NewsMax TV host Carl Higbie discusses his book, Profiles In Freedom. The book profiles the stories of 19 people Higbie says exemplifies some of the best characteristics of America.

This conversation originally aired on NewsTalk STL in St Louis

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The FDA has formally started the process to reschedule cannabis/marijuana into a different classification that moves away from complete criminalization. In this discussion, the R Street Institute's Jillian Snider explains why that first step matters, why she feels there are more changes needed to federal policy on the substance, and what should come next.

For more information: https://www.rstreet.org/commentary/cannabis-rescheduling-winning-the-battle-but-not-the-war/

Institute for Justice Attorney Ari Bargil explains the goals of their new Zoning Justice project, which is based on the concept of protecting (or winning) property owners' rights to use their property as they see fit. In many communities, Bargil says overreaching regulations violate those rights.

For more information: https://ij.org/issues/zoning-justice/

Forbes technology writer Gene Marks, in a recent article, assesses the evolution of artificial intelligence in America's marketplace. A recent survey of small businesses shows that the majority of business owners plan to invest more in AI in the coming year. Marks says this isn't a "job replacement" that will get rid of employees; it's a "job enhancement" development that will help small businesses compete with bigger ones.

For more information: https://www.genemarkstech.com/

Ryan Young from the Competitive Enterprise Institute reacts to President Biden's announcement of tariffs on some specific Chinese products. The policy is similar to those of the Trump Administration (and now the Trump campaign). Young argues that tariffs raise the cost of living for American consumers and not harm Chinese business and poltiical interests.

* This discussion originally aired on NewsTalk STL in St Louis

(Air date May 19th, 2024) First Liberty attorney Hiram Sasser describes a situation happening (at the time of broadcast) that displaced a pro-Israel conference with only a few days' notice. The hosting hotel and conference center in Nashville, TN abruptly cancelled the event, claiming it was for safety reasons. The hotel had received complaints from pro-Palestinian activists over its doing business with the Christian conference organizers. Sasser also explains the legal ramification and possible precedents of this kind of business decision.

* Note: Dave Ramsay offered to host the event at his business headquarters and the event took place as scheduled, although with additional expenses and logistical challenges.

Amid a spike in antisemitic violence on campuses around the country (May 2024), the Biden Administration tries to balance addressing the needs of US ally Israel and a growing anti-Israel sentiment on the Left in the US. In this discussion, Congressman Mike Bost (R-IL) assesses the situations on campuses, in the Middle East, and in the halls of Congress.

This conversation originally aired on NewsTalk STL in St Louis

Jeffrey Tucker from the Brownstone Institute explains the censorship that he says happened (and still does) regarding the sale of books. In a fashion similar to the social media suppression of news articles and dissenting opinions, Tucker says online book sellers are either willingly supressing the marketing of books that dissent from narratives preferred by the government or are doing so under pressure from government officials.

For more information: https://brownstone.org/articles/book-burning-goes-digital/

Joel Shultz from the National Police Association discusses his recent op-ed, "Less Lethal Options Can Save Lives", which focuses on the lethality of weapons officers should have while on the job. He also addresses the factors that affect the level of force needed in dangerous situations and what the public needs to understand about those cases.

For more information: https://nationalpolice.org/main/less-lethal-options-can-save-lives/

Numbers USA's Eric Ruark assesses and reacts to the announcement that the Biden Administration is developing a plan to bring refugees from Gaza/Palestine into the United States. He discusses the politics and the national security aspects of the debate.

This discussion originally aired on NewsTalk STL in St. Louis.