The Bill Bennett Show

On this Memorial Day special edition of the Bill Bennett Show, Bill shared one of his favorite speeches, "Our Hearts Were Touched With Fire" by Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of the Bill Bennett Show, the Scholars and Sense edition, Victor was away on his book tour. Bill and Conrad discussed China and Russia getting cozy, Israel's commitment to defeat Hamas and the Trump trials. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bill welcomed Heather Mac Donald back to the show to discuss the implications of universities lowering standards in the name of DEI, if she's seeing pushback against identity politics and the root of these pro-Hamas protests. CLICK HERE for the piece Heather and Bill mentioned in the show. Heather Mac Donald is the Thomas W Smith Fellow at the Manhattan Institute and a contributing editor of City Journal. She's also the author of the book "When Race Trumps Merit: How the Pursuit of Equity Sacrifices Excellence, Destroys Beauty, and Threatens Lives". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Heading into the weekend, Claude is sharing two television appearances by Bill where he shares his thoughts on the pro Hamas protests on college campuses. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bill invited Joel Farkas, a UCLA alumnus, to talk about the anti-Israel protest at UCLA and other U.S. universities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bill welcomed Joel Farkas and Brian Kennedy back to the show to discuss the anti-Israel protests across the country, the state of higher education in the U.S., the trials facing former president Trump and election security ahead of the 2024 presidential election. Brian Kennedy is President of the American Strategy Group. He is also the Chairman of the Committee on the Present Danger: China. Joel Farkas is a Director of the American Strategy Group. Bill is a fellow at the American Strategy Group in Washington. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this mini episode we share audio from a recent appearance on Fox News Channel where Bill explained what must be done at these Universities regarding the anti-Israel protests. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bill shared his thoughts on Iran attacking Israel, President Biden's flip flopping on his support of Israel and Donald Trump's "Hush Money" trial. Bill also briefly spoke about the Masters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bill spoke with Byron York about crime committed by illegal immigrants in America, the growing political issues the Biden administration is facing. Of course Bill could not let Byron go without begrudgingly getting a Masters preview. Byron York is a Columnist at the Washington Examiner and Fox News Contributor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bill shared Easter thoughts heading into this most Holy weekend. He also spoke with Gordon Chang about the threat to the U.S. and the world posed by China. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bill and Claude goes over some headlines and respond to a few emails. We'd like to that our sponsor Surf Shark for today's episode. https://surfshark.deals/BILLBENNETT Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Heading into the weekend Bill & Claude share audio from Bill's appearance on Varney and Company (Fox Business Channel) where he discussed why students are not showing up at school. Monday Bill and Claude will respond to email and discuss some headlines that caught Claude's attention. We'd like to that our sponsors Surf Shark for today's episode. https://surfshark.deals/BILLBENNETT Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bill welcomed Victor Davis Hanson and Conrad Black on the show for their monthly "Scholars & Sense" edition of the Bill Bennett Show. They spoke about the State of the Union speech, the increase of students missing school, is China less of the threat now and other issues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bill spoke with Mark Krikorian to get an update on the southern boarder, Biden's lack of action and what America will be in 4 years with another Biden administration. Mark Krikorian is Executive Director of the Center for Immigration Studies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bill takes some time this episode to respond to some emails. He also addressed issues such as the border crisis, crime in our cities and the possibility of a brokered convention for the Democrats. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

John Hinderaker joined the show to discuss a politically motivated attack on his offices. He also shared his thoughts on the 2024 presidential elections, abortion, border security and crime in American cities. John Hinderaker is one of the founders of Power Line and the President of the Center of the American Experiment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bill spoke with Brian Kennedy about lessons learned from the New Hampshire primary, how we can ensure a safe and secure 2024 election, and the television series, "The Chosen". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bill shares his thoughts on the news of the day, discussed the implications of the Iowa caucus results and responded to a few of your emails. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bill spoke with Heather Mac Donald about her book, "When Race Trumps Merit: How the Pursuit of Equity Sacrifices Excellence, Destroys Beauty, and Threatens Lives". Heather Mac Donald is the Thomas W Smith Fellow at the Manhattan Institute and a contributing editor of City Journal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bill invited Sean Trende on the show to take an early look at the polls for the 2024 election. Bill also shared audio from his tv appearance on Varney & Co. on Fox Business where he talked about the resignation of Claudine Gay and how far is the liberal ideology rooted in other American institutions. Sean Trende is the Senior Election Analyst for Real Clear Politics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bill, Joel and Brian review the big themes of 2023 and look ahead to what could be a tough 2024. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bill, Conrad and Victor discuss if the liberal attacks on Trump is backfiring, Joe Biden's chances of making it to the 2024 election, the crisis at the border and the Israel/Hamas war. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bill shared his thoughts on the comments made by University of Pennsylvania President Liz Magill, Harvard President Claudine Gay and MIT President Sally Kornblut a congressional hearing on antisemitism. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bill and Claude get through some emails, discuss the news of the day and play audio from his recent television appearance on Fox News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bill welcomed John Hindraker about the worldwide implications of the Israel/Hamas war and growing anti-Semitism sentiment in the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bill Bennett welcomed by Joel Farkas and Brian Kennedy for the Thanksgiving week show. They discussed the news of the day in light of America's duty to standup and protect freedom. Also Bill continued the yearly Thanksgiving tradition, Mrs. Bennett's table rules for Thanksgiving. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bill and Claude discuss the news of the day and read a few of your emails. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bill invites Conrad Black and Victor Davis Hanson back on the show to discuss how this current series of foreign and domestic events (and responses) are providing us with "clarifying moments" to identify where the values of our politicians, universities and the Middle East. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bill Bennett invited Joel Farkas and Brian Kennedy back to the show as promised to discuss the Israel/Hamas war. They also discussed Issues at the border, bad energy policy and the left's obsession with changing America. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bill spoke with Byron York about the issues & candidates in the upcoming 2024 presidential election. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As promised, Bill invited Brian Kennedy and Joel Farkas back on the show to discuss the Israel, Hamas war. Click here for the article Brian Kennedy mentioned in the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bill welcomed Joel Farkas and Brian Kennedy to the show to discuss Israel's counter attack against Hamas and what America must do to support Israel and protect itself. Brian Kennedy is President of the American Strategy Group. He is also the Chairman of the Committee on the Present Danger: China. Joel Farkas is a Director of the American Strategy Group. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of the Bill Bennett podcast Bill shares his thoughts on the news of the day and responds to some of your emails. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bill, Victor and Conrad had their monthly roundtable discussion. Bill and Claude read your emails. Bill closes the show by sharing his thoughts and reflections about his late brother Bob Bennett. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bill spoke with Byron York about the 2024 election, the Democrats Biden & Harris problem and is NYC tougher on Texas than on illegal immigration? Byron York is a Columnist at the Washington Examiner and Fox News Contributor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this edition of the show, Bill responded to emails, shared his thoughts on the news of the day and talked a little football. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bill spoke with Fredrick Hess, author of "The Great School Rethink". Rick Hess is director of policy studies at the American Enterprise Institute. He writes Education Week’s “Rick Hess Straight Up” blog, and is a senior contributor to Forbes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bill shares his thoughts on the news of the day and includes a little college football talk! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The gentlemen discuss China's continuing aggression towards America, the left's going after Pres. Trump and is Gov. Gavin Newsom waiting in the wings? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bill spoke with Bing West about America's current military readiness and capabilities to defend the country, threats posed by China and recruitment struggles. Bing West is a former Assistant Secretary of Defense and combat Marine. He's also a New York Times bestselling author. His latest book is "The Last Platoon: A Novel of the Afghanistan War. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bill spoke with David Gelernter about the current state of academia and the latest advancements of artificial intelligence. David Gelernter is a professor of computer science at Yale University. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this mini episode of the show Bill shares his thoughts on the 2024 Presidential campaigns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bill spoke with John Hinderaker to get his initial reaction to the SCOTUS decision regarding affirmative action. John Hinderaker is one of the founders of Power Line and the President of the Center of the American Experiment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bill spoke with Brian Kennedy about the various continuing opposition attacks on former Pres. Trump and the latest push from the transgender movement. CLICK HERE to reference the Brian's piece Bill mentioned in the how. Brian Kennedy is the President of the American Strategy Group. He is also the Chairman of the Committee on the Present Danger: China. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bill, Conrad and Victor discussed the on-going attacks on former Pres. Trump, current Biden controversies and the big issues these items are distracting us from. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bill shares his thoughts on the "work" ethic in America, the 2024 Presidential race, new drug vending machines in NYC and Claude talks about the new PGA/LIV partnership. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bill spoke with Gordon Chang about China's continued aggression and what this means for America's influence and interest in that region. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this "Scholars & Sense" edition of the Bill Bennett Show, Bill, Victor & Conrad looked ahead at the 2024 presidential election. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2024 Presidential Candidate Larry Elder joined Bill to discuss reparations in California, crime in America, illegal immigration and the 2024 election. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode, Bill spoke with Brian Kennedy about the continuing threat posed by China, US election issues, and potential problems with artificial intelligence. Brian Kennedy is President of the American Strategy Group. He is also the Chairman of the Committee on the Present Danger: China. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bill made an appearance on the real discrepancy between students' lack of knowledge and bad attitude about American history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bill was not on TV this week but Bill shared his thoughts on the stories heavy on his mind and Claude shared your emails. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bill welcomed Heather Mac Donald on the show to discuss the pace of America's cultural decline. Heather's latest book is When Race Trumps Merit: How the Pursuit of Equity Sacrifices Excellence, Destroys Beauty, and Threatens Lives. Click here for the art mentioned on the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this mini episode we share audio from Bill's tv appearances from the week in case you missed it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this Bill Bennett Podcast mini episode, Bill discussed his AI & American reading levels concerns. He also responded to some emails. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bill Bennett, Conrad Black and Victor Davis Hanson discuss the drug problem in America, the weaponization of the legal system and how American decline can be reversed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bill had a few more thoughts to share on this mini episode of the show before the weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this mini episode, Bill shared more of his thoughts after Pres. Trump's arraignment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this mini episode of the Bill Bennett Podcast, Bill discussed his thoughts on Pres. Trump upcoming arraignment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How is the American Experiment Going? Bill and John Hinderaker discuss how "woke-ism" is leading us to perhaps the end of American civilization as we know it. John Hinderaker is one of the founders of Power Line and the President of the Center of the American Experiment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joel Farkas joined Bill on this episode to discuss his meeting with Rep. Mike Gallagher, U.S. - China affairs and the fentynal crisis. They also spent a good deal of time discuss where we are seeing prosperity and growth in America. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this "Scholars & Sense" edition of the Bill Bennett Show, Bill, Victor & Conrad discuss the Murdaugh trial, the ongoing battle against fentanyl and the current state of American politics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

John Cribb joined the show to talk about his book "The Rail Splitter: A Novel". The Rail Splitter tells the story of Abraham Lincoln’s remarkable journey from a log cabin to the threshold of the White House—a journey that makes him one of America’s most beloved heroes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of the Bill Bennett Show, Bill shared his thoughts on the latest headlines. Claude also added audio from Bill appearance on the Larry Kudlow show on Fox Business Channel. Claude mentioned his son Manny's book which is available on amazon. Click here to for more information! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On the heels of his conversation with Rep. Mike Gallagher, Bill welcomed Brian Kennedy to the show to dive deeper into the threat posed by China. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this special episode of the Bill Bennett show, Bill welcomes Rep. Mike Gallagher who chairs the select committee on China. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bennett, Black and Davis talk about the political motive behind the hunt for classified docs, give their early impressions of the new congress, how much support should the US send to Ukraine and the American capability to respond to a foreign threat.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bill discussed the recent findings regarding classified documents and Gordon Chang gave an update on China. Gordon Chang is a conservative columnist, blogger, television pundit, author and lawyer. He is the author of the book "The Coming Collapse of China" and "Nuclear Showdown: North Korea Takes On The World". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bill was joined by Joel Farkas and Brian Kennedy to discuss failing liberal led cities, Davos 2023 and what it would take to reignite and defend the American spirit. Brian Kennedy is President of the American Strategy Group. He is also the Chairman of the Committee on the Present Danger: China. Joel Farkas is a Director of the American Strategy Group. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bill and Claude talk a little college football, funny stories from the Christmas/New Year break and celebrate the birth of his newly born granddaughter! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Seth Leibsohn joined Bill to discuss the good & the bad from 2022 and find reason for optimism in 2023. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this special Christmas edition of the Bill Bennett Show, Bill and Claude keep it light as they discuss Christmas plans, football and The Book of Virtues: 30th Anniversary Edition. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bill welcomed Conrad Black and Victor Davis Hanson back to the show for a special "Scholars & Sense" edition of the Bill Bennett Show. They attempt to make sense of the mid-term elections, the Biden administration and the Republican agenda/leadership moving forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bill and close friend of the show Joel Farkas spoke with Steve Case, author of the book "The Rise of the Rest: How Entrepreneurs in Surprising Places are Building the New American Dream". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode Bill and Claude talk a little Thanksgiving dinner, football and respond to some email. Mrs. Bennett also shared her "Table Rules" for Thanksgiving dinner and discussed "The Book of Virtues: 30th Anniversary Edition". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bill shared his thoughts on Trump's announcement that he's running for President in 2024. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bill shared more thoughts on the implications of the midterm election results and responded to emails! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this mini episode, Bill shares his initial thoughts on the midterm election results. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The midterm election is right around the corner and Bill spoke with Sean Trende, Senior Election Analyst for Real Clear Politics, to take a final look at the key races. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bill welcomed Seth Leibsohn, host of the Seth Leibsohn Show, on the show to discuss immigration, the midterm election, the transgender movement & the overall state of the country. You can hear everyday online here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

John Hinderaker joined the show this week and discussed his "list of horribles" when it comes to the current state of America. Bill and John discussed energy policy, education, drug abuse and the state of "work" in America. John Hinderaker is one of the founders of Power Line and the President of the Center of the American Experiment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bill welcomed Sean Trende, Senior Election Analyst for Real Clear Politics, to talk about the upcoming midterms, the 2024 presidential election and the overall reliability of polls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bill and Claude responds to some emails and discuss the news of the day! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bill welcomed Joel Farkas & Brian Kennedy back on the show for a discussion on the present state of the U.S. Military, the economy, illegal immigration, new threats from Russia and mixed messages from the Biden Administration on Taiwan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bill welcomed special guest Gov. Bill Lee of Tennessee to the show this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bill spoke with Wade Eyerly, Founder/CEO of Degree Insurance where they work to insure that investments in your college education pays off with a better salary when you graduate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Phil Steele, author of the Phil Steele College Football Preview Magazine, joined Bill to preview the college football season! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bill spoke with Gordon Chang about the current state of America's relationship with China. Gordon is a conservative columnist, blogger, television pundit, author and lawyer. He is the author of the book "The Coming Collapse of China" and "Nuclear Showdown: North Korea Takes On The World". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bill welcomes David Gelernter to the show and they discuss how the Dems' policy seem to be based on their hatred for former Pres. Trump. David Gelernter is an author, and professor of computer science at Yale University. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode, Bill responds to emails sent in to the show. Feel free to send your thoughts. Email billbennettpodcast@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this mini episode of the show, Bill shared his thoughts on the FBI raid on Mar-a-Lago and the crossroads we are now facing in American politics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bill spoke with Tom Dans whose unique experience in Russia gives in insight on the current events in Ukraine. Tom Dans is a co-founder and portfolio manager at Amberwave Partners, an investment firm focused on a values-based investing ecosystem designed to influence corporations and the economy for the benefit of communities across the country and for all Americans. Tom is a former senior Treasury official, who served under both the Biden and Trump administrations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bill is back from speaking on a panel for the Republican Governors and he shared what resonated most with those in attendance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bill spoke with Byron York about Pres. Biden's age becoming an unavoidable issue for the Dems. They discussed whether Gov. DeSantis is picking up ground on former Pres. Trump. They also compared the top issues among Americans vs the top issues of the "legacy media". Byron York is a Columnist at the Washington Examiner and Fox News Contributor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of the Bill Bennett Show, Bill shared his thoughts on the state of education in America, specifically regarding American history and civics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bill welcomed our good friend Seth Leibsohn to the show to discuss the latest statement from The National Education Association, drug policy in America and Arizona politics. Seth Liebsohn can be heard daily on KKNT 960am in Phoenix. To hear him online, click here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of the show, Bill shared what's on his mind and Claude read some of your emails. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bill recorded a special edition of the show to discuss his thoughts on the Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe vs. Wade and send abortion back to the states. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joel Farkas and Brian Kennedy joined Bill to discuss the disastrous U.S. economy, how the Biden administration's economic policy is causing the decline and possible solutions to the problem. Brian Kennedy is President of the American Strategy Group. He is also the Chairman of the Committee on the Present Danger: China. Joel Farkas is the Director of the American Strategy Group. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices