How is the Chinese Communist Party controlling the Hollywood film industry? Newt’s guest is Chris Fenton, author of FEEDING THE DRAGON: Inside the Trillion Dollar Dilemma Facing Hollywood, the NBA, & American Business. A Hollywood insider, Fenton served as president of DMG Entertainment Motion Picture Group and has negotiated with the Chinese in the film business for decades.

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How is the Chinese Communist Party controlling the Hollywood film industry? Newt’s guest is Chris Fenton, author of FEEDING THE DRAGON: Inside the Trillion Dollar Dilemma Facing Hollywood, the NBA, &amp; American Business. A Hollywood insider, Fenton served as president of DMG Entertainment Motion Picture Group and has negotiated with the Chinese in the film business for decades. Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a>

Join former House Speaker, professor, historian, and futurist Newt Gingrich as he shares his lifetime of knowledge and access to the world’s most interesting minds in a new series that covers all aspects of our society. From history to health, national security to science, Newt offers stories, conversations, and context to uncover new perspectives, knowledge and insight. This podcast isn’t about politics; it’s about exploring the past, present, and future to understand where we’ve been and where we’re going. Welcome to Newt’s World, a podcast for independent thinkers.

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Episode 261: Feeding the Dragon – The Movies, the CCP and You

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Newt talks with Sean Spicer, former White House Press Secretary, about his recent appointment to the board of the US Naval Academy by President Trump. Spicer shares insights into his career, including his military service and his tenure in the White House. He recounts his legal battle against the Biden administration's unprecedented dismissal of service academy board members and reflects on the media's portrayal of political narratives. Their conversation also covers Spicer's current endeavors, including his podcast, “The Sean Spicer Show” and his role as co-host of “The Morning Meeting” on 2way.tv Additionally, Spicer praises the current White House Press Secretary, Karoline Leavitt, for her poise and leadership, and discusses the challenges and strategies in managing the White House press corps.

Newt talks with Sean Spicer, former White House Press Secretary, about his recent appointment to the board of the US Naval Academy by President Trump. Spicer shares insights into his career, including his military service and his tenure in the White House. He recounts his legal battle against the Biden administration's unprecedented dismissal of service academy board members and reflects on the media's portrayal of political narratives. Their conversation also covers Spicer's current endeavors, including his podcast, &ldquo;The Sean Spicer Show&rdquo; and his role as co-host of &ldquo;The Morning Meeting&rdquo; on 2way.tv Additionally, Spicer praises the current White House Press Secretary, Karoline Leavitt, for her poise and leadership, and discusses the challenges and strategies in managing the White House press corps.

Episode 823: Sean Spicer: From the White House to the Naval Academy Board

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Newt describes the complex process of reconciliation in the United States Congress. Reconciliation, established by the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974, is a crucial tool for managing government spending, allowing certain tax, spending, and debt limit legislation to bypass the Senate filibuster with a simple majority vote. Newt discusses the intricacies of the reconciliation process, the challenges of passing appropriations bills, and the frequent use of continuing resolutions to prevent government shutdowns. He highlights the political dynamics and strategic maneuvers involved in passing a budget and reconciliation bill, emphasizing the importance of these legislative actions for the current administration and the Republican Party's future electoral prospects. He also describes public sentiment towards government spending and the need for significant reforms to address perceived corruption and inefficiency in the federal bureaucracy.

Newt describes the complex process of reconciliation in the United States Congress. Reconciliation, established by the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974, is a crucial tool for managing government spending, allowing certain tax, spending, and debt limit legislation to bypass the Senate filibuster with a simple majority vote. Newt discusses the intricacies of the reconciliation process, the challenges of passing appropriations bills, and the frequent use of continuing resolutions to prevent government shutdowns. He highlights the political dynamics and strategic maneuvers involved in passing a budget and reconciliation bill, emphasizing the importance of these legislative actions for the current administration and the Republican Party's future electoral prospects. He also describes public sentiment towards government spending and the need for significant reforms to address perceived corruption and inefficiency in the federal bureaucracy.

Episode 822: The Budget Reconciliation Process

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Newt talks with Christian Datoc, White House Reporter for the Washington Examiner. They discuss the significant changes in the White House Press pool under the Trump administration, including the Associated Press's removal and the White House taking over the management of the press pool. Datoc highlights the tension between legacy media outlets and new media entrants, as well as the challenges faced by the White House Correspondents' Association (WHCA). They also delve into the differences between the Trump and Biden administrations' media strategies, the impact of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) led by Elon Musk, and the ongoing tariff disputes with Canada and Mexico. Their conversation touches on the effectiveness of Trump's cabinet appointments and the administration's ambitious agenda.

Newt talks with Christian Datoc, White House Reporter for the Washington Examiner. They discuss the significant changes in the White House Press pool under the Trump administration, including the Associated Press's removal and the White House taking over the management of the press pool. Datoc highlights the tension between legacy media outlets and new media entrants, as well as the challenges faced by the White House Correspondents' Association (WHCA). They also delve into the differences between the Trump and Biden administrations' media strategies, the impact of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) led by Elon Musk, and the ongoing tariff disputes with Canada and Mexico. Their conversation touches on the effectiveness of Trump's cabinet appointments and the administration's ambitious agenda.

Episode 821: Reporting on Trump’s White House

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Episode 261: Feeding the Dragon – The Movies, the CCP and You

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