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China Must Be Held Accountable for COVID-19 Pandemic, Arkansas Attorney General Says Jun 23, 2020

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Eighteen state attorneys general have signed onto a letter requesting that Congress investigate China’s role in the coronavirus pandemic. One of the signatories of the letter, Leslie Rutledge, the attorney general of Arkansas, joins “The Daily Signal Podcast” to discuss why and how China should be held accountable. She also discusses the Supreme Court's decision last week on the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, and more.

We also cover these stories:

Controversy continues over widespread distribution of mail-in ballots for the November election.
A statue of Theodore Roosevelt is being removed from a New York museum.
The creator of The New York Times’ controversial “1619 Project” tweeted “It would be an honor” for the recent violent riots and destruction of historic statues to be termed the “1619 riots.”

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Their Story Is Proof That Racial Reconciliation Is Possible in America Jun 22, 2020

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Will Ford and Matt Lockett, authors of “The Dream King: How the Dream of Martin Luther King, Jr. Is Being Fulfilled to Heal Racism in America,” met at a prayer meeting in 2005. Ford and Lockett spent 10 years developing a strong friendship and praying together for racial reconciliation. A decade into their friendship, Lockett made an incredible discovery about his ancestors, which sent the friends on a path of forgiveness and reconciliation with one another.

Ford and Lockett join The Daily Signal Podcast to share their story and discuss how America can move forward as a united country, remembering the past but choosing hope and healing instead of unforgiveness.

You can purchase the book, "The Dream King: How the Dream of Martin Luther King, Jr. Is Being Fulfilled to Heal Racism in America,”here: https://dreamstreamco.com/the-dream-king.

Also on today’s show, we share some good news about the work of Human Coalition. The pro-life organization has continued to save the lives of the most vulnerable during the coronavirus pandemic, increasing their capability to serve women.

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White House Takes Action to Address Racial Disparities Jun 19, 2020

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The Trump White House is moving ahead to implement needed reforms and institute more opportunities for minority communities to succeed and overcome challenges.

Ashley D. Bell, White House policy adviser for entrepreneurship and innovation, joins The Daily Signal Podcast to explain how the president is taking steps to strengthen underserved communities economically and institute needed police and criminal justice reforms.

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President Trump’s plan to end his predecessor's DACA program is blocked by the Supreme Court in a 5-4 decision.
In an interview with ABC News' Martha Raddatz, former Trump national security adviser John Bolton says the president isn’t fit for his office.
Twenty-eight Democrats in Congress sign a letter asking the Department of Education to allow biological males to compete in girls sports.

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Why Juneteenth Is a Uniquely American Holiday Jun 18, 2020

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Friday marks the 155th anniversary of Juneteenth, the day that slaves in Texas found out that they were freed due to President Abraham Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation. Professor Lucas Morel, who is the head of the politics department at Washington and Lee University, joins the podcast to discuss the significance of this day, what all the Emancipation Proclamation accomplished, how he thinks it should be celebrated, and more. Listen to the podcast, or read the lightly edited transcript below.

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Senate Republicans introduced a police reform bill on Wednesday.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer of New York had some critical words for Republican Sen. Tim Scott’s police reform bill which seeks to enact reform, accountability, and transparency within the police force.
Texas Senator Ted Cruz is speaking out against Google’s treatment of The Federalist, a conservative media outlet.

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The Tyranny in the Left's Goal of Outlawing 'Hate Speech' Jun 17, 2020

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Some Americans are working to outlaw so-called hate speech. In a recent paper, Arthur Milikh, formerly the associate director of the B. Kenneth Simon Center for American Studies at The Heritage Foundation, calls the left's effort to ban hate speech "the new tyranny over the mind."

So what is hate speech, and how are countries around the world criminalizing it? What are the consequences of outlawing such speech? Milikh joins The Daily Signal Podcast to sort it out.

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President Trump signs an executive order to ban police officers' use of chokeholds.
After the unrest following the killing of George Floyd, the president says that school choice is the civil rights issue of the day.
Relatives of Ahmaud Arbery, the black man who was fatally shot while jogging in Georgia, meet privately with the president.

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'Controlling What People Think': Kim Holmes on the Left's Speech Policing Goals Jun 16, 2020

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Kim Holmes, author of “The Closing of the Liberal Mind” and executive vice president at The Heritage Foundation, joins The Daily Signal Podcast to discuss the resignation of New York Times opinion editor James Bennet after he ran an op-ed by Sen. Tom Cotton, and the outraged reaction to J.K. Rowling’s essay on gender identity. Holmes also outlines the intellectual roots of the current speech and thought policing and why the left has become so close-minded.

We also cover these stories:

The Supreme Court issues a major decision on discrimination and LGBT employees.
Justices Thomas and Kavanaugh criticize their Supreme Court colleagues for not taking up a Second Amendment case.
The Food and Drug administration takes action on anti-malaria drug explored as a possible treatment for COVID-19.

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'The Diversity We Have Is Our Strength,' Says Pastor Miles McPherson Jun 15, 2020

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America needs a way forward after the unjust killing of George Floyd. Pastor Miles McPherson, author of "The Third Option: Hope for a Racially Divided Nation," joins the podcast to share his personal story of experiencing racism and how we can all move past the us versus them mentality to build relationships with those who look different from ourselves.

Also on today show, we read your letters to the editor and share a good news story about daily prayer and worship gatherings that are taking place at the site of George Floyd’s death.

Learn more about Pastor Miles McPherson and buy his book here.

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Star Parker Shares Why It's 'Not True' That 'America Is Systemically Racist' Jun 12, 2020

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In 1992 Star Parker ran a small publishing business in Los Angeles. Her business was destroyed by riots after four police officers were exonerated of charges after Rodney King's beating. Star Parker, the president of the Center for Urban Renewal and Education and a columnist for The Daily Signal, joins the podcast today to talk about why she believes America isn’t racist.

We also cover these stories:

President Trump says he will boot out Antifa’s takeover of areas of Seattle following the unrest and riots in the wake of George Floyd’s death.
U.S. General Mark Milley, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, has apologized for accompanying President Trump on his walk from the White House to St. John's Church on June 1.
The Senate Armed Services Committee has voted to rename military entities with confederate names.

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Armstrong Williams Discusses How America Can Move Forward After Floyd Death Jun 11, 2020

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Armstrong Williams, host of "The Armstrong Williams Show" joins the Daily Signal Podcast to discuss racism in America, privilege, peaceful protests, and the way forward for America.

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George Floyd's brother, Philonise Floyd, testifies before the House Judiciary Committee.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell attacks the New York Times for its' refusal to defend publishing an op-ed by Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark.
A streaming service temporarily removes "Gone With the Wind," saying the movie has racist depictions.

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Delivering Better Health and Human Services to Americans Jun 10, 2020

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Eric Hargan, deputy secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, joins The Daily Signal Podcast to discuss the nation's coronavirus recovery. Hargan also describes his priorities in cutting red tape at HHS, focusing on values-based health care that is primarily about outcomes and not just services, and making health care records more accessible for Americans.

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Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell calls out the double standard of liberal Democratic leaders who have praised and even participated in protests over George Floyd’s death, but who continue to limit religious gatherings and criticized COVID-19 protests just last month.
Mourners gather in Houston for George Floyd’s funeral service.
The Los Angeles Police Department temporarily prohibits officers from using a "carotid restraint" on necks to subdue suspects.

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