A job can be more than a paycheck It can provide dignity create opportunities and open doors for meaningful change in someone's life For April Tam Smith that belief inspired an unconventional approach to generosity creating a restaurant that serves great food while giving people who need it most a second chance April and her husband Graham are co-founders of P S Kitchen a nonprofit restaurant in New York City's Times Square Alongside a group of like-minded partners they've built a business that combines hospitality employment opportunities and charitable giving April joined the show today to share how the restaurant [... more]

Why did Jesus tell stories that some people were never meant to understand The answer runs through one word in the Bible mystery Let's trace mystery from the parables in Matthew back to the word raz in Daniel and walk through Nebuchadnezzar's dream of the statue and the stone cut without hands Then we ask what God's covert operation means for how we live Wired for Story Why Jesus Spoke in Parables Matthew What Mystery Really Means and Doesn't Raz God's Secret Plan and Nebuchadnezzar's Dream The Statue the Stone and the Kingdoms of the World God's Covert Operation and [... more]

Former U S Envoy Ambassador Dennis Ross joins Griff Jenkins on The Brian Kilmeade Show to break down whether economic strangulation and Operation Economic Fury can force the IRGC to negotiate Ross analyzes the state of Iran's nuclear infrastructure at Pickaxe Mountain the battle over the Strait of Hormuz and why the regime may be running dangerously low on missile reserves Learn more about your ad choices Visit podcastchoices com adchoices [... more]

Brian Kilmeade sits down with foreign policy expert and Senior Fellow at the Hudson Institute Rebeccah Heinrichs to analyze the massive U S military deployment to the Persian Gulf Iran's failed economic leverage in the Strait of Hormuz and why withdrawing troops from Iraq could create a dangerous vacuum Learn more about your ad choices Visit podcastchoices com adchoices [... more]

Renewed flooding around Lake Lure is raising questions about downstream safety dam operations and emergency monitoring nearly two years after Hurricane Helene destroyed the town's upstream flood gauges Heavy rainfall this week prompted additional releases from the Lake Lure Dam and downstream warnings though no evacuations were required Andrew Pomeranz of Carolina Journal joins the program for a two-part look at North Carolina's ballot which includes races for U S Senate Congress the General Assembly and statewide courts along with three proposed constitutional amendments Plus the National Republican Senatorial Committee is disputing a Politico report that it plans to shift [... more]

Former political prisoner and NYU international relations scholar Prof Kian Tajbakhsh joins Brian Kilmeade to analyze President Trump's critical options regarding Iran Tajbakhsh explains why economic strangulation must pair with a clear military strategy how Tehran views American political division and why reviving the Carter Doctrine is essential for securing the Persian Gulf Plus insights on the UN General Assembly the Red Sea blockade and middle-eastern proxy dynamics Learn more about your ad choices Visit podcastchoices com adchoices [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories by the Confederacy was losing the Civil War on the battlefield But hundreds of miles behind Union lines Confederate agents were fighting a very different kind of war Working out of secret bases in places like Montreal they gathered intelligence plotted acts of sabotage worked with Northern antiwar activists and searched for ways to disrupt the presidential election and ignite an uprising in the North Some even considered an extraordinary target Abraham Lincoln himself Patrick K O'Donnell author of The Unvanquished shares the hidden history of the Confederate Secret Service and makes the [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories in Elizabeth and Robert Dexter took charge of the Unitarian Service Committee's relief office in Lisbon Portugal as Jews and other desperate refugees fled Nazi-occupied Europe Many arrived without valid papers having crossed borders illegally and hidden in freight trains vegetable carts and anywhere else they could find safety With Portuguese authorities watching their operation the American couple helped these refugees find shelter and quietly disappear into the shadows For our ongoing series The Six Percent Deborah Dwork author of Saints and Liars shares the story of the Dexters and the risks they [... more]

Senior Advisor at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies Richard Goldberg joins Brian Kilmeade to dissect the White House's launch of Operation Economic Outcast against Iran Goldberg explains how baseline inflation and gas shortages are pushing the Iranian population to the edge how U S forces are keeping oil moving through the Strait of Hormuz and whether Washington will enforce secondary sanctions on China Learn more about your ad choices Visit podcastchoices com adchoices [... more]

Five years after the disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan and the tragic attack at Abbey Gate retired Lt Col Scott Mann joins Brian Kilmeade to break down the ongoing fallout Mann defends military commanders who faced political scapegoating and explains why firing top generals who were simply carrying out orders misses the real target of accountability Learn more about your ad choices Visit podcastchoices com adchoices [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories in Bill Ruger and Alexander Sturm started a firearms company with a investment and a new -caliber pistol Within months orders were coming in faster than their small operation could fill them Then just as the company was taking off Sturm died unexpectedly at only years old Ruger pressed ahead He expanded into revolvers and rifles took the company public survived a costly attempt at building automobiles and even weathered a controversy that angered some of his most loyal customers Firearms historian Logan Metesh shares how a handful of men working out of [... more]

Pulitzer Prize-winning author Joby Warrick joins The Brian Kilmeade Show to discuss his new book The Jackal The Rise and Fall of Carlos the World's First Super Terrorist Warrick details his rare prison interview with Carlos the crazy CIA-led operation in Sudan that brought him down and how state-sponsored terrorism from nations like Iran and Russia is making a dangerous comeback Plus Warrick shares his analysis on the current state of ISIS Al-Qaeda and peace negotiations in Gaza Learn more about your ad choices Visit podcastchoices com adchoices [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories on Easter Sunday -year-old Air Force navigator Gene Hambleton was shot out of the sky over Vietnam He landed wounded and alone in the middle of the North Vietnamese Army's massive Easter Offensive surrounded by tens of thousands of enemy troops Worse Hambleton possessed some of America's most sensitive knowledge of missiles electronic warfare and nuclear targeting The order was clear bring him home What followed became the largest and most complex search-and-rescue operation of the Vietnam War This is the extraordinary story of Bat Bravo and the astonishing price Americans were willing [... more]

Stewardship isn't a one-time decision It's an ongoing way of life a cycle that begins with gratitude moves through faithful growth and leads to generosity Tim Tassopoulos Former President and Chief Operating Officer of Chick-fil-A has seen that cycle at work throughout his life and career During his decades with the company he helped shape a culture known not only for operational excellence but also for servant leadership hospitality and investing in people For Tassopoulos faithful stewardship starts with a foundational truth God owns it all That includes our finances but it extends much further Our abilities relationships opportunities time [... more]

The COVID pandemic highlighted the need for Christians to exercise critical thinking and discernment in the face of deception and lies. Christians must be prepared to question authority and challenge false narratives, even when they come from trusted sources. The Bible teaches that Christians are to be ready to defend their faith and to seek answers, rather than simply asking questions. In the context of the COVID pandemic, Christians were faced with conflicting information and conflicting narratives, and they must be equipped to navigate these complexities and to make informed decisions. The Bible teaches that Christians are to be discerning and to test all things, and that they are to be guided by the truth of Scripture. [... more]

During World War II, a woman named Laura Margolis worked tirelessly to help Jewish refugees trapped in Japanese-occupied Shanghai, facing numerous challenges and obstacles along the way. With her determination and resourcefulness, she was able to create a new kitchen facility and help feed thousands of people, earning her recognition as a hero of the Jewish community. [... more]

The US and Iran continue to negotiate, but the IRGC has continued to target ships in the Strait of Hormuz and launch missiles at US bases in the region. The US has three options: a diplomatic approach, maintaining pressure on Iran, or resuming major military options. Israel and the US have different priorities, with the US focusing on keeping the Strait of Hormuz open and Israel prioritizing the nuclear threat and regime change. [... more]

Christian investors are using their influence to confront exploitation and encourage companies to protect the vulnerable, with a focus on combating human trafficking and promoting faith-based investing principles. [... more]

Giovanni Rocco's life was marked by a fine line between being a criminal and a cop, as he grew up in a tough New Jersey neighborhood surrounded by the mafia and eventually became an undercover agent for the FBI, infiltrating the northern New Jersey rackets and getting close to a captain and an underboss. His experiences took a toll on his family, who had to go into witness protection, and he eventually retired to work in treatment, mental health, and substance abuse, sharing his stories to help others. [... more]

Iran's military capabilities have been decimated, but the country still poses a threat to US lives. The US military's response to this threat is crucial, and some argue that a more drastic approach is needed. Meanwhile, a woman's health and longevity are crucial, and affordable prescription medication and personalized care can make a significant difference. Identity theft is a growing concern, and protecting one's data is essential. Florida Man stories highlight the absurdity of human behavior, and speeding may not be as beneficial as one thinks. [... more]