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The Supreme Court has never actually ruled on whether the children of illegal immigrants born here are citizens or not. Amy Swearer, a legal analyst at The Heritage Foundation, joins us on the podcast to share that fact and more about the history of birthright citizenship in the US, and whether it's appropriate for President Trump to use an executive order to declare that children of illegal immigrants born here aren't citizens. Plus: We talk about the best Halloween movies.We also cover these stories:--President Trump is looking to sign an executive order that would get rid of birthright citizenship.--House Speaker Paul Ryan says, "You cannot end birthright citizenship with an executive order."--Whitey Bulger, the notorious Boston mobster, was pronounced dead Tuesday at a federal prison in West Virginia, one day after being transferred there.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 lik

Almost immediately following the horrific shooting at the Tree of Life synagogue, media figures began claiming there is widespread anti-Semitism among conservatives. This ignoried the pervasive anti-Semitism within the BDS movement and other mainstream liberal groups on college campuses nationwide.Joel Griffith, chair of the Washington, D.C. chapter of Young Jewish Conservatives and research fellow at The Heritage Foundation, joins the podcast to call out the hypocrisy and provide insight on how to stop anti-Semitism in the U.S. Plus: Nancy Pelosi’s daughter, Alexandra Pelosi, is out with a new documentary on fans of President Donald Trump.We also cover these stories:--President Trump will visit Pittsburgh today, along with first lady Melania Trump. White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders noted Monday that Trump "is the grandfather of several Jewish grandchildren."--President Trump is deploying some 5,000 troops to the U.S.-Mexico border as the migrant caravan continues to head north.--A third susp

On today’s show we feature an interview with Kathryn Jean Lopez, a senior fellow at National Review Institute and an editor-at-large of National Review. We discuss how the National Review Institute is carrying on the legacy of the late William F. Buckley, founder of National Review and host of "Firing Line."Lopez spoke at The Heritage Foundation’s recent event honoring the life of J.J. Hanson, an opponent of physician-assisted suicide. Afterward, she spoke to The Daily Signal about how Hanson's story is an alternative to that practice. We also discuss the new movie "Gosnell: The Trial of America's Biggest Serial Killer," media bias, and why so many young people are supporting socialism.Also on today’s show:Clips from The Daily Signal’s recent trip to a Houston rally with President Donald Trump. Find out what these devoted Trump supporters say about illegal immigration.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.S

One out of four deaths in America are from cancer, and every year, over half a million of our citizens lose their battle with cancer. Terminal illness has provoked a debate over assisted suicide: whether it should be allowed, and what it means to truly protect human dignity. We speak to Kristen Hanson, who lost her husband, J.J., to brain cancer last year. Plus: College students were so upset over the 2016 election results a considerable portion are at risk for developing PTSD. We also cover these stories:--Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said journalist Jamal Khashoggi’s killing was a “heinous crime that cannot be justified.”--The Trump administration is taking more action to curb the opioid epidemic. President Trump discussed the crisis Wednesday, and signed related legislation.--The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is launching a new course titled “Trumpaganda: The war on facts, press and democracy.”The Daily Signal podcast is available on Ricochet, iTunes, SoundCloud, Google Play, or Stit

The nations of Africa have a long memory of European colonialism, and those memories are not good. Colonialism left in the 1960s, but one pro-life activist says it’s back in the form of pro-abortion ideology. Today we sit down with Nigerian activist Obianuju Ekeocha to discuss how Western nations are importing socially liberal values into Africa.We also cover these stories:--More suspicious packages turned up in the mailboxes of prominent Democrats on Thursday.--President Trump tweeted about the caravan, “I am bringing out the military for this national emergency. They will be stopped!”--Sen. Chuck Grassley, chairman of the Judiciary Committee, asks the Justice Department to investigate Julie Swetnick, who brought forward accusations of inappropriate conduct against Brett Kavanaugh, and her lawyer, Michael Avenatti.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 leav

The murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi is raising new questions about the U.S.-Saudi alliance. We talk to Jim Phillips of The Heritage Foundation about what the U.S. should do, now that the Saudis have admitted Khashoggi is dead. Plus: We debate whether buying a lottery ticket is a good life decision. We also cover these stories:--President Trump tweeted he’s beginning to cut U.S. aid to Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador --  in light of the migrant caravan heading north to the U.S. border.--The Trump administration is facing pushback from Russia after announcing over the weekend the U.S. will withdraw from a longstanding nuclear treaty.--Two-thirds of Americans now back legalizing marijuana.--Get ready to receive your food from the sky. Uber is planning to produce food-delivery drones by the year 2021,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

On today’s show we feature an interview with Eric Bolling, host of the CRTV show “America.” Bolling spoke at The Heritage Foundation’s recent President’s Club meeting. Afterward, he sat down with The Daily Signal to discuss his career, the economy, “Never Trump” Republicans, and more.Also on the show:• We feature clips from The Daily Signal’s recent trip to an Ohio rally with President Donald Trump. Find out what these devoted Trump supporters are saying.• 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 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/adchoice

The federal government has done a 180 under the Trump administration, with agencies cutting regulations and giving states more power. And no one’s happier about that than Republican governors. Gov. Matt Bevin of Kentucky shares about his experience leading his state under President Barack Obama, and then President Donald Trump. We’ll bring you that interview shortly. Plus: In the age of #MeToo, Snow White is coming under new scrutiny. We also cover these stories:--Secretary of State Mike Pompeo calls for Saudi Arabia to have a few days to investigate what occurred to missing journalist.--President Trump says if Mexico doesn't stop the caravan of migrants, he "will call up the U.S. Military and CLOSE OUR SOUTHERN BORDER!”--Former President Jimmy Carter said it was a “very serious mistake” to confirm Brett Kavanaugh.--Kleenex is rebranding its “mansize” tissues after getting gender complaints from customers. The tissues thenceforth will be called "Kleenex Extra Large."The Daily Signal podcast is available on Ri

What do drag queens want with your kids? We look at a school controversy over what’s appropriate for kids, and what’s not.We also cover these stories:--Vice President Mike Pence called journalist Jamal Khashoggi’s death a “brutal murder” and said those who carried it out will be “held accountable.”--Former Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor is withdrawing from public life after announcing she has the beginning stages of dementia.--Employees of Facebook, Google, and Twitter have given a total of $2.4 million to House and Senate candidates. Out of that total, only $176,000 or 8 percent went to Republicans.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

When things got ugly for Brett Kavanaugh, Lindsey Graham was one of his most forceful defenders. The South Carolina senator sat down to share his thinking with our editor-in-chief Rob Bluey. The interview took place at President’s Club, an annual gathering hosted by The Heritage Foundation -- we’ll play it for you in this episode. Plus: We’ll take a look at the trick-or-treating and how some localities are banning teenagers from participating.We also cover these stories:--The Trump administration announced it has saved $23 billion by cutting and modifying regulations in fiscal year 2018.--Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell spoke about the importance of entitlement reform.--House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi announced her agenda if Democrats gain control of the House.--Since President Trump stopped separating families who arrive at the border, the number of adults with kids crossing the borders has skyrocketed.The Daily Signal podcast is available on Ricochet, iTunes, SoundCloud, Google Play, or Stitcher.

Despite the rancor, President Donald Trump has been extremely effective at getting judges confirmed. Neil Gorsuch and Brett Kavanaugh sit on the Supreme Court, and 29 of his nominees have been confirmed as circuit judges. In today’s episode, Rob Bluey sits down with Attorney General Jeff Sessions to discuss the direction of American courts. Plus: A new study shows Americans feel strong pressure to keep their mouths shut in public. We also cover these stories:--President Trump says "answers will be forthcoming shortly" on what happened to the journalist who covered Saudi Arabia and recently disappeared.--Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., isn't happy that the White House has picked new nominees for the 9th Circuit Court. --There’s a new migrant march winding its way toward the United States, with up to 3,000 participants.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 l

On today’s show, we feature an interview with David Harsanyi, author of the new book, “First Freedom: A Ride Through America's Enduring History with the Gun.” Harsanyi is a senior editor at The Federalist and is a nationally syndicated columnist whose column appears weekly on The Daily Signal. Also on today’s show:• Ken Starr, who served as independent counsel during Bill Clinton’s presidency, discusses impeachment, the Mueller investigation, and Justice Brett Kavanaugh. • We feature 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.• And some good news from two of America's favorite quarterbacks.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.co

Betsy DeVos received heaps of scorn from the left when she became education secretary, but since taking office last year, she’s accomplished much—and given a good deal of power back to the states. In this episode, Rob Bluey, our editor in chief, sits down with DeVos to talk about the progress being made. We also talk to Morgan Walker about what it’s like to be at a major Trump rally.Also on today's show:• Saudi officials prepare to admit to the killing of a missing journalist, as the U.S. considers punitive options.• Sen. Elizabeth Warren takes that long-awaited DNA test and finds she's only 1/1024th Native American. But that doesn't stop her from asking President Trump to cough up $1 million for charity.• Florida panhandle struggles in the aftermath of Hurricane Michael.• A case of fetal homicide raises the question: Is it life, or isn't it?• A biological male claims the championship title in women's track cycling, giving us a glimpse into what transgenderism means for female athletes.The Daily Signal podcas

A Toronto hospital unveiled a new plan for how to terminate the lives of terminally ill kids—with or without parental consent. Monica Burke joins us to discuss the disturbing development. We also discuss a landmark ruling for religious liberty in Britain.We also cover these stories:-Kanye West meets with President Trump and sounds off about the need for manufacturing jobs, healthy families, and a president who succeeds.-Eric Holder embraces the Democrats' new posture of hostility toward Republicans, and Trump responds.-Pastor Andrew Brunson may soon be released from Turkey,where he's spent the last two years in prison.-U.S. and Russian astronauts survive an engine malfunction in mid-launch.Americans don't like political correctness—not by a long shot, according to new data.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

One of the left’s major strategies was to pit women against Brett Kavanaugh — and to label women who supported him as traitors to their gender. We discuss with two women who marched on Capitol Hill to defend Kavanaugh. Plus: We debate the new movie, “A Star Is Born.”We also cover these stories:--Nikki Haley, ambassador to the U.N., announced she will resign at the end of the year.--Kavanaugh announced his law clerks–all four of whom are women, a first for any Supreme Court justice.--The oil giant Exxon Mobil is donating $1 million to promote a tax on carbon emissions.--Kanye West is coming to the White House Thursday! 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

A new study reveals Americans know little about their own history, and our own Jarrett Stepman joins us to discuss the implications--and how to fix it. Plus: Sen. Rand Paul warns that when it comes to our political climate, the worst may be yet to come.We also cover these stories:--Hurricane Michael made landfall in Florida Wednesday, with winds of 155 miles per hour. President Trump said his message to those in Florida was “God bless you all.”--Trump went on full attack against Sen. Bernie Sanders’ “Medicare for All” plan, saying it would gut Medicare and would “outlaw private health care plans, taking away freedom to choose plans while letting anyone cross our border.”--First lady Melania Trump spoke about the #Metoo movement in a new interview.--Anthony Weiner, the former New York congressman, will be released from prison early on account of “good conduct,” according to the Bureau of Prisons.The Daily Signal podcast is available on Ricochet, iTunes, SoundCloud, Google Play, or Stitcher. All of our podcasts

On today’s show, we feature an interview with David Limbaugh, who discusses his latest book, "Jesus Is Risen: Paul and the Early Church." Limbaugh, perhaps best known for his work documenting the left’s failures and quest to transform America, has in recent years written a series of books on Jesus.Also on today's show:• We feature a bonus edition of 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.• And some good news for young Americans. In a switch from just four years ago, more young people now believe they'll be better off financially than their parents.The Daily Signal podcast is available on the Ricochet Audio Network. You can also 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 a

On today’s Columbus Day edition of the show, we feature an interview with Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, about the military, Syria, trade and Justice Brett Kavanaugh. She recently spoke at The Heritage Foundation about the newly released 2019 U.S. Index of Military Strength.Also on today’s show:• You'll also hear from communications expert Dee Dee Bass Wilbon about how conservatives can win the battle of ideas, and her upcoming conference, GrowthComms. • We feature your letters to the editor. Don’t forget, your letter could be featured next week; write us at letters@dailysignal.com or call 202-608-6205.• And on this Columbus Day, some wise words from President Ronald Reagan about the man who discovered America.The Daily Signal podcast is available on the Ricochet Audio Network. You can also 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 A

The fight over Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh is nearing a verdict. But it’s worth taking a step back and considering why this fight became so ugly, so brutal, and what it says about the Supreme Court's role in our society. We discuss with Kim Holmes, executive vice president of The Heritage Foundation. Plus: We’ll take a look at the liberal group that trains protesters to harass Republicans.We also cover these stories:--The FBI report on Brett Kavanaugh is out. Sen. Chuck Grassley, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, said the document found no hint of misconduct and said, “It’s time to vote. I’ll be voting to confirm Judge Kavanaugh.”--Sen. Jeff Flake, R-Ariz., and Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, signal satisfaction with FBI report.--Vice President Mike Pence put China on warning in a speech Thursday, suggesting the nation was trying to interfere with United States politics.--A town in Minnesota is struggling with, no joke, drunk birds. The Daily Signal podcast is available on Ricochet, iTunes, S

Should the media be rushing to cover allegations with little or no corroboration? The Daily Signal's Ken McIntyre, a veteran journalist who covered Maryland as a crime reporter in the 80s, joins us to discuss. Plus: We look at the disturbing trend of selfie deaths.We also cover these stories:--After spending two weeks debating the allegations of sexual assault lodged against Brett Kavanaugh, Sen. Cory Booker suggested that it may not even matter whether or not he’s guilty.--Sens. Susan Collins, Lisa Murkowski, and Jeff Flake are all unhappy over remarks President Trump made about Christine Blasey Ford.--A fed-up Sen. Lindsey Graham tells an audience to "boo yourself" when he gets boos for saying Kavanaugh has been treated poorly.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@daily