American Viewpoints

Andy Roth from the State Freedom Caucus assesses the makeup of the new Congress and the challenges the country is facing in 2025. He also discusses what he thinks should be the top priorities for Congress and President-Elect Trump in this year's legislative work. For more information: https://statefreedomcaucus.info/

After a recent online debate fired up on the Right, a new attention was brought to the HB-1 Visa program, which is used by American companies to recruit foreign workers to fill high-skill jobs, typically in technology. Some argue the program is good because it brings more skilled talent to the United States and others say it displaces or blocks opportunity for American workers and should be reform...

Matt Kibbe, host of TheBlaze TV's Kibbe On Liberty and from FreeThePeople.org, assesses the political and cultural divides in America and as we approach the beginning of a new presidential administration. It's not just Republican versus Democrat or pro- versus anti- Trump, there's a bigger question of authoritarianism versus liberty. * image courtesy of TheBlaze TV

Dave Lauer was enjoying a life many would be envious of: a successful career in education, a loving family, apparent good health that left him strong enough to play competitive baseball in his 50's. In late 2023, much changed with a sudden and surprising diagnosis of a brain tumor. While Dave's life has changed, he's taking notes of his reflections and leffons and offers them in his book, Glad To...

Dave Lauer was enjoying a life many would be envious of: a successful career in education, a loving family, apparent good health that left him strong enough to play competitive baseball in his 50's. In late 2023, much changed with a sudden and surprising diagnosis of a brain tumor. While Dave's life has changed, he's taking notes of his reflections and leffons and offers them in his book, Glad To...

Kemberly Washington, CPA, who writes for Bankrate.com offers end-of-the year advice on reducing your tax burden and also provides tips on planning for 2025.

American Prosperity's Phil Kerpen discusses the ongoing debate over funding the federal government and avoiding a "government shutdown" and how the disfunction of Congress remains at the core of the problem.

Keith Hanson from QUX Technologies, who is also a former law enforcement officer, comments on the assassination of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson and what it's showing us about our own culture right now. He also offers advice on reducing your risk of being a victim of crime.

Recording on Bill of Rights Day, this conversation with David Bobb from the Bill of Rights Institute covers the importance - both historical and ongoing - of the first ten amendments to the US Constitution.

Trent England from Save Our States makes his case for keeping our Electoral College process of elections in the US. He distinguishes our system from a direct democracy/popular vote approach and answers critiques of the electoral college process. For more information: https://saveourstates.com/

Linda Hanson from Prosperity 101 argues that the recent trend of businesses embracing cultural activism and leftist thinking have found it hurt their business. Her organization argues that businesses should not just avoid taking sides in culture debates and politics but should actively educate employees on economic and policy issues that affect the economy and local businesses. For more informatio...

Dr Sal Giogiano from the Men's Health Network discusses a trend on some college/university campuses that teach against health and wellness, especially weight management. The activism in the academics equates promoting healthy lifestyles like exercise and weight loss to racism and sexism.

Caroline Melear from the R Street Institute looks at and beyond the current debate over the government's role in "making American healthy again", to borrow the phrase from Robert F Kennedy, Jr. Among her perspectives is that other federal programs, specifically subsidies for processed food manufacturing, create insentives to provide cheap, unhealthy food. For more information: https://www.rstreet....

Dr. Marschall Runge from University of Michigan Medicine discusses recent study showing that artificial intelligence has a slightly higher accuracy rate in diagnosing medical conditions. An article about the study was published in the New York Post. Dr. Runge also discusses how he sees the role of AI in health care in the future. * this discussion originally aired on NewsTalk STL in St Louis

Danny Santana from CNET provides updates on common and new scams being used to steal property and compromise personal information. These techniques tend to capitalize on the busy holiday season but are also used throughout the rest of the year. * this discussion originally aired on NewsTalk STL in St Louis

Phil Siegle from CAPTRS assesses the state of regulation on artificial intelligence, at least in the US. He explains the challenges the incoming Trump Administration faces and the risks of overregulating as the technology develops in the coming years.

OH Skinner from the Alliance for Consumers discusses their new short film, 2035. The movie is based on the premise that America's future includes the environmental and social regulations that today's Left wants. Skinner explains why they decided to use cinema to illustrate what they see as the dangers of increased government control of our lives. For more information: https://preparefor2035.com/

Herzog Foundation president Darrell Jones provides an assessment of how education could change in America if Donald Trump and Congressional Republicans follow through on their pledge to eliminate the Department of Education.

Fewer people get their news and commentary from traditional soucres (broadcast, newspaper, etc). We can debate if that's good or bad but have those "mainstream" media sources brought the competition - and losses - on themselves? Christine Rosen from the American Enterprise Institute argues that they have and continue to push the audience away through dishonesty, incompetence, and outright bias. Fo...

Author Don Brown discusses his new book, Kangaroo Court: How Dirty Prosecutors and Sleazy Lawyers Destroy Political Opponents, Attack Free Speech, and Subvert the Constitution. Brown argues that frivolous civil and criminal legal actions are being increasingly used to affect politics and policy. For more information: https://donbrownbooks.com/

Teresa Murry from the Public Interest Research Group provides updates us on the rights consumers have when airlines bump passengers off flights or cancel flights.

CNET reporter Dasha Milden offers advice on protecting your physical property (like deliveries & gifts) and your financial information from thieves who use season-specific tactics during the holiday season.

Rick Manning from Americans For Limited Government makes his conservative case for Congressman Mike Johnson to keep his position as Speaker of the House of Represenatatives. * this discussion originally aired on NewsTalk STL in St Louis

A graphic novel to address housing policies and central planning? Yes. It's named Build, Baby, Build: The Science And Ethics Of Housing Regulation. In this discussion with author and George Mason University economist Bryan Caplan, he makes an argument for more homes and less government. From the book's description: "Why are housing prices in America so unbelievably high, especially in the country'...

A recent United Nations conference (the 29th Conference of the Parties or COP 29) recently took place in Baku. CFACT's Craig Rucker was there and provided this first-hand account of what happened. Much of the activity focused on collecting funds from developed countries and funnelling it to poor countries - with plenty of strings attached. For more information: https://www.cfact.org/2024/11/11/beg...