This week on “International Reporters Roundtable,” we look at links between terrorism and communism … are they connected? Crowds are calling to “free Palestine” but not calling out Hamas for the slaughter and kidnapping of innocent Israelis. Activists are tearing down photos of hostages. Many protests are turning violent. In Los Angeles, even at the […]

On this episode of International Reporter’s Roundtable: Hamas’s attack on Israel and a new conflict—The Iron Swords War. Many of us are still in shock, reeling from the atrocities committed against Jews. The accounts are unimaginable. Now, we have to face them: photos of charred babies; families tortured in front of each other before being […]

The war in Ukraine, it’s dragged on far longer than expected, over a year and a half now. And likewise, the information-war also rages on, from all sides. It’s normal in times of war but it makes it hard to know what to believe. Where is the war really at? Is all that aid money […]

On this episode of “International Reporters Roundtable,” UFOs come into focus. From ancient drawings to sci-fi novels, fuzzy photos to pilot anecdotes, now the United States Congress is seeking answers on the phenomenon. In May 2022, Congress held its first public hearing in half a century on “unidentified aerial phenomena,” or UAPs as they’re now called. […]

On this episode of International Reporters Roundtable, we look at the U.S. electrical grid. It’s the largest machine in the world. One pitfall of cheap, abundant energy is that we can’t live without it. Less developed nations might fare a lot better in a grid-down scenario, but according to the Department of Homeland Security, 90 […]

On this episode of International Reporters Roundtable, we shine a light on the persecution of people of faith. This doesn’t just come from oppressive regimes—a dangerous trend is also emerging in free societies. Three groups stand out: Christians, Jewish communities, and Falun Gong practitioners. Christians, murdered in parts of Africa and increasingly suppressed elsewhere, are […]

Water covers 71 percent of Earth’s surface, and 80 percent of global trade sails through it. So if we want to understand competition for territorial control, we’d better look to the seas. Water is a life source—we need to drink it, water our crops. But it’s equally life-sustaining for nations in terms of industry, trade, […]

On this episode of International Reporters Roundtable, we put a spotlight on the threat of nuclear war. Those terrifying words have been appearing in the news with increasing frequency in statements made by presidents Joe Biden and Vladimir Putin. Those who’ve lived through the Cold War are familiar with mushroom clouds and fallout shelters. Nuclear […]

On this episode of International Reporters Roundtable, we explore artificial intelligence. What exactly is it? Science fiction writers knew it was coming—they’ve been describing it for years, although they’ve been divided over whether it’s a blessing or a curse; helpful assistant or humankind’s doom. Now suddenly, it’s in our hands. ChatGPT, the first open AI. […]

We’re a bit sad to announce that this is the final episode of “The Nation Speaks,” so this is an extra special show. First, a preview of a documentary that brings COVID-19 vaccine injury out of the shadows: “The Unseen Crisis,” written, directed, and co-produced by your host, Cindy Drukier, and executive produced by “American […]

In this episode of International Reporters Roundtable, we go down to southern Texas and the U.S.–Mexico border, where tens of thousands of migrants from all over the world have been amassing and crossing illegally into the United States, roughly 10,000 per day now, as Title 42 finally expired. The law was enacted to protect the […]

Former President Donald Trump has been accused of 34 felony counts for misusing campaign funds as hush money for an alleged affair. The Federal Elections Commission rejected the case, but it was picked up by the District Attorney of Manhattan, a Democrat who campaigned on a promise to arrest Trump. It’s a first in U.S. […]

Every year, journalists are killed in the line of duty, at home or venturing into war zones and areas of conflict. Sometimes they end up in jail, detained for years on end, or exiled from their countries, forced into hiding. Some go missing, disappear. In this episode of International Reporters Roundtable, we explore what it […]

Suddenly, all eyes are on Africa. First Lady Jill Biden on a diplomatic tour of Kenya and Namibia. Contested Nigerian elections all over Twitter. China and Russia conducting joint military exercises with South Africa. Why all this attention? What makes Africa so essential to the global power balance at this time? Well, its 54 countries […]

On this episode of International Reporters Roundtable: The World Economic Forum, citing the coming climate catastrophe, is busy eliminating excessive CO2 emissions and attacking natural gas. An essential ingredient of fertilizer, it’s how we put food on the shelves. This isn’t tinkering with small changes; the food and energy policies emerging around the world, almost […]

Hello, I’m Cindy Drukier, host of The Nation Speaks. We’ll be on a bit of a hiatus this winter. One reason is that I’m working on an important, gut-wrenching, very revealing documentary about people who suffer injuries from the COVID-19 vaccine. Watch for it. And we want you to know we’ll be re-broadcasting some of […]

The number of journalists imprisoned worldwide hit a new record in 2022, with China leading the pack, continuing its crackdown on Hong Kong. Less well known: the situation in Turkey for the free press is devastating. According to Reporters Without Borders (RSF), Turkey is now the biggest jailor of reporters in the world. Many say […]

Mothers have a big job: raising future citizens. That’s why Kimberly Fletcher founded Moms for America, and why half a million mothers across the country have now joined her in the organization’s mission to empower mothers, promote liberty, and raise patriots. “We validate what they already feel in their heart to be true, that what […]

On this episode of International Reporters Roundtable, we discuss protests occurring in Brazil over the controversial presidential election; in China over oppressive COVID lockdowns; and in Iran, sparked by the regime’s brutality toward women. These are just a few of the largest uprisings we’ve seen all over the world—for many reasons, coupled with government suppressions, […]

When the Republicans take control of the House in January, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas will likely face impeachment. Rep. Andy Biggs (R-Ariz.) is leading a charge to prove that Mayorkas is guilty of “dereliction of duty in protecting the border, constituting high crimes and misdemeanors.” Biggs itemized his articles of impeachment at […]

Throughout the pandemic, experts who merely question whether COVID-19 vaccines are truly “safe and effective” have faced personal and professional exile. Support for these dissenters in the halls of Congress has been scant, with one standout exception—Senator Ron Johnson (R-Wisconsin). On December 7, Sen. Johnson hosted his third roundtable discussion on COVID-19 Vaccines: What They […]

The hippocratic oath—missing completely from assisted suicide discussion—taken by doctors states: “I will neither give a deadly drug to anybody who asked for it, nor will I make a suggestion to this effect.” The American Medical Association’s official position is that it does not support doctor-assisted suicide. The US supreme court says there’s no constitutional […]

Canada is considered a world leader in doctor-assisted suicide, or “medical assistance in dying”—MAID, as they’ve termed it. And yet, just seven years ago, the practice wasn’t even legal until a unanimous Supreme Court struck down Canada’s law banning it. The court gave Parliament 12 months to write a new law and instructed that law […]

Canada is now a world leader in physician-assisted suicide (PAS)—and it only took a few years to get there. Critics of medical assistance in dying, or MAiD as Canada calls it, point to Canada as a prime example of how slippery the slope can be once the line is crossed and the practice is made […]

For the first time since it was enacted in 1996, Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act is being reviewed by the Supreme Court. Section 230 shields tech companies from being sued for what their users post, and it’s considered what allowed the internet to grow into what it is today rather than having been […]

Mike Davis, founder & president of the Internet Accountability Project (IAP) has been working hard to forge bipartisan support in Congress to break up big tech. He thinks he’s there and says, even if Republican leadership isn’t on board, 218 House members could move forward with a discharge petition. “It is time for Republicans to […]

Most people think Big Tech has too much power, according to almost every survey conducted on the topic. So, what can be done about it? That’s where opinions divide. Mike Davis, founder and president of the Internet Accountability Project, says Congress has a golden bipartisan opportunity right now to break up the tech titans. He […]

The vast majority of money for political campaigns comes from big donors—mega-rich individuals, corporations, and industry lobby groups. Often, those big donors hedge their bets by giving to both political parties. The question is, what return do they expect on their investment? And what does it all mean for the average citizen if their politicians […]

More than $16.7 billion was spent on the 2022 midterm elections at the state and federal levels combined, which is another new record. As recently as eight years ago, spending was a mere $9.4 billion. Adam Goodman at Ballard Partners has been in the political ad business for four decades. He was also the first […]

The midterm elections set a new record for campaign spending, according to OpenSecrets.org—at least $16.7 billion, with more to come as millions pour into Georgia for the Senate runoff election. But how effective is all this spending and is there an upward limit? That’s what we ask veteran political ad man Adam Goodman from Ballard […]

The November election was the most expensive midterm election ever. According to data compiled by OpenSecrets, state- and federal-level campaigns spent nearly $17 billion. Cindy Drukier, host of NTD’s “The Nation Speaks,” spoke with two experts on election campaigns to learn more about political spending.  

Rafael Bejar, director of outreach at the Texas Public Policy Foundation, is in South Texas where three Latina GOP candidates could win House seats: Mayra Flores, Monica De La Cruz, and Cassy Garcia. Flores won a special election back in June, becoming the first Mexican-born woman to sit in the House. It was also the […]

There are a lot of close midterm races to watch, and one demographic that could tip the scales is Hispanic American voters, the nation’s fastest-growing bloc. Of the nearly 8 million new voters added since 2018, 62 percent are Hispanic, according to the Pew Research Center. Traditionally, Hispanics vote reliably Democrat. In the 2018 midterms, […]

Hispanic voters have never mattered more in an election. They’re by far the fastest-growing demographic, and they’re shifting loyalties. What does it all mean? We find out from Javier Palomarez, CEO and president of the U.S. Hispanic Business Council. Then in America Q&A, we ask people across the country: Is there any issue that would […]

Recently, across the nation, crime levels have risen and the price of committing a crime has fallen. Some blame pandemic cabin fever or economic hard times. But according to the Heritage Foundation, it’s more accurately traced back to George Floyd’s death in police custody in May 2020. In the protests and riots that followed, the […]

Violent crime is up in big cities across the United States, rising to levels not seen since the early 1990s, including aggravated assault, murder, domestic violence, and carjacking. And while crime rises, the cost of being a criminal has fallen, with police stepping back, and, importantly, progressive district attorneys (DA) in many cities declining to […]

Crime is rising across the United States, and voters are taking notice. According to the latest polls, it’s become a major election issue with midterms right around the corner. Parker Thayer at the Capital Research Center has been documenting the millions of dollars billionaires like George Soros and Dustin Moskovitz are spending on progressive candidates, […]

On Oct. 30, veteran civil rights activist Ward Connerly will make the case against affirmative action on the steps of the Supreme Court the day before SCOTUS hears arguments on two discrimination cases, one against Harvard the other against the University of North Carolina. Connerly is a long-time critic of race-based discrimination at colleges. He’s […]

The Supreme Court is set to hear oral arguments on Oct. 31 on two affirmative action cases brought forward by Students for Fair Admissions—one against Harvard, the other against the University of North Carolina. Kenny Xu has been following closely the Harvard case in particular. Xu is president of Color Us United, a podcaster, and […]

On Oct. 31, the Supreme Court will hear oral arguments to decide if universities can use race in admissions decisions. Kenny Xu says Asian Americans are getting shortchanged and it’s time to reward merit, not skin color. Xu is the president of Color Us United and best-selling author of “An Inconvenient Minority: The Attack on […]

The government and big pharma know some people will have severe reactions to vaccines. That’s why they created a compensation program for victims. And yet, it’s been largely taboo to talk about vaccine injury when it comes to COVID shots. Victims and doctors have been censored and smeared for discussing these facts. That’s starting to […]

The government and pharmaceutical companies know that some people have severe reactions to vaccines. That’s why they created a compensation program for victims. But so far, not a single cent has been paid out, despite receiving over 7,000 vaccine injury claims (as of Sept 1). Why is that? What’s at work behind the scenes? Our […]

Wayne Rohde, a top expert in the laws and politics of vaccine compensation, is the dad of twin sons. One of whom, Nick, was diagnosed with regressive autism after receiving his first set of childhood vaccinations. Last summer he published a second edition of “The Vaccine Court: The Dark Truth of America’s Vaccine Injury Compensation […]

The numbers at the southern border are staggering. This fiscal year, Customs and Border Patrol (CPB) had roughly 2.5 million encounters with people crossing illegally into the United States. That’s a significant jump over last year’s record of 1.9 million. Add to that another approximately 900,000 “getaways,” the ones who risk everything to avoid being […]

NTD’s Cindy Drukier visited Brooks County in Texas, a small county with around 7,000 residents that deals with a huge influx of illegal immigrants. She spoke with law enforcement who say that many of the immigrants die along the way.

Cigarettes and prescription opioids were once touted by the medical establishment—until the fallout from addiction and abuse became too big to deny. Ben Cort says we’re on the same path with legalizing marijuana and turning it into big business, since any industry with addictive potential follows a similar trajectory. “It’s just inevitable that in a […]

When marijuana was approved for medical use, it did not go through the normal FDA drug development process, says Dr. Ken Finn, president of the American Board of Pain Medicine and co-vice president of the International Academy on the Science and Impacts of Cannabis (IASIC). Today, it remains a poorly regulated industry. Virtually anyone can […]

A decade after the first states legalized marijuana for recreational use, it’s become a thriving industry. Today, recreational use is allowed in 19 states plus Washington, D.C., with another five states voting on legalization in November. A total of 37 states allow the medical use of marijuana. Clearly, acceptability is on the rise. At the […]

Where’s the beef? It’s disappearing from the American table and being replaced by fake meat from a lab and edible insects. So what lies behind this global food industry shift and how does it affect your health and the American rancher? Cattleman Texas Slim, a sixth-generation Texan, founder of the Beef Initiative, podcaster, and food […]

The mission is hard to believe, but it was impossible to refuse. On 9/11, two fighter pilots took off from Andrews Air Force Base on a mission to locate and stop a fourth hijacked passenger jet, which appeared to be heading for the Capitol. Heather “Lucky” Penney, a rookie flier, says their goal was clear. […]