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Jeremy Boreing on Conspiracy Theories, Victimhood Politics, and the Woke Right Industrial Complex 02.07.2026 1sa 13dk

Jeremy Boreing joins Rep. Dan Crenshaw for a wide-ranging conversation on conspiracy theories, the tactics used to overwhelm truth and rational debate, and how fringe ideas have moved into the mainstream. They discuss the USS Liberty controversy, the Charlie Kirk assassination, the rise of the woke right, social media manipulation, AI, and how to rebuild trust in an age when the politics of victimhood and despair are dominating our culture. Jeremy Boreing is the co-founder of The Daily Wire and host of The Jeremy Boreing Show. Find him on X at @JeremyDBoreing.

SITREP 35: Iran Breaks the Deal, SCOTUS Reshapes Power, & America Leads in Venezuela 01.07.2026 13dk

The Situation Report for July 1, 2026. Rep. Crenshaw breaks down the biggest domestic and international stories of the week, including Iran's renewed threats in the Strait of Hormuz, the wins and losses from the Supreme Court's latest rulings, and how Venezuela's devastating earthquakes show why the United States remains the world's indispensable leader. All this and more in just 13 minutes. Iran breaks terms of the MOU with renewed strikes on Hormuz shipping lanes Wins and losses for the Trump Administration at the Supreme Court The U.S. responds to devastating earthquakes in Venezuela The latest developments in the Ukraine-Russia War NATO Summit set to kick off in Turkey The foiled UFC terror plot and the emerging threat of drone terrorism Does the U.S. have a chance at winning the World Cup? Helpful reading on the Supreme Court rulings: "Court Allows Trump to Fire FTC Commissioner and Overturns Major Restraint on Presidential Power"

Why the Founding Documents Still Matter, 250 Years Later | Randy Barnett 26.06.2026 1sa 1dk

Constitutional law scholar Randy Barnett joins Rep. Crenshaw to discuss how America's foundational charter shaped our republic, guided the nation's greatest battles over slavery and individual rights, and continues to define the limits of government today. 250 years of constitutional history in one hour. Randy Barnett is the author of over a dozen books on constitutional law. His latest memoir is "Federal Review" – about his experience as a young prosecutor during the era of crime and widespread corruption in Chicago. Find him on X at @RandyEBarnett.

The Skeptic's Guide to Psychic Phenomena | Dean Radin 23.06.2026 1sa 6dk

Dean Radin is a researcher and author specializing in the scientific study of consciousness, psychic phenomena, and the intersection of mind and matter. He joined Rep. Crenshaw to talk about the history of the U.S. government's parapsychology programs, the evidence behind remote viewing and psychokinetic experiments, consciousness, and the nature of reality. A fascinating conversation that explores the lines of science fiction and science fact. Dean Radin is the Chief Scientist at the Institute of Noetic Sciences. He has worked at Bell Labs, Princeton University, and Stanford Research Institute, where he contributed to research on remote viewing and other anomalous human abilities. He is the author of "The Conscious Universe", "Entangled Minds", and "Real Magic". Find him on X at @DeanRadin.

Can America Survive Another 250 Years? | H.W. Brands 19.06.2026 1sa 5dk

Historian H.W. Brands joins Rep. Crenshaw to discuss how many of the challenges facing America today are rooted in debates that began at the Founding. They explore the origins of partisan politics, the limits of executive power, the meaning of the Constitution, and the enduring challenge of preserving self-government. What did the Founding Fathers get right? What would they think of America today? And what lessons can we learn from them to endure for another 250 years? Professor H.W. Brands is the Jack S. Blanton Sr. Chair in History at the University of Texas at Austin. He is the author of more than 30 books, including "The First American: The Life and Times of Benjamin Franklin", "Reagan: The Life", and "American Patriarch: The Life of George Washington."

The Secret History Behind China's Grand Strategy | Rush Doshi 15.06.2026 57dk

Rush Doshi helped shape U.S. strategy toward China from inside the White House, and led negotiations on AUKUS – the Australia-U.K.-U.S. security partnership that redefined geopolitics in the Indo-Pacific. He joined Rep. Crenshaw to talk about the rise of China as a superpower, why America misread China's intentions for decades, and the strategic thinking behind their ambitious moves across the globe. They also discuss trade wars, rare earth minerals, industrial policy, AUKUS, Taiwan, India, what a China-led world could look like – and why America still has the advantages needed to compete and win. Rush Doshi is an Assistant Professor in the Security Studies Program at Georgetown University and the director of the China Strategy Initiative at the Council on Foreign Relations. He is the author of "The Long Game: China's Grand Strategy to Displace American Order." Find him on X at @RushDoshi.

The Courage Crisis in Congress | Rye Barcott 09.06.2026 59dk

Rye Barcott joins Rep. Crenshaw for a candid conversation about Crenshaw's recent primary election loss, the pressures facing members of Congress, the rise of social media-driven politics, the tension between effective governance and outrage-driven politics, and why courage remains one of the most important – and increasingly rare – qualities in American leadership. Rye Barcott is a Marine Corps veteran, entrepreneur, and the CEO of With Honor – an organization responsible for helping elect dozens of veterans to Congress over the past decade. His new book "Courage Can Save Us" profiles ten elected leaders who served our country and the challenges they overcame on the battlefield and in public office.

SITREP 34: Lebanon Ceasefire, UK Murder Outrage, & President Trump's Coal Revival 05.06.2026 11dk

The Situation Report for June 5, 2026. Rep. Crenshaw covers the biggest stories of the past week. The ceasefire agreement the U.S. just brokered between Israel and Lebanon – and why Hezbollah could screw it all up. How a shocking murder case in Britain is exposing the country's "two-tier system" of justice. Why President Trump just went all-in on coal – and what it means for grid reliability and energy costs. All this and much more news in less than 12 minutes. All you need to know about Iranian Proxies, Hezbollah, and the U.S. brokered ceasefire in Lebanon The Henry Nowak murder case rocks Britain UK erupts in riots over Britain's 'Two-Tier Justice' system Senate passes massive border security funding President Trump revives the American coal industry Why reliable power matters more than green subsidies Hiring surges as the labor market beats expectations China deepens ties with Kim Jong Un regime US cities brace for the World Cup If you read nothing else before America 250: American Covenant by Yuval Levin

SITREP 33: Iran Blockade, Trump-Xi Summit & Mexico Corruption 22.05.2026 11dk

The Situation Report for May 22, 2026. Rep. Crenshaw breaks down escalating U.S. pressure campaigns against Iran, Cuba, and Mexico, the high-stakes Trump-Xi Jinping summit in Beijing, the Strait of Hormuz oil crisis, cartel corruption in Mexico, and the growing China-Russia alliance. All the major geopolitical developments you need to know – in less than 12 minutes. Latest on the U.S. – Iran ceasefire President Trump's historic summit in Beijing Ramping up the pressure on the Cuban regime U.S. indicts corrupt Mexican government officials SpaceX IPO could make Elon Musk the world's first trillionaire The Federal Reserve leadership shakeup Recommended reading: "Six Veterans on the Best Way to Honor Memorial Day"

Blood and Progress in America | Noah Rothman 21.05.2026 41dk

Noah Rothman joins Rep. Crenshaw to discuss the waves of left-wing political violence that have shaped modern American extremism. They dive into why revolutionary politics appeals to young people, how the podcast grift economy fuels conspiracy theories, the rise of populism on both the left and right, and the growing normalization of political violence against conservatives. Noah Rothman is author of the brand-new book "Blood and Progress: A Century of Left-Wing Violence in America." He is a senior writer at National Review. Find him on X at @NoahCRothman.

SITREP 32: An Assassination Attempt, A Polymarket Scandal, & GOP Gains in the Redistricting War 30.04.2026 16dk

The Situation Report for April 30, 2026. Rep. Crenshaw covers one of wildest breaking news weeks in recent memory: another foiled assassination attempt on President Trump, insider betting tied to the Maduro raid, and major new developments in the national redistricting fight. White House Correspondents' Dinner Attack Delta Soldier at the Center of Polymarket Insider Betting Scandal New Updates on the Southern Poverty Law Center Indictment Florida Strikes Back in the Gerrymandering Battle The Supreme Court Weighs in on Louisiana's Racial Gerrymandering UAE Quits OPEC in Shock Oil Power Shift Amid Iran War American Innovation: A New Drug Offers a Major Breakthrough Curbing Stroke Risk FDA Cuts Red Tape for Next Generation Medical Devices King Charles Gracefully Celebrates 250 Years of American Independence

SITREP 31: Middle East Ceasefires, Virginia Redistricting, & Drama in Congress 23.04.2026 13dk

The Situation Report for April 23, 2026. Rep. Crenshaw on the state of play in the Strait of Hormuz and President Trump's strategy behind it. All the resignation drama in Congress and who might be next to make an exit. And the implications of Virginia's 10-1 redistricting power grab on the November elections (which a Virginia circuit court just declared was unconstitutional – so stay tuned). All that and more news in less than 13 minutes. A fragile ceasefire with Iran Shots fired and ships ceased in the naval blockade President Trump's strategy behind U.S.-Iran negotiations Expulsions, resignations, and ethics investigations in Congress A bipartisan effort to lose the faith of the American people Who's next in Congress to get the boot? Virginia democrats pull a major power grab with redistricting President Trump fast tracks psychedelic treatment research for veterans Goodbye Tim Apple Southern Poverty Law Center gets indicted for funneling money to violent extremist groups Two Americans die in Mexico after a counter-narcotics mission Read of the week: Data center moratorium a fault line in Dem primaries

Arthur C. Brooks on the Crisis of Meaning 17.04.2026 1sa 1dk

Arthur C. Brooks returns! The world-renowned social scientist joins Rep. Crenshaw to offer a roadmap to overcoming one of the defining problems of our time: why so many young people feel anxious, depressed, and lost of meaning in their lives. Drawing from neuroscience, behavioral science, and philosophy, Brooks explains how to achieve a life of true happiness and meaning. Hint: put the phone down (but not until you listen to this podcast). Arthur C. Brooks, PhD is the author of the brand-new book "The Meaning of Your Life: Finding Purpose in an Age of Emptiness." He is a social scientist and one of the world's leading authorities on human happiness. He is a Harvard professor, columnist with The Free Press, host of the podcast Office Hours, CBS News contributor, and internationally acclaimed public speaker. Find him on X at @arthurbrooks and Instagram at @arthurcbrooks.

SITREP 30: Epstein's Rolodex, Iranian War Games, and a Medicare Heist Exposed 05.02.2026 10dk

The Situation Report for February 5, 2026. The DOJ releases millions of new Epstein documents exposing elite connections, Iran escalates regional threats while massacring protesters at home, and investigators uncover a massive Medicare hospice fraud scheme ripping off seniors in Los Angeles. All this and much more in just ten minutes. The Department of Justice releases another massive tranche of the Epstein Files Iran Ramps up Regional Threats as Accounts of Regime Violence Emerge Los Angeles hospice fraud reaches billions as Medicare providers scam the federal system with fake companies Medical Experts Come Out Against Gender Transition Surgeries for Children NASA moves Artemis II Mission to March 2026 After Test-Run Issue Media Bias Alert: The mainstream coverage on Alex Pretti and ICE The Clintons agree to appear before the House Oversight Committee A new Fed chairman Hey Billie Eilish, what were you saying about "stolen land?" Read of the week: "Gold Standard" by Michael D. Bordo

SITREP 29: Arctic Expansion, Rage in Iran, & Supreme Court Takes on Men in Women's Sports 23.01.2026 10dk

The Situation Report for January 23, 2026. President Trump heads to Davos to make the case for purchasing Greenland. Protests continue to rage across Iran. The Supreme Court hears weighs state laws banning transgender women (ie men) from women's sports. And the Trump Administration takes action against sanctuary cities. All this and more from Rep. Crenshaw in just ten minutes. Developments on Greenland talks Iranians take to the streets Supreme Court hears arguments on men in women's sports President Trump takes action against sanctuary cities and immigrants convicted of fraud Media Bias Alert: If you didn't watch the Golden Globes, you'll never guess what you missed The Clintons defy a congressional subpoena Inflation eases for consumers Congratulations to the Vance family! Read of the week: How DEI Caused a Military Recruitment Crisis

Bots, Grifters, and Rage: How Extremists Are Hijacking Conservatism | Karys Rhea 15.01.2026 38dk

Political commentator Karys Rhea joins Rep. Crenshaw to break down how bots, rage-bait economics, and ideological grifting are fueling extremism in the conservative movement. They discuss the crucial difference between gatekeeping and cancel culture. And they examine how a small but loud and angry fringe movement can distort an entire political ecosystem. Karys Rhea is an American political commentator and former producer at the Epoch Times and Newsmax. She is a writing fellow with the Middle East Forum, ambassador at Israel365 Action, and rising leader at the Global Liberty Institute. Find her on X at @RheaKarys.

SITREP 28: Venezuela, Greenland, Minnesota & Iranian Uprising 09.01.2026 13dk

The Situation Report for January 9, 2026. Rep. Crenshaw breaks down a week of major geostrategic upheaval — the historic extraction of Nicolás Maduro and the fight over Venezuela's oil, the Trump Administration's renewed push to acquire Greenland, and growing unrest in Iran as demonstrations threaten the Ayatollah's regime. All the week's biggest developments in just 13 minutes. U.S takes the gloves off in Venezuela Why Greenland is a priority for the Trump Administration Iran unrest threatens the Ayatollah China escalates dispute with Japan in the East China Sea ICE agent shooting in Minneapolis MEDIA BIAD ALERT: The media's spin on Minneapolis Food pyramid shake up Trump Admin moves to bar major institutional investors from purchasing single family housing Funeral shooting in Salt Lake City Recommended read: "Crude Nation: How Oil Riches Ruined Venezuela" by Raúl Gallegos

The Venezuela Op: What's Next for the Western Hemisphere? | Daniel Di Martino 08.01.2026 53dk

Venezuelan dissident and economist Daniel Di Martino joins Rep. Crenshaw to talk the aftermath of Maduro's historic capture and extraction by the United States. They game plan potential scenarios to return Venezuela to a prosperous democracy. They discuss how this turn of events might reshape the Western Hemisphere – from Cuba, Colombia, Brazil, all the way to the United States. And they react to the "nation-building" rhetoric coming from U.S. critics on the left and populist right. Daniel Di Martino is a Fellow at Manhattan Institute and founder of Dissident Project. Find him on X at @DanielDiMartino.

Addressing the 'Controversies' — Dan Crenshaw on Andy Stumpf's Podcast 08.01.2026 2sa 45dk

Dan Crenshaw recently sat down with Andy Stumpf for his Cleared Hot Podcast, and over three hours, they covered a lot of ground, from policy debates to fake headlines. They spent the first hour digging into a variety of real issues. If you're here for the recent social media-driven drama, skip about an hour in. Andy didn't hold back. He asked about everything—"insider trading," Mexico, fake threats, and podcast drama. This episode was long, intense, and necessary. Andy Stumpf is a retired Navy SEAL and host of Cleared Hot Podcast. Find him on X at @AndyStumpf77 and on Instagram at @andystumpf212.

The Origins of Christmas: Myths, Truths, and Traditions | Dr. Tim Larsen 23.12.2025 48dk

Christian scholar Dr. Tim Larsen joins the show to explain the real origins of the Christmas traditions we hold dear today—from Santa Claus and reindeer to ornaments and the December 25th date itself. He debunks the persistent myth that Christmas is a pagan holiday, explores how centuries of tradition shaped modern celebrations, and helps separate historical fact from popular fiction. And yes—we settle the age-old question: Is Die Hard a Christmas movie? Dr. Timothy Larsen is a Professor of History at Wheaton College in Illinois and the president of the American Society of Church History. His scholarly expertise is the Victorian era, the period that has done so much to shape our Christmas celebrations today, and he is an expert on Christmas. He is the author or editor of over twenty books, including Twelve Classic Christmas Stories: A Feast of Yuletide Tales and The Oxford Handbook of Christmas.