Steve Deace Show

Steve Baker, investigative reporter at Blaze known for digging into federal probes, joins to walk through his forensic work on the January 6 pipe bomber investigation and questions around the FBI narrative. The conversation also touches on mobilizing dads at school boards, pastoral responses to new seekers, and the stakes of discipling those who show up.

William Wolfe, director at the Center for Baptist Leadership, offers sharp cultural and theological commentary. Conversation centers on the recent Jeffrey Epstein document releases and what they reveal about elite corruption. Short takes touch on coded language in the files, media reporting questions, and surrounding cultural reactions.

Bob Vander Plaats, conservative leader and CEO of The Family Leader, explains his endorsement in the Iowa governor race. Sam Sorbo, actress and homeschooling advocate, promotes reclaiming kids' education and her homeschool guide. They discuss Iowa's potential role as the 2026 midterms epicenter, a major gubernatorial shake-up, and practical homeschooling tips and political pressure on home education.

Daniel Horowitz, conservative commentator on strategy and policy, weighs in on Minnesota, the SAVE Act, and whether federal action signals victory. Mary Holland, attorney and president of Children’s Health Defense, discusses a new racketeering lawsuit targeting medical institutions. The conversation jumps between enforcement tactics, legal strategy, and the political stakes at play.

Nick Freitas, former Virginia delegate who watched Democrats quickly reshape state policy, and Jon Harris, writer and commentator on theology and culture. They discuss rapid political shifts in Virginia, Democratic legislative tactics, coalition strains on the Right over Israel, and whether cultural and theological standards are being compromised. Short, direct conversations on strategy, standards, and cultural influence.

Steve Friend, former FBI human trafficking investigator, brings investigative perspective. Breanna Morello, independent journalist and host of The American Journal, parses the latest Epstein document releases. They dissect scope of the dumps, DOJ redactions, international ties and notable names, hurdles to proving cases from public files, and how investigators should prioritize and verify evidence.

Auron MacIntyre, BlazeTV host and conservative commentator, offers sharp analysis of Minnesota and national politics. He breaks down the clashes in Minneapolis and what 'winning' would require. The conversation covers arrests, federal involvement, risks that could reverse gains, and why congressional Republicans fail to act.

Katy Faust, pro-family activist and founder of the Greater Than campaign fighting for children’s rights and the nuclear family. She discusses the new Greater Than effort, why overturning Obergefell matters, links between marriage law and child protection, and how supporters can mobilize for policy and cultural change.

Adam Steen, Iowa gubernatorial hopeful and former state agency COO, reflects on his campaign, debate performance, and grassroots strategy. Daniel Horowitz, conservative policy and economics analyst, offers his weekly dour take on markets and monetary risks. They discuss debate takeaways, voter outreach, tangible assets vs. fiat, and practical civic actions in short, sharp conversations.

Zach Dieken, Iowa state representative and pro-life advocate, discusses a bill defining unborn life as human from fertilization and proposed penalties. Conversation covers legal gaps, due process parity, political hesitancy among lawmakers, and tactical ideas like incremental measures. Also compares current federal-local dynamics to early COVID-era responses and warns against repeating past mistakes.