Mike Gallagher Podcast

Mike and Mark look at the GOP’s “good problem to have:”   Three strong potential Trump successors; the wild west uncertainty of GoFundMe campaigns

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Joey Hudson fills in for Mike as reports suggest the Trump administration is closing in on a major agreement with Iran, with President Trump insisting Tehran is “negotiating on fumes” and warning that any deal must permanently end its nuclear ambitions. Joey breaks down the latest developments surrounding the Strait of Hormuz, rising energy concerns, and what a final deal could mean for the U.S. and the world. Plus, Jill Biden reignites controversy with a stunning admission that she feared Joe Biden was having a stroke during his disastrous 2024 debate performance, prompting renewed questions about what the White House knew, when they knew it, and whether Americans were misled about the former president’s condition. As speculation about 2028 heats up, Joey also examines new polling that shows Marco Rubio rapidly gaining ground on JD Vance in a potential Republican primary showdown.

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M and M discuss their their favorite fast food. Plus, why do so many conservative podcasters attack Erika Kirk?

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Joey Hudson fills in for Mike as new comments from Jill Biden about former President Biden’s disastrous debate performance reignite questions about what was really happening behind the scenes during the 2024 campaign. Joey breaks down the political fallout, rising concerns over leadership and transparency, and why voters still haven’t gotten clear answers. Plus, South Carolina Congressman William Timmons joins the show to discuss the escalating redistricting fight and what it could mean for the GOP heading into the midterms, while Joey sounds the alarm on rising gas prices, inflation fears, and how pocketbook issues could shape the next major election battle.

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Mark Davis goes solo today! Mark discusses Ken Paxton, who won big over John Cornyn in the Texas Primary for US Senate.

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Joey Hudson fills in for Mike as South Carolina Republicans spark a political firestorm by rejecting a Trump-backed congressional map, throwing the state’s redistricting battle into chaos just as early voting shatters records across the Palmetto State. Joey breaks down what the Senate’s refusal could mean for the future of Republican leadership, why tensions inside the GOP are boiling over, and how the fight could reshape upcoming elections. Plus, the South Carolina Attorney General race takes a dramatic turn after a former Democrat jumps into the Republican primary, drawing fierce criticism from conservatives and a blistering response from President Trump, who labels the candidate a “total fraud.”

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Mike and Mark explore the oddities of a society where we have become so cruel to each other online and in person, linking it to the increase in the acceptability of political violence.  Side trips into Rush Limbaugh nostalgia and the coming 25th anniversary of 9/11.

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Joey Hudson fills in for Mike as the show dives into escalating tensions with Iran, rising fuel costs tied to the Strait of Hormuz crisis, and growing calls for tougher action against the regime. The episode also explores South Carolina’s explosive redistricting battle targeting longtime Democrat Jim Clyburn, plus the high-stakes Texas showdown between John Cornyn and Ken Paxton as Trump-backed candidates continue reshaping the Republican Party.

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Mike reflects on the sudden death of NASCAR legend Kyle Busch and the sobering reminder that tomorrow is never guaranteed, urging listeners to cherish family, live with purpose, and stop wasting time on anger and fear. Then the conversation shifts to growing frustration with establishment Republicans as Senate leadership stalls Trump’s agenda, reigniting debate over January 6 prosecutions, government overreach, and whether Americans targeted by the Biden DOJ deserve justice and compensation.

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On the 34tn anniversary of the final Tonight Show with Johnny Carson, and the morning after the final Colbert broadcast, Mark and Mike discuss the history of late-night shows.

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