In this episode of the Breakout with Newt Gingrich podcast, Newt interviews the COO and Founder of ZocDoc, Dr. Oliver Kharraz. ZocDoc (http://www.zocdoc.com/) is a free service that allows patients to locate a doctor by insurance, area and availability. It’s as simple as going to the ZocDoc website or using the ZocDoc app and entering your zip code. Within seconds it pulls together a list of available doctors who have open appointments. The national average to see a physician is currently...

In this episode of the Breakout with Newt Gingrich podcast, Newt describes how Duolingo is changing the way in which we learn a new language. Duolingo currently offers users the opportunity to learn six different languages, including Spanish and French. What makes Duolingo truly remarkable is that it is 100% free to use. Users learn a new language by moving from one level to another through a series of games and challenges. These games and challenges are designed to keep the user involved in...

In this episode of the Breakout with Newt Gingrich podcast, Newt discusses how Uber is changing the way in which we travel. Uber allows people to order a car for pick up using the Uber app that is available on their smartphone. Just like a traditional taxi, the customer tells the driver their destination and then proceeds. Here is where it gets interesting. No money is exchanged with the driver. Instead, the passenger inputs their credit card information into the Uber app which charges them...

In this episode of the Breakout with Newt Gingrich podcast, Newt discusses the conflict between Israel and Hamas. Rockets launched by Hamas from the Gaza Strip continue to rain down on Israel each day with no end in sight. Israel has the right to defend itself from these attacks using modern technology in order to defeat an enemy in Hamas, whose ultimate goal is the destruction of Israel. Can you imagine a major American city being under constant threat of rocket attacks? American...

In this episode of the Breakout with Newt Gingrich podcast, Newt discusses how NASA, once the world’s model for innovation and the exploration of space, has become so bureaucratized that it now serves as nothing more than another broken government agency. If the federal government were actually serious about a revival of NASA and our space program, it would create a prize model. With all of the money our federal agencies waste on a yearly basis, it should instead entice entrepreneurs to...

In this episode of the Breakout with Newt Gingrich podcast, Newt discusses how inefficiencies in the current healthcare system, as well as an aging population will force both the government and the private sector to create new methods to treat and cure illness’s that affect millions of Americans and will continue to do so in the coming decades. With Alzheimer’s disease projected to cost taxpayers twenty trillion dollars from now until 2050, it is imperative to find breakout solutions that...

In this episode of the Breakout with Newt Gingrich podcast, Newt discusses the potential of a breakout from poverty. One of the biggest contributors to lifting people out of poverty is learning. Learning models such as the Khan Academy, allow individuals, regardless of how young or old they may be, to learn at their own pace and not feel trapped in a system that is based around a one-size-fits-all learning model. Also, any American who receives unemployment benefits should have those benefits...

In this episode of the Breakout with Newt Gingrich podcast, Newt discusses how the United States is poised to become one of the world’s top producers of energy, specifically, a leading producer of oil in the near future. States like North Dakota are undergoing an energy boom that has seen the unemployment rate in the state drop to less than three percent. Thousands of people have flocked to North Dakota to take advantage of the high paying jobs, many of which currently pay six figures per...

In this episode of the Breakout with Newt Gingrich podcast, Newt turns the podcast over to his wife, Callista. Callista gave a remarkable speech on June 4 to the Capital Speakers Club of Washington, D.C. in which she discussed the importance of American exceptionalism. Callista offered unique insight into how America became the remarkable country it is today, and why it is imperative that all Americans, especially young Americans, understand why they should be proud of their country. Callista...

In this episode of the Breakout with Newt Gingrich podcast, Newt discusses how the State Department’s continued incompetence in handling the recent attacks against Christians in northern Nigeria, the attack on the American diplomatic mission in Benghazi, and the trade of Sergeant Bowe Bergdahl for five senior level members of the Taliban has demonstrated how out of touch with reality the State Department is and the danger this poses to American’s around the world who are now at an increased...

In this episode of the Breakout with Newt Gingrich podcast, Newt discusses how self-driving vehicles from innovative companies such as Mercedes-Benz, Audi and even Google are changing the relationship that drivers have had with their vehicles for over a century. Self-driving cars and trucks offer a future where driving is dramatically safer for people and better for our environment. This innovation is also potentially useful to our military, which could integrate driverless technology to...

In this episode of the Breakout with Newt Gingrich podcast, Newt interviews Pat Nolan, an expert and key conservative voice on prison reform. In recent years, members of the conservative movement, particularly Republican governors, have begun to pay close attention to the dire situation within our nation’s prison system and have enacted reforms to lower the costs associated with running these prisons and ensure that offenders do not return to prison once released. Initiatives such as Right on...

In this episode of the Breakout with Newt Gingrich podcast, Newt interviews the creators of Outbox, Evan Baehr and Will Davis. Outbox was created with the intention of allowing people to digitally receive their mail being sent by the United States Postal Service using a smartphone app. Receiving their mail through a smartphone would allow Outbox users to have easy access to their bills, personal letters, and other important pieces of correspondence. It would also allow them to ignore the...

In this episode of the Breakout with Newt Gingrich podcast, Newt discusses his trip to Rome where he and Callista witnessed Pope John XXIII and Pope John Paul II being canonized as saints. Pope Francis led the Mass, while his predecessor, Pope Benedict XVI sat close by. Pope John Paul XXIII called the Second Vatican Council in 1962, which led to reforms that modernized the Church. Pope John Paul II was instrumental in the fall of communism in Eastern Europe. In June 1979, he returned to his...

In this episode of the Breakout with Newt Gingrich podcast, Newt discusses how the Khan Academy is fundamentally changing the way in which people learn. By allowing people to watch and replay video tutorials that teach math, history, finance, and many other subjects, users are able to learn at their own pace and don’t have to worry about feeling embarrassed about replaying a video multiple times if needed. The best part about Khan Academy is that it’s totally free. This new model has already...

In this episode of the Breakout with Newt Gingrich podcast, Newt interviews Jim Hake, the Founder and CEO of Spirit of America. Spirit of America is a terrific organization that provides assistance to members of the U.S. military and U.S. diplomats in places such as Afghanistan in order to support their mission. Spirit of America strives to ensure that our military members get the materials they need, including tools, medical supplies, and food into the hands of the people who need them the...

In this episode of the Breakout with Newt Gingrich podcast, Newt discusses the evolving situation between Russia and Ukraine. Russian President Vladimir Putin is methodically attempting to restore the Russian Empire. He has already been successful, as Crimea, which had been part of Ukraine since 1954, is once again a part of Russia. However, Putin may not be finished and could be setting his sights on Eastern Ukraine, which would have devastating results for the region if he decides to act...

In this episode of the Breakout with Newt Gingrich podcast, Newt discusses how the pioneers of the future who come to Washington with the intention of repairing, and in some cases replacing parts of the Federal Government, constitute a direct threat to the prison guards in both parties whose sole interest is maintaining the status quo. A breakout in Washington will require strong leaders who embrace the ideas that 21st century pioneers are already using to create a better life for many...

In this episode of the Breakout with Newt Gingrich podcast, Newt discusses how bureaucratic incompetence and the outdated paper-based system that the Federal Government continues to use is preventing a breakout that has the potential to save millions, if not billions, in taxpayer dollars. Companies such as American Express and Visa are pioneers in monitoring and stopping fraud and abuse before they occur, saving their customers time, money, and frustration. Should we not expect the Federal...

In this episode of the Breakout with Newt Gingrich podcast, Newt discusses how the bureaucrats at the FDA continue to make life difficult for Americans who are dealing with life threatening illnesses by denying them access to drugs that could potentially extend and even save their lives. It is clear that the 108-year-old FDA bureaucracy is incapable of understanding a 21st century health system. We must breakout and develop a pioneers of the future approach that removes the prison guards...

In this episode of the Breakout with Newt Gingrich podcast, Newt discusses how prison guards of the past in states across the country are trying to stop car manufacturer Tesla from selling directly to consumers, instead trying to protect themselves and force Tesla to sell its cars through dealer- middle men - a business model the company has never used. For more on Breakout, tune in to this podcast each week, and read Newt’s new book, Breakout....

In this episode of the Breakout with Newt Gingrich podcast, Newt welcomes Congresswoman Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee and Congressman Michael Burgess of Texas to discuss a new generation of health-related smartphone apps which the FDA is attempting to regulate as medical devices. Congresswoman Blackburn has introduced the SOFTWARE Act in the House of Representatives to prevent the FDA from restricting low-risk medical apps. Congressman Burgess, a medical doctor, joins in to discuss his suite...

In this episode of the Breakout with Newt Gingrich podcast, Newt discusses the current state of the Department of Defense and how a breakout at the Pentagon could improve efficiency, improve our national security, and make life better for our men and women I'm uniform. For more on Breakout, tune into this podcast each week, and read Newt’s new book, Breakout....

In this episode of the Breakout with Newt Gingrich podcast, Newt discusses how the smartphone will be the focus of the 21st century health system—one that focuses on patients and their specific needs. Smartphones will allow patients to take possession of their medical records and may even diagnose illnesses and prescribe medication. The transformation will not be quick however, as prison guards of the past like the FDA obstruct the transformation to a 21st century health system. For more on...

In this episode of the Breakout with Newt Gingrich podcast, Newt discusses the possibility of accelerating cures for many of our most common diseases, from Alzheimer’s and dementia to diabetes and kidney disease. We are on the verge of breakthroughs in science and regenerative medicine which could make curing these conditions possible—but old bureaucracies and old mindsets are often standing in the way. For more on Breakout, tune-in to this podcast each week, and read Newt’s new book,...