We talk to Martyn Iles, managing director of the Australian Christian Lobby, about e state of conservatism here in the U.S. and abroad in Australia. Plus: Mykala Steadman shares an inspiring story of perseverance at the Boston Marathon.

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Zach Mettler was apparently in quite a rush to see the world–he was born unexpectedly when he was just 29 weeks old, and a mere two pounds. The recent college graduate and Heritage Foundation intern shares how that shaped his views on abortion. Plus: We analyze a new video on the Green New Deal by Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y.

We also cover these stories:
• Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced a big change for US-Cuba relations.
• Federal prosecutors indicted 60 doctors and pharmacists on Wednesday for illegally giving out opioid prescriptions.
• The British government has announced that beginning July 15, only those 18 and older will be able to access porn online

With 2020 campaigns already ramping up, it looks like partisanship could be the norm for the foreseeable future. But it doesn’t have to be that way. In today’s episode, Alexandra Hudson joins us to discuss the lost art of civility and the critical role it plays in helping us survive our disagreements.

We also cover these stories:
-Notre-Dame, the iconic cathedral in Paris, is engulfed by fire.
-Fallout continues from Rep. Ilhan Omar’s tonedeaf comments on 9/11.
-Mike Pompeo sees firsthand the devastation of Venezuelan socialism.
-Sen. Lindsey Graham puts together a serious immigration proposal.
-The Mueller report is set for release on Thursday.

On today’s podcast, we speak to Donna Rice Hughes, president and CEO of “Enough is Enough,” an organization that works to make the internet safer for children and families, and Kassy Dillon, founder of the Lone Conservative and a rising superstar in the conservative movement.

We also cover these stories:
• The Justice Department announces a criminal charge against WikiLeaks co-founder Julian Assange.
• The number of Americans filing applications for unemployment benefits decreased to a 49-and-a-half-year low last week.
• Senate Republicans are considering bringing Sen. Bernie Sanders’ “Medicare for All” bill to the floor for a vote.

Today we feature Genevieve Wood’s interview with Rep. Mike Johnson, chairman of the Republican Study Committee, and Rep. Jim Banks. The two Republicans, who represent districts in Louisiana and Indiana respectively, talk about spending, the debt, and why it’s time to take these issues seriously.
We also cover these stories:

• President Trump says he’s not bringing back family separations.
• Attorney General William Barr testifies to Congress about the Mueller report.
• Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., is backing reparations.

On today’s podcast, we’re featuring our colleague Genevieve Wood’s interview with professor and bestselling author Jordan Peterson. They talked about the rise of socialism in America, the importance of personal responsibility, and why Peterson’s message is resonating with so many people.

Also on the show:

Former Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker had to deal with plenty of liberal activists during his tenure. In an interview recorded at the Conservative Political Action Conference, Walker shares what he learned–and how to deal with a biased media.

We also cover these stories:
• The House Judiciary Committee votes to subpoena the Muller report.
• The NATO secretary general addresses Congress.
• New Mexico has officially ditched Columbus Day in favor of Indigenous Peoples Day.

Rep. Michael Cloud, R-Texas, joins the podcast to chat about how Republicans are trying to protect the lives of babies born alive after an attempted abortion, and how in his South Texas district, the border crisis is affecting people.

We also cover these stories:
• As the crisis at the border continues, Homeland Security Secretary Kirsten Nielsen is sending back-up.
• White House employee alleges people who don’t meet criteria are getting security clearances.
• One Democrat is trying to rid of the Electoral College the old fashioned way — by introducing a constitutional amendment.

There’s a conservative health care plan that could reduce costs and help Americans get better access to medical care. Marie Fishpaw, director of domestic policy studies at The Heritage Foundation, joins us to share what lawmakers would have to change, and how the plan would work.

We also cover these stories:
• Republicans on the House Intelligence committee are calling on Rep. Adam Schiff, the California Democrat who chairs the committee currently, to step down from that position.
• The House of Representatives took a symbolic vote to condemn the president’s ban on transgender service members in the military.
• Eric Holder, former attorney general under President Obama, went after “make America great again” slogan, saying America really wasn’t ever great.

Braeden Sorbo and Vittoria D’Addesi, who are both in Gen Z, share what their generation really thinks about politics. Braeden says he talks politics to other young adults while playing video games with them, and Vittoria shares how she handles being open about her political beliefs in her high school.

We also cover these stories:
• The charges against Jussie Smollett have been dropped.
• Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announces new steps the administration is taking to prevent taxpayer dollars from funding abortions overseas.
• The media has learned nothing from the Mueller report’s findings.