Congressman Eric Burleson discusses comprehensive healthcare reform, highlighting the need to increase the supply of doctors, expand access to medications, and offer more affordable insurance alternatives. He critiques the limitations of Obamacare subsidies and outlines why reconciliation is necessary for meaningful Republican solutions. Burleson also addresses rising premiums, the role of gas prices in cost-of-living expenses, and recent redistricting challenges in Missouri and Indiana, emphasizing voter responsibility in identifying true conservatives.

The hour opens with commentary on market trends, gold and silver highs, and the ongoing affordability debate, including perspectives on President Trump’s messaging versus public perception. It transitions to outrage over a federal judge releasing a violent Maryland man, then covers lighter topics such as workplace holiday parties, shopping habits, and Stuart Smalley-style affirmations for impulse purchases. The hour closes with “In Other News” featuring a skydiving mishap in Australia, a raccoon raising funds for an animal shelter, complaints over Cracker Barrel changes, In-N-Out’s order number controversy, and a warning about the dangers of quartz countertop dust.

In “In Other News,” Marc and the team cover a series of bizarre and eye-catching stories: a skydiver in Australia survives a terrifying parachute mishap, a drunken raccoon in Virginia raises nearly $200,000 for a local animal shelter, and Cracker Barrel diners complain about changes in menu and preparation methods. They also highlight In-N-Out skipping order number 67 due to prank-seeking teens, and Massachusetts reports its first case of silicosis linked to quartz countertops. The segment mixes humor, human interest, and cautionary tales with a lively, conversational tone.

Hour one opens with Marc battling technical glitches and snow reports before diving into sharp political commentary on redistricting failures in Indiana and liberal petition drives in Missouri. He praises Kristi Noem’s fiery congressional testimony, hits Biden over inflation spin, and mocks media silence on Trump’s economic wins — including a halved deficit and a five-year low trade gap. Kim’s “Kim on a Whim” takes aim at welfare abuse and cultural dependency, warning of a nation losing its work ethic, while the hour closes with a fiery exchange over the Michigan coach scandal and the balance between temptation and accountability.

Kim takes aim at new data showing nearly 90% of Somali refugee households with children in Minnesota are on welfare, arguing it reflects a larger cultural decay fueled by government dependency. She and Marc criticize the system’s lack of accountability, saying it rewards idleness, penalizes fatherhood, and discourages self-reliance. The pair call for stricter welfare verification and lament how progressivism has normalized long-term handouts, warning that future generations will pay the price for a nation losing its work ethic.

The show kicks off with Marc addressing cold weather and national headlines, from immigration enforcement to local government inaction. Kim highlights local and human interest stories, including infrastructure updates and community reactions, before diving into healthcare frustrations as UnitedHealthcare and SSM Health negotiations threaten coverage for 100,000 people. Attention then turns to national and local policy: Jeff Monasso details the $12 billion farm aid package and farmers’ reactions, while State Senator Nick Schroer outlines his “Keep Our Schools Safe Act” and countermeasure to red flag gun laws, stressing Second Amendment protections and due process. The hour wraps with LaKrescia Cox of the American Red Cross explaining blood donation needs during the holidays and encouraging listeners to help. The episode blends policy, community, and actionable ways to support others this season.

The hour kicks off with lighter moments about a new family puppy before moving into key local and national issues. Jeff Monazzo reports on farmers’ mixed reactions to the $12 billion farm aid package, explaining its purpose and the role of tariffs. State Senator Nick Schroer discusses his legislative efforts, including Senate Bill 1055 opposing red flag laws and measures to strengthen school safety, self-defense rights, and firearm sales tax holidays. The hour concludes with LaCrescia Cox from the St. Louis Red Cross highlighting the urgent need for blood donations during the holiday season and providing details on upcoming drives and incentives.

Senator Nick Schroer outlines his legislative priorities in response to upcoming red flag gun law proposals. He highlights Senate Bill 1055, designed to block federal or municipal red flag databases and safeguard Second Amendment rights, and includes measures like a firearm sales tax holiday and auctions of confiscated guns to support law enforcement. Schroer also discusses extending self-defense protections, shifting the burden to prosecutors to prove unreasonable use of force, citing the Mark and Patricia McCloskey case as a key example. He emphasizes the constitutional foundation of these rights, the importance of due process, and warns of potential Democratic filibusters in the upcoming legislative session.

This hour mixes pop culture, politics, and local issues. It starts with lighthearted banter about mispronouncing Liam Neeson’s name before moving to political discussions, including the Red Flag law debate and the U.S. seizure of a Venezuelan oil tanker, analyzed with insights from former Senator Jim Talent. The hour also covers Kyle Rittenhouse’s social media return and marriage, while exploring public reactions to masculinity and political behavior. It closes with Kim addressing the UnitedHealthcare–SSM Health negotiations, warning of potential out-of-network disruptions affecting thousands of patients and highlighting systemic frustrations in healthcare billing and insurance practices.

Former Senator Jim Talent discusses the recent U.S. seizure of a Venezuelan oil tanker, placing it in the context of long-standing sanctions and past enforcement actions against Iran and drug trafficking. Talent critiques media reactions and political opponents, emphasizing that the operation is a normal exercise of executive power to protect U.S. national security. He frames the action as part of an “America First” foreign policy, while highlighting the historical precedent of U.S. military action against criminal and hostile regimes.