Month: February 2019

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The Daily Signal - #405: Gov. Matt Bevin Believes the American Dream Still Exists–Because He’s Lived It

Health care. Covington. President Donald Trump's attention to what governors think. Abortion extremism. School safety. On today's podcast, we have a wide-ranging conversation with Gov. Matt Bevin, R-Ky., on all these topics and more. Talking about Medicaid work requirements, Bevin shares details about his own rise from poverty--and why he still thinks the American Dream exists. Plus: Our producers, Michael Goodin and Thaleigha Rampersad, weigh in on the Oscars this year. We also cover these stories:•Vice President Mike Pence says "There can be no bystanders in Venezuela's struggle for freedom" and "Nicolas Maduro must go."•The House will vote Tuesday on a resolution to block Trump's emergency declaration.•Last month, only 20 percent of Democrats said they were pro-life. Now, it’s up to 34 percent -- a 14-point swing.The Daily Signal podcast is available on Ricochet, iTunes, SoundCloud, Google Play, or Stitcher. All of our podcasts can be found at DailySignal.com/podcasts. If you like what you hear, please leave a review. You can also leave us a message at 202-608-6205 or write us at letters@dailysignal.com. Enjoy the show!

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The Daily Signal - #404: ‘Thanks for Nothing, AOC’

On today’s podcast, we’re featuring an interview with Alfredo Ortiz. He’s the president and CEO of Job Creators Network, a group that advocates for small businesses. Ortiz and his organization played a critical role in the passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act in 2017. Now he’s working to defend it and fight back against proposals like the Green New Deal.Ortiz made headlines last week when Job Creators Network purchased a “Thanks for Nothing, AOC” billboard in Times Square calling out Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., for her opposition to Amazon’s New York headquarters.Also on today’s show:• Mykala Steadman talks to Janine Stange about a letter-writing campaign for Medal of Honor recipients. Stange was the subject of a Daily Signal profile for signing the National Anthem in all 50 states. If you’d like to contribute a letter, visit Stange’s website: https://www.janinestange.com/moh• Your letters to the editor. Next week your letter could be featured on our show; write us at letters@dailysignal.com or call 202-608-6205The Daily Signal podcast is available on the Ricochet Audio Network. You also can listen on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast app. All of our podcasts can be found at DailySignal.com/podcasts.If you like what you hear, please leave a review or give us feedback. Enjoy the show!

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