Newt talks with Senator Eric Schmitt, a sixth-generation Missourian and current U.S. Senator, about his new book, “”The Last Line of Defense: How to Beat the Left in Court.”
Newt talks with Senator Eric Schmitt, a sixth-generation Missourian and current U.S. Senator, about his new book, “”The Last Line of Defense: How to Beat the Left in Court.” They discuss Schmitt’s legal battles against the Biden administration’s policies. As Missouri’s Attorney General, Schmitt led significant court cases against mask mandates, student debt forgiveness, Second Amendment restrictions, and more. Their discussion highlights Schmitt’s recent announcement of a historic FBI investment to combat violent crime in St. Louis, emphasizing the need for a strong law enforcement presence. Schmitt shares his personal journey into politics, inspired by his son’s medical challenges, and his commitment to defending the rule of law. Their conversation also touches on Schmitt’s early endorsement of Donald Trump for the presidency, reflecting his belief in Trump’s leadership and impact on American politics.

- The Hospital-Insurance Company Rip Off SystemThere has been a long struggle to enable Americans to know what they are really paying for in healthcare — and what their options are in quality and price of service.
- The Empire of Liberty vs the Dictatorship of HateWatching the parallel television coverage of the American celebration of our 250th anniversary and the funeral of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei gave me a deep sense of contrast.
- Bite of Capital Gains Taxes Can Be Eased, as Greenspan Foresaw, by Adjusting for InflationWhy, asked ‘the Maestro,’ should anyone have to pay taxes on fake appreciation driven by a declining currency rather than a real gain?
- Celebrating America’s 250th AnniversaryThe next 250 years will not write themselves. They will be written by citizens who still believe, as our founders did, that self-government is worth the trouble.
- Trying to Understand the Dance in the Persian GulfIt will require a lot more patience and tolerance than is normal for the American people, the Congress, or the news media.







