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We discuss comedian Michelle Wolf’s mean, not funny, performance with Lauren Evans, a Daily Signal producer. Plus: a New York Times reporter accuses Hillary Clinton of sexist behavior.

The Heritage Foundation's Hans von Spakovsky joins us to discuss why a new lawsuit, spearheaded by Texas and including six other states, could succeed. Plus: The Boy Scouts are dropping the "boy" part of their name.

Incredibly, a New York Times op-ed praised Karl Marx this week. The Daily Signal's Jarrett Stepman joins us today to discuss that, and the long-term implications of Americans students knowing little about history. Plus: Sarah Huckabee Sanders speaks about the Michelle Wolf jokes at the White House Corespondents Dinner.

On today’s edition of The Daily Signal podcast, Rob Bluey and Ginny Montalbano review the week’s top news. We feature an exclusive interview with Virginia Delegate Nick Freitas. He spoke to us about the importance of the Second Amendment, why his viral speech resonated, and his thoughts on the recent Waffle House shooting. We also share some of our favorite letters from you, and highlight a kind gesture on Capitol Hill. Your letter could be featured next week; write us at [email protected]. Enjoy the show!

The parents of Alfie Evans, a very sick toddler, want to take him to Italy for medical treatment. Yet the courts aren't allowing them to, insisting the family remain in Britain--and also insisting Alfie be taken off life support. The Heritage Foundation's Bob Moffit joins us to discuss. Plus: Kanye West has an epic tweet in support of President Donald Trump.

Sen. Bernie Sanders is back with another socialist plan. The Heritage Foundation's David Kreutzer explains why pledging jobs for all is not going to lead to one big happily ever after for Americans. Plus: Yale students are embracing emotional support animals.

California state lawmakers are considering a bill that would curb speech about LGBT matters. The Daily Signal's Jarrett Stepman joins us to discuss. Plus: Dr. Michelle Cretella, who has written for The Daily Signal, gets dozens of protesters when she goes to speak at a church about transgender issues.

Lawmakers tackle food stamps in the new farm bill, but The Heritage Foundation’s Mimi Teixeira says they missed valuable opportunities for real change. Plus: We talk about Waffle House hero James Shaw, Jr.

On today’s edition of The Daily Signal podcast, Rob Bluey and Ginny Montalbano review the week’s top news. We feature an exclusive interview with Rep. Louie Gohmert, R-Texas, who spoke to us about James Comey's new book, the Mueller investigation, and what he would like to see in the next Speaker of the House. We share some of our favorite letters from you, and highlight the heroic actions of Southwest Airlines pilot Captain Tammie Jo Shults. Your letter could be featured next week; write us at [email protected]. Enjoy the show!

Today is Tax Freedom Day, and The Heritage Foundation's Adam Michel joins us to discuss that, tax reform 2.0, and how your taxes will be different in 2019. Plus: We chat about a new study which looked at the relationship between big government and religious behavior.