Newt's World

The New York Times published an article this week, What’s in a Name? The Battle of Baby T. Rex and Nanotyrannus profiling a $20 million-dollar dinosaur fossil for sale at the David Aaron Gallery in London. The gallery describes the fossil as a, “rare juvenile Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton”. Newt discusses the sale of the dinosaur with his guest Dr. Stephen Brusatte, Chair of Paleontology and Evolution in the School of Geosciences at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amelia Earhart was a pioneer in aviation. However, she would not live to her 40th birthday. During an attempt at becoming the first woman to complete a circumnavigational flight of the globe in 1937, Earhart and her navigator Fred Noonan, disappeared over the central Pacific Ocean near Howland Island. Her disappearance remains one of the great unsolved mysteries of the 20th century. For 87 years people have been trying to find her plane, a twin-engine Lockheed 10E Electra. Newt’s guest is Tony Romeo, CEO of Deep Sea Vision. He discusses the search for Earhart’s plane and his recent discovery.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Michael Roizen, Emeritus Chief Wellness Officer at the Cleveland Clinic and author of The Great Age Reboot, discusses the potential for humans to live longer, healthier lives. He explains that the key to longevity is avoiding chronic disease and maintaining a healthy lifestyle, including stress management, physical activity, and a healthy diet. He also discusses the impact of scientific advancements, such as gene editing and cellular regeneration, on increasing life expectancy. Dr. Roizen believes that the next decade will see significant breakthroughs in longevity research, potentially allowing people to live to 115 while maintaining the health and vitality of a 40-year-oldSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the President of RMG Research, Scott Rasmussen has been polling Americans for their opinions for more than 35 years. Newt talks with Scott about his recent briefing on the Elite 1% in America and their views on issues. This is the first-ever survey research defining the characteristics and beliefs of the Elite 1% who are the root cause of political dysfunction in America today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rob Reiner first came to fame as a two-time Emmy Award winning actor on the landmark television series All in the Family. He went on to become an acclaimed director of some of the most popular and influential motion pictures. His work ranges from the satire, This Is Spinal Tap to dramas like Stand By Me, Misery, A Few Good Men, and Ghosts of Mississippi to romantic comedies like When Harry Met Sally, and The American President, to the enduring classic, The Princess Bride. He’s joining Newt to discuss his new 10-part podcast, Who Killed JFK? In commemoration of the 60th anniversary of President John F. Kennedy's tragic assassination, Reiner and journalist Soledad O’Brien interview CIA officials, medical experts, Pulitzer-prize winning journalists, eyewitnesses and a former Secret Service agent who, in 2023, came forward with groundbreaking new evidence. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When Callista served as Ambassador to the Holy See, Newt spent three and half years in Rome as her “trailing spouse” and was taken with Rome’s history, art, cuisine, and people. Newt talks with his friend, the art historian Liz Lev, about living full-time in Rome, teaching, providing tours, and discussing the art of the Sistine Chapel. She teaches at Duquesne University’s Italian campus as well as the Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a very detailed conversation about Vice President Kamala Harris’ life, Newt talks with journalist and author, Charlie Spiering. His new book is “Amateur Hour: Kamala Harris in the White House.” They discuss Kamala Harris' early life, her upbringing, her education, including her formative teen years in Montreal, and her decision to attend Howard University. They discuss Harris's political career, including her time as District Attorney, her relationship with former Mayor of San Francisco, Willie Brown, and her decision to run for Attorney General. They also describe her U.S. Senate career, her run for the presidency in 2020 – ultimately becoming Vice President, and now the Democrats nominee for president in 2024.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Newt discusses the recent shakeup in the presidential election and the state of the economy with Charles Thorngren, Founder and CEO of Legacy Precious Metals. They discuss the unpredictability of the 2024 election cycle, including Biden's disastrous debate, the assassination attempt on President Trump, and Biden's last-minute decision to drop out of the race, leading to Vice President Harris as the presumptive nominee for the Democrats. They also discuss the impact of the national debt on the economy and the potential outcomes of a Harris or Trump presidency. Charles emphasizes the importance of investing and saving, particularly in gold and silver, regardless of who is in office. He also promotes Legacy Precious Metals and their special offer for a Contract with America silver coin. This episode is sponsored by Legacy Precious Metals.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Newt talks with Fox News contributor, Tammy Bruce, about her new book “Fear Itself: Exposing the Left’s Mind-Killing Agenda.” They discuss Biden's announcement that he will not be running for a second term and the quick consolidation around Vice President Kamala Harris, including the role former Speaker of the House, Nancy Pelosi played in the process. Tammy shares her belief that the current political climate is not normal and can be defeated. They also discuss her recent article on foxnews.com about “Biden, Democrats use fear, threats and intimidation to win."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Newt talks with retired Secret Service Agents, Bill Livingood and Jerry Bechtle about the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania. They discuss the training a Secret Service agent goes through, which includes physical training, weapons training, and first aid training. The conversation also touches on the history of the Secret Service, and the dual roles of the Secret Service in protection and crime investigation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.