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America's News Hour

America's News Hour

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 In a world awash with talking points and echo chambers, America’s News Hour with Bill Bernardoni cuts through the noise and delivers substantive conversations. From hard-hitting policy debates to inspiring stories of leadership and resilience, Bill and his guests bring you a clear-eyed perspective on the week’s most important stories… without spin and without contrived outrage.

You’ll hear from watchdogs and insiders, veteran journalists to civic leaders, and from Beltway insiders, to those on the front lines of local change. Guests are chosen for their insights, not their soundbites, offering a variety of different viewpoints that push past typical left-right labels.

Bill and his guests dive deep into the headlines that are shaping our lives, from government accountability and budget battles in DC, to the real change work happening in local communities across the country. Bill’s no-nonsense style and experience in both radio and as a political consultant makes for thoughtful conversations that challenge assumptions and seek solutions.

America’s News Hour isn’t about chasing clicks or scoring political points — it’s about taking the time to understand what’s working, what’s broken, and how we can build something better together. Because in the end, accountability and efficiency matter — and so do integrity and trust.

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Episodes
  • Can Congress Police Itself? Insider Trading Bills, Blind Trusts, and Public Trust - with James Copland Part 2

    Can Congress Police Itself? Insider Trading Bills, Blind Trusts, and Public Trust - with James Copland Part 2
    Jan 30 2026
    In the final segment of America’s NewsHour, Bill Bernardoni continues his conversation with James R. Copeland, Senior Fellow and Director of Legal Policy at the Manhattan Institute, examining the latest congressional proposals aimed at curbing insider trading and conflicts of interest. The discussion breaks down:
    • Why these bills apply to Congress—but not the president
    • The differences between the PELOSI Act, STOP Insider Trading Act, and other proposals
    • Forced divestment vs. blind trusts vs. pre-clearance trading rules
    • Tax consequences and unintended effects on who can serve in Congress
    • Why appearance and public trust may matter as much as legality
    The segment closes with a broader reflection on how stock trading controversies—legal or not—fuel distrust in government and undermine confidence in public institutions.

    Should members of Congress be barred from trading individual stocks altogether, or would stronger disclosure and pre-clearance rules be enough to restore public trust?
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    11 mins
  • Congressional Insider Trading: What the STOCK Act Does—and Why It Falls Short - with James Copland Part 1

    Congressional Insider Trading: What the STOCK Act Does—and Why It Falls Short - with James Copland Part 1
    Jan 30 2026
    In this segment of America’s NewsHour, Bill Bernardoni is joined by James R. Copeland, Senior Fellow and Director of Legal Policy at the Manhattan Institute, to break down the STOCK Act and the renewed debate over congressional insider trading. Drawing on Copeland’s congressional testimony, the conversation explores:
    • What the STOCK Act actually prohibits—and what it doesn’t
    • Why disclosure rules alone may not deter questionable behavior
    • High-profile examples that fuel public distrust, even absent illegality
    • Gaps in enforcement, penalties, and transparency
    • The tradeoffs behind proposed reforms, including blind trusts and stock bans
    This is a sober discussion about ethics, appearance, and public trust—separating what’s illegal from what simply doesn’t sit right with voters.

    Should members of Congress be allowed to trade individual stocks at all, or would stricter disclosure and enforcement be enough to restore public trust?
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    10 mins
  • Legal Black Holes: Why Families Can’t Hold Federal Agents Accountable - with Mike Fox Part 2

    Legal Black Holes: Why Families Can’t Hold Federal Agents Accountable - with Mike Fox Part 2
    Jan 30 2026
    In Segment Two of America’s NewsHour, Bill Bernardoni continues his conversation with Mike Fox, legal fellow at the Cato Institute’s Project on Criminal Justice, diving deeper into the issue of accountability when federal agents use deadly force. The discussion focuses on:
    • Why families often have no realistic legal path to justice
    • The limits of the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA)
    • Why victims can’t sue federal agents the way they can state or local police
    • How qualified immunity and the erosion of Bivens block cases from ever reaching a jury
    • What Congress could do—right now—to restore accountability
    This is a sobering look at how constitutional rights can disappear inside federal enforcement—and why reform at the margins won’t fix a broken system.

    Should Congress allow families to sue federal agents directly when constitutional rights are violated, or does current immunity go too far?
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    9 mins
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