Steve Deace Show

Elvis, Princess Diana, and … General Soleimani? That list is just one example of the anti-American bilge that was spewed by the mainstream media and Democratic leaders over the past week. Ricky Gervais’ lambasting of the Hollywood elites at the Golden Globes was both welcome and unexpected, but what has happened to his career trajectory in its wake? In Hour Two, the team returns to discussion of the modern evolution of Star Wars, and Steve doesn’t hold back on his disdain for the filmmakers. Finally, the team responds to listener feedback on several topics discussed at the end of 2019. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steve, Todd, and Aaron continue to lament the mainstream media’s openly anti-American coverage of the Iranian situation. Interventionism in the Middle East doesn’t work, but people should realize that it’s not the only option. Then, author Mary Jo Sharp joins the program to explain why so many Americans who have turned their backs on the church come back to the fundamental truth of Christianity. In Hour Two, for Theology Thursday, Steve takes aim at those who preach the gospel for all the wrong reasons. Finally, Aaron poses three non-political questions about the impact of music and theater, the best jobs in the trades, and whether the Marvel Comic Universe is a better film franchise than "The Lord of the Rings." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steve gets on his soapbox about the approach America needs to take to avert a major war in the Middle East. Simply put, President Trump should call the ayatollah’s bluff, something previous presidents have failed to do. Then, the team plays a game of Buy, Sell, or Hold? that touches on instant replay, Super Tuesday primaries, and Steve’s hoarding of holiday cookie dough. In Hour Two, Daniel Horowitz joins the program to explain why the killing of Qassem Soleimani was an act of de-escalation, not an act leading to war. Finally, the new XFL is experimenting with some new rules. Will any work their way into the NFL or college games? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“Enemies of the people” is not a title that Steve throws around lightly, but the latest statements by several high-ranking journalists and powerful Democrats leave no other term that can sufficiently describe them. Then, Steve Deace himself gets put on the spot in the new year’s first round of Fake News or Not? In Hour Two, the guys break their silence on "The Rise of Skywalker" for Pop Culture Tuesday. Be warned, there are spoilers galore and some less-than-flattering commentary about the film. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Steve Deace Show theme for 2020 is “Assume you’re being lied to,” because fake news is everywhere, no matter who you’re listening to. Then, Bob Vander Plaats joins the program to discuss the evolution of the Democrat field in the Iowa polls ahead of next month’s caucuses. Is Joe Biden toast if he finishes fourth or lower in the state? In Hour Two, Steve unveils his predictions for the year, and his outlook on the Democratic race would be historic if it comes to pass. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeff Fisher and Keith Malinak are back on the program to discuss topics such as the Democrats’ half-hearted response to the airstrike that eliminated two major Iranian military leaders. When should you offer some charity to the homeless and when are you getting ripped off? Be smart, don’t use tobacco, because Jeffy definitely sees the world a little differently now that he’s a non-smoker. In Hour Two, Jeffy examines a list of downright nasty foods that Baby Boomers simply won’t let leave the public consciousness. Also, prepare to have your mind blown by the story of a man falling victim to a “secret shopper” scam. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeff Fisher and Keith Malinak are on the program, and Keith is in seventh heaven following a delivery from his secret Santa. Pope Francis recently slapped a young girl, but Pope Jeffy thinks he understands what the Holy Father goes through. A plan to construct a 300-acre commune for 150,000 homeless people looks okay on paper, but it would be a fiasco in practice. In Hour Two, Keith vents his frustration at the TSA’s blatant double standard for what can be allowed through airport security. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steve and the crew count down their top 10 stories from the year that was, Steve's 10 predictions for 2019 are graded, and one last Feedback Friday ensues for the final show of the year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steve, Todd, and Aaron are joined by New York talk show host Shannon Joy to hand out their year-end awards for everything from Best Politician to Bummest Rap to Biggest Government Waste. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steve answers the fundamental question of why so many conservatives seem to love GOP lawmakers who are all bark and no bite. Then, the team plays an extended game of Buy, Sell, or Hold? that features questions regarding Joe Biden’s future post-Iowa, Urban Meyer’s future in the NFL, the greatest campaign slogans of all time, and the worst Christmas songs of all time. In Hour Two, Daniel Horowitz joins the program – brace yourself for what might just be his most bombastic soapbox to date. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices