Rabbi Pinchas Allouche, head Rabbi at Congregation Beth Tefillah in Scottsdale, and the host of the Rabbi Allouche podcast, joins Seth for the full hour to talk about this week's Torah portion, known as Beshalach. Seth and Rabbi Allouche explore the importance of small actions and leadership as they delve into the story of Nadav and Avihu, sons of Aaron, and how their actions reflect the idea that everyone has a leadership role to play, regardless of their position. Rabbi Allouche shares insights from his newsletter, highlighting the value of small, consistent actions and the concept of "doing your best to help God become holy." They also discuss the laws of kosher and the significance of self-control, self-refinement, and treating every person as if they were "big."

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George Khalaf, Republican candidate for the Arizona House of Representatives from Legislative District 3, joins The Seth Leibsohn Show on the importance of biblical worldview in education and politics, highlighting the work of Arizona Christian University (ACU) in fostering students who apply their faith in real-world situations. George shares his experiences and insights on the intersection of faith and politics, and they touch on the need for a renewed emphasis on biblical values in education and society.

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John Hinderaker, founder of Power Line and President of the Center of the American Experiment, joins the show by phone to talk about the 50th Anniversary of the release of 1976's All the President's Men, and the film's impact on journalism. John shares his thoughts on the film's portrayal of the Espionage Act and the Pentagon Papers case, and how it may have contributed to the decline of traditional journalism. They also dive into the current state of the Democratic Party and its stance on issues like the Iran war and the Middle-East at-large. Bill Glahn’s recent story at Power Line, “Game theory,” President Trump’s recent Truth Social post blasting his online critics from within the political Right.

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Seth analyzes Bill Glahn’s piece “Game theory” at Power Line, diving into the complexities of the Iran situation, discussing the nuances of game theory and its limitations in understanding the Middle-East. The conversation also touches on President Trump's approach, comparing it to past administrations, and the importance of considering the role of God and Providence in historical events. Producer David Doll discusses a recent gift of records given to him. We're joined by Johnny Estes, Vice President of Operations, and Shannon Estes, President of CMI Gold & Silver.

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Chuck Warren, co-host of Breaking Battlegrounds, heard every Saturday at 9 AM right here on 960 The Patriot, joins Seth in studio for the full hour to talk about the disappearance of moderate, so-called “Blue Dog” Democrats and the rise of socialism within the Democratic Party. They delve into the party's shift away from moderate values and the increasing influence of internet figures like Hasan Piker, who has made inflammatory comments about the United States and Israel. Chuck and Seth also explore the concept of being a "moderate" in today's political landscape, discussing what it means to be a moderate Democrat and why it's becoming increasingly difficult to find any.

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Analyzing the Iran war ceasefire. The potential for a two-week ceasefire and the implications of Iran's compliance or non-compliance. The conversation also delves into the media's reaction to President Trump's approach to negotiations and the need for a long-term perspective on the situation. Listener call-in commentary on the possible ceasefire. We're joined by John Dombroski, founder and president of Grand Canyon Planning Associates. An audio clip from Joint Chiefs Chairman General Dan Caine and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth’s press briefing on the Iran war today.

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David Harsanyi, senior writer at The Washington Examiner and co-host of the You’re Wrong podcast with Mollie Hemingway, shares his thoughts on the difficulty of getting a read on what's happening within the Trump Administration, citing the lack of leaks and the president's mercurial nature. They also dive into the recent successful operation to rescue a downed American airman in Iran. David and the Seth also explore the shift in the Democratic Party's stance on communism and the mainstreaming of socialist ideologies. Seth discusses William F. Buckley’s story of the importance of promptness and the announcement of a possible ceasefire in the ongoing Iran war.

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Seth dives into the complexities of foreign policy, specifically the recent developments with Iran. He shares his thoughts on President Trump's decision to agree to a two-week ceasefire and the implications it may have on the Iran war and the Middle-East. Seth also touches on the importance of humility in the face of criticism, highlighting the need for a dose of humility from those in the opinion business. He also discusses the Texas education system's proposed changes to the curriculum, including the inclusion of the Bible, and the potential consequences of removing key historical references. He also takes several listener call-in suggestions and commentary on the best and worst songs to play with themes or lyrics about “time.”

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