American Viewpoints
America's news talk radio show that doesn't just inform, it empowers. Often, important stories, viewpoints, and information don't make it into the headlines, so we're finding them and bringing them to you. By the end of each week's show, you'll have new information you can use. Syndicated through Talk Media Network https://talkmedianetwork.com/show/american-viewpoints-with-mike-ferguson/
Episodes
November 17, 2025 • 10 mins
Mark Levin from the Council On Criminal Justice comments on Second Chance Month and efforts to change policy around the country. Specifically, advocated on both the Left and Right are promoting policies that, among other things, would allow some criminal convictions be expunged over time under specific circumstances.
This interview originally aired in April of 2025.
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November 17, 2025 • 10 mins
RedState.com's Susie Moore discussed the case being built against Luigi Mangione, who is charged with murdering United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
This interview originally aired in April of 2025 and was taken from my NewsTalk STL morning show (of which Susie is now the cohost)
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November 17, 2025 • 9 mins
Paige Lambermont from the Competitive Enterprise Institute assesses the impact of the Biden-era Inflation Reduction Act. This interview origininally aired in April of 2025.
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November 17, 2025 • 10 mins
Dr Howard Wall, an economist at the University of Tennessee-Chattanooga, assesses the then announcement President Trump made regarding the then-forthcoming tariffs. Wall explains how the taxes (tariffs) work when used and what the impact is likely to be once they are implemented. The forecasts made by Dr. Wall in this discussion turned out to be accurate.
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November 12, 2025 • 10 mins
The discussion originally aired in March of 2025.
Craig Rucker from CFACT (Committee For A Constructive Tomorrow) reacts to the sudden harassment of Tesla drivers and even property crimes enacted on the vehicles - because of Elon Musk's then-newfound partnership with President Trump. Rucker also comment on the change in direction the new EPA Administrator (Lee Zelden) is taking the agency.
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November 12, 2025 • 10 mins
This interview originally aired in March of 2025 and was taken from an episode of "Mike Ferguson In The Morning" on NewsTalk STL.
Economist Stephen Moore assesses the President's threats to impose tariffs on trading partners.
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November 12, 2025 • 9 mins
This discussion first aired in March of 2025.
Bill Pascoe from Tea Party Patriots responds to President Trump's Executive Order that requires proof of citizenship before being allowed to vote in US elections.
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November 12, 2025 • 10 mins
This interview originally aired in March of 2025. Dr Zachary Marschall from Campus Reform assesses the recent increase in violent protests, particularly antisemitic activism, that's allowed and even tacitly endorsed by left-leaning colleges and universities. He also discusses President Trump's approach of witholding federal funding to schools that allow violent protests. At the time this interview aired, Columbia University was in ...
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November 6, 2025 • 10 mins
This episode originally aired in March of 2025.
Brandon Arnold from the National Taxpayers Union assesses the priorities President Trump and Congress (especially Republicans) should have in budget negotiations.
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November 6, 2025 • 10 mins
This episode originally aired in March of 2025.
Terris Todd from Project 21* responds to Don Lemon's discussion with Bill Maher regarding raceand politics. Lemon stated that black Americans cannot sincerely be supporters of the MAGA movement.
* Project 21 is the nation's largest network of black conservatives.
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November 6, 2025 • 9 mins
This episode originally aired in March of 2025, shortly after the Federal Reserve chose to leave interest rates unchanged despite pressure from President Trump to lower them.
Greg McBride from Bankrate.com comments on how the decision affects us.
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November 6, 2025 • 10 mins
This episode originally aired in March of 2025
Mike O'Neill from the Landmark Legal Foundation comments on one of the early rulings against President Trump's efforts to crack down on illegal immigration and illegal aliens already in the country with a mass deportation campaign.
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April 22, 2025 • 10 mins
The CATO Institute's Jennfer Schulp provides insight into the federal government's approach to regulating crypto currency. This follows a recent summit on crypto that was held at the White House.
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April 22, 2025 • 10 mins
Mark Mix from National Right To Work comments on the pro union Labor Secretary nominated by President Trump and the direction the Administration appears to be taking regrding labor law and worker freedom. Mix contrasts that with Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's decision to eliminate the union presence in the TSA.
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Host Mike Ferguson comments on the culture war over gender ideology and the apparent move back towards a more traditional view of the sexes. The monologue results from an incident at a Congressional subcommittee hearing. Congressman Keith Self referred to a male member of Congress, Tim "Sarah" McBride, who identifies as a woman as being a man. He was confronted by another member for not being more politically correct (woke?).
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April 22, 2025 • 10 mins
Ryan Young from the Competitive Enterprise Institute, comments on the state of the economy, including the latest (February's numbers at the time) inflation report and the possibility of a trade war as a result of President Trump's tariff increase plans.
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April 21, 2025 • 10 mins
Christian Datoc, reporter for the Washington Examiner, updates us on the work the Department of Government Efficiency. This discussion follows questions about the accuracy of the claims DOGE is making regarding the level of savings the effort is securing.
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April 21, 2025 • 10 mins
Dr. Stanley Ridgley, author of DEI Exposed: How The Biggest Con Of The Century Almost Toppled High Education, discusses the debate over DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) initiatives and the backlash to them in higher education.
For more information: https://www.amazon.com/DEI-Exposed-Biggest-Century-Education/dp/1963271734
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April 21, 2025 • 9 mins
Mark Schmitz, father of Lance Corporal Jared Schmitz who died in the terrorist attacks at the Kabul airport, discusses the news that the alleged mastermind of that attack has been caught. Schmitz also explains the mission of TheFreedom13.org, which works to provide support for veterans and their families.
For more information: TheFreedom13.org
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April 21, 2025 • 10 mins
Lydia Newman from the American Institute For Economic Research answers questions about the effect President Trump's tariffs could have on the economy, on businesses, and consumers.
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