WSJ Opinion: Free Expression

Former Republican congressman Mike Gallagher discusses the need to actively compete with China in the new Cold War, including legislative efforts to confront China. He talks about Beijing's advancements globally, infiltration in the US, and future of the Republican party. Gallagher also shares his decision to leave Congress for family reasons and insights on the state of Republican politics.

After Donald Trump’s conviction being on 34 felony counts of falsification of business records and as his sentence looms just ahead of the Republican National Convention, U.S. politics are deeper into uncharted territory. What might happen next? On this episode of the Free Expression podcast, former federal prosecutor and Trump lawyer James Trusty takes Gerry Baker through all the legal steps the former president will go through, including the appeals process. He explains why Mr. Trump has good reason to expect success but also expressed concern about the larger prospects for equal and independent justice in an age of partisan politics and ‘lawfare.’ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the current polls looking better each day for a return to the White House for Donald Trump, what could the next 4 years look like at the southern border? On this episode of the Free Expression Podcast, Gerry Baker speaks with former acting Secretary of Homeland Security Chad Wolf who says a second Trump administration will make radical changes to border enforcement and immigration policy, ensure the deportation of migrants in the US illegally and seek agreements with foreign governments to take asylum seekers and deter migrants from coming to the US. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Examining the failure of US policy towards China, experts discuss the challenges of pivoting to Asia, the consequences of neglecting China's rise, and the strategic responses needed to counter China's influence. From balancing military power and economic influence to the complexities of managing global conflicts, the podcast offers insights on strengthening US position in the face of a powerful China.

Military historian Victor Davis Hanson discusses the parallels between historical wars leading to civilization annihilation and current global threats. He emphasizes the importance of avoiding past mistakes to ensure survival. The podcast also delves into America's internal fractures, weakening national security, and the role of political leaders in reversing the damage.

Adult film actress Stormy Daniels testifies in the hush-money trial of Donald Trump, raising questions about the prosecution's motive. Former prosecutor Andy McCarthy discusses the case's thin evidence, risks for Trump testifying, and his other legal troubles.

With the explosion of protests on university campuses and as Donald Trump sits in a courtroom facing felony charges, the 2024 presidential race is at a new level of volatility. Polls show Joe BIden trailing Trump in the key swing states, leaving the current President with only the slimmest of margins as a path to reelection. Six months out, what might change? On this episode of the Free Expression podcast, Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of the Cook Political Report Amy Walter and Gerry Baker discuss which states may decide the future of the presidency and the issues which mean the most when going to the polls.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Exploring the rise of anti-Semitic protests at Ivy League universities, focusing on incidents at Columbia University with threats to Jewish students. Discussing misconceptions about supporting Palestine and Hamas, uncovering anti-Semitic activism in campus movements, and the radicalizing influence of faculty members promoting extremist views. Highlighting the ties of organizations like SJP and AMP to Hamas and addressing the broader impact on communities.

As the Biden administration and international public opinion up the pressure on Israel to suspend its campaign against an enemy sworn to destroy it, the right of the Jewish state to defend itself seems to be challenged. Can Israel finish the job against Hamas? Will Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu remain in office despite fierce domestic criticism? What are the wider geopolitical issues at stake? On this episode of the Potomac Watch podcast, policy analyst Reuel Marc Gerecht tells Gerry Baker why an occupation of Gaza by Israel is likely necessary, how pro-Palestinian voters in the United States have influence over Joe Biden’s policy decisions, and why Iran and questions about its nuclear program continue to linger over the entire war. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonathan Haidt discusses the dangers of social media on children's mental health. He highlights the rise in mental illness among young girls due to technology use. The podcast explores strategies to combat these detrimental effects and promote healthy development in the digital age.