Some instances of media bias are easier to spot than others. Mackenzie France explains how the BBC's Israel problem has been apparent for years.   It's never a good idea for the state to substitute its force for the decision-making power of the consumer. Cláudia Nunes says California's crackdown on Pharmacy Benefit Managers could raise, not lower, drug prices.   Europe's Digital Markets Act is a good example of what not to do when regulating the technology sector. Jack Rowlett warns that America must avoid Europe's tech regulation disaster.   Tariffs and other trade barriers can negatively impact competition and innovation while raising prices. However, as Satya Marar explains, the Trump administration's agreement with Britain's National Health Service is a rare win-win for both countries.   Young-Voices

Syria's new president has found favor with Western powers, despite his checkered past involvement with terrorists. Lora Karch wonders, should the West legitimize the "New Syria"? Conservatives who are befuddled as to why younger voters would embrace socialism, may be the ones giving those voters a reason to vote that way. Kyle Moran says, if conservatives won't defend capitalism, who will? The role of Pharmacy Benefit Managers or PBMs is often misrepresented by companies that wish to compete against them. Iulia Lupse explains why Mark Cuban is wrong about PBMs. Young-Voices

The temptation to label political opponents as "Nazis" is too much for some to resist. Ted Newson explains why such a label is an insult to those who actually fought against totalitarianism.   Nicotine pouches have become a popular alternative to cigarettes, vaping and smokeless tobacco. Bojan Lazarevski says, Europe should seek to regulate, rather than ban those pouches.    Pharmacy benefits managers are catching a lot of heat these days over the skyrocketing cost of prescription drugs. Sam Raus clarifies, it's really the bureaucracy that's to blame for high prices.   When the U.S. government seized $15 billion in cryptocurrency back in October, it also took a big step in a dangerous direction. Tate Kaufman lays out how such a move could impact the separation of powers.   Young-Voices

What will Zohran Mamdani's win in the NYC mayoral race mean for that city and for politics in general? Aidan Grogan examines the possibilities of Mayor Mamdani and his champagne socialism.   President Trump's deal to lower drug prices is good news to Americans tired of paying high prices for weight loss drugs. However, as Satya Marar explains, there are tradeoffs to Trump's 'fat shot' plan.   Driverless vehicle technology is coming at us fast. Ed Tarnowski shares his thoughts on the new Luddites who are pumping the brakes on driverless cars.   The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is supposed to protect American consumers from unsafe food and drugs. Agustin Forzani asks, who is protecting the consumer from the FDA?   Young-Voices

The end has come for the "pink tide" revolution that swept across Bolivia nearly 20 years ago. Maggie Anders says, Bolivia isn't the only country that is stepping away from socialist promises. The recent election of an openly socialist mayor in New York City is due, in part, to economic struggle. Anthony De Luca-Barrata explains why Trumpanomics is pushing young people toward socialism. The growth of antisemitism on the nation's college campuses has been alarming. But Chloe Sparwath takes it a step further, saying, Northwestern University needs to cut its ties to terrorists. Free market capitalism is a poorly understood term because it's often framed in left/right terms. Brayden Myers explains why capitalism is a matter of liberty versus authoritarianism. Young-Voices

The government shutdown has left many sectors of our lives untouched but there one where its impact is being felt. Emily Ekshian says cryptocurrency competition is the growing power play. The stock market may be soaring to new heights but there are good reasons to be cautious. Simon Laird warns that the surging market isn't necessarily a sign of a strong economy. President Trump's efforts to bring down U.S. drug prices may be well-intended but they come at a cost. Satya Marar says, there's an alternative. When the government shutdown began more than 41 days ago, there were dire predictions that there would be shockwaves throughout the markets. Mike Viola says, investors didn't really care about the shutdown. Young-Voices

Free speech advocates have been watching the erosion of free speech in Britain for decades. Ted Newson says, Britain's free speech collapse offers a warning for America.   Aidan Grogan joins us to discuss the left's baby dilemma. He explains how the left doesn't want children but immigrants alone won't be enough to support the entitlement they do want.   The way the American medical establishment pushes patients suffering with chronic pain toward addition is unsustainable. Cláudia Nunes says, ending the opioid epidemic is easier than we think.   The Bureau of Labor Statistics has shared some bad news regarding the erroneous jobs numbers it released earlier this year. Kyle Moran explains the real costs of hallucinating a million jobs and why the Fed can't fix this mess.   Young-Voices

With the federal government sending agents and National Guard troops into crime-stricken U.S. cities, the question arises as to how crime got so bad in the first place. Ed Tarnowski explains why the American city cannot blossom in lawlessness.   One of the lesser-known features of president Trump's Big Beautiful Bill was an opt-in federal tax-credit scholarship program. Kevin Garcia-Galindo says school choice doesn't need federal funding.   When it comes to pain relief, opioids are a mixed blessing in that they can provide relief but at the risk of dependency and addiction. Joey T. McFadden says it's time to move beyond opioids because there is a new medication that can relieve pain without addiction risk.   Young-Voices

The European Union's new Digital Markets Act may have the best of intentions, but Bojan Lazarevski warns there's still time to fix the DMA's more noticeable flaws.    A number of college students are petitioning the U.S. president to make school transcripts actually show the effort involved. Ben Crockett says Gen Z wants data on their degrees.   The recent Yom Kippur attack in Manchester highlighted concerns about growing antisemitism in the U.K. MacKenzie France explains how the latest terror attack shows that Britain has failed to protect its Jewish community.   President Trump's recent military strikes on Venezuelan boats said to be carrying narcotics have sparked questions as to why use force now?  Daniel Chang Contreras says, Trump is seeking to eliminate the cartels in Venezuela, not to bring regime change.   Young-Voices

As the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States, the nation is having an identity crisis. Caleb Franz explains why the history wars are jeopardizing America's future.   The Kilmar Abrego Garcia case is sparking deep discussions on immigration law. Mike Fox says, there's a lot more that's at stake in how this case is being handled, including the promise of a fair trial.   Gas stations have become gray markets for knock-off nicotine pouches, thanks to the efforts of federal regulators. Sofia Hamilton says the FDA's failures are allowing fake nicotine pouches to flood the U.S. market.   Young-Voices

The move toward renewable energy has brought some interesting challenges to the U.K. as the capacity to store power is lagging. Charles Aldous says, to fix Britain's battery blunder, look to America. Keeping up with aging infrastructure in Los Angeles is a near impossible task for municipal authorities. Thomas Irwin explains why it’s no wonder Angelenos are painting crosswalks themselves. Politicians in America love to make sweet-sounding socialist promises to get elected. Gabriela Blanco reminds us why voters should listen to the experiences of those who actually lived under socialism before jumping on the bandwagon. Young-Voices

Zohran Mamdani is running for Mayor of New York City on promises that he will pursue social justice and make NYC more affordable. But Daniel Idfresne warns New Yorkers that all of those promises have already been tested and failed in Chicago.     The government of Israel has been dealing with increasing public relations problems over its actions in Gaza. Mike Viola explains why Israel cannot afford to alienate Christians in the Middle East.   Arkansas lawmakers have set out to protect independent pharmacies by strictly regulating Pharmacy Benefits Managers. However, as Satya Marar explains, they've ended up putting pharmacies before patients.   Japan has been dealing with shrinking population numbers since 1974. Aiden Grogan shares how other nations with aging populations may have to follow Japan's lead as to how their economies must adjust.    Young-Voices

At first glance, the prospect of cracking down on deep-fakes sounds like a good idea. However, as Sarah Montalbano explains, an anti-deepfakes bill before Congress could get a lot of innocent gamers like her in trouble.   The assassination of Charlie Kirk has deeply impacted Gen Z. Alex Rosada explains what Kirk meant to his generation.   There's a growing resurgence of anti-Jewish tropes in political Christian circles. Chloe Sparwath explains how medieval antisemitism is creeping back into the church.   Attempts to fix antisemitism through DEI are doomed to fail. Garion Frankel says, it's because so many DEI advocates still lump Israel into the "oppressor" category.   Young-Voices

The outcome of the 2024 election in the U.S. is clear evidence of a vibe-shift to the right on the part of Gen Z. Benjamin Rothove explains why Democrats are losing younger voters over faith more than ideology. Pain management for Medicare patients is becoming more a matter of dollars than of effective, non-opioid drugs. Kyle Moran wonders, why won't Medicare give up its opioid addiction? The friction between the White House and Federal Reserve leaders is becoming more pronounced. Christian Cruse warns that the president should not meddle in monetary policy. The Trump administration's use of the National Guard as a nationwide police force is a short term solution with long term implications. Tate Kaufman warns that such policies are more likely to make America into Canada rather than restoring American greatness. Young-Voices

President Trump's tariff strategy has been in place for a little over a month with mixed results. Agustin Forzani explains the hidden costs of Trump's tariffs. High drug prices have many Americans clamoring for relief and the Trump administration has responded. Nicholas Armstrong says there are more ways to lower drug prices than by executive order. Gen Z women are increasingly abandoning left-wing social and political institutions in favor of more conservative lifestyles. Anna Mays warns that conservative institutions should be willing to meet them where they are. The Food and Drug Administration is currently blocking 69 drugs that are readily available in other countries. Bautista Vivanco explains why Americans should also have access to proven medicines. Young-Voices

The advent of AI is giving us solutions as well as new challenges to address. Brayden Myers breaks down democracy's machine learning problem and warns us what to watch for.   An offshoot of the UK organization Palestine Action, is making inroads in the U.S. by spreading anti-American ideologies while undermining U.S. values and interests. Chloe Sparwath says Unity of Fields should be banned before they cause a tragedy.   Conservatives in Britain have an opportunity to stand out by rejecting further dependency on the state. Ted Newson wonders, can Milei-style shock therapy save the Tories?   As America approaches its 250th birthday, the future of the Republic hangs on the future of its education. Garion Frankel says, an educated citizenry is a must, if the U.S. is to survive.   Young-Voices

President Trump's tariffs have prompted cheers and jeers from the various industries affected. Ellis Scherer says Trump's copper tariff increases are a threat to communication infrastructure.   The question of sovereignty for the Canadian province of Alberta is looming large in the minds of many. Tate Kaufman explains why, for Alberta, authentic sovereignty must start with a written, structural constitution.   With three elderly Democrats running for reelection in Virginia's midterm elections next year, it may be time for some new blood. Cody Taylor explains why the Democrats are becoming your grandfather's party--literally.   The global crypto race is currently underway and the U.S. Senate has one chance to secure America's leadership. Emily Ekshian has the lowdown on why the Senate must take swift action on the CLARITY Act or risk losing to global rivals.   Young-Voices

America's addiction to eating has taken a curious turn toward conspicuous consumption. Maggie Anders explains why Americans are hungry and gluttony is on the menu.   Regulatory burdens can discourage young people from engaging in entrepreneurial pursuits. Brayden Myers says, America's youth should be free to innovate without barriers.   Prosecutors who offer freedom in return for cooperation aren't doing society the favor they say they are. Mike Fox explains why making liberty a bribe comes at a price to authentic justice.   Hiking taxes on tobacco hasn't exactly diminished public demand for cigarettes in Britain. Ted Newson says Britain's illegal tobacco problem is getting out of control.   Young-Voices

The horrific Texas Hill Country floods in July have sparked calls for greater accountability on the part of the authorities who run the flood alert systems. Garrett W. Fulce says, if you want accountability, let flood victims sue the state of Texas.   Immigration is a hot button topic in America right now and it's easy to lose sight of how important legal immigration is. Augustina Vergara Cid shares her naturalization experience and why she chose to become an American.   American efforts to help secure long term stability in the Middle East are being hampered by the use of diplomacy as a guise for corrupt intentions. Lora Karch advises the U.S. to speak softly and carry a B-2 bomber.   Sports betting apps are prompting some to call for a ban on gambling apps. Simon Laird suggests that we don't ban sports betting but instead allow people to choose to opt out of it.   Young-Voices

Among the gradual shifts in American society over time is the trend for Sunday to be a day of leisure rather than a day of worship. Anna Mays asks, why is the NFL more popular than the church?   There's been a lot of sound and fury in D.C. on the topic of what to do about Medicaid. Bautista Vivanco weighs in on the empty outrage over Medicaid cuts.   The newest Superman movie appears to be a smashing success. Imade Iyamu explains why Superman is more than an immigrant tale.   States may soon be shouldering more responsibility for paying for low income medical coverage. Nicholas Armstrong asks, now that reductions in Medicaid spending are here, is Texas' private security net ready?   Young-Voices