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I will share my thoughts about American politics, as well as current events in Israel and elsewhere, based on my experiences in the U.S., South Africa, and the Middle East. I will also discuss books and popular culture from the perspective of a somewhat libertarian, religiously observant conservative living in California. I will also share art and ideas that I find useful and helpful, and link to my content at Breitbart News, Amazon, and elsewhere.
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Breitbart News Sunday: Show rundown January 9, 2022

This is our first show of the year, and we'll tackle Democrats' assault on voting rights. Yes, that's right -- it's DEMOCRATS who are attacking voting rights by allowing non-citizens to vote in New York City, a move that will likely be copied by Democrat-run cities everywhere. Ironically, they are doing this while trying to dismiss Republican efforts to improve voter integrity as racist, and trying to push through voting "reforms" at the federal level to guarantee their power.

We'll look back at January 6 -- and ahead to November 8, which is Election Day for the midterms. And we'll talk about the Supreme Court's imminent decision on President Biden's vaccine mandates, as well as the economy.

Join us with special guests:

  • Catherine Engelbrecht -- founder of True the Vote, on voting "reforms"
  • Emma-Jo Morris -- political editor of Breitbart News, on 2022 prospects
  • Ken Klukowski -- legal guru, talking about the Supreme Court and vaccine mandates
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Day 24 of THE AGENDA: Conclusion -- What Trump should work on with Congress

This is the final edition of THE AGENDA -- finished a few days early!

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Day 23 of THE AGENDA: Protecting the Constitution, and our elections
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Weekly Torah reading: Mishpatim (Exodus 21:1 - 24:18)

This week's portion elucidates some of the first laws and principles of the Torah that follow the Ten Commandments, including -- a message particularly relevant to freed slaves -- the Jewish restrictions on indentured servitude.

God also provides the basic civil laws of Jewish society, governing almost every area of life -- in this one portion! -- as well as several basic principles of faith and religious observance. Moses then ascends Sinai for 40 days.

One of the laws God gives is the law against taunting a foreigner. This is different from allowing people to enter your land illegally; it is about showing respect, however, for people from other lands and other groups.

I am reminded of the importance of this principle because of the rhetoric lately attacking Elon Musk, a fellow South African-turned-American, for his foreign roots -- often by people who favor illegal immigration, ironically.

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A brief update on progress

Since the Palisades Fire on January 7, my posts have been fairly sparse. I have just been so busy -- fighting the fire, covering the fire, helping neighbors, and launching a new podcast, "Three Homeless Guys," with two local friends.

Things are up and down. My family is still displaced, and we haven't resolved our living situation. We are awaiting answers from the insurance company (State Farm) on what they will cover, including alternative living expenses.

There are some incredible opportunities opening up -- more on that later -- and our kids are generally doing well, though this has been hard for them as well (especially the two middle kids, who miss their friends and their house).

The emotion of it all hit me yesterday. Today I feel wrung out. But I also feel that, in a way, going through the fire has been a process of refinement, of re-casting in a new mould, to face new challenges. And to win each new day.

Breitbart News Sunday: show rundown (February 16, 2025)

So much to talk about, once again, as the Trump administration continues at breakneck pace. From DOGE chewing through the federal bureaucracy, to Marco Rubio heading out on his first missions for Trump, there's so much...

Special guests:

Assemblyman Carl DeMaio -- on the L.A. fires and reforming CA insurance
Matt Boyle -- Breitbart News political editor, on DOGE and confirmations
Jamie Paige -- founder of the Westside Current, on L.A. politics and the fires
Frances Martel -- Breitbart News foreign editor, on Rubio and Russia/Ukraine
Rob Hersov -- South African commentator, on SA's fight with the White House

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