The Kathy Barnette Show

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Kathy Barnette is a passionate advocate for the unsung heroes of our nation. With a strong belief in community, resilience, and unity, Kathy has dedicated her platform to elevating the voices that often go unheard. Over the past few years, she has observed the changing landscape of our nation's governance and felt the pressing need to address the concerns of those who feel marginalized and silenced. Join Kathy as she shines a spotlight on the unsung heroes of our nation. Over the past few years, many have felt silenced and marginalized, but Kathy believes that these individuals are the true backbone of our country. Through candid conversations, Kathy aims to address the growing concerns about our nation's governance and the feeling that something is fundamentally amiss. Tune in to hear from well-known figures and discover new voices that are making a significant impact every day. This is more than just a podcast - it's a community.

  1. 7h ago

    Did We Forget COVID Already? Pennsylvania’s New Health-Code Power Grab

    Businesses shuttered. Schools closed. Families separated from dying loved ones. Funerals restricted. Vaccine mandates. Mask rules. And Americans who questioned the prevailing COVID narrative were routinely dismissed as spreading “misinformation.”

  2. Aug 22

    If AI is Just Predicting Words…Why Are Its Creators Warning of Human Extinction?

    Is artificial intelligence truly "intelligent," or is it simply making incredibly sophisticated predictions? In this conversation, Kathy Barnette welcomes AI inventor, entrepreneur, and educator Milind Kopikar to explain Chat GPT and modern AI in terms anyone can understand. We discuss: What AI actually does behind the scenes. Why ChatGPT seems so human. Whether AI researchers have warned about existential risks to humanity. The deeper philosophical question: Who are we, and what is the purpose of human beings in an age of intelligent machines?

  3. Aug 15

    Globalism Didn't Fail - It Created the Democrat Socialist of America: DSA is the Obvious Next Step

    Vice President J.D. Vance argues that America's embrace of globalism hollowed out the middle class and created the conditions for the rise of democratic socialism. Kathy Barnette agrees—but argues the story is still incomplete. In this episode, Kathy explains the three competing economic systems now shaping America's future: Globalism and the outsourcing of American industry. Democratic Socialism as the political consequence of a weakened middle class. Crony Capitalism—the missing piece in the conversation that has concentrated power among politically connected elites.

  4. Aug 8

    The Elephant in the Room: AI, Globalism & the Battle for America's Future | Mike Steger

    What is the biggest threat facing America—and are we finally confronting it? In this thought-provoking conversation, Kathy Barnette sits down with Promethean Action co-founder Mike Steger to tackle what she calls "the elephant in the room." From artificial intelligence and globalism to bureaucratic power, cultural cynicism, and the future of American self-government, this discussion connects issues that are often treated separately. Topics include: Why AI pioneers have warned about existential risks. The rise of global institutions and centralized power. Bureaucracy, government incentives, and the expansion of the administrative state. Anthony Fauci, accountability, and public trust. Why Mike Seeger believes America is winning a deeper cultural battle despite today's challenges. What it will take to renew the American spirit. Whether you agree or disagree, this conversation is designed to encourage deeper thinking about the forces shaping our nation's future. Subscribe for more conversations on faith, family, freedom, and the ideas shaping America. Because we have a country to save.

  5. Aug 1

    China's Plan to Distract America? Josh Philipp & Gordon Chang Connect the Dots

    Is America being strategically distracted? In this special episode of The Kathy Barnette Show, Kathy Barnette sits down with Josh Philipp, senior investigative reporter at The Epoch Times and host of Crossroads and The Josh Philipp Show, before bringing in China expert Gordon Chang to examine one of the most consequential geopolitical questions facing the United States today. The conversation explores whether China's leadership has pursued a long-term strategy designed to stretch America's military, political, and economic attention across multiple simultaneous crises while advancing Beijing's strategic objectives. Topics include: China's long-term geopolitical strategy Xi Jinping and reported strategic planning Taiwan and the Indo-Pacific Russia and Ukraine Iran and the Middle East Venezuela and Latin America Domestic unrest and foreign influence Why understanding China's worldview matters for U.S. national security Gordon Chang's analysis of China's global ambitions Guests: Josh Philipp – Senior Investigative Reporter, The Epoch Times; Host of Crossroads and The Josh Philipp Show Gordon Chang – China analyst and author

  6. Jul 25

    Royce White: The GOP's Biggest Lie Is "Electability"

    Royce White joins The Kathy Barnette Show for a candid conversation about the future of the Republican Party, the crisis of political leadership, and why so many conservative Christians stay home on Election Day. In this interview, Royce discusses becoming the first Republican U.S. Senate nominee born in the 1990s, why he believes the political establishment controls candidate selection, the myth of "electability," and whether a new generation of leaders is finally ready to challenge the status quo. Topics include: Why Royce White says "electability" is a political scam The future of the Republican Party Why millions of Christians don't vote Outsider candidates vs. the political establishment President Trump's influence on the GOP Can grassroots conservatives still change Washington? Subscribe for more interviews, commentary, and conversations on politics, culture, faith, and the future of America.

  7. Jul 11

    The Real Crisis Isn't Washington—It's America's Classrooms | Our Kids Can’t Read

    The headlines are focused on the Supreme Court, but America's greatest challenge may be in our classrooms. Kathy reacts to the birthright citizenship ruling before sitting down with former education official Daniel McGrath to discuss declining literacy, critical thinking, and the remarkable success of the Mississippi Miracle. If we want to preserve freedom, we must first educate the next generation.

  8. Jul 4

    The "Mississippi Miracle": Leah Ferretti Reveals How Phonics-Based Instruction Reversed Student Failure

    Kathy Barnette welcomes Leah Ferretti, founder of Mississippi Ready, to break down educational crises in Philadelphia and Mississippi. Ferretti reveals a study regarding the pre-K to prison pipeline, showing that private prison organizations actually use children’s reading scores to determine where to build their next facilities. Grassroots activist John Allante McAuley, shares how low literacy rates directly impact individuals’ ability to understand legal documents and write letters once inside. We contrast this with the rise of birth tourism companies and a Supreme Court that will not uphold bans on birthright citizenship. Leah Ferretti shares her personal account as a "mama bear on steroids," explaining how she decided to get a student loan and obtain a master's degree in dyslexia therapy to help her children after their local school failed to provide a therapist. We discuss how information regarding school choice and education freedom is often gatekept by local school districts and the state Department of Education. Dawn's guests look closely at how the entire student population shifted in Mississippi through rigid, phonics-based instruction, noting that the "Science of Reading" must be nonpartisan rather than blocked by the left. Finally, we address educational failure and spending issues in Philadelphia. Kathy and her guests slam the practice of "social promotion," which passes students through grades regardless of achievement so they don’t "feel bad". John Allante McAuley rips Philly leadership for retaining non-teaching "climate teachers" with $200 million while neglecting rigor. We debate why education spending disappears into central offices, often leaving teachers to buy supplies like toilet paper themselves, and why Philadelphia should copy Mississippi’s use of literacy specialists to coach teachers.

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Kathy Barnette is a passionate advocate for the unsung heroes of our nation. With a strong belief in community, resilience, and unity, Kathy has dedicated her platform to elevating the voices that often go unheard. Over the past few years, she has observed the changing landscape of our nation's governance and felt the pressing need to address the concerns of those who feel marginalized and silenced. Join Kathy as she shines a spotlight on the unsung heroes of our nation. Over the past few years, many have felt silenced and marginalized, but Kathy believes that these individuals are the true backbone of our country. Through candid conversations, Kathy aims to address the growing concerns about our nation's governance and the feeling that something is fundamentally amiss. Tune in to hear from well-known figures and discover new voices that are making a significant impact every day. This is more than just a podcast - it's a community.

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  • Creator
    Audacy
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    57
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Audacy, Inc.
  • Show Website
    The Kathy Barnette Show

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