Moment of Truth

On this week's episode of Moment of Truth, Nick Solheim dives deep with Mike Howell, president of the Oversight Project. They unpack the failures of congressional oversight, the weaponization of legal systems, and the urgent need to hold Biden-era officials accountable. From exposing auto-pen scandals to championing Ed Martin’s fight to clean up DC, Howell reveals how the left’s tactics outmaneuver the right—and what conservatives must do to fight back. Follow Mike Howell @mhowelltweets and the Oversight Project @itsyourgov on X#transparency #scandal #trumpadministration 00:00 - 03:03 - Podcast Intro, Guest Intro 03:04 - 09:49 - Howell’s Oversight Origin Story 09:50 - 15:32 - Congressional Oversight Failures 15:33 - 18:25 - Rising Stars in Oversight 18:26 - 24:56 - Trump-Era Oversight Plans 24:57 - 30:27 - DOGE’s Transparency Impact 30:28 - 35:39 - Tackling Fraud, Waste, Abuse 35:40 - 41:19 - Obama’s Lasting Damage 41:20 - 49:36 - Auto-Pen Pardon Controversy 49:37 - 58:24 - Ed Martin’s DC Mission 58:25 - 01:00:48 - Overcoming DC’s Challenges 01:00:49 - 01:01:57 - Connecting with Oversight Project 01:01:58 - 01:04:06 - Closing, American Moment Plugs––––––Follow American Moment on Social Media:Twitter – https://twitter.com/AmMomentOrgFacebook – https://www.facebook.com/AmMomentOrgInstagram – https://www.instagram.com/ammomentorg/YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4qmB5DeiFxt53ZPZiW4TcgRumble – https://rumble.com/c/c-695775BitChute – https://www.bitchute.com/channel/Xr42d9swu7O9/Check out AmCanon:https://www.americanmoment.org/amcanon/American Moment's "Moment of Truth" Podcast is recorded at the Conservative Partnership Center in Washington DC, produced and edited by Jared Cummings.Subscribe to our Podcast, "Moment of Truth"Apple Podcasts – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/moment-of-truth/id1555257529Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/5ATl0x7nKDX0vVoGrGNhAjiHeart Radio – https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-moment-of-truth-77884750/Stitcher – https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/moment-of-truth-3PodBay – https://podbay.fm/p/moment-of-truth-156571ListenNotes – https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/moment-of-truth-american-moment-HmQXYS9-UBc/Amazon – https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/ef1b396c-e4aa-44b1-80a3-e48b4ca9b0d9/Moment-of-TruthSoundCloud – https://soundcloud.com/americanmomentACast – https://shows.acast.com/moment-of-truthRSS – https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/6030c3f32982873431315653

Reagan describes the differences between the White House press briefings under Biden vs Trump and gives the behind-the-scenes of her recent interview of Elon Musk, as well as lays bare the media's theatrical approach to coverage. From the challenges of navigating "Trump time" to uncovering the mainstream media's hidden admiration for Trump's humor, this episode exposes the realities of political journalism. Tune in for this unfiltered look at the White House!00:00 - 03:05 - Podcast intro, announcements03:06 - 14:38 - Reagan’s journalism journey14:39 - 19:20 - White House correspondent life19:21 - 29:50 - Covering Biden’s administration29:51 - 40:29 - Interviewing Elon Musk40:30 - 46:38 - Trump’s first 100 days46:39 - 49:36 - Underrated cultural achievements49:37 - 56:45 - Influential conservative voices56:46 - 01:02:19 - Mainstream media’s hidden sentiments01:02:20 - 01:03:06 - Follow Reagan’s work01:03:07 - 01:04:06 - Closing remarks, promotions

In today's episode of Moment of Truth, get ready for a masterclass on trade, tariffs, and global currency movements from a variety of experts. Robert Lighthizer, Oren Cass, Joanna Wischer, Charles Benoit, Michael Stumo, and Marc Fasteau each provide a piece of the bigger picture to understanding why the status quo has failed the American people and why the new direction President Trump provides may be the breath of fresh air the world needs. The discussion critiques the flaws of globalization and neoliberal trade policies, emphasizing their detrimental impact on U.S. industries, and challenges free trade orthodoxy, urging policies that prioritize U.S. production and workers’ welfare. 00:00 - 01:21 - Introduction01:22 - 05:35 - Reagan’s Protectionism 05:36 - 09:09 - Post-Reagan Free Trade Drift 09:10 - 13:44 - Globalization’s Failures 13:45 - 17:38 - NAFTA’s Consequences 17:39 - 24:56 - Currency Overvaluation24:57 - 36:38 - USMCA Violations 36:39 - 42:04 - Policy Solutions 42:05 - 42:17 - Production Credits Follow American Moment across Social Media:X / Twitter – https://twitter.com/AmMomentOrgFacebook – https://www.facebook.com/AmMomentOrgInstagram – https://www.instagram.com/ammomentorg/YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4qmB5DeiFxt53ZPZiW4TcgRumble – https://rumble.com/c/ammomentorgCheck out AmCanon:https://www.americanmoment.org/amcanon/Follow Us on Twitter:Saurabh Sharma – https://twitter.com/ssharmaUSNick Solheim – https://twitter.com/NickSSolheimAmerican Moment's "Moment of Truth" Podcast is recorded at the Conservative Partnership Campus in Washington DC, produced by American Moment Studios, and edited by Jake Mercier and Jared Cummings.Subscribe to our Podcast, "Moment of Truth"Apple Podcasts – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/moment-of-truth/id1555257529Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/5ATl0x7nKDX0vVoGrGNhAj

On today's episode of Moment of Truth, Nick dives into the Watergate scandal with Geoff Shepard, former Nixon White House staffer and key figure in Nixon’s legal defense when he transcribed the infamous “smoking gun” tape. Discover how Nixon, a transformative president with landmark achievements was undermined by a biased media and a deep state conspiracy. Shepard’s decades-long quest for justice challenges the narrative that Nixon’s resignation was an admission of guilt. #Watergate #Lawfare #DeepStateFind more from Shepard: shepardonwatergate.com x.com/GeoffShepardEsq Follow American Moment across Social Media:X / Twitter – https://twitter.com/AmMomentOrgFacebook – https://www.facebook.com/AmMomentOrgInstagram – https://www.instagram.com/ammomentorg/YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4qmB5DeiFxt53ZPZiW4TcgRumble – https://rumble.com/c/ammomentorgCheck out AmCanon:https://www.americanmoment.org/amcanon/Follow Us on Twitter:Saurabh Sharma – https://twitter.com/ssharmaUSNick Solheim – https://twitter.com/NickSSolheimAmerican Moment's "Moment of Truth" Podcast is recorded at the Conservative Partnership Campus in Washington DC, produced by American Moment Studios, and edited by Jake Mercier and Jared Cummings.Subscribe to our Podcast, "Moment of Truth"Apple Podcasts – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/moment-of-truth/id1555257529Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/5ATl0x7nKDX0vVoGrGNhAj

In today's episode of Moment of Truth, trade expert Charles Benoit unpacks the history and future of American trade policy, focusing specifically on the big topic of the day: tariffs. Benoit traces U.S. trade from the 1789 Tariff Act to the free trade shift under Wilson and Hull. He debunks myths like Smoot-Hawley causing the Great Depression and highlights how tariffs built America’s middle class. This episode is a masterclass on why tariffs are a conservative cornerstone and how they could reshape America’s economic future.Follow American Moment across Social Media:X / Twitter – https://twitter.com/AmMomentOrgFacebook – https://www.facebook.com/AmMomentOrgInstagram – https://www.instagram.com/ammomentorg/YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4qmB5DeiFxt53ZPZiW4TcgRumble – https://rumble.com/c/ammomentorgCheck out AmCanon:https://www.americanmoment.org/amcanon/Follow Us on Twitter:Saurabh Sharma – https://twitter.com/ssharmaUSNick Solheim – https://twitter.com/NickSSolheimAmerican Moment's "Moment of Truth" Podcast is recorded at the Conservative Partnership Campus in Washington DC, produced by American Moment Studios, and edited by Jake Mercier and Jared Cummings.Subscribe to our Podcast, "Moment of Truth"Apple Podcasts – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/moment-of-truth/id1555257529Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/5ATl0x7nKDX0vVoGrGNhAj

In this episode of Moment of Truth, Nick dives right into an incredible conversation with Augustus Doricko, founder and CEO of Rainmaker, a next-gen weather modification company. Rainmaker uses drones to seed clouds, making it rain and snow to combat water scarcity in the American West. Augustus shares his journey—from a physics student at UC Berkeley to dropping out and launching a mission to turn deserts green. Topics range from the viability of the industry to creating the technology from scratch to Augustus' perspective on God's will for mankind and humanity's dominion over the earth. Don’t miss this mind-blowing look at a future where we master the skies! Subscribe, like, and follow Augustus (@adoricko) and Rainmaker (rainmaker.com) for more.Follow American Moment across Social Media:X / Twitter – https://twitter.com/AmMomentOrgFacebook – https://www.facebook.com/AmMomentOrgInstagram – https://www.instagram.com/ammomentorg/YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4qmB5DeiFxt53ZPZiW4TcgRumble – https://rumble.com/c/ammomentorgCheck out AmCanon:https://www.americanmoment.org/amcanon/Follow Us on Twitter:Saurabh Sharma – https://twitter.com/ssharmaUSNick Solheim – https://twitter.com/NickSSolheimAmerican Moment's "Moment of Truth" Podcast is recorded at the Conservative Partnership Campus in Washington DC, produced by American Moment Studios, and edited by Jake Mercier and Jared Cummings.Subscribe to our Podcast, "Moment of Truth"Apple Podcasts – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/moment-of-truth/id1555257529Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/5ATl0x7nKDX0vVoGrGNhAj

In this episode of the Moment of Truth podcast, George Beebe, Director of the Grand Strategy Program at the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft, joins Nick to discuss the evolving dynamics of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, U.S. foreign policy under the Trump administration, and the shifting global order. With a career spanning the CIA, the White House under Vice President Cheney, and the think tank world, Beebe offers an insider’s perspective on international relations and the prospects for peace.Follow American Moment across Social Media:X / Twitter – https://twitter.com/AmMomentOrgFacebook – https://www.facebook.com/AmMomentOrgInstagram – https://www.instagram.com/ammomentorg/YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4qmB5DeiFxt53ZPZiW4TcgRumble – https://rumble.com/c/ammomentorgCheck out AmCanon:https://www.americanmoment.org/amcanon/Follow Us on Twitter:Nick Solheim – https://twitter.com/NickSSolheimAmerican Moment's "Moment of Truth" Podcast is recorded at the Conservative Partnership Campus in Washington DC, produced by American Moment Studios, and edited by Jake Mercier and Jared Cummings.Subscribe to our Podcast, "Moment of Truth"Apple Podcasts – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/moment-of-truth/id1555257529Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/5ATl0x7nKDX0vVoGrGNhAj

In this episode of Moment of Truth, Nick welcomes back Curt Mills, Executive Director of The American Conservative, for a wide-ranging discussion all about Foreign Policy. Fresh off (relatively) an appearance on Tucker Carlson’s show concerning the Trump administration’s personnel battles, specifically over figures like Elbridge Colby and Dan Caldwell against neoconservative pushback. They also cover Trump’s recent calls with Putin and Zelensky, exploring Russia-Ukraine ceasefire prospects and Zelensky’s strategic missteps. The Middle East takes center stage as Curt unpacks the Israel-Palestine ceasefire, Houthi tensions in Yemen, and U.S. military responses, and defends his controversial stance against Red Sea interventions.

In this episode of Moment of Truth, Nick sits down with Dr. Ron Hira, a Howard University professor and expert on skilled immigration, to unpack the broken H-1B visa system and its impact on U.S. workers. Dr. Hira exposes how the program’s random lottery—flooded by outsourcing giants—prioritizes cheap labor over merit. He reveals a staggering 25:1 imbalance: 1.5 million guest workers chase just 60,000 green cards, creating a system that’s anti-worker for both foreigners and Americans. Hira debunks the STEM shortage myth, citing stagnant wages and record U.S. graduates amid tech layoffs. Tune in for a deep dive into policy failures, corporate exploitation, and what’s at stake for America’s workforce. Catch Dr. Hira’s work at Howard University, epi.org, and @Ron_Hira on X. Follow American Moment across Social Media:X / Twitter – https://twitter.com/AmMomentOrgFacebook – https://www.facebook.com/AmMomentOrgInstagram – https://www.instagram.com/ammomentorg/YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4qmB5DeiFxt53ZPZiW4TcgRumble – https://rumble.com/c/ammomentorgCheck out AmCanon:https://www.americanmoment.org/amcanon/Follow Us on Twitter:Saurabh Sharma – https://twitter.com/ssharmaUSNick Solheim – https://twitter.com/NickSSolheimAmerican Moment's "Moment of Truth" Podcast is recorded at the Conservative Partnership Campus in Washington DC, produced by American Moment Studios, and edited by Jake Mercier and Jared Cummings.Subscribe to our Podcast, "Moment of Truth"Apple Podcasts – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/moment-of-truth/id1555257529Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/5ATl0x7nKDX0vVoGrGNhAj