On this episode of The Truth with Lisa Boothe, Lisa sits down with Congresswoman Elise Stefanik for a wide-ranging and hard-hitting conversation on national security, higher education, and the future of the American economy.

Stefanik explains why the Iran conflict should be viewed through a national security lens—not public opinion polls—and outlines the long-term threat posed by Iran’s military ambitions. She also addresses concerns about rising energy costs and how the administration plans to stabilize the economy.

The conversation then shifts to the growing “moral and academic rot” inside elite universities, including explosive claims about foreign funding, DEI influence, and rising antisemitism on campus. Stefanik breaks down what she believes is driving these trends—and what policymakers can do to fix them.

📚 Plus: Stefanik discusses her new book, Poison Ivy: Inside the Collapse of America’s Elite Institutions — offering an insider account of how top universities lost their way, what’s fueling campus radicalism, and how the next generation can reclaim academic excellence.

She also weighs in on New York’s economic decline, high taxes, and the continued exodus of residents from blue states.

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In this episode, Lisa Boothe sits down with investigative journalist Chris Rufo to uncover shocking examples of government waste, fraud, and political corruption—particularly in California.

Rufo breaks down his latest reporting on a $114 million taxpayer-funded wildlife bridge, massive Medicaid fraud, and how billions in public funds are funneled into ideological projects and politically connected groups. The conversation also dives into San Francisco’s controversial diversion of police funding into DEI initiatives, raising serious questions about public safety and accountability.

Plus, what does this mean for Governor Gavin Newsom’s national ambitions—and will voters care about the staggering scale of waste?

🔎 Topics Covered:

• California’s $100B+ fraud problem
• The truth behind “woke” government spending
• DEI programs vs. public safety funding
• Media blind spots and lack of accountability
• What this means for 2028 and beyond

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In this episode, newly confirmed U.S. Drug Czar Sara Carter joins Lisa to discuss America’s escalating fight against fentanyl, cartel violence, and the global drug trade.

Carter shares behind-the-scenes insight into her confirmation process and her current role leading the Office of National Drug Control Policy under President Trump. She details a coordinated “whole-of-government” strategy aimed at cutting off drug supply chains, dismantling cartel networks, and saving American lives.

The conversation dives deep into the takedown of cartel leader El Mencho, revealing how U.S. and Mexican forces collaborated on one of the most significant operations against organized crime in recent years—and what it signals moving forward.

Carter also breaks down:

• How fentanyl is entering the U.S. through borders, ports, and mail systems

• The role of China in supplying precursor chemicals

• Why cartel networks are becoming more sophisticated and dangerous

• The connection between drug trafficking, national security, and terrorism

• The reported drop in fentanyl flow and overdose deaths

• How the administration is targeting both supply AND demand

She also delivers a passionate message about unity, urging Americans to come together across political lines to combat addiction and protect future generations.

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