American Viewpoints

Ryan Young from the Competitive Enterprise Institute reacts to President Biden's announcement of tariffs on some specific Chinese products. The policy is similar to those of the Trump Administration (and now the Trump campaign). Young argues that tariffs raise the cost of living for American consumers and not harm Chinese business and poltiical interests. * This discussion originally aired on News...

(Air date May 19th, 2024) First Liberty attorney Hiram Sasser describes a situation happening (at the time of broadcast) that displaced a pro-Israel conference with only a few days' notice. The hosting hotel and conference center in Nashville, TN abruptly cancelled the event, claiming it was for safety reasons. The hotel had received complaints from pro-Palestinian activists over its doing busines...

Amid a spike in antisemitic violence on campuses around the country (May 2024), the Biden Administration tries to balance addressing the needs of US ally Israel and a growing anti-Israel sentiment on the Left in the US. In this discussion, Congressman Mike Bost (R-IL) assesses the situations on campuses, in the Middle East, and in the halls of Congress. This conversation originally aired on NewsTa...

Jeffrey Tucker from the Brownstone Institute explains the censorship that he says happened (and still does) regarding the sale of books. In a fashion similar to the social media suppression of news articles and dissenting opinions, Tucker says online book sellers are either willingly supressing the marketing of books that dissent from narratives preferred by the government or are doing so under pr...

Joel Shultz from the National Police Association discusses his recent op-ed, "Less Lethal Options Can Save Lives", which focuses on the lethality of weapons officers should have while on the job. He also addresses the factors that affect the level of force needed in dangerous situations and what the public needs to understand about those cases. For more information: https://nationalpolice.org/main...

Numbers USA's Eric Ruark assesses and reacts to the announcement that the Biden Administration is developing a plan to bring refugees from Gaza/Palestine into the United States. He discusses the politics and the national security aspects of the debate. This discussion originally aired on NewsTalk STL in St. Louis.

What's oikophobia and is it spreading on college campuses around the country? As criminologist and former sheriff Dr Currie Myers explains, it's a loathing of your home and culture. To answer the second question; it seems like there's a spread of it going around these days. The symptoms may include fighting with police, wearing masks to hide identity, chanting anti-US and anti-Israeli slogans, tre...

Elections should be about the confidence we have in candidates, be they incumbents or challengers. Increasingly, elections sre becoming about the confidence (or lack of) we have in the process of voting. Often, those on the Left say the Right is suppressing voter turnout and disenfranchising people. At the same time, many on the Right accuse the Left of electoral fraud. Is either claim true? Are b...

Americans for Limited Government's Rick Manning comments on the Biden reelection campaign using Vice President Kamala Harris as a spokesperson to promote the Administration's economic plan and results. Manning points out that, specifically, the campaign is trying to increase support among black male voters. For more information: https://dailytorch.com/2024/04/not-even-kamala-harris-can-sell-the-bi...

The recently-passed law requiring ByteDance to sell TikTok will certainly be litigated for months, if not years. Supporters say it's important national security in an age where the digital world can be a battlefield along with the physical world. What are the costs? In this discussion, James Broughel from the Competitive Enterprise Institute argues that the government's trying to take control will...

From random assaults on women in broad daylight to AI-generated scams online and over the phone, the threats to us physically and financially continue to evolve. Former NYPD Officer Dean Golemis, now the president of Global Security And Investigative Services, describes today's threats and offers advice on how to reduce your chance of being a victim.

Could one state's strict environmental laws affect the entire nation's economy - and your household finances? According to Dr Bonner Cohen from the Committee For A Constructive Tomorrow (CFSCT), the answer is yes. In this discussion, he explains how California's effort to mandate electric freight trains in the state could result in supply chain disruptions across the nation, especially if other st...

Calling something "election interference" is all the rage right now, but is there merit to the claim when someone controls what you're allowed to see and hear, at least in part of your life? That's the argument the Media Research Center's Dan Schneider is making when discussing a new report that shows social media and big tech companies suppressed posts and search results that promoted conservativ...

American Spectator writer Nate Hochman discusses his recent article on the conflict within and focused on NPR after a long-time reporter admits (in an article) that they have lost the trust of many listeners because of their overt bias. The discussion also covers the effect of most media picking a side (politically, culturally, or both) and reporting from that perspective. Most of the time in the...

It's not a new concept, per se, in America but there's a new look to microschooling right now - and the number of families using the approach is growing. In this discussion, the National Microschooling Center's Don Soifer explains what microschooling is, what it offers, and why people of different perspectives are implementing it to education their children. For more information: https://microscho...

Before being released, one teachers' union leader called for this book to be burned. In this discussion, Corey DeAngelis, discusses the book and why the education establishment won't like it. DeAngelis, America's premier advocate for school choice, details the purpose of his bew book, The Parent Revolution, the momentum the education freedom movement has right now, and why the debate is far from s...

The Biden Administration, through the ATF and DOJ, recently announced new regulations on buying and selling guns. Opponents argue that could result in just about anyone who owns a gun could become a felon just by selling their private property. Chriss Dorr from the American Firearms Association explains the new regulations - which are not laws passed by Congress - and how it could affect gun owner...

Former Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler (R-MO) discusses the work she's now doing on the advisory board of Christians Engaged. The group is asking Christians to "pray, vote, and engage" in the political and cultural debates. For more information: ChristiansEngaged.org

Roy Beck, founder of Numbers USA and author of Back Of The Hiring Line, responds to the recent unemployment and workforce participation reports by comparing them will the nnumbers tracking immigration - especially illegal immigration - into the US. Beck says the economic impact disproportionally affects black and other minority workers.

Taxpayer Protection Alliance President David Williams laments the amound of taxation to which Americans are subjected each year. Worse: the IRS is among the federal agencies that have been weaponized against citizens who have spoken up against those in power over the last several years. WIlliams also discusses the debate over extending tax cuts that are scheduled to expire this year.

Among the recent evolutions in the marketplace is, obviously, the gig economy. From ride shares to delivery services to home repairs, there's a gig app for a variety of services. That's allowed workers to take on side jobs, replace lost jobs, or make extra money in retirement. For regulators and lawmakers, though, it's also looked at as a reason to impose rules on the businesses that run the platf...

Job Creators Network President Elaine Parker responds to President Biden's latest effort to erase student loan debt. In this discussion, she assesses the new plan from the Administration, how it relates to the US Supreme Court's ruling against the previous orders to forgive the debts, and how both the system and the Academy need reforms.

Looking for your next job could lead you right into a scam. In this discussion, LinkedIn's Francisco Tobon describes some of the online scams targeting job seekers and how sophisticated the dangers are at this point. He also offers advice on keeping your personal identity and financial information safe during the online job search process and describes some of the tools available to help/

"Decarbonization is a political agenda". That's how the American Energy Institute's Jason Issac assesses the push for more renewable energy mandates and smart grid implementation. Among the consequences of that, he says, is an increase in the cost of energy for all Americans and the possibility of more energy shortages. For more information: https://americanenergyinstitute.com/

Alex Nestor, Investigative Fellow for Parents Defending Education, discusses her recent report for the Washington Examiner. Her piece says the Chinese Communist Party, through partnerships with schools in the US, is influencing education and students here. * this discussion originally aired on NewsTalk STL in St. Louis For more information: https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/2942388/the-cc...