Rich welcomes Alireza Jafarzadeh, Deputy Director of the Washington Office of the National Council of Resistance of Iran and author of The Iran Threat. Jafarzadeh reveals new details about the impact of Operation Midnight Hammer on Iran, offering a realistic damage assessment amid the flood of disinformation and state-run media spin. Next, Professor William Jacobson—founder of EqualProtect.org and a legal scholar—joins to break down several major Supreme Court decisions. He explains how the Court allowing the expedited deportation of migrants to third countries without extended due process is being contested, rulings on free speech, the ongoing debate with Paxton, and birthright citizenship. Finally, political analyst and Fox News contributor Gianno Caldwell opens up about his powerful memoir, The Day My Brother Was Murdered. He shares how the tragedy shaped his mission for reform and public safety through his nonprofit, The Caldwell Institute, which works to address urban violence and bring bipartisan solutions to America’s cities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich is joined by Father Frank Pavone, National Director of Priests for Life, who discusses Religious Freedom Week and how the Trump administration has defended the rights of faith-based communities across America. Father Pavone emphasizes the ongoing importance of protecting religious liberty in today’s political climate. Next, Horace Cooper—Chairman and Senior Fellow at Project 21—explores the longstanding support for Donald Trump within the Black conservative community. He also weighs in on the DEI protest, and how its framing a deeper conversation about the direction of Black political engagement and values in America. Then, Curtis Sliwa, founder of the Guardian Angels and NYC mayoral candidate, breaks down the state of the mayoral primary. Sliwa calls out far-left candidate Zohran Mamdani, warning why his radical agenda is wrong for New York City—and what’s really at stake for voters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich speaks with Brent Sadler, Senior Research Fellow at The Heritage Foundation, about the shaky but stabilizing ceasefire in the Middle East. Sadler provides expert insight into how the truce is holding, the key players involved, and what continued peace could look like going forward—even after a rocky start. Then, Rep. Mike Haridopolos, who serves on the House Committees on Science, Space & Technology and Financial Services, weighs in on the failed attempt to impeach Donald Trump and discusses the new Ledger Act—groundbreaking legislation that sets the stage for a regulated and secure future in cryptocurrency. Plus, Rich gives an exclusive update on the capture of 11 Iranian nationals arrested by ICE, raising new concerns about sleeper cells and national security. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich is joined by Tony Grady—former U.S. Air Force test pilot and recent Senate candidate from Nevada—to break down the covert bombing mission reportedly authorized by President Trump: Operation Midnight Hammer. Grady explores the tactics and precision strategy that could have been used to carry out the targeted strike on Iran. Next, Brig. Gen. (Ret.) Blaine Holt—Air Force veteran, NATO advisor, entrepreneur, and Newsmax senior contributor—explains how Trump executed a geopolitical chess move: launching a strike, pressuring Iran into a ceasefire with Israel, and halting their nuclear ambitions. He also addresses the growing concerns over Iran’s potential disruption of the Strait of Hormuz and the looming sleeper cell threat inside U.S. borders. Finally, Adam Kissel, visiting fellow for higher education reform at The Heritage Foundation, exposes the growing ideological bias and academic decline in Ivy League institutions—and how the nation’s top schools are failing to equip students with truth, balance, and intellectual rigor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich is joined by Alex Swoyer—attorney and legal affairs reporter for The Washington Times—to discuss the controversial federal court decision ordering the release of Mahmoud Khalil, a figure tied to terror-related concerns. With the Trump administration considering deportation action, the case raises serious questions about national security and judicial oversight. Marine veteran and founder of Post Traumatic Winning, Michael McNamara, shares his battle-tested approach to dealing with post-traumatic stress—offering raw, practical insight not just for veterans, but for anyone dealing with deep emotional trauma. Then, former CIA cybersecurity expert and Secure Anchor CEO Eric Cole breaks down the growing risk of Iranian cyberattacks targeting U.S. infrastructure and private industry. He explains why digital warfare may be Iran’s next move—and how America can stay ahead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich is joined by Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Bob Dees, who served 31 years in the U.S. Army, including as Commander of the U.S.-Israeli Combined Task Force for Missile Defense. General Dees offers expert insight into the escalating conflict between Iran and Israel—including Iran’s horrific hospital attack—and weighs in on President Trump’s evolving stance on U.S. involvement in the growing regional war. Mike Howell, Executive Director of the Heritage Foundation’s Oversight Project, exposes major concerns over President Biden’s cognitive decline and the use of an “auto-pen presidency.” Howell explains the legal battle Republicans are launching to uncover who was really making decisions inside the White House—including efforts to subpoena Biden’s doctor. Then, Dr. Gilda Carle—renowned relationship expert, author of Real Men Don’t Go Woke, and spokesperson for the International Council of Men and Boys—unpacks how feminism and gender ideology are clashing with biological reality in the courts. She breaks down the Supreme Court’s recent decision upholding Tennessee’s ban on transgender medical procedures for minors and what it means for the culture war ahead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich is joined by Brigitte Gabriel—national security analyst, bestselling author, and Chairman of ACTforAmerica.org—who lays out how President Trump is confronting the Iran threat without dragging America into another war. She explains how his foreign policy is aimed at stopping Iran’s nuclear ambitions while restoring stability in the Middle East after years of global missteps. Then, Hans von Spakovsky, Senior Legal Fellow at The Heritage Foundation, breaks down a landmark Supreme Court decision that upholds Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming medical procedures for minors. He explains what this means for state sovereignty, parental rights, and the future legal direction of youth gender policies—and how Trump-appointed justices are shaping the Court’s conservative trajectory. Finally, David Wheeler, author of Killing My Father: The Inside Story of the Biggest FBI Corruption Scandal in History, shares the chilling truth about how his father, tech millionaire Roger Wheeler, was murdered by a mob hit—and how deep FBI corruption enabled one of the darkest cover-ups in American law enforcement history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode, Rich is joined by former federal prosecutor and former Chief of the Criminal Division in New York, Doug Burns, to analyze Kash Patel’s alarming claim of a Chinese plot and what it means for U.S. legal and national security systems. Then, Daniel Flesch—former IDF paratrooper and Senior Policy Analyst at the Heritage Foundation—shares strategic insights on how America should respond to the growing threat from Iran and the broader instability in the Middle East. Rich also breaks down two explosive domestic developments: the arrest of NYC Comptroller Brad Lander by ICE agents and the dramatic moment when Senator Alex Padilla was handcuffed after approaching the podium during a DHS event. A high-stakes episode connecting global threats and political chaos at home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Founder of the Guardian Angels and former NYC mayoral candidate Curtis Sliwa—joins Rich to break down the high-stakes mayoral race shaping New York City’s future. Next, Erika Donalds, chair of the America First Policy Institute’s Center for Education Opportunity and founder of OptimaEd, discusses how radical teachers’ union leaders are clashing with immigration enforcement by opposing ICE, and the growing concern among parents about the unchecked use of smart devices in classrooms—impacting student focus, privacy, and development.Finally, Dr. Zuhdi Jasser, co-founder of the American Islamic Forum for Democracy, examines the growing threat of open conflict between Israel and Iran. He highlights the critical role the Trump administration played in pushing back against Iran’s nuclear ambitions—and what’s at risk if current U.S. leadership fails to act with strength. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices