This week on Breaking Battlegrounds, Chuck and Sam are joined by Ari Blaff, features writer at the National Post, who dives into his eye-opening report on rising antisemitism at Toronto Metropolitan University and how Canadian institutions are failing Jewish students—plus his take on how media hype, more than real influence, helped create the Andre…

This week on Breaking Battlegrounds, Congressman Mike Simpson of Idaho joins the show for a wide-ranging conversation that begins with his shocking discovery of the scale of missing and murdered Indigenous women—over 6,000 annually—and how Congress is finally taking action on justice and jurisdictional reform. He also breaks down the future of nucl…

On this week's episode of Breaking Battlegrounds, Chuck and Sam are joined by Alex Swoyer, legal affairs reporter for The Washington Times, to break down the Supreme Court case challenging mandatory LGBTQ story time for elementary school students. Then, Memphis Barker, Foreign Editor at The Telegraph, gives an inside look at U.S. military training …

This week on Breaking Battlegrounds, Sean Noble of Light Beer Dark Money and Kiley Kipper of Kiley’s Corner are joined by two influential voices in their fields. Mackenzie Price, education innovator and founder of Alpha Schools, shares how her revolutionary two-hour school model leverages AI to deliver personalized, mastery-based learning while giv…

This week on Breaking Battlegrounds, hosts Chuck Warren and Sam Stone are joined by investigative reporter Andrew Kerr of the Washington Free Beacon as he walks us through his latest exposé uncovering how the Biden administration concealed a congressionally mandated report revealing that U.S. service members fell ill with COVID like symptoms at the…

This week on Breaking Battlegrounds, guest host Sean Noble joins Sam Stone for a packed episode featuring Mackenzie Eaglen of the American Enterprise Institute, who breaks down the true state of U.S. military readiness, how China’s defense spending compares to ours, and why Pentagon bureaucracy is undermining our ability to prepare for global threa…

This week on Breaking Battlegrounds, hosts Chuck Warren and Sam Stone are joined by journalist and author Michael Deibert for an update on Haiti, where armed gangs are rapidly closing in on the capital, Port-au-Prince. With nearly 30 years of experience covering the region, Michael explains how the country has descended into chaos, what role Americ…

In light of the heartbreaking news of Mia Love’s passing, we’re resharing one of our most memorable episodes featuring the former Congresswoman. Mia was a trailblazer, a thoughtful leader, and a passionate advocate for the values she held dear. In this episode, she spoke with clarity and conviction about immigration, the American dream, and public …

This week on Breaking Battlegrounds, Chuck and Sam are first joined by David Harsanyi, senior writer at the Washington Examiner, who dives into his book The Rise of Blue Anon and explains why today’s Democrat Party has embraced conspiracy politics and paranoia—from Russia collusion to claims that Elon Musk is a Nazi. Then, Mike Mazza of the Project…

This week on Breaking Battlegrounds, historian and Telegraph columnist Tim Stanley joins Chuck and Sam to discuss Trump’s strategic approach to Ukraine, why his diplomatic transparency sets him apart, and what it means for the war’s outcome. Then, Jon Levine weighs in on Trump’s crackdown on antisemitism at Columbia University and the broader impli…

This week on Breaking Battlegrounds, Congressman Brad Knott joins us to expose the Biden administration’s deliberate dismantling of border security and its impact on crime, law enforcement, and national security. As a former federal prosecutor who fought organized crime and human trafficking, Knott brings firsthand insight into how the administrati…

This week on Breaking Battlegrounds, we’re coming to you from sunny Miami, bringing you a power-packed episode featuring top political minds. First, we sit down with Colin Anderson, Executive Editor of The Free Beacon, to discuss how left-wing groups are organizing protests in deep-red districts and how the media portrays these efforts. Then, we we…

This week on Breaking Battlegrounds, Washington Post columnist Jason Willick joins us to break down the media’s latest constitutional crisis panic, the legal battles surrounding Trump’s executive actions, and the escalating judicial fights over executive power. We also dive into the ongoing war in Ukraine, the shifting European response, and whethe…

This special edition of Breaking Battlegrounds features House Majority Whip Tom Emmer for a conversation on the state of Congress, President Trump’s executive orders, and the push for fiscal reform. Whip Emmer explains the role of the Majority Whip, the effort to unify the Republican Party, and the urgent need to codify Trump’s policies into law to…

This week on Breaking Battlegrounds, we welcome a lineup of expert guests covering everything from immigration policy to the changing landscape of DEI and professional poker. First, former White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer joins us to discuss executive orders on immigration, the left’s reaction to DOGE, and the latest polling for Trump and 20…

This week on Breaking Battlegrounds, Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen joins us to discuss the crisis at the U.S.-Canada and Mexico borders, the fentanyl epidemic—Montana’s #1 public safety threat with overdose deaths up 2,000% in three years—and his fight against banks debanking conservatives. Next, pollster and political analyst Patrick Ruf…

This week on Breaking Battlegrounds, Chuck and Sam are first joined by award-winning journalist Lynne O'Donnell, who shares the harrowing details of her capture by the Taliban and what the world is overlooking in Afghanistan. Next, Alexander Nazaryan breaks down the growing influence of lawfare and how it’s reshaping liberalism and American politic…

This week on Breaking Battlegrounds, we’re first joined by Ilya Shapiro, senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute and author of Lawless: The Miseducation of America’s Elites, to explore the radical shifts in law school culture and it’s impact on our legal system. Next, Florida's Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis shares insights on his congress…

This week on Breaking Battlegrounds, Chuck and Sam dive right in with Congressman Buddy Carter, who shares insights on how Republicans can maintain their momentum by supporting President Trump’s agenda from day one. He also discusses his Fair Tax Act, which seeks to abolish the IRS and repeal the federal income tax. Later, Armando Ibarra, Chairman …

This week on Breaking Battlegrounds, Chuck and Sam are joined by Joel Pollak, Senior Editor-at-Large at Breitbart News, calling in live from the heart of the Palisades fire zone. They explore the facts surrounding the Palisades fire and discuss a question from Joel's recent post on X: "To repeat: if you want to believe that the California wildfires…

Join us this week on Breaking Battlegrounds as Chuck and Sam first welcome Philip Klein, editor of National Review Online, to discuss Jimmy Carter’s true legacy and the real scandal behind Biden’s death row pardons. Later, Todd Bensman, Senior National Security Fellow at the Center for Immigration Studies, delves into the national security threats …

Start your New Year off right with Breaking Battlegrounds! This week, Chuck and Sam are joined by Sam Knickerbocker, host of the Fuel Your Legacy podcast, to discuss building a meaningful legacy through financial alignment and mindset shifts. They explore the habits and strategies needed to set yourself up for success in 2024. Later in the episode,…

This week on Breaking Battlegrounds, Chuck and Sam kick off Christmas week with three incredible guests. First, Brian Earl, host of the Christmas Past podcast, delves into the fascinating origins of holiday traditions like the Nutcracker, the 12 Days of Christmas, Toys for Tots, and more. Next, John Fuller of Focus on the Family shares insights on …

This week on Breaking Battlegrounds, Chuck and Sam first welcome Thomas Grove of the Wall Street Journal to share his experience writing with Evan Gershkovich, recently freed from Russian imprisonment, on a front-page story exposing what is going on inside Putin's Russian prisons. Thomas also analyzes Syria’s faltering regime, examining whether Rus…

This week on Breaking Battlegrounds, Chuck Warren and Sam Stone are joined by Michael Deibert, who explores the contrasts between Haiti 30 years ago and its current state. He discusses the nation's political collapse, rampant gang violence, and his interview with gang leader Jimmy Chérizier, known as "Barbecue." Michael emphasizes the need for stro…

In this episode of Breaking Battlegrounds, hosts Chuck Warren and Sam Stone are joined by New York Times bestselling author Richard Paul Evans to explore the magic of his latest novel, Christmas in Bethel, and his beloved Michael Vey series. Christmas in Bethel is a heartwarming tale that highlights the power of hope and human connection during the…

This Thanksgiving-themed episode of Breaking Battlegrounds celebrates the spirit of gratitude by spotlighting remarkable individuals and organizations making a difference. We’re joined by Julie Sullivan of Pay Away the Layaway, helping families in need during the holidays; Danielle Gletow of One Simple Wish, granting life-changing wishes to childre…

Today on Breaking Battlegrounds, Chuck Warren sits down with Kimberley Strassel, editorial writer and author of the Potomac Watch political column at the Wall Street Journal, as well as Mollie and Mark Hemingway in Phoenix, prior to the ASU Center for American Institutions (CAI) Dinner and Dialogue. They join us for a deep dive into the future of A…

This week on Breaking Battlegrounds, Chuck and Sam sit down with three guests to explore the critical issues shaping our day-to-day lives. Review-Journal columnist Victor Joecks discusses Nevada’s political shift from Obama’s 12-point win to Trump’s victory, along with voter registration efforts and more. Alexander Raikin, Visiting Fellow at the Et…

Today on Breaking Battlegrounds, hosts Sam Stone and guest host Sean Noble bring you insights from National Review’s Noah Rothman and America First Works’ Ashley Hayek. Noah Rothman, author of The Rise of the New Puritans, discusses the aftermath of recent elections, exploring how the left’s anti-America narrative and media dynamics may have played…

This week on Breaking Battlegrounds, Chuck and Sam are joined by an esteemed lineup of guests tackling major political and policy issues. Dr. Jessica Spencer discusses the potential effects of Florida's Amendment 3 on marijuana legalization and answers key questions about its impact on public safety and medical marijuana use. Brooke Rollins, Presid…

This week on Breaking Battlegrounds, co-hosts Sam Stone and Chuck Warren join Seth Leibsohn in studio for a special cross-over episode discussing all things elections. The episode features a series of key political analysts to discuss pivotal national and local races ahead of the 2024 General Election. Chris Cillizza, political analyst and author a…

This week on Breaking Battlegrounds, Chuck and Sam deliver a packed show, starting with U.S. House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, who discusses the importance of Social Security, the stakes for Republicans in keeping the House majority, and more. Next, media insider Ken LaCorte gives a behind-the-scenes look at newsrooms on election nights—describi…

This week on Breaking Battlegrounds, Chuck and Sam welcome Liz Sheld, senior editor at American Greatness and co-host of Happy Hour with Julie and Liz. Liz breaks down the Trump-Harris polling numbers, what to watch in the final weeks before the election, and her take on Brett Baier’s interview with Kamala Harris. Next, Chris Cillizza, a veteran po…

Welcome back to Breaking Battlegrounds! Sam Stone kicks off the show with Sean Noble as they welcome David Catanese to compare the enthusiasm and confidence between the Republicans and Democrats, discuss whether this is truly the "worst it’s ever been" in politics, JD Vance's future, and Kamala Harris' ability to "fake it till she makes it." Later,…

This week on Breaking Battlegrounds, Chuck and Sam are joined by Tristan Justice, western correspondent for The Federalist and author of Social Justice Redux. Tristan discusses the Biden-Harris administration's use of FEMA disaster funding for illegal immigrants, claims of FEMA running out of money, and how social media giants like Facebook trained…

On today’s episode of Breaking Battlegrounds, host Sam Stone is joined by two insightful guests. First, Maj Toure, political activist and founder of 'Black Guns Matter,' discusses his Firearms Training Roadshow, coming to Phoenix on October 12th. Maj advocates for educating urban communities on their Second Amendment rights, emphasizing gun safety,…

This week on Breaking Battlegrounds, hosts Chuck Warren and Sam Stone are joined by Congressman Bruce Westerman of Arkansas to discuss key legislation moving through Congress, including the NEPA Bill and his bipartisan Fix Our Forests Act. Next, Wall Street Journal reporter Richard Rubin breaks down the latest in U.S. tax policy, from Trump’s tax c…

On today's episode of Breaking Battlegrounds, hosts Sam Stone and guest co-host Sean Noble welcome Dr. William Walters, a retired soldier with three combat tours in Iraq and former Senior State Department Official, to discuss Kamala Harris's role in the Afghanistan withdrawal and the Haitian migrant crisis impacting Springfield, Ohio. Later in the …

On this episode of Breaking Battlegrounds, Chuck and Sam sit down with bestselling author and investigative journalist Ashley Rindsberg to explore how Wikipedia launders regime propaganda and the implications of Kamala Harris’s stance on censorship, including the potential for banning Elon Musk's X platform. Later, former Congressman Doug Collins j…

On this episode of Breaking Battlegrounds, hosts Chuck and Sam are joined by Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen, who has filed 56 lawsuits against the Harris-Biden administration, challenging policies such as an unlawful voter registration scheme and calling for the removal of Biden’s education secretary. Later, investigative reporter Matthew …

On this week's episode of Breaking Battlegrounds, Chuck Warren is joined by Jason Willick, a columnist for the Washington Post, Henry Olsen, a senior fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center, and Noah Rothman, senior writer at National Review, to tackle the critical question: What questions should the legacy media be asking Kamala Harris that …

In this episode of Breaking Battlegrounds, hosts Sam Stone and guest host Sean Noble are joined by Susan Crabtree, political correspondent for RealClearPolitics, who returns to provide an update on her investigation into the Secret Service. Then, Dr. Jessica Spencer, Director of Advocacy for the Florida Vote No on Amendment 3 Campaign, explains why…

In this episode of Breaking Battlegrounds, host Chuck Warren sits down with Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt before he takes the stage at Erick Erickson’s 2024 Gathering, an event that unites conservatives from across the nation to discuss the future of America. In this exclusive interview, Governor Stitt dives into the challenges and opportunities fa…

This week on Breaking Battlegrounds, host Sam Stone and guest host Sean Noble tackle critical issues with Washington Post columnist Jason Willick. They’ll explore Chuck Schumer’s legislation that could trigger a constitutional crisis and examine Kamala Harris' record. Later, America First Works Executive Director Ashley Hayek will fact-check CNN’s …

In this episode of Breaking Battlegrounds, we kick it off with Congressman Juan Ciscomani of Arizona’s 6th Congressional District, who gives us the latest developments regarding the Trump assassination task force, the most recent job reports released, and his bipartisan affordable housing bill in Congress. Following this, Joe Bishop-Henchman from t…

This week on Breaking Battlegrounds, we're bringing you a powerhouse lineup of guests. First, we welcome Congresswoman Nancy Mace from South Carolina's 1st Congressional District, who will discuss current hot-button issues like women's rights, the global IT outage, and the recent resignation of US Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle. Next, Eli…

Join Chuck and Sam for a deep dive into this week's pivotal topics: Trump's attempted assassination and his VP pick. First up, Ryan James Girdusky, author, podcast host, and political consultant known for his incisive commentary on national populism, discusses the true nature of JD Vance on a personal level. Following Ryan, Susan Crabtree, politica…

This week on Breaking Battlegrounds, we have an action-packed lineup. We start with Congressman David Schweikert, representing Arizona's 1st Congressional district and renowned for his pivotal roles in economic policy and healthcare innovation. As Vice Chairman of the Joint Economic Committee and Chairman of the Oversight Subcommittee, Congressman …

Join Chuck and Sam today as they first welcome political analyst Henry Olsen, who weighs in on the recent U.K. and French elections and their implications for America. Then, White House Correspondent for Reuters, Jeff Mason, discusses the Democrats' post-debate panic and the process to potentially replace Biden. Finally, Abe Hamadeh, former U.S. Ar…