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Artificial Intelligence is developing so rapidly by the tech industry and A.I. is starting to affect millions of Americans who engage with it. From college students using ChatGPT software to write their papers, to A.I. sampling human voices, to A.I. creating whole new search engines, like Microsoft’s new launch of Bing, powered by A.I. There is so much happening, Newt wanted to devote a series of episodes to understanding Artificial Intelligence. Newt’s guest is Will Rinehart. He is a Senior Research Fellow at the Center for Growth and Opportunity at Utah State University.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The House voted last Wednesday to pass a bill raising the nation’s debt ceiling, after days of wrangling Republican lawmakers to unify behind the package, which would bolster House Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s position at the negotiating table with the White House. The final vote was 217-215, with four Republicans – Ken Buck of Colorado, Andy Biggs of Arizona, Tim Burchett of Tennessee and Matt Gaetz of Florida – voting against the bill. Newt’s guest is Veronique de Rugy. She is the George Gibbs Chair in Political Economy and Senior Research Fellow at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University and a nationally syndicated columnist.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For fans of HBO’s award-winning and popular “Succession” TV series, which follows the Roy family as they vie for control of their media empire, comes a new book, “Unscripted: The Epic Battle for a Media Empire and the Redstone Family Legacy.” And while the “Succession” TV series is inspired by the Murdoch family, “Unscripted” is the true story of Sumner Redstone and the Redstone family as they wrestled for control of Paramount Global, an empire that included Paramount, CBS, MTV, Nickelodeon, Showtime, and Simon & Schuster. Newt’s guests are James B. Stewart, New York Times best-selling author and columnist for The New York Times, and Rachel Abrams, reporter and senior producer for the New York Times’ television documentary series, The New York Times Presents.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Yoon Suk Yeol of South Korea visits the United States this week. July 27, 2023 will mark the 70th anniversary of the mutual defense treaty between the United States and South Korea that bound together our security interests after the Korean War ended with a cease-fire. Newt talks with Kelley Vlahos about the longstanding relationship between the United States and South Korea. Newt’s guest is Kelley Vlahos, Senior Advisor at The Quincy Institute and Editorial Director of Responsible Statecraft.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, federal prosecutors unsealed criminal charges accusing two men of helping run an unauthorized Chinese police station, which is one of more than 100 around the world, used to intimidate and control Chinese citizens living in New York City. The two men were arrested and charged with conspiring to act as agents of the Chinese government and with obstructing justice. The Chinese government in Beijing said the outposts aren’t doing police work, but Chinese state media reports say they “collect intelligence” and solve crimes far outside their jurisdiction. Newt’s guest is Erin Walsh. She is a Senior Research Fellow in international affairs in the Asia Studies Center at The Heritage Foundation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The news outlet, Just the News, broke a story on Wednesday about an IRS special agent who is seeking whistleblower protection to disclose information about what the agent alleges is mishandling of an investigation into President Joe Biden’s son, Hunter Biden. Newt’s guest is John Solomon. He’s an award-winning investigative journalist, author and digital media entrepreneur who serves as Chief Executive Officer and Editor in Chief of Just the News.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Senator Tommy Tuberville had a legendary career as a college football coach for 40 years before being elected to the United States Senate to represent the State of Alabama. Now, he’s leading on two major issues in the Senate regarding the impact the Biden Administration’s new Title IX policies will have on female athletes and pushing back against the military’s new abortion policy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There is an amazing amount of work going on at the state level, with real reforms aimed at promoting excellence in the nation’s educational system, advancing reforms through parental choice, supporting efficiency, accountability, and transparency in all educational institutions, and ensuring America’s youth are given the opportunity to succeed in education. Newt’s guest is Andrew Handel, Director of the Education and Workforce Development Task Force at the American Legislative Exchange Council. Visit https://alec.org to learn more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In his new book, “The Christ Cure: 10 Biblical Ways to Heal from Trauma, Tragedy, and PTSD,” Dr. Tim Murphy provides a handbook of healing for victims of PTSD, trauma and tragedy, the family members of trauma victims, clergy who seek a better understanding of psychology, and for counselors who seek a better understanding of the role of faith in healing from trauma. Newt’s guest is former Congressman, Dr. Tim Murphy. He is a licensed psychologist, specializing in resilience and recovery from psychological trauma, he also consults on mental health and public policy with national organizations.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In his new book, “The Case for Nukes: How We Can Beat Global Warming and Create a Free, Open, and Magnificent Future,” Dr. Robert Zubrin makes a very strong case that we already have the technology to provide human civilization with unlimited and clean energy. Newt’s guest is Dr. Robert Zubrin, President of Pioneer Astronautics, Founder of the Mars Society, and a former staff engineer at Lockheed Martin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Easter Sunday is a day of the risen Christ. But there are so many details about the traditions of Easter you may not know. The message of Easter hasn’t changed for over 2000 years. Jesus rose from the dead, victorious over sin and death, so that we too can be victorious over everything in life. Easter also gives us new hope as we move forward, and the strength and the confidence to move forward. Newt’s guest is Reverend Monsignor Walter Rossi, Rector of Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.CSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Newt puts former President Donald Trump’s indictment in the context of what’s happening in America today and describes why he is a symbol the totalitarian left keeps trying to destroy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With a national debt of $31 trillion dollars, we need to start making choices about how to pay the debt down. In order to do that, we have to recognize that a great deal of government has to be modernized. It’s not just about the money, but about what the money buys, how it’s spent, how much waste there is, and to what degree the bureaucracies are inherently inefficient. Every government agency has a challenge of modernization. And the agency with the most complex challenge is the Department of Defense. Newt’s guest is Lisa Hershman. She is the former Chief Management Officer for the U.S. Department of Defense from 2018 – 2021.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In her new book, “The Love Stories of the Bible Speak: Biblical Lessons on Romance, Friendship, and Faith,” Shannon Bream has written the third book in her best-selling series she created, which began with the number one New York Times best-sellers, “The Women of the Bible Speak” and “The Mothers and Daughters of the Bible Speak.” In her latest book, she draws lessons from Biblical romances, friendships, and families. Newt’s guest is Shannon Bream, anchor of FOX News Sunday, and Fox News Channel’s chief legal correspondent.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

America’s corporate news media is less trusted than ever. According the most recent Gallup poll in October 2021, trust in “mass media” is at its second lowest point ever, with just 36 percent of Americans saying they have either a “great deal” or even a “fair amount” of trust in the media. In his new book, “UNCOVERED: How the Media Got Cozy with Power, Abandoned Its Principles, and Lost the People,” journalist Steve Krakauer describes the real story behind why the media is no longer trusted. Newt’s guest is Steve Krakauer. He authors the Fourth Watch media newsletter, hosts the Fourth Watch podcast, and is the executive producer of The Megyn Kelly Show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

China’s President Xi Jinping was in Moscow this week on a three day visit with Russia’s President Vladimir Putin. Xi Jinping was expected to present an agreement on economic cooperation between the two countries worth billions of dollars. Xi’s visit comes just days after the International Criminal Court accused Putin of war crimes on Friday. They allege Putin was complicit in the forced deportation of Ukrainian children from Russian-occupied areas of Ukraine. Newt’s guests are George Beebe, Director of Grand Strategy at the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft and Dr. Weifeng Zhong, Senior Research Fellow at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Loudoun County, Virginia school district is located in a suburban county just outside Washington D.C. and in 2020, Loudoun County Schools became the unexpected ground zero for the parents’ rights movement. In his new book, “Parents of the World, Unite!”, Ian Prior shares strategies fellow parents can use in their own school districts to stop the left’s radical agenda from taking root. It is an indispensable book for American families who believe they should be able to raise their children without government interference in their moral, religious, and ethical choices. Newt’s guest is Ian Prior. He is the Executive Director of Fight for Schools.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Who is Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg? What is his background? Who funded his election campaign? Newt’s guest is Sean Kennedy. He is the policy director at the Law Enforcement Legal Defense Fund and co-author of the 2022 report, "Justice for Sale: How George Soros Put Radical Prosecutors in Power,” tracing the campaign money and political networks that supported the rise of progressive prosecutors.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are Americans safe in Mexico? On March 3rd, two Americans were killed in daylight abductions, after their mini-van of four traveled across the U.S. – Mexico border into Matamoros, Mexico. The U.S. must defeat the Mexican drug cartels, both for our long-term security and survival, and for Mexico’s.  Newt’s guest is Joshua Treviño, Chief of Intelligence and Research at the Texas Public Policy Foundation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On March 3rd, two Americans were killed in daylight abductions, after their mini-van of four traveled across the U.S. – Mexico border into Matamoros, Mexico. The Gulf Cartel later apologized and said the kidnappers had acted on their own, and they were turning them over to authorities. The kidnappings and murders have led the United States to evaluate their current relationship with Mexico and how much the cartels control Mexico, in an effort to get fentanyl and other illegal drugs into the United States. Overdose deaths killed 100,000 Americans last year. Is it time the United States take a stronger stance against the drug cartels and treat them like an enemy?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.