1. Government Shutdown and Federal Worker Pay
The episode opens with a discussion of a government shutdown, referred to as the “Schumer shutdown.”
Senator Cruz criticizes Democrats for voting against legislation that would have paid essential federal workers during the shutdown.
He highlights specific Democratic senators who voted in favor (Warnock, Ossoff, Fetterman) and criticizes the rest for voting against it.
Cruz emphasizes the impact on TSA agents, air traffic controllers, and military personnel, warning of potential travel disruptions and national security risks.
He also notes that members of Congress continue to receive pay during the shutdown, though he claims to have requested his own pay be withheld.

2. Rise of Antisemitism on the Right
Cruz expresses concern about increasing antisemitism within conservative circles, particularly among younger people.
He recounts his speech at a Christians United for Israel event, where he warned about the dangers of ignoring antisemitism on the right.
He criticizes both the left and right for harboring antisemitic sentiments, but emphasizes a recent rise on the right.
Cruz calls on church leaders and conservatives to actively oppose antisemitism and support Israel, citing national security interests and moral obligations.

3. Opposition to Ambassador Nominee Amer Ghalib
Cruz discusses his opposition to Amer Ghalib, a nominee for U.S. Ambassador to Kuwait.
He criticizes Ghalib’s past statements, including praise for the Muslim Brotherhood and controversial social media activity.
Cruz argues that Ghalib’s views are incompatible with U.S. foreign policy and President Trump’s positions, particularly regarding Israel and the Abraham Accords.
He predicts that the nomination will likely be withdrawn due to bipartisan concerns.

4. Religious Persecution in China
The podcast concludes with a segment on the persecution of Christians in China, particularly the arrest of Pastor Jin Mingri and members of the Zion Church.
Cruz condemns the Chinese Communist Party’s actions and calls for the U.S. to use diplomatic and economic pressure to advocate for religious freedom.
He emphasizes the importance of the U.S. standing up for persecuted religious minorities globally.
Cruz expresses hope that President Trump will raise the issue during an upcoming meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

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1. <a href="https://www.axios.com/2025/10/23/democrats-government-shutdown-ossoff-warnock-schumer">Government Shutdown and Federal Worker Pay</a>
<ul>
<li>The episode opens with a discussion of a government shutdown, referred to as the &ldquo;Schumer shutdown.&rdquo;</li>
<li>Senator Cruz criticizes Democrats for voting against legislation that would have paid essential federal workers during the shutdown.</li>
<li>He highlights specific Democratic senators who voted in favor (Warnock, Ossoff, Fetterman) and criticizes the rest for voting against it.</li>
<li>Cruz emphasizes the impact on TSA agents, air traffic controllers, and military personnel, warning of potential travel disruptions and national security risks.</li>
<li>He also notes that members of Congress continue to receive pay during the shutdown, though he claims to have requested his own pay be withheld.</li>
</ul>
<hr>
2. <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2025/10/23/politics/antisemitism-republicans-analysis">Rise of Antisemitism on the Right</a>
<ul>
<li>Cruz expresses concern about increasing antisemitism within conservative circles, particularly among younger people.</li>
<li>He recounts his speech at a Christians United for Israel event, where he warned about the dangers of ignoring antisemitism on the right.</li>
<li>He criticizes both the left and right for harboring antisemitic sentiments, but emphasizes a recent rise on the right.</li>
<li>Cruz calls on church leaders and conservatives to actively oppose antisemitism and support Israel, citing national security interests and moral obligations.</li>
</ul>
<hr>
3. Opposition to Ambassador Nominee Amer Ghalib
<ul>
<li>Cruz discusses his opposition to Amer Ghalib, a nominee for U.S. Ambassador to Kuwait.</li>
<li>He criticizes Ghalib&rsquo;s past statements, including praise for the Muslim Brotherhood and controversial social media activity.</li>
<li>Cruz argues that Ghalib&rsquo;s views are incompatible with U.S. foreign policy and President Trump&rsquo;s positions, particularly regarding Israel and the Abraham Accords.</li>
<li>He predicts that the nomination will likely be withdrawn due to bipartisan concerns.</li>
</ul>
<hr>
4. <a href="https://www.foxnews.com/politics/cruz-leads-senate-push-hold-china-accountable-beijing-church-crackdown">Religious Persecution in China</a>
<ul>
<li>The podcast concludes with a segment on the persecution of Christians in China, particularly the arrest of Pastor Jin Mingri and members of the Zion Church.</li>
<li>Cruz condemns the Chinese Communist Party&rsquo;s actions and calls for the U.S. to use diplomatic and economic pressure to advocate for religious freedom.</li>
<li>He emphasizes the importance of the U.S. standing up for persecuted religious minorities globally.</li>
<li>Cruz expresses hope that President Trump will raise the issue during an upcoming meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping.</li>
</ul>
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Dems Refuse to Pay Federal Workers, Antisemitism on the Right, Standing up to the Muslim Brotherhood & Defending Christians in China

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