Day Break | America Fights Back: China, Terror & the Administrative State

Day Break | America Fights Back: China, Terror & the Administrative State

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00:00 - Monologue

19:16 – Nick Myers, CEO of Phoenix Tailings. Myers discusses efforts to reduce America’s dependence on China for rare-earth materials that are critical to defense, energy, electronics, and advanced manufacturing. He explains the push to expand domestic processing and production and why securing the rare-earth supply chain has become a national-security priority.

28:11 – Tim Roberts, owner of Patriot’s Relief. Roberts discusses Patriot’s Relief and the company’s all-natural approach to pain relief. He explains the products, how customers incorporate them into their routines, and the company’s approach to providing alternatives for people seeking non-prescription options. Visit PatriotsRelief.com/Gruber or call 877-230-1776 for more information.

38:15 - Monologue

47:16 – Elliot Kaufman, Wall Street Journal Editorial Board member and co-author of In the War Room: The Inside Story of Israel’s Fight Against Hamas and the Iranian Axis. Kaufman discusses the book’s inside account of Israeli decision-making following the October 7 attacks and during the subsequent war. He examines Israel’s fight against Hamas, its confrontation with Iran and Iranian-backed groups, and the strategic debates taking place inside Israel’s leadership.

57:30 – Rep. Tim Walberg, Representative for Michigan’s Fifth Congressional District and Chairman of the House Education and Workforce Committee. Walberg discusses bipartisan legislation aimed at strengthening conservation efforts throughout the Great Lakes region. He examines protecting the lakes, supporting restoration projects, and the importance of the Great Lakes to Michigan’s communities and economy.

1:06:30 – Joshua Lisec, bestselling author whose work focuses on transforming expert research and arguments into narrative nonfiction. Lisec discusses UNELECTED: How the NGO-Administrative Complex Seized Power — And How to Get It Back. He examines the book’s argument about the influence of nongovernmental organizations and administrative institutions on public policy and discusses his proposed approaches to increasing accountability and elected oversight.

1:16:37 - Monologue

1:25:37 – Steve Dulan, professor and attorney. Dulan discusses the University of Michigan’s decision to suspend a proposed grading initiative following backlash. He examines the debate over pausing traditional letter grades, the arguments raised by supporters and critics,