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Gun Control and Democrats’ Dismissal of the Constitution – an Interview with AWR Hawkins – Episode 354
Posted onOn today’s show, Chuck and Mark welcome AWR Hawkins to the Blunt Force Truth octagon of truth. AWR Hawkins is a Second Amendment columnist, podcast host and writer for Breitbart News. He offers insight on some of the threats and issues surrounding the Second Amendment. Chuck and Mark jump right in by asking AWR about […]
Exploring the Political Landscape Before the Midterm Elections – Ep. 353
Posted onOn this episode of Blunt Force Truth, Chuck and Mark start off by discussing the way everything has become political and everyone is a politician. They look at how this has impacted the everyday citizen and what this means for our society. This moves them into talking about the role the politicization of the United […]
The Left’s Push Against President Trump, Election Day to Now – Chuck and Mark – Episode 352
Posted onOn this episode of Blunt Force Truth, Chuck and Mark walk through the Democrats’ attacks on President Trump since the election in 2016. Mark puts together a timeline of events meant to hinder President Trump, and they expand on each event. They discuss the possible future issues that could arise and the threat of the […]
The Failed Bureau of Investigation – an Interview with Jeff Danik – Episode 351
Posted onOn this episode of Blunt Force Truth, Chuck and Mark are joined by former FBI special agent Jeff Danik. Jeff offers insight about the FBI and recent investigations involving the Bureau. Chuck and Mark start by asking Jeff about government agencies withholding information. This leads them to discuss the hierarchy of the FBI, how information […]
The Unhinged Left and Their Missed Opportunities – Episode 350
Posted onOn this episode of Blunt Force Truth, Chuck and Mark start off by discussing the hysteria over the Helsinki talks. They talk about the role that American intelligence played and the claims made by the left. Their discussion on the left’s radical claims expands into how the radical left was formed and the destructive goal […]
The Complexity of the Middle East’s Politics and Issues- An Interview with Michael Friedson- Ep. 349
Posted onOn this episode of Blunt Force Truth, Michael Friedson joins Mark to discuss the hard facts of issues in the Middle East and the impact they have on the United States. Michael Friedson hosts a nationally-syndicated radio program that is heard around the world and is co-founder of the Media Line News Agency, which both […]
The Constitution, SCOTUS, and the Left’s Ignorance – Chuck and Mark- Ep. 348
Posted onOn this episode of Blunt Force Truth, Chuck and Mark start the show by discussing the U.S. Constitution and how it describes the United States Supreme Court. They talk about the Democrats attempt to stop Brett Kavanaugh, President Trump’s nominee for the Supreme Court. This leads them to sifting through some of the radical claims […]
The Truth Behind Gun Crime and Gun Laws- An Interview with John Lott- Ep. 347
Posted onDr. John R. Lott, Jr., is an economist and a world recognized expert on guns and crime. He returns to Blunt Force Truth to talk about the factors that are not considered in gun and gun crime statistics. There are many reasons for distorted gun-related statistics and Dr. Lott breaks these down and explains them. […]
The Untold Truth Behind ICE and Child Immigration- An Interview with Jason Piccolo- Ep. 346
Posted onJason Piccolo has served in the federal government since 2000 and held positions in five different departments. Jason was the whistleblower about the Obama administration releasing unaccompanied alien children to criminal sponsors. He tells his story of coming forward about this and what pushed him to make the decision to do so. The discussion moves […]
Exploring the Constitution with Professor Adam Winkler, Part 2 – Article 2 – Episode 345
Posted onMark and Chuck are joined again by Professor Winkler as they continue the special series exploring the Constitution of the United States. We take a balanced, deep dive to help Americans better understand the foundations of our country. On this episode, Chuck, Mark, and Professor Winkler are exploring Article two of the Constitution and the […]
Liberal Hopes and Today’s Current Events – Episode 344
Posted onChuck Woolery and Mark Young are on their own today. The discussion kicks off with talking about the recent Supreme court decisions, which leads into the explanation behind Trump Derangement Syndrome. Mark offers a possible explanation for typical liberal behavior. Their discussion leads into the ICE office protest and what the protesters are doing to […]
A Mindset for Today’s Society and its Dangers – Drew Berquist- Ep. 343
Posted onDrew Berquist is the founder and editor-in-chief for OpsLens. Drew served as a counterterrorism officer for the United States Intelligence Community. His skills and experience have taught him to see things that others might not recognize. They start by covering a few issues that our society faces today, and Drew brings a unique perspective. Chuck […]
Immigration and the Trump Administration – Ep. 342
Posted onChuck and Mark are on their own during today’s show, deciphering the major headlines in the news and responding to some recent listener questions. The discussion kicks off by covering the recent issues with immigration and how the Democrats are turning the situation into an opportunity to blame President Trump. As they dig through the […]
The View Through a Lens – an Interview with Bart Marcois – Ep. 341
Posted onBart Marcois is a former foreign service officer and has written nearly 200 articles on international affairs. Bart brings his first-hand experience to the “octagon of truth” and discusses some of today’s recent events. Bart was a senior official for the Bush 43 administration and has spent time within other administrations. Chuck and Mark discuss […]
Fire Your Congressman – a Discussion with Norbert Richter – Episode 340
Posted onNorbert Richter is the founder of Fire Your Congressman. The group focuses on removing ineffective and crooked politicians. Norbert explains the methods used to determine the most inefficient members of Congress. He uses his struggles during a personal attempt to run for Congress against incumbent Ted Yoho. Richter explains his inability to gain traction in […]
The Texas Movement to be the Next Brexit – an Interview with Daniel Miller – Episode 339
Posted onDaniel Miller is President of the Texas Nationalist Movement, which advocates for Texas to succeed from the union. The Texas National Movement is the largest and most influential political organization in Texas and has held their position for over 20 years. Miller joins the show to discuss the realities and obstacles if Texas pursued the […]
Dangers of the Progressive Left – an Interview with Tom Woods – Episode 338
Posted onTom Woods is a bestselling author of a dozen books and the host of The Tom Woods Show. He joins Chuck and Mark to discuss past and present political party lines, how history was recorded and the difference between the two major economic theories. The discussion jumps into the issue of finding common ground with […]
A Refreshed Perspective on Evolution – an Interview with Perry Marshall – Episode 337
Posted onPerry Marshall is a bestselling author, engineer and business consultant. His background has helped him create a new perspective on the never-ending debate about human evolution. Perry took the next step and founded the $5 million Evolution 2.0 Prize, which will be awarded to an individual or group that is able to take “chemicals to […]
Big League Truth – an Interview with Patrick Howley – Episode 336
Posted onPatrick Howley is the founder and editor-in-chief of Big League Politics. Patrick brings big league knowledge to the discussion as he joins Chuck and Mark. Their discussion kicks off by digging into some of the stories Patrick wrote, covering the overlap between government corruption and liberal media bias. They talk about what the media bias […]
The Blacklisted Gun Industry – an Interview with Larry Lopata – Episode 335
Posted onLarry Lopata is the CEO of Gun Dynamics, which is a gun products company that creates opportunities for firearm-focused entrepreneurs to launch their products. The products launched through Gun Dynamics will dodge the censorship and reach the members of the firearms community. Mr. Lopata has only been behind the production a single gun product but […]
Making an Impact with Congress – an Interview with Lobbyist Brian Trascher – Episode 334
Posted onBrian Trascher is a lobbyist based out of New Orleans with an office in Washington, D.C. On the podcast, he talks about how what he has learned in his profession can help the average citizen make an impact in government. Trascher talks about how he found himself in his profession and reveals some of the […]
Gun Control in Nazi Germany – an Interview with Stephen Halbrook – Episode 333
Posted onProfessor Stephen Halbrook is on the podcast to talk about how Nazi Germany and other European countries at the time used strict gun regulations to control its population, from gun registration to the death penalty for possessing guns. They discuss the divisive tactics used to split its citizens and pit them against one another. As […]
How Liberals Treat Gay Conservatives – a Discussion with Brian Talbert – Episode 332
Posted onBrian Talbert is a Conservative in the LGTB community, who founded the organization Deplorable Pride for people who share his values. On the podcast, they discuss why so many in the gay community follow liberal leadership, even though they’re not really represented. Talbert discusses how he was not allowed to participate in the Pride Parade, […]
Defending the 1st Amendment on Campuses – an Interview with Demetrius Minor – Episode 331
Posted onDemetrius Minor works with Coalitions for Americans for Prosperity to try to defend the 1st Amendment and break down the liberal bias on college campuses. On the podcast, they discuss Kanye West’s recent comments that have stirred up controversy, delving into a discussion about “slavery” being used as a rhetorical tool on the left. They […]
Chuck and Mark Random Show – Episode 330
Posted onChuck and Mark get together to talk about whatever’s on their mind from the world of news and politics. They talk about the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, Glenn Beck’s recent comments, North Korea and the headway that Trump has made toward peace, Canada and their refugee border issues and more. They also speculate why universities […]
Exploring the Constitution with Professor Adam Winkler, Part 1 – The Preamble and Article 1 – Episode 329
Posted onWe invite Professor Winkler back on Blunt Force Truth for this special series where we explore the Constitution of the United States. We take a balanced, deep dive to help Americans better understand the foundations of our country. On this episode, Chuck, Mark and Professor cover many topics, including the statement set forth in the […]
Stopping Sanctuary for Illegal Aliens – an interview with Ben Bergquam – Episode 328
Posted onBen Bergquam is the spokesman for Fight Sanctuary State, a group that has filed ballot initiatives to roll back all of California’s sanctuary laws. He discusses his motivation for being involved in this important group, detailing the current laws in California, including Senate Bill SB-54, that often enable criminal illegal immigrants to get away with […]
Voicing Support for Trump – an Interview with Bill Mitchell – Episode 327
Posted onBill Mitchell is the host of YourVoice™ America, a Trump supporter from the start who has made a name for himself on Twitter. He comes on the podcast to talk about why Trump is succeeding and why Progressives are struggling in politics right now. They talk about the Left trying to cut off the money […]
Improving Skin Health – an Interview with Dr. Roger Ceilley – Episode 326
Posted onOn this special episode, dermatologist Dr. Roger Ceilley joins Chuck and Mark for a discussion about health, specifically skin health – answering questions about improving skin and explaining the science behind some of our favorite products from DerMend® Mature Skin Solutions. Also on the podcast, Chuck and Mark talk about the left’s response to the […]
Leaving Progressivism Behind – an Interview with Dave Rubin – Episode 325
Posted onDave Rubin is a comedian and talk show host from The Rubin Report. Rubin has been on the left his whole life, though he has transitioned to more conservative thinking. He identifies as a classical Liberal who does not believe in a bigger government. On the podcast, they discuss what has shifted his views and […]
A Working-Class Conservative – an Interview with Kress Cambers – Episode 324
Posted onKress Cambers is a Republican running for Congress in Missouri’s 5th district. As a day job, he works a blue-collar position in an ammunition factory. He is a unique combination of a pro-labor conservative. They discuss some of Cambers’s platform and concerns for the government, and they cover his stand on typical labor ideology. He […]
Education Based on Founding Principles – an Interview with Adam Carrington – Episode 323
Posted onAdam Carrington is an Assistant Professor of Politics at Hillsdale College on the podcast to talk about how the left has significantly impacted most university culture, though Hillsdale has kept its Christian, conservative principles. They also talk about how a large gap has formed between the left and right, where even Republicans have broken away […]
Raising a Conservative Voice in Corporate America – an Interview with Justin Danhof – Episode 322
Posted onJustin Danhof is an attorney and General Counsel for the National Center for Public Policy Research in Washington, D.C., as well as Director of the Center’s Free Enterprise Project. He works with the Center to bring a conservative voice into spaces where it is underrepresented. On the podcast, they discuss a number of projects he’s […]
BFT – Weekly Wrap-Up 18-15
Posted onFor our weekly wrap-up, we bring you the wit and wisdom of Chuck Woolery as he distills the latest news in short segments of sarcasm, as heard this week on radio stations across the country. This week: Ingraham Boycott, London Murder Rate, Affluenza Teen, Danger of Gun Control and California Signs.
A Patriotic Filmmaker – a Conversation with Steven Barber – Episode 321
Posted onSteven C. Barber is an American documentary filmmaker/motion picture combat photographer with three films on the Oscar shortlist in 2010, 2012 and 2016. The writer, author and conversationalist is the great nephew of Edith Wharton (Age of Innocence), the first female writer to win the Pulitzer Prize in the 1880s, in affluent New York. Barber has […]
Introducing the American Checklist podcast – Bonus Episode with Dan Sullivan
Posted onDan Sullivan, friend of the show and co-founder of Strategic Coach, is on Blunt Force Truth to talk about his new podcast with Mark Young, American Checklist. They discuss the difference between a philosophical American and a geographical American, then they describe the eight essential American mindsets that Dan and Mark explore on their new show: […]
Making California American Again – an Interview with Antonio Sabato, Jr. – Episode 320
Posted onAntonio Sabato, Jr., is an actor, producer, author, race car driver and more, now running for U.S. Congress in California’s 26th district. He talks about why he wants to run for Congress and the difficulties plaguing California because of Democratic leadership. Sabato discusses his own immigrant experience, and they talk about how the left has […]
The Importance of Understanding the Constitution – an Interview with Adam Winkler – Episode 319
Posted onAdam Winkler is a professor at UCLA School of Law and an expert on the Constitution. On the podcast, they discuss the left’s attack on the founding document. They also explore some of the language in the Constitution, considering the historical time of the Founders and its application now. They differentiate between individual liberties and […]
Doing What’s Right for the People – Episode 318
Posted onOn this episode, Chuck and Mark talk about a number of issues in the news and politics. They discuss how to best serve other people, in terms of both podcasts and politicians. Also, they consider Trump and his strategy with tariffs. They discuss the recent school walkout and how the left is using children now […]
BFT – Weekly Wrap-Up 18-13
Posted onFor our weekly wrap-up, we bring you the wit and wisdom of Chuck Woolery as he distills the latest news in short segments of sarcasm, as heard this week on radio stations across the country. This week: Hillary India Tour, New Website, Syrians in Germany, Claire McCaskill and Make Micro-Aggressions Great Again.