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The Lion Week in Review

The Herzog Foundation

Join the writers at The Lion each week as they break down the top news stories that affect families, students, and education.The Lion is a daily news publication published by The Herzog Foundation.

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27:30

Giving Thanks For Gen-Z

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2025/11/28

Chris Stigall and The Lion’s managing editor Josh Mann unpack the biggest cultural shifts happening right now: Gen Z is flocking to Jesus in numbers not seen since the 1970s—while at the same time pockets of the same generation flirt with socialism. Support for same-sex marriage and transgender identities is quietly dropping among young adults. Public school enrollment is collapsing even as spending hits record highs. And in a lonely, screen-addicted culture, people are rediscovering the lost...

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27:30

Epstein Files Unsealed: What Now?

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2025/11/21

Chris Stigall and Dr. Josh Mann break down Congress’s unanimous vote to release the Epstein files, Pam Bondi’s 30-day pledge, Arctic Frost spying scandal, NYC socialist mayor meets Trump, $120k trade jobs going unfilled, digital Bible boom vs. AI risks, and Faith & Freedom 250. 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:00:46 - Congress Votes on Epstein Files 00:04:57 - Arctic Frost Case 00:08:57 - NYC's Socialist Mayor 00:13:18 - Economy & Jobs Crisis 00:20:42 - Cultural Softness 00:23:21 - Digita...

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27:30

The Government Shutdown Ends

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2025/11/14

Chris Stigall hosts The Lion Week in Review with managing editor Josh Mann. They discuss the 43-day shutdown's end via 8 Democratic flips; Trump's Asia trade wins with China, Japan, South Korea; Biden auto-pen pardon scandals; Arctic Frost surveillance abuses; SCOTUS tariff arguments; Florida double-murder affirming unborn life; Gen Z's traditional trends. Ends with Faith & Freedom 250 on Reagan's 1984 warning: "Without God, democracy will not endure." 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:00:52 -...

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27:30

Did the Democrats Pull Off a Blue Wave?

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2025/11/07

Chris Stigall hosts The Lion Week in Review with Managing Editor Josh Mann. They analyze Tuesday's Democratic wins in VA, NJ, NYC mayoral races—referendum on Trump or blue-state norm? Pelosi retires; AOC rises; Gen Z socialism trends; anti-Semitism vs. Islamist gains; Arctic Frost vs. Watergate scale; SCOTUS tariff arguments; Florida double-murder case affirming unborn life. Ends with Faith & Freedom 250 on Lincoln's prayerful leadership. 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:01:07 - Election Resu...

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37:39

Trump Makes a Deal With China?

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2025/10/31

Chris Stigall hosts The Lion Week in Review with panelists Josh Mann, Adam Wittenberg, and Michaela Estruth. They discuss President Trump's Asia trip securing trade deals with China, Japan, and South Korea; Gen Z rejecting explicit media for friendships; West Virginia empowering parents via school choice; Biden auto-pen pardon scandals; Arctic Frost surveillance abuses targeting Republicans; Obama’s push for social media regulation; JD Vance defending Christian values; and the ongoing governm...

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34:15

The FBI Cracks Down on Illegal Sports Gambling in The...

The Lion Week in Review ·

2025/10/24

Join Chris Stigall on The Lion Week in Review as the panel (Josh Mann, Michaela Estruth, Adam Wittenberg) breaks down the FBI’s major sting in the NBA, a government shutdown entering its fourth week, and President Trump’s controversial White House renovations. Explore political races in Virginia and Maine, faith-based fostering issues, Turning Point USA’s growth, and the 1970s Christian education movement in Faith and Freedom 250. 00:00:03 - Introduction 00:01:04 - Virginia AG Race 00:02:44...

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34:28

Senator Eric Schmitt Speaks on Beating The Left

The Lion Week in Review ·

2025/10/17

Join Chris Stigall on a special The Lion Week in Review from Washington, D.C. He interviews White House Correspondent Maggie Little about President Trump’s transparency, health rumors, and Middle East peace trip. Todd Graves, Herzog Foundation Chairman, discusses lawfare and surveillance with Senator Eric Schmitt, former Missouri AG, promoting his new book. The panel (Michael Ryan, Josh Mann, Michaela Estruth) reacts, covering media access and public school issues. Faith and Freedom 250 explo...

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35:05

BREAKING: Trump Brokers Peace in Israel and The...

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2025/10/10

The Lion panel unpacks President Trump’s historic Middle East ceasefire with Hamas and Israel, releasing hostages and earning praise as he heads to Jerusalem, with later media reaction. Host Chris Stigall and the team dive into the government shutdown’s second week, with 800,000 federal workers facing furloughs amid Democratic resistance, plus updates on public impact. They explore school choice gains in New York, California, Missouri, Texas, and Tennessee, plus Harvard’s reform push. Other t...

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33:13

The Shutdown Showdown

The Lion Week in Review ·

2025/10/03

The Lion panel breaks down the escalating federal government shutdown that kicked off October 1, 2025, as Democrats block funding bills and the Trump administration threatens mass layoffs of federal workers, furloughs for 900,000 employees, and cuts to programs like Medicaid and student loans. Host Chris Stigall and the team dissect the partisan blame game, with agencies like the VA and SBA using official channels to finger Democrats, while VP JD Vance warns of imminent reductions in force. T...

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38:42

President Trump's America Prays Initiative

The Lion Week in Review ·

2025/09/26

The Lion breaks down President Donald Trump's bold America Prays Initiative, announced at the Museum of the Bible, championing religious liberty in schools and the Bible's enduring role in American heritage. Host Chris Stigall shares exclusive insights from the event, including Trump's personal delivery of his family Bible and new Department of Education guidance safeguarding student prayer rights. In powerful one-on-one interviews, Eric Trump reflects on Charlie Kirk's assassination amid the...

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34:09

Is Kimmel Cooked?

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2025/09/19

The Lion panel dives into the ongoing national response to the tragic assassination of Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, exploring its ripple effects on free speech, faith, and media accountability. Host Chris Stigall and the team discuss how Kirk’s message of civil discourse and Christian values continues to inspire, from his wife Erika’s powerful resolve to lead Turning Point USA to RFK Jr.’s reflections on courage. The panel also examines the fallout for late-night host Jimmy Kim...

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36:14

The Assassination of Charlie Kirk

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2025/09/12

The Lion panel confronts the heartbreaking assassination of Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, on a Utah college campus. Host Chris Stigall and the team reflect on Kirk’s legacy as a champion of free speech, faith, and liberty, exploring the national outpouring of grief and the impact on young conservatives. The discussion also delves into the dangerous rhetoric fueling violence and its consequences for open discourse. Beyond this tragedy, the panel examines a resurgence of faith amo...

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36:16

DC Debates Vaccines and Crime

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2025/09/05

Chris Stigall and the panel discuss the MAHA movement’s Capitol Hill hearings, where Robert F. Kennedy Jr. defends vaccine schedule scrutiny. They cover Kansas City’s crime crisis, with a repeat arsonist and officer deaths, and Trump’s Chicago troop surge plan, met with Democratic resistance. Trump’s survival is noted. The Faith and Freedom segment explores prayer in wartime. 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:01:09 - Kansas City Crime 00:05:30 - Crime Impacts 00:10:15 - MAHA Hearings 00:15:00 - Ch...

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37:18

Live From The White House: Trump Administration...

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2025/08/29

Live from the White House, Chris Stigall interviews Dr. Mehmet Oz on healthcare reform, Lee Zeldin on energy dominance, and Sebastian Gorka on counterterrorism, discussing third-quarter progress. Oz, leading Medicare/Medicaid, aims to cut waste and promote prevention. Breaking news: a Minneapolis Catholic school was targeted by a transgender individual in a school shooting. The Faith and Freedom segment highlights pastors’ roles in America’s founding. 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:04:49 - Ener...

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37:08

The Fall of Journalism

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2025/08/22

Chris Stigall hosts one-on-one interviews with Michael Ryan, discussing his book "You Rule" and journalism’s decline; Missouri Rep. Josh Hurlbert on school choice and state policy; and Kansas City Councilmember Nathan Willett on local governance challenges. The Faith and Freedom segment explores the Northwest Ordinance’s role in education. 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:01:24 - Journalism’s Decline 00:07:06 - Book’s Core Message 00:12:47 - School Choice Policy 00:18:09 - State Governance 00:24:...

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33:50

Trump Takes on DC Criminals

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2025/08/15

Chris Stigall and panelists dive into Trump’s D.C. crime crackdown, Disney’s legal surrender over politics, and new Obama executive branch declassifications. They also explore Missouri’s education lawsuit and surging Christian school enrollment. The Faith and Freedom segment traces the Bible’s role in colonial education. 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:01:06 - D.C. Crime Crackdown 00:06:32 - Disney’s Surrender 00:09:18 - Obama Declassification 00:12:47 - Education Lawsuit 00:16:38 - Christian Sc...

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33:32

Lawmakers Play "Texas Hold 'Em" in Redistricting Battle

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2025/08/08

Chris Stigall and panelists tackle Texas’ redistricting battle, new Russia hoax revelations, and a St. Louis soccer fan’s ejection for a MAGA hat. They also discuss Missouri’s school scholarship program and John Brennan’s testimony on intelligence failures. The Faith and Freedom segment explores Christian education’s roots. 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:01:02 - MAGA Hat Controversy 00:06:47 - Russia Hoax Update 00:09:30 - Texas Map Showdown 00:12:08 - School Scholarships 00:14:42 - Gerrymander...

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36:57

The Russiagate Scandal Blown Wide Open

The Lion Week in Review ·

2025/08/01

Chris Stigall and panelists unpack new Russiagate evidence tying Obama to a Soros-funded plot, a disturbing Arkansas murder raising school safety concerns, Democrats’ sinking favorability, Trump’s cryptocurrency mortgage plan, and a religious freedom memo for federal workers. The Faith and Freedom segment explores the First Amendment’s roots. 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:01:02 - Russiagate Evidence 00:08:54 - Arkansas Murder 00:10:30 - Democratic Struggles 00:12:11 - Crypto Mortgages 00:13:47...

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34:15

It's Over For Stephen Colbert

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2025/07/25

Chris Stigall and panelists discuss Tulsi Gabbard’s evidence of Obama’s 2016 election interference, Trump’s six-month policy wins, a resolution condemning global Christian persecution, Missouri’s school choice lawsuit, and Stephen Colbert’s cancellation. From Washington, Maggie Little reports on Trump’s trade deals and Epstein chatter. 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:01:16 - Obama Allegations 00:06:09 - Trump’s Six Months 00:08:36 - Christian Persecution 00:09:50 - School Choice Lawsuit 00:11:51...

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31:31

SPECIAL: Live From Senator Dave McCormick's Energy...

The Lion Week in Review ·

2025/07/18

Chris Stigall reports from Pittsburgh’s Energy and Innovation Summit, hosted by Senator Dave McCormick. Joined by Secretary of Energy Chris Wright and President Donald Trump, they discuss Pennsylvania’s role in fueling AI and economic growth through natural gas, nuclear power, and rare earth minerals. A Faith and Freedom 250 segment explores America’s faith-based founding. 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:02:08 - AI Energy Needs 00:05:16 - Rare Earth Minerals 00:08:17 - Energy Cost Outlook 00:11:0...

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