Newt's World

Newt’s guest is Brett Tolman, a former U.S. Attorney and Executive Director of Right on Crime. They discuss the organization's efforts to reform the criminal justice system. Right on Crime, part of the Texas Public Policy Foundation, advocates for alternative sentencing, parole expansion, and evidence-based programs to improve the success rate of those reentering society. Tolman highlights the Safer Supervision Act, a bipartisan bill that would allow individuals who have served half of their supervision term and maintained good conduct to request early termination. He also emphasizes the importance of accountability and redemption in the criminal justice system.

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Newt discusses the escalating tensions in the Middle East with Adam Weinstein, Deputy Director of the Middle East Program at the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft. They discuss the recent Iranian attack on Israeli soil, the assassination of a top Iranian General by Israel, and the ongoing hostility between the two nations. Weinstein suggests that the Iranian regime's hostility towards Israel is rooted its desire to assert itself as a regional power. He also discusses the role of the United States in the region and the challenges of achieving peace and stability, particularly in relation to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

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Newt’s guest is Gianno Caldwell, a Fox News analyst and founder of a bipartisan consulting firm. He discusses his journey from growing up in poverty on the south side of Chicago to becoming a successful political strategist and author. Caldwell shares his experiences with the welfare system, his views on welfare reform, and his belief in the power of hard work and self-belief. He also discusses his role as a Republican strategist, his work with Fox News, and his efforts to combat violent crime following the murder of his brother. Caldwell's book, "Taken For Granted: How Conservatism Can Win Back the Americans That Liberalism Failed," is available on Amazon and in bookstores everywhere.

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Newt discusses the importance of funding Ukraine in its fight against Russian aggression. He is joined by Jim Gilmore, former Governor of Virginia and Ambassador to the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE). They discuss the Senate's approval of a $95 billion-dollar aid package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, and the pushback from some Republicans. Gilmore emphasizes the importance of supporting Ukraine, stating that if Putin wins, he will not stop and will risk a much larger war which could involve the United States. They also discuss the potential of seizing Russian assets to help fund the war and the need for President Biden to provide stronger leadership. Newt also speaks with Congressman Chuck Edwards, who recently returned from a trip to Ukraine. Edwards shares his experiences and the dire situation in Ukraine, emphasizing the need for the U.S. to provide military assistance.

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Newt discusses the Biden administration's new student loan debt forgiveness plan with guest Adam Kissel, a visiting fellow at The Heritage Foundation’s Center for Education Policy. The plan, which is yet to be finalized and is expected to face legal challenges, proposes to forgive up to $20,000 in interest for nearly 30 million borrowers. The plan could reduce payments for 25 million borrowers and erase all debt for more than 4 million Americans. However, critics argue that the plan is regressive, as it would transfer the debt to taxpayers, potentially costing between $519 billion to over a trillion dollars over 10 years.

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Putin had intended to conquer and annex Ukraine with a vicious blitzkrieg, redrawing the map of Europe in a few short weeks with seismic geopolitical consequences. But in the face of this existential threat, the Ukrainian people fought back, turning what looked like certain defeat into a great moral victory, even as the territorial conflict continues to this day. In his new book, Our Enemies Will Vanish: The Russian Invasion and Ukraine’s War of Independence, Yaroslav Trofimov traces the war’s decisive moments to show how Ukraine and its allies have turned the tide against Russia, one of the world’s great military powers, in a modern-day battle of David and Goliath. Newt’s guest is Yaroslav Trofimov, chief foreign-affairs correspondent for The Wall Street Journal.

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The 2024 World Happiness Report, released by Gallup, ranks the United States 23rd, a drop from 15th place the previous year. The top four happiest countries are Finland, Denmark, Iceland, and Sweden. The report suggests that the U.S. ranking has fallen due to the perspectives of people under 30. The report measures happiness based on life evaluations, positive emotions, and negative emotions. Newt’s guest is John Helliwell, one of the chief editors of the World Happiness Report, a Canadian Institute for Advanced Research Distinguished Fellow, and Professor Emeritus of Economics at the University of British Columbia.

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Newt discusses the $1.2 trillion spending package signed by President Joe Biden on March 23, 2024. The bill, which will fund the government through October 1st, contains numerous earmarks or pork barrel spending. Newt’s guest, David Ditch, Senior Policy Analyst at The Heritage Foundation, explains the process of funding the federal government and the issues with the current system. Ditch criticizes the increasing reliance on mandatory programs like Social Security and Medicare, which operate on autopilot and consume a growing share of the federal budget. He also criticizes the return of earmarks, which he says are often used to fund left-wing ideologies. Ditch suggests that budget reform is necessary to reduce wasteful spending.

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Newt’s guest is historian and author Allen C. Guelzo. He discusses his new book, "Our Ancient Faith: Lincoln, Democracy, and the American Experiment." Guelzo explores Abraham Lincoln's deep commitment to democracy and how it guided him through the Civil War. He also discusses Lincoln's belief that democracy was the greatest political achievement in human history. Guelzo argues that Lincoln's understanding of democracy, including the balance between majority and minority rule, allowed him to stand firm against secession and commit the Union to reconciliation after the war. Guelzo also discusses the challenges Lincoln faced in preserving liberty and the American Republic as the nation drifted into a crisis between the North and South.

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Newt discusses a range of issues with members of his Inner Circle. He talks about the current political situation in America, including the lack of a majority in the U.S. House and the challenges that presents. He also discusses the resignations of several Republican congressmen and the potential implications for the Republican majority. Gingrich also addresses the issue of illegal immigration, suggesting that a constitutional amendment on naturalization could help address the problem. He also discusses the potential impact of artificial intelligence on the legal system and the potential for repatriation of illegal immigrants. You can become a member of Newt’s Inner Circle by going to newtsinnercircle.com

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Newt talks with Brenda Hafera from The Heritage Foundation about her new report detailing the crisis facing boys and men in America, titled “Men Without Meaning: The Harmful Effects of Expressive Individualism.” The report highlights the struggles faced by boys and men in the U.S., including mental, physical, economic, academic, and spiritual challenges. For instance, suicide is the second leading cause of death for men under 45, and the IQ of boys is dropping. The report also points out that only 25% of men aged 17 to 24 qualified for military service in 2020 due to mental, physical, and drug abuse issues. The report suggests that the absence of fathers is a significant factor contributing to these issues. The report recommends revitalizing marriage and fatherhood, promoting school choice, and encouraging vocational schools and apprenticeship programs as potential solutions.

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Haiti, a nation that began with liberation and resistance, is now on the brink of collapse due to political chaos, economic devastation, and foreign intervention. The assassination of President Moïse in 2021 has led to government officials fleeing the country and refugees seeking safety in the United States and Latin America. The country's infrastructure and economy have been crippled by both natural and manmade disasters. Jake Johnston, a Senior Research Associate at the Center for Economic and Policy Research, discusses Haiti's tumultuous history and current crisis in his new book “Aid State: Elite Panic, Disaster Capitalism, and The Battle To Control Haiti”. He argues that the country's problems are not solely due to internal corruption, but also the influence of powerful foreign countries. Johnson suggests that a change in U.S. policy and greater involvement of the Haitian diaspora could help the country move towards a more sustainable future.

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In their new book, "We Win, They Lose: Republican Foreign Policy and the New Cold War," authors Matthew Kroenig and Dan Negrea argue that a GOP foreign policy consensus is emerging, which they call the Trump-Reagan Fusion. They believe that any viable GOP foreign policy must build on the legacies of Trump and Reagan. The authors argue that the Trump-Reagan fusion is superior to progressive alternatives and can guide the GOP, the United States, and the American people to greater levels of peace, prosperity, and freedom. They also discuss the challenges posed by China and Russia, and the need for a strategic approach to these threats.

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Newt talks with Peter Schweizer, author of the book Blood Money. Schweizer discusses his two-year investigation into restricted Chinese military documents and American financial records, revealing the Chinese Communist Party's covert operations in social media, the American drug trade, social justice movements, and the medical establishment. He also discusses the popularity of TikTok among young Americans and the potential threat it poses as a tool for the Chinese Communist Party to manipulate public opinion. Schweizer argues that the US is already engaged in a non-kinetic war with China, with the latter using various means, including cultural products and the drug trade, to undermine and destabilize the U.S. He also criticizes the Biden administration and Wall Street for turning a blind eye to China's activities due to financial entanglements.

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Open the Books, a transparency organization, released a report revealing that the University of Virginia spends $20 million on 235 diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) employees, with some earning up to $587,340 per year. The report has sparked debate about the use of taxpayer money for DEI positions and programs. Open the Books' mission is to provide radical transparency so people can track government spending and hold politicians accountable for their decisions. The organization has captured nearly every dime taxed and spent at every level of government, federal, state, and local. Open the Books also revealed that elite universities have received about $45 billion in federal taxpayer subsidies since 2018. Newt’s guest is Adam Andrzejewski, CEO and Founder of Open the Books.

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Italian immigrant Francesca Cabrini, who arrived in America in 1889, is celebrated in the new film Cabrini. Despite facing disease, crime, and impoverished children in New York slums, Cabrini convinced the hostile mayor to secure housing and healthcare for orphan children. The film is directed by Alejandro Monteverde and produced and distributed by Angel Studios. Jeff Harmon, co-founder and chief content officer of Angel Studios, and Eduardo Verástegui, executive producer for the film, discuss the making of the film and the impact of Mother Cabrini's life. The film is now showing in theaters nationwide. Buy tickets at Angel.com/Cabrini

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Newt’s guest is former White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer. They discuss the results of Super Tuesday, Nikki Haley's decision to drop out of the race, and the upcoming 2024 election. Spicer shares his journey from a Japanese language major to becoming the White House Press Secretary under the Trump administration. He also discusses the importance of third-party candidates in the upcoming election and the potential impact of the No Labels movement. Spicer emphasizes the importance of maintaining a Republican majority in Congress.

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Newt’s guest is Herman Pirchner, president of the American Foreign Policy Council. They discuss the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Pirchner shares his insights on Russian President Vladimir Putin's motivations and strategies, highlighting Putin's desire for territorial expansion and power. He also discusses the impact of the conflict on global geopolitics, particularly the potential implications for other countries if Putin is successful in Ukraine. He emphasizes the importance of providing Ukraine with adequate weapons and support to resist Russian aggression.

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Brigadier General Anthony J. Tata, a retired US Army officer with a distinguished military career of over 28 years, is the guest on this episode of Newt's World. Tata has served in various commands including the 82nd Airborne, the 101st Airborne Division, and the 10th Mountain Division. He has also served in Afghanistan, Bosnia, Croatia, North Macedonia, Kosovo, Panama, and Haiti. Tata is the national bestselling author of more than 15 military thriller novels. His latest installment, The Phalanx Code, tells the story of Garrett Sinclair caught in a deadly game between two tech moguls. Tata has also served as the Under Secretary of Defense for policy, the number three position in the United States Department of Defense.

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Rob Henderson, author of Troubled: A Memoir of Foster Care, Family, and Social Class, discusses his life journey from being born to a drug-addicted mother and never knowing his father, to being shuffled between seven foster homes, and finally being adopted into a loving family. Despite the stability of his adoptive family, Henderson faced challenges such as divorce, poverty, and violence during his adolescence. At 17, he joined the U.S. Air Force and later pursued his undergraduate education at Yale and a PhD from Cambridge. Henderson argues that stability at home is more important than external accomplishments and highlights the social disparities that exist in society. He also discusses the importance of role models and the impact of cultural beliefs on the lower classes.

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Newt discusses the legacy of former President Ronald Reagan with Craig Shirley, a New York Times bestselling author and presidential historian and author of The Search for Reagan: The Appealing Intellectual Conservatism of Ronald Reagan. Shirley, who has written six books on Reagan, discusses the former president's unique approach to conservatism, his popularity, and his intellectual prowess. They also discuss Reagan's time as a union leader and his transition from a Democrat to a Republican. Shirley shares insights into Reagan's decision to run for governor and later president, as well as his approach to dealing with the Soviet Union.

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Former Speaker of the House, Newt Gingrich discusses the importance of strategic thinking in a dangerous world, particularly in relation to the United States' approach to global threats. He highlights the need for a coherent strategy to deal with countries like Russia, Iran, and North Korea, as well as terrorist organizations. He criticizes the current approach of bouncing from press conference to press conference and gimmick to gimmick, instead of developing a long-term strategic plan. He also discusses the dangers of nuclear war and the need to rethink the approach to it. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the true nature of leaders like Vladimir Putin and the threats they pose.

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Dr. Michael Roizen, Emeritus Chief Wellness Officer at the Cleveland Clinic and author of The Great Age Reboot, discusses the potential for humans to live longer, healthier lives. He explains that the key to longevity is avoiding chronic disease and maintaining a healthy lifestyle, including stress management, physical activity, and a healthy diet. He also discusses the impact of scientific advancements, such as gene editing and cellular regeneration, on increasing life expectancy. Dr. Roizen believes that the next decade will see significant breakthroughs in longevity research, potentially allowing people to live to 115 while maintaining the health and vitality of a 40-year-old

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Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter John Ondrasik discusses his recent song and music video, "OK," which addresses the October 7th Hamas attacks on Israel. The song is not a political message, but a moral one, expressing Ondrasik's views on the attacks and the global reaction to them. Ondrasik also discusses his previous songs about the US withdrawal from Afghanistan and support for Ukraine. He expresses concern about the lack of condemnation for Hamas and is disappointed by the lack of artists standing up against antisemitism. He also discusses the need for support and funding for Ukraine and Israel.

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Political reporter and analyst Mark Halperin discusses the current political landscape, the 2024 election, and his views on the potential nominees. He believes that Joe Biden will be the Democratic nominee unless he faces a severe health problem or his son, Hunter Biden, is convicted and faces prison time. On the Republican side, Halperin predicts who will be Trump's vice-presidential pick. He also discusses his new platform, 2WAY. 2WAY is a live video platform that allows participants to take part in informative and civil conversations online with people from across the political spectrum.

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University of Virginia sociologist and director of the National Marriage Project, Dr. Brad Wilcox discusses his new book, Get Married: Why Americans Must Defy the Elites, Forge Strong Families, and Save Civilization. Wilcox argues that marriage is a key predictor of happiness and that society flourishes when marriages are strong. He also highlights the negative impacts of the decline in marriage rates, such as increased loneliness. Wilcox suggests that cultural, policy, and religious changes are needed to support marriage and family life. He also emphasizes the importance of character and shared values in choosing a spouse. Despite current trends, Wilcox remains hopeful that individuals can forge strong and stable marriages.

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Michael Barone, a senior political analyst for the Washington Examiner, discusses his new book, "Mental Maps of the Founders: How Geographic Imagination Guided America's Revolutionary Leaders". The book explores the geographic orientation and mental maps of six of the founders: Franklin, Washington, Jefferson, Hamilton, Madison, and Gallatin. Barone explains how these mental maps helped shape the young republic whose geographical features and political boundaries were yet unknown. He also discusses the changes in American politics since he started writing for the Almanac in 1972, and how the political landscape has become more nationalized.

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Former college football coach and current U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville discusses the crisis at the U.S. Southern border and the border bill that is unlikely to pass. Tuberville also discusses the No Veterans Administration Resources for Illegal Aliens Act, which he introduced with Congressman Mike Bost. Tuberville criticizes the Biden administration for its handling of the border crisis, claiming it has led to numerous problems, including a strain on resources for veterans. He also expresses concern about the growing national debt and the potential impact on the country's economy and national security.

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Amelia Earhart was a pioneer in aviation. However, she would not live to her 40th birthday. During an attempt at becoming the first woman to complete a circumnavigational flight of the globe in 1937, Earhart and her navigator Fred Noonan, disappeared over the central Pacific Ocean near Howland Island. Her disappearance remains one of the great unsolved mysteries of the 20th century. For 87 years people have been trying to find her plane, a twin-engine Lockheed 10E Electra. Newt’s guest is Tony Romeo, CEO of Deep Sea Vision. He discusses the search for Earhart’s plane and his recent discovery.

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Three American troops were killed and 40 others were wounded on January 28th in a drone strike on the military base known as Tower 22, in northeast Jordan near the Syrian border. Since mid-October, there have been at least 165 attacks on U.S. troops in Iraq, Syria and Jordan. The U.S. is striking targets across Iraq and Syria in retaliation. Newt talks with Behnam Ben Taleblu, senior fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies about the growing threat of Iran-backed groups in the Middle East.

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Rob Reiner first came to fame as a two-time Emmy Award winning actor on the landmark television series All in the Family. He went on to become an acclaimed director of some of the most popular and influential motion pictures. His work ranges from the satire, This Is Spinal Tap to dramas like Stand By Me, Misery, A Few Good Men, and Ghosts of Mississippi to romantic comedies like When Harry Met Sally, and The American President, to the enduring classic, The Princess Bride. He’s joining Newt to discuss his new 10-part podcast, Who Killed JFK? In commemoration of the 60th anniversary of President John F. Kennedy's tragic assassination, Reiner and journalist Soledad O’Brien interview CIA officials, medical experts, Pulitzer-prize winning journalists, eyewitnesses and a former Secret Service agent who, in 2023, came forward with groundbreaking new evidence. 

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As the President of RMG Research, Scott Rasmussen has been polling Americans for their opinions for more than 35 years. Newt talks with Scott about his recent briefing on the Elite 1% in America and their views on issues. This is the first-ever survey research defining the characteristics and beliefs of the Elite 1% who are the root cause of political dysfunction in America today.

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On Friday the S&P 500 beat its previous record from January 2022. The Dow Jones Industrial Average also closed at a new record on Friday. The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits fell last week to the lowest level in nearly one and a half years. Yet, in poll after poll, Americans say inflation and the economy are their top issues. Newt’s guest is Thomas Hoenig. He is the former Vice Chairman of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, former President and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City. He is currently a Distinguished Senior Fellow at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University.

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Last month set a new U.S.–Mexico border monthly migration record with 225,000 migrants crossing the U.S. southern border. We have seen scenes of the impact of their arrival in Eagle Pass, Texas, in the streets of El Paso, and at The Roosevelt Hotel in New York City. All locations that are trying to accommodate the huge influx of people coming to the United States illegally. How should Congress act to manage the crisis? Newt’s guest is Lora Ries, Director of the Border Security and Immigration Center at The Heritage Foundation.

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Dr. Louis Perron, PhD is a political scientist and consultant who has advised two presidents, a vice president, two cabinet members, five senators and three big city mayors on their races. During the past several years, he has worked in six countries and has won more than 15 competitive election campaigns. In his new book, Beat the Incumbent: Proven Strategies and Tactics to Win Elections he offers strategies that have won elections that were thought to be unwinnable.

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Former Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy announced in an op-ed in The Wall Street Journal on December 6th, 2023 that he would be leaving Congress. McCarthy describes himself as an optimist, having served 17 years in the same congressional seat representing California’s 20th Congressional district from 2007 – 2023. Newt’s guest is Kevin McCarthy and they discuss his future projects, the upcoming elections and their new collaboration on a theme bar and restaurant.

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The beginning of the 2024 election cycle begins this Monday, January 15th with the Iowa Caucuses. Newt discusses the candidates, the polling data and what he thinks the key issues will be in the Iowa Caucuses and the New Hampshire primary.

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The New York Times published an article this week, What’s in a Name? The Battle of Baby T. Rex and Nanotyrannus profiling a $20 million-dollar dinosaur fossil for sale at the David Aaron Gallery in London. The gallery describes the fossil as a, “rare juvenile Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton”. Newt discusses the sale of the dinosaur with his guest Dr. Stephen Brusatte, Chair of Paleontology and Evolution in the School of Geosciences at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland.

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Harvard President Claudine Gay resigned from her position on Tuesday. Did she make mistakes in her testimony on Capitol Hill, as she admitted in her New York Times op-ed published on Wednesday, entitled Claudine Gay: What Just Happened at Harvard is Bigger Than Me. She wrote, “Yes, I made mistakes.” She said her published work contained passages where “some material duplicated other scholars’ language, without proper attribution.” Was Gay’s ascension at Harvard part of the larger diversity, equity and inclusion plan across colleges and universities nationwide? Newt’s guest is Kent Heckenlively. His new book with David Johnson is The Diversity Con, which takes a comprehensive look into how companies and schools are infiltrated and radicalized by DEI theory.

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Newt talks with Mike Rowe about Dirty Jobs, the importance of work, his best-selling book The Way I Heard It and Rowe’s fascinating life.

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Newt’s guest is the remarkably talented writer, Malcolm Gladwell. He is the author of six New York Times bestsellers, including Talking to Strangers, David and Goliath, Outliers, Blink, and The Tipping Point. He is the co-founder and president of Pushkin Industries, an audiobook and podcast production company that produces the podcasts Revisionist History; Broken Record, a music interview show; and Solvable, in which Gladwell interviews innovative thinkers with solutions to some of the world’s biggest problems. His new book The Bomber Mafia: A Dream, A Temptation, and the Longest Night of the Second World War is available now.

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For nearly 40 years, actor Gary Sinise has been an advocate on behalf of America’s service members. His portrayal of Lt. Dan in Forrest Gump formed an enduring connection with service members throughout the military community. Following the attacks of September 11th, 2001, Sinise’s dedication to our nation’s active duty defenders, veterans, first responders and their families has become his personal crusade of support, service and gratitude for all those who protect our freedom and serve our country through the garysinisefoundation.org

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Newt remembers his long-time friend Dr. Terry L. Maple, former President and CEO of Zoo Atlanta.

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On December 21st, 2018, President Trump signed into law the First Step Act of 2018. The Act was the culmination of a bi-partisan effort to improve criminal justice outcomes, as well as to reduce the size of the federal prison population while also creating processes to maintain public safety. The First Step Act works to assess the recidivism risk and to place prisoners in recidivism reducing programs and productive activities to address their needs. On the fifth anniversary of the First Step Act, Newt talks with Jessica Jackson from Reform Alliance and Adam Clausen who benefited from the passage of the act.

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Richard Nixon was the only U.S. president born and raised in California. He had a remarkable romance with his wife Pat, and followed a unique path into politics that lead him to Washington, D.C. and the nation’s highest office. In his new book, Richard Nixon: California’s Native Son, author Paul Carter describes Nixon’s deep, defining roots in California and challenges common misconceptions about our thirty-seventh president. Carter spent over a decade reviewing archival material about Nixon’s life – some of which has never been written about before. Newt’s guest is Paul Carter. He is an attorney with more than twenty years of experience in investigation and trial work.

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Author, screenwriter, philanthropist, journalist, and broadcaster Mitch Albom is an inspiration around the world. He is the author of numerous books of fiction and nonfiction, which have collectively sold more than forty million copies in forty-eight languages worldwide. He has written eight number-one New York Times bestsellers, including Tuesdays with Morrie, the bestselling memoir of all time. His new novel is The Little Liar. Newt’s guest is Mitch Albom.

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There are over 100,000 Americans on the organ transplant waiting list. However, the journey doesn’t stop after receiving a transplant. The threat of organ rejection is a constant worry, with significant failure rates within the first five years post-transplant. And now there is a new hurdle introduced by private government contractors, jeopardizing the health of transplanted organs. Innovative blood tests allow physicians to detect organ damage and rejection before patients show symptoms. Doctors require these crucial blood tests to effectively monitor and manage the care of their immunocompromised patients. Newt’s guests are Dr. Steven Potter, an experienced kidney and pancreas transplant surgeon, Eddie Garcia, a heart transplant recipient, and Congressman Michael Burgess of Texas. Visit https://www.honorthegift.org/take-action to learn more.

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For over one thousand years the people of Hungary have fought against oppression and survived to embrace their freedom and national identity. Hungary’s decades-long fight against communism and fascism is a stark warning to the West’s love of progressivism. And Hungary’s vibrant, freedom-loving democracy in the heart of Europe is an example for America. Newt’s guest is Dr. Shea Bradley-Farrell, author of “Last Warning to the West: Hungary’s Triumph Over Communism and the Woke Agenda.” Dr. Bradley-Farrell is the President of Counterpoint Institute for Policy, Research and Education in Washington, D.C.

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According to a recent Gallup poll from October 2023, support for a third-party presidential candidate is up to 63%. This represents a seven-percentage-point increase from a year ago and is the highest since Gallup first asked the question in 2003. The organization “No Labels” is working to ensure Americans have the choice to vote for a presidential ticket that features strong, effective, and honest leaders who will commit to working closely with both parties to find commonsense solutions to America’s biggest problems. No Labels has proposed a Unity ticket for 2024. Newt’s guest is Ryan Clancy, Chief Strategist of No Labels.

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With the holidays coming up, the average American will spend $975 dollars on presents this year. That’s up by $100 dollars from last year. And while we’re spending more this year, consumer credit card debt has reached a record high of $1.08 trillion dollars in 2023. As we look ahead to 2024, with the presidential primaries coming up soon, the state of the economy is one of the top issues on voter’s minds. Newt talks with Founder and CEO of Legacy Precious Metals, Charles Thorngren. For more information please visit buylegacygold.com/Newt

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A new nationwide study on faith and relationships reveals a strong correlation between people who grew up in homes with married parents and their continuation of their practice of faith in adulthood. It also shows that loneliness is a crisis that is negatively affecting relationships and religious life. The conclusions of the study are drawn from a nationwide survey of 19,000 Sunday church attendees conducted during worship in 112 Evangelical, Protestant, and Catholic congregations. Newt’s guest is J.P. De Gance, founder and president of Communio, a national nonprofit organization that works with churches to strengthen families and develop stronger faith lives.

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Newt remembers his friend, former Secretary of State, Dr. Henry Kissinger. He served as national security advisor and secretary of state under President Richard Nixon and President Gerald Ford and he has advised many other American presidents on foreign policy. He received the 1973 Nobel Peace Prize, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, and the Medal of Liberty. In this interview they discuss his recent book, “Leadership: Six Studies in World Strategy.” This episode originally aired September 11, 2022.

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Newt is joined by members of his Inner Circle Club and takes their questions about current events, including the DeSantis – Newsom debate on Thursday night, the election in Argentina for Javier Milei and the impact of conservative candidates winning elections around the world. He also honors his friend, Dr. Henry Kissinger, with a personal tribute. You can become a member of Newt’s Inner Circle now by going to: newtsinnercircle.com

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In Gregg Jarrett’s new book, The Constitution of the United States and Other Patriotic Documents, he has created a beautiful keepsake volume for every American patriot. This collection was printed in America and includes the Constitution, the Declaration of Independence, the Bill of Rights, select Federalist Papers, and the Articles of Confederation. Newt’s guest is Gregg Jarrett. He is a former trial attorney and the New York Times bestselling author of The Russia Hoax and Witch Hunt. He is a legal and political analyst for Fox News, where he was an anchor for fifteen years.

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Newt talks with Joel Brandenberger, President and CEO of the National Turkey Federation, about the history of the annual Thanksgiving turkey pardon by the President at the White House.

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When was Thanksgiving established as a national holiday in the United States? President George Washington was the first to issue a proclamation for a day of Thanksgiving in 1789. However, it was Sarah Josepha Hale, the influential author and editor of Godey’s Lady’s Book, who petitioned Congress and five different presidents to create a national annual holiday for Thanksgiving between 1846-1863. She was finally successful in 1863 when President Abraham Lincoln declared Thanksgiving a national holiday on the last Thursday in November. Newt’s guest is Melanie Kirkpatrick. She is the author of two books on the subject: Lady Editor: Sarah Josepha Hale and the Making of the Modern American Woman and Thanksgiving: The Holiday at the Heart of the American Experience.

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The Last Kingdom is one of the most successful historical fiction series of our time. The novels tell the epic story of the birth of England and introduces one of the greatest ever fictional heroes: the iconic Uhtred of Bebbanburg, the Saxon-born, Norse-raised warrior and rebel. In his new book, Uhtred’s Feast: Inside the World of The Last Kingdom, Cornwell revisits Uhtred’s realm, exploring every aspect of this historical period, from the clothes, to weapons, to food, offering beautifully crafted recipes of early Anglo-Saxon fare, created by renowned chef Suzanne Pollak. Newt’s guest is Bernard Cornwell.

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Throughout history, there are clear moments that define our nation’s path. And now you can own a piece of that history. Legacy Precious Metals is pleased to announce the all-new Contract with America one-ounce silver coin honoring Speaker Newt Gingrich’s historic victory in 1994, when the Republican party took control of the United States House of Representatives. This holiday season, give the gift of history. Call Legacy Precious Metals at 866-484-4043 or order online at http://newtgingrichsilvercoin.com

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Over the last 50 years, the left has poured time, money, and creativity into developing the institutions to support a story-telling culture. By some estimates the left spends tens of billions of dollars annually, while the right spends much less. Over time, this has underwritten a progressive ecosystem of supportive and reinforcing institutions, in addition to many powerful films. Palladium Pictures is putting a stake in the ground to help mentor right-of-center filmmakers through a new incubator program. Newt’s guests are Michael Pack, Producer of over 15 award-winning documentaries and President and CEO of Palladium Pictures, and his son Thomas Pack, Director of Palladium Pictures incubator program which is training the next generation of documentary filmmakers. Apply now at https://palladiumpictures.com/incubator/

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It has been almost fifty years since President Richard Milhous Nixon resigned from the presidency. Nixon normalized U.S. relations with China, signed the first major strategic arms limitation treaty with the Soviets, and made peace possible in the Middle East. Nixon ended the war in Vietnam and brought home the prisoners. Nixon said he would leave us a “generation of peace,” and he did. Newt’s guest is writer, actor, economist, and lawyer, Ben Stein. He was a speechwriter and friend of President Nixon. His new book, “THE PEACEMAKER Nixon: The Man, President, and My Friend” is out now.

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On Tuesday, October 31st, Patrick Dai, a 21-year-old junior at Cornell University, originally from Pittsford, New York, was arrested for making online threats to Jewish students on the Cornell campus. Dai’s actions represent an upward trend of the rise of antisemitism on college campuses, since Hamas attacked Israel on October 7th. Newt’s guest is William Jacobson, Clinical Professor and Director of the Securities Law Clinic at Cornell Law School.

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It was 1901 and President Theodore Roosevelt welcomed the country’s most visible black man, civil rights activist and educator, Booker T. Washington, into his circle of counselors. That fall, Washington accepted the President’s handwritten invitation to dinner, an event that marked a moment of shared admiration between two American icons amid serious racial disunity in the South. The promises of the Emancipation Proclamation united them, and what happened afterwards would define their relationship and the state of the nation. Newt’s guest is Brian Kilmeade. He is a Fox News Channel television anchor, co-host of the channel’s morning show Fox & Friends, and host of the daily national radio show, The Brian Kilmeade Show. His new book, Teddy and Booker T.: How Two American Icons Blazed a Path for Racial Equality is available now.

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In 2021, Xi Van Fleet spoke out at a Loudoun County, Virginia School Board meeting against Critical Race Theory. Her video went viral and ignited national media attention. Xi lived through the horrors of the Chinese Cultural Revolution as a schoolgirl. Forced to the countryside with other young Chinese for re-education after high school, she later escaped communism and found freedom and new a life in America. But more than 30 years later, Xi disturbingly sees signs of the same Cultural Marxism that ravaged her birth country of China threatening to destroy the America she now calls home. Her new book, Mao’s America: A Survivor’s Warning is her dire warning to the citizens of the United States.

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Killing the Witches: The Horror of Salem, Massachusetts tells the dramatic history of how the Puritan tradition and the power of early American ministers shaped the origins of the United States, influencing the founding fathers, the American Revolution, and even the Constitutional Convention. The repercussions of Salem continue to the present day, notably in the real-life story behind The Exorcist and in contemporary “witch hunts” driven by social media. Newt’s guest is trail-blazing TV journalist, Bill O’Reilly.

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In War Against the Jews: How to End Hamas Barbarism, Alan Dershowitz, #1 New York Times bestselling author and one of America’s most respected legal scholars, explains why the horrific attack of October 7th and Israel’s just response changes everything. Newt’s guest is Alan Dershowitz. He is one of the most celebrated lawyers in the world. He was the youngest full professor in Harvard Law School history where he is now the Felix Frankfurter Professor of Law, Emeritus. War Against the Jews: How to End Hamas Barbarism is available for pre-order now on Amazon.com and will be published on December 5th.

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What role should legislators play in assessing the role of artificial intelligence in both the private and public sector? What are the dangers of artificial intelligence? What regulations does the United States need, if any? Newt guest is James Broughel, senior fellow at the Competitive Enterprise Institute and author of CEI’s new report on artificial intelligence: “Rules for Robots: A Framework for Governance of AI”.

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The Toffler’s were perhaps best-known for their innovative books, “Future Shock” and “The Third Wave.” Alvin and Heidi Toffler had a daughter, Karen, who died in 2000 at the age of 46 after more than a decade of suffering from Guillain-Barré Syndrome. After her death, the Toffler’s established the Karen Toffler Charitable Trust, to help fund neurological medical research breakthroughs. Newt’s guests are: Deborah Westphal, Executive Advisor of the Karen Toffler Charitable Trust, and two of the Trust’s Toffler Scholars and grant recipients; Adithya Gopinath, Postdoctoral Neuroscience, University of Florida and Vijaya Kolachalama, Associate Professor, Boston University. Learn more at https://tofflertrust.org

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This October marks the 50th anniversary of the Yom Kippur War, a conflict that has shaped the modern Middle East. The war was a trauma for Israel, a dangerous superpower showdown, and, following the Arab oil embargo, a pivotal reordering of the global economic order. The Jewish State came shockingly close to defeat. After the war, Prime Minister Golda Meir, Defense Minister Moshe Dayan and the senior leadership of the nation were forced to resign in disgrace. Newt’s guest is Uri Kaufman. In his new book, “Eighteen Days in October: The Yom Kippur War and How It Created the Modern Middle East”, he describes how a straight line leads from the battlefields of 1973 to the Camp David Accords of 1978 and all the treaties since.

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America was once the world’s dream factory. We turned imagination into reality, from curing polio to landing on the Moon to creating the internet. And we were confident that more wonders lay just over the horizon: clean and infinite energy, a cure for cancer, humanoid robots, radical life extension, and space colonies. Science fiction would become fact. But as we moved into the late 20th century, we grew cautious, even cynical, about what the future held and our ability to shape it. Newt’s guest is James Pethokoukis. His new book, “The Conservative Futurist: How to Create the Sci-Fi World We Were Promised”, presents groundbreaking ideas, sharp analysis, and provides a detailed roadmap to a fantastic future filled with incredible progress and prosperity that is both optimistic and realistic.

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George Washington was central not only to winning the Revolutionary War, but to the tumultuous convention that gave birth to the Constitution, the turbulent ratification process, and the preservation of the young republic during its perilous first years. In his new book, “TO RESCUE THE CONSTITUTION: George Washington and the Fragile American Experiment”, Bret Baier offers a riveting portrait of a towering figure and describes America’s unsettled early days and how our nation’s foundational document became what many have called the one piece of paper protecting us from tyranny. Newt’s guest is Bret Baier, Chief Political Anchor for Fox News Channel and the anchor and executive editor of Special Report with Bret Baier.

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Being a political spouse can upend anyone’s best laid plans, and Karen Pence’s unforeseen career as wife of a Congressman, Governor, and Vice President has been filled with both joy and unexpected changes. In her new book, “When It’s Your Turn to Serve: Experiencing God’s Grace in His Calling for Your Life” she shares heartwarming and relatable stories about being thrust into the role of leader and how she tackled the unpredictable places to which God called her. Newt’s guest is Karen Pence. She is a former congressional spouse, first lady of Indiana, and second lady of the United States. She worked as a schoolteacher for more than thirty years. She is also the mother of three married children and a grandmother.

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As Israelis were wrapping up the seven-day-long Jewish holiday of Sukkot on Saturday, sirens rung out across the country just before dawn and citizens soon realized it was not a false alarm. A surprise attack on Israel was being waged by Hamas militants from the air, sea and ground. Newt talks about how the attack happened and what the United States response to Hamas should be.

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You may remember hearing about the multiple mail-in and absentee ballots cast in the 2020 and 2022 elections. Traditionally, Republicans tend to vote in person at a polling place while Democrats have more of a likelihood to use mail-in or absentee ballots. That historical trend has challenged Republicans to come up with solutions about how they can encourage Republicans to vote both in person and by mail to maximize voter turnout. As we begin to think about and plan for the 2024 election, Newt talks with Elliott Echols, Political Director of the Republican National Committee, about their “Bank Your Vote” efforts.

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The “culture wars,” “wokeness,” “identity politics”, there are heated discussions right now around these terms, but very little understanding of what these ideas actually mean. In “The Identity Trap: A Story of Ideas and Power in Our Time”, Yascha Mounk delivers one of the most incisive explorations of a divisive debate that has come to dominate everything from our politics, our academic institutions, our legal system, and corporate America. Newt’s guest is Yascha Mounk. He is a professor of the practice of international affairs at Johns Hopkins University, the founder of the digital magazine Persuasion, a contributing editor at The Atlantic, and a senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations.

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Since January, House Committees on Oversight and Accountability, Judiciary, and Ways and Means have uncovered an overwhelming amount of evidence showing President Joe Biden abused his public office for his family’s financial gain. Thousands of pages of financial records, emails, texts, testimony from credible IRS whistleblowers, and a transcribed interview with Biden family business associate Devon Archer all reveal that Joe Biden allowed his family to sell him as ‘the brand’ around the world to enrich the Biden family. Newt’s guest is Chairman James Comer from the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.

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Newt talks with Founder and CEO of Legacy Precious Metals, Charles Thorngren, about the possible government shutdown, interest rates and inflation, and the importance of diversifying your investments. For more information please visit buylegacygold.com/Newt

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In his new book, “Government Gangsters”, Kash Patel pulls back the curtain on the Deep State, revealing the major players and tactics within the permanent government bureaucracy, which has spent decades stripping power away from the American people and their elected leaders. Based on his firsthand knowledge, Patel reveals how we can defeat the Deep State, reassert self-government, and restore our democracy. Newt’s guest is Kash Patel. He served as the chief of staff to the Department of Defense. Prior to his experience at the Pentagon, he served as deputy assistant to the president and senior director for counterterrorism on the National Security Council.

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The Biden administration thinks they are encouraging the American people to buy electric cars with tax incentives. However only 4% of Americans own electric cars and only 12% are considering buying one, according to a recent Gallup poll. From electric cars to household appliances, like gas stoves and air conditioners, the Biden administration is putting restrictive regulations on everything. Newt’s guest is Ben Lieberman, Senior Fellow at the Competitive Enterprise Institute and former senior counsel for the U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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When Iraq and Afghanistan Marine veteran Andrew Biggio purchased a 1945 M1 Garand rifle, the same rifle his uncle had used in World War II, it led him on a journey to find the last living World War II veterans and document their stories and have them sign his rifle. Newt’s guest is Andrew Biggio, author of “The Rifle 2: Back to the Battlefield”.

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In Montgomery County, Maryland Public Schools the school board approved “LGBTQ-Inclusive Texts Approved for Instructional Use.” Books with titles like “Pride Puppy”, “Uncle Bobby’s Wedding” and “Born Ready: The True Story of a Boy Named Penelope” are just a few of the approved books. Many parents with religious backgrounds have come together to challenge the school board in court to restore their right to opt their children out of instruction that is inconsistent with their faith. Newt’s guest is Eric Baxter. He is the Vice President and Senior Counsel at the Becket Fund for Religious Liberty and the attorney representing the plaintiffs in the case.

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Crypto has become inescapable. Seemingly overnight, everyone from Wall Street to Main Street started talking about Bitcoin, NFTs, the blockchain, De-Fi and the metaverse. Promoters hailed crypto as the dawn of the future of money, art, commerce, and the internet. No one knew what it all meant, but everyone knew someone who bought some cryptocurrency with a bizarre name and hit it big. Newt’s guest is Zeke Faux. His new book, “Number Go Up: Inside Crypto’s Wild Rise and Staggering Fall” chronicles a two-year, globe-spanning quest to uncover the secrets at the heart of the greatest financial mania the world has ever seen.

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In today’s economic environment, everyone could benefit from reading Axel Kaiser’s new book, “The Street Economist: 15 Economic Lessons Everyone Should Know.” Axel offers basic lessons that should be a part of everyone’s education. Crucial concepts such as prices, capital, supply and demand, labor, inflation, value and innovation are explained in a way that is understandable. “The Street Economist” is already an international best-seller. Newt’s guest is Axel Kaiser, a Chilean-German lawyer, with a Masters in Investments, Commerce and Arbitration.

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In their new book, “Underserved” Ja’Ron Smith and Chris Pilkerton present a tangible blueprint for conservatives who understand the need for a new and viable political plan of action, one that addresses the needs of the underserved communities that make up these United States of America. From education and workforce development to criminal justice reform and healthcare disparities, “Underserved” makes a bold statement about what is necessary to see a change in the current state of affairs and presents a realistic action plan to make it happen. Newt’s guests are Ja’Ron Smith and Chris Pilkerton.

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The documentary “Undefeated” tells the story of the North Memphis based Manassas Tigers football team, a severely underfunded and underprivileged team, and their volunteer coach, Bill Courtney, who tried to help the kids beat the odds on and off the field. “Undefeated” went on the become the Academy Award Winner in the documentary category at the Oscars in 2012. Bill Courtney has launched a new podcast, “An Army of Normal Folks”. Newt’s guest is Coach Bill Courtney.

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On Wednesday, August 24th, the world watched as a plane fell out of the sky outside of Moscow. On board were ten people, including the leader of Russia’s Wagner mercenary group, Yevgeny Prigozhin. Prigozhin’s death was confirmed by Russian authorities the following Sunday after investigators used genetic testing to identify all the victims of the plane crash. The accident raised many questions about how the plane had crashed. For those who follow Putin, the answer seemed obvious. Newt’s guest is George Beebe, the Director of Grand Strategy at the Quincy Institute.

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When Gary Shapley, a longtime I.R.S. investigator wanted to come forward with information that the federal government had mishandled the tax investigation into Hunter Biden, the President’s son, the details he had to share were so sensitive he couldn’t even provide them to his own lawyer without potentially committing a felony. So, through his attorney, he approached Empower Oversight, a group with deep experience in Capitol Hill investigations who coached him on a strategy for how to get the information to Congress lawfully. Months later, Gary Shapley and a fellow I.R.S. investigator, Joseph Ziegler, were testifying in an open session before the House Oversight and Accountability Committee, detailing their claims that the president’s son had received special treatment. Newt’s guests are Tristan Leavitt and Jason Foster, leaders of Empower Oversight.

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Monday, August 28th marks the 60th anniversary of “The March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom” in Washington, D.C. The march was the backdrop for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s famous speech “I Have A Dream.” The words he spoke 60 years ago are still relevant today. Newt pays tribute to Dr. King and shares the speech in its entirety as it was given that day.

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Newt is joined by members of his inner circle club and takes their questions about current events, including the 2024 presidential primary race, the Hollywood strikes, the impact of inflation, the corrupt DOJ, and his new book, “March to the Majority.”

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The 2024 Republican presidential primary debates will begin on Wednesday in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Bret Baier and Martha MacCallum of Fox News will host the debate. All of the major Republican candidates will be there, except the frontrunner, former President Donald J. Trump. While the debate will be less exciting – and less watched – without Trump, it is still an important milestone in the evolving presidential nomination process of 2024. Newt provides a pre-game analysis of what to expect on Wednesday evening.

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Former President Donald Trump continues to be persecuted, smeared, and maliciously defamed like few others in history. In 2020, a film crew set out to make a documentary that told the other side of his story. But when it came time to release “The Trump I Know” in the midst of the 2020 presidential election, Big Tech did everything within their power to keep it from being seen. This time the filmmakers are coming straight to you with a virtual red-carpet rally, streaming LIVE from Las Vegas on August 27th. You can reserve your spot now by going to http://ttikfilm.com

Newt’s guest is Matthew Thayer, writer and director of the film, “The Trump I Know.”

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We’re watching an all-out effort to get Donald Trump so that he cannot become president again. And we’re watching an all-out effort to protect Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton and The Biden’s. If you do something wrong, but you are a liberal Democrat, you’re not at risk. But if you are a Republican, you’re at risk. Newt discusses the four indictments former President Trump is facing and the impact they may have on the 2024 election.

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Newt guest is The Golden Bear, Jack Nicklaus, arguably the greatest golfer of all time and without question the game’s greatest champion. Winning 120 professional tournaments worldwide, including 73 PGA Tour events and a record 18 major championships over a 25-year span. Nicklaus shares the secrets to his success both on and off the course.

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In his new book, “Leadership: Six Studies in World Strategy”, former Secretary of State, Dr. Henry Kissinger looks at lives of six of the most influential leaders of the last century: Konrad Adenauer, Charles de Gaulle, Richard Nixon, Anwar Sadat, Lee Kuan Yew, and Margaret Thatcher - all of whom he knew personally. Newt’s guest is Henry Kissinger. He served as national security advisor and secretary of state under President Richard Nixon and President Gerald Ford and he has advised many other American presidents on foreign policy. He received the 1973 Nobel Peace Prize, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, and the Medal of Liberty.

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Newt’s guest is a rising star in the Republican party, Governor Kristi Noem of South Dakota. Her handling of the COVID-19 pandemic in her state has made her widely known. She’s been serving the people of South Dakota in public office since 2007. She is a wife, a mother, and a lifelong rancher, farmer and small business owner. Growing up on a ranch she learned a lot of life lessons and she’s sharing them in this episode.

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Jennifer Doudna developed a method of genome editing along with her partner Emmanuelle Charpentier and together they won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 2020. Her unique journey from graduate student to Nobel prize winning scientist is chronicled by the biographer of geniuses, Walter Isaacson. His New York Times best-seller, The Code Breaker: Jennifer Doudna, Gene Editing, and the Future of the Human Race is available now.

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A day doesn’t go by without energy in the headlines. From banning gas stoves to prices at the pump, to threats to the world’s energy supplies, energy is front and center. In his new book, “Game Changer: Our 50-Year Mission to Secure America’s Energy Independence” Harold Hamm tells the story of his fifty-year journey battling conventional wisdom and, in the process, helping restore America as an energy superpower. How did he do it? With horizontal drilling. What Hamm did was game changing for our country and the world. Newt’s guest is Harold Hamm. He founded Continental Resources in 1967 and currently serves as Executive Chairman.

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30 million Americans lack formal health insurance. Many of the rest of Americans live in constant danger of losing health care coverage. Even with insurance, most live with the risk of enormous medical bills for covered care. In their new book, “We’ve Got You Covered: Rebooting American Health Care,” Liran Einav and Amy Finkelstein, Professors of economics at Stanford and MIT, argue it is because no one is asking the right question: What is it that U.S. health insurance policy should accomplish? Newt’s guest is Dr. Amy Finkelstein. She is the John and Jennie S. MacDonald Professor of Economics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

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There are two major congressional investigations underway. The first is looking into the Biden family’s potentially criminal money-making activities. The second is investigating the various federal law enforcement efforts to protect the Biden’s from scrutiny while aggressively trying to destroy former President Donald Trump. And President Joe Biden is at the heart of both stories. Newt’s guest is Mike Howell. He is the Director for the Oversight Project at The Heritage Foundation.

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The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), has around 90 drones for commercial, surveillance, tactical, and suicide missions. The IRGC not only shipped its suicide drones to Russia to be used against Ukraine, but also equipped its proxies such as Lebanese Hezbollah, Yemeni Houthis, the Syrian Army, and Iraqi Shia Militia groups with all kinds of armed drones.

The IRGC also has sold armed drones to Venezuela, Ethiopia, and soon Armenia, to use in the case of war with the Republic of Azerbaijan.

All of this is detailed in a new book, by Mehran Riazaty. “Iranian Drones: A New Menace from the Ayatollah.”

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