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It's been two weeks since the midterm election -- and we still don't have results in all of the House elections. Andrew Malcolm and I discuss those failures as well as more of Joe Biden's. We also preview the upcoming primary fight between Donald Trump and Ron DeSantis and wonder whether other candidates will leave it at that. Or do we get 17 people on stage again in 2023's debates? Plus, we also wonder whether America is in another Age of Presidential Mediocrities in the post-Cold War era.
Will Republicans really get to 222 House seats? Will Nancy Pelosi really retire? Duane Patterson and I discuss both of those issues, plus we talk about the Twitter implosion that never happened. Will the mass exodus at Twitter -- and the relative lack of impact -- teach a lesson to other tech platforms? Plus, TUSC Network's Rob McNealy returns to explain what actually happened at FTX and where it's going -- and to remind us that crypto may not really be the issue here. It might just be old-fashioned corruption and con artistry.
"What the hell happened in the midterms?" asked Andrew Malcolm at RedState.com, and we try to answer that in our discussion. What lessons can we learn from Ron DeSantis and Donald Trump? Plus, my editorial for Salem Now on getting what we needed, and a reminder about the necessity of learning lessons for 2024.
What can we learn from the 2022 midterm results? AJ Kaufman joins me to review what we learned by the end of the week, and what we can apply as we move forward into the 2024 election cycle.
Did Donald Trump just settle the 2024 GOP presidential primary by melting down on his social media platform? Duane Patterson and I cover the attacks on Ron DeSantis and Glenn Youngkin, as well as the flux in midterm results so far. Plus, we discuss the stunning and very welcome federal court ruling ending Joe Biden's unconstitutional bailout of Academia and the equally stunning retreat of Russia from Kherson. The implications of that are enormous, and Duane and I go over the next moves for Ukraine.
Who better to ask about where the American electorate is heading than America's best reporter on the road? Salena Zito joins us to discuss today's midterms, especially on the Senate race in Pennsylvania. Salena also briefs us on Blake Masters' bid in Arizona, and why she's expecting a big night for Republicans.
What can we expect from the midterms? Duane Patterson and I unpack all of the polls and trends. We also dissect last night's speech from Joe Biden attempting to scold voters for not caring about his priorities just before Election Day. Duane and I also discuss the disturbing exposé from The Intercept about the DHS "disinformation policing" program and its attempts to "shape" debate and incentives to discourage public dissent. Intel analyst and pundit John Schindler joins me to say why this, unlike other claims, actually does look like a 'deep state' program.
The media aren't biased -- they're bought. A stunning new report from The Intercept exposes a DHS/FBI program to pressure and incentivize social media platforms into suppressing speech and dissent, in large part covertly. Andrew Malcolm and I discussed that shortly after the story broke, plus I return to it in my roundup for today. And that's more than the Washington Post, New York Times, or CNN has bothered to do.
Should Republicans get muzzled because of an attack on Paul Pelosi? Media outlets demanded that across the board, which is the subject of my rant this morning. The same media that wouldn't cover any connection between radical pro-abortion protesters doxxing SCOTUS justices and an assassination attempt against Brett Kavanaugh now claim that normal political criticism of a Democrat party leader is off limits. No one's buying this argument, but the media's all-in propagandizing is going to open even more eyes this cycle.
On the midterms, AJ Kaufman returns to debate how the current electoral environment will play out for Republicans. Will candidate quality make the difference, or will the wave be too great? We also do a quick update on Ukraine, and the progressive face-plant over it.
How serious has the midterm momentum change been? Duane Patterson and I review the polling, both nationally and in new results for key states such as New Hampshire, Michigan, Texas, and Florida. We both pick our bellwethers for the Senate, plus my commentary for SRN focuses on just how radical Senate Democrat candidates are.
Just how much in the bag is the Washington Post? Andrew Malcolm and I dissect the media "coverage" of January 6, the relative lack thereof of inflation and crime, and discuss the much more overt nature of editorial bias. We also discuss Andrew's latest VIP columns at RedState and why it's more necessary than ever to ask whether Biden is still capable of performing as president.
Have the Russians begun to look for an escape hatch in Ukraine? Duane Patterson and I discuss developments in Kherson, Luhansk, and Turkey. Inflation spiked upward in a new CPI report, and this time gas prices are no excuse. Joe Biden's contretemps with the Saudis isn't helping either, and the midterms will likely prove his undoing in all of these areas. I also reveal to Duane and our viewers/listeners the one thing that would convince me to move back to California, so don't miss that!
Do you think you know just how bad the border crisis is? A new Salem Now/Turning Point USA docuseries will shock even the most well-informed news consumer. The cartels are turning into armies, human trafficking is becoming a major industry, and fentanyl smuggling is killing more and more Americans. Bryce Eddy, the host of Salem Podcast Network's Liberty Station podcast, joins me to discuss the new docuseries and why everyone needs to grasp just how deep this crisis goes.
Andrew Malcolm joins us today to discuss his latest RedState VIP column, plus we discuss New York Magazine's embarrassing attempt to carry John Fetterman across the finish line. I also speak with former Ambassador Francis Rooney about the situation in Ukraine, and how the West needs to start facilitating some sort of negotiated end to the Russian invasion of Ukraine before the unthinkable happens. That won't be easy, as we discuss -- and may well be impossible at this point.
Just how well did Blake Masters do in his debate against Mark Kelly in the AZ Senate race? Duane Patterson brings the clips and we analyze the status of the race. We also discuss Mary Katharine Ham's revelation of her secret suspension at CNN ordered by Jeff Zucker, and discuss the new jobs report and the war in Ukraine. I also speak with Janine Marrone about her organization Support After Abortion and a new study's findings on the damage abortion does.
Will Andrew Malcolm retain his title as Prince of Twitter? Elon Musk has agreed to stick to his original deal to acquire Twitter, and Andrew and I discuss the potential impacts. We also talk about the almost-certain futility of Donald Trump's defamation suit against CNN, and then discuss the new media talking points emerging from the White House on gas prices. Plus, we compare Subaru experiences and chat a bit about Musk's diplomacy flop.
Duane Patterson and I dissect the top stories this morning, including Kamala Harris' latest embarrassment on the DMZ. We delve into Vladimir Putin's annexation plans and how little connection they have to reality in Ukraine, or in Russia. In another other foreign policy crisis, Joe Biden has been absent as Iranians revolt against Ali Khamenei's mullahcracy ... but Khamenei has been absent as well. Where is he and what does his absence portend?
Plus we look at breaking economic data which shows that inflationary erosion of buying power is worse than first reported -- much worse.
Will the first lawsuit against Biden's student-loan debt forgiveness giveaway succeed in stopping it? Michael Poon, one of Pacific Legal Foundation's attorneys working on the case, spoke to me about Frank Garrison's lawsuit and its prospects. Not only does Poon believe that Garrison has established enough standing to fight the case in court, Poon also believes that he has a good chance to win. And Garrison may not be alone as a plaintiff for long, either.
Plus, I review the top stories of the day. What happened to the Nord Stream pipelines? Why doesn't Don Lemon listen to his own interview guests? And also, why I think Mitch McConnell made the smart political and constitutional move on the new, bipartisan, and "modest" Electoral Count Act reform.
Are American media outlets ignorant about European politics, or just hoping to keep us that way? Andrew Malcolm and I discuss the shrieking coverage of the Italian elections, and we also take note of the coverage of our own. Why aren't more pollsters using likely voter models by now? Why did the WaPo avoid reporting LV results in their own poll? Andrew also talks about his Two Bidens VIP column, and we do plenty of fun cutting up as well.
Plus, I review the morning's top stories, including the prospects of a legal block against Joe Biden's Academia bailout.
For nearly sixty years, environmentalists have shrieked warnings about overpopulation and Peak Everything. What will happen if population falls significantly, however? Marian Tupy warns of an economic and political collapse in a new book, Superabundance: The Story of Population Growth, Innovation, and Human Flourishing on an Infinitely Bountiful Planet. Human innovation holds much greater potential than projected resource limitations and alleged scarcity.
Plus, I review the top stories of the day. What does the new poll from the Washington Post and ABC tell us about the midterms -- and about other polls? In Russia, their war effort has grown so desperate that Putin and his cronies are trying to sell martyrdom. Finally, don't believe everything you read in the media about Georgia Meloni's victory in the Italian elections.
Ready for the weekend? Harry Crocker gives us another literary change of pace in his new Regnery book Armstrong and the Mexican Mystery, a re-imagining of George Armstrong Custer into an adventurer and detective. Harry and I discuss the need to use fiction to teach greater truths, and the value of sheer entertainment in a 60-second-news-cycle world. I also cover the top stories today, including Stacey Abrams' conspiracy theory about ultrasound machines, Joe Biden's lies about the Catholic Church and abortion, and the apparently sudden end to the Matt Gaetz probe at the DoJ.
Will Duane Patterson achieve the vaunted -- and mythicall -- status of "senior VIP columnist"? We debate that, but there's no debating the usefulness of the 2024 primary program he's building for VIP members. We discuss that series, as well as the latest from Axios on Google data showing waning interest in abortion but an explosive increase in searches on the border crisis. What could possibly have caused that? Plus, we take a look at Vladimir Putin's mobilization, the fantasy thinking behind it, and the backfire it's causing among heretofore compliant Russians.
Salena Zito returns! The Middle of Somewhere report covers the Fetterman-Oz race, and I try to get her to comment on the Steelers. We have lots of fun, and I also cover the top stories of the morning.
Had enough of all things royal? Andrew Malcolm has, although not so much as to ignore Joe Biden's embarrassing faux pas at the queen's funeral. We focus more on the embarrassing interview on 60 Minutes, which should shame both sides of that show. Scott Pelley tossed softballs, including "Republicans pounce" approach to Hunter's legal problems ... and Biden didn't even manage to make contact on those. Plus, a look at this morning's top stories!
Joe Biden finally did a one-on-one interview -- and got the softball treatment from Scott Pelley. Nevertheless, Biden managed to lie about inflation, declare an end to the same pandemic that he's using to justify his Academia bailout, and once again blow up strategic ambiguity over Taiwan. Biden seems a lot more interested in strategic ambiguity when it comes to the Federal Election Commission, however.
What happened to Daisy Buchanan after the events of The Great Gatsby? F. Scott Fitzgerald never wrote more about this central character, but my friend Libby Sternberg has in her new novel Daisy. We discuss Fitzgerald's brilliance, why Sternberg wanted to write about this seminal character, and even debate about The Great American Novel -- a bit, anyway. Plus, I review the developments in the Russo-Ukraine war, Vladimir Putin's humiliation in India and Germany, and the prospects for a negotiated end to the war. I do a quick review of Donald Trump's tactical victory in court over the Mar-a-Lago raid, and the sheer avalanche of hypocrisy in Martha's Vineyard.
Duane Patterson and I heave a sigh of relief over the railroad deal that averted a catastrophic strike -- at least so far. However, the economic realities have not changed for the rest of us, and may not even for the rail workers who have to ratify the deal. We wonder what Chris Licht is doing by making Don Lemon the morning-show anchor, and we have competing theories about it. We have the same opinion about Lindsey Graham's strategy on abortion, though. Plus, a new development on the FBI and Russian "collusion" emerged as we spoke!
How did the White House use a ballad about suicide and loss as an anthem for celebration? Joe Biden's victory lap turned into a humiliation, and inflation is as bad as ever. Plus, I discuss the latest developments in John Durham's probe and more about today's top stories.
David Limbaugh then joins me to discuss his new book The Resurrected Jesus, the depth of Paul's epistles, and the joy of working with his daughter on his latest project – and how much he misses his brother Rush.
What comes next for the Brits? Andrew Malcolm and I discuss the passing of Queen Elizabeth II and whether King Charles III can keep the institution afloat. We also discuss the media's distraction campaign in the midterms, which is also the topic of my Townhall commentary this week. In my opening monologue, I also address today's inflation report, the unbelievably incompetent White House decision to schedule a "celebration" today, and more!
Do the families of the victims of 9/11 want closure – or justice? In today's podcast editorial, I warn that the dangers of plea deals with the masterminds of 9/11 outweigh any supposed benefits of "closure" and argue that we need to return to regular military tribunals rather than try these in quasi-civil court proceedings. Also, I look at the amazing turn of events in Ukraine over the weekend and what it may mean in Russia for Putin.
Five for Fighting's John Ondrasik has worked tirelessly to help Americans and allies escape from Afghanistan after the debacle of our retreat. A year later, nothing has changed -- not even accountability for the disgrace of abandoning both groups in our hasty exit. We also talk about recent developments in Ukraine, and how John is working to raise awareness of the plight of Ukrainians and work to get them the support they need.
The world held its breath this morning as the family of Queen Elizabeth II gathered at Balmoral. Duane Patterson and I discuss what a monumental figure the monarch has been for seven decades and wonder what will follow her -- if she doesn't recover. On the home front, a new set of data from the Washington Post puts a stake through the argument that abortion has changed the turnout model in the midterms. Plus: Do Republicans really have a shot at Senate control in this cycle?
What can we assume from the leaks reported by the Washington Post about the documents found at Mar-a-Lago? Based on the history of such leaks, not a lot, I argue in today's news in review. Mark Meckler of ConventionofStates.com joins me to rebut the NYT's freak-out over an Article V convention -- and to discuss Russ Feingold's more honest opposition to it. Mark also has new polling on how voters feel about Joe Biden's "soulless screed" last week. Join us!
What is missing from politics these days? Listening, says Andrew Malcolm, and you'll want to listen to all of what he has to say. It's why we're throwing political tantrums instead of getting tasks accomplished, and why we need to find people who can turn it around. Plus we discuss some of the new changes at Hot Air, including a big surprise coming later this week.
Joe Biden's "wartime address" was Biden at his worst -- at least so far. Remarkably hypocritical even for Biden, it nevertheless demonstrates what the real affliction America faces is: authoritarianism, and Biden's as bad as any of his predecessors. I also talk with TUSC Network's Rob McNealy about all the basics of crypto, why consumers should embrace it, and why they need to educate themselves first. Plus, I briefly review today's jobs report, and say goodbye to a good friend.
Can John Fetterman make it to Election Day? His inability to get through a softball question from MSNBC's Stephanie Ruhle raises serious questions about the Dem hopeful for US Senate and his ability to serve. Plus, Duane Patterson and I discuss the new 4th-grade test score plunge that demonstrates the deep and lasting damage of school closures in the pandemic.
Today's look at our top stories includes a deconstruction of Joe Biden's midterm pitch in Wilkes-Barre, PA, yesterday. Which dogs didn't bark in Biden's harangue? Hint: James Carville should be having an allergic reaction today. Plus, Glenn Youngkin's fight against the Californication of Virginia reminds us why he's still ascending in the Old Dominion -- and what that might mean for 2024.
Does it make sense for the US to invest in Ukraine's resistance to the invading Russians? Andrew Malcolm argues yes, but both of us question the federal government's "investment" in student loans. Joe Biden's bailout of Academia hides a failed system that would be prosecuted in any other context. But is Biden's plan just a PR dodge facing certain death in federal court?
Just how desperate are Democrats to shift blame for the consequences of their policies? Senator Elizabeth Warren argued that we have a "strong economy" and prefers the high prices of inflation to Jerome Powell's actions to combat it. CNN gives a surprising if incomplete takedown of Joe Biden's bailout of Academia, and I discuss Ben Shapiro's diagnosis for what ails the GOP of late.
Jerome Powell declared war on inflation today, and I discuss that and more in my news roundup today. AmericanCommitment.org's Phil Kerpen dissects both the Inflation Reduction Act and Joe Biden's bailout of Academia, and discovers ties to ObamaCare in both. All that and more in today's podcast, including this week's commentary on Anthony Fauci.
A raid under false pretenses, a federal magistrate misled, property seized – and it's not the Mar-a-Lago search. Reason.com's Eric Boehm joins us to discuss a scandal he's been following at the FBI and why it shows that critics need to speak up rather than shut up. Plus, I take a look at Ron DeSantis' big gamble and win on school-board elections and other top stories of the morning!
Anthony Fauci's on his way out – and not a moment too soon. Andrew Malcolm and I discuss Fauci's departure, as well as Liz Cheney's, both of which will come in December. We also discuss more media bias issues. I review today's top stories and also my Townhall/SRN commentary on the Fauci announcement.
In today's news review, I cover the long-awaited departure of Dr. Anthony Fauci, plus other economic and polling data from the morning.
Power Line's John Hinderaker and I discuss the FBI's serious credibility issues and their politicization, failures, and why we need to keep talking about both rather than shut up. We also discuss a renaming craze in Minnesota that John's Center of the American Experiment is now following and how its nihilism speaks to our cultural moment.
Veteran actor and director Nick Searcy discusses his new documentary "Capitol Punishment," a different look at January 6 and its aftermath on American liberty. We talk about a new kind of pressure to silence dissent and criticism of government and what that means not just in this context but more broadly. Nick also tells us about his Daily Wire feature film "Terror on the Prairie," a fun Western where Nick gets to be the bad guy, and his work in the upcoming Ronald Reagan biopic with Dennis Quaid, "Reagan."
Libs of TikTok got temporarily de-platformed in the wake of her criticism of Boston Children's Hospital and its transgender programs. Have mainstream media and Big Tech combined to lock out opposing viewpoints from the public debate – again? Duane Patterson and I look at the implications and discuss a new "crusade" by Ron DeSantis, this time using Florida's pension funds to go after woke corporatism.
One year has passed since Joe Biden's catastrophic withdrawal from Afghanistan. Where's the accountability for the failures – and where are the thousands of Americans he abandoned? Andrew Malcolm and I discuss this, and I also reveal that I conceal-carry an assault, high-capacity ... rosary. Plus: my Townhall Commentary this week!
How did protesters at UC Berkeley demand housing as a human right? By assaulting construction workers attempting to build low-income and homeless housing on campus. Reason.com's Emma Camp tells us about the peculiar NIMBYism of the social-justice left and why her Twitter handle has three Ms in it.
Plus, I review the top stories of the day, including the one-year anniversary of Joe Biden's abandonment of thousands of Americans to the Taliban.
Did Merrick Garland call Donald Trump's bluff yesterday – and vice versa? Paul Mirengoff and I discuss Garland's presser as it happened and chew over all of the questions that remain about the DOJ's gambit and potential politicization. We also discuss Ron DeSantis' quiet fight against woke Academia and the Biden administration, plus Christian Toto and I discuss the woke retreat in Hollywood.
What do the latest CPI and PPI readings on inflation mean? Duane Patterson and I examine the numbers and point to data suggesting that a recession may be around the corner – or already underway. Plus, Beto explodes in a rally, and a new poll suggests a massive backfire for Democrats after the FBI raid on Donald Trump.
Republicans have embraced anti-trust legislation as a way to fight Big Tech censorship – but it will backfire, warns Robert Bork, Jr. The founder of the Anti-Trust Education Project and the publisher of his father's seminal treatise, "The Anti-Trust Paradox," tells why this approach is misguided and freighted with potential bad outcomes, both economically and politically.
I also cover the news of the day, and my Townhall Commentary takes aim at the biggest story this week – the raid on Mar-a-Lago.
She was the one we all wanted -- a talented and graceful entertainer who left us too soon. Andrew Malcolm and I remember Olivia Newton-John, while we note that CNN's Brian Stelter only now seems to be discovering Hunter Biden. We discuss the implications of Nancy Pelosi's Taiwan trip, and I review the top stories of the morning -- especially the raid on Mar-a-Lago.
What will be the impact of Senate Democrats' doubling of the IRS and spend-o-rama on green-energy subsidy initiatives? AJ Kaufman and I discussed the bill's political impact while the debate raged on Sunday. We also take a look at the outcome of Republican primaries in Missouri and Arizona and looked ahead to Wisconsin, Minnesota, and others.
What can we glean from today's surprising – and somewhat contradictory – jobs report? And where does the Schumer-Manchin-Sinema deal go from here? Also, Florida attorney Brant Hadaway returns to discuss Ron DeSantis' "alpha male" move in Hillsborough County in suspending a prosecutor who pledged to ignore state statutes on sex changes for minors and abortion. Who's the actual authoritarian in this issue?
Will Democrats tear themselves apart over the "so-called Inflation Reduction Act"? Bernie Sanders spent last night tearing it down as a "climate suicide pact," while Kyrsten Sinema is demanding business-friendly changes too. Duane Patterson and I game that out, plus discuss Carolyn Maloney's weird pseudo-walk back on Biden 2024. We also game out the Republican presidential sweepstakes a bit as it looks as though Chris Christie plans a comeback.
Vin Scully, a living legend, has passed onto his well-earned reward, leaving me with lots of beautiful memories. Kyrsten Sinema is still stalling on the reconciliation bill; is Joe Manchin getting nervous?
Plus, we have a long conversation with Brant Hadaway and Leslie Manookian of the Health Freedom Defense Fund about their latest filing in the CDC mask-mandate fight. There's more at stake than just masking – much more!
What does the strike on al-Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri really mean? Andrew Malcolm and I unpack that, but first, we have fun with the rebuke to "The View" from Gov. Ron DeSantis' media team. We also talk about Joe Biden's fabulism and whether that has put an effective end to Biden's presidency.
For the first time in over a century, Congress appears serious about allowing Puerto Rico to choose their own destiny – statehood, independence, or an autonomous free-association relationship with the United States. The bill has gotten hung up, however, and former Gov. Luis Fortuño says AOC is behind it. Find out why and where Fortuño sees Puerto Rico's role in America's future!
Meet Rob Davies, a member of our VIP Gold club as well as a candidate for Pennsylvania's state senate. Davies gives us the lowdown on voter priorities in the Keystone State, discusses the reasons why the GOP needs to keep control of the legislature, and why voters tell him that election security is still a big issue in PA. We also talk about Mehmet Oz's Senate campaign and why Davies thinks he's being underestimated.
The latest economic report shows a second successive quarter of contraction. Duane Patterson and I parse out the data, discuss the Biden administration's dancing around the word "recession," and why this won't be the last bad economic indicator for Biden and Democrats. We also wonder if Manchin double-crossed Mitch McConnell and whether Chuck Schumer can hold his new reconciliation deal together once Kyrsten Sinema and House progressives take a hard look at it.
How have federal mandates on racial classifications changed American law, policy, and ethnic tensions? David Bernstein discusses his new book, "Classified: The Untold Story of Racial Classification in America," and how the unintended consequences of these policies have done damage to communities.
Plus, my review of the day's top stories and my commentary for Townhall!
Andrew Malcolm and I review the top media-related stories of the week, plus analyze where Biden can go next. Will a recession drop him further in the polls, or will the media try to tar Republicans with it instead?
Could the collapse of Elon Musk's Twitter bid have been predicted? Edward Niedermeyer, author of "Ludicrous: The Unvarnished Story of Tesla Motors," breaks down the myths and realities surrounding America's richest industrialist.
Plus, I look at predictions for the midterms and remind people that the environment in this cycle is very different than we have experienced in decades.
With Joe Biden's presidency collapsing, why have we seen no changes in his Cabinet? What does that say about his policies – and those of the Democrats? AJ Kaufman and I discuss the implications of that, the weird attacks on Joe Manchin, and why Republicans need to worry about the upcoming primaries in Missouri and Arizona.
What do a Minneapolis theater, a Portland lesbian bar, and a made-up sport all have in common?
Duane Patterson and I discuss cancel culture and the nihilism of the left on display in Minneapolis with Dave Chappelle's show cancellation. We also discuss generic-ballot concerns and why a new AARP poll from a bipartisan partnership shows Republicans still in good position for a midterm wipeout.
Last week, John Ondrasik traveled to Kyiv to record "Can One Man Save the World" with the Ukrainian Orchestra in front of the ruined Mriya, a symbol of national pride before the war. John tells me about his experience in Ukraine and Poland, the value of the support of his family, and updates us on the situation in Afghanistan.
Mark Cavaliere of Southwest Coalition for Life tells us about a demonstration against the relocation of Jackson Women's Health from Mississippi to Las Cruces – and the surprise they have waiting for the abortion mill. Andrew Malcolm and I break down the implications of an early declaration by Donald Trump for the 2024 cycle, plus the latest Gallup survey on media credibility. I review the morning's top stories at Hot Air as well!
Elizabeth Warren paints pro-life pregnancy support centers as a malevolent presence. What's the truth? Peter Ingemi works with such centers in Massachusetts and says his state's senator is dead wrong. He's covering the true story at DaTechBuyBlog.blog. Plus, I give a breakdown of this morning's top stories!
How high can inflation go? How low can Joe Biden's polling go? How long before American babies can have access to formula? Duane Patterson and I discuss the day's top stores and more.
Andrew Malcolm and I discuss the latest addition to NFL ownership, Condoleezza Rice, and why the Browns stink. We also discuss why Democrats have more problems than Joe Biden in terms of their future. Plus, my commentary on Democrats' radicalism on abortion!
Andrew Malcolm and I discuss the latest addition to NFL ownership, Condoleezza Rice, and why the Browns stink. We also discuss why Democrats have more problems than Joe Biden in terms of their future. Plus, my commentary on Democrats' radicalism on abortion!
Boris Johnson finally resigned today, but what comes next is anyone's guess. Duane Patterson and I game it out and then look at the sudden sharp turn from Democrats and the media against Joe Biden.
Mark Meckler and I also discuss that, as well as the need for an Article V convention to limit federal authority and return to the original federalism of the Constitution.
We also get to know Myers Mermel, who's running for the GOP nomination in Vermont's US Senate race to replace the retiring Pat Leahy.
Why does the Left make their Independence Day celebrations dependent on their policies? Andrew Malcolm and I also discuss Top Gun: Maverick and July 4 plans. Did the January 6 committee make a series of fatal errors with a star witness? It depends on what they hope to accomplish, says Paul Mirengoff. A series of new energy taxes are the last thing that the economy needs, says Phil Kerpen, even those with curious support from within the energy industry.
Former Ambassador and Congressman Francis Rooney discusses his disappointment with the lack of coherence in the Vatican's approach to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Duane Patterson and I review the stunning new results from the latest AP/NORC poll showing Democrats abandoning Joe Biden, plus Hillary Clinton rumors about 2024.
Finally, Fr. Marcel Guarnizo argues that the Supreme Court didn't go far enough in Dobbs – and that pro-life activists are missing the failure.
How has the media covered the momentous decisions at the Supreme Court? As badly as you'd imagine, Andrew Malcolm and I conclude. We also take a look at Joe Biden's script and how that compares to other stage shows.
API President and CEO Mike Sommers debunks some of the "dipstick demagoguery" from Biden and others about the oil and gas industry and explains in detail how API wants to help build a sane energy policy for the US.
Michael Pack, co-author of "Created Equal: Clarence Thomas in His Own Words," discusses the new book, the film of the same name, and how much insight we get into Thomas' recent decisions by walking along with Thomas through his past.
Joe Biden and Democrats have a huge problem in two key demographics, on the economy and overall. His blamethrowing on gas prices and inflation clearly aren't working, as Duane Patterson and I discuss. We also talk to Ann McIlhenny about her new serialkillerpod.com podcast series on Kermit Gosnell and abortion, plus C-Fam-org's Martin Ruse about what comes next for the pro-life if the Supreme Court overturns Roe v Wade in its upcoming Dobbs decision.
What happened to "democracy dies in darkness"? Fact-checking seems to have died, but not of starvation. Andrew Malcolm and I discuss Joe Biden's serial demagoguery and more.
We also take another look at my interview with Fr. Robert Sirico over the economic lessons we can glean from the Gospel parables.
Hispanic Democrats are furious with their leadership after the stunning GOP victory in a Texas special election this week. Duane Patterson and I break that down, and marvel at the incoherence and desperation from Biden and his team on energy policy. Rebecca Hatfield joins us to discuss 2ndvote.com, a new way for conservative consumers to choose wisely in the marketplace. Deacon Steven Greydanus of DecentFilms.com reviews "Lightyear," and we discuss other family entertainment like, er ... The Godfather and The Sopranos.
After 124 years as a territory, is it time to allow self-determination for Puerto Rico? Former Governor Luis Fortuno speaks to me about a new effort in Congress to allow voters to choose their future.
Recent school shootings have raised the debate over arming teachers; Rick Green tells us how Patriot Academy is already helping prepare teachers and administrators for self-defense.
Andrew Malcolm and I look at media bias in the coverage of the Kavanaugh assassination attempt and more!
Joe Biden gave his first one-on-one interview in four months to comedian Jimmy Kimmel, and Duane Patterson and I cover the lowlights. We also update everyone on the latest about the assassination attempt on Brett Kavanaugh and the dereliction of duty by AG Merrick Garland.
Peter Grandich and I do a deep dive on the economy and the controversy involving the Tampa Bay Rays.
Have the inmates taken over the asylum at the Washington Post? Andrew Malcolm and I note the parallels to the New York Times staff revolt over Tom Cotton's op-ed. We also dissect Joe Biden's feckless responses to the baby-formula crisis.
Brant Hadaway returns to discuss his fight against the CDC's travel mask mandate now that the DoJ has decided to appeal the Biden administration's loss in Florida. Plus: my commentary on the regressive tax that is Bidenflation.
The White House scrambled to cover for Joe Biden's incompetence in his presser on the baby formula crisis, to no avail. Duane Patterson also discusses the current status of negotiations on Capitol Hill after Uvalde, plus we scoff at Charlie Crist's EO pledge.
We also replay Father Robert Sirico's discussion of the economics lessons in Jesus' parables – an excellent and illuminating discussion.
Californians are going to the polls this week for their open primary, where the top two candidates make it to the general election regardless of party affiliation. I speak with Republican candidates Eric Early and Jon Elist, running for Attorney General and US Senate respectively, both of whom say the Golden State electorate is disgusted with the progressive status quo. Can they score upsets and give Californians real choices on education, energy, crime, and the economy?
Six in ten Americans now think Biden's too old for the job and a majority see him as mentally unfit as well. Duane Patterson discusses whether Biden can recover, plus we both agree that Beto O'Rourke is a despicable public figure for his stunt in Uvalde. Steven Schier discusses his new book The Trump Effect and Trump's impact on politics and media. Paul Mirengoff discusses his new Substack launch, the Democrats' lack of choices for replacing Biden in 2024, plus how Ketanji Brown Jackson might finally fulfill Roman Hruska's dream of representation for mediocrities.
Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone dropped a bombshell on Nancy Pelosi last week, barring her from receiving the Eucharist. What about the Vatican? Wall Street Journal reporter and famed Vaticanista Francis X. Rocca tell us that this is much more nuanced than we would expect.
Pepperdine University's Pete Peterson joins us to discuss Bruce Herschensohn's final and posthumous book, A Profile of Hong Kong, and why this matters more than ever in regard to Taiwan. We also fondly recall Bruce and his place in policy history.
Finally, don't miss my commentary on the lesson from the trial of Michael Sussmann.
NBC News has suddenly discovered that Hunter Biden's laptop is real. Duane and I discuss that and the related demise of the Disinformation Governance Board.
And longtime print and TV reporter Bernard Goldberg launches his new "No BS Zone" podcast and explains why mainstream media is failing the country.
What lessons can we learn from the real Summer of Rage? Intrepid Townhall reporter Julio Rosas discusses his new book, "Fiery (But Mostly Peaceful)."
Andrew Malcolm and I game out Vladimir Putin's rapidly narrowing options and the shift at Politico to White House stenography... and we praise CNN's reporting. No, really!
Sally Pipes returns to urge Republicans to adopt a healthcare strategy for the midterms and base it on personal choice and freedom.
We have new inflation numbers in the last two days. Duane Patterson and King Banaian help me unpack them and look at what's coming.
Duane and I also talk about Senate Democrats' futile and stupid gesture on abortion, Joe Biden's claim about "ugly Americans," and try to guess what the Supreme Court will do next.
Christian Toto then joins me to look at the big theater-reopening season, plus some surprising pushback on cancel culture in Hollywood.
Why has the incoming press secretary blocked me on Twitter? Andrew Malcolm reacts to that and discusses his latest RedState columns on Ukraine and the hysteria surrounding the draft leak from the Supreme Court.
AJ Kaufman analyzes the outcome of the primaries in Ohio and looks forward to next week's contests in Pennsylvania.
Jeff Dunetz provides the historical context of Russia's insult to Israel and the impact of the Biden administration's Iran policies on US national security.
The purloined draft by Samuel Alito on the SCOTUS abortion case has created a political and legal earthquake. Reason.com legal analyst Josh Blackman walks us through the minefields.
Duane Patterson and I discuss the political ramifications, plus break down the stunning NY Times leak on US intel targeting Russian generals in Ukraine.
Rebecca Dow talks to me about her GOP primary campaign for New Mexico's gubernatorial race, plus how CRT makes its way into the classroom.
Fr. Robert Sirico discusses his new Regnery book, "The Economics of the Parables," his Gospel-based defense of the free market. The co-founder of the Acton Institute also parries attempts to cast the Bible as "proto-socialist."
Andrew Malcolm and I deconstruct the Biden administration's Disinformation Governance Board, review Biden's own relationship to truth and accuracy, and cover other topics of the day.
Is restoring American energy independence as easy as rescinding an EO? It's a start, but Chuck Yates explains that's all it is. Policy instability and industry setbacks have kept capital out of the oil and gas industries, and the "windfall profit" claims are mythical. The oil/gas expert gives us a look at the complex issues behind the US decline in production and what can be done to reverse it.
Plus, Dustin Siggins joins us to talk about the Disney-DeSantis feud and take a larger look at corporate America's vast China problem.
Lead plaintiff Leslie Manookian of Health Freedom Defense Fund and lead attorney Brant Hadaway discuss their winning case against the CDC's Mask Mandate. They will fight this all the way to the Supreme Court, but will the Biden administration fight it?
Andrew Malcolm and I discuss the sale of Twitter to Elon Musk, the collapse of CNN+, and whether America's tired of its gerontocracy.
Plus, my editorial for Townhall Commentary!
The new film "Father Stu" tells the inspirational story of Fr. Stuart Long. His friend Father Bart Tolleson takes us deeper into Fr. Stu's life and work.
Sarah Stogner, a candidate for the Texas Railroad Commission, briefs us on her upcoming runoff primary against Wayne Christian and the real impact (or not) of Biden's flip-flop on oil leases.
Phil Kerpen returns to explain American Commitment's study on mask mandates in schools and explain why districts that adopted them performed worse against the pandemic.
Longtime print and TV reporter Bernard Goldberg launches his new "No BS Zone" podcast and explains why mainstream media is failing the country.
Andrew Malcolm discusses his cultural dislocation, media hypocrisy over Elon Musk's attempt to buy Twitter, and what's so disturbing about watching the Easter Bunny take charge of Joe Biden.
Regnery author Rebekah Koffler talks about her new biography of Volodymyr Zelenskyy and how she predicted Russia's imperialist aggression in her previous "Putin's Playbook."
Duane Patterson and I look at Russia's big setback in the Ukraine war – the destruction of its Black Sea flagship Moskva. Putin might be heading for a bigger disaster with Finland; can he survive NATO expansion to within a stone's throw of Murmansk?
FREOPP.org's Avik Roy delves deeply into the inflation reports and analyzes all the ways in which we arrived here. Can we escape?
Amber Athey discusses her cancellation at WMAL over a Kamala Harris/UPS joke and what it says about corporate courage. Andrew Malcom joins me again to discuss Boris Johnson's stirring tour of Kyiv, and the lack of leadership on Ukraine by the Biden administration. Plus, my latest SRN/Townhall commentary!
Donald Trump grabbed the early headlines with his exclusive interview at the Washington Post. Why speak now? Both Duane Patterson and AJ Kaufman discuss the war in Ukraine and the failing incrementalist approach adopted by Joe Biden and the West. We also talk about the Russian energy trap, AOC, and more!
Judicial Watch wins a battle against discrimination in California's courts, and Tom Fitton and I talk about the broader implications.
Andrew Malcolm returns to discuss the dangerous perception of Joe Biden's unreadiness and look at the failure of WMAL to defend their host from a nonsense criticism over a tweet. Plus, Putin's propaganda outlet drops the masks on Russia's genocidal ambitions.
Hudson Institute scholar Michael Doran takes us inside the convoluted diplomacy of Joe Biden's attempts to cut a new deal with Iran. Is he planning to cut and run from the region – leaving Russia and China to run it?
Plus, Duane Patterson and I review Ketanji Brown Jackson's performance at her Senate confirmation hearing and talk about the surprising Ukrainian successes near Kyiv and in Berdyansk.
Five for Fighting leadman John Ondrasik discusses his new single, "Can One Man Save the World," and his views on leadership in a perilous world. We also discuss ongoing efforts for exfiltration out of Afghanistan and more.
Andrew Malcolm joins us to cover the death of journalists in Ukraine, media bias in American political coverage, and more. Plus, my latest SRN/Townhall Commentary!
What is the hallmark quality of Joe Biden? A complete lack of strategic thinking, as Duane Patterson and I discuss in the context of Iran, Russia, Ukraine, and even COVID-19.
Also, former ambassador and congressman Francis Rooney discusses the need to develop a containment policy on Russia and offers suggestions on what that might entail.
Can the Christian churches of the world force Russia to return to peace? Wall Steet Journal Vaticanista Francis X. Rocca joins me from Rome to take a look at where the Holy See stands now.
Andrew Malcolm casts a critical eye on Joe Biden's performance in the Ukraine crisis as well as the media coverage of it.
And National Review's David Harsanyi wonders when Congress will awaken to the Iran-deal threat, as well as the Marie Antoinette moment last week from the White House. All that, plus my SRN-Townhall editorial on ABC's narrative-pushing poll!
Did Kamala Harris accomplish anything in Poland? About as much as Nancy Pelosi accomplished in Washington, Duane Patterson argues.
CEI's Dr. Joel Zinberg argues that we need an accounting of COVID funds already allocated before appropriating more excess funds, and Christian Toto and I discuss the Oscars and all of the potential in woke comedy.
Why is Joe Biden hitting up America's Nuttiest, Foreign Opponents for oil rather than, say, Texas? National Review's Jim Geraghty discusses Biden's suck-up to the Saudis as well as Nicolás Maduro, who also holds six American oil execs hostage.
Andrew Malcolm discusses why Joe Biden's not all there, and also where Anthony Fauci went the last couple of weeks.
Duane Patterson helps deconstruct a jam-packed week with an up-to-the-moment analysis of the war in Ukraine. Will Putin face a revolt among Russian Orthodox clerics? And what did Macron tell us about where this war will go? We also talk about Joe Biden's disconnect from political reality in the State of the Union speech and how much even his followers have noticed.
Plus, Michelle Easton discusses the latest release of her new Regnery book "How to Raise a Conservative Daughter."
Why has the Russian Orthodox church lined up with Vladimir Putin in the war on Ukraine? Fr. Marcel Guarnizo knows the players and the game. King Banaian joins us to discuss the sanctions and their economic power against Russia, and Andrew Malcolm scores the media coverage and gives us the skinny from CPAC.
Russia has launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, and Vladimir Putin has made clear his ambitions to reclaim empire status. Both Duane Patterson and AJ Kaufman discuss the implications for the US and the world, and AJ also mulls over whether Democrats can wake up in time from their progressive-majority mythology. Plus, Texas' "Lady Godiva of the Oilfields" Sarah Stogner joins me to discuss her controversial semi-nude campaign video, the Railroad Commissioner race, and energy policy.
Putin enters Ukraine – sort of.
Andrew Malcolm discusses that and the progressive-majority mythology blinding Democrats at home.
Salena Zito reports from The Middle of Somewhere about the cultural disconnect between Washington and the rest of America and about Mike Rowe's cultural influence.
Myra Kahn Adams returns to talk about the upcoming Shroud of Turin exhibit at the Museum of the Bible.
Duane Patterson and I have fun with Wordle, Joe Biden's latest mangled memory, and the crisis in Ukraine.
Jason Riley joins us to discuss his new book, "The Black Boom," and how Joe Biden's economics will prove disastrous for the working class.
If you bet on the Super Bowl's celebrity mask hypocrisy, Andrew Malcolm and I have your winnings. We also look at the hard lessons ahead for all sides on Ukraine.
Author Ryan S. Walters tells us why we should take a new look at Warren Harding in his Regnery book, "Jazz Age President," and Phil Kerpen discusses the coming end of federal vaccine and mask mandates.
Inflation hit a new 40-year high, and Duane Patterson unpacks that and the blue-state move to unmask.
FIRE's Robert Shibley discusses the worst ten college campuses for free speech and the Ilya Shapiro controversy at Georgetown.
Myra Khan Adams discusses her new Bible study based on her long series of Townhall columns, plus my own view on the end of the pandemic!
Former Ambassador Richard Grenell gives us an inside look at the Ukraine crisis and why Joe Biden's "third Obama turn" has set the US and NATO up for failure. Grenell assesses the performance of the State Department under Antony Blinken and tells why a robust America First policy helped keep Russia in check.
Peter Grandich takes a look at the latest jobs report and the massive impact of inflation, plus Andrew Malcolm and I review his latest RedState columns and the media coverage of the CNN scandal.
Duane Patterson returns to talk about the breaking news of the special forces op that took out ISIS's global leader and analyzes the rot at CNN that the Jeff Zucker scandal exposes.
Pacific Legal Foundation's Daniel Dew previews the SCOTUS fight over EPA water regulations in a return grudge match in Sackett v EPA.
Plus, Townhall columnist Jonathan Emord explains why non-citizen voting isn't just a bad idea but flatly unconstitutional. All this plus my latest Townhall-SRN commentary!
Did Justice Stephen Breyer just do Joe Biden a huge favor? We'll discuss that with RedState's Andrew Malcolm, plus Jen Psaki's attempt to gaslight on crime and perhaps the first Cabinet dismissal on the horizon.
Economist King Banaian of St. Cloud State University gives us insight into the complicated mess that is Ukraine and how Western policy led us into a diplomatic and perhaps military dead end.
A stunning poll out of Georgia shows Biden support collapsing with black voters, just at the moment when he has a Supreme Court opening to fill. Plus, Politico thinks Biden needs to act more like ... Donald Trump? The economic news gets a look too, plus PJ Media's AJ Kaufman and I discuss our 2022 predictions.
Joe Biden gets nasty with Peter Doocy as his polling support continues to crumble. Andrew Malcolm and Glenn Reynolds analyze Biden's performance, and John Fund talks about his new book "Our Broken Elections: How the Left Changed the Way You Vote."
Duane Patterson and Ed Morrissey of HotAir game out the impact of Chuck Schumer's filibuster failure and assess the damage from President Joe Biden's press conference. Christian Toto talks about his new book "Virtue Bombs," and filmmaker Ted Balaker explains the insidious reach of cancel culture.
In our first episode, RedState VIP columnist and media veteran Andrew Malcolm deconstructs the narrative journalism propping up Joe Biden -- and discusses why it's failing. Five For Fighting lead singer John Ondrasik discusses his brief YouTube ban and how little support he has gotten from the music industry for his protest against the abandonment of thousands of Americans and our allies in Afghanistan.