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As House Republicans attempt to force a vote on protecting babies born alive after abortion, activists from around the country came to advocate for these children's lives. Rachel del Guidice speaks to the Balek family, who came from South Carolina to attend the event put on by Heritage Action, the lobbying and advocacy arm of The Heritage Foundation. We also cover these stories:•President Trump is pulling back from his threat to shut down the border over massive flows of migrants.•Senate Republicans voted to eliminate aspects of the filibuster for executive and judicial nominees.•Sen. Ted Cruz is threatening legal action against Yale Law School, saying the school is blacklisting Christian organizations.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!

Former Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker had to deal with plenty of liberal activists during his tenure. In an interview recorded at the Conservative Political Action Conference, Walker shares what he learned--and how to deal with a biased media. We also cover these stories:•The House Judiciary Committee votes to subpoena the Muller report.•The NATO secretary general addresses Congress.•New Mexico has officially ditched Columbus Day in favor of Indigenous Peoples Day. 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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

At 16, Casey Diaz went to prison for killing a man. The son of an alcoholic father, Diaz grew up in a rough neighborhood and first saw three men killed when he was eight. By the time he was 11, he joined a gang. But after years in prison, Diaz had a religious conversion—and inspired others to change their lives as well, including one of the founders of MS-13. We also cover these stories:•President Trump is now saying health care will have to wait until after the next election.•House Republicans want to protect babies born alive after abortion--and on Tuesday, they launched a discharge petition effort•Democrat senators introduced new legislation to expand government-controlled health care options.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! Hosted

Rep. Michael Cloud, R-Texas, joins the podcast to chat about how Republicans are trying to protect the lives of babies born alive after an attempted abortion, and how in his South Texas district, the border crisis is affecting people. We also cover these stories:•As the crisis at the border continues, Homeland Security Secretary Kirsten Nielsen is sending back-up.•White House employee alleges people who don't meet criteria are getting security clearances.•One Democrat is trying to rid of the Electoral College the old fashioned way -- by introducing a constitutional amendment. 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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s podcast, we feature an interview with Gary Shapiro, president and CEO of the Consumer Technology Association. Shapiro is the author of “Ninja Future: Secrets to Success in the New World of Innovation” and organizer of a world-renowned consumer technology trade show.Also on today’s show:• Mykala Steadman has an update on the Medal of Honor letter-writing campaign that she told us about a few weeks ago.• Our favorite letters to the editor. Your letter could be featured on our show; write us at letters@dailysignal.com or call 202-608-6205.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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There's a conservative health care plan that could reduce costs and help Americans get better access to medical care. Marie Fishpaw, director of domestic policy studies at The Heritage Foundation, joins us to share what lawmakers would have to change, and how the plan would work. We also cover these stories:•Republicans on the House Intelligence committee are calling on Rep. Adam Schiff, the California Democrat who chairs the committee currently, to step down from that position.•The House of Representatives took a symbolic vote to condemn the president’s ban on transgender service members in the military.•Eric Holder, former attorney general under President Obama, went after "make America great again" slogan, saying America really wasn’t ever great. 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 wri

Former prosecutor and Heritage Foundation legal expert Cully Stimson joins us to unpack what the police documents show about the Jussie Smollett case, analyze how the case was handled and the possible role a former Obama aide played, and share how there still might be one way to charge Smollett. We also cover these stories:•President Donald Trump wants Republicans to tackle health care again.•The Trump administration is gearing up to send another man to the moon.•Speaking about Anita Hill hearings, Joe Biden laments “white man’s culture.”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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Braeden Sorbo and Vittoria D'Addesi, who are both in Gen Z, share what their generation really thinks about politics. Braeden says he talks politics to other young adults while playing video games with them, and Vittoria shares how she handles being open about her political beliefs in her high school. We also cover these stories:•The charges against Jussie Smollett have been dropped.•Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announces new steps the administration is taking to prevent taxpayer dollars from funding abortions overseas. •The media has learned nothing from the Mueller report's findings.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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adc

On today’s show, we’re featuring our exclusive interview with actress Ashley Bratcher. She plays the role of former Planned Parenthood clinic director Abby Johnson in the new movie “Unplanned.” It’s in theaters this week. Also on today’s show:• We chat with Maranda Finney about her own story of adoption and why it's a viable alternative to abortion.• Mykala Steadman has a March Madness story that has a happy ending.• And your letters to the editor. Next week your letter could be featured on our show; write us at letters@dailysignal.com or call 202-608-6205.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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can the Justice Department release the full report from special counsel Robert Mueller? What are the main takeaways from what we know of the report so far? Will the left have any basis to keep up the Russia collusion allegations? John Malcolm, a legal expert at The Heritage Foundation, joins us to discuss. We also cover these stories:•Sen. Lindsey Graham, who chairs the Judiciary Committee, is now calling for added scrutiny of the FBI and Justice Department.•Michael Avenatti was arrested and faces charges related to extortion and fraud.•The president of the Southern Poverty Law Center, Richard Cohen, has resigned.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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choi

The name Mike Lindell may not ring a bell, but if you watch Fox News, you’ve probably seen him. He’s the CEO of My Pillow. Daniel chatted with Mike at the Conservative Political Action about his journey from drug addiction to freedom and faith -- and also, his newfound political voice. Today we’ll share that interview. Plus: A new study finds that trigger warnings are pretty much useless. We also cover these stories:•President Trump signs an executive order designed to promote free speech at colleges. •Trump also signals support for Israeli sovereignty over the long-disputed Golan Heights territory, which lies between Israel and Syria. •Sen. Bernie Sanders wants the U.S. to follow New Zealand, after the country enacted aggressive gun control in wake of the terrorism attack.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

Maj Toure, founder of Black Guns Matter, comes from inner-city Philadelphia, where he teaches black youth about their Second Amendment rights. We also cover these stories:•President Donald Trump is in favor of the public having access to special counsel Robert Mueller’s final report.•Sen. Chuck Schumer has announced that he will soon introduce a measure to re-name a Senate office building after the late Sen. John McCain.•A new poll shows what Americans really think of the political humor on “Saturday Night Live.”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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brexit has teetered on the brink of failure in recent months, as the British Parliament and the European Union have failed to reach agreement on exit terms. But today, those who support Brexit have cause for new hope. Nile Gardiner of The Heritage Foundation discusses new developments across the pond. We also cover these stories:•The Supreme Court handed a victory on immigration to President Donald Trump Tuesday.•Sen. Elizabeth Warren is joining the liberal chorus to end the Electoral College. •Canada's oldest rape crisis center has been stripped of public funding because it refuses to serve men who identify as women.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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad

Are there really fewer homicides in countries with gun control? Are other countries besides the United States dealing with mass shooting? John Lott of the Crime Prevention Research Center joined The Daily Signal at the Conservative Political Action Conference to share the data about gun use the mainstream media isn't highlighting. Plus: We cover how even Chelsea Clinton isn't woke enough these days. We also cover these stories:•New Zealand looks likely to enact gun-control measures in wake of the terrorist attack on two mosques.•Meghan McCain is furious President Trump is still criticizing her father, the late Sen. John McCain. •Delaware's House voted to make the state gives its Electoral College votes to the popular vote winner. 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@dail

On today’s show we talk with Arthur Brooks, president of the American Enterprise Institute, about his new book, “Love Your Enemies: How Decent People Can Save America from the Culture of Contempt.” At a time when politics is dividing families and everyone seems angry, Brooks provides some real-life solutions.Also on today’s show:• Mykala Steadman shares a story about how photos of dogs have kept a young girl and her family smiling through adversity.• Your letters to the editor. Next week your letter could be featured on our show; write us at letters@dailysignal.com or call 202-608-6205.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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Heritage Foundation's Robin Simcox,whose research focuses on terrorism and national security, joins the podcast to discuss the attack in New Zealand, the alleged shooter's views on white supremacy, the targeting of a mosque, and the live streaming of the shooting on Facebook. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Following up on his viral essay in The Daily Signal, former transgender and nonbinary person Jamie Shupe joins us on the podcast to share more details about his journey, how the mainstream media lost interest once he went back to being a man, and why he thinks it hurts men and women to promote transgenderism. We also cover these stories:•Almost all House members voted for a resolution asking the Justice Department to release the report by Special Counsel Robert Mueller.•The Supreme Court of Connecticut issued a ruling that could pave the way for lawsuits against the company that manufactured the gun used in the 2012 Sandy Hook massacre. •There’s now more millionaires in the United States than there are people in Sweden or Portugal. 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@da

Why is life so tough in some parts of America? Is the American Dream still possible everywhere in the nation? What's behind the appeal of President Trump -- and socialism? Tim Carney, author of "Alienated America: Why Some Places Thrive While Others Collapse" , joins us to discuss. We also cover these stories:•Not all House Democrats are on board with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's "no impeachment" directive.•Should state employees get gender transition treatments covered? That’s what at stake in a new lawsuit alleging discrimination in North Carolina. •Indiana is now letting people identify as male, female, or neither on driver’s licensesThe 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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Lear

Last month in El Salvador, a third-party outsider won in a landslide election, defeating his opponents, promising to crack down on corruption, to fight crime, and improve the economy. President-elect Nayib Bukele shares with us his thoughts on immigration, gangs, and how the U.S. and El Salvador can work together. We also cover these stories:•After dozens of countries suspended use of the Boeing 737 MAX 8, President Trump is following suit.•Neomi Rao has been confirmed by the Senate, and will now take Brett Kavanaugh's old seat on the D.C. Circuit Court.•Paul Manafort has now been sentenced to 7 years in prison.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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choice

Few issues have animated conservatives as much as Obamacare. But there’s a new threat on the horizon. It’s called Medicare for All—and it would be a massive government takeover of your health care. The Daily Signal spoke with three medical doctors who are serving in the U.S. House—Reps. Scott DesJarlais, Paul Gosar, and Andy Harris—to talk about it and their solutions for a patient-centered alternative.Also on today’s show:• Mykala Steadman shares a story about Zechariah Cartledge, a 10-year-old who started Running for Heroes to honor first responders and the military. facebook.com/Running4Heroes• Your letters to the editor. Next week your letter could be featured on our show; write us at letters@dailysignal.com or call 202-608-6205.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