Best Chris Zito Podcasts (2025)

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Adrienne Nolan-Smith: Patient Advocacy in a Broken System 48:34

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Adrienne Nolan-Smith received her BA from Johns Hopkins University, her MBA from the Kellogg School at Northwestern University, and then spent three years working in hospitals helping to build programs for folks suffering from chronic disease. She became a board-certified patient advocate with a focus on holistic health and healing and went on to f…

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Reassessing Globalization with Former Mexican President Ernesto Zedillo 50:25

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Globalization was once viewed as economic destiny: it would spread prosperity worldwide, destroy authoritarian regimes, and counterbalance industrial decline with innovation and growth. The reality has been far more negative, with communities hollowed out and a political landscape defined by resentment of elites, strategic rivalry with China, and s…

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The Tech Revolution in America's Schools with Brad Littlejohn 39:19

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Heading into the holidays, the hottest gifts on the shelf are AI-powered smart toys, leading parents to confront a troubling question: what happens when machines start reading to our kids, teaching them, and becoming their companions? At the same time, schools, already grappling with record learning loss, are rushing to adopt AI tools with little e…

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America's Squid Game Economy with John Carney 41:30

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For decades, America told its young strivers that the path to economic security ran through degrees, credentials, and a foothold in the professional class. But as housing costs climb and career ladders shrink, even the “successful” are finding the old promise slipping away. John Carney, economics editor at Breitbart, joins Oren to unpack why today’…

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Dad Like a Balanced Dad 15:17

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In this solo episode, Zito shares his "shine without overtime" advice so you can keep things cranking at work and still see your family. Here he also tells a story of risking getting fired to be with his son during a pivotal period for the boy.By Chris Zito

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Chris Winfrey: The Crossroads Between Mental, Cognitive, & Physical Health | The Healing Grove Podcast 1:02:19

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Dr. Chris Winfrey is the psychiatrist behind New Image Wellness. His practice combines traditional psychiatry, metabolic and mitochondrial psychiatry, psychoneuroimmunology, nutrient psychiatry, functional medicine, environmental neuropsychiatry, and psychoanalytic therapy to support mental and emotional well-being. He uses this combination of medi…

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Is AI Really Going to Kill Us All? with Eliezer Yudkowsky and Nate Soares 49:10

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Artificial intelligence has leapt from speculative theory to everyday tool with astonishing speed, promising breakthroughs in science, medicine, and the ways we learn, live, and work. But to some of its earliest researchers, the race toward superintelligence represents not progress but an existential threat, one that could end humanity as we know i…

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Graziana Zito: Regulation & Emotional Tuning | The Healing Grove Podcast 35:41

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Graziana Zito is an occupational therapist, yoga instructor, and founder of Eighth Sense Wellness. She created her practice to take a holistic and individualized approach to therapy, recognizing that each person is unique and deserves support that honors their lived experience. Graziana works with neurodiverse children, teens, and adults, as well a…

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Somewheres and Anywheres with David Goodhart 49:32

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Western politics has increasingly been shaped by a widening divide between the “Somewheres” and the “Anywheres”—those rooted in place and community versus those defined by education, mobility, and openness to change. This clash has fueled populist revolts, strained national solidarity, and reshaped debates over immigration, work, and identity. Davi…

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Enforcing America's Labor Laws with Seema Nanda 46:37

2M ago46:37

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America’s labor laws promise fairness for workers and a level playing field for businesses, but promises mean little without enforcement. Underfunded agencies and administrative failures have allowed bad corporate actors to exploit employees unable to defend themselves. Seema Nanda, the Solicitor of Labor for the Biden administration, joins Oren to…

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William Delgado: "Selling Hope" & Finding Resilience | The Healing Grove Podcast 41:46

2M ago41:46

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William's Story: Born in the Bronx, graduated from the high school of music and art in New York. My mother moved us to PR soon after, and I ran away back to the United States to live with my father. I landed in Allentown, PA back in 1979. I married the streets with no family around me. I was thrown out in the streets by my stepmother. I learned the…

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Sharpie's American Comeback with Chris Griswold 38:24

2M ago38:24

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A favorite libertarian parable, I, Pencil, portrays the market as a mystical force beyond human control, an “invisible hand” that government must never try to steer. This conversation tells a different story: how Sharpie manufacturing returned from China to America, and what we can learn about how policy can shape markets in the national interest. …

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Dad With NON Toxic Masculinity With Guest Dr. Barry Plummer 31:15

2M ago31:15

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Dr. Barry Plummer Returns! Dr. Plummer is a clinical psychologist and faculty member at Brown University. Zito reached to Dr. Plummer to help delve deeper into the subject of preventing our sons from being "red pilled" by the "manosphere" and the good doctor did not disappoint, sharing keen insights on how we can model a masculinity that leads to s…

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Kim Witczak: What You Were Never Taught About Drug Safety | The Healing Grove Podcast 1:08:14

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Kim Witczak is a globally recognized drug safety advocate who became active after the sudden death of her husband from undisclosed side effects of an antidepressant. With 25+ years in advertising and marketing, she brings a unique lens to FDA reform, transparency, and patient safety. Kim co-founded the non-profit Woodymatters and served three terms…

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The Geography of Political Belonging with Salena Zito 31:35

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While the nation’s cultural curators cluster in a few wealthy zip codes, the voters who decide its elections remain rooted in towns where family, church, and work still bind community together. The result is a political and media class increasingly alien to the country it claims to represent, a dynamic cast in stark relief by the recent memorial fo…

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Nicole Bell: Lyme Disease: Advocacy & Awareness | The Healing Grove Podcast 56:54

2M ago56:54

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Nicole Bell is an author, entrepreneur, and advocate for tick-borne and neurodegenerative diseases. Her memoir, What Lurks in the Woods, details her husband's harrowing experience with misdiagnosed tick-borne illness and seeks to help others navigate chronic conditions. Originally from Boston, Massachusetts, Nicole earned a Bachelor’s and Master’s …

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Trump's Media Pushback with Emily Jashinsky and Haisten Willis 50:16

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President Trump's second term has brought with it a more combative approach to the American press. Supporters have cheered it as overdue payback for the media's bias, but have the president's recent actions—from threatening broadcast licenses to million-dollar lawsuits against outlets—crossed a line? Emily Jashinsky, DC correspondent for UnHerd and…

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Dad With A Few Laughs 17:50

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Zito put together a few of his best memories of laughing with guests. It's a serious time and, yes, we all need to do what we can to keep our country, but we also need to catch our breath and laugh a little. So breathe. And laugh.By Chris Zito

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Dad With Your Kids Around With Guest Ian Barrett 32:14

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Chris Zito and Ian Barrett go WAAAAAY back. Ian is the creative director of Media Boss, a successful and sought after production house in Massachusetts. Ian and his wife, executive producer Erin Hayes (who makes a wonderful cameo in this episode) have been raising their daughters in their studio space, encouraging their creativity, and experiencing…

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Labor's Realignment in the AI Age with Sean M. O'Brien 41:17

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Efforts to modernize labor law have stalled in Washington for decades, leaving workers vulnerable to delayed contracts, retaliation, and corporate maneuvers. Meanwhile, a new challenge looms for workers: rapid advances in automation and artificial intelligence, which could threaten not only blue-collar jobs but also white-collar professions once th…

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Dad Like a (Sometimes) Harried l Dad With Guest James MacDonald 32:13

3M ago32:13

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James MacDonald lives near Brighton in the UK. His wife is a teacher and he is the primary caregiver for the kids. He's an author, a (sort of) singer, and (sometimes) harried father of three. His book, "First Time Dad: A Hilarious Week By Week Guide For Dads Who No Idea What They're Doing (Yet)," is available on Amazon.…

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Is Abundance Just Neoliberalism? with Matt Yglesias 46:45

3M ago46:45

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The abundance agenda claims to offer a new path, one centered on housing, energy, and expanded state capacity. But are advocates of abundance offering a genuine political shift? Or are they just repackaging neoliberalism for the Trump era? At the Abundance 2025 Conference, Oren debated Matt Yglesias, editor of Slow Boring, in a session moderated by…

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Brian Hoyer: EMF Mitigation | The Healing Grove Podcast 1:07:25

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Brian Hoyer is one of the world's top EMF mitigation specialists and a Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner. He began his dive into health when he became a father, wanting to provide the most optimal growing environment for his family. This desire led Brian to train with the Klinghardt Academy and eventually become a certified Geobiologist. …

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Dad Like a 1% Dad with Guest Scott Rodriguez 35:17

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Scott Rodriguez is the founder of Stoneway Athletics (and the Junk Hunk, which we do touch on briefly!). We talk about Dads keeping themselves in good physical health and to stay available to their families. And we spend some time raving about our wives (what a pair of suck ups!)By Chris Zito

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Dad Like The Internet's Dad With Guest Rob Kenney 28:11

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Rob Kenney's YouTube channel, "Dad, How Do I," has over 5 million subscribers. Yes, he's the guy with the videos about how to tie a tie, shave, and change a tire, but his is the story of a young teen, abandoned by his father. His climb back to become the man he is today is a testament to his faith, resilience, and the power of forgiveness. Be sure …

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Are the Tariffs Constitutional? with Chad Squitieri and Peter Harrell 45:27

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Last Friday, the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that President Trump did not have the authority to issue emergency tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), setting up a pivotal Supreme Court battle over the future of the policy tool. Chad Squitieri, professor of law at the Catholic University of America, argues…

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An American Sovereign Wealth Fund with Julius Krein 39:27

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America’s political elite assumed Wall Street would finance its future. Instead, private capital chased software and speculation, leaving the nation dependent on foreign supply chains for most manufactured goods. The result is a hollowed-out industrial base that no tax credit alone can fix. Julius Krein, editor of American Affairs and president of …

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Still Hooked on Beijing with Geoffrey Cain 43:33

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In the 1990s, Silicon Valley thought access to China would help open their markets and liberalize the nation. Instead, their engagement ended up empowering the CCP and helped build the Chinese surveillance state. Geoffrey Cain, an investigative journalist and author, joins Oren to explain how some Big Tech firms were captured by China, risking U.S.…

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Rebuilding Strategic Depth with Nadia Schadlow 36:05

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America once relied on oceans, industrial might, and large stockpiles to give her strategic depth—the ability to maneuver economically, militarily, and technologically during conflict. But those buffers have eroded in the age of drones, cyberattacks, and supply chains controlled by China. Nadia Schadlow, senior fellow at the Hudson Institute and De…

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A Tariff Reality Check with Bloomberg’s Anna Wong 46:24

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Economists and politicians told us that President Trump’s tariffs would spark foreign retaliation and drive up domestic prices. But current economic data are beginning to tell a different story. Anna Wong, chief U.S. economist at Bloomberg Economics, joins Oren to discuss what the post-Liberation Day data are telling us. As tariff rates begin to st…

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Fighting for the Working Class with Rep. Riley Moore 37:28

4M ago37:28

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From working as a welder to taking on BlackRock as West Virginia’s first Republican-elected state treasurer in decades, Riley Moore’s trajectory has been anything but conventional. Rep. Riley Moore (R-WV) joins Oren to discuss what a conservatism rooted in the dignity of work, the importance of family, and responsive to the needs of working people …

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Fixing Scientific Research Funding with Simon Johnson 41:21

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As the Trump administration reshapes how federal dollars flow to universities, reform-minded academics are rethinking how to fix the systemic problems on campus without jeopardizing important research. Simon Johnson, professor of entrepreneurship at MIT Sloan School of Management and Nobel Laureate in Economics, joins Oren to unpack why our nation’…

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Roger McFillin, Psy.D, ABPP: Advocating for Sane Mental Health Prescribing| The Healing Grove Podcast 58:09

5M ago58:09

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Dr. Roger K. McFillin is a Clinical Psychologist & Executive Director of Center for Integrated Behavioral Health in Bethlehem, PA and host of the popular “Radically Genuine Podcast”. He is Board Certified in Behavioral and Cognitive Psychology by the American Board of Professional Psychology and a Diplomate of the Academy of Cognitive Therapy, and …

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China Shock 2.0 with Brad Setser 50:38

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Even as the U.S. begins decoupling from our Asian rival, the threat of a second “China shock”—one where the country’s economy dominates key resources and minerals—is rapidly emerging. Brad Setser, senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, joins Oren to dig into how China’s new wave of industrial overcapacity, currency manipulation, and con…

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What Comes After Post-Liberalism with Patrick Deneen 49:27

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Are we all post-liberals now? The leading voice in the debate about what comes after liberalism, Notre Dame professor Patrick Deneen, joins the podcast to discuss where American politics is headed now that the push for a globalized society has failed to survive contact with geopolitical reality. He and Oren unpack the failures of the liberal age, f…

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The Critical Minerals Crisis with Robert Bryce 42:44

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The United States remains wholly dependent upon China for 95% of rare earth elements, 100% reliant on imports for 15 critical minerals, and over 80% reliant for eleven more. These minerals enable everything from batteries to semiconductors—and without domestic access, America’s technological dominance is at risk. Robert Bryce, a leading energy poli…

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Sohrab Ahmari vs. Josh Hammer: Iran, Israel, and the New Right 57:53

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Over the last two weeks, an online battle has broken out among the New Right over the Israel-Iran conflict and the Trump administration's bombing of an Iranian nuclear facility. Regardless of whether the recent ceasefire between Iran and Israel holds, the events so far have drawn clear dividing lines within the coalition. What does "America First" …

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The Poverty of Consumption with Philip Pilkington 51:46

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Economists have claimed for years that Americans are prospering more than ever before. So why do so few people feel that way? Philip Pilkington, author of the forthcoming The Collapse of Global Liberalism, joins Oren to discuss how these economic metrics are obscuring real problems. The two challenge the assumption that consumption is an unalloyed …

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Putting Workers First with Sen. Bernie Moreno 34:36

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When news broke that the local paper mill in Chillicothe, OH, was closing its doors and laying off 780 employees, one Ohio senator made it his mission to fight for those workers. Sen. Bernie Moreno (R-OH) joins Oren to talk about his efforts to put American workers and their families first. The freshman senator explains how his background led him t…

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The Architect of a Movement with Sam Tanenhaus 50:43

6M ago50:43

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Today’s Republican Party has come a long way from the days of William F. Buckley, Jr., but his legacy continues to be felt across the conservative movement. Sam Tanenhaus, former editor of the New York Times Book Review and author of the newly released Buckley: The Life and the Revolution That Changed America, joins Oren to discuss the conservative…

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Exploring the New World with Vice President JD Vance 34:01

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Vice President JD Vance joined Oren Cass at American Compass’s five-year anniversary celebration for a wide-ranging discussion of the ongoing political realignment, the importance of conservative economics, and where the movement goes from here. During their conversation at the New World Gala, Vance and Cass discuss the rapid shift in conservative …

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A New Conservatism with Matthew Continetti 41:54

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American conservatism has never been static. Changes in our national political environment have previously shifted what the Republican Party stands for. But how does today’s New Right compare to earlier realignments driven by President Ronald Reagan or William F. Buckley Jr.? Before the June 3rd release of The New Conservatives, Matthew Continetti,…

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Keith Ellis, PhD: Long Covid Recovery | The Healing Grove Podcast 1:07:26

6M ago1:07:26

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This week I am thrilled to introduce you to an expert whose scientific background coupled with his passion for sharing tools for helping people recover are truly inspiring, Dr. Keith Ellis. Dr. Ellis is the founder of Science Driven Supplements, maker of Circuguard. He spent years in industry, developing medicines, and is an Associate Professor at …

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'Where Did All the Good Jobs Go?' with Zeynep Ton 42:54

7M ago42:54

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Globalization and deindustrialization have brought with them a sense among American workers that the good jobs they could once count on have disappeared. As family-supporting careers evaporate, service jobs with lower pay and unpredictable hours take their place in many communities across the country. Zeynep Ton, professor of practice at MIT’s Sloa…

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Apple's Chinafication with Patrick McGee 46:49

7M ago46:49

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The Trump administration’s new trade policy toward China has revealed just how deeply enmeshed major American corporations are with our chief geopolitical rival. Apple’s story is perhaps the most dramatic. Patrick McGee, author of Apple in China and San Francisco correspondent for the Financial Times, joins Oren to discuss how Apple, like so many o…

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The Future of American Manufacturing with Chris Power 41:13

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The second Trump administration has spurred a wave of domestic industrial investment and a recognition that making things in America matters. But what does that look like from the factory floor? Chris Power, founder and CEO of Hadrian, joins Oren to discuss how his company is helping lead reindustrialization efforts here in the United States. He ex…

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Dad Like You Expected To Even If You Didn't With Guest Luke Deroy 24:56

7M ago24:56

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Luke is a young, devoted, active father. He didn't become a father on purpose, but he's a purposeful father. His child was unexpected, but never unwanted. His story is one that inspires and gives hope to struggling young dads. He's a special guy.By Chris Zito

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Trump’s First 100 Days with Rachel Bovard 39:26

7M ago39:26

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What should conservatives make of the first 100 days of Trump’s second term? Rachel Bovard, vice president of programs at the Conservative Partnership Institute, joins Oren to discuss how to measure an unconventional administration’s early successes, what to make of DOGE, and where the administration should direct its efforts to capitalize on its p…

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How the Media Lost Its Way with Mark Halperin 29:58

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How has the American media gone from the days of Walter Cronkite to open hostility toward the president and his party? Mark Halperin, editor-in-chief of 2Way and host of the new program "Next Up" on the Megyn Kelly network, joins guest host and managing editor Drew Holden for a conversation about the state of the U.S. media. They discuss why the me…

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Dad Like You Love Laughter With Guest Shawn Sheridan 31:33

8M ago31:33

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Shawn Sheridan is a Program Manager at Ohio State University and Speaker of all things family. He and his wife love to laugh together while they raise their three kids and await number four!By Chris Zito