Josh Mann, Michael Ryan, and Valerie Cabana join host Chris Stigall on The Lion Week in Review. They discuss Chris’s exclusive interview with Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe, covering his faith, school choice reforms, and the Chiefs/Royals stadium fight with Kansas. The panel analyzes the House Budget Committee’s failure to advance Trump’s tax cut bill, Linda McMahon’s plan to streamline the Department of Education, and teacher pay debates amid bloated administrative costs. They address ongoing battles to protect women’s sports from biological males, with 75% of Americans opposing male participation.

00:00:00 - Introduction
00:01:10 - Budget Bill Failure
00:04:33 - Education Department Reform
00:05:50 - Teacher Pay Debates
00:07:37 - Women’s Sports Issues
00:10:18 - Faith and Governance
00:13:29 - School Choice Advances
00:19:37 - Stadium Deal Negotiations 
00:25:08 - Favorite Stories Roundup  

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Managing editor Josh Mann and Deputy Editor Adam Wittenberg join host Chris Stigall on The Lion Week in Review. Returning from Branson’s Evangelical Press Association, they celebrate The Lion’s 11 awards, including a first-place series and podcast honors. They discuss an NBC poll showing 75% opposing males in women’s sports, AI cutting school time at Alpha School, Illinois’ union-backed homeschool restrictions, Pete Hegseth’s military reforms targeting wokeness, and Trump’s UK trade deal aiding farmers. They critique legacy media’s cartel profiles and PBS funding defenses.

00:00:00 - Introduction
00:03:22 - Lion’s EPA Award Wins
00:06:44 - Gender Sports Controversy
00:10:06 - AI Transforms Education
00:13:28 - Illinois Homeschool Battle
00:16:50 - Hegseth’s Military Changes
00:20:12 - Trump’s UK Trade Deal
00:23:34 - Legacy Media Critiques

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This week, The Lion panel visits Washington, D.C., for Trump’s 100 days, interviewing key figures. Kevin Hassett discusses economic growth and tax cuts. Karoline Leavitt addresses deportations and women’s sports protections. Reps. Eric Burlison, Derek Schmidt, and Mark Alford detail the “big beautiful bill,” border security, and spending cuts. From market stability to a secure border, Trump’s team pushes America First policies despite Democrat resistance. Read more at ReadLion.com.

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00:00:00 Introduction

00:00:49 Kevin Hassett on Economy

00:07:28 Derek Schmidt on Border

00:12:01 Eric Burlison on Congress

00:17:00 Karoline Leavitt on Policy

00:21:30 Leavitt on Women’s Sports

00:23:08 Mark Alford on Faith

00:28:22 Alford on God’s Plan

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This week, The Lion panel tackles a Colorado bill labeling parental refusal to affirm gender identity as abuse, threatening custody rights. The Supreme Court leans toward parents’ rights in Maryland, challenging LGBTQ-themed school materials. Baltimore’s schools hire more admins despite declining enrollment and scores. RFK Jr.’s MAHA movement targets big food, banning harmful dyes, while Democrats compare deported gang members to Jesus and oppose pro-family tax credits. Chris Stigall hosts Josh Mann, Michael Ryan, and Adam Wittenberg. Visit ReadLion.com for more.

00:00:00 Introduction
00:01:02 Colorado Gender Bill
00:04:17 Baltimore School Issues
00:06:35 Trans Sports Policy
00:09:02 Parents’ Rights Case
00:12:52 RFK Jr.’s MAHA Plan
00:19:35 Democrats’ MS-13 Claim
00:24:12 Whoopi Goldberg on Baby Bonus  

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This week, The Lion panel unpacks President Trump’s bold Easter message celebrating Christ’s sacrifice, contrasting past White House silence. Women athletes stand against transgender competitors, backed by Trump’s Title IX enforcement. A Maryland teen’s flag query sparks a police response, raising free speech concerns. Texas schools incentivize attendance, hinting at private education’s edge, while Arkansas mandates Ten Commandments displays. Democrats push to free an illegal alien jailed in El Salvador, and Whoopi Goldberg surprises with school choice support.

00:00:00 Welcome to the Week
00:01:04 Trump’s Easter Message
00:04:49 Women Athletes Speak Out
00:06:49 Flag Query Sparks Outrage
00:08:48 Texas Attendance Push
00:10:45 Ten Commandments in Schools
00:12:20 El Salvador’s Stance
00:20:12 Whoopi Backs School Choice 

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This week on The Lion Week In Review, Chris Stigall and the panel uncover Meta’s shocking ties to China’s government, risking American data - exposed in a wild Senate hearing! Trump shakes markets with tariffs then pulls back, while RFK Jr. promises an autism breakthrough by fall. Plus, school choice myths busted and a dark assassination trend rises. Subscribe for the latest culture bombshells!

00:00 Intro
00:29 Meet The Panel
01:23 Meta’s China Betrayal: Exposed!
03:28 Economy Roars: Dems Still Mad?
06:31 School Choice Truth: Public Schools Bust!
09:58 Assassination Vibes: Left’s Dark Turn
13:55 Tariff Rollercoaster: Trump Blinks?
17:04 China Smacked: O’Leary Wants More!
19:18 Whitmer Shocker: Backs Trump?!
20:25 RFK’s Big Promise: Autism Solved?
22:00 Meta’s Dirty Secrets: Senate Stunner
23:59 Trump’s Shower Win: Hair Freedom!
25:33 Staff Favorites

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This week on The Lion Week In Review, host Chris Stigall and the panel dive into special elections in Wisconsin and Florida - Trump wins big, but Dems snag a surprise. A preschool labels toddlers transphobic, sparking outrage, while a stranded astronaut returns praising God after nine months in space. Plus, Pete Hegseth’s bold military move and J.D. Vance’s tariff fight. Catch all this and more - subscribe and hit the bell for weekly culture shocks!

00:00 Week’s Wild Start: What’s Coming!
00:28 Panel Drops In: Meet the Crew
01:00 Election Shocker: Trump’s Big Night?
03:00 Space Faith: Astronaut’s God Moment
05:55 Combat Rules: Men vs. Women Equalized!
06:39 Toddler Scandal: Transphobia at 3?!
09:30 School Choice Boom: 8 States Left!
12:02 Musk in the Mix: CNN’s Election Freakout
15:31 Dems Tank: Lowest Approval Ever!
17:45 Vance Unleashed: Tariffs Save Jobs?
24:11 Race Row: Crockett Slams Donalds!
25:46 Top Picks: Panel’s Must-Read Stories

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This week on The Lion Week In Review, we break down the biggest stories shaking up America. From the explosive hearings on Big Tech censorship to secret DEI agendas in schools, we uncover the truth behind the headlines. Plus, Tesla vandalism, political scandals, and shocking attacks on free speech—don’t miss this in-depth analysis from The Lion team.

00:00 Intro: This Week’s Biggest Stories
00:45 Government Censorship: What We Learned from Capitol Hill
05:42 Schools Secretly Pushing DEI Under New Names
09:31 Parents Banned from Schools for Exposing the Truth
12:55 Tesla Owners & Dealerships Under Attack
16:12 Signal App Scandal: Did a Trump Official Leak Intel?
21:27 Democrats in Chaos: Messaging Crisis & Future Leaders
24:53 Panel’s Must-Read Stories of the Week
27:09 Closing Thoughts

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This week on The Lion Week In Review, we dive into the biggest political and cultural stories shaping America:

Trump’s Education Overhaul: Is he finally shutting down the Department of Education?

Kansas Takes a Stand: A new law prevents future Covid-style lockdowns.

Major Court Victory: The Herzog Foundation wins against the Biden administration.

Student Loan Crisis: Delinquencies soar—are colleges failing students?

Fairness in Women’s Sports: More athletes speak out against transgender competitors.

00:00 Intro: This Week’s Top Stories
00:30 Trump’s Big Promise: Will He Close the Department of Education?
03:50 Kansas Bans Future Covid-Style Lockdowns
06:45 The Student Loan Crisis & The Future of Higher Education
11:30 The Fight for Fairness in Women’s Sports: More Athletes Speak Out
13:40 Religious Freedom Victory: Herzog Foundation vs. Biden Administration
15:55 Trump’s Economic Strategy: Tariffs & The Future of Trade
18:20 Chuck Schumer’s Budget Battle & the Fallout
21:45 Media Attacks on Trump: Is the Anti-Semitism Accusation Legit?
23:00 Congressional Culture Wars: The Bathroom Debate Returns
24:45 Top Must-Read Stories & Final Thoughts

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In this week's episode of The Lion Week In Review, we dive into the biggest headlines shaping America. Our panel discusses Trump's latest tariffs and their economic impact, the fallout from a controversial transgender spa protest, and whether Gavin Newsom's new podcast is a calculated political move. Plus, we cover Missouri's legal victory against China, the shakeup at the Department of Education, and a radical Columbia University student's deportation. Don't miss this in-depth breakdown of the culture, the courts, and your state capitol!

0:00 Intro: This Week's Hot Topics
0:25 Meet the Panel
1:11 Gavin Newsom’s Podcast: Smart Politics or a Conservative Trap?
2:45 Transgender Spa Protest: Are Women's Rights at Risk?
4:37 Missouri’s $24 Billion Lawsuit Win Against China
6:49 The Battle Over Foreign-Owned Farmland
7:49 Self-Deportation App: A Bold New Immigration Policy
10:07 Democrats & Trans Athletes: Backing Away from the Fight?
12:25 Tariffs & the Economy: Can Trump Bring Jobs Back?
15:39 Government Shutdown Looming: Political Showdown in Washington
19:11 Van Jones: Democrats Are Defending a Broken System
21:14 Department of Education Cuts: Is It the Beginning of the End?
23:10 Columbia Student Deported Over Anti-Semitic Rhetoric
25:30 Panel’s Top Stories of the Week
28:02 Outro: Stay Informed with The Lion!

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