06.01.2023

Dr. Everett Piper, author and Washington Times columnist, argues that the Republican Party should not "coronate" Donald Trump or any other candidate for president but, instead, welcome multiple candidates to compete with him. He explains why considering multiple candidates could be good for the party, the conservative movement, and the eventual nominee.

Protecting Privacy From Police: Why Accusations Against One Department Could Affect Investigations Nationwide 06.01.2023

The ACLU's Nate Wesson explains why the organization is suing the Springfield, MA Police Department over their use of a surveillance camera during an investigation. The camera was posted on public property but there was no warrant issued, bringing up Fourth Amendment concerns.

Holiday Health: Enjoying The Treats While Not Busting Your Wellness 06.01.2023

Dr. Julie Gatza offers advice on how to protect your health - physical and emotional - during the holidays when social demands and business can be stressful and when the meals and treats can derail your fitness and health plan.

Railways, The Unions, And Congress: Why The Government May Be Asked To Settle A Private Dispute 06.01.2023

Sean Higgins from the Competitive Enterprise Institute explains the dispute between some labor unions and railroad/railway operators. In this case, Congress could be called on to override the union votes and impose the terms of the contract on both the employers and the workers.

What Role Should The US Have In Ukraine? The Diplomatic Dilemma 06.01.2023

Former US Ambassador and US Congressman Francis Rooney assesses the sitution in Ukraine as Russia's invation of the nation continues. He discusses the diplomatic challenges for the US and the possible effects the war - and decisions by US leaders - could have on the county.

Can Privacy And Public Health Coexist? 06.01.2023

Sheng Li from the New Civil Liberties Alliance discusses their lawsuit against the State of Massachusettes. The lawsuit accuses the State of covertly installing an app on Android phones in the state that tracked their locations in an effort to enable contact tracing. This was done as part of en effort to combat the spread of COVID-19.

Bracing For Higher Energy Bills This Winter 06.01.2023

SaveOnEnergy.com's Saltanat Bardileeva provides an outlook for the coming winter ultility bills, which are expected to be higher than in previous years. Lower energy supply, especially natural gas and oil, as well as inflation, are among the factors driving up costs. The discussion includes advice on how to reduce your utility costs without compromising safety in your home.

Is There A War On The American Family? 06.01.2023

Terry Schilling from the American Principles Project argues that there is a political, policy, and cultural effort to "abolish" the traditional American family. He makes comparisons to governmental and cultural efforts from history that sounght to undermine the family as an institution.

The Red Wave That Wasn't. Lessons To Learn From The GOP's Failure To Win Big In The Midterms 06.01.2023

FreeThePeople.org's Matt Kibbe, host of BlazeTV's "Kibbe On Liberty" assesses the failure of Republicans to win more seats in Congress during the 2022 Mid Term elections. Kibbe discusses the policy differences the GOP presented and failed to present as well as what messages voters around the country were sending as far as their priorities.

Assessing The Respect For Marriage Act And Possible Conflicts With Religious Freedom 06.01.2023

The Heritage Foundation's Emma Waters discusses the "Respect For Marriage Act" pased by Congress and the possible unintended consequences the bill (now law) could have. Concerns about the law include possible threats to religious freedom.

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