Moment of Truth

Moment of Truth

Live weekly from the nation's capital, Moment of Truth is American Moment’s official podcast has become an indispensable part of DC staffers' weekly digest. In 2024, Season 4 continues to bring on high-profile guests — from prominent politicians, thinkers, journalists, and researchers — on the policy issues of the day from geopolitics to trade to immigration. You can enjoy the full backlog of podcasts today, with over 100 hours of interviews with leaders including Heritage's Kevin Roberts, Hillsdale's Dr. Larry P. Arnn, China expert at Asia Times David P. Goldman, contributing editor for UnHerd and author of "Feminism Against Progress," Mary Harrington, and host of the popular show Breaking Points, Saagar Enjeti. Moment of Truth only continues to grow — it has been cited on national television, in America’s biggest newspapers, used by donors to make giving decisions, launched thinkers into prominence, and so much more. The podcast serves an extremely important purpose for American Moment’s network: it gets them on the same page every Monday morning. Other major guests include Senator JD Vance (R-OH) , Senator Ron Johnson (R-WI), Michael Anton, Blake Masters, Helen Andrews, Jeff Sessions, and Amanda Milius, Yoram Hazony, Dr. Scott Atlas, Wokal Distance, and Rep. Ken Buck, Rep. Dan Bishop, Mark Meadows (Former Chief of Staff to President Donald Trump), Erin Hawley, Mary Eberstadt, Douglas Wilson, Julius Krein, and more. American Moment is a Washington D.C.-based non-profit that seeks to identify, educate, and credential the young Americans who will implement public policy that supports strong families, a sovereign nation, and prosperity for all. Learn more by visiting AmericanMoment.org. Moment of Truth is hosted by Saurabh Sharma, President, and Nick Solheim, Chief Operations Officer. Email the show at podcast@americanmoment.org. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episodes

October 13, 2025 58 mins

This week on Moment of Truth, Nick sits down with Luke Niforatos, Vice President of Smart Approaches to Marijuana (SAM), to unpack why "pot is bad" as well as the dangers of wider drug legalization.


Modern marijuana is far more addictive and harmful than the weed of decades past, contributing to mental health crises, violence, and addiction. Luke exposes the dark side of the marijuana industry, from cartel involvement to corrup...

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This week on Moment of Truth, Nick sits down with Nathan Halberstadt from New Founding to dissect the impact of DEI initiatives and H1B visas on American workers. Nate shares how he saw first hand consulting giants like BCG drive major DEI transformations, often staffing diversity offices with non-citizens to meet metrics, while outsourcing jobs to cheaper labor abroad. They also delve into the struggles of young Americans, who fa...

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This week on Moment of Truth, Nick sits down with Terry Schilling, President of the American Principles Project, to tackle the rising issue of trans violence in America.


They dive into the mental health crisis fueling this trend and how government policies and a multi-billion-dollar transgender industry have exacerbated the problem. They also discuss the urgent need for legislative action, the role of pornography in shaping des...

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This week on Moment of Truth, Nick is back in the studio and is joined by Dr. Adam Bruggeman, an orthopedic surgeon and addiction specialist. The opioid epidemic has moved out of the spotlight, but the decades of damage remain. Dr. Bruggeman shares his mission to bring hope and healing to people crawling their way back from addiction.


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It's a crossover episode! This week, American Moment CEO Nick Solheim joins Bradley Devlin on The Signal Sitdown to discuss the critical issue of personnel in politics. Nick explains how (and why!) American Moment identifies, educates, and credentials young, aligned conservatives to serve in Washington, D.C. It all started with short essay by JD Vance addressing the lack of competent, agenda-driven staff in the first Trump administ...

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September 8, 2025 61 mins

This week on Moment of Truth, Nick sits down with Calley Means, currently an SGE at the Department of Health and Human Services, to unpack the systemic issues plaguing America’s healthcare and food industries.


Means exposes how corporate capture and perverse incentives drive chronic disease and reveals a broken system profiting off sickness. He discusses the transformative MAHA-MAGA coalition and how that has enabled the much-n...

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In this engaging episode of Moment of Truth, Nick sits down with Evan Swarztrauber, Senior Fellow at the Foundation for American Innovation and host of The Dynamist podcast. They dive into the evolving conservative perspective on Big Tech, exploring censorship, antitrust battles, and the impact of corporate power on free speech.


Evan shares his experiences at the FCC during the net neutrality frenzy, and the awakening among con...

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This week on Moment of Truth, Nick sits down with Rachel Bovard, Vice President of Programs at the Conservative Partnership Institute, for a deep dive into the U.S. Senate’s inner workings. Rachel became a seasoned Senate expert working under Sen. Mike Lee and was a thorn in Mitch McConnell's side.


Here she unpacks the post-nuclear era of confirmations, exposing why 140 civilian nominations languish despite a streamlined proces...

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This week on Moment of Truth, Nick sits down with Darin Selnick, a retired Air Force veteran and former Pentagon senior policy analyst, to expose the pervasive "wokeness" in the military and its impact on readiness.


Selnick shares shocking stories from his time dismantling DEI policies for President Trump, from leadership boards missing President Trump’s photo to superglued library doors at the Naval Academy. He discusses the d...

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This week on Moment of Truth, Nick is joined by Jennifer Galardi, Senior Policy Analyst at the Heritage Foundation’s Restoring American Wellness initiative.


Jennifer shares her riveting journey from a progressive LA lifestyle to leading the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement. Life has led her through many twists and turns, including time spent in a yoga cult before rediscovering Christianity and diving into health polic...

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August 4, 2025 47 mins

This week on Moment of Truth, Nick is joined by U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt from Missouri to discusses the America First movement’s future in the Senate, the groundbreaking rescissions package, and reindustrializing America. He highlights the shift in the Overton window, the fight against the administrative state, and the urgency of confirming Trump’s nominees amidst unprecedented Democratic obstruction.


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This week on Moment of Truth, Nick sits down with Kyle Diamantas, Deputy Commissioner for Human Foods at the FDA, for the first MoT MAHA-focused episode of the season! Kyle shares his journey from practicing FDA law to leading efforts to improve America’s food supply. They dive into the alarming rise in chronic diseases, the impact of food dyes on children’s behavior, and the push for healthier, less processed foods. Kyle explains ...

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This week on Moment of Truth, Nick sits down with Dan Caldwell, former Senior Advisor to Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, for an in-depth discussion on America’s role in global conflicts. Caldwell covers the challenges of a strained U.S. defense industrial base, the realities of supporting Ukraine, and the fallout from the 12-day Israel-Iran war. But the vital fact that he says we can no longer ignore? The bombs and interceptors ...

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This week on Moment of Truth, Nick is joined by Rosemary Jenks, co-founder of the Immigration Accountability Project. Rosemary has been operating as an immigration expert for over 35 years, and her valuable work has helped expose the harsh realities of U.S. immigration policy, such as the betrayal of American workers by Chamber of Commerce Republicans. In this episode she dismantles myths like "undocumented workers" and reveals how...

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In this milestone 200th episode of Moment of Truth, Nick sits down with Jack Posobiec, host of Human Events, to talk about the two issues at heart of American politics right now: populism and power. Jack explains his own brush with rampant migrant and how it caused the decline of his hometown, Norristown, PA. He also maps out the conservative movement’s challenges, the power of the intelligence community, and the fight against unch...

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In this week's episode of Moment of Truth, Nick returns to the studio with Daniel Tenreiro, a Twitter (or are we saying X?) personality known for his witty and inscrutable posts.


Daniel shares his journey from a politically curious kid in New York City to becoming a commentator on economics, finance, and culture. They explore Norm Macdonald’s enigmatic legacy, the power of Twitter in shaping discourse, and the complexities of g...

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On this week's episode of Moment of Truth, Nick is on the road again, this time recording on location in the State Department with Deputy Secretary of State Chris Landau. Landau shares his remarkable journey from a Foreign Service family to then serving as U.S. Ambassador to Mexico under President Trump's first term. He discusses his diplomatic approach, the impact of social media in public diplomacy, and critical U.S.-Mexico relat...

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This week on Moment of Truth, Nick is on location in the stunning Eisenhower Executive Office Building with Michael Stumo, Associate Director for Economic Policy at the Office of Management and Budget and head of the Buy American office. Stumo reveals how tariffs are fueling economic growth without inflation, supporting American workers, and bringing industries like shipbuilding and PPE manufacturing back home. From debunking globa...

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This week on Moment of Truth, Nick welcomes back Josh Hammer, senior editor at Newsweek and author of Israel and Civilization: The Fate of the Jewish Nation and the Destiny of the West. Hammer dives into the Bible’s central role in Western civilization and makes his case for the ties between Judaism, Christianity, and the West, including America's founding. From October 7th’s impact to Israel’s role as a nationalist beacon, Hammer ...

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June 2, 2025 58 mins

This week on Moment of Truth, Nick sits down with Clare Morell, author of The Tech Exit: A Practical Guide to Freeing Kids and Teens from Smartphones. Clare, a fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center, shares her journey from working in the Trump administration to advocating for a screen-free childhood. She discusses the alarming effects of smartphones and social media on kids’ mental health, brain development, and vulnerabili...

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