Robert Spencer has led seminars on Islam and jihad for the FBI, the United States Central Command, United States Army Command and General Staff College, the U.S. Army’s Asymmetric Warfare Group, the Joint Terrorism Task Force (JTTF), the Justice Department’s Anti-Terrorism Advisory Council and more. He is a New York Times best selling author and operates the web site Jihad Watch. He joins Tim to assess the current threat going into the new year.

In his decades of work as America's preeminent political commentator, Charles Krauthammer elevated the opinion column to a form of art. Whether writing about statecraft and foreign policy or reflecting on more esoteric topics such as baseball, spaceflight and medical ethics, Krauthammer was beloved not only for his penetrating wit and insight but also for his ability to identify the hidden moral truths that animate our politics and culture. His son Daniel joins Tim for some heartwarming talk about his Dad.

Following The Blaze’s recent merger with CRTV, Blaze Media has become one of the largest digital platforms that is reaching an audience of up to 165 million and seeing tremendous success because it celebrates American values and welcomes real debate on a variety of issues. Co-President Gaston Mooney joins Tim to explain why BlazeTV is the future.

Sean Spicer served as President Donald Trump's first press secretary and often came under withering criticism by members of both domestic and international press. Tim spoke with Sean about facts, fake news and the importance of separating opinion pieces from factual news reporting.

Journalist Jamal Khashoggi was murdered by a 15 member Saudi Arabia government hit team in the Saudi consulate in Turkey on October 2. Turkey has led the investigation into the killing and has shared hard evidence with the United States, several European countries and with Saudi Arabia itself. The Trump administration's response to the evidence has been underwhelming. Turkish President Erdogan's spokeperson joined Tim to discuss.

In the 80s and 90s Washington's buzz phrase was "tough on crime". The US Senate is currently considering criminal justice reform. Is it "smart on crime" or is it "soft on crime"?  The bills primary author, Senator Mike Lee gives Tim the answer to that exact question.

Criminal Justice Reform is dominating the debate in the United States Senate right now. The primary author of the "First Step Act" is Senator Mike Lee of Utah. He joins Tim to talk about why the issue is essential to public safety.

Aretha Franklin’s voice was legendary, unforgettable: deeply rooted in gospel, yet versatile enough to brilliantly interpret R&B, rock, soul, pop, and jazz standards. Her vocal wallop was a mix of preaching, rebuke, and elation. She won 18 Grammys®, was the first woman inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and performed for presidents and the Pope. Tim talks with author MEREDITH OCHS about her book and the life of the Queen of Soul.

The United States Senate voted Thursday to condemn Saudi Arabia Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for his role in the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. Senator Rand Paul had been outspoken on his concerns. He shares with Tim the basic reasons for the vote.

If you are signing up or switching insurers, December 15 is the deadline to make your decision. There have been a number of changes since Trump became President and you may have more options that you realized.