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Sen. Mike Lee: You Can't Learn From History If You Banish It Jul 22, 2020

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"If we tear down every statue of every person whose viewpoints and whose behavior wasn't always ideal, wasn't always perfect, we're ... not going to know about many of the historical figures who, for better or for worse, shaped who we are and how we got here," Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, says.

That's his perspective on the tearing down of statues such as Ulysses S. Grant, George Washington, and Abraham Lincoln. Protesters have vandalized and attempted to topple statues in the weeks since the May 25 death of George Floyd. Lee says peace is a more effective plan than violence, and even introduced a resolution condemning mob violence which was rejected by the Senate. He joins The Daily Signal Podcast to discuss.

We also cover these stories:

Two Chinese hackers have been identified and charged with stealing large amounts of data and information, including COVID-19 research, from the U.S. government.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says that the next coronavirus relief package will include stimulus checks, similar to the package passed in March.
House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, D-Md., asked Rep. Ted Yoho, R-Fla., to apologize to Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., for reportedly calling her "disgusting" and an expletive.

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Ted Cruz: It's 'Racist' to Defund the Police Jul 21, 2020

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As municipalities around the country ponder defunding their police forces, Sen. Ted Cruz is pushing back. The Texas Republican argues that more black lives will be lost and more black women will be sexually assaulted if law enforcement is cut or abolished in some communities. Cruz joins The Daily Signal podcast to discuss.

The senator also talks about how and why he was sanctioned July 13 by the communist government of China for "interfering in China’s internal affairs."

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If rioters decide to target federal buildings in other parts of the country besides Portland, Oregon, the Department of Homeland Security says it's prepared to protect government property.
A new vaccine for the coronavirus shows some positive results.
The son of New Jersey District Court Judge Esther Salas and New York derense attorney Mark Anderl is shot and killed on the family's doorstep.

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Larry Elder Film ‘Uncle Tom’ Gives Voice to America’s Black Conservatives Jul 20, 2020

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“I am not a victim” is the message that conservative African Americans send to the left in the new film "Uncle Tom."

The movie, which was executive produced by radio talk-show host Larry Elder, features interviews with prominent black conservatives, such as Carol Swain, Robert L. Woodson, Allen B. West, Candace Owens, and many others.

Elder joins the podcast to explain the purpose of the film and why it is so critical at this moment in history.

Also on today’s show, we read your letters to the editor and share a good news story about how one man’s GoFundMe campaign has raised $300,000 to buy Goya products for food banks.

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New York City Eliminated Its Anti-Crime Unit. Violent Crime Has Surged. Jul 17, 2020

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New York City has seen a 53.5% increase in shootings and a 27% increase in killings this year, according to GianCarlo Canaparo, a legal fellow with The Heritage Foundation's Edwin Meese III Center for Legal and Judicial Studies.

The New York City Police Department disbanded its plainclothes Anti-Crime Unit amid calls to defund the police in the wake of the killing of George Floyd. The increased violence might be a result in part of the city's decision to disband the unit.

Canaparo joins the show to explain the factors contributing to New York City’s crime spike and what should be done to curb the violence.

We also cover these stories:

House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., announced a bill to protect statues and monuments from protesters.
There is evidence that Russia is trying to hack research about a COVID-19 vaccine from the U.S., U.K., and Canada.
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has put his foot down on the mandating of face masks by cities in the state.

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A New York Times Columnist Falls to the Cancel Culture Jul 16, 2020

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New York Times opinion writer and editor Bari Weiss is the latest victim of the cancel culture, resigning after what she calls bullying by more liberal colleagues at the newspaper. Jarrett Stepman, a contributor to The Daily Signal and co-host of "The Right Side of History" podcast, joins today's show to talk about Weiss' resignation, the goal of cancel culture, how you can fight it, and more.

We also cover these stories:

President Trump says some cities run by Democrats are like war zones.
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announces new sanctions on Huawei and other Chinese tech companies.
A town in North Carolina greenlights reparations for African Americans.

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How Is the Left of the ’60s Different From the Left of Today? Jul 15, 2020

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How do the radical movements of today—Black Lives Matter, Antifa, and others—compare with their counterparts of the 1960s, such as the Black Panthers and the Weather Underground? What would the leftists of the ’60s say about the rioting that followed the death of George Floyd, the toppling of disfavored statues, and efforts today to "defund the police"?

Lee Edwards, a distinguished fellow in conservative thought at The Heritage Foundation’s B. Kenneth Simon Center for American Studies, joins the podcast to discuss the similarities and differences of the left of then and now.

We also cover these stories:

New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut have added four more states to their quarantine list.
California is shutting down most indoor businesses—again.
A federal prisoner on Tuesday morning was executed, the first such execution since 2003.

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What Does ‘Back to School’ Mean in the Time of COVID-19? Jul 14, 2020

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What could "back to school look like during the first fall of the COVID-19 pandemic, and what should it look like? What about an "exclusively virtual" education experience? What are wise precautions to take and what is unrealistic? Lindsey Burke, who directs The Heritage Foundation's Center for Education Policy and is the think tank's Will Skillman fellow in education, joins the podcast to discuss.

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The District of Columbia plus 17 states are taking President Donald Trump’s administration to court.
Tensions between the U.S. and China continue to escalate, with China putting sanctions on Sens. Ted Cruz of Texas and Marco Rubio of Florida, both Republicans.
The Washington Redskins have thrown out both their team name and logo.

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Dear Politicians: Please Stop Allowing Vandals to Deface America’s Statues Jul 13, 2020

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The American Constitutional Rights Union just began a petition to ask America’s policymakers to put an end to the toppling and defacing of the nation's monuments. Statues of George Washington, Christopher Columbus, and Albert Pike are among those vandalized since the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis.

Lori Roman, president of the American Constitutional Rights Union, joins the podcast to explain how her organization is working strategically to activate political leaders to protect history and end mob rule.

Also on today’s show, we read your letters to the editor and share a good news story about one North Carolinian who went out of his way to show local police officers that he appreciates and supports their service.

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Dr. Kevin Pham on the Rise of COVID-19 Cases Jul 10, 2020

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Dr. Kevin Pham, a contributor to The Daily Signal and a former graduate fellow in health policy at The Heritage Foundation, joins the podcast to discuss the rise in cases, if wearing a mask really helps, if it's true—as The New York Times says—that the coronavirus "has infiltrated Sunday services," with "more than 650 cases ... linked to reopened religious facilities,” and more.

We also cover these stories:

The Supreme Court gave New York state a pathway to seeing President Donald Trump’s tax returns, but told Congress "no."
In a 5-4 decision, Supreme Court ruled that about half of Oklahoma is an Indian reservation.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi does not seem too concerned about the destruction of America’s statues.

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Author Argues African Americans Gained Ground Under Trump’s Leadership Jul 09, 2020

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President Donald Trump’s policies are helping minority communities across America. Today, Horace Cooper, senior fellow at the National Center for Public Policy Research and co-chairman of Project 21, joins the show to discuss his new book, "How Trump Is Making Black America Great Again: The Untold Story of Black Advancement in the Era of Trump." Cooper explains why he believes African Americans are advancing under Trump’s leadership.

We also cover these stories:

The Supreme Court decides 7-2 that the Little Sisters of the Poor won’t be forced to provide abortion-inducing drugs or birth control to employees as part of the Catholic order's health care plan.
The Supreme Court rules in favor of Catholic schools in a case balancing religious freedom with employment law.
Alexander Vindman, a central witness in Democrats' effort to remove Trump, announces his retirement.

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