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Sports events have always been an escape from the challenges of everyday life. Think back to your favorite sports memories. Is there anything better than seeing your team win, and then celebrating with your friends and family? But what has been the one constant at all sporting events in America? The National Anthem. This is a time when we put our differences aside, and pay tribute to the nation and those who fight for it. But now, if you turn on most sports events, you’ll likely see teams kneeling during the National Anthem, wearing Black Lives Matter apparel, and protesting. Sports seem to no longer be just about sports. On this episode, we talk about the state of sports in the US, the influence of the Black Lives Matter movement, and why the National Anthem is something worth standing for. Show Notes:Whitney Houston Singing The National Anthem at Super Bowl 25Ken Blackwell’s Piece: NFL Again Fumbles Opportunity to Unite AmericaMike Howell’s Recent Piece: Until Cities End Riots, Federal Authorities Stand Ready Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The free market is offering hope to parents who were running out of options for the upcoming school year through something called “pandemic pods.” This week, Dr. Lindsay Burke explains what these pods are, how they work, how much they cost, and how they are reshaping our education system. "Pandemic Pods" Are Fundamentally Reshaping K-12 Educationhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/pandemicpodsf/https://prendaschool.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The US has seen a lot of action involving our relationship with China throughout July 2020.  From sanctions, to closing consulates, to Hong Kong, to holding China accountable for the Covid-19 pandemic, this makes an already complex "tit for tat" situation even more complex. On this episode, we talk with Jim Carafano about why the media narrative of "tit for tat" is actually not the proper way to describe what's going on. We also discuss the proper way to deal with it to ensure our economic and national security.   Show NotesChina's Sanctions on US Officials Are an Attempt to Scare the World Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

More and more experts agree that science says it’s safe to send kids back to school as long as new guidelines and safety measures are in place. This week, Dr. Kevin Pham, a medical doctor, explains why he believes in person schooling would actually be one of the SAFEST activities to reopen in America.https://www.heritage.org/education/commentary/why-person-schooling-would-be-one-the-safest-activities-reopen Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’ve all seen the phrase E pluribus unum written all over American symbols. When translated from Latin it means: out of many, one. This phrase has helped create our unique American culture. But recently, the left has been using identity politics to divide us. This week, we talk to Mike Gonzalez. He has a brand new book out called “The Plot to Change America: How Identity Politics is Dividing the Land of the Free." This book exposes the myths that help identity politics perpetuate itself, it reveals what has really happened in America, and explains why it is urgent to change course. This week, he takes us back to the beginning, and explains where we currently stand, and what we need to do to get back to E pluribus unum.Show Notes:The Plot to Change America: How Identity Politics is Dividing the Land of the Free - by Mike Gonzalez Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The left's assault on America’s history is nothing new, but it's getting worse. This week, Jarrett Stepman explains why statues of former President Thomas Jefferson and even Robert E. Lee should remain standing. Stepman is a contributor to The Daily Signal and author of  “The War on History: The Conspiracy to Rewrite America's Past.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This Fourth of July season, we are counting the many blessings we are afforded as American citizens. We all have a different story, and a different path, and we are able to move forward because of the freedom and liberty this Nation was founded on. These are the things enshrined in Declaration of Independence. On this inspiring episode, Dr. Allen Guelzo talks about the miracle that is the Declaration of Independence, the story that lead to its drafting and the result, why it is still very relevant in today’s culture, and why it makes him a #ProudAmerican.  Show NotesAfter listening to the episode, we encourage all to take a short amount of time and read The Declaration of Independence in its entirety. After, please tell us on social media why you are a #ProudAmerican. Don't forget to use the hashtag!   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Jarrett Stepman, a contributor to The Daily Signal and author of  “The War on History: The Conspiracy to Rewrite America's Past” explains Seattle’s Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone and discusses if communities like this could ever actually exist long term. He also takes a look back at Seattle's liberal history and explains what he thinks will happen next.Anarchy in Central Seattle Isn’t a ‘Festive Zone’ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the wake of the horrible killing of George Floyd, many are proposing different solutions to ensure that something like this never happens again. From defunding the police entirely or mandating better officer training, it seems like all options are on the table. One option that should not be overlooked is the power police unions have over dealing with situations like this. This week, we talk with Rachel Greszler about how confronting police abuse requires shifting power away from police unions.  Show Notes:Confronting Police Abuse Requires Shifting Power From Police Unions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Colonizing Mars? Bases on the moon? This week, Dean Cheng explains the significance of the Falcon 9 launch. He also talks about what took American space programs so long to get to this point and if space tourism is something we could actually see in our lifetime. Cheng, is a senior research fellow in Heritage's Davis Institute for National Security and Foreign Policy. Dean also sits on NASA's National Space Council Users' Advisory Group. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.