Join The Center Square's Executive Editor Dan McCaleb and Reporter Brett Rowland as they discuss a U.S. House committee hearing made clear the total cost of fraud and waste in taxpayer-funded pandemic relief programs remains unknown. An oversight committee hearing Wednesday highlighted the cost of fraud in taxpayer-funded pandemic relief programs as federal agencies continue to tally losses. Hays County, Texas, resident Brandon Dunn lost his son to illicit fentanyl poisoning last year. His son a...
Feb 03, 2023•23 min•Ep. 83
Join The Center Square's Executive Editor Dan McCaleb and Reporter Brett Rowland as they discuss the federal government spending trillions of dollars a year on programs, but it doesn't have an inventory of all federal programs despite a 2011 law that says they must be tracked. Government report: Unemployment fraud may top $60 billion during pandemic. Classified documents were discovered at the Carmel, Ind., home of former Vice President Mike Pence last week, according to CNN. Support this podcas...
Jan 27, 2023•22 min•Ep. 82
Join The Center Square’s Executive Editor Dan McCaleb and D.C. Bureau Chief Casey Harper as they discuss the debt ceiling setting up a major battle in Congress. U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen sent a letter to Congressional leaders Thursday notifying them that the agency has begun taking “extraordinary measures” as the federal government bumps up against its debt limit of just over $31 trillion. President Joe Biden touted Americans' rising wages over the weekend, but a closer look...
Jan 20, 2023•22 min•Ep. 81
Join The Center Square’s Executive Editor Dan McCaleb and D.C. Bureau Chief Casey Harper as they discuss Attorney General Merrick Garland saying Thursday he has appointed Robert Hur as special counsel to lead the investigation into President Joe Biden after classified documents were found at Biden’s office at the Penn Biden Center and at his home in Delaware. President Joe Biden touted falling food prices Thursday, but the latest federal data shows the price of food is actually on the rise and h...
Jan 13, 2023•25 min•Ep. 80
Join The Center Square’s Executive Editor Dan McCaleb and D.C. Bureau Chief Casey Harper as they discuss that after four days and 11 failed attempts to elect a Speaker of the House on Thursday, many political pundits demanded that roughly 20 Republican members give in and elect U.S. Rep. Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., as House Speaker, arguing not doing so was creating a “crisis". Gunfire erupted between the Mexican Defense Forces and the Sinaloa Cartel after the cartel leader's son was arrested and ...
Jan 06, 2023•23 min•Ep. 79
Join The Center Square’s Executive Editor Dan McCaleb and D.C. Bureau Chief Casey Harper as they discuss the top news stories out of the nation’s capital in the year 2022. Supreme Court allows pandemic-related border security policy to stand for now. Southwest Airlines says it's doing 33% of scheduled flights in wake of federal probe. New ‘Twitter files’ allege Biden administration worked with Twitter to control COVID conversation. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/am...
Dec 30, 2022•26 min•Ep. 78
Join The Center Square's Executive Editor Dan McCaleb and D.C. Bureau Chief Casey Harper as they discuss the battle over omnibus spending continues as Congress faces shutdown Friday. Biden hosts Ukrainian head as lawmakers weigh $45 billion in new war funding. Dems face backlash over FTX scandal, return millions in donations. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/america-in-focus/support...
Dec 23, 2022•25 min•Ep. 77
Join The Center Square’s Executive Editor Dan McCaleb and D.C. Bureau Chief Casey Harper as they discuss the state of the southern border. Congress considers omnibus as deadline approaches. Small businesses report hardship due to inflation this Christmas season. Federal inflation data: Grocery prices continue to rise nationally. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/america-in-focus/support...
Dec 16, 2022•23 min•Ep. 76
Join The Center Square’s Executive Editor Dan McCaleb and D.C. Bureau Chief Casey Harper as they discuss Arizona Senator Leaves Democratic Party, Declares to Be Independent. WNBA star Britney Griner released by Russia via prisoner swap. COVID vaccine mandate for troops may finally get the axe via military budget. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/america-in-focus/support
Dec 09, 2022•24 min•Ep. 75
Join The Center Square’s Executive Editor Dan McCaleb and D.C. Bureau Chief Casey Harper as they discuss Republican governors ask for end to U.S. military COVID-19 vaccine mandate. Polls: Afghanis' suffering has spiked since U.S. troop withdrawal. Inflation rose slightly in October. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/america-in-focus/support
Dec 02, 2022•22 min•Ep. 74
Join The Center Square’s Executive Editor Dan McCaleb and D.C. Bureau Chief Casey Harper as they discuss former President Trump being reinstated to Twitter but refraining from tweeting. AGs demand health-care worker COVID vaccine mandate ends. Trump refrains from tweeting despite receiving account back. National debt to GDP ratio worse than CBO estimates, group says. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/america-in-focus/support...
Nov 23, 2022•24 min•Ep. 73
Join The Center Square’s Executive Editor Dan McCaleb and D.C. Bureau Chief Casey Harper as they discuss Pelosi’s decision to step down from House leadership as Senate Republicans pick McConnell to lead the GOP. Former President Donald Trump announces 2024 presidential bid. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/america-in-focus/support
Nov 18, 2022•25 min•Ep. 72
Join The Center Square’s Executive Editor Dan McCaleb and D.C. Bureau Chief Casey Harper as they discuss the red wave that hit Florida but stopped there. Amid GOP gains, Warnock, Walker headed to Dec. 6 runoff to decide pivotal Georgia Senate seat. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/america-in-focus/support
Nov 10, 2022•23 min•Ep. 71
Join The Center Square's D.C. Bureau Chief Casey Harper & ATN's General Manager Cole McNeely as they discuss: Probe launched into Homeland Security’s 'taxpayer-funded censorship campaign'. Early voting on the rise ahead of midterm elections. ‘Trick on Taxpayers’ outlines questionable projects funded by COVID-19 relief. Survey: Growing number of small businesses can’t pay rent. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/america-in-focus/support...
Nov 04, 2022•27 min•Ep. 70
Join The Center Square's Executive Editor Dan McCaleb & D.C. Bureau Chief Casey Harper as they discuss: Congressional Republicans Build Lead Over Democrats Heading Into Midterm Elections. GDP bounces back with 2.6% growth after decline earlier this year. ‘Declining ever since’: Home prices continue to fall since spring. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/america-in-focus/support...
Oct 28, 2022•24 min•Ep. 69
Join The Center Square's Executive Editor Dan McCaleb & D.C. Bureau Chief Casey Harper as they discuss: Republicans Maintain Edge in Battle for House, Senate, Gubernatorial Races. PayPal faces House inquiry after $2,500 'misinformation' fine controversy. Americans cut back on groceries because of inflation. Polls show gas prices are top concern for midterm voters with increase looming. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/america-in-focus/support...
Oct 21, 2022•24 min•Ep. 68
Join The Center Square's Executive Editor Dan McCaleb & D.C. Bureau Chief Casey Harper as they discuss: Biden takes heavy fire, defends himself after inflation data shows continued price increases. 'Breathing Room': Social Security Administration announces major raise for seniors. Prices continue to rise with food costs soaring, inflation data shows. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/america-in-focus/support...
Oct 14, 2022•24 min•Ep. 67
Join The Center Square's Executive Editor Dan McCaleb & D.C. Bureau Chief Casey Harper as they discuss: Gas Prices Rise for Two Straight Weeks, OPEC Expected to Drive Them Higher. Americans see 'most severe' pay cut in 25 years due to inflation. Poll: 74% are becoming more concerned about inflation. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/america-in-focus/support
Oct 07, 2022•26 min•Ep. 66
Join The Center Square's Executive Editor Dan McCaleb & D.C. Bureau Chief Casey Harper as they discuss: Military subsidizes service members' grocery bills amid higher prices. Republican leadership pledges to 'repeal' IRS auditor expansion if GOP wins majority. Taxpayer-funded cancel culture? Lawmakers ask Education Secretary to push for tolerant campuses. Running on Empty: Petroleum reserve hits low point, gas prices begin to rise again. Report: Higher energy prices nationwide tied to govern...
Sep 30, 2022•24 min•Ep. 65
Join The Center Square's Executive Editor Dan McCaleb & D.C. Bureau Chief Casey Harper as they discuss: Out-of-state parents say California bill ignores their rights when kids want sex reassignment. Fed announces another rate hike to combat inflation, signals more on the way. Democrats block release of Hunter Biden financial documents in probe. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/america-in-focus/support...
Sep 23, 2022•26 min•Ep. 64
Join The Center Square's Executive Editor Dan McCaleb & D.C. Bureau Chief Casey Harper as they discuss: Truckers, small businesses, train industry warn of ‘dire consequences’ if rail strike occurs. Producer price index rises 8.7% in past year. Inflation report: Food prices continue sharp rise as gas costs drop. Clinton, Obama economist says U.S. 'has a serious inflation problem'. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/america-in-focus/support...
Sep 16, 2022•26 min•Ep. 63
Join The Center Square's Executive Editor Dan McCaleb & D.C. Bureau Chief Casey Harper as they discuss: Biden policy tying school funding to LGBT mandates comes under scrutiny. Report: Record 63% of small businesses freeze hiring. U.S. Army recommends food stamps for soldiers struggling with inflation. Independent voters say Biden’s attacks on ‘MAGA Republicans’ went too far. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/america-in-focus/support...
Sep 09, 2022•25 min•Ep. 62
Join The Center Square's Executive Editor Dan McCaleb & D.C. Bureau Chief Casey Harper as they discuss: Pandemic-era school shutdowns caused decades of student learning loss, federal report shows. Biden calls Trump and 'Maga Republicans' a threat to democracy. Union deletes document after report shows taxpayer-funded collusion with Biden administration. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/america-in-focus/support...
Sep 02, 2022•26 min•Ep. 61
Join The Center Square's Executive Editor Dan McCaleb & D.C. Bureau Chief Casey Harper as they discuss: Feds confirm GDP decreased for two consecutive quarters this year. Biden plan: Taxpayers to pay billions after administration 'forgives' $10K to $20K in student loan debt per borrower. Biden administration uses taxpayer dollars to help grow public unions, critics push back. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/america-in-focus/support...
Aug 26, 2022•24 min•Ep. 60
Join The Center Square's Executive Editor Dan McCaleb & D.C. Bureau Chief Casey Harper as they discuss: Washington, D.C.’s vaccine mandate for kids under fire as school year approaches. Poll: FBI's Mar-A-Lago raid has eroded trust in the agency. Cheney's hint at presidential run after loss met with skepticism. Biden signs $740 billion climate, tax and health care bill into law. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/america-in-focus/support...
Aug 19, 2022•29 min•Ep. 59
Join The Center Square's Executive Editor Dan McCaleb & D.C. Bureau Chief Casey Harper as they discuss: Department of Justice moves to unseal Trump search warrant amid widespread criticism. 'Make My Day,' Gov. Abbott says to Mayor Adams in response to threats. Critics: Small businesses in the crosshairs of new IRS auditing 'army'. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/america-in-focus/support...
Aug 12, 2022•25 min•Ep. 58
Join The Center Square's Executive Editor Dan McCaleb & ATN General Manager Cole McNeely as they discuss: Monkeypox outbreak declared national public health emergency. Flight canceled? Major delay? Rule change could net refund from airline. More Democrats question Biden on 2024 ticket. Dems push IRS auditing, but Americans say agency is too politicized. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/america-in-focus/support...
Aug 05, 2022•26 min•Ep. 57
Join The Center Square's Executive Editor Dan McCaleb & D.C. Bureau Chief Casey Harper as they discuss: Recession? GDP shows 2nd consecutive quarter of negative growth. Federal Reserve announces rate hike to combat high inflation. Americans feeling pain of inflation as they begin back-to-school shopping. Inflation is hammering rural America, report shows. ‘Uncharted Territory:’ U.S. debt will nearly double GDP within 30 years, Feds say. Poll: 83% of parents are not planning to vaccinate thei...
Jul 29, 2022•26 min•Ep. 56
Join The Center Square's Executive Editor Dan McCaleb & D.C. Bureau Chief Casey Harper as they discuss: Biden appears to say he has cancer; White House clarifies (Combined with) President Joe Biden has COVID with 'very mild' symptoms, White House says. Biden approval rating hits new low, poll shows. Nearly half of small businesses are in hiring freeze, citing inflation and costs. Nikki Haley hints strongly at 2024 presidential run. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sho...
Jul 22, 2022•26 min•Ep. 55
Join The Center Square's Executive Editor Dan McCaleb & D.C. Bureau Chief Casey Harper as they discuss: 'They are wrong:' Biden rebuffs ‘The Squad,’ praises Israel. Hispanic groups blast Jill Biden for taco ‘caricature’. Producer Price Index rises 11.3%, another worrying inflation marker (Combine with Consumer Price Index). Return of Congressional earmarks gets pushback as lawmakers blast $3 million for Brooklyn art museum. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/americ...
Jul 15, 2022•26 min•Ep. 54
