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📣 Driving the Conversation…

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1. What Matters: Fragmented data

2. New Media Voices: Meghan Markle and Minnesota

3. Leading FOX: Clarence Thomas, Analilia Mejia, and the ceasefire

4. Trending: The Stop Nick Shirley Act and restaurant reparations

5. What the Right is Writing: Justin Fairfax and missing researchers

✍️ WHAT MATTERS AND WHERE WE’RE GOING…

Nathan’s quick take on where we’re headed…

Podcast success is often judged on "vibes” because platform data remains fragmented: Spotify and Apple offer opaque rankings, while YouTube is data-rich. Furthermore, as we noted earlier this week, a show can drive a conversation through viral clips even if the full episodes are going unwatched. The era of monolithic Nielsen Ratings is over.

However, new Q1 numbers from Edison Research - which surveys thousands of podcast listeners weekly - might help provide some insight. A few conservative media takeaways:

The Daily Wire is still thriving, with Ben Shapiro jumping to #24 in their rankings. Meanwhile, Megyn Kelly sits at #19, Tucker at #29, and Dan Bongino returned to the rankings at #43. - NRB

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🎙️ NEW MEDIA VOICES

The Megyn Kelly Show - 4/16

• Polling shows Kamala Harris leading at double digits ahead of Gavin Newsom in a potential 2028 run, Kelly encourages it as an easy win, guest Stephen A. Smith says Democrats may resort back to identity politics

• Smith argues progressives want to dismantle America into a socialist state, calls Newsom’s effect on California a disaster and favors a Marco Rubio run over JD Vance

• Guests Britt Mayer and Will Witt react to Meghan Markle turning a youth mental health event into a pity party

• In culture news, they argue Dave Chappelle could be shifting blame for backlash over his jokes onto Republicans and the media, criticize Jimmy Kimmel, preview the Blake Lively trial, and slam the Malcolm in the Middle reboot for injecting a non-binary child character

• They address recent religious-political divides among conservatives, such as War Sec. Pete Hegseth’s heavy quoting of the Bible and President Trump’s feud with Pope Leo

The Isabel Brown Show - 4/16

• Brown supports TMZ’s shift from celebrity gossip to confronting Congress, viewing it as a long-overdue development

• She criticizes members for taking extensive recesses rather than legislating on the SAVE America Act, and for insider trading

• Brown laughs at TMZ’s confrontation of Sen. Lindsey Graham during his Disney World visit with a bubble wand, and acknowledges their more serious reporting on Eric Swalwell’s assault scandals

• She notes the $100,000 reward TMZ is offering for hard evidence of congressional scandals

Human Events Daily with Jack Posobiec - 4/16

• Posobiec says alongside guest Tom Sauer the ATF ballistics report on Charlie Kirk’s death showed spent casings matching the gun used by Robinson

• He reacts to President Trump’s recent press gaggle on the War in Iran, noting his transparency with the media compared to Joe Biden

• Posobiec, as a Catholic and conservative, touches on the president’s recent disagreements with Pope Leo

The Dan Bongino Show - 4/16

• Bongino warns against the dangers of political inaction concerning Iran’s pursuit of nuclear weapons, defends President Trump’s decision to send in the military to prevent anything worse from developing

• He argues a simple use of AI to research Democrat policies can prove defunding the police, open border, and high taxes don’t work

• Bongino discusses the implications of institutional collapse, highlighted by the O.J. Simpson juror’s admission of acquittal as “payback,” calls upon citizens to engage in political outreach before the midterms

TimcastIRL - 4/16

• The panel says the political motivations behind charging an ICE agent in Minnesota sets a dangerous precedent, they discuss the future of policing with robots and AI

• They discuss the “homeless industrial complex” making the national mental health crisis worse, and debate the efficacy of Universal Basic Income

• They weigh issues with housing both on the corporate side with BlackRock, and with socialist policies like the pied-à-terre tax

• The panel jokingly describes a “Trump World Order” overtaking the existing liberal world order

📺 LEADING FOX NEWS

The Five

• President Trump and War Sec. Pete Hegseth warn if there’s no peace agreement then the ceasefire ends, KY Gov. Andy Beshear claims Trump will use a nuke to get famous

• Kamala Harris tries to stick it to Trump at a North Carolina gas station, turns out the prices were higher under her vice presidency

• Illegal immigrants are getting government-funded sex changes in California

• Actress Elizabeth Banks says she “doesn’t understand” white women who voted for Trump

FOX & Friends

• President Trump celebrates No Tax on Tips in Las Vegas last night

• The Artemis II mission reflects on the sense of unity felt by seeing Earth from space

• A record number of Senate Democrats vote against funding supplies for Israel, the U.S. Navy blockade stopped 14 ships from passing, Israel and Lebanon agree to a 10-day ceasefire

• Rep. Eric Burlison is interviewed on the number of missing and dead American scientists, “too coincidental”

• The FBI is using a hair DNA sample in the Nancy Guthrie case

• Retired Green Beret Nick Freitas shares his new book The Manbook

• Far-left Analilia Mejia is now congresswoman-elect in New Jersey

• Justice Clarence Thomas condemns progressivism at the University of Texas at Austin, meanwhile Justice Ketanji Jackson calls some court decisions “utterly irrational”

• An ATF ballistics report shows the bullet used to kill Charlie Kirk is too fragmented to match, but the spent casing matches the firearm used by Tyler Robinson

• FOX tours the USS Kearsarge for Fleet Week in Houston, TX

• House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries denies any prior knowledge of Eric Swalwell’s actions

• Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons resigns

• The House approves a short-term FISA extension

• The Barack Obama Presidential Library is expected to open this June

FOX Newsroom

• The United Arab Emirates says they’re winning against Iran, the US Navy is escorting allied ships through the Strait of Hormuz, additional peace talks may happen this weekend, stocks surge

• An ICE agent is facing felony assault charges in Minnesota

• Progressive Democrat Analilia Mejia wins a New Jersey seat in Congress

• The House passes a short-term FISA reauthorization, Rep. Jim Jordan reacts

• Virginia will vote on a redistricting push by Gov. Abigail Spanberger that would redraw the state into 10-1 Democrat representation

• Justice Clarence Thomas says progressivism seeks to replace the foundations of the Declaration of Independence

• Tyler Robinson, Charlie Kirk’s alleged killer, appears in court today

• President Trump vows to find answers to the numerous American scientists missing without a trace

🍿 TRENDING AND POUNCING

Tomorrow’s news today…

• Mayor Johnson: Restaurants have “ties with slavery” so we “need reparations” [X, EndWokeness]

• California Democrat lawmakers just voted to move forward with the Stop Nick Shirley Act because they are terrified of fraud. [X, Daugherty]

• Gavin Newsom’s PAC used $1.5 million to buy 67,000 copies of his own book. Total book sales were around 97,400. His PAC’s purchase accounts for about two-thirds of all sold copies. [X, LibsofTikTok]

🗞️ WHAT THE RIGHT IS WRITING

FOX News Digital

• Multiple researchers with top security clearances gone without a trace [FOX News]

• Justice Thomas explains what progressivism is actually doing to America [FOX News]

• Joe Rogan criticizes Trump for getting into one of the ‘craziest’ wars [FOX News]

Breitbart

• ICE Director Lyons Resigns Hours After Announcing Bust of Largest Chinese Illegal Alien Gift Card Fraud in History [Breitbart]

• Trump: Iran ‘Totally Agreed’ to Drop Nuclear Ambitions, Deal ‘Very Close’ [Breitbart]

• Ex-Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax and Wife Dead [Breitbart]

• OpenAI Attack Suspect Referenced ‘Luigi’ing Some Tech CEOs’ in Online [Breitbart]

Wall Street Journal Editorials

• How the ABA Spreads DEI in Law Schools [WSJ Ed]

• Democrats Try to Block Arms Sales to Israel [WSJ Ed]

• Virginia Is for Higher Taxes—and Gerrymanders [WSJ Ed]

• Finland’s Lessons on Transgender Children [WSJ Ed]

New York Post

• First photos of boat Lynette Hooker was sailing when she vanished in Bahamas revealed [NYP]

• Eric Swalwell donors footed $500K in hotel bills, including rooms where alleged rapes happened [NYP]

• Hunter Biden hiding out from $20M debts at luxury California estate, not South Africa: ‘It’s a ruse’ [NYP]

• Justin Fairfax was a raging drunk who bought gun with kids’ horseback-riding money before murder-suicide: court docs [NYP]

• Justin Fairfax ‘couldn’t find a job’ or even get legal clients after sex assault scandal, pal says [NYP]

Washington Free Beacon

• Michigan Senate Hopeful Abdul El-Sayed Blamed US for ‘Creating’ Terrorism: ‘What Happens When People Are in Pain?’ [WFB]

Washington Reporter

• Sen. John Sununu: Why I support the Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act [Reporter]

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1. What Matters: Gallup: Young Republicans reclaim the pews

2. New Media Voices: The failed state of California

3. Leading FOX: The blockade and NY taxes

4. Trending: Arches, Astronauts, and Disney

5. What the Right is Writing: Swalwell, Lululemon, and the EU

✍️ WHAT MATTERS AND WHERE WE’RE GOING…

Nathan’s quick take on where we’re headed…

To understand conservative media, one must first grasp its young, faithful core. While The Brand Brief has long documented the right’s emphasis on faith-focused content, new Gallup polling explains why.

According to the report, young men have hit a 25-year high in expressed religiosity. This shift is driven almost entirely by young Republicans. A similar trend is emerging for young Republican women, who significantly outpace their Democrat peers in church attendance.

Whether these shows are leaning into faith to meet their audience, or the audience is finding God because of their favorite hosts - well, God only knows. - NRB

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🎙️ NEW MEDIA VOICES

The Megyn Kelly Show - 4/15

• Kelly expresses strong disapproval of the perceived softening of U.S. immigration policies, the Dignidad Act, and California gubernatorial candidate Tom Steyer’s plan to prosecute ICE agents

• She examines Sen. Ruben Gallego’s evasiveness regarding sexual misconduct allegations against Eric Swalwell

• Guest former Navy SEAL sniper Jack Carr shares insights into his rigorous military training, his switch to writing books, and how some veterans feel about Iran

The Ben Shapiro Show - 4/16

• Shapiro critiques Democrat tax policies as a driving wealth and businesses out of states and cities like New York and California, while praising Republicans’ Working Families Tax Cuts

• He reports on California’s use of taxpayer dollars on gender transitions for illegal immigrants

• Shapiro argues the Iran operation has been successful, as the U.S. controls global oil markets against challenges from powers like China

• He discusses how some commentators have accused President Trump of experiencing cognitive decline, and the political shift among comedians like Dave Chappelle and Bill Burr

• Guest theologian Carl Trueman discusses how the modern rejection of God leads to a degradation of people’s view of the value of humanity

The Michael Knowles Show - 4/15

• Knowles highlights the shift in American opinion regarding support for Israel, particularly among Republicans and moderate Democrats, and praises the success of the naval blockade at the Strait of Hormuz

• He condemns the credible death threats, doxing, and harassment targeting conservative figures like Erika Kirk

• Knowles advocates for public humiliation of support of radical people like Hasan Piker to diminish their influence

• He critiques the confident ignorance often displayed by liberals regarding religious matters, exemplified by The View’s Joy Behar

• Knowles explains the relationship between temporal and spiritual power as evidenced by Pope Leo and President Trump

After Party with Emily Jashinsky - 4/15

• Jashinsky examines the looksmaxxing phenomenon’s appeal to disillusioned young men, as explored in guest Nick Freitas’ book on masculinity

• They react to the violent attack on TPUSA reporter Savannah Hernandez, and singer Maren Morris fighting against people telling her that her son needs to be less feminine

• Guest Spencer Klavan discusses Dave Chappelle’s engagement with the “comedy police,” the disturbing “virtual resurrection” of Top Gun actor Val Kilmer, and Mediaite’s founding editor getting suspended for errors made with AI

The Brett Cooper Show - 4/15

• Cooper believes TMZ’s new Washington, DC bureau marks a “redemption arc” for the outlet, after they exposed multiple politicians on vacation while DHS employees remain unpaid

• She argues legacy media groups like POLITICO are hypocritical and failed to hold power accountable

• TMZ plans to investigate the finances of many politicians, as well as uncover more salacious topics like relationships and living situations

📺 LEADING FOX NEWS

The Five

• Sen. Mark Warner on MS Now claims America isn’t the “good guy” anymore, CENTCOM reports zero boats have broken through the US naval blockade

• Rep. Eric Swalwell faces rape allegations, investigations in multiple states

• Rep. Jamie Raskin is trying to 25th amendment President Trump, meanwhile Joe Biden awkwardly claims a black college trustee looks like Barack Obama

• NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani confirms first city-run grocery store

• A new study shows small talk is good for your brain

FOX & Friends

• The U.S. has completely blockaded Iranian shipping, Treasury Sec. Scott Bessent says he expects gas prices to drop to normal this summer, War Sec. Pete Hegseth confirms 13 ships were turned around

• NY Gov. Kathy Hochul and Mayor Mamdani team up to introduce a luxury home wealth tax

• A new Yale University study blames universities themselves for the lowered public trust in higher education

• The two attempted NYC bombers face federal charges

• Journalist Alex Berenson reacts to California’s Stop Nick Shirley Act that would punish citizen journalists going after fraud

• The White House is beginning investigations into multiple top American researchers going missing without a trace

• Queen Elizabeth’s best friend speaks out on the Harry and Meghan Markle drama, says there was “trouble” at their wedding

• New Jersey congressional candidate Analilia Mejia calls Jesus a Democratic Socialist

• President Trump hosts a No Tax on Tips roundtable in Las Vegas today

• The man who attacked Sam Altman’s home referenced CEO killer Luigi Mangione

• Former NATO Sec. Jens Stoltenberg says they would have to weigh the future of the alliance if the U.S. leaves

• The Great American State Fair lineup releases, will be on the National Mall from June 25 through July 10

• National Review Editor-in-Chief Rich Lowry decries Pope Leo XIV’s claim that God doesn’t hear the prayers of those who wage war

FOX Newsroom

• CENTCOM confirms the naval blockade has halted Iran’s trade, forced 13 ships so far to turn around, Treasury Sec. Scott Bessent says additional sanctions may be applied, Sen. Tom Cotton reports on China agreeing to not send weapons to Iran, first female protester to be executed by regime

• Far-left New Jersey congressional candidate Analilia Mejia is expected to win

• Police report former VA Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax killed himself and his wife in a murder-suicide

• A UK national naturalized under the Biden administration murdered a DHS employee just walking her dog, former DHS Sec. Chad Wolf reacts

• Intelligence Director Tulsi Gabbard is calling for criminal charges tied to the 2019 Trump impeachment push

• NY Gov. Kathy Hochul and NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani are looking to add a heavy tax on secondary homes

• Rep. Eric Burlison is interviewed on multiple top American scientists going missing without a trace

🍿 TRENDING AND POUNCING

Tomorrow’s news today…

• NEW: Astronaut Reid Wiseman, who says he is not religious, says he broke down in tears when he saw the Cross after getting back to Earth. [X, Rugg]

• VA Gov. Abigail Spanberger just approved taxpayer funded grants of tens of millions of dollars which will benefit a company that her husband holds a leadership position in. [X, LibsofTikTok]

• Disney World brings back its “Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls” greeting after dropping it in 2021. [X, Polymarket]

🗞️ WHAT THE RIGHT IS WRITING

FOX News Digital

• Historic Israel-Lebanon talks to take place for first time in decades [FOX News]

• Trump hits key battlegrounds to boost GOP ahead of midterms [FOX News]

• Kamala Harris swipes President Trump over high gas prices [FOX News]

Breitbart

• E.U. Chief Calls for End to National Veto Power Following Orbán’s Ouster in Hungary [Breitbart]

• Steve Hilton Says Democrats Machine Covered for Swalwell [Breitbart]

• Is Top Obama Adviser David Axelrod Behind Woke Catholic Op? [Breitbart]

Wall Street Journal Editorials

• Trump and His Federal Reserve Vendetta [WSJ Ed]

• Ken Paxton Wants Your Lululemon Yoga Pants [WSJ Ed]

• Iran’s Regime Wants a Lebanon Cease-Fire [WSJ Ed]

• Dr. Makary and Mr. Hyde at the FDA [WSJ Ed]

New York Post

• Lisa Bloom, attorney for Eric Swalwell’s alleged rape victim, brutally hits back at his ‘regret is not rape’ claim [NYP]

• Business scammed by phony Bieber staff who claimed pop star needed rentals for Coachella [NYP]

Washington Free Beacon

• ‘Moderate’ Governor Abigail Spanberger Signs Bill Forcing Virginia Schools To Consider ‘Restorative Disciplinary Practices’ Before Suspending Students [WFB]

Washington Reporter

• Rep. Young Kim leads legislation that would deport illegal immigrant drunk drivers [Reporter]

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1. What Matters: “I’ll just wait and watch the clips”

2. New Media Voices: Sydney Sweeney, Stalin, and Fang Fang

3. Leading FOX: Melania, Mamdani, and Newsom

4. Trending: Triumphal Arch

5. What the Right is Writing: China, Iran, and the moon

✍️ WHAT MATTERS AND WHERE WE’RE GOING…

Nathan’s quick take on where we’re headed…

In a sharp Substack, Ed Elson makes an important point as to why OpenAI paid $200 million to acquire the business show TBPN. The short answer? Clips.

The piece touches on how clips are dictating the direction of media, attention spans, and a favorite theme of The Brand Brief: news cycles. But the real takeaway from Elson’s post: infamous streamers are building their empires through their clips. - NRB

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🎙️ NEW MEDIA VOICES

The Megyn Kelly Show - 4/14

• Kelly details the allegations made against Democrat Rep. Eric Swalwell, describing Snapchat messages, hotel invitations, explicit texts, unsolicited photos, and date rape

• Guest Steve Hilton, GOP candidate, explains how the Democrat establishment took out Swalwell from within after likely covering for him for years

• Hilton explains how California’s top-two system could produce two Democrats advancing in June, emphasizes the need for Republican unity and voter ID

• Kelly criticizes a Euphoria promo featuring Sydney Sweeney dressed as a “sexy infant” as sick and pedophilic, saying director Sam Levinson allegedly pushes gratuitous nudity on the actresses

• She mocks Lena Dunham’s tell-all memoir about Girls, Lizzo’s twerking with a Labubu toy, and Meghan Markle’s volunteerism photo-op

The Ben Shapiro Show - 4/14

• Shapiro reacts to reports the Biden admin weaponized the DOJ to target pro-life activists through a biased application of the FACE Act

• He argues Pope Leo is being too critical of the War in Iran and immigration policy while ignoring the persecution of Christians, reacts to President Trump’s post depicting himself looking like Jesus

• He describes a “Grievance Party” bringing together left- and right-wing figures like Aleksandr Dugin, Tucker Carlson, and Hasan Piker

The Michael Knowles Show - 4/14

• Knowles reacts to President Trump claiming the viral AI photo of him looking like Jesus was supposed to depict him as a Red Cross doctor

• He criticizes the Democrat establishment for hiding Eric Swalwell’s sexual assault cases until politically convenient

• He contrasts the Biden admin’s usage of the DOJ to target pro-life activists to the Republican majority’s refusal to use power as leverage, and calls out figures like Hasan Piker for using violent language against conservatives

• Knowles argues modern liberalism denies aging via celebrity culture, exemplified by figures like Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry at Coachella

Louder with Crowder - 4/14

• Crowder believes atrocities of communism, such as those led by Stalin and Mao, are underemphasized in education compared to the Nazis

• Responding to antisemetic claims, he argues “Jewish Bolshevism” was a manipulative term popularized by Nazi figures to shift blame from Marxism onto Jewish people

• He identifies modern-day Bolshevism as an exclusively leftist ideology, manifesting in those who promote collectivism, state control, and anti-religious sentiment

The Brett Cooper Show - 4/14

• Rep. Eric Swalwell’s political career is over, according to Cooper, as he withdraws from the California gubernatorial race and public office amidst a deluge of allegations

• Cooper says Swalwell’s hypocrisy is emphasized by his unaddressed association with Chinese operative “Fang Fang,” a video of him with a sex worker, and lewd text exchanges with staff

• She argues Democrats potentially hiding this for years until politically convenient is representative of broader corruption within Congress, including lobbying, insider trading, and gambling

📺 LEADING FOX NEWS

The Five

• A fifth woman comes forward, now with rape allegations against Eric Swalwell, Sen. Ruben Gallego claims he was “flirty”

• A New York Times reporter claimed to be “torn” over a win against Iran because it would give President Trump a positive spotlight

• An anti-ICE mob attacked a TPUSA journalist in Minneapolis

• A new California bill, literally titled the “Stop Nick Shirley Act,” would target citizen journalists

• Joe Biden reportedly wanted MI Gov. Gretchen Whitmer as his VP, not Kamala Harris

FOX & Friends

• A fifth victim comes forward in the Eric Swalwell scandal, LA County opens a probe against him

• VP Vance attended the University of Georgia TPUSA event without Erika Kirk due to threats against her

• More than 10,000 troops have been deployed to blockade the Strait of Hormuz

• The Fairfield, CA man recorded breaking into a house has been charged with assault

• The IRS reports the average tax refund is up 11% this year thanks to the Working Families Tax Cuts

• Oklahoma Principal Kirk Moore heroically tackled and disarmed a would-be school shooter

• FCC Chair Brendan Carr argues the NFL is putting too many games behind a paywall

• Air New Zealand releases bunk beds that can be used up to four hours on flights

• Anna Kepner’s stepbrother faces murder charges in her death on a cruise

• New documents show Brian Hooker, a man accused of killing his wife in the Bahamas, was acquitted for child abuse in 2005

• First Lady Melania Trump announces plans to fix the foster care system

• Houston is hosting fleet week for the first time

• NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s city-run grocery store will cost $30M, about $20M more than it takes for a private store to be built

• A UK national has been accused of murdering a DHS agent in Georgia

• A Phoenix pilot is interviewed about his miraculously landing in a parking lot

FOX Newsroom

• CA Gov. Gavin Newsom is setting up a special election for Eric Swalwell’s empty seat, Rep. Nancy Pelosi denies turning a blind eye while Sen. Ruben Gallego says he heard “rumors” years ago

• Guest Andrew Kolvet discusses a rise in threats against conservatives after Erika Kirk had to cancel her tour appearance, and a TPUSA reporter was assaulted by protesters

• The House GOP demands answers from ActBlue about potential foreign campaign donations, guest Rep. Bryan Steil reacts

• Heroic Principal Kirk Moore saved his Oklahoma high school from a school shooter

• President Trump signals additional negotiations with Iran as the Strait of Hormuz blockade enters Day 3, U.S. Navy attempts to destroy mines

• The FCC is investigating the NFL for potentially predatory paywalls

• A former Indiana University researcher is sentenced for smuggling E. coli from China into the country

• Billionaire California gubernatorial candidate Tom Steyer advocates for arresting ICE agents

• Speaker Mike Johnson hosts a live press conference on the benefits of the Working Families Tax Cuts on National Filing Day

• Washington, DC youth curfew zones are set to expire tonight

🍿 TRENDING AND POUNCING

Tomorrow’s news today…

• Video shows the exact moment Kirk Moore, principal of Pauls Valley High School in OK, tackled and disarmed a would-be school shooter. [X, LibsofTikTok]

• President Trump's 250-foot tall Triumphal Arch will officially be SUBMITTED tomorrow for construction as part of America's 250th celebration [X, Daugherty]

🗞️ WHAT THE RIGHT IS WRITING

FOX News Digital

• President Trump says the Iran war is ‘very close to being over’ [FOX News]

• Trump tears into Giorgia Meloni, calling her ‘unacceptable’ in bitter rift [FOX News]

• Five accusers and a resignation later, Swalwell’s best pal in Congress breaks ranks [FOX News]

Breitbart

• Steve Hilton: Democrats Machine Covered for Swalwell [Breitbart]

• Trump Blockade Threatens Iran’s Military-Industrial Complex [Breitbart]

• Breitbart Business Digest: Party Boats in the Gulf of America [Breitbart]

• Eric Swalwell Says ‘I Plan to Resign’ from Congress [Breitbart]

Wall Street Journal Editorials

• Dr. Makary and Mr. Hyde at the FDA [WSJ Ed]

• The Growing State Tax and Jobs Divide [WSJ Ed]

• Trump’s Blockade Is a Crisis for Iran [WSJ Ed]

• The Wireless Space Wars Get Interesting [WSJ Ed]

New York Post

• Trump needs ‘four or five-month window’ between Iran war and midterms, must press China [NYP]

• Last man on moon reveals secret hidden in lunar dust that could spur space-travel boon [NYP]

Washington Free Beacon

• On Ruben Gallego, We Told You So [WFB]

Washington Reporter

• Rep. Mike Rogers leverages 9/11 divide in Senate race [Reporter]

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1. What Matters: Democrat sex scandals

2. New Media Voices: Eric Swalwell, Jesus, and Viktor Orban

3. Leading FOX: McDonald’s, Justin Bieber, and Hasan Piker

4. Trending: Friends of Swalwell

5. What the Right is Writing: Greece, Cuba, and Iran

✍️ WHAT MATTERS AND WHERE WE’RE GOING…

Nathan’s quick take on where we’re headed…

The history of conservative media and Democrat sex scandals can’t be told without the other. As a long-standing left-wing cartoon villain, Eric Swalwell provided the perfect opportunity for the right to run a victory lap this week.

From the “vast right-wing conspiracy” of the Lewinsky era to the Andrew Breitbart-led takedown of Anthony Weiner, conservatives have perfected the playbook for Democrat scandal.

The stench of Swalwell will no longer linger in the halls of Congress. - NRB

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🎙️ NEW MEDIA VOICES

The Megyn Kelly Show - 4/13

• Kelly and guest Brandon Weichert criticize the Navy blockage of the Strait of Hormuz as risky, following failed negotiations with Iran

• She argues President Trump has been offensive to Christians due to his recent post depicting himself as a Christ-like healer, and for attacking Pope Leo XIV’s comments concerning war

• Citing a poll showing 36% approval of the Iran conflict, Kelly argues Republicans must make a drastic shift back toward domestic policy to maintain the House and Senate majority

• Kelly details the allegations against Rep. Eric Swalwell, she suggests Democrat insiders timed the revelations to clear the field for a Tom Steyer endorsement

The Ben Shapiro Show - 4/13

• Shapiro applauds Trump’s blockade strategy against Iran, criticizes the “Bipartisan Grievance Party” for engaging in media demoralization

• He denounces Pope Leo XIV’s comments on war, noting President Trump’s public rebukes ranging from crime to global affairs

• In light of allegations against Rep. Eric Swalwell, Shapiro condemns what he calls a one-sided “believe all women” standard and calls karma after years of Swalwell making fun of Shapiro

• He responds to the end of Viktor Orbán’s leadership in Hungary, the rise of Peter Magyar, and Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner’s Nazi tattoo

The Michael Knowles Show - 4/13

• Knowles draws parallels between Rep. Eric Swalwell to previous scandals involving Al Franken and Bill Clinton, relating it back to the vicious internal politics of Democrats

• He reacts to Trump’s recent conflict with Pope Leo, and his Truth Social post depicting himself as a Christ-like figure, calling it blasphemous

• Knowles discusses the unexpected defeat of Viktor Orbán in the Hungarian election and the subsequent reactions from the global left

• He explores the divergence in birth rates between conservative and liberal women

The Isabel Brown Show - 4/13

• Brown speculates the timing of the allegations against Rep. Eric Swalwell, coinciding with his lead in the California gubernatorial race, was a politically convenient move to force his withdrawal

• She strongly criticizes the Democrat establishment, including Sen. Adam Schiff and corporate media, for allegedly knowing about his predatory behavior for years

• Brown condemns California’s legislative actions, such as “compassionate release” laws for their undue leniency towards sex offenders

After Party with Emily Jashinsky - 4/13

• Jashinsky is joined by Dave Smith, comedian and host of “Part Of The Problem” Podcast, to discuss the ongoing war with Iran and dissenting voices among podcasters who supported President Trump in 2024

• They also discuss backlash over a controversial Truth Social post by the president that appeared to depict him as Jesus

• They condemn Rep. Eric Swalwell’s sexual assault allegations

• Smith reacts to the cringeworthy appearance by Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry at Coachella, and Islamophobia accusations against Sabrina Carpenter

• Jashinsky rounds out the show with a look at Lena Dunham’s new publicity tour as she reflects on backlash during her “Girls” era.

📺 LEADING FOX NEWS

The Five

• President Trump doordashed McDonald’s to promote no tax on tips, then threatened Iran on the doorstep

• The House Ethics Committee is opening an investigation into sexual assault allegations made against Rep. Eric Swalwell, after he announced both the end of his gubernatorial campaign and his resignation from Congress

• MI Sen. Elissa Slotkin distances herself from radical streamer Hasan Piker, unlike candidate Abdul El-Sayed

• A machete-wielding man attacked three on the New York subway, journalist criticizes the NYPD for using lethal force

• Some criticize Justin Bieber for his “lazy” Coachella performance, while others argue it’s a throwback to his start on YouTube

FOX & Friends

• Both Reps. Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzalez announce their resignations, Rep. Anna Paulina Luna says there could be more allegations coming

• As the U.S. Navy blockades the Strait of Hormuz, oil prices near $100 a barrel

• A TPUSA reporter was attacked at a Minnesota anti-ICE rally

• A man in Fairfield, CA broke into a man’s house during a potential schizophrenic episode, the homeowner hit him with a shovel

• An American woman is still missing in the Bahamas

• After Meta and YouTube were ruled liable in the social media addiction trial, Roblox is adding additional child safety mechanisms

• The White House celebrates “no tax on tips” with a food delivery straight to the Oval Office, DoorDash Grandma is interviewed

• Hinge reports a 75% increase in the word whimsy in people’s profiles

• Anna Kepner’s stepbrother has been charged in her murder aboard a Carnival cruise ship last fall

• Gang suspects will be arraigned today after a 7-month old baby was murdered by a stray bullet meant for her father

• TX AG Ken Paxton is opening an investigation into Lululemon over PFAS in their clothing

FOX Newsroom

• President Trump threatens a 50% tariff on China if they aid Iran, U.S. hosting Israel-Lebanon peace talks today, more than 15 Navy boats are blockading the Strait of Hormuz

• Reps. Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzalez have announced their resignations over sexual assault allegations

• Socialist streamer Hasan Piker denounces Republicans as terrorists, says even Hamas is better than Israel

• California, New Jersey, and New York have the most business regulations, while Iowa, Kansas, and South Dakota have the least amount

• The missing vacationing woman’s husband Brian Hooker refuses to answer media questions, released from jail

• A Fairfield, CA man claiming to be a “wizard detective,” screaming on the Ring camera, broke into a man’s home and so the homeowner hit him with a shovel

• VP JD Vance and Erika Kirk are coming to the University of Georgia for a TPUSA event

• AG Todd Blanche reacts to pro-life activist Mark Houck winning a settlement after the Biden DOJ raided his home, and Melania Trump’s disparagement of claims tying her to Jeffrey Epstein

🍿 TRENDING AND POUNCING

Tomorrow’s news today…

• Legal entries at the border down 99.9%. This deserves way more attention. [X, End Wokeness]

• The View’s Joy Behar calls Jesus a “narcissistic” [X, Fondacaro]

• Ilhan Omar requested a $1 million earmark for a “substance abuse clinic” that was actually a restaurant run by Somalis [X, LibsofTikTok]

🗞️ WHAT THE RIGHT IS WRITING

FOX News Digital

• JD Vance says the ball is ‘in Iran’s court’ after Pakistan peace talks stall [FOX News]

• Fresh Iran-US talks could happen Thursday before ceasefire expires [FOX News]

• Reps Swalwell, Gonzales announce resignations from Congress [FOX News]

Breitbart

• Greek Official Reveals How Trump, Guilfoyle Severed China’s ‘Dragon’s Head’ Port Advantage in ‘Gateway to Europe’ [Breitbart]

• ‘Locked and Loaded’ -- Trump: U.S. Navy Blockades Strait of Hormuz [Breitbart]

• Trump Slams Pope Leo XIV: ‘Weak on Crime’ and ‘Terrible for Foreign Policy’ [Breitbart]

• CENTCOM Confirms U.S. Navy to Block Ships Entering, Exiting Iranian Ports [Breitbart]

Wall Street Journal Editorials

• Playing National Security Roulette [WSJ Ed]

• Democracy Lives in Europe, After All [WSJ Ed]

• Los Angeles Schools Can’t Do Math [WSJ Ed]

• A Tax Day Lesson for Booker and Van Hollen [WSJ Ed]

New York Post

• Bleary-eyed Eric Swalwell wears a robe, parties with ‘yacht girls’ during ‘hush hush’ St. Tropez blow-out, wild video shows [NYP]

• Cops’ chilling warning for a bloody summer as depravity of hellish LA street takeovers revealed: ‘Rapes, shootings, murders’ [NYP]

Washington Free Beacon

• UNC Officials Accused of Not Protecting Students or Defending Free Speech After April Fools’ ICE Article, ‘Sorority Girl’ Skit Lead to Death Threats, Campus Uproar [WFB]

Washington Reporter

• Roy Cooper abandons Eric Swalwell, rejects Remedy PAC’s support after Michael Whatley’s criticisms [Reporter]

• Danielle Alvarez: The Left must stop legitimizing Cuba’s brutal regime [Reporter]

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1. What Matters: California roots

2. New Media Voices: Rogan, Von, and Clark

3. Leading FOX: Iran, Swalwell, and Mamdani

4. Trending: DoorDash delivery

5. What the Right is Writing: The end of Swalwell

✍️ WHAT MATTERS AND WHERE WE’RE GOING…

Nathan’s quick take on where we’re headed…

East Coast media bias is real, but conservative media has always looked west, particularly to California. As this week’s news cycle kicks off with Eric Swalwell, the Newsoms, taxpayer fraud, and Bieberchella, the focus shouldn’t come as a surprise.

A major reason for this Pacific tilt is that the anchors of the right’s new media - Breitbart, The Daily Wire, and PragerU - all launched in California. While the epicenter has since shifted to Texas, Florida, and Tennessee, Golden State roots run deep.

Bottom line: Conservative media is upstream of politics; it's a battle of culture and faith, making California the ultimate front line. - NRB

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The Joe Rogan Experience

• Comedian Arsenio Hall reflects on the history of stand-up clubs and balancing fame with his personal life

• Comedian and voice actor Duncan Trussell talks about a shooter using ChatGPT, disappearing scientists, and the value of knockoff items

• MMA fighters John Rallo, Matt Serra, and Din Thomas discuss the state of TV, famous matches, and training others to compete

This Past Weekend with Theo Von

• Country singer Ella Langley talks about her new album Dandelion, growing up in a “hippie Baptist” family, and how she made it in Nashville

• Comedian and podcaster Matt McCusker shares his gardening tips, his concerns about looksmaxxing, and the draft

The Shawn Ryan Show

• Retired Delta Force Commander Pete Blaber explains the failures that led to the death of former NFL player Pat Tillman in Afghanistan

Culture Apothecary with Alex Clark

• Dr. Daniel Pompa explains how fasting and Ozempic fail to address the real causes of weight gain, and argues the sun is healthier than spray tans and beds

• Biohacker Dave Asprey talks fiber, peptides, weight loss, and more

The Tim Dillon Show

• Dillon discusses the Butler, PA assassination attempt, criticizes Israel bombing Lebanon, calls out failures of the California economy, and explains the impact of Mythos AI

📺 LEADING FOX NEWS

FOX & Friends

• Rep. Eric Swalwell suspends his governor campaign following federal investigations and sexual assault allegations

• Beginning today, the U.S. Navy will blockade ships at Iranian ports after peace talks failed over the Strait of Hormuz and uranium enrichment, Sen. Tom Cotton is interviewed on the potential for a 50% tariff on China if they arm Iran

• The Bahamas police will decide today whether to charge Brian Hooker in the death of his wife, daughter suspects foul play

• Utah Valley University TPUSA chapter president speaks out against a professor speaking at commencement who criticized Charlie Kirk after his assassination

• After giving up on making buses free, NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani confirms plans for the first city-run grocery store

• One dead, six injured in a New Jersey Chick-fil-A shooting

• Two bodies were recovered in the rubble of a collapsed parking garage in Philadelphia

• Golfer Rory McIlroy makes history with his second Masters win in a row

• A Stanford study shows only 31% of Americans trust AI regulation

• Roblox CEO Dave Baszucki announces special accounts for users under 16 following multiple accounts of online grooming

• The Artemis II navy divers are interviewed on the historic mission

• Ford CEO Jim Farley is interviewed on winning top American auto manufacturer for the ninth year in a row

FOX Newsroom

• The U.S. Navy begins a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz to prevent Iran from selling oil and to destroy mines after peace talks failed this weekend, Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso reacts to oil prices spiking to $4.13 average

• Rep. Eric Swalwell ends his campaign for California governor following sexual assault allegations, Republican candidate Steve Hilton reacts

• NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani announces the first city-run grocery store

• Brian Hooker remains in jail in the Bahamas as daughter claims he’s responsible for his wife’s disappearance

• The NYPD kill a man wielding a machete at Grand Central Station

🍿 TRENDING AND POUNCING

Tomorrow’s news today…

• FAVREAU: “When you say Hamas is a thousand times better, do you actually mean that?”.. PIKER: “I do mean it.” [X, RNC Research]

• A total naval blockade on Iranian ships is about to commence, US forces are gearing up to strangle Iranian ports through the Strait of Hormuz. [X, Daugherty]

• Some lady let out a piercing Islamic tongue trilling thing, disrupting a concert, and Sabrina Carpenter felt the need to apologize for telling her to stop. [X, Bonchie]

• Husband of influencer threatens lawsuit against Eric Swalwell, claims he once sent his wife unsolicited n*des and showed up at her home. [X, Rugg]

🗞️ WHAT THE RIGHT IS WRITING

FOX News Digital

• Eric Swalwell exits California governor race [FOX News]

• Trump enacts US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz [FOX News]

• Iran’s president signals openness to US deal [FOX News]

Breitbart

• Trump Says He Doesn’t Care if Iran Returns to Talks — ‘If They Don’t Come Back, I’m Fine’ [Breitbart]

• ‘Locked and Loaded’ -- Trump: U.S. Navy Blockades Strait of Hormuz [Breitbart]

• End of an Era: Viktor Orbán Concedes Defeat in Hungarian Elections [Breitbart]

Wall Street Journal Editorials

• Trump Blockades the Blockaders in Iran [WSJ Ed]

• The Eric Swalwell Standard [WSJ Ed]

• Hungarians Oust Viktor Orbán [WSJ Ed]

• Kathy Hochul Takes On the Trial Bar [WSJ Ed]

• Taiwan and the Trump-Xi Meeting [WSJ Ed]

New York Post

• Inside Bari Weiss’s shaky, arms-length relationship with the president of CBS News [NYP]

• Billionaire kicks Eric Swalwell out of his mansion and wants $1M back after heinous sex allegations [NYP]

• ‘Offensive’ new Epstein book paints Ghislaine Maxwell as victim, claims some girls were money-grabbers [NYP]

Washington Free Beacon

• Gavin Newsom Said He Had a ‘Moral Duty’ To Release His Tax Returns Every Year He Served in Office. He Hasn’t Since 2022. [WFB]

Washington Reporter

• President Trump tackles issue of Chinese illicit vapes ahead of meeting with Xi [Reporter]

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1. What Matters: The truth about conservative media

2. New Media Voices: Amnesty and doomerism

3. Leading FOX: Mamdani misses and George Washington

4. Trending: Ben Sasse has his eyes on Christ

5. What the Right is Writing: The ceasefire stands?

✍️ WHAT MATTERS AND WHERE WE’RE GOING…

Nathan’s quick take on where we’re headed…

What exactly is conservative media? President Trump’s TRUTH post provides an unintentionally accurate answer.

While fringe, non-traditional voices may attract some right-leaning audiences, they are not inherently conservative; some are even unpopular overall on the right.

Trump recognizes modern media fragmentation, and that is why he is willing to talk to anyone from any outlet. As we noted earlier this week, the overwhelming majority of conservative shows are supportive of this President.

Bottom line: There is a worthwhile distinction between conservative shows and programs that have some right-leaning listeners. - NRB

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The Dan Bongino Show - 4/9

• Bongino contrasts the Democrats’ perceived “central hivemind” with the MAGA movement’s diversity of ideas, referencing the recent barrage of videos by Dem lawmakers using the exact same script

• He argues AI can be used for instant fact checking in the future, but could also pose major cyber attacks and grid outages

• Critiquing insurance companies and access issues, Bongino says Medicaid fraud is a major factor in funding shortfalls rather than a lack of taxes

• He rejects “doomerism” in light of stress about the War in Iran, says the war is necessary due to their immense threat and to hold strong to the fight

The Megyn Kelly Show - 4/9

• Kelly criticizes the Dignidad Act, co-sponsored by a Republican, for offering amnesty to illegal immigrants who arrived before 2021

• Kelly and guest Michael Knowles argue it’s for the benefit of business donors seeking cheap labor and swing-district Republicans

• She argues it’s a failure of the justice system that DeCarlos Brown Jr. is ruled incompetent to stand trial despite more than 33 prior arrests and the on-camera murder of Iryna Zarutska

• Ana Kasparian of The Young Turks argues the Israeli strikes on Lebanon causes a shaky ceasefire going into VP JD Vance’s negotiations this weekend

• Kelly says she and Charlie Kirk talked about the Epstein Files and Israeli intelligence within the U.S. just two months before he died

The Michael Knowles Show - 4/9

• Knowles expresses skepticism about government transparency regarding UFOs, asserts only someone like Donald Trump could achieve full disclosure

• He refutes claims Christianity aligns with socialism, referencing centuries of Catholic Papal condemnations of socialist doctrines

• He highlights a significant increase in Christian conversions, especially Catholic confirmations, attributing it to exhaustion with modern subjectivism.

• Knowles makes fun of the recent clip showing a Canadian lawmaker reference the acronym MMIWGSLGBTQQIA+

• He reveals his family link to Winston Churchill through the Mayflower

The Benny Show - 4/9

• Johnson criticizes the U.S. justice system’s failure to prosecute DeCarlos Brown Jr. after he murdered Iryna Zarutska on camera, attributes the breakdown of public safety and the justice system to Marxist influences and Soros-funded prosecutors

• He argues much of the crime today is also due to Joe Biden’s open-border policy

• He attributes the American mental health crisis to factors like easy-access SSRI prescriptions and marijuana usage

• Johnson highlights recent FBI arrests, including former Fort Bragg employee Courtney Williams, for leaking classified national defense information

The Brett Cooper Show - 4/9

• Cooper believes Jennifer Siebel Newsom’s controversial statements could significantly undermine her husband’s 2028 campaign

• Cooper recounts her past admiration for Siebel and her own early involvement in “girl power” initiatives, which led to disillusionment

• The “first spouse” rejected the gendered title of First Lady, says she controls her sons’ internet access to fight “alt-right narratives,” and raised them with dolls

• Cooper argues she has a savior and superiority complex, referencing her comments about red states being racist and behind

📺 LEADING FOX NEWS

The Five

• Democrats push for invoking the 25th Amendment following President Trump’s string of Truth Social posts, ceasefire in Iran

• VA Gov. Abigail Spanberger hits record-low approval ratings just months into her term in office, Democrats trail Republicans in overall party approval ratings

• NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani gives up free buses campaign pledge, says they’re aiming to achieve it again next year

• A Canadian lawmaker undercut her own message about missing indigenous women by using the acronym MMIWG2SLGBTQQIA+

FOX & Friends

• Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu says the peace talks this weekend will prioritize disarming Hezbollah

• VA Gov. Abigail Spanberger, facing new low approval ratings, is encouraging residents to vote yes on an extreme redistricting map

• An illegal immigrant has been charged in a deadly hammer attack, Angel Families commemorate one year of the VOICE office reopening

• Melania Trump’s senior advisor Marc Beckman explains why the First Lady spoke out against people linking her to Jeffrey Epstein

• The Artemis II mission returns to Earth this evening

• The NFL is under fire by the Dept. of Justice for its “pay-to-watch” model

• The panel interviews George Washington ahead of America250

• Brian Hooker, arrested by Bahaman police after his wife went missing overboard on vacation, denies all allegations of foul play

• Today marks round two of the Masters golf tournament in Augusta, ME

FOX Newsroom

• President Trump calls for a full reopening of the Strait of Hormuz ahead of peace talks this weekend, former CENTCOM Commander David Petraeus says Hezbollah is degraded

• An illegal alien has been charged in the murder of a Florida mom with a hammer

• The husband of a missing woman in the Bahamas has been arrested for questioning

• Artemis II will splash down in the Pacific this evening, astronaut Matthew Dominick explains the heat shield protecting the astronauts

• The Consumer Price Index rose to 3.3% in March due to the cost of gas and electricity

• Virginians will vote on a redistricting measure this month backed by far-left Gov. Abigail Spanberger

• Joe Hathaway, a Republican congressional candidate from New Jersey, explains the radical agenda of his opponent Analilia Mejia

• Rory McIlroy is looking to be a repeat Masters champion

🍿 TRENDING AND POUNCING

Tomorrow’s news today…

• The Mayor of New Haven, CT Justin Ellicker just said the mural of Iryna Zarutska is “not productive.” This is the same guy who showed up to paint a BLM mural for a career criminal who died of an overdose [X, LibsofTikTok]

• Lol Mamdani is now saying there won’t be free buses this year after spending months campaigning on it. New York, you got played [X, LibsofTikTok]

• It’s official: Minnesota impeachment hearings for Gov. Tim Walz are starting next week. [X, Daugherty]

🗞️ WHAT THE RIGHT IS WRITING

FOX News Digital

• Artemis II crew closes in on Earth as mission ends with Pacific splashdown [FOX News]

• Hormuz choke point persists as Iran halts oil traffic despite Trump ceasefire [FOX News]

• Husband of missing American woman falls overboard while being transported into custody [FOX News]

Breitbart

• CorpMedia’s Iran War Disgrace: Are They Actually Rooting for the Ayatollahs to Spite Trump? [Breitbart]

• Iran Blocks Traffic in Strait of Hormuz over Israeli Strikes in Lebanon [Breitbart]

• Trump Considering ‘Punishing’ Disloyal NATO Allies [Breitbart]

• CENTCOM Chief: ‘Iran Has Suffered a Generational Military Defeat’ [Breitbart]

Wall Street Journal Editorials

• The Truth About Medicare Advantage [WSJ Ed]

• Sonia Sotomayor Profiles Brett Kavanaugh [WSJ Ed]

• U.S. Fiscal Reality: Medicaid Rises 10%, Defense Only 4% [WSJ Ed]

• Don’t Renew a Sanctions Break for Russia [WSJ Ed]

Washington Free Beacon

• Texas Democratic Senate Hopeful James Talarico Sought To Create ‘New Generation of Climate Activists’ by Mandating Climate Change Lessons in Texas Schools [WFB]

Washington Reporter

• AIPAC shifts focus to May primaries, following wins in Illinois [Reporter]

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1. What Matters: Who is doing the swearing?

2. New Media Voices: Tucker Carlson and affairs

3. Leading FOX: The Strait of Hormuz, the Bahamas, and Hasan Piker

4. Trending: No justice for Iryna Zarutska

5. What the Right is Writing: The ceasefire, AI, and Spanberger

✍️ WHAT MATTERS AND WHERE WE’RE GOING…

Nathan’s quick take on where we’re headed…

A new New York Times analysis of Congressional social media posts reveals a sharp partisan divide: Democrat politicians rely heavily on profanity, while the bad habit remains rare amongst Republicans.

The potty-mouth gap extends beyond X, as many left-wing podcasts could easily fill a swear jar every episode. Whereas conservative shows tend to keep it family-friendly. Of course, there are outliers (Megyn Kelly’s “explicit” tag exists for a reason).

Call me old-fashioned, but a message doesn’t need to be bleeped to be heard. - NRB

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The Megyn Kelly Show - 4/8

• Kelly and guest Curt Mills from The American Conservative discuss whether the ceasefire deal is possible if Israel keeps bombing Lebanon

• Guest podcaster Mark Halperin discusses MAGA infighting over Iran, and argues JD Vance won’t face Marco Rubio in the 2028 primary

• Damilare Sonoiki, TV writer, and Stepfanie Tyler, founder of “Westly,” discuss Jennifer Newsom claiming accidentally killing her sister makes her relate to prisoners

• Kelly addresses new details about Bryon Noem cross-dressing

• She makes fun of middle-aged single women throwing themselves wedding-sized birthdays and condemns a shocking comment from an SNL cast member

The Michael Knowles Show - 4/8

• Knowles criticizes the media for misrepresenting President Trump’s Iran policy, noting his use of hyperbole in negotiation tactics and alignment with past presidents like Ronald Reagan and JFK, but expresses skepticism about the viability of Iranian regime change

• He criticizes “squish Republicans” for considering a mass amnesty bill like the “Dignidad Act,” arguing it would exacerbate illegal immigration

• Knowles condemns NY Democrats’ attempts to punish Catholic nuns over transgender issues

Allie Beth Stuckey’s “Relatable” - 4/8

• Stuckey refutes Paula White’s theology as heretical for preaching the prosperity gospel and comparing Donald Trump to Jesus Christ

• She pushes back against Tucker Carlson’s strong reaction to Trump’s Easter post as typical hyperbole, while acknowledging some issues with it

• She affirms the connection between Christian faith and scientific exploration, highlighted by astronaut Victor Glover’s testimony

The Brett Cooper Show - 4/8

• Cooper criticizes the values embodied by Gavin and Jennifer Newsom, their hypocrisy between what they express versus how they live

• She also argues conservative figures like Kristi Noem and Pete Hegseth don’t practice what they preach based on cheating allegations

• Cooper exposes the story of Rep. Tony Gonzalez’s alleged affair with his staffer Regina and her death by suicide

• She argues influencers like Whitney Cummings, Leslie Jones, and Alex Cooper promote casual encounters over marriage

After Party with Emily Jashinsky - 4/8

• Jashinsky and guest journalist Glenn Greenwald discuss confusion surrounding the ceasefire and whether the Strait of Hormuz is open

• They also discuss Vogue’s Anna Wintour’s rude remarks toward Melania Trump versus her historic support for Michelle Obama

• Guest Katie Pavlich of NewsNation explains her departure from FOX News and how mainstream media ignores illegal immigration

• Jashinsky reacts to actress Nikki Glaser admitting she’s attracted to her partner being with other women and The Cut claiming the secret to a great marriage is having crushes on other people

• She also gives her thoughts on Tucker Carlson’s monologue against President Trump’s Easter Truth Social post

📺 LEADING FOX NEWS

The Five

• Press Sec. Karoline Leavitt says President Trump’s rhetoric is to thank for the ceasefire deal with Iran, will host peace talks this Saturday, while Sen. Chuck Schumer calls the situation a disaster

• MS Now host Lawrence O’Donnell says “no man left behind” is sexist

• Democrat candidates embrace controversial streamer Hasan Piker

• HHS Sec. RFK, Jr. is a top campaigning surrogate for midterms

FOX & Friends

• Israel strikes Lebanon with additional airstrikes, Iran says the Strait of Hormuz is now closed again in response, White House says NATO has turned their back on America, Mike Pence reacts

• A missing Michigan woman’s husband is facing allegations of abuse

• VA Gov. Abigail Spanberger is caught bragging about private investments made under Glenn Youngkin’s leadership

• House Majority Leader Steve Scalise shows FOX around New Orleans

• Democrats bring back the “wealth tax” to their midterm campaigning

• The Artemis II crew preps for landing tomorrow

FOX Newsroom

• VP JD Vance, Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, and Jared Kushner are attending the peace talks in Pakistan on Saturday, former ambassador Nathan Sales reacts to Strait of Hormuz tensions

• Former NATO ambassador Kurt Volker reacts to Trump’s tensions with the alliance

• Bahamas police detain the husband of a missing woman over abuse allegations

• Progressive New Jersey candidate Analilia Mejia expands her lead

• Abdul El-Sayed’s ties to radical streamer Hasan Piker roil his chances at achieving the Democrat nomination for Michigan’s senator

• A train narrowly clipped a school bus in Sumter County, FL

• Artemis II is on track for a safe landing tomorrow, Apollo 16’s Charles Duke reacts

• FCC Chairman Brendan Carr speaks live from the top of the Empire State Building’s broadcast tower, has climbed other towers recently

• Chris Rufo is interviewed on the Manhattan Institute exposing $30 billion in California fraud

🍿 TRENDING AND POUNCING

Tomorrow’s news today…

• DeCarlos Brown Jr., the man who murdered Iryna Zarutska, has been found “incapable to proceed” on state murder charges. [X, LibsofTikTok]

• California spends $30 billion per year paying 800,000 people to cook, clean, shop, and watch television with family members and others. This “in-home care” program operates mostly on the honor system—and loses $6 to $12 billion a year to fraud. [X, Rufo]

• Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker claims that Trump is prepared to deploy ICE and CBP to scare voters away from the polls in November [X, Sortor]

• Minneapolis is preparing to consider legalizing adult bathhouses where residents can engage in sexual activity. [X, Rugg]

🗞️ WHAT THE RIGHT IS WRITING

FOX News Digital

• Husband taken into custody in disappearance of American woman in the Bahamas [FOX News]

• Trump signals new warning to Iran as regime hedges on ceasefire demands [FOX News]

• Artemis II astronaut details ‘unbelievable sight’ up in space: ‘actually getting chills’ [FOX News]

Breitbart

• Trump Vows U.S. Forces to Stay Near Iran Until ‘Real Agreement’ Is Reached [Breitbart]

• Explosions Heard at Kharg Island, Iran’s Critical Oil Export Site [Breitbart]

• Nolte: Trump Warns Iran Its ‘Civilization Will Die Tonight’ [Breitbart]

• Trump Hails ‘Golden Age of the Middle East’ With ‘Big Money’ to be Made [Breitbart]

Wall Street Journal Editorials

• Trump Declares Premature Victory in Iran [WSJ Ed]

• Wisconsin Swings to the Left [WSJ Ed]

• Banks, Regulators and ‘Reputational Risk’ [WSJ Ed]

• JD Vance Stars in Our Man in Budapest [WSJ Ed]

New York Post

• NYC bill would force Amazon to hire thousands of local delivery workers — sending customer bills soaring [NYP]

• The ‘new’ Melania Trump steps into spotlight with another ‘big’ WH announcement [NYP]

Washington Free Beacon

• Abigail Spanberger Takes Credit for $7.1 Billion in Business Investments Secured by GOP Predecessor Glenn Youngkin [WFB]

Washington Reporter

• Hasan Piker urged his followers to “kill Rick Scott.” Rick Scott explains why Piker’s “evil” views will cause problems for Democrats [Reporter]

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1. What Matters: Where conservatives are on Iran

2. New Media Voices: Iran and Jennifer Newsom

3. Leading FOX: Negotiations with Iran, and Abdul El-Sayed

4. Trending: Leave no man behind

5. What the Right is Writing: The art of the deal

✍️ WHAT MATTERS AND WHERE WE’RE GOING…

Nathan’s quick take on where we’re headed…

Legacy outlets lack a balanced conservative media diet.

Axios claims “Trump’s MAGA media wall” is collapsing, while NBC and Status highlight outliers opposed to the Iran strategy. However, disgruntled figures like Tucker and MTG reflect neither the actual views of Republican voters nor the conservative media landscape.

The conservative media ecosystem remains unified. With few exceptions, leading voices at The Daily Wire (Shapiro and Knowles) and The Blaze (Beck and Wheeler) support the effort. Influential hosts, including Dan Bongino, Steven Crowder, Andrew Kolvet, and Trish Regan, back the President alongside the FOX News opinion roster. Even hosts like Megyn Kelly and Matt Walsh, while vocally skeptical of the Iran policy, remain generally supportive of the President.

Legacy media is desperate to find a wedge between Republican voters and President Trump. They thought Iran was the breaking point; it isn’t. - NRB

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The Megyn Kelly Show - 4/7

• Kelly and guest Glenn Greenwald analyze President Trump’s “civilization will die tonight” warning toward Iran, critiquing his rhetoric for its risk of miscommunication and saying it’s influenced by neoconservative factions of MAGA

• Kelly argues Trump has shifted from freeing the people of Iran to destroying their country, and that he is focusing on foreign policy this year while 2025’s focus was more domestic

• She reflects on Tucker Carlson’s strongest message against the president yet

The Ben Shapiro Show - 4/7

• Shapiro defends the concept of American exceptionalism through the lens of Artemis II and recent military operations

• He criticizes commentators against intervention like Tucker Carlson, Tim Dillon, and Megyn Kelly, saying their views would surrender power to China and Russia

• Shapiro explains the president’s strategy behind his strongly worded Truth Social threat, how the military is conducting preliminary strikes on roadways

• He touches on the NYC Racial Equity Plan and recent congressional polling

The Matt Walsh Show - 4/7

• Walsh asserts American politics is experiencing profound disillusionment, criticizing billionaires like Ken Griffin for their outsized influence on American politics particularly his pro-mass immigration stance

• He criticizes TX Gov. Greg Abbott for promoting H-1B visas for Indian workers, which Walsh argues enables companies like Oracle and Amazon to displace American workers and alters the demographics of communities

• He praises the public faith of Artemis II astronaut Victor Glover

• Walsh condemns single women’s “wedding-like” milestone birthday parties as a narcissistic attempt to deconstruct sacred institutions

The Isabel Brown Show - 4/7

• Brown critiques Jennifer Newsom’s parenting methods, which involve giving sons dolls and altering book pronouns

• Newsom expressed concerns in the past about her sons’ exposure to “radical dangerous masculinity,” seeks to limit their internet access to influence their worldview

• Brown criticizes Newsom’s advocacy for proposed legislation to suppress online content deemed “alt-right extremism” as a push for censorship and government control over information

• Jennifer Newsom has also described “red state culture” as inherently racist, sexist, and bigoted

Louder with Crowder - 4/7

• Crowder emphasizes the distinction between the oppressive Iranian regime and the Iranian people

• He asserts President Trump’s controversial Truth Social post is a strategic negotiation tactic designed to deter aggression

• Crowder decries the inconsistent standards applied to political rhetoric and calls for Trump’s removal via the 25th Amendment

• He debunks conspiracy theories regarding Charlie Kirk, and condemns an SNL star’s joke about assassinations. He also reviews the history of American voting

📺 LEADING FOX NEWS

The Five

• The panel prepares for the 8 p.m. deadline to make a deal with Iran

• Gavin Newsom’s wife is using her first lady position to promote woke beliefs on gender

• The Obama presidential library requires ID to receive free admission

• Four people are charged in a New York City homeless shelter scam

• Some employers are holding week-long working “trials” rather than traditional job interviews

FOX & Friends

• Last night’s last-minute ceasefire agreement will allow the U.S. and allies to move through the Strait of Hormuz for the two week ceasefire

• American journalist Shelly Kittleson has been freed from capture in Iraq

• The daughter of the missing woman in the Bahamas is interviewed, says her stepdad had a history of domestic abuse

• Abdul El-Sayed, candidate for the Michigan Senate, defends his choice to ally with Hasan Piker, a streamer who says America deserved 9/11

• President Trump will host NATO Sec. General Mark Rutte today

• Artemis II makes it first call to the International Space Station

• War Sec. Pete Hegseth and Gen. Dan Caine give live updates on the ceasefire at the Pentagon, say Trump chose “mercy”

FOX Newsroom

• President Trump confirms a two-week ceasefire amid talks on a 10-point deal with Iran, Israel hits Lebanon

• Sec. of State Marco Rubio meets live with NATO Sec. General Mark Rutte

• Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed refuses to disavow ally Hasan Piker’s comments justifying 9/11

• Lynette Hooker, American woman, is missing in the Bahamas after allegedly falling off the side of a boat

• NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani ties racial equity to poverty

🍿 TRENDING AND POUNCING

Tomorrow’s news today…

• Cory “Spartacus” Booker’s wife Alexis posted this cringe video talking about his 25 hour filibuster saying she was afraid he was gonna “die.” [X, Guest]

• US Gen. Dan Caine on Iran war: We consumed more than 950,000 gallons of coffee, 2 million energy drinks, and a lot of nicotine — but I am not saying that we have a problem! [X, Daugherty]

• While everyone is talking about Gavin Newsom’s ‘California high-speed rail project’ thanks to 60 Minutes reporting, remember over $800 million American taxpayer dollars were spent to not work on the California High Speed Rail [X, Wall Street Apes]

• The City of Boise, Idaho, has decided to wrap poles with the Pride colors after they were forced to remove Pride flags under state law. [X, LibsofTikTok]

🗞️ WHAT THE RIGHT IS WRITING

FOX News Digital

• Trump makes bold prediction after Iran ceasefire agreement [FOX News]

• NASA shifts playbook as Artemis II nears return [FOX News]

• Friend weighs in as American woman goes missing in the Bahamas [FOX News]

Breitbart

• Ceasefire: Trump Hails ‘Golden Age of the Middle East’ [Breitbart]

• Trump, Iran Agree to Two-Week Ceasefire [Breitbart]

• Iran Threatens Gulf Strikes to Deprive U.S. and Allies of Oil ‘For Years’ [Breitbart]

Wall Street Journal Editorials

• JD Vance Stars in Our Man in Budapest [WSJ Ed]

• The U.N. Offers No Help on Hormuz [WSJ Ed]

• The Democratic Race to the Left [WSJ Ed]

• The Allies Are Doing Better on Defense [WSJ Ed]

New York Post

• The secret, never-before-used CIA tool that helped find airman downed in Iran: ‘If your heart is beating, we will find you’ [NYP]

• Rudy Giuliani tells ‘Pod Force One’ about RICO case he had prepared for ‘point man’ Joe Biden [NYP]

• Stellar Artemis II photos taken with old-model Nikon worth about $1,000: ‘Proven technology’ [NYP]

• How young Americans like Calla Walsh and Ilhan Omar’s daughter are being radicalized by communist nonprofit [NYP]

Washington Free Beacon

• ‘Corrupting Our Entire Politics’: Michigan’s El-Sayed, Campaigning Alongside Anti-American Streamer Hasan Piker, Suggests US Lawmakers Only Support ‘Genocidal’ Iran War Because of AIPAC [WFB]

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1. What Matters: Who really matters on X?

2. New Media Voices: Rescue missions and Easter reflections

3. Leading FOX: Iran, Hasan Piker, and Jamie Dimon

4. Trending: California fraud

5. What the Right is Writing: Complete Demolition

✍️ WHAT MATTERS AND WHERE WE’RE GOING…

Nathan’s quick take on where we’re headed…

X erupted this weekend over Nate Silver’s graphic alleging a disproportionate conservative influence on the platform.

The Head of Product at X debunked Silver’s fuzzy math, and Elon Musk bluntly replied: “Nate is posting b***s***.” The statistician’s methodology seems flawed on its face (clearly missing huge left-wing accounts), but Silver was right about two points:

• First, those “clippers,” like Eric Daugherty and Libs of TikTok, wield massive influence over the conservative media conversation.

• Second, X’s external friction is real - The Brand Brief draws more traffic from LinkedIn than X.

Bottom line: To understand the flow of conservative media, watch the “clippers.” We track them in our Trending section for a reason. - NRB

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The Megyn Kelly Show - 4/6

• Kelly praised the military’s “made for a movie” rescue mission of a pilot in Iran, and her hope for the troops to come home soon

• Guest Emily Jashinsky analyzes President Trump’s in-character warning to Iran via Truth Social

• Kelly criticizes soccer player Megan Rapinoe’s perspective on trans athletes in women’s sports

• She further criticizes the feminizing of boys and deconstruction of traditional gender roles by Jennifer Siebel Newsom

• Jashinsky undergoes a “special makeover” by Kelly’s team, sparking a broader discussion on appearance in media

The Ben Shapiro Show - 4/6

• Shapiro calls the rescue of a downed F-15E weapons system officer the “most remarkable rescue operation in military history”

• He criticizes “brain dead friends on X” and Tucker Carlson, for “openly rooting against America,” spreading “ignorant nonsense” about alleged war crimes

• The mission involved elite special operations forces, airpower, and a CIA deception plan, Shapiro contrasts this to Iran’s propaganda

• He condemns Candace Owens’ “satanic Zionists” conspiracy theories and Marjorie Taylor Greene’s perceived hypocrisy

• Dallas Sonnier, Daily Wire film director, explains their new movie starring controversial actor Jonathan Majors

The Michael Knowles Show - 4/6

• Knowles explains the religious symbolism of the fighter pilot getting shot down on Good Friday and being rescued Easter Sunday

• He criticizes how Iranian General Qassem Soleimani’s relatives, just deported, gained entry under Joe Biden and Barack Obama

• President Trump’s controversial Easter tweet is described as humorous but effective at negotiating

• Knowles notes a cultural resurgence of Christianity, exemplified by Zohran Mamdani’s revised Easter tweet, Google’s first Easter-themed doodle in 26 years, and an unexpected increase in conversions to Catholicism and Orthodox Christianity among young people

• He praises Gen Z women’s growing preference for traditional roles while critiquing extreme comments by California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s wife

The Benny Show - 4/6

• Johnson celebrates the F-15E pilot rescue mission, explaining how the operator evaded capture for days by hiking 7,000 feet in mountainous terrain with a broken ankle, and drones attacked Iranian search parties

• Navy SEAL Team 6 commandos built a makeshift airstrip in the desert, assembled helicopters, and extracted him under heavy enemy fire

• Guests YouTuber Brandon Herrera and Rep. Eli Crane lauded the mission as a testament to America’s “leave no man behind” ethos

• Johnson and Herrera also discuss priorities like lowering gas prices and housing costs

After Party with Emily Jashinsky - 4/6

• Jashinsky is joined by Michele Tafoya, four-time Emmy Award-winning broadcaster and former NFL sideline reporter to discuss her campaign for senator of Minnesota

• They discuss a new protest on Easter Sunday outside the church Don Lemon stormed, Tim Walz’s radical “No Kings” speech, and Megan Rapinoe ripping the Olympics’ new policy to protect women’s sports

• Guest Tom Bevan of RealClearPolitics talks about President Trump’s Iran news conference, what the midterms are looking like

• Jashinsky reflects on Savannah Guthrie’s Easter message in the wake of her mother’s disappearance, how the media misinterpreted her point

📺 LEADING FOX NEWS

The Five

• President Trump gives a deadline of Tuesday evening for Iran, explains the “no American left behind” mentality in rescuing the downed pilot

• Democrats are pivoting away from their progressive 2020 positions as they look toward affordability for midterm messaging

• The official Democrat X account cropped Biden out of a photo of the Obama White House Easter

• SNL makes an off-color joke about Trump getting assassinated

• “Friends” star Lisa Kudrow says modern sitcoms aren’t funny anymore

FOX & Friends

• Trump calls today’s ultimatum “bridge and power plant day,” threatening to wipe out Iran’s infrastructure if a deal isn’t cut by 8 p.m., plans to meet with NATO Sec. General Mark Rutte

• The rescue mission to save a downed pilot used 155 aircraft, the soldier evaded capture for 48 hours by hiking with a broken ankle

• The Artemis II crew spoke to Trump live, lunar flyby took six hours

• Guest Michigan senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed explains his choice to hold a rally with Hasan Piker, who defended 9/11

• ICE arrests a dead Iranian commander’s family living large in Los Angeles

• An American woman is missing abroad after her husband says she fell into the water on their Bahamas trip

• VP JD Vance speaks live from Hungary

FOX Newsroom

• NASA shares the first photo of the far side of the moon, names a moon crater after one astronaut’s deceased wife

• Tonight at 8 p.m. is the deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, over a dozen Iranian protesters have been executed

• The CIA spread false information to aid in the rescue of the downed F-15E pilot, A-10C warthogs used, a former Vietnam pilot explains what it’s like to be shot down behind enemy lines

• American woman Karli Aylesworth is missing after reportedly going overboard in the Bahamas

• Michigan senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed is holding a rally with socialist streamer Hasan Piker

• Chase CEO Jamie Dimon warns NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Gov. Kathy Hochul’s tax hikes will create a business exodus out-of-state

• VP JD Vance spoke in Hungary on the overnight strikes on Kharg Island

• VA Gov. Abigail Spanberger’s popularity drops after campaigning as a moderate, immediately implementing radical policy

• The feds arrest the niece and grand-niece of Iranian General Soleimani in Los Angeles

🍿 TRENDING AND POUNCING

Tomorrow’s news today…

• EARTHSET. April 6, 2026. [X, White House]

• Newsom’s wife wants to use government to stop boys from becoming right-wing [X, dreamer]

• Trump calls into rally where Vance is speaking at in Hungary [X, Daugherty]

• Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows boasts about kicking Trump off the ballot [X, LibsOfTikTok]

🗞️ WHAT THE RIGHT IS WRITING

FOX News Digital

• Trump’s ‘final’ deadline for Iran to make a deal is just hours away [FOX News]

• Artemis II crew reports ‘interesting observation’ after Moon flyby [FOX News]

• Mamdani unveils new ‘racial equity plan’ and gets brutal wakeup call from Trump’s DOJ [FOX News]

Breitbart

• Deadline Day: Trump Warns Iran of ‘Complete Demolition’ [Breitbart]

• Ceasefire Could Be Today After Vance in Overnight Talks With Iran [Breitbart]

• Trump: Media Leak Alerted Iran to Missing Airman, Threatens Jail [Breitbart]

• Behind Enemy Lines: U.S. Executes ‘One of the Most Challenging, Complex Missions in Special Ops History’ to Save Airman [Breitbart]

Wall Street Journal Editorials

• Trump’s Ultimatum Target List in Iran [WSJ Ed]

• The Farm Labor Shortfall Bites [WSJ Ed]

• Jamie Dimon Warns on Private Credit [WSJ Ed]

• New York’s Sneak Tax Attack [WSJ Ed]

New York Post

• Lefty ‘anti-war’ candidate once defended ‘urinating’ on dead Taliban, called war ‘the most enjoyable experience’ [NYP]

• Explicit instructions Savannah Guthrie’s ‘Today’ co-hosts were given ahead of her return revealed [NYP]

• ‘Sicko’ illegal migrant accused of kidnapping 4-year-old girl from Long Island laundromat arrested [NYP]

Washington Free Beacon

• On Defense Spending, a New York Times Double Standard [WFB]

Washington Reporter

• President Trump on how Operation Epic Fury and strong jobs reports give him leverage ahead of his China visit [Reporter]

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1. What Matters: Faith dominates streaming and radio

2. New Media Voices: Pam Bondi exit interviews

3. Leading FOX: Hello from space

4. Trending: Mrs. Newsom and Big Balls

5. What the Right is Writing: Bombers, courts, and space

✍️ WHAT MATTERS AND WHERE WE’RE GOING…

Nathan’s quick take on where we’re headed…

The prevalence of faith-based commentators in conservative new media is no surprise. Before faith influenced podcasters, it dominated AM/FM radio - and it still does.

New Pew Research data shows that 25% of all U.S. radio stations are faith-focused and frequently blend political commentary. Even more striking: nearly HALF of all Americans consume religious programming. For those faithful listeners in the 18-29 age group, 87% of that content is consumed via streaming.

The platform has changed, but the message remains. - NRB

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The Megyn Kelly Show - 4/2

• Guest Sean Davis of The Federalist attributes Pam Bondi’s dismissal to her handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files and political opponents

• First Things columnist Sohrab Ahmari points out Bondi’s shortcomings in antitrust enforcement

• The panel then speculates on Trump’s relationship with Tulsi Gabbard, linking it to her defense of Joe Kent and her perceived skepticism about the war in Iran

• Both guests offer different interpretations of whether President Trump’s address signals de-escalation or the potential for further engagement

• Former CIA officer John Kiriakou shares his past experiences, including his evolving views on waterboarding

The Isabel Brown Show - 4/2

• Brown discusses a viral trend showing a revival of Catholicism among Gen Z in NYC, with lines out the door at places like St. Joseph’s Church in Greenwich Village

• Influencers are using events like “Pizza to Pews” to drive young adults to church with food

• The media has taken notice, with articles from the New York Post, Evie Magazine, and a segment on CBS

• Brown compares this revival with “rainbow washed” or politically correct forms of Christianity, citing examples like James Talarico

The Scott Jennings Show - 4/3

• Jennings discusses a bipartisan deal to end the DHS shutdown, which would fund the department with appropriations and ICE and Border Patrol via reconciliation

• He reacts to the firing of AG Pam Bondi, her interim replacement Todd Blanche, and the potential for Lee Zeldin or Harmeet Dhillon to take over

• Astronaut Butch Wilmore joins to explain the Artemis II mission trajectory

• Jay Feely, former NFL player and candidate for Congress in Arizona’s 1st congressional district, explains his motivation to run for office

• Joe Arnold discusses the meaning of Easter and the global persecution of Christians

• The New York Times confirms ActBlue, a Democrat fundraising platform, may have intentionally used illegal foreign donations

• Legal analyst Sarah Isgur breaks down the SCOTUS birthright case

• Bob McClure contrasts the economic impact on red and blue states

Human Events Daily with Jack Posobiec - 4/2

• Posobiec and Will Chamberlain of The Article III Project react to Pam Bondi’s interim replacement with AG Todd Blanche

• They acknowledge her loyalty to the president but criticize her communication, while praising Blanche’s competence and work on Epstein file releases

• Chamberlain offers a more optimistic view on the outcome of the birthright citizenship SCOTUS case

• Commentator Rich Baris suggests the cabinet changes are to address voter dissatisfaction ahead of midterm elections

📺 LEADING FOX NEWS

The Five

• President Trump vows to bring Iran “back to the stone ages,” Kamala Harris criticizes his address before he even gives his speech

• NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani blames a baby’s death on gun violence, not gangs

• Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says she’ll “fight like hell” for trans people, Stephen Smith says Democrats “still don’t get” what people want

• MS Now host Symone Sanders claims the birthright citizenship debate is racist

FOX & Friends

• President Trump removes Pam Bondi from her attorney general position, temporarily replaces with Todd Blanche

• US airstrikes destroy Iran’s tallest bridge, their internet blackout continues

• Police confirm Tiger Woods had pills in his pocket during his car crash

• ICE requests detainers for the multiple Fairfax County murders by illegals

• The lead investigator in the Nancy Guthrie case has no homicide experience

• Last night, the Artemis II crew shared what it’s like to live in space

• HHS Sec. RFK, Jr. and EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin introduce a plan to protect against microplastic pollution

• Sexual harassment claims made by Blake Lively against Justin Baldoni have been dismissed

• The hottest club scene in New York City is church this Easter season

• Erika Kirk and Press Sec. Karoline Leavitt speak on faith and family during the George Washington University TPUSA tour stop

• Easter spending in the US is projected to reach $24.9B this year

FOX Newsroom

• President Trump threatens to strike Iranian power plants, destroys their tallest bridge

• The White House denies Pam Bondi’s replacement has anything to do with the Epstein Files

• Sheridan Gorman’s illegal immigrant murderer faces federal charges

• The federal government busts more than $50M in California fraud

• Salah Sarsour, head of Wisconsin’s largest Islamic group, is detained by ICE for throwing molotov cocktails

• Blake Lively’s retaliation claim is set to proceed to trial, while harassment claims get thrown out

• The March jobs report shows 178,000 new jobs, but gas prices remain high

• Artemis II was interviewed last night on life in space, expected to reach the moon on Monday

• Democrat fundraising platform ActBlue is under scrutiny for potentially allowing illegal foreign campaign contributions

• Of the four murders in Fairfax County, VA this year, three were committed by illegal migrants under the state sanctuary policy

• The ACLU is suing Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos

• HHS and the EPA are fighting against microplastics

• As Easter travel picks up, TSA lines have eased somewhat

• Iranian activists speak out against the regime’s execution of 18-year-old protester Amirhossein Hatami

🍿 TRENDING AND POUNCING

Tomorrow’s news today…

• Parenting tips from the First Lady of California. Just think, if Newsom becomes President, maybe the country will get a “boys with dolls” day. [X, MAZE]

• King Charles won’t give an address for Easter, but he’ll give one for an Islamic holiday. The UK has fallen. [X, Libs of TikTok]

🗞️ WHAT THE RIGHT IS WRITING

FOX News Digital

• What B-52 bombers bring to the Iran fight [FOX News]

• Acting AG addresses reports Pam Bondi ousted over botched Epstein files [FOX News]

• Iran gives chilling retaliation warning after US airstrikes collapse key bridge [FOX News]

Breitbart

• Virginia Conservatives Win Appeal, Nullifying Fraudulent Election of GOP Chairman Favored by Leftists [Breitbart]

• Trump Announces Pam Bondi Is out as U.S. Attorney General [Breitbart]

• Listen to Supreme Court Debate Birthright Citizenship [Breitbart]

Wall Street Journal Editorials

• Trump’s Budget Breakthrough for Defense [WSJ Ed]

• Why Britain Can’t Afford a Navy [WSJ Ed]

• Pam Bondi Gets Trumped as Attorney General [WSJ Ed]

• Trump Says He Will Finish the Job in Iran [WSJ Ed]

New York Post

• What Todd Blanche was doing the moment President Trump gave him the promotion of a lifetime [NYP]

• ‘Dictator’ Mamdani has even his far-left NYC Council allies seeing red: ‘He’s flailing’ [NYP]

• It’s not just Florida and Texas that threaten NYC’s sputtering tax base — here’s the next big worry [NYP]

• Little-known NYC charter school with 22% homeless rate wins state chess championship [NYP]

Washington Free Beacon

• ‘I F—ing Hate This University’: Columbia Student Workers Union Erupts Over Anti-Semitism Task Force’s Recommendation To Hire Middle East Professors Who Don’t Hate Israel [WFB]

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1. What Matters: A praying audience

2. New Media Voices: Artemis II, UFOs, and demons

3. Leading FOX: Iran, Bondi, and the rise of Christianity among young people

4. Trending: Ballroom and Democrat-run state fraud

5. What the Right is Writing: Epic Fury, Kristi Noem, and Artemis II

✍️ WHAT MATTERS AND WHERE WE’RE GOING…

Nathan’s quick take on where we’re headed…

You cannot write about conservative media without recognizing its inherent religiosity - a reality often overlooked by legacy outlets.

The data: Ryan Burge, a leading analyst of religion statistics, noted this week that FOX News consistently dominates with Christian audiences.

This data backs up a number of recent Brand Brief posts on the intersection of conservative media and faith:

• 2028 will start in church: What JD Vance’s upcoming book reveals about the movement

• Legacy media and heresy: Why media outlets fail to grasp Christian orthodoxy

• Conversations about something more important: Christian apologist Wes Huff is drawing millions of views on programs like Joe Rogan and The Diary of a CEO

• A pious drinking game: How conservative media capitalizes on legacy outlet’s ignorance of Christianity

• When the shoe doesn’t fit, try heels: When Charlie Kirk was murdered, the movement turned to gospel-centered voices like Allie Beth Stuckey

To summarize my point about this current moment in new media: Many of these hosts aren’t conservatives talking religion; they’re Christians talking politics. - NRB

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The Megyn Kelly Show - 4/1

• Kelly notes Justices John Roberts and Brett Kavanaugh appear skeptical of the administration’s position on birthright citizenship

• Legal analysts Mike Davis and Dave Aronberg debate the 14th Amendment’s “subject to the jurisdiction thereof” clause and its application to children of diplomats, Native Americans, and slaves

• They highlight the Wong Kim Ark case, which upheld citizenship for children of legal Chinese residents, and whether its reasoning extends to undocumented immigrants

• The panel debates the elimination of the filibuster to pass the SAVE America Act, mandating voter ID in federal elections

• They also discuss the Daily Mail’s misleading headline on the firearm used in Charlie Kirk’s assassination, and the role Tyler Robinson’s text messages with his boyfriend will play in the case

The Michael Knowles Show - 4/1

• Recording live from the launch site, Knowles reflects on how Artemis II is the first crewed mission to leave low Earth orbit since Apollo 17 in 1972, frames the ultimate goal of a moon base as a new space race with China

• He explains the mission goal is to fly around the moon, achieve a further distance than Apollo 13, and complete the fastest reentry ever

• He argues NASA lost momentum after Apollo due to the end of the Cold War and budget cuts, expresses optimism that private sector assistance will sustain long-term efforts

• As Artemis II launched, Knowles cites the Psalm that all creation revels in the glory of God, and that exploration stems from a desire to know God’s works

• Matt Walsh joins the livestream, and they joke about moon landing conspiracy theories and aliens

The Dan Bongino Show - 4/1

• Bongino thanks his listeners for his high podcast rankings, complaining about “bot armies” used by other commentators

• President Trump deflects reporter Jeff Mason’s questions, Bongino says the media has an uninformed approach to information warfare, tying it into The Daily Mail misreporting details surrounding Charlie Kirk’s assassination

• Guest Ed Gallrein, running against Thomas Massie, explains his campaign platform

• Bongino scrutinizes various Democrat policies, such as a wealth tax and the DHS shutdown

After Party with Emily Jashinsky - 4/1

• Jashinsky and Billy Hallowell, CBN host, discuss President Trump’s address on the War in Iran

• Hallowell shares his documentary “Investigating the Supernatural: Angels and Demons,” in light of the Artemis II launch and VP JD Vance suggesting aliens could be demons

• They review an article from The Atlantic and polling data on the potential stabilization in the decline of Christianity among younger generations

Allie Beth Stuckey’s “Relatable” - 4/1

• Stuckey criticizes “The View” for its reaction to podcaster Isabel Brown’s conservative call for more children

• She counters claims by Whitney Cummings, arguing her reasons for not having children are superficial, such as assuming you can’t afford it

• Stuckey disagrees with Pope Leo’s recent statement that God rejects the prayers of those who wage war, and praises Franklin Graham for his letter to Donald Trump

• She calls for prayer as Christians are persecuted in Nigeria, and commends NBA player Jaden Ivey for condemning Pride Month

📺 LEADING FOX NEWS

The Five

• The panel reflects on the War in Iran, the calls to leave NATO ahead of President Trump’s primetime address to the nation, expects war to be over in 2-3 weeks

• The Supreme Court heard arguments on birthright citizenship, with Trump becoming the first president to attend a SCOTUS hearing

• California Gov. Gavin Newsom brings the waterworks at a speech

• Democrats plan to subpoena Trump allies after the midterms

• Just minutes before launch, the panel celebrates Artemis II

FOX & Friends

• President Trump addressed the nation last night on the War in Iran

• A man convicted in the murder of an NYPD officer avoids top charge

• Iraqi milita offers to negotiate the release of American journalist Shelly Kittleson

• The Supreme Court reviews arguments made on birthright citizenship, based on an interpretation of the 14th amendment

• New Jersey Assemblywoman Dawn Fantasia is interviewed on Newark Public Schools’ mishandling of Covid relief spending

• Anne Wilson is interviewed on performing the National Anthem before liftoff

• Guest Florida AG James Uthmeier says Meta plans to comply with the state’s age verification law

• Pulse Evangelism founder Nick Hall is interviewed on the rise in Christian faith among young adults

FOX Newsroom

• Last night, President Trump gave updates on the War in Iran, confirms an end to the operation in 2-3 weeks and calls on allies to assist

• Treasury Sec. Scott Bessent says DHS employees will get tax filing benefits for their time unpaid, Senate Majority Leader John Thune is interviewed on his joint funding plan with Speaker Mike Johnson

• Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger is under fire just months into her term for migrant-linked murders following her sanctuary orders

• The NYPD union expresses outrage after Guy Rivera was acquitted of first degree murder in the killing of a police officer

• New Jersey lawmakers are saying there was no accountability over a school district’s abuse of Covid funding

• Michigan senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed says he remained silent on the death of Khamenei because it upset some of the state’s muslims

• Politico claims there’s a 15% chance a Republican could win the California governor’s race

• The DC City Council delays a vote on a teen curfew ordinance

• Artemis II is now in orbit, on its way to circle the moon

• The federal government cracks down on hospice fraud in California

🍿 TRENDING AND POUNCING

Tomorrow’s news today…

• 20 hotels in California were caught for a huge birthright citizenship fraud scheme, where people illegally come from China just to give birth. [X, Daugherty]

• Justice KBJ: “If I steal a wallet in Japan, I am subject to Japanese laws…in a sense, it’s allegiance.” Her case for birthright citizenship. [X, End Wokeness]

• No Kings Protestor: Trump is making it a crime to be trans... he’s deporting people who were born here. [X, Libs of Tiktok]

🗞️ WHAT THE RIGHT IS WRITING

FOX News Digital

• Trump says Iran ‘no longer a threat’ after 32 days - outlines next phase of war [FOX News]

• Artemis II crew makes history with deep space moon launch [FOX News]

Breitbart

• Trump Says U.S. Will Exit Iran in 2-3 Weeks [Breitbart]

• Listen to Supreme Court Debate Birthright Citizenship [Breitbart]

Wall Street Journal Editorials

• Trump Says He Will Finish the Job in Iran [WSJ Ed]

• Bomb Iran but Blow Up NATO? [WSJ Ed]

• The NFL Tests Its Antitrust Exemption [WSJ Ed]

• NASA Heads Back to the Moon [WSJ Ed]

New York Post

• Kristi Noem’s husband’s cross-dressing fetish leak sparks wild speculation in DC — including a shocking theory [NYP]

• Gen Z Catholic influencers make church look cooler than ever — snapping up hundreds of thousands of followers [NYP]

• How a giant tools seller on Amazon allegedly solicited a ‘contract killing’ in a bizarre feud with a US warehouse owner: lawsuit [NYP]

Washington Free Beacon

• ‘Yield Positions of Power to Those Otherwise Marginalized’: Mamdani’s Cash-Strapped Parks Department Trains Leaders on ‘Becoming Anti-Racist’ [WFB]

Washington Reporter

• Under Chairman Brendan Carr, the FCC is “applying the law in a fair way” [Reporter]

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1. What Matters: Women on the right

2. New Media Voices: Kristi Noem and Artemis II

3. Leading FOX: Abdul El-Sayed, the moon, and Tiger Woods

4. Trending: NYC homeless shelter fraud and kickbacks

5. What the Right is Writing: Artemis II and Birthright Citizenship

✍️ WHAT MATTERS AND WHERE WE’RE GOING…

Nathan’s quick take on where we’re headed…

Legacy media obsesses over the “Manosphere,” but a growing contingent of young conservative women is now impossible to ignore.

This week’s example: The ladies of The View clashed with Isabel Brown over her advice to young women: “Get married and have kids — more kids than they can afford...”

Brown, a Daily Wire host and TPUSA alum, focuses on cultural issues, motherhood, and her Catholic faith. Alongside Allie Beth Stuckey (who recently sparred with Hillary Clinton), Alex Clark, Brett Cooper, Emily Jashinsky, and Liz Wheeler, and titans like Megyn Kelly and Dana Loesch, these creators prove that the Right’s cultural influence is increasingly female-led. - NRB

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The Megyn Kelly Show - 3/31

• Kelly called the Daily Mail’s report on Kristi Noem’s husband’s secret crossdressing a profound betrayal and a significant blackmail risk, reacts alongside RealClearPolitics’ Tom Bevan and Andrew Walworth

• She expresses frustration with the administration’s mixed messaging on Iran timelines, agrees with guest podcaster Brandon Weichert that a prolonged Strait of Hormuz closure would create a global energy crisis, fears a “race to depletion”

• She reviews the seats of retiring Republican congressmembers and the recent CPAC straw poll in favor of VP JD Vance

The Ben Shapiro Show - 4/1

• Shapiro reviews the Supreme Court ruling on conversion therapy, says a lawsuit from the Biden administration involving the Daily Wire has been settled in favor of free speech

• He disputes various claims about violence against trans people, says liberals would love if Kristi Noem’s husband were trans but will still make fun of crossdressers

• Trump gets sued for his ballroom and Kennedy Center construction projects

• Shapiro gives updates on the War in Iran

• NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman is interviewed ahead of today’s Artemis II launch to orbit the moon for the first time in 50 years

• Pawel Widawski showcases his new Daily Wire Plus show “Be a Man With Me”

The Matt Walsh Show - 3/31

• Walsh reflects on how Artemis II is the first lunar mission in fifty years, pushing humans into the furthest reaches of deep space

• Based on street interviews and lack of media coverage, Walsh argues few people know about the launch because of media bias against the Trump admin, says it’s been years since the country has had a national celebration

• He blames past NASA stagnation partly on affirmative action and entitlement spending crowding out bold projects

• Walsh debunks anti-natalism on The View

• He praises the Supreme Court’s 8-1 ruling striking down Colorado’s conversion therapy ban as a First Amendment violation

The Dan Bongino Show - 3/31

• Bongino criticizes the Daily Mail and TMZ for publishing clickbait headlines that misrepresent court filings in the trial for Charlie Kirk’s murder

• He highlights the dangers of collectivist ideologies by showcasing decaying conditions in New York City, a video of a Cuban man amazed by an ordinary supermarket

• Bongino condemns the fraudulent hospice companies in LA, exorbitant spending on the homeless in New York and San Francisco

• Kevin O’Leary argues against wealth taxes, explaining how it causes the wealthy to leave states alongside their companies, taking jobs with them

The Benny Show - 3/31

• Johnson discusses the controversy surrounding Rep. Eric Swalwell’s alleged relationship with a Chinese spy, how it could affect his run for governor

• Guest Matt Gaetz shares his experiences investigating UFOs in Congress, claims the Army has an alien-human hybrid breeding program

• Johnson laughs over the contrast between Trump and Barack Obama’s presidential libraries

📺 LEADING FOX NEWS

The Five

• Sec. of War Pete Hegseth says we’ll “negotiate with bombs if we have to,” referencing taking out Iran’s ammo depot, Sen. Chris Van Hollen calls President Trump a liar on war outcomes

• Providence, RI’s mayor takes down the Iryna Zarutska mural for being “divisive”

• Multiple progressive candidates are campaigning on a wealth tax

• The View goes on a rant over Daily Wire podcaster Isabel Brown advocating for big families, placing your children over career at CPAC

FOX & Friends

• President Trump will give an update on Iran at 9 p.m. tonight and projects 2-3 more weeks at war, considers leaving NATO, Israel confirms 14 injured in Tel Aviv strike

• Trump will attend the Supreme Court arguments on birthright citizenship today

• The average cost of college has doubled over the past 30 years

• Tiger Woods is going into addiction treatment following his DUI crash

• Trump threatens a forced return to session for Congress to resolve DHS funding

• The American Heart Association clashes with the HHS Sec. RFK, Jr. over red meat and dairy

• NASA launches Artemis II into space today for a 10–day trip around the Moon, the first lunar mission in 50 years

• Plaintiff Kaley Chiles is interviewed on the Chiles v. Salazar conversion therapy ruling

• The IRS confirms more than 4 million children are now enrolled in Trump Accounts

• US Attorney for DC Jeanine Pirro is interviewed on the wave of teen gangs sparking violence in parks, malls, and more

• A London matchmaking event had people use PowerPoint presentations to “pitch” their friend for a date

FOX Newsroom

• President Trump arrives at the birthright citizenship arguments at the Supreme Court, will deliver a national address on Iran tonight

• Police confirm Tiger Woods had pain pills in his pocket during DUI crash, pleads not guilty

• Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed is interviewed live for saying some of his potential constituents would be sad over Khamenei’s death

🍿 TRENDING AND POUNCING

Tomorrow’s news today…

• MSNBC’s Symone Sanders: “White supremacist ideology, frankly, is foundational to Donald Trump” [X, Elliott]

• Connecticut State Rep. Maryam Khan (D) appears to have replaced her American flag with a PAKISTAN flag. [X, LibsofTikTok]

• Boise mayor forced to take city hall’s LGBTQ+ flag down after law passes [X, End Wokeness]

🗞️ WHAT THE RIGHT IS WRITING

FOX News Digital

• President to address nation with ‘important update’ on Iran [FOX News]

• Supreme Court weighs Trump order ending birthright citizenship - what’s at stake [FOX News]

• Kristi Noem responds to shocking cross-dressing photos tied to her husband [FOX News]

Breitbart

• Trump Considering Withdrawing U.S. From ‘Paper Tiger’ NATO: Cites Europe’s Failure to Heed His Call for Aid [Breitbart]

• Trump Says U.S. Will Exit Iran in 2-3 Weeks [Breitbart]

• Iran Fires Missiles Across Middle East as Trump Threatens Oil Hub [Breitbart]

Wall Street Journal Editorials

• Birthright Citizenship Hits the Supreme Court [WSJ Ed]

• China Keeps Trying to Punish Tokyo [WSJ Ed]

• Trump and the Hormuz Stakes [WSJ Ed]

• ‘Conversion Therapy’ and the Constitution [WSJ Ed]

New York Post

• Prosecutors reveal what analysis of Charlie Kirk bullet and Tyler Robinson’s gun really found [NYP]

• Mamdani panic leaves wealthy NYC parents rushing to get kids into top British boarding schools [NYP]

Washington Free Beacon

• As Yale’s Jewish Population Declines to 1940s Quota Levels, University Leaders Say Jewish Community is ‘Thriving’ [WFB]

Washington Reporter

• Rep. Pat Harrigan: Fifty years later, we go back to the Moon [Reporter]

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1. What Matters: Vance book tour

2. New Media Voices: Tiger Woods, UFOs, and Charles Barkley

3. Leading FOX: Abdul El-Sayed, Jamie Dimon, and Nikki Haley

4. Trending: SAVE America Act

5. What the Right is Writing: ICE, Iran, and No Kings

✍️ WHAT MATTERS AND WHERE WE’RE GOING…

Nathan’s quick take on where we’re headed…

We’ve noted that 2028 Democrats are generating attention with new books and media tours, but now it’s the Republicans’ turn.

Vice President JD Vance will release a book on his Catholic faith on June 16. As faith increasingly drives conservative media, his conversion story is a natural fit. I anticipate other 2028 Republican aspirants will follow suit by leaning on book tours and personal testimonies. - NRB

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The Megyn Kelly Show - 3/30

• President Trump posts on Truth Social claiming “great progress” toward a “new and more reasonable regime,” while threatening to obliterate Iran’s electric plants, oil wells, and desalination plants

• Guest Professor Robert Pape describes an “escalation trap” with three stages: initial bombing, Iranian retaliation and now nearing irreversible ground operations by special forces and infantry

• They cite a poll of a second-term low of 33% overall, with only 29% approving his Iran handling, guest radio producer Stu Burguiere argues the conflict distracts from Trump’s core agenda

• Kelly criticizes Sen. Lindsey Graham for vacationing at Disney World during the DHS shutdown with a bubble wand while pushing for ground troops

• She also covers “No Kings” protests featuring celebrities like Bruce Springsteen and Jane Fonda, as well as golfer Tiger Woods’ repeated DUIs

The Ben Shapiro Show - 3/30

• Shapiro asserts the “No Kings” protests are out of touch and fueled by a mysterious $3 billion in funding, some of it coming from overseas

• He exposes Neville Roy Singham, an American communist living in China, as a key funder of over $278 million in propaganda

• Shapiro looks at Trump’s explicit threats via Truth Social to obliterate Iran’s critical infrastructure

• He tries to defend Israel’s actions regarding restrictions on a Palm Sunday mass at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, saying it was a police blunder

The Michael Knowles Show - 3/30

• Knowles feels vindicated after VP JD Vance’s assertion that UFOs are likely demons, defending belief in spiritual reality against skepticism

• He criticizes the Israeli government for initially barring Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzabella from the Church of the Holy Sepulchre during Holy Week

• Knowles condemns Jimmy Kimmel’s elitist attack on blue-collar workers, referencing his attack on DHS Sec. Markwayne Mullin for starting life as a plumber

• He critiques Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz’s support for mass migration, in light of Somali fraud and the housing crisis

• Knowles concludes with a full defense of Jesus Christ, referencing numerous intelligent men to counter modern skepticism

After Party with Emily Jashinsky - 3/30

• Jashinsky introduces guests Shelby Talcott and Jason Willick, outlining discussions on Iran, a MAHA poll, DHS issues, and mainstream journalists transitioning to Substack

• She analyzes Canadian New Democratic Party convention clips, positing that identity-based politics serve as a “cope” for suffering,

• A Politico poll indicated widespread dissatisfaction among MAHA voters regarding Donald Trump’s health policy implementation

• They reference Charles Barkley’s immigration comments in light of Sheridan Gorman’s recent murder by an illegal

• Talcott presents her Semafor reporting, suggesting Donald Trump’s Iran strategy strongly indicates a likelihood of ground troop deployments

• Willick connects the Iran conflict to the US Senate filibuster debate, asserting “maximal escalation” diminishes deterrence

📺 LEADING FOX NEWS

The Five

• CENTCOM confirms 11,000 targets hit, Trump gives Iran a one-week ultimatum

• Boomers and animal costumes dominate “No Kings” protests

• Democrats demand reparations for illegal immigrants, fume at using ICE in airports and claim Trump is paying TSA agents illegally

• Democrat strategists have been caught saying their 2028 candidate has to be a straight, white man

• Words like “moreover” are giving away students’ AI usage

FOX & Friends

• Kurds prepare for ground fighting, Trump gives a one-week ultimatum to Iran, four IDF soldiers killed by Hezbollah

• Delta Airlines suspends its congressional travel perks during the DHS shutdown, TSA lines finally speed up as agents receive backpay

• The FBI confirms the Michigan synagogue terrorist had family ties to Hezbollah

• Captain Butch Wilmore, the astronaut that was stuck in space for almost a year, is interviewed ahead of the Artemis II launch tomorrow

• Democrat Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed said he didn’t speak out about the death of the Ayatollah because “many were sad” about it

• Speaker Mike Johnson is interviewed in-studio, says the Republicans will have to do the “heavy lifting” of reopening the government

• Sec. of War Pete Hegseth gives updates from the Pentagon, says they’ve taken out more than 150 Iranian navy ships

• JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon is interviewed in-studio on housing shortages, college grad unemployment

FOX Newsroom

• Sec. of War Pete Hegseth confirms we’ve dropped bunker buster bombs on Iran’s ammo depot, Nikki Haley reacts

• Delinquent teens take over a Wisconsin mall, the streets of LA

• “More Perfect Union” founder Faiz Shakir says Democrats are looking to rework their messaging for 2026 midterms

• Airport wait times ease up as TSA receives backpay, ICE assists

• Podcaster Isabel Brown encourages American Christian women to have more babies, as the country’s marriage rate dropped to its lowest level in 2019

• Illegal alien Israel Flores-Ortiz is accused of groping underage classmates at his Fairfax County, VA high school

• Washington imposes a 9.9% “millionaires tax,” JPMorgan CEO says there is a blue state exodus taking place

• The Supreme Court rules against Colorado’s conversion therapy ban, hears President Trump’s birthright citizenship case

• California is under fire for hospice fraud

🍿 TRENDING AND POUNCING

Tomorrow’s news today…

• Nearly six-in-ten Americans say the SAVE America Act should be passed into law before the midterm elections. [X, Rapid Response 47]

• Sec. War Pete Hegseth: “You don’t have much of an alliance if you have countries that are not willing to stand with you when you need them!” [X, Daugherty]

• Jaden Ivey says there is nothing good in the world besides following Jesus Christ after he was waived by the Bulls after he called out the NBA for promoting Pride Month [X, Rugg]

🗞️ WHAT THE RIGHT IS WRITING

FOX News Digital

• Outrage grows as ICE detainer ignored in connection to killing of 24-year-old mother [FOX News]

• President Trump shares video showing massive military strike in Iran at night [FOX News]

• Teen mob storms neighborhood mall as viral ‘takeover’ erupts in total chaos [FOX News]

Breitbart

• Desperate Iran Sprays Missiles Across Middle East as Trump Threatens Oil Hub [Breitbart]

• Report: Trump Weighs Military Op to Seize Iran’s Enriched Uranium [Breitbart]

• San Antonio Leftists Hit Streets for Another ‘No Kings’ Rally [Breitbart]

Wall Street Journal Editorials

• Charlie Ergen, SpaceX and Trump [WSJ Ed]

• Trump’s Iran Target List, Good and Bad [WSJ Ed]

• Iran’s Regime Says: Lebanon Is Ours [WSJ Ed]

• Beasley Allen Gets the Legal Boot [WSJ Ed]

New York Post

• Trump puts Iran on notice, reveals to The Post his one-week ultimatum for new speaker after Tehran’s attack on Israeli oil refinery [NYP]

Washington Free Beacon

• Michigan’s El-Sayed Says Free Beacon ‘May Have Illegally and Unethically Obtained Recording’ and Employs Diversion Tactic Discussed in Campaign Strategy Call [WFB]

Washington Reporter

• NRSC unveils ad backing Sen. Bill Cassidy, touts his support for Trump agenda [Reporter]

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1. What Matters: Legacy tries something new

2. New Media Voices: Rogan, Von, Ryan, and Dillon

3. Leading FOX: Tom Homan, JD Vance, and Tiger Woods

4. Trending: Ballroom, Rubio, and Newsom

5. What the Right is Writing: Sad about the Ayatollah?

✍️ WHAT MATTERS AND WHERE WE’RE GOING…

Nathan’s quick take on where we’re headed…

The left-leaning media newsletter Status reports that legacy outlets like The New York Times and CNN are tapping into the creator economy. CNN is already conducting workshops with digital creators and recently experimented with podcast aesthetics during primetime shows last week.

The right is already there: Conservative new media is natively creator-first. Ben Shapiro (Daily Wire) and Megyn Kelly (MK Media) built empires around personalities, FOX News found success with the podcast-style TV program, The Will Cain Show. Even Sean Hannity expanded his footprint into the space.

The bottom line: To survive, legacy media should learn from the right’s ability to balance personality-driven connections with news authority. - NRB

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The Joe Rogan Experience

• Comedian Jeff Ross explains the evolution of comedy roasts, performing overseas for troops

• Retired U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer Bill Thompson shares how he founded Spartan Forge, an AI-based mapping tool for hunting, his views on the culture wars, and stories from the military

• Comedian Dave Smith talks about the War in Iran, video games, and MMA fighting

• Andrew Jarecki, filmmaker, discusses his documentary “The Alabama Solution,” about prison reform in the South

This Past Weekend with Theo Von

• Actor Vince Vaughn, famous for Wedding Crashers and Dodgeball, talks about growing up in the Midwest, and balancing the good and bad of Hollywood

The Shawn Ryan Show

• Candidate for the governor of Iowa Zach Lahn exposes the land grab of generational farmers’ homesteads, and what’s in the Monsanto Files

• Former Counterterrorism Director Joe Kent explains why he stepped down, his thoughts on foreign lobbies and how to end the War in Iran

Culture Apothecary with Alex Clark

• Justin Gardner shares how hypochlorous acid, an infection-fighting chemical your body produces, can be used in skincare

• Hannah Dunning, known as the “Clean Clothing Chick,” explains how synthetic fabrics, dyes, and scents can be toxic

The Tim Dillon Show

• Dillon discusses the LaGuardia airplane crash, Melania Trump’s AI robot, the War in Iran, the disappearance of numerous UFO scientists, and a mysterious email he received

📺 LEADING FOX NEWS

FOX & Friends

• Border Czar Tom Homan confirms ICE will continue to assist at airports as DHS remains unfunded

• As the War in Iran continues, Trump confirms he has alternate plans than boots on the ground, Pakistan says it will host peace talks, Iran has been without internet for more than a month

• The “stay-at-home boyfriend” trend is here as more women enter the workforce

• Tiger Woods may face jail time for his most recent DUI

• This past weekend, “No Kings” protests turned violent as attendees threw crushed concrete

• High-tax states are reporting billions in lost tax revenue as wealthy residents flee for cheaper states

• Tristan Harris of the Human Movement is interviewed on how to prevent AI from taking people’s livelihoods

• Pope Leo XIV called for an end to war on Palm Sunday

• VP JD Vance won the CPAC straw poll for 2028

• Treasurer Scott Bessent is interviewed live on nationwide taxpayer fraud schemes

• Gen Z leads the resurgence in church attendance, according to Watermark Community Church

FOX Newsroom

• Border Czar Tom Homan confirms ICE will stay at airports until TSA is completely back to normal, some agents receive their first check in 40 days, Senate adjourns and Rep. Adam Smith is interviewed

• Some “No Kings” protesters marched with communist flags

• Sec. of State Marco Rubio says the US would prefer diplomacy with Iran, but will be prepared if that fails, Strait of Hormuz is expected to open to more travel

• Angel Dad Joe Abhraham reacts to the death of Sheridan Gorman

• President Trump is targeting drug cartels in Ecuador

• Former NASA astronaut Butch Wilmore explains the Artemis II flight around the moon happening this week

• Democrats are weighing a straight white male for 2028, like Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker or California Gov. Gavin Newsom

• VP JD Vance won the CPAC straw poll

• Progressive Democrats are pushing for a wealth tax

🍿 TRENDING AND POUNCING

Tomorrow’s news today…

• The FBI has just CONFIRMED that the Michigan synagogue attacker was Hezbollah-inspired terrorism [X, Daugherty]

• Gavin Newsom created an NGO just to steal the Pacific Palisades fire victims money. He named his wife as the leader of the NGO, he got caught, and then all the evidence was deleted. [X, Wall Street Apes]

• Rioters threw blocks of cement at police officers at the totally peaceful protest in Los Angeles. This is attempted murder. [X, Libs of TikTok]

🗞️ WHAT THE RIGHT IS WRITING

FOX News Digital

• Iran vows enemies won’t escape without a ‘lesson’ amid warning of ‘major world war’ [FOX News]

• Trump reveals military building ‘massive complex’ beneath WH ballroom [FOX News]

Breitbart

• Trump Weighs Sending U.S. Forces to Seize Iran’s Highly Enriched Uranium Stockpile [Breitbart]

• Pentagon Preps Weeks‑Long Ground Ops in Iran as U.S. Marines [Breitbart]

• Trump Supporters Clash with Antifa Leftists at ‘No Kings’ Rally [Breitbart]

• Los Angeles ‘No Kings’ Demonstrators Turn Violent -- Assault Fed Building [Breitbart]

Wall Street Journal Editorials

• Trump’s Gift to the IMF and China [WSJ Ed]

• More Right-Wingers Ban Trans Athletes [WSJ Ed]

• Democrats Revive a Jimmy Carter Tax Mistake on ‘Windfall’ Profits [WSJ Ed]

• The High-Tax Wealth Flight Continues [WSJ Ed]

• Da Bears Want Da Subsidies [WSJ Ed]

New York Post

• Radical fraud busting campaign to see tipsters rewarded with huge bounties [NYP]

• Blakeman accuses Hochul of scheming with Uber in re-election bid [NYP]

• YouTube staffers deliberately aimed for ‘viewer addiction,’ killed safety tools for kids: court docs [NYP]

Washington Free Beacon

• Democratic Senate Hopeful Abdul El-Sayed Said He Needed To Stay Silent on Khamenei Killing Because Many of Michigan’s Muslim Voters ‘Are Sad’ [WFB]

Washington Reporter

• Todd Armstrong: America First starts with American agriculture [Reporter]

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1. What Matters: CPAC 2026

2. New Media Voices: Eyes on Chicago and Iran

3. Leading FOX: Trump Cabinet Meeting

4. Trending: Cabinet meeting and Dem state fraud

5. What the Right is Writing: Iranian missiles and big tech in court

✍️ WHAT MATTERS AND WHERE WE’RE GOING…

Nathan’s quick take on where we’re headed…

The 2026 Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) opened Thursday in Texas, but the once-premier “cattle call” for the right has lost its luster. With Trump and Vance skipping the event, top conservative leaders no longer view it as the essential pilgrimage it was during the Tea Party era.

While personality controversies and rival events have dampened the draw, the decline is largely a sign of the conservative movement's maturity. CPAC once felt like the rebel base on Yavin 4, but conservative media has since institutionalized, outgrowing the need for a singular "insurgent" gathering. - NRB

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The Megyn Kelly Show - 3/25

• Kelly shames Chicago’s sanctuary city policies and Alderwoman Maria Haden for dismissing Sheridan Gorman’s murder as an accident

• She raises questions about potential federal mishandling of Charlie Kirk’s death and the influence of donor interests in his legacy, but reiterates it was Tyler Robinson who killed him

• Curt Mills, executive director of the American Conservative, weighs in on Iran and the midterms

• Actor Josh Duhamel talks about why he and his family moved to Fargo, why he keeps politics out of his career, and promotes his wellness brand

The Ben Shapiro Show - 3/25

• Polls show overwhelming GOP backing of Iran, Shapiro lambasts figures like Joe Kent, Candace Owens, and Tucker Carlson

• Shapiro breaks down various claims Carlson has made, claiming the Middle East is tolerant and defending Sharia Law

• Shapiro interviews Rep. Byron Donalds on his run for Florida governor, addressing affordability, law and order, and economic growth

The Matt Walsh Show - 3/25

• Walsh expresses concerns about foreign truck drivers that can’t speak English, haven’t properly passed safety exams

• Walsh reacts to the debate over a Christian influencer posting about his wife being promiscuous before their marriage, while he waited

• He sheds light on the Medicaid fraud in Minnesota, costing taxpayers billions annually.

• Walsh critiques artificiality in food, music, and social media, says faith, family, and real human experiences can save us from a nihilistic culture

Allie Beth Stuckey’s “Relatable” - 3/25

• Stuckey expresses concern over the portrayal of marriage and family in reality shows like Love Is Blind

• She reacts to the death of Leonid Redinski, the owner of OnlyFans, and his negative legacy on young men’s psychology and relationships

• Stuckey critiques the decriminalization of abortion in the UK, linking it to its harmful effects on mothers and unborn children

After Party with Emily Jashinsky - 3/25

• Jashinsky discusses the murder of student Sheridan Gorman by Venezuelan illegal immigrant José Medina

• 87-year-old Rep. Maxine Waters may become the oldest chair of the powerful House Financial Services Committee, guest Michael Malice notes staff often run offices, not the member

• They mock California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s social media attempt to emulate Trump’s posting and comparing himself to American Psycho, and discuss the state’s proposed billionaire tax

• Jashinsky argues Tucker Carlson’s quote about Sharia Law is being taken out of context, is being used to stoke the algorithm

• Guest Emma Waters discusses her book Lead Like Jael, which pushes back against both “girl boss” feminism and rigid “trad wife” ideals

• Jimmy Kimmel shows he’s out of touch by sneering at DHS Sec. Markwayne Mullin’s history as a plumber

📺 LEADING FOX NEWS

The Five

• Chuck Schumer claims ICE agents at airports are a precursor to rigged elections, while travelers interviewed say they love their help

• The White House says President Trump gets a daily video montage of Iran getting blown up, releases a 15-point plan to end the war

• Biden Press Sec. Jen Psaki claims the next president should engage the press “daily or almost daily”

• Comedian Vince Vaughn tells podcaster Theo Von why late night shows aren’t funny anymore

• United Airlines introduces the option to purchase an entire row of lie-flat seats for napping or playing with children

FOX & Friends

• Nicolas Maduro and his wife will appear in court today

• Illinois politicians deflect blame for the death of Sheridan Gorman

• FLOTUS Melania Trump’s tech summit featured an AI robot

• On opening day for the MLB season, the Yankees beat the Giants

• In a landmark verdict, the jury finds Meta and Google negligent in the social media addiction trial, $6 million awarded

• Former ambassador Nathan Sales explains Iran negotiations, says Trump is fighting for a speedy end to war

• Private security group CLEAR stock surges as TSA remains unpaid, will miss second paycheck tomorrow

• Jimmy Kimmel mocks DHS Sec. Markwayne Mullin’s working class background

• Parents are pursuing legal action after their child died of caffeine overconsumption

• Savannah Guthrie says the back porch doors were found propped open at her mom’s house

• A new 9/11 flag exhibit opens in New York City for the 25th anniversary

FOX Newsroom

• President Trump hosts a cabinet meeting live to discuss an Iran peace deal, CENTCOM says 92% of Iran’s navy is destroyed

• Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is heckled during a press conference for not taking Sheridan Gorman’s death seriously

• Nicolas Maduro appears in court today

• Meta and YouTube are found liable in the social media addiction case

• Savannah Guthrie says the back doors were open to her mom’s home

• Senate Majority Leader John Thune and former Speaker Kevin McCarthy are interviewed on the DHS shutdown, SAVE America Act

• Jimmy Kimmel mocks DHS Sec. Markwayne Mullin for once being a plumber

🍿 TRENDING AND POUNCING

Tomorrow’s news today…

• You read that right: the single biggest individual donor to Spanberger Democrats’ Virginia gerrymander is some rando New Yorker named George Soros. [X, Domenech]

• The money flown out of the Minneapolis airport by fraudsters has been tracked and used to purchase resorts, homes and cars [X, WallStreetApes]

🗞️ WHAT THE RIGHT IS WRITING

FOX News Digital

• More than 90% of Iranian missiles intercepted, but a dangerous imbalance is emerging [FOX News]

• Iran’s Navy leader, who commanded the Strait of Hormuz closure, reportedly killed [FOX News]

• Trump scores ‘massive court victory’ with appellate ruling on ICE detention [FOX News]

Breitbart

• White House Warns: Trump Will ‘Unleash Hell’ if Iran ‘Fails to Understand That They Have Been Defeated’ [Breitbart]

• Report: Elite 82nd Airborne Troops May Deploy to Mideast for Support [Breitbart]

• WH Warns: Trump ‘Prepared to Unleash Hell’ if Iran Won’t ‘Come to a Deal’ [Breitbart]

• Jury: Meta and Google Negligent in Landmark Social Media Addiction Trial [Breitbart]

Wall Street Journal Editorials

• The Social-Media Shakedown Begins [WSJ Ed]

• Another Supreme Court Knockout [WSJ Ed]

• Hochul Wants a Climate Reprieve [WSJ Ed]

• Meet the U.N.’s New Human-Rights Authority [WSJ Ed]

New York Post

• Shocking closeup images show devastating destruction to Air Canada plane after deadly LaGuardia crash [NYP]

• Mystery traders may have bagged $40M-$50M on Trump’s announcement to pause Iran attacks [NYP]

• Why Savannah Guthrie’s emotional tell-all interview has kidnapper ‘terrified’: expert [NYP]

Washington Free Beacon

• Harvard Business Professor Who Protested at Library Now Teaching Israel Divestment ‘Case’ in Class [WFB]

Washington Reporter

• Sen. Tom Cotton wants to prevent illegal immigrants from opening bank accounts [Reporter]

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1. What Matters: Where to go during a crisis?

2. New Media Voices: Sheridan Gorman

3. Leading FOX: Chicago Mayor, Markwayne Mullin, and TSA

4. Trending: AI robot at the White House

5. What the Right is Writing: California fraud, Iran, and Oil

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Pew Research asked: How do Americans monitor the situation?

For 36% of Americans, the first stop for developing stories is their preferred news organization. Meanwhile, 28% turn to search engines, and 19% to social media.

Where it gets interesting is age. Younger American adults (18-29) are far more likely to start with search engines (41%) or social media (31%), while just 14% rely on news organizations. Meanwhile, Older Americans (65+) flip that entirely, with 59% relying on their preferred news organization.

The real surprise for me: no age group went to social media first for breaking news. - NRB

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The Megyn Kelly Show - 3/24

• Kelly blames the death of 18-year-old Sheridan Gorman on Joe Biden’s open border policies, criticizes Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson for their responses, Rich Lowry and Michael Brendan Dougherty of National Review react

• She mentions Gorman’s mom attended one of her tour dates, points out the lack of public memorials for victims like Sheridan compared to people like the Minneapolis protesters

• Democrat candidates are leveraging family trauma for electoral gains, Kelly contrasts this with how Republicans promote overcoming challenges

• FOX interviewed college students on spring break who didn’t know anything about the War in Iran

The Ben Shapiro Show - 3/24

• Shapiro argues the murder of Sheridan Gorman serves as a grim reminder of the implications of lax border security, highlights the rise in crime rates in sanctuary cities, cites immigration trends from the presidencies of Bill Clinton to Joe Biden

• Shapiro advocates for the privatization of TSA in the wake of the DHS shutdown

• He contrasts the views of think tanks like the Cato Institute and the Manhattan Institute on the economic effects of immigration

The Isabel Brown Show - 3/24

• Brown discusses the alarming trend of women joking about domestic violence against men on social media platforms, notably TikTok

• This is in the wake of Bachelorette contestant and Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star Taylor Frankie Paul being exposed for abusing her ex-husband

• She argues reality TV negatively impacts women’s perceptions of both men and relationships

Timcast IRL - 3/24

• The U.S. military will deploy 3,000 more troops, specifically from the 82nd Airborne Division, the panel wonders if it relates to attacking Kharg Island

• New military enlistment policies include an increase in the age limit to 42 and relaxed drug conviction policies

• They question the credibility of various polling groups and shifting political narratives regarding military interventions, how that might affect the GOP’s strategy in midterm season

• Joe Kent says he would testify in a hearing on Charlie Kirk’s assassination

• In other news, they talk about a Texas oil refinery that exploded with little cause, a Democrat winning in a Republican stronghold, and a man has gone viral for saying his wife was promiscuous before marrying him

📺 LEADING FOX NEWS

The Five

• President Trump jokes “they gave us a present,” after Iran gives us oil, CNN says Iran is “only a little worse” than Trump

• California Gov. Gavin Newsom claims 2028 might not be a fair election, while Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro says his own party has failed to deliver results

• Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker blames President Trump for the death of Sheridan Gorman, despite trying to block ICE operations in Chicago and the illegal immigrant coming in under Biden’s presidency

• The Love Story executive producer said he struggled to cast JFK Jr. because there’s not enough masculine men

FOX & Friends

• TSA lines are topping four hours, DHS Sec. Markwayne Mullin speaks out as Democrats refuse GOP counteroffer

• Based on voice recordings, LaGuardia air traffic control told the fire truck to stop driving as the Air Canada plane touched down

• A New Mexico jury rules Meta harmed children, while the LA case still awaits a verdict

• The elite 82nd airborne is preparing to deploy to Iran, Trump confirms Iran won’t seek nuclear weapons

• FOX interviews recipients of the military’s highest honor on National Medal of Honor Day

• NYPD Assistant Chief Aaron Edwards was honored at Madison Square Garden

• A house fire in Minnesota killed an NHL reporter and her three kids

• This year’s spring break is experiencing dozens of violent arrests across Florida

• Reacher TV show star Alan Ritchson punches his neighbor after he physically blocks him from riding his motorcycle for speeding

FOX Newsroom

• More than 40% of Houston’s TSA agents have called out of work, Senate Democrats reject another offer to fund DHS, Rep. Josh Gottheimer reacts

• California Gov. Gavin Newsom says Democrats need to be “more ruthless”

• LaGuardia crash survivor Joe Capio is interviewed on his experience

• America demands total denuclearization, reopening of the strait, and missile constraints, while Iran demands compensation and a new payment plan for the Strait of Hormuz

• Savannah Guthrie shares a special interview on the Today show begging for her mom’s return

• Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson blame the federal government for Sheridan Gorman’s murder at the hands of an illegal immigrant, Angel Mom Jennifer Bos reacts

• A Senate hearing on the Arctic Frost probe sheds light on the federal investigation of nine Republican lawmakers

• Chaos erupts at multiple Florida spring break destinations

🍿 TRENDING AND POUNCING

Tomorrow’s news today…

• Melania Trump walks into AI summit alongside AI-powered robot. [X, CSPAN]

• Dennis Coyle is back on U.S. soil and reunited with his family after more than a year in Taliban captivity. [X, Rapid Response 47]

🗞️ WHAT THE RIGHT IS WRITING

FOX News Digital

• Trump says Iran gave ‘significant’ gift to prove the country wants to ‘make a deal’ [FOX News]

• ‘Conflicting information’ surfaces as NTSB probes fatal LaGuardia collision [FOX News]

• Democrats flip Trump’s home district in stunning Florida upset [FOX News]

Breitbart

• Answering America’s Call, Britain to Lead Hormuz Coalition of Nations Sending Warships to Keep Strait Open [Breitbart]

• Elite 82nd Airborne Troops May Deploy to Mideast for Support [Breitbart]

• PBS’s Desjardins: GOP Getting Blamed for DHS Shutdown Democrats Started [Breitbart]

Wall Street Journal Editorials

• The Fog of Diplomacy in Iran [WSJ Ed]

• Iran’s Missile Shots at Diego Garcia [WSJ Ed]

• Andy Beshear’s Hillbilly Education Elegy [WSJ Ed]

• Another Bad Housing Idea [WSJ Ed]

New York Post

• Inside LA’s $2.6B homeless housing splurge in luxe neighborhoods — costing taxpayers $1M a room [NYP]

• Kennedy scion Jack Schlossberg is way too focused on political campaign to think about dating [NYP]

• Senator deepens probe into Mamdani’s NYC health department group that accused Israel of genocide [NYP]

• Senate confirms DOJ’s new ‘War on Fraud’ prosecutor –with Vance’s backing [NYP]

Washington Free Beacon

• Michigan’s El-Sayed Said He Did ‘Time’ After His Arrest at a Minimum Wage Protest. He Got a Ticket, Records Show. [WFB]

Washington Reporter

• Iowa Democrats skip controversial vote to “hide” from voters [Reporter]

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1. What Matters: Clipping power

2. New Media Voices: Israel and Election Integrity

3. Leading FOX: Airport chaos and the LaGuardia crash

4. Trending: Nick Shirley, Markwayne Mullin, and Brandon Johnson

5. What the Right is Writing: Iran and reality TV stars

✍️ WHAT MATTERS AND WHERE WE’RE GOING…

Nathan’s quick take on where we’re headed…

The most viral post in conservative circles today is a video of Democrat Senator Chris Murphy saying, “the people we care about most, the undocumented Americans.” The post, from End Wokeness - one of the biggest right-wing clip accounts - has 10k reposts and nearly 2 million views. Will Cain, Dave Rubin, and Dan Bongino all covered the clip today on their shows, with a similar message: “Democrats saying the quiet part out loud.”

What’s interesting is that the video is two years old.

As noted here before, this is a reminder of how these large conservative clip accounts don’t just amplify content - they drive conversation on the right. That is why we track X posts in the Trending section. They offer an early look at where the news cycle is headed. - NRB

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The Megyn Kelly Show - 3/23

• Kelly and guest Piers Morgan discuss the latest developments in President Trump’s messaging toward Iran, including his deadline for power plants

• She scrutinizes both Sen. Lindsey Graham’s comments and what she calls Trump’s shifting military strategy and changing gas prices, alongside Kmele Foster, Editor at Large of Tangle News

• CNN is attempting to evolve in the podcast landscape

• Kelly and YouTuber Captain Steeeve discuss the LaGuardia plane crash

The Ben Shapiro Show - 3/24

• Shapiro shames Chicago leaders for ignoring their crime issue, leading to the death of Sheridan Gorman

• He addresses Miss Rachel speaking to kids at ICE centers, and the hospital drama “The Pitt” spreading falsehoods about ICE

• Shapiro gives updates on the SAVE Act and DHS funding, polling shows most Americans are against the shutdown and in favor of voter ID

• He laughs at Irsa Hirsi, Rep. Ilhan Omar’s daughter’s visit to Cuba alongside other DSA members

• Shapiro argues talks of an Iran offramp has brought down oil prices, buys President Trump time to negotiate

Allie Beth Stuckey’s “Relatable” - 3/23

• Stuckey discusses Benjamin Netanyahu’s controversial comments regarding Jesus Christ, linking them to the importance of biblical literacy among the general public

• She argues the Christian worldview shapes different beliefs about warfare and the justification of violence through just war theory

• Stuckey critiques James Talarico’s use of scripture to justify progressive policies

• New data shows a rise in church attendance and Bible reading

After Party with Emily Jashinsky - 3/23

• CNN is desperately attempting to rebrand with new podcast-esque filming backdrops

• Daryl Davis, musician and Civil Rights activist, shares his life work of bridging divides with racist extremists like KKK members, and gives advice on bridging political divides

• Jashinsky reflects on why she loves hosting people from across the political spectrum

• In culture news, she talks about Lindy West, the Clavicular drama, and Taylor Frankie Paul’s Bachelorette season being canceled for being a domestic abuser

📺 LEADING FOX NEWS

The Five

• If Iran doesn’t reach an agreement in five days, President Trump says “we’ll just keep bombing our little hearts out”

• ICE agents deploy to 14 different airports to aid during the DHS shutdown, Trump calls the holdup extortion by Democrats

• Chicago Alderwoman Maria Hadden dismisses the murder of a college girl by an illegal migrant as “wrong place, wrong time”

• Adam Friedland tells California Gov. Gavin Newsom he’s hot, that America needs an attractive president

• Justin Timberlake’s DUI arrest bodycam footage is released

FOX & Friends

• The two pilots killed in the Air Canada crash were Antoine Forest and Mackenzie Gunther, NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy says many factors could have led to a deadly distraction

• President Trump toured Graceland yesterday, signed Elvis Presley’s guitar following his visit to Memphis, TN

• The social media addiction trial awaits a verdict

• Hawaii is recovering from its worst flood in twenty years

• Former Virginia AG Jason Miyares discusses the mom killed by an illegal immigrant, walked free due to sanctuary city policies, Stephanie Minter’s mom is interviewed

• President Trump confirms he is postponing some air strikes to continue negotiations over Strait of Hormuz

• Travis Kelce signs a three year contract extension with the Chiefs

• The Spectator editor Ben Domenech says more than 3,400 TSA agents didn’t show up to work on Sunday, ICE agents deploy to airports

• Guest NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman says they’re looking for an April 1 Artemis II launch, the first flight around the moon in fifty years

• Sen. John Cornyn is interviewed, expects a DHS deal this week

• Actor Josh Duhamel is interviewed on growing up in North Dakota

FOX Newsroom

• The black box is recovered in the LaGuardia crash, the NTSB reports the DHS shutdown delayed the emergency response

• Sen. John Kennedy is interviewed on his bill that would have withheld Senate pay until DHS is refunded, Sen. John Fetterman reacts to TSA agents going without pay

• The U.S. and Iran could hold peace talks in Pakistan as early as this week, former Energy Sec. Dan Brouillette addresses reopening the Strait of Hormuz

• An illegal alien is charged in the murder of Chicago student Sheridan Gorman, Illinois Republican governor candidate Darren Bailey reacts

• The Artemis II mission is expected to send astronauts around the moon for the first time in fifty years

• First Lady Melania Trump hosts the Fostering the Future Summit live

• The Senate Judiciary Committee holds a hearing on the Arctic Frost probe

🍿 TRENDING AND POUNCING

Tomorrow’s news today…

• Hakeem Jeffries won’t say if Sheridan Gorman’s killer should be deported [X, Melugin]

• Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson (D) REFUSES to apologize to the family of 18yo Sheridan Gorman [X, LibsOfTikTok]

• Minneapolis Airport is the 16th largest airport in the U.S. yet more money is flown out of it than any other airport! [X, LibsOfTikTok]

🗞️ WHAT THE RIGHT IS WRITING

FOX News Digital

• Education Department loses biggest budget item in Trump shutdown push [FOX News]

• Final moments of LaGuardia crash come into focus as black boxes recovered [FOX News]

• Trump’s 5-day pause kicks off as Iran downplays claims of ‘very good’ talks [FOX News]

Breitbart

• Claim: Polls Let Dems Pin Shutdown on GOP [Breitbart]

• Trump Says ‘Good and Productive’ Talks with Iran Delivers Pause [Breitbart]

• Massive Explosion at Texas Oil Refinery, Cause Unknown -- Shelter in Place [Breitbart]

Wall Street Journal Editorials

• Is $200 Billion Too Much to Win a War? [WSJ Ed]

• The Supreme Court and the Street Preacher [WSJ Ed]

• A Welcome Setback for Medical DEI [WSJ Ed]

• Democrats Are on a Taxing Binge [WSJ Ed]

New York Post

• How spring breakers’ drunken flash mobs turn Florida towns, beaches into war zones [NYP]

• It’s time for a reckoning about the mental health of reality TV stars [NYP]

• Business is still humming across the Persian Gulf – even as bombs continue to fly: sources [NYP]

Washington Free Beacon

• ‘Moderate’ Mikie Sherrill Attends Ramadan Services With Imam Who Faced Deportation Proceedings Over Alleged Ties to Hamas and Calls for ‘New Intifada’ [WFB]

Washington Reporter

• CPAC rolls out “Actions Over Words” conference in Dallas featuring Trump cabinet officials, foreign leaders [Reporter]

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1. What Matters: Google News and conservative media

2. New Media Voices: Pierre Poilievre, Peter McCullough, and Shyam Sankar

3. Leading FOX: Sheridan Gorman, LaGuardia, and Iran

4. Trending: ICE and delays at the airports

5. What the Right is Writing: Iran, ICE, and the Strait of Hormuz

✍️ WHAT MATTERS AND WHERE WE’RE GOING…

Nathan’s quick take on where we’re headed…

As independent new media voices grow, institutional headwinds remain.

The Media Research Center released a new study showing Google News continues to shut out right-leaning outlets from its aggregator. How bad is it? Only 2% of Google News’s Top 20 Morning Editions in February came from right-leaning outlets. Apple News posed similar challenges for conservatives as well.

Big tech concerns are not new, and they are not going away anytime soon. - NRB

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The Joe Rogan Experience

• MMA fighter and entrepreneur Dustin Poirier discusses training methodologies, how hard it is to cut, and famous matches

• ​​Brigham Buhler, founder of Ways2Well care clinic and owner of ReviveRx pharmacy explains the benefits of peptides and stem cell therapy

• Canadian Conservative party leader Pierre Poilievre explains how their Parliament functions, how expensive food and healthcare is

• Stand-up comedian Mark Normand talks about AI, war abroad, and the realities of the comedy industry

This Past Weekend with Theo Von

• Cardiologist Dr. Peter McCullough shares his research on the long-term side effects of the Covid-19 vaccines, and how big pharma came to be

The Shawn Ryan Show

• Executive Vice President at Palantir Technologies Shyam Sankar discusses applying AI, privacy safeguards, the China threat, and Silicon Valley’s shift to defense

• Marine Corps combat pilot Michael Lester explains the War Powers Resolution, chances of boots on the ground, and the risk of Chinese mobilization

Culture Apothecary with Alex Clark

• Katie Spinks argues taking pitocin during labor gave her daughter brain damage by reducing baby’s oxygen

• Veterinarian Dr. Judy Morgan says certain household goods like candles can harm your dogs, and flea meds could poison your family

The Tim Dillon Show

• Dillon discusses rumors that Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu died, a homeless man that fought a Waymo, and looks into recent Pentagon press conferences and President Trump’s comments on Cuba

📺 LEADING FOX NEWS

FOX & Friends

• An Air Canada plane hit a firetruck on the LaGuardia tarmac, killing both pilots, airport remains closed until this afternoon

• Deputy TSA Administrator Adam Stahl reports 11.5% callouts, Elon Musk offers to pay their salary during the shutdown

• An illegal immigrant killed 18-year-old Chicago student Sheridan Gorman while just walking with friends near campus

• Reza Pahlavi advisor Shervin Pishevar reacts to President Trump postponing bombing Iranian power plants in response to the Strait of Hormuz closure

• Hawaii faced its worst flood in twenty years this past weekend

• Juan Uribe is using the internet to find a stem cell match for his son

• Shelter Walk Church members talk about Gen Z’s draw to the faith

FOX Newsroom

• An Air Canada flight collided with a fire truck, smashing the nose of the plane and killing both pilots on the LaGuardia tarmac

• AFPI’s Homeland Security Chairman Chad Wolf reacts to ICE agents working in airports during the DHS shutdown

• Illegal migrant Jose Medina-Medina is charged with the first degree murder of 18-year old Sheridan Gorman, family says it was preventable

• President Trump says he is delaying any strikes on Iran’s power plants for five days as allies work to reopen the Strait of Hormuz

• Trump leaves for Memphis, is interviewed live on Iran, speaks on the SAVE Act and DHS shutdown

• Palantir Chief Technology Officer Shyam Sankar says AI has aided the military in Iran air strikes

• Oahu is covered in mud after feet of rain covered the island

• Rep. Maria Salazar reports live on Cuba’s revolution, DSA protesters bringing electricity to the island “to party”

🍿 TRENDING AND POUNCING

Tomorrow’s news today…

• I am on my way to LaGuardia Airport now in response to last night’s horrific crash involving Air Canada Express 8646 and a fire truck that killed two pilots. [X, Duffy]

• Democrats refuse to fund DHS and TSA until they are guaranteed no ICE agents will show up to polling places in the 2026 election. [X, Daugherty]

• Dallas, TX removes rainbow sidewalks [X, Rugg]

• 12 Muslim prayer mats were placed in front of a memorial plaque in New York City for the 343 FDNY members killed on 9/11 [X, Wall Street Apes]

• From CBS News to MeidasTouch, which was originally founded as a PAC to oppose Donald Trump [X, Kraushaar]

• A Seattle man who shot and killed an eight-month pregnant Korean-American woman and nearly killed her husband when they were driving to work has been found not guilty by reason of insanity. [X, Ngo]
  

🗞️ WHAT THE RIGHT IS WRITING

FOX News Digital

• Two pilots dead after plane collides with fire truck on LaGuardia Airport runway [FOX News]

• Hormuz standoff threatens to escalate as final day of Trump’s ultimatum ticks down [FOX News]

• Mullin survives key Senate hurdle on way to becoming next DHS secretary [FOX News]

Breitbart

• Trump Says ‘Good and Productive’ Talks with Iran Delivers Pause in Military Strikes [Breitbart]

• ‘Zeroed In’: CENTCOM Reports 8K+ Iranian Targets Hit, 130 Vessels Destroyed [Breitbart]

• Trump Threatens to Place ICE Agents at Airports If Dems Don’t Fund DHS [Breitbart]

• Over 20 Nations Announce Readiness to Help Open Strait of Hormuz [Breitbart]

Wall Street Journal Editorials

• Democrats Are on a Taxing Binge [WSJ Ed]

• Florida Leads Again on Public Unions [WSJ Ed]

• The Tragedy of Robert Mueller [WSJ Ed]

• Cuba and New York Vie for Floridians [WSJ Ed]

New York Post

• Deadly LaGuardia Airport crash was avoidable, says expert who blames FAA: ‘Not doing their job’ [NYP]

• NYC first lady created artwork for DSA’s anti-Israel campaign [NYP]

• Legendary cold-case detective dives into Nancy Guthrie case — including the most crucial evidence [NYP]

Washington Free Beacon

• ‘Plainly Wrong’: Berkeley Law Dean Accused of Violating Settlement Agreement Over ‘Anti-Zionist’ Student Group Bylaws [WFB]

Washington Reporter

• Rep. Ashley Hinson: Congress needs to ensure that the AI future belongs to our kids, not to Beijing [Reporter]

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1. What Matters: No court vision

2. New Media Voices: Manosphere, Nancy Guthrie, and Netflix

3. Leading FOX: Iran, Vegans, and New York

4. Trending: TSA delays and Ilhan Omar

5. What the Right is Writing: Alabama student, Joe Kent, and Iran

✍️ WHAT MATTERS AND WHERE WE’RE GOING…

Nathan’s quick take on where we’re headed…

Conservative podcasters don’t know ball.

Given how dorky some of these guys and gals are, I can’t say I’m surprised at how little the conservative media orbit is discussing March Madness. Outside of buzzer-beater clips on X and conservatives highlighting athletes giving glory to God, there is not much bracketology being discussed.

No one is clamoring for Matt Walsh’s Final Four picks. - NRB

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The Megyn Kelly Show - 3/19

• Kelly invites forensic DNA analyst Suzanna Ryan to explain how the Nancy Guthrie case team collects and interprets mixed DNA samples, might use new methods like the MVAC tool

• Security experts James Hamilton and Will Geddes discuss the implications of failed communication with border authorities, skepticism surrounding polygraph tests

• Kelly compares Guthrie’s investigation to missing baby Lisa Irwin, who to this day was never found

The Ben Shapiro Show - 3/19

• Shapiro critiques the “Manosphere” as a manipulative online operation targeting young men, referencing Louis Theroux’s Netflix documentary

• He describes the psychological manipulation employed by figures such as Sneako and Justin Waller, their narratives on women and dating, Manhattan Institute fellow Rob Henderson reacts

• He argues they teach a negative form of masculinity, while reporter Lyden Blake discusses how female celebrities like Taylor Frankie Paul do the same to women’s behavior

• In other news, Joe Kent could face legal trouble for classified information leaks, Intelligence Director Tulsi Gabbard has mixed views on Iran, and Sen. Markwayne Mullin undergoes the DHS confirmation process

The Matt Walsh Show - 3/19

• Walsh discusses “streaming fatigue,” or audience dissatisfaction with the amount of TV subscriptions needed and content censorship

• He reflects on the era of video rental stores, contrasting the communal experience of movie watching with modern streaming habits and its impact on filmmaking

• Walsh critiques the Netflix film Carry-On, saying it exemplifies the decline of artistic vision and the overreliance on AI in scriptwriting

• He also makes fun of the multi-million dollar wildlife crossing project in California, criticizing its budget overruns and delays, similar to the bullet train project

• Walsh analyzes the Kouri Richins case and the broader implications on public opinion regarding the death penalty

Timcast IRL - 3/19

• Tim Pool, looking at the James Comey case with Rudyard Lynch and Kyla Turner, expresses concerns about the perceived weaponization of the Department of Justice against political opponents, while drawing historical parallels to Democrat persecutions of Republicans

• The panel looks into the Pentagon’s request for $200 billion in military funding in relation to Iran and Venezuela

• Lynch debates a liberal on democracy, citing classical political philosophers

• They discuss AI-generated film content, nostalgia for the 1990s, and the potential return to pre-internet cultural dynamics

• A crazy theory suggests Trump is the antichrist

📺 LEADING FOX NEWS

The Five

• Polling shows MAGA remains solid on the War in Iran, in response to Iranian leaders defecting President Trump says “I don’t blame them,” seven allies promise to help in the Strait of Hormuz

• California wastes $114 million on a wild animal crossing over the freeway

• New York Gov. Kathy Hochul begs rich residents to return

• Sen. John Fetterman says Trump Derangement Syndrome controls his party

• James Talarico backtracks on all accusations of being a vegan

• Actor Kevin Hart jokes about his unrecognizable wax figure

FOX & Friends

• The UAE reports an Iran-funded terror cell is taken out, actor Sam Asghari reacts to Iran’s execution of teen athlete Saleh Mohammadi for going against the regime, oil remains above $100 a barrel

• James Gracey, a University of Alabama student, was found dead in Barcelona

• Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders was kicked out of a Little Rock, AR restaurant over workers feeling “threatened” by her presence

• New York AG Letitia James threatens penalties against a hospital that got rid of trans surgeries for minors

• Yesterday, Intelligence Director Tulsi Gabbard testified on Iran’s access to enriched uranium supplies

• The House GOP is holding a hearing on the risks of the prolonged DHS shutdown

• Team USA paralympics hockey player Declan Farmer is interviewed on his team winning gold for the fifth year in a row

• The Minnesota elderly are fighting for happy hours to be hosted at retirement homes

FOX Newsroom

• The military deploys A-10 Warthogs to secure the Strait of Hormuz, former Sec. of State Mike Pompeo is interviewed on the execution of three Iranian dissidents,

• The body of missing spring breaking student James Gracey is found in Barcelona, cause of death to be determined

• Even more TSA employees miss work as the DHS shutdown drags on, Sen. John Thune reacts

• NY Gov. Kathy Hochul complains about her shrinking tax base as wealthy residents flee the high-taxed state

• Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders was told to leave a restaurant

• Chuck Norris dies at the age of 86

• The DOJ subpoenas former FBI Director James Comey over Russiagate

• President Trump honors the U.S. Navy football team live

🍿 TRENDING AND POUNCING

Tomorrow’s news today…

• The US Senate has just passed legislation that bans members of Congress from getting fast-tracked through TSA security [X, Daugherty]

• Journalist Angela Rose investigates Ilhan Omar’s husband’s consulting firm (Rose Lake Capital), which claims to manage $60B in assets but has no actual office in the WeWork building [X, Wall Street Apes]

• Total chaos at Atlanta airport: hours-long TSA lines snaking into baggage claim due to the DHS shutdown. [X, Daugherty]

🗞️ WHAT THE RIGHT IS WRITING

FOX News Digital

• Missing Alabama student James Gracey found dead in Spain [FOX News]

• Thune pushes back amid criticism over stalled SAVE America Act [FOX News]

• UAE dismantles Iran-linked terror cell as Tehran’s attacks spread [FOX News]

Breitbart

• Marlow: Glaring Holes in Joe Kent’s Narrative About Iran, Israel [Breitbart]

• Report: FBI Investigating Joe Kent Over Alleged Leak of Classified Info [Breitbart]

• Watch Live: Markwayne Mullin Confirmation Hearing for DHS Secretary [Breitbart]

• Cardboard Khamenei, Still Hiding from Public, Issues Ominous [Breitbart]

Wall Street Journal Editorials

• The Next Cuban Revolution [WSJ Ed]

• The Enemy in Iran in One Lesson [WSJ Ed]

• California’s Climate of Fuel Insecurity [WSJ Ed]

• Tulsi Gabbard’s Resistance Shop [WSJ Ed]

New York Post

• Wall Street bigs are desperately pleading with the White House to end Trump’s Powell feud [NYP]

• King Charles’ planned April visit to the White House facing issues: palace sources [NYP]

Washington Free Beacon

• ‘Dezionize Jewish Consciousness’: Columbia-Affiliated Seminary Picks Up Anti-Israel Academics Who Abruptly Resigned From Harvard [WFB]

Washington Reporter

• House Republicans introduce Constitutional amendment to enforce federal voting laws, restrict non-citizens from voting in federal elections [Reporter]

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1. What Matters: Independence and the truth

2. New Media Voices: Joe Kent media blitz

3. Leading FOX: Iran, Tulsi, and a missing spring breaker

4. Trending: Pearl Harbor

5. What the Right is Writing: Polling on Iran conflict

✍️ WHAT MATTERS AND WHERE WE’RE GOING…

Nathan’s quick take on where we’re headed…

We touched on the infighting within conservative new media earlier in the week, but I want to highlight an important point from The Babylon Bee’s Seth Dillon. Responding to Matt Walsh's video regarding Candace Owen, he writes:

He’s right that independent creators can be just as dishonest as the mainstream media, but there’s a key difference. The independent creators sold us their lies while claiming to be the truth-telling alternative. That was their whole value proposition; it was their reason for being in the first place. So they haven’t just failed to tell the truth. They’ve intentionally exploited our hunger for it. I don’t know what you call that, other than evil.

I’m thankful this madness is being called out. - NRB

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The Ben Shapiro Show - 3/18

• Shapiro addresses Joe Kent’s resignation over his views on U.S. military involvement in Iran

• Citing presidential approval ratings, he argues disapproval over Iran is exaggerated

• Shapiro compares the situation to Marjorie Taylor Greene’s standing in the media and with MAGA leadership

• He speculates on the potential for uprisings in Iran, the role of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and the Strait of Hormuz

• Shapiro looks into protesters in Cuba and the increasing tensions with the Democratic Socialists of America for their support of the regime

The Isabel Brown Show - 3/18

• Nick Shirley reveals a staggering $170 million in Medicare fraud in California, particularly in hospice and daycare services

• One adult daycare group received $19 million despite not being operational, and voter fraud has been tied to abandoned buildings in the state

• Brown criticizes Gov. Gavin Newsom’s policies for contributing to the ongoing poverty and homeless crisis

After Party with Emily Jashinsky - 3/18

• Jashinsky opens with polling showing President Trump retains almost total support among MAGA voters amid the Iran conflict, but argues this doesn’t extend to the broader GOP or Independents

• John Daniel Davidson, senior editor at The Federalist discusses the resignation of National Counterterrorism Center Director Joe Kent and his appearance with Tucker Carlson, and Intelligence Director Tulsi Gabbard testifying before Congress

• They briefly talk about UFOs and Peter Thiel’s claims about the Antichrist

• Texas Senate hopeful James Talarico’s claims his message reflects “biblical Christianity,” and panders about veganism

• Jashinsky and Davidson analyze CBS News’ rating struggles and why they won’t be surprised if there are changes in the future