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We 'Need a Change in Hearts': African American Explains Why He Organized a Prayer Walk Jun 09, 2020

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Louis Brown, an African American man, organized a "rosary walk" in Washington, D.C., in response to the death of George Floyd. Brown, who is the executive director of health care nonprofit Christ Medicus Foundation, joins The Daily Signal Podcast to discuss why he did this, and the importance of prayer in these times.

We also cover these stories:

House Democrats proposed sweeping changes to America’s police departments Monday in response to the killing of George Floyd.
The Minneapolis City Council said it would disband the city's police department.
Sen. Mitt Romney, R-Utah, marched with protesters in Washington, D.C.

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What Frederick Douglass Might Say to Us Today Jun 08, 2020

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The wisdom of leaders like 19th-century abolitionist Frederick Douglass is critical at this moment in America’s history. The Rev. Dean Nelson, the executive director of Human Coalition Action and chairman of the Frederick Douglass Foundation, joins the show to explain what Douglass’ message to America might be if he were with us today.

Nelson also explains that to end racism in America, society as a whole must place a value on all human life, whether that be babies in the womb or grown men like George Floyd.

We also read your letters to the editor and share a good news story about people across the nation who are helping African American entrepreneurs rebuild destroyed businesses in the wake of riots after Floyd's death.

To donate to either of the fundraisers mentioned in today's Good News Story, follow the links below.

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Kay C. James on Why Conservatives Should Lead the Civil Rights Movement Jun 05, 2020

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The killing of George Floyd was “a tipping point for many Americans” says Kay C. James, president of The Heritage Foundation.

James lived through the civil rights movement and has experienced segregation firsthand. Today, she joins the podcast to share her own story. “I thankfully have lived long enough to see that the America that I loved provided a means and a pathway forward, but I am also not blind to what exists today,” says James.

James also encourages conservatives to be the voices leading the civil rights movement today, because conservative solutions have the power to end many of the racial inequalities the African American community is experiencing.

We also cover these stories:

George Floyd’s memorial service was held in Minneapolis.
Attorney General Barr addresses Floyd's death and the African American community's experience with police.
A Richmond statue of Confederate General Robert E. Lee is being taken down.

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Former Mayor Ken Blackwell's Response to the Violent Riots in America Jun 04, 2020

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As riots continue across America’s cities after the killing of George Floyd, local law enforcement and leaders struggle to stop the violence. Today, Ken Blackwell, the former mayor of Cincinnati, Ohio, and a board member of the Law Enforcement Legal Defense Fund, joins the show to discuss how state and local leaders can keep the peace. Blackwell also challenges Americans to remember our history in order to see the progress we have made and to rid our nation of racism once and for all.

We also cover these stories:

Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin now is being charged with second-degree murder and the three other involved officers are charged with aiding and abetting second-degree murder.
Defense Secretary Mark Esper says he doesn't endorse using military force to quell riots and looting if governors fail to take the initiative.
Rod Rosenstein, the former deputy attorney general, walks back his decision to green-light FBI spying on a former Trump campaign aide.

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Why Third-Degree Murder May Be the Wrong Charge Against Derek Chauvin Jun 03, 2020

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Derek Chauvin, the officer who arrested George Floyd and proceeded to press his knee into Floyd’s neck for over eight minutes, has been arrested and charged with third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter. Some legal experts are raising questions as to whether or not these are the most appropriate charges to be brought against Chauvin.

Amy Swearer, a legal fellow in the Heritage Foundation's Meese Center for Legal and Judicial Studies, joins The Daily Signal podcast to discuss the legal implications of Chauvin’s use of force against Floyd and whether or not the charges that have been brought against him are the correct charges for the crime committed.

We also cover these stories:

President Donald Trump has been critical of how New York has handled the riots and unrest following the death of George Floyd.
Sen. Chuck Schumer of New York is asking the inspector general of the Department of Defense to look into law enforcement's treatment of protestors by the White House.
President Trump is receiving criticism from religious leaders after visiting St. John Episcopal Church and St. John Paul II National Shrine in Washington, D.C.

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It's Time for an Honest Conversation About Race in America Jun 02, 2020

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In the midst of outrage and shock over the death of George Floyd, many Americans want to respond in a way that will bring about positive change - they just don’t know how.

Sophia Nelson, commentator and author of the book: “E Pluribus ONE: Reclaiming Our Founders' Vision for a United America,” joins the podcast to explain how we can move forward as one nation and work together to vanquish racism in our country.

Be sure to check Kay Coles James op-ed here and this Daily Signal story entitle: "In the Wake of George Floyd’s Death, What These Black Leaders Think Should Happen."

We also cover these stories:

In a call to governors, President Trump urged them to be tough when it came to the violent protests over the death of George Floyd.
President Barack Obama and George Floyd’s family members are speaking out against the violent riots in the wake of George Floyd’s death.
The Minnesota attorney general says he will hold the police officers involved in the death of George Floyd to “the highest degree of accountability.”

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One Man's 'Adventure' Quarantined on a Cruise Ship During COVID-19 Jun 01, 2020

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Burt Quick, a retired California police chief, took a cruise with his wife last winter only to be quarantined on the ship for five days when other passengers got sick with COVID-19. Quick and his wife then spent two weeks quarantined at Dobbins Air Reserve Base in Georgia along with hundreds of other cruise ship passengers. Quick joins The Daily Signal Podcast to recount his experience.

We also read your letters to the editor and share a good news story about what sports we may see return this summer and fall. Enjoy the show!

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Bonus: What You Need to Know About Trump's Social Media Executive Order May 29, 2020

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President Donald Trump signed a new executive order on social media Thursday. Klon Kitchen, director of the Center for Technology Policy at The Heritage Foundation, joins the podcast to discuss what the order does, how it affects tech companies, and the future of free political speech online.

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Hillsdale College President Explains Why Campus Will Be Open This Fall May 29, 2020

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Hillsdale College will be one of the only colleges, if not the only college, this year planning to hold an in-person commencement ceremony for its graduates. Larry Arnn, president of Hillsdale College and a trustee of The Heritage Foundation, joins The Daily Signal podcast today to discuss why the college has chosen to take this stand. He also talks about why Hillsdale College plans to be welcoming students back in the fall, Generation Z, and more.

Listen to the podcast, or read the lightly edited transcript below.

We also cover these stories:

The Justice Department is investigating “unmasking” that occurred before and after the 2016 election.
Mark Zuckerberg, the co-founder of Facebook, says social media platforms should not be arbiters of truth.
President Donald Trump tweeted Thursday about 100,000 people who have died in the United States due to the coronavirus.

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How Minnesota Catholics and Lutherans Teamed Up Together to Open Their Churches May 28, 2020

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Last week, Catholic bishops in Minnesota and Lutherans in the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod united to go against Gov. Tim Walz of Minnesota’s stringent order that only allowed 10 people at church services. Diana Verm, senior counsel with Becket Law, joins The Daily Signal Podcast to discuss the stand they took that brought Walz back to the negotiating table, and her law firm’s work on behalf of faith leaders in the state. Listen to the podcast, or read the lightly edited transcript below.

We also cover these stories:

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo tweets "Hong Kong is no longer autonomous from China, given facts on the ground."
President Trump made threats to regulate or even close down social media platforms after Twitter added a fact check label to two of the president’s tweets.
Rep. Liz Cheney, R-Wyo., says President Donald Trump should stop tweeting about Joe Scarborough, host of MSNBC’s “Morning Joe,” implying that Scarborough may have murdered an aide who worked in his office.

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