Breaking Battlegrounds

Jan 31 2025 231 ep. 56 mins 32

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Breaking Battlegrounds is a Politics Podcast show that interviews opinion leaders from across the world to discuss politics, culture, and policies that are shaping our day-to-day lives.

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Surviving the Taliban with Lynne O’Donnell and Alexander Nazaryan on Lawfare’s Influence in Politics

Jan 31 2025 58 mins

This week on Breaking Battlegrounds, Chuck and Sam are first joined by award-winning journalist Lynne O'Donnell, who shares the harrowing details of her capture by the Taliban and what the world is overlooking in Afghanistan. Next, Alexander Nazaryan breaks down the growing influence of lawfare and how it’s reshaping liberalism and American politics. Finally, Tucson Fire Captain

Reversing Liberal Policies with Ilya Shapiro, CFO Jimmy Patronis & Rep. Greg Steube

Jan 24 2025 71 mins

This week on Breaking Battlegrounds, we’re first joined by Ilya Shapiro, senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute and author of Lawless: The Miseducation of America’s Elites, to explore the radical shifts in law school culture and it’s impact on our legal system. Next, Florida's Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis shares insights on his congressional campaign, Florida’s

Congressman Buddy Carter on the Fair Tax Act and Keeping Republican Momentum Alive

Jan 17 2025 70 mins

This week on Breaking Battlegrounds, Chuck and Sam dive right in with Congressman Buddy Carter, who shares insights on how Republicans can maintain their momentum by supporting President Trump’s agenda from day one. He also discusses his Fair Tax Act, which seeks to abolish the IRS and repeal the federal income tax. Later, Armando Ibarra, Chairman of the Miami Young Republicans,

Joel Pollak Reports from the Palisades Fire and Helen Thompson Discusses the Fall of Europe’s Car Industry

Jan 10 2025 66 mins

This week on Breaking Battlegrounds, Chuck and Sam are joined by Joel Pollak, Senior Editor-at-Large at Breitbart News, calling in live from the heart of the Palisades fire zone. They explore the facts surrounding the Palisades fire and discuss a question from Joel's recent post on X: "To repeat: if you want to believe that the California wildfires were caused by climate change, I'

Philip Klein on Jimmy Carter's Legacy and Todd Bensman Explores National Security Threats from Biden's Open Borders

Jan 03 2025 64 mins

Join us this week on Breaking Battlegrounds as Chuck and Sam first welcome Philip Klein, editor of National Review Online, to discuss Jimmy Carter’s true legacy and the real scandal behind Biden’s death row pardons. Later, Todd Bensman, Senior National Security Fellow at the Center for Immigration Studies, delves into the national security threats stemming from Biden’s open b

Fueling Your Legacy with Sam Knickerbocker: New Year, New Goals

Dec 27 2024 47 mins

Start your New Year off right with Breaking Battlegrounds! This week, Chuck and Sam are joined by Sam Knickerbocker, host of the Fuel Your Legacy podcast, to discuss building a meaningful legacy through financial alignment and mindset shifts. They explore the habits and strategies needed to set yourself up for success in 2024. Later in the episode, Kiley returns for Kiley's Corner

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

Dec 20 2024 65 mins

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 Christmas, Toys for Tots, and more. Next, John Fuller of Focus on the Family shares insights on the meaning of family during Chris

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

Dec 13 2024 77 mins

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 inside Putin's Russian prisons. Thomas also analyzes Syria’s faltering regime, examining whether Russia’s focus on Ukraine sped up

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

Dec 06 2024 74 mins

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 interview with gang leader Jimmy Chérizier, known as "Barbecue." Michael emphasizes the need for stronger governance, economic opportu

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

Dec 02 2024 22 mins

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 Bethel is a heartwarming tale that highlights the power of hope and human connection during the holiday season. Evans shares the