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0:00 - Remembering Charlie Kirk 36:58 - James A. Gagliano, retired FBI supervisory special agent and a doctoral candidate in homeland security at St. John’s University, looks at culture issues on college campuses - "They claim to be liberals but they don't want to hear your side" 57:38 - Reaction from the Left 01:18:25 - Patrick Maloney, Chicago FD Special Operations Chief – retired – shares his experience as one of the many CFD members who deployed to Ground Zero on September 12, 2001 01:31:11 - "There was no security" 01:35:40 - Ian Rowe, founder of Vertex Partnership Academies and senior fellow at AEI, on the dehumanizing narratives in schools that brand dissenting views as evil. Ian is also the author of Agency: The Four Point Plan (F.R.E.E.) for ALL Children to Overcome the Victimhood Narrative and Discover Their Pathway to Power 01:54:42 - RealClearPolitics’ Susan Crabtree on security for the president, vice president, and conservative figures — and whether the Secret Service is up to the task. Susan is also the author of Fool’s Gold: The Radicals, Con Artists, and Traitors Who Killed the California Dream and Now Threaten Us All 02:13:00 - Retired FBI Special Agent & Criminal Profiler from the Unabomber case, James Fitzgerald, breaks down the FBI investigation into Charlie Kirk's shooter. James is also the author of the book series A Journey to the Center of the Mind 02:25:22 - Sage Steele remembers KirkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WMAL GUEST: 8:35 AM - INTERVIEW - SUSAN CRABTREE - a political correspondent for RealClearPolitics and author of "FOOL'S GOLD: THE RADICALS, CON-ARTISTS, AND TRAITORS WHO KILLED THE CALIFORNIA DREAM AND NOW THREATEN US ALL" - discussed her latest Secret Service scoops and thoughts on Charlie Kirk. SOCIAL MEDIA: https://x.com/susancrabtree Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow Podcasts on Apple, Audible and Spotify Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @JGunlock, @PatricePinkfile, and @HeatherHunterDC Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Thursday, September 11, 2025 / 8 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the 8 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed: WMAL GUEST: 8:05 AM - INTERVIEW - KT MCFARLAND - Former Deputy National Security Advisor to President Trump and author of “REVOLUTION" – reflected on the 9/11 anniversary. SOCIAL MEDIA: https://twitter.com/realKTMcFarland Victor Davis Hanson: "We have people who talk about fascism, fascism, fascism, the New Republic with a picture of Donald Trump's as Hitler. And when that message gets out that your political opponent opponent is not just conservative, but he's a fascist, he's Hitler, he's Mussolini." WMAL GUEST: 8:35 AM - INTERVIEW - SUSAN CRABTREE - a political correspondent for RealClearPolitics and author of "FOOL'S GOLD: THE RADICALS, CON-ARTISTS, AND TRAITORS WHO KILLED THE CALIFORNIA DREAM AND NOW THREATEN US ALL" - discussed her latest Secret Service scoops and thoughts on Charlie Kirk. SOCIAL MEDIA: https://x.com/susancrabtree Live Action video: Charlie quotes Aristotle about courage. He gives advice about how to live and advocates for life Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow Podcasts on Apple, Audible and Spotify Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @JGunlock, @PatricePinkfile, and @HeatherHunterDC Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Thursday, September 11, 2025 / 8 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's a growing expectation that the National Guard will soon be deployed to Chicago. It hasn't happened yet, but signs are pointing to it. Several weeks ago, the Guard was sent into Washington, D.C., and now there's enough time and distance to measure the results — carjackings down 80 percent, violent crime down over 30 percent. That's not just coming from the White House. Muriel Bowser, the Democratic mayor of D.C., is also saying it. She doesn't want to be on the wrong side of public sentiment. She's even making overtures to the White House about keeping some form of Guard presence to avoid a crime snapback.But Washington is a special case. It's a federal district, and its autonomy is only delegated by the government. Chicago is not. In a federal system, cities like Chicago are under the control of their state governments — in this case, the governor and mayor, neither of whom want the National Guard there. That's what makes this next move, if it happens, such a flashpoint. If Trump sends in the Guard — and I do believe it's a when, not an if — the legal and political battle will hinge on the how, the how many, and the where.Politics Politics Politics is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.And then there's the question of when they leave. Lawsuits will be filed. Injunctions will be issued. But I'm convinced this is going to happen because it's good politics for Trump. He sees the Nixon playbook from 1968 — using force to control urban unrest — and believes it worked then. He believes it'll work now. And if you look at the RealClearPolitics numbers, there's a logic to it.Trump is underwater by 9.3 points on foreign policy. On the economy, he's down 11.5. On inflation, it's nearly minus 20. The country doesn't think he's doing a good job on the issues that normally shape campaigns. Foreign policy numbers can shift — if hostages are released or a ceasefire happens in Ukraine, those could bounce. But economic sentiment is more stubborn. And the danger is that Trump falls into the same trap Biden did: saying the economy's fine while people feel like it's not.That disconnect isn't abstract. It's felt at the gas pump, at the grocery store. It's the pain of realizing you don't have the money to cover the tab, of pulling items from your cart while your kids ask why you're crying. It's a humiliating, personal experience, and telling people it's not real only makes it worse. Trump's not winning that argument.But he is closer on immigration. It's loud, it's polarizing, but he's only down 1.3 points in aggregate. Polls in August were a split: tied in Harvard Harris and YouGov, down eight in Reuters, up ten in Morning Consult. Two ties, two outliers. For an issue that gets as much airtime as immigration, that kind of polling tells you Trump's message still resonates.And then there's crime. The only issue where Trump is in the black — plus one. That's after the Guard was deployed to D.C. He sees this as the cornerstone of his pitch: what if government actually worked for you? What if America came first? He wants to frame Democrats as soft, as willing to defend criminals while waving spreadsheets that say crime is technically down. And he wants to pit that against your lived experience — that you don't feel safe, that your neighbor's car got broken into, that you hesitate before getting on the subway late at night.It's federally illegal. I believe the courts will eventually force a pullback. But not before Trump gets the message out. Because on this issue, unlike all the others, the American people are with him.Chapters00:00:00 - Intro00:04:40 - Trump Crime Ratings00:13:31 - Update00:16:23 - RFK Jr.00:23:21 - Eric Adams00:26:42 - Free Press Deal00:31:11 - Interview with Jen Briney01:04:29 - Wrap-up This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.politicspoliticspolitics.com/subscribe

Everything changed for me in early June of 2020, when the Tom Cotton essay appeared in the New York Times and all hell broke loose on Twitter. I was scrolling the app to my detriment, as I always do, and all of a sudden, it was like the night Donald Trump won the election. Big trouble in blue-check city. The New York Times published an op-ed that called for the military to be brought in if the riots could not be controlled. Even typing that sentence, calling them “riots” instead of protests, was a thought crime and could not be said out loud, so you can only imagine how horrifying it was for the reality deniers on Team Fragility to hear Cotton's thesis statement, “This week, rioters have plunged many American cities into anarchy, recalling the widespread violence of the 1960s.”It was dangerous because it was the truth. Like this scene in The Insider, where Jeffrey Wigand's story has to be buried because it might disrupt a corporate merger at CBS News, except this time it might upset the Times staffers and the Twitter hive mind.The point was, Cotton was not only telling the truth — a truth all of us could see with our own eyes — but he was reflecting the majority opinion of Americans. That's why Bari Weiss and James Bennett asked Tom Cotton in the first place to represent the other half of America that the New York Times and everything under the Left's control abandoned. I sat in my apartment, gobsmacked that all of this was playing out. Here we'd spent months on lockdown, making our own hand sanitizers and masks. My daughter was sent home from her senior year of college to have her graduation on my balcony. And all of a sudden, none of that mattered because “systemic racism” mattered more. Yeah, that's what the experts told us.All of these years later, after everything we've seen and learned about that time in our history, we know the Democrats needed it to be bad — bad enough to pressure Americans into voting out a one-term president with a strong economy. It's just that I didn't know that then. All I knew was that no one would talk about it. If you did, your career would be over.The Tom Cotton op-ed would change the course of my life forever because that was the moment I could suddenly see that I wasn't getting the truth. I was getting the negotiated truth, the narrative, what they wanted me to know. I began to wonder, what else wasn't true?It was also the moment everything changed for Bari Weiss, who'd been hired to shake up the media bias at the New York Times. Everyone I knew on Twitter swarmed her, attacked her, and attacked the Times the day the op-ed was published. They were dragging out the history of James Bennett. They were accusing the Times of “putting Black bodies in danger.” The staff felt unsafe, and before long, Bari Weiss became the problem.They kept the piece up but affixed an embarrassing disclaimer at the top, which is still there:After that, Bari Weiss didn't just resign. She took a flamethrower to the Times in a fiery resignation letter that was the shot heard round the world, or at least the internet. She wrote:But the lessons that ought to have followed the election—lessons about the importance of understanding other Americans, the necessity of resisting tribalism, and the centrality of the free exchange of ideas to a democratic society—have not been learned. Instead, a new consensus has emerged in the press, but perhaps especially at this paper: that truth isn't a process of collective discovery, but an orthodoxy already known to an enlightened few whose job is to inform everyone else.Twitter is not on the masthead of The New York Times. But Twitter has become its ultimate editor. As the ethics and mores of that platform have become those of the paper, the paper itself has increasingly become a kind of performance space. Stories are chosen and told in a way to satisfy the narrowest of audiences, rather than to allow a curious public to read about the world and then draw their own conclusions. I was always taught that journalists were charged with writing the first rough draft of history. Now, history itself is one more ephemeral thing molded to fit the needs of a predetermined narrative.They thought that was the end of Bari Weiss. They'd chewed her up and spit her out. Boy, were they wrong. It is now one of the greatest success stories ever told, almost on par with Donald Trump defeating the machine and winning again. According to Puck News, Bari Weiss and the Free Press have now been offered a deal upwards of $200 million to sell the site to Paramount/Skydance and put Bari Weiss in charge of guiding CBS News back to some kind of credibility. Even if Weiss doesn't take the deal, it's still a victory lap for her. There will be rumblings that this deal only took effect because of Weiss's overt pro-Israel stance after October 7th. No doubt, she will be hit from both sides over that one. What happened to MeBecause of Weiss, I started a Substack too, five years ago, in July of 2020. By then, I was already a pariah on my side. I could not use Facebook because of the ongoing attacks, which would still exist should I make my return, which I never will. I'd been swarmed and harassed on Twitter/X more times than I could count. On July 11th, I wrote my first Substack post:On the one hand, I am worried that if I start writing what I've been thinking it will be met with harsh reprimands. At the same time, there are not enough people on the left willing to speak up to talk about what is happening for fear of being called out, shamed, and put out of work. I run my own business, but in this climate, the fear is real. A few angry phone calls can put anyone's source of employment in jeopardy. I'm having a hard time keeping my mouth shut, is the only problem. I see a disaster looming and I feel like joining those brave voices that are trying to shift the course of the Titanic which is about to slam into the iceberg.Nobody read it. No one knew it even existed, but it made me feel better that I didn't have to suffer in silence. Keeping it confined here meant I could still earn an income at my other site, AwardsDaily.com, one I'd been running for 26 years and earning a decent income from for almost as long. In ordinary times, my own website would be where I wrote what I thought and felt, but I knew even the most subtle dissent offered up would be the end of everything. I'd made a name for myself on Medium writing from the other side of the aisle, and I couldn't return there either. In both cases, the readership did not want to hear what I had to say.I kept thinking I had to be that person with the machete, clearing away the sticks and weeds, snakes and spiders, so others could safely travel after me, especially my daughter, who deserved to grow up in a free country where she did not have to be afraid to say what she thought and believed, that she could write any book she wanted to write. I couldn't know that the more people read this Substack, the closer I'd dance to the flame. It didn't really take off until Real Clear Politics began linking to my column and Megyn Kelly interviewed me on her show. So did Glenn Beck. Now, somehow, miraculously, people were paying to subscribe and wanted to hear what I had to say.But this world is kept far, far away from the other world, the Doomsday Cult, the bubble of the Left. Most of them had no idea what I was up to because they would never even think to look. To them, all of those bad people on the outside are to be shunned and ignored.At some point, though, considering how many people there were out there gunning for my destruction, I knew I had to come clean and come out and let all of them know what I thought and where I stood. I also wanted to use whatever voice I had to help Trump win, to defeat them. I was too loud and too obnoxious on Twitter. I was careless. I was doing what I have always done in the 30 years I've been online. I didn't change. Everything around me did. I made a joke mocking “White Dudes for Harris,” and that tweet went viral, with people whispering that I was a “white supremacist” and a “racist.” That caught the attention of the Hollywood Reporter, and they thought a story on my political shift would be interesting. They called me a “Maga Darling,” and that was the end of that. That ended any hope of making money on my website. Even though I defended those who were getting canceled many times, I was still taken aback by how it felt to have all those doors slam shut and all those people turn away. It was isolating and, in some ways, terrifying.The crime I committed was crossing the Trump line. Most heterodox voices refuse to cross it. They'll mingle with Trump supporters, but they will hold that one card back, knowing that when the ship rights itself, they might want to play it. So I don't have the same happy ending Bari Weiss does. I can't take a victory lap, at least not yet. She has her whole life ahead of her. I have my whole life mostly behind me. I'm eternally grateful that there are so many readers out there who get something out of what I write. In some ways, this has been the summation of my life online, tapping out words on the screen, hoping that those words land in the hearts and minds of readers. Hoping that I can be heard. I don't know what I would have done with that. I will never stop saying thank you for saving my life.I don't know if Weiss will take the deal. $100 million or even $200 million means she'll be set up for life. She will never have to struggle. It will also mean she is less free. It means they can “cancel” her again, and believe me, they will try. If she is the head of CBS News, everything will be her fault. The bad ratings no one on the Left talks about now will suddenly be the headline in every mainstream media outlet. Every story will be heavily scrutinized in a way it never was before. They manifest failure where no such failure exists, and they'll never give her any credit. She should heed the wise words of Megyn Kelly, who has been there and done that:Either way, if she's sitting on $100 million, maybe it won't matter. Then again, who knows, maybe she can lead a revolution in the legacy media too./// This is a public episode. 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In the 8 AM hour, Andrew Langer and Bethany Mandel discussed: WMAL GUEST: KT MCFARLAND (Former Trump Deputy National Security Advisor) on the Latest in Foreign Policy CNN: Trump Responds to Online Speculation That He Died WMAL GUEST: SUSAN CRABTREE (Political Correspondent, RealClearPolitics) on the Inspector General's Secret Service Report Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow Podcasts on Apple, Audible and Spotify Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @JGunlock, @PatricePinkfile, and @HeatherHunterDC Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Thursday, September 4, 2025 / 8 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this segment, Mark is joined by J. Peder Zane, an Editor at Real Clear Investigations and a Columnist for Real Clear Politics. He discussed his latest article which is titled, "Pray That We All Don't Become Monsters."

In hour 3, Mark is joined by Chris Clem, a Former Yuma Sector Border Patrol Chief. He reacts to the continued ICE protests, the new detention centers springing up across the country, and more. He's then joined by J. Peder Zane, an Editor at Real Clear Investigations and a Columnist for Real Clear Politics. He discussed his latest article which is titled, "Pray That We All Don't Become Monsters." They wrap up the show with the Audio Cut of the Day.

In hour 1 of The Mark Reardon Show, Mark and the crew react to lies from legacy media members like Jen Psaki regarding President Trump not making any public appearances over the weekend. Mark is then joined by Scott Faughn, the Host of This Week in Missouri Politics. He discusses Governor Kehoe's second Special Session beginning today in order to deal with Congressional Redistricting as well as addressing the Initiative Petition Reform. He's later joined by Scott Faughn, the Host of This Week in Missouri Politics. He discusses Governor Kehoe's second Special Session beginning today in order to deal with Congressional Redistricting as well as addressing the Initiative Petition Reform. In hour 2, Mark shares a wild story about a yelling match he got in with a parent on a plane once upon a time. Sue then hosts, "Sue's News" where she discusses the latest trending entertainment news, this day in history, the random fact of the day, and much more. Mark is then joined by Leor Sapir, a Fellow at the Manhattan Institute. He discusses his latest piece which is headlined, "The Broken Chain of Trust in Pediatric Gender Medicine." He later discusses Tim Walz' comments on hoping for President Trump's death. In hour 3, Mark is joined by Chris Clem, a Former Yuma Sector Border Patrol Chief. He reacts to the continued ICE protests, the new detention centers springing up across the country, and more. He's then joined by J. Peder Zane, an Editor at Real Clear Investigations and a Columnist for Real Clear Politics. He discussed his latest article which is titled, "Pray That We All Don't Become Monsters." They wrap up the show with the Audio Cut of the Day.

In hour 1 of The Mark Reardon Show, Mark and the crew recap their Labor Day weekends. Mark is then joined by Carl Cannon, the Washington Bureau Chief for Real Clear Politics. Cannon discusses the latest trending political news including the rumors about Trump dying over the weekend due to not making any public appearances. He's later joined by Nick Schroer, a Missouri State Senator. He discusses Governor Kehoe recalling a second Special Session in order to deal with Congressional Redistricting and addressing the Initiative Petition Reform. In hour 2, Sue hosts, "Sue's News" where she discusses the latest trending entertainment news, this day in history, the random fact of the day, and much more. Mark is then joined by Frannie Block, a Reporter for The Free Press. She discusses her latest story on an ex-FBI agent's warning to parents about nihilists like the Minneapolis shooter. Mark is later joined by Frannie Block, a Reporter for The Free Press. She discusses her latest story on an ex-FBI agent's warning to parents about nihilists like the Minneapolis shooter. Later, Mark and Ethan are joined by KSDK Sports Director Frank Cusumano who recaps Week 1 of College Football including Arch Manning's disappointing first start, Alabama's big loss, Mizzou's upcoming game against Kansas, and more. In hour 3, Mark is joined by Duane Patterson, with Hot Air and the Host of the Duane's World Podcast. He discusses all things political including President Trump's ability to never stop. He's later joined by Brook Brandtjen, a Writer and Journalist from Wisconsin. She discusses her latest piece in The Federalist headlined, "Anyone Who Has Watched Transgenderism Ruin Friends' Lives Knows How Evil It Is." Mark wraps up the show with the Audio Cut of the Day.

In hour 1 of The Mark Reardon Show, Mark and the crew recap their Labor Day weekends. Mark is then joined by Carl Cannon, the Washington Bureau Chief for Real Clear Politics. Cannon discusses the latest trending political news including the rumors about Trump dying over the weekend due to not making any public appearances. He's later joined by Nick Schroer, a Missouri State Senator. He discusses Governor Kehoe recalling a second Special Session in order to deal with Congressional Redistricting and addressing the Initiative Petition Reform.

In this segment, Mark is joined by Carl Cannon, the Washington Bureau Chief for Real Clear Politics. Cannon discusses the latest trending political news including the rumors about Trump dying over the weekend due to not making any public appearances.

But I don't want to focus on the Democrats right now. I want to focus on the Republican Party because one of the big things that's going to shape the midterms — which, make no mistake, are going to be nationalized — is how the American public feels about the GOP. That includes the party's overall image, the fact that they currently hold the House, Senate, and the White House, and the role of Donald Trump as president. Historically, that's usually the kiss of death in a midterm. The public looks at single-party control and, whether consciously or not, pulls back a bit. It's a check on power, and more often than not, it happens.I still believe, sitting here in late August of 2025, that Democrats are in a good position to take the House back in 2026. The redistricting mess adds some chaos, but even assuming that plays out neutrally or slightly in their favor, the historical precedent is clear — they should be competitive. That said, if we were heading toward something other than a typical midterm correction, you'd start to see signs. Not signs that Democrats are collapsing — that's already evident in other areas — but signs that voters are unusually comfortable with Republican governance.And you know what? Those signs are there.If I had to judge the early terrain by three hard metrics, I'd go with national fundraising, party registration, and the president's approval rating. Let's start with the money. The Republican National Committee currently has $65 million in cash on hand. That's not an overwhelming total, but it's strong — especially with a year to go. More importantly, it's four times what the Democratic National Committee has. The DNC is sitting on just $15 million. That gap alone is bad enough, but it gets worse when you factor in spending decisions like Proposition 50 in California. That fight — to temporarily override the independent redistricting commission — is going to vacuum up cash from the same organizations and donors who would otherwise be investing in House flips. So the Democrats are undercapitalized, and they're committing resources to side projects.Then there's registration data. According to a recent New York Times report, Democrats have lost 2.4 million registered voters in swing states that track party affiliation. In the same set of states, Republicans have gained nearly that same amount. That's a five million voter swing. It's not just that Democrats are losing — Republicans are growing. That kind of shift doesn't usually happen in the middle of a polarizing presidency. People don't suddenly start checking the box for the incumbent party unless something is resonating. And considering the kind of term Donald Trump is having — rapid policy implementation, constant headline churn, immigration crackdowns, inflation waves, even distractions like the Epstein debacle — you'd expect backlash. Instead, you get a net positive in party affiliation.That brings us to approval ratings. Trump's RealClearPolitics average stands at 46.3 percent. He's still underwater, with 50.8 percent disapproving. But let's add context. That number is higher than Joe Biden, Bill Clinton, Barack Obama, or even Ronald Reagan had at this same point in their second terms. That's unusual. And while being underwater is never ideal, that 4.5-point spread is about what you'd expect for Trump when you factor in how he's consistently undercounted in national polling. And the range of poll results is all over the map — Rasmussen has him up one, Harvard Harris has him down two, YouGov has him down 12, and Gallup just released a poll with him down 16. But even Gallup's number is an improvement from previous weeks, which suggests that Trump's “tough on crime” stance — especially in DC — is landing.So when I step back and look at the full picture, what I see is a Republican Party that isn't being punished. That might sound basic, but it's a big deal. Historically, you'd expect that by now — with the administration moving aggressively, Democrats hammering every misstep, and inflation rising — the electorate would be turning. But instead, Republicans have a funding advantage, a registration advantage, and a president who's polling better than most of his second-term predecessors.That doesn't mean they're going to hold the House. The historical pattern still favors Democrats picking up seats. But it does mean that the GOP is better positioned than it has any right to be under these circumstances. And if your theory of the midterms is based on Trump's agenda — the one big, beautiful bill, cutting Medicaid, handing out tax breaks, and all the rest — then you have to reckon with the fact that, at least for now, it isn't hurting them. Maybe that changes. But if this were going to backfire, I would have liked to have seen a little something from it by now.Chapters00:00:00 - Intro00:04:20 - Early Midterms Thoughts00:16:21 - Update00:16:42 - Abigail Spanberger00:23:47 - Trump's Chinese Students Plan00:27:55 - Lisa Cook00:33:54 - Interview with Amanda Nelson01:26:10 - Wrap-up This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.politicspoliticspolitics.com/subscribe

In the 8 AM hour, Larry O’Connor and Julie Gunlock discussed: WMAL GUEST: PHILIP WEGMANN (White House Reporter, RealClearPolitics) on the Administration's Busy Day NY POST: Migrant Crime and Carjackings ‘Don’t Matter to That Many Americans,’ Left-Wing Think Tank VP Tells Democrats FOX NEWS: Snoop Dogg on LGBTQ Representation in Kids’ Films: ‘I’m … Scared to Go to the Movies’ Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow Podcasts on Apple, Audible and Spotify Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @JGunlock, @PatricePinkfile, and @HeatherHunterDC Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Tuesday, August 26, 2025 / 8 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Real Clear Politics' Kenin Spivak, The Federalist's Shawn Fleetwood, National Right to Work's Mark Mix, Media Research Center's Michael Morris, Senator Ron Johnson, Dr. Duke Show's Duke Pesta

In this segment, Mark is joined by Charles Lipson, a Professor Emeritus at the University of Chicago that writes regularly for The Spectator Magazine and Real Clear Politics. He shares his thoughts on Trump's efforts to end Putin's war on Ukraine and more.

In hour 1 of The Mark Reardon Show, Mark and the crew discuss the multiple trending controversial stories around the country involving transgenders competing in women's sports. Mark is then joined by Charles Lipson, a Professor Emeritus at the University of Chicago that writes regularly for The Spectator Magazine and Real Clear Politics. He shares his thoughts on Trump's efforts to end Putin's war on Ukraine and more. He's later joined by Paul Mauro, a Fox News Contributor, a Retired NYPD Inspector, Attorney and the Founder of the Ops Desk. Paul recently interviewed the Idaho Police Chief that spearheaded the investigation into the Bryan Kohberger murders. What new information are we learning? He also shares his take on Trump doing a ride along tonight with peacekeepers on the DC streets.

In hour 1 of The Mark Reardon Show, Mark and the crew discuss the multiple trending controversial stories around the country involving transgenders competing in women's sports. Mark is then joined by Charles Lipson, a Professor Emeritus at the University of Chicago that writes regularly for The Spectator Magazine and Real Clear Politics. He shares his thoughts on Trump's efforts to end Putin's war on Ukraine and more. He's later joined by Paul Mauro, a Fox News Contributor, a Retired NYPD Inspector, Attorney and the Founder of the Ops Desk. Paul recently interviewed the Idaho Police Chief that spearheaded the investigation into the Bryan Kohberger murders. What new information are we learning? He also shares his take on Trump doing a ride along tonight with peacekeepers on the DC streets. In hour 2, Mark and the crew discuss Cracker Barrel's new logo change and how the public is not backing it. Sue then hosts, "Sue's News" where she discusses the latest trending entertainment news, this day in history, the random fact of the day, and much more. George Gray then hosts, "The Price is Wrong" where Mark, Sue, Fred and Ethan battle it out! In hour 3, Mark is joined by Missouri's newly appointed Attorney General, Catherine Hanaway. Hanaway takes over for Andrew Bailey who is joining the FBI as a Co-Director with Dan Bongino. They discuss the transition, the work to be done, and much more. Mark is then joined by Sherman Criner, a Senior at Duke University and an Intern at the James G Martin Center for Academic Renewal. He discusses his latest piece headlined, "Duke is Abandoning American History". They wrap up the show with the Audio Cut of the Day.

On today's program: Phil Wegmann, White House Correspondent for Real Clear Politics, breaks down what happened in the much-anticipated meeting between Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House. Harriet Hageman, U.S.

In this segment, Mark is joined by Frank Miele, a Retired Editor of The Daily Inter Lake in Montana and a Columnist for Real Clear Politics. He discusses his latest piece which is headlined, "Russiagate Redux: Can't Keep a Good Hoax Down".

In this segment, Mark is joined by J. Peder Zane, and Editor at Real Clear Investigations and a Columnist for Real Clear Politics. He discusses his latest article titled, "What About the Speck in Your Eye?"

In hour 3, Mark is joined by Michele Tafoya. Michele is the Host of The Michele Tafoya Podcast and is a former Sports Reporter that covered the NBA, NFL, Olympics & more. She discusses the Minnesota Vikings and other teams in the NFL bringing in male cheerleaders to show gender equality, the latest transgender in sports issues, and more. Mark then discusses a recent story involving a man that disciplined his child by making him exercise and questions why it's drawing so much backlash. He is later joined by J. Peder Zane, and Editor at Real Clear Investigations and a Columnist for Real Clear Politics. He discusses his latest article titled, "What About the Speck in Your Eye?" They wrap up the show with the Audio Cut of the Day.

In hour 1 of The Mark Reardon Show, Mark discusses President Trump's long press conference announcing his decision to take over the Washing DC Police Department in an effort to clean up the streets of DC. Mark is then joined by Josh Hammer, a Newsweek Senior Editor at Large and the Host of The Josh Hammer Show. He shares his thoughts on Trump taking over the DC Police, BB Netanyahu wanting to take over the entire Gaza strip temporarily, the anniversary of the United States dropping the atomic bombs on Japan, and much more. He's later joined by Missouri State Senator Nick Schroer. Amidst Texas wanting to re-draw its Congressional map, could Missouri do the same thing? Schroer recently authored a letter from the Missouri Freedom Caucus calling on Governor Kehoe to call another special session in order to re-draw the map and to reform the state's initiative petition process. In hour 2 of The Mark Reardon Show, Mark shares his recent story where he discussed how he almost got arrested. Sue then hosts, "Sue's News" where she discusses the latest trending entertainment news, this day in history, the random fact of the day, and much more. Mark is then joined by Paul Mauro, a Fox News Contributor and the Founder of the Ops Desk. He shares his thoughts on President Trump taking over the DC Police, how Zohran Mamdani will do as Mayor if he is to get voted in & more. He and Ethan are later joined by KSDK Sports Director Frank Cusumano. He discusses the Cardinals big series win against the Chicago Cubs over the weekend. Are the Cardinals back in the Postseason mix? In hour 3, Mark is joined by Michele Tafoya. Michele is the Host of The Michele Tafoya Podcast and is a former Sports Reporter that covered the NBA, NFL, Olympics & more. She discusses the Minnesota Vikings and other teams in the NFL bringing in male cheerleaders to show gender equality, the latest transgender in sports issues, and more. Mark then discusses a recent story involving a man that disciplined his child by making him exercise and questions why it's drawing so much backlash. He is later joined by J. Peder Zane, and Editor at Real Clear Investigations and a Columnist for Real Clear Politics. He discusses his latest article titled, "What About the Speck in Your Eye?" They wrap up the show with the Audio Cut of the Day.

Megyn Kelly is joined by Tom Bevan and Andrew Walworth of RealClearPolitics to discuss the former Washington Post Fact Checker admitting the truth without realizing it about the liberal audience and bias of his media outlet, the collapse of objectivity in journalism, why the corporate media needs to admit its biases if it wants to remain authentic, how CNN drove away so much of its audience, how Trump's proposal to exclude illegals in the census count could have massive ramifications, the major legal battle it could trigger, how this could affect electoral votes, what Trump's intriguing answer on the “heir apparent” to the MAGA movement, his take on JD Vance as the future GOP nominee, Marco Rubio's potential role in the party's future, an unhinged leftist journalist linking Sydney Sweeney to the “unsettling legacy” of whiteness, and more. Then Judge Frank Caprio, author of "Compassion in the Court," joins to discuss what it means to be “America's nicest judge,” the lessons he's learned after decades on the bench, the role of humility and compassion in his courtroom, and more.  Bevan & Walworth- https://www.realclearpolitics.com/Caprio- https://www.frankcaprio.com/ Tax Network USA: Call 1-800-958-1000 or visit https://TNUSA.com/MEGYNto speak with a strategist for FREE todayGrand Canyon University: https://GCU.eduIncogni: Visit https://incogni.com/MEGYN for 60% off our annual planBirch Gold: Text MK to 989898 and get your free info kit on gold Follow The Megyn Kelly Show on all social platforms:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/MegynKellyTwitter: http://Twitter.com/MegynKellyShowInstagram: http://Instagram.com/MegynKellyShowFacebook: http://Facebook.com/MegynKellyShow Find out more information at:https://www.devilmaycaremedia.com/megynkellyshow

0:00 - DOGE staffer known as ‘Big Balls’ attacked in DC 6:28 - Ex-CNN correspondent Jim Acosta interviews AI avatar of deceased Parkland shooting victim 27:03 - Texas governor asks court to remove House Democratic leader from office over walkout 52:19 - FAFO parenting: is 'F*** Around and Find Out' the antidote to gentle parenting? 01:06:17 - Thomas Weitzel is the retired Chief of Police of Riverside. He joined Dan Proft with reaction to recent acts of violence against police officers. 01:26:40 - Stephen Moore is a Noted Economist and author of The Trump Economic Miracle: And the Plan to Unleash Prosperity Again – co authored with Art Laffer 01:45:56 - Richard Epstein is the James Parker Hall Distinguished Service Professor Emeritus of Law, Senior Lecturer at the University of Chicago. He joined Dan Proft to talk about Tariffs and Executive Power. 02:05:30 - Susan Crabtree is RealClearPolitics’ national political correspondent and co-author of Fool’s Gold: The Radicals, Con Artists, and Traitors Who Killed the California Dream and Now Threaten Us AllSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Susan Crabtree is an award-winning investigative reporter and National Political Correspondent for RealClearPolitics. She is also the author of the new book "Fool's Gold” – The Radicals, Con Artists and Traitors Who Killed the California Dream. FOLLOW Susan Crabtree on X: @susancrabtree ORDER "Fool's Gold": https://www.amazon.com/dp/1546008039/

The Rod and Greg Show Daily Rundown – Monday, July 28, 20254:20 pm: Senator Kirk Cullimore joins Rod and Greg to discuss his recent piece in the Deseret News about reclaiming the spirit of self-governance.4:38 pm: Jonathan Freedman, Chief Executive Officer of World Trade Center Utah, joins the show to discuss how the trade deal Donald Trump has worked out with the European Union could affect Utah.6:05 pm: Steve Cortes, Founder of the League of American Workers, joins the program for a conversation about his piece for Real Clear Politics in which he writes the real January 6 took place in 2017 when Barack Obama and James Comey tried to trap Donald Trump into a false confession.6:38 pm: Glenn Beaton, a columnist with the Aspen Beat, joins Rod and Greg to discuss his piece about how Democrats define the oppressed and the oppressors.

In this segment, Ryan Wrecker is joined by J. Peder Zane, an Editor at Real Clear Investigations and a columnist for Real Clear Politics. He discusses his latest piece which is headlined, "Russiagate vs Epstein Files".

In hour 1 of The Mark Reardon Show with Ryan Wrecker guest hosting, he and the crew remember wrestling icon Hulk Hogan who passed away today. Ryan is then joined by J. Peder Zane, an Editor at Real Clear Investigations and a columnist for Real Clear Politics. He discusses his latest piece which is headlined, "Russiagate vs Epstein Files". He is later joined by Adam Kissel, a Visiting Fellow for Higher Education at the Heritage Foundation. He shares his take on the latest developments regarding Columbia University and its settlement with the Trump Administration over Anti-Semitism protests.

In hour 1 of The Mark Reardon Show with Ryan Wrecker guest hosting, he and the crew remember wrestling icon Hulk Hogan who passed away today. Ryan is then joined by J. Peder Zane, an Editor at Real Clear Investigations and a columnist for Real Clear Politics. He discusses his latest piece which is headlined, "Russiagate vs Epstein Files". He is later joined by Adam Kissel, a Visiting Fellow for Higher Education at the Heritage Foundation. He shares his take on the latest developments regarding Columbia University and its settlement with the Trump Administration over Anti-Semitism protests. In hour 2, Ethan hosts, "Ethan's News" where he discusses the latest trending entertainment news, this day in history, the random fact of the day, and much more. Ryan is then joined by Author Ed Wheatley who recalls some wonderful stories about the late Hulk Hogan. He is later joined by Dave Simons, a Partner and the Managing Director at One Private Wealth. He discusses President Trump visiting the Federal Reserve to take a look at some of the large renovations underway there. What impact does the Fed Chair Jerome Powell have on the economy? In hour 3, Ryan is joined by Duane Patterson, the Host of the Duane's World Podcast. They discuss all the latest trending political news. He is later joined by Chris Elston otherwise known as Billboard Chris. He discusses Kaiser Permanente announcing it will stop gender surgeries on minors. They wrap up the show with the Audio Cut of the Day.

New York native, Daniel Idfresne, joins Josh to discuss Zohran Mamdani"s victory in the Democratic primary for New York Mayor.  Daniel breaks down the demographics in the primary that lead to Mamdani's victory.  They also discuss how the general election looks now that both Mayor Adams and former Governor Cuomo have decided to stay in the race, running as independents. Daniel also analyzes Mamdani's plans and policies.  He shows how they would likely affect New Yorkers if they are implemented.   Daniel's article in the Real Clear Politics:   https://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2025/06/25/zohran_mamdani_working-class_mayor_for_upper_class_voters.html   Follow Daniel on X and at Young Voices:   https://x.com/danielidfresne?s=21&t=S8JoQpY3m4n6bFrTo8tLrg https://www.joinyv.org/talent/daniel-idfresne   (00:00) Introduction and Guest Welcome   (00:26) Discussing Zan Ani's Primary Victory   (04:36) Impact of Ani's Policies on New York   (11:05) General Election Dynamics   (16:54) Demographic Breakdown of Ani's Support   (29:01) Advice for New Yorkers and Final Thoughts   Links:   https://gml.bio.link/   YOUTUBE:   https://bit.ly/3UwsRiv   Check out Martens Minute!   https://martensminute.podbean.com/   Follow Josh Martens on X:   https://twitter.com/joshmartens13   CB Distillery 25% off with promo code GML   cbdistillery.com   Join the Fed Haters Club!   joingml.com   secure.thomasmassie.com/donate  

This week on Breaking Battlegrounds, Sam is joined by guest host Michelle Ugenti-Rita, and they first welcome Henry Olsen of the Ethics and Public Policy Center, who explains what European leaders misunderstand about Trump's stance on Ukraine and what his transactional approach to foreign policy really means. Then, RealClearPolitics' Susan Crabtree breaks down Donald Trump's alleged Epstein birthday letter, raising serious questions about media credibility, source verification, and political motives. Finally, Dominic Pino of National Review explores Governor Glenn Youngkin's ambitious deregulatory successes in Virginia, the failure of massive K–12 education spending to improve student outcomes, and why FDR was right to oppose public sector unions. Plus, in Kiley's Corner, Kiley covers two shocking criminal cases: the arrest of 17-year-old Sarah Grace Patrick for allegedly murdering her mother and stepfather while they slept, and an attempted honor killing in Washington state, where two parents are charged with trying to strangle their daughter after she refused an arranged marriage and fled to avoid being sent to Iraq. It's an episode you won't want to miss—tune in now!www.breakingbattlegrounds.voteTwitter: www.twitter.com/Breaking_BattleFacebook: www.facebook.com/breakingbattlegroundsInstagram: www.instagram.com/breakingbattlegroundsLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/breakingbattlegroundsTruth Social: https://truthsocial.com/@breakingbattlegroundsShow sponsors:Invest Yrefy - investyrefy.comOld Glory DepotSupport American jobs while standing up for your values. OldGloryDepot.com brings you conservative pride on premium, made-in-USA gear. Don't settle—wear your patriotism proudly.Learn more at: OldGloryDepot.comDot VoteWith a .VOTE website, you ensure your political campaign stands out among the competition while simplifying how you reach voters.Learn more at: dotvote.vote4Freedom MobileExperience true freedom with 4Freedom Mobile, the exclusive provider offering nationwide coverage on all three major US networks (Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile) with just one SIM card. Our service not only connects you but also shields you from data collection by network operators, social media platforms, government agencies, and more.Use code ‘Battleground' to get your first month for $9 and save $10 a month every month after.Learn more at: 4FreedomMobile.comAbout our guest:Henry Olsen, a senior fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center, studies and provides commentary on American politics. His work focuses on how America's political order is being upended by populist challenges, from the left and the right. He also studies populism's impact in other democracies in the developed world. You can follow him on X @henryolsenEPPC.-Susan Crabtree is a political correspondent for RealClearPolitics. She previously served as a senior writer for the Washington Free Beacon, and spent five years as a White House Correspondent for the Washington Examiner. You can follow her on X @susancrabtree.-Dominic Pino is the economics editor and Thomas L. Rhodes Fellow at National Review and the host of the American Institute for Economic Research podcast Econception. You can follow him on X @DominicJPino. Get full access to Breaking Battlegrounds at breakingbattlegrounds.substack.com/subscribe

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The Rod and Greg Show Daily Rundown – Tuesday, July 15, 20254:20 pm: Frank Miele, Columnist with Real Clear Politics, joins the program for a conversation about his piece pushing back against what he says is the “big Medicaid lie” about the Big Beautiful Bill.4:38 pm: John Haughey, National Affairs Reporter with The Epoch Times, joins Rod and Greg for a conversation about the new dual mine in Wyoming that will produce both coal and other mineral elements.6:38 pm: Representative Candice Pierucci joins the program for a conversation about putting a 2024 bill passed by the Utah Legislature to work and banning foreign entities, like China and North Korea, from owning land in Utah.

0:00 - Dershowitz: no client list 12:19 - Matt Walsh on Epstein 33:07 - Relenting on the purge 56:59 - SPORTS & POLITICS 01:11:57 - In Depth History w/ Frank From Arlington Heights 01:15:39 - Theodore Dalrymple, contributing editor at City Journal and senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute, wades into the world of rage screaming, performative politics, and the prestige of public hysteria. Theodore is also the author of many books, including Buried But Not Quite Dead: Forgotten Writers of Père Lachaise 01:32:56 - Founder and Executive Editor of Wirepoints, Mark Glennon, on the possibility of Illinois opting in to the "overwhelmingly popular" national school voucher plan - "put up governor, let's see what you got" Check out Mark’s latest at wirepoints.org 01:48:48 - President of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, Clifford May: Trump is giving the Ukrainians a fighting a chance.For more on Cliff and the FDD fdd.org 02:07:46 - RealClearPolitics’ national political correspondent, Susan Crabtree: One Year after Butler, Secret Service, FBI Face New Questions. Susan is also co-author of Fool’s Gold: The Radicals, Con Artists, and Traitors Who Killed the California Dream and Now Threaten Us AllSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the 8 AM hour, Larry O’Connor and Julie Gunlock discussed: WMAL GUEST: STEWART WHITSON (GOP Nominee, Virginia's 11th Congressional District Special Election) on His Endorsement from Gov. Youngkin and Early Voting Starting July 25th CRITTER NEWS: Man Describes Face-to-Face Encounter with Mysterious Large Cat in New York: 'It Said RAWR' WMAL GUEST: SUSAN CRABTREE (National Political Correspondent, RealClearPolitics) on the Anniversary of the Assassination Attempt on President Trump Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow Podcasts on Apple, Audible and Spotify Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @JGunlock, @PatricePinkfile, and @HeatherHunterDC Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Monday, July 14, 2025 / 8 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Real Clear Politics correspondent Susan Crabtree joins Brad to talk about all the different problems with the Secret Service's handling of the attempted Trump assassination, including only suspending key people who failed to do their jobs, even promoting some of those involved and what we know now about the "Iranian threat".

This explosive commentary exposes alarming claims about former President Trump's security. As Iran reportedly threatens Trump for the third time, credible sources allege Iranian missiles have been smuggled into the U.S., while Secret Service leadership promoted supervisors responsible for lax security at a previous rally. Drawing from investigative reporting by the Wall Street Journal, RealClearPolitics, and intelligence insiders, the host argues these developments signal a chilling “invitation” to assassinate Trump. This episode breaks down the timing of the threats, the internal dysfunction and alleged cover-ups within the Secret Service, and the broader implications for national security and political accountability.

Megyn Kelly is joined by Tom Bevan, Carl Cannon, and Andrew Walworth, hosts of the RealClearPolitics podcast, to discuss how the speculation about the Jeffrey Epstein files and client list spun out of control, Pam Bondi's role in the confusing messaging, why the story isn't going anywhere, why Megyn believes Dan Bongino on Epstein but not Pam Bondi, whether she might be leaving the Trump administration soon, Los Angeles mayor Karen Bass defending MS-13 gang members hanging out in LA public parks and fighting ICE, Democratic mayors on the wrong side of the immigration issue, the strange Epstein answers from President Trump and Pam Bondi at the latest cabinet meeting, how this has raised even more questions, the new information about the "missing minute" from the Epstein jail video, Zohran Mamdani's past communist comments, his college admissions controversy, the significance of the Democrats in NYC picking him as their nominee, Megyn's patriotic July 4th celebration, VP JD Vance slamming Zohran Mamdani's July 4th post by calling out his ingratitude to the US, and more.More from the RealClearPolitics guys: https://www.realclearpolitics.com/SimpliSafe: Visit https://simplisafe.com/MEGYN to claim 50% off & your first month free!Hungryroot: https://Hungryroot.com/MK | Get 40% off your first box PLUS a free item in every box for life!Patriot Mobile: Get a Free Month at https://PatriotMobile.com/MEGYN or call 972-PATRIOTTax Network USA: Call 1-800-958-1000 or visit https://TNUSA.com/MEGYN to speak with a strategist for FREE today

In this segment, Mike Elam is joined by Charles Lipson, the Professor Emeritus at the University of Chicago that writes regularly for The Spectator Magazine, Real Clear Politics, and others. He shares his thoughts on the tragic flash flood in Texas that has led to the death of over 100 people. They also discuss the hope for peace in the Middle East between Israel and Iran, Trump's frustration with Vladimir Putin, and more.

In hour 1 of The Mark Reardon Show with Mike Elam guest hosting, Mike discusses the media's twist and pressing on the tragic Texas flash floods. Mike is then joined by Charles Lipson, the Professor Emeritus at the University of Chicago that writes regularly for The Spectator Magazine, Real Clear Politics, and others. He shares his thoughts on the tragic flash flood in Texas that has led to the death of over 100 people. They also discuss the hope for peace in the Middle East between Israel and Iran, Trump's frustration with Vladimir Putin, and more. He is later joined by Curtis Houck, the Managing Editor of News Busters at the Media Research Center. He shares his thoughts on liberal media's blame game on the Texas flash flood tragedy.

In hour 1 of The Mark Reardon Show with Mike Elam guest hosting, Mike discusses the media's twist and pressing on the tragic Texas flash floods. Mike is then joined by Charles Lipson, the Professor Emeritus at the University of Chicago that writes regularly for The Spectator Magazine, Real Clear Politics, and others. He shares his thoughts on the tragic flash flood in Texas that has led to the death of over 100 people. They also discuss the hope for peace in the Middle East between Israel and Iran, Trump's frustration with Vladimir Putin, and more. He is later joined by Curtis Houck, the Managing Editor of News Busters at the Media Research Center. He shares his thoughts on liberal media's blame game on the Texas flash flood tragedy. In hour 2, Mike Elam discusses his recent trip to Las Vegas to see Kenny Chesney at The Sphere. Sue then hosts, "Sue's News" where she discusses the latest trending entertainment news, this day in history, the random fact of the day, and much more. Mike is then joined by KMOX Sports Talent Matt Pauley who discusses the Cardinals disappointing previous week of play, the starting pitching struggles, what they could do at the trade deadline, and much more. He is later joined by Betsy Schneider with St. Charles Community College. She discusses what the school has to offer to students. In hour 3, Mike is joined by John Sailer, the Director of the Higher Education Policy and a Senior Fellow at the Manhattan Institute. He discusses his latest piece which is titled, "How DEI Bureaucrats Control University Hiring". Mike is then joined by St Charles County Executive Steve Ehlmann who discusses Missouri Senate Bill 3. He is later joined by Missouri State Senator Nick Schroer. Senator Schroer spent the afternoon at a special White House State Leadership Conference where Missouri elected officials discussed issues affecting the state with White House leadership. They wrap up the show with the Audio Cut of the Day.

On today's program: Phil Wegmann, White House Correspondent for Real Clear Politics, offers insight into the final hours of Capitol Hill negotiations on the Big Beautiful Bill. Ruthie Blum, Senior Contributing Editor and Columnist at Jewish News

The Rod and Greg Show Daily Rundown – Wednesday, July 2, 20254:20 pm: Ned Ryun, Founder and CEO of American Majority, joins the program for a conversation about his piece for Real Clear Politics about how the Trump Administration is mobilizing JD Vance as an advocate for the MAGA agenda.4:38 pm: Kevin Killough, Energy Reporter for Just the News, joins Rod and Greg to discuss how blue state Democrats have shifted their zero emission goals to nuclear because of fading hopes to use solar and wind power.6:05 pm: Diana Furchtgott-Roth, Director of the Center for Energy, Climate and Environment and Senior Fellow in Energy and Environmental Policy at the Heritage Foundation on her piece for Real Clear Energy about how Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry is leading the charge to promote oil and gas production.6:20 pm: Brian Reisinger, an author and consultant who grew up on a family farm in Wisconsin, joins Rod and Greg for a conversation about the importance of President Trump's migrant worker pass proposal.6:38 pm: Amanda Head, White House Correspondent for Just the News and host of the Furthermore Podcast, joins the program to discuss her piece about Donald Trump's fight to keep non-citizens off voter rolls.

This week on Breaking Battlegrounds, Chuck Warren is joined by guest co-host Shay Khatari for a compelling lineup of guests and conversations. Former British soldier and Middle East strategist Andrew Fox kicks things off, diving into his article, “The Moronic Obscenity of Siding with Iran.” With three tours in Afghanistan and firsthand experience with Iranian interference, Andrew explains why Western appeasement isn't just misguided—it's dangerous. Next, Hollywood executive and author Chris Fenton joins the show to discuss his RealClearPolitics piece, “Why This Lifelong Democrat Voted for Trump,” sharing how his global media career, stand against Chinese censorship, and new American-made film Bad Counselors reflect his deeper concern for freedom, fairness, and national sovereignty. Then, Sarah Hunt, President of the Joseph Rainey Center for Public Policy, breaks down why smart energy policy rooted in national security and innovation is essential in the global AI race—especially against China—and how her organization is working to revive the American Dream by empowering emerging leaders. Don't miss this impactful episode—and as always, stick around for Kiley's Corner, where Kiley gives an update on the Karen Read trial and shares the shocking story of four fifth graders who were plotting to stab a classmate.www.breakingbattlegrounds.voteTwitter: www.twitter.com/Breaking_BattleFacebook: www.facebook.com/breakingbattlegroundsInstagram: www.instagram.com/breakingbattlegroundsLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/breakingbattlegroundsTruth Social: https://truthsocial.com/@breakingbattlegroundsShow sponsors:Invest Yrefy - investyrefy.comOld Glory DepotSupport American jobs while standing up for your values. OldGloryDepot.com brings you conservative pride on premium, made-in-USA gear. Don't settle—wear your patriotism proudly.Learn more at: OldGloryDepot.comDot VoteWith a .VOTE website, you ensure your political campaign stands out among the competition while simplifying how you reach voters.Learn more at: dotvote.vote4Freedom MobileExperience true freedom with 4Freedom Mobile, the exclusive provider offering nationwide coverage on all three major US networks (Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile) with just one SIM card. Our service not only connects you but also shields you from data collection by network operators, social media platforms, government agencies, and more.Use code ‘Battleground' to get your first month for $9 and save $10 a month every month after.Learn more at: 4FreedomMobile.comAbout our guest:Andrew Fox is a former soldier; research fellow specialising in the Middle East, Defence, and how Western societies are under attack from authoritarian regimes.I served in the RWF and the Parachute Regiment; three tours of Afghanistan (including one with US Special Forces), as well as the Middle East, Bosnia and N Ireland.Bachelor's in Law & Politics. War Studies MA, dissertation on strategy in the Middle East. Psychology MSc study on leadership and the psychology of disinformation. Level 7 qualifications in education; leadership & strategic management. PhD study, ongoing. Follow him on X @Mr_Andrew_Fox.Read: The moronic obscenity of siding with Iran-Company Founder, Chris Fenton, served as GM of DMG North America & President of DMG Entertainment Motion Picture Group, internationally orchestrating the creative, investment, and business activities of a multi-billion-dollar global media company headquartered in Beijing. During his tenure he served on the board of Valiant Entertainment, directing its eventual acquisition, and he worked closely with both Marvel and Hasbro, executing various projects to monetize their IP globally. As an author, Fenton chronicled much of his time at DMG in FEEDING THE DRAGON: Inside the Trillion Dollar Dilemma Facing Hollywood, the NBA, & American Business (Simon & Schuster).Most recently, and after three years of serving as President and CEO of Media Capital Technologies (MCT), a specialty finance company focused on strategic investments in premium content, Fenton stepped down to focus on formally advising companies, investors, brands, and Congress on how to best navigate sector disruptions and optimize America's complicated relationship with China and other challenging markets...AND HE LOVES IT!!! Follow him on X @TheDragonFeeder.-Sarah E. Hunt is a globally focused leader in climate advocacy, technology, and democracy. Her expertise is regularly sought by national publications such as The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times. As President of the Joseph Rainey Center for Public Policy, a think tank and leadership community in Washington D.C., Ms. Hunt leads her team to generate new solutions to some of our nation's most critical challenges and then cultivates a new generation of leaders to actually implement them.Prior to founding the Rainey Center, much of Hunt's background centered in the areas of climate change and election law. She launched a clean energy program at the American Legislative Exchange Council and a climate change program at the Niskanen Center. Before that, she managed state issues and ethics for a political consulting firm and practiced political law at a boutique law firm in the Pacific Northwest.She currently also serves as Director, Policy & Strategy at the Rob and Melani Walton Sustainability Solutions Service at Arizona State University.Ms. Hunt holds a BA in political science from the University of New Mexico, a JD from Willamette University College of Law, an LLM in international environmental law from Georgetown University Law Center, and an MPS in global advocacy from the George Washington University Graduate School of Political Management. She is admitted to the bar in Washington, DC, Oregon, and the 9th Circuit. Follow her on X @sarahehunt01. Get full access to Breaking Battlegrounds at breakingbattlegrounds.substack.com/subscribe

For an editors roundtable, Timon, Ben, and Mike discuss the meaning of American equality and the potential for war with Iran.    Mike Sabo is a Contributing Editor of American Reformer and an Assistant Editor of The American Mind, the online journal of the Claremont Institute. His writing has appeared at RealClearPolitics, The Federalist, Public Discourse, and American Greatness, among other outlets. He lives with his wife and son in Cincinnati.   Learn more about Mike Sabo's work: https://americanreformer.org/author/mike-sabo/   Ben R. Crenshaw is a Visiting Assistant Professor at the Declaration of Independence Center at the University of Mississippi. He is a Ph.D. candidate in Politics at the Van Andel Graduate School of Statesmanship at Hillsdale College. You can follow him on X at @benrcrenshaw.   Learn more about Ben Crenshaw's work: https://americanreformer.org/author/bencrenshaw/ https://gradschool.hillsdale.edu/Profiles/Benjamin-Crenshaw/   ––––––   Follow American Reformer across Social Media: X / Twitter – https://www.twitter.com/amreformer Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/AmericanReformer/ YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@AmericanReformer Rumble – https://rumble.com/user/AmReformer Website – https://americanreformer.org/   Promote a vigorous Christian approach to the cultural challenges of our day, by donating to The American Reformer: https://americanreformer.org/donate/   Follow Us on Twitter: Josh Abbotoy – https://twitter.com/Byzness Timon Cline – https://twitter.com/tlloydcline   The American Reformer Podcast is  hosted by Josh Abbotoy and Timon Cline, recorded remotely in the United States, and edited by Jared Cummings.   Subscribe to our Podcast, "The American Reformer" Get our RSS Feed – https://americanreformerpodcast.podbean.com/ Apple Podcasts – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-american-reformer-podcast/id1677193347 Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/1V2dH5vhfogPIv0X8ux9Gm?si=a19db9dc271c4ce5

Join Dr. Jay and Brad as they interview Katy Talento.Katy Talento is an epidemiologist, a naturopath, a veteran health policy advisor and health benefits consultant. She is the founder and CEO of AllBetter Health, an insurgent benefits advisory firm building lower-cost, higher-quality health plans for employers. Prior to starting AllBetter, Katy was the health policy lead in the White House on the Domestic Policy Council where her portfolio included ending secret health care prices, lowering drug prices, expanding health IT interoperability, combating the opioid crisis, protecting conscience rights in health care and promoting bioethics in the life sciences.Katy has appeared on or been published in a number of media outlets, including CNN, CBN, Sky News, Newsmax, EWTN, The New York Times, The Hill, The Morning Consult, FoxNews.com, RealClearPolitics, and others. Prior to her White House appointment, Katy served five U.S. Senators over a 15-year period, including as top health advisor, legislative director and oversight investigator. She also worked in the private sector helping multinational energy companies protect their global workforce from occupational health threats, and served on the research faculty at Georgetown University School of Medicine.Katy spent two years in a Catholic religious order and has worked with vulnerable populations in East Africa, industrial Russia and inner city America. Katy received her undergraduate degree in Sociology from the University of Virginia, her Master of Science in Epidemiology degree from the Harvard School of Public Health and her Naturopathic Doctorate from the Energetic Wellness School of Naturopathy. A mother of two grown children, Katy lives in Leesburg,VA with her husband.To connect with Katy, visit her websites at ahcsm.org or allbetter.health. You can also check out her Facebook, Instagram, X, and LinkedIn @/katytalento. 

0:00 - Terry Moran suspended 14:08 - LA Mayor Karen Bass at press briefing: worried about everyone but… 36:31 - "Mostly peaceful" redux 56:13 - Sports & Politics 01:16:11 - Steven Bucci, visiting fellow in The Heritage Foundation’s Allison Center for Foreign Policy Studies: Trump's negotiating tactics are working, the left just can't get themselves to see that. 01:36:48 - Former Chicago Police Lieutenant John Garrido (16th District) discusses the shooting of Officer Krystal Rivera and sounds the alarm over the CPD’s suspension of officer wellness resources. John is also President of the Garrido Stray Rescue Foundation – garridostrayrescue.org 01:51:42 - RealClearPolitics’ national political correspondent, Susan Crabtree, on Gov Newsom’s showdown with Trump over LA riots and what happened to the Biden White House bag of cocaine. Susan is also co-author of Fool’s Gold: The Radicals, Con Artists, and Traitors Who Killed the California Dream and Now Threaten Us All 02:13:06 - Texas' in-state tuition for illegals: a study in the GOP's approach to immigration policySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Megyn Kelly is joined by Sean O'Brien, General President of the Teamsters, to discuss his experience meeting with President Biden and what he saw, Kamala Harris' treatment of his members and all Americans, the arrogance of the Democratic party today, how the Democrats are increasingly out of touch with the working and middle class, their failed attempts at being more relatable, O'Brien's historic RNC speech and what Trump told him before, why Trump is resonating with the working class, Robert De Niro's lecture and why Trump is actually helping the American film industry, Trump's discussions with O'Brien now and how he's bringing jobs back to America, Jeff Bezos vs. his workers, and more. Then Tom Bevan, Carl Cannon, and Andrew Walworth of the RealClearPolitics Podcast join to discuss the arguments at the Supreme Court about birthright citizenship and nationwide injunctions overall, the lawfare against Trump stopping his administration's actions, the backlash Jake Tapper's already received ahead of his book release, his new messaging admitting "humility" over his past Biden coverage, the troubling questions Democrats and the media have to answer about their cover-up, the absurd and racist coverage of the Afrikaners refugees, and more. Then Megyn addresses Michelle Obama's new complaints and her wild marriage rule with Barack.O'Brien- https://teamster.org/Bevan, Walworth, & Cannon- https://www.realclearpolitics.com/Everglades Foundation: Learn more about President Trump's Everglades support project at https://www.EvergladesFoundation.orgSelect Quote: Get the right life insurance for YOU, for LESS at https://www.SelectQuote.com/MEGYNLean: Visit https://TakeLean.com & use code MK20 for 20% offTax Network USA: Call 1-800-958-1000 or visit https://TNUSA.com/MEGYN to speak with a strategist for FREE todayFollow The Megyn Kelly Show on all social platforms:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/MegynKellyTwitter: http://Twitter.com/MegynKellyShowInstagram: http://Instagram.com/MegynKellyShowFacebook: http://Facebook.com/MegynKellyShow Find out more information at: https://www.devilmaycaremedia.com/megynkellyshow

Megyn Kelly begins the show by discussing how the Supreme Court is handing Trump some important wins on deportations, what the media is missing from their reporting of the story, what this means for future deportation cases, and more. Then the hosts of the RealClearPolitics podcast Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon join to discuss how the media is spinning deportations as a problem for Trump, what the polls actually show, Kristi Noem cosplaying as an ICE agent in full hair and makeup, her recent history of negative PR, why she's doing great work as DHS Secretary but needs to stop the social media photo-ops, controversies surrounding Trump's tariffs, why Kevin O'Leary is cheering the tariffs against China, how someone is finally fighting against China's mistreatment of America, and more. Then Lee Zeldin, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, joins to discuss how New York is going purple now and in play for Republicans, Andrew Cuomo potentially returning to power as mayor of NYC, why deregulation and helping the coal industry are top priorities for him and the Trump administration, the negative impact of windmills, all the waste and fraud being uncovered inside the EPA, a CNN climate reporter who doesn't understand climate policy, what he's learned since taking over the agency, and more. Bevan & Cannon- https://www.realclearpolitics.com/Zeldin- https://x.com/epaleezeldinGrand Canyon University: https://GCU.eduFYSI: https://FYSI.com/Megyn or call 800-877-4000Firecracker Farm: Visit https://firecracker.FARM & enter code MK at checkout for a special discount!Byrna: Go to https://Byrna.com/MEGYN to save 10%Follow The Megyn Kelly Show on all social platforms:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/MegynKellyTwitter: http://Twitter.com/MegynKellyShowInstagram: http://Instagram.com/MegynKellyShowFacebook: http://Facebook.com/MegynKellyShow Find out more information at: https://www.devilmaycaremedia.com/megynkellyshow