Author: The Daily Signal

There was a lot of good news for pro-lifers in the 2018 election results--and proof that talking about pro-life values is the way to win over, not lose, voters. Mallory Quigley, vice president of communications for the Susan B. Anthony List, joins us to discuss the group's door-to-door efforts, and what they saw through contact with thousands of voters directly. Plus: Democrats are much more likely to think that Republicans are racist/bigoted/sexist than vice versa. We also cover these stories:--President Trump issued a statement about journalist Jamal Khashoggi's death, saying, "Our relationship is with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. They have been a great ally in our very important fight against Iran."--Democrats on the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee are preparing to investigate Ivanka Trump’s use of a personal email account--Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke suggested “radical environmental groups” were part of the problem regarding the massive fires that have been devastating the country.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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President Barack Obama was no fan of Fox News--and he didn't hide that fact. And there's no requirement for the White House to call on every reporter with press credentials. But is it a good idea for the White House to fight with CNN White House correspondent Jim Acosta? And how should the White House respond when reporters act in an arguably out-of-line way? The Daily Signal's editor in chief Rob Bluey and White House correspondent Fred Lucas join to discuss. Plus: The White House Correspondents Dinner will break with tradition next year and feature a historian instead of a comedian. We also cover these stories:--Fifteen House Democrats have signed a letter opposing Nancy Pelosi as House speaker.--Three Democratic senators are suing the administration over President --Trump’s appointment of Matthew Whitaker as acting attorney general.Brenda Snipes, the Broward County Election supervisor who has been under fire during the Florida recounts, has announced her resignation.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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On today’s show, we’ll feature an interview with the founders of NewsGuard, a journalism project that applies nutrition labels to media outlets. Steve Brill and Gordon Crovitz, the co-CEOs of NewsGuard, speak to The Daily Signal about the mission of NewsGuard and how their rating system works. Earlier this year, NewsGuard gave The Daily Signal a rare perfect rating.The two veteran journalists and news entrepreneurs also share their advice for journalists and discuss the impact social media companies have had on misinformation circulating today. Listen to the full interview below.Also on today’s show:• Your letters to the editor. Don’t forget, your letter could be featured on our show; write us at letters@dailysignal.com or call 202-608-6205.• We’ll also share your letters, and heartwarming story about a veteran in Tennessee.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 U.S. military could suffer unacceptably high casualties and loss of major capital assets in its next conflict. It might struggle to win, or perhaps lose, a war against China or Russia. The United States is particularly at risk of being overwhelmed should its military be forced to fight on two or more fronts simultaneously.” Those are the sobering words from a report released Wednesday by the bipartisan National Defense Strategy Commission. Air Force veteran and Heritage Foundation senior communications manager John Cooper joins us to discuss.  Plus: Forget taking your kids to work--taking your parents to work is now what the cool kids are doing.We also cover these stories:--The Justice Department released a memo saying that the Matthew Whitaker appointment as attorney general is consistent with the Federal Vacancies Reform Act, and it cited an example from 1866 when an acting attorney general served without confirmation by the Senate.--Rep. Kevin McCarthy. R-Calif., will be the next GOP leader in the House after defeating Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, in a vote.--As election results continue to come in from some of the closest midterm races, Democrats are gaining. In fact, they’ve now picked up more House seats than they’ve ever picked up since Watergate.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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On this week's "Problematic Women" edition of The Daily Signal podcast, we cover the "sex recession," the fanfare surrounding former first lady Michelle Obama's new book, and the absurd new ad promoting gender-neutral clothing. Plus: We cover a heartwarming push from the Down syndrome community. We also cover these stories:--Sen. Jeff Flake, R-Ariz., says he won't vote for any of President Trump’s judicial nominees until a bill protecting Robert Mueller is brought up for a vote.--More teens are using e-cigarettes, and the government’s not happy. The Food and Drug Administration announced Thursday that unless stores could check for age, they can’t sell certain flavors of e-cigarettes.--CNN's Jim Acosta is still fighting the White House to get his press credential back. Judge Timothy Kelly will issue a preliminary decision today as to whether the White House has to give him is press credential back.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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As recounts continue in Florida for the gubernatorial and Senate races, and Georgia continues tallying votes in its gubernatorial election, Heritage Foundation's Hans von Spakvosky, an expert on voter fraud, joins us to discuss what's really going on--and causes for concern about shenanigans. We also cover these stories:--A California college student defies the LGBT activists and stays true to her beliefs. --CNN is suing the White House over press credentials. White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders dismissed the lawsuit as “more grandstanding from CNN."--The attorney general of Maryland is now asking a federal court to block Acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker from serving as acting attorney general, and to name Deputy AG Rod Rosenstein in his place.--Calling for a "green new deal," Rep.-elect Alexandria Ocasio Cortez joined a protest over climate issues in House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi’s office.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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Veterans know what it means to sacrifice, and today, we honor them. John Cooper, an Air Force reserveman, joins us to discuss the importance of Veterans Day and how civilians can give back to our servicemen and women. He also shares about the veteran’s experience in the 21st century, when many Americans don’t know a single person in the military.We also bring you a classic speech by President Ronald Reagan to honor those who have served.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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On today's show, we talk politics and culture with Emily Jashinsky, an editor at The Federalist and regular guest on Fox News' "Media Buzz." A week after Election Day, Jashinsky shares the most important lessons for conservatives. Plus, she gives her take on President Donald Trump's fight against "fake news," the leftist mobs who attack conservatives, and how she approaches her job as an editor covering American culture.Also on today’s show:• Your letters to the editor. Don’t forget, your letter could be featured on our show; write us at letters@dailysignal.com or call 202-608-6205.• Lindsey Burke, director of The Heritage Foundation’s Center for Education Policy, reveals the results of the largest survey ever of a K-12 private school choice option.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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What did the election results really say about how the country views President Trump? What issues do voters actually care about, and what are the independents thinking? And are all young adults really liberal? Oh, and what difference did the caravan or Brett Kavanaugh make in the election? Erin Norman of Heart and Mind Strategies joins us to share the results of the group's exit polling, and what the hard data shows. Plus: Even by his own standards, Trump had quite the aggressive exchanges with the media at a press conference Wednesday. We also cover these stories:--Attorney General Jeff Sessions, one of President Trump’s first supporters in his campaign, is stepping down.--States passed ballot initiatives on marijuana, abortion, Medicaid, and more in the elections. --Actress Alyssa Milano, one of the leaders of the #MeToo movement, is not happy with the Women’s March.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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"There’s a lot of work to do, white women. A lot of learning. A lot of growing." That was the message from the Women's March to white women who supported GOP candidates.  Meanwhile, one celebrity announces she's done with the Women's March, and a recent news event shows that not all masculinity is toxic. We're joined on today's podcast with "Problematic Women" Kelsey Harkness and Lauren Evans, who discuss these stories and more. We also cover these stories:--Fox News host Tucker Carlson got a taste of the leftist mob, which showed up on his doorstep the night after the midterm elections.--Supreme Court justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was hospitalized Thursday after breaking three ribs in a fall.--Emile Ratelband, a 69-year-old Dutch man, wants to identify as 20 years younger.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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