Florida’s Voice with Drew Steele

On this hour of Florida’s Voice with Drew Steele, we cover President Trump’s White House dinner with Bill Maher, Stephen A. Smith, and Kid Rock, where the group agreed socialism and communism have no place in America, discussed HBCU funding (including Trump’s prior $174 million), DEI’s impact on corporate donations, and more. John Rich, Trump’s landowner envoy, details how New York Gov. Kathy Hochul’s Office of Renewable Energy Siting (ORES) is overriding local home rule and threatening the property rights of upstate farmers and a Russian Orthodox church for green energy projects.Florida stories include the predictable Tampa Bay Times endorsement of Democrat David Jolly for governor, ongoing Hillsborough School Board race drama (and the myth of “nonpartisan” boards pushing woke policies), and Gov. DeSantis’s partnership with Emergency RVs for temporary housing for Hurricane Isaias survivors—plus ongoing recovery pods, supplies, and the emergencyrv.org application site. We also examine Senate poll aggregates that show Democrats narrowly ahead in key races but note the historical ~3.7–4 point average error, which could leave Republicans holding a 52-48 majority.Plus: more on White House Press Secretary Katie Zachariah transitioning out with no immediate replacement planned; Drew’s top clips of the day featuring Sonny Hostin’s flawed Joe Rogan border “fact-check,” Mary Peltola reading debate answers from cards, Trump defending Katie, Hillary Clinton’s popularity complaints, and AOC/Jasmine Crockett calling Elon Musk an “idiot” while his Tesla Roadster flies; Minnesota’s Peggy Flanagan vs. Michelle Tafoya debate on fraud and law enforcement; and Abdul El-Sayed’s response to JD Vance calling him a “little weasel.”

On this hour of Florida’s Voice with Drew Steele, we dig into President Trump’s latest comments on the Ukraine-Russia war: he wants the killing stopped (25,000–32,000 soldiers dying monthly) and has told Zelensky he can do what he wants except blow up Russian refineries—yet media and Zelensky spin continue while questions swirl about $200 billion in U.S. aid and Starshield vs. Starlink. We contrast it with 2024 Biden-era pressure on Ukraine not to strike Russian energy infrastructure over oil prices and election concerns.Republican Florida House District 100 nominee Yoni Anajar joins to discuss knocking tens of thousands of doors, non-partisan issues like property taxes and insurance, Amendment 3 tax relief, and how local conversations with Democrats often reveal shared concerns about government spending and accountability (property tax collections jumped from ~$45B to $65B).Plus: 40 Florida rabbis endorse Congressman Byron Donalds for governor; White House Press Secretary Katie Zachariah is transitioning out after less than a week; AOC claims the Trump administration is attacking women’s education while ignoring college debt realities and gender graduation gaps; congressional candidate Dan Green shares campaign momentum, law enforcement and farm endorsements, and military-backed authenticity; and Steve Hilton’s California “party blind test” shows self-described Democrats agreeing with Republican policies on gas taxes, registration fees, energy rules, and income taxes once the labels are removed.

On this episode of Florida’s Voice with Drew Steele, we break down the horrific Oregon elementary school shooting involving a 16-year-old shooter who killed three young children and a teacher before an armed civilian hero neutralized the threat. We examine gun-free zones, the Second Amendment, and why a good guy with a gun is often the true first responder—something many on the left refuse to acknowledge even as Oregon’s Democrat governor admitted the civilian prevented worse carnage.We also cover the rapid exit of White House Press Secretary Katie Zachariah after just one week, with President Trump indicating a transition amid media scrutiny and reports she did not pass the bar. Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier expands his consumer protection probe into Performance Food Group over potassium bromate—a potentially cancer-causing additive banned in the EU, Canada, China, and India but still allowed in U.S. flour—issuing subpoenas targeting distribution to K-12 schools, restaurants, and stores as part of the Make America Healthy Again push.Plus: Elon Musk’s Tesla-SpaceX collaboration demonstrates the long-promised flying Roadster in jaw-dropping mid-air maneuvers (which leftists and Reddit moderators still try to dismiss), a new documentary claims the famous 1960s Bigfoot footage was a complete fraud, and more national and Florida headlines.

Florida’s Voice with Drew Steele features a major exclusive interview with Shauna Vercher, former campaign manager for Florida State Senator Brian Nathan’s 2026 special election. She details longstanding sexual assault and misconduct allegations against political operative Barry Edwards (a David Jolly confidant), including claims involving minors, students, alcohol, and incidents spanning decades from his time as an FSU professor and in politics. Vircher says she reported the claims to Nathan, Florida Democratic Party Chair Nikki Fried, and others, filed a formal grievance demanding an investigation and a ban from events, but received no action—raising concerns that political connections, fundraising, and influence led to inaction. She directs victims and witnesses to politicalpredator.com and stresses the need for justice regardless of party or election season.The episode analyzes CNN’s Harry Enten polling data suggesting national polls may underestimate Republicans by 2–4 points. That scenario could produce a 53R–47D Senate map (Michigan flip possible for Mike Rogers over Abdul Al-Sayed, Texas stays red without James Talarico, Maine/Ohio/Iowa/Alaska hold) and a narrow 218–217 House edge.Drew’s Top Five audio clips cover: Scott Jennings calling out Talarico for lying to a 22-year Navy veteran about the Save America Act after previously attacking it as disenfranchising Black voters; federal investigations into Ilhan Omar’s financial disclosures and potential denaturalization; Abdul Al-Sayed’s defensive denial of Muslim Brotherhood family ties on NBC despite his half-sister’s tweets; Talarico telling a Catholic pro-life voter the Bible is “silent” on abortion; and Angie Nixon (with Chris Murphy) confirming she wants Republican opponent Ashley Moody locked up.Additional segments include an Oregon Democrat speaking Somali at a Minnesota rally with an upside-down American flag, JD Vance in Michigan calling Al-Sayed a “little weasel” who should show gratitude to America, and Norwegian military discoveries that Chinese-made rental cars were recording troop movements and security codes—highlighting national-security risks of relying on Chinese manufacturing.

Florida’s Voice with Drew Steele digs into Texas Democrat Senate candidate James Talarico’s Christian faith after his CNN town hall. Hosts play undercover audio of his pastor, Reverend Babs, questioning the virgin birth and common sense, plus Talarico’s past comments on God being non-binary, multiple genders, and calling himself “a Christian who hates Christianity.” They break down his responses to a Christian voter challenging his Bible interpretations, selective truth claims, and moderate-pretend strategy on faith and social issues.The show interviews John Maples, GOP candidate for Florida House District 87, who says the race is neck-and-neck and urges a “plus 10” turnout strategy. Maples highlights top voter concerns: Amendment 3 and property-tax affordability (especially for seniors on fixed incomes), insurance costs, fair teacher pay, and overdevelopment/traffic in Palm Beach County. He notes Palm Beach County’s budget rose 58% since 2019 largely from property taxes and calls for smaller government that protects taxpayers and first responders.Additional coverage includes Michigan DSA Senate candidate Abdul Al-Sayed’s NBC interview with Kristen Welker, where he denied Muslim Brotherhood ties despite family tweets, funding questions, and campaign links—raising skepticism about media giving him cover. Florida AG James Uthmeier’s lawsuit against Discord for failing to protect children from sexual predators and inadequate safeguards. US Sen. Ashley Moody’s response to Angie Nixon (who wants her locked up) and Moody’s request for more Florida National Guard members due to population growth. A TDS clip of a New York woman blaming MAGA for $4,000/month studio apartments in a solidly Democratic city.Drew also interviews Frank Turek, author of The War on Reality (dedicated to Charlie Kirk), on the cultural war against logic and truth—infinite genders, “math is racist,” feelings over reason, socialism’s repeated failures versus free-market capitalism (Cuba, Venezuela, Berlin Wall, Hiroshima examples), the need to teach accurate history and logic, and why poverty is the default without work and incentives.

Florida’s Voice with Drew Steele breaks down major election integrity news as the Department of Justice sues California and LA County for refusing to verify the citizenship of more than 20,000 people flagged as possible non-citizens on mail-in ballot rolls after missing the federal deadline. Hosts detail court filings, LA County’s “security” excuses, and the broader fight for secure elections and the Save America Act.They also cover Texas Democrat Senate candidate James Talarico’s CNN town hall (modeled on Steven Crowder’s Change My Mind format), where he claimed not to know the Save America Act details, pushed “fair” voter ID while criticizing Texas law for allowing concealed-carry permits but not student IDs, and faced old clips of him opposing voter ID outright. Joe Scarborough’s praise is contrasted with Talarico’s past statements and moderate-pretend strategy.In Florida, DSA Democratic Socialist Senate candidate Angie Nixon tells CNN (with Sen. Chris Murphy sitting beside her) that she wants Republican opponent Ashley Moody “locked up and punished in jail.” Audio of Nixon’s comments, her past Florida House bullhorn protests, DSA ties, and Moody’s strong response calling out the socialist agenda, Bernie Sanders/AOC/Chris Murphy support, and the threat of turning Florida into Cuba are played and analyzed.Additional segments include a Tampa Bay controversy involving sexual assault allegations against a David Jolly-tied operative and the response (or lack thereof) from Sen. Brian Nathan and Florida Democratic Party Chair Nikki Fried; a new federal report on major banks (JPMorgan, Wells Fargo, etc.) using the Southern Poverty Law Center for de-banking of conservative and religious groups; Bob Rommel of America First Policy Institute on Democrat governors, income taxes, sanctuary cities, property taxes/Amendment 3, Florida education rankings, and inflation at a five-year low; Iowa Democrat gubernatorial nominee Rob Sand’s H-1B comments; and criticism of Rep. Delia Ramirez’s Reimagining Safety Act that would dismantle DHS and abolish ICE.

Florida’s Voice with Drew Steele covers the third hour of the program with President Trump speaking live in Arizona. Trump details the post-strike reality in Iran — radar, anti-aircraft systems, and successive layers of leadership eliminated — while noting that almost no one wants to become president of the Islamic Republic. The segment also tracks ongoing Strait of Hormuz tensions: IRGC attacks on commercial vessels using unarmed spotters, the U.S. naval blockade that has kept oil flowing at higher volumes than before the conflict, UK reports of strikes, and U.S. Embassy warnings. Peace-through-strength messaging and the possibility of further action after the midterms are front and center. Additional election-focused coverage includes:

Woke news of the day highlights the Washington State girls’ cross-country team walking off the starting line rather than compete against a biological male who switched teams mid-season. Allie Beth Stuckey’s debate clip is featured in which she demands a definition of “woman” and rejects the “it’s only 0.002% of athletes / it doesn’t affect you” argument, drawing parallels to broken-windows theory and the real-world school and locker-room impacts seen under the Biden administration. Drew’s Top 5 Audio Clips of the Day:

5. Kamala Harris claiming “overt cheating” in elections because of voter-roll purges of non-citizens and deceased voters.

4. Jonathan Turley on the Ilhan Omar immigration investigation (begun under Biden), family subpoenas, and the legal standard for denaturalization.

3. Kathy Hochul’s awkward debate claim that New York now has its lowest crime rates in modern history.

2. Peggy Flanagan asserting her daughter is growing up with fewer rights than three prior generations — without naming any specific rights.

The hour closes with a media-lesson segment on the Today Show profile of Chick-fil-A CEO Andrew Cathy that quickly pivoted to the company’s Christian roots and 2012 traditional-marriage stance, plus a note on the unusually quiet Columbus Day commentary this year.

Florida’s Voice with Drew Steele delivers the second-hour deep dive into what’s at stake in the midterms, starting with explosive new whistleblower findings from Senate Judiciary Chairman Chuck Grassley. Jack Smith’s special counsel and the Biden Justice Department collected personal data — names, addresses, and shipping details — on roughly 639,000 to 650,000 Republican donors, voters, and supporters. The targets included everyday Americans who simply purchased red MAGA hats or “Save America” merchandise. Drew frames it as textbook lawfare versus law-abiding government and a clear example of TDS on steroids that makes the 2026 elections existential. Florida Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson joins with a boots-on-the-ground update from the Panhandle after Hurricane Milton (and Jay) slammed the region. He details the rapid response: pre-staged linemen and fuel, near-full power restoration, road clearing by Department of Agriculture chainsaw crews, weight waivers and temporary CDL suspension so farmers can move peanuts and cotton, and zero-interest loans already being deployed. Simpson also covers the longer recovery timeline, ongoing freeze-aid requests to the federal government, and the broader national-security angle of protecting Florida’s food supply from cyber and biological threats. Additional coverage includes:

Also touched: Bank of America’s $1.2 billion+ anti-money-laundering fines, continued Trump Greenland energy and defense messaging, and Florida GOP pushback on national Democrats backing Angie Nixon against Ashley Moody.

Florida’s Voice with Drew Steele breaks down the biggest stories driving the midterms, with a deep dive into Amendment 3 — the proposed expansion of Florida’s homestead exemption (from $50,000 toward $150k/$250k levels), commercial property caps, restricted spending of property-tax dollars, and the five-year residency requirement. Lee County Property Appraiser and former State Rep. Matt Calwell joins to cut through the noise: cities like Eustis, Altamonte Springs, Miami Gardens, and Fort Myers Beach are already canceling Christmas parades, Veterans Day salutes, fireworks, and festivals — before the vote — claiming budget fears. Is this legitimate fiscal pressure or preemptive scaremongering to protect the status quo? Calwell explains what the amendment actually does (and doesn’t do), why local governments still have back doors (millage rates, non-ad valorem assessments), and why taxpayers must show up at city/county budget hearings the way they did at school boards. Also covered:

Plus Social Security’s 3.6% COLA, Florida GOP pushback on national Democrats backing Angie Nixon, and more. Twenty days from the midterms: why fraud-fighting, property-tax relief, energy security, and basic accountability matter. Florida’s Voice — Florida’s conservative voice. Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and everywhere you listen.