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A New York magazine article chronicles how some couples think their marriages are struggling because of the emotions surrounding politics in post-Trump era. And first lady Melania Trump's red Christmas trees are creating an uproar. The "Problematic Women" discuss this, and more in today's show.We also cover these stories:--President Donald Trump is in Argentina for the G20 summit, where he will not be meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin as previously planned.--Michael Cohen, the former lawyer for Trump, pleaded guilty Thursday to lying to Congress.--Between 2016 and 2017, the suicide rate increased by 3.7 percent, and deaths by overdose reached a new high of over 70,000.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 a

Why did Russia decide to ratchet up tensions with Ukraine and seize three ships Sunday? Do Ukranians fear their long war with Russia is about to reach a new, more intensive stage? Nolan Peterson, The Daily Signal's foreign correspondent, joins us from Ukraine to share what he's seeing and hearing. Plus: A new survey shows some young adults think President Obama was better than George Washington. We also cover these stories:--Special Counsel Robert Mueller is expected to issue his report on the 2016 elections in the near future -- but he’s also now accusing former Trump campaign manager Paul Manafort of lying to investigators.--Three American soldiers died Tuesday in Afghanistan, due to a roadside bomb.--President Trump is threatening a 10 percent tariff on iPhones, which are assembled in 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 al

Did it have to come to tear gas? Why have asylum claims rocketed in recent years? David Inserra, a policy analyst at The Heritage Foundation who focuses on immigration and homeland security, talks about this, as well as what he found out when he visited the caravan for himself in Mexico City recently, and what he learned from talking to migrants. Plus: The Daily Signal's Ginny Montalbano got a sneak peek of the White House's Christmas decorations, and shares what she saw.We also cover these stories:--President Trump threatened to close the border.--General Motors announces it will cut 14,000 jobs from its North American workforce.--Twitter permanently suspended Jesse Kelly, a conservative user and former congressional candidate. Twitter cited no example of any violations of the rules. 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

Has “radical feminism” been bad for women? University of Pennsylvania Law School Professor Amy Wax argues a resounding yes. “Radical feminism has had a baleful influence on college campuses, and on women’s education, in all sorts of ways,” she said. “It's really made them dumber.”In this week’s edition of The Daily Signal’s “Problematic Women” podcast, Kelsey Harkness interviews Wax on free speech, gender roles, #MeToo, and “radical feminism.” Wax talks about the dangers of young women taking offense “at remarks that really are not meant to be offensive,” and the left’s constant search to “find sexism under every rock.”In addition to having a bachelor’s degree from Yale College, a medical degree from Harvard University, and a law degree from Columbia Law School, Wax has argued 15 cases before the Supreme Court on behalf of the Justice Department. Listen to today’s podcast to hear her take on free speech, #MeToo, and modern-day feminism.The Daily Signal podcast is available on Ricochet, iTunes, SoundCloud, Goo

November is Military Families Month and today we're recognizing the achievements of R. Riveter, a handbag company founded and run by military spouses. On today’s show, we feature an interview with Lisa Bradley, a finalist for this year’s Small Business Award for Veteran and Military Spouse Employment from Hiring Our Heroes. Bradley, along with fellow military spouse Cameron Cruse, founded the canvas and leather handbag business R. Riveter as a way to help military spouses and families who are struggling. Second Lady Karen Pence recently toured the company's warehouse in North Carolina.Also on today’s show:• Your letters to the editor. Don’t forget, your letter could be featured on our show; write us at letters@dailysignal.com or call 202-608-6205.• We remember the late Jack Kemp, a conservative icon who received The Heritage Foundation’s highest honor posthumously this month.The Daily Signal podcast is available on the Ricochet Audio Network. You also can listen on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher, or your favori

What actually happened at the first Thanksgiving? And how did our memory of it, over the centuries of American history, get tinged with a bit of "fake news" ? Dr. Tracy McKenzie, author of "The First Thanksgiving: What the Real Story Tells Us About Loving God and Learning from History", joins us to discuss in this special Thanksgiving edition of the podcast.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

There was a lot of good news for pro-lifers in the 2018 election results--and proof that talking about pro-life values is the way to win over, not lose, voters. Mallory Quigley, vice president of communications for the Susan B. Anthony List, joins us to discuss the group's door-to-door efforts, and what they saw through contact with thousands of voters directly. Plus: Democrats are much more likely to think that Republicans are racist/bigoted/sexist than vice versa. We also cover these stories:--President Trump issued a statement about journalist Jamal Khashoggi's death, saying, "Our relationship is with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. They have been a great ally in our very important fight against Iran."--Democrats on the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee are preparing to investigate Ivanka Trump’s use of a personal email account--Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke suggested “radical environmental groups” were part of the problem regarding the massive fires that have been devastating the country.The Da

President Barack Obama was no fan of Fox News--and he didn't hide that fact. And there's no requirement for the White House to call on every reporter with press credentials. But is it a good idea for the White House to fight with CNN White House correspondent Jim Acosta? And how should the White House respond when reporters act in an arguably out-of-line way? The Daily Signal's editor in chief Rob Bluey and White House correspondent Fred Lucas join to discuss. Plus: The White House Correspondents Dinner will break with tradition next year and feature a historian instead of a comedian. We also cover these stories:--Fifteen House Democrats have signed a letter opposing Nancy Pelosi as House speaker.--Three Democratic senators are suing the administration over President --Trump’s appointment of Matthew Whitaker as acting attorney general.Brenda Snipes, the Broward County Election supervisor who has been under fire during the Florida recounts, has announced her resignation.The Daily Signal podcast is available on

On today’s show, we’ll feature an interview with the founders of NewsGuard, a journalism project that applies nutrition labels to media outlets. Steve Brill and Gordon Crovitz, the co-CEOs of NewsGuard, speak to The Daily Signal about the mission of NewsGuard and how their rating system works. Earlier this year, NewsGuard gave The Daily Signal a rare perfect rating.The two veteran journalists and news entrepreneurs also share their advice for journalists and discuss the impact social media companies have had on misinformation circulating today. Listen to the full interview below.Also on today’s show:• Your letters to the editor. Don’t forget, your letter could be featured on our show; write us at letters@dailysignal.com or call 202-608-6205.• We’ll also share your letters, and heartwarming story about a veteran in Tennessee.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 

On this week's "Problematic Women" edition of The Daily Signal podcast, we cover the "sex recession," the fanfare surrounding former first lady Michelle Obama's new book, and the absurd new ad promoting gender-neutral clothing. Plus: We cover a heartwarming push from the Down syndrome community. We also cover these stories:--Sen. Jeff Flake, R-Ariz., says he won't vote for any of President Trump’s judicial nominees until a bill protecting Robert Mueller is brought up for a vote.--More teens are using e-cigarettes, and the government’s not happy. The Food and Drug Administration announced Thursday that unless stores could check for age, they can’t sell certain flavors of e-cigarettes.--CNN's Jim Acosta is still fighting the White House to get his press credential back. Judge Timothy Kelly will issue a preliminary decision today as to whether the White House has to give him is press credential back.The Daily Signal podcast is available on Ricochet, iTunes, SoundCloud, Google Play, or Stitcher. All of our podcas

“The U.S. military could suffer unacceptably high casualties and loss of major capital assets in its next conflict. It might struggle to win, or perhaps lose, a war against China or Russia. The United States is particularly at risk of being overwhelmed should its military be forced to fight on two or more fronts simultaneously.” Those are the sobering words from a report released Wednesday by the bipartisan National Defense Strategy Commission. Air Force veteran and Heritage Foundation senior communications manager John Cooper joins us to discuss.  Plus: Forget taking your kids to work--taking your parents to work is now what the cool kids are doing.We also cover these stories:--The Justice Department released a memo saying that the Matthew Whitaker appointment as attorney general is consistent with the Federal Vacancies Reform Act, and it cited an example from 1866 when an acting attorney general served without confirmation by the Senate.--Rep. Kevin McCarthy. R-Calif., will be the next GOP leader in the Hou

As recounts continue in Florida for the gubernatorial and Senate races, and Georgia continues tallying votes in its gubernatorial election, Heritage Foundation's Hans von Spakvosky, an expert on voter fraud, joins us to discuss what's really going on--and causes for concern about shenanigans. We also cover these stories:--A California college student defies the LGBT activists and stays true to her beliefs. --CNN is suing the White House over press credentials. White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders dismissed the lawsuit as “more grandstanding from CNN."--The attorney general of Maryland is now asking a federal court to block Acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker from serving as acting attorney general, and to name Deputy AG Rod Rosenstein in his place.--Calling for a "green new deal," Rep.-elect Alexandria Ocasio Cortez joined a protest over climate issues in House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi’s office.The Daily Signal podcast is available on Ricochet, iTunes, SoundCloud, Google Play, or Stitch

Veterans know what it means to sacrifice, and today, we honor them. John Cooper, an Air Force reserveman, joins us to discuss the importance of Veterans Day and how civilians can give back to our servicemen and women. He also shares about the veteran’s experience in the 21st century, when many Americans don’t know a single person in the military.We also bring you a classic speech by President Ronald Reagan to honor those who have served.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

On today's show, we talk politics and culture with Emily Jashinsky, an editor at The Federalist and regular guest on Fox News' "Media Buzz." A week after Election Day, Jashinsky shares the most important lessons for conservatives. Plus, she gives her take on President Donald Trump's fight against "fake news," the leftist mobs who attack conservatives, and how she approaches her job as an editor covering American culture.Also on today’s show:• Your letters to the editor. Don’t forget, your letter could be featured on our show; write us at letters@dailysignal.com or call 202-608-6205.• Lindsey Burke, director of The Heritage Foundation’s Center for Education Policy, reveals the results of the largest survey ever of a K-12 private school choice option.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

What did the election results really say about how the country views President Trump? What issues do voters actually care about, and what are the independents thinking? And are all young adults really liberal? Oh, and what difference did the caravan or Brett Kavanaugh make in the election? Erin Norman of Heart and Mind Strategies joins us to share the results of the group's exit polling, and what the hard data shows. Plus: Even by his own standards, Trump had quite the aggressive exchanges with the media at a press conference Wednesday. We also cover these stories:--Attorney General Jeff Sessions, one of President Trump’s first supporters in his campaign, is stepping down.--States passed ballot initiatives on marijuana, abortion, Medicaid, and more in the elections. --Actress Alyssa Milano, one of the leaders of the #MeToo movement, is not happy with the Women’s March.The Daily Signal podcast is available on Ricochet, iTunes, SoundCloud, Google Play, or Stitcher. All of our podcasts can be found at DailySigna

"There’s a lot of work to do, white women. A lot of learning. A lot of growing." That was the message from the Women's March to white women who supported GOP candidates.  Meanwhile, one celebrity announces she's done with the Women's March, and a recent news event shows that not all masculinity is toxic. We're joined on today's podcast with "Problematic Women" Kelsey Harkness and Lauren Evans, who discuss these stories and more. We also cover these stories:--Fox News host Tucker Carlson got a taste of the leftist mob, which showed up on his doorstep the night after the midterm elections.--Supreme Court justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was hospitalized Thursday after breaking three ribs in a fall.--Emile Ratelband, a 69-year-old Dutch man, wants to identify as 20 years younger.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 a

Why did conservative Marsha Blackburn triumph in the Tennessee senate race, and why did incumbent Rep. Dave Brat struggle in his race for a third term in the House? Tuesday's night results made clear that Republicans would retain the Senate, but lose the House, and we're here to examine what happened. Rachel del Guidice joins us from the ground on Tennessee, and Fred Lucas from Brat's Virginia district to share what they learned from voters and experts over the course of their reporting. Plus: We talk about how well celebrity endorsements panned out this cycle.We also cover these stories:--The election results were bad news for progressives, with major candidates like Florida gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum and Texas Senate candidate Beto O’Rourke losing to Republicans.--Did the Brett Kavanaugh confirmation hearings have an effect on the races? The one Democrat senator who voted for Kavanaugh won re-election, while three Democrats who didn't lost their Senate races.--In Florida, voters approved an amend

The Supreme Court recently announced that it will hear an appeal for a case involving a memorial cross. This large cross stands in an open field in Bladensburg, Maryland, and commemorates the sacrifice of 49 local servicemen who gave their lives in World War I. We talk with Jeremy Dys of First Liberty, the organization which is defending the memorial against the American Humanist Association.  We also cover these stories:--The midterm elections are today--and the Justice Department is not going to tolerate fraud. Officials will be monitoring voting in 19 states.--The U.S. government restored economic sanctions that the Obama administration lifted in 2015 as part of the Iran nuclear deal. The sanctions target Iran’s energy, shipping, and banking sectors, among others.--Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says the United States will hold accountable the men who murdered Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, while still maintaining the strategic U.S.-Saudi relationship.The Daily Signal podcast is available on Ricochet, i

On today’s show we feature an interview with Sebastian Gorka, former deputy assistant to President Donald Trump and author of the new book, “Why We Fight: Defeating America's Enemies—With No Apologies.”Gorka breaks down the most serious threats to American security and how Trump is combatting them. We also discuss Justice Brett Kavanaugh's confirmation hearings remade the Republican Party. Plus, Gorka's analysis of immigration, the dangers of socialism, and his first encounter with Trump.Also on today’s show:• Your letters to the editor. Don’t forget, your letter could be featured on our show; write us at letters@dailysignal.com or call 202-608-6205.• The Heritage Foundation's Tim Doescher, co-host of the Heritage Explains podcast, shares the exciting economic news from the most recent jobs report.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

What do young black leaders really think about President Donald Trump? And what do they think about conservativism? The Daily Signal's Troy Worden went to Turning Point USA's Young Black Leaders Summit, and reports back on his conversations with attendees. Plus: Starbucks is releasing its holiday cups Nov. 2--but isn't it too early to already be celebrating Christmas? We also cover these stories:--President Trump gives a speech on immigration, focusing on asylum seeker and the caravan.--Relations between the U.S. and China are not strong at the moment, as the two nations are locked in an escalating trade war. But on Thursday, President Trump signaled progress on the trade front.--The Today Show’s Al Roker dressed up as Doc Brown from “Back to the Future”.  Roker, who is black, defended dressing up as a white character after an objection on Twitter.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 yo