America First with Scottie Nell Hughes is a timely political analysis program examining the policies and priorities emerging from the administration of US President Donald Trump. The show explores the foundations of the “America First” strategy by breaking down the economic, foreign policy, and domestic initiatives that shaped the agenda while examining the reasoning behind them and the results they were designed to achieve.
The Supreme Court’s summer of consequences: Rulings that will determine the future of the US
On this episode of America First, Scottie Nell Hughes is joined by conservative commentators Steve Malzberg and Melik Abdul. The three discuss one of the most consequential seasons of rulings in the Supreme Court’s history. Will the court uphold President Trump’s agenda, or deal more blows to MAGA? Their decisions could decide the fate of the country. Don’t miss it!
Gas prices rising: Who is to blame / and how will the electorate respond?
On this episode of America First, Scottie Nell Hughes addresses the question that is on every American’s mind: what is happening with gas prices? The war in Iran has moved the needle up on gas, household products, and groceries. How much more can Americans take before they decide US President Trump is at fault and take it out on the Republicans in the midterms? Join our discussion with Professor Emeritus of Economics Richard Wolff and economist and author Dr. Eike Hamer.
Trump’s Endorsement: The golden seal that holds the key to victory
On this episode of America First, Scottie Nell Hughes discusses the power of the Trump Endorsement. US President Donald Trump is now 8-0 in his endorsements of GOP candidates and is fresh off a major victory of Thomas Massie in Kentucky’s 4th District. So, is Trump the undisputed king of the GOP, and will an opposition America First movement ever take off? Joining Scottie for this discussion are Garland Nixon, political and geopolitical analyst, and Scott Stantis, cartoonist for the Chicago Tribune.
Is resistance futile: Local communities take the fight to high-tech data centers
On this episode of America First, Scottie Nell Hughes looks at the growing and disturbing trend of high-tech data centers popping up across the nation. Record energy and water consumption, as well as noise and light pollution, and even health effects, are forcing local communities to take action to try and prevent their spread. But is it working? And will the government continue to fast-track these installations? And more importantly... what are the data centers going to be used for? AI? Computing? Or mass surveillance? Scottie is joined by Austin Siebert, founder of the Quantum Party of America, and Sarah Westfall, host of Business Game Changers.
Hantavirus: Media Hoax or Covid 2.0?
On this episode of America First, Scottie Nell Hughes takes a look at what could be the next scamdemic: Hantavirus. Media reports have wildly blown the illness out of proportion. Does the World Health Organization really think people will fall for a new Covid 2.0? Or is this just a blip on the radar? Join guests Nurse Nicole, host of America Out Loud Radio, and Dr. Meryl Nass, a biological epidemiologist to discuss Hantavirus and the future of potential pandemics.
America First & the climate agenda: Do they mix?
What does a climate policy look like under America First? Many believe that ‘green’ policies are about keeping the environment and populations healthy. Yet a serious critique of these policies has shown that very often, corporations benefit from them. So, does America First have a vision that incorporates green policies while also keeping in mind the working class? On this episode of America First, Scottie Nell Hughes is joined by Dr. Reese Halter, biologist and author, and independent journalist Justin Robert.