In this segment, Bill continues his conversation with Daniel Greenfield, CEO of the David Horowitz Freedom Center, author at FrontPageMag.com and DanielGreenfield.org, and writer of Domestic Enemies: The Founding Fathers’ Fight Against the Left. They discuss:

• The untold history behind Greenfield’s book—how early America wrestled with the same left vs. right battles we face today, from the French Revolution to Aaron Burr’s betrayal.
• The Jefferson–Adams divide and how partisan conflict shaped the nation’s earliest years.
• How Congress has ceded its power to the presidency over generations, from war-making to trade authority.
• Why America’s checks and balances are breaking down, and the urgent need for a stronger Congress.
• Bill’s takeaway: both parties are guilty of gaming the system for power, and true reform should look more like Iowa’s independent redistricting model than California’s or Illinois’s partisan maps.

Pick up Daniel’s book Domestic Enemies on Amazon and find more of his work at FrontPageMag.com.

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In this segment, Bill is joined by Daniel Greenfield, CEO of the David Horowitz Freedom Center, author at FrontPageMag.com and DanielGreenfield.org, and writer of Domestic Enemies: The Founding Fathers’ Fight Against the Left. Together, they take a sharp look at the latest redistricting controversy:

• Why Texas is moving ahead with mid-decade redistricting instead of waiting until after the 2030 census.
• The Voting Rights Act, “coalition districts,” and how the Supreme Court may reshape racial gerrymandering rules.
• How Democrats and Republicans both use gerrymandering to lock in power—and why both sides are guilty of going too far.
• Examples of absurdly drawn districts in California, Illinois, Texas, and New York.
• Whether true independent redistricting commissions (like Iowa’s model) could actually fix the problem—or if partisanship always wins.

Bill also offers his own take: both parties need to stop playing games with maps and start putting voters first.

Learn more about Daniel at FrontPageMag.com.

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In this segment, Bill speaks with Kristie Ellickson, Senior Scientist at the Center for Science and Democracy at the Union of Concerned Scientists, about the growing consequences of federal budget cuts to research and development. Topics include:

• How cutting “taboo words” like equity or diverse from research grants undermines cancer, environmental, and public health studies.
• The ripple effect of canceled or delayed grants on labs, supplies, hiring, and graduate student pipelines.
• Real-world examples: fewer weather balloons and forecasters at NOAA, reduced lead mitigation programs in schools, and FEMA staff shortages.
• Why every American—not just scientists—should care about how these cuts affect daily life, healthcare options, and long-term innovation.

Kristie also highlights her own work in air pollution modeling and cumulative impacts, explaining how interconnected research helps protect communities. 

Learn more about Kristie at ProtectScienceAndInnovation.org

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In this segment, Bill continues his conversation with Scott Linsicum, Vice President of General Economics at the Cato Institute and visiting lecturer at Duke Law. Together they cover:

• Smarter policy alternatives to tariffs, including full expensing, high-skill immigration, and regulatory reform.
• Why tariffs are politically addictive and create entrenched special interests.
• The dangers of trade wars: easy to start, hard to end.
• Key lessons from history—from Smoot-Hawley to today’s supply chain challenges.
• Why open trade and diverse supplier relationships make economies more resilient, not less.

Scott also explains how protectionism can backfire, using the U.S. baby formula shortage as a cautionary tale. 

Learn more about Scott at Cato.org.

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In this segment, Bill continues his deep dive into trade policy with Scott Lincicome, Vice President of General Economics at the Cato Institute and visiting lecturer at Duke Law. Together, they unpack:

• The new U.S.–Japan trade deal and why the “devil is in the details.”
• The questionable legality of directing a $550 billion Japanese investment into U.S. markets.
• The growing problem of unchecked executive power in trade policy.
• Why tariffs function as taxes on consumers and slow down economic growth.
• How tariff protections can turn once-competitive industries into stagnant “zombie industries.”

Learn more about Scott at Cato.org.

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Bill dives into a wide range of pressing issues:

• Why Trump’s push to unseal Jeffrey Epstein’s grand jury records was doomed from the start.
• The stunning acceptance of a $400 million private jet from Bahrain—and the silence compared to past political controversies.
• Trump’s personal enrichment and clashes over stock trading bans for lawmakers and presidents.
• Gerrymandering hypocrisy on both sides of the aisle—and why Iowa’s independent redistricting model may be the fairest solution.

Real talk, smart takes, and zero spin—this is America’s NewsHour.

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Bill Bernardoni continues his sit down with Ken Rapoza of the Coalition for Prosperous America to break down the impact of tariffs. Are they really protecting American jobs—or just another tax on consumers? We dig into:

• The president’s tariff strategy and its goals
• How tariffs affect companies like Apple
• The role of tariffs in future industries—AI, robotics, and autonomous vehicles
• Whether tariffs are simply taxes passed down to consumers
• The balancing act between research funding, innovation, and protectionism

Stay tuned for a frank conversation that separates political spin from economic reality.

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Bill Bernardoni is joined by Ken Rapoza from the Coalition for Prosperous America for a deep dive into tariffs, trade, and whether protectionism is the key to saving American industry.
Rapoza makes the case for “sector tariffs” on cars, steel, and other critical industries — arguing that without them, the U.S. risks losing hundreds of thousands of jobs to low-cost countries like Mexico. Bill pushes back with the classic free-market conservative argument, pointing out GM’s $1.1 billion quarterly loss tied to tariffs and concerns that costs will be passed on to consumers.
From the Japan trade deal to the auto industry’s future, and whether tariffs help or hurt everyday Americans, this is a lively, no-holds-barred debate on one of the most important economic questions facing the U.S.

First, Michael Topchik, Executive Director of the Chartis Center for Rural Health, joins us for an unflinching look at America’s rural health crisis. From staff shortages that force patients to drive hours for specialists, to the pandemic-driven wave of traveling nurses, rural hospitals are stretched to the breaking point. Immigration policy, overseas medical talent, and a strained healthcare system all collide in a conversation about the future of care for millions of Americans. Then, we pivot to the Epstein story — but not the tabloid details. Instead, we examine the political theater behind President Trump’s push to unseal long-sealed grand jury records. Was it really about transparency, or was it another calculated deflection? As Barry Goldwater once warned, power in the wrong hands isn’t just about staying in office, but about destroying those who dare to question. Two very different stories, but one common thread: how institutions — whether hospitals or the presidency — wield power in ways that affect all of us.

Rural America is in the middle of a healthcare crisis — and the so-called “Big, Beautiful Bill” could make it worse. In this episode, Bill Bernadoni is joined by Michael Topchik, Executive Director of the Chartis Center for Rural Health, to break down how proposed Medicaid cuts could devastate rural hospitals already fighting to keep their doors open. With nearly half of rural hospitals losing money and over 450 at risk of closure, these cuts would hit the most vulnerable communities hardest. Topchik explains why the free market can’t save rural healthcare, how bipartisan carve-outs are offering only temporary relief, and why some states may be hit harder depending on their Medicaid expansion status. From high fixed costs to dwindling margins, this is the fight for survival in rural healthcare. What happens when the safety net frays — and is there any path forward before it snaps?