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Jul 18, 2025 • 5min
VDH: Elite Universities Final Cave to Trump
Elite universities are grappling with the fallout from the Trump administration's demands. They face financial pressure to adjust their policies on race-based admissions after a recent Supreme Court ruling. Amid the fear of losing federal funding, university leaders are torn between appeasing the administration and responding to their own faculty and students. The discussion highlights the complexities of navigating political and social expectations while dealing with rising antisemitism and reliance on international students.

Jul 18, 2025 • 13min
CBS Covers Trump's Legs as Reporter Complains of PTSD From Trump Supporters | July 18, 2025
The podcast dives into the media's eyebrow-raising focus on President Trump's leg swelling while questioning transparency about his health. A CBS correspondent shares his challenges with PTSD following a crowd incident related to Trump. Discussions take a humorous turn as the host links media coverage to the nostalgia of gaming while tackling serious issues surrounding Jill Biden's Chief of Staff invoking the Fifth Amendment. The show raises concerns about perceived corruption within the Biden administration, prompting listeners to engage and discuss.

Jul 17, 2025 • 9min
VDH: The Illegal, Democrat-Linked Pot Farm The Left Wants You to Ignore
A controversial raid at a California cannabis farm reveals the shocking employment of over 300 illegal aliens, including minors. The farm's liberal owner, a major donor to Democratic politicians, raises questions about the intersection of illegal labor and marijuana production. Protests erupt as left-wing activists clash with law enforcement, underscoring deep political divisions. The discussion critiques how these events reflect broader moral and legal dilemmas within California's political landscape.

Jul 17, 2025 • 13min
Kennedy's NPR Receipts, Bipartisan Amnesty Bill Mocked, Midterm Polls Less Blue | July 17, 2025
NPR faces backlash as it pleads for taxpayer support amidst funding cuts. A new bipartisan bill for illegal immigration amnesty prompts heated debate and criticism. Meanwhile, midterm election polls reveal surprising shifts, showing Republicans gaining traction despite past struggles. The discussion touches upon free speech issues and the moral implications of funding decisions in the media landscape, along with the political stakes surrounding upcoming elections. It's a lively exploration of current events ripe with political intrigue!

Jul 16, 2025 • 10min
VDH: Gavin Newsom Abandons Californians for 2028 White House Delusions
California Gov. Gavin Newsom seems to be more interested in podcasting, siding with protesters, and pointing fingers at the Trump administration than actually fixing the problems in his state.
Newsom’s record long record of failure is evident in the was California is spiraling out of control: a crumbling infrastructure, surging poverty, and broken immigration enforcement.
Victor Davis Hanson has a message for Gavin Newsom on why his priorities are not only out of touch—but dangerous—on today’s episode of “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words.”
“He’s now inserted himself into the ICE deportations crisis in California and siding with the protesters that are trying to obstruct ICE. And he has a very incoherent position. … I guess the supposition is that Gavin thought it was quite moral for 12 million people to break the law, but it’s quite amoral for somebody to try to rectify the situation and enforce the law.
“ You look at a state that is in complete free fall, it is a catastrophe, and rather than addressing transportation, energy, poverty, housing, gasoline, what are you doing? You’re campaigning for president. And you’re in Twitter wars with the president of the United States. And you’re defending the catastrophic governance in Los Angeles. And you’re trying to impede the enforcement of a law that if it was enforced, you would be the biggest beneficiary.”
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(0:00) Gavin Newsom's Presidential Aspirations
(1:38) Newsom's Controversial Actions and Statements
(3:08) California's Ongoing Crises
(3:49) Infrastructure and Energy Issues
(5:18) Economic and Social Challenges
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Jul 16, 2025 • 12min
ANTIFA Terror Plotter Arrested, Vance Casts $9 Billion DOGE Cuts Tiebreaker | July 16, 2025
Today on the Top News in 10, we cover:
FBI arrests ANTIFA Terrorist Benjamin Song after a major manhunt.
Vice President Vance casts the tiebreaking vote to pass the D.O.G.E. cuts recision package out of the Senate.
A Rhode Island state representative describes the arrest of an MS-13 member and fentanyl trafficker an “act of terror” by the “Nazi gestapo.”
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Jul 15, 2025 • 9min
VDH: Trump Broke the Left and Exposed Their Dirty Playbook
Victor Davis Hanson dives into the reasons behind the Democrats' intense frustration today. He argues that their loss of institutional power—having no control over Congress, the White House, or key issues—fuels their anger. The discussion highlights the party's struggle to adapt to Trump’s influence, pointing out how his successes have challenged traditional Democratic strongholds. The episode also critiques the violent expressions of outrage and the overall shift in the political landscape, leaving the future of Democrat power in question.

Jul 15, 2025 • 14min
Biden's Autopen Pardons in Trouble, MSNBC Analyst Greenlights Doxxing & Violence | July 15, 2025
Legacy media outlets are under fire for escalating calls for violence and doxxing against ICE agents. A recent Supreme Court ruling gives Trump authority to dismiss federal workers in the educational sector. There's growing controversy over President Biden's autopen pardons, with many possibly invalidated. Tensions flare at protests where militarized ICE actions lead to chaos, raising questions about the boundaries between peaceful demonstrations and riots.

Jul 14, 2025 • 7min
VDH: Trump Makes ‘Experts’ Eat Their Words with Record-Breaking Three Weeks
Trump's military recruitment has transformed forces from unfit to fit, defying expectations. His foreign policy decisions have reshaped alliances, leading to unexpected successes. The economy has thrived, with job growth and stock prices at all-time highs, astonishing critics. This billionaire builder from New York challenged traditional expert predictions and achieved remarkable cultural and social shifts in a short time. The conversation highlights the stark contrast between expert opinions and Trump's actual impact.

Jul 14, 2025 • 9min
Trump Supports Bondi, Noem Defends Texas Response, Rand Paul Issues Secret Service Report | July 14, 2025
President Trump expresses support for Attorney General Pam Bondi, defending her amidst criticism over the Epstein case. Kristi Noem counters concerns about the administration's response to Texas floods. Reflecting on a recent assassination attempt in Butler, speakers discuss the chaos it created and the importance of security measures. Additionally, a report from Sen. Rand Paul raises questions about accountability within the Secret Service following a tragic shooting, stressing the need for reform.