The Ed Morrissey Show

And I don't just mean in the fictional sense, either. Acclaimed children's author Amelia Hamilton has a new book out, Myrtle Saves the Boston Tea Party, in which a dog travels back in time to make sure the event goes off as history recalls. But Myrtle also pulls off another trick, which is to rescue the American Revolution and its values from today's neglect. We talk about Amelia's approach in both challenging and engaging her young readers and turn back time to an era where American values are celebrated.

What lessons can we glean from the GOP's shellacking last week? Andrew Malcolm argues that this might free Donald Trump's range of action for the next two years. Will he anger his base by trying again to cut a deal on immigration reform? We also discuss the impact of the Iran War, and whether Trump may stick to his guns there rather than attempt to deal. We finish up on the backlash to two podcasters who made fun of Charlie Kirk's assassination and then blew a chance to apologize sincerely.

Will the media finally give in and report the news now that the election is nigh? Andrew Malcolm and I talk about the coverage of the Haley Stevens flip to Mike Rogers and the media reaction. We also discuss the 60 Minutes interview with Abdul El-Sayed. Did Donald Trump's historic midterm campaign turn the tide for the GOP? Trump didn't go as far as one out-of-this-world stalwart whose trek has now hit its golden anniversary.

We're just a week out from Election Day, and both Ed and Andrew Malcolm have voted. What is driving your decisions? Andrew's column reminds everyone of the stark choices between the disaster of the Biden Regency and the gains made by Donald Trump. Also, why did Barack Obama diss Cheesecake Factory? We also tackle the corrupt 60 Minutes report on a deported "dad," and why CBS News still hasn't recovered under Bari Weiss.

What happens when a new boss starts telling people to do their jobs? At CBS News, reporters go running to Semafor to complain about having to actually report on Democrats. Andrew Malcolm and I discuss the shocking turn of events at the Teflon Network. We also discuss the riots in France and the likely political outcomes in Europe – and why the media won't report honestly on those, either.

The New York Times couldn't be bothered to look into James Talarico's absence from the campaign trail. They're all over the GOP pouncing, however. Andrew Malcolm and I discuss the 'credibility' of the paper and the media in general on the Talarico story. We also discuss the upcoming execution of Nidal Hasan and whether live-streaming it is a good idea.

Republicans owe Angela Paxton big-league after her campaign ad in Texas. Will the GOP remember it? Andrew Malcolm and I discuss the ad, its implications, and how it may help resolve an apparent enthusiasm gap in Texas for Ken Paxton. Plus, we talk about the cultural rot in college sports and where the blame falls for it.

Hostility to Jews on college campuses did not start with the October 7 massacres, Gerard Filitti tells me, but it certainly metastasized quickly after it. Filitti, senior counsel of The Lawfare Project, tells us about a new effort to prepare Jewish families – and everyone else – for the hostile environments students are entering this semester. The project and the September 16 launch can be found at EndJewHatred.com.

The GOP took a calculated gamble with the first-ever midterm convention. Did it pay off for Donald Trump? Andrew Malcolm and I discuss the highlights, review the criticisms, and take note of how the media brushed it off ... while covering every angle. Will we have to wait for the election results to declare the midterm convention a success? We also talk about Canada, which is exactly what they want!

The 25th anniversary of 9/11 comes next week, and the man whose song helped lift up and heal the nation joins me to discuss it. John Ondrasik will return to Ground Zero to perform "Superman" as part of the ABC/Disney/Hulu live event on Friday evening. He will also peform for firefighters on Wednesday in a separate commemoration of the heroism and loss of that terrible day. John and I recall the heartbreak, heroism, and the necessity of remembering the sacrifices and the lessons of 9/11.