The National Desk Conversations: Recent Episodes
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Fentanyl overdose is the leading cause of death for U.S. adults 18 to 45 years old, according to the CDC.
"You must secure the border, both in between the ports of entry and at the ports of entry, to cut off the supply," said Mark Morgan to The National Desk.
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Rep. Warren Davidson talks about the Stop the Cartels act and the rise of fentanyl overdose deaths in the U.S.
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An Iranian national offered $300K to "eliminate" former national security adviser John Bolton and suggested that the hit be made in a parking garage.
But John Bolton told The National Desk he's "not in hiding."
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Attorney Paul Kamenar joined The National Desk this morning to discuss the FBI raid on former President Donald Trump's residence.
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A recent poll shows that 83% of Americans believe the economy is poor or not so good, as gas prices and inflation weigh heavily on Americans. Brandon Arnold from the National Taxpayers Union joined The National Desk to discuss the economic issues weighing heavily on Americans.
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Political insider Armstrong Williams joined Jan Jeffcoat at The National Desk to discuss former President Donald Trump's recent comments against former House Speaker Paul Ryan.
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Southeastern Legal Foundation General Counsel Kimberly S. Hermann announced a guidebook to help parents understand their rights when it comes to politically charged topics in the classroom.
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Billionaire George Soros has donated over $30 million in the past five years to progressive district attorney candidates, according to Capital Research Center.
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Lila Rose is an anti-abortion advocate who started the nonprofit Live Action when she was 15 years old. She says the possibility Roe v. Wade could be overturned is 'exciting' for her and her organization — but is not 'complete victory.'
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The battle over free speech rages on with two states filing a lawsuit against President Joe Biden and his administration, accusing them of colluding with social media platforms to censor speech.
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Our Community Salutes honors and celebrates high school seniors who have opted to enlist in the U.S. armed forces after graduation. Dr. Kenneth Hartman, founder and president of the nonprofit organization, joined The National Desk to share his mission.
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If Roe v. Wade is overturned, Arkansas will "ban all abortions," according to Attorney General Leslie Rutledge.
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Ukrainian parliament member Kira Rudyk told The National Desk's Jan Jeffcoat that the situation is "extremely emotional," as Ukrainians are evacuated from the Azovstal steel plant.
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A number of organizations have come together to provide assistance to Ukrainian refugees, as former White House official Robert McCreary works with IsraAID in Romania to provide food and medical supplies to the southern core of Ukraine.
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Former White House economic advisor Steve Moore joins Jan Jeffcoat to discuss the Fed's efforts to bring down inflation.
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"The more people you let in then the more possibility drugs will be coming in," said Rep. Henry Cuellar. Listen to his full conversation with Jan Jeffcoat.
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"It appears bravely, heroically, the Ukrainian resistance and Mariupol will fight to the death. It breaks my heart. I think it breaks the world's heart to see that city leveled,” said Retired Green Beret Rep. Michael Waltz, R-Fla to The National Desk’s Jan Jeffcoat.
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American political consultant and writer Peter Schweizer chats with Jan Jeffcoat.
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As Russian troops pull back from Chernobyl, Ukraine, a Ukrainian member of parliament believes she knows why.
"Most of them did not realize where they were and what risks [there were]," said Kira Rudik.
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As state and federal lawmakers propose legislation to legalize drugs like marijuana, Luke Niforatos' parent-driven PAC is taking a stand in hopes of saving children impacted by drug use.
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The CDC announced Friday the end of Title 42, the public health order that expelled asylum-seekers from the border in an effort to stem the spread of COVID-19 between countries. But former acting commissioner Mark Morgan says Title 42 "saved countless American lives."
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Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) is calling for the elimination of Dr. Anthony Fauci’s position as director of the National Institutes of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, urging instead to divide the role into three separate institutions.
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“If Vladimir Putin were to use tactical nuclear weapons, it would cause a massive loss of life...we need to communicate clearly to him and to his military that that would have severe consequences.”
Sen. Chris Coons breaks down the possibility of Russia using nuclear weapons against Ukraine - and what the consequences could look like for Russia and for the world.
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“There is nothing you can do when there is a missile or bomb coming into your home."
Kira Rudyk, Ukrainian Parliament Member, discussed the ongoing fighting in Ukraine's capital city of Kyiv.
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A school district in Wisconsin has come under fire for withholding key information from parents if their child decides to change their gender identity at school. Parents Defending Education's Erika Sanzi joins Jan Jeffcoat on The National Desk to discuss.
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Economist Scott Lincicome and AAA's Robert Sinclair, Jr. join The National Desk to talk about pain at the pump as inflation continues to raise consumer prices and the cost of gas.
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President Joe Biden declared the State of the Union is strong during his address last week. But Ohio Congressman Jim Jordan disagrees: “It just doesn't make sense.”
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"We will fight with the occupants on the streets and we’ll make hell here for them": Oleksiy Goncharenko joined Jan Jeffcoat on The National Desk from Kyiv as Ukraine continues to fight against a Russian invasion.
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Marine Lt. Col. Stuart Scheller was court-marshaled and discharged from the military after he post4ed a video sharing his frustrations of the U.S.’ withdrawal from Afghanistan. We revisit his conversation with Jan Jeffcoat on The National Desk.
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Ian Prior, executive director of FightforSchools.com, discusses the focus on education at CPAC and the end of mask mandates for Virginia schools on March 1.
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John Catsimatidis joined Jan Jeffcoat to talk increased shoplifting and professional crime at his grocery store chain in New York City.
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Erika Sanzi, director of outreach for Parents Defending Education, and Moms for America founder Kimberly Fletcher join Jan Jeffcoat on The National Desk.
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Retired Green Beret Rep. Mike Waltz speaks on the ongoing tensions between Russia and Ukraine, and Mayor Glenn Jacobs makes the case for Congressional term limits.
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Peter Schweizer, president of the Government Accountability Institute, talks about his newest book, ‘Red Handed: How American Elites Get Rich Helping China Win.’
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The debate for vaccines and mask mandates continues as employers establish their own set of rules demanding vaccines, masks and COVID tests. Former Harvard Law School professor Alan Dershowitz says when it comes to vaccine mandates, the issue is “very much in flux.”
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Justice Stephen Breyer is expected to retire at the end of his term, giving President Joe Biden an opportunity to appoint and guarantee another liberal judge. His former clerk, Thiru Vignarajah, and attorney Karen Conti join The National Desk to discuss his legacy and what comes next.
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A look back at a recent conversation with Nile Gardiner, previous ambassador to former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, on tensions between Russia and Ukraine.
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This week, we take a look at a recent conversation with Kentucky Senator Rand Paul on the causes of inflation, and how it’s affecting everyday Americans.
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A year into taking office, President Joe Biden faces a number of crises, from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, to inflation woes, and struggles to unify the Democratic party. This week, we revisit conversations from RNC Chair Ronna McDaniel and pollster Frank Luntz.
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We revisit Kentucky Senator Rand Paul’s conversation regarding a recent heated exchange with Dr. Anthony Fauci – and why he thinks Fauci should be removed in order to “find the truth” about the origins of COVID-19. Plus, a look ahead to new COVID treatments from Adagio Therapeutics' David Hering.
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2021 was Chicago’s deadliest year in a quarter-century, according to the Chicago Police Department. Chicago Alderman Raymond Lopez discussed with Jan Jeffcoat what he sees as the cause for the rise in crime across the city.
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Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger discusses the ongoing investigation into ballot harvesting claims from the 2020 election season.
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With COVID cases peaking this winter, Dr. Nina Radcliff shares the latest on the omicron variant, and Adam Boehler reflects on Operation Warp Speed.
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Washington insider Armstrong Williams talks with Jan Jeffcoat about President Biden’s domestic agenda and West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin’s opposition to the Build Back Better bill.
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With inflation affecting millions of Americans, economist Scott Lincicome spoke with Jan Jeffcoat on how consumers are coping and when relief could be possible, and Adam Andrzejewski from OpentheBooks.com takes a closer look at how taxpayer dollars are being spent in Washington.
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As an unprecedented surge of migrant activity continues to plague the U.S.-Mexico border, Jan Jeffcoat speaks with Yuma, Arizona Mayor Douglas Nicholls and former Acting Commissioner of Customs and Border Protection Mark Morgan.
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As the Midwest works to recover following the deadly tornadoes that hit multiple states earlier this month, The National Desk shares stories of hope through faith and the effort by the American Red Cross to help those affected.
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Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie talks with Jan Jeffcoat on the possibility of a “red wave” as we look towards the midterm elections.
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Democratic Delaware Senator Chris Coons and Republican West Virginia Senator Shelley Moore Capito share their opposing views on President Biden’s Build Back Better plan.
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Ohio Congressman Jim Jordan joins Jan Jeffcoat to discuss Twitter’s new privacy policy, and a conversation with Florida Congressman Byron Donalds on the consequences of spending on Capitol Hill.
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Dr. Anthony Fauci joins Jan Jeffcoat on The National Desk to discuss what we know about omicron as the variant that was first identified in South Africa is detected in the United States.
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As the debate around the origins of COVID-19 continue, we revisit our conversations with former U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Kentucky Senator Rand Paul on the investigations into the Wuhan Institute of Virology and gain-of-function research.
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On Episode 4 of The National Desk Conversations, Jan Jeffcoat speaks with pollster Scott Rasmussen to discuss Biden’s approval rating, with Carol Roth and Alfredo Ortiz taking a close look at two of Biden’s more controversial decisions: tapping into the U.S.’s petroleum reserves and mandating vaccines for private companies.
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On Episode 3 of The National Desk Conversations, Jan Jeffcoat interviews Christopher Nixon Cox on the ongoing efforts to rescue Americans and allies from Afghanistan, and Florida Congressman Byron Donalds speaks on the Build Back Better bill.
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On Episode 2 of The National Desk Conversations, Jan Jeffcoat speaks with former Virginia governor L. Douglas Wilder, and RNC spokesperson Paris Dennard.
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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn join The National Desk's Jan Jeffcoat to talk about the crisis at the border.
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