Moment of Truth

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

In today's episode of Moment of Truth, Nick sits down with Tim Rice, Deputy Managing Editor at The Daily Wire, to unpack the chaos within the Democratic Party. From Biden’s mental decline to AOC’s rising star, they dissect the left’s self-inflicted wounds, the 2026 midterms, and the GOP’s momentum. They dive into the left’s failure to connect with voters, the power of populist rhetoric, and why the mainstream media’s tone has shift...

On this episode of Moment of Truth, Nick Solheim sits down with Bart Hutchins, the proprietor of Butterworth’s, the beloved Capitol Hill restaurant taking Washington, D.C. by storm.

Bart shares his journey from a disillusioned political staffer to a celebrated chef, driven by a passion for ethically sourced, delicious food. He discusses the importance of mastering a craft, the philosophy behind Butterworth’s ever-changing menu...

On this week's episode of Moment of Truth, Nick Solheim dives deep with Mike Howell, president of the Oversight Project. They unpack the failures of congressional oversight, the weaponization of legal systems, and the urgent need to hold Biden-era officials accountable. From exposing auto-pen scandals to championing Ed Martin’s fight to clean up DC, Howell reveals how the left’s tactics outmaneuver the right—and what conservatives ...

Reagan describes the differences between the White House press briefings under Biden vs Trump and gives the behind-the-scenes of her recent interview of Elon Musk, as well as lays bare the media's theatrical approach to coverage. From the challenges of navigating "Trump time" to uncovering the mainstream media's hidden admiration for Trump's humor, this episode exposes the realities of political journalism. Tune in for this unfilte...

In today's episode of Moment of Truth, get ready for a masterclass on trade, tariffs, and global currency movements from a variety of experts. Robert Lighthizer, Oren Cass, Joanna Wischer, Charles Benoit, Michael Stumo, and Marc Fasteau each provide a piece of the bigger picture to understanding why the status quo has failed the American people and why the new direction President Trump provides may be the breath of fresh air the wo...

On today's episode of Moment of Truth, Nick dives into the Watergate scandal with Geoff Shepard, former Nixon White House staffer and key figure in Nixon’s legal defense when he transcribed the infamous “smoking gun” tape. Discover how Nixon, a transformative president with landmark achievements was undermined by a biased media and a deep state conspiracy. Shepard’s decades-long quest for justice challenges the narrative that Nixon...

In today's episode of Moment of Truth, trade expert Charles Benoit unpacks the history and future of American trade policy, focusing specifically on the big topic of the day: tariffs. Benoit traces U.S. trade from the 1789 Tariff Act to the free trade shift under Wilson and Hull. He debunks myths like Smoot-Hawley causing the Great Depression and highlights how tariffs built America’s middle class. This episode is a masterclass on ...

In this episode of Moment of Truth, Nick dives right into an incredible conversation with Augustus Doricko, founder and CEO of Rainmaker, a next-gen weather modification company. Rainmaker uses drones to seed clouds, making it rain and snow to combat water scarcity in the American West. Augustus shares his journey—from a physics student at UC Berkeley to dropping out and launching a mission to turn deserts green. Topics range from ...

In this episode of the Moment of Truth podcast, George Beebe, Director of the Grand Strategy Program at the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft, joins Nick to discuss the evolving dynamics of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, U.S. foreign policy under the Trump administration, and the shifting global order. With a career spanning the CIA, the White House under Vice President Cheney, and the think tank world, Beebe offers an insi...

In this episode of Moment of Truth, Nick sits down with Dr. Ron Hira, a Howard University professor and expert on skilled immigration, to unpack the broken H-1B visa system and its impact on U.S. workers. Dr. Hira exposes how the program’s random lottery—flooded by outsourcing giants—prioritizes cheap labor over merit. He reveals a staggering 25:1 imbalance: 1.5 million guest workers chase just 60,000 green cards, creating a system...

In todays episode, we revisit some spot-on takes concerning the Ukraine war with a compilation of clips proving our hosts and guests—Jon Askonas, Vice President JD Vance, Russ Vought, Dan Caldwell, Saagar Enjeti, Alex Velez-Green, and George Beebe—saw it all coming. This episode is a time capsule of truth, showing how we called the chaos, the stalemate, and the West’s missteps over the years.

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In this episode of Moment of Truth, Nick sits down with his own state representative, Congressman Riley Moore of West Virginia’s Second District, to unpack the whirlwind first weeks since the new Congress and administration began. Moore details his bold push to ban 300,000 Chinese nationals from holding student visas in the U.S., and his plans to continue championing America’s unions, only now on a federal level. Tune in for a raw...

In today's episode of Moment of Truth, CEO Nick Solheim sits down with FCC Commissioner Nathan Simington. Join them as they explore the FCC’s bold new vision under Chairman Carr, such as spectrum commercialization and the machine-to-machine tech that can hopefully drive industrial growth. Simington breaks down America’s re-industrialization challenges, from the auto industry’s decline to Elon Musk’s manufacturing triumphs at SpaceX...

In today's episode of Moment of Truth, CEO Nick Solheim sits down with Kevin Lynn, the Executive Director of the Institute for Sound Public Policy, to talk about all things related to immigrant workers in the United States. This includes J-1s, STEM OPTs, and Kevin provides the inside track on the Musk/Ramaswamy H-1B blowup over the holiday season that set X ablaze.

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