Tune in here to this Tuesday's edition of the Brett Winterble Show with Jason Lewis filling in!

Jason kicks off the program by welcoming Donald Bryson, CEO of the John Locke Foundation, to discuss the foundation’s bold new venture into filmmaking through John Locke Studios. The conversation centers around In the Pines, a powerful short film dramatizing the 1898 Wilmington coup—the only successful coup in American history. Jason praises the film’s storytelling and historical relevance, noting how it challenges the typical Hollywood narrative by offering a conservative perspective wrapped in compelling drama. Bryson explains the motivation behind the project, emphasizing the shift from print to visual media as a way to better engage modern audiences. He also touches on the backlash from left-leaning critics, which both he and Jason see as confirmation that the film struck a nerve. With additional projects like Letter to the Key already released, the discussion highlights how John Locke Studios is redefining how conservatives tell stories and preserve overlooked parts of history.

We’re also joined by Dr. John Lott, esteemed economist and author of More Guns, Less Crime, for a deep dive into both Second Amendment policy and an unexpected turn into foreign affairs.Dr. Lott weighs in with his analytical perspective, agreeing that the outcomes were surprisingly effective given the high stakes. The two discuss the backlash Trump faces from within his own party—particularly the "war caucus"—and whether his instincts could lead to a deal with Iran without compromising U.S. or Israeli security. Their conversation blends economic reasoning with geopolitical nuance, offering listeners a fresh take on complex global dynamics through the lens of data, deterrence, and diplomacy.

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