From the front lines of counterterrorism to the long, difficult journey of recovery, Tyler Gray — former Delta Force operator and author of Forged in Chaos: A Warrior’s Origin Story — shares a raw, unfiltered look at the internal wars veterans fight long after combat ends. Gray introduces a new theory that challenges the traditional PTSD label, arguing that many warriors are not dealing with “post”-traumatic stress, but rather the lifelong impact of being forged in chaos and shattered in peace. He opens up about the night in Sadr City that changed everything, his grueling recovery, and the shortcomings of the VA system that mirror flaws across the broader U.S. healthcare system. This powerful conversation peels back the curtain on the hidden costs of service, resilience, and redefining what it means to survive.

From the headlines to the Heartland, Bill Bernardoni sits down with cybersecurity expert John Bambenek, author of Lies and AI: Navigating the Future of Technology, to break down the latest in artificial intelligence. This week, Elon Musk unveiled Grok 4, claiming it brings us closer than ever to AGI — artificial general intelligence. But what exactly is AGI, and should we be celebrating it or fearing it? Bambenek explains the difference between generative AI and AGI, why liability is the missing piece in AI regulation, and how the wrong applications could change everyday life more than any science fiction scenario. From credit decisions and hiring to national security and healthcare, who’s responsible when AI gets it wrong? And should Congress — or the states — take the lead on regulating this rapidly advancing technology? A smart, grounded take on AI, regulation, and the risks of moving too fast with too little oversight.

Retired U.S. Marine Corps Major Fred Galvin joins Bill Bernardoni to dig into the reported Trump–Zelensky conversation about striking Moscow and St. Petersburg. Is this strategic posturing or a dangerous precedent? Galvin explains how Trump uses rhetoric, weapons transfers, and diplomacy to pressure both Putin and European allies — while also sending a clear message to Beijing. From depleted U.S. stockpiles to NATO’s shortcomings, we break down what’s really at stake and how America’s strategy toward Ukraine, Russia, and China may be shifting in real time.

From the battlefield to the courtroom, retired U.S. Marine Corps Major Fred Galvin shares the extraordinary and harrowing true story behind his book A Few Bad Men. Galvin recounts the ambush his Marine Special Operations Task Force faced in Afghanistan, the controversial rules of engagement, and the aftermath that saw him and his men accused of war crimes before eventually being vindicated. We also explore his take on America’s global posture today—from Ukraine to Taiwan—and what it means for U.S. readiness on the world stage. This is a conversation about duty, betrayal, resilience, and what it really means to lead Marines under fire.

Bill Bernardoni continues with Romina Boccia, director of budget and entitlement policy at the Cato Institute, for a blunt look at the so-called Big Beautiful Bill. Supporters call it fiscal discipline. Boccia calls it a dangerous debt bomb.

• Why the bill could add $4–6 trillion on top of an already unsustainable debt trajectory.
• How Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security remain the true long-term drivers of deficits.
• Why Trump’s growth projections don’t match independent analysis.
• The hidden costs of giveaways that make the tax code even more complicated.
• And the one part of the bill that Cato actually supports.

A sharper take on the budget math behind the politics — and what it means for America’s fiscal future.

Bill Bernardoni sits down with Romina Boccia, director of budget and entitlement policy at the Cato Institute, for a blunt look at the so-called Big Beautiful Bill. Supporters call it fiscal discipline. Boccia calls it a dangerous debt bomb.

• Why the bill could add $4–6 trillion on top of an already unsustainable debt trajectory.
• How Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security remain the true long-term drivers of deficits.
• Why Trump’s growth projections don’t match independent analysis.
• The hidden costs of giveaways that make the tax code even more complicated.
• And the one part of the bill that Cato actually supports.

A sharper take on the budget math behind the politics — and what it means for America’s fiscal future.

From border security to tax cuts, Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ is already one of the most ambitious pieces of legislation in modern history. But what will it really mean for the economy? Bill Bernardoni sits down with Richard Stern, director at the Heritage Foundation, to unpack the good, the bad, and the complicated. They cover tax code changes, debt projections, CBO’s warnings, and why Heritage believes this bill could set the stage for a generation of prosperity.

From border security to tax cuts, Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ is already one of the most ambitious pieces of legislation in modern history. But what will it really mean for the economy? Bill Bernardoni sits down with Richard Stern, director at the Heritage Foundation, to unpack the good, the bad, and the complicated. They cover tax code changes, debt projections, CBO’s warnings, and why Heritage believes this bill could set the stage for a generation of prosperity.

From New York City to California, the Democratic Party is being pulled in different directions. Bill Bernardoni closes out this week’s America’s NewsHour with Beowulf Rochlen of the Good News for Lefties podcast, diving into Zorhan Mamdani’s stunning rise in New York, Gavin Newsom’s presidential positioning, and whether Democrats should embrace the left or pivot back to the center. We also examine defections of figures like Tulsi Gabbard, Dennis Kucinich, and RFK Jr. into Trump’s orbit — and what that means for the party’s identity.

America’s NewsHour digs into the current state of the Democratic Party. Bill Bernardoni talks with Dr. Will Boyd, former professor and candidate for Alabama governor, about running as a Democrat in a Republican stronghold and what issues really move voters. Then, Beowulf Rochlen of the Good News for Lefties podcast weighs in on whether Democrats should move to the center — or double down on progressive energy. It’s a candid look at the challenges, opportunities, and future direction of the Democratic Party.