Host Chuck Warren welcomes Thomas Grove, Senator Jon Husted, Darla Romfo, and Arizona Representative Pamela Carter for conversations on foreign policy, national security, education, and legislation affecting American families.

Thomas Grove, The Wall Street Journal’s Bureau Chief for Russia, joins Chuck to discuss a mysterious death at a Russian laboratory, the release of American prisoner Stephen Hubbard, and what Putin’s latest moves mean for Ukraine. Grove examines Russian attacks on civilian infrastructure, the threat of another European refugee crisis, U.S.-Russia energy negotiations, and Putin’s proposed summit with Trump and Xi Jinping.

Follow on X: @tggrove
Read his reporting: https://www.wsj.com/news/author/thomas-grove

B’s Crime Corner revisits the disappearance of Florida mother Michelle Parker, who vanished in 2011 on the same day her appearance on The People's Court aired. B examines her dispute with her former fiancé, the investigation, and the developments discussed in the case nearly 15 years later.

Senator Jon Husted, U.S. Senator from Ohio, discusses his proposal to protect college athletic opportunities for American students, legislation to prevent data centers from driving up household electricity costs, and his effort to restrict driver's licenses for immigrants living in the country illegally. He also explains his Upward Mobility Act, the welfare benefits cliff, and why he believes America's future depends on rejecting socialism.

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Campaign X: @teamhusted
Website: https://www.jonhustedforsenate.com

Darla Romfo, President and COO of the Children’s Scholarship Fund, explains how private school scholarships are changing outcomes for low-income students. She discusses the Trump administration’s Education Freedom Tax Credit Scholarship Program beginning in 2027, opposition to school choice, and why empowering parents could transform American education.

Website: https://scholarshipfund.org
Follow on X: @CSFNational

Arizona Representative Pamela Carter, representing Legislative District 4 and running for reelection, discusses five bills signed into law, including Cade’s Law, protections against the sexual extortion of minors, expanded Lemon Law coverage for leased vehicles, and tax relief for deployed military families. She also addresses Arizona school choice, public safety, water, and energy costs.

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X: @pamelacarter888
Website: https://pamelacarter.com

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