America's News Hour

Bill Bernardoni is joined by filmmaker, author, and cultural commentator Salvador Litvak for a deeply personal and timely conversation on the surge of antisemitism in the United States and around the world. Drawing on family history, Jewish tradition, and his own work, Litvak explains why this hatred never truly disappears — and how vigilance, community, and humor have helped Jewish culture surviv...

Bill Bernardoni continues his conversation with foreign policy analyst Lisa Daftari of Foreign Desk News, focusing on why any lasting change in Iran must come from inside the country — not from externally backed opposition groups. The discussion examines Iran’s weakened regime, internal protest movements, and the controversial role of the MEK, including why it lacks legitimacy among Iranians despi...

Bill Bernardoni is joined by foreign policy analyst and Iran expert Lisa Daftari of The Foreign Desk for an in-depth discussion on the growing unrest inside Iran and whether regime change there would fundamentally differ from Iraq or Afghanistan. The conversation explores nationwide protests, economic collapse, generational opposition to the regime, and the role of Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi — incl...

Bill Bernardoni is joined by Dr. Stephen Loyd of Reach United for a critical discussion on fentanyl, overdose prevention, and the president’s recent policy moves. The conversation also turns to marijuana — its medical potential, risks to developing brains, and why moving it from Schedule I to Schedule III could matter for research and public health. This is a sober, evidence-based look at what act...

In the second half of America’s News Hour, Bill Bernardoni is joined by Dr. Stephen Loyd of Reach United for a powerful conversation on addiction, recovery, and why America’s approach hasn’t meaningfully changed in decades. From individualized treatment models and opioid settlement spending to the critical role of law enforcement and the courts, this discussion explores what actually moves the nee...

Bill Bernardoni continues his wide-ranging conversation with Andrew McKay of NewsRadio Pensacola, connecting the dots between modern warfare, drone technology, underreported defense debates, and the growing economic anxiety facing everyday Americans. From questions about military strategy and global credibility to exploding healthcare costs, tariffs, and business uncertainty, this segment digs int...

In the final week of 2025, Bill Bernardoni is joined by NewsRadio Pensacola’s Andrew McKay to look back at the biggest stories that didn’t get the attention they deserved — from Washington to global defense strategy — and to look ahead at what 2026 may hold. In the second half of the show, Bill sits down with Dr. Stephen Lloyd for an in-depth conversation on addiction, recovery, and the administra...

Author and comedian Mark Malkoff joins Bill Bernardoni to discuss Love, Johnny Carson , a definitive look at the man who shaped modern late-night television. From launching generations of comedians to the quiet generosity few ever saw, this conversation explores why Carson’s legacy still looms large decades after he left the stage. Do you think there will ever be another cultural figure in televis...

As health care premiums rise, new KFF data shows many ACA enrollees are weighing impossible choices—from switching plans to going uninsured altogether. Bill Bernardoni and Ashley Kirzinger break down what the numbers reveal about affordability, bipartisan frustration, and congressional inaction before the show pivots to a reflective conversation on the legacy of filmmaker Rob Reiner. If your premi...

After a heated monologue on health care chaos, Bill Bernardoni turns to the data. In this segment, Ashley Kirzinger of KFF explains what ACA marketplace enrollees are actually experiencing—rising premiums, shrinking affordability, and why even modest cost increases could push millions to the brink.  If your health insurance went up $1,000 a year, could you realistically afford it?  Let us know you...

From foreign policy to markets to health care, Americans are told things are under control—yet lived experience tells a different story. This monologue explores the growing gap between political reassurance and reality, why instability feels permanent, and why even members of Congress are admitting the system itself may be failing.  When leaders say “we’ve got this under control,” do you feel reas...

In the final segment of America’s NewsHour, Bill Bernardoni is joined by Republican strategist Matt Mackowiak, president of Potomac Strategy Group and co-founder of Save Austin Now, for a wide-ranging conversation on accountability, elections, and the political terrain ahead. Mackowiak explains why Austin is pushing for an independent city audit amid rising costs and declining revenues, arguing th...

In this segment of America’s News Hour, Bill Bernardoni is joined by Brandan Buck of the Cato Institute for a critical examination of U.S. policy toward Venezuela. The conversation questions whether labeling the crisis a “lawless narco war” produces meaningful results or instead opens the door to another intervention and potential regime-change effort. Buck breaks down the failures of supply-side...

In this segment of America’s NewsHour, Bill Bernardoni continues his conversation with retired Brigadier General Ernie Audino, shifting focus from Eastern Europe to rising tensions in Venezuela and the Caribbean. Audino breaks down how proposed peace plans are interpreted by adversaries, why Vladimir Putin’s core demands haven’t changed, and how visible military pressure can suddenly force regimes...

A warning from Robert Kagan sets the tone for this edition of America’s News Hour, as Bill Bernardoni steps back from the daily noise to examine a world that feels increasingly unstable. From Ukraine and Russia to Venezuela, China, and the Middle East, the headlines suggest a return to a far more dangerous form of international relations—one many Americans no longer recognize. Retired Brigadier Ge...

In Segment 4, Bill Bernardoni welcomes Johnathon Eltrevoog, morning show co-host and assistant program director at WBGL in Champaign, Illinois — and a musician himself — to talk about one of the strangest music stories of the year: an AI “Christian artist” topping the iTunes chart despite not actually existing. Bill asks how it landed with someone who works in radio and performs music for a living...

In Segment 3, Bill Bernardoni speaks with Adam Michel, Director of Tax Policy Studies at the Cato Institute, about the current economic landscape and whether the country is anywhere close to a recession. Adam describes the economy as a “deer in headlights,” caught between opposing forces: strong tax cuts and deregulation pushing in one direction, and tariffs, debt, and uncertainty pulling in the o...

In Segment 2, Bill Bernardoni continues his conversation with Professor Andrew Rudalevige — a leading scholar on presidential authority — exploring how the modern presidency has steadily accumulated power across multiple administrations. After noting that the issue is not new and not limited to any single president, Bill transitions from his earlier monologue into a larger historical arc that stre...

In the opening segment of America’s NewsHour, Bill Bernardoni raises a crucial question: what happens when a president’s pardon power stops being a tool of mercy and becomes a tool of politics? Bill begins with a monologue on how the Founders envisioned pardons as rare and solemn — a constitutional pressure valve to correct injustice or calm national turmoil. But in recent years, pardons have shif...

Ottawa, Illinois Mayor Robert Hasty joins host Bill Bernardoni to discuss the ongoing transformation of his community’s hospital under OSF HealthCare’s regional “hub-and-spoke” model. The plan would replace the current full-service hospital with a smaller facility, relocate ICU and OB services to a new hub in nearby Peru, and reduce inpatient beds — changes the state review board approved 6–3 this...

GOP political strategist Mark Campbell of Intellz joins host Bill Bernardoni for a no-spin breakdown of the growing rift between congressional Republicans and the Trump administration — why members feel disrespected, why more are quietly eyeing the exit (following MTG’s lead), and how a perceived “meanness” is poisoning the relationship. They dive into the chaotic Texas redistricting fight now in...

John Hart, CEO of Open the Books and former chief of staff to Sen. Tom Coburn, wraps up his conversation with host Bill Bernardoni by unveiling their latest findings: more administrative overhead in America’s 12,500+ K-12 districts correlates with worse student outcomes, and the federal Department of Education is a big part of the problem. After the interview, Bill delivers a sharp monologue on th...

Host Bill Bernardoni talks with John Hart, CEO of Open the Books and former chief of staff to Dr. Tom Coburn, about the DOGE initiative, why its core idea is pure Constitutional gold, and why it still ended up as “Michael Jordan playing baseball.” They unpack the push for real-time government spending transparency, the massive database Open the Books has built, and the legacy of “every dime online...

Bill continues his conversation with government affairs expert Brian Bernardoni for a deeper look at how taxes, regulations, and soaring commodity prices are squeezing out the family-run restaurants that define communities across Chicago — and across America. Brian lays out practical, targeted solutions: short-term property tax relief, flexible sales-tax approaches, and more nimble decision-making...

Bill Bernardoni sits down with policy expert and longtime government affairs leader Brian Bernardoni for a candid conversation about the quiet crisis facing Chicago’s mom-and-pop restaurants — and the neighborhoods they hold together. From hot dog stands and taco joints to bakeries and corner food shops, Brian explains how rising beef prices, taxes, property assessments, mandates, and over-regulat...