It's day 17 of the government shutdown and Joe argues that we shouldn't even be here! Republicans should've taken care of the wall when they were in charge! Plus, Joe asks listeners what they believe Trump meant by saying that, "Mexico is going to pay for it". Also, Joe breaks down the latest on our national debt and how only the party out of power seems to talk about it.

Do you remember the migrant caravan? As the kids say, "Pepperidge Farm remembers" and Joe does too, even if many of his fellow Republicans don't. Plus, Joe discusses the crazy reason a teacher in Florida was punished and Joe is joined by Red State's Andrea Ruth!

Joe discusses Kevin McCarthy being chosen as the Minority Leader. Joe then blasts Ohio Senator Sherrod Brown for stating that if Stacey Abrams doesn't win, Republicans "stole" the election. Plus, Joe applauds a Wisconsin company that decided to give each of their employees a handgun for Christmas and chides global warming researchers who now admit they made a mistake in calculating the rising oceans.

Joe slams French President Macron for his assertion that "nationalism is a betrayal of patriotism". Then, Joe shifts to the Arizona Senate race and talks about Kyrsten Sinema's win. Joe then opens the phone lines to Illinois residents to see if they will leave or stay and fight for their state. Plus, Joe is joined by Brian Kilmeade of Fox and Friends to talk about his book on Andrew Jackson!

Joe discusses the heartbreaking death of Jemel Roberson who was killed by police doing his job as a security guard. Then, Joe criticizes Trump for his tweets regarding the Florida recount. Plus, Joe reacts to the gross incompetence in Broward County and a lot more!

Joe takes a hard look at Republican losses during the midterm election and asks conservatives and Republicans to start gearing up for 2020 because those on the Left are gearing up. Then, Joe breaks down a Wall Street Journal report stating that House Democrats will pursue "the most aggressive gun control legislation in decades".

Joe talks about the latest news regarding the Thousand Oaks shooting and zeroes in on the mental health crisis we have in this country. Then, Joe slams the mob who harrassed Tucker Carlson's wife and their young children while they were home alone! Plus, Joe emphasizes the importance of political philosophy and so much more!

Joe dissects the midterm election results and in particular, what this election means for those living in Illinois. Then, breaks down the latest on the Jeff Sessions resignation and so much more!

It's Election Day and Joe opens up the phones to you, the listeners, so you can sound off on whether or not you voted, who you voted for and why! Plus, Joe is joined by Congressman Todd Rokita of Indiana!

The day before the midterm elections and Joe discusses the importance of voting. Then, Joe tackles the disgraceful "joke" SNL star Pete Davidson made about veteran Dan Crenshaw. Plus, Joe is joined by Dallas Morning News' Jay Caruso to talk about midterm predictions!