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China's New Three-Child Policy Jun 21, 2021

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The Chinese Communist Party recently announced they will increase the number of children families are allowed to have from two to three. This comes after historically low birth rates last year, and growing concerns that China will not have a population to keep up with the growth. But will it work? It poses the fundamental question: Does the family support government or does government support the family? This week, we talk about China's vested interest in controlling personal family decisions, how the US should respond, and why a three-child policy will not help the Chinese People.

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Olivia's recent piece in Forbes: Why a Three-Child Policy Doesn’t Actually Help the Chinese People

Heritage Foundation's effort to counter China

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China's Carbon Emissions Jun 14, 2021

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China emitted more carbon dioxide than any other country in 2019—nearly double that of the United States. This week Katie Tubb, a senior policy analyst for energy in the Roe Institute for Economic Policy Studies, talks about what climate game China is playing and why the US needs to keep its eyes wide open.

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Louder With Crowder's Lawsuit and More Big Tech Censorship Jun 07, 2021

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Comedian and commentator Steven Crowder recently announced that he is suing Youtube after receiving his second "strike" for posting offensive content. These strikes have resulted in the suspension of his show, demonetization (or inability to profit from views), and a complete disconnect with the nearly 5.7 million subscribers to his Youtube channel. This week we look at the facts of what lead to this, the inconsistency in enforcement against conservatives, and what we should do to push back.

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Kara Frederick's Daily Signal piece: Steven Crowder Is Suing YouTube Over Vague Rules, but It’s Not Just About Him

Steven Crowder's full announcement of why he's suing Youtube: BANNED: FIGHT LIKE HELL: Why I'm SUING YouTube!

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A Ceasefire and the Continued Rise in Anti-Semitism May 31, 2021

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Over the last few weeks, it’s been hard to miss all of the videos of missiles flying through the air, buildings collapsing, and people shouting. The conflict between Israel and Hamas Palestinian Militants continues to present challenges for achieving lasting peace in the middle east. But after 11 days of fighting, there is a cease fire. However, in response to this conflict, there has been an outbreak of anti-Semitic attacks around the world. The video footage is horrifying. On this episode we talk with Ellie Cohanim, who served as a top official at the US State Department on this issue. She fills us in on the conflict, corrects the mainstream media narrative, and how Americans must realize that this is not just an issue that is bad for Jewish people - it impacts all of us.

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Biden administration engagement with Iran yields violence in Israel

Horrifying Video of anti-Semitic Attacks

Israel and Hamas Are at War Again. Here’s What U.S. Should Do About It.

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The Real Story Behind Inflation May 24, 2021

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What do you know about inflation? Milton Friedman famously said: " Inflation is always and everywhere a monetary phenomenon, in the sense that it is and can be produced only by a more rapid increase in the quantity of money than in output." Of course, we all know the driver of the quantity of money is government spending priorities, and recently the government has been spending a lot. So what does that mean for the American people? On this episode, we talk about the basics of inflation, what it means for your pocket book, your gas tank, and your grocery bill. This episode shows what happens when too many dollars chase too few goods.

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Heritage Foundation Q&A on Inflation

Specter of Rising Inflation Threatens Future Economic Freedom

Milton Friedman Speech on Inflation

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Voter Suppression May 17, 2021

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Many on the left claim that voter suppression is not only happening throughout America, but we need to pass sweeping legislation (HR 1/For The People Act ) to federalize all elections, putting our democratic process in the hands of Washington, DC bureaucrats. But the Census Bureau’s recent 2020 election survey of voters clearly demonstrates that those who have been claiming, without justification or evidence, that we have been experiencing a wave of so-called "voter suppression" have a lot of explaining to do. This week, we dig into this new report, and build the case for stopping the For The People Act in the Senate.

Show Notes:

Voter Suppression? Dems Flat-Out Wrong. Census Data Gives Real Story About U.S. Elections

The Census Bureau's Report on the 2020 Election

Heritage Foundation Voter Fraud Database

How States Can Improve the Integrity of Elections

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3 Threats to Conservative Principles Right Now May 10, 2021

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In his first 100 days President Joe Biden has signed 11 bills into law, one being a 1.9 trillion dollar COVID relief bill, and 42 executive orders. Conservatives feared what the radical left would do with this kind of power. So what’s happened so far? This week we explain what’s happened so far in Congress so and what’s coming up.

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The President Has Been Killed; The Republic of Chad Hangs In the Balance May 03, 2021

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It's the story hardly anyone in America is talking about. One of Africa’s longest-serving presidents, Idriss Deby of Chad (who had ruled for 30 years) was recently killed in a battle against rebels advancing towards the capital. His shocking death has thrown the country’s frequently tempestuous politics into further turmoil, even as the rebels remain in the field. On this fascinating episode, we talk about who President Deby was and what his legacy looks like, what's at stake for this troubled region in Africa, and what this means for America and our allies.

Show Notes:

The President of Chad Was Killed in Combat. Here’s What You Need to Know About What’s Happening In the Region.

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President Biden's "Infrastructure" Plan Apr 26, 2021

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President Biden is proposing a massive spending plan to supposedly build and rebuild America's infrastructure. While the plan relies on the moderate and uncontroversial term "infrastructure," less than 5% would actually go toward traditional road infrastructure projects. Rather, it will be spent on corporate welfare, tax credits, and the left's radical "green" agenda. On this episode, we learn what's in this plan, how much it will cost, and how we're going to pay for it (HINT: Taxes are likely going up).

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9 Things You Need to Know About Biden's "Infrastructure" Spending Plan

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Boycotting China's Winter Olympics Isn't Enough Apr 19, 2021

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What the Biden administration should do to stop China from hosting the 2022 Olympics.

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