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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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In this week’s episode of The Lion Week in Review, Josh Mann is joined by Adam Wittenberg to discuss the top stories shaping the week. The House narrowly passed a resolution (215-208) directing an end to U.S. military involvement in Iran, while gas p... more

In this week’s episode of The Lion Week in Review, Josh Mann is joined in studio by St. Louis-based reporter Stuart McMillian. They break down the latest Republican primary results, where Trump-endorsed candidates continue to outperform expectations ... more

In this week’s episode of The Lion Week in Review, Dr. Josh Mann is joined by St. Louis-based reporter Stuart McMillian to break down the latest political developments shaping the Midwest and beyond. They discuss President Trump’s decision to hold of... more

In this week’s episode of The Lion Week in Review, Dr. Josh Mann is joined by staff writers Kaylee Obisesan and Michaela Estruth to discuss the top stories of the week. They highlight Missouri mom Hannah Harper’s inspiring American Idol victory with ... more

Dr. Josh Mann is joined by Adam Wittenberg to discuss the biggest stories shaping the week. They cover the latest developments on a potential US-Iran nuclear deal, including a framework for sanctions relief and inspections. The conversation also exam... more

In this episode, Dr. Josh Mann and staff writer Michaela Estruth review the week’s major headlines, including congressional questioning of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Iran, the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision, and a Supreme Court rulin... more

Josh Mann and associate editor Adam Wittenberg examine the latest developments in the Iran conflict. They discuss President Trump’s extension of the ceasefire, the ongoing U.S. blockade, red lines on nuclear weapons, and questions about who holds pow... more

Dr. Josh Mann and reporter Michaela Estruth examine the latest developments in the Middle East, including a new ten-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon and ongoing U.S.-Iran tensions around the Strait of Hormuz. They discuss how the Trump admini... more

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Q: How do participants access the program and what forms are involved on tax day?
Participants would use form 4547 when filing taxes to sign up; funds would be deposited around July 4th, and the Treasury has made the process straightforward.
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Q: What is the basic structure of the Trump accounts program and how does it work for a newborn's account?
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Q: Has the United States Senator ever been sued by China?
Yes, he notes that the move is unprecedented and describes the suit as a badge of honor, while explaining the limitations of international and domestic jurisdiction in this case.
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Q: Congressman, wasn't Obamacare always designed to be about this day where people became dependent?
Jordan argues that the system aimed for broader government involvement and ultimately more dependence, while emphasizing GOP alternatives that expand choice and competition to lower costs.

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The show delivers weekly, issue-driven roundups that blend family, education, and faith with politics and policy analysis. Episodes frequently cover education policy, school choice, and the intersection of government, media, and culture, often interweaving faith-based perspectives with current events. A distinctive element is the recurring Faith and Freedom 250 framing and branded segments that foreground civic duty, national identity, and traditional family values. The hosts consistently pair hard-edged policy discussion with accessible storytelling, aiming to help families, educators, and listeners who care about how policy affects everyday life. This mix—policy wonkery, faith-forward commentary, and personal storytelling—appeals to liste... more

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