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Live weekly from the nation’s capital, Moment of Truth is American Moment’s official podcast has become an indispensable part of DC staffers’ weekly digest.

In 2024, Season 4 continues to bring on high-profile guests — from prominent politicians, thinkers, journalists, and researchers — on the policy issues of the day from geopolitics to trade to immigration. You can enjoy the full backlog of podcasts today, with over 100 hours of interviews with leaders including Heritage’s Kevin Roberts, Hillsdale’s Dr. Larry P. Arnn, China expert at Asia Times David P. Goldman, contributing editor for UnHerd and author of “Feminism Against Progress,” Mary Harrington, and host of the popular show Breaking Points, Saagar Enjeti.

Moment of Truth only continues to grow — it has been cited on national television, in America’s biggest newspapers, used by donors to make giving decisions, launched thinkers into prominence, and so much more. The podcast serves an extremely important purpose for American Moment’s network: it gets them on the same page every Monday morning.

Other major guests include Senator JD Vance (R-OH) , Senator Ron Johnson (R-WI), Michael Anton, Blake Masters, Helen Andrews, Jeff Sessions, and Amanda Milius, Yoram Hazony, Dr. Scott Atlas, Wokal Distance, and Rep. Ken Buck, Rep. Dan Bishop, Mark Meadows (Former Chief of Staff to President Donald Trump), Erin Hawley, Mary Eberstadt, Douglas Wilson, Julius Krein, and more.

American Moment is a Washington D.C.-based non-profit that seeks to identify, educate, and credential the young Americans who will implement public policy that supports strong families, a sovereign nation, and prosperity for all. Learn more by visiting AmericanMoment.org. Moment of Truth is hosted by Saurabh Sharma, President, and Nick Solheim, Chief Operations Officer.

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The Institutions Deserved It (feat. Dr. Yuval Levin) Sep 26, 2022

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In Today's episode of "Moment of Truth," Saurabh and Nick sit down with Dr. Yuval Levin, the Director of Social, Cultural, and Constitutional Studies at the American Enterprise Institute and Founder of National Affairs, to discuss the various problems in American life, why the idlic view of 1950s and 60s America is a facade, how our various institutions from Congress to the military have declined, and what must be done to restore them and the nation.

Yuval Levin is the director of Social, Cultural, and Constitutional Studies at the American Enterprise Institute (AEI), where he also holds the Beth and Ravenel Curry Chair in Public Policy. He is the founder and editor of National Affairs, a senior editor at The New Atlantis, a contributing editor at National Review, and a contributing opinion writer at The New York Times. He is the author of several books on political theory and public policy, most recently “A Time to Build: From Family and Community to Congress and the Campus, How Recommitting to Our Institutions Can Revive the American Dream” (Basic Books, 2020). He holds an MA and PhD from the Committee on Social Thought at the University of Chicago.

Learn more about Dr. Yuval Levin's work:

https://www.aei.org/profile/yuval-levin/

https://nationalaffairs.com/authors/detail/yuval-levin

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Saving The American Family (feat. Patrick T. Brown) Sep 19, 2022

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In Today's episode of "Moment of Truth," Nick sits down with Patrick T. Brown, a fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center, to unpack why Americans are not getting married, why they are not having kids, and what can be done to remove the economic obstacles to big and healthy American families because the the cornerstone of a flourishing society is the family.

Patrick T. Brown is a fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center, where his work focuses on developing a robust pro-family economic agenda and supporting families as the cornerstone of a healthy and flourishing society. His writing has been published in The New York Times, National Review, Politico, The Washington Post, and USA Today, and he has spoken on college campuses and Capitol Hill on topics from welfare reform to child care and education policy. He has published reports on paid leave and family policy with the Institute for Family Studies, and edited an essay series featuring working-class voices for American Compass. He is an advisory board member of Humanity Forward and the Center on Child and Family Policy.

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Everything Under the Sun–Social Conservatism After Dobbs (feat. Ryan T. Anderson) Sep 12, 2022

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In Today's episode of "Moment of Truth," Saurabh and Nick sit down with Ryan T. Anderson, President of the Ethics & Public Policy Center and Founding Editor of Public Discourse, to discuss the aftermath of the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, what the future holds for social conservatism's fight for life on the state and federal levels, and some updates on his family farm.

Ryan T. Anderson is President of the Ethics and Public Policy Center and the Founding Editor of Public Discourse. He is the author of "When Harry Became Sally: Responding to the Transgender Moment" and "Truth Overruled: The Future of Marriage and Religious Freedom." He is the co-author of "What Is Marriage? Man and Woman: A Defense" and "Debating Religious Liberty and Discrimination," and the co-editor of "A Liberalism Safe for Catholicism? Perspectives from 'The Review of Politics.'"

Anderson’s research has been cited by two U.S. Supreme Court justices, Justice Samuel Alito and Justice Clarence Thomas, in two Supreme Court cases. He received his bachelor of arts degree from Princeton University, graduating Phi Beta Kappa and magna cum laude, and he received his doctoral degree in political philosophy from the University of Notre Dame. His dissertation was titled: “Neither Liberal Nor Libertarian: A Natural Law Approach to Social Justice and Economic Rights.”

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https://www.thepublicdiscourse.com/author/randerso/

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NATO Delenda Est (feat. Dr. Sumantra Maitra) Sep 05, 2022

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In Today's episode of "Moment of Truth," Saurabh and Nick sit down with Dr. Sumantra Maitra, a National Security Fellow at the Center for the National Interest, elected Associate Fellow at the Royal Historical Society, UK and senior contributor to The Federalist, to discuss China as a great rival power to the United States, the Ukrainian War and potential for expanded conflict with Russia, and whether NATO truly reflects the American national interest.

Sumantra Maitra is a National Security Fellow at the Center for the National Interest. He is also a non-resident fellow at the James G Martin Center and an elected Associate Fellow at the Royal Historical Society, UK. Dr. Maitra is a senior contributor to The Federalist and The National Interest. Maitra holds an MA with distinction grade from SMU, India; as well as a Master of International Studies from the University of Otago, New Zealand, with distinctions in International Politics, and Global Trade, where he was awarded a Coursework Masters scholarship. He completed his PhD in International Relations at the University of Nottingham, UK, with a Vice Chancellor’s Scholarship in Research Excellence. His expertise is in great power politics, political theory, cultural dynamics shaping foreign policy, realism, conservatism, reactionary social trends, grand-strategy, and naval strategy.

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The BLM Riots — Two Years Later (feat. Julio Rosas) Aug 29, 2022

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In Today's episode of "Moment of Truth," Saurabh and Nick sit down with Julio Rosas, a U.S. Marine, Senior Writer for Townhall, and author of "Fiery But Mostly Peaceful: The 2020 Riots and the Gaslighting of America," to discuss his eyewitness accounts of Black Lives Matter and Antifa protests in Charlottesville, Minneapolis, and Kenosha, consequences of defunding the police, plus a detailed account of the Kyle Rittenhouse shooting and whether or not riot season will be back in 2024.

Julio Rosas is the Senior Writer for Townhall. He previously worked at Washington Examiner, Mediaite, and Independent Journal Review. He recently completed serving in the Marine Corps Reserves. Rosas was on the ground and at the center of the country’s most severe riots, which resulted in his reporting gaining national attention. His reporting has appeared at, among other outlets, Fox News, Daily Caller, Blaze, New York Post, New York Times, Washington Post, ABC News, and Newsweek.

Learn more about Julio Rosas's work:

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https://townhall.com/tipsheet/juliorosas/

https://twitter.com/Julio_Rosas11

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Will Great Powers War Once More? (feat. Elbridge Colby) Aug 22, 2022

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In Today's episode of "Moment of Truth," Saurabh and Nick sit down with Elbridge Colby, Co-Founder and Principal of The Marathon Initiative and author of "The Strategy of Denial: American Defense in an Age of Great Power Conflict." They discuss American foreign policy debacles in Iraq and Afghanistan, the current war in Ukraine, and economic and military conflicts with Russia, Iran, and China. Colby also unpacks reasons the U.S. should defend Taiwan in the event of an invasion by China.

Elbridge Colbyis co-founder and principal of The Marathon Initiative, a policy initiative focused on developing strategies to prepare the United States for an era of sustained great power competition. He is the author of The Strategy of Denial: American Defense in an Age of Great Power Conflict (Yale University Press), which The Wall Street Journal selected as one of the top ten books of 2021. Previously, Colby was from 2018-2019 the Director of the Defense Program at the Center for a New American Security, where he led the Center’s work on defense issues. Colby is a graduate of Harvard College and Yale Law School.

Learn more about Elbridge Colby's work:

https://www.themarathoninitiative.org/elbridge-colby/

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What Exactly Do We Want? (feat. Saurabh Sharma) Aug 15, 2022

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In Today's episode of "Moment of Truth," Nick sits down with Saurabh Sharma, President of American Moment and former Chairman of Young Conservatives of Texas, to discuss the humble beginnings of American Moment, the organization's mission and strategic priorities, what the team hopes to achieve by 2025, as well as debunking some spurious criticisms from woke journos.

Saurabh Sharma is the President of American Moment and co-host of Moment of Truth. As the former Chairman of Young Conservatives of Texas and a nationally recognized activist, Saurabh is a proven talent at organizing, and inspiring young conservatives to impact public policy. Born in Bangalore, India, he is a proud naturalized citizen of the United States and has lived across the country, from Lexington to Seattle and Austin to Washington D.C.. He earned a degree in Biochemistry from the University of Texas at Austin in 2019. Saurabh has written for numerous news and opinion outlets including The American Mind, American Greatness, The American Conservative, The Daily Caller, The Spectator US, National Review Online, The Daily Texan, and Texas Scorecard.

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Packing Heat In Urban Decay (feat. Leon Spears) Aug 08, 2022

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In Today's episode of "Moment of Truth," Saurabh sits down with Leon Spears, an NRA law enforcement instructor and owner of DC Concealed Carry, to discuss the second amendment, responsible gun ownership, the future of gun politics including red flag laws, urban concealed carry, ghost guns and more.

Leon Spears is an NRA law enforcement instructor and owner of "DC Concealed Carry." He is certified in handguns, shotguns, and patrol rifles like the AR-15. Spears instructs security officers, police officers, and civilians alike. He has beginner classes, new shooter classes, husband and wife classes, as well as home consultations.

Learn more about Leon Spears's work:

https://www.dcconcealedcarry.com/

https://freebeacon.com/issues/training-for-concealed-carry-in-the-nations-capital/

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What Comes After The Religious Right? (feat. Nate Hochman) Aug 01, 2022

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In Today's episode of "Moment of Truth," Saurabh and Nick sit down with Nate Hochman, ISI Fellow at National Review and Robert Novak Journalism Fellow, to discuss the culture wars in America, the future of social conservatism, and what comes after the religious right political movement.

Nate Hochman is an ISI Fellow at National Review and Robert Novak Fellow for The Fund for American Studies. He is a Claremont Institue 2021 Publius Fellow, and graduate of Colorado College in Colorado Springs.

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This Used To Be Your Country (feat. Paige Willey) Jul 25, 2022

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In Today's episode of "Moment of Truth," Saurabh and Nick sit down with Paige Willey, Director of American Firebrand SuperPAC and host of "This is Your Country" Podcast, to discuss everything wrong with globalism, what it was like working in the Trump administration, how Fauci & Birx led Trump astray, and what must be done to save America.

Paige Willey served in the White House as Special Assistant to the President for Political Affairs, advising the Trump Administration on a wide range of political and economic topics. She currently serves as Director of Strategic Communications at New Founding, is Director of American Firebrand SuperPAC and host of "This is Your Country" Podcast. Follow her on Twitter @midwesterneur

Learn more about Paige Willey’s work:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-is-your-country/id1609268627

https://americanmind.org/author/paige-willey/

https://rumble.com/c/AmericanFirebrand

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