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Mar 19, 2019 • 30min
#421: Why Brexit Could Happen Soon, and How It Will Affect Britain
Brexit has teetered on the brink of failure in recent months, as the British Parliament and the European Union have failed to reach agreement on exit terms. But today, those who support Brexit have cause for new hope. Nile Gardiner of The Heritage Foundation discusses new developments across the pond. We also cover these stories:•The Supreme Court handed a victory on immigration to President Donald Trump Tuesday.•Sen. Elizabeth Warren is joining the liberal chorus to end the Electoral College. •Canada's oldest rape crisis center has been stripped of public funding because it refuses to serve men who identify as women.The Daily Signal podcast is available on Ricochet, iTunes, SoundCloud, 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

Mar 18, 2019 • 26min
#420: The Facts About Gun Control and Homicide Rates
Are there really fewer homicides in countries with gun control? Are other countries besides the United States dealing with mass shooting? John Lott of the Crime Prevention Research Center joined The Daily Signal at the Conservative Political Action Conference to share the data about gun use the mainstream media isn't highlighting. Plus: We cover how even Chelsea Clinton isn't woke enough these days. We also cover these stories:•New Zealand looks likely to enact gun-control measures in wake of the terrorist attack on two mosques.•Meghan McCain is furious President Trump is still criticizing her father, the late Sen. John McCain. •Delaware's House voted to make the state gives its Electoral College votes to the popular vote winner. The Daily Signal podcast is available on Ricochet, iTunes, SoundCloud, 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

Mar 17, 2019 • 36min
#419: Want to Live a Better Life? You Can Start by Loving Your Enemies
On today’s show we talk with Arthur Brooks, president of the American Enterprise Institute, about his new book, “Love Your Enemies: How Decent People Can Save America from the Culture of Contempt.” At a time when politics is dividing families and everyone seems angry, Brooks provides some real-life solutions.Also on today’s show:• Mykala Steadman shares a story about how photos of dogs have kept a young girl and her family smiling through adversity.• Your letters to the editor. Next week your letter could be featured on our show; write us at letters@dailysignal.com or call 202-608-6205.The Daily Signal podcast is available on the Ricochet Audio Network. You also can listen on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast app. All of our podcasts can be found at DailySignal.com/podcasts.If you like what you hear, please leave a review or give us feedback. Enjoy the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 15, 2019 • 11min
Bonus: What You Need to Know About Terrorism Attack in New Zealand
Heritage Foundation's Robin Simcox,whose research focuses on terrorism and national security, joins the podcast to discuss the attack in New Zealand, the alleged shooter's views on white supremacy, the targeting of a mosque, and the live streaming of the shooting on Facebook. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 14, 2019 • 31min
#418: Former Transgender Jamie Shupe Details How Process Affected Him
Following up on his viral essay in The Daily Signal, former transgender and nonbinary person Jamie Shupe joins us on the podcast to share more details about his journey, how the mainstream media lost interest once he went back to being a man, and why he thinks it hurts men and women to promote transgenderism. We also cover these stories:•Almost all House members voted for a resolution asking the Justice Department to release the report by Special Counsel Robert Mueller.•The Supreme Court of Connecticut issued a ruling that could pave the way for lawsuits against the company that manufactured the gun used in the 2012 Sandy Hook massacre. •There’s now more millionaires in the United States than there are people in Sweden or Portugal. The Daily Signal podcast is available on Ricochet, iTunes, SoundCloud, 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

Mar 12, 2019 • 32min
#416: Tim Carney on How the Loss of Communities Fueled Enthusiasm for Trump
Why is life so tough in some parts of America? Is the American Dream still possible everywhere in the nation? What's behind the appeal of President Trump -- and socialism? Tim Carney, author of "Alienated America: Why Some Places Thrive While Others Collapse" , joins us to discuss. We also cover these stories:•Not all House Democrats are on board with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's "no impeachment" directive.•Should state employees get gender transition treatments covered? That’s what at stake in a new lawsuit alleging discrimination in North Carolina. •Indiana is now letting people identify as male, female, or neither on driver’s licensesThe Daily Signal podcast is available on Ricochet, iTunes, SoundCloud, 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

Mar 12, 2019 • 38min
#417: El Salvador President-Elect Outlines His 3 Steps to Destroy MS-13, Other Gangs
Last month in El Salvador, a third-party outsider won in a landslide election, defeating his opponents, promising to crack down on corruption, to fight crime, and improve the economy. President-elect Nayib Bukele shares with us his thoughts on immigration, gangs, and how the U.S. and El Salvador can work together. We also cover these stories:•After dozens of countries suspended use of the Boeing 737 MAX 8, President Trump is following suit.•Neomi Rao has been confirmed by the Senate, and will now take Brett Kavanaugh's old seat on the D.C. Circuit Court.•Paul Manafort has now been sentenced to 7 years in prison.The Daily Signal podcast is available on Ricochet, iTunes, SoundCloud, 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

Mar 11, 2019 • 33min
#415: Dennis Prager Discusses Anti-Semitism, Free Speech at Colleges
Radio host and columnist Dennis Prager joins us to discuss his upcoming movie, "No Safe Spaces," and the rise of political correctness on college campuses. Prager, who is Jewish, also discusses the rise of anti-Semitism. Plus: We talk about the old radio interviews Tucker Carlson did that Media Matters unearthed.We also cover these stories:•President Trump releases a new budget that would cut spending.•Democrats are heading to Milwaukee for their 2020 convention.•An actress apologizes for implying all women have female body parts and thus implying transwomen are not women.The Daily Signal podcast is available on Ricochet, iTunes, SoundCloud, 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

Mar 11, 2019 • 33min
#414: Doctors Diagnose Medicare for All's Problems
Few issues have animated conservatives as much as Obamacare. But there’s a new threat on the horizon. It’s called Medicare for All—and it would be a massive government takeover of your health care. The Daily Signal spoke with three medical doctors who are serving in the U.S. House—Reps. Scott DesJarlais, Paul Gosar, and Andy Harris—to talk about it and their solutions for a patient-centered alternative.Also on today’s show:• Mykala Steadman shares a story about Zechariah Cartledge, a 10-year-old who started Running for Heroes to honor first responders and the military. facebook.com/Running4Heroes• Your letters to the editor. Next week your letter could be featured on our show; write us at letters@dailysignal.com or call 202-608-6205.The Daily Signal podcast is available on the Ricochet Audio Network. You also can listen on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast app. All of our podcasts can be found at DailySignal.com/podcasts.If you like what you hear, please leave a review or give us feedback. Enjoy the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 6, 2019 • 31min
#412: Penny Nance on Conservatism and Feminism
Should women be drafted? What should we do about the #MeToo movement? And how can we reach out to more women with the conservative message? Penny Nance of Concerned Women for America joins us to discuss. Plus: Another young adult book has been cancelled for not being woke enough.We also cover these stories:•Border agents are dealing with a massive surge in border crossings, the highest number in a decade. •“It is shameful that House Democrats won’t take a stronger stand against anti-Semitism in their conference," tweeted President Trump.•The Democratic National Committee announced Wednesday that it won’t allow Fox News to host one of its televised debates during the upcoming presidential primaryThe Daily Signal podcast is available on Ricochet, iTunes, SoundCloud, 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


