Kristi Noem Strikes Again

Today's topics include:  At least South Dakota’s GOP-controlled legislature has, by introducing a bill that would allow the state to nullify any Biden executive order it deems unconstitutional.  Of course, John can’t miss an opportunity to crush on his favorite governor.  Then, Gordon Chang, author of The Coming Collapse of China, talks about how Biden is undoing Trump’s China legacy.  Finally, Chicago University student Evita Duffy, intern at The Federalist, argues that aggressive COVID rules on college campuses are training the next generation to embrace totalitarianism.

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Kristi Noem Strikes Again

Today's topics include:  At least South Dakota’s GOP-controlled legislature has, by introducing a bill that would allow the state to nullify any Biden executive order it deems unconstitutional.  Of course, John can’t miss an opportunity to crush on his favorite governor.  Then, Gordon Chang, author of The Coming Collapse of China, talks about how Biden is undoing Trump’s China legacy.  Finally, Chicago University student Evita Duffy, intern at The Federalist, argues that aggressive COVID rules on college campuses are training the next generation to embrace totalitarianism.

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They’re Coming for the Pirates Next

Today's topics include:   Ahoy Mateys!  Fresh off Super Bowl Sunday, Jamie L.H. Goodall writing for the Washington Post, wonders if its time landlubbers stop romanticizing those murdering Buccaneers by naming sports teams after them.  John asks if the Pirates and the Chiefs are far behind.  Then, Kansas City sportscaster and Pittsburgh guy Frank Boal gives his take on the Super Bowl and the KC post-mortem.  Finally, Jeff Jacoby, columnist at The Boston Globe, remembers his father, a holocaust survivor recently struck down by COVID-19, and the lessons learned from his quiet and virtuous life.

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They’re Coming for the Pirates Next

Today's topics include:   Ahoy Mateys!  Fresh off Super Bowl Sunday, Jamie L.H. Goodall writing for the Washington Post, wonders if its time landlubbers stop romanticizing those murdering Buccaneers by naming sports teams after them.  John asks if the Pirates and the Chiefs are far behind.  Then, Kansas City sportscaster and Pittsburgh guy Frank Boal gives his take on the Super Bowl and the KC post-mortem.  Finally, Jeff Jacoby, columnist at The Boston Globe, remembers his father, a holocaust survivor recently struck down by COVID-19, and the lessons learned from his quiet and virtuous life.

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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Is Still Alive       

Today's topics include:   “I thought I was going to die”, AOC said on Instagram following the Jan 6th insurrection.  But was she in any real danger?  Real or perceived, she’s survived to win John’s “prestigious” weekly award.  Then, Zach Smith at the Heritage Foundation discusses election reform and a Time Magazine story of the bi-partisan post-election effort to secure the result.  Finally, Michelle Peduto, Director of Catholic Schools Pittsburgh Diocese shares how their schools have managed to stay open for in-classroom instruction.

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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Is Still Alive       

Today's topics include:   “I thought I was going to die”, AOC said on Instagram following the Jan 6th insurrection.  But was she in any real danger?  Real or perceived, she’s survived to win John’s “prestigious” weekly award.  Then, Zach Smith at the Heritage Foundation discusses election reform and a Time Magazine story of the bi-partisan post-election effort to secure the result.  Finally, Michelle Peduto, Director of Catholic Schools Pittsburgh Diocese shares how their schools have managed to stay open for in-classroom instruction.

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She’s Not Just A Superstar         

Today's topics include:   John’s Gold Standard for Governors, Kristi Noem, has achieved Super Duper Star Status for comments she recently made about the impact the cancellation of the Keystone XL is having on South Dakota businesses.  Then, Joe Warmington reporter with the Toronto Sun talks about what you might expect if you travel to Canada.  Finally, gun-rights activist John Lott Jr. writing for Real Clear Politics discusses the flawed thinking he sees behind Biden’s gun control bill.

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She’s Not Just A Superstar         

Today's topics include:   John’s Gold Standard for Governors, Kristi Noem, has achieved Super Duper Star Status for comments she recently made about the impact the cancellation of the Keystone XL is having on South Dakota businesses.  Then, Joe Warmington reporter with the Toronto Sun talks about what you might expect if you travel to Canada.  Finally, gun-rights activist John Lott Jr. writing for Real Clear Politics discusses the flawed thinking he sees behind Biden’s gun control bill.

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Hypocrisy On Parade         

Today's topics include:   Climate Czar Kerry travels to Iceland to accept an environmental award on a private jet and gets called on it.  John smells the irony.  Then, Mary Chastain, writing for LegalInsurrection.com examines the latest report from the National Commission on COVID-19 and Criminal Justice showing the 2020 homicide rate up 30% over the previous year following the death of George Floyd.  Are lockdowns to blame?

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Hypocrisy On Parade         

Today's topics include:   Climate Czar Kerry travels to Iceland to accept an environmental award on a private jet and gets called on it.  John smells the irony.  Then, Mary Chastain, writing for LegalInsurrection.com examines the latest report from the National Commission on COVID-19 and Criminal Justice showing the 2020 homicide rate up 30% over the previous year following the death of George Floyd.  Are lockdowns to blame?

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