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The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – In a razor thin 9–8 vote, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit confirmed Texas Senate Bill 10, overturning the lower-court injunctions that had barred the 2025 law from taking effect. The ACLU lamented the decision. “We are extremely disappointed in today’s decision. The Court’s ruling goes against fundamental First Amendment principles and...

The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – Juries in New Mexico and Los Angeles found tech giants liable for damages in the millions based on what they knew about their apps and what they hid from the public. Social media giants should be worried that this case offers the first blueprint for how to argue such claims—and for what damages might be sought...

The Hidden Lightness with Jimmy Hinton – What makes this case especially alarming is not just the presence of exploitation, but the suggestion that it was allowed to persist despite repeated red flags. Whistleblowers reportedly sounded the alarm internally, pointing to systems that enabled predators to connect, share, and profit. For victims and their families, this ruling is more than...

The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – Justice Samuel Alito acknowledged the possibility of fraud when “a big stash of ballots” that arrives late “radically” flips an election. Alito further lamented the move away from Election Day to something more susceptible to wide-scale fraud. “We’re moving in this direction,“ Alito stated. ”We don’t have Election Day anymore. We have election month, or we have election months.”

The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – The Supreme Court has blocked California policy that prohibits school personnel from informing parents when students request changes to their gender identity at school. SCOTUS states that “The State argues that its policies advance a compelling interest in student safety and privacy. But those policies cut out the primary protectors of children’s best interests: their parents.”

The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – Judge Giles said that the measure, which went into effect on Jan. 1, 2026, likely violates First Amendment free speech protections for minors and adults. She further stated the law didn’t go far enough by exempting addictive interactive gaming from coverage. While Virginia contends the law is a reasonable response to...

Viewpoint This Sunday with Malcolm Out Loud – SCOTUS rules against Trump's global tariffs. Economic Strategist Christian Briggs and Constitutional Scholar Paul Engel in a fiery discussion on the Court and the Executive Branch. The US and Israel are edging closer to an attack on Iran. Middle East Expert IQ al-Rassooli and Intel Analyst Ilana Freedman say an attack appears imminent that will change...

The Hidden Lightness with Jimmy Hinton – These lawsuits may mark a turning point in how society confronts the dark side of social media. When states step in, it signals that the damage is no longer hypothetical—it is measurable, documented, and unacceptable. The question now is whether this accountability will lead to real change, or whether it will become just another headline before the next...

The Nurses Report with David, Nicole & Ashley – I document how activist judges, COVID-era hysteria, and ideological courts converge to crush parental rights and constitutional protections. Through the case of Kurt Benshoof in Seattle, I show how speech is criminalized, families are torn apart, and nonviolent dissent is punished more harshly than real violence, exposing a judicial system untethered from justice, reason, or restraint...

Truth Be Told with Booker Scott – When a wife walks into a hospital with her husband, she expects care. She does not expect him to become a prisoner. She does not expect his clear wish to refuse a ventilator to be treated like a suggestion. She does not expect consent forms to be forged and a loved one sedated into silence. This is the reality one Oklahoma woman faced. Her husband walked into an emergency room. Ten days later, he...

The Tenpenny Files – A routine investigation leads an Ohio private investigator into a federal identity record tied to Barack Obama that refuses to reconcile. As legal challenges collapse before evidence is heard, unanswered questions emerge about courts, government agencies, and accountability at the highest levels. The unresolved record raises lasting concerns about eligibility, power, and who decides what the public is...

The Tenpenny Files – Acute kidney failure emerges as a hidden driver of excess deaths in the Covid era, cutting across age and health status. Drawing on millions of death records, John Beaudoin examines hospital incentives, drug protocols, and statistical blind spots that obscure causality, while tracing how medical systems and courts fail to investigate, acknowledge, or address systemic harm...

Truth Be Told with Booker Scott – I am watching Minnesota’s safety net fail the people it claims to protect. Fraud, political cowardice, and ignored warnings leave families vulnerable and taxpayers betrayed. This is a demand for accountability, equal enforcement of the law, and real consequences for those who looked away while corruption flourished at the expense of ordinary Americans...

The Nurses Report on America Out Loud with Gail Macrae, BSN, RN – Jennifer Bridges, a registered nurse and one of 153 plaintiffs in a lawsuit going before the SCOTUS on January 9th, 2026. The case asks a question the country has still not fully reckoned with: Can Americans be forced to undergo a medical intervention as a condition of employment —when that intervention is experimental?

The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – A federal judge issues a permanent injunction against California policies that require schools to conceal students’ gender transitions from parents. The ruling cites constitutional violations and harm to families, students, and teachers, while affirming parental rights and religious freedom. State officials move to appeal, escalating a broader legal and cultural battle over education policy...

The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – Religious liberty stands at the heart of America’s founding yet continues to face mounting challenges. From the First Amendment’s origins to modern Supreme Court rulings, government actions increasingly test the free exercise of faith. Recent court cases and school policies reveal an ongoing struggle between constitutional protections, parental rights, and expanding state authority...

Truth Be Told with Booker Scott – Pearl Harbor reminds us that leadership means sacrifice, not spectacle. The piece contrasts historic integrity with modern political theater, confronting healthcare pricing, border enforcement, courts, education battles, and economic strain. It calls citizens to lead locally, demand accountability, and choose duty over drama, grounding civic action in faith, family, and country while urging...

Truth Be Told with Booker Scott – When government forces citizens to ask permission for rights already guaranteed, liberty erodes. The conviction of Dexter Taylor highlights a clash between constitutional principle and state power. Home gun building, jury trials, and legal appeals expose how permission-based laws threaten freedoms, future generations, and the meaning of the Second Amendment itself in modern America today...

The Tenpenny Files – A legal battle over vaccine policy unfolds as Aaron Siri’s depositions challenge long-standing assumptions about regulation, accountability, and medical authority. The narrative highlights concerns about safety oversight, institutional transparency, and the impact of mandates, urging a return to rigorous evidence, informed consent, and open examination of how public-health decisions are made...

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – With the Supreme Court back in session, there are plenty of cases we should be interested in. Some of the cases, the court will hear; just as important are the cases the court decides not to hear. Today, I want to take a look at some of those cases, especially those that involve the constitutional powers of government...

The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – In the decision, Judge Eric Earl Murphy stated that while biological pronouns are being hotly debated, the speech of students should not be compelled to align with either side. Schools cannot force children to pick a side on gender identity & speak accordingly. We won today, but more importantly, the First Amendment triumphed...

The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – A federal judge in Connecticut upholds the suspension of longtime teacher Marisol Arroyo-Castro for refusing to remove a crucifix from her classroom wall. The ruling declares her display a violation of public school policy. Arroyo-Castro and her legal team argue it’s religious discrimination and vow to appeal, citing First Amendment protections...

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Do you know that America has more lawyers than doctors? Perhaps that’s because so many Americans look to the courts not only for redress of all their grievances, but to give them their rights. But the courts are not designed to give people rights, which may explain why they keep changing their minds...

The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – Have the courts become a despotic branch? It would appear so based upon their current treatment of the executive branch. The Supreme Court is set to decide on the authority of the Executive branch in firing high level bureaucrats, but does the Constitution give this authority to the Supreme Court?

The Hidden Lightness with Jimmy Hinton – A grieving father turns tragedy into a powerful call for justice after his daughter, Logan Federico, is murdered by a repeat offender set free under cashless bail. His raw testimony before lawmakers exposes systemic failures and demands accountability, transforming grief into courage and igniting a nationwide conversation about safety, reform, and the true cost of failed policies...

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – The United States drifts when detached from the Constitution, its true anchor. Without it, rights erode, institutions falter, and politics replaces justice. From violence against public figures to the weaponization of agencies and the rise of divisive movements, the nation veers off course. Reconnecting to founding principles restores stability, freedom, and the protection of all...

The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – U.S. District Court Judge Eric C. Tostrud denies Female Athletes United’s request to block Minnesota’s policy allowing athletes to compete based on gender identity. Alliance Defending Freedom argues the rule undermines opportunities for girls, while Attorney General Keith Ellison defends it under state law. The ruling lets boys join girls’ teams as the case proceeds...

Truth Be Told with Booker Scott – Chaos erupts in a Florida courtroom as Ryan Routh is found guilty on all charges for plotting to assassinate Donald Trump. Routh shocks the court with a violent outburst, while his daughter flees in anger. Meanwhile, Trump shifts his stance on Ukraine, signaling frustration with Putin and openness to stronger support for Kyiv’s fight...

Unity Without Compromise with Dr. Steven LaTulippe – Justice Amy Coney Barrett defends the Dobbs decision, but her words spark outrage for twisting truth against science, the Constitution, and God. Comparing her stance to Pontius Pilate, critics argue she sidesteps morality, deceives the public, and undermines life’s sanctity. This reflection calls Christians, conservatives, and patriots to confront deception and boldly stand for truth...

Truth Be Told with Booker Scott – Jeremy Harrell, a disabled veteran and founder of Veterans Club Inc., shares his journey from serving in Iraq to facing prosecution by the Biden DOJ. Battling PTSD, he builds a nonprofit to support fellow veterans, only to be indicted over disability benefits. Now, he speaks out and appeals to President Trump for a pardon...

Byrne Unscripted with Martha Byrne – On October 28, 2020, Michael McMahon is arrested and falsely accused of working for a foreign government. Despite no evidence of stalking or foreign ties, a jury convicts him. His wife exposes how a weaponized justice system silences truth, hides exculpatory evidence, and protects powerful interests while an innocent man remains behind bars...

Truth Be Told with Booker Scott – A young Ukrainian refugee, Iryna Zarutska, seeks peace in America but instead faces a horrific death in Charlotte, North Carolina. Her accused killer, Decarlos Brown Jr., has a long criminal past overlooked by activist judges. Questions rise about failures in the court system, mental health, and justice as federal charges and a possible death penalty loom...

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Leaders in Washington repeat the same mistakes, expecting different results. Congress pushes the 25th Amendment and shutdown threats, while the president claims powers over state elections. Courts weigh battles against religious freedom, and schools hide falling standards. The cycle of political insanity continues as voters keep empowering those who fuel dysfunction and decline...

Rogers for America with Lt. Steve Rogers – Many judges and liberal politicians are attempting to block policies that would help ICE agents and the Department of Homeland Security track down individuals who don't belong in the United States of America because they came here illegally It is the duty of the Department of Homeland Security, through our ICE agents and through our local police, to apprehend criminals...

The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals rules that a South Carolina school must allow a transgender student to use the boys’ bathroom despite state law requiring separation by sex. The decision cites Title IX and the Equal Protection Clause, sparking pushback from state officials who argue the law protects privacy, safety, and dignity in schools...

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – The rule of law faces deep challenges as raids, investigations, and judicial actions raise questions of fairness and accountability. From John Bolton to the Clinton Foundation, political motivations and cover-ups blur justice. With courts and leaders shaping outcomes, the concern grows: how far has the loss spread, and what can citizens do to restore trust?

The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – A federal judge blocks Texas from requiring public schools to display the Ten Commandments, challenging a new law signed by Governor Greg Abbott. The ruling questions historical tradition and raises constitutional concerns, setting the stage for a possible Supreme Court review. The case spotlights tensions between education, faith, and free speech in American classrooms...

Truth Be Told with Booker Scott – Jenna Ryan takes on PayPal and the federal government after being banned and punished for her role on January 6. With a Trump pardon behind her, she now fights in court while sharing her story through a new book, podcast appearances, and a docuseries. Her resilience and John Solomon’s revelations drive this powerful conversation...

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Conor Fitzpatrick joins FIRE from Detroit with deep experience in state and federal litigation. He champions the First Amendment through pro bono cases for the incarcerated, securing victories that protect free expression. Recognized with the Richard J. Seryak Award, he brings a record of defending civil liberties while also enjoying reading, running, sushi, and Detroit sports...

Truth Be Told with Booker Scott – Donald Trump’s $500 million penalty in New York faces confusion after a divided appeals court ruling. Judges split on whether to uphold fraud findings, order a new trial, or dismiss the case. While Eric Trump calls it a major victory, other penalties remain, and the New York Attorney General may still push the fight further...

The Hidden Lightness with Jimmy Hinton – Rhode Island mourns Judge Frank Caprio, remembered worldwide as “the world’s nicest judge.” Known for compassion and fairness, his courtroom moments touch millions, showing justice with humanity. His legacy of mercy contrasts sharply with the headlines of arrogance from Devon Flanagan. Caprio’s faith and kindness continue to inspire, reminding us of the lasting power of empathy...

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – The debate over gun control intensifies as focus shifts from firearms to those who own them. With the Supreme Court set to hear multiple Second Amendment cases, the outcome could shape gun rights for years. From “gun-free zones” to armed staff in Texas schools, the clash between safety, freedom, and law continues to define America’s future...

Rogers for America with Lt. Steve Rogers – The U.S. faces a growing crisis in its courts as judges issue rulings shaped by politics and personal bias. Calls rise for mandatory mental health evaluations and independent reviews to ensure fairness. A recent sentencing sparks debate over justice, accountability, and the need for reform. Citizens are urged to stay vigilant and demand change...

Unleashed: The Political News Hour with Chris Cordani – The left’s fury over Texas’ maps is nothing short of theatrical. Progressive leaders are accusing Republicans of “rigging” the state’s political boundaries — yet remain curiously silent about Democrat-led gerrymandering in states like New York, Illinois, and Maryland. Cordani calls it what it is: political hypocrisy...

Truth Be Told with Booker Scott – Dexter Taylor, a 53-year-old IT expert, sits in a New York prison after building unregistered guns at home. Believing the Second Amendment is his only license, he refuses a plea deal and fights state laws he says violate his rights, sparking a powerful debate over freedom, law, and the meaning of constitutional protections...

Rogers for America with Lt. Steve Rogers – The court is stating that arrests based on racial profiling are not permitted. And I agree. But law enforcement officers are not racially profiling. They are criminal profiling. There is a difference that the courts and others ignore. We must restore the balance of power in our nation. In the meantime, here we go again, the courts making laws to help the bad guys...

America Out Loud PULSE with Dr. Peter & Ginger Breggin – The only reason Attorney General Bondi stopped the trial was the growing possibility that Dr. Moore and his attorneys would get the right to do discovery on how evil the Covid project was, especially its “vaccines.” In other words, President Donald Trump did not want the public learning more about how bad the vaccines are...

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – I don’t know where some of the crazy ideas I hear people support come from. It seems the ability to think critically, to analyze what we read, even to verify what we hear, is in critical condition today. What can We the People do to stop eating the garbage that’s coming out of Washington, D.C., the media, and more and more Americans? We start by verifying, especially our...

The Hidden Lightness with Jimmy Hinton – Idaho Judge Steven Hippler fought back tears as he delivered a powerful message to Bryan Kohberger, the man accused of one of the most horrific crimes in recent memory. Calling Kohberger a “faceless coward,” Judge Hippler stood not only as a figure of authority but as a symbol of deep compassion and humanity...

The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – Coming into line with Trump’s Executive Orders, the law prohibits DEI activities in public schools, including the establishment of DEI offices, engagement in divisive concepts, consideration of diversity statements from job applicants as part of hiring, and maintenance of academic programs promoting ideologies such as DEI and transgenderism...