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Dan Crenshaw
Congressman Dan Crenshaw joins the world's leading experts for deep and insightful conversations about the most important issues facing us today.
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Sep 19, 2025 • 14min
SITREP 24: Charlie Kirk’s Legacy, A TikTok Deal, & President Trump Back in the UK
The Situation Report for September 19, 2025. Rep. Crenshaw shares his thoughts on Charlie Kirk and the divisive, partisan reaction to his assassination. He analyzes what we know about the TikTok deal that could finally remove China’s control over America’s most popular social media app. And he covers the promising results of President Trump’s historic second visit to the UK, the surprising reason Ilhan Omar’s censure vote failed, and much more. Some thoughts on Charlie Kirk and the future of Turning Point Optimism on the Trump Administration’s TikTok deal Venezuelan narco boats get the “steel on target” treatment President Trump goes to Windsor Castle Media Bias Alert: MSNBC whitewashes the Charlie Kirk assassination Israel launches major offensive on Gaza The charges against Luigi Mangioni Fed cuts interest rates So long, Kimmell US House fails to censure Ilhan Omar The latest effort by Sec. RFK to fix the U.S. organ transplant system Read of the week: WSJ’s “Tyler Robinson and America’s Lost Boys”

Sep 12, 2025 • 18min
SITREP 23: Remembering Charlie, NATO Engages Russia & Operation Midway Blitz
Episode Note: This week’s SITREP was recorded a few hours before the tragic death of Charlie Kirk. At the end of the episode, we’ve included the initial thoughts Rep. Crenshaw shared in a video posted on social media after news broke of the assassination. The Situation Report for September 11, 2025. Rep. Crenshaw covers Poland’s historic attack on Russian drones, President Trump’s latest bold policy moves in the wars against cartels and violent crime, and more major developing headlines across America and the world. Russian drones downed over Poland Operation Midway Blitz – President Trump’s latest crackdown on violent crime and illegal immigration Cartels, meet the F-35 Israel strikes Hamas leaders in Qatar Chaos in Nepal Bias Alert: The media’s pathological compassion toward violent criminals Power struggle at News Corp. House of Cards – French Edition The Supreme Court takes on President Trump’s tariff policy Troubling trends in education Cracker Barrel admits their rebrand was a bad idea Never forget the heroes of 9-11-2001 Prayers for Charlie Kirk and his family

Sep 10, 2025 • 54min
Crime, Punishment, and the DC Federal Takeover | Charles Fain Lehman
After President Trump’s federalization of DC law enforcement, attention is turning to the root causes of violent crime and the policies needed to restore safety in America’s cities. Manhattan Institute’s Charles Fain Lehman joins Rep. Crenshaw to break down the data, the myths, and the realities behind the crime waves in DC and other urban areas – from bail reform and policing shortages to homelessness, public disorder, and the social contagion of mass shootings. A hard look at what’s working, what isn’t, and what it will take to make our communities safe again. Charles Fain Lehman is a fellow at the Manhattan Institute and senior editor of City Journal. He focuses primarily on the public policy of antisocial behavior, including issues of crime, drugs, and public disorder. Find him on X at @CharlesFLehman and read his research at Manhattan Institute.

Sep 4, 2025 • 16min
SITREP 22: Cartels Meet Death From Above, Texas Redistricts, & DC Crime Plummets
The Situation Report for September 4, 2025. Rep. Crenshaw returns from August recess to cover major developments in the war against the cartels, the redistricting battle that is transforming the battleground makeup for the 2026 midterms, and President Trump’s sweeping crackdown on crime in our nation’s capitol. All this and much more in just 16 minutes. The Minneapolis school shooting - Democrats once again exploit a tragedy for political gain Mid-decade redistricting – Republicans start to even the score against wide-spread Democrat gerrymandering Plea deals and precision strikes - A very bad month for the cartels The legal precedent for President Trump’s crackdown on DC crime Good news for American energy dominance “Rocket City” - Why Huntsville, Alabama is the perfect spot for U.S. Space Command MEDIA BIAS ALERT: The legacy media is ignoring paid leftist influencer campaigns If You Read Nothing Else: "The U.S. Is Not Prepared for a Drone Strike"

Aug 13, 2025 • 50min
Remember La Mora | Adriana Jones
On the morning of November 4, 2019, a random act of cartel violence in Mexico sent shockwaves across the world. A convoy of Americans, in a chance encounter with the Juarez Cartel, were shot, burned alive, and left for dead in the road near their community. Nine American citizens died, and five of them were relatives of Adriana Jones: her sister Rhonita and four of her young nieces and nephews. Adriana joined Rep. Crenshaw to recount the sheer, inhumane brutality of that day, the aftermath, and the systemic failures within Mexico’s police and government which allow tragedies like this to occur. Adriana Jones is the President of American Families Against Cartel Terrorism, an organization dedicated to advocating for justice and support for the victims of cartel violence and organized crime.

Aug 4, 2025 • 33min
The Crypto Analysts Cracking Organized Crime | Jonathan Levin
Jonathan Levin is the co-founder and CEO of Chainanalysis, a crypto investigations company that analyzes blockchain data to track down cartels, terror financiers, and cybercriminals. He joined Rep. Crenshaw to talk about how criminal networks and hostile regimes use crypto to finance operations, move drugs, and evade sanctions. They cover the crypto legislation which passed in Congress last week. And Jonathan gives a high-level overview of how blockchains and stablecoins work. A comprehensive episode for anyone interested in the promises and perils of digital assets like Bitcoin. Prior to starting Chainanaylsis, Jonathan was the CEO of Coinometrics, a company focused on blockchain intelligence. He also worked as a postgraduate economist researching cryptocurrencies at the University of Oxford. Find Jonathan on X at @jony_levin.

Jul 28, 2025 • 31min
Exposing One of the Biggest Medical Scandals in History | Andrew Guernsey
Andrew Guernsey is a senior advisor to Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. at the Department of Health and Human Services. He joined Rep. Crenshaw to share the Trump Administration’s groundbreaking work to expose the flawed science and political bias behind gender-affirming treatments for minors. They dive into the recent HHS report that reveals just how weak the evidence is for these treatments—and how the Biden administration had quietly pushed them using taxpayer dollars, pressuring medical organizations, and spreading misleading information. Prior to serving under Secretary Kennedy, Andrew served as a Policy Advisor in the U.S. House and Senate, including for Majority Leader Steve Scalise. Read the full Gender Dysphoria Report from HHS here: https://opa.hhs.gov/gender-dysphoria-report

Jul 24, 2025 • 13min
SITREP 21: How the Obama Admin Manufactured the Russia Collusion Conspiracy
The Situation Report for July 24, 2025. Rep. Crenshaw covers the biggest story of the week: Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard’s criminal referral to the Department of Justice over the Intelligence Community’s “Russia collusion” claims from 2017 – laying out what Director Gabbard found and what happens next. He also covers new trade deals, defunding gender transition procedures, a disturbing report on America’s organ transplant system, and much more. President Trump seals new trade deals with key Indo-Pacific allies Hospitals lose federal funding for gender transition procedures on minors DNI Tulsi Gabbard makes a criminal referral over the Russia collusion scandal An investigation into the organ transplant system reveals disturbing practices YouTube deletes thousands of propaganda accounts tied to China and Russia Get well soon, President Trump Classic Coca-Cola is coming to a shelf near you Read of the week: “The U.S. Is Not Prepared for a Drone Attack”

Jul 17, 2025 • 14min
SITREP 20: Missiles, Minerals, & American Dominance
The Situation Report for July 17, 2025. President Trump brings the hammer down on Putin. Major developments in the race to make America the world’s AI capitol AND self-sufficient on the critical minerals front. A radical protest movement brewing in Mexico to expel American nationals. And the Texas special session is about to have huge implications for national politics. All this and much more in less than 14 minutes. Deadlines and missile systems: President Trump escalates pressure on Russia The U.S. ramps up its critical mineral infrastructure How the Rust Belt is transforming into a high-tech AI hub Radical protestors tell Americans to get out of Mexico A quick note on the origins of “gringo” The Texas special session is coming, and it has national implications ICE cleans up Texas New developments in the Biden autopen scandal John Brennan could be in big trouble Media Bias Alert: the left mocks victims of the July 4th floods Read of the week: Dan Crenshaw’s “Heartbreak and Heroism in Hill Country, Texas” Subscribe to Hold These Truths on Apple, Spotify, and YouTube Follow Dan Crenshaw on IG, X, and Facebook

Jul 1, 2025 • 1h 2min
Make America Healthy (and Jacked) Again | Dr. Mike Israetel
Want to get stronger, live longer, and actually Make America Healthy Again? Dr. Mike Israetel has the roadmap. He joined Rep. Crenshaw for a fun, wide-ranging conversation on scientifically backed methods to optimize your workouts, nutrition, and mindset. Whether you're just starting your fitness journey or looking to fine-tune your regimen, Dr. Mike has actionable advice and sharp insights to help you level up your health. Dr. Mike Israetel is a BJJ black belt and competitive bodybuilder with a PhD in Sport Physiology. He is the co-founder of RP Strength. Find him on Instagram at @drmikeisraetel. Subscribe to Hold These Truths on Apple, Spotify, and YouTube Follow Dan Crenshaw on IG, X, and Facebook