In this episode, Ryan sits down with Tim Carney, senior columnist at the Washington Examiner and author of Family Unfriendly, to unpack the numbers behind modern family policy. They examine whether government childcare subsidies actually increase birth rates—or simply incentivize workforce participation. Drawing on international examples like France, Carney explains why massive public spending often fails to support family formation and instead benefits political interests, labor unions, and bureaucracies.

The conversation explores the rising cost of living, housing affordability, and regulatory barriers that make starting a family harder than ever. Carney argues for policies that genuinely help families—such as expanding the child tax credit—while questioning who truly benefits from today’s childcare and education programs.

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📍A decorated U.S. Air Force general with decades of combat leadership was taken down—not for failure, but for defying a system that turned against him. In this episode, Brig. Gen. Chris Sage explains how battlefield judgment, morale, and mission success were later punished by bureaucracy and politics. This is not just one man’s story—it exposes a precedent that affects who is allowed to lead in the U.S. military. The stakes are simple and severe: when systems override commanders after the fact, speed, trust, and readiness collapse. What’s at risk is the future of leadership in war.

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Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro

01:36 - The Resume That Makes This Impossible to Ignore
12:38 - Commanding in War While COVID Took Over
22:07 - When the System Turned on Its Own Commander
33:36 - Investigated From the Pentagon, Punished by Bureaucracy

44:46 - What’s Still Broken — And Who Can Fix It

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In this episode of The Tudor Dixon Podcast, Tudor Dixon breaks down President Trump’s recent visit to Michigan and the major economic news the media glossed over. With 5,000 new manufacturing jobs announced and strong support from autoworkers—especially in the auto industry—Tudor explains why Trump’s message resonates so deeply with working Michiganders.

Joined by The Midwestener's Kyle Olson, the conversation also tackles the media firestorm over a heckler exchange, questioning why corporate outlets focused on theatrics instead of the real economic wins. Tudor and Kyle explore how this pattern of coverage distorts public perception and shields Democrats from accountability.

The discussion expands to immigration, public safety, and law enforcement, including the backlash Border Patrol agents faced after confronting gang members in Portland. Tudor critiques sanctuary city rhetoric and argues that Democrats are increasingly defending criminals while undermining those tasked with keeping communities safe.

The episode wraps up with a look at Michigan’s political future, spotlighting U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin and what her actions signal for upcoming elections.

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