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  • Dr. Mark Campbell on Charlie Kirk’s Legacy and America’s Political Violence

    Dr. Mark Campbell on Charlie Kirk’s Legacy and America’s Political Violence
    2025/09/14
    Bill reconnects with his political mentor, Dr. Mark Campbell, to reflect on the tragic assassination of Charlie Kirk. Both men recall how, years ago, they believed Charlie had the presence, charisma, and skill to someday be president. They discuss how his energy and courage—especially in connecting with young voters and building Turning Point USA—shaped the political landscape in ways few young leaders ever have. Beyond politics, Bill and Dr. Campbell speak candidly about the deep grief of the moment, the dangers of escalating political violence, and why this is a time for restraint, reflection, and prayer. Together, they honor Charlie’s legacy while urging Americans to take a step back from the cycle of division and remember our shared humanity.

    What do you think Charlie Kirk’s legacy will be—and how can America step back from the cycle of political violence?

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    11 分
  • Are We Headed for Another Housing Collapse? - Part 2

    Are We Headed for Another Housing Collapse? - Part 2
    2025/09/14
    Bill continues his conversation with Todd Sheets, author of 2008: What Really Happened (Encounter Books), about whether America learned anything from the last financial crisis. With housing prices now above their pre-2008 bubble peak, ultra-low interest rates in the rearview mirror, and affordability at historic lows, are we setting the stage for another collapse—or just a long, painful squeeze? Sheets explains what’s different this time, why accountability still matters, and what the Fed and Washington are (or aren’t) doing to prevent history from repeating itself.

    Do you think America is on the verge of another housing market collapse—or will this crisis play out differently?

    Get Todd's book and signup for his Substack on his website. Follow Bill on X at @BillBernardoni, explore his work at Bernardoni.media, and read his latest writings at Bernardoni.blog.
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    10 分
  • 2008 Revisited: What Really Caused the Financial Crisis? - Part 1

    2008 Revisited: What Really Caused the Financial Crisis? - Part 1
    2025/09/14
    Bill is joined by author Todd Sheets to revisit the 2008 financial crisis—what really caused it, who bears the blame, and how government policy, housing giants, and the Federal Reserve all helped fuel a bubble that nearly collapsed the global economy. Sheets, author of 2008: What Really Happened (Encounter Books), peels back the layers of political spin and economic jargon to explain how we got here, and what lessons still matter as America faces new financial warning signs.

    Do you think the 2008 financial crisis was caused more by reckless banks—or by government policies that encouraged the bubble in the first place?


    Get Todd's book and signup for his Substack on his website. Follow Bill on X at @BillBernardoni, explore his work at Bernardoni.media, and read his latest writings at Bernardoni.blog.
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    9 分
  • The Tragedy of Charlie Kirk and the Violence Consuming America

    The Tragedy of Charlie Kirk and the Violence Consuming America
    2025/09/14
    Bill reflects on the assassination of Charlie Kirk, someone he knew from his days as a political operative, and uses the tragedy to confront America’s broader crisis of violence. From politically motivated attacks to everyday shootings and stabbings, the issue isn’t just guns—it’s untreated mental health, social isolation, and a society increasingly desensitized to brutality.

    What would real solutions to America’s violence crisis look like — policy, culture, or both?

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    10 分
  • The Theater of Power: Tariffs, Tokens, and Redistricting Games

    The Theater of Power: Tariffs, Tokens, and Redistricting Games
    2025/09/05
    Bill Bernardoni closes things out with sharp commentary on three pressing—and controversial—stories shaking American politics today.
    • Immigration: The Trump administration opens a detention facility at Angola prison, once an 18,000-acre cotton plantation infamous for cruelty. Strong border security is necessary, but using Angola to house asylum seekers is political theater, not serious policy.
    • Cryptocurrency: The Trump family’s new token, World Liberty Financial, skyrockets by $5 billion overnight. When a president’s family profits so directly from his political power, why is there silence compared to the outrage over Nancy Pelosi’s stock trades?
    • Redistricting: From Texas to Illinois, maps are being redrawn to secure partisan advantage rather than reflect voters. Both parties are guilty, but the end result is the same—Americans are left with fewer choices and less trust in the system.
    Should a sitting president’s family be allowed to profit from ventures that spike in value because of his political power?

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    11 分
  • Michael Steele on Trump, Epstein, and the Erosion of Democracy

    Michael Steele on Trump, Epstein, and the Erosion of Democracy
    2025/09/05
    Bill Bernardoni sits down with Michael Steele—former Chairman of the Republican National Committee, former Maryland Lieutenant Governor, and co-host of The Weeknight on MSNBC. In this wide-ranging conversation, Steele issues a stark warning about Congress ceding too much power to the presidency, weighs in on the political fallout of the unreleased Epstein files, and explains how Trump’s push to control redistricting undermines trust in democracy.

    Do you think Congress has surrendered too much of its constitutional power to the presidency? And what’s your take—should the Epstein files be fully released to the public?

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    10 分
  • Pharma Tariffs & The So-Called "Big Beautiful Bill” with Alex Durante - Part 2

    Pharma Tariffs & The So-Called "Big Beautiful Bill” with Alex Durante - Part 2
    2025/09/05
    In Part Two of our conversation, Bill Bernardoni continues with Alex Durante, Senior Economist at the Tax Foundation and former member of Trump’s Council of Economic Advisers. We dig into the proposed pharmaceutical tariffs—what they could mean for generic drugs, innovation, and your prescription costs—and then unpack “the one big beautiful bill.” From permanent pro-investment incentives to deficit-driving giveaways, Alex gives the Tax Foundation’s take on what’s good, what’s bad, and what’s downright ugly in the new tax law.

    Do you think tax reform should prioritize investment incentives or direct breaks for groups like tipped workers and seniors? Where should lawmakers draw the line between growth and giveaways?


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    9 分
  • Alex Durante on Tariffs, Taxes, and Your Wallet - Part 1

    Alex Durante on Tariffs, Taxes, and Your Wallet - Part 1
    2025/09/05
    Bill Bernadoni sits down with Alex Durante, Senior Economist at the Tax Foundation, to break down tariffs, taxes, and the real cost to American households. From bananas to school supplies, we look at how these policies ripple into your grocery cart, your budget, and your future. This is Part One of our conversation—don’t miss Part Two, where we’ll dig into the “Big Beautiful Bill” and what it means for your family and the economy.

    How have rising prices—from groceries to school supplies—impacted your household? Do you connect those costs to tariffs and trade policies, or something else entirely?

    Follow Bill on X at @BillBernardoni, explore his work at Bernardoni.media, and read his latest writings at Bernardoni.blog.
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    10 分