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Is the new USMCA better than NAFTA? The Heritage Foundation's Tori Whiting joins us to discuss the new North American trade deal President Trump hawked Monday, and what the next steps are. Plus: Kanye West tells the truth about the left on "Saturday Night Live."  We also cover these stories: --President Trump calls on FBI to "do a very comprehensive investigation" of allegations against Judge Brett Kavanaugh. --California Gov. Jerry Brown, a Democrat, vetoed legislation that would have required public universities in the state to offer abortion pills at campus clinics. --The restaurant where Sen. Ted Cruz was recently harassed by a mob of protesters is being forced to hire security. The Daily Signal podcast is available on Ricochet, iTunes, SoundCloud, Google Play, or Stitcher. All of our podcasts can be found at DailySignal.com/podcasts. If you like what you hear, please leave a review. You can also leave us a message at 202-608-6205 or write us at letters@dailysignal.com. Enjoy the show!

On today’s show, we feature an interview with Allie Beth Stuckey, best known as the “Conservative Millennial” and host of the popular CRTV podcast “Relatable.” She tells The Daily Signal how conservatives can make inroads with younger Americans. Stuckey also addresses misconceptions about millennials, the #MeToo movement, and picks her favorite young conservative leader. You won't want to miss it! Also on today’s show: • Ten years after the 2008 financial crisis, America’s economy is booming, wages are rising, and the unemployment rate is dropping. But the effects of the recession are still being felt in places like Detroit. Lifelong native and real estate agent Faye Baker says hope is not lost for the Motor City. • We feature your letters to the editor. Don’t forget, your letter could be featured next week; write us at letters@dailysignal.com or call 202-608-6205. • Parkland student Cameron Kasky left the March for Our Lives and regrets the way he treated Sen. Marco Rubio. Find out why he is now looking to encourage bipartisanship and meaningful discussions. The Daily Signal podcast is available on the Ricochet Audio Network. You can also listen on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast app. All of our podcasts can be found at DailySignal.com/podcasts. If you like what you hear, please leave a review or give us feedback. Enjoy the show!

Whoever controls education has an enormous impact on the direction of our country. That’s not exactly encouraging news, given the current state of higher education. Our guest today, Heather Mac Donald, has a new book called “The Diversity Delusion.” In that, she describes how a toxic turn in education is infecting society as a whole. Plus: Sex robots are coming to America.  We also cover these stories: --A third accuser, Julie Swetnick, is now alleging that Brett Kavanaugh behaved inappropriately at high school parties. She is represented by Michael Avenatti. --Kavanaugh dismissed the allegation as being from the “twilight zone.” He said, “I don't know who this is and this never happened.” --Sen. Jeff Merkeley, D-Ore., is trying to block a Senate vote on Kavanaugh -- not through persuasion, but through a lawsuit in federal court.  --Appearing before the United Nations Security Council Wednesday, President Trump accused China of election interference.   The Daily Signal podcast is available on Ricochet, iTunes, SoundCloud, Google Play, or Stitcher. All of our podcasts can be found at DailySignal.com/podcasts. If you like what you hear, please leave a review. You can also leave us a message at 202-608-6205 or write us at letters@dailysignal.com. Enjoy the show!

The Brett Kavanaugh confirmation process came to a boiling point on Thursday, as his accuser testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee and Kavanaugh himself issued forceful defense. We cover the highlights and discuss with The Heritage Foundation’s Tom Jipping. Plus: We feature an interview with Juanita Broaddrick, the woman who accused Bill Clinton of rape. We also cover these stories: --Dr. Christine Blasey Ford said she was "100 percent" certain Kavanaugh was the man who assaulted her. --Highlights from protesters, both for and against confirming Kavanaugh. --President Donald Trump and Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein will now meet next week. --"Have these European leaders learned nothing from history? Will they ever wake up?” asked Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu Thursday, speaking about Iran. The Daily Signal podcast is available on Ricochet, iTunes, SoundCloud, Google Play, or Stitcher. All of our podcasts can be found at DailySignal.com/podcasts. If you like what you hear, please leave a review. You can also leave us a message at 202-608-6205 or write us at letters@dailysignal.com. Enjoy the show!

President Donald Trump was the center of everyone’s attention at the United Nations on Tuesday, where he delivered a formal address defending his policies. Brett Schaefer of The Heritage Foundation will join us to discuss. Plus: Protesters harass Ted Cruz and his wife during their private night out.  We also cover these stories: --Trump defended Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, and suggested Democrats were playing a "con game." --A key Republican senator, Lisa Murkowski, is now calling for the second Kavanaugh accuser to make her accusation publicly. --The Treasury Department is imposing sanctions on top Venezuelan officials, including the wife of Venezuela’s president, Nicolas Maduro. --“Cosby Show” star Bill Cosby was sentenced Tuesday to 3 to ten years in prison for the crime of drugging and sexually assaulting a woman, Andrea Constand. The Daily Signal podcast is available on Ricochet, iTunes, SoundCloud, Google Play, or Stitcher. All of our podcasts can be found at DailySignal.com/podcasts. If you like what you hear, please leave a review. You can also leave us a message at 202-608-6205 or write us at letters@dailysignal.com. Enjoy the show!

The Daily Signal's Genevieve Wood has some questions about the credibility of the allegations against Brett Kavanaugh, and she joins the podcast to discuss. Plus: We celebrate fall by talking football--college vs. NFL, and whether it should become a safer sport or not. We also cover these stories: --White House press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders said in a statement Monday "at the request of Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein, he and President Trump had an extended conversation to discuss the recent news stories.” She added that Rosenstein and Trump would meet again Thursday. --In the midst of the accusations being leveled against Kavanaugh, Trump is standing strong by his Supreme Court pick. --Russia announced Monday that it would be equipping Syria with an anti-aircraft missile system. U.S. National Security Advisor John Bolton said this would be “a significant escalation.” --The Dallas police officer who killed an innocent resident earlier this month has been fired. Police Chief Rene Hall says Officer Amber Guyger has been fired for her actions. She’s currently being charged with manslaughter. The Daily Signal podcast is available on Ricochet, iTunes, SoundCloud, Google Play, or Stitcher. All of our podcasts can be found at DailySignal.com/podcasts. If you like what you hear, please leave a review. You can also leave us a message at 202-608-6205 or write us at letters@dailysignal.com. Enjoy the show!

On today’s show, we feature an interview with CBS News’ Chief White House Correspondent Major Garrett on his new book, “Mr. Trump’s Wild Ride: The Thrills, Chills, Screams, and Occasional Blackouts of an Extraordinary Presidency.” Garrett has covered the White House for three different news outlets during the last four administrations. Find out more about his personal interactions with President Donald Trump and what he thinks the future holds for his administration. Also on today’s show: • We share an interview from SCOTUS 101’s podcast host and Heritage legal fellow Elizabeth Slattery, who spoke with the Judicial Crisis Network’s Carrie Severino about Judge Brett Kavanaugh. • Our favorite letters from you. Don’t forget, your letter could be featured next week; write us at letters@dailysignal.com or call 202-608-6205. • And this week’s good news story from Fox News host and former White House press secretary Dana Perino, who was recently featured on Politico’s Women Rule podcast. The Daily Signal podcast is available on Ricochet, iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast app. All of our podcasts can be found at DailySignal.com/podcasts. If you like what you hear, please leave a review or give us feedback. Enjoy the show!

Washington remains fixated this week on the allegations brought against Judge Brett Kavanaugh — but in the midst of it all, 65 women who knew Kavanaugh in high school have come to his defense. Daily Signal reporter Rachel del Guidice spoke to one of those women, and she shares exclusive audio from that interview. Plus: A Michigan high school is getting rid of the homecoming queen because of “bullying.” We also cover these stories: --Brett Kavanaugh’s accuser, Christine Blasey Ford, says she’s open to testifying before the Senate Judiciary Committee — just not on Monday. --President Trump calls out Congress over the lack of funding for the border wall. --Walmart warns about long-term impact of raising tariffs on goods from China. The Daily Signal podcast is available on Ricochet, iTunes, SoundCloud, Google Play, or Stitcher. All of our podcasts can be found at DailySignal.com/podcasts. If you like what you hear, please leave a review. You can also leave us a message at 202-608-6205 or write us at letters@dailysignal.com. Enjoy the show!

The Daily Signal's Kelsey Harkness joins us to discuss how the politicization of the #MeToo movement has been so concerning, and the importance of due process. Plus: We discuss the low ratings of the Emmys, and the politics of the show. We also cover these stories: -- Sen. John Cornyn of Texas said of Christine Ford’s allegations against Kavanaugh, “The problem is, Dr. Ford can’t remember when it was, where it was, or how it came to be.” --Two women who dated Brett Kavanaugh said they don’t believe his accuser. --Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has announced the U.S. will cut the number of refugees it will admit in 2019 by one-third. -- Los Angeles could become the largest city in the world to ban fur. The Daily Signal podcast is available on Ricochet, iTunes, SoundCloud, Google Play, or Stitcher. All of our podcasts can be found at DailySignal.com/podcasts. If you like what you hear, please leave a review. You can also leave us a message at 202-608-6205 or write us at letters@dailysignal.com. Enjoy the show!

The civil war in Syria has killed over 100,000 civilians, displaced millions more, and produced a historic migrant crisis that affects Europe to this day. But the situation could get even worse if things go wrong in Idlib, a city in eastern Syria. We discuss with Luke Coffey of The Heritage Foundation. Plus: One Democratic senator suggests all men should "shut up," in reference to the accusation against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh.  We also cover these stories: --President Donald Trump says Kavanaugh is "such an outstanding man, it's very hard for me to imagine anything happened." --Senate Judiciary Chairman Chuck Grassley tweeted, “We’re going to continue to try to hear from Dr. [Christine] Ford in any format she's comfortable [with--] open session/closed session/private staff interviews/public staff interviews [because] her information is very important.” --North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has pledged to permanently abolish key missile facilities in his country and allow foreign experts to inspect. The Daily Signal podcast is available on Ricochet, iTunes, SoundCloud, Google Play, or Stitcher. All of our podcasts can be found at DailySignal.com/podcasts. If you like what you hear, please leave a review. You can also leave us a message at 202-608-6205 or write us at letters@dailysignal.com. Enjoy the show!

Today’s show features an interview with Fox News politics editor Chris Stirewalt on his new book, "Every Man a King: A Short, Colorful History of American Populists." Stirewalt says Americans sometimes forget past flirtations with populist politicians and President Donald Trump is certainly not the first. Find out how he thinks Democrats will respond in 2020. We also speak with economist Walter Williams about the proper role of government and perils of socialism. Williams is a popular Daily Signal columnist who delivered the first in a series of Heritage Foundation speeches on free markets. Hear some of our favorite letters from you. Don’t forget, your letter could be featured next week; write us at letters@dailysignal.com or call 202-608-6205. And this week’s good news story is an incredible tale of an adopted NFL coach who discovered his biological father is someone who once recruited him to play college football. The Daily Signal podcast is available on Ricochet, iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast app. All of our podcasts can be found at DailySignal.com/podcasts. If you like what you hear, please leave a review or give us feedback. Enjoy the show!

As Washington reels from an accusation of sexual misconduct levied against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, who has absolutely denied the allegation, those who have known him are speaking up in his defense. Rachel del Guidice scored an exclusive interview with one of 65 women who knew Kavanaugh in high school and signed a letter vouching for his character. Plus: a new study suggests that teens raised with religion have better lives.

Obamacare's heavy requirements have hit businesses hard. They've also burdened the consciences of religious Americans who cannot in good faith pay for certain drugs and products. It's no surprise, then, that since Obamacare's passage, thousands of Americans are turning to an alternative to mainstream insurance called Liberty HealthShare. We sit down with the founder and chairman of the company, Dale Bellis, to discuss his health-sharing concept that has gained such traction in recent years. We also cover these stories: * Leaked video shows Google executives grieving with employees after Trump's election victory. * U.S. officials suspect Russia in 'mystery' attacks on diplomats. * Hurricane Florence threatens the Carolinas. The Daily Signal podcast is available on Ricochet, iTunes, SoundCloud, Google Play, or Stitcher. All of our podcasts can be found at DailySignal.com/podcasts. If you like what you hear, please leave a review. You can also leave us a message at 202-608-6205 or write us at letters@dailysignal.com. Enjoy the show!

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In China, men and women of faith are facing increasing hostility from the state. The Heritage Foundation's Olivia Enos shares what the Chinese are facing--from internment camps to having to share their home with a government official to seeing their Bibles seized. Plus: We discuss the rise of suicides in the United States in recent years.