Have we stopped being a serious people? Andrew Malcolm and I discuss the death penalty, the presidential election, and how Americans largely avoid engaging in either debate in the serious manner required. We also talk about Donald Trump's interview with Maria Bartiromo and his own refusal to engage in the debates.

Has Bidenomics succeeded or failed? Peter Grandich joins us to discuss the question, but Peter worries more about the impact of the BRIC nations as they emerge. We also talk about the crisis in confidence with the DoJ, FBI, and now the Secret Service on the rule of law. Is the biggest divide in American politics really GOP v Democrats or insider v outsider?

Did Maria Bartiromo help Ron DeSantis -- by being a tough journalist? Andrew Malcolm and I discuss the state of the GOP nomination contest, and why it really hasn't yet begun. We also talk about the NYT's stunning decision to disband its sports desk, the surprising (or not) endorsement from Turkey for Sweden's NATO bid, and the risks and necessity of sending cluster bombs to Ukraine.

Does anyone in media actually bother to read Supreme Court opinions? Andrew Malcolm and I review all the ways in which media reported inaccurately and sometimes flat-out falsely on the final decisions of the court's term. We also credit the New York Times for its largely accurate report on a "landmark study" on transgenderism from Denmark. What happened in the Wagner Revolt? And what is happening with Twitter, too?

My old pal Rick Ungar returns! Rick is mostly retired these days and enjoying golf, but also loves a great discussion. We talk about the problems facing Democrats in this presidential cycle, and he tells a great story about why Kamala Harris will be a huge headache for Dems. Rick also explains why Gavin Newsom doesn't solve anything for them. Rick turns his eyes on the GOP field and says he doesn't see Ron DeSantis making any more traction than he already has. Rick offers his predictions, and plenty of humor to go along with them!

Has the media finally turned on the Bidens? Neither Andrew Malcolm nor I think their sudden interest in reporting the facts alleged by two IRS whistleblowers is a sudden case of integrity in the MSM. We also discuss the strange and short-lived rebellion in Russia. Plus, what can we make of the new Fox News prime-time line-up?

"God's children are not for sale!" Millions of people, many of them children, live in slavery and sex trafficking around the world. Tim Ballard, a former Homeland Security investigator and now founder of Operation Underground Railroad, talks about his experiences in helping to find and free those trapped in bondage. Ballard's story has been made into a motion picture starring James Caviezel, "The Sound of Freedom," opening on July 4 -- a film we all must see and discuss, as Ballard tells me.

Did the Dobbs decision doom conservatives in elections -- or give them new strength? Michael J. New discusses fresh data from Gallup which shows gains for pro-life and other social-conservative issues, notably on same-sex relationships. Has the radical Left soured the electoral marketplace for Democrats and any moderate pro-choice figures? And what are the next steps in the 2024 election cycle?

Donald Trump decided to discuss his federal indictment with Bret Baier -- and ran into a real journalist. Andrew Malcolm and I talk about Baier's professional approach and why Trump may have miscalculated. We also discuss Hunter Biden's plea deal and the hypocrisy of Joe Biden's gun-control campaign while his own son wiggles out of a felony charge with a "diversion" agreement. And is the national media covering up for Biden's cognitive issues? This week in particular made that question acute.

Will policy or culture prevail in the 2024 Republican presidential sweepstakes? A.J. Kaufman returns to discuss the newly enlarged field, whether policy will matter, and the impact of the Donald Trump indictment. Mike Pence may be the man most caught in the middle of all these issues, but how much will he matter in the end? We also discuss the LA Dodgers' Pride Night celebration this evening, and whether their fan base will revolt at their celebration of anti-Catholic bigotry. Will they go the way of Bud Light and Target, or get a pass like Nike?