All Things with Kim Strassel

In recent appearances at Turning Point USA's America Fest and the Heritage Foundation, Ben Shapiro called out the danger from conservative commentators who host Hitler apologists and indulge in conspiracy theories. On this episode of All Things, Kim Strassel talks to the Daily Wire co-founder about the response, the current state of the movement, the growth of an anti-free-market right, the upside of Donald Trump's robust foreign policy, and how it's not enough to simply tear down left-wing institutions. 

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Donald Trump made immigration policy central to his 2024 victory, and his successful closure of the border remains popular with voters. But in the wake of two law-enforcement shootings in Minnesota and amid protests across the country, where does the public stand now? On this episode of All Things, Kim Strassel breaks down the numbers with pollster Scott Rasmussen, as well as discusses where the president should go next on immigration, and what all this means for the midterm elections.  

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Iran's regime continues its brutal treatment of protestors determined to overthrow the authoritarian government. President Trump is promising that help is on the way, but what should he do, and what should he avoid? On this episode of All Things, Kim Strassel speaks with Foundation for Defense of Democracies CEO Mark Dubowitz about the magnitude of this moment, the traps Trump should avoid, the most effective use of U.S. power, the merits of military strikes, and what a democratic Iran could look like as an American ally and center of change in the region.

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Crushed by the welfare-fraud scandal in Minnesota, Governor Tim Walz-- Kamala Harris’s 2024 running mate --has ended his run for a third term and put his political career on pause. The Trump administration is meanwhile cracking down on Minnesota's fraud-riddled program. What does the scandal mean for the state, the federal antipoverty machinery, and upcoming midterm politics? On this episode All Things, Kim Strassel speaks with former Minnesota governor Tim Pawlenty, who unpacks the state's specific welfare problems, ties in Joe Biden's failed border policy, and places bets on next year's Minnesota gubernatorial race. 

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All Things ends the year with a look back at some of Kim’s favorite guests, including Sen. John Kennedy, Dana Perino, Mike Pence and more!

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