Newsmax founder and CEO Chris Ruddy joins the show to discuss how he built a conservative media empire, including the story of how he first met Donald Trump. He then gets into his relationship with the Clintons, California political history, education reform, and conservative talk radio's influence on the country.
00:00 Intro
00:45 The Legacy of California Governors
4:44 Reagan, Republicans & Immigration
7:00 The Crazy Way Ruddy Met Trump
10:30 Liberal Origins Before Building A Conservative Media Empire
18:04 How To Improve Public Education
26:30 Conservative Radio’s Influence On This President
30:18 The Evolution of Ruddy & The Clintons
33:47 Media Consolidation & The Fight Against Brendan Carr & The FCC
45:00 Tech Mergers, Paramount & The Hollywood System
48:35 Newsmax vs. Fox News
51:10 The 2020 Election
54:40 Political Polarization & The 2024 Election
59:22 How Democrats React If They Win Back The House
1:04:57 The Future of Cable & Artificial Intelligence
1:10:02 Should Democrats Appear On Conservative Media
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