Truth in Politics and Culture with Dr. Tony Beam

Today on Truth in Politics and Culture, I will take about the death of Pope Francis, the process for selection a new Pope, and his mixed legacy as Pope Francis pushed the envelope on some progressive issues while remaining conservative on others. New research into ADHD and traditional treatments is questioning the way some respond to the diagnosis and popular treatment options. The Supreme Court s...

Today on Truth in Politics and Culture, I am talking about a sports wagering bill that is getting a committee hearing in the South Carolina Legislature. What does Jesus washing his disciples feet have to say to us about how we as believers engage the culture? The miraculous rescue of a Tennessee pastor from South African terrorists, why is the legacy media underreporting the identity of the perpet...

Today on Truth in Politics and Culture, it's tax day so how does the current tax structure affect you and what will President Trump and Republicans budget plan do for the economy? There is another shift on tariffs with electronics now exempt. Are we getting a clearer picture of where the tariff policy is heading? Pushing back on the idea that Luigi Mangione is a hero, and according to Pew Rese...

Today on Truth in Politics and Culture, we will talk about how the President's decision to pause tariffs for 90 days on everyone but China will affect the US and world economy. Also, House conservatives are holding out for more spending cuts as the debate over President Trump's big beautiful bill moves from the Senate to the House. We also talk briefly about some of the things that are hap...

Today on Truth in Politics as Culture, my interview with John Stonestreet, President of the Colson Center for Christian Wroldview. John talks about the new sexual revolution, the pro-life argument against the current way IVF is accomplished, and the negative effects of gambling our our culture. We look at President Trump's tariff formula and the affect the tariffs are having on the stock marke...

Today on Truth in Politics and Culture we will take a close look at President Trump's tariffs plans. We will look at two expert opinions concerning how tariffs may affect the economy.

Today on Truth in Politics and Culture we will talk the Signal texting mishap that continues to have an impact on the daily news, South Carolina has a bill that would open the way for casino gambling. and two special elections could have an impact on the Republican majority in the House.

Today on Truth in Politics and Culture, South Carolina is considering two bills that would legalize casino gambling and sports wagering. Proponants say the economic investment and tax advantages would be great but do they really exceed the downside gambling? President Trump announces a $20 investment and 9,500 jobs from Hyundai as they agree to build a steel plant in Louisiana and a car plant in G...

Today on Truth in Politics and Culture, I will take a close look at the Alien Enemies Act and how it will likely be decided by the courts. President Trump continues to pursue a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine, but President Putin's demands are unreasonable. As two astronauts return to earth, it appears that politics may have played a role in keeping them stranded for nine months.

Today on Truth in Politics and Culture, the left loses its mind over President Trump's decision to deport over 230 violent gang members, President Trump's call with President Putin could will determine whether there will be a cease fire in the Russian/Ukraine war, more concrete evidence of the most devastating cover up in US history reveals how many countries knew COVID come from the Wuhan lab, an...

Today on Truth in Politics and Culture, the Consumer Price Index shows inflation growing at a slower pace, 25% tariffs go into effect with Mexico, Canada, the European Union, and most of our other trading partners. Europe responds with retaliatory tariffs on $30 billion in agricultural products, soybeans, and beef. Canada raises tariffs on $20 billion worth of U.S. imports. Ukraine and the U.S. re...

Today on Truth in Politics and Culture Secretary of State Marco Rubio cancels 5,200 USAID programs and moves over 1000 to the State Department, tariffs on tariffs off rattles the stock market and threatens President Trump's economic agenda. A Casino gaming bill is parked in the South Carolina House. Will South Carolina try to prosper by opening up the state to crime and the heartbreak of gambl...

Members of the SC House Constitutional Laws Subcommittee listened to three hours of testimony on the Human Life Protection Act and then adjourned without taking a vote, President Trump and President Zelensky have a public blow up but are moving toward reconciling their differences and getting the Russia/Ukraine peace process back on track. The President hits a home run with his address to a joint...

Today on Truth in Politics and Culture, President Trump and President Zelensky move closer to the framework of a mineral rights deal, Speaker Johnson secures the votes for a budget framework, some legacy media outlets fail to report evidence of manufactured rage at red district town hall meetings, and Penguin Random House Publishing announces a book that explores the coverup of President Biden&#39...

Today on Truth in Politics and Culture, I talk about the meeting between President Trump and French President Macron, I will look at the devastating numbers (people displaced, lives lost, property destroyed) coming out of Ukraine, and I will talk about how President Trump creates chaos in systems and relationships to bring about change.

Today on Truth in Politics and Culture we will talk about why President Trump's approach to talks with Russia is right, plus according to a new poll, an overwhelming number of Americans like what Trump is doing,and in an interview with Sec. of State Marco Rubio, CBS claims free speech caused the holocaust and then doubles down by interviewing German prosecutors on 60 Minutes who bragged about...

Today on Truth in Politics and Culture, Egypt and Jordan make a major move toward committing aid to the rebuilding of Gaza, Hamas responds to a Trump/Netanyahu ultimatum by agreeing to the resume releasing hostages as mediators push for Hamas to increase the number and timetable for hostage release, Putin agrees to meet with President Trump to talk about ending the war with Ukraine.

Today on Truth in Politics and Culture, President Trump drops a diplomatic bomb by suggesting the US will "own Gaza" turning it into the Riviera of the Middle East. Trump signs Executive Orders restoring maximum sanctions on Iran and withdrawing the U.S. from corrupt UN Agencies. Army recruitment sets a record in December, Pam Bondi is confirmed as AG, and Trump signs EO banning men from...

Today on Truth in Politics and Culture, It's wins all around for President Trump as Mexico and Canada agree to significantly beef up border security under the threat of a 25% tariff, Secretary of State Marco Rubio takes control and takes on the corruption of USAID, Panama gives free passage to American ships saving the U.S. $3 million per year and agrees to end Belt and Road Agreement with Chi...

Today on Truth in Politics and Culture, a horrific crash between a government helicopter and an American Airlines passenger jet sends both into the Potomac with multiple casualties reported. S.C. Governor McMaster delivers his eighth State of the State address, Health and Human Services nominee RFJ Jr. faces hostile democrats at his confirmation hearing, and the White House's suspension of gov...

Today on Truth in Politics and Culture, I am joined by Dr. Steve Pettit, President of South Carolina's Palmetto Family Council, President Trump pushes back hard against Colombian President Gustavo Petro for turning away planes loaded with illegal immigrants with criminal records, VP Vance schools CBS's Margaret Brennan on the vetting of refugees, President Trump pardons 23 pro-lifers, and...

Today on Truth in Politics and Culture President Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio make bold moves toward closing the southern border and the arresting criminal illegal aliens, Senate Democrats begin obstruction tactics aimed at slowing down President Trump's cabinet nominees, and my interviews with Chad Connelly of Faith Wins and South Carolina Family Caucus Leader Rep. John McCravy.

Today on Truth in Politics and Culture my interview with SC Congressman Ralph Norman on his initial opposition to Rep. Johnson as Speaker, the path forward and need for urgency in passing President Trump's agenda , and Rep. Norman's reflection on the Inauguration. I will talk about President Trump's executive orders and his decision to issued a sweeping pardon and commutations of all J...

Today on Truth in Politics and Culture, President Trump's nominees successfully push back against attacks from Senate Democrats, the hearings reveal the how far our culture has moved from the moral moorings necessary to hold us together, and South Carolina Citizens for Life President Lisa Van Riper joins me to talk about upcoming pro-life events and to discuss the need for Christians to take a...

Today on Truth in Politics and Culture the South Carolina Legislature begins the 2025 session. I will talk about some of the priorities being advanced by the SC Family Caucus and which Republicans may be considering a run for governor. Pete Hegseth faces the Senate Armed Services Committee, California wildfires continue to bring death and devastation to the state and time may be running out for Ti...