

Bold and Blunt
The Washington Times
Bold and blunt: Washington Times online opinion editor Cheryl Chumley brings her no-holds-barred take on the big issues of the day.
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Jan 20, 2026 • 32min
Democrats — lunatic or misunderstood?
Are Democrats truly lunatic fringe, or are they just misunderstood? It's a good question, given the numbers of far leftist loons who've taken over streets in Minneapolis to stop by whatever violent means necessary ICE agents from doing their jobs and removing criminals from the country. As top PR agent and best-selling author AJ Rice says: What's needed is a little bit of humor. It's really the best way to shut down the political opposition without losing sanity in the process.

Jan 13, 2026 • 33min
God is moving in America
If you think God is done with America, think again. Troy Anderson, author of the new "Designated Disruptor," says God is using youth in ways that are extraordinary. And this is great news for a nation founded on a quest for religious liberty and grounded in a concept called "God-given" — meaning, God-given individual liberties and rights. A return to God is just what this nation needs.

Jan 6, 2026 • 34min
Bold and Blunt: Libertarians cold on Donald Trump
Conservatives and MAGA types may be applauding President Donald Trump's work to secure the border, fight off Venezuela threats, defend America from globalists and leftists and Marxists from within — but along with Democrats, who are infected with Trump Derangement Syndrome, are libertarians who criticize this administration for failing to uphold what they say are key constitutional issues. Steven Nekhaila, chairman of the Libertarian National Committee, gives Trump a grade of "D" — on a good day.

Dec 30, 2025 • 33min
January 6 filled with stories of tragedy, heartbreak
If you've not heard any of the January 6 victims tell their stories of government abuse and federal disregard for civil rights, then listen in: Tom Caldwell is a January 6-er who was arrested, thrown in jail, tortured and nearly bankrupted -- and all for the crime of, well, nothing. And his tale of unbelievable and heartbreaking tragedy is just one of hundreds his fellow J-6ers faced, and continue to face.

Dec 23, 2025 • 33min
Religious liberty is back!
President Joe Biden cared about climate change — and pushed radical environmental policies throughout every agency in his administration. President Donald Trump cares about religious liberty, and as such, is taking care to make his White House policies represent that priority. And it's not just good for America. Nations around the world are benefitting with a White House that tries to press religious freedom into its foreign policy. Matt Faraci with the National Association of Christian Lawmakers talks about the crucial link between religious freedom and a free society.

Dec 16, 2025 • 31min
American liberty comes from God
Fighting to retain American Exceptionalism is rooted in the fight for God because it's impossible to have God-given liberties and rights if God is removed from society. What results is government-granted; what God-given rights turn into is government-granted rights. Cynthia Scott says God is the rightful founder of our nation and if Americans don't realize that, then the future of liberty is at stake.

Dec 9, 2025 • 33min
Muslims destroying America with sharia, pastor says
Make way for the Muslim influences in America, and that's not necessarily best for freedom and liberty. According to Pastor William Devlin, the surge of religious persecution around the world combined with the rise of Islamic influences in this country are actually translating into national security threats. How so? Much of Islamic beliefs aren't compatible with the Constitution.

Dec 2, 2025 • 31min
Today's culture is killing men
Look at what's going on in the world of men today — and it's clear: the leftist-fueled anti-man agenda is having an effect. For instance: The suicide rate of men is four times higher than that of women. Why? They're being forced to live a lie — to live as if the manly traits and characteristics they were gifted at birth are somehow toxic. Dr. Gilda Carle has the solution to bring back real men in America, and she's written about it in her new book. "Real Men Don't Go Woke."

Nov 20, 2025 • 35min
The climate change con continues
There's a new climate change con in town, and it's called the COP30's "Declaration on Information Integrity on Climate Change." On surface, that sounds scientific -- but it's actually a free speech nightmare. Bill Walton, podcast host and businessman, says to watch out -- if a Democrat wins the White House, the global clamp on free speech under the guise of saving the environment could really gain traction in America. Yikes.

Nov 13, 2025 • 37min
Marxists at the door
It's post-election and Zohran Mamdani has won the mayoral contest in New York City and now America stands on pins and needles because it's a Marxist who's at the door. Meanwhile, Democrats picked up several other key wins in other states, and that means even more Marxism is coming, albeit masked as progressive policies. But it's not all gloom and doom for the nation. As noted historian and author Craig Shirley says, America is facing a cultural divide — but conservatives still have the winning message and individualism is tough to destroy.


