Best Romanbalmakov Podcasts (2025)

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Supreme Court Sides With Religious Parents, Allows Kids to Opt Out of LGBT Instruction 9:04

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Last week, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of parents who were having a dispute with their local school district. Specifically, these were religious parents who wanted to make sure that their elementary-aged kids were not being exposed to LGBT storybooks. The parents wanted to be able to opt their kids out of having to learn that material. Af…

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US Supreme Court Allows State Bans on Transgender Procedures for Kids to Remain 8:09

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In 2023, the state legislature of Tennessee passed a law called SB 1, which explicitly banned minors who identified as transgender from receiving puberty blockers and hormone therapy. It was also later amended to ban “gender-affirming surgeries”. The text of the bill prohibited health care providers from administering puberty blockers or hormones f…

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White Dairy Farmer Sues Trump Administration Over Anti-White Loan Program 10:27

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In a surprising twist of events, a white dairy farmer from Wisconsin is suing the Trump administration for discriminating against white farmers. The details of this story trace back to a Biden administration diversity, equity, and inclusion program hidden within the American Rescue Plan. Let’s go through the legal history of this program, as well a…

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Supreme Court Sides With White Straight Woman in ‘Reverse Discrimination’ Case 10:05

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The U.S. Supreme Court has just issued a unanimous ruling in favor of a white straight woman who was allegedly discriminated against at work. This new ruling opens the door wider for such “reverse discrimination” cases—cases where the person discriminated against is part of the so-called majority group. Let’s go through the details of the case toge…

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Another Chinese Researcher Arrested for Smuggling Biologics Into the US 16:26

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About a week ago, we published an episode on this program detailing how two Chinese nationals—a researcher at the University of Michigan and her boyfriend—were caught by the FBI attempting to smuggle a dangerous pathogen into the United States. This was a deadly fungus that could be used to target crops. We ended that episode by considering out lou…

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Supreme Court Sides With Religious Groups in 9–0 Decision 9:36

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In a unanimous decision, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of a Wisconsin catholic charity. By doing so, they expanded the rights of all religious non-profits across the country. Let’s go through the details of the case, what the specific issue at play was, what the Supreme Court ruling said, as well as what it means for Americans who don’t nec…

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Supreme Court Overturns Social Security-DOGE Case 9:24

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Despite the fallout between President Donald Trump and Elon Musk, it’s important to note that while Musk was in charge of the efforts at the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), the initiative isn’t dependent on whether Musk is part of it. Meaning, that even as Musk leaves his responsibilities in the administration, the DOGE project, aimed a…

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Inside Story of the Chinese Scholar Arrested for Smuggling Crop-Killing Fungus in the US 27:14

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On June 3, federal agents arrested a Chinese researcher who was working at the University of Michigan. The reason for the arrest was that this scholar was allegedly part of a scheme to smuggle a biological pathogen into the United States. Specifically, she and her boyfriend were trying to smuggle in a type of fungus that can be used to target food …

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Inside Sources: School Closures and Whistleblower Doctors Reveal New Covid Strain More Severe in China than Reported 13:03

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A new strain of Covid circulating in China is likely having a much more severe effect on the country than official reports would lead you to believe. Our inside sources within the country shed some light on what’s going on, as well as what this means to us here in America.By The Epoch Times

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31 Amazing Features of Air Force One | Facts Matter 16:44

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Last month the royal family of Qatar was offering the United States a brand new $400 million dollar airplane to be used as a new Air Force One jet. It was a very interesting situation. How do you take an airplane from the Middle East, and convert it into a jet that’s adequate for the President of the United States? Also, the US government was sayin…

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Supreme Court Steps in, Forces Voting and Speaking Rights to be Returned to State Lawmaker | Facts Matter 15:23

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In Maine, the U.S. Supreme Court has reinstated the speaking and voting rights of one of its state representatives. Before this decision, the lawmaker was barred from speaking or voting in the state House, despite being elected. The backstory for this situation is fascinating, so let’s go through it together. Views expressed in this video are opini…

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State Supreme Court Votes 5-0 for 6-Week Abortion Ban | Facts Matter 8:51

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In South Carolina, the state Supreme Court just issued an important ruling on abortion—unanimously voting to uphold the state’s six-week abortion ban. This ruling came as a response to a challenge of that law by Planned Parenthood. Since this ruling in South Carolina represents a great microcosm of what’s happening throughout the whole country, let…

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Former NYPD Sergeant Gets 18 Months in Prison for Acting as Chinese Agent in America 12:24

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Earlier this month, a former police sergeant was sentenced to 18 months in prison after he was found guilty of acting as an agent of the Chinese regime on American soil. The man in question is former Sergeant Michael McMahon—who previously worked for the New York Police Department. After leaving the police force, however, he went into the private s…

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FBI Issues Anti-Child Abuse Update; FDA Hires New Top Vaccine Official; DOGE Cancels 500,000 Credit Cards 16:23

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The FBI arrests alleged child predators. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) hires a new top vaccine official to replace Dr. Peter Marks. And the Department of Government Efficiency’s (DOGE) effort has hit a new milestone, as well as a new legal snag. Let’s go through a full update on today’s episode of Facts Matter. Episode Resources: 🔵 Operati…

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New Report Locates 4 Sites of CCP Spy Stations on Cuba, Construction of New Massive Antenna Structure 17:40

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Ahead of a classified briefing that was requested by members of Congress from the Department of Homeland Security, I’ll give you the latest update on everything that we know about the Chinese spy stations located on the island of Cuba, just 90 miles off the coast of Florida. Views expressed in this episode are opinions of the host and guests and do…

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$22 Billion in Contracts Canceled, Museum Closed, Nuclear Waste Cleanup Sped Up: Comprehensive EPA Update 27:30

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With all that’s happened in the first 100 days of the Trump presidency, it’s easy to miss big developments from various agencies. Therefore, today I’m going to give you a comprehensive update on what the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has been up to in the month of April. Views expressed in this episode are opinions of the host and guests an…

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$160 Billion Saved, Thousands of Contracts Killed, DEI Grants Lost: DOGE Roundup 26:05

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One of the first things that President Donald Trump did upon assuming office was to take an agency first established by President Barack Obama and change it into the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). He then placed Elon Musk in charge of that department, with the stated goal to root out government waste and fraud. And what’s been happenin…

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2 Nuclear-Armed Nations Inch Toward War 15:48

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After the terror attack in Kashmir on April 22, tensions between India and Pakistan have hit a boiling point, with India suspending a water treaty that’s been in place between the two countries for 75 years. Pakistan has labeled this move an act of war. Let’s go through the details of these tit-for-tat escalations between two nations that both poss…

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23 States Endorse New Amendment to Keep Outside Money Out of Local Elections 15:47

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Within the context of billions of dollars having been spent on national, state, and local elections during the 2024 cycle, an effort is underway to add a new amendment to the U.S. Constitution. The issue that this amendment would try and fix has to do with the fact that both wealthy Americans, as well as wealthy foreigners, are able to shape local …

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Supreme Court Forces Trump Admin to Stop Deporting Gang Members: Explainer 13:42

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On a previous episode, we discussed how the Supreme Court ruled in Trump’s favor in an immigration case—a case involving the deportation of illegal immigrants present here in the United States. However, that earlier case was won by Trump on a technicality: the lawyers for the illegal immigrant decided to file their case in Washington (rather than i…

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DOJ Claws Back Authority From ATF to Decide Gun-Rights Restoration for Americans 12:33

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The attorney general of the United States has just issued a new Justice Department rule, rescinding the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives’ (ATF) authority to restore gun rights to those who’ve had them taken away. This action opens the door for potentially millions of people to get their Second Amendment rights restored. Let’s go …

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State Supreme Court Orders 60,000 Ballots to Be Counted in Tight Election, Despite Missing Info in Registrations | Facts Matter 9:50

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In North Carolina, the state Supreme Court has just issued a ruling forcing the state to count tens of thousands of votes that are missing crucial details, such as having no driver’s license number or the last four digits of their Social Security number on file. This decision is especially crucial given the fact that the election in question is cur…

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Supreme Court Sides with Trump, Allows Deportations to Resume | Facts Matter 8:36

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Supreme Court Sides with Trump, Allows Deportations to Resume | Facts MatterBy The Epoch Times

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Shakeup at HHS: Top Vaccine Official Resigns; 10,000 Jobs to Be Eliminated; 53% Reduction in Divisions | Facts Matter 13:33

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Shakeup at HHS: Top Vaccine Official Resigns; 10,000 Jobs to Be Eliminated; 53% Reduction in Divisions | Facts MatterBy The Epoch Times

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Supreme Court Issues Ruling on ‘Ghost Guns’ | Facts Matter 11:33

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Supreme Court Issues Ruling on ‘Ghost Guns’ | Facts MatterBy The Epoch Times

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Appeals Court Rules for DOGE; Trump Admin Announces USAID to Mostly Shutter | Facts Matter 15:39

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Appeals Court Rules for DOGE; Trump Admin Announces USAID to Mostly Shutter | Facts MatterBy The Epoch Times

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Nuclear War in Space | Trump’s New Golden Dome Project | Facts Matter 18:51

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Nuclear War in Space | Trump’s New Golden Dome Project | Facts MatterBy The Epoch Times

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New 7-2 Supreme Court Ruling- Inaction can Be Considered ‘Violence’ | Facts Matter 8:12

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New 7-2 Supreme Court Ruling- Inaction can Be Considered ‘Violence’ | Facts MatterBy The Epoch Times

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Trump Says Pardons of Fauci, Jan. 6 Committee Are Void as They Were Signed by Autopen–But Is This True | Facts Matter 9:58

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Trump Says Pardons of Fauci, Jan. 6 Committee Are Void as They Were Signed by Autopen–But Is This True | Facts MatterBy The Epoch Times

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Trump Confirms Epstein List Release as DOJ Director Gives Update on Files | Facts Matter 12:55

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Trump Confirms Epstein List Release as DOJ Director Gives Update on Files | Facts MatterBy The Epoch Times

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DOGE Announces Suspicious Finding; Shooting in DC Near White House; F-16s Scramble Near Mar-a-Lago | Facts Matter 9:55

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DOGE Announces Suspicious Finding; Shooting in DC Near White House; F-16s Scramble Near Mar-a-Lago | Facts MatterBy Roman Balmakov

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The Man Working to Change the US Constitution to Enable a Trump 3rd Term | Facts Matter 10:50

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In this gripping episode, we dive into the audacious mission of one individual determined to reshape American democracy. Meet the man pushing to amend the U.S. Constitution and pave the way for a third term for former President Donald Trump. We explore the legal hurdles, political firestorm, and historical precedent surrounding the 22nd Amendment, …

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Traces of Abortion Pill Active Chemicals Found in US Drinking Water Study | Facts Matter 11:51

4M ago11:51

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In this eye-opening episode, we dive into a recent study revealing traces of active chemicals from abortion pills in America’s drinking water. What does this mean for public health, policy, and the ongoing abortion debate? Joining us is Kristan Hawkins, President of Students for Life, to unpack the implications of this discovery and discuss the cur…

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Stripping Power From Federal Agencies: Interview With Winner of Supreme Court Case | Facts Matter 8:59

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Stripping Power from Federal Agencies – Interview with Mark Chenoweth of New Civil Liberties Alliance In this episode, we sit down with Mark Chenoweth from the New Civil Liberties Alliance to discuss their landmark victory in the ruling that overturned the 40-year-old “Chevron deference” precedent, fundamentally reshaping the balance of power betwe…

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Andrew Klavan on DC Siphoning Off America’s Wealth, and the ‘Make-Believe Value’ of Washington | Facts Matter 11:58

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In this compelling episode of Facts Matter, we sit down with bestselling author and cultural commentator Andrew Klavan to unpack the hidden dynamics draining America’s vitality. Klavan dives into how Washington, D.C., acts as a wealth-siphoning machine, pulling resources from the heart of the nation while offering little of substance in return. Fro…

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KT McFarland on Rising Global Populism, ‘Terrorist’ Designation for Cartels, Ending the Ukraine–Russia Quagmire | Facts Matter 9:30

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In this episode, we sit down with KT McFarland to dive into some of the most pressing issues shaping the world today. From the rise of global populism and its impact on politics to the controversial proposal of designating cartels as terrorist organizations, we explore the complexities of these topics. Plus, we tackle the ongoing Ukraine-Russia con…

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DC Plane Crash Black Boxes Show Discrepancy; Contagious Bird Flu Leading to Culling, Soaring Egg Prices 14:07

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Today on Facts Matter, we break down two major stories making headlines. First, we analyze the conflicting data from the black boxes of the recent DC plane crash—what the discrepancies could mean and the questions still unanswered. Then, we shift to the rising concerns over a contagious bird flu, leading to mass poultry culling and a spike in egg p…

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Transgender ‘Guaranteed-Income Program’ Ends; Agencies Attempt to Hide From Great Purge of Federal 18:06

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On today’s episode of Facts Matter, we explore the conclusion of the guaranteed-income program for transgender individuals and dive into the growing attempts by federal agencies to shield themselves from what’s being called the “Great Purge.” Join us for a thoughtful and informative discussion on these developments, their impact, and what they mean…

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US Wins 1st Battle in Larger Tariff War, With All Demands Met 13:27

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Today on Facts Matter, we dive into the latest developments in the ongoing global tariff battles. The U.S. has secured a significant victory, with all demands met in the first phase of a larger trade war. What does this mean for international trade, the economy, and future negotiations? Join us as we break down the key players, the broader implicat…

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Trump Fires 4 High-Profile Biden Appointees, Signs Order Targeting Career Federal Managers 16:57

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On Monday, Jan. 20, President Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th president of the United States. Almost immediately, he got to work on implementing his agenda—issuing roughly 200 executive orders, executive actions, proclamations, and memoranda within just a matter of hours. Let’s go through several of them together that relate to the federal wo…

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The Forgotten Sport: How a Computer Professor Is Working to Bring Home Olympic Gold to America | Facts Matter 37:36

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The city of Los Angeles is set to host the 2028 Summer Olympics. And despite still being many years away, the individual athletes and teams are well on their way in terms of training—hoping to get that gold medal around their necks. Part of the reason it matters is because aside from individual achievement, the medal count is a real point of pride …

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A Supreme Court Ruling Cut This State in Half | Facts Matter 26:43

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Back in the summer of 2020, amidst all the news regarding COVID-19, the lockdowns, the outbreaks, the Black Lives Matter protests and riots, and the presidential election, the Supreme Court issued a monumental ruling that went completely under the radar. It went unnoticed by so many because of everything else that was happening at the time. However…

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How the FBI Smoked Out 2 CCP Agents on American Soil | Facts Matter 18:56

7M ago18:56

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The FBI successfully smoked out two agents of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) who were acting on American soil, attempting to bribe and manipulate the IRS into doing China’s bidding. After they were caught, the two men wound up pleading guilty—and just about a week ago, they were sentenced to prison. The story of who these men were, how they got …

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What the UN’s New Climate Policy Means for Your Life Under Trump | Facts Matter 24:30

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Every year, the United Nations holds its annual climate change conference. It’s called the “Climate Change Conference of Parties (COP). This year, the 29th annual COP was held on Nov. 11 in the city of Baku, which is the capital of Azerbaijan. However, unlike previous years, many challenges have arisen this year that pose serious problems to the U.…

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Trump Announces ‘Operation Aurora’: Part of Largest Deportation Plan in US History | Facts Matter 33:59

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Starting in January, what might begin to unfold in this country is unprecedented. After years of record-breaking illegal immigration, the incoming Trump administration is serious about deporting millions—perhaps even tens of millions of people—from the United States. Not from the border region, but rather, from neighborhoods throughout the country.…

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Winter Survival Guide: Make Your Car Winter Storm Proof | Facts Matter 18:48

7M ago18:48

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In some areas, the snowstorm dumped several feet of snow in a matter of a couple of hours. This happened during the height of that year’s holiday travel season. The snowstorm knocked out power for more than 100,000 people, it paralyzed most emergency services, it effectively stopped travel in general, and when all was said and done, it left at leas…

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On Day One, 8 Things Trump Will Do With Executive Orders | Facts Matter 21:56

8M ago21:56

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With Donald Trump now officially being the president-elect, the big question becomes: what will he actually do? While it might be impossible to map out what he’ll do over the course of four years—we actually have a good idea of what he’ll likely do starting on Day 1. And so, let’s review some of the recent statements made by Trump, in order to map …

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America Gains 1 Million Square Kilometers After 20-Year Exploration | Facts Matter 14:19

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You probably didn’t know it, but in December 2023, the United States got a lot bigger. Specifically, the United States added about 1 million square kilometers to its territory. That’s approximately 386,000 square miles—roughly the size of two Californias. Now, you would think that something like this would have been front-page news. But it actually…

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Trump Wins Election; Senate Flips to Republican; New Coalitions Forming | Facts Matter 13:30

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The 2024 election has officially been decided and President-elect Donald Trump will be the 47th president of the United States—becoming only the second president in U.S. history to serve 2 nonconsecutive terms. The victory that Trump scored on election night was sweeping. Join host Roman Balmakov on this week’s episode of “Facts Matter.” Views expr…

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How Social Security Will Run Dry by 2035 | Facts Matter 9:20

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The Social Security program is quickly approaching the point of insolvency. According to a new analysis by the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, within the next nine years—if nothing changes—the average retired couple will see their benefits reduced by $16,500. At the same time, inflation over the next nine years will likely make goods an…