web02.fireside.fm Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:19:47 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Restoration Spotlight - Episodes Tagged with “Politics” https://restorationspotlight.fireside.fm/tags/politics Tue, 09 Dec 2025 13:00:00 -0500 Restoration Spotlight features the political world's most informed advocates to illuminate the state of conservative America. en-us episodic Hayden Ludwig Restoration Spotlight features the political world's most informed advocates to illuminate the state of conservative America. no Restoration of America, Restoration News, Conservative Politics Hayden Ludwig socials@restorationpac.com The Church Must Step Up with Megan Basham https://restorationspotlight.fireside.fm/the-church-must-step-up-with-megan-basham eaf7a273-3bfa-4474-a1ae-8ceeb9457515 Tue, 09 Dec 2025 13:00:00 -0500 Hayden Ludwig full Hayden Ludwig Calling pastors to stop running from 'politics in the pulpit' and start preaching the Gospel in every part of life. 47:00 no It isn't enough to be faithful Christians on Sundays or in the comfort of our own homes. God calls His people to practice what they preach in every part of life, including how they vote. Hayden Ludwig, Restoration Spotlight, Megan Basham It isn't enough to be faithful Christians on Sundays or in the comfort of our own homes. God calls His people to practice what they preach in every part of life, including how they vote.

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]]> Where Does Islam Go From Here? with Dr. Zuhdi Jasser https://restorationspotlight.fireside.fm/where-does-islam-go-from-here 7aa39353-a8e7-4fe6-9da6-7b62dfc88d6b Tue, 04 Nov 2025 12:00:00 -0500 Hayden Ludwig full Hayden Ludwig Islam and Christianity are two religions with two very different—and incompatible—visions of society. But what does that mean for Muslims in America who support the Declaration of Independence and Constitution? 29:37 no Islam and Christianity are two religions with two very different—and incompatible—visions of society. But what does that mean for Muslims in America who support the Declaration of Independence and Constitution? Dr. Zuhdi Jasser, a former U.S. Navy officer and president of the American Islamic Forum for Democracy (https://aifdemocracy.org), joins host Hayden Ludwig in a riveting discussion about how their different faiths collide and cooperate in defending American liberty. Hayden Ludwig, Restoration Spotlight, Dr. Zuhdi Jasser, Islam Islam and Christianity are two religions with two very different—and incompatible—visions of society. But what does that mean for Muslims in America who support the Declaration of Independence and Constitution?

Dr. Zuhdi Jasser, a former U.S. Navy officer and president of the American Islamic Forum for Democracy , joins host Hayden Ludwig in a riveting discussion about how their different faiths collide and cooperate in defending American liberty.

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Dr. Zuhdi Jasser, a former U.S. Navy officer and president of the American Islamic Forum for Democracy , joins host Hayden Ludwig in a riveting discussion about how their different faiths collide and cooperate in defending American liberty.

]]> Ned Ryun: Running the Permanent Campaign https://restorationspotlight.fireside.fm/ned-ryun-running-the-permanent-campaign 53e87501-a729-4b41-816f-d1368ce455b3 Thu, 07 Aug 2025 13:00:00 -0400 Hayden Ludwig full Hayden Ludwig Imagine a campaign that never ends, even after election day comes and goes. It’s called the permanent campaign, and it’s the secret weapon the Left has, and the Right needs to have, to win. So why aren't more conservative strategists adopting it? 29:51 no Imagine a campaign that never ends, even after election day comes and goes. It’s called the permanent campaign, and it’s the secret weapon the Left has, and the Right needs to have, to win. So why aren't more conservative strategists adopting it? The man with the answer is Ned Ryun, Founder and CEO of American Majority Action. Ned is the nation's leading expert on building infrastructure to prime Republican voters not days, but years in advance of Election Day. Listen and get the battleplan for Republican victory. Ned Ryun, Restoration News, Elections Imagine a campaign that never ends, even after election day comes and goes. It’s called the permanent campaign, and it’s the secret weapon the Left has, and the Right needs to have, to win. So why aren't more conservative strategists adopting it?

The man with the answer is Ned Ryun, Founder and CEO of American Majority Action. Ned is the nation's leading expert on building infrastructure to prime Republican voters not days, but years in advance of Election Day.

Listen and get the battleplan for Republican victory.

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The man with the answer is Ned Ryun, Founder and CEO of American Majority Action. Ned is the nation's leading expert on building infrastructure to prime Republican voters not days, but years in advance of Election Day.

Listen and get the battleplan for Republican victory.

]]> Terry Schilling: Has America Reached Peak Woke? https://restorationspotlight.fireside.fm/terry-schilling-has-america-reached-peak-woke 4e653325-84a7-413f-94b4-49459aef83ce Tue, 05 Aug 2025 09:00:00 -0400 Hayden Ludwig full Hayden Ludwig The Trump administration is at war with woke, and Americans couldn’t be happier. From companies dropping LGBT marketing to heightened pushback on men infiltrating women’s sports, it seems like we’re winning the fight. But there’s more work to do. 24:15 no The Trump administration is at war with woke, and Americans couldn’t be happier. From companies dropping LGBT marketing to heightened pushback on men infiltrating women’s sports, it seems like we’re winning the fight. But there’s more work to do. Here to share the truth is Terry Schilling, president of American Principles Project, one of the leading groups defending families and children against the Left’s predatory agenda. Listen and learn how America can end gender insanity for good. Terry Schilling, Restoration News, Transgender Agenda The Trump administration is at war with woke, and Americans couldn’t be happier. From companies dropping LGBT marketing to heightened pushback on men infiltrating women’s sports, it seems like we’re winning the fight. But there’s more work to do.

Here to share the truth is Terry Schilling, president of American Principles Project, one of the leading groups defending families and children against the Left’s predatory agenda.

Listen and learn how America can end gender insanity for good.

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Here to share the truth is Terry Schilling, president of American Principles Project, one of the leading groups defending families and children against the Left’s predatory agenda.

Listen and learn how America can end gender insanity for good.

]]> Jason Miyares: All Eyes on Virginia https://restorationspotlight.fireside.fm/jason-miyares df07621e-e1e1-46e9-b349-03cf19755efd Thu, 31 Jul 2025 10:00:00 -0400 Hayden Ludwig full Hayden Ludwig The nation is watching as two crucial races for Attorney General and Governor are underway in Virginia that could decide the fate of our nation. If Democrats are successful, they could infringe on firearm rights, education freedom, drive up prices, and more. This is a fate Virginia can't afford, with crime and leftist policies having already hurt the state enough under previous Democrat leadership and the impacts of the Biden Administration. 22:45 no The nation is watching as two crucial races for Attorney General and Governor are underway in Virginia that could decide the fate of our nation. If Democrats are successful, they could infringe on firearm rights, education freedom, drive up prices, and more. This is a fate Virginia can't afford, with crime and leftist policies having already hurt the state enough under previous Democrat leadership and the impacts of the Biden Administration. Attorney General Jason Miyares has been the remedy, with his work having a variety of positive impacts since taking office in 2021. He joined Hayden Ludwig on Restoration Spotlight to break down the crucial races facing Virginia. Jason Miyares, Restoration News, Virginia Politics The nation is watching as two crucial races for Attorney General and Governor are underway in Virginia that could decide the fate of our nation. If Democrats are successful, they could infringe on firearm rights, education freedom, drive up prices, and more. This is a fate Virginia can't afford, with crime and leftist policies having already hurt the state enough under previous Democrat leadership and the impacts of the Biden Administration.

Attorney General Jason Miyares has been the remedy, with his work having a variety of positive impacts since taking office in 2021. He joined Hayden Ludwig on Restoration Spotlight to break down the crucial races facing Virginia.

]]> The nation is watching as two crucial races for Attorney General and Governor are underway in Virginia that could decide the fate of our nation. If Democrats are successful, they could infringe on firearm rights, education freedom, drive up prices, and more. This is a fate Virginia can't afford, with crime and leftist policies having already hurt the state enough under previous Democrat leadership and the impacts of the Biden Administration.

Attorney General Jason Miyares has been the remedy, with his work having a variety of positive impacts since taking office in 2021. He joined Hayden Ludwig on Restoration Spotlight to break down the crucial races facing Virginia.

]]> Terry Schilling is Taking Apart Trans Inc. https://restorationspotlight.fireside.fm/terry-schilling 296dccd6-edd7-406b-9550-a72fc48214ea Fri, 15 Nov 2024 12:00:00 -0500 Hayden Ludwig full 1 Hayden Ludwig From putting a stop to “gender affirming care” to removing graphic books from schools, Terry Schilling is making an impact. A lot has gone on behind the scenes to bring the Left to the radical place it is in today as they push to medically transition children. 26:44 no From putting a stop to “gender affirming care” to removing graphic books from schools, Terry Schilling is making an impact. A lot has gone on behind the scenes to bring the Left to the radical place it is in today as they push to medically transition children. He joined the First Right Podcast to discuss his work with the American Principles Project-- diving into the roots of what has become the transgender industry. Listen to the full episode to find out more! Want daily news without the liberal slant? Subscribe to First Right here (https://www.restorationofamerica.com/first-right/) Trans, Transgender, LGBTQ, Gender Affirming Care, Politics, Culture War, Pride From putting a stop to “gender affirming care” to removing graphic books from schools, Terry Schilling is making an impact. A lot has gone on behind the scenes to bring the Left to the radical place it is in today as they push to medically transition children. He joined the First Right Podcast to discuss his work with the American Principles Project-- diving into the roots of what has become the transgender industry.

Listen to the full episode to find out more!

Want daily news without the liberal slant? Subscribe to First Right here

]]> From putting a stop to “gender affirming care” to removing graphic books from schools, Terry Schilling is making an impact. A lot has gone on behind the scenes to bring the Left to the radical place it is in today as they push to medically transition children. He joined the First Right Podcast to discuss his work with the American Principles Project-- diving into the roots of what has become the transgender industry.

Listen to the full episode to find out more!

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]]> Illegal Alien Crime Is Out of Control https://restorationspotlight.fireside.fm/victoria-manning 893e261d-9332-4a5a-a96d-16cfacecd951 Fri, 26 Jul 2024 11:00:00 -0400 Hayden Ludwig full 1 Hayden Ludwig The newest project by Restoration News highlights the extent of the border crisis, and has garnered widespread attention across the nation. With over 3,000 crimes covered thus far, IllegalAlienCrimes.com is a one-of-a-kind site that tracks crimes of people who have crossed the border illegally in the invasion under Joe Biden and border czar Kamala Harris. 22:32 no The newest project by Restoration News highlights the extent of the border crisis, and has garnered widespread attention across the nation. With over 3,000 crimes covered thus far, IllegalAlienCrimes.com (https://www.illegalaliencrimes.com) is a one-of-a-kind site that tracks crimes of people who have crossed the border illegally in the invasion under Joe Biden and border czar Kamala Harris. Victoria Manning, a Senior Investigative Researcher at Restoration News, led the charge in the research and creation of the crime site, diving deep into the crimes that have impacted America coast to coast. She joined host Hayden Ludwig to discuss the border disaster and IllegalAlienCrimes.com (https://www.illegalaliencrimes.com), a resource to keep Americans informed about how their communities are being impacted. You don't want to miss this conversation and the insight provided by Victoria Manning. Want daily news without the liberal slant? Subscribe to First Right here (https://www.restorationofamerica.com/first-right/) Crime, Illegal Alien, Border, Illegal Immigration, Kamala Harris, Biden, Politics The newest project by Restoration News highlights the extent of the border crisis, and has garnered widespread attention across the nation. With over 3,000 crimes covered thus far, IllegalAlienCrimes.com is a one-of-a-kind site that tracks crimes of people who have crossed the border illegally in the invasion under Joe Biden and border czar Kamala Harris.

Victoria Manning, a Senior Investigative Researcher at Restoration News, led the charge in the research and creation of the crime site, diving deep into the crimes that have impacted America coast to coast.

She joined host Hayden Ludwig to discuss the border disaster and IllegalAlienCrimes.com, a resource to keep Americans informed about how their communities are being impacted.

You don't want to miss this conversation and the insight provided by Victoria Manning.
Want daily news without the liberal slant? Subscribe to First Right here

]]> The newest project by Restoration News highlights the extent of the border crisis, and has garnered widespread attention across the nation. With over 3,000 crimes covered thus far, IllegalAlienCrimes.com is a one-of-a-kind site that tracks crimes of people who have crossed the border illegally in the invasion under Joe Biden and border czar Kamala Harris.

Victoria Manning, a Senior Investigative Researcher at Restoration News, led the charge in the research and creation of the crime site, diving deep into the crimes that have impacted America coast to coast.

She joined host Hayden Ludwig to discuss the border disaster and IllegalAlienCrimes.com, a resource to keep Americans informed about how their communities are being impacted.

You don't want to miss this conversation and the insight provided by Victoria Manning.
Want daily news without the liberal slant? Subscribe to First Right here

]]> Socialism—Not Even Once with Daniel Di Martino https://restorationspotlight.fireside.fm/daniel-dimartino 83732f3a-00ce-4fa6-8516-d8427e9b71e4 Fri, 14 Jun 2024 11:00:00 -0400 Hayden Ludwig full 1 Hayden Ludwig First Right host Hayden Ludwig welcomes Daniel Di Martino, a survivor of Venezuelan socialism turned American patriot who’s dedicated his life to defending our nation’s constitutional liberties from those who seek to destroy them. 29:26 no First Right host Hayden Ludwig welcomes Daniel Di Martino, a survivor of Venezuelan socialism turned American patriot who’s dedicated his life to defending our nation’s constitutional liberties from those who seek to destroy them. As someone who lived through the terrible consequences of socialism under the Chavez regime, Daniel has vital warning about falling for the trap of “democratic” socialism—you can vote your way in, but not vote your way out—targeting our young people, as seen with the pro-Hamas protests spreading across college campuses. Millions of voters are being deceived by the radical Left as they try to implement dangerous policies that threaten to destroy America’s republic. But Daniel is committed to putting a stop to this with his critical message of preserving freedom before it’s too late. Listen now for the full story. Learn more about Daniel Di Martino’s work at the Dissident Project (https://www.dissidentproject.org) and follow him on X (https://x.com/DanielDiMartino). Want daily news without the liberal slant? Subscribe to First Right here (https://www.restorationofamerica.com/first-right/) First Right, Hayden Ludwig, Restoration of America, Daniel Di Martino, Socialism, Hamas Protests First Right host Hayden Ludwig welcomes Daniel Di Martino, a survivor of Venezuelan socialism turned American patriot who’s dedicated his life to defending our nation’s constitutional liberties from those who seek to destroy them.

As someone who lived through the terrible consequences of socialism under the Chavez regime, Daniel has vital warning about falling for the trap of “democratic” socialism—you can vote your way in, but not vote your way out—targeting our young people, as seen with the pro-Hamas protests spreading across college campuses.

Millions of voters are being deceived by the radical Left as they try to implement dangerous policies that threaten to destroy America’s republic. But Daniel is committed to putting a stop to this with his critical message of preserving freedom before it’s too late. Listen now for the full story.

Learn more about Daniel Di Martino’s work at the Dissident Project and follow him on X.

Want daily news without the liberal slant? Subscribe to First Right here

]]> First Right host Hayden Ludwig welcomes Daniel Di Martino, a survivor of Venezuelan socialism turned American patriot who’s dedicated his life to defending our nation’s constitutional liberties from those who seek to destroy them.

As someone who lived through the terrible consequences of socialism under the Chavez regime, Daniel has vital warning about falling for the trap of “democratic” socialism—you can vote your way in, but not vote your way out—targeting our young people, as seen with the pro-Hamas protests spreading across college campuses.

Millions of voters are being deceived by the radical Left as they try to implement dangerous policies that threaten to destroy America’s republic. But Daniel is committed to putting a stop to this with his critical message of preserving freedom before it’s too late. Listen now for the full story.

Learn more about Daniel Di Martino’s work at the Dissident Project and follow him on X.

Want daily news without the liberal slant? Subscribe to First Right here

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