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#552: The Wage Gap Myth Debunked Sep 26, 2019

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The gender wage gap is all but assumed to be true in the media, pop culture, and our universities. But the truth is different from what you hear. In today’s episode, we feature an interview from our Problematic Women podcast between Lauren Evans and Heritage Foundation labor expert Rachel Greszler. In that interview, Lauren and Rachel unpack the myth of the wage gap and how it’s now being featured in a new Monopoly game—miseducating our kids. And, speaking of miseducation, a major doll company just released a new line of gender-neutral dolls.

We also cover these stories:

Transcript of Trump phone call shows no explicit quid pro quo, but raises questions
Democrats react, calling it "classic mob shakedown" and "a smoking gun"
Benjamin Netanyahu tapped to be Israeli prime minister again if he can form government

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#551: Christian Student on Why He’s Suing Chicago Over Free Speech Sep 25, 2019

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All they wanted to do was share the gospel message—and they’d been doing it for years in downtown Chicago. But this time, the four Christian college students were shut down by law enforcement. Now, they’re suing the city of Chicago, saying their First Amendment rights to free speech have been violated. Today, one of those students, Matthew Swart, joins the podcast for an exclusive interview about what he believes is at stake in this case. Plus: Great Britain’s opposition party wants to ban private schools. We discuss.

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For Bureaucrats, It's 'Christmas in September' Sep 24, 2019

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For the federal government, September is the real holiday: with the federal fiscal year ending, it's spending mayhem. Adam Andrzejewski of Open the Books joins us to explain just how much spending occurs at the end, and what can be done.

We also cover these stories:

President Trump gives a speech on religious liberty at the UN.
"There is no international right to an abortion," says HHS secretary Alex Azar at the UN.
Climate change protesters block traffic in Washington, D.C.

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Educating American’s Youth, One Cross-Country Trip at a Time Sep 23, 2019

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Education is fundamental to American flourishing. However, many young people today are not being taught how to think critically, to reason, or even to understand our nation’s founding principles.

Billy Planer founded Etgar 36 in 2002 in an effort to educate students on America’s history and to teach youth how to have meaningful discussions around critical issues. Planer joins The Daily Signal podcast to explain how Etgar 36’s cross-country student journey accomplishes just that.

Learn more about Etgar 36 by visiting their website: https://www.etgar.org/.

Also on today's episode:

• 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 a 12-year-old entrepreneur who received a special surprise from the Carolina Panthers.

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Could Kavanaugh Get Impeached? What You Need to Know Sep 20, 2019

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Some liberals are pushing for Justice Brett Kavanaugh to be impeached. But do they have any valid grounds? And how would an impeachment process of a Supreme Court justice even work? The Heritage Foundation's Tom Jipping, who worked on an impeachment process during his time as a Senate staffer and who is a now senior legal fellow, joins us to break it down. Read the transcript, pasted below, or listen on the podcast:

We also cover these stories:

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is out with a new plan that promises to lower drug prices.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau responds after photos of him in blackface and brownface emerged.
Iran is vowing “all out war” if they’re attacked by the United States or Saudi Arabia.

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#549: Will Brexit Ever Happen? Sep 19, 2019

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Four years after the famous Brexit vote, Britain remains part of the European Union. The U.K. is scheduled for an exit next month, but powerful members of Parliament are doing all they can to stop it. Today, Daniel speaks with Conservative Member of Parliament Liam Fox about Brexit, the future of the U.K., and the U.K.’s role in dealing with Iran. Plus: NBC News is hearing confessions online—but only confessions relating to climate change. We discuss.

We also cover these stories:

-President Trump revokes waiver that let California set higher emissions standards

-Secretary of State Mike Pompeo calls attacks on Saudi Arabia "act of war"

-Abortion rate drops to lowest level since Roe v. Wade

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Release date:

16 September 2019

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#548: New House Freedom Caucus Chairman Shares Vision for Road Ahead Sep 18, 2019

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The House Freedom Caucus, a group of conservative lawmakers in the House, has new leadership: Arizona Republican Andy Biggs. Biggs joins the podcast to discuss Rep. Justin Amash's departure from the House Freedom Caucus, how the group can be effective in a Democrat-controlled House, and what policies he intends to prioritize. Biggs also shares about his trips to the border, and why he's concerned illegal immigrants are bring diseases like mumps and measles to the United States.

We also cover these stories:

• Benjamin Netanyahu’s time a leader of Israel may soon be at an end.

• Vice President Mike Pence gives a speech on USMCA trade policy at The Heritage Foundation.

• Arizona Supreme Court sides with Christian artists in 4-3 ruling.

The Daily Signal podcast is available on Ricochet,iTunes, SoundCloud, Google Play, or Stitcher. All of our podcasts can be found at DailySignal.com/podcasts. If you like what you hear, please leave a review. You can also leave us a message at 202-608-6205 or write us at letters@dailysignal.com. Enjoy the show!

Release date:

16 September 2019

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#547: What You Need to Know About the Attack on Saudi Arabia Sep 17, 2019

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A major attack on Saudi oil production is stoking tensions in the Middle East. Heritage Foundation expert Peter Brookes discusses what happened, and what it means for the region and the United States.

We also cover these stories:

• President Trump is defending Justice Kavanaugh, tweeting, “The one who is actually being assaulted is Justice Kavanaugh - Assaulted by lies and Fake News!"

• California’s Attorney General Xavier Becerra extended the state’s ban on taxpayer-funded travel to Iowa.

• Indiana lawmakers are calling for an investigation into an ex-abortion doctor’s clinics after over 2,000 fetal remains were found at his Illinois home.

Release date:

16 September 2019

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#546: Pastor-Turned-Congressman Is Taking Conservative Ideas to New Places Sep 16, 2019

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On today's episode of The Daily Signal Podcast, we talk with Rep. Mark Walker, R-N.C., about how he is building bridges between conservatives and communities of color.

Walker spoke out against the chant "send them back," directed at people like Rep. Ilhan Omar and is challenging his colleagues in Congress to reject such rhetoric.

The congressman says we need to focus on having genuine conversations because, "If you get to the place where you understand that it’s not so much about winning the argument as it is about making a difference, I believe that puts you at a good place to be able to share, really, in a much broader way than maybe even you thought you originally could do."

You can follow Rep. Mark Walker on Twitter @RepMarkWalker.

Also on today's episode:

• 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 a St. Louis woman who has been feeding hungry kids in her community for five years.

The Daily Signal podcast is available on Ricochet, Apple Podcasts, Google Play, or your favorite podcast app. All of our podcasts can be found at dailysignal.com/podcasts.

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#545: Is Vaping an 'Epidemic'? Sep 13, 2019

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Youth vaping is a problem that President Trump wants to address. How exactly? One idea is to ban flavored e-cigarettes. Daren Bakst at The Heritage Foundation says that’s not the best way forward. Today, he joins the podcast to discuss the vaping controversy and what can be done to protect kids. Plus: Do conservative students have to lie about their views to make it through college? A new survey says that’s exactly what they’re doing.

We also cover these stories:

-House panel approves guidelines for an impeachment probe

-President Trump welcomes Supreme Court ruling on asylum rule

-Ben Carson is cleared of misconduct in furniture controversy

Release date:

12 September 2019

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