Lightning Rod Today

Rod talks about the violent crime wave that hit Chicago this past weekend and the response that Chicago's citizens had towards their elected officials at the St. Patrick's Day Parade.

Rod talks about Jussie Smollett's sentencing and the new trailer for the upcoming film, Elvis.

Rod discusses the dark side of Chicago politics and talks about the web of corruption that could be exposed in the upcoming trial of Speaker Mike Madigan.

Rod updates the audience on his appearances and tells politicians to be Americans and not just members of their parties.

Rod shares some personal stories and his connection to the Ukrainian people.

Rod hits the roof! Rod spends the night with Chicago roof-top Pastor James Brooks and discusses the rising crime rates and how his grassroots movement helps inner-city youth.

The brutal killing of a 16 year-old is too much to take. Rod discusses his film series on crime and why it's a project he feels he's called to produce. Also, the middle class has been left without a voice -- that is about to change.

Rod discusses his interactions on social media and how he's discovered what "normal" people really care about... and, it's not what our leaders think we want.

Free speech, canceling, and learning. Rod talks about how we can all be better to understand and learn from each other.

Rod discusses how without critical thinking, many people are joining ideological cults.

Why is free speech constantly under attack? Is everybody in the U.S. suddenly offended? Rod talks Whoopi, and the cancel culture as the Left seems determined to cancel themselves.

Should we care about Russia and Ukraine? What's at stake for America? On today's show, Rod gives a history lesson and explains how a conflict in Europe might be seen as a positive development for a political class struggling to maintain power.

The Freedom Riders from the north have Rod's attention. As a 40-mile-long convey travels towards Ottawa, Rod discusses the political and cultural impacts the truckers are having on the people of Canada and the United States. This is more than a protest over vaccinations, Rod explains the fire these truckers have ignited.

It was a historic day. It was a day like no other. Rod takes you back to the day when the King of Rock and Roll talked his way into the White House to meet the President. Only on Lightning Rod Today -- The day Elvis met Nixon!

Public safety is the first responsibility of leaders at every level of government. As the nation's violent crime rate soars to historic levels, Rod explains why it's happening and why our political leaders have knowingly sacrificed your safety, and the safety of your children, in order to placate the demands of extremists.

Jon Stewart recently made news by saying he felt that standing for the National Anthem at sporting events was "weird." While Rod respects Jon Stewart's right to his opinion, and while Rod found him to be a gentleman when he was on Stewart's show, he's wrong on this one. On Friday's episode of Lighting Rod Today, Rod stands-up for those who stand for the flag.

Rod discusses his love of the NFL, the Dallas Cowboys, and recounts the time he watched a Chicago Bears game with Elvis' wife. And, Rod explains how watching football in prison can turn into a game of Survivor.

Rod takes a look back at the life of Martin Luther King Jr. and discusses his influence in American history. Rod also explores three areas where King would outright reject and be at odds with today's Democratic Party.

Joe Biden's divisive speech was no accident. It wasn't a political miscalculation or a mistake. The President meant what he said. What's his end-game? In today's episode of Lightning Rod Today, Rod explains "the behind the scenes" strategy of calling half of the American population racist.

Rod shares some personal insight about West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin and what he could do, in one second, to transform Washington. Also, Rod explains his unique spin on money and politics… and boy did he miss out!

Welcome to Lightning Rod Today! Rod explains why he wants to get into the world of podcasting.