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#534: The US-Greenland Relationship Aug 27, 2019

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Greenland has enjoyed some unusual time in the spotlight. Earlier this month, President Donald Trump said he wanted to buy the mostly frozen island. Today we have an exclusive interview with Greenland’s foreign minister to Washington, Inuuteq Holm Olsen. Daniel had the chance to speak with Olsen earlier this summer about the historic ties between the U.S. and Greenland and what a closer relationship could mean. Plus: We talk about what a new poll says about the shift in American values.

We also cover these stories:

• President Trump discusses having talks with Iran.

• Trump says he is an "environmentalist" when asked about climate change.

• Rep. Sean Duffy, R-Wis., is resigning, announcing that he wants to spend more time with family after discovering his unborn ninth child has a heart condition.

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27 August 2019

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#533: Help Is on the Way for Conservative College Students Aug 26, 2019

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On today's episode of The Daily Signal Podcast, we talk with Charlie Copeland, president and CEO of the Intercollegiate Studies Institute.

ISI was founded in the 1950s by William F. Buckley Jr. and is an organization focused on providing college students with an educational background on conservative thought. Copeland weighs in on the state of high education today and what trends he is seeing across university campuses.

Also on today's episode:

• We offer you a preview of The Heritage Foundation's latest podcast, Millennial Myths. It's a podcast for millennials by millennials. From myths about socialism to the Electoral College, Millennial Myths combines “on the street” interviews with personal stories and expert analysis. Check it out: @millennialmyths.

• 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 Missouri community that went above and beyond to support a young family during a difficult season.

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#532: Exclusive Interview With Jon Kyl on New Facebook Bias Report Aug 23, 2019

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Facebook hired former Sen. Jon Kyl, senior counsel at the firm Covington & Burling, to investigate allegations of anti-conservative bias at the social media company. In his first interview since the report's release, Kyl tells The Daily Signal what he discovered and how Facebook should move forward. He also responds to criticism of the report. A transcript is available at DailySignal.com.We also cover these stories:• A new jobs number shows job growth hasn’t been quite as robust as previously reported.• Military vets who are permanently disabled will soon have quicker access to loan forgiveness, thanks to a new executive order.• Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is taking heat after calling the Electoral College a “scam” that has a “racial injustice breakdown.” 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!

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#531: 'We Are Facing One of the Biggest Authoritarian States’: Hong Kong Politician Speaks Out Aug 21, 2019

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Pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong continue as China flexes its muscles and warns of an intervention. Today, we feature an exclusive interview with Alvin Yeung, a politician from Hong Kong who supports the protests and hopes to achieve reforms. We also cover these stories:•A new report shows the deficit is skyrocketing thanks to the new spending bill.•The Trump administration is taking action to eradicate an immigration loophole.•President Trump discusses the trade negotiations with China. 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!

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#529: Preferred Pronouns and More: What a Mom Saw at Her Son's College Orientation Aug 19, 2019

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College campuses are known for radicalism -- but more and more mainstream colleges are bending to identity politics and woke activism. Recently, Penny Nance, the president and CEO of Concerned Women for America, attended her son’s student orientation at Virginia Tech, where gender ideology was a dominant theme -- pronouns and all. Read the interview, posted below, or listen on the podcast:We also cover these stories:•Attorney General William Barr has removed the acting chief of the Bureau of Prisons in the wake of Jeffrey Epstein’s suicide. •Planned Parenthood will not follow the new Title X regulations, and so so will no longer receive tens of millions of government funding.•President Trump is calling for a lawsuit against Google.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!

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#530: Blue State Business Owners Are Packing Up Aug 19, 2019

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Months after New York passed an extreme abortion law, one bookstore owner and pastor decided he has had enough. On a visit to Texas, Jon Speed got a glimpse of a better life--and decided to go for it. Plus, we discuss the similar case of a California business owner who's also leaving.We also cover these stories:•New York, Connecticut, and Vermont, are suing the Trump administration over its immigration policies.•President Trump tweets, "I don’t buy Rep. Tlaib’s tears. I have watched her violence, craziness and, most importantly, WORDS, for far too long."•A new report examines whether Facebook is biased against conservatives.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!

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#527: The Rise of 'Hate Speech' Policing in Europe Aug 16, 2019

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Free speech is increasingly under attack on college campuses -- but if you think it’s bad here, look across the pond to Europe. Authorities over there are increasingly cracking down on so-called “hate speech” -- a label that’s been applied to speech critical of Islam, homosexuality, and more. Paul Coleman, a British attorney who’s had a front row seat to this concerning trend, explains the origin of these hate speech laws and give his assessment about the future of free speech. We also cover these stories:•President Donald Trump says Reps. Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib should not be allowed to visit Israel. •Hundreds of Chinese paramilitary forces gathered for drills in Shenzhen on Thursday, just across the border from Hong Kong. •Reports about the autopsy of Jeffrey Epstein find a curious fact about the condition of his body.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!

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#525: Protests Escalate in Hong Kong Aug 14, 2019

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Pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong are intensifying, with the city’s main airport getting shut down. The big question: Will Beijing get involved? In today's episode, we discuss that and more with Mike Gonzalez, a senior fellow at The Heritage Foundation. Plus: Miley Cyrus is getting a divorce, and her rationale doesn’t reflect too well on her—or her generation. We discuss.We also cover these stories:-Warden at Jeffrey Epstein's prison gets reassigned in wake of suicide.-States sue President Trump over the repeal of Obama-era power plant rules.-U.S. delays some tariffs on China.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!

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#526: 2 California Moms Sound Alarm About Lewd Sex Ed Coming to Schools Aug 14, 2019

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In California, thanks to the passage of a new law, there is now what’s called “comprehensive sex ed” -- and it’s extremely unpleasant stuff. Today, we’ll speak to two parents from Rocklin, California who are leading parent opposition in their community to what they consider obscene and pornographic curriculum. They’ll explain the concerning details about content that could soon reach more classrooms across America. We also cover these stories:•The Dow Jones plunged over 700 points Wednesday after the bond market sent a recession warning.•The Labor Department is proposing a rule to safeguard religious freedoms of companies contracting with the federal government. •Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler discusses ongoing case of the assault against journalist Andy Ngo. 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.

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#528: Baltimore's Streets Are Cleaner Because of This Conservative Activist Aug 13, 2019

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On today's episode of The Daily Signal Podcast, we talk with conservative activist Scott Presler about his recent work to cleanup the city of Baltimore.When President Trump tweeted that Baltimore was “a disgusting rat and rodent-infested mess,” Americans erupted with the usual torrent of opinions. Presler, however, was determined to do something about it. He organized a cleanup day in the city to pickup trash. It went so well that he has scheduled another one for Sept. 9. Also on today's episode, we look ahead to next year’s elections and something few are talking about today: the integrity of America’s system of voting. Unfortunately, there are no shortage of challenges. Heritage Foundation legal expert Hans von Spakovsky speaks to why it’s so important to stop the Left from corrupting America’s electoral integrity. We also read your letters to the editor, and share a good news story about one little boy’s love of the American flag. 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.Enjoy the show!

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