EPISODE · Jul 10, 2026 · 27 MIN
Platner is OUT, Charlie Kirk Trial Update, and The Great American State Fair
from The Lion Week in Review · host The Herzog Foundation
Dr. Josh Mann, Adam Wittenberg, and Michaela Estruth review major stories from a busy week. They discuss the withdrawal of Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner amid serious allegations, escalating tensions with Iran including U.S. strikes and sanctions, and the Supreme Court’s significant rulings on women’s sports, campaign finance, and more. Additional coverage includes the cross-country American flag run honoring veterans, subdued Pride Month observances, World Cup visitors praising American hospitality, school choice debates, and the Kansas City Kansas Public Schools controversy. The episode also features reflections on America’s 250th birthday. A roundup of national and cultural news with a common-sense perspective.00:00:00 – Introduction00:00:16 – Graham Platner Withdrawal00:01:22 – Iran Tensions Update00:03:19 – Heartlander News Rebrand00:04:15 – Trump at NATO Summit00:06:30 – Charlie Kirk Trial Update00:08:02 – School Choice Debate00:11:27 – Kansas City Schools Controversy00:13:10 – State Fair Highlights00:18:38 – Jefferson Memorial Visit00:22:20 – American Values and UnityFollow Heartlander News on Facebook, Instagram, X, and YouTube. You can also sign-up for our newsletter and follow our coverage at HeartlanderNews.com.To learn more about the Herzog Foundation, visit HerzogFoundation.com. Like and follow us on Facebook, X, and Instagram, or sign up to receive monthly email updates.#ChristianEducation #Education #EducationPolicy #EducationReform #FaithAndLearning #Family #FaithInEducation #Faith #Homeschool #ChristianSchool #PrivateSchool #EducationNews #News #Religion #ReligiousNews #PublicSchool #SchoolNews #NewsShow #SchoolChoice
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Dr. Josh Mann, Adam Wittenberg, and Michaela Estruth review major stories from a busy week. They discuss the withdrawal of Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner amid serious allegations, escalating tensions with Iran including U.S. strikes and sanctions, and the Supreme Court’s significant rulings on women’s sports, campaign finance, and more. Additional coverage includes the cross-country American flag run honoring veterans, subdued Pride Month observances, World Cup visitors praising Americ...
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