Host Mike Ferguson comments on the renewed debate over whether the requirement to register into the Selective Service system should be extended to young women. Ferguson takes the debate a step farther and argues that the US should eliminate the possibilty of a draft altogether.

Economist Howard Wall (University of Tennessee-Chattanooga) comments on the recent statements by former President Donald Trump, who said he wants to replace many or all income taxes with higher tariffs on forign goods sold in the US.

For More information: https://www.utc.edu/gary-w-rollins-college-of-business/crer/people

Dr Bonner Cohen from the Committee For A Constructive Tommorow (CFACT) comments on how many states, generally Democratic-led ones, suing fossil fuel providers and other businesses in order to impose environmental/climate agenda goals. In his recent article in The Hill, Cohen covers lawsuits from other states, generally Republican-led ones, to stop the policy-making-by-proxy.

For more information: https://thehill.com/opinion/energy-environment/4698645-red-state-ags-sue-blue-states-for-trying-to-impose-climate-extremism-everywhere/

Patricia Kelmer from the Public Interest Research Group discusses a proposal to change how your credit score is compiled. Under a plan from the Consumer Financia Protection Bureau, medical debt would generally not affect credit scores in the US. Kelmer explains why PIRG supports the idea and responds to pushback against it.

For more information: https://pirg.org/edfund/media-center/statement-cfpb-proposes-to-erase-medical-debt-from-credit-reports/

Host Mike Ferguson comments on the recent verdicts convicting both Donald Trump and Hunter Biden. The commentary looks at the politics of the cases, the trend of using the justice system for political gain and the pollible outcomes if both sides continue the tactic.

Demian Brady from the National Taxpayers Union provides details on the apparent lag the IRS is experiencing when it comes to hiring the 87,000 new agents funded by the Inflation Reduction Act. So far, the agency is falling short of their recruiting goals. Brady discusses the logistics, politics, and realities of the situation.

For more information: https://www.ntu.org/foundation/detail/qualified-applicants-arent-jumping-to-work-for-the-irs

NumbersUSA's Eric Ruark assesses the recent Biden Administration Executive Order that the White House says will curtail illegal immigration at the US Southern Border. The discussion also includes an update on the long-running political battle over the issue.

For more information: NumbersUSA.com

Washington Stand writer Suzanne Bowdy discusses her recent article on the fact that fewer big-league sports teams are promoting Pride Month events ans statements. This, of course, comes after customer backlashes against Bud Light, Target, and other businesses that created controversies related to LGBT promotions.

For more information: https://washingtonstand.com/commentary/major-sports-leagues-dump-pride-as-biden-fights-to-fill-the-void

Liberty Justice Center attorney Reilly Stephens explains why they are suing to stop a surveillance system in Illinois that is placing cameras along the highways around the state. The discussion includes reasons what happens with this lawsuit could affect other parts of the country.

This conversation originally aired on NewsTalk STL in St Louis.

For more information: https://libertyjusticecenter.org/pressrelease/liberty-justice-center-lawsuit-challenges-illinois-highway-cameras-mass-surveillance-scheme/

The American Conservative columnist James Pinkerton discusses his recent article on the possibility of the Biden Administration allowing refugees from the Gaza region to come to the US amid the was between Hamas and Israel.

For more information: https://www.theamericanconservative.com/coming-to-america-what-if-that-gaza-pier-is-a-two-way-street/