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Hosts Connor Coughlin and Paul Runyan discuss the news of the week from a constitutional perspective. Both hosts are military veterans and business owners with a unique viewpoint that goes beyond the standard political talking points. Check back each week for an entertaining hour that will leave you with an increased appreciation for the founding documents of our great nation.
Paul Runyan is back and just in time for a week full of consequential news for America. First, Connor and Paul give their reactions to the indictment of former president Donald Trump in his home state of New York. Is this brazen act of election interference designed to help Donald Trump win the GOP nomination? While America is distracted by this unprecedented indictment, China and Russia continue to chop away at American alliances and the almighty dollar. Has Joe Biden set the USA on a course to economic ruin? Finally, the two discuss the Nashville school shooting and the rhetoric that may fuel future transgender terrorists.
DonaldTrump #AlvinBragg #StormyDaniels #China #Russia #Brasil #Brazil #France #SaudiArabia #Nashville #transgenderterrorist #transterrorist #RonDeSantis #NickiHaley #VivekRamaswamy #JoeBiden
The failure of H.R. 5, The Parent's Bill of Rights Act, was as disappointing as it was predictable. Majority Leader Chuck Schumer says the Senate will not vote on the bill, which allows would give parents more of a voice in their childrens' public school education. We cut through the Democratic talking points and share what's in the bill, and why parents should continue to fight for transparency and accountability. The streets of Paris are now less safe and more odorous as riots and sanitation strikes result from President Macron's attempt to reform entitlements. Could it happen here? Plus, the Florida NAACP wants to put Florida in a new "green book," warning black Americans to stay away from the state. We discuss.
Florida #RonDeSantis #education #HR5 #ParentsBillofRights #MikePence #Macron #Paris #NAACP #greenbook #GlennYoungkin #SarahHuckabeeSanders #Democrats #Republicans #transparency
As state legislatures across the nation pass a bevy of laws protecting children from permanent sterilization and harm, Democrats are doubling down on the dishonest and evil argument that conservatives are putting youth at risk of suicide. We discuss this baseless claim and hear from a "detransitioner" about the truth behind the medical procedures. The State of Vermont bans a school from all postseason athletic competition for refusing to play girls basketball against a team with a boy on it. Does this action increase the chances that more girls will lose their chance to play to mediocre male athletes? Plus, San Francisco is hemorrhaging residents due to crime and homelessness, but instead of addressing those, they're taking up Reparations. Connor Coughlin discusses which proposals could pass, or whether this is all just political theater.
genderaffirmingcare #transgender #protectkids #detransitioners #Omaha #Nebraska #Florida #Tennessee #Arkansas #San Francisco #reparations #Evansville #Vermont #gaysagainstgroomers #thebattlecry #carrieprejeanboller
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While the Oscars ceremony was uneventful, tens of thousands of Californians still got a smack in the face when Silicon Valley Bank shut down Friday before closing. Now The Midnight Ride is getting nervous. While Connor and Paul both urge calm, one of our hosts made a bank run of his own...and shares some intel that might have you doing the same. Should the American taxpayer bail out depositors at SVB who held more than $250k? Will the effects of this swallow up more banks? Plus, Joe Biden's FY24 budget request is dead on arrival when it hits Kevin McCarthy's desk. We discuss what is in the budget, and what it says about America's economic prospects as the presidential election cycle and debt ceiling debates heat up.
SiliconValleyBank #letsgobrandon #KevinMcCarthy #budget #debtceiling #PresidentBiden #BarackObama #DonaldTrump #BillClinton #financialcrisis #Republicans #Democrats #gowokegobroke #VivekRamaswamy #Vivek2024
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Americans are eating themselves to death while major food corporations stack profits. In addition to woke ideology, Food Inc. peddles foods loaded with refined sugars and salt to humans around the world, fueling obesity and diabetes. Connor and Paul discuss how Americans are getting sold into a lifestyle of unhealthy food and the pharmaceutical remedies they need to survive once they get sick. Food companies aren't the only ones profiting these days. TMR examines how K Street lobbyists are doing pro bono work for the Ukranian government, work which benefits their other high-paying clientele. Finally, Connor and Paul discuss the latest attempt by the left to censor conservatives--labeling podcasts as misinformation.
food #health #sugar #Kelloggs #Nestle #obesity #diabetes #lobbyists #Ukraine #defense #podcasts #1A #BigPharma #KStreet #Australia #Mexico #France #UnitedStates #QuestionEverything #misinformation #disinformation
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A viral video from Carmel, Indiana had some public school advocates outraged about the pristine facilities at Carmel High, a school where proficiency in reading and math is ten times that of Indianapolis schools. Yet a closer look at CHS budgets shows that per student funding is thousands less than at bigger cities. Connor and Paul discuss the huge budgets at public schools in places like Chicago, Baltimore and Washington, D.C., and how parents and taxpayers in those cities are being robbed, while their children cannot read. Plus, the two discuss an important 1st Amendment fight: the Florida Legislature and Governor DeSantis are considering a media law that will make it easier to sue journalists who defame its citizens. Finally, a look at the absurd licensing requirements states have for careers such as cosmetologists, interior designers and funeral attendants.
SchoolChoiceNow #SchoolChoice #publicschools #teachersunions #teachers #education #RonDeSantis #1A #Florida #Indiana #Chicago #Baltimore #WashingtonDC
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The war on science and truth is not going well for the West. Medical schools are graduating legions of ideologues who promote a woke orthodoxy that could threaten the health of their patients. Connor and Paul examine these schools and the New Hippocratic oaths they're forcing young men and women to take before they get their med school degrees. Is your doctor one of them? Plus, decades of failed climate apocalypse predictions haven't stopped activists from stating that the end is near if we don't all start driving EVs and eating bugs. We discuss the #ClimateScam and another way elites and the US Government are censoring conservative speech.
ClimateScam #Wokeism #hippocraticoath #science #censorship
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Joe Biden's State of the Union Address contained about as much truth--and botox--as an episode of Real Housewives. But it did have its entertaining moments. Connor and Paul bring TMR's new "third host," AI program ChatGBT aboard to analyze some of the conundrums in the speech, including protecting Medicare and Social Security, balancing the budget, and converting to a carbon-neutral economy. As you might expect, his answers differed from the President's. Plus, we examine Eric Adams' hypocrisy on immigration and LGBT activists storming the Oklahoma capitol building.
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The saga of the Chinese spy balloon had many Americans looking to the skies...and some looking to DC and wondering why the President didn't order the balloon to be immediately shot down. Paul and Connor discuss the origins of the balloon, the #Pentagon response, and what exactly #China might have been attempting, plus the history of balloons used against America in war. Plus, we discuss Donald Trump and his preemptive attacks on presumptive GOP front-runner Ron DeSantis, and Florida's Teacher's Bill of Rights.
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The death of Tyre Nichols has sparked another high-profile investigation of a police department in a major metropolitan area. Connor and Paul discuss the case, including the actions of the police chief, and leftists blaming the death on "white supremacy." Plus, in another concession to the Freedom Caucus, Kevin McCarthy agrees to bring the Fair Tax Act to the floor. We discuss how eliminating the IRS and income taxes might work for you and your family.
tyrenichols #taxes #FairTaxAct
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Uncle Sam is getting more clever with the ways he dips into your pocket. Joe Biden's Inflation Reduction Act included many new taxes for 2023, many of which will be passed directly on to you...we'll discuss how. The Supreme Court may be Americans' only hope to keep their homes, as many states including North Carolina have come up with ways to seize them, despite small amounts of taxes owed. Plus, Governor Ron DeSantis continues his crusade to make Florida the place where wokeism goes to die...and he's starting with the schools.
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It was one of the darkest days in the history of the U.S. State Department, and a low for the administration of Barack Obama. On September 11, 2012, the terrorist attack on the diplomatic compound in Benghazi, Libya resulted in the deaths of Ambassador Christopher Stevens, information officer Sean Smith, and former Navy SEALs and CIA contractors Glen Doherty and Tyrone Woods. As the attack raged on the compound, the American security apparatus misread the situation and failed the Benghazi Four in the critical hour.
Brad Podliska, a former US Air Force intelligence officer, served on the House Select Committee on Benghazi. In his chat with Paul Runyan, he gives Midnight Ride listeners a blow-by-blow recap of the attack on Benghazi, as well as what the committee learned was going on back in Washington, DC, as bureaucrats failed every step of the way, including lying to the American people as to what precipitated the attack on the compound. The actions, failures, and falsehoods--whether accidental or deliberate--of Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, US Ambassador to the UN Susan Rice, and current National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan are detailed.
Today, more than 10 years later, no one has been held accountable for the failures of the US government to respond to the attack. Podliska explains that, predictably, in an election year, Democrats circled the wagons to protect President Obama's reelection prospects, while Republicans narrowed the scope of their investigation to Secretary Clinton. When Podliska objected to what he called hyperpartisanship, he was relieved of his duties. Eventually, he would find himself on the cover of the New York Times, on CNN, and on FOX News with Sean Hannity. What the Benghazi Select Committee showed us was that Americans should view all congressional investigations with a healthy dose of skepticism about their impartiality.
We hope you enjoy this in-depth interview.
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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is rolling over in his grave, as Democrats in the South once again judge children on the color of their skin instead of the content of their character (or their achievement in the classroom). We examine Virginia's civil rights investigation into Fairfax Public Schools, which allegedly discriminated against Asian-American students in the name of equity. Plus, Canada tries to "reeducate" Dr. Jordan Peterson for disagreeing with radical gender theory and the butchery of children, and Connor and Paul discuss the recent spate of news about seemingly healthy athletes who #DiedSuddenly.
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The historic House Speaker vote generated a lot of headlines, but Connor and Paul believe the concessions that Speaker Kevin McCarthy made to conservatives were worth the drama. As immigration is one of the GOP's top areas of focus, it's no coincidence that President Biden went to El Paso the day before the GOP-led House kicked off the 118th Congress--we discuss. Plus, surprising revelations about how your tax dollars were used to house Ashley Babbit's shooter.
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Congressman-elect George Santos is the latest symptom in America's decline. The Congressman-elect from Long Island got elected using a completely fabricated persona, and may be wanted in Brazil for embezzlement. We discuss why something like this might have been more easily resolved in the last century, and what options we have to remove him if he won't resign. Plus, we discuss the most disturbing trend of 2022--drag shows for young children.
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It was a very Merry Christmas for the swamp creatures in DC, who used Vlodomir Zelensky and threats of a government shutdown to put $1.7 TRILLION on your grandchildren's credit card. We break down the omnibus spending bill, what's in it, and who voted for it. A famous sexual predator is arrested in LA, but the media is strangely silent on the case--we explain why. Plus, the age-old question of nature versus nurture gets a new case study...two biological twins separated at a young age. The final Midnight Ride of 2022 is definitely worth a listen.
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In a society that employs an all-volunteer military force, cultural rot will also seep into our armed forces. In our second edition of Midnight Chats, Paul sits down with Tom Burbage, a retired Navy test pilot and senior defense executive who left the golf course to fight to keep the military free of wokeism. Burbage is a member of the Calvert Task Group (calverttaskgroup.com), a group of retired Naval officers collaborating with a group called Standing Together Against Racism and Radicalization in the Services, or STARRS. The two discuss a range of military topics, including how Calvert fought to keep a top student at Annapolis from being expelled for pro-police tweets during the riots of 2020, how the war in Ukraine is depleting our own military's ammunition and stocks, and whether our defense industrial base is prepared for a possible war with China.
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Great empires tend to die due to internal rot, rather than external enemies. 21st Century America is in steep decline, partly due to an education system that is uncompetitive against other nations. Partly to blame are teacher's unions, who worked to shut down schools over the past two years and are hyperpartisan. Connor and Paul break down the National Education Association's political contributions--which are alarming. Plus, Ron DeSantis takes on the transgender threat to Florida's kids, and another release of Twitter Files shows substantial FBI involvement in censorship.
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The day after the Georgia midterm results, Joe Biden sank to new depths, trading an international arms dealer/terrorist for basketball player Britney Griner. Connor and Paul discuss the swap, and why it easily becomes the worst trade in history. Speaking of midterms, Democratic celebrations after the win by Senator Raphael Warnock were cut short after Kyrsten Sinema left the party. We discuss the ramification in the Senate. Plus, making criminals a protected class? TMR looks into a new law in Atlanta that could mean people are forced to hire ex-cons, all in the name of equality.
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Are you outraged yet? The much-anticipated release of internal Twitter documents related to content moderation confirms our worst fears...the nation's largest political party relied heavily on Big Tech to help Joe Biden get elected. Meanwhile, while the MSM and the White House continue to disparage Elon Musk, the silence related to Apple's actions in China is deafening. Connor and Paul discuss Apple's shameful actions and how the Biden Administration has been exposed as hypocrites, more concerned about power than freedom. Finally, we update listeners on the student loan debt relief plan, which is now headed to the Supreme Court.
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A new Congress, with a Republican majority in the House, is coming. Before the new Representatives arrive in Washington, Democrats are in a race against the clock to ram through as much spending as possible. We look into the priorities of the lame-duck Congress, including the debt ceiling, Ukraine funding, and codifying same-sex marriage as national law. Plus, a TMR exclusive: a non-profit in Los Angeles giving out free pipes to smoke crack and meth, subsidized by your tax dollars. We look into how non-governmental organizations are using your tax money to fund the progressive agenda. Finally, The Midnight Ride provides its first movie review, as we look at "Devotion," a beautiful story about Korean War-era Navy aviators Jesse L. Brown and Thomas Hudner.
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In the first installment of our new Midnight Chats series, Paul sits down with Francisco Gonzalez, a FL-based conservative activist and host of the Agents of Innovation Podcast. The two discuss a myriad of topics, including the rise and fall of Madison Cawthorn, the early days of Project Veritas and the genius of James O'Keefe, and the elephant in the room--a possible Trump v. DeSantis primary battle in 2024. An enlightening and entertaining discussion you won't want to miss!
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Nancy Pelosi is out as Speaker of the House and the Republicans have seized the lower chamber of Congress. Immediately, House Republican leadership announced the investigation of President Biden for corruption-related issues. Connor and Paul discuss the investigation, and several other issues they'd like the House to look into. But will investigations backfire on the GOP? The guys discuss several bills the GOP should try and pass this Congress. Plus, TMR looks into San Francisco's latest failure: a plan to provide free income to transgender residents.
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After a very difficult week--and as ballots continue to be counted in Arizona and other states--Connor and Paul break down the devastating defeat conservatives took in the midterm elections. What happened? Why did Republicans underperform nationally? Why in 2022 are ballots still being counted a week after the election? And what does Ron DeSantis' domination in Florida portend for 2024? A very introspective Midnight Ride you won't want to miss.
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As voters head to the polls to decide who represents us in Washington and in state houses, Connor and Paul remind us of a recent news item which demonstrates to all the dangers of Big Government. Plus, the Supreme Court is once again considering whether affirmative action is Constitutional. We break down the lawsuits and their broader implications on society. Plus Paul and Connor each share a list you should remember in the voting booth.
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A week before the midterm elections, Connor and Paul discuss how polling data and the candidates' messaging show that one political party has a major disconnect with voters. Plus, the Democrats won in 2020 because they captured a key demographic--suburban housewives. If they lose this year, it will be because they lost an equally important group. We examine the Latino exodus from the Democratic tent. Finally, what happened to the anti-war wing of the Democratic party? TMR talks Ukraine, progressives, neocons, and more.
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Two weeks from the midterms, the failures of the Biden Administration may be catching up with the Democrats, as Paul Runyan updates you on the latest polling data. Is a major power shift imminent? Plus, parents in Dearborn, Michigan are giving Connor Coughlin and other parents of young children hope that policies banning gender mutilation surgeries, pornographic books in schools, and drag shows for young children are on the way. Parents won't want to miss this episode.
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Conspiracy theories, sore losers, and riots. That's what America can expect more of if it can't get its arms around the elections issue. Connor and Paul discuss efforts to improve election integrity, and who is opposed to them. Then, the lads have a discussion about COVID-19 vaccines that's sure to get this episode flagged by Twitter and Big Tech. Finally, we close with some good news: a ruling by the 6th Circuit Court that may serve to prevent the government from seizing your home. A must-listen episode!
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Three weeks out from the midterms, every economic indicator is trending negatively for Joe Biden and the Democrats. Paul Runyan breaks down the last two years, and explains how we got here...and who is to blame. Then, the guys break down the latest midterm polling trends, and Connor explains what the Democrats have up their sleeve to try and stem any red tide.
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Connor Coughlin joins the Liberty Lighthouse and host Paul Serefine for an hour of discussion about the Constitution--and live listener calls--on Republic Broadcasting Network.
Americans around the country feel unsafe...and fed up. As the number of innocent victims in America skyrockets, Connor and Paul discuss some recent high-profile murders, and why they continue to happen. We then discuss the Biden Administration's removal of 800,000 Americans from the student debt relief plan, as well as Russia's annexation of Ukraine, and how that could affect our own security.
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With Vladimir Putin doubling down in Ukraine, and again threatening the US and NATO with nuclear weapons, Connor and Paul discuss whether Russia's threats are idle brinksmanship or something Americans need to be concerned about. Is Putin bluffing? Does Joe Biden have what it takes to safely negotiate this crisis? How might this scenario play out? Plus, Democratic rage over being exposed as fraudulent humanitarians at Martha's Vineyard manifests itself in the form of lawsuits and sham investigations.
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As hypocritical virtue-signalers in Martha's Vineyard kick 48 migrants out of their lily-white billionaire escape, thousands more pour across the border into Texas and Arizona. Paul and Connor discuss the issue, including solutions America must address legislatively, both from a pragmatic and moral standpoint. Plus, another Big Tech bombshell has The Midnight Ride revisiting Section 230 protections for companies like Facebook.
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With less than two months to go before the momentous 2022 midterm election, TMR breaks down the key issues and races. Paul Runyan shares the latest polls, including a troubling post-Dobbs trend, while Connor says last year's elections still give Republicans hope. Plus, we discuss the embarrassing hypocrisy of "sanctuary city" politicians in NYC, DC and Chicago who are complaining about buses full of migrants arriving in their cities.
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Connor and Paul join Little Joe's Conservative Corner for a discussion about President Biden's demonization of half of America, midterms, Trump, DeSantis, and the failed Fourth Estate. Enjoy!
In a week where the President called out 70 million Americans as "fascists," evidence surfaces that the Biden Administration secretly colluded with Big Tech to suppress Americans' free speech rights. Connor and Paul discuss the revelations from a MO-LA lawsuit, which demonstrates clandestine meetings between Facebook and the CDC--as well as many other alphabet agencies. Not to be outdone, the CA Legislature has passed a "medical disinformation" bill which, if passed, could threaten Californians' health. Finally, we discuss racist policies from major American corporations...should Midnight Riders vote with their pocketbooks? Absolutely.
Blue-collar Americans are likely feeling more back pain this week, and not because of their jobs. It's more likely because a mountain of someone else's debt just got dumped on top of them. Connor and Paul discuss President Biden's plan to buy midterm votes by transferring hundreds of billions of dollars of student loan debt to Americans who didn't take out the loans. TMR examines how the overall cost, whether it will increase inflation, and under which authorities President Biden executes this policy. Also, we discuss a very good sign for Republicans in Florida--school board elections, which could be a very good sign for November.
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It is becoming abundantly clear that there is one group in America who cannot be questioned for any reason--of course, we are talking about the transgender community. When the interests of feminists and LGBTQIA+ activists collide, the Democratic Party abandons feminists at the drop of a hat...and women may not be safe to speak their minds. Connor and Paul discuss the Biden Administration's inclusion of transgender people into Title IX, what that will mean for children and parents, and another troubling incident where Antifa appears to have gotten violent toward feminists. Also, as the CDC and the WHO make changes to monkeypox guidance, Paul Runyan sounds off, stating that a desire to avoid hurting feelings has put people's health at risk. Connor and Paul also discuss the PA Senate Race, another instance where former President Trump is hurting the GOP's chances of getting Senate control.
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In just a few short days since the raid, Attorney General Merrick Garland and the Democrats are doing damage control, as polls show a large swatch of America didn't buy their initial explanations for the raid. Paul Runyan opens up the episode with an examination of the warrant against Trump, and what charges he could potentially face under the Espionage Act. Connor and Paul then explain polling data which shows a severe degradation in faith in the FBI, and a possible midterm advantage for the Republicans.
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(Recorded 10 August) The approved narrative on the Mar-a-Lago raid changes every several hours, which could mean the Democrats are concerned. We discuss the initial explanation for the raid; Paul explains why the Presidential Records Act was initially invoked. Connor shares how the media narrative has shifted since the story broke...and it became clear the raid was not about January 6th. Finally, we discuss midterms. Will the GOP benefit? Do they even have a plan to govern? (Episode originally recorded 10 August but released early due to changing Democratic explanations for the raid).
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The Inflation Reduction Act has passed the Senate, and it looks like it could be the worst law passed under the Biden Administration--which is saying a lot. Connor and Paul discuss what the bill does, including a DOUBLING of the IRS in size. Also, does George Soros have blood on his hands? TMR discusses woke prosecutors...and the feckless foreign policy of the Biden Administration which could be inviting an invasion of Taiwan.
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With America's economy contracting for the second consecutive quarter, the Biden Administration is denying we are in recession, and taking actions that promise to make it worse. Paul and Connor discuss the Inflation Reduction Act, why it won't reduce inflation, and what benefits leftists will get in the bill. Also, who will be the Democratic nominee in 2024? Our two California escapees explain why the Dems' bet on Gavin Newsom would be bad for America.
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With President Biden and the globalists sounding the alarm about climate change, Connor and Paul choose to sound the alarm about the midterms. Are Democrats making gains that will allow them to maintain control? Connor raises concerns about recent events upon which Democrats are capitalizing...and Paul examines the key races and trends. Meanwhile, Paul doesn't seem too concerned about "climate change...." as he jets off to another vacation.
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Connor and Paul update TMR listeners on the state of the war, and ask: is it time to force Ukraine to negotiate for peace? A majority of Democrats want to abolish the Supreme Court as we know it, Paul breaks down the insanity and what it means for our country. Finally, a Midnight Ride exclusive on where Hunter Biden got his flight jacket he wore drugged out on the beach.
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In another attempt to protect the citizens of his state. Governor Ron DeSantis launches an investigation into illegal human trafficking of migrants into Florida. Could this effect Biden's Open Border policy? Also, while DeSantis is taking on transnational criminal organizations, Gov. Kathy Hochul takes on her own citizens with new anti-2A restrictions. Finally, what is going on in college sports? Is the money getting out of control? Connor and Paul discuss.
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Lady Liberty is 246 years young today, and if you ask Connor Coughlin and Paul Runyan, still looks great! The two break out a refresher history lesson on the incredible beginnings of the USA, including how the podcast got its name. In the second segment, they discuss the final SCOTUS ruling of the term...which could spell the end of the "cellphone and pen" executive overreaches for which Presidents Obama and Biden are known.
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It was a great week for America, thanks to the men and women of the Supreme Court. Connor and Paul discuss three major rulings from the Supreme Court, rulings that protected the rights of all Americans: the overturning of Roe v. Wade, a 2A win for all Americans who want a handgun for self-defense, and a win for school choice in Maine.
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Connor and Paul, fresh off of Father's Day, celebrate the Juneteenth holiday. Paul gives a history lesson on the commemoration, while Connor discusses the Biden Administration's efforts to endear themselves to Black Americans. Will a desperate Joe Biden propose reparations in an attempt to hang on to their votes? And America has a new Congresswoman from Texas. Does the election of Mexican-born Republican Mayra Flores spell doom for the Democratic party? We discuss.
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Connor and Paul join The Kilroy Williams show to discuss current events and address conspiracy theories.
In a week where inflation hit a four-decade high and a leftist tried to assassinate Justice Kavanaugh, the leftists tried to keep our focus on Donald Trump and the events of January 6th. Did it work? Who watched this farce? Paul Runyan spits facts about what actually occurred, and whether former President Trump could be indicted, while Connor Coughlin examines the Democratic endgame. Plus, an NFL coach gets fined 100k for "wrongthink" about J6 and the BLM/Antifa riots.
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With America's economy on the precipice of a recession, President Biden and the Democrats are using the Uvalde and Buffalo shootings as an election issue to stave off a red tidal wave. Will it work? Connor and Paul lay out the issue from a constitutional perspective, and discuss some of the solutions being proposed. Also, the USDA will cut off school lunches to states which do not allow boys into girls' bathrooms and onto girls' sports teams.
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Special Memorial Day Episode OIF/OEF veterans Paul Runyan and Connor Coughlin discuss why Memorial Day is such an important remembrance, and reminisce about friends and colleagues who paid the ultimate price. Plus, the two give their opinions on Democratic attempts to politicize the Uvalde tragedy.
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It was an eventful week for Elon Musk, as Tesla was removed from the S&P ESG Index. Just days after calling ESG a fraud and the Democrats the party of "division," it appears the billionaire free speech warrior got Kavanaughed. Connor and Paul discuss what ESG is, and why the left wants to destroy Elon Musk. Also, the two discuss a 5th Circuit ruling that places your 7th Amendment rights above the administrative state, and...could Hillary Clinton really be in trouble for the Russia hoax?
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Government destroys everything it touches. In a week where the United States shattered records for gasoline and diesel prices, CA Governor Gavin Newsom announced his plans to spend away his state's $97.5 billion budget surplus--not give it back to taxpayers. Also, Medicare cuts due to sequestration are hurting doctors and nurses, and the Biden Administration turns down another opportunity to reduce gas prices at home.
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As unhinged leftists scream in the streets outside Supreme Court justices' homes, Connor and Paul get into a time machine and go back in time. Paul explains the 1973 Roe v. Wade case, while Connor exposes the racist origins (and present-day manifestation) of the abortion movement. Why did Tesla offer to pay for its employees to travel to a blue state to get an abortion? And if the Supreme Court does overturn Roe, will it affect the midterms? An episode you won't want to miss!
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As Twitter employees wept in fear at the prospect of a free platform, the Biden Administration went full fascist and stood up a "Ministry of Truth." Connor and Paul examine the Disinformation Governance Board, its origins, its new leader, and how the body is strikingly similar to what Axis leaders Mussolini and Hitler installed in Italy and Germany in the 1930s. Plus, the war in Ukraine is heating up. What is America's strategy, and are we entering dangerous ground?
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It was a tough week for Paul Runyan, who was a theft victim on his African vacation, and then had to fork over his hard-earned money to Uncle Sam. After millions of Americans scrambled to get through Tax Day, Connor and Paul discuss the Constitutional origins of our current system, and compare it to other modern nations. Plus, an activist judge tries to invoke the XIVth Amendment to disqualify Marjorie Taylor Greene, and the guys discuss the rampant discrimination in college admissions which is killing meritocracy and setting students up for failure.
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First, it was Joe Rogan exposing COVID hypocrisy. Then it was Ron DeSantis exposing Disney and child groomers. This week DeSantis is back and he's joined by Elon Musk, who unmasked elites opposed to free speech. Connor Coughlin talks about the "super heroes" whose common-sense principles are flushing the lunatics out into the open. Plus, crime in LA migrates to rich enclaves and female convicts in a NJ prison are now pregnant due in part to wokeism.
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On this week's pod, Connor and Paul are back in studio after last week's road show. Paul relates how a very close friend and former Reagan Republican has inexplicably gone woke, while Connor explains how a woke former neighbor has changed his virtue signal. Meanwhile, the duo get down to the real story that came out of President Obama's WH visit last week, and share some good news about the little guys winning big against a looney liberal arts college.
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There's an old adage: "If you aren't cheating, you're not trying." That just might be the Democratic Party's mantra. Connor and Paul discuss recent revelations from Wisconsin that paint an ugly picture about election fraud, and an activist judge in Florida's action to prevent the state from securing its own elections. Plus, the two talk about the pending expiration of Title 42, and the expected tidal wave of illegal immigrants that is expected to come with it.
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The Midnight Ride is sounding the alarm...the transgender contagion in Western societies is showing no signs of slowing. Connor throws down the gauntlet and says this is the #1 issue conservatives to which we should direct all energy, while Paul suggests the situation may be an opportunity for men looking to make a profit off the left's lunacy. Meanwhile, in the Russia-Ukraine War, the two discuss economic sanctions against Russia and ask the question...have sanctions ever worked?
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Connor and Paul discuss how America's actions to isolate Russia for its naked aggression in Ukraine have strengthened China, and spell out how situation just may mean permanent economic impacts to ordinary Americans. They then break down the New York Times' coverage of Hunter Biden and the cowardice of most American adults on Lia Thomas and transgender issues.
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Has Disney declared war on parents? Connor and Paul discuss Disney's decision to advocate against Florida's Parental Rights in Education Bill...which bans discussions about sexuality in K-3. Also, Connor rails against pro-Putin Americans while Paul offers a tidbit of hope for America.
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Corporate media love wars because ratings give them temporary relevance. As Americans sit glued to their TV sets worrying about death and despair in Eastern Europe, are we getting distracted away from even more serious developments? Like the fact that Russia is helping to broker a deal with Iran that will line the Ayatollah's coffers. Or the kitchen table issues like record inflation, record gasoline prices, and the grooming of our children in government schools. Paul and Connor sound OFF on these issues. Stay focused, America!
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Connor and Paul discuss the war raging in Ukraine, what it means, and why it needs to come to a swift resolution. They grade the administration's performance thus far. Also, the war comes at an opportune time for Joe Biden--it distracts from the worst first year of any president in memory. The team previews Biden's first State of the Union address...will the President unite the country or will he fail again?
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On President's Day, Connor and Paul examine how a nation without a president, Canada, pulls out all the stops to crush political dissent. They then discuss the recent assassination attempt of Louisville mayoral candidate Craig Greenberg, and Black Lives Matter's role in bailing out the activist who allegedly shot at him, just a day later. Connor shares a revelation about BLM that suggests the group is just a front for the oligarchy. Finally, despite losing in Congress and in the courts, the left may have figured out a work-around to reduce or eliminate the availability of guns to law-abiding citizens.
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Like in George Orwell's fictitious Oceania, throughout the West Big Brother has a newly-approved language that you must use, lest you be disappeared. Connor and Paul discuss an effort to disqualify a sitting Congressman from re-election by labeling him an "insurrectionist." Then, they examine the new term du jour of the left, one that is liberally applied to anyone who does not accept the accepted narrative. Finally, the guys ruin your Valentine's Day with some bad news coming out of the IRS--which has them wondering...why do they still exist?
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If you listen to podcasts on the highway, this is the pod for you! Connor and Paul pay homage to the Canadian truckers who comprise the Freedom Convoy, the vanguard of the post-lockdown freedom movement. The two discuss the GoFraudMe scandal, Big Tech's collusion with the government to try and derail the convoy, and how the political left has exposed itself here as being anti-worker. Also, Paul digs deeper into America's bipartisan infrastructure bill and reveals a little-known add-in that could be engineered into your car. You won't believe it when you hear it.
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Special Supreme Court Edition! Connor and Paul discuss the surprise retirement of Supreme Court Associate Justice Stephen Breyer, and President Joe Biden's stated commitment to consider ONLY a black woman to replace him on the bench. The Midnight Ride sees a "diversity hire" as demeaning to the eventual nominee and the highest court in the land...does this spell problems for enforcement of the 14th Amendment down the road? What does this portend for the upcoming case dealing with racial preferences in college admissions?
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A very important episode for free speech, as Connor and Paul examine a news report highlighting the January 6th committee's subpoenas of bank records for "Stop the Steal" supporters, whether they were at the Capitol or not. Then, the guys discuss how more and more young people favor abortion restrictions, and what it means for America. Finally, Connor and Paul detail all the reasons why the Biden Administration's performance in its first year was the worst in history.
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It seems like every week a new revelation about the Biden Administration's disdain for ordinary Americans comes out. Connor and Paul discuss revelations that the Department of Education asked the National School Board Administration for a letter justifying surveillance on parents, as well as a new "anti-domestic terror task force." Are we all at risk? Also, Connor and Paul each propose an amendment to the U.S. Constitution to reverse our decline. We think you'll agree with both.
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Listen to this episode while you can, before it gets memory-holed. Connor and Paul start with an update on the vaccine mandates sitting at the Supreme Court before sharing some very important takes on the Democrats' insufferable Broadway production of the insurrection myth. Connor recaps some of the actual political violence that has occurred at the Capitol, as well as the violence cheered on by the Democrats themselves. Then Paul shares a chilling history lesson--the story of the 1933 Reichstag Fire in Germany, which Adolph Hitler used to falsely demonize his political opponents and usher in one-party rule...you know the rest. Finally, a "female" jeopardy champion and two "female" swimmers in the Ivy League. Women's rights and opportunities are under attack by biological men, and Connor and Paul say it's time to act.
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Connor and Paul ring in 2022 with a hilarious show about the left's hypocrisy, starting with a very serious tidbit: New York doling out potentially life-saving medicine based solely on the color of one's skin. Also, Connor admits he finds AOC attractive, but he and Paul lambaste her for her hypocrisy. Finally, Americans have a TV viewing conundrum on January 6th...watch CNN continue to spin a narrative about the January 6th riot, or the new Jerzy Shore premiere?
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The Midnight Ride wraps up 2021 looking back at a year where leftists lost their minds, and political winds of change began blowing. Connor and Paul start by examining the current state of affairs in America in regards to the Omnicold variant of COVID-19--is there a light at the end of the tunnel? Then they each give their most memorable moments of 2021, and look ahead to 2022, giving predictions on what it could hold for our individual freedoms.
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Connor Coughlin flies solo as Paul goes on a fact-finding mission to the Middle East. Connor has nothing but praise for the city of Chicago for once, as yet another American jury obliterates the leftist false narrative on race and the justice system. Also, recent media reports claim that Hispanic voters could be leaving the Democratic party. Why is this...and what are the ramifications? Finally, Connor discusses the Army/Navy game, and the tragic tornadoes that rocked America last week.
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Connor and Paul are very wary about the announcement by Jack Dorsey that he's stepping down at Twitter. Connor calls attention to the prospective new CEO's troubling past remarks about the First Amendment. Paul examines a troubling conundrum for conservatives: whether to allow private companies to decide which speech to allow on their platforms or whether Big Government should intervene and allow users to sue the companies. Finally, after another stock market dip due to the Omicron variant, the guys examine how Big Tech and Big Pharma collaborate to influence consumers.
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Coming off America's greatest family holiday--Thanksgiving, Connor and Paul discuss how Americans' decreasing level of religious participation is not good for the country. Also, a new COVID variant, called Omicron, has reached Europe and will likely hit America soon. Should we be concerned? Finally, Paul explains what his hero Elon Musk has in common with Michigan head football coach Jim Harbaugh, and Connor reveals his favorite college football team--you won't be surprised.
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In the wake of the Kyle Rittenhouse verdict, Connor and Paul revisit a hypothesis we've all produced in our minds...is the corporate media the propaganda arm of the regime? And is America becoming a police state? Also, why is the federal government so hostile to America's last great innovator, Elon Musk? Is our country abandoning its role as the earth's innovator and becoming a bloated, ineffectual bureaucracy?
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This week's episode features the first-ever celebrity guest appearance on The Midnight Ride, which sparks Paul to relive an embarrassing childhood memory. Connor and Paul then examine whether the current inflationary trends are a normal phenomenon or a pending crisis. A telling article in an education periodical shatters the left's narrative about CRT in K-12 education. Plus, Kyle Rittenhouse could soon be joining Nick Sandmann's tax bracket after key political and media figures paint him as a white supremacist.
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After a Friday afternoon revelation that the 5th Circuit Court put a stay on President Biden's OSHA vaccine mandate for employers, Connor and Paul examine the issue, including what striking down the mandate could mean for our nation's children. Also, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill (BIF) has passed, ensuring bridges, roads, and power grids will be upgraded, and lead pipes replaced. But what else was in that bill? Paul explains the small print. Finally, whether you agree with Kyle Rittenhouse's desire to protect businesses in Kenosha or not, every American deserves due process. So far, it seems like Rittenhouse's prosecutors are doing a pretty good job laying the foundations for his acquittal on murder charges. Connor and Paul weigh in on a case many patriots are watching gavel-to-gavel.
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After a two-week hiatus, Connor Coughlin and Paul Runyon are back to discuss tomorrow's gubernatorial election in Virginia, which must be getting close because of revelations of a race hoax by Democratic operatives. Can a parent-led grassroots campaign unseat the Democratic power base? Nationally, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen may be looking at taxing unrealized capital gains, ostensibly "only for billionaires." Connor and Paul look at the 16th Amendment and examine the Constitutionality of the proposed policy. Finally, Paul risks conservative cancellation with a reality check about our nation's 45th president, Donald J. Trump.
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Connor and Paul ring in Columbus Day with a look at the left's insidious attacks on our society, starting with Build Back Better and the debt limit increase. Don't count Paul as one of Mitch McConnell's critics for allowing the U.S. to avoid default on its debts--hear what he has to say about the GOP leader's strategy. Connor has something to say about the spate of radical Biden Admin nominees to key positions in our government, including a Soviet-educated economist. And the decay in California continues...hear what new laws Californians will be subjected to now that Gavin Newsom has been spared from recall.
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It seems like Connor and Paul cannot take their families anywhere without experiencing firsthand absurd COVID mandates or the normalization of the leftist transgender agenda. They relate details of recent experiences with museums, theaters, and concerts--and the absurdity that must be confronted by all patriots and sane people. That confrontation must also take place in public school education...listen as they describe how public school teachers are cutting parents out of health care and curriculum decisions. Also, for the second straight week, Connor and Paul discuss President Biden's spending plans in Congress. The two examine the two massive spending bills closely, including some disturbing items in the larger reconciliation bill that should have us all concerned.
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Military vets Connor Coughlin and Paul Runyon tackle the issues of the week through the lens of our founding documents. In this episode, they sound the alarm on Congress' attempt to spend $5 trillion of our money in two massive spending bills. Why we all must take action to preserve American independence. We finally have an indictment in the Durham probe. Connor and Paul explain why this story could have chilling implications for all Americans in the future. Finally, a look at Bill Maher's crusade to save liberalism. While Maher may fail to wake up the left, his warnings of the Marxism pervading American academia should be heard by all. The Midnight Ride examines whether American parents are content subsidizing "separate but equal" with their pricey tuition checks.
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Connor Coughlin and Paul Runyon's first Midnight Ride podcast. Harkening back to Paul Revere's Midnight Ride of the revolutionary era, Connor and Paul sound the alarm on our nation's slide into authoritarianism through the lens of our founding documents. First topics: the border crisis in Del Rio, President Biden's vaccine mandate, and the failure of California's gubernatorial recall effort.
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