The Seth Leibsohn Show

Rabbi Pinchas Allouche, head Rabbi at Congregation Beth Tefillah in Scottsdale, and the host of the Rabbi Allouche podcast, joins Seth for the full hour to talk about this week's Torah portion, known as Terumah. They explore the importance of focusing on the "art" rather than the "frame," using the example of a beautiful painting and its frame. Rabbi Allouche shares insights from the Torah portion, discussing the building of the tabernacle and the symbolism of God dwelling among His people. They also delve into the concept of being "made of one piece" and the value of giving and taking in relationships.

George Khalaf, Republican candidate for the Arizona House of Representatives from Legislative District 3, on the state of his campaign, the importance of staying calm and centered in the face of chaos, recent attacks on Arizona’s Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) program, the importance of marriage, and his recent experience on a ride-along with the Scottsdale Police Department, Get involved in his campaign today at georgekhalaf.com!

Ed Morrissey, Managing Editor at Hot Air, and host of the Ed Morrissey Podcast, joins Seth to discuss how to have a lasting marriage, CBS “Late Show” host Stephen Colbert’s claim his taped interview with Democratic Texas Senate candidate James Talarico was banned from airing by the television network, the arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor on suspicion of misconduct in public office related to his links to Jeffrey Epstein, and more! They also dive into the role of social conservatism in the Make America Great Again (MAGA) movement, and how focusing on the nuclear family can be a key aspect of building a better America.

Seth discusses the concept of Christian Nationalism, exploring its meaning and implications. He breaks down the phrase, examining its connection to patriotism and loyalty to one's nation. Seth shares insights from historical figures like President Lincoln, who embodied Christian virtues and put America first. He also touches on the importance of understanding the true meaning of the country's founding principles and the dangers of misinterpreting them. Audio from sports commentator Stephen A. Smith’s take on the Democrats’ proposed walk-out during next week’s State of the Union address. We're joined by Johnny Estes, Vice President of Operations of CMI Gold & Silver. A listener call-in on Lincoln’s Lyceum address. The youngest generations have no sense of history.

David Harsanyi, senior writer at The Washington Examiner and co-host of the You’re Wrong podcast with Mollie Hemingway, joins Seth by phone to discuss his recent Examiner piece “Shut up and ski.” They dive into the controversy surrounding the Olympics, where American athletes are expected to speak out against their country. They also discuss the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act and Democrats' obsession with voter ID laws. Additionally, they touch on the issue of accepting election results and the role of politicians in perpetuating division.

Several House and Senate Democrats will skip President Trump’s State of the Union address next week. Seth reads from John Hinderaker’s piece “End the Epstein Madness” at Power Line. We're joined by John Dombroski, founder and president of Grand Canyon Planning Associates. We will still be talking about Martin Luther King, Jr. for generations; Not Jesse Jackson.

William Anthony Hay, associate director for public programs and professor in the School of Civic and Economic Thought and Leadership (SCETL) at Arizona State University (ASU), on the upcoming SCETL spring conference, American Independence and the World: The United States at 250 where scholars will explore the Declaration of Independence and its significance. Dr. Hay shares his insights on how civics is not just about laws and government, but about understanding the stories and experiences that shape our nation. 

Remembering the life of the late conservative broadcaster Rush Limbaugh, who died five years ago today. Producer David Doll updates the show on his trip to Palm Springs for Presidents' Day Weekend. We're joined by John Dombroski, founder and president of Grand Canyon Planning Associates. On the passing of Reverend Jesse Jackson, civil rights activist and two-time Democratic presidential candidate. Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s (D-NY) New York Times response to her own slip-ups in a speech at the Munich Security Conference.

Chuck Warren, co-host of Breaking Battlegrounds, heard every Saturday at 9 AM right here on 960 The Patriot, joins Seth in studio for the full hour. The difference between celebrating George Washington’s birthday, and Presidents’ Day. Remembering Robert Duvall, who has died at age 95.  Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s Munich Security Conference speech was a home run.

The Honorable Bill Montgomery, Arizona Supreme Court Justice, joins Seth to talk about Arizona Rule Of Law Day, and his speech there. We're joined by John Dombroski, founder and president of Grand Canyon Planning Associates.

Dr. Elizabeth Spalding, Chairman of the Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation (VOC) and Founding Director of the Victims of Communism Museum, phones in to discuss her recent testimony at the Religious Liberty Commission hearings on anti-Semitism with Seth. They dive into the toxicity of ideologies, including Communism and Nazism, and how they've been watered down in modern discourse. Dr. Spalding shares her insights on why young men are attracted to these ideologies and how they're linked to a lack of understanding of Western civilization and American history. They also touch on the importance of non-ideological education and the need to counter toxic ideologies with a strong understanding of American principles.

The more we want calm the more we are bombarded by crisis. A clip of Congressman Brandon Gill’s (R-TX) questioning of Attorney General Pam Bondi during a House Judiciary Committee hearing. We're joined by John Dombroski, founder and president of Grand Canyon Planning Associates. Listener call-in commentary on Bondi’s committee appearance.

Hugh Hallman, Attorney, Educator, and former Mayor of Tempe, joins Seth in studio for the full hour to talk about Freya India’s piece “How to Be Human” at The Free Press. They dive into the importance of human experience and the dangers of becoming too robotic. Hugh shares stories about President Nixon's struggles with feeling loved and validated, and how it impacted his presidency. They also discuss the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education and how it's replacing human connection and experiences that shape us into well-rounded individuals. The conversation touches on the value of challenges and struggles in developing character and the need for a balance between technology and human interaction.

Seth dives into the intersection of technology and humanity, questioning whether we're losing our essence in the digital age. He shares a thought-provoking monologue on the importance of being human, referencing President Nixon's words on purpose and the unhappiest people in the world. The conversation takes a turn with a caller's idea to influence Artificial Intelligence (AI) by flooding it with Judeo-Christian values, and a discussion on the impact of screen time on our youth's cognitive abilities.

Chuck Warren, co-host of Breaking Battlegrounds, heard every Saturday at 9 AM right here on 960 The Patriot, joins Seth in studio for the full hour on mass media’s efforts to divide the country, Congressional investigation into Representative Ilhan Omar’s (MN-D) husband’s recent rapid increase in wealth, Freya India’s new piece at The Free Press, “How to Be Human,” and more!

The politicization of sports and the Olympics, where athletes are more focused on making a statement than competing. How various sports leagues have allowed politics to overshadow the games. Seth also shares his thoughts on the Olympics, where athletes are more concerned with virtue signaling than representing their countries. Listener call-in commentary about the National Hockey League's (NHL) handling of Pride Nights and the importance of civic education. A quote from President Nixon on the meaning of life. James Rosen’s guest essay at The New York Times, “Seven Pages of a Sealed Watergate File Sat Undiscovered. Until Now.”

David Harsanyi, senior writer at The Washington Examiner and co-host of the You’re Wrong podcast with Mollie Hemingway, on his recent pieces at the Examiner, “Your Jeffery Epstein conspiracy theory is idiotic” and “Smash the Iranian terrorist state,” the recently-announced layoffs at The Washington Post, and the ongoing negotiations between U.S. and Iranian officials on nuclear enrichment in the Islamic Republic.

Rabbi Pinchas Allouche, head Rabbi at Congregation Beth Tefillah in Scottsdale, and the host of the Rabbi Allouche podcast, joins Seth for the full hour to talk about this week's Torah portion, Yitro, coming from the book of Exodus, which includes the giving of the Ten Commandments. Where do people get their morality without religion? Antisemitism in modern society.

Ed Morrissey, Managing Editor at Hot Air, and host of the Ed Morrissey Podcast, joins Seth to discuss the price of furnaces and the recent mass killings in Nigeria and Iran. Ed shares his insights on the cultural and ideological factors driving the mass media silence on these deaths, and how they relate to the broader discussion on American power and interventionism. They also touch on the importance of the nuclear family and the dangers of deconstructing Western civilization, the highly publicized disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, and the planned layoffs at The Washington Post.

The stars of silence. Seth plays his interview with Representative Nick Kupper (R-LD25) recorded at the grand opening ceremony of Focus on the Family’s Cave Creek, Arizona Marriage Center. We're joined by Johnny Estes, Vice President of Operations of CMI Gold & Silver. Katherine Haley, Founder of Oak Rose Group and former President of the Arizona State Board of Education calls in to the show to discuss her background and her candidacy for Arizona Treasurer. Get involved in her campaign today at https://katherinehaleyforaz.com/.