The Daily Signal - #479: Raheem Kassam Revives Human Events in the Age of Trump

On today’s podcast we feature an interview with Raheem Kassam, global editor-in-chief of Human Events. He explains why he relaunced the longtime conservative publication 75 years after its founding.Also on today’s show:• Heritage Foundation senior adviser and spokesperson Genevieve Wood’s commentary on the importance of marriage. “While on the surface this might not seem like an issue that you and I need to care about, the decline in marriage has a significant impact on each and every one of us—from the amount of taxes we pay to the level of crime in our neighborhoods,” she says.• We share letters to the editor from readers John Gullotti and Allen Miller. Your letter could be featured on our show; write us at letters@dailysignal.com or call 202-608-6205.• A good news story about a high school senior who bravely proclaimed the gospel during his graduation speech. We play the audio that inspired the audience.The Daily Signal podcast is available on the Ricochet Audio Network. You also can listen on Apple Podcasts, 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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The Daily Signal - #480: Trump’s Negotiations With Mexico Delivered a Big Win

President Donald Trump is claiming a big win with Mexico after the country agreed to send 6,000 troops to block migrants from crossing through. In return, Trump dropped his tariff threat. Ana Quintana of The Heritage Foundation joins us to analyze what happened. We also cover these stories:•House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerry Nadler, says the Justice Department is handing over more files from Mueller report.•The Supreme Court has rejected a challenge to a law requiring that gun silencers be registered.•Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his government would ban single-use plastics by 2021The 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 - #478: Scott Rasmussen Explains Pollsters’ Flaws on Trump, Socialism

Scott Rasmussen founded one of the leading polling firms in America. He’s observed decades of polling trends and knows the industry better than anyone. I had the chance to sit down with Scott recently to discuss some of the major trends in American public opinion. We also cover these stories:•President Trump marked the 75th anniversary of D-Day on Thursday, speaking in Normandy, France.•NYC police commissioner James O'Neill officially apologized to the gay community, saying that the Stonewall raid was “wrong, plain and simple.”•Texas Sen. Ted Cruz is standing up to defend conservative commentator Steven Crowder, after YouTube moved to block advertising from Crowder’s YouTube channel. 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 - #477: This Liberal Wall Street Trader Predicted Trump’s Win. What He Learned Traveling Across US.

One day, Chris Arnade strolled into an area of New York City he rarely ventured into: the Bronx. That day began a journey, spent in McDonalds and churches, in drug dens and places where the homeless congregate, for the Wall Street trader. In his new book, "Dignity: Seeking Respect in Back Row America," Arnade highlights the America too many of our elites would rather ignore. He joins the podcast to share what he learned about politics (and why he correctly predicted Donald Trump would win in 2016), religion, addiction, and much more. We also cover these stories:•There were 144,000 migrants apprehended at the U.S. - Mexico border in May.•A teacher who is transitioning from male to female made a video he showed to his elementary school students to explain his new persona.•YouTube is tightening its censorship. 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 - #476: This New Social Media Platform Aims to Protect Your Beliefs and Privacy

Facebook has become so big that even one of its initial founders says it’s time for government to break it up. But what if the market solved the problem -- and offered users better free speech protection? Enter AllSocial -- a new social media platform designed for everyone, with minimal censorship. We speak to Rolfe Carawan, who runs business development for AllSocial.We also cover these stories:•President Donald Trump talks about Brexit's future.•The Trump administration announces major new restrictions on travel to Cuba.•Virginia’s Gov. Ralph Northam is calling a special session of the state legislature to consider a package of gun control bills. 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 - #475: Why Capitalism, Not Socialism, Encourages Morality, According to a Former CEO

Andy Puzder grew up in a blue-collar home. He went on to be the CEO of a major fast-food company and he credits capitalism for helping him improve his lot in life. Now he wants young Americans to understand that socialism isn’t just ineffective, but is morally inferior to capitalism. We also cover these stories:•Secretary of State Mike Pompeo issues a warning to China on the thirtieth anniversary of the Tiananmen Square massacre. •Mexico’s Foreign Minister Marcelo Ebrard is warning U.S. against imposing tariffs, saying they would be counterproductive.•A former Democratic governor, John Hickenlooper, is booed for speaking out against socialism. 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 - #474: Training the Next Generation of Solutionists

On today’s podcast, we are featuring an interview with C.J. Sailor, director of programs and development for The Gloucester Institute. He’s helping to train the next generation of leaders to be solutionists in their own communities. Find out how his own journey helped shape his career.Also on the show:• We share your letters to the editor. Your letter could be featured on our show; write us at letters@dailysignal.com or call 202-608-6205.• Conservative high school student Savanna Zumbado spent a month as a volunteer at The Heritage Foundation. We’ll hear from her about what it’s like to be a young conservative and how to expand the movement.The 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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The Daily Signal - #472: How to Achieve Racial Unity in America

We live in divided times—that's no secret. And sometimes, those divisions fall along racial lines. Former NFL player Miles McPherson dealt with racism daily growing up in an interracial family. Now as a pastor, he's seeking to build a more perfect and racially unified nation. Today, I'll have Pastor McPherson on the show to share his story, and his hope for America.We also cover these stories:-Special counsel Robert Mueller breaks his silence on the FBI investigation into the Trump campaign.-Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., ramps up calls for impeachment.-Another House member blocks disaster aid.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 - #473: Rep. Andy Biggs on Mueller’s Statement, Border Security

Special Counsel Robert Mueller recently broke his silence on the Russia investigation, and Democrats are ramping up calls for impeachment. Today, Arizona Congressman Andy Biggs joins the podcast to weigh in on Mueller, impeachment, and a subject very important to his state: border security.We also cover these stories:-President Donald Trump steps up attacks on Mueller.-Missouri's last abortion clinic could be closing shortly.-Fetal "heartbeat bill" sent to governor's desk in Louisiana.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 - #471: Christopher Scalia on the Faith of His Father, Antonin Scalia

Antonin Scalia was a towering Supreme Court justice who left an indelible mark on America. But he was also a man of deep faith, and that faith continues on with his children. We discuss that faith with Christopher Scalia, the son of the late Supreme Court justice and the co-editor of a new book, "On Faith: Lessons from an American Believer."We also cover these stories:-The Supreme Court upholds part of an Indiana law on abortion.-The court also declines to hear a case about transgender students and bathrooms.-Gillette features a transgender boy in a new ad.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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