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Things You Should Hear About, But Aren’t: WILDCARD WEDNESDAY

Wed, 19 Feb 2025 19:24:27 +0000

Elon Musk and Donald Trump are getting all the attention, and that’s warranted. But we have some footage you simply have to see to believe. Trust us, it’s all gold.

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Michael Goodwin talks Tom Hanks, Margaret Brennan and Eric Adams

Mon, 17 Feb 2025 21:18:34 +0000

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Only Rainbows

Thu, 13 Feb 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Karen McCord lost her beautiful young daughter in a plane crash. Her daughter, Carley McCord, was an aspiring sportscaster, newly married, and on her way to cover the Peach Bowl. The story is tragic. The connection Michele has with Carley is meaningful. Karen wrote the book, “Only Rainbows” (a line from a song by Andy Grammar, who also figures into the story). The book details the life and loss of Carley, and how her Karen had a feeling she would lose her daughter too soon.

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D.O.G.E, Bill Belichick, and Droves of Democrats: WILDCARD WEDNESDAY

Wed, 12 Feb 2025 19:33:30 +0000

A hostage return. Cutting the government fat. Snoop roasts Belichick. And some amazing posts from people you’ve never heard of! It’s another Wildcard Wednesday.

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Congressman Wesley Hunt

Mon, 10 Feb 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Chaos? Congressman Wesley Hunt (R-TX) is loving it. TikTok? Keep it, he says! No biological men in women’s sports? Hooray, he says. If you want to hear the positive take on all that is happening at warp speed in Washington, DC, this is for you.

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Parents Want Their Rights Back

Thu, 06 Feb 2025 10:00:00 +0000

January Littlejohn didn’t know her 13-year-old daughter was being socially transitioned at school… the fact was hidden from her by teachers and school administrators. Her story led her to become an activist, and she is now a parent advocate at Do No Harm (https://donoharmmedicine.org/). She shares her story with Michele and reveals how gender ideology is targeting young people.

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The Circus and The Tidal Wave: WILDCARD WEDNESDAY

Wed, 05 Feb 2025 19:16:42 +0000

From Trump to Elon to AOC to gender ideology, it’s next to impossible to keep up with the news of the day. We are trying! In this episode, we also throw in some clips from the way back machine that are still relevant. It’s always a wild ride on Wildcard Wednesday!

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Brave, Bold, and Bad-Ass: Stacy Washington

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 10:00:00 +0000

You may know her as “Stacy on the Right.” She is an Air Force veteran, a mom, wife, conservative activist and commentator. She dishes on new Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth; women in combat; and wokeness in the military. Prepare to be impressed.

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How Will You Afford Retirement??

Fri, 31 Jan 2025 10:00:00 +0000

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Brett Favre

Thu, 30 Jan 2025 10:00:00 +0000

He really needs no introduction. But there is a lot of news in the life of Pro Football Hall of Fame QB Brett Favre. He was recently diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease. He’s a grandfather of 3 boys. Would he want them to play football? And what about today’s NFL QB’s? Which ones does he stop and watch? So much from one of the most colorful and transparent athletes I’ve ever covered.

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RFK, Jr., J.D. Vance, and Selena Gomez: Wildcard Wednesday

Wed, 29 Jan 2025 21:03:22 +0000

Here’s your one stop shop for a review of the week’s best videos! J.D. Vance isn’t afraid to hold the press accountable. RFK, Jr. has fans! And Selena Gomez isn’t crying for murder victims.

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DEI: Some People Are More Equal Than Others

Mon, 27 Jan 2025 21:04:59 +0000

Does DEI have its merits? (See what I did there?) It depends on who you ask. In this episode, Michele explores two visions of diversity equity and inclusion.

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Marcellus Wiley: The Man is Gold.

Thu, 23 Jan 2025 20:39:28 +0000

Former NFL All-Pro defensive end Marcellus Wiley holds nothing back. Race. DEI. NFL. Lamar Jackson. Ryan Clark. Typewriting championships. Compton to Columbia. Absolutely one of my favorite interviews of all time.

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J6 Pardons, Biden Family Pardons, and Elon: Wildcard Wednesday!

Wed, 22 Jan 2025 19:29:32 +0000

Disgusting! How could President Trump pardon the J6 rioters? How could Joe Biden preemptively pardon his family? And is Elon Musk secretly a fascist? You didn’t think the first week of the Trump 47 Administration was going to be boring, did you? Michele covers it all.

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Liberation Day in America

Mon, 20 Jan 2025 22:29:58 +0000

During his Inaugural Address, President Donald Trump called today “Liberation Day.” As Joe Biden and Kamala Harris looked on, 47 didn’t hold back on his criticism of the last four years. Indeed, it was liberation day for the entire Biden family, all of whom were preemptively pardoned by the outgoing president just moments before he left office. I thought no one was above the law?

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A Red Wave… in California?

Thu, 16 Jan 2025 21:02:29 +0000

Can California Governor Gavin Newsom be successfully recalled? What about Los Angeles Mayor, Karen Bass? Ask the residents of Huntington Beach, who recently voted in an entirely Republican City Council. How did that happen? What does that development suggest about one of the most liberal (illiberal) states in America. Huntington Beach Mayor Pat Burns and Mayor Pro Tem Casey McKeon are not afraid of Governor Newsom. And they are fighting to “get California back.”

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The Los Angeles Fires: Is Smelt More Important than Humans?

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 10:00:00 +0000

If California Governor Gavin Newsom sincerely believes climate change is an existential threat, why wasn’t his state better prepared to combat a fire he claims was started by climate change? Daniel Turner of PowerTheFuture.com joins Michele to talk about where green initiatives have undermined public safety. We ask the question, “Is smelt more important than human lives?”

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Will China Eat Trump’s Lunch?

Mon, 13 Jan 2025 20:34:34 +0000

TikTok, Taiwan, and Trump. Michael Sobolik, Senior Fellow at The Hudson Institute and author of “Countering China’s Great Game,” discusses how the new Trump administration will deal with the escalating threat that is China.

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ESPN Analyst Ryan Clark

Thu, 09 Jan 2025 20:25:45 +0000

Ryan Clark has been called out for saying Lamar Jackson would be the first authentically Black quarterback to win a Super Bowl. But is that what Clark said? He was named in Sage Steele’s lawsuit against ESPN. Why? He and Aaron Rodger’s have feuded publicly. What started that? Ryan Clark sits with Michele and takes all questions.

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Fire, Reign, Threats, Trolls, and Freedom of Speech: Wildcard Wednesday

Wed, 08 Jan 2025 19:46:49 +0000

So Cal is burning. Trump wants Greenland. Pierre Poliviere wants Canada. Mark Zuckerberg finally wants free speech. It’s Wildcard Wednesday.

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Professor Gad Saad: Why Is This Canadian Cheering Trudeau’s Resignation?

Mon, 06 Jan 2025 22:37:31 +0000

Author of the International Best-Seller, “The Parasitic Mind,” Professor Gad Saad lets loose on his loathing of Justin Trudeau. Saad also continues to warn about our “Suicidal Empathy” toward people who hate us. Why are we so stupid? Saad will blow your mind.

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Nick Adams: Aussie turned MAGA

Thu, 02 Jan 2025 20:10:28 +0000

Why did Nick Adams desperately want to leave Australia to become a U.S. citizen? And once he did, what made him a Trump loyalist and friend? Meet the man who helped architect Trump’s outreach to young men in America. What made it effective? And what do this week’s terrorist attacks say about our national security three weeks prior to Trump’s inauguration?

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2024 in Review: Part Two

Mon, 30 Dec 2024 10:00:00 +0000

From the Celtics to the Dodgers… From Kamala to Trump… From debates to devastating storms… it was a remarkable year. Michele takes you through the highlights with the sights and sounds that made 2024 so fascinating.

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2024 in Review: Part One

Thu, 26 Dec 2024 20:47:14 +0000

From Assassination attempts to Super Bowl Championships… From Taylor Swift to Luigi Mangione… it was a remarkable year. Michele takes you through the highlights with the sights and sounds that made 2024 fascinating.

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Victoria Coates: “THE BATTLE FOR THE JEWISH STATE: HOW ISRAEL AND AMERICA CAN WIN”

Mon, 23 Dec 2024 20:03:51 +0000

Victoria Coates is Vice President of National Security and Foreign Policy at The Heritage Foundation. She previously served as a national security advisor under President Trump. She answers many questions, including, “Why does Israel exist?”

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You Should Be Mad As Hell.

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 19:32:41 +0000

On November 5th, we told the world where we stood: we want change. At this very moment, December 19, 2024, Congress is acting like they didn’t hear us. And you should be pissed off. Find out what they’re wasting time and tax-payer dollars on. Find out what Politifact thinks was the “Biggest Lie of the Year,” (stunningly tone deaf), and find out why Canada may be on the brink of a new dawn.

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Duke Lacrosse, George Stephanopoulos, and Hockey! Wildcard Wednesday

Wed, 18 Dec 2024 19:31:13 +0000

Some great stuff this Wildcard Wednesday… A glimpse into the future of Governor Tim Walz… a preview of the New Year for Justin Trudeau, and another media meltdown over Trump.

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We Don’t Want to Scare You, But You Need to be Aware.

Mon, 16 Dec 2024 20:45:04 +0000

Peter Johnson of Archway Defense joins Michele to talk about the realities of evil confronting America. Assassination attempts — both successful and unsuccessful — are red flags. Illegal immigrants from China and Afghanistan are red flags. And drones may be red flags as well. Johnson gives an unvarnished take on what America should be preparing for in 2025.

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Gender Affirming Care Getting Worldwide Examination

Thu, 12 Dec 2024 18:27:08 +0000

As The Supreme Court looks at a Tennessee’s law to ban gender-affirming care for minors, we look back to Michele’s interview with Brandon Showalter, a reporter who has covered the topic for years. We invite you to this encore presentation of a very timely issue. Warning, some of the content is graphic.

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Taylor Lorenz, Joe Scarborough, and Donald Trump: Wildcard Wednesday

Wed, 11 Dec 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Did you see Donald Trump on “Meet the Press”? Got you covered. Did you miss the reaction to the Daniel Penny verdict? Again, we got you. What about Taylor Lorenz and her recent use of the word, “Joy”? Must-see TV. And a musical performance that will leave you smiling — maybe even astonished.

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Daniel Penny Found Not Guilty

Mon, 09 Dec 2024 20:28:42 +0000

The Daniel Penny trial is over, and Penny was found not guilty. Reaction has been swift. Where do you fall on this outcome? We hear from people who want to exploit this incident as well as others who see right through the grift.

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Does Bodily Mutilation Make Kids Happy?

Thu, 05 Dec 2024 19:03:27 +0000

The world is paying attention to the Supreme Court of the United States. SCOTUS is considering whether or not Tennessee’s ban on transgender medical procedures is constitutional. In the U.K., James ESSES — therapist, writer, activist and founder of Just-Therapy.org — is paying close attention. But his point of view may surprise you.

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Wildcard Wednesday: “Wet-A P*y” vs “Baby It’s Cold Outside”

Wed, 04 Dec 2024 20:14:17 +0000

How crazy is America right now? And are we on the road to recovery? In this episode, we talk about Pete Hegseth, Daniel Penny, Eric Adams, Hunter Biden, Gavin Newsom, Leslie Jones, The View, and Chicagoans fighting back. This is gold.

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What Dean Phillips Really Thinks

Mon, 02 Dec 2024 21:11:31 +0000

Minnesota Democratic Congressman and former Presidential Candidate Dean Phillips understands politics. And there’s a lot he doesn’t like about it. He dishes with Michele.

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Kamala is Back! Whoopi is Backing Off… And Chicagoans Are Raging! It’s Wildcard Wednesday

Wed, 27 Nov 2024 19:50:06 +0000

Michele reviews her favorite video clips from the week, including some fresh stuff from Kamala. The View is always must-see. And CNN doesn’t even trust CNN. It’s Wildcard Wednesday.

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“I’m a gay guy who’s left the Left. A lifelong Democrat — not Anymore.”

Mon, 25 Nov 2024 10:00:00 +0000

That’s the first line of the pinned post on the X account of Jordan Bach. Raised in Massachusetts as a Kennedy-Democrat, Bach asked himself a question after Trump won in 2016: “How did the media get it so wrong?” He did the work, all you have to do is listen to this episode for the answers. One of Michele’s favorite interviews ever, enjoy meeting Jordan Bach for yourself.

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