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Washington remains fixated this week on the allegations brought against Judge Brett Kavanaugh — but in the midst of it all, 65 women who knew Kavanaugh in high school have come to his defense. Daily Signal reporter Rachel del Guidice spoke to one of those women, and she shares exclusive audio from that interview. Plus: A Michigan high school is getting rid of the homecoming queen because of “bullying.” We also cover these stories:--Brett Kavanaugh’s accuser, Christine Blasey Ford, says she’s open to testifying before the Senate Judiciary Committee — just not on Monday.--President Trump calls out Congress over the lack of funding for the border wall.--Walmart warns about long-term impact of raising tariffs on goods from China.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 civil war in Syria has killed over 100,000 civilians, displaced millions more, and produced a historic migrant crisis that affects Europe to this day. But the situation could get even worse if things go wrong in Idlib, a city in eastern Syria. We discuss with Luke Coffey of The Heritage Foundation. Plus: One Democratic senator suggests all men should "shut up," in reference to the accusation against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. We also cover these stories:--President Donald Trump says Kavanaugh is "such an outstanding man, it's very hard for me to imagine anything happened."--Senate Judiciary Chairman Chuck Grassley tweeted, “We’re going to continue to try to hear from Dr. [Christine] Ford in any format she's comfortable [with--] open session/closed session/private staff interviews/public staff interviews [because] her information is very important.”--North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has pledged to permanently abolish key missile facilities in his country and allow foreign experts to inspect.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's Kelsey Harkness joins us to discuss how the politicization of the #MeToo movement has been so concerning, and the importance of due process. Plus: We discuss the low ratings of the Emmys, and the politics of the show.We also cover these stories:-- Sen. John Cornyn of Texas said of Christine Ford’s allegations against Kavanaugh, “The problem is, Dr. Ford can’t remember when it was, where it was, or how it came to be.”--Two women who dated Brett Kavanaugh said they don’t believe his accuser.--Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has announced the U.S. will cut the number of refugees it will admit in 2019 by one-third.-- Los Angeles could become the largest city in the world to ban fur.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 Washington reels from an accusation of sexual misconduct levied against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, who has absolutely denied the allegation, those who have known him are speaking up in his defense. Rachel del Guidice scored an exclusive interview with one of 65 women who knew Kavanaugh in high school and signed a letter vouching for his character. Plus: a new study suggests that teens raised with religion have better lives.

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Today’s show features an interview with Fox News politics editor Chris Stirewalt on his new book, "Every Man a King: A Short, Colorful History of American Populists." Stirewalt says Americans sometimes forget past flirtations with populist politicians and President Donald Trump is certainly not the first. Find out how he thinks Democrats will respond in 2020.We also speak with economist Walter Williams about the proper role of government and perils of socialism. Williams is a popular Daily Signal columnist who delivered the first in a series of Heritage Foundation speeches on free markets.Hear some of our favorite letters from you. Don’t forget, your letter could be featured next week; write us at letters@dailysignal.com or call 202-608-6205.And this week’s good news story is an incredible tale of an adopted NFL coach who discovered his biological father is someone who once recruited him to play college football.The Daily Signal podcast is available on Ricochet, 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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Ep. 294: ‘Gosnell’ Filmmaker Shares Why This Story Had to Be Told by Daily Signal News

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Obamacare's heavy requirements have hit businesses hard. They've also burdened the consciences of religious Americans who cannot in good faith pay for certain drugs and products. It's no surprise, then, that since Obamacare's passage, thousands of Americans are turning to an alternative to mainstream insurance called Liberty HealthShare. We sit down with the founder and chairman of the company, Dale Bellis, to discuss his health-sharing concept that has gained such traction in recent years. We also cover these stories:* Leaked video shows Google executives grieving with employees after Trump's election victory.* U.S. officials suspect Russia in 'mystery' attacks on diplomats.* Hurricane Florence threatens the Carolinas.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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In China, men and women of faith are facing increasing hostility from the state. The Heritage Foundation's Olivia Enos shares what the Chinese are facing--from internment camps to having to share their home with a government official to seeing their Bibles seized. Plus: We discuss the rise of suicides in the United States in recent years.

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On today’s show, we feature an interview with Eli Pariser, a guest you might not expect to hear on The Daily Signal Podcast. Pariser is the former executive director of MoveOn.org and founder of Upworthy. You’ll want to find out what this progressive is saying to conservatives.Also on today’s show:* We speak with Tim Doescher, co-host of The Heritage Foundation's podcast "Heritage Explains," to discuss the most recent jobs report and other economic trends. Doescher writes a monthly column for The Daily Signal about the latest economic numbers.* Our favorite letters from you. Don’t forget, your letter could be featured next week; write us at letters@dailysignal.com or call 202-608-6205.* And this week’s good news story: remembering Rich DeVos, a philanthropist who changed the lives of so many.The Daily Signal podcast is available on Ricochet, 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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America experienced the latest wave of populism with the election of Donald Trump in November 2016. Since then, people across the country have been trying define populism, how the Trump presidency embodies it, and what it means for our nation. Steve Hilton, host of Fox News' "The Next Revolution," joins The Daily Signal to discuss his new book, "Positive Populism: Revolutionary Ideas to Rebuild Economic Security, Family, and Community in America."We also cover these stories:* Senate Democrats delay a vote on Judge Brett Kavanaugh's confirmation to the Supreme Court.* Sources indicate the president may impose sanctions on foreign agencies or persons caught interfering in U.S. elections.* Former Secretary of State John Kerry admits to having met several times in recent months with top Iranian officials to try to salvage the Iran nuclear deal. 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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