And, This Is Newsmax’s Chris Ruddy on The FCC & The Future of Conservative Media

Newsmax founder and CEO Chris Ruddy joins the show to discuss how he built a conservative media empire, including the story of how he first met Donald Trump. He then gets into his relationship with the Clintons, California political history, education reform, and conservative talk radio's influence on the country. 00:00 Intro 00:45 The Legacy of California Governors 4:44 Reagan, Republicans & Immigration 7:00 The Crazy Way Ruddy Met Trump 10:30 Liberal Origins Before Building A Conservative Media Empire 18:04 How To Improve Public Education 26:30 Conservative Radio’s Influence On This President 30:18 The Evolution of Ruddy & The Clintons 33:47 Media Consolidation & The Fight Against Brendan Carr & The FCC 45:00 Tech Mergers, Paramount & The Hollywood System 48:35 Newsmax vs. Fox News 51:10 The 2020 Election 54:40 Political Polarization & The 2024 Election 59:22 How Democrats React If They Win Back The House 1:04:57 The Future of Cable & Artificial Intelligence 1:10:02 Should Democrats Appear On Conservative Media See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.