Francis Rooney, former U.S. Ambassador to the Holy See and former Member of the U.S. House of Representatives, discusses the Russia-Ukraine war, Russian President Putin's goal to restore the Iron Curtain, what the death of the leader of Iran may mean for the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, and the role diplomacy should play in conflict mediation.

Karen Kerrigan, President and CEO of the Small Business and Entrepreneurship Council, discusses the Federal Trade Commission's recent ban on the use of non-compete agreements, the slippery slope of such regulatory overreach, lawsuits challenging the rule, and the recent report issued by the U.S. House Committee on Small Business that highlights the significant costs to small businesses and the potential serious risk of loss and closures as a result of the new rule.

Phil Kerpen, President and Founder of American Commitment, discusses the Biden administration's electric vehicle mandate, what it may mean for Americans looking to purchase gas powered vehicles in the future, and what EV subsidies have really cost us.

Rachel Greszler, Senior Research Fellow in the Roe Institute at The Heritage Foundation, discusses the grim picture painted in the Social Security Trustees' 2024 Report, the history of the Social Security program, what happens when Social Security runs out of money, and commonsense Social Security reforms.

Tzvi Kahn, Research Fellow and Senior Editor at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, discusses the increasingly dangerous likelihood of full-blown conflict between Israel and Iran, how the election season may be affecting policy, and why the Biden Administration must take seriously Iran's warnings that it will change nuclear doctrine if its existence is threatened.

Jonathan Butcher, the Will Skillman Senior Research Fellow in Education Policy at The Heritage Foundation, discusses the fallout from college student "encampments," the impact of the protest on college enrollment, contributions and employment opportunities, and what the protests mean for this summer's National Conventions, particularly the DNC in Chicago.

William J. Conti, an Attorney from Washington, DC, discusses some of the U.S. Senate races to watch this year, the impact voter turnout for the presidential race may have on the Congressional races, and what Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.'s presidential run might mean for the other candidates.

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Commissioner Brendan Carr discusses the FCC's upcoming vote on a rule that will subject the internet to crippling, utility-style regulatory powers under Title II of the Communications Act of 1934, the myths and facts surrounding "net neutrality," and how this massive expansion of government power over the internet is unnecessary at a time when Americans are experiencing lower prices, faster speeds, increased competition, and accelerated infrastructure build-outs.

Ike Brannon, Economist, President of Capital Policy Analytics and a Senior Fellow at the Jack Kemp Foundation, discusses the proposed acquisition of U.S. Steel by Nippon Steel, why the merger would not undermine national security as some opponents claim, how it will keep jobs in the U.S., and what history should teach us about the impact on government overreach and restraints on foreign investments.

Timothy Lee, CFIF's Senior Vice President of Legal and Public Affairs, discusses the FCC's plan to reinstate crippling utility-style Title II regulations on the Internet, and how further expansion of government power over the Internet could result in less innovation, censorship, and higher costs for consumers.