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Dr. Michael Mina, assistant professor of epidemiology and immunology at the Harvard School of Public Health, joins “The Daily Signal Podcast” to discuss how rapid-result tests could dramatically decrease COVID-19 cases and allow much of the economy to reopen. And Mina, who also is associate medical director of microbiology at Harvard Medical School, breaks down why these tests haven't been made widely available, but should be now. We also cover these stories: Lawyers for former President Donald Trump demand that his impeachment be dismissed, as the Senate impeachment trial is set to begin Tuesday.  House impeachment managers release a fiery brief of their own, saying that “even after he incited insurrection, President Trump took numerous steps on January 6 that further incited the insurgents to escalate their violence and siege of the Capitol." Rep. Ron Wright, R-Texas, just reelected to a second term, dies after contracting COVID-19. He also had battled lung cancer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva

America requires those emigrating legally to the U.S. to undergo a medical physical before entering the country. This practice, established in law known as Title 42, is more important now than ever as the nation continues to battle the COVID-19 pandemic.  Rep. Yvette Herrell, R-N.M., who took office in January, has introduced legislation to ensure that Title 42 is upheld and that immigrants who test positive for COVID-19 aren't permitted entry into the U.S.  Herrell joins the show to discuss her bill, the Protecting Americans From Unnecessary Spread Upon Entry Act, or PAUSE Act, as well as her work to protect our southern border.  Also on today’s show, we read your letters to the editor and share a good news story about the grand reopening of a family-owned ice cream shop in Kenosha, Wisconsin, that rioters burned to the ground last summer.  Enjoy the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thomas Sowell is considered by many to be one of the most influential and brilliant minds of the past half-century. He is most famous for his work as an economist, but is also a bestselling author, syndicated columnist, historian, and academic. Yet he hasn't received much recognition. "When people talk about the great black intellectuals today, you hear names like Henry Louis Gates at Harvard or Cornel West ... or today you hear Ta-Nehisi Coates and Ibram X. Kendi," says Jason Riley, a journalist, scholar, and member of The Wall Street Journal's editorial board. "But in my view, Tom has written circles around those guys and is much broader in subjects that he's covered as well as much deeper and his analysis is much more rigorous than those guys'," Riley says. A new documentary, “Thomas Sowell: Common Sense in a Senseless World,” tells the story of Sowell’s life and how his logic and intellect have impacted society.  Riley, who narrates the film, joins the show to discuss the documentary and the personal impa

Freshman Rep. Beth Van Duyne, R-Texas, says she is committed to focusing on the “meat and potato issues that affect people's daily lives.” Van Duyne was the first female mayor of Irving, Texas, from 2011-2017. Now, she says, she'll draw on her experience in local government to listen to the needs and concerns of Americans and take action. Van Duyne joins the "Problematic Women" podcast to share her personal journey to political office, why she is so committed to the pro-life movement, and how she intends to push back on the far-left agenda of progressive colleagues.  We also cover these stories: Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, a new Republican Congresswoman from Georgia, continues to be at the center of controversy. Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick, who died as a result of injuries he received during the Capitol riots Jan. 6, lay in honor at the Capitol Rotunda. The Department of Justice drops an affirmative action lawsuit against Yale University. Enjoy the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pri

Freshman Rep. Matt Rosendale, R-Mont., has entered the House with a bold plan to develop America’s natural resources and push back on the agenda of the far left. Rosendale joined "The Daily Signal Podcast” during a recent trip to the U.S.- Mexico border to discuss why he ran for Congress, his former service in the Montana Legislature, the divisive moment the country finds itself in, and much more. We also cover these stores: House Democrats put forward their case against former President Donald Trump in the impeachment trial slated to begin next week in the Senate. Two lawyers representing former Trump in the impeachment trial, lay out their defense. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says his state is committed to taking action against censorship by big tech companies.  Enjoy the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rep. Bob Good, R-Va., a former wrestler, defeated an incumbent Republican on his way to becoming a freshman member of Congress. Good, who won Denver Riggleman's seat in Virginia's 5th Congressional District, joins the podcast to discuss not only his unusual background but his thoughts on immigration and what he saw on a recent trip to the U.S.-Mexico border.     We also cover these stories: Senate Republicans propose a $618 billion COVID-19 relief bill as an alternative to President Biden’s $1.9 trillion bill.  President Biden speaks disapprovingly of a military coup in Myanmar, formerly Burma.  A group of House Republicans demands that Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., apologize to Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, for essentially accusing him of trying to murder her.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For more than nine years, Ryan Anderson helped The Heritage Foundation confront some of the biggest cultural issues facing America. Today, he embarks on a new endeavor as president of the Ethics and Public Policy Center.    Anderson, the former William E. Simon senior research fellow at Heritage, joins The Daily Signal Podcast to talk about his vision for EPPC and why it’s important for conservative to speak up and not back down to the left. He also talks about President Joe Biden’s rhetoric vs. the reality of his policy agenda.   Throughout his tenure at Heritage, Anderson authored or co-authored books on religious liberty and marriage and even had his work cited by Supreme Court justices. One of his most memorable experiences came during a debate with Piers Morgan on same-sex marriage: https://youtu.be/vrk1R-3X9Hc   Learn more about Anderson and read his Daily Signal contributions below. https://eppc.org/news/ryan-t-anderson-to-become-next-eppc-president/ https://www.dailysignal.com/author/randerson/ Also o

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently announced it’s now safe to resume in-person schooling, providing appropriate precautions are taken. Yet, the Chicago Teachers Union voted Sunday to keep students home and continue all teaching virtual. Jonathan Butcher, a Heritage Foundation senior policy analyst in the Center for Education Policy, joins the show to explain the role unions are playing in keeping schools closed in Chicago and across the county, and what should be done to ensure all students have the opportunity to receive a good education. We also cover these stories: Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., announced that when it comes to a new COVID-19 relief bill, Senate Democrats could move ahead without Republican votes. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said there is a threat to the safety of members of Congress coming from within the House from those “who want to bring guns on the floor and have threatened violence on other members of Congress.” President Joe Biden scraps the so-

On his first day in office, President Joe Biden signed a divisive executive order that could ultimately lead to the end of women’s sports as we know them.  The “Executive Order on Preventing and Combating Discrimination on the Basis of Gender Identity or Sexual Orientation” says, “Children should be able to learn without worrying about whether they will be denied access to the restroom, the locker room, or school sports.” The order gives biological males who identify as women a pathway to compete in female sports and enter women’s-only spaces, such as bathrooms.  Natasha Chart, the executive director of Women’s Liberation Front, explains the implications of Biden’s executive action and why we now face an emergency in the battle to protect women’s athletic opportunities from men.  We also cover these stories: President Joe Biden takes major action on climate change. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky says he will listen to the evidence presented during Trump’s impeachment trial. The CDC p

A migrant caravan began moving toward America’s southern border after the Biden administration announced a pause in deportations for 100 days.  A federal judge in Texas on Tuesday temporarily blocked Biden’s decision to suspend deportations, pending arguments. The president's immigration policy, such as the U.S. Citizenship Act of 2021, pose a grave threat to America, according to Ana Quintana, a Heritage Foundation senior policy analyst in Latin America and the Western Hemisphere.  Quintana joins the podcast to explain the likely impact of Biden’s changes to immigration policy.  We also cover these stories:  President Biden signs four executive actions targeted at ending racial disparities and injustice.   The Senate confirms Antony Blinken as secretary of state. House and Senate Democrats reintroduce legislation to raise the minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2025. Enjoy the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The annual March for Life has been canceled for the first time in its 47-year history, due to coronavirus concerns as well as as a result of the pressure law enforcement in and around the Capitol is currently facing. The annual rally instead will take place virtually, with just a small group of pro-life leaders from across the country marching in Washington this year.  What can you do to promote the pro-life cause even though the March for Life, which annually draws hundreds of thousands of people from across the country to Washington, D.C., won't be held in person this year? Jeanne Mancini, president of the March for Life, joins "The Daily Signal Podcast” to discuss that. We also cover these stories: Nine Republican lawyers have issued a letter to GOP senators asking them to carefully consider the article of impeachment against former President Donald Trump.  Dominion Voting Systems has filed a $1.3 billion defamation lawsuit against Trump attorney Rudy Giuliani.  President Joe Biden signed an executi

Freshman Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, R-N.Y., is one of several new members of Congress who have formed the “Freedom Force.” The group of conservative Republican leaders say they will stand against the far left agenda being promoted by the so-called "Squad” led by fellow New York Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and other liberal Democrats.  Malliotakis is the daughter of Greek and Cuban immigrants and says she decided to run for Congress when she saw the damage progressive policies were having on her state and across America. She joins the podcast to explain her policy priorities and how she plans to stand up against the left's agenda.  Also on today's show, we also read your letters to the editor and share a good news story about an Anglican priest who started a small bike-repair charity in his backyard after his own bicycle was stolen.  Check out the links below if you are interested in reading more about the flaws of the "1619 Project." History Comes to Call: The 1619 Project Cannot Deny Its Own Past

One of President Joe Biden’s very first executive actions was to disband the 1776 Commission and remove the commission’s report from the White House website.  Mike Gonzalez, a Heritage Foundation senior fellow and member of President Donald Trump’s 1776 Advisory Commission, joins the show to explain the purpose of the new report and why Biden was so quick to discredit it. Read the full report here. Purchase Mike Gonzalez's book, "The Plot to Change America: How Identity Politics is Dividing the Land of the Free," here. We also cover these stories: President Joe Biden signs over 10 executive orders for coronavirus vaccinations and testing.  House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says Congress will move ahead with former President Donald Trump’s impeachment even as Biden calls for unity in the nation.  Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, is now working with the Biden administration and says the U.S. will remain a part of the World Health Organization.  Enjoy the

Over 14,000 school boards, with about 100,000 members, set the course for instruction in classrooms across the country. To understand the views of parents and school board members in debates about K-12 content and policy, The Heritage Foundation commissioned a nationally representative survey. The survey covered views on civics education, school discipline, and character- and values-based instruction. Lindsey Burke, director of the Center for Education Policy at The Heritage Foundation, joins "The Daily Signal Podcast" to discuss. We also cover these stories: President Joe Biden signs 17 executive orders, directives, or memorandums hours after being sworn into office Wednesday, aiming to undo much of Donald Trump's legacy as president.  The outgoing president and first lady depart the White House without meeting the Bidens, with Trump speaking to staff and other supporters at Joint Base Andrews before flying to Florida.  Recipients of Trump's dozens of pardons on his final day in office include former Whit

Critical race theory is fast becoming part of classroom curriculums and the larger culture in general. The Heritage Foundation recently hosted a panel discussion breaking down what critical race theory is and why it poses a threat. The event features insights from several Heritage scholars and policy experts. On today's podcast, we share the audio from the event, “The New Intolerance: Critical Race Theory and Its Grip on America.” We also cover these stories: Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., says that soon-to-be-ex-President Donald Trump is partly to blame for the breaching of the Capitol by rioters on Jan. 6. Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, says she isn’t sure it’s constitutional to hold an impeachment trial for a president after he has left office.  The United States says China is committing genocide with its repression and forced labor of the Uighurs and other Muslim minorities.  Enjoy the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Vis

“Every child deserves a family,” begins President Donald Trump’s executive order last June on “Strengthening the Child Welfare System for America’s Children.”  The Trump administration made foster children a priority, working with state and local groups to place children in loving homes more quickly and to ensure that fewer children are entering the system to begin with.  Lynn Johnson, assistant secretary at the Administration for Children and Families, which is part of the Department of Health and Human Services, joins the show to discuss how that executive order last summer has improved the foster care system and why it’s so important for the incoming Biden administration to continue to make vulnerable children a priority.  We also read your letters to the editor and share a "good news story" about a young woman who found a way to use horses to inspire a love of reading in students.  Enjoy the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaph

President Donald Trump on Wednesday became the first president to be impeached a second time. The House voted 232 to 197 to impeach the president, with 10 Republican members joining all of the Democrats.  President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration is less than a week away, which doesn’t give the Senate enough time to hold a trial before Trump’s term expires. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., says that if a Senate trial is to take place, it will occur after Trump leaves office.  Fred Lucas—The Daily Signal’s chief national affairs correspondent, co-host of "The Right Side of History" podcast, and author of the book "Abuse of Power: Inside The Three-Year Campaign to Impeach Donald Trump"—joins the show to explain what precedent exists for holding an impeachment trial after an individual has left office, and what the likely outcome of that Senate trial would be. We also cover these stories: Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., says it’s not within the Senate’s purview to hold an impeachment trial after Trump lea

Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson joins "The Daily Signal Podcast" to announce a powerful new tool to help the homeless and needy in communities across America. The "Find Shelter" tool is designed to connect needy families and individuals with housing, food, clothing, medical, and other local resources, Carson explains. He says the web service will help to meet the practical needs of many Americans as the pandemic continues. We also cover these stories: House Speaker Nancy Pelosi calls President Donald Trump a "clear and present danger" before the House’s vote to impeach him again. Trump releases a statement calling for peace in the nation. New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announces plans to end the city's affiliation with Trump businesses.  Enjoy the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do masks really work? Can they help contain the spread of COVID-19? Why does some data show that mask mandates in the U.S. and other countries did not prevent surges in COVID-19 cases? Doug Badger, a visiting fellow in domestic policy studies at The Heritage Foundation, and Norbert Michel, director of Heritage’s Center for Data Analysis, join "The Daily Signal Podcast” to discuss these questions and more. We also cover these stories: The Trump administration announces broad changes to the plan to distribute approved COVID-19 vaccines.  President Donald Trump stands by remarks he made at a rally before a mob breached the Capitol on Jan. 6, calling his comments "totally appropriate.” Trump speaks out against big social media companies after Twitter permanently bans him from its site and Facebook announces that his account is suspended at least through Inauguration Day.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Following the mob violence at the U.S. Capitol last week, Facebook suspended President Donald Trump from its platform, and Twitter followed suit shortly thereafter. Over the weekend, Google and Apple removed Parler, a social media platform widely used by conservatives, from its app stores. Then, Amazon suspended Parler from its web services Sunday evening. Now, many Americans are voicing their concerns over the power such platforms have to limit free speech.  Klon Kitchen, director of the Center for Technology Policy at The Heritage Foundation, joins the show to explain why Twitter and Facebook say they banned the president, and why Google, Apple, and Amazon are actively suppressing Parler. Kitchen also explains what laws and reforms are needed to keep the power of technology giants in check.  We also cover these stories:  Democrats file an impeachment article against Trump, citing the Jan. 6 unrest at the Capitol. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., asks that Sens. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., and Ted Cruz, R-Texas be