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WSJ Opinion: Free Expression

WSJ Opinion: Free Expression

By: Gerard Baker Editor at Large The Wall Street Journal
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 Based on his Wall Street Journal Opinion column "Free Expression," Editor-at-Large Gerry Baker speaks every week with some of the world's leading writers, influencers and thinkers about a variety of subjects. Baker will welcome his guests from the worlds of politics, philosophy, and culture for wide-ranging dialogues that will enlighten and fascinate listeners. Episodes will be released each week.Copyright © Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All rights reserved. Politics & Government Social Sciences
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  • Can the U.S. Avoid an Oncoming Debt Crisis?

    Can the U.S. Avoid an Oncoming Debt Crisis?
    Jun 5 2025
    The House of Representatives has passed Donald Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” and now the Senate is pondering its version. Chief among the concerns for some senators is how much it will add to the federal debt. Already at $36 trillion, how much is too much? Are we on the brink of a major fiscal crisis? On this episode of Free Expression, Bridgewater founder and investor Ray Dalio talks to Gerry Baker about the risks of a debt calamity if bond markets take fright. They also talk about his new book, “How Countries Go Broke: The Big Cycle”, which chronicles the history of governments with unsustainable debt and offers his “3%”, three-part solution for ensuring fiscal health. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    38 mins
  • Newt Gingrich on Donald Trump’s Not-So-Conservative Triumph

    Newt Gingrich on Donald Trump’s Not-So-Conservative Triumph
    May 30 2025
    Improbable as it would have once seemed, Donald Trump is the dominant political figure of the first quarter of the 21st century, creating a populist movement not seen in recent American history. But is he really a conservative, and what are the defining characteristics of the way he has bent the Republican party to his will? On this episode of Free Expression, former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich talks to Gerry Baker about his new book, “Trump’s Triumph: America’s Greatest Comeback,” why the lack of coverage of Joe Biden’s cognitive decline is one of history’s greatest scandals, and why the courts should not have the power and authority over Donald Trump’s executive power. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    34 mins
  • Kelsey Grammer Discusses his Sister’s Tragic Death, its Meaning and the Role of Faith in his Life

    Kelsey Grammer Discusses his Sister’s Tragic Death, its Meaning and the Role of Faith in his Life
    May 22 2025
    Actor Kelsey Grammer is known for his many acting roles, most notably as radio psychiatrist Frasier Crane in the long running TV sitcom “Frasier.” But behind the comic mask lies a lifelong story of pain and grief. Fifty years ago, his beloved sister Karen was abducted, raped and murdered. In a new memoir, “Karen: A Brother Remembers,” he writes of how the tragedy shaped his own life. On this episode of Free Expression, Grammer speaks with Gerry Baker about his sister as a source of joy in his life, his spiritual reunion with her and his evolving Christian faith. A rare conservative in Hollywood, Grammer also discussed the current political climate in America and how the pursuit of individual freedom remains his guiding philosophy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    32 mins
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I am conservative female, and young under 50 but my heroes in conservative field were the hard workers, thoughtful leaders who had brains and cared about all people not who just elected them, the screamers, carried the biggest machine gun or gave them $$$
DT is an embrassment to me and needs to fade away. Our party is sadly now run by terrified idiots or arrogrant airheads.
Reagan, George Will and writer Charles Kult. you are sorely missed.

Nope thought it would be intectually based

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