Is the Trump administration using the power of the White House, a compliant Republican Congress and a rubber stamp of his Department of Justice to coerce colleges, broadcasters and law firms into writing him checks, dictating their clients and curriculums, and mitigating their speech that we thought was protected? Richard looks at the evidence that free speech rights in America are under attack.

A month ago the most average Americans could tell you about our national soccer team was that they kicked a round ball.  The World Cup was, and by the way, still is amazing. Despite the loss the American team suffered, the tournament is a big plus for the USA and the world. Richard explains.

It’s an amazing, even unthinkable turn of events in Ukraine. Since the start of the war, it’s true that Ukraine has suffered terrible losses but the Russian costs have been incalculable by comparison. Richard examines what could happen next in this horrible war.

Being President is a privilege that should be an honor for the occupant. But by now you've probably heard the news flash that our President is making a mint by using his office for personal gain. Richard explains.

As we prepare to celebrate America’s quadricentennial, we spend a few minutes on how her citizens are feeling about the state of the nation and how our celebration is reflective our times. Richard explains. Happy Independence Day 250!

A leading conservative voice on Capitol Hill said the quiet part out loud.  Listen to what Texas Republican Congressman Troy Nehls said about America’s symbol of democracy, the Statue of Liberty, our beacon of freedom. Richard explains what this means for immigration to our country.

A divided Supreme Court upheld birthright citizenship, rejecting President Trump’s executive order declaring that children born on U.S soil are not necessarily American citizens depending on their parents. Because this was settled law that not only had established precedent at the highest court but was codified in black and white in the Constitution, a question arises as to why this issue was reconsidered at all. Richard explains.

Simply put, it appears that President Trump wants to undermine the coming midterm election. Richard explains.

At the recent G7 when Trump again disrespected our longstanding allies this time singling out Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, a right wing leader who was once in Trump’s good graces but clearly now no longer. But, Ms. Meloni would have none of it. Richard explains.

There is a new book out that is a must read if you follow politics, or even care about the state of our democracy. The book highlights Trump’s second term, his obsession with political power, personal retribution, one sided loyalty and naked ambition for authoritarianism. Richard provides a preliminary report on Regime Change.