Bold and Blunt

Christians in Syria are facing a dangerous unknown. Will the de facto leadership grant them religious liberty? Or will they become the latest target of Islamic leaders who abuse their positions to persecute Christians? Remember how the Taliban in Afghanistan promised to respect the individual rights after America withdrew forces -- and then practically overnight broke those promises. The same could happen in Syria. As Rusty Reno warns, Christians in Syria are a bit on edge right now, and justifiably so.

Drones are flying in hundreds of spots above several states on the East Coast and the response from the White House, when asked what they are and who's flying them and what they're doing, is this: eh -- don't worry about it. If Americans could only trust their federal government officials, maybe that'd be an answer that would sell. But trust in government has fallen dramatically in recent decades. And trust in the Joe Biden administration in particular is at a deep, dip low -- and that's because this White House has been feckless on national security issues from beginning to end. As retired Lt. Col. and best-selling author Tony Shaffer says: "It's like a scene from Blazing Saddles" with this White House. That is to say: comical at best.

Is Donald Trump's White House return the fulfillment of prophecy? That's the question asked -- and even answered -- by Troy Anderson, author of the best-selling "The Trump Code," a journalistic look at a fiction title penned 130 years ago that has striking similarities to today's politics and culture, including an eerily copycat image of Donald Trump's son, Barron.

Everybody knows President Joe Biden failed to enforce border control. Everyone knows one of this administration's most dangerous policies for American citizens was the White House's utter refusal to keep illegals out of this country. But guess what: it's even worse than you imagined. The numbers of crimes committed by illegals are even higher than reported. John Lott has tracked the figures and analyzed the data and his findings are this: the costs to citizens from illegals are tremendous -- and it's not just financial, but personal safety that's the issue.

There's a new transgender threat in town, and this one is really hitting hard at the children. Down in Florida is a community that's been allowing men dressed provocatively as women to hang out in a park -- where children play. What is wrong with this picture, America? A few years ago, such displays would've required the intervention of police. Now? They go forth with alarming frequency. Guest Kelley Yates, an etiquette expert who's been warning of the LGBTQ madness for some time, details this latest evil, as well as what she's doing to fight it.

President Joe Biden just gave his son, Hunter, the pardon of all pardons, one that doesn't just erase his known and jury-convicted crimes, but also whatever other crimes he may or may not have committed over the course of a ten-year period. How sweet to be the family member of this corrupt Joe Biden. Meanwhile, back in the federal system, rot away hundreds of others who've been tossed behind bars for the crime of -- protesting? Being a conservative? Supporting Donald Trump? The January 6 imprisoned ones aren't all completely innocent of criminal behavior. But as Ed Martin, one of the attorneys who has been working their cases from Day One, says -- most are facing punishments that far and away exceed whatever crimes they supposedly committed. Some, he says, are completely innocent. What of their plights? Ed Martin discusses.

Steve Stockman, a former congressman who endured three years in prison due to what he calls unjust prosecutions, joins the discussion. He vividly describes his experiences with Jack Smith, whom he labels 'Obama's enforcer.' Stockman reflects on the emotional toll of being politically targeted and criticizes the perceived double standards in justice regarding political figures. He shares insights into the challenges of reintegration post-imprisonment and emphasizes the broader implications of such legal battles on civil rights and personal lives.

Joe Biden's administration has sent America hurtling down a path of war, with the latest reversals of policy allowing U.S. long-range missiles to be sent to Ukraine for use in Russia. But blink, and Biden's reversed another long-standing policy, i.e., he's also OK-ing America to send anti-personnel mines to Ukraine for use against Russia, as well. Thing is, Ukraine has signed a global treaty committing itself to never using the anti-personnel mines. The mess Biden is leaving Donald Trump is just getting uglier. No wonder America's allies can't wait for him to exit, stage left, the White House. Foreign policy expert Shea Bradley-Farrell discusses how Trump can speedily end the Ukraine-Russia war, just like he promised on the campaign trail.

The elections may have gone the right way. America may be poised to see saner times. Americans may be on the cusp of regaining a better economy, a safer community, a more peaceful atmosphere. But that doesn't mean Christians should sit back and rest easy now and let the politicians do as they will. The exceptionalism of America is that individuals are endowed by their Creator with certain rights -- life, liberty, pursuit of happiness -- and that governments are supposed to be filled with humble servants who simply protect those individual rights and liberties. That requires an active, informed citizenry -- and to keep the "God-given" in place, it requires godly, moral citizens to stay active in government. Christians, an awakening is still needed in this nation. Just because the elections have ended doesn't mean an end to Christians involving themselves in politics and culture. Pastor Jack Graham speaks on the elections and what's in store for America, and why Christians need to stay alert and active in the culture.

Scarcely had Donald Trump been declared the winner of the presidential election and the markets had already surged -- and not just the stock market. Across all business sectors, the numbers were up, promising a solid four years of financial growth in America. Donald Trump certainly is the candidate of MAPA -- Make America Prosperous Again. Financial expert David Bahnsen weighs in on what we can expect in the next four years.