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Top Democrats have moved way beyond Obamacare and are now pushing Medicare for All—a single-payer, government-run program. Surveys show that Americans like the sound of Medicare for All until they learn what it would do. Daniel recently spoke with Grace-Marie Turner, a leading health care expert from the Galen Institute. She unpacked what’s wrong with Medicare for All and shared a conservative alternative. Today, we play that interview. Plus: Did a top U.S. soccer player lose a World Cup spot because of her Christian beliefs? Kate and Daniel discuss.We also cover these stories:-President Trump announces alternative plan to gather citizenship data-ICE prepares to launch raids on illegal immigrants with deportation orders-House panel issues 12 subpoenas to Trump aides and associatesThe Daily Signal podcast is available on Ricochet, iTunes, SoundCloud, Google Play, or Stitcher. All of our podcasts can be found at DailySignal.com/podcasts. If you like what you hear, please leave a review. You can also leave us a message at 202-608-6205 or write us at [email protected]. Enjoy the show!

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Iran is forging ahead with its nuclear program, and that’s creating more uncertainty in the Middle East. So what’s the best way to keep Iran from getting nuclear weapons? Today Luke Coffey of The Heritage Foundation has some ideas. We also cover these stories:•Democrat leaders call for Labor Secretary Alex Acosta to resign over his 2008 deal with financier Jeffrey Epstein.•President Trump defends Acosta, but says White House is looking at deal.•BET founder Robert Johnson praises Trump on the economy, says Democrat party is becoming too extreme. The Daily Signal podcast is available on Ricochet, iTunes, SoundCloud, Google Play, or Stitcher. All of our podcasts can be found at DailySignal.com/podcasts. If you like what you hear, please leave a review. You can also leave us a message at 202-608-6205 or write us at [email protected]. Enjoy the show!

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Jennifer Zeng grew up admiring the Communist Party of China and adhering to its stringent rules. But her life changed forever when she embraced religion and was swept up in a government crackdown on Falun Gong. Arrested four times as a young adult and held in as a prisoner in a labor camp, he quickly woke up to the horrors of living in a socialist state. After being subject to brutal torture, Zeng managed to escape China and now tells about the evils of socialism and communism.At a time when more Americans are embracing Karl Marx’s teachings, Chris Wright has helped Zeng share her story as part of a network called the Anticommunism Action Team. They recently spoke to The Daily Signal along with Darian Diachok, who escaped from Soviet-era Ukraine as an infant and has helped former Soviet satellite states democratize and overcome their failed communist systems.A lightly edited transcript of the interview is available at DailySignal.com. Some of the content is graphic and not suitable for small children.Also on today's episode, your letters to the editor on illegal immigration and voter fraud. Your letter could be featured on next week’s show. Send an email to [email protected] or leave a voicemail message at 202-608-6205.Finally, we share a good news story about one American soldier’s bravery and sacrifice. President Donald Trump recently awarded Army Staff Sgt. David G. Bellavia with the Medal of Honor, making him the first living Iraq War veteran to receive the recognition.The Daily Signal podcast is available on Ricochet, iTunes, SoundCloud, Google Play, or Stitcher. All of our podcasts can be found at DailySignal.com/podcasts. If you like what you hear, please leave a review. Enjoy the show!

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In the last 15 years, Texas has led the way among red states showing how small government is the path to prosperity. But the Texas economic miracle can’t be told without mentioning the Texas Public Policy Foundation, the leading conservative think tank in the Lone State State. Brooke Rollins built that foundation up to become a policy powerhouse promoting freedom and limited government. She talks about her years in think tank leadership, and how they prepared her for her current role in the Trump administration. Plus: A new poll shows Americans rarely seek guidance from their clergy. We also cover these stories:•Iran is officially in breach of the 2015 nuclear deal.•New York takes another step toward exposing President Trump’s tax returns. •President Trump isn't happy with Britain or Prime Minister Teresa May, after the British ambassador's unflattering comments about the Trump administration were leaked. The Daily Signal podcast is available on Ricochet, iTunes, SoundCloud, Google Play, or Stitcher. All of our podcasts can be found at DailySignal.com/podcasts. If you like what you hear, please leave a review. You can also leave us a message at 202-608-6205 or write us at [email protected]. Enjoy the show!

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Money in politics has gotten a bad rap, especially from the left -- which is odd, because some of the biggest money around in politics is liberal money. The Capital Research Center has traced where the money is in U.S politics, and recently I spoke with their president, Scott Walter. He unpacked the idea of “dark money” and explained who’s paying who, and what kind of impact it actually has. Plus: As we approach Independence Day, national pride is at a new low. What’s up with that? We’ll discuss.We also cover these stories:•The House Ways and Means Committee has filed a lawsuit to get President Trump's tax returns. •The Border Patrol is saying Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez misrepresented the detention facilities at the border.•President Trump is promising planes--and tanks--at this year's 4th of July celebration in Washington, D.C.The Daily Signal podcast is available on Ricochet, iTunes, SoundCloud, Google Play, or Stitcher. All of our podcasts can be found at DailySignal.com/podcasts. If you like what you hear, please leave a review. You can also leave us a message at 202-608-6205 or write us at [email protected]. Enjoy the show!

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Are America's best days behind it? Or is there a way to return to the values that our Founding Fathers and so many subsequent generations held? Tim Goeglein, co-author of the new book "American Restoration: How Faith, Family and Personal Sacrifice Can Heal Our Nation" is an optimist about the future--believing Americans can rebuild their culture from the ground up, starting in their own neighborhoods. We also cover these stories:•Iran announces it has more uranium than was allowed under the Iran agreement.•President Donald Trump is mad at New York state, which he says is targeting him unfairly.•Sen. Ted Cruz calls for Justice Department to investigate after a journalist is attacked by Antifa.The Daily Signal podcast is available on Ricochet, iTunes, SoundCloud, Google Play, or Stitcher. All of our podcasts can be found at DailySignal.com/podcasts. If you like what you hear, please leave a review. You can also leave us a message at 202-608-6205 or write us at [email protected]. Enjoy the show!

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On today’s episode, Brent Bozell and Tim Graham of the Media Research Center discuss their new book, “Unmasked: Big Media’s War Against Trump.” https://amzn.to/2JdFN6BIt is no secret that some of America’s most notable media personalities dislike President Donald Trump. Bozell and Graham have the research to prove it and break down why it’s so bad. They also reveal who tops the list and how the American people can find other sources of trustworthy news.We also share letters to the editor from our readers about The Heritage Foundation’s Mary Clare Amselem’s article, “Bernie Sanders’ Loan Bailout Would Benefit Colleges, Not Students.” Your letter could be featured on our show; write us at [email protected] or call 202-608-6205.And finally a follow-up good news story about Janine Stange, also known as “National Anthem Girl.”The Daily Signal podcast is available onRicochet, iTunes, SoundCloud, Google Play, or Stitcher. All of our podcasts can be found at DailySignal.com/podcasts. If you like what you hear, please leave a review. You can also leave us a message at 202-608-6205 or write us at [email protected]. Enjoy the show!

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Today Daniel Davis sits down with The Heritage Foundation's Jim Phillips, an expert in Middle Eastern affairs, to discuss what’s going on with Iran. Is war on the horizon? Why is Iran suddenly so aggressive? And what’s driving the conflict? We also cover these stories:•The Supreme Court hands down a major decision on gerrymandering.•Twitter takes a step that could affect President Trump's presence on the platform.•Oregon GOP lawmakers aren't showing up to work--because they're trying to block a cap-and-trade bill. The Daily Signal podcast is available on Ricochet, iTunes, SoundCloud, Google Play, or Stitcher. All of our podcasts can be found at DailySignal.com/podcasts. If you like what you hear, please leave a review. You can also leave us a message at 202-608-6205 or write us at [email protected]. Enjoy the show!

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Republican Study Committee chairman Rep. Mike Johnson, R-La., and Rep. Dan Crenshaw, R-Texas, join us to share their thoughts on immigration, socialism, bipartisanship and more.We also cover these stories on the podcast:•President Trump sends a sharp warning to Iran.•A British court overrules an earlier ruling requiring a mentally disabled woman to have an abortion.•Illinois becomes the eleventh state to legalize recreational use of marijuana.The Daily Signal podcast is available on Ricochet, iTunes, SoundCloud, Google Play, or Stitcher. All of our podcasts can be found at DailySignal.com/podcasts. If you like what you hear, please leave a review. You can also leave us a message at 202-608-6205 or write us at [email protected]. Enjoy the show!

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Health care reform isn’t moving in Congress, but for Americans overall, it still registers as a top issue. Rep. Paul Gosar, a former dentist whose time in the practice has given him unique insights into health care reform, joins the podcast to discuss. Plus: A US soccer player won’t visit the White House, and a waiter spits on Eric Trump. What does it all say about our politics? We also cover these stories:•House Judiciary Chairman Jerry Nadler says he expects Robert Mueller to have “a profound impact” when he testifies before Congress on July 17. •Iran’s supreme leader, the Ayatollah Khamenei, vowed to resist the U.S. in the wake of new sanctions targeting him and other senior Iranian officials.•Clint Eastwood will make a move in Georgia this summer, despite Hollywood's cries to boycott the state over its pro-life law.The Daily Signal podcast is available on Ricochet, iTunes, SoundCloud, Google Play, or Stitcher. All of our podcasts can be found at DailySignal.com/podcasts. If you like what you hear, please leave a review. You can also leave us a message at 202-608-6205 or write us at [email protected]. Enjoy the show!

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