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George Washington was central not only to winning the Revolutionary War, but to the tumultuous convention that gave birth to the Constitution, the turbulent ratification process, and the preservation of the young republic during its perilous first years. In his new book, “TO RESCUE THE CONSTITUTION: George Washington and the Fragile American Experiment”, Bret Baier offers a riveting portrait of a towering figure and describes America’s unsettled early days and how our nation’s foundational document became what many have called the one piece of paper protecting us from tyranny. Newt’s guest is Bret Baier, Chief Political Anchor for Fox News Channel and the anchor and executive editor of Special Report with Bret Baier.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Being a political spouse can upend anyone’s best laid plans, and Karen Pence’s unforeseen career as wife of a Congressman, Governor, and Vice President has been filled with both joy and unexpected changes. In her new book, “When It’s Your Turn to Serve: Experiencing God’s Grace in His Calling for Your Life” she shares heartwarming and relatable stories about being thrust into the role of leader and how she tackled the unpredictable places to which God called her. Newt’s guest is Karen Pence. She is a former congressional spouse, first lady of Indiana, and second lady of the United States. She worked as a schoolteacher for more than thirty years. She is also the mother of three married children and a grandmother.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As Israelis were wrapping up the seven-day-long Jewish holiday of Sukkot on Saturday, sirens rung out across the country just before dawn and citizens soon realized it was not a false alarm. A surprise attack on Israel was being waged by Hamas militants from the air, sea and ground. Newt talks about how the attack happened and what the United States response to Hamas should be.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You may remember hearing about the multiple mail-in and absentee ballots cast in the 2020 and 2022 elections. Traditionally, Republicans tend to vote in person at a polling place while Democrats have more of a likelihood to use mail-in or absentee ballots. That historical trend has challenged Republicans to come up with solutions about how they can encourage Republicans to vote both in person and by mail to maximize voter turnout. As we begin to think about and plan for the 2024 election, Newt talks with Elliott Echols, Political Director of the Republican National Committee, about their “Bank Your Vote” efforts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The “culture wars,” “wokeness,” “identity politics”, there are heated discussions right now around these terms, but very little understanding of what these ideas actually mean. In “The Identity Trap: A Story of Ideas and Power in Our Time”, Yascha Mounk delivers one of the most incisive explorations of a divisive debate that has come to dominate everything from our politics, our academic institutions, our legal system, and corporate America. Newt’s guest is Yascha Mounk. He is a professor of the practice of international affairs at Johns Hopkins University, the founder of the digital magazine Persuasion, a contributing editor at The Atlantic, and a senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Since January, House Committees on Oversight and Accountability, Judiciary, and Ways and Means have uncovered an overwhelming amount of evidence showing President Joe Biden abused his public office for his family’s financial gain. Thousands of pages of financial records, emails, texts, testimony from credible IRS whistleblowers, and a transcribed interview with Biden family business associate Devon Archer all reveal that Joe Biden allowed his family to sell him as ‘the brand’ around the world to enrich the Biden family. Newt’s guest is Chairman James Comer from the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Newt talks with Founder and CEO of Legacy Precious Metals, Charles Thorngren, about the possible government shutdown, interest rates and inflation, and the importance of diversifying your investments. For more information please visit buylegacygold.com/NewtSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In his new book, “Government Gangsters”, Kash Patel pulls back the curtain on the Deep State, revealing the major players and tactics within the permanent government bureaucracy, which has spent decades stripping power away from the American people and their elected leaders. Based on his firsthand knowledge, Patel reveals how we can defeat the Deep State, reassert self-government, and restore our democracy. Newt’s guest is Kash Patel. He served as the chief of staff to the Department of Defense. Prior to his experience at the Pentagon, he served as deputy assistant to the president and senior director for counterterrorism on the National Security Council.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Biden administration thinks they are encouraging the American people to buy electric cars with tax incentives. However only 4% of Americans own electric cars and only 12% are considering buying one, according to a recent Gallup poll. From electric cars to household appliances, like gas stoves and air conditioners, the Biden administration is putting restrictive regulations on everything. Newt’s guest is Ben Lieberman, Senior Fellow at the Competitive Enterprise Institute and former senior counsel for the U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When Iraq and Afghanistan Marine veteran Andrew Biggio purchased a 1945 M1 Garand rifle, the same rifle his uncle had used in World War II, it led him on a journey to find the last living World War II veterans and document their stories and have them sign his rifle. Newt’s guest is Andrew Biggio, author of “The Rifle 2: Back to the Battlefield”.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Montgomery County, Maryland Public Schools the school board approved “LGBTQ-Inclusive Texts Approved for Instructional Use.” Books with titles like “Pride Puppy”, “Uncle Bobby’s Wedding” and “Born Ready: The True Story of a Boy Named Penelope” are just a few of the approved books. Many parents with religious backgrounds have come together to challenge the school board in court to restore their right to opt their children out of instruction that is inconsistent with their faith. Newt’s guest is Eric Baxter. He is the Vice President and Senior Counsel at the Becket Fund for Religious Liberty and the attorney representing the plaintiffs in the case.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Crypto has become inescapable. Seemingly overnight, everyone from Wall Street to Main Street started talking about Bitcoin, NFTs, the blockchain, De-Fi and the metaverse. Promoters hailed crypto as the dawn of the future of money, art, commerce, and the internet. No one knew what it all meant, but everyone knew someone who bought some cryptocurrency with a bizarre name and hit it big. Newt’s guest is Zeke Faux. His new book, “Number Go Up: Inside Crypto’s Wild Rise and Staggering Fall” chronicles a two-year, globe-spanning quest to uncover the secrets at the heart of the greatest financial mania the world has ever seen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today’s economic environment, everyone could benefit from reading Axel Kaiser’s new book, “The Street Economist: 15 Economic Lessons Everyone Should Know.” Axel offers basic lessons that should be a part of everyone’s education. Crucial concepts such as prices, capital, supply and demand, labor, inflation, value and innovation are explained in a way that is understandable. “The Street Economist” is already an international best-seller. Newt’s guest is Axel Kaiser, a Chilean-German lawyer, with a Masters in Investments, Commerce and Arbitration.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In their new book, “Underserved” Ja’Ron Smith and Chris Pilkerton present a tangible blueprint for conservatives who understand the need for a new and viable political plan of action, one that addresses the needs of the underserved communities that make up these United States of America. From education and workforce development to criminal justice reform and healthcare disparities, “Underserved” makes a bold statement about what is necessary to see a change in the current state of affairs and presents a realistic action plan to make it happen. Newt’s guests are Ja’Ron Smith and Chris Pilkerton.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The documentary “Undefeated” tells the story of the North Memphis based Manassas Tigers football team, a severely underfunded and underprivileged team, and their volunteer coach, Bill Courtney, who tried to help the kids beat the odds on and off the field. “Undefeated” went on the become the Academy Award Winner in the documentary category at the Oscars in 2012. Bill Courtney has launched a new podcast, “An Army of Normal Folks”. Newt’s guest is Coach Bill Courtney.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Wednesday, August 24th, the world watched as a plane fell out of the sky outside of Moscow. On board were ten people, including the leader of Russia’s Wagner mercenary group, Yevgeny Prigozhin. Prigozhin’s death was confirmed by Russian authorities the following Sunday after investigators used genetic testing to identify all the victims of the plane crash. The accident raised many questions about how the plane had crashed. For those who follow Putin, the answer seemed obvious. Newt’s guest is George Beebe, the Director of Grand Strategy at the Quincy Institute.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When Gary Shapley, a longtime I.R.S. investigator wanted to come forward with information that the federal government had mishandled the tax investigation into Hunter Biden, the President’s son, the details he had to share were so sensitive he couldn’t even provide them to his own lawyer without potentially committing a felony. So, through his attorney, he approached Empower Oversight, a group with deep experience in Capitol Hill investigations who coached him on a strategy for how to get the information to Congress lawfully. Months later, Gary Shapley and a fellow I.R.S. investigator, Joseph Ziegler, were testifying in an open session before the House Oversight and Accountability Committee, detailing their claims that the president’s son had received special treatment. Newt’s guests are Tristan Leavitt and Jason Foster, leaders of Empower Oversight.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monday, August 28th marks the 60th anniversary of “The March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom” in Washington, D.C. The march was the backdrop for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s famous speech “I Have A Dream.” The words he spoke 60 years ago are still relevant today. Newt pays tribute to Dr. King and shares the speech in its entirety as it was given that day.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Newt is joined by members of his inner circle club and takes their questions about current events, including the 2024 presidential primary race, the Hollywood strikes, the impact of inflation, the corrupt DOJ, and his new book, “March to the Majority.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 2024 Republican presidential primary debates will begin on Wednesday in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Bret Baier and Martha MacCallum of Fox News will host the debate. All of the major Republican candidates will be there, except the frontrunner, former President Donald J. Trump. While the debate will be less exciting – and less watched – without Trump, it is still an important milestone in the evolving presidential nomination process of 2024. Newt provides a pre-game analysis of what to expect on Wednesday evening.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.