Steve Deace Show We're NEVER Going to Beat the Left by Co-opting the Left's Own Framing | 4/1/26
Apr 1, 2026
Daniel Horowitz, conservative commentator and author known for legal and immigration analysis, joins to unpack birthright citizenship and constitutional strategy. He discusses Iran strategy, leverage in the Strait of Hormuz, and political optics. Conversations also cover cultural faith, wokeness as a rival religion, and the limits of adopting the Left’s framing.
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Jar Jar Clip Lifted A Down Bad Host
- A Jar Jar Binks parody of 'Buy Sell Or Hold' made Steve laugh and temporarily lifted his mood mid-show.
- The clip paired Tucker Carlson's sweater with Jar Jar, which Deace called a buy because he needed the levity.
Host Admits Burnout And Uses Sports Mojo
- Steve admits being 'down bad' and compared his current outlook to an exhausted Ben Affleck meme.
- He used Michigan Final Four mojo and jokes about needing a Disney getaway to cope with political stress.
Offer Bold Tradeoffs To Expose Opponents
- Use bold policy offers to expose political tradeoffs and reveal opponents' priorities.
- Deace recommends Republicans propose citizen-only nationalized benefits to force Democrats to choose between policy and future voters.