Daughter's Fight To Free Her Father From A Chinese Prison

In 2020, Jimmy Lai, a prominent pro-democracy voice in Hong Kong, was imprisoned by the Chinese government under the national security law. Following years of prolonged solitary confinement, in late 2025, he was convicted and is now awaiting sentencing. Jimmy Lai's daughter, Claire Lai, joined Martha to share her father's story. She explains how dire his situation is due to worsening health concerns. She also describes how his faith carries him through the day-to-day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former Deputy National Security Advisor of the United States, K.T. McFarland, joins Martha to discuss President Trump's latest foreign policy agenda. She shares her perspective on why Greenland is an integral part of a successful ‘Golden Dome’ system and how the acquisition would protect Europe and Canada from nuclear weapons.  K.T. also breaks down the current dynamic between the United States and Iran, explaining what she believes is the future of the Iranian regime. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ambassador and Chief of Protocol of the United States, Monica Crowley, shares a few exciting updates on America’s big birthday this summer from the White House lawn. She highlights the President’s plans for the 250th anniversary celebration, including various events and activities. The Ambassador also discusses why the celebration is essential to bring Americans together in a spirit of patriotism and unity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fellow at the Middle East Institute in Washington, D.C., and holding a PhD in Iranian Studies from the University of St. Andrews, Nazee Moinian is an Iranian-born woman with many connections to the country. She discusses the ongoing protests and violent crackdown by the Iranian regime against civilians demanding freedom. Nazee also examines the possibility that the U.S. Government could step in, siding with the Iranian people, to help facilitate the downfall of the regime.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Health and wellness expert, celebrity trainer, and host of the FOX Nation Special, Toxic: America's Food Crisis, Jillian Michaels, discusses the recent changes to the food pyramid and how it will impact government food assistance programs. She breaks down why the adjustments can enable Americans to adopt better eating habits. Jillian explains the pushback from industry groups and the misinformation campaigns being used to maintain the status quo.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

PhD candidate in Economics at Columbia University and a graduate fellow at the Manhattan Institute, Daniel Di Martino, explains the ongoing political situation in Venezuela and why the Trump administration felt they had to step in.  As a Venezuelan native, Daniel discusses the changing power dynamics in the country and what is happening now that Maduro is no longer their leader. He also describes the potential for Venezuelan politician and activist Maria Corina Machado to become the next president.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On September 10th, 2025, Charlie Kirk was killed while speaking at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah. The impact of his death had a significant impact on millions of Americans.  Martha revisits her conversation with the Bishop of the Diocese of Winona-Rochester, MN, founder of the Catholic ministerial organization' Word on Fire,' and formerly the host of 'Catholicism,' Bishop Robert Barron, a friend of Charlie Kirk's, who discusses his life, legacy, and how his message touched so many Americans. Bishop Barron also shares his hope for Americans moving forward.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Following President Trump's meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida on Sunday, President Trump announced he had a plan to potentially end the war between Ukraine and Russia. Martha takes a look back at her conversation with Ukrainian author and Chief Foreign Affairs Correspondent for The Wall Street Journal, Yaroslav Trofimov, who shares the history behind the conflict between Russia and Ukraine.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Founder of Modernly Mannered, Kristen DeSanto tells the story behind her business, which helps educate young people on all aspects of etiquette. Kristen explains some of the main issues she sets out to correct through her program, and answers some of the most pressing questions regarding modern day etiquette, from table manners to gift giving.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Faith can be found in many ways, but it never fails to make drastic changes in someone’s life.  That was the story Reverend Russell Levenson set out to tell in his latest book, Witness to Belief: Conversations on Faith and Meaning, which describes how faith entered and impacted the lives of 12 of America’s most remarkable individuals, from world-renowned scientists like Jane Goodall to television broadcasters like Brit Hume.  Reverend Levenson shares some of the most notable encounters he had while writing the book and how his own faith in God helped guide him through some of the darkest moments of his life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices