The Drill Down with Peter Schweizer

The assassination of Charlie Kirk and other killings by young and seemingly well-educated but radicalized young people has led many to ask: Why does this keep happening? The problems begin not in college, but in the K-12 schooling that is infested with a mind-altering system of control. It is called “social emotional learning” (SEL), and a new book by Priscilla West warns that it will take decades to undo the damage it has done to childhood education.

Voting security is always a hot topic around election time, but manipulation of our electoral system is a bigger problem that we have to worry about all the time. On the most recent episode of The Drill Down podcast, we are not talking about stolen ballots, “ballot harvesting,” or other shenanigans that can happen during an election, but about how congressional districts are both drawn and apportioned. Two things recently in the news raise questions about how we do those things, and whether it’s still the best way.

Seamus Bruner, Vice President for Research at the Government Accountability Institute, sheds light on the financial networks fueling protests. He recounts a pivotal White House briefing on the funding behind civil unrest. Topics include federal grants flowing to activist groups and the troubling ties between foreign funding and organized violence. Bruner discusses the impact of radical infiltration in protests like Stop Cop City, blurring the lines between peaceful activism and criminality. Legal frameworks are explored as tools for accountability while pondering the future of protests leading up to the midterms.

The federal government remains in a shutdown and, depending on whom you believe, it is either because Democrats want to give free healthcare to illegal immigrants, or Republicans want to jack up costs on ordinary Americans. What’s going on, and who’s right?

The indictment of former FBI Director James Comey has raised cries of “lawfare” from Democrats declaring that President Donald Trump’s administration is going after his political opponents.It’s a rich charge to make, given the number of prosecutions against both Trump and those in his orbit during and following his first term. One of those targeted during the first Trump terms, Steve Bannon, joins The Drill Down podcast on the most recent episode.

The TikTok Dilemma - A Deal in the Making

“Evil is on the rise in America, and overseas,” says author and talk show host Bill O’Reilly. “Evil is very simple: It's when one human being hurts another human being on purpose with no remorse.” Like Charlie Kirk’s killer. Like Vladimir Putin. And about 15 percent of the world’s population, O’Reilly thinks.

Dive into the NFL's intriguing relationship with political movements and social issues. The conversation questions whether the league's progressive facade overshadows corruption in Washington. Explore controversial lobbying tactics and how social justice messaging may distract from deeper problems. Discover the implications of the NFL's pivot toward gambling and its effects on the black community. The discussion raises ethical concerns about the growing gambling industry and its clash with the league's promotion of social justice.

The podcast dives into the controversial figure of George Soros and the legal implications of the RICO Act in political contexts. It discusses Donald Trump's recent threats regarding Soros and the complexities of political funding. The speakers explore how Soros's financial backing influences protests and activism, particularly in contentious situations like the 'Cop City' protests. With insights into the evolving narrative around Soros, they address the broader consequences of political funding and the accountability of powerful donors.

The National Guard's Role in Crime Control