Best of the Program | Guests: Alex Newman & Janice Dean | 6/12/24
Jun 12, 2024
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Journalist Alex Newman discusses what America can learn from recent election outcomes in Europe. Fox News meteorologist Janice Dean exposes Andrew Cuomo for lying about his actions with nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic. Andrew McCarthy breaks down the trials of Hunter Biden and Donald Trump, highlighting procedural differences and potential sentencing outcomes. The podcast delves into issues of gun ownership, global governance, rising homeownership costs, and the impact of climate crises.
Residents of East Harlem showed overwhelming support for Trump, signaling a shift in Democratic strongholds.
Americans are facing a 26% increase in home ownership maintenance costs due to climate-related concerns.
Homeowners are grappling with exorbitant housing costs as monthly payments would double with increased interest rates.
Deep dives
Residents of East Harlem Supporting Trump
In a surprising turn of events, residents of East Harlem, a typically Democratic-voting area, expressed overwhelming support for Trump during a neighborhood gathering. Lifelong Democrats acknowledged that life was better under Trump, with cleaner streets and lower costs. Despite not voting for Trump in 2020, residents indicated unanimous support for Trump in the upcoming election, signaling a significant shift in the traditionally blue neighborhood.
Rising Homeownership Costs
Bankrate's findings revealed that Americans are now spending an average of $18,000 annually on home ownership maintenance, a 26% increase from 2020. Factors driving this surge include higher maintenance costs, home insurance premiums doubling due to climate-related concerns like wildfires, hurricanes, and flooding. Homeowners face financial strain as they grapple with unexpected expenses, such as plumbing repairs, leading some to work extra hours to make ends meet.
Housing Affordability Crisis
The housing market's exorbitant costs were highlighted by a startling comparison: if one were to sell their home today and buy an identical one nearby, their monthly payment would double due to increased interest rates. Despite outwardly stable inflation reports, the reality for homeowners reflects a stark affordability crisis. Astronomical maintenance expenses and soaring home insurance rates have compounded financial hardships, significantly impacting Americans trying to sustain their residences.
UN Summit on Global Governance
An impending UN Summit titled 'Summit of the Future' has sparked concerns over global governance transformations and extensions of UN authority in emergencies. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres seeks enhanced powers during crises, allowing unprecedented control over nations, businesses, and civil society. The proposed measures raise alarms about potential infringements on sovereignty, free speech restrictions, and economic decision controls, prompting fears of a global police state. Advocates urge vigilance to monitor this attempt at expanded UN influence and its implications for international governance.
Hunter Biden Testimony Impact
During a congressional session, Andrew Cuomo faced scrutiny regarding his role in New York's nursing home COVID crisis, evoking comparisons to Hunter Biden's hesitant accountability. Despite Cuomo's deflection and blame-shifting tactics, concerns arose over perjury accusations and discrepancies in handling fatalities, revealing allegations of distorted death toll figures. Public skepticism lingers as Cuomo navigates potential criminal repercussions, highlighting the crossroads between political accountability and systemic integrity in socio-politico investigations.
National Review Institute senior fellow Andrew McCarthy joins to break down the difference between Hunter Biden’s trial and former President Trump’s trial. Journalist Alex Newman joins to explain what America can learn from the recent election outcomes in Europe. Fox News senior meteorologist Janice Dean joins to expose Andrew Cuomo for continuing to peddle lies regarding his deadly actions with nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic.
