Day Break | Free Speech, Free For All Friday

Day Break | Free Speech, Free For All Friday --- 00:00 - Monologue 28:13 – Alvin Lui, President of Courage Is a Habit. Lui discusses a new report from his organization examining the growing use of “neurodivergence” terminology and programs in K-12 schools. He explains his concerns about how the concept is being incorporated into school policies and curricula and why his organization views it as an evolution of previous DEI initiatives. 38:18 - Monologue 47:21 – Rachel Pearson, Founder of Engage: Promoting Women’s Economic Security. Pearson discusses findings from a new national poll examining the economic concerns weighing most heavily on American women. She breaks down issues including household finances, affordability, economic security, and what the survey suggests women want policymakers to address. 57:30 – Rep. Tim Walberg, Representative for Michigan’s Fifth Congressional District and Chairman of the House Education and Workforce Committee. Walberg discusses congressional scrutiny of international athletes competing in American college sports and concerns about the availability of roster spots for U.S. students. He examines international recruiting, opportunities for American athletes, and the changing landscape of collegiate athletics. 1:16:31 - Monologue 1:25:28 – Steve Dulan, professor and attorney. Dulan discusses the Justice Department’s new legal position that the federal prohibition on federally licensed dealers selling handguns to otherwise law-abiding 18-to-20-year-olds violates the Second Amendment. The DOJ’s Office of Legal Counsel concluded that the restrictions cannot constitutionally be criminally enforced against dealers making those sales, while noting that federal courts have previously divided on the issue. Department of Justice 1:35:15 – Katie Hopkins, British comedian and conservative commentator. Hopkins joins Steve ahead of bringing her “Bat Sh*t Bonkers” tour to Michigan. She discusses the show, her approach to political and cultural comedy, and what audiences can expect from her latest live tour. 1:44:12 – Ivey Gruber, President of the Michigan Talk Network. Gruber joins Steve to continue the conversation about “neurodivergence,” including what the term means and how it is increasingly being used in education and culture. They also open the phone lines and hear directly from a listener. --- Check out our podcast, 'Forgotten America'... Episode 24 is live NOW at Steve Gruber on YouTube! Link below: https://youtu.be/UrGZQdE62jA