The first thing I should note is that I had an incredible time in Milwaukee. I have always loved the city, and even considered moving there once. It is neoclassical, Midwestern, cosmopolitan, and earthy at the same time. I went to a Brewers game, swam at Bradford Beach, drank a Leinenkugels shandy, and rode a scooter everywhere.
The debate itself: I found it more exciting than expected, but still sort of boring. It was nice to hear candidates talking about conservative policies, but I didn't hear much that blew my mind, though I was impressed with Gov. Doug Burgum's answer on abortion (which I happen to agree with, though it needed something more).
Trump is still the frontrunner, and remains irreplaceable -- not just because of the indictments, although they have given conservatives reason to rally around him, but also because he has an instinct for identifying the most important issues and for framing them in a powerful way. Whether he can beat Biden is another matter.
I would add this: Democrats trolled the debate with an airplane towing a sign that described the 2024 Republican primary as a race for the "extreme MAGA base." It was the first time I had seen a major American political party attack the voters on the other side, not just the politicians. Scary stuff, in the context of what's going on.
Today's episode is devoted to the second anniversary of the October 7 terror attacks. It was produced before the announcement of a ceasefire deal, yet remains current & relevant.
Please listen, and #bringthemhome.
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This week's portion is a beautiful poem, containing the Covenant between God and the people of Israel. But given the breaking news that Hamas may actually have agreed to release all of the Israeli hostages, I will devote my remarks to that.
One hopes it is true; if so, it makes this week's additional reading, from II Samuel 22, even more relevant: David's song of praise to the Lord for delivering him from the hand of his enemies.
"18 He rescued me from my powerful enemy,
from my foes, who were too strong for me.
19 They confronted me in the day of my disaster,
but the Lord was my support."
So much to focus on this week -- and much breaking news. A peace deal in the Middle East, perhaps? Eric Adams dropping out of the mayor's race? And a looming shutdown as Democrats push their demands beyond absurdity.
Special guests:
- Bradley Jaye - Breitbart News congressional correspondent, on the shutdown
- John Carney - Breitbart News financial editor, on the upcoming jobs report
- Jerome Hudson - Breitbart News entertainment editor, on the Kimmel fallout
- Frances Martel - Breitbart News foreign editor, on the UN and Gaza talks
- Matisyahu - award-winning reggae artist, on his new album, "Ancient Child"
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