True Story with Mike Slater

Faith, family and country are what define Mike Slater. On every episode of True Story, Mike speaks to the conservative heart by focusing on the 5 values that most inspire a virtuous life: curiosity, gratitude, hope, zest and love. Where other hosts may use anger, frustration and hopelessness to cover events, Mike tells stories that connect to eternal principles and conservative values. If you want a more intellectual approach to the issues of the day without the same old talking points, tune in to “True Story” every weekday at 11am ET.

The Great COVID Divide

The Great COVID Divide

Mike Slater explains the seven reasons as to why we have different views on COVID, as he tells the story of Mr. and Mrs. Jones, a married couple, from two different backgrounds and varying life experiences, who have a defining difference of opinion on COVID, and the defining aspect of it all.

Mike Slater-Sep. 13

Mike Slater-Sep. 13

As the Biden administration continues to ramp up the Federal, some state Governors have started pushing back. The Fed vs. State power struggle is just beginning. Have you ever wondered why there is such division on how American’s view Covid? Mike takes a closer look at some of the reasons we approach the pandemic response differently. Plus, Corey DeAngelis joins the show to expose how mandates are unfair towards private business. AndRyan Girdusky breaks down the latest failures in Afghanistan.

Honoring America’s Military Heroes

Honoring America’s Military Heroes

James Kitfield, Author of ‘In the Company of Heroes: The Inspiring Stories of Medal of Honor Recipients from America’s Longest Wars in Afghanistan and Iraq,’ details his inspiration for writing this book, as he tells the story of U.S. Navy Seal Britt Slabinski and Tech Sergeant John Chapman, as we honor America’s military heroes.

Finding Faith Through Tragedy

Finding Faith Through Tragedy

Though, evilness is around us all the time in this divided world that we live in, it is how we overcome tragedy and the aftermath of chaos and terror, that makes us who we are, today. David Engelhardt, Pastor at Kings’ Church in New York City, sits down with Mike Slater to discuss how we can find faith and inspiration through tragedy, and how September 11th should be remembered 20 years later.

September 11th 2001: Inspiration After Tragedy

September 11th 2001: Inspiration After Tragedy

Has America learned anything in the 2 decades since 9/11? The majority of us say no, at the same time as we acknowledge that those who want to tear this country down have definitely learned how to weaponize our enemies — both foreign and domestic. The Left has positioned our country to be weak, vulnerable, and toxic. The Biden Administration’s shameful exit from Afghanistan couldn’t have been more poorly timed or executed. Unless we correct course at once, the future is dubious. Mike Slater and his special guests search for inspiration and hope, as we recollect the horrors of September 11, 2001.

Biden’s Dishonorable Withdrawal

Biden’s Dishonorable Withdrawal

Our soldiers honor our country by putting their lives on the line, and yet the only thing they ask in return is for defense of their honor. Soldiers in Afghanistan had to abandon their mission because of Biden’s humiliating failure. The U.S. withdrawal was an all-around disgrace to our country, to our military heroes, and even for those in Afghanistan. Constitutional Law Attorney, Jonathan W. Emord, joins Mike Slater to discuss Biden’s cowardness in the face of battle, and how Biden, his administration, and other Democrats have rejected the founding principles of our country.

Mike Slater-Sept. 9

Mike Slater-Sept. 9

As the dark cloud of Taliban rule spreads across the country, Afghan women have returned to a life a fear. Here in America, a new wave of feminism infiltrated the classic stories we all grew up with. Mike explains the impact on our child. Plus, the California recall is getting spicy. Arielle Del Turco and Jonathan W. Emord join Mike to discuss all that and more.

The Fight for the Right of Life

The Fight for the Right of Life

The reality is we are living in a wounded world. We all have wounds, we all have struggles, but it’s how we fight and overcome them all that makes us who we are, today. We also have a choice, a choice to do what is wrong and what is wrong. Therein lies abortion. Over 60 million children have been killed by abortion, since it’s been legalized here in the United States. Lila Rose, Founder and President of Live Action, and Mike Slater discuss the wounded world we live in, and the fight for the right of life.

Mike Slater-Sept. 8

Mike Slater-Sept. 8

Mainstream media has proven it will do almost anything to support the left’s agenda. Mike breaks down the latest example of the media’s blatant spreading of misinformation. Plus, the fight for the right to live reaches new heights as the pro-choice mob turns its eyes to Texas. Lila Rose joins Mike to share ways you can help end abortion for good. And Tommy Altman explains how the Afghanistan withdrawal failure impacts our Veterans.