The Bill Bennett Show

We Must Have Borders

On this episode of the Bill Bennett Show, Bill spoke with Mark Krikorian. He’s the Executive Director of the Center for Immigration Studies. He shared his thoughts regarding all that's happening at the southern border. Also Brian Kennedy joins the show. He's the President of the American Strategy Group. He gave us his thoughts on the Khashoggi killing, the upcoming G 20 summit and the caravan at the border. Bill also took some time to respond to emails.

Gas, Oil & The Counter Punching President

On this episode of the Bill Bennett Show, Bill spoke with Conrad Black, author and non affiliated member of the house of Lords. He shared his thoughts on the midterm elections and President Trump as a "counter puncher". Also, Bill spoke with Joel Farkas, Director of the American Strategy. He shared why so called climate  warriors protesting against fossil fuels do not protect the climate.

President Trump - The Wake Up Call America Needs

On this episode of the Bill Bennett Show David Gelernter talked about his piece in the Wall Street Journal titled, "The Real Reason They Hate Trump". John McNabb shared his thoughts on how President Trump has been the wake call America needed. Midterm elections are right around the corner and Sean Trende shared his thoughts on how he see things shaping out.

President Trump: Delivering On Campaign Promises

On this episode of the Bill Bennett Show, Joel Farkas, Director of the American Strategy Group, talks about some interesting developments with global climate policies and something interesting on the November ballot in California. Also Ryan Williams, President at the Claremont Institute, talks about his great piece titled "Decisive Political Victory is the Only Way to end this Civil Cold War".

Emotional Credibility vs Factual Credibility

On this episode of The Bill Bennett Show, we go in depth today with Byron York, Marc Thiessen and Paul Kengor who gives their thoughts and analysis on the Kavanaugh confirmation and investigation.

Kavanaugh Accusations: What Does This Mean Moving Forward

Bill welcomed Conrad Black to the to discuss the Kavanaugh hearings and accusations. Bill also read some of your emails.

Don't Leave Jesus Because of Judas

On this episode of the Bill Bennett Podcast, Marc Thiessen shares his thoughts about the highly maddening and disturbing sex scandal rocking the Catholic Church. Also Joel Farkas will join Bill to examine why high tech companies are joining the exodus out of California looking for better priced pastures.

Pickup Truck in a Haystack: War on Drugs

On this episode of the podcast Bill speaks with John Walters, the COO of Hudson Institute and Director of Hudson Institute Political Studies. He spoke this new and dangerous synthetic marijuana hitting the streets. A few weeks ago over 70 people overdosed in New Haven Connecticut. Also Tom Joscelyn gave us an update on the war on terror. He's Senior Fellow at The Foundation for Defense of Democracies and Senior Editor at the Long War Journal. Last but not least Phil Steele checked in as College Football kicks off this weekend.

SPECIAL FEATURE: A Conversation with Charles Koch Pt. 8

This is the final episode of our 8 part series with Charles Koch. He is the Chairman and CEO of Koch Industries. After explaining the third dimension of education as he sees it, which is bypass, Charles shares how resiliency to persevere through failure is key to success.

SPECIAL FEATURE: A Conversation with Charles Koch Pt. 7

This is another edition of a  Bill Bennett podcast special feature; A conversation with Charles Koch. He is the Chairman and CEO of Koch Industries. This episode is part 7 of our 8 part conversation where we discuss the "virtuous cycle". On the last episode, Charles stated that in his view, real education is 3 dimensional. That's where we'll pick up in this episode as Charles explains those dimensions.

SPECIAL FEATURE: A Conversation with Charles Koch Pt. 6

As we continue our conversation with Charles Koch, Chairman and CEO of Koch Industries, Charles explains the four essential elements of society as he sees it and how they work.

SPECIAL FEATURE: A Conversation with Charles Koch Pt. 5

This episode is part 5 of our 8 part conversation where we discuss the "virtuous cycle". At this point of our discussion, Charles begins to give us insight on why he's making such a huge effort to deal with the problems we face in society. Charles Koch is the Chairman and CEO of Koch Industries.

SPECIAL FEATURE: A Conversation with Charles Koch Pt. 4

We're at the halfway point of our series with Charles Koch, Chairman and CEO of Koch Industries, where Charles shares this concept of “The Virtuous Cycle”. On this episode we examine how the “virtuous cycle” creates success in business and how can it be replicated.

SPECIAL FEATURE: A Conversation with Charles Koch Pt. 3

This is the third part in an eight part series with Charles Koch, Chairman and CEO of Koch Industries. In this edition, Charles talks about taking risk in business and examines whether the "fear factor” in business risk taking is at an all-time high. Are the external regulations imposed creating an internal fear of risk?

SPECIAL FEATURE: A Conversation with Charles Koch Pt. 2

In part 2 of Bill's 8 part series with Charles Koch, Charles explains how the three facets of education, as he sees it, applied to his early efforts in business.

SPECIAL FEATURE: A Conversation with Charles Koch Pt. 1

 This is part 1 of an 8 part series of discussions with Charles Koch - American businessman and philanthropist. He is the Chairman and CEO of Koch Industries. Bill and Mr. Koch examines a concept known as “The Virtuous Cycle” and it’s potential to positively impact society in four different areas – Education, Community, Business and Government. This first installment, Mr. Koch discussed his intellectual journey from "Good Profit" to The Virtuous Cycle.

Singapore Summit Success

On this episode of the Bill Bennett podcast, we dive deep into the Singapore Summit with Joel Farkas, director of the American Strategy Group. Also Michael Anton, former Senior National Security Official in the Trump Administration, shares his thoughts about the summit. Bill also welcomed Sean Trende, Senior Elections Analyst for Real Clear Politics, to talk about the midterm elections.

Defending America - Do It To Win

On this episode of the Bill Bennett show, Bill speaks with Bret Baier, the host of Special Report with Bret Baier on Fox News Channel about his new book “Three Days In Moscow: Ronald Reagan and the Fall of the Soviet Empire”. Brian Kennedy, President of the American Strategy Group, shared his insight on missile defense. Also, Elaine Bennett, the Founder and President of the Best Friends Foundation, joined Bill to share her thoughts on the recent school shootings and ways to help keep our students safe.

Donald J Trump: A President Like No Other

On this episode of the Bill Bennett Show, Bill speaks with Conrad Black  about his new book “Donald J. Trump A President Like No Other”. Also, Bill welcomes Joseph Tartakovsky, author of “The Lives of the Constitution: Ten Exceptional Minds that Shaped America’s Supreme Law" to the show to discuss stories behind the Constitution and the struggle over our supreme law from its begin to present day.

Impeachment Trap

On this episode of the Bill Bennett Show, Byron York, columnist at the Washington Examiner and Fox News contributor joined Bill to discuss all the news surrounding the White House. Also Bill and Claude answered some emails sent to the show.

The Defense of Liberty for Crying Out Loud

Joel Farkas, Director of the American Strategy Group, joined Bill to discuss Syria, the Mueller investigation and the possibility of California dividing into 3 states. Also, on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of A Nation At Risk, Bill had a chance to sit and speak with the current Secretary of Education, Besty Devos.

Facebook, FBI & Syria

Mark Zuckerberg goes before Congress, the FBI raids Michael Cohen's office and President Trump considers action against Syria. There's a lot to digest on this episode of the Bill Bennett Show. Brian Kennedy, President of the American Strategy Group joins Bill to discuss these things. Also Chester E. Finn, Distinguished Senior Fellow & President Emeritus, Thomas B. Fordham Institute, and Senior Fellow, Hoover Institution, Stanford University will joined Bill to discuss the latest NAEP results.

Targeting Trump Backfiring?

On this episode of the Bill Bennett Show, Conrad Black joined Bill to discuss an article he wrote highlighting how all the anti-Trump efforts are backfiring. Also Joel Farkas, Director of the American Strategy Group, focused on illegal immigration as an existential threat and the elites endorsement of it.

Don't Forget Afghanistan

On this episode of the Bill Bennett Podcast, Bill spoke with Bing West about the current dynamics in Afghanistan. Also Byron York joined Bill to discuss some of the latest headlines about the Trump administration.

Keeping Schools Safe

On this episode of the Bill Bennett Show, Bill shares his thoughts on the gun control debate focusing on how to keep schools safe. Mark Kirkorian, Executive Director of the Center of Immigration Studies, joined Bill to give an update on where things stand. Also Bill spoke with Robert Pondiscio, Senior Fellow and Vice President for external affairs at the Thomas B. Fordham Institute, about an article he wrote examining direct instruction as a tried and true method for teaching.