Your News Talk America with Jake Smith – 3/20/2026
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9:06
Show Open:
- At the end of last year, we were being promised that the BBB was going to unleash U.S. economic activity – like never before. That is not happening and it may not be due to the war.
- Inflation held firm last month; could that change the longer the war goes on?
- Mortgage rates jump to highest level in over 3 months
- Average rate on the benchmark 30-year fixed mortgage rose to 6.22%, Freddie Mac says. (Fox Business)
- Little change to new jobless benefits over the past two-weeks: Labor Department report released yesterday indicated that unemployment remained unchanged, however; employers appear to be shying away from massive layoffs. Why?
Panelist:
Jason Sorens: Senior Research Fellow, American Institute for Economic Research
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9:20
Segment Topic:
- Gold and silver plummet, is it due to the Iran war?
- Would $200 a barrel oil drive the U.S. economy into a recession?
- US national debt breaches $39 trillion milestone for first time amid spending surge
- National debt surpassed $39T for first time this week, just five months after hitting $38T milestone. Our national debt appears to be accelerating out of control.
Panelist:
Jason Sorens: Senior Research Fellow, American Institute for Economic Research
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9:35
Monologue:
“Caesar Salad”
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10:05
Segment Topic:
- My friends, the conservative movement, is gaining steam in Europe. There is an equivalent to MAGA. In Germany it is called: AfD: Alternative for Deutschland.
- According to the Pew Research Center, around one-in-five Germans (19%) see AfD favorably, but a large majority (79%) have a negative opinion of the party.
- The conservative movement is alive and well in Germany, but it appears to be suffering from anti-EU propaganda.
- Two years ago, 9% of German adults have a positive view of AfD. This is the highest favorability they have recorded in eight years of surveys on the topic.
- The party’s favorability is up significantly from 14% in 2021, though largely unchanged from the 17% measured last year.
- Other German political parties have generally become less popular in recent years, while AfD has gained in popularity, why?
- Germans overall have confidence in Trump to do the right thing regarding world affairs. But AfD supporters in Germany are much more likely than non-supporters to express confidence in him (39% vs. 9%).
- Do your supporters view U.S. President Donald Trump as something of a leader of your party?
- Only 19% of Germans with a favorable view of the party think their country’s economy is in good shape. Among Germans who have an unfavorable view of AfD, 45% think the country’s economic situation is good.
- Only 20% of Germans with a favorable view of the party say democracy in their country is working well. Among Germans with an unfavorable view of the party, 65% believe their democracy is working well.
Again, views among AfD supporters have soured in recent years. In fall 2020, 51% of those with favorable views of the party thought German democracy was working well. - Germans with a favorable view of AfD are far less likely than non-supporters to see the European Union favorably. Does your party favor a separation from the EU and if so; why?
- As you know, here in the United States, Donald Trump and his supporters have been targeted by the establishment in Washington. We have heard that AfD has been targeted by similar forces in Germany and Brussels. Is that true; and how have you been targeted?
- How does your party feel about Chancellor Merz?
- Merz has declined to support keeping the Strait of Hormuz open for oil shipments. What is AfD’s position?
Panelist:
Beatrix Von Storch, Deputy Parliamentary Group Leader, Alternative Party for Germany (AfD)
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10:35
Segment Topics:
- It’s not just Iran that has motive to strike the United States from within—China does too, and in many ways, it already is. But instead of missiles, Beijing’s battlefield is the American mind. Through media, technology, and coordinated influence campaigns, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is waging a form of cognitive war—one aimed at shaping perception, sowing division, and influencing behavior from within America’s borders.
- I am sure you have seen the very colorful television commercials promoting the Chinese production: Shen Yun. Would you believe the CCP does not want you to see this show and has been trying to shut them down at all costs? Why?
- Why is Shen Yun so dangerous to the CCP?
- Are there similarities between how the CCP reacted to Falun Gong and Shen Yun?
- Not bombs—behavior: The CCP’s fight isn’t kinetic (yet), it’s psychological—shaping how Americans think, not just what they see.
- Propaganda in plain sight: Favorable CCP narratives aren’t just overseas—they’re appearing inside U.S. media ecosystems.
- Intimidation on U.S. soil: Performers tied to Shen Yun Performing Arts report threats, disruption, and pressure campaigns here in America.
- Soft targets, real consequences: Cultural institutions—not just governments—are becoming battlegrounds in this influence war.
- Blind spot in plain view: While focus stays on TikTok and trade, a quieter campaign is unfolding with far less scrutiny.
- This is all happening in real time, as the U.S. continues welcoming Chinese students through a visa program that steers many of them into journalism careers. The problem is determining their allegiance.
- The film centers on performers and organizers affiliated with Shen Yun Performing Arts, who allege they have faced a pattern of intimidation efforts that extend far beyond China’s borders. These include reported interference with venues, threats aimed at discouraging attendance and coordinated attempts to silence or discredit the group in the United States.
- At a time when policymakers and media alike are focused on Chinese influence through platforms like TikTok and economic leverage, UNBroken presents a different—and largely overlooked—front: the targeting of cultural institutions on American soil.
- Lance brings firsthand investigative insight into how these operations allegedly function, what evidence exists to support them, and why they may not be receiving the level of scrutiny seen in other China-related stories. His reporting also explores the broader implications for free expression, national sovereignty, and the safety of individuals who find themselves at odds with authoritarian regimes—even while living in the U.S.
- This is not just a story about one company. It raises larger questions: How far can foreign governments go to suppress dissent beyond their borders? Are existing safeguards sufficient to protect those targeted? And why are some of these incidents flying under the radar?
- With China dominating headlines, this conversation offers a fresh, deeply human angle—one that intersects national security, civil liberties, and cultural freedom in a way that is both immediate and compelling.
- Casey Fleming, the last time you joined us on Your News Talk America, you mentioned that your firm is providing protection for the cast and company of Shen Yun. Tell us about it.
- Is suppressing Chinese history and culture from the past part of the Red Tsunami?
Panelist:
Steve Lance, investigative journalist, Vice President of NTD Television, and executive producer of the new documentary UNBroken
Casey Fleming: CEO of Black Ops Partners, Author: The Red Tsunami: The Silent Storm Killing Your Freedom
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11:06
Segment Topic:
- National Debt Tops $39 Trillion:
- Why and How Congress Must Stop Speeding Down the Road to $40 Trillion (Economic Policy Innovation Center/David Ditch)
- The gross national debt broke the $39 trillion threshold on March 17, 2026. For comparison, the debt was $34.5 trillion on March 15, 2024, an increase of $4.5 trillion in just two years. This took place without a recession, a large “stimulus” spending package, or a full-scale military operation. In other words, the rapid accumulation of debt is primarily due to structural problems rather than events.
- While it took longer for the most recent $1 trillion in added debt (21 weeks) compared to the previous $1 trillion (10 weeks), this is still a troubling pace. Without dramatic legislative action, the debt will reach $40 trillion before the end of the 2026 calendar year and quite possibly before the end of fiscal year (FY) 2026 on September 30. For perspective, the U.S. is not projected to reach $40 trillion in annual GDP until 2032.
- How much of our deficit can be traced to waste fraud and abuse?
- Do we need a DOGE reboot and fast?
- Brittany, you have been a panelist on this program several times over the past year discussing Obamacare and the subsidies. The subsidies have expired. Now we hear that at least some of those Americans who lost government subsidies are going uninsured. Is this a political move by the Dems to force the Republicans hands and reinstate government subsidies for the ACA?
Panelist:
Brittany Madni is the Executive Vice President of the Economic Policy Innovation Center (EPIC). She served as a Congressional aide and trusted senior advisor for a decade on Capitol Hill, developing a nuanced understanding of the legislative process with an emphasis on budget and appropriations strategy. https://epicforamerica.org/bios/brittany-madni/
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11:33
Segment Topic:
Jon Glasgow will focus much of his program on the Iran War. He provides us with a preview on Your News Talk America!
Panelist:
Jon Glasgow, Host: Sunday Report on Newsmax
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11:50 Salute the Troops
Deaths of six airmen aboard KC 135
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