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November 11, 2019

The Daily Signal - ‘Hate Speech’ Is Still Free Speech: Bill Jacobson on Gibson Bakery vs. Oberlin College

A 130-year-old bakery in Ohio was accused of racism after arresting an Oberlin College student for shoplifting. Hostilities and boycotts against Gibson’s Bakery have escalated into a court case debating free speech. Legal Insurrection, a must-read political and law website, has followed this case since its beginnings in 2016.

Bill Jacobson, founder and publisher of Legal Insurrection and director of the Securities Law Clinic at Cornell Law School, shares his insights on Gibson’s Bakery vs. Oberlin College. Jacobson also shares how he turned a hostile greeting at Vassar College into an incredible teaching experience and what his views are on social media censorship.

If you have had content removed from social media and don’t feel you have a voice or know what to do, email your story to letters@dailysignal.com.

Also on today's show:

We read your letters to the editor. You can leave us a message at 202-608-6205 or write to us at letters@dailysignal.com.
And we share a good news story of how one Army Reserve honors Vietnam Veterans in a uniquely wonderful way.

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November 8, 2019

The Daily Signal - The Decline of America’s Military, and Why It Matters

None of us want to think about another attack on America. But nor do we want to be unprepared if such an attack occurs. Dakota Wood, the lead editor of The Heritage Foundation's Index of U.S. Military Strength, explains that right now the military's readiness status is

"marginal." In other words, between aging equipment and other problems, we're far from ready to fight if have to wage war against two

different enemies.

"Near the end of the Cold War, we had 770,000 soldiers in the active-duty Army. Today, we have less than 480,000. We had nearly 600 ships in the Navy; today we have 290 and most of that stuff is very, very old," says Wood, a veteran himself.

We also cover the following stories:

President Trump reacts to the news that the whistleblower's lawyer had called for his impeachment in early 2017.
Democrats have a new proposal to tax millionaires.
Donald Trump Jr. spars with Joy Behar and Whoppi Goldberg on "The View."

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November 7, 2019

The Daily Signal - How Trump Is Reshaping the Courts

President Donald Trump's nominations of Neil Gorsuch and Brett Kavanaugh may be the most high profile judicial nominations he's made, but they're far from the only. "One out of every 4 active judges on the United States Court of Appeals have been appointed by President Trump," says Adam Kennedy, deputy assistant to the president and deputy director of communications at the White House. "And the average age is actually a full 10 years younger for these justices than under President [Barack] Obama."

We also cover these stories:

A federal judge blocked President Trump’s conscience rule for health providers.
Mexican authorities have arrested a suspect in connection with the killing of 9 members of a Mormon family in northern Mexico.
We share part of Carly Fiorina's interview with Heritage Foundation president Kay Coles James.

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November 6, 2019

The Daily Signal - Casey Mattox on Why Students Who Fight for Free Speech Often Win

Free speech has seen better days on the college campus. Increasingly, conservative ideas are unwelcome and even shouted down. At some schools, religious groups are being kicked off campus for not allowing non-believers to run their organization. It’s a concerning state of affairs—and yet, many students are pushing back and winning in the courtroom. In today's episode, I speak with Casey Mattox about upholding the First Amendment on campus. We also discuss whether tech companies have any role in protecting free speech.

Read the lightly edited transcript of the interview, posted below, or listen on the podcast:

We also cover the following stories:

Daily Signal pushes back on YouTube after being censored.
U.S. family is massacred in Mexico by drug cartels.
Project Veritas hot mic sheds light on a potential Epstein cover-up.

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November 5, 2019

The Daily Signal - Inside Chicago’s Political Dysfunction

Chicago is known for its deep dish pizza, skyscrapers, and freezing cold winters. Unfortunately, it’s also known for high crime, fiscal woes, and political dysfunction. Other major cities have reformed their political system over time, but not Chicago. The city remains stuck with an outdated political model where the mayor is essentially king, making it harder to address long-term problems. My guest today, Austin Berg, has co-authored a book about this that explains how Chicago can finally break free from its past.

We also cover the following stories:

House releases transcripts of impeachment inquiry hearings.
Four Trump administration officials defy House subpoenas.
Court rules that President Trump's accounting firm must hand over eight years of tax returns.

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November 4, 2019

The Daily Signal - A Journey Into – and Then Out of Homosexuality

Those struggling with same-sex attraction or hoping to walk away from a homosexual lifestyle may find some encouragement from Liz Flaherty and Elizabeth Woning, who both once lived a lesbian lifestyle.

While leading their own organizations to help individuals transition out of homosexuality, Flaherty and Woning are also a part of a growing movement called CHANGED - a supportive and loving community of those who once identified as LGBTQ+.

In today’s episode, we sit down with Flaherty and Woning to hear their stories and discuss some of the current legislation being advocated for that could have detrimental effects on organization that offer counseling services for those struggling with homosexuality.

Learn more about Elizabeth Woning’s organization, Equipped to Love, here: https://www.equippedtolove.com/.
And learn more about Liz Flaherty's organization here: http://lizgflaherty.com/.
You can also follow the CHANGED Movement at their website or on Instagram.

Also on today’s show:

We read your letters to the editor. You can leave us a message at 202-608-6205 or write to us at letters@dailysignal.com.

And we share a good news story about a police officer who went above and beyond to help a local family in need.

The Daily Signal podcast is available on Ricochet, Apple Podcasts, Google Play, or your favorite podcast app. All of our podcasts can be found at dailysignal.com/podcasts.

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November 1, 2019

The Daily Signal - Sen. Joni Ernst Wants to Cut Absurd Washington Spending

As the national debt grows larger and larger, our lawmakers continue to spend obliviously--and even on frivolous things. Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa., is not happy about how much government agencies are spending on swag, and she recently introduced legislation to end things like the government spending over $600,000 on coloring books.

We also cover the following stories:

Two Democrats buck the party line and do not vote for the impeachment resolution.
A National Security Council official who heard the Ukraine call told House Members, “I want to be clear, I was not concerned that anything illegal was discussed."
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi addresses the resignation of Rep. Katie Hill.

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October 31, 2019

The Daily Signal - The Truth About America’s Founding and Slavery

The New York Times' 1619 Project is the latest attempt from the left to re-tell history. But Dr. Allen Guelzo thinks the Times made some key errors. " The hope of many members of the Constitutional Convention, that slavery could be abolished, was linked to their conviction that the abolition of slavery was simply one more step that needed to be taken to free us from the inheritance of British colonialism and British imperialism," Guelzo, a research scholar at Princeton University says. "The 1619 Project tends to invert that." Guelzo also talks about reparations, capitalism and its role in our history, and more.

We also cover the following stories:

A nominee for the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals cried when asked about a liberal group suggesting he would not be fair to LGBT people.
Rep. Matt Gaetz calls on the House Ethics Committee to investigate Intelligence Committee chairman Adam Schiff.
Former President Barack Obama had some harsh words on Tuesday for those who consider themselves “politically woke."

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October 30, 2019

The Daily Signal - What It’s Like to Lose Your Children to the ‘Transgender Cult,’ From a Mom Who Knows

Lynn Meagher has two adult children who identify as transgender. "A lot of these kids have concurrent mental health issues, and they find a place to fit in because as soon as you say that you're trans, you get love-bombed," she reflects. "You get love-bombed online, you get love-bombed on at school ... As soon as you say you're trans, you turn into a star. And kids are thirsty for that kind of affirmation."

Meagher joins us to discuss what parents should (and shouldn't) do, what resources exist, and what she thinks is going on.

We also cover the following stories:

A new witness testifies about President Trump's call with the Ukrainian president.
Trump says another key ISIS leader has been "terminated."
Teens are spending an insane amount of time staring at screens.

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October 29, 2019

The Daily Signal - The Future of ISIS After the Death of Baghdadi

The leader of ISIS is dead. The man who directed so many brutal killings, tortures, and atrocities took his own life in a tunnel after being hunted down by U.S. forces. What does that mean for the fight against ISIS, both in Syria and abroad? Today we discuss that with Jim Phillips, a Middle East expert at The Heritage Foundation. Plus: Kanye West’s full embrace of the Christian faith is doing pop culture a new one. We discuss his latest album and film.

We also cover the following stories:

President Trump blasts Chicago leaders in their own backyard.
Rep. Katie Hill, D-Calif., resigns over affair scandals.
7 in 10 millennials say they would vote for a socialist; 1 in 3 are "favorable" to communism.

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