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Former Canadian politician, Stockwell Day, joins Joseph Backholm to shed some light on what is happening with our neighbors to the north. From potential trade wars to a shift in power, Canadians are not only braving the cold this winter but also a constantly changing political and economic climate.

Gordon Chang, a China expert, joins Joseph Backholm to discuss China’s growing global influence, US-China relations, and concerns over its role in the Panama Canal. They discuss potential economic and security threats, including tech risks like TikTok and DeepSeek, and examine China’s involvement in global conflicts. They also unpack the question of how the Trump administration will handle Chinese influence both on American soil and abroad.

Dr. John Wilsey, professor of church history and philosophy at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, joins Joseph Backholm to give an analysis of America right now compared to its history. Together they dive into the concept of “Christian Nationalism”, the root of the term, and what it truly means. They also discuss the controversial topic of immigration, answering the question, “Is it selfish and unbiblical to want to put America first?”

Joseph Backholm is joined by Eric Teetsel, executive vice president at the Center for Renewing America, to unpack President Trump’s recent executive orders. Spanning from border security to anti-woke policies, Trump wasted no time in rolling back many Biden-era decisions. The two talk about the Remain in Mexico policy, the One Flag policy, and the designation of drug cartels as terrorists. A lot has changed in the first few days of this administration. Listen now to learn more about the impact of Trump’s executive orders!

Pardon me, Joe Biden pardoned who? Family Research Council’s Chris Gacek and The Washington Stand’s Jared Bridges join host Joseph Backholm to take a deep dive into Biden's last-minute pardons for figures like Dr. Fauci, General Milley, and many family members. The three explore the motivations behind these pardons, whether they imply guilt and the broader issue of the weaponization of justice.

Hunter Baker, author and professor at North Greenville University, joins Joseph Backholm to reflect on the political landscape with a new president. Should the country be optimistic or pessimistic? Hunter and Joeseph analyze Trump’s resurgence into political power, a possible new era of free speech, and the concerns over the rising federal debt.

Musa al-Gharbi, professor and author of We Have Never Been Woke, examines wokeness as an elite-driven ideology. He addresses the question of who it truly serves: the elite or the working class. He explores how social justice has been used to gain power and social media's role in spreading woke principles. Resources We Have Never Been Woke: The Cultural Contradictions of a New Elite by Musa al-Gharbi

Jonathan Keller, President of the California Family Council, joins Joseph Backholm to discuss the devastating California fires, citing dry conditions and inadequate resources as a few of the key factors, but is there more at play here? Keller and Joseph ponder the possibility of whether the crisis was preventable or simply an act of God. They analyze state leaders prioritizing diversity over essential resources and the economic fallout this disaster will have on California for the years to come.

Kendall Qualls is the founder and president of Take Charge, an organization dedicated to building strong families, especially in the inner city.  In this episode, he joins Joseph Backholm to explain why fatherlessness — not systemic racism, is the real problem for our country and what we can do to be part of the solution.

David Harsanyi, Senior Editor at The Federalist and author of The Rise of Blueanon, joins Joseph Backholm to explore the growing influence of conspiracy theories in modern politics. He discusses how political debate has shifted from rational discourse to emotionally driven arguments and how declining trust in main media institutions, combined with the fragmentation of media, amplifies misinformation and the creation of new conspiracy theories. Resources The Rise of BlueAnon: How the Democrats Became a Party of Conspiracy Theorists by David Harsanyi