In this milestone 200th episode of Moment of Truth , Nick sits down with Jack Posobiec, host of Human Events , to talk about the two issues at heart of American politics right now: populism and power. Jack explains his own brush with rampant migrant and how it caused the decline of his hometown, Norristown, PA. He also maps out the conservative movement’s challenges, the power of the intelligence community, and the fight against unchecked AI and mass migration. Posobiec reflects on Trump’s secon...
Jul 07, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Season 5Ep. 200
In this week's episode of Moment of Truth, Nick returns to the studio with Daniel Tenreiro, a Twitter (or are we saying X?) personality known for his witty and inscrutable posts. Daniel shares his journey from a politically curious kid in New York City to becoming a commentator on economics, finance, and culture. They explore Norm Macdonald’s enigmatic legacy, the power of Twitter in shaping discourse, and the complexities of global trade, tariffs, and U.S. economic policy. Don’t miss this engag...
Jun 30, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Season 5Ep. 199
On this week's episode of Moment of Truth , Nick is on the road again, this time recording on location in the State Department with Deputy Secretary of State Chris Landau. Landau shares his remarkable journey from a Foreign Service family to then serving as U.S. Ambassador to Mexico under President Trump's first term. He discusses his diplomatic approach, the impact of social media in public diplomacy, and critical U.S.-Mexico relations, focusing on migration, drug cartels, and trade. In the spi...
Jun 23, 2025•51 min•Season 5Ep. 198
This week on Moment of Truth, Nick is on location in the stunning Eisenhower Executive Office Building with Michael Stumo, Associate Director for Economic Policy at the Office of Management and Budget and head of the Buy American office. Stumo reveals how tariffs are fueling economic growth without inflation, supporting American workers, and bringing industries like shipbuilding and PPE manufacturing back home. From debunking globalist myths to outlining a bold vision for U.S. economic independe...
Jun 16, 2025•33 min•Season 5Ep. 197
This week on Moment of Truth , Nick welcomes back Josh Hammer, senior editor at Newsweek and author of Israel and Civilization: The Fate of the Jewish Nation and the Destiny of the West . Hammer dives into the Bible’s central role in Western civilization and makes his case for the ties between Judaism, Christianity, and the West, including America's founding. From October 7th’s impact to Israel’s role as a nationalist beacon, Hammer makes an America First argument for strong U.S.-Israel relation...
Jun 09, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Season 5Ep. 196
This week on Moment of Truth , Nick sits down with Clare Morell, author of The Tech Exit: A Practical Guide to Freeing Kids and Teens from Smartphones . Clare, a fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center, shares her journey from working in the Trump administration to advocating for a screen-free childhood. She discusses the alarming effects of smartphones and social media on kids’ mental health, brain development, and vulnerability to online predators. She also offers practical solutions for...
Jun 02, 2025•58 min•Season 5Ep. 195
In today's episode of Moment of Truth, Nick sits down with Tim Rice, Deputy Managing Editor at The Daily Wire, to unpack the chaos within the Democratic Party. From Biden’s mental decline to AOC’s rising star, they dissect the left’s self-inflicted wounds, the 2026 midterms, and the GOP’s momentum. They dive into the left’s failure to connect with voters, the power of populist rhetoric, and why the mainstream media’s tone has shifted since Trump’s first term. They also explore the cultural pheno...
May 26, 2025•55 min•Season 5Ep. 194
On this episode of Moment of Truth, Nick Solheim sits down with Bart Hutchins, the proprietor of Butterworth’s, the beloved Capitol Hill restaurant taking Washington, D.C. by storm. Bart shares his journey from a disillusioned political staffer to a celebrated chef, driven by a passion for ethically sourced, delicious food. He discusses the importance of mastering a craft, the philosophy behind Butterworth’s ever-changing menu, and his commitment to creating a welcoming, aesthetically rich dinin...
May 19, 2025•1 hr 8 min•Season 5Ep. 193
On this week's episode of Moment of Truth, Nick Solheim dives deep with Mike Howell, president of the Oversight Project. They unpack the failures of congressional oversight, the weaponization of legal systems, and the urgent need to hold Biden-era officials accountable. From exposing auto-pen scandals to championing Ed Martin’s fight to clean up DC, Howell reveals how the left’s tactics outmaneuver the right—and what conservatives must do to fight back. Follow Mike Howell @mhowelltweets and the ...
May 12, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Season 5Ep. 192
Reagan describes the differences between the White House press briefings under Biden vs Trump and gives the behind-the-scenes of her recent interview of Elon Musk, as well as lays bare the media's theatrical approach to coverage. From the challenges of navigating "Trump time" to uncovering the mainstream media's hidden admiration for Trump's humor, this episode exposes the realities of political journalism. Tune in for this unfiltered look at the White House! 00:00 - 03:05 - Podcast intro, annou...
May 05, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Season 5Ep. 191
In today's episode of Moment of Truth, get ready for a masterclass on trade, tariffs, and global currency movements from a variety of experts. Robert Lighthizer, Oren Cass, Joanna Wischer, Charles Benoit, Michael Stumo, and Marc Fasteau each provide a piece of the bigger picture to understanding why the status quo has failed the American people and why the new direction President Trump provides may be the breath of fresh air the world needs. The discussion critiques the flaws of globalization an...
Apr 28, 2025•43 min•Season 5Ep. 190
On today's episode of Moment of Truth, Nick dives into the Watergate scandal with Geoff Shepard, former Nixon White House staffer and key figure in Nixon’s legal defense when he transcribed the infamous “smoking gun” tape. Discover how Nixon, a transformative president with landmark achievements was undermined by a biased media and a deep state conspiracy. Shepard’s decades-long quest for justice challenges the narrative that Nixon’s resignation was an admission of guilt. #Watergate #Lawfare #De...
Apr 21, 2025•1 hr 11 min•Season 5Ep. 189
In today's episode of Moment of Truth , trade expert Charles Benoit unpacks the history and future of American trade policy, focusing specifically on the big topic of the day: tariffs. Benoit traces U.S. trade from the 1789 Tariff Act to the free trade shift under Wilson and Hull. He debunks myths like Smoot-Hawley causing the Great Depression and highlights how tariffs built America’s middle class. This episode is a masterclass on why tariffs are a conservative cornerstone and how they could re...
Apr 14, 2025•1 hr 19 min•Season 5Ep. 188
In this episode of Moment of Truth, Nick dives right into an incredible conversation with Augustus Doricko, founder and CEO of Rainmaker, a next-gen weather modification company. Rainmaker uses drones to seed clouds, making it rain and snow to combat water scarcity in the American West. Augustus shares his journey—from a physics student at UC Berkeley to dropping out and launching a mission to turn deserts green. Topics range from the viability of the industry to creating the technology from scr...
Apr 07, 2025•1 hr•Season 5Ep. 187
In this episode of the Moment of Truth podcast, George Beebe, Director of the Grand Strategy Program at the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft, joins Nick to discuss the evolving dynamics of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, U.S. foreign policy under the Trump administration, and the shifting global order. With a career spanning the CIA, the White House under Vice President Cheney, and the think tank world, Beebe offers an insider’s perspective on international relations and the prospects fo...
Mar 31, 2025•1 hr 12 min•Season 5Ep. 186
In this episode of Moment of Truth, Nick welcomes back Curt Mills, Executive Director of The American Conservative, for a wide-ranging discussion all about Foreign Policy. Fresh off (relatively) an appearance on Tucker Carlson’s show concerning the Trump administration’s personnel battles, specifically over figures like Elbridge Colby and Dan Caldwell against neoconservative pushback. They also cover Trump’s recent calls with Putin and Zelensky, exploring Russia-Ukraine ceasefire prospects and Z...
Mar 24, 2025•59 min•Season 5Ep. 185
In this episode of Moment of Truth, Nick sits down with Dr. Ron Hira, a Howard University professor and expert on skilled immigration, to unpack the broken H-1B visa system and its impact on U.S. workers. Dr. Hira exposes how the program’s random lottery—flooded by outsourcing giants—prioritizes cheap labor over merit. He reveals a staggering 25:1 imbalance: 1.5 million guest workers chase just 60,000 green cards, creating a system that’s anti-worker for both foreigners and Americans. Hira debun...
Mar 17, 2025•51 min•Season 5Ep. 184
In todays episode, we revisit some spot-on takes concerning the Ukraine war with a compilation of clips proving our hosts and guests—Jon Askonas, Vice President JD Vance, Russ Vought, Dan Caldwell, Saagar Enjeti, Alex Velez-Green, and George Beebe—saw it all coming. This episode is a time capsule of truth, showing how we called the chaos, the stalemate, and the West’s missteps over the years. Follow American Moment across Social Media: X / Twitter – https://twitter.com/AmMomentOrg Facebook – htt...
Mar 07, 2025•55 min•Season 5Ep. 183
In this episode of Moment of Truth, Nick sits down with his own state representative, Congressman Riley Moore of West Virginia’s Second District, to unpack the whirlwind first weeks since the new Congress and administration began. Moore details his bold push to ban 300,000 Chinese nationals from holding student visas in the U.S., and his plans to continue championing America’s unions, only now on a federal level. Tune in for a raw take on securing America and rebuilding its middle class—straight...
Mar 03, 2025•55 min•Season 5Ep. 182
In today's episode of Moment of Truth, CEO Nick Solheim sits down with FCC Commissioner Nathan Simington. Join them as they explore the FCC’s bold new vision under Chairman Carr, such as spectrum commercialization and the machine-to-machine tech that can hopefully drive industrial growth. Simington breaks down America’s re-industrialization challenges, from the auto industry’s decline to Elon Musk’s manufacturing triumphs at SpaceX, contrasting this with China’s AI-powered factories churning out...
Feb 24, 2025•1 hr 15 min•Season 5Ep. 181
In today's episode of Moment of Truth, CEO Nick Solheim sits down with Kevin Lynn, the Executive Director of the Institute for Sound Public Policy, to talk about all things related to immigrant workers in the United States. This includes J-1s, STEM OPTs, and Kevin provides the inside track on the Musk/Ramaswamy H-1B blowup over the holiday season that set X ablaze. Learn more about Kevin here: https://instituteforsoundpublicpolicy.org/our-team/ https://x.com/thencamekevin #immigration #h1blotter...
Feb 17, 2025•1 hr 6 min•Season 5Ep. 180
In Today’s episode of Moment of Truth, Nick Solheim sits down with Nick Cleveland-Stout, Junior Research Fellow at the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft, to discuss the corrupt influence game being played by DC "think tanks" at the behest of foreign governments and defense contractors. #ThinkTanks #Brookings #AtlanticCouncil #RAND #WilsonCenter #Stimson #AspenInstitute #CSIS #Security #Influence #Industry #FARA #Corruption Nick Cleveland-Stout is a Junior Research Fellow at the Quincy ...
Feb 10, 2025•43 min•Season 5Ep. 179
In Today’s episode of Moment of Truth, Saurabh sits down with Justin Shubow, President of National Civic Art Society and 11th Chairman of the U.S. Commission on Fine Arts, to discuss the role architecture plays in American history and society, what styles make America beautiful, and how we can make memorials in DC beautiful once again. #JustinShubow #CivicArt #WashingtonDC #Architecture #Eisenhower #WWI #Building #Memorials #Art Justin Shubow is president of the National Civic Art Society, a non...
Oct 28, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Season 4Ep. 178
In Today’s episode of Moment of Truth, Saurabh sits down with Katy Faust, Founder & President of Them Before Us, Author of "Raising Kids in a Woke City," and Editor of the newly released "Pro-Child Politics," to discuss why children are central to effective conservative messaging on Immigration, the Border, Tax Policy, Gender Ideology, Foreign Policy and much, much, more. #KatyFaust #Marriage #Family #Kids #Parenting #ProChildPolitics #Crime #Gender #ForeignPolicy #Border Katy Faust is Found...
Oct 21, 2024•43 min•Season 4Ep. 177
In Today’s episode of Moment of Truth, Saurabh and Nick sit down for a special unfiltered episode to discuss all things 2024 including their election predictions, car troubles, latest polls, American Culture, the impact of baseball, F1, and more. #SaurabhSharma #NickSolheim #Election #2024 #Predictions #Baseball #F1 #Future Saurabh is the President of American Moment and co-host of Moment of Truth. The former Chairman of Young Conservatives of Texas and a nationally recognized activist, Saurabh ...
Oct 14, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Season 4Ep. 176
In Today’s episode of Moment of Truth, Saurabh sits down with Marc Fasteau, Founder & Fmr. Chairman of American Strategic Insurance Group and Vice Chairman of the Coalition for a Prosperous America, to discuss the state of the American economy, China, globalization, why free trade isn't free, the meaning of industrial policy, why other countries have it and America needs it. #MarcFasteau #CoalitionforProsperousAmerica #Trade #Finance #Currency #Global #World #Economics #Tariffs #Taxes #AI #C...
Oct 07, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Season 4Ep. 175
In Today’s episode of Moment of Truth, Nick sits down with Charles McElwee, Founding Editor of RealClearPennsylvania and Contributing Writer to RealClearPolitics, City Journal, and Politico, to discuss the complicated electoral politics and cultural divides of Pennsylvania, how Josh Shapiro built a governing coalition in the State, and whether Pennsylvania will flip red or stay blue in 2024. #CharlesMcElwee #Pennsylvania #RealClear #Politics #Biden #Scranton #Harris #Trump #Vote #Republican #Dem...
Sep 30, 2024•55 min•Season 4Ep. 174
In Today’s episode of Moment of Truth, Saurabh sits down with Cleta Mitchell, Senior Legal Fellow at the Conservative Partnership Institute, Founder of the Election Integrity Network, and Host of "Who's Counting" Podcast, to discuss her early career, exposing the Lois Lerner and IRS for unjustly targeting conservative non profit groups, the state of America's elections, accuracy of voter rolls, illegal voting and its various forms, representing Trump in 2020, and what's in store for 2024. #Cleta...
Sep 23, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Season 4Ep. 173
In Today’s episode of Moment of Truth, Saurabh and Nick sit down with Pascal-Emmanuel Gobry, Founder and CEO of Sphere Media and Publisher of Policy Sphere, to discuss the policy ecosystem in the US from think tanks to Executive Orders, Gobry's background, why he founded Policy Sphere, and what is happening in French politics. #PascalEmmanuelGobry #PolicySphere #France #French #Politics #NewRight #Corruption #Justice #Swamp The Founder and CEO of Sphere Media and Publisher of PolicySphere is Pas...
Sep 16, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Season 4Ep. 172
In Today’s episode of Moment of Truth, Nick sits down with Joanna Wischer, Policy Advisor on the Donald J. Trump for President 2024 Campaign and former Senior Policy Advisor in the White House Office of Trade & Manufacturing Policy, to discuss the decline of American manufacturing, the threat Nippon Steel and Chinese dumping practices pose to US National Security, everything Biden & Harris have done wrong to hurt American workers, and how a Trump administration plans to fix it. #JoannaWi...
Sep 09, 2024•58 min•Season 4Ep. 171
