Episodes

  • Trump's Influencer Network: Inside the Parallel Media Universe

    Trump's Influencer Network: Inside the Parallel Media Universe
    Nov 24 2024
    In this special interview edition of "The Daily Signal Podcast," Rob Bluey interviews Jonathan Baron, founder of Baron Public Affairs and host of "The Political Risk Brief" podcast. Baron reveals his firm's groundbreaking research on the conservative influencers who helped fuel Trump's electoral victory using a parallel conservative media ecosystem that bypassed traditional outlets. He details the three key groups of influencers—amplifiers, specialists, and mavericks—who shaped the media narrative. Baron believes four major "betrayals" of the American public set the stage for Trump's rise. Since then, Trump has used his unique abilities to position himself as a "centrist" while still taking strong stances on controversial issues. Listen to learn more about the new media landscape and how it will impact Trump's second term. Keep tabs on Baron's work by subscribing to "The Political Risk Brief" podcast: https://www.baronpa.com/the-political-risk-brief/ Sign up for our email newsletters: https://www.dailysignal.com/email Subscribe to our other shows: The Tony Kinnett Cast: https://www.dailysignal.com/the-tony-kinnett-cast Problematic Women: https://www.dailysignal.com/problematic-women The Signal Sitdown: https://www.dailysignal.com/the-signal-sitdown Thanks for making “The Daily Signal Podcast” your trusted source for the day’s top news. Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform and never miss an episode.
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    38 mins
  • After 12 Years In the Making, ‘Bonhoeffer’ Hits Big Screen

    After 12 Years In the Making, ‘Bonhoeffer’ Hits Big Screen
    Nov 23 2024
    Dietrich Bonhoeffer was a German theologian, a pastor, an anti-Nazi dissident, and a spy who took part in an assassination plot against Adolf Hitler. Bonhoeffer, an author himself, has had many books written about his life and now, his story is being told on the big screen. This Thanksgiving, Angel Studios is bringing “Bonhoeffer” to theaters. “The beauty of Bonhoeffer's story is that it shows what a real Christian should be like, and it shows a failed church, so you see both,” Camille Kampouris, one of the film’s producers, told The Daily Signal Podcast. Because of this duality, Kampouris says the film should appeal “to everyone.” Kampouris and her husband, Emmanuel Kampouris, set out to make a film about Bonhoeffer's life a decade ago with the famous last words, “how hard could it be.” Camille and Emmanuel Kampouris join “The Daily Signal Podcast” to share about the long, and sometimes harrowing, journey of making the movie, and what they hope audiences take from it.
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    24 mins
  • Praise for Pam Bondi, Another Trump Legal Win, Eliminating the Education Department | Nov. 22

    Praise for Pam Bondi, Another Trump Legal Win, Eliminating the Education Department | Nov. 22
    Nov 22 2024
    Today's top news: Pam Bondi, a former Florida attorney general and prosecutor for nearly 20 years, is Trump’s new pick for U.S. attorney general. Trump specifically hailed Bondi as a force against the weaponization of the federal government against conservatives. Trump scored a “decisive win” today in a New York courtroom. Judge Juan Merchan won’t hold a sentencing hearing next week as planned. Instead, today the embattled judge granted the Trump legal team’s request to file a motion to dismiss the case. Senator Mike Rounds, a Republican from South Dakota, introduced a bill that would eliminate the U.S. Department of Education. It’s called the Returning Education to Our States Act, and it could serve as the legislative vehicle to carry out Trump’s promise. Plus, coming up tomorrow our special Saturday interview edition, my colleague Virginia Allen speaks with Camille and Emmanuel Kampouris, producers of the new movie about German theologian Dietrich Bonhoeffer. Thanks for making “The Daily Signal Podcast” your trusted source for the day’s top news. Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform and never miss an episode.
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    10 mins
  • The Nuclear Option: Unleashing America’s Energy Future (Bonus Interview)

    The Nuclear Option: Unleashing America’s Energy Future (Bonus Interview)
    Nov 22 2024
    Nuclear power stands at a critical crossroads in America. With growing demands for electricity and a desire from the incoming Trump administration to bolster America’s energy independence, nuclear energy has the potential to transform our future. So what’s preventing the United States from experiencing a nuclear revolution? In a groundbreaking new book, Heritage Foundation senior research fellow Jack Spencer argues nuclear power can be a dynamic, market-driven energy source—but only if government gets out of the way. “Nuclear Revolution: Powering the Next Generation” (Optimum Publishing International) makes the case that regulatory barriers have made nuclear power unnecessarily expensive rather than the economically competitive energy source it should be. Purchase your copy: https://www.heritage.org/NuclearRevolution Today, a maze of outdated regulations are stifling innovation while doing little to enhance safety. Spencer spoke with The Daily Signal to explain the challenges facing the nuclear industry and how it could power America in the future. Subscribe to Spencer’s podcast, “The Power Hour”: https://www.heritage.org/the-power-hour
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    52 mins
  • Trump Responds to Gaetz’s Withdraw, Biden Gives Medal to Abortion Advocate, Arrest Warrant Issued for Netanyahu | Nov. 21

    Trump Responds to Gaetz’s Withdraw, Biden Gives Medal to Abortion Advocate, Arrest Warrant Issued for Netanyahu | Nov. 21
    Nov 21 2024
    TOP NEWS | On today’s Daily Signal Top News, we break down: Matt Gaetz has withdrawn his name as Trump’s Attorney General nominee. President Joe Biden quietly awarded the ​​former CEO of Planned Parenthood with the nation's highest civilian award, according to Life News. The International Criminal Court has issued an arrest warrant for Prime Minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu. Relevant Links Listen to other podcasts from The Daily Signal: https://www.dailysignal.com/podcasts/ Get daily conservative news you can trust from our Morning Bell newsletter: DailySignal.com/morningbellsubscription Listen to more Heritage podcasts: https://www.heritage.org/podcasts Sign up for The Agenda newsletter — the lowdown on top issues conservatives need to know about each week: https://www.heritage.org/agenda
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    10 mins
  • Laken Riley Murderer Conviction, Mace Bill Would Ban Men from All Federal Women’s Facilities, Trump Nominates Education Secretary | Nov. 20

    Laken Riley Murderer Conviction, Mace Bill Would Ban Men from All Federal Women’s Facilities, Trump Nominates Education Secretary | Nov. 20
    Nov 20 2024
    TOP NEWS | On today’s Daily Signal Top News, we break down: Laken Riley’s murderer was convicted and sentenced. A new bill would ban biological males from all federal women’s bathrooms. President Elect Donald Trump announced the nominations of Linda McMahon and Michael Whitaker. The majority of American medical societies have released statements infusing political ideology into their missions. The United States shut its embassy in Kyiv. Relevant Links Listen to other podcasts from The Daily Signal: https://www.dailysignal.com/podcasts/ Get daily conservative news you can trust from our Morning Bell newsletter: DailySignal.com/morningbellsubscription Listen to more Heritage podcasts: https://www.heritage.org/podcasts Sign up for The Agenda newsletter — the lowdown on top issues conservatives need to know about each week: https://www.heritage.org/agenda
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    10 mins
  • Laken Riley Murder Trial Continues, Trump Nominates Lutnick and Duffy, SPLC Targets Not the Bee | Nov. 19

    Laken Riley Murder Trial Continues, Trump Nominates Lutnick and Duffy, SPLC Targets Not the Bee | Nov. 19
    Nov 19 2024
    TOP NEWS | On today’s Daily Signal Top News, we break down: Laken Riley’s alleged murderer is on trial for the third day. President-elect Donald Trump nominated billionaire Howard Lutnick to lead the Commerce Department. The far-left Southern Poverty Law Center has set its sights on Not the Bee, the real-news partner of the Christian satire site The Babylon Bee. New York prosecutors are requesting a stay until at least 2029 in New York v. Trump. President Barack Obama praised Trump’s border czar nominee Tom Homan in 2016. Relevant Links Listen to other podcasts from The Daily Signal: https://www.dailysignal.com/podcasts/ Get daily conservative news you can trust from our Morning Bell newsletter: DailySignal.com/morningbellsubscription Listen to more Heritage podcasts: https://www.heritage.org/podcasts Sign up for The Agenda newsletter — the lowdown on top issues conservatives need to know about each week: https://www.heritage.org/agenda
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    11 mins
  • US Likely to ‘Enrage’ Putin, Trump Taps Energy Secretary, Military Assets to Be Used to Deport Illegal Aliens | Nov. 18

    US Likely to ‘Enrage’ Putin, Trump Taps Energy Secretary, Military Assets to Be Used to Deport Illegal Aliens | Nov. 18
    Nov 18 2024
    TOP NEWS | On today’s Daily Signal Top News, we break down: President Joe Biden has given Ukraine permission to use U.S. made long range missiles to strike targets inside Russia. Over the weekend, Trump announced that he has tapped Chris Wright to serve as secretary of Energy. Wright is the CEO of a fracking and oilfield company called Liberty Energy. Trump confirms he plans to declare an emergency over the crisis at the border and use military assets to deport illegal aliens. Relevant Links Listen to other podcasts from The Daily Signal: https://www.dailysignal.com/podcasts/ Get daily conservative news you can trust from our Morning Bell newsletter: DailySignal.com/morningbellsubscription Listen to more Heritage podcasts: https://www.heritage.org/podcasts Sign up for The Agenda newsletter — the lowdown on top issues conservatives need to know about each week: https://www.heritage.org/agenda
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    10 mins