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Truth Be Told with Booker Scott – Artificial intelligence promises extraordinary progress, but protecting human agency requires action now. A proposed 28th Amendment opens debate over constitutional rights, while questions about work, dignity, machine consciousness, and global inequality demand policies that keep humanity at the center of a rapidly changing technological future...

The National Security Hour with Jack Maxey – Blaming immigration alone misses the deeper revolt against a privileged class that seems insulated from every consequence. Ordinary people pay more, get less, and watch the well-connected escape accountability. No society can sustain that bargain forever. We should recognize the warning here at home. Trump promised to end wars...

The Hidden Lightness with Jimmy Hinton – The encouraging part of this story is the possibility that a successful entrepreneur could inspire millions of children to think differently about their financial futures. Will this be another catalyst for setting our kids up for success? Will they become curious about investing? Will they learn about entrepreneurship? Will they begin saving and building portfolios of...

After Dark with Hosts Rob & Andrew – American taxpayers deserve a clear endgame for Ukraine aid. The case for limiting further funding centers on accountability, American interests, and the mounting human cost of war. Pressure for negotiations offers a path toward peace, while continued assistance without a finish line invites deeper scrutiny...

Don’t Imbibe the Kool-Aid with Kim Kennedy – Promises of free necessities raise questions about government power, private property, and personal responsibility. A biblical view of stewardship emphasizes the character that sustains liberty. Families and communities can help young people examine socialism’s appeal, weigh its costs, and question who controls the benefits promised...

Truth Be Told with Booker Scott – Republican turnout could determine whether Trump advances his agenda or faces a Democratic House focused on investigations. Early voting concerns, unreturned ballots, and household costs sharpen the stakes as Republicans confront the challenge of turning enthusiasm into votes and explaining economic policies to struggling families...

Geopower, Energy Realpolitik with Todd Royal – Preliminary federal data for 2025 show capacity factors of 91 percent for nuclear, 34.2 percent for wind, and 24.4 percent for utility-scale solar. Capacity factor, however, measures utilization rather than complete reliability. Each resource must also be assessed for its contribution during system stress, including fuel security, weather exposure...

The Nurses Report with Nicole, Ashley & David – Maternity ward closures and upfront payment demands leave patients facing longer journeys, delayed treatment, and growing financial strain. The Nurses’ Report examines how reimbursement, staffing shortages, and hospital priorities shape access to care—and asks who bears the risk when healthcare decisions revolve around the money...

The Hidden Lightness with Jimmy Hinton – Instead of accumulating debt while waiting to begin a career, students can develop marketable skills and enter the workforce sooner. And for those with an entrepreneurial spirit, the possibilities extend well beyond earning an hourly wage. The real financial opportunity comes when someone moves from working in a trade to owning a business...

On the Record with Christian Briggs – Under sanitized corporate labels like "algorithmic risk-scoring" and "automated anti-fraud protocols," modern banking infrastructure is being re-engineered to monitor every private transaction in real time. In response to this expanding digital grid, securing tangible physical sovereignty is no longer just an investment strategy—it is...

Truth Be Told with Booker Scott – Economic optimism means little to families struggling with everyday bills. Trump’s growth agenda offers reasons for hope, but debt and energy costs remain concerns. Gold and silver enter the discussion as diversification options, while financial knowledge and responsible planning help families navigate an uncertain economy...

America Out Loud PULSE with Dr. Randall Bock – Who gets to challenge emergency powers? Revisiting a July 2022 conversation, Randall S. Bock and Jeffrey Tucker examine lockdowns, individual medical judgment, economic disruption, and pressure against dissent. Their exchange asks how a free society scrutinizes public health decisions when officials demand unity and compliance...

The Hidden Lightness with Jimmy Hinton – Across America, there are opportunities for individuals and couples willing to think outside the box, embrace temporary adventures, and pursue jobs that provide both income and housing. The key is to evaluate each opportunity carefully. Housing benefits vary, and some are taxable or come with employment conditions...

The Hidden Lightness with Jimmy Hinton – Rather than focusing solely on what government can provide, this initiative highlights what can happen when private citizens use their resources to expand opportunity for others. People can debate public policy, eligibility rules, and the details of the program. But helping children develop a financial foundation deserves serious consideration, not...

Geopower, Energy Realpolitik with Todd Royal – Dependable energy underpins the West’s industrial strength, economic sovereignty, and military readiness. Todd Royal examines Europe’s costly power, China’s dominance in critical supply chains, and America’s energy advantages, arguing that strategic independence requires affordable electricity, reliable fuel, and infrastructure that moves beyond promises into production...

On the Record with Christian Briggs – The threat begins in the sky and on the streets. China has rolled out massive, autonomous drone swarms and robotic dogs armed with heavy machine guns. These relentless killing machines are connected by unjammable fiber-optic tethers and operate as a decentralized hive mind. They have turned our multi-billion-dollar tanks and aircraft carriers into...

The Hidden Lightness with Jimmy Hinton – For families already struggling to keep up, this isn't simply a policy debate. It is another monthly bill getting much bigger while wages and household budgets struggle to keep pace. Health insurance premiums have climbed dramatically since the ACA became law in 2010, and 2026 has brought another painful increase. Now, the warning...

The National Security Hour with Jack Maxey – Three years after October 7, questions about American support for Israel sharpen concerns over civilian suffering, household costs, and the risk of wider war. A call for restraint challenges Washington to protect American interests, reconsider military commitments, and prevent regional conflict from becoming global catastrophe...

Truth Be Told with Booker Scott – Canada’s growing ties with China raise difficult questions about its friendship with America. Trade pressures, Alberta’s frustrations, and concerns about liberty complicate the relationship. Preserving trust requires scrutiny of government decisions while remembering that Canadians remain neighbors deserving friendship, understanding, and love across the border...

America Out Loud PULSE with Dr. Robin Armstrong – Can conservative local government offer Washington a path forward? Galveston County’s approach puts taxpayer stewardship at the center of public service. Leaner government and nonprofit partnerships offer a model for reducing waste, helping struggling families, and holding Republicans accountable for how they spend public money...

The Hidden Lightness with Jimmy Hinton – America’s slowing labor market raises concerns as employers add just 29,000 jobs. Yet demand for healthcare professionals, educators, and skilled workers offers opportunity. The Federal Reserve balances inflation risks with economic weakness, while Americans face a practical question: Where can they find their next opportunity?

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Congress faces questions about its priorities as national debt, fuel prices, and government surveillance demand attention. Protecting liberties requires more than political promises. College athlete protections, election integrity, and federal involvement in state responsibilities raise concerns about where leaders direct their time, money, and authority...

The National Security Hour with LTC Sargis Sangari – The temptation is to treat China’s difficulties as an American victory. That would be shortsighted. A sharp Chinese downturn could disrupt commodity markets, weaken trading partners, and send economic pain across borders. Competition between nuclear powers demands discipline. Washington should seek leverage without assuming that...

The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – Teacher shortages expose flaws in salary structures that reward seniority and advanced degrees over effectiveness. A new report urges schools to prioritize merit pay and higher salaries for hard-to-fill positions, while teachers’ unions oppose reforms aimed at improving student outcomes and retaining effective classroom educators...

On the Record with Christian Briggs – Christian exposes the true macro driver behind this push: an escalating $36 trillion national debt death spiral, collapsing Treasury auctions, and the inevitability of Yield Curve Control. Just as FDR seized private gold via Executive Order 6102 in 1933, a CBDC regime provides the digital cage needed for forced wealth confiscation and financial...

The Hidden Lightness with Jimmy Hinton – The Democratic Socialists of America are not letting this current cost of living crisis slip through their fingers. While Americans are increasingly divided over capitalism and socialism, small business remains overwhelmingly popular across the country. Gallup found that 95% of Americans view small business positively, and its research shows...

Truth Be Told with Booker Scott – Trump’s economy faces its real test at the kitchen table, where families struggle with groceries, fuel, and debt. Manufacturing investment and wage growth offer hope, but lasting progress requires affordable living, responsible borrowing, and realistic financial choices. Americans need results that help them save, own homes, and retire with dignity...

The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – NYC homeowners received notices that they may owe Mamdani’s luxury property tax. State Supreme Court Justice Wayne Ozzi ruled that the city must review all the information available to it and produce the records backing its claim before it arbitrarily decides a property is a second home subject to the tax...

The Hidden Lightness with Jimmy Hinton – Across the American economy, employers are struggling to find enough people to fill important jobs. And that shortage isn't limited to one industry. Construction, electrical work, plumbing, HVAC, welding, manufacturing, infrastructure, and other skilled professions need workers. Many of these careers can provide substantial incomes...

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The Hidden Lightness with Jimmy Hinton – If independent grocers begin disappearing in large numbers, the consequences could reach well beyond major cities. In many rural communities, the local independent grocery store isn't just another shopping option. It is most likely the only nearby source of fresh food and basic necessities. Losing that store can mean much longer drives, fewer...

The Prism of America’s Education with Host Karen Schoen – Want to know why counties have no money? This is one of the reasons. These NGO's are going around Florida lying by telling the people to vote NO on Amendment 3. Why? They want to continue to keep their fancy cars, boats, and homes at our expense. They want you to vote to keep your taxes high...

The Hidden Lightness with Jimmy Hinton – Headlines about AI eliminating jobs become confirmation that there is no point in pursuing a career because machines will eventually take it anyway. A new survey revealed that 75% of American adults believe AI will shrink the job pool over the next decade. Just this month, a new fear was unlocked: Americans in their 50s and older don’t believe that...

The Nurses Report on America Out Loud with Ashley Caputo, RN, FMP – Ashley Caputo and Amy Whitlock explore Biblical wisdom on food, the rise of heavily processed products, and the challenge of eating well when budgets and access are limited. Their conversation encourages awareness, gratitude, and practical choices that bring everyday meals closer to recognizable, nourishing foods...

The Hidden Lightness with Jimmy Hinton – The latest Giving USA report found that charitable giving increased 5.7% in 2025, or 3% after adjusting for inflation. Giving increased across individuals, foundations, bequests, and corporations. Individual giving alone reached approximately $394.2 billion. If there is one message that pierces through, it’s this: Americans are remarkably generous...

Truth Be Told with Booker Scott – America needs accountability, fiscal restraint, and principled leadership as political theater overshadows real solutions. Rising debt, global conflict, and economic pressures demand action. Supporting mothers through pregnancy services and adoption reflects a commitment to life, while truth and courage offer a path toward meaningful change...

The Hidden Lightness with Jimmy Hinton – The situation has become serious enough that the federal government temporarily relaxed hours-of-service restrictions for drivers transporting gasoline and diesel. The pressure isn't limited to truckers. Farmers depend on diesel to plant, harvest and transport food, while virtually every consumer product eventually depends on trucks somewhere...

Truth Be Told with Booker Scott – America’s economy shows growth, but families still struggle with expensive groceries, fuel, and health insurance. Rising wages and cooling inflation offer hope, yet household budgets remain strained. Real recovery depends on affordable essentials, honest leadership, and meaningful relief that reaches Americans in their everyday lives...

Viewpoint This Sunday with Malcolm Out Loud – How can Republicans and Trump get on point to drive enthusiasm for November? The US, Denmark, and Greenland have reached a historic security agreement. Edward Haugland, Christian Briggs, and Major Fred Galvin in a roundtable discussion. How can the US counter China’s cognitive war against America?

The Hidden Lightness with Jimmy Hinton – California’s financial literacy requirement gives high school students practical tools for budgeting, saving, and investing. As Americans face rising prices and mounting financial pressure, personal finance education helps young adults manage debt, build emergency funds, and prepare for unexpected expenses with greater confidence and resilience...