The Lion panel unpacks President Trump’s historic Middle East ceasefire with Hamas and Israel, releasing hostages and earning praise as he heads to Jerusalem, with later media reaction. Host Chris Stigall and the team dive into the government shutdown’s second week, with 800,000 federal workers facing furloughs amid Democratic resistance, plus updates on public impact. They explore school choice gains in New York, California, Missouri, Texas, and Tennessee, plus Harvard’s reform push. Other topics include Operation Arctic Frost’s FBI spying on eight GOP senators, James Comey’s arraignment on Steele dossier charges, a Supreme Court case on conversion therapy bans, a would-be SCOTUS bomber’s arrest, and an Antifa violence forum with funding insights. The episode concludes with the Scopes Monkey Trial’s legacy in Faith and Freedom 250.

00:00:00 - Introduction

00:00:49 - Ceasefire Deal in Israel and Gaza

00:02:11 - Arctic Frost Spying

00:03:44 - Government Shutdown

00:05:26 - School Choice Reforms

00:10:47 - Conversion Therapy Case

00:13:48 - Three Men Adopt a Child in Canada Together

00:14:13 - Would-Be SCOTUS Bomber

00:15:18 - Party Leaders Discuss Shutdown

00:20:24 - DOJ vs. ANTIFA

00:24:42 - MSM Reacts to Trump's Deal in Israel-Gaza Conflict

00:31:05 - Faith and Freedom 250

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The Lion panel breaks down the escalating federal government shutdown that kicked off October 1, 2025, as Democrats block funding bills and the Trump administration threatens mass layoffs of federal workers, furloughs for 900,000 employees, and cuts to programs like Medicaid and student loans. Host Chris Stigall and the team dissect the partisan blame game, with agencies like the VA and SBA using official channels to finger Democrats, while VP JD Vance warns of imminent reductions in force. They also tackle Secretary of War Pete Hegseth's sweeping military reforms, mandating "highest male standards" for combat fitness and daily PT for all ranks to end "fat generals." Plus, reactions to The Chosen shattering a Guinness World Record with Season 5 available in 50 languages, the Smithsonian's "anti-American" exhibits drawing White House ire for overemphasizing slavery and race, and teacher training shortfalls hindering school choice growth in states like Texas and Tennessee. A raw look at policy battles shaping our future.

00:00:00 - Introduction

00:01:10 - Smithsonian Bias

00:02:20 - History Reframed

00:03:37 - Immigration Op-Ed

00:04:55 - Shutdown Surge

00:05:42 - Teacher Training

00:06:45 - Choice Expansion

00:08:50 - Fitness Mandates

00:10:18 - Hegseth Reforms

00:12:16 - Furlough Threats

00:15:42 - Partisan Blame

00:18:21 - Chosen Record

00:26:16 - Faith and Freedom 250

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The Lion breaks down President Donald Trump's bold America Prays Initiative, announced at the Museum of the Bible, championing religious liberty in schools and the Bible's enduring role in American heritage. Host Chris Stigall shares exclusive insights from the event, including Trump's personal delivery of his family Bible and new Department of Education guidance safeguarding student prayer rights. In powerful one-on-one interviews, Eric Trump reflects on Charlie Kirk's assassination amid the family's "Under Siege" battles, Texas Lt. Governor Dan Patrick details the President's Religious Liberty Commission's progress against the "woke agenda," and Ralph Reid highlights the evangelical vote's pivotal surge in recent elections.

00:00:00 - Special Report Intro

00:00:30 - Trump Announces Initiative

00:01:15 - Bible in Schools

00:02:44 - Hannah Allen Story

00:04:05 - Prayer Guidance

00:04:37 - 250th Commemoration

00:05:21 - Eric Trump Interview

00:06:26 - Kirk Assassination Reaction

00:08:50 - Family Under Siege

00:12:16 - Dan Patrick Chat

00:15:42 - Religious Liberty Wins

00:20:48 - Ralph Reed Discussion

00:23:26 - Evangelical Surge

00:28:40 - Faith and Freedom 250

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The Lion panel dives into the ongoing national response to the tragic assassination of Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, exploring its ripple effects on free speech, faith, and media accountability. Host Chris Stigall and the team discuss how Kirk’s message of civil discourse and Christian values continues to inspire, from his wife Erika’s powerful resolve to lead Turning Point USA to RFK Jr.’s reflections on courage. The panel also examines the fallout for late-night host Jimmy Kimmel, whose suspension from ABC sparks debates over media bias and marketplace consequences. Additional topics include the overflow of worshippers in churches and the secular drift of America’s oldest Christian colleges. Join us for a deep dive into these critical issues shaping our nation.

00:00:00 - Kirk’s Assassination Aftermath

00:00:43 - Panel Introduction

00:01:10 - Coexistence Crumbles

00:02:27 - Political Tug-of-War

00:04:02 - Media Misreporting

00:05:21 - Siloed Realities

00:06:29 - Churches Overflow

00:07:52 - Pastoral Duty

00:10:14 - Erica Kirk’s Resolve

00:13:07 - RFK Jr.’s Tribute

00:16:21 - Turning Point Leadership

00:17:09 - Kimmel’s Suspension

00:22:21 - Rhetoric’s Consequences

00:26:51 - Faith and Freedom 250

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The Lion panel confronts the heartbreaking assassination of Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, on a Utah college campus. Host Chris Stigall and the team reflect on Kirk’s legacy as a champion of free speech, faith, and liberty, exploring the national outpouring of grief and the impact on young conservatives. The discussion also delves into the dangerous rhetoric fueling violence and its consequences for open discourse. Beyond this tragedy, the panel examines a resurgence of faith among Gen Z, the fight for school choice, and critical issues like the review of the abortion pill and transgender ideology in schools. Join us for a somber yet hopeful look at America’s challenges and the enduring call for truth.

00:00:00 - Introduction

00:00:00 - Mourning Charlie Kirk

00:00:46 - Presidential Tribute

00:03:27 - Panel Introduction

00:04:34 - Kirk’s Free Speech

00:06:16 - Youth Impact

00:07:55 - Public Discourse

00:09:53 - Faith Resurgence

00:13:21 - Religious Trends

00:19:09 - Transgender Issues

00:20:48 - Classroom Transparency

00:23:26 - Abortion Pill Review

00:26:19 - Vaccine Scrutiny

00:27:13 - School Choice Fight

00:28:38 - Faith and Freedom 250

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Chris Stigall and the panel discuss the MAHA movement’s Capitol Hill hearings, where Robert F. Kennedy Jr. defends vaccine schedule scrutiny. They cover Kansas City’s crime crisis, with a repeat arsonist and officer deaths, and Trump’s Chicago troop surge plan, met with Democratic resistance. Trump’s survival is noted. The Faith and Freedom segment explores prayer in wartime.

00:00:00 - Introduction

00:01:09 - Kansas City Crime

00:05:30 - Crime Impacts

00:10:15 - MAHA Hearings

00:15:00 - Chicago Troop Surge

00:24:47 - Democratic Response

00:24:27 - Trump Health

00:26:36 - Faith and Freedom

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Live from the White House, Chris Stigall interviews Dr. Mehmet Oz on healthcare reform, Lee Zeldin on energy dominance, and Sebastian Gorka on counterterrorism, discussing third-quarter progress. Oz, leading Medicare/Medicaid, aims to cut waste and promote prevention. Breaking news: a Minneapolis Catholic school was targeted by a transgender individual in a school shooting. The Faith and Freedom segment highlights pastors’ roles in America’s founding.

00:00:00 - Introduction

00:04:49 - Energy Policy

00:09:32 - Environmental Goals

00:14:06 - Counterterrorism

00:19:18 - Healthcare Reform

00:24:47 - Administration Plans

00:29:26 - Minneapolis Shooting

00:35:07 - Faith and Freedom

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Chris Stigall hosts one-on-one interviews with Michael Ryan, discussing his book "You Rule" and journalism’s decline; Missouri Rep. Josh Hurlbert on school choice and state policy; and Kansas City Councilmember Nathan Willett on local governance challenges. The Faith and Freedom segment explores the Northwest Ordinance’s role in education.

00:00:00 - Introduction

00:01:24 - Journalism’s Decline

00:07:06 - Book’s Core Message

00:12:47 - School Choice Policy

00:18:09 - State Governance

00:24:12 - Local Challenges

00:30:12 - Community Impact

00:35:34 - Faith and Freedom

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