America's News Hour

Bill Bernardoni continues his conversation with Dr. Marion Nestle, one of America’s most respected nutrition experts and author of What to Eat Now. Dr. Nestle shares her candid reaction to the expected changes in the new Dietary Guidelines under President Kennedy’s administration—particularly the push to stop “demonizing” saturated fat and the political rhetoric surrounding it. She explains why pr...

Bill Bernardoni opens today’s episode with Dr. Marion Nestle — one of the most trusted experts in American nutrition and author of the new book What to Eat Now. Dr. Nestle explains why she rewrote her classic guide from the ground up, how the food landscape has radically changed in the past 20 years, and why supermarkets, product lines, diet culture, and plant-based trends all look entirely differ...

Bill Bernardoni closes this week’s America’s News Hour with a powerful and deeply human conversation with Daphna Edwards-Ziman — filmmaker, author, philanthropist, and founder of Children Uniting Nations. Daphna shares the moment that changed her life and moved her from writing checks to fighting on the front lines for foster children, battered women, and victims of trafficking. She explains the d...

Bill Bernardoni sits down with Michael Topchik, Executive Director of the Chartis Center for Rural Health, for an urgent and eye-opening conversation about the state of rural hospitals across America. Michael explains how shutdown uncertainty, expiring ACA subsidies, and looming Medicaid cuts could push already-fragile facilities toward closure — and what that means for the communities that rely o...

Bill Bernardoni sits down with Cynthia Cox, Vice President at KFF and one of the nation’s leading experts on the Affordable Care Act, for a clear and accessible breakdown of why health insurance costs are exploding heading into 2025. Cynthia explains how we got here — from preexisting condition protections to pandemic-era subsidies — and why the expiration of enhanced tax credits could leave milli...

Bill Bernardoni opens this week’s America’s NewsHour with a blistering monologue on Washington’s growing addiction to shortcuts, gimmicks, and political cover-ups. From the sudden hype around 50-year mortgages — a proposal that barely lowers payments while doubling interest — to a quiet Capitol Hill provision that could funnel six-figure payouts to eight senators, Bill exposes how both parties kee...

Bill Bernardoni is joined by top cybersecurity expert John Bambenek to break down one of the biggest data breaches in recent memory — one that hit Bill and his wife personally. John explains what stolen data actually means, why debit and credit fraud work differently today, and why consumers have fewer options to protect themselves than most people think. The two dig into why companies face so lit...

Bill Bernardoni continues with Andrew McKay of NewsRadio 92.3 in Pensacola, FL back to America’s News Hour for a deep and wide-ranging conversation on redistricting, representation, and the growing political fallout in states like Louisiana, Kansas, and Illinois. Bill and Andrew break down why both parties have abused the map-drawing process, why gerrymandering is poisoning trust in democracy, and...

Bill Bernardoni welcomes Andrew McKay of NewsRadio 92.3 in Pennsacola, FL back to America’s News Hour for a sharp, fast-moving conversation on the political shockwaves coming out of New York City. They break down Mamdani’s landslide victory, whether New Yorkers will feel immediate regret, and what the results mean for progressives and Democratic Socialists nationwide. The conversation then turns g...

On this episode of America’s News Hour, Bill Bernardoni is joined by nationally syndicated radio host Erick Erickson for a fast-moving, no-nonsense conversation about Tuesday’s Democratic sweep and what it means for President Trump, the GOP, and the 2026 landscape. Erickson explains why cost of living—not immigration or cultural rhetoric—is driving voter behavior across New York, New Jersey, and V...

As we look toward the 2026 election cycle, Bill Bernardoni welcomes veteran GOP strategist Mark Campbell — one of the key architects behind Virginia’s 2021 gubernatorial win and a longtime powerhouse in New Jersey politics. Together, they break down how this year’s governor’s races in Virginia and New Jersey could shape national momentum heading into 2026. From voter turnout and education reform t...

From the headlines to the Heartland, Bill Bernardoni takes a hard look at what the White House calls “progress” on inflation — and what Americans actually feel in their wallets. Joined by Romina Boccia of the Cato Institute, the conversation breaks down why prices still feel high even as official inflation numbers fall. From tariffs and rent hikes to interest rate cuts and runaway spending, this s...

Host Bill Bernardoni welcomes back Cato Institute’s Romina Boccia to cut through the spin on Washington’s latest game of chicken — the government shutdown. Behind the headlines, real Americans face empty paychecks, closed museums, stalled food stamp benefits, and economic ripple effects that hit families, small businesses, and taxpayers alike. Boccia breaks down what actually stops working, what k...

Bill Bernardoni opens America’s NewsHour with a powerful reflection on the uneasy — but essential — relationship between power and the press. From John Adams and Richard Nixon to Donald Trump and Joe Biden, every president has clashed with reporters. But in an era where algorithms reward outrage and distrust is weaponized, the battle for truth is no longer just political — it’s existential. Bernar...

Bill Bernardoni closes the show with Scott Lincicome of the Cato Institute to unpack President Trump’s latest tariff threats against China. From rare earth restrictions and semiconductor battles to Taiwan’s “silicon shield,” this segment breaks down what’s really behind the escalating U.S.–China tensions—and whether Trump’s trade war tactics strengthen America’s leverage or risk global blowback. ...

Bill Bernardoni welcomes back David Rubin, former mayor of Shiloh, Israel, and founder of the Shiloh Israel Children’s Fund, for an unfiltered look at the emotional and moral toll behind Israel’s latest hostage deal. Rubin—himself a survivor of a terrorist attack—warns that freeing thousands of convicted terrorists will come at a steep price: more bloodshed. From trauma recovery for Israeli childr...

Bill Bernardoni continues his conversation with Middle East expert Erick Stakelbeck. Together, they break down Israel’s uneasy calm after Trump’s peace deal, Hamas’ refusal to disarm, and growing fears that Israel may have to “finish the job.” From Iran’s weakening proxy network to biblical prophecy and shifting global alliances, Stakelbeck offers a grounded yet sobering look at what comes next fo...

Bill Bernardoni opens America’s NewsHour with a short monologue on Trump’s unexpected Middle East breakthrough—crediting the former president for bringing hostages home while questioning whether the fragile peace can hold. Erick Stakelbeck joins to unpack how “peace through strength” made the deal possible, and why disarming Hamas may be the real test ahead.  Was President Trump right to trade tho...

In part two of Bill Bernardoni’s conversation with Patrick Eddington — senior fellow at the Cato Institute, former CIA analyst, and author of The Triumph of Fear — the two trace the dangerous evolution of presidential overreach. From Eisenhower’s civil rights interventions to Nixon’s Watergate abuses, Obama’s drone strikes, and now Trump’s troop deployments in Illinois and Oregon, Eddington warns...

Bill Bernardoni sits down with Patrick Eddington, senior fellow at the Cato Institute and former CIA analyst, to unpack the constitutional and legal dangers of President Trump’s decision to deploy federal troops in Oregon and Illinois. Eddington argues that the move violates the Posse Comitatus Act, blurs the line between military and law enforcement, and sets a dangerous precedent for domestic us...

Bill Bernardoni continues his conversation with Congressman Don Bacon (R-NE), diving into tariff reform, the future of the Republican Party, and the moral compass guiding principled leadership. Bacon calls for restoring Congress’s constitutional authority over trade policy and warns that protectionism is costing America jobs and credibility. Looking ahead to 2028, he predicts a fierce primary batt...

Bill Bernardoni opens the show with Congressman Don Bacon (R-NE) for a candid conversation on two defining challenges of the moment — the weaponization of justice and the cost of tariffs. Bacon warns that “lawfare” from both parties is eroding faith in America’s institutions, comparing today’s politics to the fall of the Roman Republic. He also breaks down how tariffs are crushing U.S. farmers, ra...

In this closing monologue, Bill Bernadoni ties together a week of conversations that reveal America’s deeper fractures — from political violence and free speech to immigration and healthcare. He defends his call to treat Charlie Kirk’s murder as a national tragedy, not a partisan talking point, then turns to the administration’s $100,000 H-1B visa fee and the collapsing ACA. Drawing on insights fr...

Bill Bernardoni talks with Michael Cannon, Director of Health Policy Studies at the Cato Institute, about why the Affordable Care Act has failed to deliver affordable care. Cannon argues that Obamacare’s complexity hides its true costs — driving premiums up another 18% next year — while forcing taxpayers to subsidize high earners. He outlines a freer, more competitive vision for healthcare: giving...

Bill Bernardoni continues his conversation with Daniel Costa of the Economic Policy Institute, diving into the H-2B visa program and how it impacts America’s low-wage workforce. From landscaping and hospitality to construction and seafood processing, Costa explains how weak oversight and loopholes allow exploitation and wage suppression — and why real reform must include fair wages, labor protecti...