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Peter Meijer & The Nuances Of Fixing A Broken Congress Apr 18, 2023

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Ben sits down with former Michigan Congressman Peter Meijer to give an inside look at what he believes America's greatest challenges are from an institutional, political, and cultural perspective. Drawing from his term in Congress and military service, Peter discusses what he believes are the biggest structural flaws in the current partisan environment, and whether or not those can be solved with a new generation of leaders.

Later, Ben uses an insider's perspective to give a less on how Washington really works. He explains how Washington, D.C. is a very gossip-prone town, but one can gain some insights if one knows how to take everything with a grain of salt. He further explains why a challenge to the Senate leadership could be on the horizon.

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Frederick Fleitz & The Future Of The America First Movement Apr 11, 2023

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Ben sits down with The Vice Chairman of the America First Policy Institute Center for American Security, Frederick Fleitz. They discuss where a future administration could build upon former President Trump's foreign policy accomplishments. Plus, they look at how leaders can go about thinning out a federal bureaucracy that would work to undermine America First policies at every turn.

Later, Ben gives his perspective on the dueling opinions coming out of a Washington, D.C., and Texas court on the legalities around medication-induced abortion.

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BONUS EPISODE: Eli Lake & How The Trump Indictment Will Play Out Apr 06, 2023

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On this episode, Ben sits down with the Host of The Re-Education Podcast and Fellow at the Clements Center for National Security at The University of Texas at Austin, Eli Lake. They discuss the merits of Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg's prosecution of former President Donald Trump. Plus, they examine how this will affect the 2024 Presidential Election.

Later, Ben provides insight on how D.A. Bragg’s case against former President Trump could impact the republic.

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Trey Gowdy & What's Really Wrong With Congress Apr 04, 2023

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On this episode, Ben sits down with former South Carolina Congressman and Host of The Trey Gowdy Podcast, Trey Gowdy. Ben and Trey discuss how politics have changed since they began following politics. Plus, Trey gives an inside look at the halls of Capitol Hill and explains the uphill challenges of fixing many of Congress' broken institutions.

Later, Ben breaks down just how the indictment of former President Donald Trump will change American politics.

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Jonathan Turley & Where Manhattan DA Bragg Will Take The Trump Case Mar 28, 2023

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On this episode, Ben sits down with FOX News Legal Analyst & George Washington University Law Professor, Jonathan Turley, to discuss the legal intricacies of how the potential indictment of former President Trump by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg could play out. Plus, Turley explains how he has handled holding right-of-center opinions in an increasingly unwelcoming academic world. Professor Turley later explains why either President Biden or former President Trump could one day issue a 'self-pardon.'

Later, Ben breaks down the conflict between former President Donald Trump and his potential primary opponent Florida Governor Ron DeSantis.

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David McIntosh & The Club For Growth Agenda Mar 21, 2023

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On this episode, Ben sits down with former Indiana Congressman and President of Club For Growth, David McIntosh, to discuss his organization's influence on the current political scene. Ben and David discuss the work the organization is doing to help their preferred candidates get elected and enact fiscally conservative policies.

Later, Ben weighs in on the latest developments of a potential indictment and arrest of former President Donald Trump.

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Larry Kudlow & The Causes Of The Economic Crisis Mar 14, 2023

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On this episode, Ben sits down with the former Assistant to the President for Economic Policy and Director of the National Economic Council under President Trump, and the Host of Kudlow on FOX Business, Larry Kudlow, to discuss why he believes the U.S. economy faces a potential crisis.

Later, Ben weighs in on whether or not it would be a prudent decision to utilize the U.S. Military to address the Southern border crisis.

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Professor J.D. Haltigan & The Culture Wars Of Academia Mar 07, 2023

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On this episode, Ben sits down with Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Toronto, J.D. Haltigan, to discuss the rise of depression in young adults, weighing factors such as culture, social media, and partisan politics.

Later, Ben discusses a viral moment from Bill Maher's TV show between Russell Brand and MSNBC Host John Heilemann to shed light on why left-of-center media has a major blindspot and why they have lost the trust of a vast portion of the American public.

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Steve Krakauer & Fixing The Media Bias Problem Feb 28, 2023

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On this episode, Ben is joined by former CNN Executive, Steve Krakauer, to discuss his new book, Uncovered: How the Media Got Cozy with Power, Abandoned Its Principles, and Lost the People. They discuss how this bias came about, and what can be done to improve mainstream newsrooms' covering of critical issues going forward.

Later, Ben explains how an echo chamber of left-leaning newsrooms led to the false labeling of the Wuhan lab leak theory as a 'right-wing conspiracy.'

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Spencer Klavan & How to Save the West Feb 21, 2023

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On this episode, Ben sits down with the assistant editor of The Claremont Review of Books and The American Mind at the Claremont Institute, Spencer Klavan, to discuss his new book, How to Save the West: Ancient Wisdom for 5 Modern Crises. Ben and Spencer delve into issues of media accuracy, western values, truth, and meaning. Plus, they discuss how A.I. will change the political landscape.

Later, Ben pontificates about American parenthood and the lack of community in American life.

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