Hour 2: The Santa Claus Paradox | Dr. Anthony Silard on Love and Suffering

This second hour unpacks the enigma of Santa Claus—how a beloved childhood figure evolved into a global symbol shaped by commerce, culture, and social conditioning, with belief patterns, global traditions, and psychological impacts woven throughout. The hour continues with an examination of Santa’s…

Hour 1: The Business of Being “Green” | S.A. Stolin on The Doc’s Christmas Miracle

Episode 76 opens with a deep dive into the booming market for “green” products—and the rising consumer demand driving it, especially among Gen Z and Millennials. The hosts then expose how widespread greenwashing has become, breaking down the data, scandals, and regulatory crackdowns that show just …

Hour 2: Combatting Illegal Orders or Flirting with Sedition? | Darin Kinder’s 9/11 Survival Story

The hosts explore the uproar over the video made by six Democratic lawmakers reminding U.S. service members of their duty to refuse unlawful orders—a message denounced by President Trump as “seditious.” They examine the clash between discipline and constitutional fidelity, the governing legal stand…

Hour 1: The Olympics and Trans Athlete Eligibility | Rachel Corbett on Criminal Profiling

Episode 75 examines how the Olympics and global federations have increasingly barred transgender women who experienced male puberty from competing in female categories, citing enduring biological advantages and safety concerns. It highlights the political and cultural divide, with most countries an…

Hour 2: Reparations: Moral Repair & Financial Duty | Chris Najera on The Hard Truth!

The hosts unpack the long‑running debate over reparations, tracing broken promises from “40 acres and a mule” to today’s wealth gaps affecting Black and Indigenous communities. It explores practical funding ideas — from government budgets and corporate accountability to philanthropy, universities, …

Hour 1: Free Speech vs. Platform Power | Michael Bedenbaugh on Reviving Our Republic

Episode 74 begins with a look at the battle between free speech and platform moderation, where the First Amendment protects against government censorship, but private platforms set their own rules. From Musk’s “hands-off” Twitter/X experiment to Europe’s Digital Services Act, the debate shows how m…

Hour 2: Wall Street vs NYC Mayor: Stefanik’s Rise | Christopher Henze on Wise Women

The hosts discuss a Washington, D.C. event where Wall Street’s elite bristled at Mayor‑elect Mamdani’s push for wealth taxes, rent freezes, and free transit—policies viewed as a direct threat to their power.  Into that tension stepped Congresswoman Elise Stefanik, whose gubernatorial campaign quick…

Hour 1: Inflation & Affordability: GOP’s Big Weak Spot | Kurt Warner Talks False Idols

Episode 73 examines how inflation and affordability have become critical political liabilities for President Trump and the Republican Party, particularly in the wake of recent electoral defeats in key states. Drawing on consumer sentiment data, economic trends, and voter polling, the show highlight…

Hour 2: Billionaire Power and Democratic Drift. Interview with Robert Cook about The Mahdi, a Prophetic Suspense Novel.

The hosts review how a tiny fraction of ultra-wealthy individuals—902 in the U.S. and just over 3,000 globally—wield outsized influence over public policy through campaign funding, media ownership, lobbying, and philanthropy. Drawing on polling and real-world examples, findings reveal growing conce…

Hour 1: Nepotism and Merit — A Cross-Industry Reckoning. Interview with Dr. Peter Solomon on 100 Years to Extinction.

 Episode 72 explores the growing public scrutiny of nepotism across industries, not just in Hollywood but also in fields like law, politics, and medicine. It examines how family connections can shape careers, spark debates about fairness and merit, and influence public perception in an era of heigh…