Mike Gallagher Podcast

CBS News' new anchor, Tony Dokoupil, debuts the networks new angle of reporting the news from an "Anti-woke" perspective. 

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Mike opens 2026 by tearing into Democrats for suddenly defending Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro after Trump’s bold move to take him out. He breaks down Chuck Schumer’s whiplash-level hypocrisy, clips of pro-Maduro protests in the U.S., and why the left’s Trump hatred keeps pushing them to the absurd. The show also hits breaking news out of Minnesota, where Tim Walz drops his reelection bid amid the growing Somali fraud scandal.

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Joey fills in for Mike as the focus tightens on the exploding Minnesota daycare fraud scandal, including a suspicious “break-in” where key records conveniently vanished. He breaks down CNN’s hostile attempt to discredit journalist Nick Shirley, who now says he’s receiving death threats after exposing millions in alleged fraud. The show also hits New York City’s new socialist mayor igniting backlash over Israel, plus a foiled ISIS-inspired terror plot stopped just before New Year’s Eve.

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Joey fills in for Mike as the show zeroes in on the massive and growing fraud scandal in Minnesota, with billions in taxpayer dollars allegedly siphoned through daycare, medical transport, housing, and welfare programs. Senator John Fetterman breaks ranks with Democrats, blasting reckless rhetoric against Trump and admitting the party has lost touch with voters. The episode also covers new court rulings exposing illegal immigrants receiving Medicaid and HUD benefits, raising fresh questions about accountability and enforcement.

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Joey fills in for Mike as the show dives into Trump’s high-stakes meeting with Zelensky and new signs a Ukraine peace deal could be close, even if it means painful concessions. He calls out Nancy Pelosi’s claim that tearing up Trump’s State of the Union was unplanned, revisiting her long trail of viral political stunts. The episode also exposes a growing Minnesota daycare fraud scandal involving millions in taxpayer dollars and ends on a powerful, feel-good moment honoring a 104-year-old World War II veteran who brought a hockey arena to its feet.

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Joey Hudson breaks down GOP infighting over Trump as the media spins deportations of violent gang members to El Salvador. He dives into CBS pulling a 60 Minutes segment, the backlash over nativity scenes and Christmas displays, and Democrats melting down over redactions in the Epstein files.

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Joey Hudson fills in for Mike as the show dives into GOP infighting over Trump, media narratives around deporting violent gang members to El Salvador, and CBS pulling a 60 Minutes segment at the last minute. The conversation also tackles nativity scenes under fire in small towns, First Amendment arguments over Christmas displays, and pushback against removing faith from public spaces. Later, the focus shifts to celebrity politics at Turning Point USA, backlash against Trump supporters, and Democrats erupting over redactions in the Epstein files.

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Joey Hudson fills in for Mike and tackles the breaking details surrounding the Brown University shooting, raising serious questions about immigration failures and campus security. He calls out Democrats and The View for melting down over President Trump’s presidential Walk of Fame jabs while ignoring real uses of the 25th Amendment under Biden. The episode also spotlights a pivotal moment at AmericaFest, as Erica Kirk steps into leadership at TPUSA and throws her support behind JD Vance, signaling where the conservative movement is headed next.

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This is the Mike Gallagher Show Week in Review Podcast for Friday, December 19th, 2025. This week, Scott Jennings talks about his new gig, actor James Woods remembers his friend, director Rob Reiner, and Ericka Kirk had Democrats howling when she appeared on CBS.

 That and more coming up on the Week in Review.

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Mike breaks down new polling showing overwhelming support for marijuana legalization among younger voters and argues it could become a powerful wedge issue for Republicans. He pushes hard to close out the Angel Tree campaign, urging listeners to help deliver Christmas gifts to children of incarcerated parents as the total nears a record. Mike also unloads on the Minneapolis police chief for refusing to cooperate with ICE, then highlights President Trump’s surprise “warrior dividend” checks heading to U.S. service members before Christmas.

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