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FULL SHOW - 9.7.2026 - Ryan Wrecker in for The Tara Show - full Labor Day Monday, September 7th, 2026 - Ryan Wrecker in for The Tara Show HOUR 1 1st - Ryan Wrecker fills in on Labor Day, critiquing media and nostalgia. 2nd - Ryan Wrecker discusses local politics, Gavin Newsom, and 2028 elections. 3rd - Ryan Wrecker and historian Rich Rubino discuss midterm campaign dynamics. 4th - Ryan Wrecker and Rich Rubino discuss candidate strategy and 2026 midterms. HOUR 2 5th - Dr. Jeffrey Simmons discusses his disaster thriller Oppenheimer's Demon. 6th - Dr. Jeffrey Simmons shares nuclear disaster tips and prepper secrecy. 7th - Seattle residents demand action on a growing, crime-plagued homeless camp. 8th - Seattle residents demand city action on a crime-plagued homeless camp HOUR 3 9th - Ryan Wrecker fills in for The Tara Show to discuss Labor Day news. 10th - Ryan Wrecker discusses Lindsay Clancy's trial and retirement readiness. 11th - Perry Lunsford discusses retirement trends, savings, and living simply. 12th - A traditional lifestyle can offer a viable path to long-term stability. HOUR 4 13th- Ryan Wrecker fills in, discussing midterms, gas prices, and politics. 14th- Ryan Wrecker reports on local gas prices and news stories on WORD. 15th- Ryan Wrecker and Dr. Taylor discuss senior marijuana use and health risks. 16th- Ryan Wrecker reflects on Labor Day, local gas prices, & nostalgic telethons 8414 Mon, 07 Sep 2026 14:30:00 +0000 Yhj5WvfAbr8Cfy9uM3pu4A4zYZx8OSVn news The Tara Show news FULL SHOW - 9.7.2026 - Ryan Wrecker in for The Tara Show - Tara presides over the Upstate's #1 all news/talk morning show every weekday on News/Talk 989 WORD.Tara's faithful listeners are affectionately known as "Tara-ists" because of their passion and participation in the show. Tara was named 2021 Best News Talk Show and Best overall Personality, AGAIN, by the South Carolina Broadcasters Association! Tara took home the same honors in 2018 and was also named 2016 "Personality of the Year!" In addition, Tara has also won over two dozen state and national journalism awards for column writing, news reporting and investigative reporting while working for three newspapers and writing for a variety of national publications. She won a first place reporting award from the North Carolina Press Association for an investigative series about the weaknesses in Charlotte's overburdened court system, which regularly let murderers off the hook with less than 15 years in prison. Due to her work, that system has been reformed. Tara is also a winner of the prestigious first place Green Eyeshade Award, a national award for column writing from The Society of Professional Journalists. Tara took to the airwaves about 15 years ago to do a radio show heard up and down the coast and fell in love with bypassing her editors to talk straight to the people. Tara hasn't stopped reporting, and still brings her investigative journalism to the show. Tara is a mom, wife and talk radio convert-- and weekday mornings she's live and local on News/Talk 989 WORD. Are you a "Tara-ist"? It's time to get captured!      2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. News https://player.amperwavepodcasting.c

Guest host Ryan Wrecker continues filling in for The Tara Show on Labor Day Monday, September 7, 2026, reading listener text messages about childhood biking safety and local South Carolina politics. Wrecker critiques California Governor Gavin Newsom's recent political presence and appearances in South Carolina, arguing that Newsom's national strategy relies on projected toughness while ignoring governance challenges in his home state. Looking ahead to future political races, Wrecker reviews a recent media ranking of potential 2028 Republican presidential contenders—highlighting figures such as J.D. Vance, Marco Rubio, Ted Cruz, and Tucker Carlson—before setting up his upcoming interview with political historian Rich Rubino.

Filling in for The Tara Show on Labor Day Monday, September 7, 2026, guest host Ryan Wrecker opens the broadcast live at 6:06 AM with reflections on the end of summer and holiday memories. Expressing frustration over a recent Fox News segment covering Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson's gubernatorial campaign, Wrecker criticizes the media coverage for omitting details regarding her past affiliation with the Southern Poverty Law Center and her handling of voter rolls. Shifted by the holiday mood, he reminisces about growing up in the 1990s and watching the iconic Jerry Lewis Muscular Dystrophy Association Labor Day Telethon as a childhood marker for the return to school. The segment closes with a preview of upcoming broadcast topics, including local political visits to South Carolina and an upcoming interview with political historian Rich Rubino.

In the Labor Day Monday broadcast, guest host Ryan Wrecker fills in on The Tara Show to discuss election dynamics alongside political historian Rich Rubino. Opening the show with nostalgia for childhood Labor Days and past Jerry Lewis telethons, Wrecker critiques local media coverage of political candidates before bringing on Rubino to explore campaign strategies. The two discuss Richard Nixon's classic political dictum—running to the partisan fringe during primary races before shifting toward the center for general elections. They analyze how candidates like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Abdul El-Sayed leverage name recognition and media attention, while Rubino outlines historical midterm patterns such as the "six-year itch" and forecasts narrow legislative shifts for the 2026 elections.

In the Labor Day Monday broadcast, guest host Ryan Wrecker fills in on The Tara Show to discuss election dynamics alongside political historian Rich Rubino. Opening the show with nostalgia for childhood Labor Days and past Jerry Lewis telethons, Wrecker critiques local media coverage of political candidates before bringing on Rubino to explore campaign strategies. The two discuss Richard Nixon's classic political dictum—running to the partisan fringe during primary races before shifting toward the center for general elections. They analyze how candidates like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Abdul El-Sayed leverage name recognition and media attention, while Rubino outlines historical midterm patterns such as the "six-year itch" and forecasts narrow legislative shifts for the 2026 elections.

In this segment of The Tara Show, guest host Ryan Wrecker engaged with listeners' text messages regarding the contentious New York City $78^circtext{F}$ thermostat recommendation, jokingly musing on how future presidential libraries, like a potential AI-driven Donald Trump archive, might interact with highly critical visitors. Wrecker highlighted a real-world example of this technology by describing President Trump's recent tour of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library, which features an interactive AI projection of Roosevelt answering questions about landmark historical achievements like the Panama Canal. Transitioning to the local climate, Wrecker noted that while Greenville, South Carolina, was experiencing a massive heat wave with a projected high of $96^circtext{F}$, one disciplined listener proudly claimed to keep their AC set at $78^circtext{F}$ all summer long. Looking ahead to the rest of the morning broadcast, Wrecker previewed an impressive lineup of upcoming expert guests, including political historian Rich Rubino to discuss the nation's milestone anniversaries, author Randall Sullivan to chronicle the very first baseball All-Star game, and a brain expert to break down which 4th of July cookout foods are best for cognitive health.

During this segment of The Tara Show, guest host Ryan Wrecker and political historian Rich Rubino discussed the uniqueness of sitting members of Congress transitioning directly to the presidency, identifying Warren G. Harding, John F. Kennedy, and Barack Obama as the only sitting senators, and James A. Garfield as the only sitting House member to do so. The conversation then moved to the 1976 election, with Rubino detailing the primary race between Gerald Ford and Ronald Reagan, as well as Jimmy Carter's close general election victory after facing tight competition in the Southern states. Reflecting on that era, both agreed that while the nation came together during its Bicentennial year, the current political climate in 2026 represents the deep divisions not seen since the late 1960s. Wrecker concluded the discussion with a lighthearted remark about needing an extraordinary event to unify the country before sharing Rubino's website, RichRubino.com, with listeners.

Guest host Ryan Wrecker discussed the proposed U.S.–Iran peace deal, comparing Donald Trump's weekend negotiations to Democratic approaches, while Secretary of State Marco Rubio urged Republicans to support the administration's actions. Political historian Rich Rubino joined to discuss historical party fractures regarding foreign policy and addressed the debate over whether John Hanson was the first U.S. President.

Full Show Summary: The Tara Show (Memorial Day — May 25, 2026)Host: Ryan Wrecker (filling in for Tara)Hour 1: War, Peace, and Political HistorySegment 1: Wrecker analyzed the fragile 60-day U.S.–Iran ceasefire framework negotiated over the weekend [2026 Iran war ceasefire]. He contrasted Trump's unpredictable, heavy-handed tactics with the methodical approach a Biden-Harris administration would have taken.Segment 2: The host offered opening Memorial Day salutations before diving into Senator Marco Rubio's staunch defense of the administration's foreign policy, highlighting Rubio's warning to Republicans: "Don't question Trump" on the Iran deal.Segment 3 & 4: Political historian Rich Rubino joined the broadcast to break down the broader political landscape, concluding with a lively debate over the historical trivia of who truly deserves the title of the first American President.Hour 2: Local Chaos, Cultural Shifts, and Consumer ScamsSegment 5: Wrecker pivoted to breaking news, reporting on a chaotic stampede at a major biker event in Horry County and a developing situation involving an active gunman in Washington, D.C.Segment 6: The tone shifted to cultural nostalgia as Wrecker embraced his identity as a "geriatric millennial," reminiscing about the freedom, landlines, and unique social dynamics of growing up in a pre-internet world.Segment 7 & 8: Consumer advocate Kerry Lutz joined the show for a piercing exposé on "America's Great Parking Scam," detailing the predatory tactics, hidden fees, and corporate greed behind modern municipal and private parking systems.Hour 3: Cowboy Logic, Military Reality, and Public HealthSegment 9: Author Patrick Dorinson discussed his book, The Common Sense Cowboy's Guide to Life [Common Sense Cowboys Guide Life], urging Americans to ditch partisan anxiety and value real-world wisdom over institutional degrees.Segment 10: Wrecker reacted to Pete Hegseth's blunt address to military cadets, dissecting his viral warning that their sole purpose is lethal combat leadership, not serving as a testing ground for social experiments.Segment 11 & 12: Infection prevention specialist Rayne Guest, CEO of ArrowClean [ArrowClean], closed the hour by warning listeners about modern germ warfare, shifting sanitation failures, and the rising threat of recent viral outbreaks.Hour 4: The True Meaning of Memorial Day and CompromiseSegment 13: Wrecker delivered a somber monologue re-centering the audience on the true meaning of Memorial Day, honoring Gold Star families and the military members who made the ultimate sacrifice.Segment 14: The broadcast tied the holiday back to current events, examining the "Book of Compromise" required to end conflicts and questioning the fierce pushback Trump is receiving from hard-line Republicans over the Iran deal.Segment 15: Author Aaron Perlut joined the show to discuss his book, The Death of Compromise [Death Compromise Aaron Perlut], detailing how hyper-partisanship has systematically destroyed America's ability to find common ground.Segment 16: The four-hour broadcast concluded on a deeply patriotic note with a full playback of Ray Charles' iconic, soulful rendition of "America the Beautiful" as a final tribute to the nation's fallen heroes.

Bradley Jay filled in on NightSide: Happy President’s Day! We honored all our great leaders, and we revealed some of the lesser-known histories of our White House dwellers. From John Quincy Adams skinny-dipping in the Potomac to Andrew Jackson's swearing parrot, listen for some funny presidential stories with historian Rich Rubino.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join us this week on a very special Hail to the Keith as Kethie welcomes Rich Rubino; an independent political analyst, historian and an author of five political books. Rich has appeared on national TV and is a frequent guest on numerous radio stations across the country. Together Rich & Keithie discuss a variety of topics that are concerning the American public this election season and provide you, the listener, a breakdown of truths so you can be informed at the polls.  Check out Rich's website @ richrubino.com, watch all his videos on YouTube and buy his books (multiple times) on Amazon.

TNT Radio guest host Basil Valentine speaks with political analyst and author Rich Rubino, to discuss the recent Trump-Musk interview, particularly regarding the necessity for Trump to prioritize his economic agenda over the actions of his adversaries. Various factors may account for Kamala Harris's recent rise in polls within swing states however the common denominator in the Democrat's camp seems to be their desire for a better candidate than Biden. The conversation touches upon RFK's candidacy in the election and his potential impact as a third-party candidate. More from Rich: Twitter RichRubino.com ▶️ ATTENTION: The Patrick Henningsen Show MON-FRI will be on summer hiatus for the next few weeks. Appreciate all of you who have been tuning in. We'll see you all in due course.

TNT Radio guest host Basil Valentine speaks with political analyst and author Rich Rubino, to discuss the U.S. Election and the attempted assassination of Trump. Will the assassination attempt sway voter's opinions toward Trump and what are Kamal Harris's chances of winning the Election? They also discuss the history of the U.S. Elections, former presidents and the art of choosing a strategic running mate in swing states. What will the debate look like leading up to the U.S. Presidential Election in terms of policy changes and talking points?  More from Rich: Twitter RichRubino.com  ATTENTION: The Patrick Henningsen Show MON-FRI will be on summer hiatus for the next few weeks. Appreciate all of you who have been tuning in. We'll see you all in due course.

GUEST HOST: Basil Valentine filling in for Patrick Henningsen. 

“The Trump Convictions” “Callers React to Verdict” “The Final Verdict for Trump with Rich Rubino Part 1” “The Final Verdict for Trump with Rich Rubino Part 2”

Ryan Wrecker Talks To Political Historian Rich Rubino About The Iowa Caucus Pt 1 | Highlights https://www.audacy.com/989wordThe Tara Show Follow us on Social MediaJoin our Live StreamWeekdays - 6am to 10am Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/989wordRumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-2031096X: https://twitter.com/989wordInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/989word/ "Red Meat, Greenville." 01/15/24

On today's show, Wayne Allyn Root discusses the 2024 Election and whether Trump can win. Later, Rich Rubino discusses Chris Christie backing out of the Presidential Race. GUEST 1 OVERVIEW: Wayne Allyn Root is a television and radio host, author, activist, and political commentator. He hosts two television shows, one daily at 7 PM ET on Lindell TV network (FrankSpeech.com) and another on Saturdays at Noon ET, "America's Top Ten Countdown with Wayne Allyn Root," on Real America's Voice TV Network. He is also the radio host of "Wayne Allyn Root: Raw & Unfiltered" on AM 670 in Las Vegas, nationally syndicated on the USA Radio Network, and formerly on Newsmax TV. GUEST 2 OVERVIEW: Rich Rubino is the author of three books: "The Political Bible of Humorous Quotations from American Politics," "Make Every Vote Equal: What a Novel Idea," and "The Political Bible of Little Known Facts in American Politics." He blogs for The Huffington Post and has appeared on MSNBC, FOX News, Al-Jazeera, and over 100 radio stations. Rich appears weekly as a political analyst on KFBK in Sacramento.

“Put up or Shut up with Ryan and Rob” “Trump Trials | In Legal Limbo” “2024 Election with Rich Rubino and Ryan Part 1” “2024 Election with Rich Rubino and Ryan Part 2”

Chris & Amy are joined by Rich Rubino, political analyst and author of The Great American Political Trivia Challenge: Political Trivia on Steroids. He talks about the life and controversy of former U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger.

In the third and final hour, we begin with the show recap so far. We hear some audio from Elon Musk's New York Times interview and Chris and Amy give their reactions. Rich Rubino, political analyst and author, joins us to talk about the death of Henry Kissinger.

“In Defense of Turkey With Special Guest Host Ryan Wrecker” “Vanity Fair, J6, and The Whole Truth With Special Guest Host Ryan Wrecker” “Ryan Wrecker Talks to Rich Rubino, Political Historian and Author” ”Ryan and Rich Talk About the JFK Assassination“

On today's show, Senator Brian Dahle discusses California issues and the visit of Governor Newsom and other leaders to San Francisco. Later, Rich Rubino delves into the transition from Democrat Joe Biden's 2020 victory in the state with 66.09% of the vote to Republican Phil Scott's 2022 re-election with 70.9% of the vote. GUEST 1 OVERVIEW: Senator Brian Dahle represents the 1st Senate District in California. GUEST 2 OVERVIEW: Rich Rubino is an independent political analyst and the author of "The Great American Political Trivia Challenge."

On today's show, Rich Rubino discusses the upcoming 2024 GOP debate, the new Speaker Mike Johnson, and the latest polls. Later, Andrew Langer provides an overview of this week's top headlines. GUEST 1 OVERVIEW: Rich Rubino is an Independent Political Analyst and the author of "The Great American Political Trivia Challenge." GUEST 2 OVERVIEW: Andrew Langer is the Director of the Center for Regulatory Freedom at CPAC Foundation.

On today's show, Rich Rubino discusses the Next House Speaker. Later, Mark Powell discusses; San Diego most expensive city in United States. GUEST 1 OVERVIEW: Adam Clark AKA "Ruckus" is a presenter and producer at TNT Radio, and contributor at Alternate Current Radio. https://alternatecurrentradio.com/the-daily-ruckus/ https://tntradio.live/presenters/adam-ruckus-clark/ GUEST 2 OVERVIEW: Rich Rubino is a Political analyst and Author of "The Great American Political Trivia Challenge". GUEST 3 OVERVIEW: Mark Powell is a Real Estate broker and Owner of Discovery Property Group San Diego. 

With the House still without a speaker after the first two ballots, we caught up with Rich Rubino to give historical context and a path out of the mess in Congress.

We spend much of the second hour of today's show discussing the correct pronunciation of Missouri. Plus, Rich Rubino talks the dysfunction in Congress and the GOP as there is still no Speaker of the House.

Ryan and Roger talk about it; would you give up your seat when flying first class? Ryan talks political history with Rich Rubino. 

Political Commentator and Historian Rich Rubino breaks down the first Republican Presidential Debate (08/24/23)

“A 95 Year Old Retired Teacher” “Part 1 Interview with Rich Rubino” “Part 2 Interview with Rich Rubino” “Retirement for Radio”

Rich Rubino is a political analyst and historian, he joined The Show to talk about Trump's indictment and if there has been anything comparable in US political history.

Former President Donald Trump is in New York ahead of his scheduled arraignment for charges from a grand jury. Plus, we talk with political historian Rich Rubino about the case.

Political Historian & Commentator Rich Rubino on Joe Biden's State of the Union. February 8th, 2023.

The Chaotic Speaker Vote & Kevin McCarthy's Chances with Political Commentator & Historian Rich Rubino

Political Historian and Author, Rich Rubino, joins Ryan Wrecker to talk the lies of soon to be Rep-elec George Santos, the history of political lies, and much more. 

Ryan Wrecker covers Tulsi Gabbert grilling Rep-Elec George Santos over lying about his qualifications. Rich Rubino, political historian, continues this coverage and talks about the history of political lies. Then, Dom Savino of The Morning with Gordon Deal, joins the show to discuss the latest in business news. To wrap the hour, In Other News with Kathleen England. 

Rich Rubino joins Amy and Rongey on the anniversary of the hanging chad controversy of the 2000 election between Al Gore and George W. Bush. Plus, KMOX sports fella Matt Pauley and it's Christmas party season. 

Ryan talks about how he might have set a parent world record as he and his family traveled this Thanksgiving. Ryan also talks to Rich Rubino about our political history. 

Rich Rubino is back on The Show to talk about instances in American History in which we governed with a divided Congress and talks on the midterms.

Last night, Donald Trump made the anticipated announcement that he will be running for President in 2024. Plus, Rich Rubino gives historical context to a divided congress and no we are not going to WWIII.

Political Scientist and author, Rich Rubino, discusses the election results from this week and how they resemble historical performances. Rubino wrote "The Great American Political Trivia Challenge: Political Trivia on Steroids." Also, is Donald Trump weaker now than he was before the election?  Get exclusive content here!: https://thepetekalinershow.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Political Historian Rich Rubino Previews the 2022 Midterms (11/08/22 @ 7:00am)

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Ryan Wrecker chats with author Rich Rubino about the upcoming mid-term electionsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The author of “The Great American Political Trivia Challenge:  Political Trivia on Steroids”  - Rich Rubino - discusses historical trends in midterm elections and whether the GOP could see a "red wave" election in November. Get exclusive content here!: https://thepetekalinershow.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Political Commentator & Historian Rich Rubino talks 2022 Midterms. (August 15th, 2022). Check out his political books here: https://www.amazon.com/Rich-Rubino/e/B0076022T4

It’s The Show on KMOX! In the second hour, Kevin Wheeler, Chris Rongey, and Amy Marxkors discuss inflation and the impending release of the man who attempted to assassinate Ronald Reagan, John Hinckley Jr. The Show is then joined by political analyst Rich Rubino and Cardinals reporter Mike Claiborne.

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