Hold These Truths with Dan Crenshaw

National Review’s Zach Kessel has been on the ground at Columbia University covering the pro-Hamas student protests. He joined Rep. Crenshaw to discuss his observations from talking with students about their motivations and end goals. They cover the influence of faculty and outside groups in organizing the encampments. And they discuss the legal ramifications of universities actively enabling antisemitism and discriminatory admissions.  Zach Kessel is a William F. Buckley Jr. Fellow in Political Journalism at National Review and a recent graduate of Northwestern University. Follow him on X at @zach_kessel.

It’s a well-known fact that fentanyl precursors come from China, but just how deeply involved is the Chinese government in the drug trade? Investigative journalist Peter Schweizer’s research has exposed a strategic partnership between the CCP and the Mexican drug cartels that goes way beyond shipping precursors. Peter uncovers China’s central role in the supply chain, the distribution, and the money laundering that enables the cartels to kill tens of thousands of Americans every year with deadly fentanyl. Peter also highlights the personal and financial ties that China has developed with U.S. politicians to influence policy decisions. Peter Schweizer is the president of the Government Accountability Institute and the former William J. Casey Fellow at the Hoover Institution, Stanford University. He is the author of best-selling book “Blood Money: Why the Powerful Turn a Blind Eye While China Kills Americans.” Follow him on X at @peterschweizer.

Dr. Nolan Williams discusses a clinical trial using ibogaine to treat veterans with PTSD and addiction, achieving an 83% remission rate. They explore the unique effects of ibogaine compared to classic psychedelics, the potential for combating addiction, and the therapeutic journey individuals undergo with ibogaine treatment.

China expert Michael Sobolik returns to the podcast to discuss America’s new cold war with the Chinese Communist Party. Michael outlines the CCP’s strategies – imperialism, the Belt and Road Initiative, and weaponizing America’s own free speech – to displace the U.S. as the leading global superpower. Michael shares a strategic vision for how America can defeat the CCP by exploiting their own vulnerabilities and building upon our alliances with friendly East Asian neighbors like Japan and Australia. Michael Sobolik is the author of the just-released book “Countering China’s Great Game: A Strategy for American Dominance.” He is a Senior Fellow in Indo-Pacific Studies at the American Foreign Policy Council. He previously served as a legislative assistant for Senator Ted Cruz, drafting legislation on China, Russia, India, Taiwan, North Korea, and Cambodia, as well as strategic systems and missile defense. Find him on X at @michaelsobolik and listen to him on Great Power Podcast.

Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, a former FBI agent and House Intel member, joins to debunk myths about FISA. They discuss Title One vs. Section 702, proposed reforms, limitations on law enforcement, and the importance of balancing security and civil liberties.

Former Senator Rob Portman joins the show to talk about all the benefits and pitfalls of American trade policy. We examine the history and evolution of trade policy, the debate over free trade vs protectionism, tariffs vs subsidies, and finding the right balance to create fair competition and the movement of goods between nations. We also discuss the prospects for the TikTok bill passing the Senate, and get into some Civics 101 on the differences between legislating in the Senate vs the House. Prior to serving as Ohio’s Senator from 2011 to 2023, Sen. Portman served as Director of the Office of Management and Budget and United States Trade Representative in the George W. Bush administration. Today he is a Distinguished Visiting Fellow at American Enterprise Institute with a focus on public policy and free trade expansion. Follow him on Twitter at @robportmanOH.

Dr. Joseph Loconte and Rep. Crenshaw discuss the origins of Western Civilization, the influence of Greek and Roman cultures, Judaism, Christianity, and the Enlightenment. They analyze the resentment towards Western Civilization from the far left and right populists. They explore the impact of Christianity on scientific revolution and the importance of protecting private property and religious liberty in preserving freedoms. The conversation also touches on term limits, contemporary political leadership challenges, and the power of storytelling to inspire hope.

Mark Cuban joined Rep. Crenshaw to talk about his latest endeavor to bring market-based competition to drug pricing and health insurance. Mark explains how the pharmaceutical industry currently works and how drugs are priced. They explore the intricacies behind drug pricing models, insurance coverage, and the complex role that Pharmacy Benefit Managers play in all of it. And Mark shares his vision for a transparent, market-driven, and more humanitarian approach to drug pricing. Mark Cuban is an owner of the Dallas Mavericks and investor on the TV series Shark Tank. Follow him on Twitter at @mcuban.

Journalist Ioan Grillo discusses the rise of paramilitary cartels in Mexico, their diverse criminal operations including oil theft, and the intertwined power dynamics with the government. They also tackle the challenges of restricting weapons trafficking and the risks involved in developing sources within the cartels.

Former Assistant for Domestic Policy Joe Grogan and Rep. Crenshaw dive into federal budget intricacies, healthcare challenges, and designing ideal healthcare systems. They discuss OMB functions, Medicare efficiency, Republican vs. Democrat healthcare visions, and the hurdles of deregulation in policy making.