In Europe, Russian Military Aggression Proves Immune to the Pandemic

KYIV, Ukraine—As countries across Europe begin scaling back their coronavirus lockdowns, a snapshot of Russian military activities underscores that the Continent’s security problems before the pandemic haven’t gone away. NATO fighter jets intercepted Russian military aircraft approaching allied airspace three times between April 28 and April 29.  Combined Russian-separatist forces—operating under Moscow’s command—continued their daily […]

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Problematic Women: Charlotte Pence Bond on News for Kids, Growing Up Pence, and Marriage

Starting a news program is no small thing, even when it’s for little people. Charlotte Pence Bond, Vice President Mike Pence’s daughter, joins “Problematic Women” to discuss her recently launched news program for kids called the “Littles News Briefing.” Pence Bond, 26, also speaks about her relationship with her dad, growing up in the Pence […]

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What Happened at the Little Sisters of the Poor Hearing Before the Supreme Court

The world’s most tenacious nuns were back at the Supreme Court on Wednesday morning, when the justices heard oral arguments in the latest round of the nearly eight-year saga surrounding the Affordable Care Act’s onerous contraception mandate. In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the high court made the unusual and unprecedented move of hearing the […]

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How Progressive Policies Aggravated Homeless Crisis During COVID-19

The coronavirus crisis has taken a particular toll on the homeless community. Christopher Rufo, a documentary filmmaker and director of Discovery Institute’s Center on Wealth and Poverty, joins the podcast to talk about how West Coast progressives have failed the homeless. He also discusses which, if any, areas in the country are handling the homeless […]

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COVID-19 Legal Liability Protections Are Crucial to Ensuring Economic Recovery

The first wave of COVID-19-related product-liability and other tort litigation has already hit U.S. courts, with a much bigger surge in lawsuits coming when the country reopens that will allege companies have been using “unreasonable” anti-pandemic measures to protect the public. Recognizing that such lawsuits could choke off any hope of a sustained economic recovery, […]

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Marylanders ‘Frustrated’ by Governor’s COVID-19 Shutdown, Protest Organizer Says

Protesters with the organization Reopen Maryland say they see the frustration of fellow Marylanders as their state experiences the economic effects of the coronavirus lockdown.  “We are seeing a lot as we do these rallies and protests; we’re seeing more and more people are frustrated,” Evie Harris, a co-organizer for Reopen Maryland, said Monday in […]

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The Impact of COVID-19 on America’s Economy

The $2.2 trillion CARES Act stimulus package and historic unemployment rate during the coronavirus pandemic is placing a strain on our economy. Rachel Greszler, research fellow in economics, budget, and entitlements at The Heritage Foundation, joins the podcast to explain the effects of record high unemployment on the economy and how Americans can successfully get […]

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