As our kids head back to school, there are massive protests and riots in America’s largest cities, increased anti-American sentiment, and the cancelling of some of the most important people from Western history. Amidst all this chaos comes the question: why is this happening? Why do these people in the streets hate America so much? The answer is they were taught to hate it. On this special “back to school” episode we are joined by Katie Gorka, who gives a crash course on American public education and where it all went wrong. 

Show Notes:

The Heritage Foundation webinar: “Teaching American Exceptionalism and Overcoming Impediments to Teaching the History We Need”

The free digital textbook from the Bill of Rights Institute, Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness

On the intellectual pedigree of the founding: Robert R. Reilly, America on Trial: A Defense of the Founding

The great new textbook on American history: Wilfred M. McClay, Land of Hope: An Invitation to the Great American Story

The organization Katie mentioned in Virginia: DoBetterFCPS

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The Left continues to push for all-mail elections. They say it's safe, and we can trust the Post Office to handle the tens of millions of ballots that are cast during election season. They claim that President Trump is standing in the way of vote-by-mail, and claim he's disenfranchising voters. But if we hit pause for a second and look at the totality of the circumstances, there are very legitimate concerns when it comes to switching to an all vote-by-mail election, as well as the devastating possibility that your vote will be lost or not counted. On this episode, leading election integrity voice Hans von Spakovsky joins us again, and corrects the narrative on why a national vote-by-mail effort is a really bad idea.

Show Notes:

Hans' recent appearance on Life, Liberty & Levin, as well as the powerful media montage referenced in the episode. 

Fox News Op-ed: The Risks of Mail-In Voting

The Washington Times: Stolen Elections Show the Vulnerabilities of Absentee Ballots

Heritage Foundation Voter Fraud Database

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It's been over 75 days of nightly riots in Portland and the violence is spreading to cities across the country. This week, Lora Ries, a senior research fellow in homeland security, talks about how this started, why the protests continue, and what we can do to stop them.

14-Step Action Plan for Stopping Targeted Violence in America’s Cities

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Sports events have always been an escape from the challenges of everyday life. Think back to your favorite sports memories. Is there anything better than seeing your team win, and then celebrating with your friends and family? But what has been the one constant at all sporting events in America? The National Anthem. This is a time when we put our differences aside, and pay tribute to the nation and those who fight for it. But now, if you turn on most sports events, you’ll likely see teams kneeling during the National Anthem, wearing Black Lives Matter apparel, and protesting. Sports seem to no longer be just about sports. On this episode, we talk about the state of sports in the US, the influence of the Black Lives Matter movement, and why the National Anthem is something worth standing for. 

Show Notes:

Whitney Houston Singing The National Anthem at Super Bowl 25

Ken Blackwell’s Piece: NFL Again Fumbles Opportunity to Unite America

Mike Howell’s Recent Piece: Until Cities End Riots, Federal Authorities Stand Ready

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The free market is offering hope to parents who were running out of options for the upcoming school year through something called “pandemic pods.” This week, Dr. Lindsay Burke explains what these pods are, how they work, how much they cost, and how they are reshaping our education system. 

"Pandemic Pods" Are Fundamentally Reshaping K-12 Education

https://www.facebook.com/groups/pandemicpodsf/

https://prendaschool.com/

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The US has seen a lot of action involving our relationship with China throughout July 2020.  From sanctions, to closing consulates, to Hong Kong, to holding China accountable for the Covid-19 pandemic, this makes an already complex "tit for tat" situation even more complex. On this episode, we talk with Jim Carafano about why the media narrative of "tit for tat" is actually not the proper way to describe what's going on. We also discuss the proper way to deal with it to ensure our economic and national security.  

Show Notes

China's Sanctions on US Officials Are an Attempt to Scare the World

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More and more experts agree that science says it’s safe to send kids back to school as long as new guidelines and safety measures are in place. This week, Dr. Kevin Pham, a medical doctor, explains why he believes in person schooling would actually be one of the SAFEST activities to reopen in America.

https://www.heritage.org/education/commentary/why-person-schooling-would-be-one-the-safest-activities-reopen

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We’ve all seen the phrase E pluribus unum written all over American symbols. When translated from Latin it means: out of many, one. This phrase has helped create our unique American culture. But recently, the left has been using identity politics to divide us. This week, we talk to Mike Gonzalez. He has a brand new book out called “The Plot to Change America: How Identity Politics is Dividing the Land of the Free." This book exposes the myths that help identity politics perpetuate itself, it reveals what has really happened in America, and explains why it is urgent to change course. This week, he takes us back to the beginning, and explains where we currently stand, and what we need to do to get back to E pluribus unum.

Show Notes:

The Plot to Change America: How Identity Politics is Dividing the Land of the Free - by Mike Gonzalez

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The left's assault on America’s history is nothing new, but it's getting worse. This week, Jarrett Stepman explains why statues of former President Thomas Jefferson and even Robert E. Lee should remain standing. Stepman is a contributor to The Daily Signal and author of  “The War on History: The Conspiracy to Rewrite America's Past.”

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This Fourth of July season, we are counting the many blessings we are afforded as American citizens. We all have a different story, and a different path, and we are able to move forward because of the freedom and liberty this Nation was founded on. These are the things enshrined in Declaration of Independence. On this inspiring episode, Dr. Allen Guelzo talks about the miracle that is the Declaration of Independence, the story that lead to its drafting and the result, why it is still very relevant in today’s culture, and why it makes him a #ProudAmerican.  

Show Notes

After listening to the episode, we encourage all to take a short amount of time and read The Declaration of Independence in its entirety. After, please tell us on social media why you are a #ProudAmerican. Don't forget to use the hashtag!  

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