Month: February 2020

Ep. 177: Live from CPAC 2020!

We’re live from CPAC! Today we preview this week’s festivities at the annual Conservative Political Action Conference right here from National Harbor, Maryland. Olivia delves into the speaker lineup and some of the happenings over the course of the week. We also discuss President Trump’s press conference on the menacing threat posed by the Coronavirus.  Finally, we conclude with a special edition of Trump Tweet Thursday! More at rightonpointpodcast.com.

Ep. 176: First Things’ Matthew Schmitz on Hitchcock, Integralism, China and the Catholic Church, and more!

Paul and Olivia host First Things’ Matthew Schmitz for a motley discussion on issues ranging from the broader themes about American identity and society found in Alfred Hitchcock’s North by Northwest to the impact of Twitter and social media on contemporary politics. We also delve into whether Integralism provides a legitimate way forward, Pope Francis’ problematic dealings with the Chinese government, and the growing influence of First Things on American political commentary.

Ep. 175: Ryan Girdusky on China and Big Tech, Border Wall Construction, and more!

Paul and Olivia are joined today by author and political commentator, Ryan James Girdusky, who speaks to us about a host of issues including recent populist movements in Europe and the ongoing trade negotiations with China. He also gives his insights into the growing threat Big Tech companies pose on ordinary Americans, considering their relationship with the Chinese government. Finally, we get an update on the border wall construction and Democratic primary. More at rightonpointpodcast.com!

Ep. 174: Bloomberg Campaign, Coronavirus Origins, Wall Update!

Olivia gives an update on the Democratic primary ahead of Saturday’s Nevada Caucus, and looks at Bloomberg’s campaign. Plus, we cover the latest regarding the coronavirus and a potential origin of this pandemic, as well as the latest news regarding the border wall. Finally, we conclude with a special edition of Trump Tweet Tuesday! More at rightonpointpodcast.com.

Ep. 173: Bernie Sanders NH Victory, Trump Budget, Amazonian holiness

Olivia today unpacks the results of the New Hampshire primary, from which Bernie Sanders claimed victory, followed closely by Pete Buttigieg and Amy Klobuchar. We also look ahead at the remaining primaries this month, and how the Democratic field is panning out. Next, we cover Trump’s $4.8 billion budget for the next fiscal year, as well as Pope Francis’ Amazon exhortation released on Wednesday. Finally, we end with this week’s edition of Trump Tweet Thursday! More at rightonpointpodcast.com.

Ep. 172: Total Acquittal, Draining the Swamp, New Hampshire Preview

Today Olivia discusses President Trump’s total acquittal, which officially ended this Ukrainian impeachment charade. We also look at the ouster of two key impeachment figures, and what this means moving forward. Finally, we cover the latest regarding the Democratic primary, including Friday’s debate and tonight’s’ New Hampshire primary! More at rightonpointpodcast.com.

Ep. 171: SOTU Reaction, Iowa Caucus Disaster

Today Olivia discusses President Trump’s 3rd State of the Union address this past Tuesday, and covers some of the highlights from the 78-minute speech to Congress as well as reactions across the aisle. We also look into the disastrous Iowa caucus, how the DNC stole the victory away from Bernie Sanders, and end with another edition of Trump Tweet Thursday! More at rightonpointpodcast.com.

Ep. 170: Trump Travel Ban, Coronavirus Pandemic, Iowa Caucus

Today Olivia discusses the Trump administration’s decision to amend the travel ban, and restrict immigration from six additional countries. Plus, we cover the last regarding the outbreak of the coronavirus and how the first human to human transmission of the disease has led the administration to place travel restrictions on traveling foreign nationals. Finally, we preview Monday’s Iowa caucus. More at rightonpointpodcast.com!