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Restoring the Law Jul 11, 2018

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As you know, Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy will retire at the end of the month. In his place we should hope for a justice who understands and acts according to a judge’s true role: the role of interpreting the law – not creating it. In this week’s episode, Stephen discusses politics, justice appointments, and the Supreme Court’s place in our society.

How to Read Jul 04, 2018

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Midsummer is here, and reading is on many listeners’ minds. In this episode, Stephen shares some of the top reading habits he’s developed over the years. Listen in to discover tactics that will make you a better and more accomplished reader. This episode is a must-listen for veteran readers and would-be readers alike!

Melania and Leadership Jun 27, 2018

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Melania has many admirable qualities, but she does not seem to rely on advisers. The recent “I really don’t care, do u?” jacket faux pas is one of the most recent examples. As a leader, you’ve got to know what kind of advisers you need. And then you’ve got to trust them. We all need people in our lives who will help us be better.

We Need the Art of the Deal Jun 20, 2018

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One of Stephen's greatest criticisms of Donald Trump is that he is not doing “the art of the deal.” We allow our allies to take advantage of us. We allow them to issue high tariffs against us. If we’re going to have a President from the private sector, he should bring his powerful negotiating skills to the table! Trump is right about moving the US Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. He’s right about tariffs. And he’s right to negotiate with North Korea. But "the art of the deal" is lacking in all of these moves! Bring something back from these negotiations, President Trump.

When The Demons Come Jun 13, 2018

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Suicide is a permanent solution to a temporary problem – and suicide rates around the world are skyrocketing. In the U.S., for example, the annual suicide rate has increased 24% between 1999 and 2014. So, what can we do? In this episode, Stephen reflects on suicide in our culture, as well as the recent loss of Anthony Bourdain and Kate Spade.

We Are Losing Iraq Jun 06, 2018

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On May 12, there were elections in Iraq, and the main winner was the Shiite party. Since then, the government in Baghdad has announced anyone caught not fasting during Ramadan can be turned over to the judiciary. This is tragic for many reasons, including that many Americans and other nationalities fought and died for democracy in Iraq. We are losing our influence in Iraq, along with the benefits of our sacrifice and the trillions that we’ve spent there. And we’re hearing nothing out of Washington.

America Keeping Its Word May 30, 2018

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Politicians aren’t usually known for their courage. Yet recently, the Trump administration has done some things that – whether you like them are not – are essentially extensions of prior commitments previously unfulfilled. While certainly not right on all issues, the Trump administration deserves credit for some recent decisions. Learn more in this episode.

Black to Right May 23, 2018

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The majority of African Americans tend to be left-leaning, Democratic voters. But Stephen’s recently noticed a trend – a shift toward right-leaning politics that's led by young freethinkers like Candace Owens, an African American woman who is breaking from the standard left-leaning consensus in the African American community. "Candace Owens speaking at the 2018 Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in National Harbor, Maryland." by “Gage Skidmore“ Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 Generic (CC-BY2.0). Accessed 23 May 2018. https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Candace_Owens_(38655654300).jpg

Planning for Economic Turmoil May 16, 2018

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No, the world’s not coming to an end. But economic turmoil is always a real possibility. Fortunately, it’s something we can prepare for and protect ourselves from. In this episode, Stephen shares practical tips to help get your family on firm footing. Learn about “The Grandmother Strategy,” the connection between generosity and prosperity, and a behavior Stephen calls the “key to wealth."

The Politics of Personal Destruction May 09, 2018

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There’s been a trend of recent decades toward trying to personally destroy the people that we cannot defeat politically. In this episode, Stephen discusses why this trend is toxic to democracy. He also shares a story about the first time he saw it happen in 1987, as well as how the politics of personal destruction affected one of his friends.

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