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23rd Aug 2022

Standing Tall, Standing Alone | Guest: Jonathan Isaac (Why I Stand)

Jonathan Isaac, power forward for the Orlando Magic, talks about his new book, “Why I Stand,” a powerful story of hope for free speech and an inspirational example of standing firm for your beliefs when the world tries to knock you down. Isaac gained national attention when he stood during the National Anthem in the NBA bubble while each of his teammates kneeled. He made headlines again for eloquently explaining his decision to exercise his personal medical freedom during the COVID-19 pandemic. Isaac also shares about overcoming mental health challenges and how his faith journey has strengthened him along the way.

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Read, White & Blue
Chris Sprowls, Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives
From policy briefs and white papers as Speaker of the Florida House, to court cases and brutal police records as a former prosecutor, reading has always been a central part of Chris Sprowls’ mission to defend American values. This interest has expanded beyond his work and into a personal passion for reading books. Getting to know the authors behind the ideas on the page is one of his favorite pastimes. On Read, White, & Blue, hear fascinating interviews with some of the Speakers’ favorite authors and gain insight into the literary works that have shaped his world view, and sometimes, public policy, too.