Today is day 60 in the war with Iran.  That means Congress is supposed to sign off on military action, unless there is some kind of loophole.  Thousands have already cast ballots, but Louisiana is now delaying its primary to redraw voting maps. Is that legal?  President Trump pulls nutrition influencer Casey Means' surgeon general nomination. Is the MAHA movement on life support? Plus, Taylor Swift trademarks herself to fight deepfakes.

May 1, 2026

The Voting Rights Act weakened by the Supreme Court just months before the midterm. So did Justices just help Republicans hold onto the House?   We're gonna be asking how this ruling could reshape political power in the US.  In fighting, has the Republican Congress struggling to do the basics. Can the GOP get out of its own way on Capitol Hill? President Trump believes Iran will, in his words, “cry uncle,” will his strategy win the war. Plus, big money bets on the war, now raising red flags. Are people with powerful information gambling with America's national security secrets?

Apr 30, 2026

Another indictment of James Comey. Is this the time where see a solid case or a rush to appease the president?  The FCC has ordered a review of ABC's broadcast licenses after Jimmy Kimmel's widow joke. Will Disney's new boss, blink?  King Charles brings the jokes and some thinly veiled jabs. Did this charm offensive work?   Plus. the standoff over money for DHS continues.  Audie speaks with one of the Democrats leading the fight.

Apr 29, 2026

If words inspire political violence, don't both sides have a problem to address? We begin this morning's show by asking that question in the wake of Saturday's shooting at the Correspondent's Dinner ... Jimmy Kimmel claps back after the First Lady calls for him to be fired ... Mother Nature takes wreaks more havoc in the Midwest.

Apr 28, 2026

The suspect in Saturday night's White House Correspondents' Association Dinner shooting has been identified as Cole Tomas Allen, a 31-year-old teacher and tutor from Torrance, California. Allen, who was arrested at the scene after shooting a Secret Service agent (who survived due to a vest), reportedly targeted the event with a "manifesto" expressing intent to attack the Trump administration. The BIG question right now: How did he get so close to all these high-ranking government officials?

Apr 27, 2026

President Trump refuses to give a timeline for his "4-6 week" war. At the same time, he says the "clock is ticking" on Iran. Are they the ones under pressure? And could we be headed for a much longer conflict than we were told?

Apr 24, 2026

Secretary of the Navy John Phelan is ousted, the latest military shakeup in the middle of a war. Why? ... The Pentagon is telling lawmakers it could take six months to clear the Strait of Hormuz. Can the global economy afford to wait that long? ... Could Florida be the next state to try to redraw the voting map? Some republicans already regret the strategy.

Apr 23, 2026

President Trump extends the ceasefire but won't lift the blockade. Is this why Iran won't commit to talks? And why, after saying "I expect to be bombing," did he extend the ceasefire in the first place?  Also on today's show:  Virginia voters approve Democrat-led redistricting ... Another member of Congress resigns after accusations of ethics violations.

Apr 22, 2026

President Trump insists Iran is going to negotiate, but can he get Tehran back to the table before the ceasefire expires tomorrow? ... The boss at a big tech company with ties to the defense department is saying America should bring back the military draft ... Trump's labor secretary is the latest Cabinet official to be shown the door. Is there a different standard for women in the White House?

Apr 21, 2026

Iran vows retaliation after US Marines board and seize an Iran-flagged cargo ship. Does this put a second round of peace talks in jeopardy? ...  Eight children are killed in the worst mass shooting in the US in two years. What were the warning signs that were missed? ... A huge earthquake off the coast of Japan prompts a tsunami warning in that country. People there have been told to head for higher ground.

Apr 20, 2026