Newt is joined by members of his inner circle club and takes their questions about the debt ceiling and getting back to a balanced budget, the origins of COVID-19, train safety and student loan debt forgiveness. Join the conversation by becoming a member of Newt’s Inner Circle today at http://newtsinnercircle.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On February 3rd around 9:00pm a Norfolk Southern freight train crashed in the town of East Palestine, Ohio. Approximately 50 cars derailed in the crash, 11 of the cars were carrying hazardous materials, including vinyl chloride. Authorities ordered the evacuation of about 1,500 residents and initiated a controlled release of vinyl chloride from five train cars to avoid an explosion, sending a toxic plume into the air. Many East Palestine residents have not been able to return to their homes due to toxic conditions. Norfolk Southern has stated they are actively cleaning up the site and have given out checks to residents who have been displaced by the clean-up. But what more needs to be done? And how can we prevent these kinds of disasters from happening again? Newt’s guest is the Governor of Ohio, Mike DeWine.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It has been one year since Russia invaded Ukraine. Putin thought he would easily invade Ukraine and take over the country. Instead, the Ukrainians put up a strong defense, and have fought the Russians at every point. But what will come next? Will there ever be a cease fire? Will Putin ever back down? On this one-year anniversary, Newt’s guest is Victoria Coates. She is the former National Security Council Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director for Strategic Communications under President Trump and current Senior Research Fellow for International Affairs and National Security in the Margaret Thatcher Center for Freedom at The Heritage Foundation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Maryland State Department of Education recently released the 2022 state test results, known as MCAP, Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program. Baltimore City’s math scores were the lowest in the state. Just 7% of third through eighth grade students tested proficient in math. Journalist Chris Papst from Fox 45 Baltimore has been leading “Project Baltimore” reporting for years. He and his team combed through the scores of all 150 city schools where the state math test was given and found in 23 Baltimore City schools there were zero students who tested proficient in math. Newt’s guests are Chris Papst, Sinclair’s Fox 45 “Project Baltimore” lead investigative reporter and Jovani Patterson, a parent who is suing the Baltimore City school system for their failure to properly educate students.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Newt shares one of the most important speeches in the history of the United States, because it sets the stage for our democracy to continue. It was written by President George Washington as his “Farewell Address” and published in Philadelphia’s American Daily Advertiser on September 19, 1796. In 1796, as his second term in office drew to a close, Washington chose not to seek re-election. He knew the precedence he set would be important for future presidents. By stepping down from power, he provided the standard of a two-term limit that would eventually be enshrined in the 22nd Amendment to the Constitution.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The United States is on track to add $19 trillion dollars in new debt over ten years due to rising interest rates and spending bills adding to deficits. Congressman Scott Perry is proposing a solution to this ballooning debt problem. He has introduced H.J. Resolution 19, proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution, requiring that each agency and department’s funding is justified. Newt’s guest is Congressman Scott Perry. He is Chairman of the House Freedom Caucus, a combat Veteran, and has represented the people of the 10th Congressional District of Pennsylvania since 2013.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Newt is joined by Chairman Jim Jordan and members of his inner circle club. Newt and Chairman Jordan talk about the House Judiciary Committee’s upcoming oversight hearings, the debt ceiling, big tech, and answer audience questions. Join the conversation by becoming a member of Newt’s Inner Circle today at http://newtsinnercircle.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In his new book, “NOT Accountable: Rethinking the Constitutionality of Public Employee Unions” Philip K. Howard argues that public employee unions undermine democratic governance and should be unconstitutional. American voters elect governors and mayors who, under union agreements, have been disempowered from managing schools, police departments and other public agencies. He presents a searing five-point indictment that constitutional government can’t work when elected leaders lose control over the public operating machinery. Newt’s guest is Philip K. Howard, a leader of government and legal reform in America. He is Chair of Common Good, a best-selling author and has advised both political parties on needed reforms.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In his new book, “The Bill of Obligations: The Ten Habits of Good Citizens”, New York Times bestselling author Richard Haass calls for bold change. He argues that the very idea of citizenship must be revised and expanded and makes his case for what he considers obligations for American citizens. Newt’s guest is Dr. Richard Haass. He is the president of the nonpartisan Council on Foreign Relations and an experienced diplomat and policymaker. He has served in the Pentagon, State Department, and White House under four presidents, Democrat and Republican alike.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What should our global strategy look like in an age of renewed great power competition? And what must America offer to a newly empowered developing world when we’re no longer the only major player? In his new book, “The American Imperative: Reclaiming Global Leadership Through Soft Power”, Dan Runde makes the case for building a new global consensus through vigorous internationalism and judicious use of soft power. Newt’s guest is Dan Runde. He is the senior vice president, director of the Project on Prosperity and Development and the William A. Schreyer Chair in Global Analysis at the Center for Strategic and International Studies.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Newt discusses the 118th Congress, Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s agenda, the Commitment to America and the 40 new Republican members of Congress.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Like the Kennedys before them, the Bidens are a tight-knit, idealistic Irish Catholic clan with good looks, dynastic ambitions, and serious personal problems.  As “The Bidens” reveals, the best way to understand Joe Biden, his values, fears, and motives, is to understand his family.  Newt’s guest is Ben Schreckinger.  He is a national political correspondent at POLITICO.  Before that, he served as GQ’s Washington correspondent and covered the rise of Donald Trump as a campaign reporter.  His book, “The Bidens: Inside the First Family’s Fifty-Year Rise to Power” is out now. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why are drug prices so high in the United States? What impact will the recent “Inflation Reduction Act” have on Medicare and drug development? Newt’s guest is Dr. Tomas Philipson. He is the Daniel Levin Professor of Public Policy Studies Emeritus at the University of Chicago, Harris School of Public Policy. He also served as a member of the President’s Council of Economic Advisors from 2017-2019 and as its Chairman from 2019 to 2020. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When Callista served as Ambassador to the Holy See, Newt spent three and half years in Rome as her “trailing spouse” and was taken with Rome’s history, art, cuisine, and people. Newt talks with his friend, the art historian Liz Lev, about living full-time in Rome, teaching, providing tours, and discussing the art of the Sistine Chapel. She teaches at Duquesne University’s Italian campus as well as the Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Newt has been an avid reader of Stephen Hunter’s books for many years, following closely the lives of his characters, Vietnam War veteran and sniper, Bob Lee Swagger, his father, Earl Swagger, a legendary marine, and Bob’s son, Ray Cruz. His latest novel, “The Bullet Garden: An Earl Swagger Novel” is out now. Newt’s guest is Stephen Hunter. He has written over twenty novels. He’s the retired chief film critic for The Washington Post, where he won the 2003 Pulitzer Prize for Distinguished Criticism. He has also published two collections of film criticism and a nonfiction work, “American Gunfight”.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In his new book, “Never Forget Our People Were Always Free: A Parable of American Healing”, Ben Jealous draws from his own life lived on America’s racial fault line to deliver a series of gripping and lively parables that call on each of us to reconcile, heal and work fearlessly to make America one nation. Newt’s guest is Ben Jealous. He is the former national NAACP President and current President of People For the American Way, Professor of the Practice at the University of Pennsylvania, and the New York Times bestselling author of “Reach: 40 Black Men Speak on Living, Leading, and Succeeding”.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The current national debt is $31.381 trillion dollars. On Thursday, January 19th, The U.S. Treasury Department announced the United States has reached its debt limit and they would begin a series of accounting measures to keep the United States from breaching its borrowing cap. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen sent a letter to Congressional leadership about the debt limit, saying, “I respectfully urge Congress to act promptly to protect the full faith and credit of the United States.” Newt’s guest is Thomas Hoenig. He is the former Vice Chairman of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, former President and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City. He is currently a Distinguished Senior Fellow at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

General George Catlett Marshall graduated from Virginia Military Institute, and served in the Philippines and in World War I.  He was later an aide to General John Pershing and assistant commandant of the Army’s infantry school where he taught many future commanders.  As chief of staff of the U.S. Army he directed army operations throughout World War II.  After his retirement in 1945, President Harry Truman sent him to China to mediate the civil war there.  As Secretary of State, Marshall proposed the European aid program known as the Marshall Plan and initiated discussions that led to the formation of NATO.  He resigned because of ill health but was called back by Truman to become Secretary of Defense and to prepare the armed forces for the Korean War. In 1953 he was awarded the Nobel Prize for Peace.  Given everything he accomplished in his life, he truly is an Immortal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In his new book, “The Real Race Revolutionaries: How Minority Entrepreneurship Can Overcome America's Racial and Economic Divides” Alfredo Ortiz demonstrates how and why minority entrepreneurship offers the best path to racial economic equality. Capitalism and entrepreneurship are the true "anti-racist" forces because they reward merit, not skin color. He explains how only in America can people from any background of any skin color succeed, and uses his own life experience as illustration. Newt’s guest is Alfredo Ortiz, President and CEO of the Job Creators Network.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eisai Co., Ltd. and Biogen Inc. announced on January 6th that under the Accelerated Approval Pathway the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved lecanemab-irmb, which has the brand name in the United States of LEQEMBITM, for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease.  The approval is based on Phase 2 data that demonstrated that LEQEMBI reduced the accumulation of Aβ plaque in the brain, a defining feature of Alzheimer’s disease.  Newt’s guest is Dr. Marwan Sabbagh, MD.  He is a behavioral neurologist in the Alzheimer’s and Memory Disorders Program and a professor in the Department of Neurology at Barrow Neurological Institute and was one of the leading doctors of the study.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Newt is joined by members of his inner circle club and takes their questions about the House voting for Speaker Kevin McCarthy, the Contract with America and the national debt. Join the conversation by becoming a member of Newt’s Inner Circle today at http://newtsinnercircle.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Newt discusses the 4 days and 15 votes in the House this week and what it means now that Kevin McCarthy has been voted in as Speaker of the House.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Newt is joined by Bishop Robert Barron, the ninth bishop of the Diocese of Winona-Rochester and the founder of “Word on Fire” with a special Christmas Day message.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“The World We Wish,” is a novel that follows the character Hui Jen-Sho, China’s architect of Artificial Intelligence, who sees the metaverse as a new world to conquer. It’s a fictional story that could mirror real life. Newt’s guest is author John Moody. John has lived and worked in New York, Moscow, Paris, Bonn, Warsaw, Mexico, Costa Rica, and Rome, among other places. He helped start the Fox News Channel. “The World We Wish,” is a sequel to his last novel, “Of Course They Knew, Of Course They…”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What do we know about the process of aging? What makes some people age quicker than others?  How do we prolong our lives? Newt’s guest is Dr. Nir Barzilai. He is a Professor in the Department of Medicine and the Department of Genetics at Albert Einstein College of Medicine.  He is also the Director of the Institute for Aging Research. In the “Longevity Genes Project”, Dr. Barzilai and his team conducted genetic research on more than 500 healthy elderly people between the ages of 95 and 112 and on their children. He is the author of “Age Later: Health Span, Life Span, and the New Science of Longevity.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

U.S. Congressman Kevin Brady is a pro-family, pro-small business conservative who proudly represents the Eighth Congressional District of Texas. Widely recognized as a national economic leader, Kevin is only the third Texan in history to chair the powerful House Ways & Means Committee. As Chairman, he led a historic reform of America’s tax code, the first in 30 years. He has achieved a number of great successes while serving in Congress.  On April 2021, he announced that he would not run for a 14th term and would retire after the 2022 election cycle.  He talks with Newt about his accomplishments during his 26 years of service.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Three Presidents: Jefferson, Madison, and Monroe are known as The Virginia Dynasty. They served as presidents from 1801 to 1825 and implemented the foreign policy, domestic, and constitutional agenda of the radical wing of the American Revolution, setting guideposts for later Americans to follow. The three close political allies were tightly related: Jefferson and Madison were the closest of friends, and Monroe was Jefferson’s former law student. Their achievements were many, including the founding of the opposition Republican Party in the 1790s and the Louisiana Purchase. Newt’s guest is historian Kevin Gutzman. His new book, “The Jeffersonians: The Visionary Presidencies of Jefferson, Madison, and Monroe” is out now.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Newt sat down with MSNBC’s Steve Kornacki for a Bonus Episode of his six-part podcast series, The Revolution with Steve Kornacki. The series recounts the 1994 Republican takeover of Congress and Newt’s rise to Speaker of the House after 40 years of Democratic control. Newt listened to the series and felt that Kornacki and his team did a great job of capturing that pivotal moment in history. Upon listening to the final episode in which a panel of journalists who covered Newt during that period convened to debate his legacy, Newt knew that he wanted to weigh in – and he wants you to hear his interview with Steve Kornacki.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Newt talks with Charles Thorngren, Founder and CEO of Legacy Precious Metals, about the latest comments from US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on whether we’re headed for a recession. Find out more by calling 866-484-4043 or go online to www.buylegacygold.com/newtSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At its peak, “The Rush Limbaugh Show” aired on more than 650 radio stations nationwide, dominating the 12:00pm – 3:00pm Eastern time slot with an audience of more than 30 million listeners. Rush worked extraordinarily hard to remain the number one voice for conservatism and most listened to radio talk show program in the world. Known as ‘America’s Anchorman’ and the ‘Doctor of Democracy’, Rush Limbaugh has influenced and touched the lives of millions of listeners since 1984. Newt’s guest is Rush’s brother, David Limbaugh. He is the author of the new book, “Radio’s Greatest of All Time” out now.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The dirty secrets contained in Hunter Biden’s laptop almost derailed Joe Biden’s presidential campaign, until the story was suppressed by Big Tech and the left-wing media. Just this week, Elon Musk released new documents that reveal Twitter’s role in the suppression of the story. Newt’s guest is Miranda Devine, author of “Laptop from Hell: Hunter Biden, Big Tech, and the Dirty Secrets the President Tried to Hide” which was published in November 2021 – and she’s been tracking this story for the New York Post ever sinceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On November 30th, Newt wrote a column, “Quit Underestimating President Biden”, in which he said, “conservatives’ hostility to the Biden administration on our terms tends to blind us to just how effective Biden has been on his terms.”  The column went viral.  It was picked up by several news outlets, shared on social media, and even liberal news talk shows discussed it.  But Newt’s point was this, as Republicans, we really need think through how we are going to approach the 2024 election and why we fell short of delivering on our ‘red wave’ in November.  In this episode, Newt provides his point of view on what we can learn from the 2022 midterm elections results and what it will take for Republicans to win in 2024.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Newt talks with Charles Thorngren, Founder and CEO of Legacy Precious Metals, about how to diversify your investment portfolio.   Find out more by calling 866-484-4043 or go online to buylegacygold.com/newtSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why wasn’t there a red wave?  What went wrong for Republicans in the midterm elections?  Newt’s guest is Joe Gaylord.  In 1994, he was named Campaign Manager of the year by the American Association of Political Consultants, an award he won for the successful campaign regaining the U.S. House of Representatives for the first time in 40 years.  He also served as the Executive Director of the National Republican Congressional Committee from 1982 until 1989.  During his six years at the Republican National Committee, he developed the RNC’s Campaign Management College, a guidebook for candidates.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What is happening with the COVID lockdowns in China? What was discussed at the meeting between President Joe Biden and President Xi Jinping in Bali, Indonesia on November 14th?  Newt’s guest is Dr. Weifeng Zhong.  He is a Senior Research Fellow at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University.  He also runs the “Policy Change Index” project, which uses machine learning to read large volumes of propaganda text.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

According to the Centers for Disease Control, 107,375 people in the United States died of drug overdoses and drug poisonings in the 12-month period ending in January 2022.  A staggering 67% of those deaths involved synthetic opioids like fentanyl.  Newt’s guest is Dr. Colin Haile.  He is a research associate professor in psychology at the University of Houston’s Drug Discovery Institute and author of the new study published in the Journal “Pharmaceutics” titled “An Immunoconjugate Vaccine Alters Distribution and Reduces the Antinociceptive, Behavioral and Physiological Effects of Fentanyl in Male and Female Rats.” In other words, he has developed a fentanyl vaccine which could be a game changer for the opioid epidemic.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is one of the most formidable and insightful leaders of our time. In his new book, “Bibi: My Story” he tells the story of his family, his path to leadership, and his unceasing commitment to defending Israel and securing its future. He served as Prime Minister of Israel from 1996 to 1999 and again from 2009 to 2021. And he is now forming a government and will become Prime Minister of Israel again, for a record sixth time. He is Israel’s longest serving leader and has transformed his nation. Newt’s guest is Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From the Pilgrim’s first Thanksgiving in 1621 to modern day Thanksgiving traditions, we discuss Thanksgiving as a uniquely American holiday. Newt’s guest is Melanie Kirkpatrick, author of “Thanksgiving: The Holiday at the Heart of the American Experience.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Every president prior to Ronald Reagan viewed the Cold War as a great power conflict between the United States and the Soviet Union. Reagan saw it differently. To him the conflict was a battle of ideas, along with a great power competition. As tensions with Russia rise again over the war with Ukraine, and as the U.S. faces competition with China, what can learn from how Reagan successfully handled the Soviet system and its leadership? Newt’s guest is, William Inboden. His new book, “THE PEACEMAKER: Ronald Reagan, The Cold War, and the World on the Brink” is out now.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As interest rates continue to rise, and inflation is at all-time highs, the stock market continues to be volatile.  Many Americans want to know how they can protect their own finances and investments as we face this challenging economic period.  Newt’s guest is Charles Thorngren, Founder and CEO of Legacy Precious Metals. He has been advising people on their personal finances and investments for over 25 years.  For more information please visit buylegacygold.com/Newt/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Newt is joined by members of his inner circle and takes their questions about the midterm election results, Governor Ron DeSantis’ great election night in Florida and President Trump’s big announcement.  Become a member of Newt’s Inner Circle today at http://newtsinnercircle.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.