//podcastplus.net/feed/the-bill-walton-show~018d7306 In-depth and thought-provoking conversations with leaders, thinkers, artists, entrepreneurs and activists. Smart, original and interesting people…lovers of freedom and the American idea. Sat, 11 Apr 2026 09:00:17 +0000 https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/thebillwaltonshow/Mark_Mills.mp3?dest-id=2055794 “In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act.” - George Orwell On The Bill Walton Show, Mark Mills strips away the Newspeak surrounding the innocuously named "Inflation Reduction Act" (IRA) to reveal it as perhaps the most audacious experiment in government-directed industrial planning in U.S. history. Mark P. Mills is the executive director of the National Center for Energy Analytics, and author of The Cloud Revolution . Like Orwell's Ministry of Truth, which turned lies into official doctrine, the architects of this legislation have manufactured their own reality. They call it the "Inflation Reduction Act" while knowing it will create profound inflation. They promise "affordable clean energy" while mandating the replacement of working systems with ones that are demonstrably more expensive. They speak of "climate justice" while building a system that will impoverish the middle class. The numbers tell their own stark story: Between $3-6 trillion in... Wed, 18 Dec 2024 11:28:00 +0000 https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/thebillwaltonshow/Mark_Mills.mp3?dest-id=2055794 https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/thebillwaltonshow/TBWS_-_Brandon_W__Brian_O.m4a?dest-id=2055794 Wed, 11 Dec 2024 12:13:00 +0000 https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/thebillwaltonshow/TBWS_-_Brandon_W__Brian_O.m4a?dest-id=2055794 https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/thebillwaltonshow/TBWS_-_Stephen_Bryen_Riverside_Nov.m4a?dest-id=2055794 In this unsettling episode of The Bill Walton Show, national security expert Stephen Bryen returns to cut through the fog about Russia's game-changing hypersonic missile and what it means for U.S. security. As Joe Biden requests another $24 billion for Ukraine, Bryen reveals how Russia has achieved strategic superiority in missile technology - a capability we cannot match or defend against. Dr. Stephen Bryen, a senior fellow at the Center for Security Policy, has over 50 years national security experience including many stints in the Pentagon where he became one of the world’s leading experts on the arms trade. Speaking with precision born from decades of defense expertise, Bryen explains how this new missile travels at Mach 20, pulverizes underground bunkers without explosives, and can strike anywhere in Europe. More concerning: the United States has no equivalent weapon and no defensive system to stop it. Drawing on a recent German think tank report, Bryen also exposes NATO's military unprepar... Mon, 02 Dec 2024 13:54:00 +0000 https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/thebillwaltonshow/TBWS_-_Stephen_Bryen_Riverside_Nov.m4a?dest-id=2055794 https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/thebillwaltonshow/riverside_mike_waller_raw-synced-video-cfr_the_bill_walton_sho_0075.mp3?dest-id=2055794 When former CIA station chiefs admit that only 50 out of 1,500 clandestine service officers are truly effective, you know something's deeply wrong with our intelligence agencies. In this explosive conversation, Mike Waller, senior fellow at the Center for Security Policy and author of "Big Intel: How the CIA and FBI Went from Cold War Heroes to Deep State Villains," reveals how our premier intelligence agencies have lost their way - and what must be done to fix them. The timing couldn't be more critical. With Donald Trump proposing a new Department of Government Efficiency led by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, Waller's blueprint for reform deserves serious attention. His conclusions are stark: The FBI, whose very existence rests on shaky legal ground (Congress never actually created it), needs to be dismantled and its legitimate functions redistributed. The CIA, plagued by cultural Marxism and woke policies, should be dissolved and rebuilt from scratch. But this isn't just about problems - it's about soluti... Mon, 25 Nov 2024 15:16:00 +0000 https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/thebillwaltonshow/riverside_mike_waller_raw-synced-video-cfr_the_bill_walton_sho_0075.mp3?dest-id=2055794 https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/thebillwaltonshow/Peter_McilVenna_Audio_01.mp3?dest-id=2055794 In a riveting conversation with Peter Mcilvenna of the UK’s Hearts of Oak, we describe what may be the most aggressive US domestic surveillance program since the Patriot Act – and its disturbing connection to a global censorship agenda. The story that emerges isn't just about US regulation; it's about the systematic and coordinated dismantling of economic and expressive freedoms on both sides of the Atlantic. The New American Surveillance State Remember Reagan's famous warning that the nine most terrifying words were "I'm from the government and I'm here to help" ? Today's version might be: "I'm from the federal government, give up your personal data, and as long as you don't step out of line, we will keep you safe." The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) represents an unprecedented federal power grab: Massive Scope: 33 million small businesses, employing 61.7 million Americans, must submit to federal surveillance Selective Targeting: Only businesses under $5 million revenue an... Mon, 04 Nov 2024 12:16:00 +0000 https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/thebillwaltonshow/Peter_McilVenna_Audio_01.mp3?dest-id=2055794 https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/thebillwaltonshow/TBWS207_2024_09_25_Gilder.mp3?dest-id=2055794 In this compelling and wide ranging episode of The Bill Walton Show, host Bill Walton engages with the great economic, technology and futurist thinker George Gilder to talk about his provocative book, The Israel Test. In The Israel Test George provides much needed context for today’s war in the Middle East. His theory about the root causes of the conflict dramatically reframes the issues and makes it clear why we need to support Israel in this defining moment in History. Despite comprising only 4% of the Middle East's land area, Israel has cultivated a preeminent high-tech economy, functioning as a liberal democracy with free elections, a critical press, and robust human rights protections—including for its 2 million Arab citizens, who enjoy the same civil liberties as Jewish citizens. The Israel Test posits that one's reaction to others' success—whether through admiration and emulation or envy and hostility—reflects broader attitudes toward capitalism and free enterprise. Historic... Tue, 08 Oct 2024 18:58:00 +0000 https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/thebillwaltonshow/TBWS207_2024_09_25_Gilder.mp3?dest-id=2055794 https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/thebillwaltonshow/agresti_mitchell.m4a?dest-id=2055794 Tue, 01 Oct 2024 15:02:00 +0000 https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/thebillwaltonshow/agresti_mitchell.m4a?dest-id=2055794 https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/thebillwaltonshow/TBWS208_2024_09_26_Schlapps.mp3?dest-id=2055794 In this easy to listen to, charming, and informative episode of "The Bill Walton Show," host Bill Walton engages with Mercedes Schlapp and Matt Schlapp in a dynamic discussion about the pressing issues facing America today. Together, and with humor, they dig into the upcoming elections, economic priorities, and the shifting political landscape. Of course, as Trump supporters, the trio delves into critiques of Biden/Harris’ leadership, the importance of economic growth, and why minority communities are increasingly supporting conservative policies. They also highlight the work that CPAC has been doing with the worldwide movements for freedom and liberty. With optimism, they address concerns about election integrity and the power of respectful discourse. This conversation offers valuable insights into topics shaping the nation's future—it's a discussion you won't want to miss.  Key Takeaways:   (00:25) The episode kicks off with Bill Walton likening the show to "Seinfeld," but instead of "nothin... Mon, 30 Sep 2024 15:16:00 +0000 https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/thebillwaltonshow/TBWS208_2024_09_26_Schlapps.mp3?dest-id=2055794 https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/thebillwaltonshow/TBWS206_2024_09_05_Ingraham.mp3?dest-id=2055794 Tue, 24 Sep 2024 12:21:00 +0000 https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/thebillwaltonshow/TBWS206_2024_09_05_Ingraham.mp3?dest-id=2055794 https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/thebillwaltonshow/TBWS_5_30_24_Bryen_Weichert_01.mp3?dest-id=2055794 "He who tries to defend everything defends nothing."     ~  Frederick the Great of Prussia This episode examines the three explosive national security crises the United States and world are embroiled in today, any one of which could escalate into igniting a World War III. Ukraine/Russia, Israel/Hamas and Taiwan/China.  Disturbingly, there’s a lot of sabre rattling with far too many politicians in both Europe and the United States engaged in reckless rhetoric.  To provide cogent analysis and a healthy dose of sobering realism at a time when we face dire risks, Bill is joined by national Security experts and returning guests Stephen Bryen and Brandon Weichert. Dr. Stephen Bryen , a senior fellow at the Center for Security Policy, has over 50 years national security experience including many stints in the Pentagon where he became one of the world’s leading experts on the arms trade. Brandon J. Weichert , author of The Shadow War: Iran's Quest for Supremacy is publisher of the W... Tue, 04 Jun 2024 16:46:00 +0000 https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/thebillwaltonshow/TBWS_5_30_24_Bryen_Weichert_01.mp3?dest-id=2055794