Michael talks about the history of nations that have suffered economic decline and how they have gone to war, or become expansionist, or taken on adversaries as a way to deflect from economic problems. China is suffering from the longest economic slowdown in its history. What does that mean for the U.S. and the rest of the world?

Amazon’s Ring doorbell division is giving out user information to police departments. If you have a Ring doorbell at your home, law enforcement may know whether or not you have agreed to turn over footage from your doorbell, regardless of whether you’re under investigation or not. Privacy rights be damned. And, the Fourth Amendment takes another small hit.

The House Democrats are approaching impeachment exactly backwards from the way it has always been done. That is unfair to you and me and to President Trump. It is a dangerous process they are using and proves that Alexis de Tocqueville was correct in 1835 when he predicted a morally corrupt Congress would use impeachment to illegally remove political opponents.

The Narco-Terrorist state on our southern border just defeated the Mexican military. Mexico isn’t faring well in its war against the drug cartels - and that’s a problem for the United States.

Michael digs behind the rise of Greta Thunberg to see the who/what/where/when/why (The 5 W’s) of her meteoric rise to fame and media attention. The usual suspects are found. And, it is a great lesson in why people need to be discerning consumers of news.

General William McRaven pens an op-ed in the New York Times attacking Donald Trump, but wrapping his criticism in a tapestry of love for the military. Michael deconstructs the editorial and challenges the General to back up his criticism.

A recently declassified FISA court ruling shows the FBI improperly surveilled American citizens in violation of the Constitution’s Fourth Amendment prohibition against unreasonable searches and seizures. What does this mean for you? Even those who say they have “nothing to hide” might still be illegally searched by the FBI in violation of the Constitution.

Michael describes 16th Century Star Chambers and how the secretive process used in the current so-called “impeachment inquiry” is wrong. The hearings should be open and due process afforded the President. More importantly, though, the American public deserves to hear the testimony of witnesses because public opinion will be a significant factor in whether or not to impeach a President.

Michael unloads on LeBron James of the Lakers for his anti-American comments about Hong Kong and China. He compares those comments to Enes Kanter of the Boston Celtics who pens an op-ed in the Boston Globe about his appreciation for America and all it has to offer.

Michael goes in depth on the need for discipline inside the White House. President Trump’s lack of a disciplined staff could cost him re-election or, result in an impeachment.