The Lion Week in Review

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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.

  1. 5d ago

    NASA’s Nuclear Push for the Moon and Mars

    Heartlander News reporter Stuart McMillian joins Dr. Josh Mann to recount his exclusive tour of the Idaho National Laboratory alongside NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman. The focus is SR-1 Freedom, the first fission-powered spacecraft designed for nuclear electric propulsion and a path to Mars, with a hard launch target of December 2028. Isaacman stresses the urgency of the second space race as China prepares to land Chang’e 7 at the lunar South Pole, while the Department of Energy and NASA accelerate reactor development at record speed.  McMillian describes walking through restricted prototype facilities, radiation-shielded labs, and vibration-test rigs that simulate rocket launch conditions. The conversation then turns to the Air Force’s decision to base F-15E Strike Eagles at Whiteman Air Force Base in Missouri, preserving the historic 442nd Fighter Wing.  Additional stories cover recent Democratic primary results, where moderate candidates defeated more progressive challengers in Missouri and Wisconsin, and a new survey showing nearly one in six Americans have already acted on AI medical advice without consulting a physician. 00:00:00 – Introduction 00:00:34 – Nuclear Power for Space 00:00:50 – Isaacman at Idaho Lab 00:01:08 – Winning the Space Race 00:01:40 – SR-1 Freedom Mission 00:02:10 – China’s Lunar Challenge 00:03:18 – DOE Rapid Deployment 00:03:58 – Building Reactor Hardware 00:05:29 – 2028 Mission Deadline 00:07:04 – Tour of Idaho Lab 00:08:26 – Prototypes and Restricted Areas 00:10:39 – Reactor Testing Rigs 00:12:13 – Nuclear Technology Revival 00:14:16 – AI and Energy Needs 00:15:49 – China as Space Rival 00:18:06 – F-15s to Whiteman 00:19:58 – Democratic Primary Results 00:23:35 – AI Medical Advice Survey Follow The Lion on Facebook, Instagram, X, and YouTube.  You can also sign-up for our newsletter and follow our coverage at ReadLion.com. To learn more about the Herzog Foundation, visit HerzogFoundation.com. Like and follow us on Facebook, X, and Instagram, or sign up to receive monthly email updates. #ChristianEducation #Education #EducationPolicy #EducationReform #FaithAndLearning #Family #FaithInEducation #Faith #Homeschool #ChristianSchool #PrivateSchool #EducationNews #News #Religion #ReligiousNews #PublicSchool #SchoolNews #NewsShow #SchoolChoice

  2. Aug 7

    Rising Democratic Socialists and AI Price Discrimination

    Michaela Estruth discusses her interview with Senator Josh Hawley conducted the day after nationwide primary elections. Hawley describes the Democrat Party’s sharp leftward shift, the rise of woke socialist candidates who favor government control, gender ideology in schools, and chemical abortions, and contrasts Missouri’s rejection of a more radical progressive with Michigan’s nomination of a Democratic Socialists of America candidate for Senate. The conversation turns to Hawley’s push to ban corporations from using AI and personal data to set individualized prices that charge customers differently for the same product or service. Additional topics include Hawley’s “trust but verify” stance on attorney-general nominee Todd Blanche, particularly enforcement against illegal mailing of abortion drugs into states with bans, and his efforts to keep Farm Service Agency offices open across rural Missouri, where agriculture remains the state’s top industry. Adam Wittenberg joins to examine the broader surge of overtly socialist candidates, a former Democratic operative’s book explaining why she left the party, ongoing debates over men in women’s sports highlighted by Riley Gaines and a satirical all-trans WNBA proposal, an investigative report on last-minute Biden-administration changes that routed nearly $3 billion in green-energy funds to Wall Street-managed vehicles, and a disbarred immigration attorney’s alleged large-scale fraud scheme. 00:00:00 – Introduction 00:00:22 – Hawley on Democrat Shift 00:00:49 – Rise of Woke Socialists 00:01:40 – Primary Results Overview 00:03:46 – Michigan Versus Missouri 00:05:38 – AI Pricing Practices 00:06:30 – Ban on AI Price Setting 00:08:10 – Economic Debate on Pricing 00:11:29 – Todd Blanche Nomination 00:11:53 – Abortion Drug Enforcement 00:13:24 – Missouri Farm Offices 00:14:38 – Agriculture as Top Industry 00:16:35 – Democratic Socialists Surge 00:18:27 – Young Voters and Affordability 00:19:50 – Francesca Hong Controversy 00:20:46 – Nothing Left Book 00:22:19 – Democrats Abandon Heartland 00:23:05 – Riley Gaines and WNBA 00:24:32 – Trans Team Proposal 00:25:25 – Green Energy Giveaway 00:26:26 – Immigration Attorney Fraud  Follow The Lion on Facebook, Instagram, X, and YouTube.  You can also sign-up for our newsletter and follow our coverage at ReadLion.com. To learn more about the Herzog Foundation, visit HerzogFoundation.com. Like and follow us on Facebook, X, and Instagram, or sign up to receive monthly email updates. #ChristianEducation #Education #EducationPolicy #EducationReform #FaithAndLearning #Family #FaithInEducation #Faith #Homeschool #ChristianSchool #PrivateSchool #EducationNews #News #Religion #ReligiousNews #PublicSchool #SchoolNews #NewsShow #SchoolChoice

  3. Jul 31

    Hawley GRILLS Fauci on COVID Journals and the Fifth Amendment

    Michaela Estruth discusses her interview with Senator Josh Hawley following a contentious Senate hearing in which Dr. Anthony Fauci repeatedly invoked the Fifth Amendment. The conversation examines newly released personal journals covering 2019–2022 that appear to conflict with public statements on the origin of COVID-19, including early notes suggesting the Wuhan market was an amplifier rather than the source and limited consensus among experts on natural emergence. Hawley argues that Fauci’s presidential pardon removes the basis for pleading the Fifth and that the repeated refusals constitute contempt of Congress; he has introduced legislation targeting the use of government resources to solicit personal cash awards during the pandemic.  The discussion also covers ongoing disaster-relief needs in Missouri more than a year after the devastating St. Louis tornado and subsequent flooding, with Hawley seeking substantially larger federal funding.  Additional stories include a Department of Education investigation into “trans Potato Head” dolls intended for children as young as four in Minnesota, and a report from Rio Grande Bible Ministries—an 80-year-old institute near the U.S.–Mexico border that trains Spanish-speaking pastors and is adapting to visa challenges by restoring English instruction and exploring satellite campuses in Latin America and South Dakota. 00:00:00 – Introduction 00:00:27 – Hawley Fauci Hearing 00:01:11 – Fauci Journals Released 00:02:20 – Wuhan Market Notes 00:03:42 – Fauci Pleads the Fifth 00:05:13 – Hawley’s Grilling of Fauci 00:06:13 – Immunity and the Fifth 00:07:19 – Legal Argument Explained 00:09:07 – Biden’s Pardon of Fauci 00:10:36 – Holding Fauci in Contempt 00:12:11 – Lessons from the Pandemic 00:13:27 – St. Louis Tornado Relief 00:14:34 – Funding Shortfall Details 00:15:57 – Minnesota Transgender Dolls 00:18:28 – Rio Grande Bible Ministries 00:19:50 – Institute’s 80-Year History 00:22:24 – Border Visa Challenges 00:24:52 – English Programs and Satellites Follow The Lion on Facebook, Instagram, X, and YouTube.  You can also sign-up for our newsletter and follow our coverage at ReadLion.com. To learn more about the Herzog Foundation, visit HerzogFoundation.com. Like and follow us on Facebook, X, and Instagram, or sign up to receive monthly email updates. #ChristianEducation #Education #EducationPolicy #EducationReform #FaithAndLearning #Family #FaithInEducation #Faith #Homeschool #ChristianSchool #PrivateSchool #EducationNews #News #Religion #ReligiousNews #PublicSchool #SchoolNews #NewsShow #SchoolChoice

  4. Jul 24

    Senator Hawley Demands Justice for Near-Term Infants Found Discarded

    Culture Reporter Michaela Estruth discusses her interview with Senator Josh Hawley of Missouri. The conversation centers on Hawley’s letter to acting Attorney General Todd Blanche seeking justice for nearly full-term infants whose remains were discovered in a dumpster in Washington, D.C. several years ago. Hawley questions whether outfits such as Planned Parenthood may be violating partial-birth abortion bans and chemical-abortion laws, and he presses for an investigation so that those responsible can be held accountable. They also examine an undercover probe of Plan C, an abortion-pill provider that has shipped pills beyond FDA guidelines into states where they are banned, raising serious safety risks for women—including cases of coercion. A South Dakota lawsuit challenging a state ban on abortion advertising is reviewed as a free-speech issue, with parallels drawn to restrictions on abortion-pill-reversal advertising in blue states. Hawley’s letter to Meta over the alleged silencing of a whistleblower who raised concerns about child-exploitation material on the company’s platforms is covered, along with his bill that would withhold Postal Service executive bonuses until on-time delivery rates improve in Missouri. Additional stories include Republican efforts to contest Missouri’s redrawn 5th Congressional District, a Department of Justice demand that a Kansas City, Kansas school district end secret transgender policies, and journalist Nick Shirley’s ongoing exposure of large-scale government fraud. 00:00:00 – Introduction 00:00:20 – Dumpster Babies Letter 00:06:16 – Plan C Pill Investigation 00:10:15 – South Dakota Ad Ban 00:14:10 – Meta Whistleblower Silence 00:14:23 – Hawley on Meta Content 00:15:34 – Holding Meta Accountable 00:17:44 – Postal Service Bonus Bill 00:18:05 – Missouri Mail Failures 00:22:00 – Missouri District 5 Election 00:23:50 – Midterm Flip Potential 00:25:14 – Kansas School Trans Policies 00:25:41 – Nick Shirley Finds More Fraud Follow The Lion on Facebook, Instagram, X, and YouTube.  You can also sign-up for our newsletter and follow our coverage at ReadLion.com. To learn more about the Herzog Foundation, visit HerzogFoundation.com. Like and follow us on Facebook, X, and Instagram, or sign up to receive monthly email updates. #ChristianEducation #Education #EducationPolicy #EducationReform #FaithAndLearning #Family #FaithInEducation #Faith #Homeschool #ChristianSchool #PrivateSchool #EducationNews #News #Religion #ReligiousNews #PublicSchool #SchoolNews #NewsShow #SchoolChoice

  5. Jul 17

    Supreme Court Justices Detail Threats

    This episode covers the Supreme Court justices testifying before Congress on rising security needs and threats against judges and their families. The discussion examines personal accounts from the justices, increases in political violence and rhetoric, and the role of technology in amplifying threats.  Vice President J.D. Vance’s appearance on the Joe Rogan podcast is reviewed, including his comments on foreign influence in U.S. policy, the release of Epstein files, and the Senate filibuster.  Other stories include the new president of the National Education Association and ongoing membership decline, the confirmation hearing for attorney general nominee Todd Blanche, Missouri’s new law requiring care for infants who survive abortions along with interstate speed limit increases, highlights from the Great America 250 state fair booths across the country, a billionaire investor who changed his views on President Trump after independent research, the renewal of the faith-based series House of David for season three, and Christian country artist Anne Wilson discussing the benefits of deleting social media from her phone. The conversation also addresses media bias and the growth of quality faith-based entertainment. 00:00:00 – Introduction 00:00:27 – SCOTUS Threatened 00:04:46 – Vance Rogan Appearance 00:09:03 – New NEA President 00:12:12 – Blanche Hearing 00:13:44 – Missouri Infant Law 00:15:57 – Great American State Fair 00:18:09 – Investors Shift 00:19:31 – Media Perspective Talk 00:22:07 – House of David Renewed 00:23:44 – Faith Entertainment Growth 00:26:24 – Social Media Deletion Follow The Lion on Facebook, Instagram, X, and YouTube.  You can also sign-up for our newsletter and follow our coverage at ReadLion.com. To learn more about the Herzog Foundation, visit HerzogFoundation.com. Like and follow us on Facebook, X, and Instagram, or sign up to receive monthly email updates. #ChristianEducation #Education #EducationPolicy #EducationReform #FaithAndLearning #Family #FaithInEducation #Faith #Homeschool #ChristianSchool #PrivateSchool #EducationNews #News #Religion #ReligiousNews #PublicSchool #SchoolNews #NewsShow #SchoolChoice

  6. Jul 10

    Platner is OUT, Charlie Kirk Trial Update, and The Great American State Fair

    Dr. Josh Mann, Adam Wittenberg, and Michaela Estruth review major stories from a busy week. They discuss the withdrawal of Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner amid serious allegations, escalating tensions with Iran including U.S. strikes and sanctions, and the Supreme Court’s significant rulings on women’s sports, campaign finance, and more. Additional coverage includes the cross-country American flag run honoring veterans, subdued Pride Month observances, World Cup visitors praising American hospitality, school choice debates, and the Kansas City Kansas Public Schools controversy. The episode also features reflections on America’s 250th birthday. A roundup of national and cultural news with a common-sense perspective. 00:00:00 – Introduction 00:00:16 – Graham Platner Withdrawal 00:01:22 – Iran Tensions Update 00:03:19 – Heartlander News Rebrand 00:04:15 – Trump at NATO Summit 00:06:30 – Charlie Kirk Trial Update 00:08:02 – School Choice Debate 00:11:27 – Kansas City Schools Controversy 00:13:10 – State Fair Highlights 00:18:38 – Jefferson Memorial Visit 00:22:20 – American Values and Unity Follow The Lion on Facebook, Instagram, X, and YouTube.  You can also sign-up for our newsletter and follow our coverage at ReadLion.com. To learn more about the Herzog Foundation, visit HerzogFoundation.com. Like and follow us on Facebook, X, and Instagram, or sign up to receive monthly email updates. #ChristianEducation #Education #EducationPolicy #EducationReform #FaithAndLearning #Family #FaithInEducation #Faith #Homeschool #ChristianSchool #PrivateSchool #EducationNews #News #Religion #ReligiousNews #PublicSchool #SchoolNews #NewsShow #SchoolChoice

  7. Jul 3

    250 Years of America, Supreme Court Rulings, and More

    Dr. Josh Mann and Adam Wittenberg celebrate America’s 250th birthday with a look at key stories shaping the week. They discuss the Supreme Court’s major rulings, including upholding states’ rights to keep men out of women’s sports, striking down campaign spending limits, and decisions on mail-in ballots and birthright citizenship. The hosts also cover the dramatic flag run across the country honoring veterans, subdued Pride Month observances, World Cup visitors praising American hospitality, and a troubling first in the Netherlands with child assisted suicide. Additional topics include socialist gains in New York and the ongoing fight for school choice against teachers’ unions. The episode closes with the final installment of Faith and Freedom 250, reflecting on the Declaration of Independence and the Christian principles that shaped America’s founding. (148 words)4. YouTube Chapters 00:00:00 – Introduction 00:00:41 – American Flag Cross-Country Run 00:02:37 – Pride Month in Sports 00:06:58 – Supreme Court Rulings 00:13:39 – Socialist Wins in New York 00:17:52 – Netherlands Child Euthanasia 00:20:13 – World Cup Fans in America 00:25:30 – Faith and Freedom 250  Follow The Lion on Facebook, Instagram, X, and YouTube.  You can also sign-up for our newsletter and follow our coverage at ReadLion.com. To learn more about the Herzog Foundation, visit HerzogFoundation.com. Like and follow us on Facebook, X, and Instagram, or sign up to receive monthly email updates. #ChristianEducation #Education #EducationPolicy #EducationReform #FaithAndLearning #Family #FaithInEducation #Faith #Homeschool #ChristianSchool #PrivateSchool #EducationNews #News #Religion #ReligiousNews #PublicSchool #SchoolNews #NewsShow #SchoolChoice

  8. Jun 26

    Earthquakes, Pride Walk-Back, and Ranch Dressing?

    In this episode of The Lion Week in Review, Dr. Josh Mann and Adam Wittenberg cover major headlines shaping the week. They begin with the devastating double earthquakes in Venezuela, the loss of life, and the U.S. commitment to send rescue teams and aid. The conversation turns to Major League Baseball’s pride-themed uniforms, Christian players writing Bible verses, and Senator Josh Hawley’s successful pushback against selective enforcement. They also examine troubling trends at UC Berkeley Law, where one in three students claims psychological disabilities for accommodations, and a foiled drone assassination plot linked to Missouri arrests. Additional stories include socialist gains in New York primaries, the Netherlands approving its first child assisted suicide, and positive reactions from World Cup visitors experiencing American hospitality, food, and safety. The episode closes with reflections on cultural exchange and national identity. 00:00:00 – Introduction 00:00:25 – Venezuela Earthquakes 00:02:29 – MLB Pride Uniforms 00:06:58 – UC Berkeley Law Disabilities 00:11:16 – Drone Plot Arrests 00:13:39 – New York Socialist Wins 00:17:52 – Netherlands Child Euthanasia 00:20:13 – World Cup Fans in America 00:25:30 – Faith and Freedom 250 Follow The Lion on Facebook, Instagram, X, and YouTube.  You can also sign-up for our newsletter and follow our coverage at ReadLion.com. To learn more about the Herzog Foundation, visit HerzogFoundation.com. Like and follow us on Facebook, X, and Instagram, or sign up to receive monthly email updates. #ChristianEducation #Education #EducationPolicy #EducationReform #FaithAndLearning #Family #FaithInEducation #Faith #Homeschool #ChristianSchool #PrivateSchool #EducationNews #News #Religion #ReligiousNews #PublicSchool #SchoolNews #NewsShow #SchoolChoice

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