Mark’s Blog

Obama Administration’s About-Face on Missile Defense

UPDATE: Did you miss this segment? Catch the podcast HERE!

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Michael Auslin is a foreign policy expert who serves as Resident Scholar at the American Enterprise Institute.

In his latest National Review column he writes:

“The Obama administration has been mugged by reality (again) — last week it announced that it would reverse its 2011 decision to close Missile Field 1 in Alaska, and would instead complete the project with 44 ballistic-missile interceptors, as originally planned by the Bush administration. Newly minted defense secretary Chuck Hagel explained that growing threats from North Korea and Iran mandate the reopening of the missile-defense site and the deployment of the full amount of interceptors.”

Continue reading at National Review

Tuesday’s Guest Lineup

UPDATE: Hear Mark’s chat with Brad Watson HERE.

Hear Mark’s segment with Neal Boortz HERE.

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Neal Boortz started doing talk shows in 1969 and didn’t stop until January 2013 when he entered retirement. His Atlanta-based show became nationally syndicated in 1999, and he was inducted into the National Radio Hall of Fame in 2009.

In between talk shows, Neal has stayed busy writing books. His latest book Maybe I Should Just Shut Up and Go Away is a collection of stories and anecdotes from his 42-year career in radio and more.

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After 34 years of service to North Texas, WFAA’s Brad Watson announced his resignation from News 8 for the new position as  director of communications for Luminant Energy — Texas’ largest electric power generator.

He joins us this morning to discuss.

Dr. Ben Carson

UPDATE: Catch the podcast of this segment HERE.

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Dr. Ben Carson, Director of Pediatric Neurosurgery at Johns Hopkins Hospital and best-selling author, created a stir with his National Prayer Breakfast speech in February. He’s fresh back from CPAC where he hinted at a 2016 presidential run. We’ll discuss this and a wide variety of issues at 8:35am.

Learn more about the Carson Scholars Fund here.

A Friday Chat with Bill Kristol

Producer Susan Cloud here, covering one final day for the vacationing Mark Davis. Mark returns Monday!

UPDATE: Did you miss this segment? Grab the podcast HERE.

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We’re joined this morning by Bill Kristol, Editor of the Weekly Standard and frequent Fox News contributor, as we wrap a bow around a busy political week. The new Paul Ryan budget, CPAC, reaction to Rand Paul’s filibuster, yesterday’s Ted Cruz v. Dianne Feinstein showdown — we’ll hear Bill’s thoughts on it all.

Wednesday’s Guest Lineup

Producer Susan Cloud here, filling in for Mark this Wednesday – Friday.

We’ve got a big Wednesday show planned, with plenty of topics to cover. We’ll grab your calls, and also hear from the following guests:

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Katrina Trinko is a gifted young writer for the National Review, and she’s covering this year’s annual CPAC event. Who has created the biggest pre-conference buzz? Who has claimed the most podium time? We’ll get Katrina’s perspective on this, and more.

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Matt Lewis, contributor at the Daily Caller and The Week — and one of this producer’s all-time favorite guests — joins us to discuss a variety of issues, from the Ryan Budget, to Rand Paul’s filibuster, to CPAC.

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Few understand the political landscape in Texas better than Matt Mackowiak — GOP consultant and founder of Potomac strategies. He joins us to discuss Tuesday’s breaking news, that George P. Bush will seek the office of Texas Land Commissioner.

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An Hour with Frank Gaffney

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Former Reagan Administration official Frank Gaffney is the founder and president of the Center for Security Policy, a columnist at The Washington Times, Big Peace, and Townhall, and radio host on Secure Freedom Radio.

He joins us today for the entire 9am hour.

Rand Paul’s Triumph

Click HERE to read the John Podhoretz New York Post column that Mark shared on today’s show.

Get Ready for the NRA 500

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A big announcement was made Monday in the world of racing, as the NASCAR Sprint Cup race — an April event that takes place at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth — revealed its new title sponsor: the National Rifle Association.

Get ready for the NRA 500! Eddie Gossage, President of Texas Motor Speedway joins us to discuss.

Read a related story from the Dallas Morning News HERE.

Lieutenant Governor David Dewhurst

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David Dewhurst has served Texas as Lieutenant Governor since 2003, working hard on the issues most important to Texans — from protecting Second Amendment rights, to education reform, to maintaining fiscal responsibility. He joins us this morning to discuss … and we’ll also ask about his political plans for the future.

Visit Lt. Governor Dewhurst’s website HERE.

Friday’s Guest Lineup

Did you miss our segment with Attorney General Greg Abbott? Click HERE for the podcast.

Don’t miss our one-hour immigration special with Joshua Trevino of TPPF. Click HERE for the podcast.

8:35amCT – Attorney General Greg Abbott is winning the hearts of Second Amendment advocates as he works to protect the gun rights of Texans. He joins us this morning to share his thoughts on this, as well as the Texas economy … and we might just ask a question or two about his future political plans.

9:05amCT - ONE HOUR IMMIGRATION SPECIAL! — Joshua Trevino, Vice President for Communications at Texas Public Policy Foundation joins us to explore the history of — and potential solutions to — the growing problem of illegal immigration. Josh has done extensive research on this topic, and believes conservatives have an opportunity to lead on the issue. He’s ready to share his thoughts and take your calls, so tune in for this one hour special!