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America Out Loud Network © – After Dark will get you caught up on current events, culture, politics, entertainment, and everything in between just before you retire at night.

Rob and Andrew


    • Jul 16, 2026 LATEST EPISODE
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    Note to Amy Coney Barrett: The Supreme Court must stand above the mob!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2026 56:57 Transcription Available


    After Dark with Hosts Rob & Andrew – Amy Coney Barrett has become the clearest example of that pressure. Supporters expected a firm constitutionalist. Instead, she has too often joined decisions that leave conservatives shaking their heads. Her recent rulings on immigration, birthright citizenship, and election law have only deepened the suspicion that fear has replaced principle...

    Lindsey Graham's death and the crisis of public trust

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2026 57:00 Transcription Available


    After Dark with Hosts Rob & Andrew – One moment, people are circulating false claims about Mitch McConnell. Next, Graham is gone, and the speculation machine is already spinning. Was it illness? Was it something more? No honest person should rush to certainty. Still, the speed of the conspiracy talk tells us something real. People do not believe the official story anymore because...

    The silent toll of America’s data center boom! Theodora Scarato sounds the alarm

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2026 57:17 Transcription Available


    After Dark with Hosts Rob & Andrew – The bigger problem is transparency. Too many communities learn about these projects late, after decisions are made behind closed doors. Residents deserve to know the size of the facility, the amount of water it will use, the noise it will create, the power lines it will require, and the pollutants it will release. If that information cannot be shared...

    Government is not a retirement home for the wealthy and powerful

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2026 57:00 Transcription Available


    After Dark with Hosts Rob & Andrew – Mitch McConnell's decline should force a harder conversation about power, accountability, and the refusal of elites to leave when their season is over. A senator who appears frail, absent, and increasingly unable to carry out the basic demands of office should not be shielded by party loyalty or ceremonial niceties. The people of Kentucky deserve...

    Democrats' thirst for power is without limits

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2026 57:09 Transcription Available


    After Dark with Hosts Rob & Andrew – America is too serious a country to be run by people who shrug at character so long as the vote count looks good. The public deserves better than a culture that rewards outrage, ignores warning signs, and then acts shocked when the house catches fire. If a candidate cannot answer for his own conduct, he should not be handed a Senate seat and...

    America at 250: Freedom is rare, and America remains its strongest home

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2026 57:00 Transcription Available


    After Dark with Hosts Rob & Andrew – Too many commentators rushed to dim the national mood, searching for failure instead of joy. They ignored the ordinary Americans who came out to honor the country and the visitors from abroad who still see what many at home have forgotten: freedom is rare, and America remains its strongest home...

    The Supreme Court just opened our borders with birthright citizenship

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2026 57:11 Transcription Available


    After Dark with Hosts Rob & Andrew – The Supreme Court's citizenship rulings ignite a national debate over borders, constitutional meaning, and who belongs. America confronts birthright citizenship, temporary protected status, and immigration enforcement as questions of sovereignty, fairness, and national identity, while arguing that clear rules and humane treatment must both remain central to the country's future...

    Is our flawed justice system creating citizen vigilantism?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2026 57:08 Transcription Available


    After Dark with Hosts Rob & Andrew – America faces rising public anger as citizens lose faith in courts, borders, and leaders who appear unwilling to enforce order. When justice feels weak and victims feel ignored, frustration grows. Restoring trust requires consequences, secure borders, accountable judges, and a government that puts law-abiding citizens first...

    Why America is still worth believing in

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2026 57:00 Transcription Available


    After Dark with Hosts Rob & Andrew – The problem is not that America has no flaws. Every nation does. The problem is the habit of speaking about this country as if it were beyond rescue. That kind of talk does not build unity. It weakens it. It teaches the young to sneer at their own inheritance. It leaves them ignorant of history, civics, and the basic structure of self-government...

    Why Americans are rejecting the politics of pride and woke

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2026 57:12 Transcription Available


    After Dark with Hosts Rob & Andrew – What began as a call for equal treatment now manifests as pressure, branding, and punishment for anyone who refuses to pledge their allegiance. That is why the baseball players who wrote Bible verses on their pride night caps struck a nerve. They did not riot. They did not insult anyone. They simply answered compelling symbolism with their own...

    Gas prices, elections, and the danger beyond Iran headlines

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2026 56:58 Transcription Available


    After Dark with Hosts Rob & Andrew – The deeper problem is cultural. Too many in the media and on the political left treat America and Israel as the aggressors and the terrorists as misunderstood victims. That lie has been repeated so often that people have grown numb to it. Israel has been forced to live like a family in a violent neighborhood, locked down and armed because...

    The media goes ‘ape shit crazy’ on the reflecting pool

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2026 56:58 Transcription Available


    After Dark with Hosts Rob & Andrew – When Trump came into office, and he started saying that he was gonna fix DC up, the left, and I keep saying the left, and I just like to call them out. The Democrats and the media just went ape shit crazy, saying, "Why is he doing this?" This has become the biggest story for the Left while ignoring all the positive reports and accomplishments...

    No winners in the Karmelo Anthony, Austin Metcalf tragedy, both parents lost

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2026 57:00 Transcription Available


    After Dark with Hosts Rob & Andrew – A fatal school-event stabbing leaves two families shattered and exposes a culture too eager to excuse violence through politics and race. The tragedy demands honesty, parental accountability, stronger school boundaries, and a clear reminder that weapons, pride, and poor choices carry consequences no courtroom debate can ever undo for anyone...

    Attacks on Michelle Obama help Dems identify what a woman is

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2026 57:00 Transcription Available


    After Dark with Hosts Rob & Andrew – Political outrage over attacks on Michelle Obama exposes hypocrisy, tribal reflexes, and selective defenses of free speech. The commentary argues that both parties chase media traps instead of truth, while cultural confusion, moral theater, and performative offense distract from the economy, energy, security, national clarity, courage, and strength too...

    Moral standards aside, how about Gavin Newsom and Hunter Biden for 2028

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2026 Transcription Available


    After Dark with Hosts Rob & Andrew – Hunter Biden's latest defense raises deeper questions about accountability, character, and double standards. As Democrats excuse scandal while condemning opponents, voters see a familiar strategy of distraction and hypocrisy. Public trust suffers when powerful figures demand forgiveness without responsibility and ask Americans to ignore the standards they enforce on others...

    When a sports celebration turns into urban ‘progressive’ chaos

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2026 Transcription Available


    After Dark with Hosts Rob & Andrew – Public celebrations descend into chaos when disorder meets weak accountability. Viral scenes of vandalism, media double standards, and political excuses reveal a deeper civic failure. Restoring pride requires consequences, respect for law enforcement, and a renewed commitment to order, responsibility, patriotism, and the rule of law in American life...

    60 minutes might have another minute now that Scott Pelley is gone

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2026 57:08 Transcription Available


    After Dark with Hosts Rob & Andrew – This guy is insufferable, just like so many others we've seen in the fake news media. This guy has done more damage, along with his other colleagues, to journalism than the folks back in the day, the early 1900s, did to yellow journalism. They're constant lies, misinformation, taking sides, and then when we reject them, they want to play the victim and say that...

    Why Republicans are fighting each other at the worst possible time

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2026 57:07 Transcription Available


    After Dark with Hosts Rob & Andrew – Conservatives must stop reflexive infighting. Picking through every presidential action while our institutions are under strain is self-defeating. If you love free speech, limited government, and faith in America, fight for those things. Back leaders who secure our borders, defend our allies, and confront global rivals who would carve up our sphere of influence...

    America turns 250, but Democrats can't seem to join the party

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2026 57:14 Transcription Available


    After Dark with Hosts Rob & Andrew – Polls and public commentary suggest that many Democrats view the upcoming anniversary with less pride than Republicans. This divide highlights broader differences in how Americans approach national identity and history. Pro-conservative perspectives emphasize that robust, forward-looking celebrations—rooted in the founding...

    Jill Biden's view from the East Wing seems shady

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2026 57:00 Transcription Available


    After Dark with Hosts Rob & Andrew – In TV interviews and her book “View From The East Wing,” Jill describes watching Joe struggle on stage during his first 2024 presidential debate against then-candidate Donald Trump. She said at the time she thought he might be having a stroke, which scared her. This stands out because it came after a long period when she and others in the campaign had...

    News Alert: What's going in and out of the sewers in NYC?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2026 Transcription Available


    After Dark with Hosts Rob & Andrew – Mysterious men enter Brooklyn sewer manholes at night, while officials and media frame them as treasure hunters seeking lost valuables. The explanation raises more questions amid global terror threats, political violence, and World Cup security concerns, prompting demands for credible answers about what is happening beneath New York City streets...

    Radical social media influencer Hasan Piker is under fire

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2026 56:58 Transcription Available


    After Dark with Hosts Rob & Andrew – Hasan Piker faces mounting scrutiny as OFAC investigates his Cuba convoy ties, alleged sanctions violations, and dealings with regime-linked officials. His past comments on 9/11, Rick Scott, Hamas, and U.S. policy intensify questions about Democratic figures who promote him as a progressive voice to young voters nationwide online amid outrage...

    Six years later, and George Floyd still isn't a saint

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2026 57:00 Transcription Available


    After Dark with Hosts Rob & Andrew – Memorial Day sparks controversy as Democrats honor George Floyd on the sixth anniversary of his death. Critics argue the solemn holiday should focus on fallen U.S. service members, not Floyd's legacy, criminal past, or political symbolism, while Minneapolis leaders defend their tributes amid backlash and renewed debate over national priorities...

    What the world needs now is love

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2026 57:12 Transcription Available


    After Dark with Hosts Rob & Andrew – Let's face it, we are a divided nation. It seems we are more divided than we have ever been. When this song came out, the country was divided over war and social issues. The same can be said of today. We are divided over the war in Iran and several social issues, like males in female locker rooms and sports, to hiring quotas based on gender, ethnicity, and race...

    Trump remains firmly in control of MAGA movement and Republican Party

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2026 Transcription Available


    After Dark with Hosts Rob & Andrew – Donald Trump remains firmly in command of MAGA and the Republican Party, defying claims that his influence is fading. Recent primary victories show his endorsement still matters, while fractures over foreign policy, affordability, and voter appeal create challenges as Republicans fight to protect congressional control and advance his agenda nationally...

    “Hamas left behind a trail of evidence of its horrifying acts”

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2026 Transcription Available


    After Dark with Hosts Rob & Andrew – A new Civil Commission report exposes evidence of Hamas's October 7, 2023 attack on Israel, detailing civilian killings, hostage abductions, and alleged sexual violence. Witness accounts and recovered footage challenge denial campaigns while raising urgent questions about accountability, media coverage, and justice for victims still living with the aftermath today...

    The moral foundation of the American Republic

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2026 Transcription Available


    After Dark with Hosts Rob & Andrew – America's founding rests on a blend of Enlightenment thought and Judeo-Christian moral vision. From the Declaration's appeal to a Creator to the Constitution's protection of religious liberty, the nation's principles point to God-given rights, moral responsibility, and the belief that freedom depends on virtue and faith in public life today...

    Another Chinese spy caught hiding under the Democratic banner

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2026 56:55 Transcription Available


    After Dark with Hosts Rob & Andrew – Democrats face renewed scrutiny after former Arcadia Mayor Eileen Wang admits to acting at Beijing's direction, spreading pro-CCP narratives and concealing foreign ties. The case raises fresh concerns about Chinese Communist Party influence operations, Democratic accountability, and national security threats inside American local politics and party networks today nationwide again...

    The return of Barack Obama and shadow banning

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2026 56:57 Transcription Available


    After Dark with Hosts Rob & Andrew – Barack Obama's renewed public presence raises questions about political influence, foreign engagement, and respect for presidential tradition. As he comments on governance and meets international leaders, critics argue his actions blur boundaries, complicate Trump's agenda, and reveal lingering tensions between public relevance, family expectations, and post-presidential norms in America today...

    It's time to stop pussyfooting with Iran… Deal or No Deal

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2026 Transcription Available


    After Dark with Hosts Rob & Andrew – After Dark hosts urge Trump's team to stop delaying with Iran's IRGC and demand a final decision on nuclear ambitions. Amid rejected diplomatic overtures, demands over reparations and Strait of Hormuz tolls, and concerns about oil prices, they call for swift action to end the regime's threat for good now...

    Rubio exclaims that Iran is “Insane in the brain,” with no cards to play

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2026 Transcription Available


    After Dark with Hosts Rob & Andrew – Iran's leadership faces sharp criticism as Marco Rubio's “insane in the brain” remark frames Tehran's threats, nuclear ambitions, and pressure tactics. Trump's strength-based approach, sanctions, and leverage stand against media narratives accused of bias, while American interests, regional stability, and nuclear nonproliferation remain central to the debate over Iran policy today...

    Judge apologizes to wannabe assassin as gunshots are fired in DC

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2026 57:00 Transcription Available


    After Dark with Hosts Rob & Andrew – When Cole went before the judge to answer to the charges, the Muslim judge said he found the conditions "disturbing," "legally deficient," "punitive," and inappropriate for someone with no record, saying, “Whatever you've been through, I apologize” and expressing being "very troubled." The judge then chastised the prosecutors and demanded explanations for...

    15 years ago, we celebrated the killing of bin Laden, but we're divided on the fall of Iran

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2026 57:00 Transcription Available


    After Dark with Hosts Rob & Andrew – Fifteen years after the death of Osama Bin Laden united Americans in celebration, the possible collapse of Iran's regime reveals deep division across the United States. As tensions rise in the Middle East, questions grow over terrorism, nuclear threats, and whether the world is finally witnessing the end of a decades-long global adversary...

    The return of a king, yet Democrats didn’t protest

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2026 Transcription Available


    After Dark with Hosts Rob & Andrew – King Charles III's visit raises questions about selective outrage as Democrats accept royal pageantry while portraying Trump as tyrannical. Conservatives argue the contrast exposes inconsistency in political rhetoric, challenging claims about power, privilege, and democracy when criticism appears to depend more on partisan targets than consistent principles or standards today...

    Is anti-Trump rhetoric going too far?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2026 57:00 Transcription Available


    After Dark with Hosts Rob & Andrew – Debate intensifies over the tone of anti-Trump rhetoric as critics argue political language fuels division and hostility. Supporters claim warnings about threats to democracy are justified, while others see escalating messaging as dangerous. The clash highlights growing tensions in U.S. politics and raises concerns about how words may influence actions and public behavior...

    Democrat Rep says, “Please stop trying to murder the president.”

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2026 Transcription Available


    After Dark with Hosts Rob & Andrew – Rising assassination attempts against Donald Trump spark concern over political violence and partisan rhetoric. A third incident heightens fears about security and accountability, while responses from leaders reveal deep divisions. Questions grow over whether such threats are becoming normalized in American politics and what it means for public safety and national unity...

    The Radical Socialists are multiplying in the Democrat Party

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2026 Transcription Available


    After Dark with Hosts Rob & Andrew – New York City politics heats up as socialist policies gain traction within the Democrat Party. Mayor Zohran Mamdani advances a “tax the rich” agenda targeting luxury properties, while critics warn of economic fallout, hypocrisy among progressive leaders, and the broader impact on investment, jobs, and working families across the city...

    It's deal, no deal, or Doomsday for Iran

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2026 57:00 Transcription Available


    After Dark with Hosts Rob & Andrew – Tensions with Iran escalate as United States officials pursue a renewed cease-fire and nuclear deal. With control over the Strait of Hormuz and uranium enrichment at stake, negotiations intensify. Compliance offers stability, while defiance risks economic collapse, military escalation, and severe consequences for Iran's already fragile position...

    Eight black children killed. Where is BLM outrage?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2026 57:09 Transcription Available


    After Dark with Hosts Rob & Andrew – This piece questions selective outrage in high-profile cases of violence, contrasting media coverage and political responses. It highlights a tragic incident involving children in Shreveport and examines reactions from public figures, activists, and news outlets, raising concerns about consistency, accountability, and how narratives around race, crime, and justice are shaped...

    President Trump vs the Catholic Pope

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2026 Transcription Available


    After Dark with Hosts Rob & Andrew – President Donald Trump and Pope Leo XIV engage in a sharp war of words over immigration, national sovereignty, and global policy. Their clash highlights the tension between governance and moral authority, revealing differing priorities on migrants, security, and international cooperation while echoing historic disagreements between American presidents and the Vatican...

    With Eric Swalwell out, is Katie Porter next?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2026 57:00 Transcription Available


    After Dark with Hosts Rob & Andrew – California's gubernatorial race shifts as Eric Swalwell exits, leaving Katie Porter and Tom Steyer in focus. The contest highlights sharp contrasts over economic policy, leadership style, and the state's direction, while Republican challengers promote alternative approaches on regulation, energy, and public safety ahead of a pivotal election decision...

    Eric Swalwell's glass house has cracked

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2026 57:00 Transcription Available


    After Dark with Hosts Rob & Andrew – Allegations against Eric Swalwell surface as past attacks on political opponents come back into focus. Multiple accusers step forward, prompting his withdrawal from a gubernatorial race and resignation from Congress. The unfolding controversy raises questions about political rhetoric, media narratives, and the consequences of high-profile accusations in American politics today...

    A threat to civilization: Inside the Iran crisis

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2026 Transcription Available


    After Dark with Hosts Rob & Andrew – President Donald Trump navigates escalating tensions with Iran, leveraging pressure to force negotiations while avoiding full-scale conflict. Media backlash intensifies as critics mischaracterize his strategy. A fragile ceasefire collapses, raising uncertainty about next steps, global energy security, and whether stronger action will follow against continued Iranian defiance...

    Has Trump betrayed his base with war in Iran?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2026 Transcription Available


    After Dark with Hosts Rob & Andrew – Donald Trump faces growing questions from his base over U.S. involvement in Iran, despite major domestic achievements. Supporters weigh his campaign promises against national security concerns, as tensions rise over nuclear threats, foreign policy decisions, and whether the administration's actions align with America-first principles and long-standing conservative priorities...

    Were the media and Democrats betting against us finding our soldiers?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2026 57:00 Transcription Available


    After Dark with Hosts Rob & Andrew – Tensions rise as a downed U.S. pilot is rescued in hostile territory, highlighting military precision and urgency. Officials emphasize unity and determination, while critics question media narratives and political reactions. The mission underscores high-stakes conflict with Iran and sparks debate over trust, leadership, and how wartime events are portrayed to the public...

    Kristi Noem scandal deepens amid shocking claims

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2026 57:10 Transcription Available


    After Dark with Hosts Rob & Andrew – Kristi Noem faces mounting scrutiny as allegations surrounding her husband's secret online life emerge, alongside renewed attention to rumored ties with Corey Lewandowski. Personal controversy and political fallout collide, raising questions about leadership, public trust, and the future of a once prominent figure in national politics...

    Dear Mr. President, no troops on the ground. Thank you for your attention to this matter!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2026 57:08 Transcription Available


    After Dark with Hosts Rob & Andrew – Trump's whole brand is “America First,” which means not risking American lives in another nation-building disaster when the mission can be achieved from afar, as it was in Venezuela. To most, a ground war might play into Iran's hands. Iran is prepared for that kind of fight and would turn it into a long, bloody conflict with high U.S. casualties. Iranians don't care about...

    Is Trump making a deal with the devil in Iran?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2026 57:00 Transcription Available


    After Dark with Hosts Rob & Andrew – Tensions rise as Donald Trump signals a hardline stance against Iran, promising decisive military action while questioning Tehran's willingness to negotiate. With nuclear concerns and past deception looming, uncertainty grows over whether diplomacy can succeed or if escalation becomes inevitable in this high-stakes geopolitical standoff...

    Travelers and agents deserve better than being political pawns

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2026 57:00 Transcription Available


    After Dark with Hosts Rob & Andrew – Democrats' fearmongering reached new lows, with figures like Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D) and others amplifying claims of brutality to stir outrage, all while ignoring the real crisis caused by their own funding obstruction. Enough with the partisan games that endanger public safety and disrupt daily life for millions of Americans!

    Democrats are putting illegals before Americans when it comes to safety

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2026 57:11 Transcription Available


    After Dark with Hosts Rob & Andrew – I argue that Democratic policies prioritize undocumented immigrants over American citizens, pointing to violent crimes and sanctuary city decisions as evidence. I contend these choices endanger communities, undermine law enforcement, and ignore victims. I call for stronger border enforcement, mass deportations, and an America First approach to restore safety and accountability...

    Why won't Democrats pass the SAVE Act?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2026 57:00 Transcription Available


    After Dark with Hosts Rob & Andrew – Even with these numbers supporting it, Democrats on the Hill refuse to support and pass the SAVE Act, which would require eligible voters to show ID to vote. Supporters of voter ID laws believe they are necessary to prevent voter fraud and do not reduce voter turnout. Meanwhile, opponents argue that showing an ID is not only burdensome but also racist...

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