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Kudlow says Trump is still committed to zero tariff, zero subsidy, zero non-tariff barrier world. But how long is that going to take? If the U.S. doesn’t use tariffs as leverage with China, how else are we going to be able to change their behavior? Is the media sensationalizing the GM layoffs, but forgetting about the surplus of other blue collar jobs that have been added? CNN Chief Economist, Steve Moore joins Dan and Amy to discuss.

How does Trump’s principled realism approach to foreign policy translate? Is Trump’s approach of “kill em' with kindness” tactic with Putin not working in light of Russia’s threat on Ukraine? Wouldn’t the “America first” policy be to pull out of Afghanistan? Is there any policy talks to be had at the Summit this weekend or is it nothing more than a photo op for world leaders? Former Foreign Service Officer for the State Department and author of “America First: Understanding the Trump Doctrine,” Danny Toma joins Dan and Amy to discuss.

What’s the political landscape looking like now that it’s settled? Is it bold for Trump to compare himself to Reagan after only serving two years in office? Would it be difficult for any Democrats to cut a deal with Trump and anger their base? Was it not presidential but predictable of Trump to threaten to pull subsidies to GM because of their layoffs? Is a government shutdown the only leverage Trump has for border wall funding? Senior Editor at Hotair.com, Ed Morrissey joins Dan and Amy to discuss.

Are the Left’s cries against the use of tear gas at the border falling on deaf ears in lieu of providing their policy solution and an assessment of the implications? Were the vast majority of confrontations at the border with adult males despite the women and children narrative pushed by the media? Did Obama’s broad asylum policy create a detrimental precedent? How many more caravans are on the way? Executive Director at The Center for Immigration Studies, Mark Krikorian joins Dan and Amy to discuss.

Do you ever have to apologize if you’re a government bureaucrat or a member of the Chicago press corps for false reporting? The EPA says they may have mistested the air samples from Sterigenics that Democrat politicians seized upon to berate Rauner and other Republican candidates. Do the residents in the western suburbs deserve an apology for the political fear mongering of a cancer scare? Dan and Amy discuss new reports coming from the EPA regarding Sterigenics.

Is Pakistan the achilles heel for the U.S. in our continuing military presence in Afghanistan? Will Trump confront Putin this weekend at the G20 Summit about the continued threat Russia poses on Ukraine? Will Trump’s trade war with China lead to electoral consequences in 2020? Is the showdown at the border another issue neglected by previous presidents that Trump is willing to take on? Fox & Friends Weekend Host, Pete Hegseth joins Dan and Amy to discuss these topics and the launch of Fox Nation.

Are Trump's tariffs in part responsible for GM's layoffs? What are the odds of Trump remedying the problem with our trade partners? Is the Chinese experiment beginning to fail? Why is Illinois in the place it’s in? A Forest Park part time superintendent is making $425k/yr. How do we remedy that? CNN political commentator, Steve Cortes joins Dan and Amy to discuss.

Dershowitz predicts the Mueller report will be devastating (politically) to Trump. What is Mueller’s job in the first place? Will there be enough evidence to charge or will he be forced to put the files to bed? What more is there for Mueller to do? House Judiciary committee subpoenaed Comey and Lynch, but why agree when the Democrats are about to take over? Former Chief U.S. Attorney and Columnist at National Review, Andy McCarthy joins Dan and Amy to discuss.

Who bears the responsibility for the chaos on the border? Is this just the beginning of mass caravans if the U.S. doesn’t act? Should Trump defy the court and force the Democrats to impeach him for keeping migrants from storming the border? Is the Mexican government helping at all? Editor at Stream.org, John Zmirak joins Dan and Amy to discuss.

Should mass shootings be treated as a public health crisis? Should there be interviews with family members in order for someone to purchase a gun? Would getting rid of “gun free zones” help prevent mass shootings? Is it time for family and friends to step up and intervene if they know someone has a chance of being violent? Should we expect Democrats in the House to move on gun control even though they haven’t in the past? President of the Crime Prevention Research Center, John Lott Jr. joins Dan and Amy to discuss.

Is Larry Kudlow correct that talks of a recession are nonsense? Does Trump’s rhetoric play a part in the market’s ups and downs? Are we in a “cold war” with China and will it ever end? When will conservative leaders pushback against billionaire hedge fund managers for impugning capitalism? CNN Chief Economist, Steve Moore joins Dan and Amy to discuss.

Did Trump make the right decision on Saudi Arabia and strike the right notes in delivering it? What steps should the U.S. take in addition to the sanctions Trump has already put on Saudi Arabia to try and push for serious reform? Would anyone in the DC press corps pay attention to the Khashoggi story if he wasn’t a contributor to the Washington Post? President of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, Cliff May joins Dan and Amy to discuss.

Does the media pick and choose the stories they report on to adhere to their critical narrative of Trump? Is there a media blackout on the Avenatti charges? Where’s the healthy skepticism across the board? Where are the civil liberties groups taking a principled stand against government abuses? Investigative reporter, Sharyl Attkisson joins Dan and Amy to discuss these topics and her suit against the FBI and DOJ.

What should President Trump do with Saudi Arabia? Is the U.S. being cautious in hopes of not inciting a revolution in an already unstable region? Should the U.S. believe the state run media in North Korea boasting about their successful tests of an unspecified tactical weapon? CNN Military analyst, Colonel Cedric Leighton joins Dan and Amy to discuss.

Is the reinstatement of Acosta's press pass actually a victory for Trump? Is the acting Attorney General Whitaker’s position on the Mueller investigation shared by many, including the President? Is it time to wrap it up? George Mason University Law Professor, FH Buckley joins Dan and Amy to discuss these topics and Justice Scalia’s legacy.

If the Left has only hate to offer, what should conservatives offer in response? Is the need for liberalism becoming obsolete? Does America not give itself enough credit for its moral evolution? Are school choice programs giving Republicans an advantage in governors’ races in states like Florida and Arizona? Author and Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution, Shelby Steele joins Dan and Amy to discuss.

If Brenda Snipes’ fraudulent practices in Broward County have been known, how has she stayed in office? Should Governor-elect Ron DeSantis remove her from office? Why are the deadlines being extended in Florida? Should we be expecting more of these antics in the 2020 presidential election?  Research director at the Government Accountability Institute and author of “Fraud: How the Left Plans to Steal the Next Election,” Eric Eggers joins Dan and Amy to discuss.

Why did Fox file an amicus brief on behalf of CNN in their lawsuit against the White House? Is Trump forcing journalists to reveal their true selves as narcissists? Is the caravan “make believe” or a serious threat? Will Trump get funding for a border wall? When are they going to officially call the elections in Florida and will there be any consequences for officials in Broward County? Anchor of Special Report on Fox News, Bret Baier joins Dan and Amy to discuss.

Will Broward County have a credible machine recount done by today's deadline? Does Trump help his case with fact free claims to the Daily Caller about voter fraud? Is there some real revolt happening in the Democratic Party as they prepare to vote for leadership? Senior Political correspondent at the WashingtonExaminer.com, David Drucker joins Dan and Amy to discuss.

Have Democratic socialists finally cracked the code and figured out we can all live forever care-free on the backs of the billionaires? Are Democrats going to kill good criminal justice reform to not make Trump look reasonable? Do failed states offer billions in subsidies to Amazon solely for the photo op while eliminating other home grown businesses? American for Tax Reform President, Grover Norquist joins Dan and Amy to discuss.