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Following an explosive report alleging anti-Semitism and curious financial decisions from the Women's March leadership, we break down what this means. Plus: Ginny Montalbano sits down with a female small business owner whose family lived under socialism in Cuba.We also cover these stories:--President Trump’s former lawyer Michael Cohen is headed to prison, and the president is publicly distancing himself from the actions that Cohen took.--An alleged Russian agent has pleaded guilty in U.S. court to charges related to election meddling.--The White House is skipping the traditional press Christmas party this year.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

Pawan Kalyan made a name for himself as a movie star in India. Now he’s leading his own political movement. He and Nadendla Manohar, who recently joined the Jana Sena Party in India, speak to The Daily Signal during their visit to Washington, D.C. Plus: A New York Times op-ed suggests human extinction might not be such a bad idea.We also cover these stories:--The White House may be signalling a willingness to accept a spending bill without their requested funding for a border wall.--Rep. Martha McSally, who narrowly lost the Arizona Senate race  in November, is now going to become a senator--by filling the John McCain seat.--Thanks to a new rule issued by the Justice Department, bump stocks -- which all guns to fire much more rapidly -- will become illegal.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

Stem cell research has been a topic of controversy, but a related issue is raising some similar concerns: that is, whether fetal tissue from elective abortions should be used for scientific research. In today’s episode, our colleague Rachel del Guidice sits down with several experts to ask what human dignity requires on this issue, as well as what the Trump administration is doing to pursue ethical practices. Plus: Our White House correspondent Fred Lucas joins us to unpack Trump’s heated debate with Democrats over wall funding.We also cover these stories:-Border Patrol detains over 3,000 illegal immigrants in a single day.-The Senate will take up landmark criminal justice reform bill.-Google's CEO is grilled before Congress on privacy, data collection, and China.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

Religious freedom is a legacy of the American founding, but unfortunately on the world stage, real religious freedom is often the exception rather than the rule. Today, our colleague Rachel del Guidice sits down with Sam Brownback, the former governor of Kansas who is now ambassador-at-large for international religious freedom. They’ll discuss some of his efforts to advance the cause of religious freedom around the globe. Plus: How do you get your news? We'll discuss a new study from the Pew Research Center showing how most Americans choose to stay informed.We also discuss the following stories:-Michael Cohen gets three years in prison and a few hefty fines.-France declares Christmas market shooting to be an act of terrorism.-President Donald Trump continues to call for border wall funding, as Democrats dig in.-British Prime Minister Theresa May survives a high-stakes confidence vote from her party.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

Jon Miller, the White House correspondent for the new Blaze Media, joins us to discuss the new venture's reach and goals, as well as what it's like covering the Trump White House as a conservative reporter. Plus: Daily Signal and Heritage producer Thaleigha Rampersad joins us to explain why she doesn't think "It's a Wonderful Life" is a good Christmas movie. We also cover these stories:--Rep. Adam Schiff, a Democrat from California who is expected to be the next chair of the House Intelligence Committee, says  that he could see “jail time” in President Donald Trump’s future.--Trump is brushing off claims that an alleged hush money payment made by his lawyer violated campaign finance laws.--The Trump administration is taking action to promote scientific research that doesn’t come at the expense of unborn babies' lives.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

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Today is our “Problematic Women” edition of our podcast, and Daily Signal’s Kelsey Harkness and Ginny Montalbano will be joined by Beverly Hallberg to discuss her article on why she’d rather die alone than online date anymore. Plus: They’ll chat about how Lena Dunham is apologizing for defending a male friend of hers accused of sexual misconduct, and the alleged wage gap between men and women.We also cover these stories:--The Trump administration on Thursday took a key step toward rolling back President Obama’s climate agenda.--Once again, lawmakers kicked the can down the road, passing a short-term spending bill. Now the government will stay funded until Dec. 21. --The United States made a strong display of its commitment to Ukraine Thursday, doing an observation flight.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

Who better to celebrate the legacy of our 41st president than his son? Today's episode features the recording of George W. Bush's memorable, touching, and even funny words commemorating George H.W. Bush's life. 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

Alexandre Pesey has been to some of the "yellow jacket" protests going on in France right now over a fuel tax designed to promote green energy policies. Pesey, director and co-founder of the Institut de Formation Politique (the Institute of Political Formation), a nonprofit that trains young people in France, joins us to discuss what's really going on in France--and whether it means the country could be moving to the right. Plus: Apple CEO Tim Cook says companies must live by their values, but does that have concerning implications for conservative speech online?We also cover these stories:--The National Republican Congressional Committee, which is the GOP’s House fundraising arm, was hacked beginning in April of this year -- and four senior aides had their email accounts surveilled for months.--Voter fraud may have occurred in a House race in North Carolina, between Republican Mark Harris and Democrat Dan McCready.--Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says that unless Russia changes is actions, the U.S. will end compliance with the 1987 Intermediate-range Nuclear Force nuclear treaty in 60 days: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

Did you know George and Barbara Bush participated in the Houston rodeo? Houston native Ginny Montalbano talks to her dad, who was also involved in the rodeo, about the times the Bushes participated--as well as their impact on the community. Plus: A Michigan lawmaker is promoting a resolution urging fast-food chains to stop classifying kids meals toys as for boys or for girls.We also cover these stories:--George W. Bush, former Canadian Prime Minister Brian Mulroney, former Sen. Alan Simpson, and presidential historian Jon Meacham will give eulogies at George H.W. Bush's funeral Wednesday.--On Twitter, the president accused his former lawyer Michael Cohen of lying in order to get a reduced sentence, and said he should “serve a full and complete sentence.”--Remember the Dutchman who wanted to legally identify as 20 years younger than his age? A Dutch court has turned him down, saying he has to stay 69 legally.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