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How Trump Is Reshaping the Courts Nov 07, 2019

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President Donald Trump's nominations of Neil Gorsuch and Brett Kavanaugh may be the most high profile judicial nominations he's made, but they're far from the only. "One out of every 4 active judges on the United States Court of Appeals have been appointed by President Trump," says Adam Kennedy, deputy assistant to the president and deputy director of communications at the White House. "And the average age is actually a full 10 years younger for these justices than under President [Barack] Obama."

We also cover these stories:

A federal judge blocked President Trump’s conscience rule for health providers.
Mexican authorities have arrested a suspect in connection with the killing of 9 members of a Mormon family in northern Mexico.
We share part of Carly Fiorina's interview with Heritage Foundation president Kay Coles James.

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Casey Mattox on Why Students Who Fight for Free Speech Often Win Nov 06, 2019

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Free speech has seen better days on the college campus. Increasingly, conservative ideas are unwelcome and even shouted down. At some schools, religious groups are being kicked off campus for not allowing non-believers to run their organization. It’s a concerning state of affairs—and yet, many students are pushing back and winning in the courtroom. In today's episode, I speak with Casey Mattox about upholding the First Amendment on campus. We also discuss whether tech companies have any role in protecting free speech.

Read the lightly edited transcript of the interview, posted below, or listen on the podcast:

We also cover the following stories:

Daily Signal pushes back on YouTube after being censored.
U.S. family is massacred in Mexico by drug cartels.
Project Veritas hot mic sheds light on a potential Epstein cover-up.

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Inside Chicago's Political Dysfunction Nov 05, 2019

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Chicago is known for its deep dish pizza, skyscrapers, and freezing cold winters. Unfortunately, it’s also known for high crime, fiscal woes, and political dysfunction. Other major cities have reformed their political system over time, but not Chicago. The city remains stuck with an outdated political model where the mayor is essentially king, making it harder to address long-term problems. My guest today, Austin Berg, has co-authored a book about this that explains how Chicago can finally break free from its past.

We also cover the following stories:

House releases transcripts of impeachment inquiry hearings.
Four Trump administration officials defy House subpoenas.
Court rules that President Trump's accounting firm must hand over eight years of tax returns.

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A Journey Into - and Then Out of Homosexuality Nov 04, 2019

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Those struggling with same-sex attraction or hoping to walk away from a homosexual lifestyle may find some encouragement from Liz Flaherty and Elizabeth Woning, who both once lived a lesbian lifestyle.

While leading their own organizations to help individuals transition out of homosexuality, Flaherty and Woning are also a part of a growing movement called CHANGED - a supportive and loving community of those who once identified as LGBTQ+.

In today’s episode, we sit down with Flaherty and Woning to hear their stories and discuss some of the current legislation being advocated for that could have detrimental effects on organization that offer counseling services for those struggling with homosexuality.

Learn more about Elizabeth Woning’s organization, Equipped to Love, here: https://www.equippedtolove.com/.
And learn more about Liz Flaherty's organization here: http://lizgflaherty.com/.
You can also follow the CHANGED Movement at their website or on Instagram.

Also on today’s show:

We read your letters to the editor. You can leave us a message at 202-608-6205 or write to us at letters@dailysignal.com.

And we share a good news story about a police officer who went above and beyond to help a local family in need.

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Sen. Joni Ernst Wants to Cut Absurd Washington Spending Nov 01, 2019

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As the national debt grows larger and larger, our lawmakers continue to spend obliviously--and even on frivolous things. Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa., is not happy about how much government agencies are spending on swag, and she recently introduced legislation to end things like the government spending over $600,000 on coloring books.

We also cover the following stories:

Two Democrats buck the party line and do not vote for the impeachment resolution.
A National Security Council official who heard the Ukraine call told House Members, “I want to be clear, I was not concerned that anything illegal was discussed."
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi addresses the resignation of Rep. Katie Hill.

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The Truth About America's Founding and Slavery Oct 31, 2019

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The New York Times' 1619 Project is the latest attempt from the left to re-tell history. But Dr. Allen Guelzo thinks the Times made some key errors. " The hope of many members of the Constitutional Convention, that slavery could be abolished, was linked to their conviction that the abolition of slavery was simply one more step that needed to be taken to free us from the inheritance of British colonialism and British imperialism," Guelzo, a research scholar at Princeton University says. "The 1619 Project tends to invert that." Guelzo also talks about reparations, capitalism and its role in our history, and more.

We also cover the following stories:

A nominee for the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals cried when asked about a liberal group suggesting he would not be fair to LGBT people.
Rep. Matt Gaetz calls on the House Ethics Committee to investigate Intelligence Committee chairman Adam Schiff.
Former President Barack Obama had some harsh words on Tuesday for those who consider themselves “politically woke."

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What It's Like to Lose Your Children to the 'Transgender Cult,' From a Mom Who Knows Oct 30, 2019

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Lynn Meagher has two adult children who identify as transgender. "A lot of these kids have concurrent mental health issues, and they find a place to fit in because as soon as you say that you're trans, you get love-bombed," she reflects. "You get love-bombed online, you get love-bombed on at school ... As soon as you say you're trans, you turn into a star. And kids are thirsty for that kind of affirmation."

Meagher joins us to discuss what parents should (and shouldn't) do, what resources exist, and what she thinks is going on.

We also cover the following stories:

A new witness testifies about President Trump's call with the Ukrainian president.
Trump says another key ISIS leader has been "terminated."
Teens are spending an insane amount of time staring at screens.

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The Future of ISIS After the Death of Baghdadi Oct 29, 2019

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The leader of ISIS is dead. The man who directed so many brutal killings, tortures, and atrocities took his own life in a tunnel after being hunted down by U.S. forces. What does that mean for the fight against ISIS, both in Syria and abroad? Today we discuss that with Jim Phillips, a Middle East expert at The Heritage Foundation. Plus: Kanye West’s full embrace of the Christian faith is doing pop culture a new one. We discuss his latest album and film.

We also cover the following stories:

President Trump blasts Chicago leaders in their own backyard.
Rep. Katie Hill, D-Calif., resigns over affair scandals.
7 in 10 millennials say they would vote for a socialist; 1 in 3 are "favorable" to communism.

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College Student Stands Up for Vice President Pence Amidst Leftist Protests Oct 28, 2019

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“I Like Mike” was the campaign Taylor University freshman David Muselman created when a handful of progressive students tried to keep Vice President Mike Pence from visiting Taylor’s campus.

The Vice President was invited to deliver the 2019 commencement address at the Christian college in Upland, Indiana. When a few leftist students tried to block the Vice President's visit, Muselman rallied the student body in support of Pence through the “I Like Mike" campaign, that spread like wildfire across campus.

Muselman joins the Daily Signal podcast to discuss how the campaign was created and why he chose to take a stand-up for the Vice President.

Also on today's show:

Vice President Mike Pence joined 1,500 Heritage Foundation members and friends last week at the first ever Heritage honors gala. The vice president addressed a number of the key issues facing our nation right now, including our First Amendment rights.

We also read your letters to the editor. You can leave us a message at 202-608-6205 or write us at letters@dailysignal.com.

And we share a good news story about how a simple act of kindness from a garbage man led to a new friendship and a viral video. Watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NkC7yvd0qHU.

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How a Childhood Experience Propelled Andy Puzder From Working Class to CEO Oct 25, 2019

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Andy Puzder has lived the American dream. Raised in a working-class home, he worked his way to become a CEO in the fast food industry. "What I didn't think was, 'That son of a b---- is stealing from us.' Or, 'He's in the 1%,' and we're in whatever percent you were in when your dad sold Fords in the 1960s," Puzder recalls of his childhood experience seeing a rich man's mansion. "What I thought was, 'I could do that.' And thank God I lived in a country where I could do that."

We also cover the following stories:

Sen. Lindsey Graham announces a new Republican response on the impeachment push.
Vice President Mike Pence criticizes the NBA and Nike over currying favor with China.
The Trump administration is reportedly telling federal agencies to stop subscribing to the New York Times and Washington Post.

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