Common Sense with Dr. Ben Carson – Details, episodes & analysis

Dr. Ben Carson sits down with Dr. Marty Makary to discuss the state of the healthcare system and ways to restore public trust. They delve into medicine’s “blind spots,” from misleading COVID information to the mismanagement of hormone replacement therapy and the peanut allergy crisis. Dr. Makary, a public health expert from Johns Hopkins and author of “Blind Spots: When Medicine Gets it Wrong and What it Means for Our Health," calls for transparency, humility, and innovative thinking in medicine. Don’t miss this episode from two renowned physicians for insights into systemic issues in the field of medicine. Dr. Makary’s urges healthcare professionals to foster more honest discourse and re-evaluate current practices. You can find his book, “Blind Spots” at https://geni.us/blindspots or wherever books are sold.

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Dr. Ben Carson welcomes renowned actor Jon Voight to discuss the decline of common sense in America. They cover Voight's Hollywood inspirations, memorable film roles, and his recent portrayal of a KGB agent in the new Reagan movie. The conversation delves into the erosion of moral values in entertainment, the insidious spread of socialist ideologies, and the importance of maintaining faith and courage to preserve American freedoms. Together, they stress the need for rediscovering and adhering to America's foundational principles and how informed, active citizens must counteract these challenges.

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Dr. Ben Carson welcomes Lynn A. Johnson, former Assistant Secretary of HHS, to discuss her extensive work with foster children, including her current initiative, All In - Fostering Futures. They explore the challenges faced by youth aging-out of the foster care system, the impact of the Foster Youth to Independence (FYI) program implemented by Secretary Carson at HUD, and the complexities of gender-affirming policies in foster care under the Biden administration. With firsthand stories and insights, this episode sheds light on the crucial support needed for vulnerable foster children and the role of faith and community in changing lives. Tune in for poignant discussions on fostering, policy, and societal impacts.

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Our criminal justice system is broken. Violent crime is up. And people’s lives are being destroyed. Unfortunately, Gianno Caldwell knows this all too well. The political analyst and author's brother, Christian, was killed recently on the streets of Chicago. Hear more about his brother's story, the big issues facing urban communities, and how movements like “defund the police” and BLM only seek to trap people in identity politics. How do we, as a society, face and overcome these complex challenges? 

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Violent crime is surging throughout America, yet our preeminent law enforcement agency raided the home of a former President, and potential political opponent, apparently to regain classified documents.  Is this a banana republic?  What are we to make of all of this? Dr. Carson is joined by Matthew Whitaker, former acting Attorney General and co-chair of the Center for Law and Justice at the America First Policy Institute. Together, they talk about his book "Above the Law: The Inside Story of How the Justice Department Tried to Subvert President Trump," what's happening to our institutions, the rule of law, and the prescription for getting back to the moorings of the Constitution.

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We have been fortunate enough to live in a Constitutional republic that preserves our freedoms, that respects each individual as a free American. Not everyone has been that fortunate. Virginia Prodan is an international human rights and immigration attorney, speaker, and author. Today we will hear her story about persecution and standing up for justice and her exile from her home country of Romania. She was granted political asylum in the United States. Hear Virginia’s story about the importance of preserving liberty and her compelling story of faith and courage in the face of death is a testament to how God delivers.

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Over the last couple of years, we have seen many of our communities come under attack, plagued by drugs, organized crime, and senseless violence. But often times we do not see these stories in the mainstream media, we do not hear about the heartbreak and bloodshed that takes place all across our country on a daily basis. Ann Dorn knows this all too well. Her husband David Dorn was murdered in St. Louis as protests turned to chaos in the wake of George Floyd’s murder. We will hear her story, how it has impacted her family and community, and the great work she is doing in the aftermath of this tragedy. We’ll also answer some questions from our listeners about life and the abortion debate.

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The decline in church membership, particularly among young people, raises concerns about the future ability of these institutions to serve their communities. Since the turn of the 21st century, church membership among adults has been declining. This raises concerns about the changing landscape of America’s religious landscape. Is secularism and declining faith part of the cause of our divided society? Former Senator Jim DeMint, chairman of the Conservative Partnership Institute, joins the show to talk about how this decline in faith is affecting our communities and our relationships with one another.

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The everyday hardships and uncertainty can seem overwhelming for those who are concerned about their future. But while many in Washington are quick to emphasize problems to score political points, not enough of them are offering solutions. My guest today is. Former Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Newt Gingrich joins the show to talk about his new book, Defeating Big Government Socialism: Saving America’s Future. How did we get here? What does the younger generation believe, and how do we start winning the arguments around elections—upcoming and beyond. 

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Faith, family and farming. Turns out that Kristi Noem has a lot in common with our Founding Fathers. Governor Noem is fighting for conservative principles and, in doing so, is an example of how limited government, as our Founding Fathers envisioned, can work for the American people. She is leading by example and doing a great job for her constituents in South Dakota. Learn more about her new book: “Not My First Rodeo: Lessons from the Heartland,” her faith, leadership, and how we get this country back to our founding principles.

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