Truth in Politics and Culture with Dr. Tony Beam

Today on Truth in Politics and Culture, Egypt and Jordan make a major move toward committing aid to the rebuilding of Gaza, Hamas responds to a Trump/Netanyahu ultimatum by agreeing to the resume releasing hostages as mediators push for Hamas to increase the number and timetable for hostage release, Putin agrees to meet with President Trump to talk about ending the war with Ukraine.

Today on Truth in Politics and Culture, President Trump drops a diplomatic bomb by suggesting the US will "own Gaza" turning it into the Riviera of the Middle East. Trump signs Executive Orders restoring maximum sanctions on Iran and withdrawing the U.S. from corrupt UN Agencies. Army recruitment sets a record in December, Pam Bondi is confirmed as AG, and Trump signs EO banning men from participating in women's sports,.

Today on Truth in Politics and Culture, It's wins all around for President Trump as Mexico and Canada agree to significantly beef up border security under the threat of a 25% tariff, Secretary of State Marco Rubio takes control and takes on the corruption of USAID, Panama gives free passage to American ships saving the U.S. $3 million per year and agrees to end Belt and Road Agreement with China.

Today on Truth in Politics and Culture, a horrific crash between a government helicopter and an American Airlines passenger jet sends both into the Potomac with multiple casualties reported. S.C. Governor McMaster delivers his eighth State of the State address, Health and Human Services nominee RFJ Jr. faces hostile democrats at his confirmation hearing, and the White House's suspension of government funding is rescinded.

Today on Truth in Politics and Culture, I am joined by Dr. Steve Pettit, President of South Carolina's Palmetto Family Council, President Trump pushes back hard against Colombian President Gustavo Petro for turning away planes loaded with illegal immigrants with criminal records, VP Vance schools CBS's Margaret Brennan on the vetting of refugees, President Trump pardons 23 pro-lifers, and signs an Executive Order ending transgender ideology in the U.S. military.

Today on Truth in Politics and Culture President Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio make bold moves toward closing the southern border and the arresting criminal illegal aliens, Senate Democrats begin obstruction tactics aimed at slowing down President Trump's cabinet nominees, and my interviews with Chad Connelly of Faith Wins and South Carolina Family Caucus Leader Rep. John McCravy.

Today on Truth in Politics and Culture my interview with SC Congressman Ralph Norman on his initial opposition to Rep. Johnson as Speaker, the path forward and need for urgency in passing President Trump's agenda , and Rep. Norman's reflection on the Inauguration. I will talk about President Trump's executive orders and his decision to issued a sweeping pardon and commutations of all J6 protestors. And, a reminder that ultimately, God is in control.

Today on Truth in Politics and Culture, President Trump's nominees successfully push back against attacks from Senate Democrats, the hearings reveal the how far our culture has moved from the moral moorings necessary to hold us together, and South Carolina Citizens for Life President Lisa Van Riper joins me to talk about upcoming pro-life events and to discuss the need for Christians to take a share the Gospel and take a strong moral stand in our culture.

Today on Truth in Politics and Culture the South Carolina Legislature begins the 2025 session. I will talk about some of the priorities being advanced by the SC Family Caucus and which Republicans may be considering a run for governor. Pete Hegseth faces the Senate Armed Services Committee, California wildfires continue to bring death and devastation to the state and time may be running out for Tick Tock.

Today on Truth in Politics and Culture, historic California wildfires claim 5 lives and over 2000 structures with no end in sight. President Trump holds a press conference suggesting he won't rule out using military force to take Greenland and the Panama Canal, Mark Zuckerberg either sees the light, feels the heat, or decides to go with the flow in moving away from censoring Facebook, and it turns out President Biden isn't really a nice, decent, and kind gentleman .