Moment of Truth

This week on Moment of Truth, Nick sits down with Jeremy Tate, founder and CEO of the Classic Learning Test (CLT). Jeremy makes the case that standardized tests form what schools teach, and what schools teach form the next generation. The U.S.’s students deserve better than the SAT and ACT. They need a test that encourages teachers to connect them with the classical learning traditions. Join Nick...

This week on Moment of Truth, Nick sits down with Tom Sauer, founder & CEO of Miramar Health—a veteran-focused rehab center in California. Tom shares how from an early age, the impact of mental illness and addiction touch his life through his father's struggles and, once he had returned from serving his country in the Marines and in the Navy, he felt the pull to step in. Thousands of veterans...

This week on Moment of Truth, Nick sits down with Luke Niforatos, Vice President of Smart Approaches to Marijuana (SAM), to unpack why "pot is bad" as well as the dangers of wider drug legalization. Modern marijuana is far more addictive and harmful than the weed of decades past, contributing to mental health crises, violence, and addiction. Luke exposes the dark side of the marijuana industry, fr...

This week on Moment of Truth, Nick sits down with Nathan Halberstadt from New Founding to dissect the impact of DEI initiatives and H1B visas on American workers. Nate shares how he saw first hand consulting giants like BCG drive major DEI transformations, often staffing diversity offices with non-citizens to meet metrics, while outsourcing jobs to cheaper labor abroad. They also delve into the st...

This week on Moment of Truth, Nick sits down with Terry Schilling, President of the American Principles Project, to tackle the rising issue of trans violence in America. They dive into the mental health crisis fueling this trend and how government policies and a multi-billion-dollar transgender industry have exacerbated the problem. They also discuss the urgent need for legislative action, the rol...

This week on Moment of Truth, Nick is back in the studio and is joined by Dr. Adam Bruggeman, an orthopedic surgeon and addiction specialist. The opioid epidemic has moved out of the spotlight, but the decades of damage remain. Dr. Bruggeman shares his mission to bring hope and healing to people crawling their way back from addiction. Follow Dr. Bruggeman: https://x.com/DrBruggeman Follow American...

It's a crossover episode! This week, American Moment CEO Nick Solheim joins Bradley Devlin on The Signal Sitdown to discuss the critical issue of personnel in politics. Nick explains how (and why!) American Moment identifies, educates, and credentials young, aligned conservatives to serve in Washington, D.C. It all started with short essay by JD Vance addressing the lack of competent, agenda-drive...

This week on Moment of Truth, Nick sits down with Calley Means, currently an SGE at the Department of Health and Human Services, to unpack the systemic issues plaguing America’s healthcare and food industries. Means exposes how corporate capture and perverse incentives drive chronic disease and reveals a broken system profiting off sickness. He discusses the transformative MAHA-MAGA coalition and...

In this engaging episode of Moment of Truth, Nick sits down with Evan Swarztrauber, Senior Fellow at the Foundation for American Innovation and host of The Dynamist podcast. They dive into the evolving conservative perspective on Big Tech, exploring censorship, antitrust battles, and the impact of corporate power on free speech. Evan shares his experiences at the FCC during the net neutrality fren...

This week on Moment of Truth, Nick sits down with Rachel Bovard, Vice President of Programs at the Conservative Partnership Institute, for a deep dive into the U.S. Senate’s inner workings. Rachel became a seasoned Senate expert working under Sen. Mike Lee and was a thorn in Mitch McConnell's side. Here she unpacks the post-nuclear era of confirmations, exposing why 140 civilian nominations langui...

This week on Moment of Truth, Nick sits down with Darin Selnick, a retired Air Force veteran and former Pentagon senior policy analyst, to expose the pervasive "wokeness" in the military and its impact on readiness. Selnick shares shocking stories from his time dismantling DEI policies for President Trump, from leadership boards missing President Trump’s photo to superglued library doors at the Na...

This week on Moment of Truth, Nick is joined by Jennifer Galardi, Senior Policy Analyst at the Heritage Foundation’s Restoring American Wellness initiative. Jennifer shares her riveting journey from a progressive LA lifestyle to leading the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement. Life has led her through many twists and turns, including time spent in a yoga cult before rediscovering Christiani...

This week on Moment of Truth, Nick is joined by U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt from Missouri to discusses the America First movement’s future in the Senate, the groundbreaking rescissions package, and reindustrializing America. He highlights the shift in the Overton window, the fight against the administrative state, and the urgency of confirming Trump’s nominees amidst unprecedented Democratic obstruc...

This week on Moment of Truth, Nick sits down with Kyle Diamantas, Deputy Commissioner for Human Foods at the FDA, for the first MoT MAHA-focused episode of the season! Kyle shares his journey from practicing FDA law to leading efforts to improve America’s food supply. They dive into the alarming rise in chronic diseases, the impact of food dyes on children’s behavior, and the push for healthier, l...

This week on Moment of Truth , Nick sits down with Dan Caldwell, former Senior Advisor to Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, for an in-depth discussion on America’s role in global conflicts. Caldwell covers the challenges of a strained U.S. defense industrial base, the realities of supporting Ukraine, and the fallout from the 12-day Israel-Iran war. But the vital fact that he says we can no longer...

This week on Moment of Truth, Nick is joined by Rosemary Jenks, co-founder of the Immigration Accountability Project. Rosemary has been operating as an immigration expert for over 35 years, and her valuable work has helped expose the harsh realities of U.S. immigration policy, such as the betrayal of American workers by Chamber of Commerce Republicans. In this episode she dismantles myths like "un...

In this milestone 200th episode of Moment of Truth , Nick sits down with Jack Posobiec, host of Human Events , to talk about the two issues at heart of American politics right now: populism and power. Jack explains his own brush with rampant migrant and how it caused the decline of his hometown, Norristown, PA. He also maps out the conservative movement’s challenges, the power of the intelligence...

In this week's episode of Moment of Truth, Nick returns to the studio with Daniel Tenreiro, a Twitter (or are we saying X?) personality known for his witty and inscrutable posts. Daniel shares his journey from a politically curious kid in New York City to becoming a commentator on economics, finance, and culture. They explore Norm Macdonald’s enigmatic legacy, the power of Twitter in shaping disco...

On this week's episode of Moment of Truth , Nick is on the road again, this time recording on location in the State Department with Deputy Secretary of State Chris Landau. Landau shares his remarkable journey from a Foreign Service family to then serving as U.S. Ambassador to Mexico under President Trump's first term. He discusses his diplomatic approach, the impact of social media in public diplo...

This week on Moment of Truth, Nick is on location in the stunning Eisenhower Executive Office Building with Michael Stumo, Associate Director for Economic Policy at the Office of Management and Budget and head of the Buy American office. Stumo reveals how tariffs are fueling economic growth without inflation, supporting American workers, and bringing industries like shipbuilding and PPE manufactur...

This week on Moment of Truth , Nick welcomes back Josh Hammer, senior editor at Newsweek and author of Israel and Civilization: The Fate of the Jewish Nation and the Destiny of the West . Hammer dives into the Bible’s central role in Western civilization and makes his case for the ties between Judaism, Christianity, and the West, including America's founding. From October 7th’s impact to Israel’s...

This week on Moment of Truth , Nick sits down with Clare Morell, author of The Tech Exit: A Practical Guide to Freeing Kids and Teens from Smartphones . Clare, a fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center, shares her journey from working in the Trump administration to advocating for a screen-free childhood. She discusses the alarming effects of smartphones and social media on kids’ mental healt...

In today's episode of Moment of Truth, Nick sits down with Tim Rice, Deputy Managing Editor at The Daily Wire, to unpack the chaos within the Democratic Party. From Biden’s mental decline to AOC’s rising star, they dissect the left’s self-inflicted wounds, the 2026 midterms, and the GOP’s momentum. They dive into the left’s failure to connect with voters, the power of populist rhetoric, and why th...

On this episode of Moment of Truth, Nick Solheim sits down with Bart Hutchins, the proprietor of Butterworth’s, the beloved Capitol Hill restaurant taking Washington, D.C. by storm. Bart shares his journey from a disillusioned political staffer to a celebrated chef, driven by a passion for ethically sourced, delicious food. He discusses the importance of mastering a craft, the philosophy behind Bu...

On this week's episode of Moment of Truth, Nick Solheim dives deep with Mike Howell, president of the Oversight Project. They unpack the failures of congressional oversight, the weaponization of legal systems, and the urgent need to hold Biden-era officials accountable. From exposing auto-pen scandals to championing Ed Martin’s fight to clean up DC, Howell reveals how the left’s tactics outmaneuve...