Dr. Elizabeth Spalding, Chairman of the Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation (VOC) and Founding Director of the Victims of Communism Museum, phones in to discuss her recent testimony at the Religious Liberty Commission hearings on anti-Semitism with Seth. They dive into the toxicity of ideologies, including Communism and Nazism, and how they've been watered down in modern discourse. Dr. Spalding shares her insights on why young men are attracted to these ideologies and how they're linked to a lack of understanding of Western civilization and American history. They also touch on the importance of non-ideological education and the need to counter toxic ideologies with a strong understanding of American principles.

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The more we want calm the more we are bombarded by crisis. A clip of Congressman Brandon Gill’s (R-TX) questioning of Attorney General Pam Bondi during a House Judiciary Committee hearing. We're joined by John Dombroski, founder and president of Grand Canyon Planning Associates. Listener call-in commentary on Bondi’s committee appearance.

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Hugh Hallman, Attorney, Educator, and former Mayor of Tempe, joins Seth in studio for the full hour to talk about Freya India’s piece “How to Be Human” at The Free Press. They dive into the importance of human experience and the dangers of becoming too robotic. Hugh shares stories about President Nixon's struggles with feeling loved and validated, and how it impacted his presidency. They also discuss the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education and how it's replacing human connection and experiences that shape us into well-rounded individuals. The conversation touches on the value of challenges and struggles in developing character and the need for a balance between technology and human interaction.

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