Embracing Holistic Medicine With Organic Olivia

Many Americans have voiced the belief that America's rising number of autism diagnoses is due to greater awareness of the disorder, and how vast the autism spectrum is. Though this might be true, could the rising number in these diagnoses also be connected to America's high rates of cancer, diabetes, heart disease, or obesity?  TrueMed co-founder Calley Means joins to discuss why HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and President Trump are exploring the idea that the above trends could all be related in a "larger chronic disease epidemic". He also shares what factors he believes might contribute to the rising rates of autism in the U.S., and the challenges the government faces in accessing data that could reveal links between certain medications or lifestyle behaviors and medical diagnoses.  Follow Martha on X: @MarthaMacCallum Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has stated the country is facing an "autism epidemic," — a concern he says immense testing and research efforts are being dedicated to understanding why 1 in 31 people were diagnosed with autism in 2022, when only roughly 1 in 10,000 Americans were diagnosed with the disorder in the 1960s.    Martha is joined by Wall Street Journal Editorial Board member Allysia Finley, who reveals evidence that shows many schools across the country have allegedly diagnosed more children with autism throughout the years due to financial incentives. She also discusses her thoughts on potential autism causes, and whether outside factors like vaccines or toxins in food have played a role in higher rates of the disorder in America.   Follow Martha on X: @MarthaMacCallum Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

While tensions between the United States and China increase, whether China will invade Taiwan remains a major question for American industries. Senior Fellow for China Strategy at the Heritage Foundation, Michael Pillsbury describes the potential military risk China imposes and the challenges of separating the U.S. and Chinese economies.    Michael explains that China has been applying pressure to the U.S. in very knowledgeable, tactical ways, and the U.S. should focus on long-term initiatives to decouple from their markets. He urges the U.S. to take China seriously and invest more time in learning their language and culture.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Trump administration's efforts to reorder the trade imbalance have led to a pressure campaign featuring 145% tariffs on China. Beijing has responded with an increase in tariffs on U.S. goods as well as halting the export of rare earth minerals.   FOX News Channel's chief national security correspondent, Jennifer Griffin, explains what the U.S. is doing to be militarily ready to compete with China. She describes the strategic importance of Taiwan and other regional partnerships, all while Chinese leader Xi Jinping looks to shore up his own alliances. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In part two of Martha's conversation with the Russian Deputy Team Lead and Evans Hanson Fellow at the Institute for the Study of War, Karolina Hird, they continue discussing the silent war on Ukrainian children.    Karolina unveils Russian President Vladimir Putin's current initiative to re-educate Ukrainian children and the lasting psychological effects it will have on them. She also explains why President Putin believes kids are the easiest way to push his ideological campaign.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Russian war on Ukraine began three-years ago and reports on the terror that has ensued often excludes the devastating impact on children.  Russian Deputy Team Lead and Evans Hanson Fellow at the Institute for the Study of War, Karolina Hird, shares her research on the humanitarian crisis that has occurred during Russian occupation of Ukrainian territory.    Martha is joined by Karolina to discuss her recent piece on the Institute of the Study of War, "Putin is Still Stealing Ukrainian Children." They discuss the media's minimal reports on the crisis and the silent war on Ukrainian children. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Martha revisits her conversation with British Journalist Omid Scobie to discuss the British Royal Family's new era with King Charles leading the Monarchy. He provides insight into Prince Harry and Megan Sussex's strained relationship with the other members of the Royal family.    Plus, Omid reminisces on writing his book Endgame: Inside the Royal Family and the Monarchy’s Fight for Survival.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How can you cleanse and improve your gut health?   While the Make America Healthy Again movement has highlighted issues in America's ingredients, other methods exist to live healthier lives. Martha revisits her conversation with Clinical Herbalist Olivia Amitrano, who describes why the world's oldest form of healing, holistic medicine, can change lives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As the first 100 days of President Trump's second term come to an end, journalist, author, director, and senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, Matthew Continetti, covers President Trump's economic policies. He explains why President Trump uses tariffs as helpful leverage to persuade foreign auto companies to move more of their production to the U.S.    Later, Matthew describes the ongoing negotiations between the U.S. and Russia and the potential minerals deal between the U.S. and Ukraine. He also discusses the pressure on European allies to increase their military spending and capabilities in response to the Trump administration's pressure.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Martha revisits her conversation with CEO and Co-Founder of Hallow, a Catholic app for prayer, Alex Jones, to discuss what inspired the creation of the world's #1 prayer and meditation app. Alex shares his love of meditation apps and the structure they provide, which sparked his desire to share God's message digitally. The Hallow app has provided hope and prayer to millions, and it's doing so despite a polarized political climate. Alex also shares how they connected influential people like Mark Wahlberg and Jonathan Roumie to the Hallow App.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices