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The Lion Week in Review

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91 episodes

14 hours ago

Chris Stigall hosts The Lion Week in Review with panelists Josh Mann, Adam Wittenberg, and Michaela Estruth. They discuss President Trump's Asia trip securing trade deals with China, Japan, and South Korea; Gen Z rejecting explicit media for friendships; West Virginia empowering parents via school choice; Biden auto-pen pardon scandals; Arctic Frost surveillance abuses targeting Republicans; Obama’s push for social media regulation; JD Vance defending Christian values; and the ongoing governm...

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Chris Stigall hosts The Lion Week in Review with panelists Josh Mann, Adam Wittenberg, and Michaela Estruth. They discuss President Trump's Asia trip securing trade deals with China, Japan, and South Korea; Gen Z rejecting explicit media for friendships; West Virginia empowering parents via school choice; Biden auto-pen pardon scandals; Arctic Frost surveillance abuses targeting Republicans; Obama’s push for social media regulation; JD Vance defending Christian values; and the ongoing governm...

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The Lion Week in Review

Trump Makes a Deal With China?

Chris Stigall hosts The Lion Week in Review with panelists Josh Mann, Adam Wittenberg, and Michaela Estruth. They discuss President Trump's Asia trip securing trade deals with China, Japan, and South Korea; Gen Z rejecting explicit media for friendships; West Virginia empowering parents via school choice; Biden auto-pen pardon scandals; Arctic Frost surveillance abuses targeting Republicans; Obama’s push for social media regulation; JD Vance defending Christian values; and the ongoing governm...

6 days ago

37 minutes

The Lion Week in Review

The FBI Cracks Down on Illegal Sports Gambling in The NBA

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1 week ago

34 minutes

The Lion Week in Review

Senator Eric Schmitt Speaks on Beating The Left

Join Chris Stigall on a special The Lion Week in Review from Washington, D.C. He interviews White House Correspondent Maggie Little about President Trump’s transparency, health rumors, and Middle East peace trip. Todd Graves, Herzog Foundation Chairman, discusses lawfare and surveillance with Senator Eric Schmitt, former Missouri AG, promoting his new book. The panel (Michael Ryan, Josh Mann, Michaela Estruth) reacts, covering media access and public school issues. Faith and Freedom 250 explo...

2 weeks ago

34 minutes

The Lion Week in Review

BREAKING: Trump Brokers Peace in Israel and The Middle East

The Lion panel unpacks President Trump’s historic Middle East ceasefire with Hamas and Israel, releasing hostages and earning praise as he heads to Jerusalem, with later media reaction. Host Chris Stigall and the team dive into the government shutdown’s second week, with 800,000 federal workers facing furloughs amid Democratic resistance, plus updates on public impact. They explore school choice gains in New York, California, Missouri, Texas, and Tennessee, plus Harvard’s reform push. Other t...

3 weeks ago

35 minutes

The Lion Week in Review

The Shutdown Showdown

The Lion panel breaks down the escalating federal government shutdown that kicked off October 1, 2025, as Democrats block funding bills and the Trump administration threatens mass layoffs of federal workers, furloughs for 900,000 employees, and cuts to programs like Medicaid and student loans. Host Chris Stigall and the team dissect the partisan blame game, with agencies like the VA and SBA using official channels to finger Democrats, while VP JD Vance warns of imminent reductions in force. T...

1 month ago

33 minutes

The Lion Week in Review

President Trump's America Prays Initiative

The Lion breaks down President Donald Trump's bold America Prays Initiative, announced at the Museum of the Bible, championing religious liberty in schools and the Bible's enduring role in American heritage. Host Chris Stigall shares exclusive insights from the event, including Trump's personal delivery of his family Bible and new Department of Education guidance safeguarding student prayer rights. In powerful one-on-one interviews, Eric Trump reflects on Charlie Kirk's assassination amid the...

1 month ago

38 minutes

The Lion Week in Review

Is Kimmel Cooked?

The Lion panel dives into the ongoing national response to the tragic assassination of Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, exploring its ripple effects on free speech, faith, and media accountability. Host Chris Stigall and the team discuss how Kirk’s message of civil discourse and Christian values continues to inspire, from his wife Erika’s powerful resolve to lead Turning Point USA to RFK Jr.’s reflections on courage. The panel also examines the fallout for late-night host Jimmy Kim...

1 month ago

34 minutes

The Lion Week in Review

The Assassination of Charlie Kirk

The Lion panel confronts the heartbreaking assassination of Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, on a Utah college campus. Host Chris Stigall and the team reflect on Kirk’s legacy as a champion of free speech, faith, and liberty, exploring the national outpouring of grief and the impact on young conservatives. The discussion also delves into the dangerous rhetoric fueling violence and its consequences for open discourse. Beyond this tragedy, the panel examines a resurgence of faith amo...

1 month ago

36 minutes

The Lion Week in Review

DC Debates Vaccines and Crime

Chris Stigall and the panel discuss the MAHA movement’s Capitol Hill hearings, where Robert F. Kennedy Jr. defends vaccine schedule scrutiny. They cover Kansas City’s crime crisis, with a repeat arsonist and officer deaths, and Trump’s Chicago troop surge plan, met with Democratic resistance. Trump’s survival is noted. The Faith and Freedom segment explores prayer in wartime. 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:01:09 - Kansas City Crime 00:05:30 - Crime Impacts 00:10:15 - MAHA Hearings 00:15:00 - Ch...

2 months ago

36 minutes

The Lion Week in Review

Live From The White House: Trump Administration Discusses Healthcare Reform and More

Live from the White House, Chris Stigall interviews Dr. Mehmet Oz on healthcare reform, Lee Zeldin on energy dominance, and Sebastian Gorka on counterterrorism, discussing third-quarter progress. Oz, leading Medicare/Medicaid, aims to cut waste and promote prevention. Breaking news: a Minneapolis Catholic school was targeted by a transgender individual in a school shooting. The Faith and Freedom segment highlights pastors’ roles in America’s founding. 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:04:49 - Ener...

2 months ago

37 minutes

The Lion Week in Review

The Fall of Journalism

Chris Stigall hosts one-on-one interviews with Michael Ryan, discussing his book "You Rule" and journalism’s decline; Missouri Rep. Josh Hurlbert on school choice and state policy; and Kansas City Councilmember Nathan Willett on local governance challenges. The Faith and Freedom segment explores the Northwest Ordinance’s role in education. 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:01:24 - Journalism’s Decline 00:07:06 - Book’s Core Message 00:12:47 - School Choice Policy 00:18:09 - State Governance 00:24:...

2 months ago

37 minutes

The Lion Week in Review

Trump Takes on DC Criminals

Chris Stigall and panelists dive into Trump’s D.C. crime crackdown, Disney’s legal surrender over politics, and new Obama executive branch declassifications. They also explore Missouri’s education lawsuit and surging Christian school enrollment. The Faith and Freedom segment traces the Bible’s role in colonial education. 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:01:06 - D.C. Crime Crackdown 00:06:32 - Disney’s Surrender 00:09:18 - Obama Declassification 00:12:47 - Education Lawsuit 00:16:38 - Christian Sc...

2 months ago

33 minutes

The Lion Week in Review

Lawmakers Play "Texas Hold 'Em" in Redistricting Battle

Chris Stigall and panelists tackle Texas’ redistricting battle, new Russia hoax revelations, and a St. Louis soccer fan’s ejection for a MAGA hat. They also discuss Missouri’s school scholarship program and John Brennan’s testimony on intelligence failures. The Faith and Freedom segment explores Christian education’s roots. 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:01:02 - MAGA Hat Controversy 00:06:47 - Russia Hoax Update 00:09:30 - Texas Map Showdown 00:12:08 - School Scholarships 00:14:42 - Gerrymander...

3 months ago

33 minutes

The Lion Week in Review

The Russiagate Scandal Blown Wide Open

Chris Stigall and panelists unpack new Russiagate evidence tying Obama to a Soros-funded plot, a disturbing Arkansas murder raising school safety concerns, Democrats’ sinking favorability, Trump’s cryptocurrency mortgage plan, and a religious freedom memo for federal workers. The Faith and Freedom segment explores the First Amendment’s roots. 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:01:02 - Russiagate Evidence 00:08:54 - Arkansas Murder 00:10:30 - Democratic Struggles 00:12:11 - Crypto Mortgages 00:13:47...

3 months ago

36 minutes

The Lion Week in Review

It's Over For Stephen Colbert

Chris Stigall and panelists discuss Tulsi Gabbard’s evidence of Obama’s 2016 election interference, Trump’s six-month policy wins, a resolution condemning global Christian persecution, Missouri’s school choice lawsuit, and Stephen Colbert’s cancellation. From Washington, Maggie Little reports on Trump’s trade deals and Epstein chatter. 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:01:16 - Obama Allegations 00:06:09 - Trump’s Six Months 00:08:36 - Christian Persecution 00:09:50 - School Choice Lawsuit 00:11:51...

3 months ago

34 minutes

The Lion Week in Review

SPECIAL: Live From Senator Dave McCormick's Energy Summit

Chris Stigall reports from Pittsburgh’s Energy and Innovation Summit, hosted by Senator Dave McCormick. Joined by Secretary of Energy Chris Wright and President Donald Trump, they discuss Pennsylvania’s role in fueling AI and economic growth through natural gas, nuclear power, and rare earth minerals. A Faith and Freedom 250 segment explores America’s faith-based founding. 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:02:08 - AI Energy Needs 00:05:16 - Rare Earth Minerals 00:08:17 - Energy Cost Outlook 00:11:0...

3 months ago

31 minutes

The Lion Week in Review

Scandals Shake Trust

Chris Stigall and panelists unpack the Epstein files fallout, Biden’s cognitive decline cover-up, and Elon Musk’s third-party threat. From Supreme Court wins for churches to TSA’s no-shoe policy, they dive into a week of scandals and policy shifts. 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:01:57 - Epstein Files Fallout 00:06:12 - Biden Decline Cover-Up 00:10:09 - Church Political Freedom 00:12:12 - Teachers Union Controversy 00:15:38 - Musk’s Third-Party Threat 00:19:22 - Texas Flood Tragedy 00:22:41 - Im...

3 months ago

34 minutes

The Lion Week in Review

Trump's Big Beautiful Bill Wins Just in Time for Independence Day

Chris Stigall and panelists discuss the “Big Beautiful Bill” reaching Trump’s desk, Supreme Court victories for parents, and a surge in patriotism. From school choice to border security, they explore how these wins shape America’s future. 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:03:02 - Supreme Court Rulings 00:06:18 - Parental Rights 00:09:39 - Democrat Opposition 00:12:52 - Border Security Debate 00:16:56 - Democrat Struggles 00:20:15 - Trump’s Successes 00:24:15 - Patriotism Resurgence Follow The Lion...

4 months ago

28 minutes

The Lion Week in Review

Iran Prescribed "Vitamin B2"

Chris Stigall and panelists unpack Trump’s precision strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites, NATO’s bold funding deal, and a socialist’s rise in NYC’s mayoral primary. From Texas cracking down on school abuse to California’s Title IX violations, they expose media spin and cultural shifts. 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:00:56 - NATO’s Big Deal 00:04:17 - NYC Mayor Shock 00:08:06 - Texas School Reform 00:11:13 - Ten Commandments Ruling 00:13:30 - Iran Strike Success 00:16:45 - Media’s Blind Spot 00:20:4...

4 months ago

30 minutes

The Lion Week in Review

Is The Autopen Mightier Than The Sword?

Chris Stigall and panelists dive into Israel’s strikes on Iran, escalating tensions, and U.S. involvement debates. They unpack the Minnesota legislator killing, revealing murky motives, and expose the Biden dementia cover-up in Senate hearings. From transgender surgery bans to immigration narratives, they challenge mainstream media spin. 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:01:06 - Israel-Iran Conflict 00:04:49 - Biden Dementia Hearings 00:07:47 - Trans Surgery Ban 00:11:36 - Minnesota Killing Myster...

4 months ago

30 minutes