Love Letters To America

In honor of Independence Day, Martha revisits her discussion with World War II Veteran Don Thompson and his wife, Marian 'Dude' Thompson, as they discuss Don's service to the United States. Don describes his time abroad and what his service has meant to him and his family.  After nearly 80 years of marriage, Don and Marian retell their love story and share their experience of sending letters back and forth during the war.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Associate editor at The Free Press Madeleine Kearns recently wrote a piece called 'As Christians Are Slaughtered, the World Looks Away.' She retells the horrific events in which Islamist militants massacred over 200 people in Yelwata, Nigeria. Men, women, and children fell victim to the heinous incident, and it received very little media coverage. Madeleine describes eyewitness reports and examines Western media's reaction to the massacre. She also points out that Pope Leo XIV has spoken out about the crisis, suggesting ways he could bring attention to these incidents.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Last Saturday, a U.S. military operation targeted and took down three Iranian nuclear facilities. Iran responded by launching failed strikes at a U.S. military base in Qatar. Since then, U.S. national security experts have warned that Americans should remain vigilant for any nefarious activity within their homeland.  Fox News senior strategic analyst and retired general Jack Keane provides insight into last week's military attack, the aftermath and explains how the U.S. should proceed with Iran. He argues that Iran should allow inspections of their nuclear sights and, in exchange, receive normalized trade relations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On Saturday evening, President Trump ordered strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, obliterating their target. Since then, Americans have wondered whether Iran will rebuild its nuclear program. International Atomic Energy Agency Director Rafael Grossi examines the damage caused to Iran's facilities and whether they will continue to strive for a nuclear bomb. Rafael highlights the importance of the International Atomic Energy Agency as they continue their work to account for all nuclear materials in Iran and ensure global transparency. He explains why the I.A.E.A. must return to the Iranian facilities to assess the damage and determine the results of the U.S. attacks.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Over one week since Israel launched its first attack on the Iranian regime, targeting their nuclear facilities and top generals. The conflict has escalated further as President Trump weighs whether the United States should join the conflict. The exiled Crown Prince of Iran, his Royal Highness Reza Pahlavi joins Martha to share the latest developments in the conflict, his hope for the Iranian people to overthrow their oppressive government, and his interest in serving as a transitional leadership figure.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Last week, the conflict between Israel and Iran came to a head after Israel launched airstrikes attacking the Iranian regime. In a tactical move, they targeted nuclear and military facilities and their leadership. Since then, the two nations have exchanged airstrikes, escalating destruction in both countries.  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 Jewish woman with family and connections on both sides of the conflict. She describes the historical relationship between Iran and Israel and the potential for an Iranian regime change that could alter the country's course. She shares her concern for the current situation and the difficult decision that President Trump is facing.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

FOX Business reporter and New York Times bestselling author Gerri Willis shares her new book Lincoln's Lady Spymaster. Gerri describes her writing process and what it was like to work on a historical non-fiction novel about a fearless woman. The book tells the real-life story of Elizabeth Van Lew, a wealthy Southern belle with a tenacious spirit who became instrumental in the Civil War. Elizabeth opposed slavery and risked her whole existence to become a Union spy.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On Friday, June 6th, protests broke out in Los Angeles, California, over ICE Raids and the Trump administration's tough-on immigration policies. President Trump has since deployed the National Guard to control what he deemed a chaotic scene in response to the protests. On Tuesday, June 10th, Martha spoke with California Republican gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton about his concern for the state.  Steve analyzes the reaction of the local authorities in California and the lack of action taken by the state's government officials. He also discusses President Trump's steadfast approach to continue ICE raids despite the call to stop, and the effect of these protests on the Latino community in California. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As Americans and other countries involved commemorate the 81st anniversary of D-Day, Martha takes a look back at her conversation with historian and journalist Garrett Graff about the unsung heroes of the day. He highlights his book, 'When the Sea Came Alive: An Oral History of D-Day, ' which honors D-Day with stories of military and human triumphs.  Garret shares with Martha some of the powerful interviews he conducted, remembering those who demonstrated courage and bravery on June 6th, 1944. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Harvey Weinstein's trial is underway in New York as Americans wait for deliberations on whether the disgraced film executive is truly capable of the accused atrocious acts. It is unclear when the jury deliberations will be held, however to this day, Harvey has maintained his innocence. He will not testify in this current trial.  Martha revisits her conversation with the lead attorney for the Harvey Weinstein New York case, Donna Rotunno, to refresh listeners on Harvey's original trial and why New York's highest court overturned his rape conviction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices