This week on Breaking Battlegrounds, Chuck Warren is joined by guest co-host Shay Khatari for a compelling lineup of guests and conversations. Former British soldier and Middle East strategist Andrew Fox kicks things off, diving into his article, “The Moronic Obscenity of Siding with Iran.” With three tours in Afghanistan and firsthand experience with Iranian interference, Andrew explains why Western appeasement isn’t just misguided—it’s dangerous. Next, Hollywood executive and author Chris Fent...
Jun 27, 2025•1 hr 22 min
We kick things off with former Congressman J.D. Hayworth , now spokesperson for the Pharmaceutical Reform Alliance. He joins the show to expose Big Pharma’s runaway profits—with margins more than twice the average of S&P 500 companies—and their outrageous spending, including $36 billion on direct-to-consumer advertising. Hayworth explains how President Trump has assembled a nonpartisan, pro-American team to tackle this crisis head-on. This is an American problem that demands an American solu...
Jun 20, 2025•1 hr 22 min
This week on Breaking Battlegrounds , we kick things off with Congressman Randy Fine, who joins us to discuss rising antisemitism and the push to label the Muslim Brotherhood a terrorist organization. Then, Congressman Jimmy Patronis joins the show to talk about his transition from Florida CFO to Congressman and filing his first bill to investigate the “Biden Big Lie.” Next, financial expert and former mayor Gary Gygi returns with advice for those in their 50s on how to catch up on retirement sa...
Jun 13, 2025•1 hr 2 min
This week on Breaking Battlegrounds , Congressman Buddy Carter returns to break down the “Big Beautiful Bill,” explain how congressional math really works, and share details on his new legislation calling for a full investigation into the Biden cover-up. Then, Dan McLaughlin of National Review joins us to unpack the five major Supreme Court wins for conservatives this week and what these rulings could mean for the future of key legal battles. Later, Wall Street Journal reporter Thomas Grove chec...
Jun 06, 2025•58 min
This week on Breaking Battlegrounds , Chuck and Sam are joined by Oren Cass, chief economist at American Compass and editor of a new book, The New Conservatives , to define conservatism and discuss how conservatism needs to return to its roots by focusing on the ends—human flourishing and national well-being—rather than just making sure people have more stuff than they did the year before. Later, Ashley Rindsberg, senior editor at Pirate Wires and author of The Gray Lady Winked , joins the show ...
May 30, 2025•1 hr 4 min
This week on Breaking Battlegrounds , Free Beacon reporter Jon Levine joins Chuck and Sam to talk about Biden’s cancer diagnosis, media complicity in Biden's medical cover-ups, and why wealthy private school students—and even a Bloomberg journalist—ended up arrested during the Columbia protests. Then, author and war correspondent Lynne O’Donnell shares the story of Afghan combat pilots who fought alongside U.S. forces and are now driving Ubers in Arizona due to government red tape. Finally, fina...
May 23, 2025•1 hr 13 min
This week on Breaking Battlegrounds, we’re joined by powerhouse voices from Utah’s political leadership. Congressman Mike Kennedy—a practicing physician, licensed attorney, and business owner—discusses his recent visit to El Salvador’s high-security prison, his legislation to strengthen Medicaid integrity, and efforts to crack down on repeat felons who reenter the U.S. illegally. Then, Marine Corps veteran and VetComm CEO Kate Monroe shares her plan to combat veteran homelessness through transit...
May 16, 2025•59 min
This week on Breaking Battlegrounds , Chuck and Sam are joined by Ari Blaff, features writer at the National Post , who dives into his eye-opening report on rising antisemitism at Toronto Metropolitan University and how Canadian institutions are failing Jewish students—plus his take on how media hype, more than real influence, helped create the Andrew Tate phenomenon. Later, Congressman Burgess Owens returns to share insights on restoring American values through faith, family, and education, as ...
May 09, 2025•1 hr 14 min
This week on Breaking Battlegrounds, Congressman Mike Simpson of Idaho joins the show for a wide-ranging conversation that begins with his shocking discovery of the scale of missing and murdered Indigenous women—over 6,000 annually—and how Congress is finally taking action on justice and jurisdictional reform. He also breaks down the future of nuclear power, America’s path to energy independence, and the urgent need to end our reliance on hostile nations for critical minerals and pharmaceuticals...
May 02, 2025•1 hr 9 min
On this week's episode of Breaking Battlegrounds, Chuck and Sam are joined by Alex Swoyer, legal affairs reporter for The Washington Times, to break down the Supreme Court case challenging mandatory LGBTQ story time for elementary school students. Then, Memphis Barker, Foreign Editor at The Telegraph, gives an inside look at U.S. military training and the growing threat in the Arctic as Russia and China exploit Canada’s weaknesses. Finally, Shay Khatiri of the Yorktown Institute discusses the de...
Apr 25, 2025•1 hr 12 min
This week on Breaking Battlegrounds , Sean Noble of Light Beer Dark Money and Kiley Kipper of Kiley’s Corner are joined by two influential voices in their fields. Mackenzie Price, education innovator and founder of Alpha Schools , shares how her revolutionary two-hour school model leverages AI to deliver personalized, mastery-based learning while giving students back time to build life skills, explore creativity, and pursue purpose. Then, economist and American Compass founder Oren Cass joins to...
Apr 18, 2025•48 min
This week on Breaking Battlegrounds , hosts Chuck Warren and Sam Stone are joined by investigative reporter Andrew Kerr of the Washington Free Beacon as he walks us through his latest exposé uncovering how the Biden administration concealed a congressionally mandated report revealing that U.S. service members fell ill with COVID like symptoms at the 2019 Wuhan Military Games, months before the official pandemic timeline. Andrew also exposes how Senator Raphael Warnock is living rent free in a mi...
Apr 11, 2025•1 hr 4 min
This week on Breaking Battlegrounds , guest host Sean Noble joins Sam Stone for a packed episode featuring Mackenzie Eaglen of the American Enterprise Institute, who breaks down the true state of U.S. military readiness, how China’s defense spending compares to ours, and why Pentagon bureaucracy is undermining our ability to prepare for global threats. Later, Maricopa County Recorder Justin Heap offers an inside look at what he calls a “crisis situation” in his office, revealing that outgoing of...
Apr 04, 2025•1 hr 12 min
This week on Breaking Battlegrounds , hosts Chuck Warren and Sam Stone are joined by journalist and author Michael Deibert for an update on Haiti, where armed gangs are rapidly closing in on the capital, Port-au-Prince. With nearly 30 years of experience covering the region, Michael explains how the country has descended into chaos, what role America can play, and why only a Haitian-led solution offers real hope. Later in the show, Congressman Darrell Issa discusses his No Rogue Rulings Act , ai...
Mar 28, 2025•1 hr 3 min
In light of the heartbreaking news of Mia Love’s passing, we’re resharing one of our most memorable episodes featuring the former Congresswoman. Mia was a trailblazer, a thoughtful leader, and a passionate advocate for the values she held dear. In this episode, she spoke with clarity and conviction about immigration, the American dream, and public service. Her words are a powerful reminder of her legacy and the principles she stood for. We honor her memory by bringing this conversation back to t...
Mar 24, 2025•37 min
This week on Breaking Battlegrounds, Chuck and Sam are first joined by David Harsanyi, senior writer at the Washington Examiner , who dives into his book The Rise of Blue Anon and explains why today’s Democrat Party has embraced conspiracy politics and paranoia—from Russia collusion to claims that Elon Musk is a Nazi. Then, Mike Mazza of the Project 2049 Institute delivers a critical update on the escalating threat of a Chinese invasion of Taiwan, why China wants Taiwan so badly, and why the U.S...
Mar 21, 2025•1 hr 20 min
This week on Breaking Battlegrounds , historian and Telegraph columnist Tim Stanley joins Chuck and Sam to discuss Trump’s strategic approach to Ukraine , why his diplomatic transparency sets him apart , and what it means for the war’s outcome. Then, Jon Levine weighs in on Trump’s crackdown on antisemitism at Columbia University and the broader implications for American higher education. Finally, Cameron Henderson exposes alarming issues in U.S. military readiness, from pilots losing critical f...
Mar 14, 2025•1 hr 15 min
This week on Breaking Battlegrounds , Congressman Brad Knott joins us to expose the Biden administration’s deliberate dismantling of border security and its impact on crime, law enforcement, and national security. As a former federal prosecutor who fought organized crime and human trafficking, Knott brings firsthand insight into how the administration’s policies have fueled illegal immigration and empowered dangerous cartels. Then, Jessica Anderson, president of the Sentinel Action Fund, breaks ...
Mar 07, 2025•1 hr 13 min
This week on Breaking Battlegrounds , we’re coming to you from sunny Miami, bringing you a power-packed episode featuring top political minds. First, we sit down with Colin Anderson, Executive Editor of The Free Beacon , to discuss how left-wing groups are organizing protests in deep-red districts and how the media portrays these efforts. Then, we welcome back Washington Examiner Homeland Security Reporter Anna Giaritelli, who shares her firsthand experiences from the border and breaks down the ...
Feb 28, 2025•55 min
This week on Breaking Battlegrounds , Washington Post columnist Jason Willick joins us to break down the media’s latest constitutional crisis panic, the legal battles surrounding Trump’s executive actions, and the escalating judicial fights over executive power. We also dive into the ongoing war in Ukraine, the shifting European response, and whether Trump’s push for negotiations will gain traction. Later, Henry Olsen of the Ethics and Public Policy Center analyzes Trump’s latest polling shifts,...
Feb 21, 2025•1 hr 6 min
This special edition of Breaking Battlegrounds features House Majority Whip Tom Emmer for a conversation on the state of Congress, President Trump’s executive orders, and the push for fiscal reform. Whip Emmer explains the role of the Majority Whip, the effort to unify the Republican Party, and the urgent need to codify Trump’s policies into law to prevent future administrations from undoing critical reforms. He discusses the border security crisis, the executive actions already in place, and th...
Feb 19, 2025•28 min
This week on Breaking Battlegrounds , we welcome a lineup of expert guests covering everything from immigration policy to the changing landscape of DEI and professional poker. First, former White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer joins us to discuss executive orders on immigration, the left’s reaction to DOGE, and the latest polling for Trump and 2028 Democrats. Next, Art Arthur , an immigration expert and former immigration judge, breaks down FEMA’s role in migrant funding, Trump’s proposed tar...
Feb 14, 2025•1 hr 7 min
This week on Breaking Battlegrounds, Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen joins us to discuss the crisis at the U.S.-Canada and Mexico borders, the fentanyl epidemic—Montana’s #1 public safety threat with overdose deaths up 2,000% in three years—and his fight against banks debanking conservatives. Next, pollster and political analyst Patrick Ruffini breaks down his book Party of the People , shares his insights on populism, and dives into recent polling—including Elon Musk’s likability and 20...
Feb 07, 2025•1 hr 29 min
This week on Breaking Battlegrounds, Chuck and Sam are first joined by award-winning journalist Lynne O'Donnell , who shares the harrowing details of her capture by the Taliban and what the world is overlooking in Afghanistan. Next, Alexander Nazaryan breaks down the growing influence of lawfare and how it’s reshaping liberalism and American politics. Finally, Tucson Fire Captain Travis North gives us a firsthand look at how first responders handle crises like the DCA tragedy—and the lasting tol...
Jan 31, 2025•59 min
This week on Breaking Battlegrounds , we’re first joined by Ilya Shapiro, senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute and author of Lawless: The Miseducation of America’s Elites , to explore the radical shifts in law school culture and it’s impact on our legal system. Next, Florida's Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis shares insights on his congressional campaign, Florida’s fiscal success, and his vision for a leaner federal budget. Finally, Congressman Greg Steube of Florida’s 17th District hi...
Jan 24, 2025•1 hr 12 min
This week on Breaking Battlegrounds, Chuck and Sam dive right in with Congressman Buddy Carter , who shares insights on how Republicans can maintain their momentum by supporting President Trump’s agenda from day one. He also discusses his Fair Tax Act , which seeks to abolish the IRS and repeal the federal income tax. Later, Armando Ibarra , Chairman of the Miami Young Republicans, joins the show to discuss Miami’s thriving tech scene, the Biden administration's decision to remove Cuba from the ...
Jan 17, 2025•1 hr 10 min
This week on Breaking Battlegrounds, Chuck and Sam are joined by Joel Pollak, Senior Editor-at-Large at Breitbart News, calling in live from the heart of the Palisades fire zone. They explore the facts surrounding the Palisades fire and discuss a question from Joel's recent post on X : "To repeat: if you want to believe that the California wildfires were caused by climate change, I'm not going to argue with you. But I am going to ask why the people whom we elected, who also believe that climate ...
Jan 10, 2025•1 hr 7 min
Join us this week on Breaking Battlegrounds as Chuck and Sam first welcome Philip Klein, editor of National Review Online , to discuss Jimmy Carter’s true legacy and the real scandal behind Biden’s death row pardons. Later, Todd Bensman, Senior National Security Fellow at the Center for Immigration Studies, delves into the national security threats stemming from Biden’s open borders, including potential ISIS sleeper cells in the U.S., the New Orleans terror attack, Trump’s plans to reinstate the...
Jan 03, 2025•1 hr 4 min
Start your New Year off right with Breaking Battlegrounds ! This week, Chuck and Sam are joined by Sam Knickerbocker, host of the Fuel Your Legacy podcast, to discuss building a meaningful legacy through financial alignment and mindset shifts. They explore the habits and strategies needed to set yourself up for success in 2024. Later in the episode, Kiley returns for Kiley's Corner with updates on the Bryan Kohberger case and the fascinating story of a waitress whose lottery win took an unexpect...
Dec 27, 2024•47 min
This week on Breaking Battlegrounds , Chuck and Sam kick off Christmas week with three incredible guests. First, Brian Earl, host of the Christmas Past podcast, delves into the fascinating origins of holiday traditions like the Nutcracker, the 12 Days of Christmas, Toys for Tots, and more. Next, John Fuller of Focus on the Family shares insights on the meaning of family during Christmas, balancing traditions, and creating lasting memories. Finally, Alex Rawls, host of the Twelve Songs of Christm...
Dec 20, 2024•1 hr 6 min
