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On today’s show we feature an interview with Sebastian Gorka, former deputy assistant to President Donald Trump and author of the new book, “Why We Fight: Defeating America's Enemies—With No Apologies.”Gorka breaks down the most serious threats to American security and how Trump is combatting them. We also discuss Justice Brett Kavanaugh's confirmation hearings remade the Republican Party. Plus, Gorka's analysis of immigration, the dangers of socialism, and his first encounter with Trump.Also on today’s show:• Your letters to the editor. Don’t forget, your letter could be featured on our show; write us at [email protected] or call 202-608-6205.• The Heritage Foundation's Tim Doescher, co-host of the Heritage Explains podcast, shares the exciting economic news from the most recent jobs report.The Daily Signal podcast is available on the Ricochet Audio Network. You also can listen on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast app. All of our podcasts can be found at DailySignal.com/podcasts.If you like what you hear, please leave a review or give us feedback. Enjoy the show!

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The Supreme Court recently announced that it will hear an appeal for a case involving a memorial cross. This large cross stands in an open field in Bladensburg, Maryland, and commemorates the sacrifice of 49 local servicemen who gave their lives in World War I. We talk with Jeremy Dys of First Liberty, the organization which is defending the memorial against the American Humanist Association.  We also cover these stories:--The midterm elections are today--and the Justice Department is not going to tolerate fraud. Officials will be monitoring voting in 19 states.--The U.S. government restored economic sanctions that the Obama administration lifted in 2015 as part of the Iran nuclear deal. The sanctions target Iran’s energy, shipping, and banking sectors, among others.--Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says the United States will hold accountable the men who murdered Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, while still maintaining the strategic U.S.-Saudi relationship.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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What do young black leaders really think about President Donald Trump? And what do they think about conservativism? The Daily Signal's Troy Worden went to Turning Point USA's Young Black Leaders Summit, and reports back on his conversations with attendees. Plus: Starbucks is releasing its holiday cups Nov. 2--but isn't it too early to already be celebrating Christmas? We also cover these stories:--President Trump gives a speech on immigration, focusing on asylum seeker and the caravan.--Relations between the U.S. and China are not strong at the moment, as the two nations are locked in an escalating trade war. But on Thursday, President Trump signaled progress on the trade front.--The Today Show’s Al Roker dressed up as Doc Brown from “Back to the Future”.  Roker, who is black, defended dressing up as a white character after an objection on Twitter.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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The Supreme Court has never actually ruled on whether the children of illegal immigrants born here are citizens or not. Amy Swearer, a legal analyst at The Heritage Foundation, joins us on the podcast to share that fact and more about the history of birthright citizenship in the US, and whether it's appropriate for President Trump to use an executive order to declare that children of illegal immigrants born here aren't citizens. Plus: We talk about the best Halloween movies.We also cover these stories:--President Trump is looking to sign an executive order that would get rid of birthright citizenship.--House Speaker Paul Ryan says, "You cannot end birthright citizenship with an executive order."--Whitey Bulger, the notorious Boston mobster, was pronounced dead Tuesday at a federal prison in West Virginia, one day after being transferred there.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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Almost immediately following the horrific shooting at the Tree of Life synagogue, media figures began claiming there is widespread anti-Semitism among conservatives. This ignoried the pervasive anti-Semitism within the BDS movement and other mainstream liberal groups on college campuses nationwide.Joel Griffith, chair of the Washington, D.C. chapter of Young Jewish Conservatives and research fellow at The Heritage Foundation, joins the podcast to call out the hypocrisy and provide insight on how to stop anti-Semitism in the U.S. Plus: Nancy Pelosi’s daughter, Alexandra Pelosi, is out with a new documentary on fans of President Donald Trump.We also cover these stories:--President Trump will visit Pittsburgh today, along with first lady Melania Trump. White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders noted Monday that Trump "is the grandfather of several Jewish grandchildren."--President Trump is deploying some 5,000 troops to the U.S.-Mexico border as the migrant caravan continues to head north.--A third suspicious package was sent to CNN.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 show we feature an interview with Kathryn Jean Lopez, a senior fellow at National Review Institute and an editor-at-large of National Review. We discuss how the National Review Institute is carrying on the legacy of the late William F. Buckley, founder of National Review and host of "Firing Line."Lopez spoke at The Heritage Foundation’s recent event honoring the life of J.J. Hanson, an opponent of physician-assisted suicide. Afterward, she spoke to The Daily Signal about how Hanson's story is an alternative to that practice. We also discuss the new movie "Gosnell: The Trial of America's Biggest Serial Killer," media bias, and why so many young people are supporting socialism.Also on today’s show:Clips from The Daily Signal’s recent trip to a Houston rally with President Donald Trump. Find out what these devoted Trump supporters say about illegal immigration.Your letters to the editor. Don’t forget, your letter could be featured on our show; write us at [email protected] or call 202-608-6205.Some exciting news about one of our co-hosts.The Daily Signal podcast is available on the Ricochet Audio Network. You also can listen on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast app. All of our podcasts can be found at DailySignal.com/podcasts.If you like what you hear, please leave a review or give us feedback. Enjoy the show!

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One out of four deaths in America are from cancer, and every year, over half a million of our citizens lose their battle with cancer. Terminal illness has provoked a debate over assisted suicide: whether it should be allowed, and what it means to truly protect human dignity. We speak to Kristen Hanson, who lost her husband, J.J., to brain cancer last year. Plus: College students were so upset over the 2016 election results a considerable portion are at risk for developing PTSD. We also cover these stories:--Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said journalist Jamal Khashoggi’s killing was a “heinous crime that cannot be justified.”--The Trump administration is taking more action to curb the opioid epidemic. President Trump discussed the crisis Wednesday, and signed related legislation.--The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is launching a new course titled “Trumpaganda: The war on facts, press and democracy.”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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The nations of Africa have a long memory of European colonialism, and those memories are not good. Colonialism left in the 1960s, but one pro-life activist says it’s back in the form of pro-abortion ideology. Today we sit down with Nigerian activist Obianuju Ekeocha to discuss how Western nations are importing socially liberal values into Africa.We also cover these stories:--More suspicious packages turned up in the mailboxes of prominent Democrats on Thursday.--President Trump tweeted about the caravan, “I am bringing out the military for this national emergency. They will be stopped!”--Sen. Chuck Grassley, chairman of the Judiciary Committee, asks the Justice Department to investigate Julie Swetnick, who brought forward accusations of inappropriate conduct against Brett Kavanaugh, and her lawyer, Michael Avenatti.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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The murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi is raising new questions about the U.S.-Saudi alliance. We talk to Jim Phillips of The Heritage Foundation about what the U.S. should do, now that the Saudis have admitted Khashoggi is dead. Plus: We debate whether buying a lottery ticket is a good life decision. We also cover these stories:--President Trump tweeted he’s beginning to cut U.S. aid to Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador --  in light of the migrant caravan heading north to the U.S. border.--The Trump administration is facing pushback from Russia after announcing over the weekend the U.S. will withdraw from a longstanding nuclear treaty.--Two-thirds of Americans now back legalizing marijuana.--Get ready to receive your food from the sky. Uber is planning to produce food-delivery drones by the year 2021,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 show we feature an interview with Eric Bolling, host of the CRTV show “America.” Bolling spoke at The Heritage Foundation’s recent President’s Club meeting. Afterward, he sat down with The Daily Signal to discuss his career, the economy, “Never Trump” Republicans, and more.Also on the show:• We feature clips from The Daily Signal’s recent trip to an Ohio rally with President Donald Trump. Find out what these devoted Trump supporters are saying.• Your letters to the editor. Don’t forget, your letter could be featured on our show; write us at [email protected] or call 202-608-6205.The Daily Signal podcast is available on the Ricochet Audio Network. You also can listen on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast app. All of our podcasts can be found at DailySignal.com/podcasts.If you like what you hear, please leave a review or give us feedback. Enjoy the show!

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