This podcast contains live broadcasts of conservative superstars giving lectures on campuses across America and at Young America's Foundation's conferences and seminars about current events, public policy, and traditional values. These podcasts are also available as video on https://youtube.com/yaftv. Young Americas Foundation is committed to ensuring that increasing numbers of young Americans understand and are inspired by the ideas of individual freedom, a strong national defense, free enterprise, and traditional values. As the principal outreach organization of the Conservative Movement, the Foundation introduces thousands of American youth to these principles. We accomplish our mission by providing essential conferences, seminars, educational materials, internships, and speakers to young people across the country. Please enjoy these podcasts presented by top leaders
The Pro-Life Generation: Changing Hearts and the Hope for a New Beginning for Life
On this episode of American Freedom, Vice President Pence previews the upcoming Dobbs vs Jackson Women’s Health Organization Supreme Court case, and speaks with several conservatives leading the fight in the pro-life movement.
12/1/2021 • 0
Honoring America’s Veterans
On this episode of American Freedom, Vice President Pence sits down with Congressman Dan Crenshaw to discuss his time serving our country in the military, and how Biden’s disastrous Afghanistan withdrawal is affecting veterans.
11/12/2021 • 0
Securing Our Border. Defending Our Police.
On the second episode of American Freedom with Mike Pence, the Vice President talks with law enforcement and border patrol officials about the ongoing border crisis in America, and why we should defend–not defund–our police.
10/5/2021 • 0
20 Years Later, We Will Never Forget
On the inaugural episode of American Freedom with Mike Pence, the Vice President speaks with four young Americans who are at the forefront of the movement to #NeverForget the lives lost in the terrorist attacks on September 11. VP Pence interviews two young people who lost their fathers in the wake of the attacks, and ...
9/10/2021 • 0
Senator Ted Cruz | Socialism Is A Disaster
Congressman Alex Mooney representing West Virginia’s 2nd congressional district and Senator Ted Cruz representing the great state of Texas speak live to college students at Young America’s Foundation’s 43rd annual National Conservative Student Conference. Congressman Mooney and Senator Ted Cruz discuss socialism.    
8/6/2021 • 1 hour, 6 minutes, 49 seconds
Lt. Col. Allen West | Preserving American Liberty & Freedom
Lieutenant Colonel (Ret) Allen B. West is a Christian constitutional conservative, combat veteran, and former member of the U.S. Congress representing Florida’s 22nd District (2011 to 2013).  
8/6/2021 • 45 minutes, 8 seconds
Congresswoman Kat Cammack | The Beauty of America
Florida representative Kat Cammack speaks to students at YAF’s 43rd annual National Conservative Student Conference in Houston, TX. She discusses a period of going homeless and making it all the way to the U.S. House of Representatives in ten years. Longtime YAF ally Congressman Jim Jordan and Congresswoman Kat Cammack have partnered with YAF to ...
8/5/2021 • 55 minutes, 3 seconds
Congressman Chip Roy | Will We Choose Freedom?
Rep. Chip Roy (TX-21) is a former federal prosecutor and top advisor to many prominent Texas elected officials. He previously served as chief of staff to Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX), staff director of Sen. John Cornyn’s (R-TX) leadership office and senior counsel to the Senate Judiciary Committee. In Texas, Roy was the First Assistant Attorney ...
8/5/2021 • 46 minutes, 43 seconds
Vice President Mike Pence | Turn America’s Hearts to God
Live from Young America’s Foundation’s 43rd annual National Conservative Student Conference in Houston, TX. Vice President Pence is YAF’s Ronald Reagan Presidential Scholar. For more information about YAF, please visit https://www.yaf.org.
8/4/2021 • 46 minutes, 41 seconds
Congressman Byron Donalds | Speak Loudly
Representing the 19th congressional district in southwest Florida, Congressman Donalds speaks to students at YAF’s 43rd annual National Conservative Student Conference in Houston, TX. He discusses the importance of free speech, tax policies, and the ability to gauge risk by ourselves.  
8/4/2021 • 50 minutes, 24 seconds
Dr. James Lindsay | Critical Race Theory: A Bad Religion and Belief System
Dr. Lindsay speaks to students at YAF’s 43rd annual National Conservative Student Conference. Dr. Lindsay defines “Critical Race Theory” as the belief that the fundamental organizing principle of society is racism that was created by white people for their own benefit. An American-born author, mathematician, and commentator, Dr. James Lindsay has written six books spanning ...
8/4/2021 • 48 minutes, 58 seconds
Ben Shapiro | Emotional Conversations Don’t Care About Facts
Ben Shapiro, editor emeritus and founder of the Daily Wire, speaks to students live from YAF’s 43rd annual National Conservative Student Conference in Houston, TX. Shapiro speaks through the Fred and Lynda Allen Lecture Series and is YAF’s #1 requested campus speaker.
8/2/2021 • 59 minutes, 2 seconds
Governor Scott Walker | The fight of our lives
How can the lessons from the storming of the Wisconsin State Capitol and the fight to pass Act 10 be applied to today? Governor Scott Walker is joined by leading policymakers from Wisconsin to share how we can stand up to radical progressives in defense of what is right.
2/11/2021 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 14 seconds
Anna Strasburg | Stand for life: Why we must fight the Left’s radical abortion agenda
Live from YAF’s Miami Freedom Conference | Anna Strasburg ran and biked across America for 15 months motivating the communities she visited to become involved in the pro-life movement.
2/6/2021 • 45 minutes, 1 second
Jared Meyer | Breaking up big tech: It’s not as simple as it seems
Live from YAF’s Miami Freedom Conference | Jared Meyer is a Senior Policy Advisor at the Cicero Institute. Before joining Cicero, he worked at the U.S. Department of Labor and the White House Council of Economic Advisors. Meyer has appeared on many radio and television shows, including the BBC World Service, ABC, Fox News, and ...
2/6/2021 • 45 minutes, 51 seconds
Arthur Laffer | More free markets, more freedom: How to create a thriving economy
Live from YAF’s Miami Freedom Conference | Arthur Laffer is an economist and author who gained prominence during the Reagan administration as a trusted advisor to the president. Laffer is best known for his development of the “Laffer curve.” Laffer was an advisor to Donald Trump in 2016, has given counsel to leaders from around ...
2/6/2021 • 58 minutes, 12 seconds
Jorge Galicia | The question as old as time: Can socialism ever work?
Live from YAF’s Miami Freedom Conference | Before socialism devastated his country, Jorge lived a life not unlike that of middle-class Americans. But now, as one of 4 million Venezuelans who have fled their country, he is speaking out about the very real damages caused by socialism.
2/6/2021 • 40 minutes, 9 seconds
Lt. Gov. Rebecca Kleefisch | Cancelling cancel culture: You have to stand up to the bullies
Live from YAF’s Miami Freedom Conference | Rebecca served as the 44th Lieutenant Governor of Wisconsin where she championed workforce and economic development and became well known for her efforts in fighting poverty and focusing on prison reentry reform. Currently, she travels the state of Wisconsin to encourage more workers to choose well-paying jobs in ...
2/6/2021 • 45 minutes, 13 seconds
Verdict with Ted Cruz
Live from YAF’s Miami Freedom Conference | On Verdict with Ted Cruz, Senator Ted Cruz and co-host Michael Knowles break down the most important news stories of the day and reveal what they mean for Americans everywhere. Listeners go behind the scenes of the political debates that define our country.
2/5/2021 • 1 hour, 8 minutes, 37 seconds
Rachel Campos-Duffy | The case against socialism
LIVE at Florida State University Rachel Campos-Duffy has had a long television career that includes MTV’s “The Real World,” “The Today Show,” “The View,” and more. As a frequent Fox News host, “National Review” contributor, author, and mother of eight children, there is no one better qualified to speak on feminism, conservatism, and the empowerment ...
1/28/2020 • 1 hour, 8 minutes, 20 seconds
Dinesh D’Souza | Socialism and the Scandinavian illusion
Live at Chapman University Dinesh D’Souza is a #1 “New York Times” bestselling author, the filmmaker behind “Death of a Nation,” “Hillary’s America,” and “2016: Obama’s America,” and a nationally sought-after speaker. He brings a fiery message of limited government, personal responsibility, and individual liberty to campuses all across the country, debunking #FakeHistory everywhere he ...
12/3/2019 • 1 hour, 32 minutes, 46 seconds
Elisha Krauss | Free to offend
SPECIAL EVENT at University of Mississippi Elisha Krauss is a journalist, political commentator, and talk radio host. She is a host and contributor for the Daily Wire and appears on major news networks regularly. Krauss has a passion for conservative principles including human rights for the unborn, free speech, gun rights, limited government, and traditional ...
11/20/2019 • 43 minutes, 36 seconds
Ben Shapiro | America wasn’t built on slavery, it was built on freedom
LIVE at Boston University Ben Shapiro is a nationally renowned attorney, editor-in-chief of the Daily Wire, and the host of “The Ben Shapiro Show.” Thanks to the Fred Allen Lecture Series, Ben Shapiro, a “New York Times” bestselling author, partners with YAF to trigger leftist snowflakes on campuses nationwide in the fight against political correctness ...
11/13/2019 • 1 hour, 8 minutes, 52 seconds
Michael Knowles | Leftism is not compassionate
Live at the University of Florida Michael Knowles, described by “Vanity Fair” as “a dapper, lib-triggering troll,” is the host of “The Michael Knowles Show” on the Daily Wire. Knowles is the author of the #1 bestselling (and blank inside) “Reasons To Vote For Democrats: A Comprehensive Guide.” Michael Knowles frequently appears on national news ...
10/23/2019 • 1 hour, 7 seconds
Rand Paul | The case against socialism
Serving as a United States Senator for Kentucky since 2010, Senator Rand Paul is a bold champion of constitutional liberties and fiscal responsibility. As a fierce opponent of government overreach, Senator Paul fights tirelessly to return government to its limited, constitutional scope.
10/18/2019 • 42 minutes, 8 seconds
Dinesh D’Souza | The Socialist Temptation
Live at the University of Buffalo Dinesh D’Souza is a #1 “New York Times” bestselling author, the filmmaker behind “Death of a Nation,” “Hillary’s America,” and “2016: Obama’s America,” and a nationally sought-after speaker. He brings a fiery message of limited government, personal responsibility, and individual liberty to campuses all across the country, debunking #FakeHistory ...
10/17/2019 • 1 hour, 39 minutes, 46 seconds
Michael Knowles | George Washington is canceled
Live at The George Washington University Michael Knowles, described by “Vanity Fair” as “a dapper, lib-triggering troll,” is the host of “The Michael Knowles Show” on the Daily Wire. Knowles is the author of the #1 bestselling (and blank inside) “Reasons To Vote For Democrats: A Comprehensive Guide.” Michael Knowles frequently appears on national news ...
10/2/2019 • 1 hour, 7 seconds
Dr. Art Laffer| Reagan, Trump, and the secret to soaring economies
Dr. Art Laffer is an economist and author who gained prominence during the Reagan administration as a trusted advisor to the president. Laffer is best known for his development of the “Laffer curve.” Laffer was an advisor to Donald Trump in 2016, has given counsel to leaders from around the world, and was recently awarded ...
8/12/2019 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 41 seconds
Brian Brenberg | Executive Vice President and Chair of the Program in Business and Finance at The King’s College
Professor Brenberg is a frequent guest on several FOX News and FOX Business programs, and has written for many publications, including USA Today, Forbes.com, CNBC.com, the New York Post, and The Hill. His speeches have been covered by Time and The Washington Post, and he regularly lectures for the Foundation for Economic Education (FEE) and the American Enterprise Institute’s Values and Capitalism Project. ...
7/18/2019 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 38 seconds
Congressman Chip Roy | US Representative (TX – 21st District)
Rep. Chip Roy is a former federal prosecutor and top adviser to many prominent Texas elected officials. A dedicated conservative, Roy is committed to restoring health care freedom, protecting our borders, defending the sanctity of human life, supporting the men and women of the military, reducing federal spending, and limiting government to promote freedom and ...
6/22/2019 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 47 seconds
Rachael Campos-Duffy | Proud Conservative Latino
Rachel Campos-Duffy may have gotten her start as one of the stars of the iconic show, MTVs The Real World: San Francisco, but today she is ranked one of “Newsmax’s 50 Most Influential Latino” leaders and sought after for her honest, insightful, and often humorous real-world view of the news cycle and American public policy.
6/21/2019 • 1 hour, 14 minutes, 10 seconds
Ben Shapiro
Ben Shapiro is a nationally renowned attorney, editor-in-chief of the Daily Wire, and the host of “The Ben Shapiro Show.” Thanks to the Fred Allen Lecture Series, Ben Shapiro, a “New York Times” bestselling author, partners with YAF to trigger leftist snowflakes on campuses nationwide in the fight against political correctness and safe spaces run ...
6/19/2019 • 54 minutes, 13 seconds
Ben Shapiro | #1 Requested YAF Speaker
Ben Shapiro is a nationally renowned attorney, editor-in-chief of the Daily Wire, and the host of “The Ben Shapiro Show.” Thanks to the Fred Allen Lecture Series, Ben Shapiro, a “New York Times” bestselling author, partners with YAF to trigger leftist snowflakes on campuses nationwide in the fight against political correctness and safe spaces run ...
6/19/2019 • 54 minutes, 13 seconds
Betsy DeVos | Empowering students and parents
Betsy DeVos serves as the 11th U.S. Secretary of Education and has been involved in education policy for nearly three decades as an advocate for children and a voice for parents. She is especially passionate about reforms that help underserved children gain access to a quality education.
5/17/2019 • 51 minutes, 34 seconds
Gary Sinise with Mark Larson | Wendy P. McCaw Reagan Ranch Roundtable Series
Gary’s new memoir is the Grateful American: A Journey from Self to Service. Gary shares stories of obstacles, hope, and inspiration that will empower conservatives to embrace gratitude and engage in service above self.
4/25/2019 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 27 seconds
Michael Knowles and Andrew Klavan | Can we survive the crazy Left?
Live at Texas A&M
4/16/2019 • 59 minutes, 14 seconds
Dr. Jake Jacobs | History Instructor, Lourdes Academy
Standing Up for Faith and Freedom: Reclaiming Your Campus from the SJWs
4/13/2019 • 55 minutes, 47 seconds
Kristan Hawkins | Students for Life of America
Standing Up for Faith and Freedom: Reclaiming Your Campus from the SJWs
4/13/2019 • 58 minutes
Rev. Steve Davoren | Standing Up for Faith and Freedom: Reclaiming Your Campus from the SJWs
Pastor, St. Mel Parish, Woodland Hill
4/13/2019 • 47 minutes, 28 seconds
Dr. Frank Marlo | Dean of Academics, Institute for World Politics
Standing Up for Faith and Freedom: Reclaiming Your Campus from the SJWs
4/13/2019 • 43 minutes, 54 seconds
Dr. Paul Kengor | Professor, Grove City College
Standing Up for Faith and Freedom: Reclaiming Your Campus from the SJWs
4/13/2019 • 1 hour, 13 minutes, 24 seconds
Ben Shapiro | Why we need both faith and reason
Live at Grand Canyon University
4/10/2019 • 1 hour, 24 minutes, 48 seconds
Ben Shapiro | The mainstream medias big lies
Live at Loyola University
4/3/2019 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 10 seconds
Christina Hoff Sommers | How to make feminism great again
Live at UW-Madison
3/19/2019 • 1 hour, 20 minutes, 53 seconds
Mark Skousen | Presidential Fellow, Chapman University
Mark Skousen, Ph. D., editor of Forecasts & Strategies, is a nationally known investment expert, economist, university professor and author of more than 25 books. In July 2018 Dr Skousen was awarded the inaugural Triple Crown in Economics for his work in economic theory, history and education, and has been identified as one of the 20 most influential living ...
3/18/2019 • 1 hour, 19 minutes, 28 seconds
Liz Wheeler | Host of OANs Tipping Point
The ulterior motive of the Left
3/17/2019 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 26 seconds
Boyd Matheson | The magic and power of the story
3/16/2019 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 29 seconds
Dr. Burt Folsom | Renowned historian brings history to life
3/16/2019 • 1 hour, 18 minutes, 22 seconds
George Harbison | What is Socialism
3/16/2019 • 53 minutes, 36 seconds
Michael Reagan | Lessons my father taught me
3/16/2019 • 1 hour, 12 minutes, 31 seconds
Congressman Tom McClintock | Freedom isn’t in our DNA
Representative from California’s 4th District
3/15/2019 • 53 minutes, 4 seconds
Rachel Campos-Duffy | The Covington scandal
MTV Personality and TV Host
3/14/2019 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 19 seconds
Bay Buchanan | How to become a leader
37th Treasurer of the United States
3/14/2019 • 58 minutes, 17 seconds
Burgess Owens | Author, Commentator, & NFL Super Bowl Champion
Since retiring from the NFL, Burgess has been involved in corporate and entrepreneurial endeavors. As a Black Conservative he has traveled throughout the country speaking about the intrinsic principles of freedom that underlie the foundation of our American culture.
3/14/2019 • 1 hour, 11 minutes, 35 seconds
Larry O’Connor | Host of “The Larry O’Connor Show”
Larry O’Connor is a radio host on WMAL AM|FM in Washington, D.C., and an online editor at Weekly Standard and Fox News regular.
3/13/2019 • 1 hour, 27 minutes, 29 seconds
Ben Shapiro | The government is the bully
Live at Michigan State
3/12/2019 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 35 seconds
Dinesh D’Souza | The moral case for Trump’s wall
Stanford University
3/1/2019 • 1 hour, 24 minutes, 21 seconds
Michael Knowles | Christopher Columbus, hero not heathen
Live at University of Notre Dame
2/21/2019 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 11 seconds
David Bossie | Trump’s enemies
David Bossie has served as president of Citizens United since 2001, where he led the organization to a First Amendment victory in the landmark United States Supreme Court Case, “Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission.”
2/15/2019 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 26 seconds
Ben Shapiro | Hands off their bodies: The case against abortion
Live at University of Alabama
2/12/2019 • 1 hour, 13 minutes, 4 seconds
Dinesh D’Souza | Trump, Frost, and the enigma of belonging
