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The Heritage Foundation's John Malcolm, whose list of possible Supreme Court judicial nominees was used by President Trump in the development of his short list of contenders, joins us to discuss who to watch. Plus: We discuss a study that might help explain our current civility crisis.

The Heritage Foundation's legal fellows Hans von Spakovsky and Elizabeth Slattery discuss the impact Justice Anthony Kennedy has had on the court, and what the long-term impact could be if President Trump replaces Kennedy with a more Constitution-minded judge. Plus: one lawmaker says he received more death threats last year than in any of the previous years he'd been in office.

Thanks to the Supreme Court today, florist Baronelle Stutzman's case will be taken up again by the Washington state supreme court, in light of the Jack Phillips ruling. The Heritage Foundation's Monica Burke joins us to discuss. Plus: Liberals are kicking White House officials out of restaurants and Rep. Maxine Waters, D-Calif., says that's not far enough.

Laura Ingalls Wilder, author of the "Little House on the Prairie" books, is apparently too controversial for an award to be named after her in 2018. We discuss with The Daily Signal's Jarrett Stepman.  Plus: What the scene was like among the protesters this morning at the Supreme Court.

On today’s edition of The Daily Signal podcast, Rob Bluey and Ginny Montalbano have an exclusive interview with Reaching America President Derrick Hollie about his organization's innovative solutions for African-Americans. Hollie discusses how he's committed to finding solutions on issues ranging from energy poverty to occupational licensing. He also shares his thoughts on President Trump's ongoing feud with NFL players.

We also recognize the contributions of longtime conservative columnist Charles Krauthammer, who died Thursday at the age of 68. Heritage Foundation President Kay Coles James said, "In print, online, and at Fox News, Charles consistently raised the level of our political discourse. Not only did he have a unique ability to make the complex clear, he also had a wonderful way with words.”

Plus, we share some of our favorite letters from you and highlight a special birthday for Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas. Your letter could be featured next week; write us at [email protected]. Enjoy the show!

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Eric Teetsel, president of the Family Policy Alliance of Kansas, joins us to discuss the LGBT crusade against faith-based adoption agencies across the nation. Plus: We discuss the heated reception an Atlantic article on children and transgenderism received.

The Heritage Foundation's John Malcolm joins us to discuss the new 500-page report on the FBI's conduct during the investigation of Hillary Clinton's email server. Plus: Actor Chris Pratt urges an MTV audience to pray more.

Ericka Andersen, author of “Leaving Cloud 9: The True Story of a Life Resurrected From the Ashes of Poverty, Trauma, and Mental Illness,” shares the story of how her husband, Rick, dealt with a rough upbringing. Plus: a new survey reveals more are opting out of social media.

On today’s edition of The Daily Signal podcast, Rob Bluey and Daniel Davis feature an interview with David Brody and Jenna Browder of the Christian Broadcasting Network about their coverage of the news through a biblical worldview.

They also recap the top stories of the past week, including the aftermath of the North Korea summit and another contentious exchange between Sarah Huckabee Sanders and members of the media.

Plus, we share some of our favorite letters from you and highlight the incredible and enduring legacy of “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood.” Your letter could be featured next week; write us at [email protected].

Enjoy the show!

Mark Penn, a former Clinton adviser and the author of "Microtrends Squared," joins us to discuss how trends among small cohorts can lead to broader change. Plus: Is it fair that two transgender athletes dominated in a high school girls sport competition?