Aaron McIntire covers President Trump's midterm rally tour, including his line about asking world leaders who thank him for the Iran war when they plan to pay for it, and his Baltimore announcement of a $6.6 billion Navy and Anduril submarine parts factory. He plays Secretary of State Marco Rubio calling on Russia to share more information after a lab worker's death at a Siberian anti-plague institute, and Congressman Brandon Gill's remarks on conserving American culture and heritage. Aaron also covers former senior CIA official David Rush pleading guilty to a $194 million fraud scheme that included 298 gold bars, and newly circulating video of Texas Senate nominee James Talarico telling educators that white supremacy and heteropatriarchy have colonized their minds. He shares a Pennsylvania construction worker's blunt take on data center jobs, then covers Tennessee death row inmate Christa Pike, convicted in the 1995 killing of classmate Colleen Slemmer, who her attorneys say is conscious and speaking after surviving a failed lethal injection last week. Aaron closes with Chris Rock's New York Times interview comparing wokeness to the Salem witch trials and asks whether woke is really dead.

Aaron McIntire covers President Trump's midterm rally tour, including his line about asking world leaders who thank him for the Iran war when they plan to pay for it, and his Baltimore announcement of a $6.6 billion Navy and Anduril submarine parts factory. He plays Secretary of State Marco Rubio calling on Russia to share more information after a lab worker's death at a Siberian anti-plague institute, and Congressman Brandon Gill's remarks on conserving American culture and heritage. Aaron also covers former senior CIA official David Rush pleading guilty to a $194 million fraud scheme that included 298 gold bars, and newly circulating video of Texas Senate nominee James Talarico telling educators that white supremacy and heteropatriarchy have colonized their minds. He shares a Pennsylvania construction worker's blunt take on data center jobs, then covers Tennessee death row inmate Christa Pike, convicted in the 1995 killing of classmate Colleen Slemmer, who her attorneys say is conscious and speaking after surviving a failed lethal injection last week. Aaron closes with Chris Rock's New York Times interview comparing wokeness to the Salem witch trials and asks whether woke is really dead.

Christa Pike Survives Execution | Ex-CIA Official's $194M Gold Fraud | Is Woke Dead? | 10/7/26

Aaron McIntire covers Vice President JD Vance's CBS News town hall in Michigan, where he blamed Democratic policies for high energy prices and said there's a chance he doesn't run for president in 2028. He covers the Bend, Oregon elementary school shooting that killed three children and a teacher, and the teacher and armed father who stopped the 16-year-old gunman. Aaron also covers Texas Senate nominee James Talarico saying an assault weapons ban remains on the table, Senator Elissa Slotkin's remarks about creating a deterrence message with prosecutions of Trump administration officials, and a Los Angeles Times report on advocates' claim that a surge in ICE raids aims to discourage voter turnout. He plays Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Meet the Press defending the administration's 60-day review of Russia sanctions and tariffs by pointing to Europe's continued purchases of Russian energy. Aaron breaks down the weekend's mass protests across France, where the interior minister counted 550,000 people, police made about 400 arrests, rioters looted luxury stores, a Lyon tourist office was torched and Limoges's 143-year-old city hall burned. He closes with Vance's response to a student's question about his H-1B comments and ICE, in which he said his rhetoric may have been imperfect.

Aaron McIntire covers Vice President JD Vance's CBS News town hall in Michigan, where he blamed Democratic policies for high energy prices and said there's a chance he doesn't run for president in 2028. He covers the Bend, Oregon elementary school shooting that killed three children and a teacher, and the teacher and armed father who stopped the 16-year-old gunman. Aaron also covers Texas Senate nominee James Talarico saying an assault weapons ban remains on the table, Senator Elissa Slotkin's remarks about creating a deterrence message with prosecutions of Trump administration officials, and a Los Angeles Times report on advocates' claim that a surge in ICE raids aims to discourage voter turnout. He plays Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Meet the Press defending the administration's 60-day review of Russia sanctions and tariffs by pointing to Europe's continued purchases of Russian energy. Aaron breaks down the weekend's mass protests across France, where the interior minister counted 550,000 people, police made about 400 arrests, rioters looted luxury stores, a Lyon tourist office was torched and Limoges's 143-year-old city hall burned. He closes with Vance's response to a student's question about his H-1B comments and ICE, in which he said his rhetoric may have been imperfect.

Vance's CBS Town Hall | Slotkin's 'Deterrence Message' | France Erupts | 10/19/26

Aaron McIntire covers a CNN town hall where a Catholic voter told Texas Senate nominee James Talarico that the Bible is not silent on abortion, and NBC's Tom Llamas pressing Michigan Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed over his half-sister's old tweets about their mother and the Muslim Brotherhood. He covers Justices Sonia Sotomayor and Neil Gorsuch warning of double jeopardy problems in the repeat prosecution of Mexican national Jesus Herrera-Salazar, and President Trump announcing that the December 3 firing squad execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan will not be livestreamed. Aaron also covers Giants quarterback Jameis Winston's answer about the Jameis Winston experience, in which he says he is called to be the light of the world. In AOTMA, he shares good news on listener Jimmy Moon's Bible project, a Michigan House resolution declaring October Combating Antisemitism Month, his read on the midterm polling, a question about tearing down the high places, and a listener-submitted clip of Ella Langley singing "Jesus Paid It All."

Aaron McIntire covers a CNN town hall where a Catholic voter told Texas Senate nominee James Talarico that the Bible is not silent on abortion, and NBC's Tom Llamas pressing Michigan Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed over his half-sister's old tweets about their mother and the Muslim Brotherhood. He covers Justices Sonia Sotomayor and Neil Gorsuch warning of double jeopardy problems in the repeat prosecution of Mexican national Jesus Herrera-Salazar, and President Trump announcing that the December 3 firing squad execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan will not be livestreamed. Aaron also covers Giants quarterback Jameis Winston's answer about the Jameis Winston experience, in which he says he is called to be the light of the world. In AOTMA, he shares good news on listener Jimmy Moon's Bible project, a Michigan House resolution declaring October Combating Antisemitism Month, his read on the midterm polling, a question about tearing down the high places, and a listener-submitted clip of Ella Langley singing "Jesus Paid It All."

Hasan Livestream Canceled | Talarico vs. a Catholic Voter | El-Sayed Grilled | AOTMA | 10/16/26

Aaron McIntire covers a new memo from Senate Judiciary Chairman Chuck Grassley alleging that former special counsel Jack Smith's office and the Biden Justice Department obtained data on at least 639,000 Republican voters and donors in the Arctic Frost probe, including buyers of red MAGA hats. He plays Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky telling Piers Morgan he feels betrayed by President Trump's diesel deal with Vladimir Putin and his announced energy ceasefire. Aaron also covers a New York Post report that Rep. Ilhan Omar's staff asked Minnesota officials in 2019 to change her listed birth year from 1981 to 1982, a detail that could matter to her citizenship timeline, though the library says its original 1981 entry was undocumented. He covers HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s announcement that CMS ended Obamacare subsidies for 189,000 duplicate or deceased enrollees, and Assistant Attorney General Colin McDonald's claim that fraud costs more than several federal departments' budgets combined. Aaron marks what would have been Charlie Kirk's 33rd birthday and highlights about a dozen Camas, Washington high school girls walking off a cross-country race rather than compete against a teammate who had switched from the boys' team. He closes with Jim Nantz's story about the late Mike Ditka's habit of carrying $100 bills.

Aaron McIntire covers a new memo from Senate Judiciary Chairman Chuck Grassley alleging that former special counsel Jack Smith's office and the Biden Justice Department obtained data on at least 639,000 Republican voters and donors in the Arctic Frost probe, including buyers of red MAGA hats. He plays Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky telling Piers Morgan he feels betrayed by President Trump's diesel deal with Vladimir Putin and his announced energy ceasefire. Aaron also covers a New York Post report that Rep. Ilhan Omar's staff asked Minnesota officials in 2019 to change her listed birth year from 1981 to 1982, a detail that could matter to her citizenship timeline, though the library says its original 1981 entry was undocumented. He covers HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s announcement that CMS ended Obamacare subsidies for 189,000 duplicate or deceased enrollees, and Assistant Attorney General Colin McDonald's claim that fraud costs more than several federal departments' budgets combined. Aaron marks what would have been Charlie Kirk's 33rd birthday and highlights about a dozen Camas, Washington high school girls walking off a cross-country race rather than compete against a teammate who had switched from the boys' team. He closes with Jim Nantz's story about the late Mike Ditka's habit of carrying $100 bills.

Grassley's Red Hat Memo | Omar's Birth Year Question | Girls Walk Off the Course | 10/15/26

Aaron McIntire covers Pope Leo XIV's lung cancer diagnosis after surgery to remove the lower lobe of his right lung, and U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro confirming a federal investigation into Rep. Ilhan Omar's financial disclosures. President Trump says he is not taking a position on the search of Omar's home, while the Justice Department has not said whether the financial probe is connected to the immigration paperwork investigation, and Omar denies wrongdoing. He covers Vice President JD Vance's Tyler, Texas rally for Ken Paxton, where he announced a Defense Production Act refinery expansion and attacked Democratic nominee James Talarico, and new White House press secretary Katie Zacharia announcing that Ambassador Kimberly Guilfoyle was asked to resign amid allegations she denies. Aaron also covers Speaker Mike Johnson's claim that polls are undersampling Republicans and the FBI arrest of OpenAI engineer Abdulrahman Alfozan, a Saudi national accused of planting a hidden recording device in an executive conference room. He closes with a viral Fayette County, Indiana forum clip in which council candidate Jaime West said she would fire all Republicans and ended by saying they have guns too.

Aaron McIntire covers Pope Leo XIV's lung cancer diagnosis after surgery to remove the lower lobe of his right lung, and U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro confirming a federal investigation into Rep. Ilhan Omar's financial disclosures. President Trump says he is not taking a position on the search of Omar's home, while the Justice Department has not said whether the financial probe is connected to the immigration paperwork investigation, and Omar denies wrongdoing. He covers Vice President JD Vance's Tyler, Texas rally for Ken Paxton, where he announced a Defense Production Act refinery expansion and attacked Democratic nominee James Talarico, and new White House press secretary Katie Zacharia announcing that Ambassador Kimberly Guilfoyle was asked to resign amid allegations she denies. Aaron also covers Speaker Mike Johnson's claim that polls are undersampling Republicans and the FBI arrest of OpenAI engineer Abdulrahman Alfozan, a Saudi national accused of planting a hidden recording device in an executive conference room. He closes with a viral Fayette County, Indiana forum clip in which council candidate Jaime West said she would fire all Republicans and ended by saying they have guns too.

Pope Leo Has Lung Cancer | Pirro Probes Omar's Money | Indiana Candidate's Viral Clip | 10/14/26

Democrats Cheer Transfer of Power to Hitler | Jack Smith Ends With a Whimper | 11/7/24

TRUMP WINS: Not Just an Election; a Realignment | 11/6/24

ELECTION DAY: Thoughts, Predictions, and Hand-Wringing | 11/5/24

Polls Suck, and So Do NYC Courts | Tony Dungy Is the GOAT | 11/4/24

Aaron and Bella are back for 5 more stories that objectively don't suck. Ask Izzy returns with a question about family planning.

Aaron and Bella are back for 5 more stories that objectively don't suck. Ask Izzy returns with a question about family planning.

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AOTMA: When Will We ACTUALLY Know Election Results?! | 11/1/24

Garbage Fallout | One Pastor's 2024 Analysis You Need to Hear | 10/31/24

Biden Wants You to Know You're Garbage | JD Vance on Immigration, Trade Policy, and the Family | 10/30/24

Tim Walz: Literal (Alleged) Commie Lover | The Most Terrifying Thing You'll Hear This Halloween Week | 10/29/24

All Eyes On Trump, Again | What Is the Kamalacampaign Doing?! | 10/28/24

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