America's Roundtable Natasha Srdoc and Joel Anand Samy

Join America's Roundtable radio co-hosts Natasha Srdoc and Joel Anand Samy with Marc Lotter, Former Special Assistant to President Donald J. Trump and Chief Communications Officer at America First Policy Institute.


Marc Lotter is from Fort Wayne, Indiana, and serves as the Chief Communications Officer at America First Policy Institute (AFPI). Previously, Marc served as Director of Strategic Communications for the Trump-Pence 2020 campaign. He also was a Special Assistant to the President and Press Secretary to Vice President Mike Pence during most of the first year of the Trump Administration. Prior to joining the administration, he served as Press Secretary to the Vice President during the 2016 presidential campaign and transition. In those roles, Lotter regularly appeared on national and cable news outlets including Fox News Channel, MSNBC, CNN and programs such as: ABC’s This Week with George Stephanopoulos, CNN’s State of the Union with Jake Tapper, MSNBC’s Meet the Press Daily with Chuck Todd and Fox News Sunday with Chris Wallace.


Before entering public service, Lotter spent 13 years as a producer and manager for television stations across the country. During Lotter’s career in local television news, his work received two Emmy awards and was recognized by the Society of Professional Journalists for the “Best Newscast” in Indiana.


Our conversation focuses on:



America's economy as inflationary prices persist with high interest rates. AP reported:


"Mortgage rates, credit card rates, auto loan rates, and business loans with variable rates will all likely maintain their highs, with consequences for consumer spending, after the Federal Reserve indicated Wednesday that it doesn’t plan to cut interest rates until it has “greater confidence” that price increases at the consumer level are slowing to its 2% target.The central bank kept its key rate at a two-decade high of roughly 5.3%, where it has been since last August.”



Illegal immigration impacting cities and local communities — will America's citizens and leaders address this crisis?

President Joe Biden's policy on Israel. The Biden administration's decision to block the transfer of congressionally approved military aid to the Jewish state presents greater risks. Critics voice concerns that Biden's policy will embolden Israel's enemies in the region, notably Iran, a state sponsor of terrorism.

Speaker Mike Johnson held a high-profile press conference unveiling the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act alongside the bill's leaders in the House and Senate, Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, and Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah. According to Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee and co-sponsor of the SAVE act:



"Current law makes it illegal for non-citizens to vote in federal elections, but it does not require states to obtain documentary proof of U.S. citizenship before an individual registers to vote. The SAVE Act would amend the National Voter Registration Act to clarify that states must require proof of citizenship when registering individuals to vote in federal elections."



America First Policy Institute presents — "An America First Approach to U.S. National Security”


Further reading:


The Wall Street Journal | Biden’s Threat to Freeze Some Weapons Deliveries Raises Alarm in Israel


Some in Israel are concerned a rupture with its most important ally could eventually hinder the country’s military readiness


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America's Roundtable is co-hosted by Natasha Srdoc and Joel Anand Samy, co-founders of International Leaders Summit and the Jerusalem Leaders Summit.


America’s Roundtable radio program - a strategic

Join America's Roundtable radio co-hosts Natasha Srdoc and Joel Anand Samy with Ambassador Ido Aharoni, an Israeli diplomat, advisor to global companies, public speaker, university lecturer, writer and investor. He was born in Tel Aviv to a family that settled in the Land of Israel in the 1870’s, and spent his entire diplomatic career in the United States on both coasts. He is a 25-year veteran of Israel’s Foreign service, a public diplomacy specialist, founder of the Brand Israel Program (in 2002), and a well-known place positioning and branding practitioner.


Ambassador Aharoni has served as a Member of the Board of Governors of Tel Aviv University since 2015 and as a lecturer at the university’s Coller School of Management since 2018. He serves as Global Distinguished Professor of Business and Touro University and has also served as a Global Distinguished Professor for International Relations at New York University. Aharoni has been Israel's longest-serving Consul-General in New York (2010-2016).


Key issues of our discussion include:


— The anti-Semitic and anti-Israel protests on America’s elite universities.


— Plight of hostages in Gaza.


— US House of Representatives passes bipartisan Antisemitism Awareness Act.


— Iran’s role in creating instability in the region.


— Concerns raised in regard to providing visas to Palestinians in Gaza.


— The difference in the perception of “peace in the Middle East” when seen from the West and compared to the
region.


— Next steps in Gaza, after the defeat of Hamas terrorist group.


— The future of the territory under the Palestinian Authority.


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America's Roundtable is co-hosted by Natasha Srdoc and Joel Anand Samy, co-founders of International Leaders Summit and the Jerusalem Leaders Summit.


America’s Roundtable radio program - a strategic initiative of International Leaders Summit, focuses on America’s economy, healthcare reform, rule of law, security and trade, and its strategic partnership with rule of law nations around the world. The radio program features high-ranking US administration officials, cabinet members, members of Congress, state government officials, distinguished diplomats, business and media leaders and influential thinkers from around the world.


Tune into America’s Roundtable Radio program from Washington, DC via live streaming on Saturday mornings via 65 radio stations at 7:30 A.M. (ET) on Lanser Broadcasting Corporation covering the Michigan and the Midwest market, and at 7:30 A.M. (CT) on SuperTalk Mississippi — SuperTalk.FM reaching listeners in every county within the State of Mississippi, and neighboring states in the South including Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana and Tennessee. Listen to America's Roundtable on digital platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon, Google and other key online platforms.


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Join America's Roundtable radio co-hosts Natasha Srdoc and Joel Anand Samy with Geoff Eckart, chairman, National Day of Prayer Task Force, founder of Never the Same organization, empowering youth across America and lead pastor of Daybreak Church in West Michigan. Pastor Geoff is a leading light and tireless champion advancing our shared values and principles.


From the National Day of Prayer Task Force:


The First Thursday of May | The National Day of Prayer is an annual observance held on the first Thursday of May, inviting people to pray for the nation. It was created in 1952 by a joint resolution of the United States Congress, and signed into law by President Harry S. Truman. Our Task Force is a privately funded organization whose purpose is to encourage participation on the National Day of Prayer. It exists to communicate with every individual the need for personal repentance and prayer, to create appropriate materials, and to mobilize the Christian community to intercede for America’s leaders and its families. The Task Force represents a Judeo-Christian expression of the national observance, based on our understanding that this country was birthed in prayer and in reverence for the God of the Bible.


Historical Summary


1775 – The first Continental Congress called for a National Day of Prayer


1863 – Abraham Lincoln called for such a day.


1952 – Congress established NDP as an annual event by a joint resolution, signed into law by President Truman (82-324)


1988 – The law was amended and signed by President Reagan, designating the NDP as the first Thursday in May (100-307).


On May 5, 1988 – Ronald Reagan signs into law Public Law 100-307 the designation of the first Thursday in May as the annual observance for the National Day of Prayer.


Public Law 100-307, May 5, 1988


"The President shall set aside and proclaim the First Thursday in May in each year, as a National Day of Prayer, on which the people of the United States may turn to God in prayer and meditation at churches, in groups, and as individuals."


Bio | Geoff Eckart


Geoff Eckart, is the Chairman of the National Day of Prayer Task Force, Founder of Never The Same, a national youth ministry transforming America's new generation of leaders, and Lead Pastor of Daybreak Church in West Michigan.


Geoff Eckart lives in Grand Rapids, MI with his wife Arianna and together they have three daughters. Geoff is an adventurist and enjoys trips on his BMW dual sport motorcycle.


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America's Roundtable is co-hosted by Natasha Srdoc and Joel Anand Samy, co-founders of International Leaders Summit and the Jerusalem Leaders Summit.


America’s Roundtable radio program - a strategic initiative of International Leaders Summit, focuses on America’s economy, healthcare reform, rule of law, security and trade, and its strategic partnership with rule of law nations around the world. The radio program features high-ranking US administration officials, cabinet members, members of Congress, state government officials, distinguished diplomats, business and media leaders and influential thinkers from around the world.


Tune into America’s Roundtable Radio program from Washington, DC via live streaming on Saturday mornings via 65 radio stations at 7:30 A.M. (ET) on Lanser Broadcasting Corporation covering the Michigan and the Midwest market, and at 7:30 A.M. (CT) on SuperTalk Mississippi — SuperTalk.FM reaching listeners in every county within the State of Mississippi, and neighboring states in the South including Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana and Tennessee. Listen to America's Roundtable on digital platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon, Google and

Join America's Roundtable radio co-hosts Natasha Srdoc and Joel Anand Samy with Brent Leppke, Chairman, Virginia STEM.


The program highlights the incredible story of a Virginia-based robotics team and their experiences in Israel on October 7, 2023 when the Iranian-backed terrorist group Hamas invaded the sovereign state of Israel and murdered over 1,200 people, injuring nearly 5,000 Israelis and taking some 240 hostages into Gaza. Brent Leppke shares this inspiring story and reveal the deep connection Americans had with their Israeli hosts as well as the impact on the lives of both American and Israeli youth.


Coach Brent Leppke was an electrical engineer at Raytheon for 34 years designing space-based systems. In 2006, he started the FRESTA Valley Robotics club in Midland, Virginia and is now the chairman of the board of directors of Virginia STEM. He and like-minded leaders launched this endeavor in mentoring Virginia's youth in STEM and led them to international high school robotics competition at finals with leading champions from around the world.


The robotics team has had a 10-year relationship with the Israeli team and its organizers, and had traveled to Israel in October 2023 for an offseason competition.


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Twitter:
@ileaderssummit
@AmericasRT
@NatashaSrdoc
@JoelAnandUSA
@supertalk


America's Roundtable is co-hosted by Natasha Srdoc and Joel Anand Samy, co-founders of International Leaders Summit and the Jerusalem Leaders Summit.


America’s Roundtable radio program - a strategic initiative of International Leaders Summit, focuses on America’s economy, healthcare reform, rule of law, security and trade, and its strategic partnership with rule of law nations around the world. The radio program features high-ranking US administration officials, cabinet members, members of Congress, state government officials, distinguished diplomats, business and media leaders and influential thinkers from around the world.


Tune into America’s Roundtable Radio program from Washington, DC via live streaming on Saturday mornings via 65 radio stations at 7:30 A.M. (ET) on Lanser Broadcasting Corporation covering the Michigan and the Midwest market, and at 7:30 A.M. (CT) on SuperTalk Mississippi — SuperTalk.FM reaching listeners in every county within the State of Mississippi, and neighboring states in the South including Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana and Tennessee. Listen to America's Roundtable on digital platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon, Google and other key online platforms.


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Join America's Roundtable radio co-hosts Natasha Srdoc and Joel Anand Samy with Judge Henry W. Saad, retired judge and former Chief Judge of the Michigan Court of Appeals. Judge Henry Saad serves as special counsel in Plunkett Cooney's Appellate Law Practice Group.


In 1994, former Gov. John Engler appointed Saad to the Michigan Court of Appeals, a role he held for 23 years, including a term as Chief Judge of the Michigan Court of Appeals. During his tenure, Judge Saad served on the Governor's Task Force for Abused Children, and he also served as the Chair of the appellate court's Education Committee.


Judge Saad was nominated to the federal district court by President George H.W. Bush and to the U. S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit Court by President George W. Bush. Judge Saad retired from the appellate court in 2017.


Our conversation brings to the forefront how American citizens are rejecting the current transformation of our republic. There is a growing sense and urgency to return to the principles that have made this nation so exceptional.


The discussion also addresses the noticeable erosion of the rule of law, the concerns of a two-tiered justice system, the significance of upholding the U.S. Constitution and restoring equal justice under law.


Judge Henry Saad presents principled ideas and conveys steps that will encourage, challenge, and inspire listeners to be a part of movement in revitalizing American exceptionalism.


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America's Roundtable on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/americas-roundtable/id1518878472


Twitter:
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@AmericasRT
@NatashaSrdoc
@JoelAnandUSA
@supertalk


America's Roundtable is co-hosted by Natasha Srdoc and Joel Anand Samy, co-founders of International Leaders Summit and the Jerusalem Leaders Summit.


America’s Roundtable radio program - a strategic initiative of International Leaders Summit, focuses on America’s economy, healthcare reform, rule of law, security and trade, and its strategic partnership with rule of law nations around the world. The radio program features high-ranking US administration officials, cabinet members, members of Congress, state government officials, distinguished diplomats, business and media leaders and influential thinkers from around the world.


Tune into America’s Roundtable Radio program from Washington, DC via live streaming on Saturday mornings via 65 radio stations at 7:30 A.M. (ET) on Lanser Broadcasting Corporation covering the Michigan and the Midwest market, and at 7:30 A.M. (CT) on SuperTalk Mississippi — SuperTalk.FM reaching listeners in every county within the State of Mississippi, and neighboring states in the South including Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana and Tennessee. Listen to America's Roundtable on digital platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon, Google and other key online platforms.


Listen live, Saturdays at 7:30 A.M. (CT) on SuperTalk | https://www.supertalk.fm

Join America's Roundtable radio co-hosts Natasha Srdoc and Joel Anand Samy with
the Honorable Benjamin S. Carson, M.D.


America's Roundtable conversation with Dr. Ben Carson focuses on Israel's right to self-defense against Iran-backed terrorist organization Hamas, Biden administration's failed foreign policy in the Middle East and the dangers of changing the US-Israel steadfast policy.


Dr. Ben Carson is a bestselling author, the former Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, a 2016 Republican presidential candidate, the former director of Pediatric Neurosurgery at Johns Hopkins, and the Founder and Chairman of the American Cornerstone Institute. Dr. Carson and his wife, Candy Carson, co-founded the Carson Scholars Fund, which recognizes young people of all backgrounds for exceptional academic and humanitarian accomplishments that is currently operating in 50 states and the District of Columbia.


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America's Roundtable on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/americas-roundtable/id1518878472


Twitter:
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@ileaderssummit
@AmericasRT
@NatashaSrdoc
@JoelAnandUSA
@supertalk


America's Roundtable is co-hosted by Natasha Srdoc and Joel Anand Samy, co-founders of International Leaders Summit and the Jerusalem Leaders Summit.


America’s Roundtable radio program - a strategic initiative of International Leaders Summit, focuses on America’s economy, healthcare reform, rule of law, security and trade, and its strategic partnership with rule of law nations around the world. The radio program features high-ranking US administration officials, cabinet members, members of Congress, state government officials, distinguished diplomats, business and media leaders and influential thinkers from around the world.


Tune into America’s Roundtable Radio program from Washington, DC via live streaming on Saturday mornings via 65 radio stations at 7:30 A.M. (ET) on Lanser Broadcasting Corporation covering the Michigan and the Midwest market, and at 7:30 A.M. (CT) on SuperTalk Mississippi — SuperTalk.FM reaching listeners in every county within the State of Mississippi, and neighboring states in the South including Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana and Tennessee. Listen to America's Roundtable on digital platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon, Google and other key online platforms.


Listen live, Saturdays at 7:30 A.M. (CT) on SuperTalk | https://www.supertalk.fm