Newt's World

Perhaps the most famous pilot of his generation, General Chuck Yeager is best known for breaking the sound barrier in 1947. Newt takes a closer look at his life and legacy – and we hear from General Yeager, in his own words. Part of the Immortals leadership series Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Heritage Foundation is the nation’s premier conservative think tank. They have over 500,000 members and focus on public policy efforts around the issues of education, health care, border security and election integrity to name just a few. Newt’s guest is Dr. Kevin Roberts, who serves as the seventh president in The Heritage Foundation’s 48-year history. Prior to joining Heritage, he was the chief executive officer at The Texas Public Policy Foundation.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Inn at Little Washington was opened in 1978 in a former garage, with a staff of 3, by Chef Patrick O’Connell. The Inn has gone on to enjoy worldwide recognition and regularly hosts celebrities, politicians, and culinary enthusiasts. The Inn became the first and only 3 Star Michelin restaurant in the Washington D.C. area. Newt talks with Chef O’Connell about how he transformed Washington, Virginia into a magical destination, especially during the Christmas season. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Newt talks with Brian Kilmeade, co-host of FOX & Friends and his nationally syndicated three-hour radio program on FOX News Radio, The Brian Kilmeade Show. Kilmeade is the author of six books, five of them are New York Times best-sellers. His most recent book is The President and the Freedom Fighter.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Winsome Sears grew up in Jamaica, moved to the United States at age 6 and served in the United States Marines. She was elected to the Virginia House of Delegates as the first black Republican woman, the first female veteran and the first legal immigrant woman. She is a small business owner and a trained electrician. And now she is Virginia’s Lieutenant Governor-Elect, serving alongside Governor-Elect Glenn Youngkin. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why are we experiencing the most inflation in a 40 year period? What does the producer price index and consumer price index increase indicate about the future? To help make sense of our current economy, Newt talks with Thomas Hoenig, former Vice Chairman of the FDIC and former President and Chief Executive Officer of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What do we need to know about the pandemic now? What about the new Omicron variant, home testing kits, preventative therapeutics, vaccines and boosters? How do we stay safe and still enjoy the holidays together? Newt talks with Dr. Marty Makary from Johns Hopkins to answer some of these questions. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lisa Boothe interviews Newt about the future of the Republican party and the future of the country after Joe Biden’s presidency. They also discuss the Contract with America and Newt’s new book, Beyond Biden: Rebuilding the America We Love. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Almost every American knows someone who has been affected by the opioid crisis. Addiction is a an issue that impacts individuals from every walk of life. Newt’s guest is Ryan Hampton, author of Unsettled: How the Purdue Pharma Bankruptcy Failed the Victims of the American Overdose Crisis. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From his humble roots in Russell, Kansas to his service in World War II to serving 27 years representing Kansas in the United States Senate, Bob Dole lived an extraordinary life. Newt shares stories and memories of his colleague and long-time friend. Senator Dole passed away this week at the age of 98. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.