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Did you know George and Barbara Bush participated in the Houston rodeo? Houston native Ginny Montalbano talks to her dad, who was also involved in the rodeo, about the times the Bushes participated--as well as their impact on the community. Plus: A Michigan lawmaker is promoting a resolution urging fast-food chains to stop classifying kids meals toys as for boys or for girls. We also cover these stories: --George W. Bush, former Canadian Prime Minister Brian Mulroney, former Sen. Alan Simpson, and presidential historian Jon Meacham will give eulogies at George H.W. Bush's funeral Wednesday. --On Twitter, the president accused his former lawyer Michael Cohen of lying in order to get a reduced sentence, and said he should “serve a full and complete sentence.” --Remember the Dutchman who wanted to legally identify as 20 years younger than his age? A Dutch court has turned him down, saying he has to stay 69 legally. The Daily Signal podcast is available on Ricochet, iTunes, SoundCloud, Google Play, or Stitcher. All of our podcasts can be found at DailySignal.com/podcasts. If you like what you hear, please leave a review. You can also leave us a message at 202-608-6205 or write us at letters@dailysignal.com. Enjoy the show!

On today’s show, we’re talking about civics. At a time when students across the country lack a basic understanding of government and economics, one university is doing something about it. We’ll feature an interview with Paul Carrese, founding director of the School of Civic and Economic Thought and Leadership at Arizona State University. We'll also hear from Manhattan Institute fellow Heather Mac Donald about what’s wrong with college campuses today. Listen to the full interview below. Also on today’s show: • Your letters to the editor. Don’t forget, your letter could be featured on our show; write us at letters@dailysignal.com or call 202-608-6205. • A heartwarming good news story out of California following the deadly wildfires. The Daily Signal podcast is available on the Ricochet Audio Network. You also can listen on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast app. All of our podcasts can be found at DailySignal.com/podcasts. If you like what you hear, please leave a review or give us feedback. Enjoy the show!

Glamour magazine announces its women of the year--and surprise, surprise, not a single woman on the list is on the right. You may have heard that Ben and Jerry's has released a new anti-Trump ice cream, but did you know they're also supporting the Women's March financially, despite the group's concerning ties with Louis Farrakhan, known for anti-Semitic comments? Plus: One writer at a liberal feminist site is annoyed with Chip Gaines saying he'd like a sixth kid. Kelsey Harkness and Bre Payton join us, for the first time bringing their "Problematic Women" segment to our podcast. We also cover these stories: --The alleged shooter in the tragic massacre in the Pittsburgh Tree of Life synagogue, which left 11 dead, is being charged on 44 counts. --Early reports show big economic gains in October. According to ADP and Moody’s Analytics, private payrolls grew by 227,000 jobs. --Janet Yellen, who until recently served as chair of the Federal Reserve, expressed concern about the level of debt the U.S. is taking on, calling it “unsustainable.” The Daily Signal podcast is available on Ricochet, iTunes, SoundCloud, Google Play, or Stitcher. All of our podcasts can be found at DailySignal.com/podcasts. If you like what you hear, please leave a review. You can also leave us a message at 202-608-6205 or write us at letters@dailysignal.com. Enjoy the show!

A New York magazine article chronicles how some couples think their marriages are struggling because of the emotions surrounding politics in post-Trump era. And first lady Melania Trump's red Christmas trees are creating an uproar. The "Problematic Women" discuss this, and more in today's show. We also cover these stories: --President Donald Trump is in Argentina for the G20 summit, where he will not be meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin as previously planned. --Michael Cohen, the former lawyer for Trump, pleaded guilty Thursday to lying to Congress. --Between 2016 and 2017, the suicide rate increased by 3.7 percent, and deaths by overdose reached a new high of over 70,000. The Daily Signal podcast is available on Ricochet, iTunes, SoundCloud, Google Play, or Stitcher. All of our podcasts can be found at DailySignal.com/podcasts. If you like what you hear, please leave a review. You can also leave us a message at 202-608-6205 or write us at letters@dailysignal.com. Enjoy the show!

Where do you begin if you're thinking about homeschooling? Can you do it if you're not a teacher? And how can you make sure your kids get enough socialization? We're joined by a special guest, Colleen Trinko--yes, Kate's mom! Colleen, who is a teacher, homeschooled her five children for many years, and now works with other homeschool families to advise. Plus: A feminist is kicked off Twitter, seemingly for saying “Men aren’t women."  We also cover these stories: --President Trump is now threatening additional tariffs on cars in response to General Motors’ announcement of layoffs and plant closings. --Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says there’s no “direct reporting” linking the Saudi crown prince to the murder of Jamal Khashoggi. --In an interview, Ivanka Trump made the case for why her use of a personal email was not at all the same as what Hillary Clinton had done. The Daily Signal podcast is available on Ricochet, iTunes, SoundCloud, Google Play, or Stitcher. All of our podcasts can be found at DailySignal.com/podcasts. If you like what you hear, please leave a review. You can also leave us a message at 202-608-6205 or write us at letters@dailysignal.com. Enjoy the show!

Why did Russia decide to ratchet up tensions with Ukraine and seize three ships Sunday? Do Ukranians fear their long war with Russia is about to reach a new, more intensive stage? Nolan Peterson, The Daily Signal's foreign correspondent, joins us from Ukraine to share what he's seeing and hearing. Plus: A new survey shows some young adults think President Obama was better than George Washington.  We also cover these stories: --Special Counsel Robert Mueller is expected to issue his report on the 2016 elections in the near future -- but he’s also now accusing former Trump campaign manager Paul Manafort of lying to investigators. --Three American soldiers died Tuesday in Afghanistan, due to a roadside bomb. --President Trump is threatening a 10 percent tariff on iPhones, which are assembled in China. The Daily Signal podcast is available on Ricochet, iTunes, SoundCloud, Google Play, or Stitcher. All of our podcasts can be found at DailySignal.com/podcasts. If you like what you hear, please leave a review. You can also leave us a message at 202-608-6205 or write us at letters@dailysignal.com. Enjoy the show!

Did it have to come to tear gas? Why have asylum claims rocketed in recent years? David Inserra, a policy analyst at The Heritage Foundation who focuses on immigration and homeland security, talks about this, as well as what he found out when he visited the caravan for himself in Mexico City recently, and what he learned from talking to migrants. Plus: The Daily Signal's Ginny Montalbano got a sneak peek of the White House's Christmas decorations, and shares what she saw. We also cover these stories: --President Trump threatened to close the border. --General Motors announces it will cut 14,000 jobs from its North American workforce. --Twitter permanently suspended Jesse Kelly, a conservative user and former congressional candidate. Twitter cited no example of any violations of the rules.  The Daily Signal podcast is available on Ricochet, iTunes, SoundCloud, Google Play, or Stitcher. All of our podcasts can be found at DailySignal.com/podcasts. If you like what you hear, please leave a review. You can also leave us a message at 202-608-6205 or write us at letters@dailysignal.com. Enjoy the show!

Has “radical feminism” been bad for women? University of Pennsylvania Law School Professor Amy Wax argues a resounding yes. “Radical feminism has had a baleful influence on college campuses, and on women’s education, in all sorts of ways,” she said. “It's really made them dumber.” In this week’s edition of The Daily Signal’s “Problematic Women” podcast, Kelsey Harkness interviews Wax on free speech, gender roles, #MeToo, and “radical feminism.” Wax talks about the dangers of young women taking offense “at remarks that really are not meant to be offensive,” and the left’s constant search to “find sexism under every rock.” In addition to having a bachelor’s degree from Yale College, a medical degree from Harvard University, and a law degree from Columbia Law School, Wax has argued 15 cases before the Supreme Court on behalf of the Justice Department. Listen to today’s podcast to hear her take on free speech, #MeToo, and modern-day feminism. The Daily Signal podcast is available on Ricochet, iTunes, SoundCloud, Google Play, or Stitcher. All of our podcasts can be found at DailySignal.com/podcasts. If you like what you hear, please leave a review. You can also leave us a message at 202-608-6205 or write us at letters@dailysignal.com. Enjoy the show!

November is Military Families Month and today we're recognizing the achievements of R. Riveter, a handbag company founded and run by military spouses. On today’s show, we feature an interview with Lisa Bradley, a finalist for this year’s Small Business Award for Veteran and Military Spouse Employment from Hiring Our Heroes.  Bradley, along with fellow military spouse Cameron Cruse, founded the canvas and leather handbag business R. Riveter as a way to help military spouses and families who are struggling. Second Lady Karen Pence recently toured the company's warehouse in North Carolina. Also on today’s show: • Your letters to the editor. Don’t forget, your letter could be featured on our show; write us at letters@dailysignal.com or call 202-608-6205. • We remember the late Jack Kemp, a conservative icon who received The Heritage Foundation’s highest honor posthumously this month. The Daily Signal podcast is available on the Ricochet Audio Network. You also can listen on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast app. All of our podcasts can be found at DailySignal.com/podcasts. If you like what you hear, please leave a review or give us feedback. Enjoy the show!

What actually happened at the first Thanksgiving? And how did our memory of it, over the centuries of American history, get tinged with a bit of "fake news" ? Dr. Tracy McKenzie, author of "The First Thanksgiving: What the Real Story Tells Us About Loving God and Learning from History", joins us to discuss in this special Thanksgiving edition of the podcast. The Daily Signal podcast is available on Ricochet, iTunes, SoundCloud, Google Play, or Stitcher. All of our podcasts can be found at DailySignal.com/podcasts. If you like what you hear, please leave a review. You can also leave us a message at 202-608-6205 or write us at letters@dailysignal.com. Enjoy the show!

There was a lot of good news for pro-lifers in the 2018 election results--and proof that talking about pro-life values is the way to win over, not lose, voters. Mallory Quigley, vice president of communications for the Susan B. Anthony List, joins us to discuss the group's door-to-door efforts, and what they saw through contact with thousands of voters directly. Plus: Democrats are much more likely to think that Republicans are racist/bigoted/sexist than vice versa.  We also cover these stories: --President Trump issued a statement about journalist Jamal Khashoggi's death, saying, "Our relationship is with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. They have been a great ally in our very important fight against Iran." --Democrats on the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee are preparing to investigate Ivanka Trump’s use of a personal email account --Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke suggested “radical environmental groups” were part of the problem regarding the massive fires that have been devastating the country. The Daily Signal podcast is available on Ricochet, iTunes, SoundCloud, Google Play, or Stitcher. All of our podcasts can be found at DailySignal.com/podcasts. If you like what you hear, please leave a review. You can also leave us a message at 202-608-6205 or write us at letters@dailysignal.com. Enjoy the show!

President Barack Obama was no fan of Fox News--and he didn't hide that fact. And there's no requirement for the White House to call on every reporter with press credentials. But is it a good idea for the White House to fight with CNN White House correspondent Jim Acosta? And how should the White House respond when reporters act in an arguably out-of-line way? The Daily Signal's editor in chief Rob Bluey and White House correspondent Fred Lucas join to discuss. Plus: The White House Correspondents Dinner will break with tradition next year and feature a historian instead of a comedian.  We also cover these stories: --Fifteen House Democrats have signed a letter opposing Nancy Pelosi as House speaker. --Three Democratic senators are suing the administration over President --Trump’s appointment of Matthew Whitaker as acting attorney general. Brenda Snipes, the Broward County Election supervisor who has been under fire during the Florida recounts, has announced her resignation. The Daily Signal podcast is available on Ricochet, iTunes, SoundCloud, Google Play, or Stitcher. All of our podcasts can be found at DailySignal.com/podcasts. If you like what you hear, please leave a review. You can also leave us a message at 202-608-6205 or write us at letters@dailysignal.com. Enjoy the show!

On today’s show, we’ll feature an interview with the founders of NewsGuard, a journalism project that applies nutrition labels to media outlets.  Steve Brill and Gordon Crovitz, the co-CEOs of NewsGuard, speak to The Daily Signal about the mission of NewsGuard and how their rating system works. Earlier this year, NewsGuard gave The Daily Signal a rare perfect rating. The two veteran journalists and news entrepreneurs also share their advice for journalists and discuss the impact social media companies have had on misinformation circulating today. Listen to the full interview below. Also on today’s show: • Your letters to the editor. Don’t forget, your letter could be featured on our show; write us at letters@dailysignal.com or call 202-608-6205. • We’ll also share your letters, and heartwarming story about a veteran in Tennessee. The Daily Signal podcast is available on the Ricochet Audio Network. You also can listen on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast app. All of our podcasts can be found at DailySignal.com/podcasts. If you like what you hear, please leave a review or give us feedback. Enjoy the show!

“The U.S. military could suffer unacceptably high casualties and loss of major capital assets in its next conflict. It might struggle to win, or perhaps lose, a war against China or Russia. The United States is particularly at risk of being overwhelmed should its military be forced to fight on two or more fronts simultaneously.” Those are the sobering words from a report released Wednesday by the bipartisan National Defense Strategy Commission. Air Force veteran and Heritage Foundation senior communications manager John Cooper joins us to discuss.  Plus: Forget taking your kids to work--taking your parents to work is now what the cool kids are doing. We also cover these stories: --The Justice Department released a memo saying that the Matthew Whitaker appointment as attorney general is consistent with the Federal Vacancies Reform Act, and it cited an example from 1866 when an acting attorney general served without confirmation by the Senate. --Rep. Kevin McCarthy. R-Calif., will be the next GOP leader in the House after defeating Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, in a vote. --As election results continue to come in from some of the closest midterm races, Democrats are gaining. In fact, they’ve now picked up more House seats than they’ve ever picked up since Watergate. The Daily Signal podcast is available on Ricochet, iTunes, SoundCloud, Google Play, or Stitcher. All of our podcasts can be found at DailySignal.com/podcasts. If you like what you hear, please leave a review. You can also leave us a message at 202-608-6205 or write us at letters@dailysignal.com. Enjoy the show!

On this week's "Problematic Women" edition of The Daily Signal podcast, we cover the "sex recession," the fanfare surrounding former first lady Michelle Obama's new book, and the absurd new ad promoting gender-neutral clothing. Plus: We cover a heartwarming push from the Down syndrome community.  We also cover these stories: --Sen. Jeff Flake, R-Ariz., says he won't vote for any of President Trump’s judicial nominees until a bill protecting Robert Mueller is brought up for a vote. --More teens are using e-cigarettes, and the government’s not happy. The Food and Drug Administration announced Thursday that unless stores could check for age, they can’t sell certain flavors of e-cigarettes. --CNN's Jim Acosta is still fighting the White House to get his press credential back. Judge Timothy Kelly will issue a preliminary decision today as to whether the White House has to give him is press credential back. The Daily Signal podcast is available on Ricochet, iTunes, SoundCloud, Google Play, or Stitcher. All of our podcasts can be found at DailySignal.com/podcasts. If you like what you hear, please leave a review. You can also leave us a message at 202-608-6205 or write us at letters@dailysignal.com. Enjoy the show!