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Bold and blunt: Washington Times online opinion editor Cheryl Chumley brings her no-holds-barred take on the big issues of the day.

The left's pretend diversity 10/20/2026

The left's pretend diversity Democrats, the left, the leftists in the Democrat Party like to say they're all about diversity and inclusion. But when it comes to listening to views that differ from their own leftist politics, they suddenly forget the meaning of diversity and inclusion. They turn into censor-crazy Marxists. U.S. Army Lt. Col. Allen West (retired) was supposed to speak at a campus in Florida. But he was barred. Why? He's just too pro-America, it seems. /episode/index/show/boldblunt/id/43378579

The bureaucracy of war and disease 09/29/2026

The bureaucracy of war and disease America's on a freefall toward incompetent government — so it would seem, anyway. And the problem is that as government grows, so, too, the bureaucratic frustrations. It's one thing when tax paying American citizens can't get a real human on a government agency's telephone, and instead have to run the gamut of one recorded message after another. But what of when the bloated and inefficient and unaccountable bureaucratic class wants to go to war — or tell the citizens to take a Covid shot and stay home? Documentary filmmaker Michael Pack has much to say about Afghanistan and Iran and Covid and more, all from the perspective of someone who's studied, and made movies about, the failures of government to provide properly for the people. /episode/index/show/boldblunt/id/43078518

The bureaucracies of natural disasters 09/22/2026

The bureaucracies of natural disasters It's bad enough when a natural disaster strikes and citizens lose their homes, their businesses, their access to medical treatments and clean water and schools for their kids. But then to have to wait years — and more years! — for the well-funded FEMA to chip in the tax dollars to pay for the rebuilds? That's maddening and outrageous. David Richardson, who served as the acting head of FEMA during the Texas floods, and who then wrote the book on the bureaucracy of it all, "Texas Flood 4 July 2025," said you're better off rebuilding on your own if disaster strikes — because you can't afford to wait on the government to help. /episode/index/show/boldblunt/id/42997433

UFOs, aliens and the Bible are compatible beliefs 09/15/2026

UFOs, aliens and the Bible are compatible beliefs Can Christians believe in UFOs and so-called aliens and still be Christian? Yes, said Derrick Warfel, author of “UFOs and GOD,” and creator of a documentary of the same name. The devil is in the details, so to speak, and of tantamount importance, he said, is to realize that these supposed aliens are actually demonic — they're part and parcel of the descriptions of the supernatural within the Bible. /episode/index/show/boldblunt/id/42919830

Government is not science, and neither is Fauci 08/25/2026

Government is not science, and neither is Fauci If there's one lesson to learn from the whole Covid tyranny years in America, it's that government is not science and should never again be allowed to dictate how individuals deal with medical issues, including pandemics. Unfortunately, Congress has given Big Pharma and their partners some powerful tools to push shots and medical treatments into the public sector without properly testing them for safety and efficacy — and without having to face consequences for adverse impacts. Mary Holland, president of Children's Health Defense, talks about mRNA shots, Anthony Fauci, the state of America's medical freedoms, and more. /episode/index/show/boldblunt/id/42553740

Democrats are still TDS-Strong 08/18/2026

Democrats are still TDS-Strong President Donald Trump may be one of the most effective leaders in combating the peril of socialism and communism and all the anti-American political and cultural rot the Democrat Party has brought in recent years. But don't expect those on the left to see it — or acknowledge it in any way. They're too busy flailing in the streets. Todd Starnes discusses the "golden age" of Trump, and his own personal confrontation with the TDS nuts. /episode/index/show/boldblunt/id/42478820

America's communist problem 08/04/2026

America's communist problem America has moved rapidly from middle-of-the-road politics to a place of far-leftist infiltration, where the Democrats have let progressives, socialists and even communists take root in their party and spread their rot through government. And it's at the point where culture, education and the economy are all facing the same communist jolt. As the U.S. State Department releases its report on Cuba's infiltration of America, Michael Lucci, CEO of State Armor, has new information on how China's CCP is winding its way through the business and energy sectors. /episode/index/show/boldblunt/id/42319735

The Judeo-Christian worldview is what matters most 07/28/2026

The Judeo-Christian worldview is what matters most When it comes to protecting the future of American Exceptionalism, it's the Judeo-Christian worldview that matters most. That's because without God, there can be no God-given rights and liberties. Remove God, and all that's left is government-granted — and remember, what government grants it can also take away. Troy Miller, CEO of NRB, talks about the importance of the Judeo-Christian worldview and the battle that's confronting America right now. /episode/index/show/boldblunt/id/42245915

Saving SAVE, saving America from socialism 07/14/2026

Saving SAVE, saving America from socialism Sen. Lindsey Graham was a staunch supporter of President Donald Trump's SAVE Act, and the fate of the election integrity bill, since his untimely death, hangs in the balance — or does it? As Martha Jenkins, president of the National Federation of Republican Women, points out, the late senator's South Carolina seat isn't likely to change political parties. Jenkins discusses SAVE, Graham and other political news of the day. /episode/index/show/boldblunt/id/42092685

America's last stand 07/07/2026

America's last stand If civilizations rise and fall in concert with moral virtues, then America could very well be on its last legs. So says Seth Gruber who took a look at historical trends, and found the facts were clear — that societies where monogamy was pushed to the side were always, always, always in their final days. In his book and film, "The Last Stand: Christ or Chaos - The War for the West," Gruber lays out the three big downfalls that always lead to societal destruction. /episode/index/show/boldblunt/id/41995900

Bible morals being taught in public schools 06/23/2026

Bible morals being taught in public schools A new survey shows the vast majority of parents want Bible-based instruction on good morals and solid values taught to their children in public schools — and the schools are listening. LifeWise Academy's CEO Joel Penton says his organization has established in-school Bible courses on instructing children in the moral way to go, and that the demand is only growing. /episode/index/show/boldblunt/id/41745270

Bold and Blunt: The war is over -- or is it? 06/16/2026

Bold and Blunt: The war is over -- or is it? America's war against Iran has been waging nearly 100 days and the good news is: It's over. So said President Donald Trump. The bad news? It may not be over. So said a read-between-the-lines of all the media reports that the peace deal that's due to be signed, or is being signed, or has been signed, is actually only a deal to continue discussions of peace and strike agreeable terms of peace. Simcha Brodsky, chief operating officer for Open Source Intel on X, speaks from Israel about the Jewish nation's perspective on both the war and looming peace. /episode/index/show/boldblunt/id/41668465

Trump's foreign policy successes 06/09/2026

Trump's foreign policy successes When it comes to President Donald Trump's foreign policy, Democrats largely disagree with anything and everything he does, while Republicans generally stand in solidarity with him. But that's because Democrats for the most part detest America. For more on Trump's foreign policy and energy plans to return America to a state of independence and greatness, tune in to guest Rear Adm. Mike Hewitt, retired U.S. Navy. /episode/index/show/boldblunt/id/41588170

Quiet Christians weaken America 06/02/2026

Quiet Christians weaken America The root of most of America's problems is this: quiet Christians. Far too many in the faith feel like their job is to live in this world, but not of this world — and that's why evil is advancing and darkness grows. If Christians would become bolder, then America's many problems would naturally subside. Bunni Pounds says more Christians should behave like Nehemiah in the Bible, and take the leadership roles God wants them to take — and stop waiting for someone to tell them it's okay to lead. /episode/index/show/boldblunt/id/41512460

George Soros destroys another life 05/26/2026

George Soros destroys another life Billionaire George Soros has spent tens of millions of dollars to sway local district attorney races and elect prosecutors who won't prosecute. His legacy is one of destruction. Lives and families and futures have been shattered because of his personal politics of far-left ideologies. Thankfully, some are fighting back. Jennifer Harrison has started a one-woman movement to put a stop to Soros-backed lawlessness. /episode/index/show/boldblunt/id/41429365

J.K. Rowling's inspiring story 05/20/2026

J.K. Rowling's inspiring story J.K. Rowling, author of the Harry Potter series, has led a life of ups and downs and on way to becoming one of the world's best-selling authors, has overcome much adversity. She's also a complex woman — as complex as the characters she's developed in her much-beloved books. Even her faith and love for Jesus has not come without controversy. Solomon Schmidt, author of "A Pen to Change the World," dove deep into her background. /episode/index/show/boldblunt/id/41366760

Covid still depressing home ownership 05/12/2026

Covid still depressing home ownership If you want to know why youth in America are struggling to move from renting to home ownership, then look no further than the Covid years. As one housing expert says, Covid became the pivot point in the nation where building homes turned into a developer's nightmare, because pricing homes was so impossible. And that challenge was passed right along to consumers. The effects still linger. /episode/index/show/boldblunt/id/41269740

Wealth-building with God 05/05/2026

Wealth-building with God Too many Christians have the wrong idea about money, and see the concept of wealth-building as automatically evil. But pursuing financial stability and prosperity isn't in itself an evil. Money only becomes problematic when its pursuit gets in the way of worship of God. John Coleman, author of "Good Money," tells how to build a life of financial purpose. /episode/index/show/boldblunt/id/41167335

Tax cuts are great, but debt reduction's better 04/28/2026

Tax cuts are great, but debt reduction's better This White House has shown itself to be a champion of tax cuts, with estimates showing Americans are receiving refunds on several thousand dollars, on average. But as fiscal expert Dr. Anne Bradley warns, tax cuts without longer term reductions in government spending in essence stagnate growth and erase the returns to citizens. Tax cuts alone can't solve the national debt crisis. /episode/index/show/boldblunt/id/41051830

China's shop of influence and horror 04/21/2026

China's shop of influence and horror The Chinese communist influence in America has taken an even deeper turn, and now the CCP is using the IRS to spread its rot. Nonprofits have become a go-to for the CCP, and it's become so problematic, even Congress is holding hearings. But that's nothing compared to the evil Jan Jekielek has uncovered about the CCP in his new book,"Killed to Order," about organ harvesting. /episode/index/show/boldblunt/id/40961520

The power of today's media 04/14/2026

The power of today's media Today's media in all its many forms is probably the most powerful and influential it has ever been. But with great power comes great responsibility — and it's questionable whether today's media members recognize that there's a moral imperative for them to report the truth, and in instances where errors are made, to correct those mistakes. More than that, too many in today's news outlets are in it for the wrong reasons. Newsmax host Marc Lotter weighs in on the state of today's media. /episode/index/show/boldblunt/id/40877975

Remembering Antonin Scalia 04/07/2026

Remembering Antonin Scalia Americans' views of the U.S. Supreme Court may be divisive, with Democrats seeing the justices as too conservative and Republicans seeing the court as too unpredictable. But consensus is that the now-deceased Justice Antonin Scalia is one of the most influential figures to have served on the court in years — in decades. Chief Washington correspondent for Newsmax, James Rosen, has a new book, "Scalia: Supreme Court Years," that tells us why. /episode/index/show/boldblunt/id/40765985

Angels and demons and aliens, oh my 03/31/2026

Angels and demons and aliens, oh my Look around and see: the world is filled with mystery — and that includes the invisible world. The Bible speaks clearly of the existence of angels and demons. But what about aliens and UFOs? Where do those fit in the biblical picture? Author, media figure, writer and documentary maker Billy Hallowell discusses his new "Investigating the Supernatural: Angels & Demons" film — and it's filled with questions and answers and more mysteries. /episode/index/show/boldblunt/id/40688045

Dangers to our republic abound 03/24/2026

Dangers to our republic abound Look around and see — today's government is a far cry from what Founding Fathers envisioned when they forged this great nation. Mike Bedenbaugh, Navy veteran and author, looked at George Washington's Farewell Address and found 40 points of wisdom America's first president offered on how to keep this republic intact — and then Bedenbaugh put the points together in a book entitled, "Reviving Our Republic." /episode/index/show/boldblunt/id/40609995

Christians shouldn't call for open borders 03/10/2026

Christians shouldn't call for open borders If you're a Christian and you think it's a good Christian duty to call for open borders — you're wrong. That's not a biblical principle. That's not a teaching of Jesus. That's not something that honest preachers and ministers and faith leaders call on their congregations to support. Alex McFarland of Alex McFarland Ministries has harsh words for his fellow clergy on the matter of immigration and says too many Christians are being wrongly taught that Jesus would want open borders. /episode/index/show/boldblunt/id/40387585

Iran's 'crimes against America' 03/02/2026

Iran's 'crimes against America' President Donald Trump has taken decisive action against Iran and the regime that's been a murderous thorn for America for decades, as well as for U.S. allies around the world. And now, predictably, Democrats and globalists and leftists are calling him out for illegally waging war, unconstitutionally waging war, immorally waging war. But Iran has committed many "crimes against America," says Aviva Klompas, a former speechwriter for the Israeli delegation to the United Nations. And Trump's actions, in unison with Israel's, are of benefit to the world. /episode/index/show/boldblunt/id/40288005

DEI is lingering in America 02/10/2026

DEI is lingering in America If you thought Diversity, Equity and Inclusion was no longer an issue in America since President Donald Trump took office — think again. Many of these institutions that fought to keep DEI, even as they were directed by the White House to dismantle the programs, just changed the narrative, changed the definition, changed the language a little bit and voila, it's DEI only by a different name. Owen Anderson, an Arizona State professor, has taken his university to court for forcing him to take DEI training, despite a state law that says he doesn't have to take it. /episode/index/show/boldblunt/id/40065575

A new conservative day dawns in American media 02/03/2026

A new conservative day dawns in American media Everybody knows the media leans mostly left, and that when there's a conservative or Republican in political office, the news outlet assumes attack dog mode — but when there's a Democrat or liberal in political office, the journalists basically adopt the party's talking points as their coverage. But trust in media has fallen to such lows, media outlets are nervous. They're starting to hire more conservatives. As Ryan Wolfe, with The Fund for American Studies, said: Even The Washington Post and The Boston Globe have hired conservatives for their opinion pages. It's a brand new day in media. /episode/index/show/boldblunt/id/39984860

Democrats — lunatic or misunderstood? 01/20/2026

Democrats — lunatic or misunderstood? Are Democrats truly lunatic fringe, or are they just misunderstood? It’s a good question, given the numbers of far leftist loons who’ve taken over streets in Minneapolis to stop by whatever violent means necessary ICE agents from doing their jobs and removing criminals from the country. As top PR agent and best-selling author AJ Rice says: What’s needed is a little bit of humor. It’s really the best way to shut down the political opposition without losing sanity in the process. /episode/index/show/boldblunt/id/39804415

God is moving in America 01/13/2026

God is moving in America If you think God is done with America, think again. Troy Anderson, author of the new “Designated Disruptor,” says God is using youth in ways that are extraordinary. And this is great news for a nation founded on a quest for religious liberty and grounded in a concept called “God-given” — meaning, God-given individual liberties and rights. A return to God is just what this nation needs. /episode/index/show/boldblunt/id/39720795

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