The Daily Signal - Ep. 299: The Kavanaugh Accusation and the Future of #MeToo

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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The Daily Signal - Ep. 298: Old Friends Vouch for Kavanaugh’s Character

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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The Daily Signal - Ep. 297: Fox News’ Chris Stirewalt on Trump’s Populism

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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The Daily Signal - Ep. 296: A Faith-Based Alternative to Obamacare

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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The Daily Signal - Ep. 293: Religious Persecution on the Rise in China

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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The Daily Signal - Ep. 292: What the Booming Economy Means for You

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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The Daily Signal - Ep. 295: The Next Revolution’s Steve Hilton on ‘Positive Populism’

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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The Daily Signal - Ep. 291: Pennsylvania Sneakily Changes Law on Gender

Pennsylvania is taking a page out of the Obama playbook. A state commission in Pennsylvania is attempting to impose gender ideology on residents of that state by going around the legislature. Heritage Foundation's Monica Burke explains. Plus: We discuss the now-infamous article written by a self-identified resistance person in the Trump administration.

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The Daily Signal - Ep. 290: How the Kavanaugh Hearings Are Going

Wednesday was Day 2 of Brett Kavanaugh’s confirmation hearing for the Supreme Court. Senators probed him on a range of hot-button issues, including Roe vs. Wade. Heritage legal fellow Elizabeth Slattery joins us to discuss how the hearing is going. Plus: The woman sitting behind Kavanaugh gets accused of white supremacy.

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