Joel Pollak
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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 (October 20, 2024)

"Would you like fries with that?" Trump worked the McDonald's fryer and drive-thru today. Is there anything else to talk about? Well, yes... My colleague Matt Boyle has an exclusive interview with the former president -- we'll air it today!

Also: Obamacare enrollment deadlines are approaching again. Democrats say Trump wants to get rid of it; Trump says he had to save it and actually made it better. With costs going up... what's the real story? We'll discuss health care.

We'll also talk about the media -- what's going on? Bret Baier's Fox News interview was one thing, but... are the mainstream media actually giving up on Kamala Harris? How are things shaping up, with just over two weeks to go?

Finally, we'll talk about Israel. Ordinary soldiers on a routine training mission took down Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar this past week. Could there any greater justice? And Hezbollah is in the crosshairs... where are Biden/Harris on this?

Special guests:
Matt Boyle - DC/political editor, Breitbart News, on Trump interview
Chris Faddis - president of Solidarity HealthShare, on Obamcare costs
Tim Graham - executive editor of NewsBusters, on the media
Pierre Rehov - filmmaker of "Pogrom(s)," on the killing of Hamas's Sinwar

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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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