The Seth Leibsohn Show

William Anthony Hay, associate director for public programs and professor in the School of Civic and Economic Thought and Leadership (SCETL) at Arizona State University (ASU), on the upcoming SCETL spring conference, American Independence and the World: The United States at 250 where scholars will explore the Declaration of Independence and its significance. Dr. Hay shares his insights on how civics is not just about laws and government, but about understanding the stories and experiences that shape our nation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Remembering the life of the late conservative broadcaster Rush Limbaugh, who died five years ago today. Producer David Doll updates the show on his trip to Palm Springs for Presidents' Day Weekend. We're joined by John Dombroski, founder and president of Grand Canyon Planning Associates. On the passing of Reverend Jesse Jackson, civil rights activist and two-time Democratic presidential candidate. Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s (D-NY) New York Times response to her own slip-ups in a speech at the Munich Security Conference.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chuck Warren, co-host of Breaking Battlegrounds, heard every Saturday at 9 AM right here on 960 The Patriot, joins Seth in studio for the full hour. The difference between celebrating George Washington’s birthday, and Presidents’ Day. Remembering Robert Duvall, who has died at age 95.  Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s Munich Security Conference speech was a home run.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Honorable Bill Montgomery, Arizona Supreme Court Justice, joins Seth to talk about Arizona Rule Of Law Day, and his speech there. We're joined by John Dombroski, founder and president of Grand Canyon Planning Associates.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Elizabeth Spalding, Chairman of the Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation (VOC) and Founding Director of the Victims of Communism Museum, phones in to discuss her recent testimony at the Religious Liberty Commission hearings on anti-Semitism with Seth. They dive into the toxicity of ideologies, including Communism and Nazism, and how they've been watered down in modern discourse. Dr. Spalding shares her insights on why young men are attracted to these ideologies and how they're linked to a lack of understanding of Western civilization and American history. They also touch on the importance of non-ideological education and the need to counter toxic ideologies with a strong understanding of American principles.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The more we want calm the more we are bombarded by crisis. A clip of Congressman Brandon Gill’s (R-TX) questioning of Attorney General Pam Bondi during a House Judiciary Committee hearing. We're joined by John Dombroski, founder and president of Grand Canyon Planning Associates. Listener call-in commentary on Bondi’s committee appearance.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh Hallman, Attorney, Educator, and former Mayor of Tempe, joins Seth in studio for the full hour to talk about Freya India’s piece “How to Be Human” at The Free Press. They dive into the importance of human experience and the dangers of becoming too robotic. Hugh shares stories about President Nixon's struggles with feeling loved and validated, and how it impacted his presidency. They also discuss the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education and how it's replacing human connection and experiences that shape us into well-rounded individuals. The conversation touches on the value of challenges and struggles in developing character and the need for a balance between technology and human interaction.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seth dives into the intersection of technology and humanity, questioning whether we're losing our essence in the digital age. He shares a thought-provoking monologue on the importance of being human, referencing President Nixon's words on purpose and the unhappiest people in the world. The conversation takes a turn with a caller's idea to influence Artificial Intelligence (AI) by flooding it with Judeo-Christian values, and a discussion on the impact of screen time on our youth's cognitive abilities.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chuck Warren, co-host of Breaking Battlegrounds, heard every Saturday at 9 AM right here on 960 The Patriot, joins Seth in studio for the full hour on mass media’s efforts to divide the country, Congressional investigation into Representative Ilhan Omar’s (MN-D) husband’s recent rapid increase in wealth, Freya India’s new piece at The Free Press, “How to Be Human,” and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The politicization of sports and the Olympics, where athletes are more focused on making a statement than competing. How various sports leagues have allowed politics to overshadow the games. Seth also shares his thoughts on the Olympics, where athletes are more concerned with virtue signaling than representing their countries. Listener call-in commentary about the National Hockey League's (NHL) handling of Pride Nights and the importance of civic education. A quote from President Nixon on the meaning of life. James Rosen’s guest essay at The New York Times, “Seven Pages of a Sealed Watergate File Sat Undiscovered. Until Now.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.