Nothing But The Truth

Trudy Stern speaks with Senator James Lankford about the 2026 midterm elections, key Senate races, voter turnout, and the issues shaping the campaign. They also discuss Lankford’s recent trip to Israel and Lebanon, tensions with Iran, the threat of nuclear weapons, and Hezbollah’s role in the region.

Trudy Stern speaks with House Majority Whip Tom Emmer about the 2026 midterm elections and the fight for control of Congress. They discuss key House battlegrounds, competitive races in New York, election integrity concerns in Minnesota, and what Emmer believes is at stake for the country's future.

Trudy Stern sits down with U.S. Ambassador Jeff Bartos to discuss his first year working from inside the United Nations to push for reform. They examine the UN’s spending, budget cuts, staffing reductions, humanitarian work, treatment of Israel, and the institutional problems Bartos believes still need to be addressed.

Trudy Stern sits down with Columbia Business School professor Dr. Shai Davidai to examine the rise of antisemitism on American college campuses following October 7th. They discuss the warning signs that preceded the attacks, the experiences of Jewish students and faculty, the role of university institutions and foreign funding, and what Davidai believes can be done to confront the problem.

Trudy Stern sits down with Senator Joni Ernst for a conversation about the growing threats facing the United States, from Iran’s nuclear ambitions and its ties to Russia and China to election interference and national security. They also discuss the upcoming midterm elections, energy prices, and the challenges facing American voters.

Trudy Stern sits down with Congresswoman Claudia Tenney for a conversation about the ideological divide in American politics, the upcoming midterm elections, and the issues shaping Congress—from energy and the economy to Israel and national security.

Trudy Stern is joined by Michael Sobolik, senior fellow at the Hudson Institute and author of Countering China’s Great Game, to examine the strategy behind the campaign, Iran’s growing economic isolation, and the difficult choices facing Beijing and Moscow. They discuss China’s role as Iran’s primary oil customer, the risks of secondary sanctions, Russia and China’s alignment with Tehran, and whether economic pressure could ultimately threaten the survival of the Iranian regime.

Trudy Stern and political strategist Michael Fragin discuss how the DSA and other progressive groups have built political power by focusing on low-turnout Democratic primaries, particularly in heavily Democratic New York districts. They examine the weaknesses of the current primary system, the Democratic Party's response to the leftward shift, and whether increased voter turnout, grassroots organizing, and electoral reform could counter the movement's influence.

Trudy Stern is joined by Dr. Jonathan Schanzer to examine the ongoing conflict with Iran, the weakening of its proxy network, the stalled negotiations, and the strategic importance of the Strait of Hormuz. They also discuss Iran’s internal instability, the IRGC, and what the conflict could mean for U.S. national security and the region’s future.

In this episode of Nothing But the Truth, Trudy Stern is joined by veteran radio host Sid Rosenberg to discuss the political fallout from Michigan's closely watched Democratic Senate primary and what it may signal about the future direction of the Democratic Party. Together, they examine the nomination of Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, the growing influence of progressive candidates, and the debate surrounding his positions on Israel and U.S. foreign policy. They also explore what these developments could mean for New York, national politics, and the upcoming elections, while discussing the challenges facing the Democratic Party and the broader political landscape.