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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

Chaos in Minnesota, Trump’s Aggressive Foreign...

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2026/01/09

Chris Stigall and Dr. Josh Mann kick off 2026 with the biggest stories: chaos erupts in Minnesota amid massive fraud revelations and a deadly law enforcement incident, President Trump’s bold foreign policy moves in Venezuela and beyond, RFK Jr.’s team flips the food pyramid with a “real food” push, and why Republicans are optimistic heading into midterms. 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:00:53 - Minnesota Shooting Incident 00:02:54 - Tim Walz Fraud Scandal 00:04:36 - Broader Taxpayer Fraud 00:06:...

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27:30

House GOP on Plans for 2026

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2026/01/02

Chris Stigall heads to Capitol Hill for candid conversations with two key House Republicans shaping the 2026 agenda.Rep. Mark Alford (MO-04) shares his journey from TV anchor to congressman, why he rejects midterm doom predictions, his vision for urban and rural Missouri, and his fiery take on the Tim Walz fraud scandal.Republican Study Committee Chairman August Pfluger (TX-11) explains the RSC's conservative blueprint, the push for health care competition over subsidies, and why the GOP is p...

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27:30

Education Sec. Linda McMahon on Abolishing Her Own...

The Lion Week in Review ·

2025/12/26

Chris Stigall sits down with U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon for a candid conversation on transforming America's schools—why she believes she'll be the last person to hold her job, the revamped FAFSA showing real college costs vs. earnings, History Rocks tours igniting patriotism in kids, and the push to return education to states and parents. Plus: Rep. Erin Houchin (IN) on bipartisan legislation to protect kids from social media, and Rep. Eric Burlison (MO) unveils his MAHA plan...

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27:30

China Sues an American Senator?

The Lion Week in Review ·

2025/12/19

Chris Stigall sits down with Missouri Sen. Eric Schmitt for an exclusive on China’s unprecedented $50 billion lawsuit against him—retaliation for Missouri’s successful Covid origins suit that won a $24 billion judgment.Schmitt breaks down the case, why he wears the suit as a “badge of honor,” and how China’s intimidation tactics won’t work. Plus, year-end reflections with managing editor Josh Mann on 2025’s biggest stories—Trump’s wins, cultural shifts, and what’s ahead in 2026. 00:00:00 - ...

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27:30

America Snags A Venezuelan Tanker

The Lion Week in Review ·

2025/12/12

Chris Stigall and Josh Mann break down the week’s biggest stories: U.S. forces seize a Venezuelan oil tanker in dramatic fashion, the FDA accused of slow-walking abortion-pill safety review, Australia’s historic under-16 social media ban, the teen sextortion suicide tragedy, the latest Covid-shot heart damage findings, and the Faith & Freedom 250 spotlight on Christian abolitionists. 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:00:27 - Venezuela Tanker Seizure 00:01:08 - Demand vs Supply on Drugs 00:03:1...

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27:30

Capitol Hill Exclusive: Tom Emmer & Jim Jordan on the...

The Lion Week in Review ·

2025/12/05

Chris Stigall goes inside the U.S. Capitol for exclusive sit-downs with two of the most powerful House Republicans as the 119th Congress winds down and the 2026 midterms come into view. House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (MN-06) fires up on the Trump economic boom that’s just getting started, the permanent tax cuts, no tax on tips/overtime, the billion-dollar fraud scandal exploding around Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, and why Republicans are poised to defy history and expand their majority next No...

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27:30

Giving Thanks For Gen-Z

The Lion Week in Review ·

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?

The Lion Week in Review ·

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...

The Lion Week in Review ·

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?

The Lion Week in Review ·

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

The Lion Week in Review ·

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...

The Lion Week in Review ·

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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