Kurt Schlichter is a Senior Columnist at Townhall. A former Los Angeles trial lawyer, he is also a retired U.S. Army Infantry colonel and holds a master’s degree in Strategic Studies from the United States Army War College. Earlier in his career, he performed as a stand-up comedian. Schlichter is a frequent guest on Fox News and Newsmax and appears with hosts including Hugh Hewitt, Larry O’Connor, Chris Stigall and Tony Katz.