In this episode, Hogan Gidley and Chad Wolf discuss the crisis along the Southern border, specifically the murder of a nursing student by an illegal alien. They highlight the consequences of open border policies and the need for accountability. The conversation then transitions to the topic of election integrity and the importance of transparency in the voting process. Later, Dr. Ben Carson joins the podcast to share his personal journey from humble beginnings to becoming a renowned neurosurgeon and serving as the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development in the Trump administration. Dr. Ben Carson discusses the importance of personal responsibility and education, the greatness of America and the threats it faces, his service in the Trump administration, the American Cornerstone Institute and patriotic education, and impactful moments from his time in the administration.
Takeaways
- The crisis along the Southern border, including the murder of a nursing student by an illegal alien, highlights the consequences of open border policies.
- There is a need for accountability and transparency in addressing the border crisis and ensuring election integrity.
- Policy solutions, such as securing the border and enacting election integrity laws, are necessary to address these issues.
- Dr. Ben Carson's personal journey exemplifies the American dream and the opportunities available in the United States. Personal responsibility and education are key to success and breaking the cycle of poverty.
- America is a great nation, but it is facing threats to its core principles and values.
Dr. Carson served in the Trump administration to address issues of poverty and dependency. - The American Cornerstone Institute focuses on promoting the principles that made America great.
- Dr. Carson shares an impactful story about the challenges faced in implementing Envision Centers.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Border Crisis
03:11 Public Outrage and Political Response
07:27 Media Coverage and Accountability
11:45 Policy Solutions and Legislative Actions
23:01 Introduction of Dr. Ben Carson
24:00 Dr. Carson's Background and the American Dream
26:22 The Power of Personal Responsibility and Education
31:29 The Greatness of America and the Threats It Faces
36:07 Dr. Carson's Service in the Trump Administration
45:13 American Cornerstone Institute and Patriotic Education
49:27 Impactful Moments in the Trump Administration
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