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Hold These Truths with Dan Crenshaw

Congressman Dan Crenshaw joins the world"s leading experts for deep and insightful conversations about the most important issues facing us today.

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48:20

The Origins of Christmas: Myths, Truths, and...

Hold These Truths with Dan Crenshaw ·

2025/12/23

Christian scholar Dr. Tim Larsen joins the show to explain the real origins of the Christmas traditions we hold dear today—from Santa Claus and reindeer to ornaments and the December 25th date itself. He debunks the persistent myth that Christmas is a pagan holiday, explores how centuries of tradition shaped modern celebrations, and helps separate historical fact from popular fiction. And yes—we settle the age-old question: Is Die Hard a Christmas movie? Dr. Timothy Larsen is a Professor of

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26:02

SITREP 27: The Venezuela Blockade, Lone Wolf Attacks,...

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2025/12/20

The Situation Report for December 20, 2025. Rep. Crenshaw recaps a tragic, volatile week in the U.S. and across the globe: terrorist attacks in multiple countries, the FBI's huge break in the Jan 6 pipe bomber case, the sweeping blockade of Venezuela - among many other developments that have major implications for America's national security. We wish listeners a Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, and peace in the New Year. The Venezuela Blockade The Chevron Complication President Trump

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06:27

SITREP 26: Hunting Ghost Fleets, Ukraine's Peace...

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2025/12/13

The Situation Report for December 13, 2025. Rep. Dan Crenshaw covers the latest in global conflicts driving U.S. foreign policy — from an escalating showdown with Venezuela, to Ukraine's counter-proposal in talks with Russia, to the Pentagon's push to break China's grip on critical military materials. U.S. seizes oil tanker off Venezuelan coast Advice for would-be smugglers Kyiv makes a peace offer The U.S. military is getting into the refinery business War again in South Asia President

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01:09:09

Foster Care, Broken Homes, and America's Crisis of...

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2025/12/11

Manhattan Institute's Rob Henderson shares his extraordinary journey from the chaos of the foster care system to becoming one of the leading voices on human nature, social class, and culture. He joined Rep. Crenshaw to break down the roots of America's growing crisis of meaning—especially among young men—and explore why childhood instability, not poverty, drives so many social outcomes. They dig into the failures of the foster system, the erosion of family structure, the search for purpose, and how

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19:18

SITREP 25: The Government Is Open, the Epstein Files...

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2025/12/04

The Situation Report for December 4, 2025. The latest on what Congress has been up to since Democrats finally ended their 43-day shutdown. Rep. Crenshaw covers the much talked about Epstein vote, as well as the most recent developments in our standoff with Venezuela and the Ukraine-Russia negotiations. And he brings the receipts on Punchbowl New's "Mexico scandal" – which turns out to be the most boring story ever. 43 days lost and Democrats flat out lied to you Get ready for the Obamacare

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58:53

The High Price of "Affordable" Care | Dr. Ge Bai

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2025/11/05

Since Democrats decided to shut down the government over Affordable Care Act subsidies, now's a good time for a deep dive into what they're even talking about. John Hopkins professor Dr. Ge Bai walks us through the ACA subsidies, the hidden mechanics behind the Affordable Care Act, and its illusion of "affordability." Dr. Bai shows us how regulations and subsidies have quietly reshaped the healthcare market - and how the free market can make it work for patients again. Ge Bai, PhD, CPA is a

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33:17

Beyond the Blue Bin: Advanced Recycling | Ross Eisenberg

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2025/10/25

What really happens to your plastic after it leaves the recycling bin? There’s a massive industry trying to turn that trash into something useful in the cleanest, most efficient way possible – and it’s one of the toughest economic puzzles of our time. Recycling expert Ross Eisenberg joins us to unpack the strange economics, the breakthrough chemistry, and the big misconceptions behind plastic waste and production. Ross Eisenberg is the President of America’s Plastic Makers at the American

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01:02:42

Some Inconvenient Truths for Climate Radicals |...

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2025/10/11

Cato Institute’s Travis Fisher joins Rep. Crenshaw to cover the current state of climate science vs climate alarmism. They unpack the new Department of Energy climate report that surveys the latest climate models, the impact of CO₂, ocean acidification, and hurricane trends. They look at the impact of a 2009 EPA regulation called the “Endangerment Finding,” which has had a massively negative impact on American innovation and prosperity. They also discuss the path forward towards energy realism:

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01:03:55

How to Build a Life of Meaning | Rick Walker

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2025/10/04

Rick Walker is an investor, author, and scholar of history and philosophy. He also happens to be Rep. Crenshaw’s one-time opponent in his very first primary campaign – but no hard feelings about that. Get ready for a wide-ranging conversation about everything from Alexander the Great’s quest for the Fountain of Youth to birthday shopping with Dennis Rodman to life lessons learned on the campaign trail. Within all of it, Rick finds the universal truths that can lead everyone to a life of meaning.

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13:31

SITREP 24: Charlie Kirk’s Legacy, A TikTok Deal, &...

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2025/09/19

The Situation Report for September 19, 2025. Rep. Crenshaw shares his thoughts on Charlie Kirk and the divisive, partisan reaction to his assassination. He analyzes what we know about the TikTok deal that could finally remove China’s control over America’s most popular social media app. And he covers the promising results of President Trump’s historic second visit to the UK, the surprising reason Ilhan Omar’s censure vote failed, and much more. Some thoughts on Charlie Kirk and the future of

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17:49

SITREP 23: Remembering Charlie, NATO Engages Russia &...

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2025/09/12

Episode Note: This week’s SITREP was recorded a few hours before the tragic death of Charlie Kirk. At the end of the episode, we’ve included the initial thoughts Rep. Crenshaw shared in a video posted on social media after news broke of the assassination. The Situation Report for September 11, 2025. Rep. Crenshaw covers Poland’s historic attack on Russian drones, President Trump’s latest bold policy moves in the wars against cartels and violent crime, and more major developing headlines across

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54:17

Crime, Punishment, and the DC Federal Takeover |...

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2025/09/10

After President Trump’s federalization of DC law enforcement, attention is turning to the root causes of violent crime and the policies needed to restore safety in America’s cities. Manhattan Institute’s Charles Fain Lehman joins Rep. Crenshaw to break down the data, the myths, and the realities behind the crime waves in DC and other urban areas – from bail reform and policing shortages to homelessness, public disorder, and the social contagion of mass shootings. A hard look at what’s working, what

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16:23

SITREP 22: Cartels Meet Death From Above, Texas...

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2025/09/04

The Situation Report for September 4, 2025. Rep. Crenshaw returns from August recess to cover major developments in the war against the cartels, the redistricting battle that is transforming the battleground makeup for the 2026 midterms, and President Trump’s sweeping crackdown on crime in our nation’s capitol. All this and much more in just 16 minutes. The Minneapolis school shooting - Democrats once again exploit a tragedy for political gain Mid-decade redistricting – Republicans start to even

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50:17

Remember La Mora | Adriana Jones

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2025/08/13

On the morning of November 4, 2019, a random act of cartel violence in Mexico sent shockwaves across the world. A group of Mormon settlers, in a chance encounter with the Juarez Cartel, were shot, burned alive, and left for dead in the road near their community. Nine American citizens died, and five of them were relatives of Adriana Jones: her sister Rhonita and four of her young nieces and nephews. Adriana joined Rep. Crenshaw to recount the sheer, inhumane brutality of that day, the aftermath, and

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33:23

The Crypto Analysts Cracking Organized Crime |...

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2025/08/04

Jonathan Levin is the co-founder and CEO of Chainanalysis, a crypto investigations company that analyzes blockchain data to track down cartels, terror financiers, and cybercriminals. He joined Rep. Crenshaw to talk about how criminal networks and hostile regimes use crypto to finance operations, move drugs, and evade sanctions. They cover the crypto legislation which passed in Congress last week. And Jonathan gives a high-level overview of how blockchains and stablecoins work. A comprehensive

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31:24

Exposing One of the Biggest Medical Scandals in...

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2025/07/28

Andrew Guernsey is a senior advisor to Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. at the Department of Health and Human Services. He joined Rep. Crenshaw to share the Trump Administration’s groundbreaking work to expose the flawed science and political bias behind gender-affirming treatments for minors. They dive into the recent HHS report that reveals just how weak the evidence is for these treatments—and how the Biden administration had quietly pushed them using taxpayer dollars, pressuring medical

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13:20

SITREP 21: How the Obama Admin Manufactured the...

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2025/07/24

The Situation Report for July 24, 2025. Rep. Crenshaw covers the biggest story of the week: Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard’s criminal referral to the Department of Justice over the Intelligence Community’s “Russia collusion” claims from 2017 – laying out what Director Gabbard found and what happens next. He also covers new trade deals, defunding gender transition procedures, a disturbing report on America’s organ transplant system, and much more. President Trump seals new trade

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14:12

SITREP 20: Missiles, Minerals, & American Dominance

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2025/07/17

The Situation Report for July 17, 2025. President Trump brings the hammer down on Putin. Major developments in the race to make America the world’s AI capitol AND self-sufficient on the critical minerals front. A radical protest movement brewing in Mexico to expel American nationals. And the Texas special session is about to have huge implications for national politics. All this and much more in less than 14 minutes. Deadlines and missile systems: President Trump escalates pressure on Russia The

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01:02:06

Make America Healthy (and Jacked) Again | Dr. Mike...

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2025/07/01

Want to get stronger, live longer, and actually Make America Healthy Again? Dr. Mike Israetel has the roadmap. He joined Rep. Crenshaw for a fun, wide-ranging conversation on scientifically backed methods to optimize your workouts, nutrition, and mindset. Whether you're just starting your fitness journey or looking to fine-tune your regimen, Dr. Mike has actionable advice and sharp insights to help you level up your health. Dr. Mike Israetel is a BJJ black belt and competitive bodybuilder with a

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14:12

SITREP 19: Fire the Senate Parliamentarian Now

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2025/06/26

The Situation Report for June 27, 2025. Rep. Crenshaw explains why several key provisions of President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill are in jeopardy because of one rogue Senate Parliamentarian. He covers the dishonest leak of a “low confidence” classified assessment of the bunker-buster strikes of Iranian nuclear sites. And he explains the legal reasoning behind a major Supreme Court ruling, and massive win for the Trump Administration, on deportations. The United States and Israel obliterate

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