Remembering the ‘Name of the Game’ in 2017

Let me paint a picture for you. America is suffering under the weight of eight years of failed liberal policies, government has expanded, people are ready for change, and a strong conservative Republican candidate is replacing a liberal Democrat president. If you were to guess this is February 2017, you’d be right. However, the same circumstances were true in February 1969, when the Phyllis Schlafly Report headlined the article “Patronage Is the Name of the Game.” Phyllis knew that electing the right people is only the first step to real change. The next step is to surround the right person with a strong and competent team of staff and advisors.

Back to Community Organizing

When Donald Trump took office on January 20, Barack Obama did not leave Washington, D.C. for a private life, as all of his recent predecessors have done. He remains on the scene to help lead the insurgency against Trump. The Obamas moved into a $5 million mansion just two miles from the White House. The mansion is owned by Joe Lockhart, who was the White House press secretary when Bill Clinton was impeached in 1998.

Trump Battles the ‘Shadow Government’

The President of the United States is often called the most powerful man in the world, but the forces arrayed against Donald Trump are unprecedented. To the 63 million Americans who voted for him, the campaign to undermine President Trump is downright frightening.

Radio Live: 4/28/17 | Trump's 100 Days, Inside The Beltway, PSR 50th Anniversary

Hosts Ed Martin and Cherilyn Eagar discuss the first 100 days of the Trump Administration. D.C. Director Rebekah Gantner gives our weekly "Inside the Beltway" update. Research Director Jordan Henry talks about this week's installment of "50 Years of the Phyllis Schlafly Report."

Reasons to Oppose the Travel Ban

While liberals around the country were busy complaining about President Trump’s travel ban that sought to stop the onslaught of outrageous aggression, the liberals in California made their own travel ban against religious expression. According to a new California law, public universities are no longer allowed to send students to states that oppose gay rights. Students that have prepared for months to make presentations of their research have been told to cancel their plans. Athletes have been told not to expect any games with rivaling teams from states like Tennessee, Kansas, or North Carolina. The logic is that California doesn’t want taxpayer dollars going to states that hold conservative, pro-family principles.

Radio Live: 4/27/17 | Court Watch, Chris Herrod on Illegal Immigration

Hosts Ed Martin and Cherilyn Eagar get our weekly "Court Watch" update from Andy Schlafly. Should the 9th Circuit be broken up? What's the latest judicial action against the conservative Trump agenda? Listen in to find out! We also talk with Chris Herrod today, author of "The Forgotten Immigrant - How Tolerating Illegal Immigration Hurts Immigrants."

Fifty Years of the Phyllis Schlafly Report: Johnson Amendment Recalls the "Determined Drive Against Churches"

The Founding Fathers recognized that the U.S. Constitution should not be easily amended. That is why they determined that amendments must pass both houses of Congress and be approved by three-fourths of the state legislatures, the most stringent majority requirement since the Articles of Confederation. This notion of a “living” constitution is a complete non sequitur to the actions taken by the Framers. Because of this great weight placed on the passage of constitutional amendments, there is an equally great weight placed behind the authority of amendments when they are passed. The authority of amendments is paramount to understanding the implications of what the Equal Rights Amendment would have done to the American system of government. Phyllis Schlafly understood this gravity better than most, which equipped her to write about the implications of ERA on religious freedom in the March 1975 Phyllis Schlafly Report.

Creeping Socialism?

During the Roosevelt and Truman Years, Republican Candidates used to hold forth on a subject called “Creeping Socialism.” This was defined as the growth of big government, taxes, debt, bureaucrats, and controls – all leading to the ultimate horror of Socialism like in England. I doubt that many votes were swayed by this oratory. The result sounded too remote and the semantics too extravagant.

Radio Live: 4/26/17 | Judicial Activism Against Trump, Argument Against Con Con

Hosts Ed Martin and Cherilyn Eagar are joined by John and Andy Schlafly today as we talk about their latest column "100 Reasons to Celebrate Trump's First 100 Days," the latest in judicial activism against Trump, and the latest news on efforts for a new Constitutional Convention.

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Taxpayers Face Billions in Obamacare Judgements

In February the U.S. Court of Claims ordered the federal government to pay $214 million to a small Oregon insurer based on its participation in the Affordable Care Act, better known as Obamacare. Moda Health had enthusiastically participated in Obamacare health insurance exchanges only to nearly go out of business. They participated based on a promise by the Obama Administration that it would provide financial support under the “risk corridor program” to companies that lose money insuring unhealthy patients. Moda Health participated and lost money, but then the government refused to fully reimburse it.

Radio Live: 4/25/17 | Babette Francis, Stop ERA IL, Caitlyn Jenner on Fox

Hosts Ed Martin and Cherilyn Eagar talk about the new Stop ERA movement in Illinois as new bills surge to the House and Senate there. We also cover Tucker Carlson's interview with 'Caitlyn' Jenner on Fox News prime time. Babette Francis of Endeavour Forum Australia joins us as well - a long-time friend and associate of Phyllis Schlafly.

A History of Public Prayer

Beginning this day – April 25 – in 1789, every session of the U.S. Senate has opened with prayer. This was a continuation of the Continental Congress’ practice during the Revolution, as Ben Franklin remarked in 1787: “In the beginning of the Contest with Great Britain, when we were sensible of danger, we had daily prayer in this room for Divine protection.”

Radio Live: 4/24/17 | Immigration, David Horowitz, Con Con

Hosts Ed Martin and Cherilyn Eagar talk to Steven Camarota of the Center For Immigration Studies. David Horowitz joins us to discuss the liberal opposition. And Jordan Henry discusses the Con Con issue as he prepares to testify again in the Missouri House against this terrible idea. All that and more on today's Phyllis Schlafly Eagles Live!

NYC Forces Fast Food to Disclose High Sodium

The average American consumes about 3,400 milligrams of sodium each day, which is nearly 50% more than the suggested amount. Studies show that nearly one-third of all the sodium ingested by Americans is from restaurant food. Surveys conducted in New York City and Philadelphia estimate that the salt content in fast food meals served in those cities increased by 23% between 1997 and 2010.

Radio Live: 4/21/17 | "Fox Factor" Interview, Inside The Beltway Report, 50 Years PS Report

Hosts Ed Martin and Cherilyn Eagar cover timely topics and reports. Ed Martin was featured on Fox News's "Factor" program last night to talk about Elizabeth Warren's war-of-words on President Trump. D.C. Director Rebekah Gantner gives us her "Inside the Beltway" report. Research Director Jordan Henry guides us through this week's installment of the Fiftieth Anniversary of the Phyllis Schlafly Report - Getting Education out of the hands of "professionals."

Truth in Black and White

Liberals are experts at taking very bad ideas and making them look very good. The issue of free speech on college campuses is an excellent example. After all, conservatives and liberals would generally agree that we do not like to see real hateful speech on college campuses. However, the liberal ideology uses that sentiment to muzzle free speech while the conservative realizes that curtailing First Amendment protections is not a real solution. The only true response to speech that we disagree with is to meet it with other speech of a differing viewpoint.

Radio Live: 4/20/17 | Next SCOTUS Pick, English Official Language, Joseph Farah

Hosts Ed Martin and Cherilyn Eagar talk to some great guests on the top issues of the week! Andy Schlafly joins us for the Court Watch segment - talking about the next potential Supreme Court pick from Trump. Mauro Mujica, Chairman of U.S. English, talks about the importance of English as our official language. Joseph Farah, founder and CEO of World Net Daily, talks about his memories of Phyllis and her work.

Fifty Years of the Phyllis Schlafly Report: Taking Education From "The Hands Of The Professionals"

Education is a critical part of Phyllis Schlafly’s legacy. Between stopping the Equal Rights Amendment, fighting for America First foreign policy, and securing military superiority, Phyllis always brought the dialogue back home to the most basic issues families face every day. She valued education policy because she knew the pro-family movement means nothing if young minds are indoctrinated to turn away from traditional American values and reject the principles a family is supposed to instill. From this closely held passion, Phyllis Schlafly pioneered a number of education-related endeavors, such as founding the monthly Education Reporter in 1986, writing her First Reader and Turbo Reader books, and leading the fight against Common Core. In May 1974, Phyllis was just beginning her fight for education.

Christie Loses 6-0 Despite Appointing the Judges

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie appointed five of the seven justices on the New Jersey Supreme Court so the court should be as conservative as Christie-the-candidate. But not one of these justices voted for the conservative side on one of the biggest issues in the state.