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In a recent Congressional hearing, a current CIA employee exposed just how extensive the government’s COVID-19 cover-up was. The Washington Stand’s Mark Tapscott joins host Casey Harper to break down the hearing and examine the growing questions surrounding the CIA’s role. If COVID-19 was truly a natural accident, why were intelligence documents reportedly changed? Is the CIA monitoring its own employees? And how much did Dr. Fauci know about the origins of the virus? All of this and more on today’s episode.

Host Casey Harper is joined by professor and author, Carl Trueman, and The Washington Stand’s Jared Bridges to talk about how modern culture has changed the way people see human life and what it means to be made in the image of God. Using ideas from his new book, Trueman explains the definition of desecration and how society has become more disconnected, or “disenchanted,” which in turn has morphed our understanding of the image of God. They also discuss the rise of secular culture, the impact AI has had on human agency, and why Christians need to move from a culture that tears down what is sacred to one that restores it.

Host Casey Harper  is joined by Luke Niforatos from Smart Approaches to Marijuana to unpack the growing normalization of marijuana in America. They explore how harmful marijuana actually is, why the Trump Administration has been more open to it, and what’s actually happened in states that have legalized it. Luke pushes back on claims about medical marijuana, talks about its effects on memory and young men, and exposes the false claims that health professionals and studies are pushing.

Resources

• Smart Approaches to Marijuana 

Host Casey Harper is joined by Daily Signal's Tyler O'Neil and Family Research Council's Chris Gacek to examine the recent controversy surrounding the Southern Poverty Law Center. Recently indicted by the DOJ for a myriad of financial wrongs, the three break down the evidence cited in these allegations and discuss the potential legal and financial implications for the SPLC. They also highlight actual circumstances and facts that show the SPLC, while publicly claiming to oppose hate groups, has been funding individuals connected to extremist movements for years.

Host Casey Harper is joined by Katy Talento to explore the idea of “rewilding our boys.” In today’s culture, young boys are often criticized for being too loud, too energetic, simply, too boyish. Katy emphasizes the importance of giving boys the freedom to play without constant restriction, allowing them to test their limits, take risks, and discover their own strength. The two also touch on the role women play in shaping boys’ environments, particularly in schools and daycares, where they are often the ones setting rules and boundaries.

Resources

• Rewilding Our Boys into Men: Cannabis, Screens, Schools, and the Suffocation of the Masculine Soul by Katy Talento

All eyes are on the shifting political landscape of the state of Virginia. Although she ran as a moderate, newly elected governor, Abigail Spanberger, has proven to be more left leaning than she originally let on. Host Casey Harper is joined by FRC Action's Matt Carpenter and The Washington Stand's Mark Tapscott to discuss the political bait and switch happening with Virginia's newly elected governor. The three analyze the suggested state redistricting, potential policy outcomes, and the governor's very low polling numbers. 

Has Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) officially been shut down or has it simply been renamed? Host Casey Harper is joined by the director of research at the National Association of Scholars, David Randall, to discuss the current state of DEI within our culture. The two break down how DEI views the world through power and group identity, why younger generations keep pushing it forward, and how schools may be keeping it alive by changing names instead of removing it.

As America nears its 250th birthday – the country is at a crossroads. The founders had a vision for this country, but is that vision still alive? Still relevant? Host Casey Harper is joined by professor and author, Matthew Spalding, to reflect on America’s past and future. The American founders put their lives on the line to protect truth and freedom. Today’s America looks very different than 1776, and many are wondering if the country will ever fully turn back to the founding ideals? Are the Constitution and Declaration of Independence still relevant? The two dive deep into those questions as well as details of the founding documents and the impact of the relationship between revelation and reason.

Resources

• The Making of the American Mind :The Story of Our Declaration of Independence by Matthew Spalding

Nigerian Christians are being targeted and killed -- and their government is doing nothing about it. Host Casey Harper is joined by Nigerian native and founder of Stefanos Foundation, Mark Lipdo, and Family Research Council’s Arielle Del Turco to shed light on the brutal persecution of Christians in Nigeria. For many, the threat of an attack from radical Islamist groups is simply part of their daily lives. Mark shares his story, explaining why he founded the Stefanos Foundation and what life is like for Christians in Nigeria. With jihadists being the main aggressors towards Christians, the three address the very real and dangerous reality for Christians in Nigeria and what America can do to help end the violence.

Host Casey Harper is joined by former director of the Philos Project and founder of Generation Zion, Luke Moon, for a conversation on the escalating conflicts in the Middle East. All eyes have been on the war in Iran, with many wondering how long the conflict will last. The two debate the possibility of regime change without having troops on the ground, a brief history of the Islamist regime, and how Gen Z views this war.