This week on Breaking Battlegrounds , Chuck and Sam first welcome Thomas Grove of the Wall Street Journal to share his experience writing with Evan Gershkovich, recently freed from Russian imprisonment, on a front-page story exposing what is going on inside Putin's Russian prisons. Thomas also analyzes Syria’s faltering regime, examining whether Russia’s focus on Ukraine sped up its collapse and what this means for Israel’s strategic outlook. Later, Congressman David Schweikert joins to discuss ...
Dec 13, 2024•1 hr 17 min
This week on Breaking Battlegrounds , Chuck Warren and Sam Stone are joined by Michael Deibert , who explores the contrasts between Haiti 30 years ago and its current state. He discusses the nation's political collapse, rampant gang violence, and his interview with gang leader Jimmy Chérizier, known as "Barbecue." Michael emphasizes the need for stronger governance, economic opportunities, and enhanced international collaboration to address Haiti's ongoing crisis and create pathways to stability...
Dec 06, 2024•1 hr 15 min
In this episode of Breaking Battlegrounds , hosts Chuck Warren and Sam Stone are joined by New York Times bestselling author Richard Paul Evans to explore the magic of his latest novel, Christmas in Bethel , and his beloved Michael Vey series. Christmas in Bethel is a heartwarming tale that highlights the power of hope and human connection during the holiday season. Evans shares the real-life moments that inspired his writing, offering heartfelt anecdotes and timeless lessons that extend far bey...
Dec 02, 2024•22 min
This Thanksgiving-themed episode of Breaking Battlegrounds celebrates the spirit of gratitude by spotlighting remarkable individuals and organizations making a difference. We’re joined by Julie Sullivan of Pay Away the Layaway, helping families in need during the holidays; Danielle Gletow of One Simple Wish, granting life-changing wishes to children in foster care; and Douglas McDermott of The Gift of Gratitude Foundation, honoring those who serve with courage and faith. We also welcome back bes...
Nov 27, 2024•1 hr 13 min
Today on Breaking Battlegrounds , Chuck Warren sits down with Kimberley Strassel, editorial writer and author of the Potomac Watch political column at the Wall Street Journal , as well as Mollie and Mark Hemingway in Phoenix, prior to the ASU Center for American Institutions (CAI) Dinner and Dialogue. They join us for a deep dive into the future of America and what we can expect from a second Trump administration. We discuss the first 100 days, potential quick wins, and how Trump might navigate ...
Nov 22, 2024•1 hr 24 min
This week on Breaking Battlegrounds , Chuck and Sam sit down with three guests to explore the critical issues shaping our day-to-day lives. Review-Journal columnist Victor Joecks discusses Nevada’s political shift from Obama’s 12-point win to Trump’s victory, along with voter registration efforts and more. Alexander Raikin, Visiting Fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center, delves into Canada’s Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) program, revealing troubling regulatory noncompliance, as Onta...
Nov 15, 2024•1 hr 5 min
Today on Breaking Battlegrounds , hosts Sam Stone and guest host Sean Noble bring you insights from National Review ’s Noah Rothman and America First Works’ Ashley Hayek. Noah Rothman, author of The Rise of the New Puritans , discusses the aftermath of recent elections, exploring how the left’s anti-America narrative and media dynamics may have played a role in Kamala Harris’s struggles. He also examines the potential impacts of Trump’s second term on international relations, particularly in the...
Nov 08, 2024•1 hr 19 min
This week on Breaking Battlegrounds , Chuck and Sam are joined by an esteemed lineup of guests tackling major political and policy issues. Dr. Jessica Spencer discusses the potential effects of Florida's Amendment 3 on marijuana legalization and answers key questions about its impact on public safety and medical marijuana use. Brooke Rollins , President of the America First Policy Institute, shares her insights on China’s threat to U.S. national security and defends the importance of women in le...
Nov 01, 2024•1 hr 20 min
This week on Breaking Battlegrounds , co-hosts Sam Stone and Chuck Warren join Seth Leibsohn in studio for a special cross-over episode discussing all things elections. The episode features a series of key political analysts to discuss pivotal national and local races ahead of the 2024 General Election. Chris Cillizza, political analyst and author at So What Substack, emphasizes the importance of winning Pennsylvania in the upcoming presidential race. Constantin Querard, a conservative political...
Nov 01, 2024•1 hr 16 min
This week on Breaking Battlegrounds , Chuck and Sam deliver a packed show, starting with U.S. House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, who discusses the importance of Social Security, the stakes for Republicans in keeping the House majority, and more. Next, media insider Ken LaCorte gives a behind-the-scenes look at newsrooms on election nights—describing it as the media’s Super Bowl. Then, women’s rights advocate and former NCAA All-American swimmer Riley Gaines joins to discuss Proposition 313, wh...
Oct 25, 2024•1 hr 19 min
This week on Breaking Battlegrounds , Chuck and Sam welcome Liz Sheld, senior editor at American Greatness and co-host of Happy Hour with Julie and Liz . Liz breaks down the Trump-Harris polling numbers, what to watch in the final weeks before the election, and her take on Brett Baier’s interview with Kamala Harris. Next, Chris Cillizza , a veteran political analyst with two decades of experience at CNN and The Washington Post , discusses trends in swing states and why the election outcome is so...
Oct 18, 2024•1 hr 15 min
Welcome back to Breaking Battlegrounds ! Sam Stone kicks off the show with Sean Noble as they welcome David Catanese to compare the enthusiasm and confidence between the Republicans and Democrats, discuss whether this is truly the "worst it’s ever been" in politics, JD Vance's future, and Kamala Harris' ability to "fake it till she makes it." Later, Chuck Warren sits down with Congressman Jason Smith, Chairman of the Ways and Means Committee, to cover the budget process, the future of Social Sec...
Oct 11, 2024•1 hr 17 min
This week on Breaking Battlegrounds, Chuck and Sam are joined by Tristan Justice, western correspondent for The Federalist and author of Social Justice Redux. Tristan discusses the Biden-Harris administration's use of FEMA disaster funding for illegal immigrants, claims of FEMA running out of money, and how social media giants like Facebook trained CDC officials in censorship tactics. Later, Gabriel Noronha, fellow at JINSA and former Special Advisor for the Iran Action Group at the U.S. Departm...
Oct 04, 2024•1 hr 21 min
On today’s episode of Breaking Battlegrounds, host Sam Stone is joined by two insightful guests. First, Maj Toure, political activist and founder of 'Black Guns Matter,' discusses his Firearms Training Roadshow, coming to Phoenix on October 12th. Maj advocates for educating urban communities on their Second Amendment rights, emphasizing gun safety, conflict resolution, and responsible ownership. Next, Charles McElwee, founding editor of RealClearPennsylvania, delves into Pennsylvania’s shifting ...
Sep 27, 2024•1 hr 11 min
This week on Breaking Battlegrounds , hosts Chuck Warren and Sam Stone are joined by Congressman Bruce Westerman of Arkansas to discuss key legislation moving through Congress, including the NEPA Bill and his bipartisan Fix Our Forests Act. Next, Wall Street Journal reporter Richard Rubin breaks down the latest in U.S. tax policy, from Trump’s tax cut proposals to the soaring federal debt. Finally, USMC veteran and CEO of Vetcomm, Kate Monroe, shares her insights on the impact of 9/11 and the Af...
Sep 20, 2024•1 hr 6 min
On today's episode of Breaking Battlegrounds , hosts Sam Stone and guest co-host Sean Noble welcome Dr. William Walters, a retired soldier with three combat tours in Iraq and former Senior State Department Official, to discuss Kamala Harris's role in the Afghanistan withdrawal and the Haitian migrant crisis impacting Springfield, Ohio. Later in the show, David Harsanyi, senior writer at The Washington Examiner and author of the new book "The Rise of BlueAnon" ( now available for presale ), joins...
Sep 13, 2024•1 hr 17 min
On this episode of Breaking Battlegrounds, Chuck and Sam sit down with bestselling author and investigative journalist Ashley Rindsberg to explore how Wikipedia launders regime propaganda and the implications of Kamala Harris’s stance on censorship, including the potential for banning Elon Musk's X platform. Later, former Congressman Doug Collins joins the show to discuss the fallout from the Afghanistan withdrawal, anti-Israel protests, and the urgent need for Congress to focus on hitting singl...
Sep 06, 2024•1 hr 9 min
On this episode of Breaking Battlegrounds , hosts Chuck and Sam are joined by Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen, who has filed 56 lawsuits against the Harris-Biden administration, challenging policies such as an unlawful voter registration scheme and calling for the removal of Biden’s education secretary. Later, investigative reporter Matthew Foldi from The Spectator examines the Afghanistan disaster, highlighting the U.S.'s ongoing lack of a policy to evacuate its citizens overseas and th...
Aug 30, 2024•1 hr 22 min
On this week's episode of Breaking Battlegrounds, Chuck Warren is joined by Jason Willick, a columnist for the Washington Post, Henry Olsen, a senior fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center, and Noah Rothman, senior writer at National Review, to tackle the critical question: What questions should the legacy media be asking Kamala Harris that the public deserves to know? The press has been acting as a PR machine for Harris, but what crucial issues are they allowing her to dodge? These opini...
Aug 23, 2024•1 hr 8 min
In this episode of Breaking Battlegrounds , hosts Sam Stone and guest host Sean Noble are joined by Susan Crabtree, political correspondent for RealClearPolitics, who returns to provide an update on her investigation into the Secret Service. Then, Dr. Jessica Spencer, Director of Advocacy for the Florida Vote No on Amendment 3 Campaign, explains why a coalition of parents, teachers, law enforcement, and first responders opposes the legalization of marijuana under Amendment 3 in Florida. Finally,...
Aug 16, 2024•1 hr 17 min
In this episode of Breaking Battlegrounds , host Chuck Warren sits down with Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt before he takes the stage at Erick Erickson’s 2024 Gathering, an event that unites conservatives from across the nation to discuss the future of America. In this exclusive interview, Governor Stitt dives into the challenges and opportunities facing the nation, from economic and energy policies to education reform. He shares his insights on the current political climate and offers a behind-t...
Aug 13, 2024•24 min
This week on Breaking Battlegrounds, host Sam Stone and guest host Sean Noble tackle critical issues with Washington Post columnist Jason Willick. They’ll explore Chuck Schumer’s legislation that could trigger a constitutional crisis and examine Kamala Harris' record. Later, America First Works Executive Director Ashley Hayek will fact-check CNN’s “fact-check” on Walz’s military service. Don’t miss the Sunshine Moment featuring a heartwarming story about a father and son’s road trip through Arka...
Aug 09, 2024•1 hr 27 min
In this episode of Breaking Battlegrounds, we kick it off with Congressman Juan Ciscomani of Arizona’s 6th Congressional District, who gives us the latest developments regarding the Trump assassination task force, the most recent job reports released, and his bipartisan affordable housing bill in Congress. Following this, Joe Bishop-Henchman from the National Taxpayers Union Foundation will discuss the impact of tariffs on the economy, the recent Chevron decision on businesses, and Biden's outra...
Aug 02, 2024•1 hr 18 min
This week on Breaking Battlegrounds, we're bringing you a powerhouse lineup of guests. First, we welcome Congresswoman Nancy Mace from South Carolina's 1st Congressional District, who will discuss current hot-button issues like women's rights, the global IT outage, and the recent resignation of US Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle. Next, Elizabeth Nolan Brown, senior editor at Reason, joins us to delve into topics ranging from Kamala Harris's performance to the media covering for Biden. F...
Jul 26, 2024•1 hr 11 min
Join Chuck and Sam for a deep dive into this week's pivotal topics: Trump's attempted assassination and his VP pick. First up, Ryan James Girdusky, author, podcast host, and political consultant known for his incisive commentary on national populism, discusses the true nature of JD Vance on a personal level. Following Ryan, Susan Crabtree, political correspondent for RealClearPolitics, joins us to uncover what went wrong with the Secret Service during the attempted assassination of President Don...
Jul 19, 2024•1 hr 8 min
This week on Breaking Battlegrounds, we have an action-packed lineup. We start with Congressman David Schweikert, representing Arizona's 1st Congressional district and renowned for his pivotal roles in economic policy and healthcare innovation. As Vice Chairman of the Joint Economic Committee and Chairman of the Oversight Subcommittee, Congressman Schweikert joins us to discuss the integration of AI in medical technology, recent economic developments, and the impact of Biden's border policies on...
Jul 12, 2024•1 hr 9 min
Join Chuck and Sam today as they first welcome political analyst Henry Olsen, who weighs in on the recent U.K. and French elections and their implications for America. Then, White House Correspondent for Reuters, Jeff Mason, discusses the Democrats' post-debate panic and the process to potentially replace Biden. Finally, Abe Hamadeh, former U.S. Army Reserve Captain, Intelligence Officer, Maricopa County prosecutor, and congressional candidate for Arizona's 8th District, sheds light on how Biden...
Jul 05, 2024•1 hr 2 min
Join Chuck and Sam for our Independence Day episode, where we reflect on America's foundational history and the sacrifices of our founders. We begin with award-winning broadcaster Ken LaCorte, host of ‘Elephants in Rooms’, as he analyzes the Presidential debate and its implications for today's America. Later, Martin Di Caro, host of 'History As It Happens,' provides insights into today's societal divisions and the lasting impact of the American Revolution. Finally, Jon Riches, Vice President for...
Jun 28, 2024•1 hr 18 min
Tune in to Breaking Battlegrounds this week where we are first joined by Congressman John Curtis, representing Utah’s 3rd Congressional District and a candidate for U.S. Senate. He discusses critical national security issues concerning China and the border, along with President Biden’s high-speed internet plan and Utah’s upcoming primary election. In the second half of the show, Jon Levine from the Sunday New York Post joins us, covering the dropped charges against Columbia protestors, 2024 pres...
Jun 21, 2024•1 hr 1 min
This week on our Father's Day special, we delve into the heart of family and fatherhood. To start, we have Blake Masters, a friend of the show and candidate for Congressional District 8 in Arizona. Blake shares his insights on the pressing concerns of voters in his district, his plans for the military and the border. Then, we're joined by Brad Wilcox , Professor of Sociology and Director of the National Marriage Project at the University of Virginia. Brad explores the profound impact of fathers ...
Jun 14, 2024•1 hr 20 min
