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    <title>Restoration Spotlight - Episodes Tagged with “Media”</title>
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    <pubDate>Tue, 29 Jul 2025 15:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <description>Restoration Spotlight features the political world's most informed advocates to illuminate the state of conservative America.
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    <itunes:author>Hayden Ludwig</itunes:author>
    <itunes:summary>Restoration Spotlight features the political world's most informed advocates to illuminate the state of conservative America.
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  <title>Paul Kengor: The New Media Takeover</title>
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  <author>Hayden Ludwig</author>
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  <itunes:subtitle>Kengor is a leading expert on communism and President Ronald Reagan, while also providing regular commentary on Catholicism and current events. He joined Restoration Spotlight to provide analysis on each of these topics and the history of conservative media as it applies today.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>44:15</itunes:duration>
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  <description>With trust in the mainstream media dwindling, ‘new media’ has a place at the top of the totem pole. More and more people are turning to outlets like Restoration News (https://restoration-news.com) and The American Spectator, which Paul Kengor is Editor of.
Kengor is a leading expert on communism and President Ronald Reagan, while also providing regular commentary on Catholicism and current events. He joined Restoration Spotlight to provide analysis on each of these topics and the history of conservative media as it applies today.
He breaks down the problems conservative media faces, how Marxism impacts us today, the impacts of communists infiltrating American churches, and more. 
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  <itunes:keywords>Paul Kengor, Restoration News</itunes:keywords>
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    <![CDATA[<p>With trust in the mainstream media dwindling, ‘new media’ has a place at the top of the totem pole. More and more people are turning to outlets like <a href="https://restoration-news.com" rel="nofollow">Restoration News</a> and The American Spectator, which Paul Kengor is Editor of.</p>

<p>Kengor is a leading expert on communism and President Ronald Reagan, while also providing regular commentary on Catholicism and current events. He joined Restoration Spotlight to provide analysis on each of these topics and the history of conservative media as it applies today.</p>

<p>He breaks down the problems conservative media faces, how Marxism impacts us today, the impacts of communists infiltrating American churches, and more.</p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>With trust in the mainstream media dwindling, ‘new media’ has a place at the top of the totem pole. More and more people are turning to outlets like <a href="https://restoration-news.com" rel="nofollow">Restoration News</a> and The American Spectator, which Paul Kengor is Editor of.</p>

<p>Kengor is a leading expert on communism and President Ronald Reagan, while also providing regular commentary on Catholicism and current events. He joined Restoration Spotlight to provide analysis on each of these topics and the history of conservative media as it applies today.</p>

<p>He breaks down the problems conservative media faces, how Marxism impacts us today, the impacts of communists infiltrating American churches, and more.</p>]]>
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  <title>Unafraid with Kari Lake</title>
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  <pubDate>Fri, 18 Aug 2023 07:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
  <author>Hayden Ludwig</author>
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  <itunes:subtitle>Kari Lake is back on First Right to talk about her mission to reform our election system and restore America back to what our Founding Fathers intended. As the deep state swamp tries to destroy this country, Kari fearlessly fights to outsmart the liberal media, expose corruption, and bring America back to greatness. </itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>21:04</itunes:duration>
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  <description>Kari Lake is back on First Right to talk about her mission to reform our election system and restore America back to what our Founding Fathers intended. As the Deep State tries to destroy this country, Kari fearlessly fights to outsmart the liberal media, expose corruption, and bring America back to greatness. 
Watch now to learn about Kari’s latest efforts and her hope for our future!
Purchase Unafraid, Kari Lake’s latest book, here (https://www.amazon.com/Unafraid-Getting-Started-Kari-Lake/dp/1735503770).
Want daily news without the liberal slant? Subscribe to First Right here (https://www.restorationofamerica.com/first-right/) 
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    <![CDATA[<p>Kari Lake is back on First Right to talk about her mission to reform our election system and restore America back to what our Founding Fathers intended. As the Deep State tries to destroy this country, Kari fearlessly fights to outsmart the liberal media, expose corruption, and bring America back to greatness. </p>

<p>Watch now to learn about Kari’s latest efforts and her hope for our future!</p>

<p>Purchase <em>Unafraid</em>, Kari Lake’s latest book, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Unafraid-Getting-Started-Kari-Lake/dp/1735503770" rel="nofollow">here</a>.</p>

<p>Want daily news without the liberal slant? Subscribe to First Right <a href="https://www.restorationofamerica.com/first-right/" rel="nofollow">here</a></p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Kari Lake is back on First Right to talk about her mission to reform our election system and restore America back to what our Founding Fathers intended. As the Deep State tries to destroy this country, Kari fearlessly fights to outsmart the liberal media, expose corruption, and bring America back to greatness. </p>

<p>Watch now to learn about Kari’s latest efforts and her hope for our future!</p>

<p>Purchase <em>Unafraid</em>, Kari Lake’s latest book, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Unafraid-Getting-Started-Kari-Lake/dp/1735503770" rel="nofollow">here</a>.</p>

<p>Want daily news without the liberal slant? Subscribe to First Right <a href="https://www.restorationofamerica.com/first-right/" rel="nofollow">here</a></p>]]>
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  <title>The latest liberal corruption with John Solomon</title>
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  <pubDate>Fri, 19 May 2023 08:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
  <author>Hayden Ludwig</author>
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  <itunes:subtitle>John Solomon, editor-in-chief of Just the News, is back to discuss everything from the Biden crime family to CIA/FBI corruption to the Durham Report. The elites are hanging on for dear life as new information breaks their narrative, and John is ready to report news as soon as it breaks.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>19:27</itunes:duration>
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  <description>John Solomon, editor-in-chief of Just the News, is back to discuss everything from the Biden crime family to CIA/FBI corruption to the Durham Report. The elites are hanging on for dear life as new information breaks their narrative, and John is ready to report news as soon as it breaks. Don't miss this informative episode! 
You can read John Solomon Reports here (https://justthenews.com/podcasts/john-solomon-reports) and watch his podcast Just the News, No Noise every weeknight on Real America’s Voice (https://americasvoice.news/playlists/just-the-news-no-noise/). 
Want daily news without the liberal slant? Subscribe to First Right here (https://www.restorationofamerica.com/first-right/) 
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  <itunes:keywords>First Right, Jerry Ewalt, John Solomon, media, Restoration of America, Biden Crime Family, Durham Report</itunes:keywords>
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    <![CDATA[<p>John Solomon, editor-in-chief of Just the News, is back to discuss everything from the Biden crime family to CIA/FBI corruption to the Durham Report. The elites are hanging on for dear life as new information breaks their narrative, and John is ready to report news as soon as it breaks. Don&#39;t miss this informative episode! </p>

<p>You can read John Solomon Reports <a href="https://justthenews.com/podcasts/john-solomon-reports" rel="nofollow">here</a> and watch his podcast <em>Just the News, No Noise</em> every weeknight on <a href="https://americasvoice.news/playlists/just-the-news-no-noise/" rel="nofollow">Real America’s Voice</a>. </p>

<p>Want daily news without the liberal slant? Subscribe to First Right <a href="https://www.restorationofamerica.com/first-right/" rel="nofollow">here</a></p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>John Solomon, editor-in-chief of Just the News, is back to discuss everything from the Biden crime family to CIA/FBI corruption to the Durham Report. The elites are hanging on for dear life as new information breaks their narrative, and John is ready to report news as soon as it breaks. Don&#39;t miss this informative episode! </p>

<p>You can read John Solomon Reports <a href="https://justthenews.com/podcasts/john-solomon-reports" rel="nofollow">here</a> and watch his podcast <em>Just the News, No Noise</em> every weeknight on <a href="https://americasvoice.news/playlists/just-the-news-no-noise/" rel="nofollow">Real America’s Voice</a>. </p>

<p>Want daily news without the liberal slant? Subscribe to First Right <a href="https://www.restorationofamerica.com/first-right/" rel="nofollow">here</a></p>]]>
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  <title>Why award-winning investigative journalist Sharyl Attkisson left her mainstream media career in favor of truthful reporting</title>
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  <pubDate>Fri, 07 Apr 2023 19:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
  <author>Hayden Ludwig</author>
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  <itunes:subtitle>For thirty years, Sharyl Attkisson was a correspondent and anchor at CBS News, PBS, CNN, and in local news before she ended her mainstream career to become one of the few who remain true to journalistic principles.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>18:19</itunes:duration>
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  <description>For thirty years, Sharyl Attkisson was a correspondent and anchor at CBS News, PBS, CNN, and in local news before she ended her mainstream career to become one of the few who remain true to her journalistic principles. Honest reporting and refusing to give into liberal bias led to being spied on by the Obama administration, and she's here to share her story and outlook for the future in journalism.
In addition to her investigative reporting success, Sharyl is the NYT bestselling author of Slanted: How the news media taught us to love censorship and hate journalism; The Smear: How Shady Political Operatives and Fake News Control What You See, What You Think and How You Vote, and Stonewalled. Learn more about Sharyl and order her books here (https://sharylattkisson.com/).
Want daily news without the liberal slant? Subscribe to First Right here (https://www.restorationofamerica.com/first-right/) 
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  <itunes:keywords>First Right, Doug Truax, Sharyl Attkisson, Slanted, Smear, Stonewalled, Media, Investigative Journalism, Propaganda, Media Truth</itunes:keywords>
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    <![CDATA[<p>For thirty years, Sharyl Attkisson was a correspondent and anchor at CBS News, PBS, CNN, and in local news before she ended her mainstream career to become one of the few who remain true to her journalistic principles. Honest reporting and refusing to give into liberal bias led to being spied on by the Obama administration, and she&#39;s here to share her story and outlook for the future in journalism.</p>

<p>In addition to her investigative reporting success, Sharyl is the NYT bestselling author of Slanted: How the news media taught us to love censorship and hate journalism; The Smear: How Shady Political Operatives and Fake News Control What You See, What You Think and How You Vote, and Stonewalled. Learn more about Sharyl and order her books <a href="https://sharylattkisson.com/" rel="nofollow">here</a>.</p>

<p>Want daily news without the liberal slant? Subscribe to First Right <a href="https://www.restorationofamerica.com/first-right/" rel="nofollow">here</a></p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>For thirty years, Sharyl Attkisson was a correspondent and anchor at CBS News, PBS, CNN, and in local news before she ended her mainstream career to become one of the few who remain true to her journalistic principles. Honest reporting and refusing to give into liberal bias led to being spied on by the Obama administration, and she&#39;s here to share her story and outlook for the future in journalism.</p>

<p>In addition to her investigative reporting success, Sharyl is the NYT bestselling author of Slanted: How the news media taught us to love censorship and hate journalism; The Smear: How Shady Political Operatives and Fake News Control What You See, What You Think and How You Vote, and Stonewalled. Learn more about Sharyl and order her books <a href="https://sharylattkisson.com/" rel="nofollow">here</a>.</p>

<p>Want daily news without the liberal slant? Subscribe to First Right <a href="https://www.restorationofamerica.com/first-right/" rel="nofollow">here</a></p>]]>
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  <title>Episode 83: Amanda Milius, producer and director of The Plot Against the President</title>
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  <pubDate>Fri, 02 Sep 2022 08:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
  <author>Hayden Ludwig</author>
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  <itunes:subtitle>Amanda Milius, producer and director of The Plot Against the President</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>23:30</itunes:duration>
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  <description>Jerry speaks with Amanda Milius, producer and director of The Plot Against the President. 
Restoration PAC is a non-partisan political action committee that sponsors political activities advocating for policy changes and/or the election or defeat of candidates on the basis of time-tested conservative principles.
Visit our website: https://restorationofamerica.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/restorationamerica 
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Restorationroa
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    <![CDATA[<p>Jerry speaks with Amanda Milius, producer and director of The Plot Against the President. </p>

<p>Restoration PAC is a non-partisan political action committee that sponsors political activities advocating for policy changes and/or the election or defeat of candidates on the basis of time-tested conservative principles.</p>

<p>Visit our website: <a href="https://restorationofamerica.com/" rel="nofollow">https://restorationofamerica.com/</a><br>
Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/restorationamerica" rel="nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/restorationamerica</a> <br>
Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/Restoration_roa" rel="nofollow">https://twitter.com/Restoration_roa</a><br>
Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/restoration_pac/" rel="nofollow">https://instagram.com/restoration_pac/</a><br>
GETTR: <a href="https://gettr.com/user/restorationpac" rel="nofollow">https://gettr.com/user/restorationpac</a></p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Jerry speaks with Amanda Milius, producer and director of The Plot Against the President. </p>

<p>Restoration PAC is a non-partisan political action committee that sponsors political activities advocating for policy changes and/or the election or defeat of candidates on the basis of time-tested conservative principles.</p>

<p>Visit our website: <a href="https://restorationofamerica.com/" rel="nofollow">https://restorationofamerica.com/</a><br>
Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/restorationamerica" rel="nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/restorationamerica</a> <br>
Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/Restoration_roa" rel="nofollow">https://twitter.com/Restoration_roa</a><br>
Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/restoration_pac/" rel="nofollow">https://instagram.com/restoration_pac/</a><br>
GETTR: <a href="https://gettr.com/user/restorationpac" rel="nofollow">https://gettr.com/user/restorationpac</a></p>]]>
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  <title>Episode 75: Dan Gainor, prominent media critic in America</title>
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  <pubDate>Fri, 08 Jul 2022 09:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
  <author>Hayden Ludwig</author>
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  <itunes:subtitle>Dan Gainor, prominent media critic in America</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>24:53</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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  <description>Doug talks to Dan Gainor, prominent media critic in America. 
Restoration PAC is a non-partisan political action committee that sponsors political activities advocating for policy changes and/or the election or defeat of candidates on the basis of time-tested conservative principles.
Visit our website: https://restorationofamerica.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/restorationamerica 
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Restorationroa
Instagram: https://instagram.com/restorationpac/
GETTR: https://gettr.com/user/restorationpac 
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    <![CDATA[<p>Doug talks to Dan Gainor, prominent media critic in America. </p>

<p>Restoration PAC is a non-partisan political action committee that sponsors political activities advocating for policy changes and/or the election or defeat of candidates on the basis of time-tested conservative principles.</p>

<p>Visit our website: <a href="https://restorationofamerica.com/" rel="nofollow">https://restorationofamerica.com/</a><br>
Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/restorationamerica" rel="nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/restorationamerica</a> <br>
Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/Restoration_roa" rel="nofollow">https://twitter.com/Restoration_roa</a><br>
Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/restoration_pac/" rel="nofollow">https://instagram.com/restoration_pac/</a><br>
GETTR: <a href="https://gettr.com/user/restorationpac" rel="nofollow">https://gettr.com/user/restorationpac</a></p>]]>
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  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>Doug talks to Dan Gainor, prominent media critic in America. </p>

<p>Restoration PAC is a non-partisan political action committee that sponsors political activities advocating for policy changes and/or the election or defeat of candidates on the basis of time-tested conservative principles.</p>

<p>Visit our website: <a href="https://restorationofamerica.com/" rel="nofollow">https://restorationofamerica.com/</a><br>
Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/restorationamerica" rel="nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/restorationamerica</a> <br>
Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/Restoration_roa" rel="nofollow">https://twitter.com/Restoration_roa</a><br>
Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/restoration_pac/" rel="nofollow">https://instagram.com/restoration_pac/</a><br>
GETTR: <a href="https://gettr.com/user/restorationpac" rel="nofollow">https://gettr.com/user/restorationpac</a></p>]]>
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