The Untold Story with Martha MacCallum: Recent Episodes
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Martha MacCallum, host of The Story on the FOX News Channel, sits down with a major newsmaker each week to get their "Untold Story." Martha's guests share inspiring stories of perseverance, positivity and more.
Political consultant and author of the forthcoming book Dangerous Company: The Misadventures of a "Foreign Agent" Sam Patten joins to discuss his beginnings in the political world, his time spent overseas as the head of the Moscow office of the International Republican Institute and in Ukraine while working with Paul Manafort. Later, Sam weighs in on the state of Russia's war on Ukraine, discusses the charges that were brought against him during the Mueller investigation for violating the Foreign Agents Registration Act, and shares stories of the life-threatening situations he has lived through while working across the globe. Follow Martha on Twitter: @MarthaMacCallum Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Earlier this year, Surgeon General Vivek Murthy warned the public of the dangers of a "Loneliness Epidemic" sweeping across the United States. Martha sits down with the daughter of Evangelist Billy Graham & Author, Ruth Graham to discuss the loneliness crisis and how faith in Jesus Christ can mediate the issue. Ruth talks about her new book Transforming Loneliness: Deepening Our Relationships with God and Others When We Feel Alone, which lays out advice for overcoming feelings of loneliness and despair. Follow Martha on Twitter: @MarthaMacCallum Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Martha is joined by FOX News Contributor and Chief Political Correspondent for the Washington Examiner Byron York, and FOX News Contributor and Outnumbered Panelist Katie Pavlich, as they share their assessment of the candidates' performances in the first 2024 Republican Primary debate.
Later, Byron shares why he believes Vivek Ramaswamy was one of the winners of the night, Katie weighs in on how the issue of abortion will factor into the 2024 election, and together they discuss the absence of former President Donald Trump from the debate.
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Republican candidates make their final preparations for the first Republican debate of the 2024 Presidential Election hosted by FOX News Channel in Milwaukee, with the frontrunner and former President Donald Trump deciding that he will sit out of the debate. Martha is joined by FOX News Channel Chief Political Anchor, Anchor and Executive Editor of Special Report With Bret Baier, host of the Bret Baier Podcast, and Co-Moderator of the first Republican Debate Bret Baier, as he discusses how he has prepared for the event. Bret shares his thoughts on former President Trump's absence from the debate stage, and how the former President's impending surrender in his fourth criminal case in Atlanta, Georgia on Thursday may be a move to draw attention away from other candidates. Follow Martha on Twitter: @MarthaMacCallum Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
With less than a week remaining before the first Republican Presidential debate hosted by FOX News Channel in Milwaukee, Martha is joined by former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, and North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum. Christie explains his path to the White House, why he does not want to see a second term of President Trump, and comments on policy issues such as school choice and Russia's war on Ukraine. Governor Burgum discusses his background as a businessman and how that shaped his political aspirations, his creative way of making the debate stage in Milwaukee, and shares why he believes the key to revitalizing the United States is cutting government regulation. Follow Martha on Twitter: @MarthaMacCallum Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
With just one week until the first Republican Primary Debate hosted by the FOX News Channel, Political consultant, and pollster Doug Schoen lays out what he would like to see from the candidates in Milwaukee, and explains why there is an overwhelming need for a candidate that can unify the nation. Later, Doug weighs in on the possibility that President Biden may drop out of the 2024 Presidential Election and picks out who could run in his place. Doug also touches upon his upcoming book Four Presidents: Kennedy, Nixon, Biden, Trump and shares his thoughts on how the 1960 election between Richard Nixon and John F. Kennedy can help voters understand the current political landscape. Follow Martha on Twitter: @MarthaMacCallum Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Barbie, the summer blockbuster directed by Greta Gerwig, has broken box office records after passing $1 billion in revenue- the first time ever for a film directed by a woman. Martha is joined by a panel of young moviegoers, to hear what they thought about the movie. The panel discusses the main themes of the film, what their favorite parts were, and share their thoughts on the feminist messaging in the movie. Follow Martha on Twitter: @MarthaMacCallum Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
With two weeks remaining before the first Republican Presidential debate hosted by FOX News in Milwaukee, former White House Press Secretary, and FOX News Contributor Ari Fleischer joins to share advice to the candidates on what they need to do to communicate their message to the primary voters. Ari takes a look at which candidates he believes can stand out during the debate, what questions need to be asked of the candidates, and how former President Trump's potential absence from the debate may impact the campaign. Follow Martha on Twitter: @MarthaMacCallum Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Former Vice President and 2024 Presidential Candidate Mike Pence joins Martha as he shares his reaction to the third indictment of former President Donald Trump, for his alleged role in attempting to overturn the results of the 2020 Presidential Election. Vice President Pence lays out what President Trump requested of him on January 6, 2021, and shares updates on his own campaign. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Martha is joined by FOX News Contributor and Theologian Jonathan Morris, as they discuss the trip they took together to Israel, Jonathan's first trip back to the Holy Land since he left the priesthood in 2019. Later, Jonathan goes into detail on the historic sites that they visited, and how returning to Israel, this time as a father, impacted his vision of the Holy Land. Follow Martha on Twitter: @MarthaMacCallum Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Martha is joined by the Co-Anchor of America's Newsroom, Co-Host of The Five, and Host of the Everything Will Be Okay podcast, Dana Perino for a summer book discussion. Dana shares some of her favorite books of 2023 as well as how she manages to read so voraciously despite her packed schedule. Follow Martha on Twitter: @MarthaMacCallum Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
FOX News Congressional Correspondent Aishah Hasnie joins Martha for a special episode, discussing her upbringing, her family's move from Pakistan to the United States, and touches upon how her culture has shaped her life. Later, Aishah describes how growing up in rural Indiana has impacted her style of reporting, weighs in on arranged marriages, and shares the rich history her family has with the profession of journalism. Follow Martha on Twitter: @MarthaMacCallum Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The United Kingdom has long stood as one of the most important allies of the United States both economically and militarily. Martha traveled to the Aspen Security Forum in Aspen, Colorado to sit down with the U.K. Foreign Secretary James Cleverly, for a conversation on the state of Russia's war on Ukraine and points of national security threats. Secretary Cleverly touches upon the attempted coup operation led by Wagner group leader Yevgeny Prigozhin, and the importance of arming Ukraine with advanced weaponry. Later, Secretary Cleverly talks on the dangers that artificial intelligence poses to national security, and the growing threat of China. Follow Martha on Twitter: @MarthaMacCallum Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
President Biden met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the highly anticipated Vilnius NATO Summit, to speak on further aid to Ukraine in their fight against Russia and discuss the pathway to NATO membership.
Congressman Michael Waltz (R-FL-6) joins to discuss the next steps for aid in Ukraine, what the takeaways were from the NATO summit, and what other NATO members must do to help Ukraine in their fight.
Later, Congressman Waltz details the growing threat of China in the South Pacific and weighs in on the 2024 Presidential Election.
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Martha kicks off her Meet the Candidates series with Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy. Vivek describes his upbringing as the son of Indian immigrants and shares how he was influenced by the American dream. He touches on the current state of the race for the Republican presidential nomination and explains how he's using his 'outsider' status to his advantage. Later, Vivek discusses policy and shares his plans for the American education system, as well as his stance on Ukraine entering NATO. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
As the House Oversight Committee continues its exploration into the FBI's investigation into President Biden's son Hunter, more details are coming to light that highlights the failure of the agency to properly pursue criminal charges. Former United States Attorney for the District of Utah Brett Tolman shares details from the Hunter Biden investigation, outlining the missteps he saw in the investigatory process, and later weighs in on the most egregious evidence uncovered. Follow Martha on Twitter: @MarthaMacCallum Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Artificial intelligence software has been used across many industries to innovate how Americans work, but it has also opened new avenues for people to be scammed online. Arizona mother Jennifer DeStefano joins to discuss the A.I. scam she fell prey to, and why she is now speaking out for fellow victims of similar scams. Jennifer explains the steps to avoid falling victim to A.I. scam calls, and shares why she chose to testify before Congress about the new technology putting families at risk. Follow Martha on Twitter: @MarthaMacCallum Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
World War II Veteran Pat Rudd joins Martha, to reflect on her service during the war, and discusses how she became one of the first women deployed overseas after the passing of the WAVES act in 1942. Pat discusses her time teaching soldiers to read and write while stationed at Pearl Harbor, how she met her husband in the service, and talks about her continued service to America's veterans. (insert link) Follow Martha on Twitter: @MarthaMacCallum Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy currently sits in third place behind former President Trump and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis in the latest FOX News Republican Primary poll. Vivek Ramaswamy joins to take questions from a panel of voters on the top issues facing the nation. Later, Vivek answers how he would handle the war on Ukraine, how a Ramaswamy presidency would unite the nation, and the policies he would advance to increase the quality of life throughout America. Follow Martha on Twitter: @MarthaMacCallum Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Martha is joined by Washington Post Columnist and Author David Von Drehle as they discuss his new book The Book of Charlie, detailing the life of his late friend and neighbor Charlie White, who lived to be 109 years old, and the lessons he learned while befriending Charlie.
David explains how Charlie taught him to appreciate the shared experiences of Americans, the life philosophy that Charlie shared with those he met, and shares how Charlie impacted his life. Follow Martha on Twitter: @MarthaMacCallum Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
United States Airforce Pilot Hasard Lee has flown over 80 combat missions while serving overseas and is the only fighter pilot ever to fly two different types of jets into combat on the same day. U.S. Airforce Pilot Hasard Lee joins Martha to talk about how he became obsessed with aviation from a young age and shares stories from his time serving in Afghanistan.
Later, he discusses his new book The Art of Clear Thinking: A Stealth Fighter Pilot's Timeless Rules for Making Tough Decisions, and how flying fighter jets has informed his decision-making process. Follow Martha on Twitter: @MarthaMacCallum Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
As more contenders announce their run for the White House in the 2024 Presidential Election, former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie has centered himself as former President Trump's main foe in the fight for the Republican Nomination. 2024 Presidential Candidate and former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie joins Martha to discuss his political differences with former President Trump and responds to the latest attacks from the former President. Later, Christie takes questions from prospective voters on how he would handle the border crisis, the Russian war on Ukraine, and other issues on the minds of Americans. Follow Martha on Twitter: @MarthaMacCallum Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Former broadcast news correspondent Luke Russert joins Martha to discuss the legacy of his father, former Meet The Press Host Tim Russert, and how his death impacted his family and helped changed his perspective on life. Luke talks about how the relationship between him and his mother was strengthened in the wake of his father's death and how a conversation with former Speaker of the House John Boehner influenced his decision to leave his broadcasting job. Later, Luke touches upon his book Look for Me There: Grieving My Father, Finding Myself. Follow Martha on Twitter: @MarthaMacCallum Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dallas Jenkins was a former Hollywood director, producing crowdfunded Christian movies out of a church in Illinois when he came up with the idea for The Chosen, the multiseason drama depicting the life of Jesus of Nazareth. Creator, Director, and Co-Writer of The Chosen, Dallas Jenkins joins to share how he worked to create the series, how the show was entirely funded through donations, and how it has been received by viewers.
Later, Dallas discusses the impact the show has had on the actors and team that works on it, how Jonathan Roumie's portrayal of Jesus has changed public perception of the story of Christ, and shares the plans for future seasons.
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Three new contenders have entered the Presidential race on the Republican side this week, how does the growing field impact frontrunner, former President Donald Trump? FOX News Contributor and Host of FOX News Radio's The Guy Benson Show, Guy Benson shares why he believes the Republican nomination is a two-man race between former President Trump and Florida Governor DeSantis. Later, Guy weighs in on how a potential indictment of former President Trump for obstruction of justice and the mishandling of classified documents could factor into the race. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
As the world awaits Ukraine's "spring offensive", lawmakers in the United States have begun to question the ongoing support for the nation in its fight against Russia. Washington Post Columnist and FOX News Contributor Marc Thiessen joins Martha to discuss his recent article in the Washington Post, laying out the reasons why the United States should provide increased aid to Ukraine. Later, he breaks down why defending Ukraine is in the United States' best interests, how it would deter China from taking further aggressive actions against Taiwan in the South Pacific, and how the war on Ukraine could play into the 2024 Presidential Election.
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On this episode, Martha sits down with former FBI investigator and international security expert Bill Daly, to discuss the murder investigation of four University of Idaho students. Bill explains the nuances of investigating a crime, analyzes some of the updates that the Moscow, Idaho police have given on the murders, and shares his expertise to create a rough profile of the killer. Follow Martha on Twitter: @MarthaMacCallumLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this episode, Martha sits down with the CEO of City Relief and author of "Neighbors with No Doors: The Truth about Homelessness, and How You Can Make a Difference" Josiah Haken. Josiah details the services City Relief provides to the homeless community and explains how trust is critical in helping the unhoused seek a better life. Later, Josiah outlines the organization's struggles while helping the homeless get off the streets, and shares success stories from his time working with City Relief. Follow Martha on Twitter: @MarthaMacCallum Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this episode, Martha sits down with the former United States Attorney for the District of Utah Brett Tolman to discuss developments in the Hunter Biden investigation and the collapse of the cryptocurrency exchange FTX under CEO Sam Bankman-Fried. Brett details the circumstances that inspired him to become involved in law, how the GOP winning the House majority will impact investigations into Hunter Biden, and outlines the legal penalties that could be handed down to Sam Bankman-Fried. Follow Martha on Twitter: @MarthaMacCallum Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this episode, Martha sits down with Fox News contributor and former Trump adviser Kellyanne Conway to share her reactions to the 2022 Midterm Elections. Kellyanne discusses the important issues that came into play that helped Democrats fend off a "Red Wave", the significance of turning out young voters, and how the outcome of this election impacts the Republican party moving forward. Follow Martha on Twitter: @MarthaMacCallum Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this episode, Martha sits down with the Director of the FOX News decision desk Arnon Mishkin. Arnon discusses the ins and outs of the Fox News Voter Analysis, why FOX no longer uses exit polling in their election coverage and talks about shifts in Hispanic voters. Later, Arnon explains how early voting and mail-in ballots will impact election results and gives his prediction for the outcome of the 2022 Midterm Elections. Follow Martha on Twitter: @MarthaMacCallum Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this episode, Martha is joined by the Anchor of Special Report and Fox News Channel's Chief Political Anchor, Bret Baier for a voter panel in Ohio, discussing the key issues that are influencing the senate race between Republican J.D. Vance and Democrat Congressman Tim Ryan (OH-13). The voters weigh in on how the candidates would tackle the energy crisis, how the overturning of Roe v. Wade is impacting the way they will vote, and how crime has taken center stage ahead of the 2022 Midterm Elections.
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On this episode, Martha sits down with five Pennsylvania voters ahead of Election Day, as they reflect on the voting issues they are most concerned about. The group shares their thoughts on crime, the issue of school choice in the wake of school closures during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the future of American democracy. Follow Martha on Twitter: @MarthaMacCallum Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this episode, Martha sits down with the Chairman and CEO of Teton Capital David Sokol, to discuss the current state of inflation in the United States, and how David believes the Biden Administration has taken the wrong steps to tackle the issue. Later, David explains his path to success, why he feels that the education system needs to do a better job of teaching American history, and shares his thoughts on the 2024 Presidential Election. Follow Martha on Twitter: @MarthaMacCallum Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this episode, Martha sits down with Adjunct Fellow at the Middle East Institute Nazee Moinian to discuss the recent protests in Iran sparked by the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini, who died in the custody of the Iranian "Morality Police". Nazee explains the arbitrary rules that govern women in the country, what these recent insurrections say about the direction the nation is heading and shares her thoughts on what western nations can do to help fight the oppression facing the Iranian people.
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On this episode, Martha sits down with Tanya Niederman and April Babcock, two mothers that lost their sons to accidental fentanyl overdoses. Together, they discuss the lives their children led, how they came into possession of fentanyl, and speak to the need for greater awareness of the drug crisis that is plaguing the nation. (insert link) Follow Martha on Twitter: @MarthaMacCallum Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this episode, Martha sits down with Maricopa County Sheriff Paul Penzone to discuss the flow of fentanyl into the United States. Sheriff Penzone explains the need to educate children about the dangers of fentanyl, steps that the country can take in order to properly prosecute those trafficking drugs, and shares his thoughts on how to secure the border and stop the flow of lethal drugs into the country.
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On this episode, Martha sits down with Royal Expert Neil Sean to recap the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II. Later, they discuss the future of the monarchy and the relationship between Prince William and Prince Harry. Later they touch upon what the upcoming coronation of King Charles III might look like. Follow Martha on Twitter: @MarthaMacCallum Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this episode, Martha is joined outside Buckingham Palace in London by FOX News Channel Correspondent, Jonathan Hunt to detail the Queen's funeral procession and reflect on the 70-year reign of Queen Elizabeth II. Later, Martha and Jonathan discuss what comes next for the monarchy as King Charles III takes over his role, and how the change could impact relations between England, Scotland, and Australia. They also weigh in on why they believe Prince William and Princess Kate will have a larger role in the crown's new era. Follow Martha on Twitter: @MarthaMacCallum Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In the wake of Queen Elizabeth II's death, Martha revisits a conversation with Royal Expert Neil Sean where they discussed the Queen's Platinum Jubilee.
Martha and Neil discuss the Queen's legacy as well as what challenges may lie ahead when it comes time for Prince Charles to take the throne.
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On this episode, Martha is joined by TV Personality and Author Kathie Lee Gifford and Rabbi Jason Sobel to discuss their new book The God of The Way. Kathie and Rabbi Jason explain that due to translations, the full context of the Bible has not been shared and they discuss how The Old Testament and New Testament are part of an interconnected story that cannot be separated. Later, Kathie shares the inspiration behind her directorial debut The Way, which is a contemporary retelling of some of the Bible's greatest stories. Follow Martha on Twitter: @MarthaMacCallum Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this episode, Martha is joined by the Co-Host of Fox & Friends First Carley Shimkus to talk about Meghan Markle's new Spotify podcast and how it is always important to be ambitious. Later, they talk about Hailey Bieber's perspective on marriage, and how it may not always be the right move to plan everything ahead. Follow Martha on Twitter: @MarthaMacCallum Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this episode, Martha sits down with the Anchor of Special Report and Fox News Channel's Chief Political Anchor, Bret Baier to discuss the FBI raid at former President Trump's Mar-a-Lago residence and the political implications of the investigation. Later, Bret breaks down some of the upcoming midterm races and touches upon the impact the Biden administration's policies will have on vulnerable Democrats running in November.
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This week, Martha revisits a panel discussion with parents of teenagers to discuss the tremendous effects the pandemic has had on teenage mental health. Each parent explains how their children were negatively impacted during the COVID-19 pandemic, they warn other parents to watch for key signs of depression, to immediately act on those signs, and to hold on to their children tight because they might not know their child is at battle with the silent killer: depression. Follow Martha on Twitter: @MarthaMacCallum Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this episode, Martha is joined by Fox News Correspondent Lucas Tomlinson, to update listeners about the war on Ukraine, and insights that he gained while reporting in Kyiv. Lucas breaks down the amount of aid that the United States has sent to Ukraine and the casualties that have been suffered on both sides of the war. Later, he touches upon the unfolding situation between Taiwan and China. Follow Martha on Twitter: @MarthaMacCallum Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this episode, Martha is joined by the former Counselor to former President Trump, Kellyanne Conway to discuss her new book, Here's The Deal. Kellyanne shares stories about her time in the Trump Administration and how the job impacted her personal life. Later, Kellyanne explains how "America First" policies are still front and center ahead of the midterm elections, the relationship between former President Trump and former Vice President Mike Pence, and the likelihood that the two run against each other in the 2024 Presidential Election. Follow Martha on Twitter: @MarthaMacCallum Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this episode, Martha is joined by Deric and Kathy Kidd, who lost their son to an accidental fentanyl overdose. Deric and Kathy explain to Martha the ease with which their son was able to acquire drugs, how fentanyl is being disguised as prescription pills, and what the public can do to raise awareness of the fentanyl crisis.
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On this episode, Host of Sunday Night in America on the FOX News Channel and Host of the Trey Gowdy Podcast, Trey Gowdy joins Martha to answer some of the legal questions that the January 6th Committee has raised. Later, Trey discusses the upcoming midterm elections, and the impact that former President Trump could have on Republicans' chances, plus he touches upon Hunter Biden's potential criminal charges. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this episode, Martha is joined by FOX Business Network host Larry Kudlow to talk about his career as an economist and his personal journey with faith. Larry talks about his career starting in the Reagan administration, his time working in the Trump administration, and how he converted to Catholicism during his recovery from addiction. Follow Martha on Twitter: @MarthaMacCallum Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this episode, Martha is joined by the Chair of the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom, Nury Turkel, to discuss the imprisonment of Uyghur Muslims within China. Nury explains the technology that the Chinese government uses to monitor the Uyghurs, the reality of life inside a Chinese "re-education camp", and how countries around the globe continue to turn a blind eye to China.
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On this episode, Martha sits down with the Director of the Windaction Group, Lisa Linowes to discuss energy facilities and the unforeseen consequences on wildlife and the natural environment. Lisa explains how it's possible that the construction of wind turbines could lead to the extinction of an endangered species, the foreign interest that is involved in these renewable energy projects, and explains how these initiatives impact the environment as a whole. Follow Martha on Twitter: @MarthaMacCallum Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week, Martha sits down with former Secretary of Education, Betsy DeVos to discuss the state of America's education system. Secretary DeVos lays out the work she accomplished during the Trump administration to advance school choice, weighs in on candidates running on the education reform platform, and talks about how pandemic shutdowns impacted students' learning. Follow Martha on Twitter: @MarthaMacCallum Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week, Martha sits down with Texas State Senator Roland Gutierrez (D-TX) to examine the law enforcement mistakes in the Robb Elementary school shooting in Uvalde, Texas. Senator Gutierrez shares the questions he's raised to investigators about the response to the shooting, the errors in training of police officers, and later lays out reform that could help prevent a similar tragedy from happening in the future. Follow Martha on Twitter: @MarthaMacCallum Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week, Martha sits down with award-winning keynote speaker, best-selling author, and mother Laura Stack, who lost her son to suicide, after his use of highly potent marijuana. Laura details the hidden dangers of using marijuana, the process the marijuana industry uses to create highly potent marijuana and touches upon the studies that have been done on the effects of marijuana on kids. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week, Martha sits down with Royal Expert Neil Sean to discuss what's to be expected at the Queen's Jubilee this week. Martha and Neil discuss the Queen's legacy as well as what challenges may lie ahead when it comes time for Prince Charles to take the throne. Follow Martha on Twitter: @MarthaMacCallum Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week, Martha sits down with, George Lutz, the father of George Lutz II, who was killed by a sniper’s bullet while he was on patrol in Fallujah, Iraq. George tells Martha about why he started the 'Honor and Remember' foundation, how they are making flags to help remember those killed in service to their nation and helping their families heal from their loss. Follow Martha on Twitter: @MarthaMacCallum Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week, Martha sits down with World War II veteran George Ciampa, and Roger Kilfoil, a retired Marine & New York City firefighter who now spends his time helping veterans, to discuss their upcoming trip to the Margraten cemetery in the Netherlands. Plus, they are joined by Stephanie Folwell, who met Roger while working at a non-profit to help 9/11 firefighters. Ciampa shares stories from when he served including the Normandy Invasion and the Battle of The Bulge, as well as why Margraten means so much to him. Then, Kilfoil, discusses his time helping New York City in the days following 9/11, and how helping World War II veterans has helped him deal with his own personal struggles after service. Follow Martha on Twitter: @MarthaMacCallum Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this bonus episode, Martha is joined by the author of The Palace Papers: Inside The House of Windsor, The Truth & Turmoil, and The Diana Chronicles, Tina Brown, to give an inside look at this weekend's Queen's Jubilee. Brown tells the inside story of how the Royal family reshaped their celebrity after the death of Princess Diana, and how Meghan Markle has turned that on its head. Then, a look at the Queen's health before what may be one of her final public appearances. Follow Martha on Twitter: @MarthaMacCallum Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week, Martha sits down with former Secretary of Defense under the Trump administration, Mark Esper, who explains why he believes President Vladimir Putin ultimately decided to invade Ukraine. Then, Secretary Esper gives an inside look at the Trump presidency. He tells Martha where he believes Trump was successful, and where he went wrong. Then he details why he and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark Milley took steps in the final days of the Trump presidency to ensure the military wouldn't be used to overturn the election. Follow Martha on Twitter: @MarthaMacCallum Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week, Martha sits down with Grammy-nominated country music singer-songwriter, Walker Hayes, to discuss his new book, Glad You're Here: Two Unlikely Friends Breaking Bread and Fences, which he co-wrote with friend Craig Cooper.
Walker describes his faith journey, and how he went from barely making ends meet, to performing his hit single, 'Fancy Like' in front of sold-out stadiums. Walker and Craig share the story of their friendship, which is the namesake behind the song 'Craig,' and how Craig helped him find Jesus, win his battle with alcoholism, and become a better husband and father.
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This week, Martha sits down with the Host of 'The Rubin Report' & Author of Don't Burn This Country, Dave Rubin, to give insight into how the woke mob has radically changed current political discourse. Plus, they examine how the 2024 Presidential Election may play out, as well as what profound changes the current U.S. public education system needs. Follow Martha on Twitter: @MarthaMacCallum Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week, Martha speaks with FOX News Foreign Correspondent Trey Yingst, who joins from the Ukrainian capital city of Kyiv. Trey shares the first-hand story of what he has witnessed on the ground, and just how horrific some of the sites have been. Plus, Trey tells Martha a touching story of a blind man who narrowly survived a Russian air attack, as well as why Trey believes it is so important to tell the world the story of what Russia is doing to Ukraine. Follow Martha on Twitter: @MarthaMacCallum Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week, Martha revisits a panel discussion with Chicago City Council Member Raymond Lopez, ex-gang member and community activist Pete Keller, and former D.C. Police Detective and Fox News Contributor Ted Williams to discuss the rise of gang violence in Chicago. The panel takes a look at the causes of shootings, underlying disputes within gangs, efforts to dismantle mobs in American cities, and the role of law enforcement in these issues. The panel also discusses how to prevent gang involvement from a young age. Follow Martha on Twitter: @MarthaMacCallum Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week, Martha sits down with journalist and author of A Question of Power: Electricity and the Wealth of Nations, Robert Bryce to discuss how Russia's war on Ukraine has affected energy production and prices throughout the world. Plus, a look at how Europe's green energy movement and their dependence on Russian natural gas has proved costly. Later, Bryce explains if offshore wind farms could become a legitimate energy source. Follow Martha on Twitter: @MarthaMacCallum Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week, Martha brings on Author and Host of the upcoming FOX Nation series The Jesus I Know, Kathie Lee Gifford. Kathie shares the healing and unconditional love of God, through the promise of Easter and they discuss the faith in surrendering to the will of God, even when we may not understand his decisions. Follow Martha on Twitter: @MarthaMacCallum Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week, Martha brings on New York Times bestselling author Allison Pataki to discuss her latest book, The Magnificent Lives of Marjorie Post, an untold story that Martha says would captivate any book club. Allison shares how Marjorie Merriweather Post forever changed the way we use frozen food, as well as the roundabout way her ultimate vision for Mar-a-Lago came to fruition. Follow Martha on Twitter: @MarthaMacCallum Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week, Martha sits down with Piers Morgan, the host of the upcoming FOX Nation show Piers Morgan Uncensored, premiering April 25th. Piers breaks down why he wants to cancel "cancel culture," plus his Churchill-like take on Russia's war on Ukraine. Later, Piers shares inside stories from his time covering the British Royal Family, as well as why he believes Meghan Markle made "incendiary allegations" during her Oprah Winfrey appearance. Follow Martha on Twitter: @MarthaMacCallum Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week, Martha sits down with FOX News Correspondent Lucas Tomlinson, who just returned from reporting within Ukraine. Lucas shares an inside look at Russia's war on Ukraine, comparing what he’s seen to similar situations across the globe. Lucas also gives a touching tribute to Pierre Zakrzewski and Oleksandra “Sasha” Kuvshynova, who lost their lives while reporting on the War in Ukraine. Follow Martha on Twitter: @MarthaMacCallum Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week, Martha sits down with former United States Director of National Intelligence for the Trump Administration and former Congressman John Ratcliffe (R-TX) to discuss why he believes Russia's war on Ukraine has changed the balance of power amongst world powers. John weighs in on the new 'Axis of Evil,' consisting of Russia, China, and Iran and poses the possibility that China and Iran might be even greater threats than Vladimir Putin. Follow Martha on Twitter: @MarthaMacCallum Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week, Martha sits down with former United States Attorney General under President Trump, Bill Barr, to discuss his new book, One Damn Thing After Another. Attorney General Barr breaks down why he believes the politicization of the Russian collusion investigation was responsible for Russia's actions today and touches on the Durham report, answering if the Trump campaign was really spied on. Later, he gives his honest, inside take on where President Trump was right, but also where he went wrong. Follow Martha on Twitter: @MarthaMacCallum Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week, Martha sits down with Co-Anchor of America's Newsroom on The Fox News Channel, Bill Hemmer, to break down President Biden's State of the Union Address as well as the latest on Russia's war with Ukraine. Bill breaks down whether or not he believes Vladimir Putin made a severe miscalculation, and how the next few months of fighting and diplomacy may play out. Follow Martha on Twitter @MarthaMacCallum Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week, Martha sits down with the Chairman of the Conservative Political Action Coalition and author of The Desecrators: Defeating The Cancel Culture Mob and Reclaiming One Nation Under God, Matt Schlapp, to discuss the aftermath of sticking true to your personal morals and politics amidst public ostracism. From CPAC to former President Trump Donald Trump, to the Russian war on Ukraine, Martha and Matt weigh in on the influence of American politics domestically and overseas. Follow Martha on Twitter: @MarthaMacCallum Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week, Martha sits down with the Founder and CEO of the Center for Education Reform, Jeanne Allen, to discuss her role in the fight for education reform. From mask mandates to charter schools, to the falling reading abilities of American students, Martha and Jeanne weigh in on the state of modern education.
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This week, Martha sits down with Boston Celtics Center Enes Kanter Freedom, who has been vocal in his criticism of the Chinese government's treatment of the Muslim Uyghur population. Enes explains why he believes everyone from the International Olympic Committee, to athletes, to companies and sponsors participating in the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics are a part of the problem.
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This week, Martha is joined by Representative Michael Waltz (R-FL) to discuss the United States’ diplomatic boycott of the upcoming Winter Olympics in Beijing. Rep. Waltz details China’s human rights abuses against the Uyghur population, as well as his take on why the International Olympic Committee refused to move the location of the Olympics, despite having done so in the past. Follow Martha on Twitter: @MarthaMaccallum Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week Martha is joined by John Ondrasik, more commonly known by his stage name Five for Fighting.
John shares his new song, “Blood On My Hands,” which he wrote in response to the catastrophic exit from Afghanistan. John discusses what some are doing to help those still left behind in the region, and why he feels the need to speak out.
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This week, Martha is joined by Meghan Lapp and Bonnie Brady who were featured in the film, “A Heavy Wind: The Threat to an American Heritage” by the Texas Public Policy Foundation.
Meghan and Bonnie explain why the Biden Administration’s plan to approve offshore wind farm operations without conducting studies on the environmental and economic impact, is threatening the livelihoods of fishermen.
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This week, Martha sits down with Iranian-American journalist Masih Alinejad to discuss the ongoing women’s rights crisis in Afghanistan.
Alinejad explains why the Taliban’s promises to be “moderate” and respect women’s rights are empty and discusses possible solutions. She also expresses her anger at the way the United States left behind their allies in the region.
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This week, Martha sits down with former National Security Advisor under the Trump administration, Robert O'Brien, to discuss his most recent Op-Ed "Breaking Up Big Tech Is a Gift to China."
O'Brien discusses how breaking up big tech companies could put the United States at a national security disadvantage with China and explains with some of the most recent technological advancements coming out of China, the U.S government needs all the help it can get from Silicon Valley to keep up.
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This week, Martha looks back on the best Untold Stories of 2021.
She features her conversations with former Afghanistan TV Producer Rukhsar Azamee, retired Olympic gold medal-winning decathlete Caitlyn Jenner, and Editor At Large for DailyMail Piers Morgan.
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This week, Martha looks back at a conversation with Vonda and Kevin Rodgers, parents of the late Sgt. Joshua Rodgers, to discuss a local holiday lighting company that tries to spread Christmas cheer by decorating the homes of families of fallen heroes.
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This week, Martha sits down with former Today Show Co-host, Kathie Lee Gifford, to discuss her new book, The Jesus I Know: Honest Conversations and Diverse Opinions about Who He Is.
Kathie shares how in her book, she digs into the honest conversations with people about their faith despite different beliefs. Later, she expresses how she has a love for her friends not because of their opinions, but because they are made in the image of God.
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This week, Martha sits down with Presidents of ACK Nantucket Residents Against Turbines Vallerie Oliver and Amy DiSibio to discuss the Wind Farm Federal Lawsuit.
Vallerie and Amy share how the continuation of the Vineyard Wind Project would threaten the already endangered North Atlantic Right whale and industrialize the ocean, which will ultimately cause permanent damage to all marine life across the globe.
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This week, Martha sits down with photographer and author Christopher Anderson to discuss his new book, Brothers and Wives: Inside the Private Lives of William, Kate, Harry, and Meghan.
Christopher examines the alleged racist comments made about Prince Harry & Meghan Markle's child, questions whether the brothers’ relationship can survive Harry’s departure from the Royal Family, and gives a behind-the-scenes look into the private lives of some of the most famous princes.
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This week, Martha revists a conversation with University of Notre Dame Senior, Emily Eagle, to discuss her experience as a blind student on campus.
Emily has nothing but praise for how accommodating her school has been throughout her college career, and how she has become the best version of herself as a blind person. She claims being blind has made her more empathetic, a better problem solver, and overall, an extremely resilient young woman.
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This week, Martha sits down with the co-founder of the University of Austin, Joe Lonsdale, to share why he decided to invest in an upcoming college based on freedom of study and thought.
Joe shares that the mission of this university is to rid the ideologies of intolerance and censorship that most colleges are prone to today, while offering a well-rounded education that is not instilled with fear of being judged from controversial opinions.
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This week, Martha sits down with former Co-Host of The View, conservative columnist, and author Meghan McCain, to discuss her new book Bad Republican.
Meghan shares her experience as a conservative on The View, and how it feels to no longer fit in with your political party. Later, Meghan explains why she believes Governor Glenn Youngkin won the Virginia race, and how it will be evident going into the 2022 Midterm Election.
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This week, Martha sits down with Washington Examiner Senior Political Correspondent & author, David Drucker, to discuss his new book, In Trump's Shadow: The Battle for 2024 and the Future of the GOP.
David invites listeners to gaze into the future of President Trump's possible 2024 candidacy and explains how the GOP is positioning itself moving forward.
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This week, Martha sits down with Notre Dame Alumni and co-authors, Reed Gregory & John Mahoney, to discuss their new book History Through The Headsets: Inside Notre Dame's Playoff Run During the Craziest Season in College Football History.
Reed and John share the challenges of playing football during the height of the coronavirus pandemic and they explain the decision to play while most other conferences would sit out the season.
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This week, Martha sits down with former Democratic presidential candidate and New York City mayoral candidate, Andrew Yang, to discuss his new book Forward: Notes on the Future of Our Democracy.
Andrew shares why he started the Forward Party and what it means for the future of Independent voters. Plus, he and Martha weigh in on the decrease in the labor force and why he thinks it’s a disaster.
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This week, Martha sits down with former Deputy Chief of Staff to President George W. Bush, Karl Rove.
Karl weighs in on the current outlook for the 2022 Congressional Midterms and specifically what role the state of Texas will play. Plus, Karl gives his analysis on why the border crisis has affected President Biden’s approval ratings, as well as a look at what effect the $3.5 trillion-dollar reconciliation package will have on the economy.
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This week, Martha sits down with FOX News Chief Political Anchor, Anchor of Special Report & Host of Bret Baier's All-Star Panel podcast, Bret Baier.
Bret and Martha reminisce on their favorite memories at FOX News as they celebrate the 25th anniversary of the network.
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This week, Martha sits down with the Host of The Australian Sky News and Author Sharri Markson to discuss her new book, What Really Happened in Wuhan.
Sharri shares her experiences as an investigative journalist covering the origins of the coronavirus at a top-secret lab in Wuhan and how this all played out during an election year.
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This week, Martha sits down with author Toby Harnden, to discuss his new book First Casualty: The Untold Story of the CIA Mission to Avenge 9/11, and why he decided to revisit the story of the first CIA military group to get into Afghanistan.
Toby shares he wrote this book for people to understand where America has been in order to remember how this war began and to bring that knowledge to where America is now as we try to navigate the relationship with Afghanistan.
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This week, Martha revisits her conversation with former Chief of Staff to President George H.W. Bush, Jean Becker, to discuss her new book The Man I Knew.
Jean tells the fascinating story of George H.W. Bush’s post-presidency, and the bond she developed with the him in his transition from the most powerful man in the world to elder statesman. Plus, the unlikely relationship he developed with his former rival and the 42nd President of the United States Bill Clinton and the difficulties he faces as father to a president.
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This week, Martha sits down with CEO and Founder of Tunnel to Towers Foundation Frank Siller who tells his late brother's story of courage and selflessness as an FDNY Firefighter on the day of the 9/11 terror attacks.
Frank shares how he organized a nearly 500-mile Never Forget Walk to commemorate 20 years since September 11th, 2001 and what this anniversary means to him and his family.
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On this episode, Martha is joined by Debra Burlingame and Kathleen Deparis, who both lost a brother on the day of the 9/11 terror attacks.
Debra and Kathleen reflect on the 20th anniversary of that horrific day and share their thoughts on the impact of President Biden’s decision to withdraw all U.S. troops from Afghanistan at the end of August.
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This week, Martha sits down with Gerald Sanford, a former FDNY Firefighter, New York City Police Officer, and author of It Started with a Helmet: A Retired Firefighter’s Return to New York City the Day Before 9/11.
Jerry explains how he ended up returning to New York City the day before September 11th, and he shares stories from the ensuing weeks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week, Martha sits down with former Afghanistan TV Producer Rukhsar Azamee who shares her story of escaping Afghanistan in 2015 and has not seen her family since, who remain in the country.
Rukhsar tells Martha what life was like before the Taliban took over and the painful reality of what her family and those in Afghanistan are facing.
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This week, Martha sits down with Chicago City Council Member Raymond Lopez, ex-gang member and community activist Pete Keller, and former D.C. Police Detective and Fox News Contributor Ted Williams to discuss the rise of gang violence in Chicago.
The panel takes a look at the causes of shootings, underlying disputes within gangs, efforts to dismantle mobs in American cities, and the role of law enforcement in these issues. The panel also discusses how to prevent gang involvement from a young age. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week, Martha sits down with former CDC Director Dr. Robert Redfield to discuss his take on how to tackle the coronavirus Delta variant.
Dr. Redfield takes a look back at the hypotheses surrounding the lab leak theory, where America is now, as the country faces a substantial increase in infection, and also explains the consequences of virtual learning for children.
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This week, Martha sits down with mother of five and contributing writer to Deseret Magazine, Bethany Mandel, to discuss her most recent Op-ed “Modern Motherhood Has A PR Problem.”
Bethany aims to debunk the stigma around motherhood halting a woman’s life and wants listeners to know that it is a wonderful experience and is not the end-all life path the media has been propagating for years.
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This week, Martha sits down with Senior White House Reporter for the Wall Street Journal, Michael Bender, to discuss his new book, Frankly, We Did Win This Election: The Inside Story of How Trump Lost.
Michael explains the challenge of recapping President Donald Trump’s unpredictable presidency in his book, and why his team foresaw a win in the 2020 Election. Michael also gives his prediction on whether Donald Trump will run for president again in 2024.
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This week, Martha sits down with investigative reporter for the Miami Herald, Julie K. Brown, to share her Untold Story about the Jeffrey Epstein investigation.
Julie details her reporting on the story in her new book, Perversion of Justice: The Jeffrey Epstein Story, explains how he got away with his crimes for so long, and why he was treated so carefully once convicted.
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This week, Martha sits down with DNA expert & CEO of Huffine International, Ed Huffine, to speak about modern day DNA technology.
Ed discusses how these advancements are playing a huge role in identifying the deceased in various tragedies around the world, and how this allows him to give families some finality in determining the death of their loved ones. He explains how this has impacted him, and the peace it has brought to hundreds of people.
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This week, Martha sits down with poet, journalist, and writer Roya Hakakian, to discuss her new book, A Beginner's Guide to America: For the Immigrant and the Curious.
Roya tells The Untold Story of her American immigration experience as a 19-year-old Iranian refugee, and the struggles she faced when traveling to the United States with only a backpack and very little English to get her through her journey.
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This week, Martha sits down with former Chief of Staff to Princess Diana, Patrick Jephson, to share his two cents on The Royal Family rift.
Patrick talks about the possible halt to the feud between Prince Harry and Prince William, prior to the unveiling of the statue of Princess Diana in honor of her 60th birthday, but says that a full reconciliation in the near future is unlikely.
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This week, Martha sits down with a panel of military and security experts, General Keith Kellogg, General Anthony Tata, and Morgan Wright to discuss cyber-attacks and security.
The panel discusses how the future of warfare is moving beyond explosions and gunfire as hacks on weapons, invisible attacks, and cyber-attacks become more popular. They go on to explain how threats from Russia and China are changing the battlefield of the 21st century.
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This week, Martha sits down with author Virginia Hume to discuss her new book, Haven Point, a family drama set in New England.
Virginia shares how her book tells the story of three women in WWII going through their generations, touching on important themes such as a sense of community, the difficulties that families can face, and friendships, specifically within females.
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This week, Martha sits down with retired Olympic gold medal-winning decathlete & candidate for California Governor, Caitlyn Jenner.
Caitlyn discusses how her relationship with her late father shaped her into the person she is today, expresses what she’s learned so far in her run for Governor of California, and her hopes for inclusivity in the future generations of the Republican party.
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This week, Martha sits down with 96-year-old D-Day Veteran, Jack Claiborne, to discuss his firsthand experience on the tragic day in American history.
Jack recalls the details of that historic day on the beach, his experience as a helmsman, and his times revisiting Normandy since the infamous event occurred.
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This week, Martha sits down with former Chief of Staff to President George H.W. Bush, Jean Becker, to discuss her new book The Man I Knew.
Jean tells the fascinating story of George H.W. Bush’s post-presidency, and the bond she developed with the him in his transition from the most powerful man in the world to elder statesman. Plus, the unlikely relationship he developed with his former rival and the 42nd President of the United States Bill Clinton and the difficulties he faces as father to a president.
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This week, Martha sits down with Royal Biographer, Commentator, and the author of Prince Philip Revealed, Ingrid Seward, to discuss the royal family.
Ingrid reveals the fun facts she learned in her research about Prince Philip and what she thinks Prince Philip would say in response to the infamous interview between Prince Harry, Meghan Markle and Oprah.
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This week, Martha sits down with former United States Secretary of Education, Betsy DeVos, to discuss education during a pandemic.
Secretary DeVos feels there are ample ways for students to safely return to school in person for the fall, and strongly encourages parents to send their children back to the classroom because she believes virtual learning is detrimental to the overall learning experience.
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This week, Martha sits down with University of Notre Dame Senior, Emily Eagle, to discuss her experience as a blind student on campus.
Emily has nothing but praise for how accommodating her school has been throughout her college career, and how she has become the best version of herself as a blind person. She claims being blind has made her more empathetic, a better problem solver, and overall, an extremely resilient young woman.
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This week, Martha chats with former Hall of Fame Quarterback & Super Bowl MVP, Brett Favre, to discuss the players in the NFL draft.
Brett believes that the new quarterback picks are very strong and gives his predictions on where he thinks each player might go. He also gives his insight on high profile figures such as athletes weighing in on current events and politics.
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This week, Martha sits down with Civil Rights Attorney, Leo Terrell, to discuss race and policing in America.
Leo argues that there is a false narrative of racism in American society. He shares why he believes the idea of systemic racism does not exist, and is being wrongly exploited in this country.
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This week, Martha sits down with UK Media Correspondent and royal reporter, Neil Sean, to discuss the royal family and predictions regarding the late Prince Phillip’s funeral.
Neil predicts that Queen Elizabeth will not step aside from her royal duty, even given her husband’s recent death. He also believes that Prince William and Prince Harry’s first time speaking again since the infamous Oprah interview will be at the funeral, and why he thinks it is unlikely that they will smooth things over in their relationship anytime soon.
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This week, Martha sits down with seventeen-year-old Minneapolis resident, Marcus Hunter, to discuss the current state of his neighborhood.
Marcus reveals how crime has drastically increased since the death of George Floyd and the reduction of the Minneapolis Police Department. He shares his hopes to see people finally feeling secure in the neighborhood, and how he remains hopeful that safety is attainable.
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This week, Martha takes the streets of Minneapolis for a walk and talk with Don Samuels, The Chief’s Advisory Council for Minneapolis Police, and Ted Williams, former Washington D.C. police detective, along with two Minneapolis residents David Opp and Lonnice Thorton.
They share how the tragic death of George Floyd, and though it has brought an unprecedented opportunity for police reform, they believe defunding the police will result in the already fragile neighborhoods of Minneapolis littered with crime, violence, and civil unrest. They also reveal the true needs of the community, a true reform.
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This week, Martha is joined by a panel of parents to discuss the tremendous effects the pandemic has had on teenage mental health.
Each parent explains how their children were negatively impacted during the COVID-19 pandemic, they warn other parents to watch for key signs of depression, to immediately act on those signs, and to hold on to their children tight because they might not know their child is at battle with the silent killer: depression.
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This week, Martha is joined by author James Reston Jr., to discuss his new historical novel, The 19th Hijacker.
With the help of archives and research, James takes listeners through a fictional account of what lead up to that day and delves into the mind of one of the terrorists involved, who pondered his choice to join the 9/11 hijackers. He explains the challenges he faced in wanting to explore this tragic story, while also humanizing the people that caused it.
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This week, Martha is joined by Editor-at-Large of DailyMail.com Piers Morgan to discuss his thoughts on the controversial Oprah Winfrey interview with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.
Piers explains his suspicions about Meghan Markle's allegations of racism toward the Royal Family, what he believes are the holes in the Duchess’ story and the hypocrisy he believes this interview unveils.
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This week, Martha is joined by Representative Madeleine Dean (D-PA) and her son Harry Cunnane to discuss their new book, “Under Our Roof” which they wrote together about how Rep. Dean helped Harry overcome his drug addiction.
They share the difficult memories they confronted in writing this book together, how Harry’s struggle with addiction tested the family’s faith, the stigma surrounding substance abuse disorder and the moment that Rep. Dean and her husband confronted Harry about his problem and convinced him to seek professional help.
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This week, Martha is looking back at some of the most memorable interviews with the veterans who shared their experiences with Martha for her book Unknown Valor.
Listen and hear the unforgettable untold stories from World War II veterans Charles Gubish and Herschel "Woody" Williams.
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This week, Martha is joined by State Assemblyman Ron Kim, FOX News Senior Meteorologist Janice Dean and concerned daughter Joanne Miles to share how their lives were impacted by the spread of COVID-19 in New York nursing homes. They explain the truths that are being uncovered about what state officials knew about the death rates and their hopes to hold Governor Cuomo accountable for how his policies contributed to the spread of COVID-19 in nursing facilities.
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This week, Martha speaks with Ken Starr, former independent counsel on the impeachment of President Clinton’s and attorney on former President Trump’s first impeachment defense team, on the dangers of using impeachment as a political tool.
Ken shares his belief that the second impeachment of former President Trump is unconstitutional, why the Chief Justice is not presiding over the current impeachment trial, and the difficulty in proving the charge of incitement.
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This week, Martha is joined by Alex Berenson, former New York Times reporter and author of The Power Couple.
Alex explains why he is skeptical about the effectiveness of the COVID-19 vaccine in its current state, how MRNA vaccines differ from the vaccines we have used in the past and how he would change vaccine rollout in the United States.
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This week, Martha is looking back at some of the most impactful untold stories surrounding the historic event of World War II.
Listen and hear the untold stories from Martha on her book Unknown Valor and World War II veterans Charles Gubish and Henry Langrehr.
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This week, Martha is joined by President Dwight Eisenhower’s granddaughter and author of How Ike Led Susan Eisenhower, Deputy Editor of The Wall Street Journal Editorial Page Dan Henninger and Former Governor of Arkansas Mike Huckabee joins to discuss the inauguration of President Joe Biden.
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This week, Martha is joined by Representative Kat Cammack (R-FL) to discuss her vote against impeachment and the importance of unifying Americans right now instead of sewing division.
Later Martha speaks with FOX News Correspondent-at-large Geraldo Rivera and former Deputy National Security Advisor KT McFarland about their contrasting reactions to President Trump’s impeachment in the House of Representatives and what it will mean for the country.
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This week, Martha is joined by House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) and Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) to share their first reactions to the violent protest at the Capitol building in Washington D.C.
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This week, Martha is looking back at some of the most impactful untold stories from this year.
Listen and hear the untold stories from Fox News Sunday Anchor Chris Wallace, former Campaign Manager and Counselor to President Trump Kellyanne Conway and more.
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This week, Martha speaks with two U.S. Army veterans, the CEO of Combat Flags, Dan Berei and Combat Flags advocate Ben Breckheimer about their work with the nonprofit Stop Soldier Suicide.
Dan explains why he formed Combat Flags after serving, how was inspired to use the company to donate funds to the Stop Soldier Suicide nonprofit and how he formed his close friendship with Ben.
Later, Ben tells his story of serving in the U.S. Army first as a medic and later as a cavalry scout, the trauma he faced, how mountain climbing helped him overcome a difficult period in his life and why he got involved with Combat Flags.
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This week, Martha is joined by Don Milne, Founder and Director of the Stories Behind The Stars initiative aimed at telling the stories of every World War II veteran who gave their lives for their country.
Don explains how this initiative grew from a hobby project to a national movement and discusses his goal to develop an app for military cemeteries that would serve as a database with names and stories of each fallen WWII veteran. Plus, Don shares some of his favorite stories uncovered through the initiative’s research.
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This week, Martha speaks with 100-Year-Old World War II veteran James Smith about his time serving as a member of the 1st Marine Raider Battalion.
James discusses his memories of his battalion getting stranded on Tulagi after winning their skirmish on the island, the battles he fought in the campaign of Guadalcanal and how his rigorous training whipped him into shape for war.
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This week, Martha speaks with President Trump’s former campaign manager, Brad Parscale about what the plan for victory was and where he believes it went wrong.
Brad explains why he wanted to make the focus of the 2020 campaign a choice election instead of a referendum election, how the campaign changed when Bill Stephien became campaign manager and how he believes the President’s decisions on COVID-19 cost him the election.
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This week, Martha speaks with dancer, choreographer and director Troy Schumacher and President and Founder of BD Productions Betsy Dollinger on their efforts to put on a production of The Nutcracker amid the pandemic.
Troy and Betsy explain how they adapted amid COVID-19 to put on a production of The Nutcracker in a safe way, the effort to make the production available to view via online streaming, what they expect for the future of Broadway and when actors might return to the stage.
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This week, Martha speaks with former Secretary of Education and Drug Czar, Bill Bennett to discuss what the education department would look like under a Biden administration.
Secretary Bennett shares the kind of Secretary of Education a Biden administration would pick, he discusses the feasibility of college loan debt forgiveness and how parents see school shutdowns amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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This week, Martha is joined by Frank Sisson, World War II veteran and and Robert Wise, co-author of Frank’s memoir, I Marched With Patton: A Firsthand Account of World War II Alongside One of the U.S. Army's Greatest Generals.
Frank tells Martha about how he was inspired to first join the service, the gruelling experience fighting in the Battle of the Bulge and his first-hand account from the liberation of the Dachau concentration camp.
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This week, Martha and Bret Baier speak with Trump campaign Communications Director Tim Murtaugh and member of the Biden campaign team, Delaware Senator Chris Coons.
Tim Murtaugh discusses why he believes Arizona is still in contention for President Trump and the importance of ensuring election integrity by properly counting the votes. Senator Coons explains why former Vice President Biden wants to count every vote and what he believes will come of the legal challenges being made regarding poll watchers.
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This week, Martha is joined by a panel of undecided voters in battleground states.
The panel tells Martha about what they think about President Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden, how the candidates’ vice presidents impacted their decision, and how the President’s behavior and handling of the pandemic will influence their choice on Election Day.
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This week, Martha is joined by a panel of voters who are small business owners in Nashville, Tennessee.
The panel tells Martha about the impact COVID-19 has had on each of their small businesses, how the presidential candidates’ specific policies will impact their voting decisions and what issue is the most important to each panel member in the 2020 election.
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This week, Martha is joined by Mike Davis, founder of The Article III Project and former chief counsel for nominations to the Senate Judiciary committee to discuss the Supreme Court nominee, Judge Amy Coney Barrett
Martha and Mike discuss why Judge Barrett has long been a frontrunner to fill a Supreme Court vacancy, how the difference between the political parties have begun to impact appointments to the judiciary and what can we expect for the future of the Supreme Court if Judge Barrett is confirmed.
Later, Mike weighs in on the hypothetical of court packing, why the idea hasn’t worked in the past and why he doesn’t believe the idea will work in the future.
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This week, Martha is joined by a panel of five Utah college student voters, to discuss what they believe are the most important issues in the 2020 presidential election.
Martha asks the panel about how they feel about President Trump and how the administration has handled the pandemic, what it is like to be liberal or conservative on college campuses and the students’ collective wish for both campaigns to focus more on policy.
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This week, Martha is joined by a panel of five Ohio suburban women voters, to discuss what they believe are the most important issues of the 2020 Presidential election.
Martha questions the panel about what draws them to their preferred candidate, if Covid-19 has impacted the way they will vote in November, the issue of law and order in America and the importance the Supreme Court nominee will have on the election.
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This week, Martha is joined by President Trump’s former National Security Advisor, retired Three-Star General H.R. McMaster, author of new book, Battlegrounds: The Fight to Defend the Free World.
Martha and Gen. McMaster discuss where he believes the United States’ biggest threats are around the world, the important shifts in foreign policy made under President Trump and his opinion on Robert O’Brien’s performance as the current National Security Advisor.
Later, he explains why he believes the UAE-Bahrain-Israel deal is a tremendous achievement.
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This week, Martha is joined by Herschel Walker, former NFL player and Heisman Trophy winner, to discuss the return of a football season and how messages of social justice have been front and center this NFL season.
Herschel tells Martha about how he believes players should not be protesting at work, his concerns with the Black Lives Matter movement intersecting with sports, and what is great about America.
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This week, Martha is first joined by Talon Lauriello, the grandson of World War II veteran, John Lauriello. Talon recounts how he made a documentary about his grandfather to bring his story of heroism to light.
Later, Martha is joined by Jon Erwin, the grandson of World War II veteran, Red Erwin. Jon remembers the stories his grandfather passed onto him about fighting for freedom and how he sought to learn more about his grandfather’s story after his death.
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This week, Martha is joined by former Campaign Manager and Counselor to President Trump, Kellyanne Conway to discuss her speech at the Republican National Convention and her intentions to leave her position to focus on her family.
Kellyanne explains her intentions to step down from her position, discusses her time in the Trump administration and the importance she places on being a mother.
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This week, Martha is joined by Bill Hemmer anchor of Bill Hemmer Reports on the FOX News Channel, to discuss the state of the 2020 presidential race and how Covid-19 is constantly changing the campaign.
Martha and Bill explain the impact they believe Covid-19 may have on voting habits as November 3rd gets closer, how the polls are tightening in the 2020 presidential race and they discuss the potential return of college and professional football.
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This week, Martha is joined by Joe Gelchion, film producer with Tri-G LLC to discuss his production company’s new movie coming out, The Secret: Dare To Dream.
Martha and Joe discuss his decision to change his career ambitions later in life to become a movie producer, the story of how his inspiration to make a movie brought him to start his own production company, and explains the origin story for naming his company, Tri-G.
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This week, Martha is joined by host of The Daily Briefing and co-host of The Five, Dana Perino to discuss the Democratic National Convention and the 2020 presidential race.
Dana shares with Martha how she got her job in President George W. Bush’s administration, the role prominent women have played in the Democratic National Convention and the impact of the issues of the economy and Covid-19 will have on voters. Later they discuss the possibility of not knowing the winner of the 2020 presidential election on Election Day.
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This week, Martha is joined by World War II veteran Mickey Gannitch to discuss the United States victory over Japan as we approach the 75th anniversary of VJ Day.
Martha and Mickey discuss how he experienced the Pearl Harbor attack first-hand from the crows nest of the U.S.S Pennsylvania, his memory of VJ day in 1945 and the significance of this anniversary, how he has dedicated himself to volunteering to help veterans and explains why he loves America.
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This week, Martha is joined by Susan Eisenhower, President Dwight Eisenhower’s granddaughter, chairman and CEO of The Eisenhower Group Inc. and author of the new book: How Ike Led: The Principles Behind Eisenhower’s Biggest Decisions.
Martha and Susan discuss her new book about her grandfather, President Eisenhower, what his leadership style was like, why American citizens need to help out during the pandemic to protect each other and the value of diplomacy when leading.
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This week, Martha is joined by Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, to discuss the ongoing discussion in Congress to employ the Senate Republicans plan over the Democrats proposal.
Senator McConnell tells Martha about the goal to achieve a bipartisan coronavirus stimulus agreement before the end of the week, how he has been consulting the White House while drafting his plan and the Senate GOP’s goal to focus on jobs, health care and liability insurance.
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This week, Martha is joined by Coach Lou Holz, member of the college football Hall of Fame and head coach for 34 years in both professional and college sports to discuss how college sports could return.
Coach Holtz tells Martha about how the lock down has impacted his life as a sports fan and a citizen, how he plans to continue living his life during the pandemic, how much students can learn from sports and he discusses the likelihood of college football returning this year.
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This week, Martha is joined by Betsy Dolinger, founder and president of BD productions with over 25 years in the theater business, to discuss how Broadway returns from being shut down due to COVID-19.
Betsy tells Martha about the impact of COVID-19 has had on shutting down theater business, how social distancing and vaccines will help bring back the business, the musical Six she was working on before the shutdown, the possibility of outdoor theatre and she shares her belief that Broadway will return stronger than ever.
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This week, Martha is joined by Hawk Newsome the leader of Black Lives Matter of Greater New York, to discuss the goals of the Black Lives Matter movement.
Hawk Newsome tells Martha about the problems with police brutality against Black people in America, he praises the change Black people have fought for throughout history and he speaks about the importance of faith in his life.
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This week, Martha is joined by Senator Tim Scott(R-S.C.) to discuss how the process of debating his police reform bill was blocked by Democrats.
Sen. Scott tells Martha about how he tried to compromise with his Democratic peers in the Senate and the racist voicemails he had gotten from people after spearheading this police reform bill in the Senate. Later, Sen. Scott responds to a controversial video that President Trump retweeted and discusses the important foundations of the United States.
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This week, Martha is joined by a panel of three people with many years serving in law enforcement: Rodney Parks, who served thirty years with the Metropolitan Police Department of Washington D.C, former Tucson Arizona police officer Brandon Tatum and army veteran and former Georgia police officer Doug Barrett.
The panel discusses their unique and difficult experience as black men serving in law enforcement. They share their opinions on the Black Lives Matter movement, the consequences of bad policing and what kind of civil engagement and policy changes would be the most constructive.
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This week, Martha is joined by Dr. Shelby Steele, senior fellow at the Hoover Institution, specializing on the topics of race relations and affirmative action, as well as the author of of the book “Shame: How America’s Past Sins Have Polarized Our Country”
Dr. Steele talks to Martha about how the George Floyd protests and COVID-19 have impacted the black community, the importance of viewing charter schools as a civil rights issue and Steele encourages members of his own community to take charge in creating a better future for black America.
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This week, Martha is joined by Chris Wallace, anchor of Fox News Sunday and author of the new book, Countdown 1945: The Extraordinary Story of the Atomic Bomb and the 116 Days That Changed the World.
Chris shares how his goal was to retell important historical events in the genre of a thriller, President Truman’s decision in World War II on whether to invade Japan or drop the atom bomb and Chris tells the story of Hideko Tamura-Snider, a survivor of the Hiroshima bombing.
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This week, Martha is joined by Lucie Hoeschen, a young woman who stood up to protesters to prevent them from breaking into her family's pharmacy during a recent protest in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Lucie tells Martha about the experience of stopping a protester from throwing a brick into her family’s storefront and instead of breaking in, they shared an emotional conversation and embraced.
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This week, Martha is joined by Wendell Perkins, World War II Marine veteran who served in the Battle of Tarawa.
Wendell tells Martha his memory of enlisting in the Marine Corps during World War II, his close friends he served with in the war and how grateful he was when History Flight, an organization that repatriates remains from battle sites in the pacific, recovered the remains of his friends from the battlefield decades later.
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This week, Martha is joined by K.T. McFarland, former deputy national-security advisor to Michael Flynn and author of Revolution: Trump, Washington and “We The People.”
Martha and K.T. discuss General Flynn’s history of being disliked as an outspoken Director of Defense Intelligence during the Obama administration, Flynn’s conversation with Russian ambassador Sergey Kislyak and K.T. 's opinion about the Obama administration’s motivation for unmasking Flynn.
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This week, Martha is joined by Henry Langrehr, one of the last World War II paratroopers, Bronze Star and Purple Heart recipient and Jim DeFelice, co-author of Henry’s memoir, Whatever It Took. Henry tells Martha about what it was like para-jumping into France during the battle of Normandy, his experience being captured and made a prisoner by the Nazis and his daring escape from a death camp to find freedom.
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This week, Martha is joined by Marc Thiessen, former speechwriter for George W. Bush and Washington Post columnist.
They discuss why Marc believes President Trump’s chances of re-election may not be severely hurt by the coronavirus, the Obama-Biden administration missteps in preparing for a pandemic and the role that China’s mishandling of the coronavirus could play in the 2020 election.
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