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WEEKEND INTERVIEW: Congressman Bacon Supports Ukraine, Freedom, and the Cyber Fight
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In a wide-ranging interview, U.S. Rep. Don Bacon (R-NE)—retired U.S. Air Force brigadier general and former NATO Commander—draws on decades of military and intelligence experience to make a case for stronger U.S. support for Ukraine.


WEEKEND INTERVIEW: Julian Hayda’s Message from the Front Lines of Ukrainian Advocacy
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Depending on who is asked, America’s policy toward Ukraine should be to stand for democracy or avoid an expensive entanglement with no clear end. Julian Hayda argues for continued U.S. support.


WEEKEND INTERVIEW: Separated by Policy, United by Truth—Barbara Demick on China’s Hidden Daughters
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Barbara Demick never intends to write the same story twice. A graduate of Yale who once wavered between physics and history, she found her calling when she walked into a newsroom for the first time.


WEEKEND INTERVIEW: How John Stanford Sees American Well-Being in Small Businesses
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In a nation built on innovation and self-reliance, America’s health care system should be oriented to support entrepreneurs taking the biggest personal and financial risks.


WEEKEND INTERVIEW: Jim Lechner’s Mission to Honor America’s Veterans
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U.S. military veterans have stood as the backbone of the nation’s defense and civic legacy.


WEEKEND INTERVIEW: Antisemitism From all Sides—Samuel Rodriguez’s Mission to Build a Firewall Against Hate
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Pastor Samuel Rodriguez, president of the National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference, believes the spiritual and political future of the world hinges on one key truth: unwavering support for Israel.


WEEKEND INTERVIEW: Doug Holtz-Eakin on Regulatory Overreach and Humility
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The growth of government regulation poses hidden costs to the economy, driving up prices and impeding business expansion.


WEEKEND INTERVIEW: Peter Pomerantsev War of Words and Will on Ukraine, Propaganda, and Putin’s Psychology
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The war in Ukraine has become a proving ground not only for military strength but for the power of propaganda, disinformation, and psychological manipulation.


WEEKEND INTERVIEW: Susan Crabtree’s California Dream to Red Flag Reality and how She Tracked China’s Growing Influence
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In Fool’s Gold, Susan Crabtree pulls back the curtain on California’s deepening entanglement with Chinese political and economic interests.



WEEKEND INTERVIEW: Chelsea Sobolik's Fight for Ukraine’s Stolen Children
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Chelsea Sobolik, director of government relations at World Relief, brings a deeply personal lens to the plight of Ukraine’s abducted children.


WEEKEND INTERVIEW: Guy Bentley Defends Freedom Through Evidence-Based Policy
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Debates over public health policy are often driven by fear and political posturing, and Guy Bentley is making the case for a return to reason—literally.


WEEKEND INTERVIEW: David Nekrutman’s Mission to Bridge the Covenant and Unite Jews and Christians
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David Nekrutman is one of the world’s pioneering voices in Jewish-Christian relations.


WEEKEND INTERVIEW: Dalibor Rohac Defies Aggression in Ukraine’s Battle for Freedom and the Stakes for the West
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For many, the war in Ukraine is a test for Western commitment to freedom, sovereignty, and democratic values. Under this view, appeasing Russia would embolden authoritarianism globally and undermine decades of hard-won liberal gains.


WEEKEND INTERVIEW: Luke de Pulford on Leading the Global Charge Against China’s Authoritarian Reach
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As tensions between the United States and China escalate, most recently over tariffs, but also over issues of human rights, forced labor, national security, and global trade, a growing coalition of lawmakers and activists is pushing back against the Chinese Communist Party. The coalition includes Luke de Pulford, founder of the Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China (IPAC), a cross-party initiative launched in 2020 that now spans legislatures across the democratic world.


WEEKEND INTERVIEW: Ralph Reed Believes U.S. and Israel Face Churchill Moment with Iran
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America’s challenges in the Middle East are made more complicated at home, where domestic debates sometimes rage over the U.S. relationship with Israel.


WEEKEND INTERVIEW: Reclaiming Sovereignty, Fred de Fossard on Brexit, Regulation, and the Future of Britain
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Fred de Fossard brings a unique blend of historical scholarship and political experience to his work.


WEEKEND INTERVIEW: Felice Friedson on War, Journalism, and the Fragile Realities of the Middle East
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Far from the action, debates in the West over the Israel-Hamas war are fierce. For journalists who must report on the ground, one challenge is to report the facts while avoiding personal views. Felice Friedson is managing to provide context for her reporting that has so far been acceptable to both sides.


WEEKEND INTERVIEW: Ambassador Gregory Slayton is Looking for a Just Peace in Ukraine
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Ambassador Gregory Slayton, a former senior U.S. diplomat and recipient of the Distinguished Foreign Service Award, has built an eclectic career as a Silicon Valley venture capitalist, bestselling author, and humanitarian leader.


WEEKEND INTERVIEW: Adam Lovinger Sees ‘Deep State’ Abuses with Security Clearances
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Adam Lovinger has built a career at the nexus of law and national security. He spent over a decade in the Pentagon’s Office of Net Assessment and served on the National Security Council in 2017.