A redistricting measure (gerrymandering) in the state of Indiana pushed by President Trump was voted down by a Republican majority state senate. Richard explains what happened and what it might mean for the Trump administration going forward.

We have been told by the President and others in high level positions, that the Epstein files and the rug boat video from September 2nd would be released for us all to see. So, where are they? Why are we being kept in the dark? Richard explores the potential reasons for this foot dragging.

We as a society have somehow come to accept that our most prized possessions, our children, are allowed on social media platforms proven to cause them harm. One courageous nation has decided to act, but here in America, cowardice exposes weakness in our legislators. Rich explains.

President Trump constantly tries to inform us that the economy is booming, but Americans know by a visit to the grocery store and other expenditures, that we're not there yet. Richard explores this most critical issue occupying the minds of most Americans this holiday season!

New reporting has House Speaker Mike Johnson allegedly working behind the scenes to get rid of a provision mandating health care coverage for assisted reproductive technology, including IVF, for all active-duty service members. If successful this will be catastrophic for women and men in uniform struggling to start a family. Richard explores this disturbing betrayal.

After hearing President Trump's venomous attack on the Somalian community, calling them garbage, have Americans become desensitized to such blatant bigoted speech? Have we failed to move beyond the racist episodes of our history, such as those targeting the Irish, Italians, Japanese and Africans? Richard calls attention to this latest racist rant from the President.

Ed Bambas is an 88 year old Army veteran who had a successful career that came to an unexpected screeching halt. Seven years ago, his beloved wife died from illness. Today, he finds himself working full time in a grocery store to pay off medical bills and because he simply needs the money to get by. Richard recounts the story of this elderly American and the "miracle" that changed everything!

Our armed services require and deserve a leader who actually can do the job. Someone who upholds the honor of the uniform, someone who is a sober steward and someone with character that elicits respect not disgrace. Richard reviews the behavior of our current Secretary of War Pete Hegseth to see how he measures up to the high standard we expect in America.

When the details of the September 2nd drug boat attack was confirmed by multiple sources, tough guy Pete suddenly said the buck didn’t stop with him, in fact he had to attend to other pressing matters and it was Navy Admiral Frank Bradley’s call, not his to "double-tap" the boat to kill two survivors clinging to wreckage. Richard reviews the details.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth supports and defends the Admiral who ordered a second firing on a suspected drug running boat near Venezuela to make sure that survivors clinging to the wreckage were killed? Many on both sides of the political spectrum are claiming that this is a war crime! Richard brings out the facts and the expert legal and military opinions. Is this the American way as we have known it?