The Chris Stigall Show Another Leftist Icon Falls
Mar 19, 2026
Senator James Lankford, Oklahoma lawmaker focused on national security and appropriations, joins to discuss Iran intelligence and imminent threats. He weighs in on Markwayne Mullin’s confirmation drama with Rand Paul. They debate filibuster rules and the political hurdles facing the SAVE Act. Conversations also touch on public reaction to gas prices and the wider geopolitical fallout.
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Iran Conflict Feels Like An Economic World War
- Foreign policy shocks translate instantly into domestic pain because disruptions like Strait of Hormuz closures drive global oil prices and gas at the pump.
- Chris Stigall argues Iran's actions raised costs worldwide, forcing short-term pain for long-term strategic gains to neutralize a rogue regime.
Sudden Anti-Trump Pivot Raises Trust Questions
- Rapid pundit flip from pro-Trump to anti-Trump creates credibility questions when new voices claim inside knowledge.
- Chris Stigall highlights Joe Kent's sudden prominence and asks why previously supportive broadcasters now build shows undermining the president.
Host's Personal Shift To Support Trump
- Chris Stigall recounts his own evolution from opposing Trump in the 2016 primary to voting for him three times.
- He describes past skepticism (supported Ted Cruz) then concluding Trump was the necessary leader for the moment.