Synopsis
Our daily news podcast brings you top news stories, plus analysis and insights from reporters and scholars about the state of play in America’s hottest policy debates.
Episodes
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Victor Davis Hanson: California's Catastrophic Wildfires Are ‘A DEI, Green New Deal Disaster’
10/01/2025 Duration: 08minIn this edition of “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words,” Hanson, author of “The End of Everything: How Wars Descend into Annihilation,” provides an analysis of California's wildfire management and policy failures under Gov. Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass. Hanson discusses the mismanagement of resources, lack of effective forest management, and prioritization of diversity and inclusion over merit in firefighting efforts. He labels the situation as a “systems breakdown” and warns of the larger implications for California's future. The Daily Signal cannot continue to tell stories, like this one, without the support of our viewers: https://www.dailysignal.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Court Saves Title IX, California Wildfire Rages On, Banks Leave Net-Zero Banking Alliance | Jan. 9
09/01/2025 Duration: 12minOn today’s Top News in 10, we cover: A federal district court issued a decision Thursday in State of Tennessee v. Cardona that blocks the Biden administration’s attempt to rewrite Title IX. As California residents continue to suffer from the raging wildfires in Los Angeles County, Republicans raise questions. Six of America’s biggest banks left the United Nations Net-Zero Banking Alliance within the same month. Former president Jimmy Carter’s funeral service was Thursday at the National Cathedral in Washington, DC. Freshman Rep. Brandon Gill, R-Texas., introduced his first bill in Congress Thursday to reinstate Donald Trump’s Remain in Mexico policy. Democratic fundraising platform ActBlue may have raked in millions through fraudulent donations, according to the testimonies of elderly Americans A Senior staffer at The Washington Post told Fox Digital the paper feels “rudderless.” Keep Up With The Daily Signal Sign up for our email newsletters: https://www.dailysignal.com/email Subscri
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Donald Trump’s MAGA Approach to U.S. Foreign Policy | Victor Davis Hanson
09/01/2025 Duration: 06minWhat is the MAGA approach to U.S. foreign policy? Many of President-elect Donald Trump’s critics call him an “isolationist.” Moving America away from “endless wars” was a staple of his 2024 presidential campaign. However, during his first term, Trump did not shy away from flexing America’s military muscles, especially regarding Syria and Iran. In this edition of “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words,” Hanson, Hoover Institute Senior Fellow and the author of, “The Case for Trump,” argues that the MAGA foreign agenda is neither isolationist, nor interventionist but something else entirely. Watch to find out more: The Daily Signal cannot continue to tell stories, like this one, without the support of our viewers: https://www.dailysignal.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Trump’s Legal Troubles, Wildfires Kill 2, ACLU Launches Pro-Illegal Alien PR Campaign | Jan. 8
08/01/2025 Duration: 11minOn today’s Top News in 10, we cover: Donald Trump will be sworn in as the 47th president in less than two weeks, but that does not mean his legal troubles have gone away. In Los Angeles County, two people have been killed and 1,000 homes, businesses and other buildings have been destroyed, according to the Los Angeles Times. With Trump’s inauguration around the corner, the immigration issue is front and center, and the ACLU has created a new PR campaign to tell the stories of illegal aliens. Keep Up With The Daily Signal Sign up for our email newsletters: https://www.dailysignal.com/email Subscribe to our other shows: The Tony Kinnett Cast: https://www.dailysignal.com/the-tony-kinnett-cast Problematic Women: https://www.dailysignal.com/problematic-women The Signal Sitdown: https://www.dailysignal.com/the-signal-sitdown Follow The Daily Signal: X: https://x.com/DailySignal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedailysignal/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDailySignalNews/ Tru
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Trump Press Conference Causes Stir, Facebook’s Embrace of Free Speech, Laken Riley Act Passes | Jan. 7
07/01/2025 Duration: 11minOn today’s Top News in 10, we cover: President-elect Donald Trump holds a press conference from Mar-a-Lago. Mark Zuckerberg announces that Facebook is making some big changes in order to get back to the company’s roots of embracing free speech. The House of Representatives passes the Laken Riley Act. Links From Today’s Show: Keep Up With The Daily Signal Sign up for our email newsletters: https://www.dailysignal.com/email Subscribe to our other shows: The Tony Kinnett Cast: https://www.dailysignal.com/the-tony-kinnett-cast Problematic Women: https://www.dailysignal.com/problematic-women The Signal Sitdown: https://www.dailysignal.com/the-signal-sitdown Follow The Daily Signal: X: https://x.com/DailySignal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedailysignal/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDailySignalNews/ Truth Social: https://truthsocial.com/@DailySignal YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/DailySignal Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/TheDailySignal Thanks for making The
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Harris Oversees Election Certification, Biden Honors George Soros, Justin Trudeau’s Resignation | Jan. 6
06/01/2025 Duration: 10minOn today’s Top News in 10, we cover: Vice President Kamala Harris oversees the certification of the 2024 Presidential Election. President Joe Biden awards the Presidential Medal of Freedom to leftist billionaire George Soros. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announces that he is stepping down both as the leader of his party and as prime minister. Links From Today’s Show: Biden Honor George Soros: https://www.dailysignal.com/2025/01/04/president-biden-gives-highest-civilian-honor-george-soros-notorious-left-wing-donor-behind-rogue-prosecutor-movement/ Order “The Woketopus: The Dark Money Cabal Manipulating the Federal Government” below: https://www.amazon.com/Woketopus-Money-Manipulating-Federal-Government/dp/B0DFVK74TZ Keep Up With The Daily Signal Sign up for our email newsletters: https://www.dailysignal.com/email Subscribe to our other shows: The Tony Kinnett Cast: https://www.dailysignal.com/the-tony-kinnett-cast Problematic Women: https://www.dailysignal.com/problematic-wo
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From Woke to Warfighting: How Pete Hegseth Can Fix the Pentagon
05/01/2025 Duration: 33minDecades of social engineering have transformed America's armed forces, prompting concerns about the Pentagon's warfighting capabilities and politicized culture. It's the reason President-elect Donald Trump picked Pete Hegseth as his nominee for secretary of defense: to restore lethality as the military's primary focus. Fixing the Pentagon won't be easy, but it's imperative to restore America's fighting force. On this episode of "The Daily Signal Podcast," former Army Ranger Will Thibeau shares firsthand accounts from his service and outlines the startling changes at the Department of Defense since then. Thibeau, who directs the American Military Project at the Claremont Institute's Center for the American Way of Life, diagnoses the problems—and what it will take to restore the military's core mission of combat readiness. For anyone concerned about the future of American military power, Thibeau provides a perspective on what went wrong—and how to make it right. You can follow Thibeau's work on X: https://x.com
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EXCLUSIVE: Fortune 500 Company Fires Christian for Not Aligning With 'Core Values' on LGBTQ Issues
04/01/2025 Duration: 30minRuss Salerno lost his job at a Fortune 500 financial institution after several years because his employer concluded that his conservative Christian convictions "don't line up" with the company's "core values" on LGBTQ issues. Now, Salerno serves as the CEO of ProLifeFinTech, an online banking company that launched in November. Salerno tells his story in an exclusive interview with "The Daily Signal Podcast." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Mike Johnson Wins Re-Election, 119th Congress Begins, Biden Blocks Nippon Steel | Jan. 3
03/01/2025 Duration: 10minOn today’s Top News in 10, we cover: The votes are in - Rep. Mike Johnson will be the speaker of the House for the 119th Congress. The 118th Congress formally gaveled out and the 119th Congress gaveled in. Nippon Steel might sue the U.S. government over Biden blocking the company's plan to acquire US Steel. Keep Up With The Daily Signal Sign up for our email newsletters: https://www.dailysignal.com/email Subscribe to our other shows: The Tony Kinnett Cast: https://www.dailysignal.com/the-tony-kinnett-cast Problematic Women: https://www.dailysignal.com/problematic-women The Signal Sitdown: https://www.dailysignal.com/the-signal-sitdown Follow The Daily Signal: X: https://x.com/DailySignal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedailysignal/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDailySignalNews/ Truth Social: https://truthsocial.com/@DailySignal YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/DailySignal Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/TheDailySignal Thanks for making The Daily Signal Podca
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New Info on Terrorist Attack, House Speaker Fight, Biden Awards Liz Cheney | Jan. 2, 2025
02/01/2025 Duration: 10minOn today’s Top News in 10, we cover: The FBI believes that the driver who plowed through a crowd in New Orleans on New Year’s eve acted alone. House Speaker Mike Johnson proposed changing the House rules that allow for a vote to oust the speaker. President Joe Biden awards the Presidential Citizens Medal to former GOP House Member Liz Cheney. Keep Up With The Daily Signal Sign up for our email newsletters: https://www.dailysignal.com/email Subscribe to our other shows: The Tony Kinnett Cast: https://www.dailysignal.com/the-tony-kinnett-cast Problematic Women: https://www.dailysignal.com/problematic-women The Signal Sitdown: https://www.dailysignal.com/the-signal-sitdown Follow The Daily Signal: X: https://x.com/DailySignal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedailysignal/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDailySignalNews/ Truth Social: https://truthsocial.com/@DailySignal YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/DailySignal Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/TheDailySignal Than
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Act of Terror: What to Know About FBI Investigation into NOLA Nightmare
02/01/2025 Duration: 19minAuthorities are slowly learning more about what motivated 42-year-old Shamsud-Din Jabbar to turn a truck into a weapon on Bourbon Street in New Orleans early Wednesday morning. The act of terror left 15 people dead and another 35 injured. The FBI believes Jabbar acted alone and, despite being a military veteran, was inspired by ISIS. An ISIS flag was found in the truck Jabbar was driving and in a post on Facebook, Jabbar admits to joining ISIS. Cully Stimson, Heritage Foundation senior legal fellow and policy expert in crime control, national security, immigration, and homeland security, join The Daily Signal Podcast Bonus Edition to discuss the FBI's investigation into the attack. Stimson also addresses the likelihood the attack was linked with the explosion of the Cybertruck outside one of Donald Trump's hotel in Las Vegas. Keep Up With The Daily Signal Sign up for our email newsletters: https://www.dailysignal.com/email Subscribe to our other shows: The Tony Kinnett Cast: https://www.dailysignal.com/th
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Virginia Giant: The True Story of a Revolutionary War Hero
28/12/2024 Duration: 26minTravis Bowman is a seventh-generation descendant of one of America's most remarkable yet overlooked Revolutionary War heroes: Peter Francisco, known as "The Virginia Giant." Recalling stories of his famous ancestor, Bowman shares the incredible tale of Francisco's life: from his mysterious beginnings in the Azores Islands, to his kidnapping by pirates and arrival on Virginia's shores, to becoming a 6'6" towering figure in America's fight for independence. Learn how Francisco, taken in by Patrick Henry's uncle, grew to become such a formidable warrior that George Washington himself had a special six-foot broadsword forged for him. Bowman, author of the historical novel "LUSO," discusses Francisco's legendary feats, including the famous Battle of Guilford Courthouse, where his prowess in combat is commemorated by a monument to this day. Discover how Francisco's legacy lives on through seven monuments, state holidays, and even a 1976 bicentennial stamp. With America's 250th anniversary on the horizon in 2026, Bo
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Former Israeli Hostage Details ‘Hell’
26/12/2024 Duration: 30minAviva Siegel has not seen her husband Keith in a year, a separation made more painful by the fact that she knows firsthand what her husband is going through. Siegel was hostage in Gaza with her husband for 51 days before being freed in a hostage deal. Kept underground in Hamas tunnels, Siegel describes her capacity as “hell.” “I touched death, and that's one of the hardest things on earth,” Siegel said. “While we were lying there, I was trying to think, what is it going to feel like? Am I going to die before Keith? And just prayed that I'd die first because I did not want to see Keith suffer.” Siegel sits down with The Daily Signal to share her harrowing experience as a hostage in Gaza, and to call for her husband’s freedom. Following the conversation with Siegel, Yarden Gonen and Amit Levy join the show to share about their siblings, Romi Gonen, 24, and Naama Levy, 20, who were taken hostage on Oct. 7. The two young women are among 10 females still believed to be alive and being held hostage by Hamas.
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7 Americans Still Hostage, Hurricane Aftermath, Bible Sales Up | Dec. 23
23/12/2024 Duration: 11minDescription: On today’s Top News in 10, we cover: Over 14 months after Hamas attacked Israel, seven U.S. citizens remain hostage in Gaza. Todd Lamphere is the Senior Vice President of nonprofit CityServe, explains ongoing cleanup efforts following Hurricane Helene. Bible sales increased in 2024. Links From Today’s Show: Keep Up With The Daily Signal Sign up for our email newsletters: https://www.dailysignal.com/email Subscribe to our other shows: The Tony Kinnett Cast: https://www.dailysignal.com/the-tony-kinnett-cast Problematic Women: https://www.dailysignal.com/problematic-women The Signal Sitdown: https://www.dailysignal.com/the-signal-sitdown Follow The Daily Signal: X: https://x.com/DailySignal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedailysignal/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDailySignalNews/ Truth Social: https://truthsocial.com/@DailySignal YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/DailySignal Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/TheDailySignal Thanks for making The D
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How Trump Can Make America Beautiful Again
22/12/2024 Duration: 51minOn today’s edition of “The Daily Signal Podcast,” we share a conversation from The Daily Signal’s “Signal Sitdown.” Justin Shubow, president of the National Civic Art Society, joins Bradley Devlin to discuss President-elect Donald Trump’s promise to undertake efforts to get rid of ugly public buildings and beautify American cities. Enjoy the show! Keep Up With The Daily Signal Sign up for our email newsletters: https://www.dailysignal.com/email Subscribe to our other shows: The Tony Kinnett Cast: https://www.dailysignal.com/the-tony-kinnett-cast Problematic Women: https://www.dailysignal.com/problematic-women The Signal Sitdown: https://www.dailysignal.com/the-signal-sitdown Follow The Daily Signal: X: https://x.com/DailySignal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedailysignal/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDailySignalNews/ Truth Social: https://truthsocial.com/@DailySignal YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/DailySignal Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/TheDailySignal Thank
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George Soros, Cartels, and the Downfall of California
21/12/2024 Duration: 29minFollowing the election of President Donald Trump in November, California Gov. Gavin Newson, a Democrat, convened a special session of the state legislatures to “Trump-proof” California. At the top of the agenda is Newson’s effort to prevent a Trump administration from deporting illegal aliens living in the state. “This is going against the rule of law and against the will of the American people” who elected Trump, Allison Huynh said of Newson’s efforts. Democrats in California have “romanticized” sanctuary cities and even crime, according to Huynh, a Silicon Valley entrepreneur and former Democrat. “We’re just opening the gate and allowing all these illegal immigrants to come in, a lot of criminals, drug dealers, and it’s all funded by George Soros and the cartels,” she said. A narrative has been perpetuated in California that justifies crime in the name of being kind to the poor, according to Huynh, but the reality is that “were basically frogs being boiled alive.” Huynh grew up in a Marxist Comm
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Shutdown Showdown, Disney Drama, MAHA Caucus | Dec. 20, 2024
20/12/2024 Duration: 10minDescription: On today’s Top News in 10, we cover: After the second must-pass bill to fund the government failed in the House of Representatives Thursday night, Republicans spent much of Friday seeking agreement on a path forward. The federal government would officially shut down at midnight otherwise. Religious liberty law firm Alliance Defending Freedom will meet with The Walt Disney Company in early January to question its collusion with a now-defunct advertising giant known to censor news outlets and personalities. There’s a new caucus on Capitol Hill dedicated to making America healthy again. Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kan., says the new caucus will focus on nutrition, access to affordable, high-quality-nutritious foods, improving primary care, and addressing the root causes of chronic diseases. Additional headlines: A man drove into a crowded Christmas market in Germany today, resulting in several deaths and injuries. The individual was arrested at the scene. Party City is going out of busi
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Speaker Johnson in Question, Trump Fights Spending Bill, Fani Willis Disqualified | Dec. 19
19/12/2024 Duration: 12minOn today’s Top News in 10, we cover: Some suggest it’s time for a new House speaker. Donald Trump and JD Vance weigh in on the spending bill fight. A Georgia appeals court on Thursday disqualified Fani Willis. Luigi Mangione waived his right to an extradition hearing. Neil Cavuto is leaving Fox News after almost 30 years. Legacy media outlets give Trump cabinet picks overwhelmingly negative coverage. Links From Today’s Show: Keep Up With The Daily Signal Sign up for our email newsletters: https://www.dailysignal.com/email Subscribe to our other shows: The Tony Kinnett Cast: https://www.dailysignal.com/the-tony-kinnett-cast Problematic Women: https://www.dailysignal.com/problematic-women The Signal Sitdown: https://www.dailysignal.com/the-signal-sitdown Follow The Daily Signal: X: https://x.com/DailySignal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedailysignal/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDailySignalNews/ Truth Social: https://truthsocial.com/@DailySignal YouTube: https:
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Matt Gaetz Report Coming, SCOTUS Takes Up TikTok Case, Foreign Influence on Elections | Dec. 18
18/12/2024 Duration: 11minOn today’s Top News in 10, we cover: The House Ethics Committee has decided to release the Matt Gaetz report. The Supreme Court has agreed to hear arguments in a case aimed at challenging a law that might ban TikTok. The Committee on House Administration held a hearing today on Prohibiting Foreign Interference in U.S. elections. Links From Today’s Show: https://washingtonstand.com/news/christian-school-shooter-manifesto-documents-family-breakdown Keep Up With The Daily Signal Sign up for our email newsletters: https://www.dailysignal.com/email Subscribe to our other shows: The Tony Kinnett Cast: https://www.dailysignal.com/the-tony-kinnett-cast Problematic Women: https://www.dailysignal.com/problematic-women The Signal Sitdown: https://www.dailysignal.com/the-signal-sitdown Follow The Daily Signal: X: https://x.com/DailySignal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedailysignal/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDailySignalNews/ Truth Social: https://truthsocial.com/@DailySi
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New Government Funding Deal, Liz Cheney Accused of Witness Tampering, Biden Said to Push Abortion on Sierra Leone | Dec. 17
17/12/2024 Duration: 10minOn today’s Top News in 10, we cover: Republicans say they’ve made a new government funding deal. Former Rep. Liz Cheney is accused of witness tampering during the Democrat-led investigation of the Jan. 6 Capitol riot. The Biden administration is said to be pushing abortion on a West African country with pro-life values. Far-left congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio Cortez’s bid to lead the House Oversight Committee has failed. President Joe Biden commutes the sentence of the woman behind the largest municipal embezzlement scandal in U.S. history The Texas lieutenant governor says he would buy and store border wall materials until Trump’s inauguration. Links From Today’s Show: Keep Up With The Daily Signal Sign up for our email newsletters: https://www.dailysignal.com/email Subscribe to our other shows: The Tony Kinnett Cast: https://www.dailysignal.com/the-tony-kinnett-cast Problematic Women: https://www.dailysignal.com/problematic-women The Signal Sitdown: https://www.dailysignal.com/the-