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#544: She Had an Abortion at 19. Now She Helps Lead the Pro-Life Movement. Sep 12, 2019

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Catherine Glenn Foster had an abortion when she was just a teenager. Today, she’s leading the fight against abortion as president of one of the nation’s largest pro-life groups. In this episode, she sits down for an exclusive interview to share about her story, what she’s doing now, and the recent achievements of the pro-life movement.

We also cover these stories:

-President Trump remembers 9/11 and warns Taliban

-Congressman-elect Dan Bishop credits Trump with helping him win a close race

-Trump voices concern over youth vaping, suggests government action

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Release date:

10 September 2019

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#543: A Former Abortionist Explains Her Change of Heart Sep 11, 2019

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For years, Dr. Kathi Aultman, an OB-GYN, performed abortions, believing she was helping women. Then, a trio of abortions she performed after having her first child left her unsettled--and put her on a different path. Now she is an advocate for giving medical care to abortion survivors, and an associate scholar at the Charlotte Lozier Institute.

We also cover these stories:

• National Security Adviser John Bolton is out at the White House.

• The NRA is suing San Francisco over labelling the group as a terrorist organization.

• The first gay credit union is set to open soon.

Release date:

9 September 2019

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#542: How the Obama Administration Made the Military More Politically Correct Sep 10, 2019

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During the Obama administration, political appointees, not military members, drove the agenda. James Hasson, who served in the military during President Barack Obama's presidency, talked to generals and other military leaders to get the inside scoop on what really happened in the military in the Obama era.

We also cover these stories:

• Border crossings are down, according to new government data.

• Almost all U.S. states have joined together to launch an antitrust probe into big tech companies.

• Vladimir Putin’s United Russia party suffered a major setback in a city-wide election in Moscow.

Release date:

9 September 2019

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#541: This 17-Year-Old Conservative Activist Is Described as "The Left's Youngest Nightmare." Sep 09, 2019

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On today's episode of The Daily Signal Podcast, we talk with CJ Pearson, a young conservative who has gained national attention for his activism.

Pearson has been conservative since 2nd-grade. Now a senior in high school, he is fighting back against left-wing progressive policies and working to educate young people on the power of free markets.

Also on today's episode:

• We play Heritage policy analyst Jonathan Butcher’s commentary on the need to protect free speech on college campuses

• 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 one little boy who used his birthday money to help victims of hurricane Dorian.

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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Release date:

6 September 2019

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#540: Meet the Mom Behind D.C. School Choice Program Sep 06, 2019

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Today we feature an interview our colleague Kelsey Bolar did with Virginia Walden Ford, a mom of three whose activism brought school choice to the kids of Washington, D.C. Now her story is being made into a major movie, “Miss Virginia,” which will be released Oct. 18.

We also cover these stories:

• The Education Department is fining Michigan State University $4.5 million over its handling of sexual misconduct.

• The Labor Department reinstated a political appointee who had resigned over a sarcastic Facebook post that a reporter suggested was anti-Semitic.

• Walgreens is now following the trend set by other big retail chains in asking customers to no longer open carry firearms in their stores.

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#539: What You Need to Know About Boris Johnson, and the Path Forward for Brexit Sep 05, 2019

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Is Britain headed for a political crisis? As new Prime Minister Boris Johnson fights for Brexit to be implemented, he's facing a wall of opposition from other government figures. The Heritage Foundation's Nile Gardiner, an expert in British politics, joins us to discuss how Brexit could still happen on Oct. 31, what's at stake, and what kind of leader Johnson is.

We also cover these stories:

• Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam has withdrawn a controversial bill that would have allowed China to extradite people to the mainland.

• Following a similar move by Walmart, Kroger is asking customers to stop open carrying of firearms in their grocery stores.

• San Francisco's Board of Supervisors is now formally calling the National Rifle Association a "domestic terrorist organization."

Release date:

3 September 2019

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#538: How the Sexual Revolution Gave Us Identity Politics Sep 04, 2019

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"If you ask the question, ‘Who am I?’ — up until the sexual revolution, that was not a hard question to answer," says Mary Eberstadt, author of the new book, "Primal Screams." She joins the podcast to discuss identity politics, the "pre-rational emotional expressionism" present in our political discussions today, and more.

We also cover these stories:

• Walmart is changing its gun policies.

• Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says he could schedule a vote on gun control legislation if the White House expresses support.

• Sen. Ted Cruz and activist Alyssa Milano are planning to have a meeting on gun control, after a series of tweets.

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#537: The Facts You Need to Know About the Amazon Rainforest Fires Aug 30, 2019

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Are the fires in the Amazon rainforest, dubbed the "lungs of the earth" by environmentalists, a crisis? The Heritage Foundation’s Nick Loris joins us to discuss what’s really happening—and add some much needed context.

We also cover these stories:

• Former FBI director James Comey mishandled sensitive, non-public information, according to a new government report.

• Senate Republicans are asserting that the Supreme Court will remain composed of nine justices.

• Kansas University professors are protesting Chick-fil-a.

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#536: A New Citizen Shares Her Journey Aug 29, 2019

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This week, we're featuring a few top news item and then an episode of "Problematic Women." This week, Heritage Foundation scholar Romina Boccia talks about what it was like going through the citizenship process and what becoming a U.S. citizen means to her.

We also break down:

—Taylor Swift doubles down on her support for the Equality Act, calling out President Donald Trump and the White House.

—Planned Parenthood’s new ad campaign, “Bans Off My Body,” probably features your favorite band.

—The left’s politicization of billionaire philanthropist David Koch’s death.

—The College Board’s announcement that it won’t move forward with plans to include a “diversity score” with SAT testing.

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#535: Recent Grad Details How Colleges Promote Hookup Culture Aug 28, 2019

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In the opening weeks of fall, a number of colleges now feature what they call “Sex Week”, a week in which risky and irresponsible sexual behaviors are encouraged and even facilitated. It’s a trend many parents will be stunned to learn about -- to unpack the phenomenon, today we’ll hear from Kara Bell.

We also cover these stories:

• Two U.S. senators say they were denied visas to travel to Russia on a congressional delegation.

• Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro's office rejected $22 million in aid money to help fight wildfires in the Amazon rainforest.

• A federal judge on Tuesday blocked a recently passed Missouri law that banned abortion after 8 weeks.

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