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American Viewpoints with Mike Ferguson On "American Viewpoints" we make your voice heard and we talk about what really matters. AVP is a

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Beyond boycotts. In this discussion, Scott Shepard from the National Center for Public Policy Research's Free Enterpri...
11/11/2024

Beyond boycotts. In this discussion, Scott Shepard from the National Center for Public Policy Research's Free Enterprise Project discusses strategies activists and investors are using to pull big business away from woke virtue signaling and back to focusing on business.

He also describes the Proxy Navigator app investors can use to automatically direct their shareholder votes to that end.

The Free Enterprise Project's Scott Shepard provides an update on the strategy many activists and investors are using to steer businesses out of politics and ideological virtue signalling and back to focusing on their core products and services. Among those tools is the Proxy Navigator that allows i...

"Lawfare" is a recent addition to our conversation after the lawsuits and criminal charges against Donald Trump. So, wha...
04/11/2024

"Lawfare" is a recent addition to our conversation after the lawsuits and criminal charges against Donald Trump. So, what about "regulation-fare"?

Is that something that's happening as the Biden Administration uses regulatory agencies, especially the Federal Trade Commission, against their political opponents?

In this discussion, NetChoice's Robert Winterton says the abuse of the regulators isn't just about existing rules: it's about politics and ideology and control.

Decide for yourself; here's the discussion:

Elon Musk may have changed the world when he changed Twitter - now X. His purchase of the platform and his pro-free speech overhaul of it has been met with increased scrutiny and threats from regulators in Washington, specifically the Federal Trade Commission. NetChoice's Michael Winterton explains....

Are conservatism and MAGA compatible?Here's Part 2 of my discussion with former US Senator and Ambassador John Danfort...
24/10/2024

Are conservatism and MAGA compatible?

Here's Part 2 of my discussion with former US Senator and Ambassador John Danforth about the direction of the GOP right now.

Former Missouri Governor, US Senator, and US Ambassador John Danforth discusses the state of today's divisive politics and what he sees as the Republican Party's drift away from its traditional conservative principles. In this two-part discussion, he contrasts his view on the direction the GOP shoul...

Has the GOP drifted from its traditional principles?Here's Part 1 of my extended discussion with former US Senator and A...
24/10/2024

Has the GOP drifted from its traditional principles?

Here's Part 1 of my extended discussion with former US Senator and Ambassador John Danforth. We discuss the divisive state of our politics, the current direction of the Republican Party, and whether conservatism and MAGA are compatible long-term.

Former Missouri Governor, US Senator, and US Ambassador John Danforth discusses the state of today's divisive politics and what he sees as the Republican Party's drift away from its traditional conservative principles. In this two-part discussion, he contrasts his view on the direction the GOP shoul...

Is the free market something we should "get back to" after government and nonprofits (under government supervision) resp...
23/10/2024

Is the free market something we should "get back to" after government and nonprofits (under government supervision) respond to disasters like and ?

Or should the marketplace be a part of recovery and rebuilding?

In this discussion, Taxpayers Protection Alliance president David Williams makes an argument for the latter.

Taxpayers Protection Alliance president David Williams reacts to the hurricane response job FEMA is doing in the southeast US. He also critiques the narrative that only government and nonprofits should respond to disasters like Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Williams offers the perspective that free....

Politicians offer plans. The Federal Reserve adjusts interest rates and supply. Still, inflation hits us right in the wa...
09/10/2024

Politicians offer plans. The Federal Reserve adjusts interest rates and supply. Still, inflation hits us right in the wallet.

Is there anything more foundational we can do to strengthen our economy and keep the American Dream at least closer to being within reach?

In her new book, , monetary economity Judy Shelton argues that we can. She says a crucial part of that is making our money more sound. In this discussion, find out how she suggests we start moving things in the right direction.

Independent Institute

Economist Judy Shelton, a senior fellow at the Independent Institute, discusses her new book: Good As Gold, How To Unlease The Power Of Sound Money. From the Independent Institute: She’s one of the few economists bold enough to challenge the inflationary policies of the Federal Reserve, emphasizin...

Eight minutes isn't enough to review the career and life of a sports icon like Pete Rose, but I offer a short reflection...
08/10/2024

Eight minutes isn't enough to review the career and life of a sports icon like Pete Rose, but I offer a short reflection on the man and the player in this segment.

Rose's legendary work ethic inspired a generation of athletes. His on-field success proves him to be one of the greatest baseball players of all time. His off-field mistakes made him one of the most controversial ones.

What do you think: should the greatest hitter of all time be in the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, despite his breaking of the Game's most famous rule?

Pete Rose. Charlie Hustle. A key member of "The Big Red Machine". Champion. Greatest Hitter of All Time. Whatever you want to call him, you cannot deny his greatness in baseball. His work ethic put him in a position to win and the skills he built made him the winningest player of all time. In this s...

The rescue and recovery from the damage of will continue to months. Now, is about to hit Florida and we don't know h...
07/10/2024

The rescue and recovery from the damage of will continue to months. Now, is about to hit Florida and we don't know how much damage will be caused by that hurricane.

Many pundits, media personalities, political activists, and officials blame for the intensity and frequency of today's hurricane seasons. Is that science or politics?

In this discussion, CFACT's Craig Rucker gives his take on that question.

With the destruction of Helene still affecting Americans throughout the Southeast and Hurricane Milton on the the way to Florida, many politicial activists, pundits, and officials are - again - pointing to "climate change" as the reason for the frequency and intensity of dangerous storms. In this di...

Normally, labor unions back Democrats in elections, especially presidential ones. This year, though, the leadership of o...
03/10/2024

Normally, labor unions back Democrats in elections, especially presidential ones. This year, though, the leadership of one of the largest unions decided to sit this one out.

In this discussion, Competitive Enterprise Institute's Sean Higgins assesses the decision to not endorse either Kamala Harris or Donald J. Trump.

It's as predictable as can be in politics, right? Organized labor, especially the biggest unions, align with Democrats. Most of the time, that's the case but the Teamsters' national leadership surprised many political observers and operatives by declining to endorse any candidate in the 2024 preside...

Why are some broadcasters pushing back against an Federal Communications Commission proposal that would require them to ...
02/10/2024

Why are some broadcasters pushing back against an Federal Communications Commission proposal that would require them to report the racial and gender makeup of their employees?

Pacific Legal Foundation's Wilson Freeman explains in this discussion.

Pacific Legal Foundation attorney Wilson Freeman explains why some broadcasters are going to court to fight an FCC proposal that would mandate the reporting of racial and gender demographics of their employees. Among the immediate concerns are the possibility of DEI (diversity, equity, inclusion), h...

This isn't just Hollywood gossip; the horrors of happen far more than you realize and probably closer to you than you'...
30/09/2024

This isn't just Hollywood gossip; the horrors of happen far more than you realize and probably closer to you than you'd ever imagine. While a salacious details and accusations of what happened at a caused a media stir, the more common setting for the abuse is much grittier.

In this discussion, Paul Hutchinson (executive produucer of Sound of Freedom Movie) updates us on the brutality of what's likely happening in your town right now.

Child Liberation Foundation

Paul Hutchinson, executive producer of Sound of Freedom - the film that spotlighted the horrors of the child s*x trafficking trade, reacts to the shocking news & allegations we're now getting about s*x-based parties in Hollywood. Those accusations are related to the parties hosted by "P Diddy" (aka....

Did you know Constitution Day was last week?No? Is THAT why you didn't send me a card?In this discussion, Townhall.com c...
24/09/2024

Did you know Constitution Day was last week?

No? Is THAT why you didn't send me a card?

In this discussion, Townhall.com columnist Ken Davis explains why we should celebrate Constiution Day and use it to recommit to the principles outlined in the document - and to using it as the restraint on government it was designed to be.

Often relegated to an historical artifact, the US Constitution isn't often held in the same regard as in generations past. Former Virginia Deputy Attorney General Ken Davis, writing for Townhall.com, argues that last week's Constitution Day (it's a real thing, look it up) should be a reminder for ou...

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