The Brian Mudd Show

I bet there could be some rather entertaining conversations had through some man on the street interviews with attendees. But I'll not partake. I'll be too busy enjoying my weekend enjoying the beautiful weather sipping Trump wine, with my wonderful and talented wife.

Most recently, the average American who's gambled on something over the past year has lost an average of $750 doing so. That's a number that factors in the few who come out on top. And so how few is it? What percentage of people who gambled over the past year came out on top in the end? The answer is...4%. Yes, the old saying about the “house always wins”, most certainly still applies.  

Interview: President Trump & Swden Celebrating Jon Decker's 30 Years as a White House Correspondent, Peace Plans & More w/Jon Decker

Your daily recap of the biggest news from around the state that impacts you throughout the Palm Beaches and Treasure Coast.     

Remember to back the badge and spread the word. They need us just as much as we need them.

We're fortunate to live in a moment in history, in Florida and within this country, to have two of the rare leaders who're more inclined to spend 90% of their time working on moving the needle and only 10% on the nonsense.

The U.S. Dollar Index, which values the U.S. Dollar against a basket of the world's leading currencies shows that the U.S. Dollar is stronger today than it has been for all but about five years out of the past 40. 

Interview: Charlie Kirk Day, Gov't Shutdown & Middle East Peace w/Senator Rick Scott

The biggest storyline in Florida's political scene continues to be the state's blue counties becoming far less blue. Palm Beach County represents one of the most significant shifts in the state. In this off-election year, changes in voter registrations will be the most visible signs of political trends within the state. 

Your daily recap of the biggest news from around the state that impacts you throughout the Palm Beaches and Treasure Coast.    

Would you rather save 141 thousand plus dollars and truly own your home with your local government(s) operating at the size and efficiency of 2019, or would you rather pay $141k, and not truly own your home, and have your local government(s) operating as they do today?

The United Nations, like many establishment institutions, has eroded public confidence and trust over time.

In the second Trump administration I'm tracking all of President Trump's executive orders. This story will be updated as he issues them. As of October 15th, he's signed 208 executive orders compared to 220 signed during the entirety of his first administration and 162 signed by President Biden during his administration. Additionally, President Trump has signed 95 presidential proclamations, 56 presidential memoranda and 9 laws.       

Your daily recap of the biggest news from around the state that impacts you throughout the Palm Beaches and Treasure Coast.    

Interview & Analysis: Peace in the Middle East, The China-Russia-Ukraine Connection & Charlie Kirk Day w/Jon Decker

During the Biden administration I'd regularly say that everyday Joe Biden was president of the United States the world was less safe. Every day that Donald Trump is president of the United States the world is proving to be a safer place.

The best way I know to illustrate how arbitrary the Nobel prizes are, is the example of the Academy Awards. When the Hollywood industry elites gather each year to award Oscars, they'll issue awards for the “best actor and actress” and for the “Best picture”, etc. Does that mean that the best actor over the previous year was the actor or actress was issued the award or that the “best picture” released during the year is what the Academy says it is? Of course not, right? It's what members of the Academy say is so. As we know, it's a highly subjective process. Nobel prizes are no different. They're highly subjective prizes awarded by select insiders that hold no empirical significance.  

September represented another massive win for Republicans over Democrats in Florida. The Republican advantage over Democrats now stands at a record 1,387,455. That total includes a net change of 31,968 voters in September. Of Florida's 67 counties – only 8 currently have Democrat majorities by way of voter registration. It's clear that the trends that were in place prior to last year's election cycle have continued to play out after it as well. 

Your daily recap of the biggest news from around the state that impacts you throughout the Palm Beaches and Treasure Coast.    

Breaking News Takeaways: All living hostages have been exchanged from Hamas to Israel - The 20-point peace plan

History: President Trump's Speech on Middle East Peace at the Knesset

Middle East Peace: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Speech Before the Knesset w/President Trump

Interview: Historic Peace in the Middle East & What's Best for Florida w/GOP Gubernatorial Candidate Paul Renner

Your daily recap of the biggest news from around the state that impacts you throughout the Palm Beaches and Treasure Coast.    

The partial government shutdown and Trump's Chinese Tariff Polices are in Focus. The financial markets, and stock market in particular, had held up particularly well during the first week and a half of the partial government shutdown. That was not the case on Friday when President Trump's threat of imposing a new 100% tariff on Chinese imports (above and beyond current tariffs) effective November 1st was announced.

Top 3 Takeaways: Nobel Peace Prize, Israel-Hamas Peace, Letisha James Indictment, Partial Gov't Shutdown & More...

The Norwegian Nobel Institute registered a total of 338 candidates for the 2025 peace prize, of which 244 were individuals and 94 are organizations. As stated by the Nobel Committee: The Peace Prize has principally been awarded to honor efforts in four main areas: arms control and disarmament, peace negotiation, democracy and human rights, and work aimed at creating a better organized and more peaceful world. It's clearly laughable that Donald Trump didn't win.

Interview & Analysis: Nobel Peace Prize, Israel-Hamas Peace & Gov't Shutdown w/Jon Decker

Your daily recap of the biggest news from around the state that impacts you throughout the Palm Beaches and Treasure Coast.   

As we reflect on those we've lost, please remember the families of our fallen as well. The average age of the fallen is 42; the average tour-of-duty is 12 years. In addition to losing 72 law enforcement professionals in the line-of-duty this year, there are 49 widows and 125 children who lost a parent. Remember to back the badge and spread the word. They need us just as much as we need them. 

Given that this is Hamas' charter...given that Hamas has carried out the greatest atrocities against the Jewish people since the Holocaust...given that Hamas remains the next-door neighbor of Israel and has made clear that they don't believe in ceasefires or peaceful solutions... It's appropriate to take their words at face value. They don't intend for peace. They're simply regrouping. Today is a great day, make no mistake, but this isn't the end because for those who believe as Hamas believes, the end is Jihad. Which means our willingness to keep the peace by keeping Islamic terrorists at bay will be the key to maintaining it.

The average Floridian with poor credit must work an additional 2.5 years to simply account for added expense compared with someone who has excellent credit.

Effectively, in a polarized America, where partisan divides fuel everything from family feuds to social snubs, bumper stickers aren't going to sway anyone to your position, however they may result in more hostility being directed towards you.

Your daily recap of the biggest news from around the state that impacts you throughout the Palm Beaches and Treasure Coast.    

Here we are entering day seven of the federal government shutdown. Also known as the seventh consecutive day that you wouldn't have known that there's a partial government shutdown unless you'd heard it in the news.

While several weeks remain in this year's hurricane season, it's safe to say that with only nine named storms and four hurricanes to date, about half of what the preseason forecasts predicted, this year's hurricane season will turn out to be far less active than the above average projections.

Do you have trouble sleeping? You're not alone. CDC data shows an average of 37% of adults failing to sleep a minimum of seven hours per day – the recommended level to maintain optimum health.

Your daily recap of the biggest news from around the state that impacts you throughout the Palm Beaches and Treasure Coast.    

Interview: Fighting Marxism, Fighting Crime & A Little Wine -  Under Siege w/Eric Trump

Many of the headlines from over the weekend, independent of the partial government shutdown, were as instructive as they were alarming.

As of today, the partial shutdown—now in its fifth day—continues to furlough approximately 34% of the civilian federal workforce, or about 750,000 employees out of a total of roughly 2.2 million (excluding active-duty military).

Somewhat remarkably the stock market continued to climb the wall of worry last week despite headwinds from seasonality, somewhat historically high valuations and notably the partial government shutdown which had carried into this week.

Your daily recap of the biggest news from around the state that impacts you throughout the Palm Beaches and Treasure Coast.    

Welcome to day three of the partial government shutdown. Also known as the third day that you've not been impacted by the federal government partially being shut down. What's also not new is politicians treating you as though you're stupid.

What the trends suggest generally is that red states are likely to get redder with blue states becoming bluer with Democrats who are currently the most motivated to relocate due to politics. 

Interview & Analysis: Partial Government Shutdown w/White House Correspondent Jon Decker

Your daily recap of the biggest news from around the state that impacts you throughout the Palm Beaches and Treasure Coast.    

This weekly feature is designed to recognize those who've paid the ultimate price in service and to serve as a reminder of what our police risk to keep us safe.

It's not just about healthcare for illegal immigrants... It's about attempting to make COVID-era welfare permanent.

If the average person who needs work has it and is steadily earning more than the cost of living is increasing, it's a good economy. If they aren't able to achieve both of those things, it's a bad economy. 

Many thought that the exit of Elon Musk in the spring marked the end of DOGEing, however, President Trump's executive order keeps the DOGE office open and operating until at least next July and we've recently seen the federal government update its DOGE progress.