The Ripple Effect Of The 2016 Russia Investigation

While President Trump has faced significant pushback for his trading tactics, on Sunday, he announced a deal with the European Union (EU), sparking further controversy. Editor-at-large of The Wall Street Journal, Gerry Baker, shares his piece covering the impact of President Trump's tariffs on the U.S. economy and foreign relations. Gerry suggests that the economy has continued to grow without signs of a recession despite strong opposition against tariffs before President Trump's 'Liberation Day' announcement.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Earlier this week, Director of National Intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard declassified new documents effectively reopening the 2016 Russia investigation discussion. She claims these documents indicate that former President Obama was the driving force behind ensuring that the first Trump Administration had an unsuccessful presidency.  Host of the Breaking History podcast and veteran journalist for The Free Press, Eli Lake, breaks down the newly released documents from Director Gabbard and describes the ripple effect the investigation had on American politics.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Martha puts menopause in the spotlight today. FOX News contributor and board-certified radiologist, Dr. Nicole Saphier, explains the false narrative surrounding treatments for menopause, including the risks of hormone replacement therapy, and why women have an outdated concept of proper treatments.  Dr. Saphier takes a deeper dive into the commonly asked questions about breast cancer prevention and menopause, explaining why women shouldn't suffer in silence but rather advocate for their health and happiness throughout the aging process.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, Martha traveled to Dallas, Texas, for an exclusive interview with four agents from Immigration and Customs Enforcement. They share their message to sanctuary cities around the United States, highlighting the procedural changes they have seen under both the Biden administration and second Trump administration.  The agents describe their experience working for the organization and why the protests and assaults on agents haven't stopped them from doing their jobs. They also debunk the rhetoric surrounding the detention facilities, emphasizing that the illegal migrants detained by ICE are in clean facilities and well fed.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Investigative Reporter for The Free Press, Madeleine Rowley, describes her recent article covering ICE enforcement operations related to identity fraud. She points out that illegal immigrants are stealing Americans' social security numbers to find work inside the United States, which has various implications for those Americans. Madeleine also shares her recent investigation into the current challenges that ICE agents are facing while carrying out the Trump Administration's agenda. She explains the types of harassment and protests these agents face while on duty and their growing fear of going to work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In times of need, Operation BBQ Relief is there, bringing the healing power of delicious food to serve communities recovering from disasters. This organization is one of many on the ground in Kerrville, Texas, currently assisting first responders in the recovery effort from last weekend's horrific floods. Leader of Logistics and Transportation for Operation BBQ Relief, Chris Huggins shares his experience working with the organization and characterizes what it's like to be at this site compared to other disasters. Chris also reflects on the weight of emotions felt by many survivors and first responders. To join the relief efforts visit: https://fox.benevity.org/community/fundraiser/36750  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On July 13th, 2024, President Trump attended a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, which nearly ended his life. With the quick turn of his head, the President narrowly avoided a bullet, striking his ear instead. National Reporter and Columnist for The Washington Examiner, Salena Zito, attended the event that day and recounts the moment she witnessed the President drop to the ground and then get back up again.  Salena's new book "The Untold Story of the Near Assassination of Donald Trump and the Fight for America's Heartland" highlights her experience at that rally and her conversations with the President afterward. She shares how he reflected on the event in the days following and the investigation that later ensued. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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