Join The Center Square's Executive Editor Dan McCaleb & D.C. Bureau Chief Casey Harper as they discuss: Gov. Abbott authorizes returning illegal immigrants to border, but doesn’t declare invasion, New Jobs Report Out, & Most Americans expect higher gas prices this year as they struggle to make ends meet, polls shows. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/america-in-focus/support...
Jul 08, 2022•26 min•Ep. 53
Join The Center Square's Executive Editor Dan McCaleb & D.C. Bureau Chief Casey Harper as they discuss: Manchin, Sinema defy Biden on removing filibuster for abortion law as Republicans rally opposition. FBI’s response to attacks on pregnancy clinics undergoes scrutiny. Feds: 46 states saw GDP decline in first quarter of this year. Poll: 83% of Americans cutting back on personal spending due to inflation & Poll: 88% of small businesses concerned recession is around the corner. Study: Tee...
Jul 01, 2022•28 min•Ep. 52
Join The Center Square's Executive Editor Dan McCaleb & D.C. Bureau Chief Casey Harper as they discuss: U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade. Exclusive TCS Interview with former President Donald Trump in which he talks about the economy and the January 6th hearings. Supreme Court strikes down New York's restrictions on concealed carry. Biden calls for federal and state gas tax holidays, a move critics call a 'gimmick'. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/america...
Jun 24, 2022•32 min•Ep. 51
Join The Center Square's D.C. Bureau Chief Casey Harper and America's Talking Network's General Manager Cole McNeely as they discuss: Record high diesel prices threaten domino effect to other goods, Federal Reserve announces interest rate hike, White House faces questions on Biden's mental fitness, 2024 plans, Democrats face 'greater-than-average loss of seats' in November, report says, & Producer prices spike 10.8% in past year as inflation soars. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.sp...
Jun 17, 2022•27 min•Ep. 50
Join The Center Square's Executive Editor Dan McCaleb and D.C. Bureau Chief Casey Harper as they discuss: Consumer costs jump 8.6% in May, driven by record gas prices. Gas prices hit record highs every day this month. House passes ‘red flag’ law as gun control bills await fate in the Senate. Demand for mortgages drops to lowest point in 22 years amid higher rates. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/america-in-focus/support...
Jun 10, 2022•26 min•Ep. 49
Join The Center Square's Executive Editor Dan McCaleb and D.C. Bureau Chief Casey Harper as they discuss: Gas prices jump in leaps and bounds, setting another new record. Quarter of Americans will delay retirement because of inflation, survey says. New Biden administration rule will tie federal education funding to LGBT mandates. Debate over arming teachers resurfaces after shootings. Air Force service members sue over COVID vaccine mandate. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/p...
Jun 03, 2022•26 min•Ep. 48
Join The Center Square's Executive Editor Dan McCaleb and D.C. Bureau Chief Casey Harper as they discuss: Victims of Uvalde mass shooting include cousins, best friends, honor roll students. O’Rourke interrupts Texas school shooting news conference, confronts Gov. Abbott. Texas shooting reignites debate over gun control. CBO: Debt to surpass GDP at record level over next decade. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/america-in-focus/support...
May 27, 2022•26 min•Ep. 47
Join The Center Square's Executive Editor Dan McCaleb and D.C. Bureau Chief Casey Harper as they discuss: Gas prices surge to new record high Thursday, a day after stock market plummets. DHS disinformation board paused after blowback. Majority of Americans say they are ‘falling behind’ rising cost of living. Majority of Americans support restrictions on abortion as nation awaits Supreme Court ruling. Border observers: Illegal immigration surge helped fuel U.S. drug overdose spike. Support this p...
May 20, 2022•30 min•Ep. 46
Join The Center Square's Executive Editor Dan McCaleb and D.C. Bureau Chief Casey Harper as they discuss: Biden administration cancels new oil leases as gas prices hit record highs. Senate passes Supreme Court Justice security upgrade as protests heat up. Businesses fail to find workers, and experts say federal policies have made it worse. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/america-in-focus/support...
May 13, 2022•24 min•Ep. 45
Join The Center Square's Executive Editor Dan McCaleb and America's Talking Network's Cole McNeely as they discuss: Leaked U.S. Supreme Court opinion would overturn Roe v. Wade. Roberts: Supreme Court to investigate leak of abortion opinion. Abortion could be severely limited in 23 states if Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade. Democratic judge in Texas border county implores Biden to visit before suspending Title 42. While Mayorkas continues to defend DHS 'Disinformation Bureau,'. Support this ...
May 06, 2022•27 min•Ep. 44
Join The Center Square's Executive Editor Dan McCaleb and D.C. Bureau Chief Casey Harper as they discuss: U.S. economy shrank in Q1, raising concerns about stagflation, possible recession. Americans more worried about inflation than they have been in decades. Biden administration faces mounting Title 42 concerns. Critics raise alarm over new DHS ‘speech police’. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/america-in-focus/support...
Apr 29, 2022•26 min•Ep. 43
Fed report: Inflation passed on to consumers, will continue for months. Biden administration will fight to keep mask mandate for planes, trains and airports. States launch 'border strike force' to challenge Biden on lack of enforcement Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/america-in-focus/support
Apr 22, 2022•25 min•Ep. 42
Biden approval hits low point, loses youth and minority voters. Amid inflation and worker shortage, small businesses pessimistic about the future. Producer prices rise record 11.2%, fueling more inflation fears. Consumer prices rise 8.5%, highest in 40 years. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/america-in-focus/support
Apr 15, 2022•26 min•Ep. 41
Senate votes to confirm Ketanji Brown Jackson to U.S. Supreme Court. Americans more worried about crime amid violence, retail crime wave. Oil executives: Government policies play 'critical role' in cost of gas. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/america-in-focus/support
Apr 08, 2022•28 min•Ep. 40
Majority of Americans report ‘falling behind’ rising cost of living. Biden to release oil reserves, a move critics say is too little, too late. GOP report: Teachers unions got ‘unprecedented access’ after donating tens of millions to Democrats. Biden unveils $5.8 trillion budget proposal with increased taxes on businesses, wealthy individuals. Critics rally against Biden’s capital gains tax proposal. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/america-in-focus/support...
Apr 01, 2022•27 min•Ep. 39
SCOTUS nominee has majority support but takes hard questions in Senate. Polls: Voters blame Biden for inflation. Economists expect elevated inflation as projected U.S. GDP plummets. Airline CEOs ask Biden to lift mask mandate. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/america-in-focus/support
Mar 25, 2022•27 min•Ep. 38
Bipartisan effort to repeal federal mask mandate on planes gains momentum. Biden blames gas prices, inflation on Putin, but critics push back. Inflation and rising costs likely to impact food prices in particular. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/america-in-focus/support
Mar 18, 2022•26 min•Ep. 37
Inflation expected to get worse this year. Consumer prices rise nearly 8% causing major inflation fears. Small businesses concerned as job openings hit record high. As gas prices reach record highs Biden to band Russian oil imports. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/america-in-focus/support
Mar 11, 2022•26 min•Ep. 36
Join The Center Square's Dan McCaleb and Casey Harper as they discuss: Satisfaction with Biden's performance was low ahead of state of the union address. Biden takes on Ukraine, inflation in State of the Union address. Biden divides Democrats with calls to 'fund police' and Critics pan Biden's plan to fight inflation. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/america-in-focus/support
Mar 04, 2022•25 min•Ep. 35
Biden addresses nation on Ukraine, says U.S. troops will defend NATO allies. Poll: Americans do not want to play a major role in Ukraine conflict. Lawmakers call for investigation, criticize federally-funded CRT program. 'Still Waiting': Lawmakers pressure IRS amid major backlogs. Poll: Voters unhappy with Biden’s work on Russia, the economy. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/america-in-focus/support...
Feb 25, 2022•24 min•Ep. 34
Senate considers suspending federal gas tax, but critics are wary. Poll: Majority of Americans unhappy with current immigration levels. Number of Americans living paycheck to paycheck jumps 7 percent, report shows. Durham filing alleges Hillary Clinton's team ‘mined’ White House servers to dig up dirt on Trump. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/america-in-focus/support...
Feb 18, 2022•26 min•Ep. 33
Senators introduce bill to prevent 'crack pipe' funding. Feds warn local police about trucker convoy protesting vaccine mandates. Inflation climbs higher, worst numbers in 40 years. Poll: 75% say ‘Defund the Police’ caused violent crime wave. America in Focus is a production of America's Talking Network. You can listen to all of our podcasts at www.AmericasTalking.com! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/america-in-focus/support...
Feb 11, 2022•25 min•Ep. 32
January job growth much better than expected. Study highlights high costs, limited benefits of government pandemic restrictions. Most Americans say their finances are not better off since Biden took office. White House defends spending as federal debt tops $30 trillion. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/america-in-focus/support
Feb 04, 2022•26 min•Ep. 31
U.S. Supreme Court to consider legality of affirmative action in colleges. Battle lines drawn, speculation circulates over Breyer replacement. Courts push back against COVID mandates as Americans' support for such measures dwindles. Taxpayers could experience major refund delays this year from backlogged IRS. Americans' pessimism on inflation hits record high. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/america-in-focus/support...
Jan 28, 2022•29 min•Ep. 30
Poll: Voters favor Congressional Republicans on range of key issues heading into midterms. Biden's filibuster, voting legislation failure leaves issue to the states. Rand Paul: Federal COVID stimulus to blame for record inflation. U.S. political alignments experienced historic shift in 2021. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/america-in-focus/support
Jan 21, 2022•27 min•Ep. 29
U.S. Supreme Court blocks Biden's private sector vaccine mandate, upholds health worker mandate. Sinema stands up to Biden, Dem leadership on axing filibuster. Producer prices rise highest on record, adding to inflation concerns. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/america-in-focus/support
Jan 14, 2022•29 min•Ep. 28
Supreme Court oral arguments today. Poll: Majority supports blocking Biden’s private sector vaccine mandate. Dems threaten ousting filibuster, but moderates hold the line. Biden disapproval rating reaches new high. December sees significant job growth, but millions of Americans are calling it quits. Navy SEALs secure legal win ahead of Supreme Court vaccine arguments. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/america-in-focus/support...
Jan 07, 2022•33 min•Ep. 27
The U.S. Supreme Court early next month will hear challenges to two of President Joe Biden's worker-related COVID-19 vaccine mandates. 24 U.S. states have joined to file suit to block the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Administration for Children and Families from requiring Head Start program staff, certain contractors and volunteers to wear masks and be fully vaccinated by Jan. 31. One of the country’s most moderate Democrats, U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin from West Virginia...
Dec 23, 2021•28 min•Ep. 26
Inflation causing Americans to doubt Biden on economy, polls show. Producer prices spike highest level on record at 9.6%, signaling higher inflation. Report: Inflation costs American families $3,500 in one year. Senate votes to raise debt ceiling by $2.5 trillion. Congress passes $770 billion defense bill, allows discharge over vaccine refusal. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/america-in-focus/support...
Dec 17, 2021•26 min•Ep. 25
Experts predict less economic growth, elevated inflation for years to come. Poll: Voters unhappy with economy, Biden’s leadership. Federal judge blocks Biden's vaccine mandate for federal contract workers. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/america-in-focus/support
Dec 10, 2021•27 min•Ep. 24
