Moment of Truth

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Moment of Truth

Live weekly from the nation's capital, Moment of Truth is American Moment’s official podcast has become an indispensable part of DC staffers' weekly digest. In 2024, Season 4 continues to bring on high-profile guests — from prominent politicians, thinkers, journalists, and researchers — on the policy issues of the day from geopolitics to trade to immigration. You can enjoy the full backlog of podcasts today, with over 100 hours of interviews with leaders including Heritage's Kevin Roberts, Hillsdale's Dr. Larry P. Arnn, China expert at Asia Times David P. Goldman, contributing editor for UnHerd and author of "Feminism Against Progress," Mary Harrington, and host of the popular show Breaking Points, Saagar Enjeti. Moment of Truth only continues to grow — it has been cited on national television, in America’s biggest newspapers, used by donors to make giving decisions, launched thinkers into prominence, and so much more. The podcast serves an extremely important purpose for American Moment’s network: it gets them on the same page every Monday morning. Other major guests include Senator JD Vance (R-OH) , Senator Ron Johnson (R-WI), Michael Anton, Blake Masters, Helen Andrews, Jeff Sessions, and Amanda Milius, Yoram Hazony, Dr. Scott Atlas, Wokal Distance, and Rep. Ken Buck, Rep. Dan Bishop, Mark Meadows (Former Chief of Staff to President Donald Trump), Erin Hawley, Mary Eberstadt, Douglas Wilson, Julius Krein, and more. American Moment is a Washington D.C.-based non-profit that seeks to identify, educate, and credential the young Americans who will implement public policy that supports strong families, a sovereign nation, and prosperity for all. Learn more by visiting AmericanMoment.org. Moment of Truth is hosted by Saurabh Sharma, President, and Nick Solheim, Chief Operations Officer. Email the show at podcast@americanmoment.org. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 4D AGO

    How The Deep State Framed Nixon (ft. Geoff Shepard)

    On today's episode of Moment of Truth, Nick dives into the Watergate scandal with Geoff Shepard, former Nixon White House staffer and key figure in Nixon’s legal defense when he transcribed the infamous “smoking gun” tape. Discover how Nixon, a transformative president with landmark achievements was undermined by a biased media and a deep state conspiracy. Shepard’s decades-long quest for justice challenges the narrative that Nixon’s resignation was an admission of guilt. #Watergate #Lawfare #DeepState Find more from Shepard: shepardonwatergate.com x.com/GeoffShepardEsq Follow American Moment across Social Media: X / Twitter – https://twitter.com/AmMomentOrg Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/AmMomentOrg Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/ammomentorg/ YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4qmB5DeiFxt53ZPZiW4Tcg Rumble – https://rumble.com/c/ammomentorg Check out AmCanon: https://www.americanmoment.org/amcanon/ Follow Us on Twitter: Saurabh Sharma – https://twitter.com/ssharmaUS Nick Solheim – https://twitter.com/NickSSolheim American Moment's "Moment of Truth" Podcast is recorded at the Conservative Partnership Campus in Washington DC, produced by American Moment Studios, and edited by Jake Mercier and Jared Cummings. Subscribe to our Podcast, "Moment of Truth" Apple Podcasts – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/moment-of-truth/id1555257529 Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/5ATl0x7nKDX0vVoGrGNhAj Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 11m

  2. APR 14

    There's A New Tariff In Town (ft. Charles Benoit)

    In today's episode of Moment of Truth, trade expert Charles Benoit unpacks the history and future of American trade policy, focusing specifically on the big topic of the day: tariffs. Benoit traces U.S. trade from the 1789 Tariff Act to the free trade shift under Wilson and Hull. He debunks myths like Smoot-Hawley causing the Great Depression and highlights how tariffs built America’s middle class. This episode is a masterclass on why tariffs are a conservative cornerstone and how they could reshape America’s economic future. Follow American Moment across Social Media: X / Twitter – https://twitter.com/AmMomentOrg Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/AmMomentOrg Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/ammomentorg/ YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4qmB5DeiFxt53ZPZiW4Tcg Rumble – https://rumble.com/c/ammomentorg Check out AmCanon: https://www.americanmoment.org/amcanon/ Follow Us on Twitter: Saurabh Sharma – https://twitter.com/ssharmaUS Nick Solheim – https://twitter.com/NickSSolheim American Moment's "Moment of Truth" Podcast is recorded at the Conservative Partnership Campus in Washington DC, produced by American Moment Studios, and edited by Jake Mercier and Jared Cummings. Subscribe to our Podcast, "Moment of Truth" Apple Podcasts – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/moment-of-truth/id1555257529 Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/5ATl0x7nKDX0vVoGrGNhAj Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 19m

  3. APR 7

    Gen-Z Controls The Weather (ft. Augustus Doricko)

    In this episode of Moment of Truth, Nick dives right into an incredible conversation with Augustus Doricko, founder and CEO of Rainmaker, a next-gen weather modification company. Rainmaker uses drones to seed clouds, making it rain and snow to combat water scarcity in the American West. Augustus shares his journey—from a physics student at UC Berkeley to dropping out and launching a mission to turn deserts green. Topics range from the viability of the industry to creating the technology from scratch to Augustus' perspective on God's will for mankind and humanity's dominion over the earth. Don’t miss this mind-blowing look at a future where we master the skies! Subscribe, like, and follow Augustus (@adoricko) and Rainmaker (rainmaker.com) for more. Follow American Moment across Social Media: X / Twitter – https://twitter.com/AmMomentOrg Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/AmMomentOrg Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/ammomentorg/ YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4qmB5DeiFxt53ZPZiW4Tcg Rumble – https://rumble.com/c/ammomentorg Check out AmCanon: https://www.americanmoment.org/amcanon/ Follow Us on Twitter: Saurabh Sharma – https://twitter.com/ssharmaUS Nick Solheim – https://twitter.com/NickSSolheim American Moment's "Moment of Truth" Podcast is recorded at the Conservative Partnership Campus in Washington DC, produced by American Moment Studios, and edited by Jake Mercier and Jared Cummings. Subscribe to our Podcast, "Moment of Truth" Apple Podcasts – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/moment-of-truth/id1555257529 Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/5ATl0x7nKDX0vVoGrGNhAj Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 hr

  4. MAR 31

    Trump Can Save Ukraine - If They Let Him (ft. George Beebe)

    In this episode of the Moment of Truth podcast, George Beebe, Director of the Grand Strategy Program at the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft, joins Nick to discuss the evolving dynamics of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, U.S. foreign policy under the Trump administration, and the shifting global order. With a career spanning the CIA, the White House under Vice President Cheney, and the think tank world, Beebe offers an insider’s perspective on international relations and the prospects for peace. Follow American Moment across Social Media: X / Twitter – https://twitter.com/AmMomentOrg Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/AmMomentOrg Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/ammomentorg/ YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4qmB5DeiFxt53ZPZiW4Tcg Rumble – https://rumble.com/c/ammomentorg Check out AmCanon: https://www.americanmoment.org/amcanon/ Follow Us on Twitter: Nick Solheim – https://twitter.com/NickSSolheim American Moment's "Moment of Truth" Podcast is recorded at the Conservative Partnership Campus in Washington DC, produced by American Moment Studios, and edited by Jake Mercier and Jared Cummings. Subscribe to our Podcast, "Moment of Truth" Apple Podcasts – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/moment-of-truth/id1555257529 Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/5ATl0x7nKDX0vVoGrGNhAj Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 12m

  5. MAR 24

    Against the War Machine (ft. Curt Mills)

    In this episode of Moment of Truth, Nick welcomes back Curt Mills, Executive Director of The American Conservative, for a wide-ranging discussion all about Foreign Policy. Fresh off (relatively) an appearance on Tucker Carlson’s show concerning the Trump administration’s personnel battles, specifically over figures like Elbridge Colby and Dan Caldwell against neoconservative pushback. They also cover Trump’s recent calls with Putin and Zelensky, exploring Russia-Ukraine ceasefire prospects and Zelensky’s strategic missteps. The Middle East takes center stage as Curt unpacks the Israel-Palestine ceasefire, Houthi tensions in Yemen, and U.S. military responses, and defends his controversial stance against Red Sea interventions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    59 min

  6. MAR 17

    Gambling on Green Cards (ft. Dr. Ron Hira)

    In this episode of Moment of Truth, Nick sits down with Dr. Ron Hira, a Howard University professor and expert on skilled immigration, to unpack the broken H-1B visa system and its impact on U.S. workers. Dr. Hira exposes how the program’s random lottery—flooded by outsourcing giants—prioritizes cheap labor over merit. He reveals a staggering 25:1 imbalance: 1.5 million guest workers chase just 60,000 green cards, creating a system that’s anti-worker for both foreigners and Americans. Hira debunks the STEM shortage myth, citing stagnant wages and record U.S. graduates amid tech layoffs. Tune in for a deep dive into policy failures, corporate exploitation, and what’s at stake for America’s workforce. Catch Dr. Hira’s work at Howard University, epi.org, and @Ron_Hira on X. Follow American Moment across Social Media: X / Twitter – https://twitter.com/AmMomentOrg Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/AmMomentOrg Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/ammomentorg/ YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4qmB5DeiFxt53ZPZiW4Tcg Rumble – https://rumble.com/c/ammomentorg Check out AmCanon: https://www.americanmoment.org/amcanon/ Follow Us on Twitter: Saurabh Sharma – https://twitter.com/ssharmaUS Nick Solheim – https://twitter.com/NickSSolheim American Moment's "Moment of Truth" Podcast is recorded at the Conservative Partnership Campus in Washington DC, produced by American Moment Studios, and edited by Jake Mercier and Jared Cummings. Subscribe to our Podcast, "Moment of Truth" Apple Podcasts – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/moment-of-truth/id1555257529 Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/5ATl0x7nKDX0vVoGrGNhAj Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    51 min

  7. MAR 7

    Zelensky, Biden, and the Unnecessary War (Moment of Truth in Review)

    In todays episode, we revisit some spot-on takes concerning the Ukraine war with a compilation of clips proving our hosts and guests—Jon Askonas, Vice President JD Vance, Russ Vought, Dan Caldwell, Saagar Enjeti, Alex Velez-Green, and George Beebe—saw it all coming. This episode is a time capsule of truth, showing how we called the chaos, the stalemate, and the West’s missteps over the years. Follow American Moment across Social Media: X / Twitter – https://twitter.com/AmMomentOrg Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/AmMomentOrg Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/ammomentorg/ YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4qmB5DeiFxt53ZPZiW4Tcg Rumble – https://rumble.com/c/ammomentorg Check out AmCanon: https://www.americanmoment.org/amcanon/ Follow Us on Twitter: Saurabh Sharma – https://twitter.com/ssharmaUS Nick Solheim – https://twitter.com/NickSSolheim American Moment's "Moment of Truth" Podcast is recorded at the Conservative Partnership Campus in Washington DC, produced by American Moment Studios, and edited by Jake Mercier and Jared Cummings. Subscribe to our Podcast, "Moment of Truth" Apple Podcasts – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/moment-of-truth/id1555257529 Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/5ATl0x7nKDX0vVoGrGNhAj Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    55 min

  8. MAR 3

    Trump's First Three Weeks (ft. Congressman Riley Moore)

    In this episode of Moment of Truth, Nick sits down with his own state representative, Congressman Riley Moore of West Virginia’s Second District, to unpack the whirlwind first weeks since the new Congress and administration began. Moore details his bold push to ban 300,000 Chinese nationals from holding student visas in the U.S., and his plans to continue championing America’s unions, only now on a federal level. Tune in for a raw take on securing America and rebuilding its middle class—straight from one of Congress’s most dynamic new voices. https://rileymoore.house.gov/ https://x.com/RepRileyMoore Follow American Moment across Social Media: X / Twitter – https://twitter.com/AmMomentOrg Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/AmMomentOrg Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/ammomentorg/ YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4qmB5DeiFxt53ZPZiW4Tcg Rumble – https://rumble.com/c/ammomentorg Check out AmCanon: https://www.americanmoment.org/amcanon/ Follow Us on Twitter: Saurabh Sharma – https://twitter.com/ssharmaUS Nick Solheim – https://twitter.com/NickSSolheim American Moment's "Moment of Truth" Podcast is recorded at the Conservative Partnership Campus in Washington DC, produced by American Moment Studios, and edited by Jake Mercier and Jared Cummings. Subscribe to our Podcast, "Moment of Truth" Apple Podcasts – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/moment-of-truth/id1555257529 Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/5ATl0x7nKDX0vVoGrGNhAj Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    55 min
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Live weekly from the nation's capital, Moment of Truth is American Moment’s official podcast has become an indispensable part of DC staffers' weekly digest. In 2024, Season 4 continues to bring on high-profile guests — from prominent politicians, thinkers, journalists, and researchers — on the policy issues of the day from geopolitics to trade to immigration. You can enjoy the full backlog of podcasts today, with over 100 hours of interviews with leaders including Heritage's Kevin Roberts, Hillsdale's Dr. Larry P. Arnn, China expert at Asia Times David P. Goldman, contributing editor for UnHerd and author of "Feminism Against Progress," Mary Harrington, and host of the popular show Breaking Points, Saagar Enjeti. Moment of Truth only continues to grow — it has been cited on national television, in America’s biggest newspapers, used by donors to make giving decisions, launched thinkers into prominence, and so much more. The podcast serves an extremely important purpose for American Moment’s network: it gets them on the same page every Monday morning. Other major guests include Senator JD Vance (R-OH) , Senator Ron Johnson (R-WI), Michael Anton, Blake Masters, Helen Andrews, Jeff Sessions, and Amanda Milius, Yoram Hazony, Dr. Scott Atlas, Wokal Distance, and Rep. Ken Buck, Rep. Dan Bishop, Mark Meadows (Former Chief of Staff to President Donald Trump), Erin Hawley, Mary Eberstadt, Douglas Wilson, Julius Krein, and more. American Moment is a Washington D.C.-based non-profit that seeks to identify, educate, and credential the young Americans who will implement public policy that supports strong families, a sovereign nation, and prosperity for all. Learn more by visiting AmericanMoment.org. Moment of Truth is hosted by Saurabh Sharma, President, and Nick Solheim, Chief Operations Officer. Email the show at podcast@americanmoment.org. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    American Moment
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
    190
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