Breaking Battlegrounds

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Unwrapping the Magic of Christmas: Traditions, Family, and Festive Music
December 20, 2024

This week on Breaking Battlegrounds, Chuck and Sam kick off Christmas week with three incredible guests. First, Brian Earl, host of the Christmas Past podcast, delves into the fascinating origins of holiday traditions like the Nutcracker, the 12 Days of C

Thomas Grove on Reporting from Inside Putin’s Prisons with Evan Gershkovich, David Schweikert’s Meeting with Elon Musk, and Dan McLaughlin on Biden’s Pardons
December 13, 2024

This week on Breaking Battlegrounds, Chuck and Sam first welcome Thomas Grove of the Wall Street Journal to share his experience writing with Evan Gershkovich, recently freed from Russian imprisonment, on a front-page story exposing what is going on insid

Michael Deibert Discusses Haiti's Gang Violence & Elizabeth Mitchell on States Protecting Minors from Gender-Affirming Care
December 06, 2024

This week on Breaking Battlegrounds, Chuck Warren and Sam Stone are joined by Michael Deibert, who explores the contrasts between Haiti 30 years ago and its current state. He discusses the nation's political collapse, rampant gang violence, and his interv

Richard Paul Evans on the Magic of the Holiday Season, Courage, and Storytelling
December 02, 2024

In this episode of Breaking Battlegrounds, hosts Chuck Warren and Sam Stone are joined by New York Times bestselling author Richard Paul Evans to explore the magic of his latest novel, Christmas in Bethel, and his beloved Michael Vey series. Christmas in

The Power of Gratitude: Richard Paul Evans and the Heroes of the Holiday Season
November 27, 2024

This Thanksgiving-themed episode of Breaking Battlegrounds celebrates the spirit of gratitude by spotlighting remarkable individuals and organizations making a difference. Were joined by Julie Sullivan of Pay Away the Layaway, helping families in need du

Inside America’s Political Future with Kimberley Strassel, Mollie & Mark Hemingway, and Evan Barker
November 22, 2024

Today on Breaking Battlegrounds, Chuck Warren sits down with Kimberley Strassel, editorial writer and author of the Potomac Watch political column at the Wall Street Journal, as well as Mollie and Mark Hemingway in Phoenix, prior to the ASU Center for Ame

Breaking Down the Political, Ethical, and Legal Landscapes Shaping Our World Today
November 15, 2024

This week on Breaking Battlegrounds, Chuck and Sam sit down with three guests to explore the critical issues shaping our day-to-day lives. Review-Journal columnist Victor Joecks discusses Nevadas political shift from Obamas 12-point win to Trumps victo

Trump’s Second Term: New Directions, Challenges, and America First Priorities with Noah Rothman and Ashley Hayek
November 08, 2024

Today on Breaking Battlegrounds, hosts Sam Stone and guest host Sean Noble bring you insights from National Reviews Noah Rothman and America First Works Ashley Hayek. Noah Rothman, author of The Rise of the New Puritans, discusses the aftermath of recen

Brooke Rollins on Strong Women Around Trump and Dan McLaughlin’s Final Election Insights
November 01, 2024

This week on Breaking Battlegrounds, Chuck and Sam are joined by an esteemed lineup of guests tackling major political and policy issues. Dr. Jessica Spencer discusses the potential effects of Florida's Amendment 3 on marijuana legalization and answers ke

Election Countdown: Expert Analysis on Pivotal 2024 Races
November 01, 2024

This week on Breaking Battlegrounds, co-hosts Sam Stone and Chuck Warren join Seth Leibsohn in studio for a special cross-over episode discussing all things elections. The episode features a series of key political analysts to discuss pivotal national and