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Restoration Spotlight
Wounding Warriors: Broken Trust at Veterans Affairs
Daniel Gade is one of America's foremost champions for protecting the veterans who keep our country safe—and a scathing critic of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. He's literally written the book on VA corruption and how it's destroying the lives of heroic servicemen and women after they sacrifice so much on the battlefield. Join host Hayden Ludwig as we discover the truth about America's failing VA.
2026-02-10
30 min
Restoration Spotlight
Gridlock: Why America’s Power Supply is in Danger
America's electrical grid is our most impressive infrastructure achievement. It's also our most vulnerable. Join host Hayden Ludwig and Center for Security Policy CEO Tommy Waller to discuss how threats from terrorists, communist China, and the "green energy" mandate could send Americans back to the Stone Age.
2026-02-03
36 min
Restoration Spotlight
The Biggest Win for School Choice You’ve Never Heard Of
Take back education, win back the country. But increasingly that means leading families out of failing government schools and into private, classical Christian schools. And the One Big Beautiful Bill passed last year helps parents do just that. Join host Hayden Ludwig and Center for Christian Virtue president Aaron Baer as we discuss the powerful new tax credit that's helping families save their kids from the teachers unions.
2026-01-27
27 min
Restoration Spotlight
From Abortion to Redemption: Toni McFadden’s Story
The decision to abort your unborn baby is the worst a woman can make. Few understand that better than Toni McFadden... and none have been more transformed by the loss. Now Toni is a heroic pro-life champion and a guardian of the unborn with an incredible story you won't want to miss.
2026-01-20
35 min
Restoration Spotlight
The Restoring Marriage Playbook with J.P. De Gance
Marriage is on the rocks in America. For many, divorce is no longer unthinkable; it's the norm. We're creating broken families who turn away from God, becoming increasingly atomized in a country that's lost its sense of direction and purpose. JP De Gance is lighting the path back to sanity. De Gance is founder and president of Communio, a Christian parachurch ministry working to help priests and pastors cultivate marriage enrichment programs: Ministries designed to help couples improve their marriage before they fail through biblical love and admonition. Join host Hayden Ludwig as we explore this innovative...
2026-01-13
41 min
Restoration Spotlight
Is Mamdani the Democrat Party's Future?
Zohran Mamdani, newly elected mayor of the Big Apple, is no ordinary socialist. The son of an African Marxist, he represents a new racialized Communism that could tear America apart... and presents a powerful alternative to the America First vision of unity and strength. Here to unpack the history and pave the way toward victory is Robert Spencer, director of Jihad Watch and author of the new book Intifada on the Hudson: The Selling of Zohran Mamdani.
2026-01-06
23 min
Restoration Spotlight
Red Wave or Blue Wall? With Doug Truax
In less than eleven months, voters will go to the polls and decide the fate of the Republican Party... and the republic it defends. With Democrats itching to impeach President Trump and stall his America First agenda, the stakes couldn't be higher. Join host Hayden Ludwig as we sit down with Doug Truax, founder and CEO of Restoration of America, to craft the blueprint for a red wave in 2026.
2025-12-30
23 min
Restoration Spotlight
Remembering Who Saved Our Nation…and Our Souls
2025-12-23
03 min
Restoration Spotlight
Behind the Gender Narrative: What We’re Not Being Told
Parents, families, and educators have been lied to for years by professional activists with an agenda. Big Trans has successfully deluded countless Americans into mutilating their bodies under the belief that they aren't the man or woman God made them to be, and the results are disastrous. Join host Hayden Ludwig and Pamela Garfield, a social worker and expert on trans ideology, to expose the truth about this destructive fad.
2025-12-16
36 min
Restoration Spotlight
The Church Must Step Up with Megan Basham
It isn't enough to be faithful Christians on Sundays or in the comfort of our own homes. God calls His people to practice what they preach in every part of life, including how they vote.
2025-12-09
47 min
Restoration Spotlight
Gen Z Rising with Hannah Faulkner
Too many have expected too little from Generation Z "Zoomers," writing off the youngest Americans before they have a chance to come into their own. Yet Hannah Faulkner believes Gen Z may be the generation to turn the nation around.
2025-12-02
22 min
Restoration Spotlight
Making New Americans Fit for Freedom with Vanessa Faura
How do we assimilate the best of the world's people into the world's best nation? That's the topic we explore today. Join host Hayden Ludwig and Restoration of America Foundation's Vanessa Faura as they dig into the pioneering Citizenship Masterclass that's equipping legal immigrants to thrive in America.
2025-11-25
24 min
Restoration Spotlight
It's Christ or Chaos, with Dr. Joe Rigney
On the spiritual battlefield, there is no neutrality. The banner of secularism and the reigning Christ compete over every square inch of earth, whether we realize it or not, and neither will be satisfied sharing rule with the other. This is the reality of the world around us... and God's calling the faithful to meet the challenge. Join host Hayden Ludwig and New Saint Andrews College fellow Dr. Joe Rigney as we lay out the battle plan to restore King Jesus in America.
2025-11-18
31 min
Restoration Spotlight
Taking Back Parent Power in the Trans Revolution
The woke revolution reached its zenith with the push to trans kids. Now the tide is turning, thanks to America's silent majority of parents, Christians, and conservatives working to save our schools from LGBT ideology. Join host Hayden Ludwig and Moms for Liberty CEO and founder Tina Descovich as they discuss winning the war against Big Trans.
2025-11-11
24 min
Restoration Spotlight
Where Does Islam Go From Here? with Dr. Zuhdi Jasser
Islam and Christianity are two religions with two very different—and incompatible—visions of society. But what does that mean for Muslims in America who support the Declaration of Independence and Constitution? Dr. Zuhdi Jasser, a former U.S. Navy officer and president of the American Islamic Forum for Democracy , joins host Hayden Ludwig in a riveting discussion about how their different faiths collide and cooperate in defending American liberty.
2025-11-04
29 min
Restoration Spotlight
Behind the Screen: Karen Kingsbury on The Christmas Ring Premiere
Join host Hayden Ludwig and New York Times-bestselling author Karen Kingsbury as we dive into her upcoming feature film, The Christmas Ring, as well as her incredible experience as a faithful author and filmmaker in a media landscape hostile to Christians.
2025-10-28
18 min
Restoration Spotlight
The Mission to Reclaim Masculinity
Today's culture has wrongly labeled strength as toxic and leadership as oppressive, leaving many men feeling lost or ashamed of their natural instincts. What are young men to do in a society infected by pornography and liberalism, where hard work, responsibility, and self-reliance are fast becoming relics of the past, replaced by a culture of entitlement and victimhood? Host Hayden Ludwig breaks it all down with this week's guest, actor and author Braedon Sorbo, author of the book Embrace Masculinity: Lifting Men up in a World That Pushes Them Down. We provide an honest look at the...
2025-10-21
44 min
Restoration Spotlight
Dangerous Dose: Dr. Christina Francis Shares Truth about the Abortion Pill
From "safe and legal, but rare" to "pop a pill and call me in the morning," we're watching Big Abortion evolve into something more sinister than ever... and countless women are paying the price. It took nearly 50 years for pro-life advocates to defeat Roe v. Wade, but we weren't prepared for the aftermath. Now, the rise of "telehealth" and the mail-in-pill have made the unthinkable—DIY abortions in your own home—not only possible, but common. Join host Hayden Ludwig and Dr. Christina Francis, CEO of the American Association of Pro-Life OBGYNs, as we delve deep into the next stag...
2025-10-14
33 min
Restoration Spotlight
Mic Drop: How the Right is Taking Back the News
Trust in the legacy media is at an all-time low. Americans no longer believe the lies and propaganda spewed by CNN, MSNBC, and other captured "news" outlets... and with good reason. Young Americans in particular are turning to alternative news sources to learn the truth the Deep State is busily concealing, and John Tillman of the American Culture Project believes they're never going back. Join host Hayden Ludwig in this in-depth discussion about one of the most important battles in the culture war—control of the message—only on Restoration Spotlight.
2025-10-07
34 min
Restoration Spotlight
Exposing Antifa's Communist Roots
The biggest threat to America's future doesn't come from China, Iran, or Russia, but from within our own borders. Far-left paramilitary forces led by Antifa threaten to pull our nation apart and drive America into civil war unless they're stopped. This isn't a fluke; it's part of a century-old playbook born out of the Soviet Union's struggle for control of 1930s Germany. Join host Hayden Ludwig and Center for Security Policy senior counterterrorism analyst Kyle Shideler as we dive into Antifa's communist origins.
2025-09-30
37 min
Restoration Spotlight
Exposing Junk Science and Debunking Climate Myths
For decades, the professional Left has done what it does best—take good intentions and morph them into a naked political power grab. No movement has been more subsumed by this sinister motivation than the environmental movement and its embrace of the theory of global warming. Restoration News Senior Editor Jeff Reynolds produced a shocking report that reveals all the lies and misinformation underlying this theory and how it has harmed science. He joins host Hayden Ludwig to help arm patriots with the information they need to defeat the tsunami of misinformation about climate offered up by the...
2025-09-23
29 min
Restoration Spotlight
Rediscovering the Constitution
Secularism, leftist ideology, and Marxism are collapsing around us—and the turmoil has left tens of millions of Americans desperately searching for a path out of the chaos. But what if the path forward takes us into America's past? Join host Hayden Ludwig and constitutional scholar Jeff Utsch as we journey back to basics and rediscover what made America great, and what can restore our republic in 2025.
2025-09-16
46 min
Restoration Spotlight
From Chaos to Control: What’s Next for the Southern Border
Mexico teeters on near-collapse, with entire regions ruled by paramilitary cartel thugs. That chaos is bleeding over the southern border into American states from California to Virginia, inviting millions of illegal alien invaders and countless tons of lethal narcotics into our communities. That's changing under President Donald Trump—but challenges still remain. Pinal County, Arizona, Sheriff Ross Teeple joins host Hayden Ludwig as we review the border threat.
2025-09-09
24 min
Restoration Spotlight
The Dangerous Truth About the Abortion Pill
Women have not been given true informed consent for the most common abortion method, the chemical abortion pill. The risk to women of experiencing serious or adverse effects, beyond the life of their child being taken, is about 22 times higher than the FDA claims. Planned Parenthood misleads women even further, calling the drug “safer than Tylenol” on their website. As a Senior Investigative Researcher for Restoration News, Samantha Flom has done extensive investigative research on the subject. She joins host Hayden Ludwig to share monumental key findings and her expertise on the serious danger this pill poses. Catc...
2025-09-02
21 min
Restoration Spotlight
Restoring Education Freedom
The future belongs to America's children. No one knows this better than the leftists and social engineers who built our nation's public school system a century ago with the goal of capturing control of future generations of young people, and turning them against the principles that forged America. That project is at last coming to a close. Join host Hayden Ludwig and Restoration News Senior Investigative Researcher Victoria Manning as they dive into President Trump's earth-shattering decision to effectively abolish the U.S. Department of Education for good. Check education freedom laws, or...
2025-08-26
12 min
Restoration Spotlight
How Trump Reshaped the Courts
Not many Americans realize how both Trump administrations saved the republic by prioritizing judges, and here to shine the light is RNLA president Michael Thielen. From blocking unaccountable Democrats from attempting to run our government to fighting for election integrity, the Trump team is working hard to restore our judicial system. They’ve come a long way, but more needs to be done. Listen now to learn more and subscribe to stay up to date with the latest episodes.
2025-08-19
41 min
Restoration Spotlight
Will Thibeau: Drones are Reshaping Tomorrow’s Battlefield
The modern battlefield is no joke, and is much different than it was in past conflicts we were involved in. It is essential for our military to level up and adapt to the realities of technological advancements such as drones. Will Thibeau highlights the importance of this preparedness in ensuring our success should we become involved more heavily in conflicts in the future. A U.S. Army Ranger Veteran and Director of the Claremont Institute’s American Military Project, Thibeau provides extensive expertise on the lessons we should learn from current wars, especially considering the impact of drones, which we...
2025-08-14
25 min
Restoration Spotlight
Steve Cortes: Catholics And Hispanics Go America First
For far too long, Democrats have earned support despite putting forth policies that negatively impact voters. Now, Hispanic and Catholic voters are flocking to the Republican Party in significant numbers. The consequential shift has happened quickly and involves a variety of complex layers worth understanding to save America by encouraging votes towards conservative candidates. Steve Cortes is the Founder of the League of American Workers and a Senior Advisor to Catholic Vote. He joined Restoration Spotlight to break it all down, providing his expertise and experience from polling voters and speaking to them on the ground. How do Hispanics...
2025-08-12
54 min
Restoration Spotlight
Ned Ryun: Running the Permanent Campaign
Imagine a campaign that never ends, even after election day comes and goes. It’s called the permanent campaign, and it’s the secret weapon the Left has, and the Right needs to have, to win. So why aren't more conservative strategists adopting it? The man with the answer is Ned Ryun, Founder and CEO of American Majority Action. Ned is the nation's leading expert on building infrastructure to prime Republican voters not days, but years in advance of Election Day. Listen and get the battleplan for Republican victory.
2025-08-07
29 min
Restoration Spotlight
Terry Schilling: Has America Reached Peak Woke?
The Trump administration is at war with woke, and Americans couldn’t be happier. From companies dropping LGBT marketing to heightened pushback on men infiltrating women’s sports, it seems like we’re winning the fight. But there’s more work to do. Here to share the truth is Terry Schilling, president of American Principles Project, one of the leading groups defending families and children against the Left’s predatory agenda. Listen and learn how America can end gender insanity for good.
2025-08-05
24 min
Restoration Spotlight
Jason Miyares: All Eyes on Virginia
The nation is watching as two crucial races for Attorney General and Governor are underway in Virginia that could decide the fate of our nation. If Democrats are successful, they could infringe on firearm rights, education freedom, drive up prices, and more. This is a fate Virginia can't afford, with crime and leftist policies having already hurt the state enough under previous Democrat leadership and the impacts of the Biden Administration. Attorney General Jason Miyares has been the remedy, with his work having a variety of positive impacts since taking office in 2021. He joined Hayden Ludwig on...
2025-07-31
22 min
Restoration Spotlight
Paul Kengor: The New Media Takeover
With trust in the mainstream media dwindling, ‘new media’ has a place at the top of the totem pole. More and more people are turning to outlets like Restoration News and The American Spectator, which Paul Kengor is Editor of. Kengor is a leading expert on communism and President Ronald Reagan, while also providing regular commentary on Catholicism and current events. He joined Restoration Spotlight to provide analysis on each of these topics and the history of conservative media as it applies today. He breaks down the problems conservative media faces, how Marxism impacts us toda...
2025-07-29
44 min
Restoration Spotlight
Allen West: Restoring Order to the Border
How should the Trump Administration respond to the sea of sanctuary cities blocking ICE’s deportation efforts? Executive director of the American Constitutional Rights Union and former Congressman Col. Allen West is fighting back, defending the oath to the Constitution taken by law enforcement and elected officials. People from all over the world, including suspected terrorists, will NO LONGER be enabled in their efforts to illegally enter our country. Col. West praises the swift efforts of the Trump Administration to secure the border and emphasizes that “we have to work towards the restoration of our constitutional republic.” ...
2025-07-24
20 min
Restoration Spotlight
The Blueprint for Restoring America's Military Dominance
If you thought America is headed to victory in the next world war, you may be in for a nasty shock. Restoration of America CEO Doug Truax, a West Point graduate and former Army Ranger, breaks down how DEI and globalism have left America's military vulnerable to disaster in the next major conflict—and how to get us back on track with his new project, RestoreTheMilitary.com. Links:Restore the MilitaryRestoration News — Investigative Journalism That Puts America FirstRestoration of America
2025-07-22
24 min
Grand Canyon Times
Hayden Ludwig: The Cartels, Fentanyl, and America's War on Drugs
Hayden Ludwig joined the podcast to discuss: The surprising resilience of drug trafficking at the U.S.-Mexico border despite tougher immigration enforcement The evolution of cartel strategies, including the use of sophisticated synthetic drug production and unsuspecting mules The Chinese Communist Party's role in enabling a chemical war against the United States via fentanyl Hayden Ludwig is the founder and managing editor of Restoration News, a media platform dedicated to investigative journalism supporting the America First Movement. Previously a senior investigative researcher at Capital Research Center, Ludwig holds a Master's in Public Policy from George Mason University. His work e...
2025-05-29
36 min
Restoration Spotlight
Terry Schilling is Taking Apart Trans Inc.
From putting a stop to “gender affirming care” to removing graphic books from schools, Terry Schilling is making an impact. A lot has gone on behind the scenes to bring the Left to the radical place it is in today as they push to medically transition children. He joined the First Right Podcast to discuss his work with the American Principles Project-- diving into the roots of what has become the transgender industry. Listen to the full episode to find out more! Want daily news without the liberal slant? Subscribe to First Right here
2024-11-15
26 min
Restoration Spotlight
How Did the Military Go Woke?
Lt Col Matt Lohmeier became the first veteran of the US Space Force when he was fired for speaking out against Marxism’s infiltration into the military. While in the military he served as a USAF fighter pilot and a space-based missile warning squadron commander with the US Space Force. He gives a behind the scenes look into the Space Force and the ways in which Marxism has infiltrated our military. He shares why he decided to speak out and why it is essential that we reject Marxism to strengthen our military. Want daily news without the li...
2024-11-08
29 min
Restoration Spotlight
Gun Education, Not Legislation with Dianna Muller
Dianna Muller leads the charge in Second Amendment advocacy as the founder of Women for Gun Rights, an organization focused on education rather than legislation when it comes to the firearms. She broke down some of the most common misconceptions about guns and gun laws, misunderstood by both the left and right. This is a must watch episode, especially with the Second Amendment being at risk in this election. Want daily news without the liberal slant? Subscribe to First Right here
2024-11-01
20 min
Restoration Spotlight
How Conservatives Can Win the Culture War
A leading conservative voice in Hollywood, Christian Toto is dedicated to being a free thinker in the industry. One of Toto’s biggest challenges is the unwillingness of the Hollywood Left to defend free speech, which has grown over the past few years. Culture and the films coming out of Hollywood are significantly connected, and the films they push play a role in shaping the culture for better or worse. He points out that conservatives are breaching the industry in a variety of ways, whether it be through late night shows, movies, or comedy. Listen to the fu...
2024-10-30
24 min
Restoration Spotlight
Todd Bensman: Exposing the Source of Kamala’s Illegal Alien Caravan
If the onslaught of 16 million illegal aliens at the border feels like an invasion, you’re close to the mark. First Right Podcast host Hayden Ludwig interviews Todd Bensman, an immigration and national security expert who’s visited Ground Zero for the endless illegal alien caravans making their way north from Central America—and the drug cartel thugs taking advantage to infiltrate our country. None of this is by accident; it’s the result of nearly 4 years of far-left policies under Kamala Harris and Joe Biden, who opened the border for thousands of murderers, rapists, drug peddlers, and sex traffick...
2024-10-25
30 min
Restoration Spotlight
Border Patrol s Done With Kamala’s Border-Free America
We don’t have to imagine life in a nation with no borders; we’re living it. With at least 16 million illegal aliens crossing into American since Jan. 2021, tens of thousands of illegal alien crimes committed against families, and an unprecedented ocean of fentanyl and other lethal drugs drowning our communities, enough is enough—it’s time to seal the border. Art Del Cueto, vice president for the National Border Patrol Council, joins First Right Podcast host Hayden Ludwig to explain how Kamala Harris melted down America’s southern border and welcomed an invasion unlike any seen before. No...
2024-10-18
25 min
Restoration Spotlight
Will Trump Win Pennsylvania?
We are now less than 30 days out from the election with tight races in all of the swing states. David La Torre, an expert on Pennsylvania politics, joins the First Right podcast to discuss the race in PA. They explain Trump’s path to victory this November while focusing on the highly anticipated PA race. Following the Butler Rally this past weekend, the polls have strengthened in Trump’s favor. Even so, the work is not done. It is essential that Pennsylvanians vote early and show up on election day! Want daily news without the liberal slant? Subs...
2024-10-08
36 min
Restoration Spotlight
The Left Won’t Erase Women on May Mailman’s Watch
May Mailman is on the frontlines in the fight to protect women from the Left’s efforts to erase them. As the Director of Independent Women's Law Center, she leads the charge in fighting against the wokeness infiltrating women’s sports and the attacks on Title IX legal protections for women. In her conversation with Hayden Ludwig, she points out that conservatives are doing the true “feminist” work by protecting women and reminding society of their biological distinctness. In addition to the impact on women, the woke efforts to deny the realities of gender are negatively impacting men, the...
2024-10-04
25 min
Restoration Spotlight
Hung Cao’s Fight to Keep America Free from Communism
After coming to the United States to escape communism, Hung Cao’s deep gratitude for America inspired him to join the military and defend us abroad as a Navy Captain. The same gratitude and love of country has now led him to run to represent Virginia as a Senator. He joined First Right’s Hayden Ludwig, where he brought unique perspective to a variety of issues relevant to us all today. He shares the story of his family’s escape from communism and comments on the dangers of the left’s growing radicalism. He contrasts his camp...
2024-09-27
29 min
Restoration Spotlight
The Path to a Red Wave Runs Through Ned Ryun
Gone are the days when kissing babies and shaking hands ensured victory in November. Since 2020, conservatives have become aware of the Left’s sophisticated turnout and voter registration machine and taken important steps to mimic it. But is it enough to win in 2024? American Majority founder Ned Ryun joins First Right Podcast host Hayden Ludwig to chart out Republicans’ path to victory, starting with learning the rules of the game. That means investing in long-term political infrastructure, systematically registering conservatives to vote, and building our own powerful turnout machine to permanently defeat the radical Left—and save the co...
2024-09-20
25 min
Restoration Spotlight
The Weaponized FBI Comes For You
Hayden Ludwig welcomes John Nantz, a retired FBI agent and conservative columnist, specializing in national security. They dive into the roots of the FBI’s growing corruption as Nance provides his expertise on cases and policy changes. Taking off under the Obama Administration, the impacts of DEI and politicization led to the radical left’s weaponization of the DOJ today. Listen to the full episode to learn more, as this issue continues to become more and more evident. Want daily news without the liberal slant? Subscribe to First Right here
2024-09-13
44 min
Restoration Spotlight
J6: The Left’s Department of Injustice
Our justice system puts partisan politics first under the leadership of left-wing globalist elites. The absurd and biased handling of January 6th is the perfect example. To testify on the corruption, Hayden Ludwig was joined by Brandon Fellows, a Trump supporter who was targeted by Biden’s DOJ for his involvement in the Capitol on that day. Fellows points out the unfair double standards of how J6 was handled compared to other analogous or worse events. For example, Hamas protesters have taken over the capitol multiple times and have been met without consequences or insurrection calls from th...
2024-09-06
15 min
Restoration Spotlight
Scouring Schools, One Graphic Children’s Book at a Time
Nowhere is the battle of good versus evil more evident than in the fight to remove sxually explicit and perverse books from grade school libraries. Pastor John Amanchukwu, the fiercest fight against the radical Left’s campaign to groom our kids with LGBT prnography and destroy them with Critical Race Theory, joins host Hayden Ludwig on the First Right Podcast to discuss his crusade against the woke mob in service to Jesus Christ. Pastor Amanchukwu calls on parents and Christians everywhere to stand up, speak out, and fight back against the woke mind virus threatening their homes an...
2024-08-30
28 min
Restoration Spotlight
Unpacking Christian Nationalism with Douglas Wilson
There’s a national revival sweeping America, driven by a new wave of inspired, ardent, (mostly) young Evangelicals and Catholics, and it’s driving the militant, secular Left mad. The Left called it “Christian Nationalism” as a smear, but the name stuck. But what is Christian Nationalism, and is it biblical? Pastor Douglas Wilson, a leading thinker in this fascinating revival, joins First Right host Hayden Ludwig to explain just what Christian Nationalism is, what it isn’t… and what it means for our future. Want daily news without the liberal slant? Subscribe to First Right here
2024-08-23
46 min
Restoration Spotlight
Mark Weaver: What Republicans Need to Do to Win
Mark Weaver of Communications Counsel joined Hayden Ludwig for an insightful conversation about the current chaos overwhelming the political sphere. Weaver explains the steps required for a Trump victory, emphasizing the importance of focusing on issues Americans truly care about. He breaks down what can be expected of the Harris campaign in the coming months, including the inevitability of continued political curve balls. Ludwig and Weaver detail how conservatives should prepare to respond as they march towards victory in November. Listen and gain valuable insight on the craziness surrounding the upcoming election. Want...
2024-08-16
30 min
Restoration Spotlight
Robert Tyler is Saving the First Amendment from Militant Secularism
First Right Host Hayden Ludwig is joined by Robert Tyler of Advocates for Faith and Freedom, which fights against secular leftists trying to undermine our First Amendment right to free speech and worship. Radical transgenderism is threatening to destroy the foundations of our republic, Tyler warns, but it didn’t appear out of nowhere. He provides insightful analysis on how conservatives are battling to preserve our constitutional and God-given rights under the law, including his harrowing experience against California’s tyrannical transgender laws. The key to winning: Intellectually honest judges, who are becoming increasingly rare in America’s fail...
2024-08-09
33 min
Restoration Spotlight
Who’s Organizing the Hamas Protests?
The Middle East is in flames, thanks to Joe Biden & Kamala Harris. But pro-terrorist chaos on our streets is anything but an accident. On First Right, we expose the anti-American cabal of Marxists, globalists, and Big Philanthropy with Restoration News Senior Investigative Researcher Jeff Reynolds, with a new exposé revealing the truth behind these astroturf activists you can’t afford to miss. For the full scoop, catch Jeff Reynolds’ full in-depth report here Want daily news without the liberal slant? Subscribe to First Right here
2024-08-05
25 min
Restoration Spotlight
Illegal Alien Crime Is Out of Control
The newest project by Restoration News highlights the extent of the border crisis, and has garnered widespread attention across the nation. With over 3,000 crimes covered thus far, IllegalAlienCrimes.com is a one-of-a-kind site that tracks crimes of people who have crossed the border illegally in the invasion under Joe Biden and border czar Kamala Harris. Victoria Manning, a Senior Investigative Researcher at Restoration News, led the charge in the research and creation of the crime site, diving deep into the crimes that have impacted America coast to coast. She joined host Hayden Ludwig to discuss...
2024-07-26
22 min
Restoration Spotlight
Is America Barreling Towards WWIII with China?
National security and our military strength need to be a top priority. On this episode of First Right, Hayden Ludwig welcomes John Mills, a retired U.S. Army colonel and national security expert. Mills provides analysis on the importance of ditching wokeness to restore strength and honor in the military, especially as Communist China infiltrates our nation and the threat of World War III looms. The high tension across the world is creating parallels to the Cuban Missile Crisis, further illuminating the need for American strength. You don't want to miss this conversation...
2024-07-12
34 min
Restoration Spotlight
Socialism—Not Even Once with Daniel Di Martino
First Right host Hayden Ludwig welcomes Daniel Di Martino, a survivor of Venezuelan socialism turned American patriot who’s dedicated his life to defending our nation’s constitutional liberties from those who seek to destroy them. As someone who lived through the terrible consequences of socialism under the Chavez regime, Daniel has vital warning about falling for the trap of “democratic” socialism—you can vote your way in, but not vote your way out—targeting our young people, as seen with the pro-Hamas protests spreading across college campuses. Millions of voters are being deceived by the radical...
2024-06-14
29 min
Restoration Spotlight
Ron Vitiello: Biden’s Border Crisis is Even Worse than You Think
First Right host Hayden Ludwig welcomes Ron Vitiello, former Chief of U.S. Border Patrol under President Trump, to discuss America’s border-free collapse under Joe Biden’s radical policies. There’s no one more qualified to identify solutions to this Democrat-manufactured crisis than Ron, who spent his career on the frontlines of the fight against human trafficking and drug smuggling. Now he’s here with a powerful warning about the importance of the 2024 election you can’t afford to miss. In less than four years, America went from the lowest levels of illegal immigration in 50 year...
2024-05-31
36 min
Restoration Spotlight
Who’s Grooming Our Kids? Landon Starbuck Reveals How to Stop the War on America’s Children
First Right host Hayden Ludwig welcomes Landon Starbuck, a billboard-charting artist who left the music industry to battle the LGBTQ activists sexualizing our children—and the human traffickers who control our southern border under Joe Biden. Landon’s groundbreaking film The War on Children takes us inside this corruption campaign, featuring whistleblowers, woke teachers, leftists caught on camera, survivors of child mutilation and human trafficking, and the “progressive” corporate executives behind the LGBTQ cult. Listen now and learn how you can defeat the Left’s battleplan to control our children—and our future. Want daily news without...
2024-05-17
23 min
Restoration Spotlight
Ken Cuccinelli's Crusade to Defend America’s Elections from the Radical Left
Join First Right Podcast host Hayden Ludwig as Ken Cuccinelli takes us to the front lines of his fight to roll back the Left’s assault on how Americans elect their leaders. From Virginia Attorney General, to senior Trump administration official battling illegal immigration, Ken now serves as national chairman of the Election Transparency Initiative working to undo the damage done to our election system since 2020. You don’t want to miss Ken’s insights on how conservatives are enhancing ballot security, protecting voter ID laws, and ensuring the vote of every American is counted. The Election Transp...
2024-05-03
43 min
Restoration Spotlight
The Crime Wave Didn’t Happen By Accident. Dr. John Lott Explains Why
First Right host Hayden Ludwig welcomes Dr. John Lott, president of the Crime Prevention Research Center and former senior advisor to President Trump on crime and gun policy. As an expert on the Left’s failed gun policies, Dr. Lott is here to expose media misinformation and explain how America was plunged into an out-of-control crime wave. Watch now for facts on how Biden administration policies threaten our public safety. Want daily news without the liberal slant? Subscribe to First Right here
2024-04-19
27 min
Restoration Spotlight
She Used to Abort the Unborn. Now She Defends Them. Meet Pro-Life Hero Abby Johnson
First Right host Hayden Ludwig welcomes Abby Johnson, former Planned Parenthood Clinic Director turned pro-life hero. Abby leads the crusade to take down the Left’s cult of death and minister to the women devastated by our nation’s lax abortion laws. Watch now and learn about what led Abby to a dramatic pro-life transformation, how the horrors within Planned Parenthood clinics damage woman, and why we need to take a stand until we win the fight for life. Learn more about Abby Johnson’s work here. Want daily news without the liberal slant...
2024-04-05
40 min
Restoration Spotlight
Brave Books is Helping Parents Raise Up Faithful Children to Save America
First Right host Hayden Ludwig welcomes Brave Books founder Trent Talbot, one of the conservative movement’s premier Christian publishers. The amount of garbage content that big studios force on our kids is overwhelming, and Brave Books is the answer for parents looking for high quality entertainment. From creating character-building books and animated shows to taking on the woke public library system, Brave Books teaches families to live faithfully on the spiritual battlefield. Watch now and support the Brave Books mission. Want daily news without the liberal slant? Subscribe to First Right here
2024-03-22
14 min
Restoration Spotlight
Will Zuck Bucks 2.0 Meddle in the 2024 Election for Democrats?
First Right host Hayden Ludwig welcomes Scott Walter, president of the Capital Research Center and a key witness before Congress on the threat of “Zuck Bucks” in the 2024 election. In 2020, billionaire mega-donor Mark Zuckerberg tried to privatize the election with $420 million, money we were told was meant to help voters cast a ballot. The reality was far more malicious, juicing Democrat turnout in key swing states, and ultimately unseating President Trump. Now that scheme is back with a vengeance: Zuck Bucks 2.0, just in time for the 2024 presidential election. Watch now to learn the truth about the...
2024-03-08
26 min
Restoration Spotlight
You May Not Be Interested in “Climate Change,” But the Cultists Are Interested In You
First Right welcomes Jeff Reynolds, senior investigative researcher for Restoration News. The media ruthlessly markets the dangers of “climate change,” and Jeff is here to provide science-backed truth on global warming, weather patterns, the carbon dioxide myth, and more. Listen now and learn why the federally funded climate change agenda is based on fabricated data. Read Jeff’s groundbreaking junk science report: How the Left’s Global Warming Ideology Wrecked Science – And How to Stop It Want daily news without the liberal slant? Subscribe to First Right here
2024-02-23
22 min
Restoration Spotlight
James Klug on Slaying Censorship, One Mind at a Time
First Right welcomes James Klug, a popular vlogger who is unafraid to hit the streets and ask important questions. James provides honest political commentary and entertainment by interacting with the public and dismantling misinformation. It’s now more important than ever to combat the mainstream media’s propaganda campaigns, and James is armed with facts and ready to speak truth. Watch now and learn more about his groundbreaking street interviews. Want daily news without the liberal slant? Subscribe to First Right here
2024-02-09
21 min
Restoration Spotlight
Letter to the American Church with Eric Metaxas
First Right welcomes author and conservative commentator Eric Metaxas to discuss his latest book and film, Letter to the American Church. We’re in a spiritual battle, and we must not be afraid to speak the truth and fight back on CRT, cultural Marxism, transgender lunacy, open borders, government corruption, and other evils falling upon the country. Wicked policies are overtaking our population, so silence is not an option. Watch now and learn how to fight back and turn our country back to freedom, liberty, and ultimately, God Himself. Want daily news without the liberal sl...
2024-02-02
16 min
Restoration Spotlight
Glenn Story: Fighting Wokeness with Patriot Mobile
Glenn Story is Co-Founder and President of Patriot Mobile, a conservative alternative for cellular services in the United States. When Glenn and his partners started Patriot Mobile, their focus was to not only build a profitable business, but also fund causes that promoted the same ideals our Founding Fathers embraced when they wrote the Constitution. He said his belief in Jesus has been the biggest reason for his success and that faith should serve as the guiding light for our entire nation. Want daily news without the liberal slant? Subscribe to First Right here
2024-01-26
19 min
Restoration Spotlight
Frank Pavone Outlines Future of Pro-Life Movement in Post-Roe America
National Director at Priests for Life Frank Pavone spent years fighting for pro-life causes across the country. He served as a Catholic Priest, been an outspoken advocate for the unborn, and works to educate the public about the dangers of abortion. The author and commentator is working on a book with fellow pro-life advocate, Dr. Alveda King, entitled “Abortion in Black and White” that is due out in time for the 2024 elections. He has described those who promote abortion as supporting an attack on the “nuclear family,” “humanity” and “Western civilization,” while preaching there can be “no compromise” when i...
2024-01-19
25 min
Restoration Spotlight
Sam Sorbo Shows How to Counter the Communist Cult Spreading into U.S. Classrooms
Sam Sorbo, actress and educational freedom advocate, is on a mission to help parents and children emancipate themselves from America’s rapidly failing school system. A successful Hollywood film star, writer, and producer, Sam has stepped back from her own career and has been homeschooling her three young children for over a decade. After seeing the bias and brokenness that has destroyed America’s learning institutions, Sam discovered there is much more to education than just academics and political talking points. As a prolific author, podcast host, international public speaker, and home education mentor, she is dedicated to showing fami...
2024-01-12
23 min
Restoration Spotlight
Running into the Fire with Terri Hasdorff
Faith-based consultant Terri Hasdorff joins First Right to talk about how Christians can end their timidity and push back against the liberal socialist agenda. 2024 is the most important election we’ve ever faced, and the faithful must get involved to restore America. Listen now and learn practical steps you can take to set an example and stand behind political candidates who share your values. Learn more about Terri and order Running into the Fire Want daily news without the liberal slant? Subscribe to First Right here
2024-01-05
16 min
Restoration Spotlight
Protecting truth and liberty with Lathan Watts of Alliance Defending Freedom
First Right welcomes Lathan Watts, VP of Public Affairs at Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF). ADF is a leading Christian law firm with the mission to advance the God-given right to live and speak the truth, and Lathan is here to share the latest information on abortion laws, transgender athletes, and protecting free speech. Listen now and learn more about groundbreaking cases that include life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Want daily news without the liberal slant? Subscribe to First Right here
2023-12-29
18 min
Restoration Spotlight
Radical Mind: The Destructive Plans of the Woke Left with author David Horowitz
First Right welcomes conservative commentator and author David Horowitz to discuss his new book Radical Mind: The Destructive Plans of the Woke Left. From the current state of American politics to the Palestinian movement and Hamas, David exposes the dangerous agendas of a woke left mob and identifies what we need to do to keep the country from slipping away. Watch now and learn why Americans must renew their faith in their country, relearn its history, and reacquaint themselves with the wisdom of the founders. Want daily news without the liberal slant? Subscribe to First...
2023-12-22
17 min
Restoration Spotlight
Winning the War Against the Deep State with Col. John Mills
First Right welcomes retired Colonel John Mills, cybersecurity expert and author of the new book, War Against the Deep State. There’s a movement to undercut our freedoms as citizens in America, and John is here to discuss the actions we should take to save our Constitutional Republic. Listen now for John’s insight on a potential cybersecurity attack, protecting your personal data, and what he foresees in the 2024 election. Want daily news without the liberal slant? Subscribe to First Right here
2023-12-15
14 min
Restoration Spotlight
The Fall of Minneapolis with producer Liz Collin
First Right welcomes Liz Collin, producer of the groundbreaking film The Fall of Minneapolis. Liz is a former mainstream media reporter who went against the narrative to expose the holes in the story surrounding George Floyd's death, the 2020 riots, the trial of Derek Chauvin, and the fallout the city of Minneapolis has suffered ever since. Listen now for insight on the media, our justice system, and why future law enforcement is at risk. Watch The Fall of Minneapolis for free here and follow Liz on Alpha News for more truth in journalism. Want...
2023-12-08
14 min
Restoration Spotlight
A wake-up call on Islamic terrorism with Brigitte Gabriel
First Right welcomes Brigitte Gabriel, national security analyst, best-selling author of Rise, and expert on Middle East conflict. Born in Lebanon, Brigitte survived a war before immigrating to the United States to launch a television production company and work with media outlets worldwide. She now runs Act for America, an organization committed to protecting our national security. Listen now and get the truth on radical Leftist funding, the indoctrination of our youth, Obama and Biden’s soft stance on Islamic terrorism, and how we can stand against those who hate America. Want daily news without th...
2023-12-01
14 min
Restoration Spotlight
Renewing America with Russ Vought
First Right welcomes Russ Vought, former director for the Office and Management and Budget (OMB) under President Trump and current president of Center for Renewing America. During his four years at OMB, Russ was one of Trump’s most competent managers, and he continues to work for the conservative movement on election integrity, secure borders, economic issues, and more. Listen now and learn about how the Center for Renewing America fights woke and weaponized government bureaucracy with America First initiatives. Want daily news without the liberal slant? Subscribe to First Right here
2023-11-24
18 min
Restoration Spotlight
Seeking truth with former Fox News producer Breanna Morello
First Right welcomes Breanna Morello, investigative journalist, senior producer, and host of The Breanna Morello Show. After Fox News threatened to put Breanna on unpaid leave for not getting the Covid vaccine, she left the corporate media world and made her way into independent journalism. Since then, her mission is to uncover the truth on everything from J6 political prisoners to media corruption. We’re in a different time in history, and independent journalism will save our country. Listen now and learn more about Breanna’s courageous story! Want daily news without the liberal slant? Subs...
2023-11-16
21 min
Restoration Spotlight
ProPublica: The Attack Arm of the Democratic Party with journalist Bronson Winslow
First Right speaks with Bronson Winslow, investigative journalist for Restoration of America, on his groundbreaking report: ProPublica: The Attack Arm of the Democratic Party. Listen as Bronson dismantles the media industrial complex of the Left by exposing donors, biased articles, and liberal staff. It’s time for conservatives learn the truth behind this “trusted” investigative outlet. Read the ProPublica report here Want daily news without the liberal slant? Subscribe to First Right here
2023-11-10
10 min
Grand Canyon Times
Hayden Ludwig on Dark Money, 'Zuck Bucks,' and Arizona's elections
Hayden Ludwig, director of research at Restoration for America, joined the Grand Canyon Times Podcast to to discuss his recent column, "High Election Worker Turnover' is the Left's Newest Ploy to Federalize Elections." "Democrats fired the latest salvo in a long war to radically transform American elections by eroding state and local control, replacing ballot-counters with a centralized, D.C.-run bureaucracy," wrote Ludwig in the column. "Their leader: Arizona's famously level-headed secretary of state, Adrian Fontes (D), who believes anyone who dares question the questionable 2020 election is a "MAGA fascist" and "authoritarian" "election denier" spewing 'lies' i...
2023-11-01
38 min
Restoration Spotlight
The Cloud Revolution with Mark Mills
Mark Mills, senior fellow at The Manhattan Institute and author of the book The Cloud Revolution, paints an optimistic vision for our technological future. From intelligent automation to cloud computing, the United States is poised for advances in humanity and economic growth due to technology adoption. We can’t hide from the information revolution, but we can use it to improve our lives. Listen now and learn why radical technology can change our future for the better. Want daily news without the liberal slant? Subscribe to First Right here
2023-10-27
27 min
Conservative Politics & News: The P.A.S. Report
Hayden Ludwig Restoration of America
Hayden Ludwig, Director of Policy Research for Restoration of America, joins Professor Nick Giordano on The P.A.S. Report podcast. In this wide-ranging conversation, they discuss how elections have changed and what the GOP must do in 2024. They also talk about how the Democrats, who once vocally criticized the influence of dark money in politics, have now emerged as leaders in the dark money realm. Hayden also explains how billions of dollars are being funneled to far-left causes in the name of philanthropy, with Warren Buffet being one of the biggest offenders. More Information
2023-09-18
40 min
Conservative Politics & News: The P.A.S. Report
Hayden Ludwig Restoration of America
Hayden Ludwig, Director of Policy Research for Restoration of America, joins Professor Nick Giordano on The P.A.S. Report podcast. In this wide-ranging conversation, they discuss how elections have changed and what the GOP must do in 2024. They also talk about how the Democrats, who once vocally criticized the influence of dark money in politics, have now emerged as leaders in the dark money realm. Hayden also explains how billions of dollars are being funneled to far-left causes in the name of philanthropy, with Warren Buffet being one of the biggest offenders. More Information
2023-09-18
40 min
Who's Counting with Cleta Mitchell
Hayden Ludwig: Documenting the Left’s Taxpayer-Funded and Subsidized Election Corruption Apparatus
An experienced and expert researcher, Hayden Ludwig of Restoration of America has taken a deep dive into election integrity’s “enemy camp” and come back up with a treasure trove of […]
2023-03-29
48 min
Restoration Spotlight
Lifting the veil on ERIC: How the Left fooled states into boosting democratic turnout
First Right welcomes Hayden Ludwig, director of policy research at Restoration of America. Hayden just released blockbuster research on ERIC, the supposedly neutral voter roll database that’s used for partisan purposes by Democrats. Don't miss this episode as he unveils shocking information about ERIC's shady origins. Read ERIC: The Best Data Money Can't Buy here Want daily news without the liberal slant? Subscribe to First Right here
2023-03-17
16 min
The Must Read Alaska Show
Hayden Ludwig Senior Investigative Researcher at Capital Research Center
Suzanne Downing sits down with Hayden Ludwig who is a Senior Investigative Researcher at Capital Research Center. He is also a columnist at the Washington Free Beacon and writes regularly for the American Conservative. Ludwig is a native of Orange County, California, and holds a Master’s of Public Policy from George Mason University. They talk about the left's network of nonprofits that fund political activities around the USA, and here in Alaska. Check out Haydens work here: https://capitalresearch.org/person/hayden-ludwig/
2022-10-14
30 min
The Right Take
Woke Private Schools: Interview with Hayden Ludwig
In our first episode since traveling to join the California Republican Assembly, we discuss the recent Ohio senate debate circus and why Trump rescinded his Alabama senate endorsement. Plus, Subway is feeling the pain of basing its whole business model on cheap foreign labor thanks to Trump’s America First immigration policies. For our main topic, we interview Hayden Ludwig from Capital Research Center, who discusses his recent investigative series “Wokeism in Private Schools: Going Undercover.” 00:00 Intro and Recap of California Trip 03:14 Fight nearly breaks out on OH Senate Debate Floor 12:08 Trump r...
2022-03-28
58 min
InfluenceWatch Podcast
Episode 211: Dark Money & Demand Justice
Subscribe to the podcast on your platform of choice at: https://influencewatch.fireside.fm/ Follow our socials: • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/capitalresearchcenter • Twitter: https://twitter.com/capitalresearch • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/capitalresearchcenter • YouTube: https://bit.ly/CRCYouTube • Rumble: https://rumble.com/capitalresearch • Gettr: https://gettr.com/user/capitalresearch Special Guest: Hayden Ludwig.
2022-03-25
24 min
InfluenceWatch Podcast
Episode 203: Did ZuckBucks buy the 2020 Election? - Virginia's Response
Since Mark Zuckerberg provided hundreds of millions of dollars to assist governmental agencies in administering the 2020 elections through the private Center for Tech and Civic Life, state legislatures have considered and in many cases taken action to prevent future billionaires from privately funding the administration of elections. This week, Capital Research Center president Scott Walter testified on one such bill before the Virginia State Senate; he joins us to discuss the “Zuckbucks” and legislative responses to them. Also joining us are Hayden Ludwig and Parker Thayer, two of my colleagues who have put in yeoman’s work crunching the numbers on whe...
2022-01-28
24 min
InfluenceWatch Podcast
Episode 189: Eco-Right Rising
Who are the “Eco-Right,” and what do they stand for? They will tell you that they want to bring a market-based and conservative-minded approach to conservation challenges, but my colleague Hayden Ludwig questions that narrative in a new report for Capital Research Center titled “Rise of the Eco-Right.” Looking into the funding, staffing, and policy positions undergirding the “Eco-Right,” Hayden exposes what he calls “a web of overlapping boards and shared donors—all in service to a destructive and misleading agenda.” Rise of the Eco-Right: https://capitalresearch.org/article/rise-of-the-eco-right/ Subscribe to the podcast on your platform of choice at: https://influencew...
2021-09-30
20 min
InfluenceWatch Podcast
Episode 186: Is Mail-In Balloting Here to Stay?
If you live in Virginia, buckle up—a new wave of absentee-ballot mailers is about to overwhelm mailboxes across the commonwealth, courtesy of the same professional activists who flooded the Old Dominion in 2020. A newly obtained memo reveals correspondence from a pair of left-wing nonprofits in Washington, DC—the Voter Participation Center (VPC) and Center for Voter Information (CVI)—detailing a plan to flood Virginia with 2 million mail-in ballot applications ahead of the November gubernatorial race. While COVID restrictions were the original justification for expanding mail-in ballots, there appears to be an effort to keep pervasive mail-in balloting as part of Ame...
2021-09-09
23 min
InfluenceWatch Podcast
Episode 166: Foreign Billionaire Influences American Policy
In this episode: Federal law prohibits foreign nationals, except holders of permanent resident (or “green card”) status, from making political contributions in federal elections. But foreign billionaires are free to spend whatever they like on news organizations and advocacy groups that otherwise influence American public policy, and that brings us to Swiss billionaire Hansjoerg Wyss, the major environmentalist donor who just dropped a bid to buy the Chicago Tribune and turn the paper into a clone of the Washington Post, another national-level liberal propaganda outlet. But a funny thing happened on the way to a Midwestern #Resistance media outlet: the New...
2021-04-23
16 min
Plugged In
#64: Hayden Ludwig on the environmental movement (11-18-20)
Hayden Ludwig, an Investigative Researcher at the Capital Research Center, joins the show to discuss his research into the environmental left. The discussion examines the wide swath of environmental groups acting in concert with one another and the phenomena of 'pop-up' environmental groups. Links: • Ludwig's latest writings from CRC: https://capitalresearch.org/person/hayden-ludwig/ • Vist Influence Watch: https://www.influencewatch.org/ • Learn more about Capital Research Center: https://capitalresearch.org/ • Follow the Capital Research Center on Twitter: https://twitter.com/capitalresearch • IER's Big Green, Inc. database: https://www.instituteforenergyresearch.org/big-green-inc/ • Details on California's recent state-sanctioned eugenics policies: https://www.npr.org/sect...
2020-11-18
35 min
InfluenceWatch Podcast
Episode 141: Big Money Politics (with guest Joe Schoffstall)
In this episode: We talk about the Capital Research Center’s new report on Arabella Advisors, The Shadow Over America, which details a little-known $635 million “dark money” network and is a follow-on to our report from last year, Big Money in Dark Shadows, that initially charted the massive Arabella empire. Joining us today is the report’s author, CRC’s Hayden Ludwig, and another expert on Arabella and the activist Left in general, Joe Schoffstall, a writer for the Washington Free Beacon. Subscribe to the podcast on your platform of choice at: https://influencewatch.fireside.fm/ • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/capitalr...
2020-10-16
14 min
InfluenceWatch Podcast
Episode 137: Shadow Over America (with guest Kevin Mooney)
In this episode: Hayden Ludwig, an investigative researcher at the Capital Research Center fills in for Mike Watson. With us today is Kevin Mooney, a reporter for the Daily Signal and the Commonwealth Foundation in Pennsylvania. We’ll be discussing CRC’s new report, The Shadow Over America: Arabella Advisors’ $635 Million Empire, pulling back the curtain on a vast web of liberal “dark money” influencing the 2020 election—right here in Washington, DC. Subscribe to the podcast on your platform of choice at: https://influencewatch.fireside.fm/ • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/capitalresearchcenter • Twitter: https://twitter.com/capitalresearch • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/capi...
2020-09-19
13 min
InfluenceWatch Podcast
Episode 121: Margaret Sanger: Origins of Birth Control
In this episode, we interview Capital Research Center’s own investigative researcher Hayden Ludwig on his five-part series on Margaret Sanger and her outsized influence on the modern left. In the first part of the series, “The Birth of Birth Control,” Ludwig introduces Sanger as a proponent of population control and birth control, parts of her history that are well-known and formed the basis for today’s Planned Parenthood. From there, in “The Tragedy of Overpopulation,” he examines in detail Sanger’s desire to control who could give birth, favoring policies that weeded out what Sanger and compatriots considered undesirable people – inclu...
2020-05-29
18 min
The Sam Sorbo Show
The Sam Sorbo Podcast - Hayden Ludwig, Gordon Chang, Covid Lane - 20200522
Sam is joined by Hayden Ludwig (Capital Research Center) to discuss how the Left is mobilizing within the Pro-Life movement, then Gordon Chang (@GordonGChang) talks about dragons and Trojan horses - the CCP and Huawei 5G, and finally a trip down Covid Lane, as doctors raise the alarm on our response and that its havoc on the general population is approaching a “Mass Casualty Incident.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2020-05-22
56 min
The Sam Sorbo Show
The Sam Sorbo Podcast - Hayden Ludwig, Gordon Chang, Covid Lane - 20200522
Sam is joined by Hayden Ludwig (Capital Research Center) to discuss how the Left is mobilizing within the Pro-Life movement, then Gordon Chang (@GordonGChang) talks about dragons and Trojan horses - the CCP and Huawei 5G, and finally a trip down Covid Lane, as doctors raise the alarm on our response and that its havoc on the general population is approaching a “Mass Casualty Incident.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2020-05-22
56 min
InfluenceWatch Podcast
Episode 80: The Left’s “Dark Money” Coordinator
In this Episode: Joining the show this week is Capital Research Center Investigative Researcher Hayden Ludwig, who spends his time studying the liberal networks funneling money from major institutions and big donors into left-wing politics and policy. This week he released a new piece at capitalresearch.org with a deep-dive into NEO Philanthropy, a liberal “pass through” funding group. Subscribe to the podcast on your platform of choice at: https://influencewatch.fireside.fm/ • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/capitalresearchcenter • Twitter: https://twitter.com/capitalresearch • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/capitalresearchcenter • YouTube: https://bit.ly/CRCYouTube • Rumble: https://rumble.com/account/content?type=a...
2019-07-12
11 min
InfluenceWatch Podcast
Episode 78: Gerrymandering Myth Debunked
Today, the Supreme Court decided a pair of cases concerning “partisan gerrymandering,” holding that Congressional redistricting is an inherently political process and therefore a “nonjusticiable political question”—meaning (mostly liberal) challengers to (for now, mostly Republican-drawn) congressional maps will not be able to claim they are “too partisan” (whatever that means) in federal court. Joining me is Capital Research Center Investigative Researcher Hayden Ludwig, who will play host as we dig into my report, “The Myth of Nonpartisan Districts,” an experimental examination of just how much the current Congressional districts deviate from liberals’ supposed ideal of “proportional representation” when assessed on a state-by-state basi...
2019-06-27
17 min
InfluenceWatch Podcast
Episode 70: Massive Dark Money Network Exposed
We have a very special episode this week, as we go in depth into a report released in Washington this week. Today’s guest is Capital Research Center investigative researcher Hayden Ludwig who wrote “Big Money in Dark Shadow,” a deep dive into the dark money network surrounding the Liberal philanthropic consultancy Arabella Advisors. Subscribe to the podcast on your platform of choice at: https://influencewatch.fireside.fm/ • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/capitalresearchcenter • Twitter: https://twitter.com/capitalresearch • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/capitalresearchcenter • YouTube: https://bit.ly/CRCYouTube • Rumble: https://rumble.com/account/content?type=all • Gettr: https://gettr.com/user/cap...
2019-04-19
08 min
InfluenceWatch Podcast
Episode 47: The Leftists Behind the Migrant Caravan
A 4000 person caravan of economic migrants is on its way to the US border. They have already broken through Mexico's border. Will they cross illegally into the United States? Hayden Ludwig & Jared Cummings discuss the challenges this movement poses and expose the shady pro-illegal immigration activists behind it. Learn more about the organizations and influencers discussed in the show at InfluenceWatch.org Pueblo Sin Fronteras – https://www.influencewatch.org/non-profit/pueblo-sin-fronteras/ Centro Sin Fronteras – https://www.influencewatch.org/non-profit/centro-sin-fronteras/ La Familia Latina Unida – https://www.influencewatch.org/non-profit/la-familia-latina-unida/ Open Society Foundations – https://www.influencewatch.org/non-profit/open-society-foundations/ Special Guests...
2018-10-26
12 min