Steve Deace Show Jesse Jackson: Pro-Life WARRIOR ... Till He Wasn't | Guest: Austin Knudsen | 2/17/26
Feb 17, 2026
Austin Knudsen, Montana Attorney General and RAGA leader, discusses multi-state litigation, federal regulatory overreach, and coordinated legal strategies. He talks about suing the Biden administration, AGs moving faster than Congress, and efforts to challenge platform censorship and monopolies. Short, direct conversations on antitrust, YouTube deplatforming, and strategic legal leverage.
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Legacy Undone By Moral Failure
- Steve Deace argues that personal moral failure can undo public accomplishments and alter legacy.
- He frames Jackson's later life choices as a reversal that diminished his earlier moral authority.
Deace's Limited Bannon Interactions
- Steve Deace recounts limited personal interactions with Steve Bannon, including one edited-out appearance on Bannon's show.
- He uses this history to explain why the show has been cautious addressing Bannon's mentions in the Epstein files.
Why Conservatives Stayed Quiet On Bannon
- The hosts note a striking volume of Steve Bannon mentions in the Epstein files and a broader conservative silence.
- They weigh reasons for the silence, from loyalty to strategic calculations about platform unity.