America in View Political News Podcast

Today, Matt and Brett are going to do their best to walk through the Trump verdict and make sense of what this means for the election in November—and, most importantly, what it means for our country. While most observers on both sides of the partisan spectrum expected hostility for Trump in a New York trial, the outcome has still shocked the world, leading one commentator to describe it as “America’s first-ever Stalinist trial.”

In a remarkable twisting of law and legal standards, the New York state judicial system pieced together fragments of law to make a case against Trump—even though multiple authorities with jurisdiction over the matter, especially on questions of campaign finance, had already passed on bringing any allegation of wrongdoing.

It’s important to understand how weak the case was—and to push back on this abuse of the justice system. Tune in at 4pm today!

Brett and Matt are honoring Memorial Day with Two Very Special Veterans this week. Grant Martin is a retired Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Army (Special Forces), and Russell Doster is a former U.S. Marine who served in the Vietnam War and is Matt and Brett's Father. Tune in as we discuss the conflicts in American History and the cost to American lives and families. This weekend, let's remember and honor those brave souls, and not forget those who struggle with the aftermath of war.

Martin will discuss the pressures soldiers experience in wartime conflicts and the impact on their families and loved ones. He will also discuss how deployed soldiers deal with the pressure of missing the major life events of their children, often over the course of 12 to 18 months.

Russell Doster will share some of his experience during the Vietnam War, where he was wounded in combat. Russell served with the Third Battalion Fourth Marines during the Tet Offensive in 1967 and 1968.

Please tune in and join us in honoring our brave fallen and the families they left behind.

This week, Brett and Matt are joined by special guest John Stemberger. John is the President of Liberty Council Action, a law and policy education, training, and advocacy organization founded in 1986. From offices in Washington, DC, and Orlando, Florida, LCA advances religious freedom, the sanctity of human life, the family, responsible government, national security, and support for Israel at the federal, state, and local levels.

We are tackling a sensitive issue that has divided friends and family: abortion. On the ballot is Florida's Amendment Four. This Measure seeks to enshrine Roe vs Wade abortion rights as State Law in the Florida Constitution. It is veiled as reproductive rights when, in truth, it is a license to kill. We will listen as John offers his insight into the Amendment and, if it passes, what it will mean for the radical left's push against Family, God, and the lives of the unborn.

This week, Brett and Matt are diving into the day's topics! They will discuss the latest battleground polls, which are not looking too good for Biden. It seems his hard-core supporters are experiencing buyer's remorse. The nation is familiar with and knows each candidate, so minds are being made up before election day. They will also discuss the battle that Trump faces in winning Arizona and Georgia on his way to the White House again. Also up for discussion is Robert Kennedy's bid for the Presidency and how it plays into the undecided voters seeking an alternative candidate.

Then, they will discuss the insanity of the pro-Palestinian activists invading campuses across the nation. They will also address the need for universities to take a stand against activists' antics and stand for law and order. The generation of political correctness is proving they lack respect for the laws of our land and fundamental human rights. Freedom of speech is not a license for riots, discrimination, and hate.

In this episode, Matt and Brett are joined by special guest Michael Brickman. Michael is a fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, where he focuses on higher education and cutting-edge innovation in education reform. He advises companies, nonprofits, and investors on the innovations changing how we work and learn.

What’s on deck for today’s show? You’ve probably guessed it: the woke agenda in our colleges and universities. For the past week, the news has been flooded with coverage of the chaos happening at Columbia University in New York City. DEI-brainwashed students have disrupted the campus, inciting violence and threatening Jewish students and faculty. This is not an isolated incident. Similar anti-Israel encampments have popped up at other elite schools across the country.

Recently, Michael wrote an article on the Columbia University protests where he called on Joe Biden to make good on his threat to take action if institutions could not maintain a “learning environment that is free from discrimination.” Tune in at 4 p.m. to learn more about Michael’s view on DEI and its involvement in this surge in antisemitism and what needs to be done to get our colleges and universities back on track.

In this episode, Matt and Brett are joined by a legal expert and former U.S. Attorney Ken Sukhia. We're tackling the hot topic of President Donald Trump's trial with Former U.S. Attorney Ken Sukhia. Brett and Matt will explore the jury selection fiasco and the crucial question of whether Trump can receive an impartial jury. It's fascinating to see how even those jurors who claimed impartiality had social media content that revealed bias.

Following this, Ken Sukhia, a legal expert with a unique perspective, will delve into the legal intricacies of President Donald Trump's trial. He'll scrutinize the statute used against the former President and how it is being manipulated to serve the left's agenda, even after the statute of limitations has expired!

Join Brett and Matt Doster for another episode of America in View! Today's guest is Adam N. Michel, Director of Tax Policy Studies at the Cato Institute. We'll talk with Adam about one of life's two certainties: taxes!

Joe Biden has asked for across the board tax increases on those making over $400,000 per year, which would make the United States a "tax rate outlier" among the world's largest economies. See the chart from Adam's latest article: under Biden's proposal, only Columbia would have a higher corporate tax rate among developed economies.

What can we do about it? And what can be done to change how Americans view their tax bills? Listen today as we tackle this and many other important issues!

This week on America in View, Florida Commissioner of Education Manny Diaz, Jr. is on the show to talk about education...and China! That's right, news has been made the past couple weeks as Florida is raising awareness about Chinese-owned software companies collecting data on school children in the United States—even children of military personnel.

In addition, we'll talk about Florida's leadership on education, boasting the best school choice laws in the country.

Front and center in education are the ideological battles between Left and Right. Too often, school-aged children are caught in the middle. Commissioner Diaz has been at the forefront of restoring community standards to our schools.

This week on America in View, Randy Ray, chairman of Senior Consumers of America, joins us. Tune in as we talk about the vital work Senior Consumers of America does in monitoring public policy issues (at the local, state, and national levels) and engage, as needed when potential policy decisions impact the interests of senior citizens.

The need for tort reform in Florida is currently on Mr. Ray's and SCA's radar. We will be hitting the hard facts on how lawsuit abuse has impacted Seniors across the state. We will also discuss steps the Florida legislature has taken to combat the issue and what more needs to be done.

Join Brett and Matt Doster for another episode of America in View, Spring Break edition. This week, we're doing a spotlight on another state as we interview Kentucky State Senator Chris McDaniel. Senator McDaniel, Chairman of the Appropriations and Revenue Committee, discusses how Kentucky has taken steps to lower taxes while balancing its budget. We will also discuss the fiscal conflicts between state and federal policy.

Then, we will be joined by Lt. Colonel Matt Cutler (Ret. USMC), who experienced 15 minutes of fame at last year’s Players Championship when Jordan Spieth hit him with a golf ball. The Players Championship, played at Ponte Vedra Beach, is Florida’s biggest golf tournament and is in its 50th year this weekend.