The Kathy Barnette Show

Dr. Lauren Schwartz, an expert in gender-affirming care, discusses the rush to transition children and the emotional manipulation involved. She also explores the impact of social media and activism in psychiatry, as well as her concerns about the new transgenderism textbook for psychiatrists.

Three guests from Moms for Liberty discuss concerns about education, including the impact of COVID-19, critical race theory, literature choices, and explicit sexual education content. They emphasize the importance of parental influence, finding courage in numbers, and questioning the purpose of education. Reflecting on personal experiences, they highlight the decline in education quality, frustrations with explicit content, and the decision to homeschool their children. They stress the need for transparency and individuality in the education system.

Chloe Cole shares her experience with child gender transition procedures. They discuss the rapid maturation of young individuals, the importance of truthful conversations with children, and the slippery slope of tolerating everything in self-exploration. Chloe highlights the inability of children to comprehend permanent effects and discusses a study on minors who underwent double mastectomies. They offer advice for parents and strategies for addressing transgender topics with children.

Former military general and National Security Advisor, General Mike Flynn, discusses his early career, his role in the Obama Administration, and insights into national security challenges. He reflects on his controversial exit from the Trump administration and the weaponization of the government. The podcast also covers the history of assassinations in America, political biases, and the future of American politics.

Guest Bios and Links: Dennis Prager is a renowned conservative radio talk show host, writer, and founder of PragerU Kathy Barnette is an author and commentator known for her insightful views on cultural and political issues. Check out Kathy's Book Nothing to Lose, Everything to Gain Glossary of Terms: Liberalism: A political and moral philosophy based on liberty, consent of the governed, and equality before the law. Leftism: A political ideology that advocates for social equality and egalitarianism, often in opposition to traditional social hierarchies. Secularism: The principle of separation of the state from religious institutions. Quotes: "I measure people by their behavior, not by their intentions." - Dennis Prager "The challenge is to persuade liberals that the left is their enemy, not the right." - Dennis Prager "Knowledge makes a man unfit to be a slave." - Kathy Barnette, quoting Frederick Douglass "Truth and goodness are almost synonymous. The pursuit of truth is a courageous act." - Dennis Prager 15 Timestamped Highlights: [00:02:15] Prager on the limits of labeling in debates. [00:03:27] Barnette's take on evil intentions and actions. [00:08:56] Discussion on the cultural impact of prioritizing feelings. [00:14:00] Prager differentiates between liberals and leftists. [00:17:33] Strategy to recapture American culture. [00:23:17] Prager's views on the abortion debate. [00:27:18] The rush to abandon Judeo-Christian values. [00:33:28] Prager on influencing liberal perspectives. [00:38:03] Strategies to overcome cultural challenges. [00:42:50] Courage in speaking truth in today's society. [00:48:44] Barnette's personal political journey. [00:52:20] Prager on the left's use of race. [00:55:40] Wisdom versus knowledge.

Chapters:  [00:01:00] Discussion on political weaponization.  [00:04:00] Lindell's perspective on personal peace of mind.  [00:07:00] Success story of MyPillow. [ 00:10:00] Commentary on current social and political issues.  [00:12:00] Reflection on the impact of the Trump administration.  [00:15:00] Analysis of media narratives.  [00:17:00] Lindell on the challenges faced by MyPillow.  [00:20:00] Lindell's view on legal battles and future strategies.  [00:25:00] Promotion of MyPillow products.  [00:27:00] Lindell's first encounter with Donald Trump.  [00:30:00] Discussion on public perception of Trump.  [00:32:00] Lindell's take on Trump's presidency. [00:35:00] Reflection on personal faith and resilience.  [00:38:00] Lindell's future plans and aspirations.  [00:40:00] Closing thoughts and reflections.

In a detailed and passionate discussion, Kathy Barnette addresses the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine. She begins by expressing her concern about the growing unease in the world and her desire to seek knowledge for understanding. Kathy critically analyzes the role of various parties involved, including Hamas and the Palestinian Authority, and their impact on the conflict. She questions the global response to the conflict, highlighting the contrasting perspectives and actions of world leaders and the media. Throughout the episode, Kathy emphasizes the importance of historical context and urges listeners to form informed opinions based on facts rather than emotion. List of Chapters: [00:00:00] Introduction and Personal Reflections [00:18:31] Analyzing the 'Who' in the Conflict [00:32:50] Understanding the Difference between Hamas and Palestinian People [00:44:17] Exploring the Global Response and Rallying Cry [00:53:12] Where Do We Go from Here? Reflections and Conclusions Highlights: [00:02:14] Discussing the feeling of unease in the world. [00:06:23] Personal reflections on serving in the military. [00:12:24] Analyzing the 'Who' in the Israel-Palestine conflict. [00:18:31] Discussion on the broader implications of the conflict. [00:23:28] Questioning the mainstream narrative. [00:27:45] Describing the October 7th Hamas attacks. [00:32:50] Exploring the difference between Hamas and Palestinian citizens. [00:38:28] The importance of dialogue and truth-seeking. [00:44:17] Analysis of the global response to the conflict. [00:48:09] The need for identity and purpose in society. [00:53:12] Reflecting on where we go from here. [00:54:51] Kathy's views on the Israel and Palestine situation. [00:57:26] Encouraging listeners to find their purpose. [00:58:00] Closing remarks and CTAs. [00:14:30] Discussing Yasser Arafat and peace negotiations.

Zeek Arkham, a black conservative law enforcement officer, shares his journey from a victim mentality to personal responsibility. He discusses problems with black victimhood culture and the 'business of racism.' Zeek emphasizes the importance of hard work, tenacity, and shifting mindset to overcome obstacles and racism in America.

Stephanie Trussell discusses being Black in America, loss of community and culture, disillusionment with both parties, and desire for equal opportunities. She and Kathy Barnette reflect on their bond as Black Women Republicans in Illinois, the challenges they faced, and the need for a vision that encompasses all Americans. They also touch on topics like the defunding of police, impersonating identities, supporting black-owned businesses, and raising expectations.

Kathy Barnette interviews Eileen Saylor, a long-time Republican party leader in rural Iowa, about the 2024 GOP presidential race, the polarization in America, and their hopes for the country's future. They discuss reasons to support candidate Vivek Ramaswamy, concerns over election integrity, big donor influence in politics, freedom of speech, refusing to be silenced or intimidated, and more. Despite labels like "domestic terrorist," they continue spreading their message because they believe in American values like life, liberty, the pursuit of happiness, and freedom of thought. They urge Americans to have respectful dialogues, focus on shared beliefs instead of differences, reject victimhood mentalities, and strive to be better. This episode is a thought-provoking discussion of conservatives' goals, fears, and determination to preserve the republic. Chapters: [00:00:00] Introduction [00:03:10] Domestic Terrorists or Patriots? [00:06:00] The Real Cultural War in America [00:09:20] Why Stay Republican After 20 Years? [00:12:20] The Appeal of Vivek Ramaswamy [00:17:00] Winning vs Controlling Power [00:21:00] Bold Leadership Needed [00:25:20] Time to Pass the Torch [00:28:40] Having Respectful Conversations [00:32:40] Refusing the Slave Mindset [00:35:20] Aspiring Towards Exceptionalism [00:38:40] Why We Keep Fighting Notable Quotes: "When I hear Threat to Democracy, I always wonder, What do they mean by that? Yeah. There is no way that I feel any threat on my part to democracy." - Eileen Saylor [00:03:38] "Why should we, the majority, be ruled by the tyranny from the minority? We have to speak up. I don't want that anymore. They call us the party of the silent majority. I don't think we can be silent any longer." - Eileen Saylor [00:20:26] "He speaks our values more clearly than I have ever heard a Republican candidate do." - Kathy Barnette on Vivek Ramaswamy [00:22:25] "I appreciate that he listens to the voters. I've been so impressed with him. When he has gone to town meetings or meet and greet, whatever, and somebody does protest or speak against him, he is so kind to them. He listens to them and said, I hear what you're saying." - Eileen Saylor on Vivek Ramaswamy [00:27:19] Timestamped Moments: [00:04:10] Kathy Barnette explains being labeled a "threat to democracy" [00:09:55] Eileen Saylor shares why she stays involved in politics after 20 years [00:14:00] They discuss political corruption and candidates being "bought" [00:18:20] Kathy Barnette on the Republican Party failing to accomplish goals when in power [00:23:40] Eileen praises Vivek Ramaswamy's bold stances like shutting down the FBI [00:28:10] Eileen shares an anecdote about kindly engaging a protestor [00:31:10] They discuss the danger of conflating disagreement with hatred [00:34:30] Kathy rejects notions that external factors determine your life outcomes [00:37:50] Eileen emphasizes this election is about changing victimhood mentalities   Share, Subscribe and Feedback: Let us know your thoughts on this episode! Share with your network, subscribe for more content, and leave a review to help the show grow. We appreciate your support. Thank you for reading! Please let me know if you need any clarification or have feedback on how to improve these optimized show notes.