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Rep. Jim Hagedorn of Minnesota is passionate about health care policy. His state is home to the headquarters of the Mayo Clinic, which he calls "the preeminent institution of medicine in all the world." Hagedorn also is receiving cancer treatment at the Mayo Clinic following a diagnosis of kidney cancer. We discuss health care policy and why Medicare for All isn’t the answer.Plus, former Representative Dave Brat joins the show to talk about his transition from the public sector to the private sector, and his perspective on the education system given his new role as the Dean of Liberty University’s School of Business. We also cover these stories: The World Health Organization says that the coronavirus is now a pandemic.  The house is expected to vote on a coronavirus package today. Cronavirus is only “going to get worse,” according to Dr. Anthony Fauci, who directs the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and is member of the President Donald Trump’s task force on coronavirus.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

K.T. McFarland, deputy national security advisor during the first four months of the Trump administration and Fred Fleitz, president and CEO of the Center for Security Policy, join the podcast to discuss national security challenges facing the United States today, including China and the coronavirus outbreak.  We also cover these stories: New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Tuesday the National Guard was coming to New Rochelle, a town outside of New York City that has 108 coronavirus cases, compared to the 36 in the city. The stocks are rising after they had a tough day on Monday due to coronavirus fears.  Russian President Vladimir Putin is supporting a measure that would let him run again for president when his term expires in 2024.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 Congressman Paul Gosar of Arizona and Congressman Brian Babin of Texas join me on today's podcast. We discuss immigration, sanctuary cities, and some possible fixes to our current immigration crisis.We also cover these stories: President Donald Trump appeared to be urging Americans to put coronavirus in perspective with a Monday tweet.  Monday was a bad day for the stock market, which has been affected by coronavirus fears in recent weeks To avoid coronavirus, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are asking older Americans and those with compromised immune systems to stock up on essentials, stay away from crowds, and hold off on travel that isn’t necessary.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Abolitionists and the pro-life movement share a similar respect for the sacredness of human life. Frederick Douglass "was a strong proponent of the black family" in the mid- to late 1800s, says the Rev. Dean Nelson, a Baptist pastor who is executive director of Human Coalition Action.Nelson joins The Daily Signal Podcast to discuss the legacy of Douglass, who died in 1895, and how his life and work should encourage the ending of abortion. He also explains how Human Coalition Action is using data and technology to serve the thousands of women who face a crisis pregnancy each year.Also on today's show, we share an interview with conservative activist Scott Presler, who has been traveling the country to pick up trash in America's dirtiest cities. Plus, we have your letter to the editor.And we read your letters to the editor.Enjoy the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Matt Schlapp, chairman of the American Conservative Union, which hosts CPAC, joins The Daily Signal Podcast to talk about the impact of this year's gathering. He also explains why they chose the theme of "America vs. Socialism" this year and how CPAC plans to expand in the future.We also cover these stories: Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer received harsh criticism after he made threatening remarks against two Supreme Court Justices on Wednesday at a rally in front of the Supreme Court. The Senate has approved a $8.3 billion emergency Coronavirus package. Secretary Mike Pompeo says the U.S. will take 'all necessary measures' to bar the war crimes probe of the military. Enjoy the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Another abortion case is before the Supreme Court. The high court heard oral arguments Wednesday on a case, June Medical Services v. Russo, involving a Louisiana law requiring that doctors who perform abortions at clinics must have admitting privileges at a nearby hospital. The Daily Signal's Rob Bluey breaks down the case with Louisiana Attorney General Jeffrey Landry and Louisiana Solicitor General Liz Murrill, who argued it.We also cover these stories: Lawmakers in the House and Senate reached a bipartisan deal to fund coronavirus countermeasures on Wednesday according to The New York Times. In a 5-4 ruling on Tuesday, the Supreme Court decided that “state governments can prosecute illegal aliens of identity theft, including aliens who use false Social Security numbers to unlawfully gain employment,” per the The Daily Caller.  Kim Kardashian was at the White House on Wednesday to meet with President Trump with four women, including Alice Johnson, who had their prison sentences commuted thanks to President Trump’s criminal justice reform. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Reps. Mark Meadows, R-N.C., and Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, led the opposition in the House to Democrats’ impeachment push. They join today’s Daily Signal Podcast to reflect on what it was like to be in the middle of that fight, and what they've learned about their constituents' perspectives on it. We also cover these stories: A tornado touches down in Tennessee, killing at least 22.  Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu defeats his chief opponent, Benny Gantz of the Blue and White Party, in a parliamentary election but doesn't secure enough votes to form a governing coalition. Chris Matthews, longtime host of MSNBC’s "Hardball," announces his retirement from the show over allegations of sexual harassment.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 Texas Senator Ted Cruz recently launched a wildly popular podcast called the Verdict with Michael Knowles, host of The Michael Knowles Show on The Daily Wire. Michael joins me on today’s podcast to give some behind-the-scenes perspective on the podcast, which originally started as a conversation about President Donald Trump’s Senate impeachment trial. We also discusses why socialism is antithetical to the American dream. Plus, we share a conversation our colleague Virginia Allen had with James O'Keefe, founder of Project Veritas, on ABC News and media bias.We also cover these stories: A federal judge has ruled that Ken Cuccinelli, the acting U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services director appointed by President Trump who was the former Attorney General of Virginia, was not legally appointed to his position.  The United States and the Taliban signed a deal on Saturday that would initiate a reduction in U.S. forces in Afghanistan. Coronavirus has killed 6 people in the United States and over 3,000 people have died from the disease worldwide.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The value of civics education in middle and high school cannot be overstated. The Founding Fathers knew that if America did not hold fast to the principles they had set forth in our founding documents, the great American experiment would surely fail.David Bobb, President of the Bill of Rights Institute joins The Daily Signal podcast to discuss how they are providing civics education to students across America, and pushing back against the false narratives regarding America's founding.Plus we share a good news story about how you can support our veterans during National Medial of Honor Day.If you would like to mail a letter to a National Media of Honor recipient, visit https://www.janinestange.com/moh/ for all the details.The Deadline to get your notes in the mail is March 18, 2020!Enjoy the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 1989, Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, traveled to the Soviet Union. What she saw and heard during her time there influenced her, as she discusses in today's podcast. We also cover these stories: The Trump administration releases new details about its coronavirus response plan. Japan will close schools for a month, due to coronavirus concerns. Vice President Mike Pence criticizes socialism in a speech. The Daily Signal podcast is available on Ricochet, Apple Podcasts, Pippa, Google Play, or Stitcher. All of our podcasts can be found at DailySignal.com/podcasts. If you like what you hear, please leave a review. You can also leave us a message at 202-608-6205 or write us at letters@dailysignal.com. Enjoy the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices