The Iran Deal, Portland, Jane Fonda, and Other Peculiarities

"Gen Ed Is a Joke at Most Schools" (Guest Mark Bauerlein)

Dr. Mark Bauerlein, Professor Emeritus at Emory University, and contributing editor at First Things Magazine, on his recent article at The Wall Street Journal, “Gen Ed Is a Joke at Most Schools,” and the 75th anniversary of the publication of The Catcher in the Rye. Dr. Bauerline shares his concerns about the impact of multiculturalism on the higher education curriculum and how it's contributed to the fragmentation and tribalism we see in America today. He also discusses the role of professors in shaping the next generation and the importance of passing on the great heritage of Western civilization. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Marco Rubio's Speech

Seth plays audio from part of Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s remarks today at the opening of the Ministerial on the Resurgence of Political Terrorism. A listener call-in comment on the secretary’s speech. We're joined by Johnny Estes, Vice President of Operations of CMI Gold & Silver. Democratic New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani chose to watch the World Cup semifinal match Wednesday between England and Argentina at the city's notorious Rikers Island jail complex. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

44% of American Muslims Support Hamas? (Guest Kurt Schlichter)

Kurt Schlichter, retired Army Colonel, trial attorney, senior columnist at Townhall.com, and author of the upcoming America Warlord [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H5ZKX5TD?lv=shuf&channelId=500&plpRedirect=mhFallback], available for pre-order now, discusses a variety of topics with Seth including the House’s recently-passed bill to make daylight savings time permanent and the Pew Research Center poll showing that 44% of American Muslims support the terror group Hamas. They also reiterate the importance of taking a strong stance against terrorism and the need for our government to take more serious action against it. Additionally, they touch on the topic of critical mass and how it relates to the growing influence of socialism in many of the Democratic Party's recent nominees in midterm election contests, and the untimely death of South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham (R). See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

A Crisis of Confidence. Happy 80th Birthday Linda Ronstadt.

On the anniversary of President Carter’s 1979 “Crisis of Confidence” speech, Seth reflects on the importance of optimism and enthusiasm, referencing the famous "Malaise" speech and the impact of pessimism and cynicism, particularly among young people, and how it can be detrimental to their well-being and the country as a whole. Happy 80th Birthday to Linda Ronstadt! A listener call-in on his recovery from blindness. Violence on the Left. We’re joined by Don Spini from Sun Valley Wealth. Former President Joe Biden has announced he will be releasing a memoir book of his time in the White House. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Nixon V. Reagan. Trump's Address to the Nation. (Guest Ed Morrissey)

Ed Morrissey, Managing Editor at Hot Air, and host of the Ed Morrissey Podcast, joins Seth to discuss the legacies of presidents Ronald Reagan and Richard Nixon, as well as remember Gerald Ford’s birthday today. Seth and Ed examine the ways in which Nixon's policies, such as his opening of China and his handling of the Soviet Union, continue to influence American foreign policy today. They also touch on the differences between Nixon and Reagan's approaches to communism, with Reagan's more confrontational stance and Nixon's pragmatic approach. Ed talks about President Trump’s upcoming address to the nation and how his leadership style compares to the aforementioned previous Republican presidents. Rep. Ro Khanna’s (D-CA) dishonest tale of his recent trip to Israel. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.