George Khalaf, Republican candidate for the Arizona House of Representatives from Legislative District 3, on the disappearance of Texas Democratic U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico from the campaign trail for nearly two weeks. George discusses the significance of being a representative of the people, highlighting the importance of being accessible and connected to the community. He shares his own experiences of visiting local events and meeting with constituents, emphasizing that this is a crucial aspect of being an elected official. Former Department of Homeland Security spokesperson Katie Zacharia will be the next White House press secretary. The episode also explores the topic of extremism, with George expressing his concerns about the rise of Islamist ideologies in the United States and the need for a stronger response from the media and the public. He shares his personal experiences and insights on this topic, as a member of a family who immigrated to this country from war-torn Lebanon.

Parashat Bereshit (Guest Rabbi Pinchas Allouche)
36:11

Illiteracy and Barbarism (Guest David Harsanyi)
36:50

The Dark Ages Are Back.
36:39