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Mar 22, 2026 • 31min
Extra: Former Iran Hostage on Torture, Hope, and Survival
Kevin Hermening, a former U.S. Marine held during the 1979–1981 Iran hostage crisis and now running for Congress in Wisconsin, shares his harrowing captivity and survival. He recounts the embassy assault, brutal solitary confinement, and what sustained his hope. He also discusses U.S. policy toward Iran and who should shape Iran’s future if the regime falls.
Mar 22, 2026 • 31min
From Washington: "A Plague on Our Democracy"... Why One Congressman Just Went Independent
Kevin Kiley, a California congressman turned independent, explains his switch and focus on lowering the cost of living. Gerri Willis, Fox Business anchor and housing-market expert, analyzes a Senate bill limiting institutional home buying and current housing and energy cost trends. They discuss redistricting, voter ID proposals, market impacts on first-time buyers, and rising energy pressures.
Mar 21, 2026 • 23min
Extra: Dana Perino, Emily Lampkin On Leadership Lessons & Achieving 'Real-Life Success'
Emily Lampkin, founder of the Women Leaders Series and author of Duct Tape and White Lies, shares practical leadership tips and career shortcuts. She discusses embracing the messy middle, juggling roles like work and parenting, and mentorship through demonstration. Conversations cover networking, accepting praise, handling high-pressure jobs, and balancing phone use and focus for real-life success.
Mar 21, 2026 • 31min
From Washington: A Presidential Ultimatum Puts Pressure on Senate Republicans
Dr. Majid Sadeghpour, political director focused on Iranian opposition and regime dynamics. Chad Pergram, chief congressional correspondent covering Capitol Hill strategy and budget fights. They discuss presidential pressure on Senate Republicans, the SAVE America Act’s hurdles, DHS funding standoff, the politics of supplemental Iran war costs, and prospects for Iranian internal uprising and regime change.
Mar 21, 2026 • 19min
Congress Raises Questions About The Cost Of Operation Epic Fury
David Kustoff, U.S. Representative from Tennessee and Ways and Means member, speaks about national security and Operation Epic Fury. He raises questions about a potential $200B Pentagon funding request. He also discusses constituent reactions, rising fuel costs, agriculture pressures, and proposed tax and nonprofit changes.
Mar 20, 2026 • 17min
Business Rundown: The President Opens the Toolbox to Cool Energy Prices
Phil Flynn, senior market analyst and energy commentator, offers sharp takes on oil markets and geopolitics. He discusses Strait of Hormuz risks and why Iran may not sustain attacks. He explains how lifting sanctions or SPR moves could cool prices. He also covers the impact of U.S. exports, preserving oil infrastructure, and how quickly markets may reset after hostilities end.
Mar 20, 2026 • 32min
The Epic Fury Funding Fight
Erin Houchin, Indiana congresswoman behind the POINTS Act focused on funding gambling addiction treatment. Shannon Bream, Fox News Sunday anchor, analyzes defense funding, Iran strategy, munitions shortages and political fallout. They discuss bipartisan support for treatment grants, large supplemental Pentagon requests, energy and oil impacts, and partisan clashes over funding priorities.
Mar 19, 2026 • 15min
Iran at the Brink: Can the Resistance Overthrow the Regime?
Dr. Majid Sadeghpour, an Iranian-American activist and leader in the Organization of Iranian American Communities, discusses opposition organizing and the role of the MEK and NCRI. He weighs whether joint US-Israel actions could open space for change. He describes public mood in Iran, explains the NCRI provisional government claim, and outlines political and moral support strategies.
Mar 19, 2026 • 32min
The SAVE America Act Standoff
Rafael Mangual, Manhattan Institute policy fellow who studies crime trends and policing, and Chad Pergram, Chief Congressional Correspondent who covers Senate procedure and legislative strategy, unpack the SAVE America Act’s hurdles, filibuster mechanics, amendment tactics, and political maneuvering. They also explore recent nationwide crime declines, changes in routine activities, policing shifts, and how lone-wolf attacks shape public perception.
Mar 18, 2026 • 25min
True Change In The Mideast Could Hinge On Regime Change In Iran
Danny Ayalon, former Israeli ambassador to the U.S. and ex-deputy foreign minister now leading Silver Road Capital Group, discusses Israel’s strikes on Iranian leadership and the strategy behind targeted leadership removals. He covers military benchmarks for withdrawal, the link between force and political change, and shifting Arab states’ stances toward Iran.
