In a world awash with talking points and echo chambers, America’s News Hour with Bill Bernardoni cuts through the noise and delivers substantive conversations. From hard-hitting policy debates to inspiring stories of leadership and resilience, Bill and his guests bring you a clear-eyed perspective on the week’s most important stories… without spin and without contrived outrage.You’ll hear from watchdogs and insiders, veteran journalists to civic leaders, and from Beltway insiders, to those on the front lines of local change. Guests are chosen for their insights, not their soundbites, offering a variety of different viewpoints that push past typ...
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Do Immigrants Help the Economy? Breaking Down the $14.5 Trillion Debate - David Bier
Bill Bernardoni sits down with David Bier of the Cato Institute to unpack a major new study on immigration and its impact on government budgets. The findings challenge a common nar…
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States vs. Federal Power: Inside the Immigration and DHS Debate - Bill Jasper
Bill Bernardoni is joined by Bill Jasper of the John Birch Society to break down the constitutional argument behind state sovereignty and federal authority. From the “Make America…
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Iran Aftermath Questions & A Florida Political Scandal That’s Raising Eyebrows - Andrew McKay Part 2
Bill Bernardoni and Andrew McKay take a deeper look at what comes after potential conflict with Iran—questioning whether regime change or democracy is even realistic based on histo…
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Epstein Fallout, Foreign Policy Confusion, and the Rubio Factor - Andrew McKay Part 1
Bill Bernardoni is joined by Andrew McKay for a wide-ranging conversation that cuts through the noise—from the latest developments tied to the Epstein case and what accountability…
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CIA Secrecy, Wyden’s Warning & The Case Against DHS: Patrick Eddington Speaks Out - Part 2
In this segment of America’s NewsHour, Bill Bernardoni continues his conversation with Patrick Eddington, senior fellow in Homeland Security and Civil Liberties at the Cato Institu…
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FBI “Assessments” and Warrantless Surveillance: Patrick Eddington Sounds the Alarm - Part 1
In this segment of America’s NewsHour, Bill Bernardoni welcomes back Patrick Eddington, senior fellow in Homeland Security and Civil Liberties at the Cato Institute and a former CI…
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9 min
Mandated Treatment, Mental Health Funding & Federal Reform: Michelle Steeb Responds - Part 2
In this segment of America’s NewsHour, Bill Bernardoni continues his conversation with Michelle Steeb of the Free Up Foundation about what federal, state, and local leaders should…
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Is Housing First Failing? Michelle Steeb on Homelessness Policy - Part 1
In this segment of America’s NewsHour, Bill Bernardoni speaks with Michelle Steeb of the Free Up Foundation, author of Answers Behind the Red Door, about what she witnessed running…
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Fixing Mental Health Policy — and Why Politics Keeps Failing Families - with Former Congressman Dr. Tim Murphy…
Former Congressman and clinical psychologist Dr. Tim Murphy joins America’s News Hour to discuss what meaningful mental health reform would actually look like — and why Washington…
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Schizophrenia, Families, and the Hidden Cost of Mental Illness - with Former Congressman Dr. Tim Murphy Part 1
Former Congressman and clinical psychologist Dr. Tim Murphy joins America’s News Hour for a deeply personal and policy-focused conversation on schizophrenia and serious mental illn…
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9 min
AI Stock Reality Check, Crypto Risk, and the Limits of Automation - with John Bambenek Part 2
Bill Bernardoni continues his conversation with cybersecurity expert John Bambenek of Bambenek Consulting, examining the sharp drop in AI and tech stocks, the gap between AI hype a…
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AI Bots, Cybercrime, and the Reality Behind the Hype - with John Bambenek Part 1
Cybersecurity expert John Bambenek of Bambenek Consulting joins America’s NewsHour to break down how AI bots are actually being used in cybercrime today. From phishing campaigns an…
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Can Congress Police Itself? Insider Trading Bills, Blind Trusts, and Public Trust - with James Copland Part 2
In the final segment of America’s NewsHour, Bill Bernardoni continues his conversation with James R. Copeland, Senior Fellow and Director of Legal Policy at the Manhattan Institute…
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Congressional Insider Trading: What the STOCK Act Does—and Why It Falls Short - with James Copland Part 1
In this segment of America’s NewsHour, Bill Bernardoni is joined by James R. Copeland, Senior Fellow and Director of Legal Policy at the Manhattan Institute, to break down the STOC…
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9 min
Legal Black Holes: Why Families Can’t Hold Federal Agents Accountable - with Mike Fox Part 2
In Segment Two of America’s NewsHour, Bill Bernardoni continues his conversation with Mike Fox, legal fellow at the Cato Institute’s Project on Criminal Justice, diving deeper into…
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ICE, Deadly Force, and Accountability: What the Law Allows—and What Happens When It Fails - with Mike Fox Part…
In the opening segment of America’s NewsHour, Bill Bernardoni is joined by Mike Fox, legal fellow with the Cato Institute’s Project on Criminal Justice, to examine the legal standa…
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Greenland, America First, and the Limits of Power: Strategy, Politics, and Accountability - with Michael Letts…
In the final segment of America’s NewsHour, Bill Bernardoni continues his in-depth conversation with Michael Letts, founder and CEO of InvestUSA, exploring the politics behind the…
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Why Greenland Matters: National Security, Russia, China, and Presidential Power - with Michael Letts Part 1
In the second half of America’s NewsHour, Bill Bernardoni is joined by Michael Letts, founder and CEO of InvestUSA, to unpack one of the most misunderstood foreign policy stories i…
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Rural Health Care Reality Check: Why $50B May Not Be Enough for Patients or Hospitals - with Michael Topchik P…
In Segment Two of America’s NewsHour, Bill Bernardoni continues his conversation with Michael Topchik of Chartis, one of the country’s leading experts on rural health care, before…
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Rural Health Care at a Crossroads: $50B Investment, Medicaid Cuts, and What Comes Next - with Michael Topchik…
Is historic funding enough to save rural hospitals? In Episode 33 of America’s NewsHour, Bill Bernardoni is joined by Michael Topchik of Chartis, one of the nation’s leading expert…