BONUS: Donald Trump Jr. On Charlie Kirk’s Influence & America’s Political Divide

Martha sat down with Donald Trump Jr. to reflect on the life and legacy of Charlie Kirk following his assassination.  Don Jr. opens up about his friendship with Charlie, the growing threats facing conservative voices, and why he believes Charlie’s fearless commitment to faith, family, and country has inspired a generation.  Martha and Don Jr. weigh in on the impact of this moment on American politics and what it means for unity moving forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On the anniversary of 9/11, Martha sat down 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, to discuss the current divide in America. Bishop Barron was also a friend of Charlie Kirk's, who was tragically killed earlier this week while speaking at an event in Utah. Bishop Barron hopes that Charlie's death won't be the end of his movement; he wants people to continue Charlie's message of unification as they navigate a path forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On August 22nd, 23-year-old Ukrainian refugee, Iryna Zarutska, was viciously murdered while on a Charlotte, N.C. light rail train.  Footage has since been released showing Zarutska in her work uniform when the suspect, Decarlos Brown Jr. brutally stabbed her. Reporter for The Free Press, Maya Sulkin, shares her recent piece, "The Random, Senseless Killing That Was Totally Avoidable," and explains why the viral video of the young woman's death caught the attention of Americans everywhere. Maya also emphasizes why the criminal justice system needs to reform how it handles people who are a danger to others. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former Navy SEAL commander Mike Hayes shares the inspiration behind his new book, Mission Driven: The Path To A Life Of Purpose. He says he wanted to write the book to help people navigate significant transition periods, encouraging them to discover and achieve their own life's true mission. Later, Mike describes his experiences leading a special operations task force in Afghanistan, serving in the White House, and working in the business world. He explains why he chose to become a Navy SEAL and the impact the brotherhood had on his life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, Martha spoke with FOX News Chief Political Anchor Bret Baier, FOX News Senior Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram, and former Congressman and Co-Host of The Five, Harold Ford Jr., on Bret Baier's All-Star Panel Podcast. They weigh in about everything on Congress's plate as they returned from recess, including a looming budget battle. The panel also discusses President Trump's foreign policy plan and his approach to managing foreign conflicts and the Democrats response to the President's implementation of the National Guard and other law enforcement agencies in Washington, D.C. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

FOX News host, former federal prosecutor, and four-term United States Congressman from South Carolina, Trey Gowdy, picks up his conversation with Martha by discussing a recent mass murder in New York City, which caught widespread media attention. He explains why knowing the motive doesn't erase grief or provide a family with peace. Later, Trey discusses his writing process and his dream of writing more books like his new novel, "The Color of Death." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

FOX News host, former federal prosecutor, and four-term United States Congressman from South Carolina, Trey Gowdy, introduces his new novel, "The Color Of Death." The book takes readers inside the mind of a prosecutor and the treachery of a victim. Trey shares some of the experiences he had as a prosecutor, which helped him craft his novel. Trey also discusses his process as a prosecutor and the devotion he had to every case. He highlights why he wants to give a voice to victims after witnessing truly gut-retching cases and the grief that lay in their wake.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Martha revisits her conversation with author and historian Steven Ujifusa, who shares his family's fascinating history. Born to a Jewish mother and a Japanese American father, he dug into his history and uncovered stories that he now feels compelled to share. Steven also introduces his book 'The Last Ships From Hamburg', which covers the story of over two million Jews who fled their homes in Eastern Europe to escape discrimination and persecution between 1890 and 1921. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump is a developer and a deal maker, but will he be the one to broker a deal to end the Russia-Ukraine war?  After President Trump's truly unique last couple of days, the Host of The Hugh Hewitt Show, Hugh Hewitt, provides his take on President Trump's meetings with President Putin and then President Zelensky. Despite the potential economic implications, he explains why President Putin is likely to continue the war, without a care for the millions of his people who are dying. He also describes President Trump as a motivated force to end the killing and conflict, and if anyone can get President Putin to agree to a deal, it is him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In part two of Martha's conversation with nationally recognized expert in human trafficking and the President of GUARD Against Trafficking, Ali Hopper, she breaks down where child trafficking victims are placed in the U.S., and the likelihood that many of them end up sex trafficked. Ali also describes her advocacy work and how the Trump administration is helping address America's trafficking issue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices