Steve Deace Show

Is This the DUMBEST Thing in 2026?! | 3/31/26

Mar 31, 2026
David Cunningham, film director/producer behind faith-based docudramas like the Nativity project, discusses his new series. Matthew Faraci, on-the-ground commentator near Jerusalem, gives eyewitness perspective on Israel, Hezbollah activity, and regional military developments. They cover daily life under missile alerts, misinformation about cities, coalition dynamics, and how the conflict shapes public behavior and politics.
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INSIGHT

Iran Crisis Is Reshaping Alliance Politics

  • The Iran conflict is reshaping global alliances and exposing weak NATO basing cooperation.
  • Steve Deace highlights Secretary Rubio and Trump comments stressing basing rights and Strait of Hormuz access as leverage points affecting coalition strategy.
ANECDOTE

Life Near Jerusalem Has Missile Rhythm

  • Matthew Faraci reports daily life near Jerusalem feels like a slow spring with missile rhythm, bomb-shelter stops and canceled events.
  • He says his daughter's bat mitzvah was canceled and people expect alerts before leaving errands, making big public gatherings rare.
INSIGHT

Israeli Resolve Is Deep And Broad After October 7

  • Israel displays strong national unity and widespread public support for decisive action after October 7, unlike U.S. partisan divides.
  • Faraci notes Israeli and U.S. flags paired along highways and a unified front including Gulf states seeing Iran as an economic and military threat.
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