There are cemeteries overseas, permanent resting places for American soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice in the pursuit of liberty around the world. They are immaculately preserved, hallowed grounds where rows of crosses and stars of David mark the final resting spots of so many young Americans from every corner of our nation. On this Veterans Day with our country enmeshed in a climate of deep division, Richard reminds us to reflect on the price that has been paid for American liberty that we sometimes fail to appreciate.

Is it fair to say Democrats blinked? Eight of them at least believed that fellow Americans had suffered enough, such that the political ramifications of siding with the Republicans had to take second place. Richard explains why this decision for Democrat Senators is very complicated to say the least.

A portrait of the Great Communicator, Ronald Reagan hangs on the wall behind the current President, Donald Trump... literally looking down at him. If Reagan was alive today, would he find anything in common with the man who occupies the Oval Office? Richard presents a comparison of the two men in this segment.

Is the pardoning of hardcore criminals an act of mercy and compassion or is it something else? In this segment, Richard explores the apparent reasons for the numerous pardons President Trump has issued that have many people on both sides of the political spectrum scratching their heads. The reasons might or might not surprise you!

Trump says the reason the Republicans took a beating in this week's election is because he wasn't on the ballot. However, could it be that this time voters called into accountability the party that controls every lever of government yet allows costs to skyrocket and services to vanish? Richard talks about the real reasons for the Democrat surge.

In the wake of the recent sports betting scandal, we recall our past suspicions of game score manipulation, players and coaches betting on their own games, the influence of the mafia, and the sharing of insider info. Yes, all of these damning elements are as concerning as they were foreseeable. Expect additional arrests, lifetime suspensions and a lot of tough talk, but are we really surprised? Richard doesn't think so.

For all the bluster and all the macho rhetoric that President Trump would bring China to heel, when the leaders emerged from their meeting, it became very clear in short order that it was the Chinese that extracted concessions from America not the other way around. Richard reviews the post-meeting reports.

In this segment, Richard gives some free advice regarding the government shutdown to both parties. While the stakes couldn’t be higher for tens of millions of Americans caught in the crossfire, how the deal is brokered and most importantly the terms could go a long way to deciding next years midterm elections. It seems that both Republicans and Democrats have failed to explain what they are fighting for. Richard explains what he would do if he had the power!

As Americans struggle to pay the bills and put food on the table, you should be angry with Washington but know full well that some are fighting for principle, others are avoiding responsibility out of political cowardice and the most important participant (guess who) is seemingly indifferent to anyone but himself. Richard explains!

When Trump gutted USAID, he was told in no uncertain terms that the most vulnerable recipients in the third world would die as a result. His answer in so many words was that it wasn’t our problem. Devastating cuts to humanitarian aid have not only claimed lives needlessly, that money isn’t going to Americans either. Richard explains!