BE THE PEOPLE

Nashville is known as the “it” city because of its unprecedented growth and prosperity. Over the last decade, it has become a hotbed attracting thousands of affluent newcomers to the area. Along with the rapid growth have comes increases in the cost of living, rising crime, unaffordable housing for native Nashvillians, street gangs, failing schools, and frayed relationships between the black community and law enforcement.  In this podcast, I interview David Plazas, USA Today’s Director of Opinion and Engagement for The Tennessean. We discuss Nashville and the affordable housing crisis affecting cities around the country, as well as the work David does to promote civility in public life and action.  For Further Insight: Documentary: Documentary on the Public Housing Crisis Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/davidplazas Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/davidplazas

CL Bryant is a highly sought-after motivational speaker and radio personality who left the Democratic Party decades before the #Walkaway movement made it fashionable. CL is also a Senior Fellow at Freedom Works, founder of One Nation Back to God, and the author of A Race for Freedom. CL is also the host of the CL Bryant Radio Show heard daily on Red State News. BOOK: A Race For Freedom For Further Insight: Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RevCLBryant Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ReverendCL/

The 2018 midterm elections could be the most important election of our lifetimes. What is at stake is the character of our nation, its values and traditions, as well as the principles that govern our judicial system.   Across America thousands of volunteers from all walks of life have joined forces to fight for conservative values and principles. Some of these committed activists are local leaders, active and retired businessmen and women, farmers, and religious leaders from every walk of life.   Heritage Action Sentinels are local leaders, committed activists and champions for conservative victories. They are on the front line of the conservative battle to keep America true to its constitutional foundation.   Joining me today on the Be the People Show on the America Out Loud Network is citizen activist, Mr. Ed Smith. Mr. Smith and I will discuss the midterm elections and what he believes Americans should do to keep our nation strong. For Further Insight: Heritage Foundation Sentinel: https://heritageaction.com/sentinel-nation About: https://heritageaction.com/about-sentinel Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Heritage_Action Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/heritageforamerica/

Often we see people at a certain stage of their career and assume that it was an easy journey for them to reach the point where everyone sees them as a big success. We see the end product but we are not always privy to the backstory. Did you know that Steve Jobs cofounded Apple at just age 21? He hired a Fortune 500 CEO to run his business and three years later the CEO he hired... fired him! He left Apple and founded another company that Apple later acquired and Jobs became the CEO. Jobs would later tell people that one of the best things to ever happen to him was getting fired from Apple. If we were to interview self-made millionaires, I would guess that at least half of them would tell stories of success, followed by failures, and sometimes multiple failures before finally becoming successful. Today we are going to talk about that backstory with a business entrepreneur who has experienced both. Mike Hardwick, a pastor’s son, an owner and founder of Churchill Mortgage shares with us the intimate details of his success and failures as a businessman. A self-made multimillionaire, Mike is the owner and founder of Churchill Mortgage, a company located in 38 states that does more than a billion dollars in mortgages. BOOK: Keep Chopping Wood: A Preacher's Son Who Had It All, Lost It All, and Then Regained True Wealth For Further Insight: Website: https://www.churchhillmortgage.com/ Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChurchillMtg

Everyone knows John Rich is a successful singer, song writer, record producer, and as the grand prize winner of the 2011 Celebrity Apprentice. But not everyone knows Rich’s life story or the fact that Rich is also a successful entrepreneur as the owner and founder of Redneck Rivera (two whisky bars opened in Nashville and Las Vegas).  In this conversation, John shares with us the backstory of how he got into the nightclub business and what he was during in Las Vegas when the mass murders took place.

In many ways, Alexandra Harper is the girl next door. Raised in a strong Christian home, Alexandra is a natural beauty who is as comfortable in sweats and jeans as in gowns and glitter.  In 2017, when Alexandra won the state title, she and her mother Sharon became the nation’s first mother/daughter winners from the same state. Sharon won the title in 1981. In 2018, Alexandra was a runner-up for Miss USA. She is a fashion and beauty blogger, as well as a specialist in web design and social media. 

Congressman Diane Black, the Chair of the House Budget Committee, speaks with Host Dr Carol Swain about the outrageousness of the attacks on Judge Brett Kavanaugh and what she believes the Senate must do to rectify the situation. Named among the 25 most influential women in Congress by Roll Call. In Congress, Black served as Chairman of the House Budget Committee from January 2017 to January 2018,  where she worked alongside her colleagues to draft budget resolutions that root out wasteful spending and confront the drivers of our crippling $20 trillion debt burden in Washington. As a registered nurse, small businesswoman and former educator, Congressman Diane Black brings a unique and dynamic perspective to her work in Congress. Diane’s faith in America’s promise was shaped from an early age. BOOK: Unstoppable: The Inspiring Story of how Diane Black rose from public housing and turned her meager beginnings into stalwart leadership

For too long, parents haven’t believed that there was a viable alternative to public schools or expensive private schools, so they have sent their kids off to the threat of violence, to negative social influences and peer pressure, and to indoctrination in progressivism, socialism, perverse sexuality, evolution, and the religion of secular humanism. To top it off, while violence and godlessness is on the rise in public schools, academic performance is declining. This massive social experiment has failed! Yvette and Garritt Hampton are the producers of a feature-length documentary on home schooling in America. The film, Schoolhouse Rocked: The Homeschool Revolution, is in post-production. Yvette and I discuss the more than two-million families who now home school and the challenges they face. Join us for an informative session with a true believer who has interviewed education experts, curriculum developers, parents, and families across the nation. For Further Insight: Website: https://schoolhouserocked.com/ Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BronzeOxen Sam Sorbo and Yvette Hampton discuss home schooling.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yz8BCXZJhDg Podcast: https://schoolhouserocked.com/tag/yvette-hampton/ Kickstarter Page: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/garritthampton/schoolhouse-rocked-the-homeschool-revolution

How Can “We the People” Improve America? Join me for a chat with filmmaker, author, and political commentator Dinesh D’Souza. We discuss the midterm elections, censorship of conservatives, concrete steps we can take that go beyond the voting booth, and reactions to Dinesh’s latest book and film: Death of a Nation: Can We Save America a Second Time? Dinesh D’Souza has had a prominent career as a writer, scholar, and public intellectual, and has also become an award-winning filmmaker. Born in India, D’Souza came to the U.S. as an exchange student at the age of 18 and graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Dartmouth College. Called one of the “top young public-policy makers in the country,” D’Souza quickly became known as a major force in public policy through his books, speeches, and films. BOOK: DEATH OF A NATION AND THE FILM IS NOW ON DVD For Further Insight: Website: https://www.dineshdsouza.com/ Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DineshDSouza 

Kay Cole James is a black, conservative, and Christian who has lived the American Dream without forgetting her roots. She has served under two U.S. Presidents and now heads a conservative think tank. Kay is the first black president of the Heritage Foundation, and the author of two books, Never Forget: The Riveting Story of One Woman’s Journey from Public Housing to the Corridors of Power and Transforming America from the Inside Out. Kay Coles James has an extensive background in crafting public policy and leading in nearly every sector of America’s economy. She has worked at the local, state, and federal levels of government under the administrations of former U.S. President George H. W. Bush, served twice between (1989-1993), former Virginia Governor George Allen (1994-1996), and former U.S. President George W. Bush (2001-2005), and she has also served dozens of organizations in the corporate, and nonprofit arenas. Mrs. James has a passion for serving the youth of America and has substantial experience in the field of education. For Further Insight: Website: https://www.heritage.org/ Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/KayColesJames Transforming America from the Inside Out Never Forget: The Riveting Story of One Woman's Journey from Public Housing to the Corridors of Power

Personal change and activism are sometimes birthed from frustration with the status quo. Meet Brandon Straka, a New York City hairstylist and aspiring actor, who started the #walkaway movement. Brandon is a former Democrat whose ascent to power began on May 26 with this now famous video urging others to walk away from the Democrats. Brandon shares his experiences as a gay man who has chosen conservatism over liberalism. 

How does a young black teenager, raised in a Democrat home with left-leaning parents, become a conservative Trump supporter? In this exclusive interview, C. J. Pearson share intimate details about his life, hopes, and dreams.  CJ Pearson is a sophomore in high school and a lifelong Georgian, best known for his online political commentary. Raised by Democrats, CJ has taken a path in life few would expect, emerging as a leading voice among right-leaning youth across America. Through his impassioned commentary, Pearson has built an incredible following of individuals – both young and old – concerned about the future and direction of America. CJ’s passion for politics extends offline and he has served in a variety of roles within Republican campaigns at all levels of government. For Further Insight: Website:  https://cjpearson.org/ Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thecjpearson YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGe_O5NudRzoCnqdhonf_ag/featured

Ann Coulter, a fellow truth speaker, is a lawyer, a syndicated columnist, a social and political commentator, and the author of TWELVE New York Times bestsellers.  In her latest book, Ann exposes the unscrupulous tactics of the left-wing media. Rather than reporting the news, the Left-wing media have teamed up to become an opposition party with the single-minded goal of destroying Donald Trump. The Trump-hating media publishes stories diametrically opposite to what is actually happening in the world. BOOK: Resistance Is Futile!: How the Trump-Hating Left Lost Its Collective Mind Liberals used to pride themselves on their ultra-hipness, but Trump has turned them into weeping little girls in pink party dresses. The very people who once mocked right-wingers for (allegedly) overreacting to every little thing are now the ones hyperventilating and hatching insane conspiracy theories. During the campaign, and even more so after his victory, the left went nuts. Everything Trump does sends them into a moral panic. Everything is a constitutional crisis. Members of the self-proclaimed "Resistance" -- journalists, politicians, professors, judges, comedians, movie stars, Twitter pundits, even Oprah and Lindsey Vonn! -- are literally shaking because Trump is literally Hitler! Now Ann Coulter skewers the various elements of "The Resistance" -- the pussy-hat brigade, the Russian-collusion witch hunters, the media alarmists, the campus hysterics, and more. They talk about Russia? They're the ones meddling with our democracy by trying to overturn the results of the election with their relentless attacks. For Further Insight: Website: http://www.anncoulter.com/ Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AnnCoulter

Mark Krikorian, Executive Director of the Center for Immigration Studies, shares his views on immigration reform, public opinion, the Southern Poverty Law Center, the hypocrisy of Democrat leaders, and the challenges of the Trump Administration with efforts to implement zero tolerance at the border. New research reveals why America can no longer afford mass immigration Mark Krikorian has studied the trends and concluded that America must permanently reduce immigration— both legal and illegal—or face enormous problems in the near future. His argument is based on facts, not fear. Wherever they come from, today’s immigrants are actually very similar to those who arrived a century ago. But they are coming to a very different America—one where changes in the economy, society, and government create different incentives for newcomers. Book: The New Case Against Immigration: Both Legal and Illegal Before the upheavals of the 1960s, the U.S. expected its immigrants—from Italy to India—to earn a living, learn English, and become patriotic Americans. But the rise of identity politics, political correctness, and Great Society programs means we no longer make these demands. In short, the problem isn’t them, it’s us. Even positive developments such as technological progress hinder the assimilation of immigrants. It’s easy now for newcomers to live “transnational” lives. Immigration will be in the headlines through Election Day and beyond, and his controversial book will help drive the debate. For Further Insight: Website: https://cis.org/Krikorian Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MarkSKrikorian