In this episode of Roots, Rights & Reason, host Lee Smith welcomes Dr. Ben Carson for a timely conversation about faith, religious liberty, education, and the principles that shaped the United States. Dr. Carson explains why America’s growing secularism has weakened its sense of community and common purpose, and stresses the importance of teaching children an honest and complete account of American history while preparing the next generation to defend faith, liberty, community, and life.

Drawing upon his extraordinary career as a pediatric neurosurgeon, former U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, and founder of the American Cornerstone Institute, Dr. Carson also reflects on how his childhood faith inspired his calling to medicine, the future of artificial intelligence in healthcare, and his work empowering young people through education. Above all, he offers a message America urgently needs to hear: disagreement does not make us enemies, and restoring faith, unity, and respect for one another is essential to preserving the nation for generations to come.

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The Rise and Fall of the California Dream

In this episode of Roots, Rights & Reason, Lee Smith welcomes Michael Anton, former Director of the U.S. Department of State's Policy Planning Staff, former Deputy Assistant to President Donald J. Trump and Deputy National Security Advisor for Strategic Communication, and Senior Fellow at the Claremont Institute, for a thoughtful discussion on California's remarkable transformation. Drawing from his newest collection of essays and his lifelong connection to the Golden State, Anton reflects on the culture, optimism, and opportunity that once defined California while examining the political and economic forces that have reshaped it over the past several decades.

From the enduring influence of the Beach Boys and California's agricultural abundance to the state's changing political landscape and its impact on the American Dream, Anton offers both personal reflections and historical insight into one of America's most influential states. Blending culture, history, and public policy, this conversation asks an important question: Can the California Dream be restored, or has a defining chapter of the American story come to an end?

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In this episode of Roots, Rights & Reason, host Lee Smith sits down with Mitch Silk to explore the remarkable path that led him from a teenage job in a Florida restaurant to representing the United States at the highest levels of international trade negotiations.

Silk offers a rare, behind-the-scenes look at the Trump administration's landmark Phase One trade agreement with China, sharing firsthand accounts from the negotiating table while examining the strategic challenges that continue to define the U.S.-China relationship. From trade and intellectual property to Taiwan, global energy, and economic diplomacy, this conversation provides valuable insight into America's evolving role on the world stage—and the relationships, leadership, and strategic thinking required to protect its interests.

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