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RIDING SHOTGUN WITH CHARLIE COOK PART 2 #SistersInArms — December 02, 2025

Kerrie Ann Auclair hosts Charlie Cook, host of Riding Shotgun With Charlie and chair of AmCon and GRPC, for an essential conversation on strengthening Second Amendment rights through education and community action.

DAILY SIGNAL: Shoppers Aren’t Buying Trump Economy Panic Narrative

Americans have a glum view of the economy, but that is not expected to affect their consumer spending as holiday shopping kicks off. According to a recent Fox News survey, 76% of Americans have a negative view of the economy. At the end of President Joe Biden’s term, this number was 70%. Yet, while Americansappear […]

DAILY SIGNAL: Departing Rep. Shares Top Concern Heading Into 2026

The following is a preview of Daily Signal Politics Editor Bradley Devlin’s interview with Rep. Ralph Norman, R-S.C., on “The Signal Sitdown.” The full interview premieres on The Daily Signal’s YouTube page at 6:30 a.m. Eastern on Nov. 27. The 2026 midterms are shaping up to be one of the most consequential midterm elections in […]

DAILY SIGNAL: America’s Top Concern Heading Into 2026

The following is a preview of Daily Signal Politics Editor Bradley Devlin’s interview with Rep. Ralph Norman, R-S.C., on “The Signal Sitdown.” The full interview premieres on The Daily Signal’s YouTube page at 6:30 a.m. Eastern on Nov. 27. The 2026 midterms are shaping up to be one of the most consequential midterm elections in […]

Michael G. Riley, Civic Leader and Longtime RI Policy Advocate, Dies at 69

Michael G. Riley, a prominent board member of the Rhode Island Center for Freedom and Prosperity and a well-known figure in the state’s civic and public-policy circles, died Nov. 20, 2025, with his family at his side. He was 69. Riley’s tenure on the board capped a lifetime defined by intellectual rigor, contrarian spirit, and an unwavering commitment to liberty. Colleagues at the Center remembered him as a forceful thinker whose integrity and curiosity shaped debates and strengthened the organization’s mission.

DAILY SIGNAL: Make Etiquette Great Again

We’veall been there. Standing at the holiday party with nothing to say to a room full ofwell-dressedstrangers. Or wondering what fork we are supposed to use for the salad. And does it even matter what side of the plate you put your water glass on? Etiquette has become a lost art in much of American […]

DAILY SIGNAL: Make Etiquette Great Again: Your Guide to Winning the Holidays

We’veall been there. Standing at the holiday party with nothing to say to a room full ofwell-dressedstrangers. Or wondering what fork we are supposed to use for the salad. And does it even matter what side of the plate you put your water glass on? Etiquette has become a lost art in much of American […]

Reviving Our Republic: Michael Bedenbaugh Steps Up To The Plate #InTheDugout – November 19, 2025

Navy vet and civic reformer Michael Bedenbaugh joins Sten to sound the alarm on America’s slipping foundations — and lay out his bold Project 2026 plan to revive our Republic. Big ideas, big energy, and a battle for our future. Don’t miss this Dugout!

Crypto at Bat: Mike Reyes on What’s Next for 2026 #InTheDugout – November 17, 2025

Tune in! #InTheDugout with Mike Stenhouse steps up to the plate with crypto expert Mike Reyes, who’s here to break down the fast-moving CLARITY Act. With markups heating up and final votes expected in early 2026, this bill could finally end “regulation by enforcement” and bring real rules to the digital-asset diamond. If it passes, crypto goes mainstream; if it strikes out in the Senate, momentum could stall deep into next season.

DAILY SIGNAL: Department of War Shake-Up: More Women Enlist as ‘Common Sense’ Replaces Woke

Woke is out at the Department of War,and higher fitnessstandards areback.Since being sworn in as secretary, Pete Hegsethhas acted to “remov[e] the distractions” from the department, includinggetting rid of “political correctness” and “DEI offices.” “No more dudes in dresses,” Hegseth said during a recent speech, adding, “We are restoring a ruthless, dispassionate, andcommonsenseapplication of standards.” […]

Rebuilding After The Pause #LetsGoLetsGrow – November 13, 2025

Let’s Go, Let’s Grow is a community-centered podcast that empowers Rhode Islanders with practical financial knowledge and civic awareness. By breaking down current events through a financial lens and exploring real-life economic challenges, we empower families to make well-informed decisions that lay the foundation for generational growth and long-term success.

Rhode Island’s Turning Point with Natalie Davis #InTheDugout – Nov 12, 2025

#InTheDugout with Mike Stenhouse is your front-row seat to the biggest conversations shaping the Ocean State. From politics and policy to culture and community, Sten brings you sharp interviews with the people making headlines and those you need to know. Expect bold opinions, surprising insights, and the stories you won’t hear anywhere else.

Center Mourns the Passing of John Carlevale, State of the State Founder

PUBLISHER’S NOTE: The RI Center for Freedom & Prosperity is saddened by the loss of John Carlevale, one of the 1991 founding fathers of “State of the State”, originally a radio show that would evolve into one of the most inciteful and popular political public access television programs in Rhode Island history. “John was a […]

DAILY SIGNAL: ‘Hot Girls’ for Socialism: The Voters Who Backed Mamdani in NYC

New York City isgiving socialism a try, and Zohran Mamdani has young women to thank. If you found yourself in the Big Apple on Tuesday night, you might havewitnessedgroups of young women sporting “Hot Girls for Mamdani”T-shirts. In one viral video shared on social media following Mamdani’s election night victory to become the next mayor […]

DAILY SIGNAL: Hope and Principles After Defeat: Virginia Students Stand for Freedom

In the wake of Democrats sweeping Virginia’s three statewide offices and adding to their majority in the House of Delegates Tuesday, many conservatives I know are downhearted, disillusioned, and depressed. Fingers begin to feel like pointing. And to extrapolate on the old expression, “Victory has 100 fathers, but defeat is an orphan,” I’ll add that […]

DAILY SIGNAL: Newsom Goes to War With Trump Over 2026 Midterms

The following is a preview of Daily Signal Politics Editor Bradley Devlin’s interview with Hans von Spakovsky, Senior Legal Fellow at The Heritage Foundation, on “The Signal Sitdown” to discuss California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s redistricting push. The full interview premieres on The Daily Signal’s YouTube page at 6:30 a.m. Eastern on Nov. 6. California voters […]

America’s 250th: Headed for Freedom or Marxism? #InTheDugout – Nov 5, 2025

The Left’s assault on Ocean State families continues. After a blue wave swept across many states last night, driven by the myth that progressive and socialist policies are in the best interests of the people, it is clear that our cherished constitutional and property rights are now at risk of falling into a Marxist hell

DAILY SIGNAL: LIVE ELECTION COVERAGE: Tony Kinnett Joined by VDH, Scott Jennings, and More

Tony Kinnett covers the 2025 election results LIVE for The Daily Signal on “The Tony Kinnett Cast.” Tune in at 7 p.m. ET to hear thought-provoking analysis from all-star guests: Victor Davis Hanson, Scott Jennings, and former Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli. Follow along with Tony and company as the results come pouring in from […]

DAILY SIGNAL: Victor Davis Hanson: Democrats Have to Lose One More Time Before They Abandon the Party

Why are California Gov. Gavin Newsom and former Vice President Kamala Harris suddenly praising Joe Biden’s presidency? Victor Davis Hanson breaks down the political theater behind the Democrats’ about-face—and what it reveals about their panic over President Donald Trump’s comeback. This, and more, on today’s edition of “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words. This […]

DAILY SIGNAL: Races to Watch This Spooky Election Season

It’s Halloween weekend, and few things are scarier than the possibility of a socialist gaining power over America’s biggest city. On Tuesday, millions of New Yorkers will have the opportunity to choose the future they want for the Big Apple. Democrat socialist Zohran Mamdani, Republican Curtis Sliwa, and Democrat-turned-independent Andrew Cuomo are all running to […]

DAILY SIGNAL: Eric Trump and Freedom of the (Cider) Press

It’s autumn in Virginia, and lawns are covered with two things: multicolored leaves and multicolored political yard signs. Some people go apple-picking, and others go door-knocking for candidates. The two worlds come together on the hills of southern Albemarle County behind a fence that’s lined with American flags at a winery with a familiar name: […]

DAILY SIGNAL: Victor Davis Hanson: Everybody’s Sick of Obama

In today’s episode of “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words,” Victor Davis Hanson and Sami Winc talk about former President Barack Obama, including his unlikability and growing irrelevance. This interview has been slightly edited for clarity. Sami Winc: Barack Obama this week has been in all sorts of news, not only in the news, […]

RI Grades “F” for Insufficient Wind/Solar Decommissioning

PUBLISHER’s NOTE: In yet another example of how policymakers failed to conduct any level of appropriate cost-vs-benefit analysis when they set our state upon a “net zero” strategy and passed RI’s “Act On Climate” in 2021, it has now come to light that there has been zero planning for  the payment and disposal of wind […]

DAILY SIGNAL: Victor Davis Hanson: Trump ‘Blew Up’ the Democrats’ and Obama’s ‘Little Balloon’

In today’s episode of “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words,” Victor Davis Hanson and Sami Winc talk about former President Barack Obama, including his unlikability and growing irrelevance. This interview has been slightly edited for clarity. Sami Winc: Barack Obama this week has been in all sorts of news, not only in the news, […]

Battle for the West: Has Antisemitism Come to Rhode Island? #InTheDugout – Oct 30, 2025

Is Rhode Island becoming another front in the battle for Western values?Reports out of Smithfield High School claim that a Jewish student may have been the target of a violent, antisemitic hazing incident. But did it really happen — and if so, why are local officials so reluctant to act? Are Rhode Island’s schools still places of safety and truth, or have they become laboratories of political correctness where some students are protected and others are ignored?

DAILY SIGNAL: There’s a Hidden Revolution Happening. It’s Called ‘The Great Feminization.’

The following is a preview of Daily Signal Politics Editor Bradley Devlin’s interview with Helen Andrews on “The Signal Sitdown.” The full interview premieres on The Daily Signal’s YouTube page at 6:30 a.m. Eastern on Oct. 30. For the past half-decade or more, conservative intellectuals have tried to answer the question: Where did woke come […]

DAILY SIGNAL: There’s a Hidden Revolution Happening. It’s Called ‘The Great Feminization’

For the past half decade or more, conservative intellectuals have tried to answer the question: Where did woke come from? Some believe it is rebranded cultural Marxism. Others say it came from academia with the postmodern rejection of objective truth ultimately leading to the weaponization of culture. Maybe it came from the global corporations because […]

DAILY SIGNAL: ‘The Kevin Roberts Show’ Is Back  

Heritage Foundation President Kevin Roberts debuted the new format for his show Wednesday, introducing conservative radio personality Larry O’Connor as his new co-host. Together, Roberts and O’Connor will host weekly conversations exploring the ideas, principles, and values they believe are essential for Americas success.  Roberts, host of “The Kevin Roberts Show” for over three years, says he’s excited to be joined by his favorite radio host. O’Connor has been on the radio since 2010 and is a conservative […]

DAILY SIGNAL: Cuccinelli on Dems’ Scheme to Change Virginia’s Congressional Maps and How to Stop Them

Just hours after Eric Holder’s National Democratic Redistricting Committee deposited $150,000 each in Abigail Spanberger’s campaign account and the Virginia House Democratic Caucus’ coffers, Virginia Democrats began to attempt a scheme so brazen, it boggles the mind. First, they want to override a constitutional amendment that gives a bipartisan commission of legislators and citizens the […]

DAILY SIGNAL: Does the Left Fear JD Vance More Than Trump? 

Vice President JD Vance is “scarier in certain ways” than President Donald Trump, according to former White House press secretary Jen Psaki. Vance is “young” and “ambitious,” Psaki said on the leftist political podcast “I’ve Had It,” adding that the vice president is “agile in the sense that he is a chameleon who makes himself […]

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