
Newt's World
Join former House Speaker, professor, historian, and futurist Newt Gingrich as he shares his lifetime of knowledge and access to the world’s most interesting minds in a new series that covers all aspects of our society. From history to health, national security to science, Newt offers stories, conversations, and context to uncover new perspectives, knowledge and insight. This podcast isn’t about politics; it’s about exploring the past, present, and future to understand where we’ve been and where we’re going. Welcome to Newt’s World, a podcast for independent thinkers.
Latest episodes

Apr 15, 2023 • 34min
Episode 546: Dr. Tim Murphy on Healing from Trauma
In his new book, “The Christ Cure: 10 Biblical Ways to Heal from Trauma, Tragedy, and PTSD,” Dr. Tim Murphy provides a handbook of healing for victims of PTSD, trauma and tragedy, the family members of trauma victims, clergy who seek a better understanding of psychology, and for counselors who seek a better understanding of the role of faith in healing from trauma. Newt’s guest is former Congressman, Dr. Tim Murphy. He is a licensed psychologist, specializing in resilience and recovery from psychological trauma, he also consults on mental health and public policy with national organizations.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 12, 2023 • 35min
Episode 545: The Case for Nukes
In his new book, “The Case for Nukes: How We Can Beat Global Warming and Create a Free, Open, and Magnificent Future,” Dr. Robert Zubrin makes a very strong case that we already have the technology to provide human civilization with unlimited and clean energy. Newt’s guest is Dr. Robert Zubrin, President of Pioneer Astronautics, Founder of the Mars Society, and a former staff engineer at Lockheed Martin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 9, 2023 • 21min
Episode 544: The Meaning of Easter
Easter Sunday is a day of the risen Christ. But there are so many details about the traditions of Easter you may not know. The message of Easter hasn’t changed for over 2000 years. Jesus rose from the dead, victorious over sin and death, so that we too can be victorious over everything in life. Easter also gives us new hope as we move forward, and the strength and the confidence to move forward. Newt’s guest is Reverend Monsignor Walter Rossi, Rector of Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.CSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 8, 2023 • 42min
Episode 543: Donald Trump and the Tyranny of the Left
Newt puts former President Donald Trump’s indictment in the context of what’s happening in America today and describes why he is a symbol the totalitarian left keeps trying to destroy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 4, 2023 • 31min
Episode 542: Modernizing the Pentagon
With a national debt of $31 trillion dollars, we need to start making choices about how to pay the debt down. In order to do that, we have to recognize that a great deal of government has to be modernized. It’s not just about the money, but about what the money buys, how it’s spent, how much waste there is, and to what degree the bureaucracies are inherently inefficient. Every government agency has a challenge of modernization. And the agency with the most complex challenge is the Department of Defense. Newt’s guest is Lisa Hershman. She is the former Chief Management Officer for the U.S. Department of Defense from 2018 – 2021.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 2, 2023 • 29min
Episode 541: Shannon Bream on Love Stories of the Bible
In her new book, “The Love Stories of the Bible Speak: Biblical Lessons on Romance, Friendship, and Faith,” Shannon Bream has written the third book in her best-selling series she created, which began with the number one New York Times best-sellers, “The Women of the Bible Speak” and “The Mothers and Daughters of the Bible Speak.” In her latest book, she draws lessons from Biblical romances, friendships, and families. Newt’s guest is Shannon Bream, anchor of FOX News Sunday, and Fox News Channel’s chief legal correspondent.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 30, 2023 • 29min
Episode 540: Steve Krakauer on Uncovered
America’s corporate news media is less trusted than ever. According the most recent Gallup poll in October 2021, trust in “mass media” is at its second lowest point ever, with just 36 percent of Americans saying they have either a “great deal” or even a “fair amount” of trust in the media. In his new book, “UNCOVERED: How the Media Got Cozy with Power, Abandoned Its Principles, and Lost the People,” journalist Steve Krakauer describes the real story behind why the media is no longer trusted. Newt’s guest is Steve Krakauer. He authors the Fourth Watch media newsletter, hosts the Fourth Watch podcast, and is the executive producer of The Megyn Kelly Show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 26, 2023 • 40min
Episode 539: Putin and Xi
China’s President Xi Jinping was in Moscow this week on a three day visit with Russia’s President Vladimir Putin. Xi Jinping was expected to present an agreement on economic cooperation between the two countries worth billions of dollars. Xi’s visit comes just days after the International Criminal Court accused Putin of war crimes on Friday. They allege Putin was complicit in the forced deportation of Ukrainian children from Russian-occupied areas of Ukraine. Newt’s guests are George Beebe, Director of Grand Strategy at the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft and Dr. Weifeng Zhong, Senior Research Fellow at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 25, 2023 • 28min
Episode 538: Parents of the World, Unite!
The Loudoun County, Virginia school district is located in a suburban county just outside Washington D.C. and in 2020, Loudoun County Schools became the unexpected ground zero for the parents’ rights movement. In his new book, “Parents of the World, Unite!”, Ian Prior shares strategies fellow parents can use in their own school districts to stop the left’s radical agenda from taking root. It is an indispensable book for American families who believe they should be able to raise their children without government interference in their moral, religious, and ethical choices. Newt’s guest is Ian Prior. He is the Executive Director of Fight for Schools.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 23, 2023 • 29min
Episode 537: Trump vs. Soros DA Alvin Bragg
Who is Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg? What is his background? Who funded his election campaign? Newt’s guest is Sean Kennedy. He is the policy director at the Law Enforcement Legal Defense Fund and co-author of the 2022 report, "Justice for Sale: How George Soros Put Radical Prosecutors in Power,” tracing the campaign money and political networks that supported the rise of progressive prosecutors.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.