Steve Deace Show

Steve points out his hypothesis on why polling data for Trump and Republicans is suddenly, this week, looking pretty good. Pastor Cary Gordon joins the program, fresh off his trip to Nigeria, to share the harrowing details of the ongoing persecution of Christians in that country and his takeaways for America. In Hour Two, Deconstructing Tucker Deconstructing reviews Tucker Carlson's most recent humdingers. Finally, Pop Culture Tuesday says "Saturday Night Live" has put the final nail in its own coffin. TODAY'S SPONSORS: PREBORN: https://give.preborn.com/preborn/media-partner?sc=IABSD0123RA BIRCH GOLD: Text STEVE to 989898 PATRIOT MOBILE: https://patriotmobile.com/STEVE or call 972-PATRIOT for your FREE MONTH of service GEVITI: https://www.gogeviti.com/deace GHOSTBED: https://www.ghostbed.com/pages/steve?utm_medium=influencer&utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=steve code STEVE CHIRP: https://gochirp.com/pages/steve-deace use promo code STEVE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bob Vander Plaats, conservative activist and political strategist, outlines GOP messaging for the midterms. He and Steve debate finishing the Iran mission, seizing the Artemis II moment, and focusing on kitchen-table economics. Short, direct takes on tone, priorities, and using political capital to deliver quick relief.

Jordan Schachtel, independent journalist and national-security commentator, joins to dissect NATO and global strategy. He debates whether the U.S. should continue its commitments to Europe and weighs the political costs. Conversation also covers what Republicans might realistically achieve in Congress and how shifting focus from foreign entanglements could change domestic priorities.

Jon Harris, writer and theologian who studies church history and contemporary theology, joins to warn about a rising anti-Jewish theological trend. He explains how old doctrines are being reframed and why that matters for orthodox Christianity. The conversation also touches on eschatology, Christian Zionism’s roots, and how scripture is being reinterpreted in modern debates.

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.

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.

Steve Baker, Blaze News investigative reporter on the Jan. 6 pipe bomber case, and Bob Vander Plaats, Iowa conservative leader and Family Leader president, join the conversation. They discuss high-stakes assignments for Rubio and Vance and what those political tests could mean. Iowa polling and a contentious gubernatorial primary are unpacked. Forensics and legal questions around the alleged J6 pipe bomber are also explored.

Rob Eno, managing editor at Blaze Media and political analyst, joins the roundtable. They assess Republican prospects for the 2026 midterms and whether recent special elections signal trouble. Discussion covers Ken Paxton’s maneuver with the SAVE Act and the dilemma it poses for Trump endorsements. The conversation also touches on Iran risks, economic pressures, and cultural critiques shaping voter sentiment.

Wynton Hall, journalist and author of Code Red, warns about AI, China, and political influence. He discusses fast AI advances, agentic systems, data center impacts, and concerns over biased, taxpayer-funded platforms. The conversation zeroes in on national security, job disruption, and who controls AI’s future.

Steve and the crew agree that we're starting to get into some unclear territory when it comes to the Iran operation, and the administration needs to start articulating what the plan is. Then, Del Bigtree from the HighWire joins the program to update the crew on the latest in the world of MAHA and what's next. In Hour Two, the team plays a game of Buy, Sell, or Hold. Daniel Horowitz joins the show for his weekly message of woe and lamentation. TODAY'S SPONSORS: PREBORN: https://give.preborn.com/preborn/media-partner?sc=IABSD0123RA JASE MEDICAL: https://jasemedical.com/ and enter code “DEACE” at checkout for a discount on your order MIRACLE MADE SHEETS: https://try.miraclebrand.co/sheets/ksp-v15?utm_source=Podcast_deace&utm_medium=Podcasting&utm_campaign=deace&color=stone POCKET HOSE: Text DEACE to 64000 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices