On today’s Patriot Switchboard — Saturday, December 27, 2025 — Harlan Mercer breaks down three stories that cut through the noise.

First, Ukraine’s President Zelenskiy heads to Florida to meet President Trump, with territory and “security guarantees” on the table. What does “peace” mean in real terms, and how do you keep America from getting locked into another open-ended commitment?

Second, Southern California is hit with heavy rain, flooding, and mud flows. We talk about what’s predictable, what’s preventable, and why competence and preparation matter more than speeches after the fact.

Third, a deadly ramming-and-stabbing attack in northern Israel targets civilians. We address the reality of modern terrorism, the importance of naming threats plainly, and why law-and-order is a daily discipline—not a slogan.

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