Stalking Henry Kissinger?
Why would Andrew Malcolm have tagged along on Henry Kissinger's honeymoon? The Prince of Twitter talks about the latest story of his storied career at RedState. We also discuss what he learned from the Newsom-DeSantis debate, and why media consumers need to know that journalists are actively suppressing news for their own social-justice goals.
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The Paper of Record becomes the Paper of Propaganda
The American media almost all fell for a Hamas lie .... but only the New York Times won't report the story accurately six days later. Andrew Malcolm and I discuss the latest infuriating Bif Misinformation moment from the people who love to lecture on that topic, and try to drill down to why the media seems to love Hamas propaganda. Also, do we have two major parties or do we have four? And for a bonus, Andrew and I reveal The Secrets of Hot Dudes on Social Media! Well, based on recent follow activity on social media for our accounts, Andrew and I apparently know a few...
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Five Ws and a Y: Journalism's Failure in Israel
What's the difference between reporting and "journalisming"? Andrew Malcolm and I delve into why that's important after the horrific Hamas massacres in Israel. Are they connected to the pro-massacre demonstrations at some of the nation's most prestigious colleges?
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The Danger of Unserious Media, Politicians in Serious Times
Israel found itself in its worst war in 50 years, and Joe Biden still can't be found. Andrew Malcolm and I discuss two successive days of pre-noon "lids" at the White House, and the terrible way in which the media rushed to blame Israel for Hamas' barbaric attacks on civilians. The unseriousness of Biden and the media afflicts Congress as well.
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Borrowed Time and Battling Progressive Culture
What's it like to be immortal -- but still human? Breitbart's John Nolte explores that question in his new novel Borrowed Time, and talks with me about his process and his ambition for moving into apolitical fiction. We also discuss the state of the entertainment industry and the necessity of conservatives to engage it.
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20 Years and Counting!
What lessons can we learn from 20 years in the free-speech battleground? The first lesson is that we're losing ground on it, as Andrew Malcolm and I discuss. What started off as a free market has rapidly turned into an exercise in government/Big Tech control and intimidation. We also discuss the GOP debate, the five-alarm fire that wasn't on Capitol Hill, the GOP's circular firing squad, and more!
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Oops, Menendez Did It Again, WaPo Repudiates... Itself
Robert Menendez remains defiant, but is anyone listening? Andrew Malcolm and I discuss Menendez's stunning defense and its utter lack of credibility. We also marvel at the Washington Post's repudiation of its own poll and why they're doing so. How much longer can the Protection Racket Media circle the wagons around Joe Biden?
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13 Years Later, Government Still Makes Health Care Too Expensive
Why does Medicare pay two different rates for the same procedures? Dr. Richard Kube of Prairie Spine & Pain Institute of Peoria, Illinois explains how government sets incentives that eliminate patient choice and forces independent providers to pack up. Thirteen years after ObamaCare, the problems are only getting worse -- but some common sense changes could at least start us on the path of real reform.
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Sex in (and out) of the DC City
What has gotten into our governing elite these days? Andrew and I discuss sex scandals involving three politicians and what it says about our low expectations these days. We also wonder how Bob Dole and Daniel Inouye could get into a suit for decades, and then wonder why John Fetterman needs and exception. Did Mitt Romney have a point in his retirement?
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Tyranny in New Mexico, and Dereliction in the White House
Does Michelle Luhan Grisham have the authority to suspend the Constitution? Andrew Malcolm and I debate next steps in New Mexico, as well as Joe Biden's absence from 9/11 anniversary commemorations. Is the White House afraid to put him out in public, or do they just not care about the anniversary of the deaths of 3,000 Americans? Plus, Andrew delivers a verdict on fruitcake, and discusses the rush to conclusions in the media about the GOP primary.
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Debate Strategies and Escaping Jury Duty -- Sort of
Should we focus on who won or lost the debate? Or should we focus on what strategies the candidates used, and what those reveal? Andrew argues that both DeSantis and the GOP primary electorate need to take the "long road" approach, and more or less agree about Ramaswamy. I also regale Andrew with the harrowing tales of my jury duty this week, and more!
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The Coming Price Caps -- and Shortages -- in Medicare
The Biden administration has announced its first ten prescription medicines to qualify for their price "negotiation" with manufacturers. This isn't much of a negotiation, as American Commitment president Phil Kerpen reveals. The new authority for price "negotiation" includes draconian tax penalties for those companies that refuse to allow Medicare/Medicaid to set price caps. The end result won't be cheaper medicines, Phil explains, but scarcity.
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Trump Refuses Debates as Primary Goes Into Full Swing
Donald Trump announced that he won't do primary debates. Andrew Malcolm and I discuss the tactic and the strategy. Will this allow the other candidates to break past the media focus on Trump and his legal fights? We also discuss the rise of Vivek Ramaswamy from the tertiary pack, and what that might mean.
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Can Pro-lifers Make a Comeback in Ohio?
The pro-abortion lobby won a constitutional-process initiative in Ohio this week. Does that mean they'll win on an abortion-rights amendment in November? Michael J. New says not so fast. A midsummer special election is different than a November election -- and Michael has some precedents for his optimism as well.
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"The Hill" -- The Next Sleeper Hit for Faith-based Cinema?
Can a boy battle through physical infirmity to grasp his dreams of professional sports stardom? Can a father find enough faith to leave his son in God's hands? A new film about the true story of baseball star Rickey Hill gives us a look at those questions, as does "The Hill" director/producer Jeff Celentano. We talk about faith, about the film, and about the long road both traveled to get this story to the big screen on August 25th.
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Revisionism, Oppenheimer, and Pouncing
Do revisionists have a point about the Japanese surrender? Andrew Malcolm spent years in Japan and offers his own unique perspective on the annual August debate, made more acute by the release of Oppenheimer. We also talk about NBC News' latest "Republicans pounce!" narrative, and discuss the strange new direction taken by the New York Times.
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Filthy Rich Politicians -- and the Voters That Enable Them
Where else but Washington DC can a man come to town with only a suitcase and a briefcase -- and leave with four homes and a fortune? Matt Lewis discusses his new book Filthy Rich Politicians, and how many different ways exist for our governing class to make their fortunes at our expense. Can a new bill in the Senate put a stop to it, or will voters have to muscle up and put an end to the grifts?
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Have We Lost Our Sense of Seriousness?
Have we stopped being a serious people? Andrew Malcolm and I discuss the death penalty, the presidential election, and how Americans largely avoid engaging in either debate in the serious manner required. We also talk about Donald Trump's interview with Maria Bartiromo and his own refusal to engage in the debates.
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BRIC-a-brack, Bidenomics, and 2024
Has Bidenomics succeeded or failed? Peter Grandich joins us to discuss the question, but Peter worries more about the impact of the BRIC nations as they emerge. We also talk about the crisis in confidence with the DoJ, FBI, and now the Secret Service on the rule of law. Is the biggest divide in American politics really GOP v Democrats or insider v outsider?
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Erdogan's Gambit, NYT's Bad Bet, and Bartiromo's Success
Did Maria Bartiromo help Ron DeSantis -- by being a tough journalist? Andrew Malcolm and I discuss the state of the GOP nomination contest, and why it really hasn't yet begun. We also talk about the NYT's stunning decision to disband its sports desk, the surprising (or not) endorsement from Turkey for Sweden's NATO bid, and the risks and necessity of sending cluster bombs to Ukraine.
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Media Fails The SCOTUS Tests ... Again
Does anyone in media actually bother to read Supreme Court opinions? Andrew Malcolm and I review all the ways in which media reported inaccurately and sometimes flat-out falsely on the final decisions of the court's term. We also credit the New York Times for its largely accurate report on a "landmark study" on transgenderism from Denmark. What happened in the Wagner Revolt? And what is happening with Twitter, too?
The Liberal View of 2024
My old pal Rick Ungar returns! Rick is mostly retired these days and enjoying golf, but also loves a great discussion. We talk about the problems facing Democrats in this presidential cycle, and he tells a great story about why Kamala Harris will be a huge headache for Dems. Rick also explains why Gavin Newsom doesn't solve anything for them. Rick turns his eyes on the GOP field and says he doesn't see Ron DeSantis making any more traction than he already has. Rick offers his predictions, and plenty of humor to go along with them!
Media Reverses on Hunter, Prigozhin Reverses on Moscow
Has the media finally turned on the Bidens? Neither Andrew Malcolm nor I think their sudden interest in reporting the facts alleged by two IRS whistleblowers is a sudden case of integrity in the MSM. We also discuss the strange and short-lived rebellion in Russia. Plus, what can we make of the new Fox News prime-time line-up?
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"Sound of Freedom": Fighting Child Sex-trafficking and Slavery
"God's children are not for sale!" Millions of people, many of them children, live in slavery and sex trafficking around the world. Tim Ballard, a former Homeland Security investigator and now founder of Operation Underground Railroad, talks about his experiences in helping to find and free those trapped in bondage. Ballard's story has been made into a motion picture starring James Caviezel, "The Sound of Freedom," opening on July 4 -- a film we all must see and discuss, as Ballard tells me.
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