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Bold and blunt: Washington Times online opinion editor Cheryl Chumley brings her no-holds-barred take on the big issues of the day.

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Bold and blunt: Washington Times online opinion editor Cheryl Chumley brings her no-holds-barred take on the big issues of the day.

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English


Episodes

January 6 is the real state of the union

3/14/2024
Joe Biden wants to say America's in great shape -- that thanks to him and his White House policies, this nation couldn't be doing any better, particularly economically. We know that's bunk. If you want to look at how the nation's doing, take a peek behind the curtains of January 6. Radio host Ed Martin says the justice system is a two-tiered mess, and that's causing chaos throughout society.

Duration:00:32:04

Reagan vs. Biden, a real no-brainer

3/5/2024
Comparing Ronald Reagan's success as a president versus Joe Biden's success in the White House is a lesson in opposites. Reagan, to this day, is still counted by Americans as one of the best presidents in U.S. history. Biden will be remembered as worse than Jimmy Carter -- no small feat when you consider the weakness of Carter's administration. As Craig Shirley, author of the new "The Search for Reagan," says: Reagan saw individuals in terms of their inherent worth, and governed accordingly. Biden, on the other hand, sees only the worth of Big Government.

Duration:00:35:59

America's deplorable antisemitism problem

2/29/2024
America's colleges and universities have become ground zero for the Jew-hatred movement, and for many, this is a shocking eye-opener. But Dr. Zachary Marschall, w/ Campus Reform and Leadership Institute, says the antisemitism has been festering on America's places of higher learning for decades. The rot must be cleansed. As Marschall said, yes this is America -- but guess what: antisemitism, Jew hatred, violence against Jews -- a call to eradicate Jews from the face of the earth -- it can all happen here.

Duration:00:28:22

Time for Joe Biden, Democrats to fly

2/27/2024
It's high time for America to take back American Exceptionalism, and the key way to do that is to boot Democrats, particularly President Joe Biden, from office. Democrats have done nothing but devastate the American economy, education system, law and justice and constitutional order, and most especially, the border. As tens of thousands pour into America from countries with socialist and Marxist governments, and then disappear into parts unknown across the United States, the Democrats cheer because they see in these illegals their next batch of loyal voters. This is a situation that cannot last forever. Soon enough, America the free will be America the communist. Richard Levine, author of "Pillars for Freedom," discusses.

Duration:00:28:31

Digging deeper on Founding Fathers

2/15/2024
One of today's hottest political discussions is the one that goes like this: What would Founding Fathers do if they were alive today? And it's getting harder and harder to reach consensus on that point because too many Americans are not well schooled on Founding Father logic. So how to debate effectively? Michael Barone, one of America's most respected political pundits and authors, weighs in with a scholarly look at how the founders really arrived at their conclusions. His new book -- "Mental Maps of the Founders" -- explains more.

Duration:00:33:18

Globalism 101 and how to fight it

2/13/2024
The coming globalist storm is on the horizon -- in fact, it's actually here and now. But as one historian says: Not much under the sun is new. When it comes to the globalist attempt to steal away America's sovereignty, we've actually been here, done that in previous decades. And guess what? Freedom wins. But that doesn't mean the war's won. Larry Schweikart discusses Davos, globalism and the fate of American liberties, as well as his new book, "Patriot's History of Globalism: Its Rise and Decline." It's the decline that brings the smile.

Duration:00:36:35

Demonic days bring fog of daze

2/8/2024
Today's evil times are certainly having an effect on society, leading to everything from LGBTQ lunacy to terror attacks on Israel -- to even a nation of American citizens who've forgotten their strength and liberty lies with God, not government. Bible prophecy is unfolding before our eyes. So how to make sense of the darkness and live a life of light in Christ? Pastor Jack Hibbs of Calvary Chapel Chino Hills in California has a new book. "Living in the Daze of Deception," and he says what's needed are discerning Christians who aren't afraid to counter the wicked narratives. It's true; if more Christians involved themselves in politics and culture, the politics and culture wouldn't be so evil.

Duration:00:30:28

Finding joy in dark times

2/6/2024
America certainly is facing some dark and perilous times and it's becoming more and more of a challenge to maintain a positive attitude. But it is possible to have joy. It starts with realizing the definition of joy is not the same as the definition of happiness, and that the idea of following one's heart leads to misery. Brant Hansen, author of "Life Is Hard. God is Good. Let's Dance," discusses. And what he says about maintaining peace during trials and tribulations is enlightening and motivating.

Duration:00:27:07

Truth still matters and evil is still evil

2/1/2024
The reason why American society is seeing such a rot spread through its culture and politics is because truth is something that is seen as an archaic, old-fashioned type of idea that doesn't really belong in modern day. Fact is, too many people take their truth from their own emotions, and scoff the idea of a truth that comes from the Bible and ultimately, from God. If Christians would stand taller and louder for truth, then the politics of America wouldn't be so globalist and dark, and the culture wouldn't be so immoral. Author Josiah O'Neil discusses.

Duration:00:33:45

DEI Brainwashing is worse than you think

1/30/2024
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is a buzz phrase that's been tossed about with growing frequency through the years. And while it sounds soft and warm and fuzzy and safe, its end game is quite the opposite. This is Marxism at work to tear apart America's capitalistic system. Kent Heckenlively has a new book that goes undercover at some of America's corporations to see how DEI is being taught to employees, and oh my gosh, it's a big brainwashing that's turning our businesses into social justice warriors. Take a listen and learn how deep the propaganda's gone -- and how to fight to save America's freedoms.

Duration:00:35:02

Sen. Ron Johnson: Be wary of COVID shots

1/25/2024
Sen. Ron Johnson: Be wary of COVID shots The number of deaths due to COVID shots is rising at an alarming rate, but what's even more alarming is the accompanying reluctance of America's own government agencies and medical experts to acknowledge this is happening. Sen. Ron Johnson has been tracking the safety and negative impact reports from these shots for years, and what he's finding is concerning enough that he says: Don't take the shots. Worse, though, is the stonewalling he's experiencing from those who told us these shots are safe; and who continue to tell us to take the boosters -- but who don't want to prove with data, reports, analyses and truthful information that yes, Americans can trust their claims. The best advice for now is don't trust the medical bureaucrats.

Duration:00:32:56

Donald Trump or Bust

1/24/2024
It's Donald Trump for president in 2024 -- and if you don't like that, deal with it. He's the candidate of choice for conservatives in America and the reasons are two-fold: He's got a track record of controlling the border. And he's got a track record of fighting -- of winning! -- against the globalists. These are the two biggest threats facing the United States right now; it only makes sense to elect the one guy who won't stand down and cower in the corner when the forces of anti-Americanism come calling. As Steve Malzberg, nationally known television and radio host and syndicated columnist says, "Trump doesn't cave." That's why he is the go-to guy this presidential election season.

Duration:00:32:56

Palestinian apologists ignore fact that evil exists

1/18/2024
America has been turned into a hotbed of pro-Palestinian, anti-semitic protests lately -- and it's a brazen display of ignorance of truthful history. More than that, the pro-Palestinian and anti-semitic displays on college campuses, on public streets, in the very city called our nation's Capitol -- more than that, they're all about a spiritual sickness that refuses to call out evil as evil. Pretending as if the terrorists of Hamas and the Palestinians who voted in office the terror group called Hamas are morally equivalent to their Jewish neighbors in Israel is to utterly disregard truth, and to advance a very evil agenda. Troy Miller, CEO and president of NRB, traveled to Israel to see the truth himself, and what he reports is shocking, sorrowful and crucial to hear.

Duration:00:30:27

Keeping Christianity relevant in a sin-filled world

1/16/2024
The rise of the nones. The emptying of church pews. The growing secularization of America. All these matters impact the fate of American liberties because the less people believe in an age of accountability, the less prone they are to believe their actions on earth matter, and the more prone they are to live as non-believers -- which opens the door to behaviors that disrupt the peace of society -- which opens the door for government to come in and try to exert controls to calm society. Are churches today failing on keeping their flocks informed of biblically schooled on the topics that matter in modern times? Mike Novotny, a Wisconsin pastor and author, says Christians need to talk more about the very topics they want to keep secret and hidden, and that it's time to get tough with truth.

Duration:00:29:45

For the love of God, don't vote Democrat

1/11/2024
Don't vote Democrat, don't vote Democrat, don't vote Democrat -- oh, and one more thing: Don't vote Democrat! Democrats are largely to blame for the downfall of America, the one that's seeing boys dress as girls and pretend to be something they're not; the one that's seeing a president whose primary foreign policy is 'China First;' the one that's seeing hard-working American citizens struggle to pay for their family expenses while leftist pinheads in New York City empty the public schools of students so that illegals can live in the buildings -- on the taxpayer dime. It's time to put a stop to the madness. And now we have whispers of California's resident-in-leftist-chief Gavin Newsom making a run for the White House? Perish the thought. That would be a disaster, says John Cox, author of "The Newsom Nightmare."

Duration:00:30:10

Mail-in Voting in 2020 Marked By Massive Fraud

1/9/2024
The election of 2020 is still a question mark in many Americans' minds, and now a new survey from The Heartland Institute and Rasmussen Reports shows why concerns should be very much founded. Fully one-in-five mail-in voters committed fraud, either innocently or knowingly; in the end, to take from Hillary Clinton -- what difference does it make? Fraud is fraud no matter the motivation. And Jim Lakely, VP at Heartland, says the fraud occurred on such a widespread basis that Donald Trump definitely has a point when he says his election was stolen.

Duration:00:29:21

National New Year's resolution: Boot the Marxists

1/2/2024
Let's resolve to make 2024 the year of saving America from the leftist influences that have corrupted our government and culture, namely the socialists and communists and Marxists who've taken over the Democrat Party. How to save the country? For one, quit voting Democrat. For two, turn back to God. For three -- and four -- and five -- well, guest Allen West, retired Army lieutenant colonel, has a lot of thoughts on what's wrong with this Joe Biden administration, and what Americans can tackle right now to secure this nation's liberty for the foreseeable future.

Duration:00:29:44

Character: it's good for the soul

12/27/2023
What good is it if an individual gains the world but loses the soul? Or, as Dr. Jennifer London puts it: Character is crucially important. It was a key driving force of so many of America's most noble and influential figures -- Jefferson, Washington, Tubman, Graham. But the main question is: How to instill it in today's youth in a way that lasts? London discusses.

Duration:00:27:37

Bridging Divides and Other Great American Ideas

12/20/2023
America's political and cultural climates are tense to say the least. And if you look at polls and surveys and interviews over the past year, it seems that 2023 was an especially fiery time in the political realm. So going forward, what will 2024 bring? Sam Daley-Harris says unity and peace are possible -- or at least rational debate and discussion -- and so is change for society's good. And he wuld know. He wrote the book on it, called "Reclaiming Our Democracy: Every Citizen's Guide to Transformational Activity."

Duration:00:31:27

America, Time to Face the Danger

12/14/2023
America, Time to Face the Danger How many times has it been reported that someone from a communist country has looked with alarm at America now and warned of a coming crisis -- warned that America is on the cusp of turning communist? Well, here comes another similar warning, this time from a scholar and researcher, Shea Bradley-Farrell, president of Counterpoint Institute for Policy, Research and Education, who went to Hungary, spoke to Hungarians and brought home their warning for the West. And it's called "Last Warning to the West."

Duration:00:31:24