In this intense Halloween edition of The Mike Vilardi Show, Mike and Neil confront the real-world consequences of a prolonged government shutdown—from SNAP disruptions and airport delays to union pressure and looming judicial shakeups. The conversation escalates into a blunt assessment of Obamacare’s sunset, Democratic leverage tactics, and a sobering look at AI’s impact on jobs, society, and prophecy.

No sugar-coating. No talking points. Just straight talk.

Short answer: No.

• Mike predicts the shutdown extends into December, possibly past Thanksgiving.

• States are scrambling to cover SNAP (food stamp) gaps; Ohio’s governor pulls emergency funds, while liberal governors may hesitate—fueling chaos.

• Retailers (Costco, BJ’s) reportedly hire armed security anticipating unrest from SNAP interruptions.

• Pressure mounts from unions, media (including an op-ed in The Washington Post), and affected workers.

Who owns it?
Mike argues it’s squarely on Senate Democrats: Republicans passed a clean CR; Democrats are five votes short—including support from John Fetterman and Angus King.

If the shutdown hits 60 days, Mike says the President gains expanded authority to reduce government via RIF (Reduction in Force).

• Potential move: Layoffs of liberal federal judges (D.C. and Ninth Circuit), replacing them with magistrates (lower cost).

• Result: Judges removed don’t return; replacements must later clear a Republican Senate.

• Mike calls this a strategic blunder by Democrats if it happens—“self-inflicted.”

• Air travel: Delays as air traffic controllers go unpaid.

• IRS: Largely shuttered—refunds only if automated systems pass; no humans to help.

• Military: Short-term fixes only; prolonged shutdown risks morale and pay.

• Law enforcement: Exceptions keep FBI/Secret Service working.

• ACA subsidies sunset; premiums spike (reports of $500 → $2,000/month).

• Republicans say: fund the government first, negotiate fixes after.

• Mike calls ACA “bad law” passed in 2010 with only Democratic votes; promises didn’t hold (costs, doctor choice).

• Businesses and self-employed get hit hardest as affordability evaporates.

Mike argues the shutdown is leverage to protect entrenched power—and predicts legal consequences for figures who targeted Trump:

• Claims of mortgage and tax misrepresentation investigations.

• Allegations of insider trading advantages among career politicians.

• Thesis: money pipelines are being cut, triggering backlash.

Mike and Neil pivot to the AI reckoning:

• AI won’t “take one job”—it will replace dozens, 24/7.

• Near-term: humans manage AI; long-term: widespread displacement.

• Robotics and automation expand in retail and food service.

• Cultural impact: people forming emotional attachments to AI.

• Mike ties AI acceleration to biblical prophecy (Daniel 12), arguing knowledge explosion is here.

Advice: Don’t build flimsy automations. Build AI agent systems that research, analyze, and execute—with humans supervising. Become a “super-human manager,” not replaceable labor.

Mike highlights his book Unexpected Assignment, which explores prophecy, AI, and the future—arguing today’s tech surge fulfills long-foretold trends.

• The shutdown is already hurting travel, food security, unions, and small businesses.

• If it drags on, December brings seismic change to the judiciary.

• Obamacare’s sunset adds financial pain.

• AI is the bigger storm—reshaping work and society faster than politics can react.

 Learn More:

• MikeVilardi.com

 Segment 1: Will the Shutdown End Tonight? Segment 2: December 1st—The Power Shift Segment 3: What’s Breaking Right Now Segment 4: Obamacare’s Sunset & Sticker Shock Segment 5: Accountability & Corruption Claims Segment 6: AI—The Real Economic Disruptor Book Plug Bottom Line

In this intense and wide-ranging episode of The Mike Vilardi Show, Mike is joined by Reverend Tim and Neil Haley for a candid, no-nonsense conversation about the 2026 government shutdown scare, immigration enforcement, political strategy, and the growing divide inside both major parties.

This episode pulls no punches. From election strategy and census manipulation to crime, masculinity, faith, and the future of conservatism, Mike lays out why both parties are failing everyday Americans—and what must change before the midterms and beyond.

• Democrats briefly push the country to the brink of a shutdown, ultimately striking a last-minute deal.

• Advanced subsidies affecting millions of Americans are quietly removed from negotiations.

• Homeland Security receives only temporary funding, signaling continued chaos around immigration policy.

• Mike’s blunt assessment:

  “This wasn’t about governing. It was about disruption and midterm strategy.”

• Discussion on how illegal immigration impacts congressional representation via census counts.

• Voting without ID in states like California is called out as institutionalized fraud.

• Mike and Neil argue Democrats rely on demographic manipulation rather than policy success.

• A warning:

  “If you can’t win fair elections, you change the rules.”

• Rising theft, car break-ins, and neighborhood crime linked to displaced and unsupported illegal populations.

• Liberal cities defunding police while pushing social-worker responses to violent crime.

• Strong critique of ICE vs. local police conflicts, calling it “self-inflicted chaos.”

• Mike emphasizes enforcement must be strategic, not theatrical.

• Neil and Mike both agree: Trump’s second term is not meeting expectations.

• Cabinet picks criticized as weak or ineffective:

  • Pam Bondi

  • Kash Patel

• High-profile allies turned into scapegoats:

  • Rudy Giuliani

  • Steve Bannon

  • Roger Stone

  • Mike Lindell

• Key takeaway:

  “If Trump doesn’t course-correct, Republicans lose everything in 2028.”

• Attack on traditional masculinity seen as deliberate.

• Mike highlights the importance of alpha male leadership, responsibility, and protection.

• Bible reference (Deuteronomy 28) used to explain societal decline.

• Call to reclaim faith-driven, common-sense conservatism.

 Featured Books:

• Unexpected Assignment – Mike Vilardi

• Nomad: Ace of Spades – Reverend Tim

• Real Men Don’t Go Woke – Dr. Gilda Carle

• Without reform, the U.S. faces:

  • Continued political weaponization

  • Collapsing cities

  • Loss of Republican credibility

• Mike’s strategy to recover:

  • Focus on states willing to cooperate

  • Drive down gas prices

  • Fix healthcare pragmatically

  • Show results, not rhetoric

• Mike Vilardi: https://mikevilardi.com

• Reverend Tim (Damon Legna): https://damonlegna.com

 Segment 1 – Government Shutdown Reality Check Segment 2 – Elections, Census, and Power Plays Segment 3 – Crime, Immigration & Local Fallout Segment 4 – Trump’s Second Term: Missed Opportunities Segment 5 – Masculinity, Faith & Cultural Collapse Looking Ahead: 2028 and Beyond Where to Learn More

This special holiday episode of The Mike Vilardi Show steps away from partisan warfare and into something far more powerful: real human connection.

Mike welcomes longtime friend and local business owner Roy the Barber, whose story becomes a living example of how friendship can transcend politics—even in one of the most polarized eras in American history.

Roy, a lifelong Democrat, supported Mike during his congressional run—not because of party loyalty, but because the ideas made sense. This episode reminds listeners that values, respect, and decency matter more than labels.

Roy shares his story as a trusted local barber serving the Boynton Beach community for decades:

• 43 years cutting hair

• 30 years in business

• Specializes in men’s and women’s cuts

• Offers a traditional hot razor shave on the neck with every haircut

• Known for treating every customer with dignity and respect

• Shop Name: A & R Barbershop

• Location: Southeast corner of Boynton Beach Blvd & Military Trail (next to Domino’s Pizza)

• Hours: Monday–Saturday, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM

• Pricing:

  • Seniors (62+): $18

  • Regular haircut: $20

• Phone: 561-369-7788

• Website: A & R Barbershop (with reviews and photos)

Roy emphasizes old-school service, fair pricing, and community trust—something increasingly rare.

Mike explains why Roy’s support meant so much:

• Roy helped raise funds

• Handed out campaign materials

• Promoted Mike’s book

• Supported policy ideas—even while disagreeing politically

“Friendship transcends politics. Family transcends politics.”

Mike contrasts Roy’s openness with businesses that refused to engage simply because of party affiliation—calling out the danger of ideological tribalism.

Mike revisits one of his core policy positions—protecting seniors:

• Social Security was originally:

  • Tax-free

  • Deductible

  • Kept in a separate trust fund

• Over decades, changes under multiple administrations eroded those protections

• Mike proposed:

  • Ending Social Security taxation

  • Providing an 18-month extension for widows after a spouse’s death

Roy explains why these ideas resonated across party lines:

“It wasn’t Republican or Democrat—it was common sense.”

Mike gives a measured assessment of Donald Trump:

• Acknowledges Trump’s abrasive personality

• Credits him with major financial relief for Americans

• Notes that 40 million Americans avoided IRS audits after the reversal of the $600 1099 rule

• Emphasizes the importance of clearly communicating wins to the public

Mike warns that if Republicans lose the midterms:

• Democrats will pursue endless impeachment

• Legislative progress will stop

• National division will deepen

Mike and Roy agree on one core truth:

“United we stand. Divided we fall.”

The path forward isn’t louder rhetoric—it’s listening, respect, and shared values.

This episode serves as a reminder that:

• Politics should never erase humanity

• Communities are built face-to-face

• Small businesses still represent the soul of America

This isn’t just a political show—it’s a Christmas message wrapped in real life.

Roy’s barbershop isn’t just a place to get a haircut.
It’s a place where Americans still talk, disagree, laugh, and remain friends.

And maybe… that’s how we fix what’s broken.

 Learn More:

• MikeVilardi.com

• Visit A & R Barbershop in Boynton Beach

 Segment 1: Meet Roy the Barber Business Details: Segment 2: When Politics Don’t Define You Segment 3: The Social Security Issue That United Them Segment 4: Trump, Division, and Reality Segment 5: Healing the Divide Closing Thoughts

In this fast-paced and strategic episode of The Mike Vilardi Show, Mike is joined by Ashley Weiss, founder of Red America First, for a wide-ranging conversation on grassroots organizing, California’s economic spiral, election integrity, and the very real danger Republicans face heading into the 2026 midterms.

This episode is less about talking points—and more about hard political reality.

Ashley lays out the structure and mission behind Red America First, a Christian-based conservative movement built on eight foundational pillars:

• Faith

• Resiliency

• Health

• Education

• Anti-corruption

• Election integrity

• Community action

• Candidate support

• Town Hall Podcast – A live, interactive Thursday night event featuring national figures like Michael Flynn, Dinesh D'Souza, Peter McCullough, and investigative journalists and lawmakers.

• Pastor’s Point – A faith-centered deep dive into Scripture, church accountability, and spiritual leadership.

• The Resilient Path – Disaster preparedness and emergency response, filling gaps left by federal failures like Hurricane Helene.

Each Town Hall opens with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and the National Anthem, then transitions into national discussion followed by state-level intelligence reports you won’t hear on mainstream media.

Mike and Ashley break down why California is approaching an economic cliff:

• Three major refineries—Chevron, ExxonMobil, and another major operator—have exited California.

• The state’s CARB gasoline blend can’t be sourced domestically, forcing imports from Europe.

• Gas prices projected to hit $10–$12 per gallon by summer.

Ashley stresses that winning the governor’s race alone won’t fix California:

“You can elect a conservative governor—but if the Coastal Commission, water boards, and school boards stay radical, nothing changes.”

Red America First is actively targeting:

• Coastal Commissions

• School Boards

• Water Boards

• County election offices

The honest answer: Not without fixing election integrity.

Key points discussed:

• No voter ID requirements

• Bloated voter rolls

• Mail-in ballot abuse

• Reports of voters being told they “already voted”

• Dead voters still appearing on rolls

Ashley emphasizes local action:

• Checking registration via VoteCal

• Volunteering at precincts

• Supporting paper ballots

• Monitoring county registrar offices

Despite the corruption, California still has more registered conservatives than any other state—the issue isn’t numbers, it’s enforcement.

This is where the conversation gets brutally honest.

Ashley’s assessment:

• Republicans are in trouble if nothing changes.

• Conservatives are frustrated by:

  • No accountability for figures like Anthony Fauci

  • A perceived two-tier justice system

  • Continued inflation and economic pressure

Mike agrees—and outlines what must happen now, not later:

1. Pull ICE out of hostile blue states and stop feeding Democrat narratives.

2. Focus relentlessly on the economy—gas at $2, beef prices down, inflation reversed.

3. Take victory laps on tax relief from the “Big Beautiful Bill,” which will deliver record refund checks this April.

Mike reminds listeners of a critical but overlooked win:

• Biden lowered 1099 reporting thresholds to $600

• Trump restored it to $20,000

• 40 million Americans avoided IRS audits

• 80,000 new IRS agents were no longer needed

“That alone saved more Americans than anything the Democrats have done in years.”

This episode is a warning shot:

• Strategy matters more than noise.

• Playing into blue-state chaos is a losing game.

• Winning midterms requires discipline, economic wins, and not stepping into traps.

• If Republicans lose in 2026, everything stalls—and 2028 becomes wide open.

•  MikeVilardi.com

•  RedAmericaFirst.com

 Segment 1: What Is Red America First? Flagship Programs: Segment 2: California’s Self-Inflicted Crisis Segment 3: Can California Ever Flip Red? Segment 4: The Midterms Reality Check Mike’s 3-Point Strategy to Win the Midterms: Segment 5: What Democrats Can’t Run On Final Takeaway Learn More

This deeply emotional and historically grounded episode of The Mike Vilardi Show features Robert J. Wolf, author of the award-winning book Not a Real Enemy.

The conversation spans modern political extremism, the rise of socialism and communism in American cities, and chilling parallels to pre-WWII Europe, all anchored by Robert’s firsthand family history surviving Nazi Germany and Communist Hungary.

This is not theory. This is lived history.

Robert explains how his father’s autobiography—written in the 1970s and rediscovered decades later—became the foundation for his book.

• Four miraculous escapes from:

  • Nazi forced labor camps

  • Communist Hungary

• Survival through:

  • Starvation

  • Beatings

  • Forced marches

  • Constant threat of execution

• Parents and grandparents murdered at Auschwitz

• Twenty documented “miracles” that allowed survival

“You don’t just empathize with the story—you become the person hiding in the forest, hearing dogs bark, wondering if this is the end.”

Robert gives an eye-opening historical breakdown of Hungary from World War I through the 1956 Hungarian Revolution, explaining how:

• Antisemitism escalated before the Nazis

• Media propaganda dehumanized Jewish citizens

• Forced labor camps replaced military service for Jews

• Communism continued persecution after WWII

Despite surviving unimaginable horror, Robert’s father later:

• Immigrated to the U.S.

• Delivered over 10,000 babies in Detroit

• Became a Holocaust educator

• Lived with humility, purpose, and gratitude

Mike and Robert connect history to the present, discussing concerns around:

• Radical ideology gaining power in major cities

• Reduced police funding proposals

• Growing antisemitism in political rhetoric

• Fear-driven population migration from New York to Florida

Robert emphasizes:

“A city like New York needs more protection, not less.”

Mike explains the key distinction:

• Socialism redistributes wealth

• Communism seizes the means of production

Examples discussed:

• Scandinavian models (controlled capitalism + strict borders)

• Canada’s healthcare and tax system

• Venezuela’s total collapse

• Hungary and Eastern Europe’s lived reality

Robert warns:

“Once communism sinks its teeth in, it never lets go.”

Both guests stress the importance of:

• Peaceful coexistence

• Respect for all religions

• Strict enforcement against violence and extremism

Robert shares his experiences in Israel, noting:

• Military presence created safety

• Muslim, Jewish, and Christian communities coexisted peacefully

• Contrast with lawless zones in the U.S. and Europe

Mike raises concerns about:

• Alleged voter suppression and machine manipulation

• Election-day irregularities in New Jersey and Virginia

• Growing distrust among citizens

Robert adds:

“A government that cannot protect its citizens—or its elections—loses legitimacy.”

•  Website: RobertJWolfMD.com

•  Book: Not a Real Enemy

  • Amazon

  • Barnes & Noble

  • Walmart

  • Tufts University

  • U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum (DC)

  • Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center

  • Zekelman Holocaust Center (Michigan)

Mike highlights his own novel:

• Unexpected Assignment

• Available at MikeVilardi.com

 Segment 1: Not a Real Enemy — A Family Story That Became a WarningKey Elements of the Story: Segment 2: Hungary — A History Few Americans Know Segment 3: New York City & Political Extremism Segment 4: Socialism vs. Communism — Where the Line Breaks Segment 5: Immigration, Safety & Cultural Integration Segment 6: Election Integrity & Public Trust Where to Find Robert’s Work Mike’s Book Mention

In this powerful and wide-ranging episode of The Mike Vilardi Show, Mike welcomes back longtime friend, national security expert, and Air Force veteran Blaine Holt.

General Holt introduces his new platform, Dangerous Intellectuals, and then delivers one of the most sobering, unfiltered analyses heard on the show to date—covering Trump’s second term, global financial instability, AI disruption, and what he calls the true front lines of the modern war.

This episode is not soundbites. It’s strategy.

General Holt explains the philosophy behind his new show:

• One-hour deep-dive conversations

• Guests across geopolitics, economics, science, art, tech, and entrepreneurship

• No ideological “box”—only original thinkers

• Honest disagreement encouraged

“Every guest doesn’t just think outside the box—they don’t acknowledge a box exists.”

The response, Holt says, has been overwhelming—without any formal marketing.

Holt gives President Donald Trump a B-minus at this stage:

• Prevented multiple global conflicts from turning kinetic

• Used tariffs strategically as diplomatic leverage

• Successfully stalled the globalists’ push toward world war as cover for financial collapse

• Countered climate-based economic destruction in Europe

• Technological oligarchs pushing mass surveillance

• Weak protections against CBDCs and digital ID

• Too many holdovers and insiders undermining the agenda

• GOP congressional leadership blocking nominations and reforms

“There is a swamp—and there is no aisle.”

Holt reframes Trump’s controversial messaging style:

• What appears emotional is often deliberate misdirection

• Trump understands media outrage cycles better than anyone

• Example discussed: how Trump’s comments about Rob Reiner triggered deeper public exposure of Hollywood-deep state ties

“It’s not elegant—but it’s effective.”

Holt argues Trump uses outrage to force uncomfortable truths into the open, even if it costs him politically.

One of the episode’s most serious warnings:

• 93 Trump nominations stalled

• Over 150 executive orders never codified

• DOGE initiative quietly killed

• Pork-barrel spending preserved to protect insiders

• Populist voters increasingly ignored

Holt calls out a silent bipartisan agreement to keep power centralized and untouched—turning Trump into a de-facto lame duck unless he acts fast.

Holt issues a stark warning:

• Liquidity crisis already underway

• Repo markets now tapped daily, not monthly

• Foreign sovereign debt yields hitting historic highs

• AI bubble masking deeper structural collapse

• Real estate and equities vulnerable to 70–80% corrections

“AI isn’t the cause—it’s the accelerant.”

Perhaps the most explosive segment of the episode:

“The front lines aren’t Ukraine, Taiwan, or the Middle East.
They’re in the Caribbean.”

“If Trump wins this fight, the golden age he talks about is real.”

Mike and Holt connect AI’s rise to biblical prophecy, referencing Daniel 12 and the explosion of knowledge.

Key points:

• AI will replace dozens of jobs per worker

• Humans shift from labor to AI management

• Emotional relationships with AI already happening

• Education, finance, and creativity fundamentally altered

This sets the stage for Mike’s book discussion.

Unexpected Assignment
A prophetic thriller tying AI, geopolitics, and scripture together—described as a roadmap for what’s unfolding now.

•  Dangerous Intellectuals: dangerousintellectuals.com

•  Newsmax Column: The Irascible Disruptor

•  Regular Newsmax TV appearances

 Segment 1: What Is Dangerous Intellectuals? Segment 2: Trump’s Second Term — Grade So Far Strengths: Concerns: Segment 3: Trump’s Communication Strategy — Chaos or Chess? Segment 4: The Real Problem — A Captured GOP Segment 5: The Economic Supernova Segment 6: Where the War Really Is Segment 7: AI, Prophecy & the Human Future Featured Book Where to Find General Holt

In this solo, hard-hitting episode of The Mike Vilardi Show, Mike takes a deep, no-nonsense look at one of the most emotionally charged issues of early 2026: law enforcement use of force involving ICE agents, the political fallout that follows, and how badly this moment could shape the upcoming midterm elections.

Rather than reacting emotionally or jumping to conclusions, Mike does what he does best—breaks it down from experience, having served as a federal agent himself. He explains why bad decisions by individuals should never be used to condemn entire agencies, and he lays out specific, practical reforms that could prevent future tragedies while protecting agents on the ground.

• Mike pushes back hard on the idea that one bad incident defines an entire agency.

• Compares ICE to teachers, business leaders, and IRS agents—bad apples exist everywhere, but blanket condemnation is reckless and dangerous.

• Warns that politicizing these incidents only fuels unrest and misinformation.

1. Judgment-Based Firearms Training (FATS System)

   • Shoot / don’t-shoot simulation training using video-based judgment scenarios.

   • Agents should be required to pass 100% accuracy twice per year.

   • Failure = temporary removal from firearm duty until retrained.

2. Simunitions (Live-Action Training)

   • Paint-round tactical drills that simulate real gunfire stress.

   • Teaches cover usage, decision-making under pressure, and bystander protection.

3. Non-Lethal Alternatives to Firearms

   • Introduction of “burner guns” (tear-gas pellet launchers).

   • Designed to incapacitate agitators without lethal force.

   • Batons and other defensive tools should be emphasized more than tasers in protest scenarios.

“You can’t afford to make mistakes in the field. The training has to be perfect—because the consequences aren’t.”

• Mike asserts that many protest confrontations involve professional agitators, not random citizens.

• Calls for FBI undercover investigations to trace funding sources behind organized unrest.

• Emphasizes that cutting off the money stops the chaos.

Mike doesn’t sugarcoat it:

• Republicans will lose the midterms if:

  • The economy isn’t improved fast.

  • Gas prices don’t fall below $2.50.

  • Inflation remains unchecked.

  • Healthcare costs stay broken.

• Democrats, he argues, are banking on headline-driven outrage, not solutions.

• ICE incidents are being weaponized politically to reclaim power—not to protect citizens.

• Mike revisits his 2020 congressional proposal:

  • Wealthy donors fund medical school scholarships.

  • Graduates serve 4–6 years in government-run clinics.

  • Doctors leave school debt-free, earning $100k annually.

  • Patients pay minimal copays.

• Calls Obamacare subsidies a political boondoggle, not a real fix.

• Training—not defunding—is the solution.

• Pull agents temporarily from hostile hotspots and retrain properly.

• Focus on economics over optics.

• If Republicans want to win, they must deliver tangible relief, not just arguments.

“Fix gas. Fix food. Fix healthcare. Do that—and the noise fades fast.”

Mike references his novel Guardian of the Antichrist, noting how cultural chaos and political division echo themes explored in the book.

 Website: MikeVilardi.com
 Book: Guardian of the Antichrist

 Key Topics & Takeaways Not All Agents, Not One Narrative Three Critical Reforms Mike Would Implement Immediately Paid Agitators & Political Strategy Midterm Election Reality Check Healthcare: The Elephant in the Room Mike’s Bottom Line Book Mention Learn More

In this explosive political edition of The Mike Vilardi Show, Mike and Neil dive into the New York City mayoral race, break down the intensifying U.S. government shutdown, and unpack how President Trump’s response could reshape the judiciary and national power structure — all while raising questions about potential civil unrest.

Mike also delivers sharp commentary on Letitia James’ indictment, updates on Trump’s DOJ strategy, and gives personal insights into his market predictions, book sales, and strategy for staying financially strong through uncertain times.

• The Candidates:

  • Zan Mandani (D) – 52% in the latest post-debate poll.

  • Andrew Cuomo (Independent) – 28%, struggling under scrutiny for past scandals.

  • Curtis Sliwa (R) – Undermined his own campaign by aggressively attacking Cuomo.

• Mike’s Take:

  • Mandani is “Bill de Blasio on steroids” — expected to bankrupt NYC with extreme socialist policies like free public transportation.

  • Predicts that “free buses will flood with the homeless” and drive out millionaires and billionaires — accelerating NYC’s collapse.

• Current Length: 17 days and counting

• Schumer Shutdown: Mike dubs it the “Schumer Shutdown” — blaming Senate Democrats for refusing a clean CR (Continuing Resolution).

• What’s at Risk:

  • SNAP Benefits (Food Stamps) set to expire.

  • Military pay could be halted.

  • Federal courts and agencies risk collapse.

• If Shutdown Continues Past 60 Days:

  • Trump gains expanded executive powers.

  • Could shrink the judiciary by dissolving liberal federal court districts (D.C., 9th Circuit).

  • Fire up to 40+ liberal federal judges.

  • Replace them with Trump-appointed magistrates who require Senate approval to be reinstated.

• Letitia James Indicted:

  • Accused of mortgage fraud, harboring a fugitive, and civil rights violations.

  • Misrepresented rental properties as second homes for better mortgage rates.

  • Filed Schedule E forms for rental income while claiming owner-occupancy — lying to either the IRS or the bank.

• Fulton County DA Fani Willis:

  • Under fire for allegedly using millions in state funds for junk prosecutions and traveling with her boyfriend under the guise of pursuing Trump.

• John Bolton:

  • Facing scrutiny for using classified documents in a book without vetting the content.

• Mike warns of growing civil war tensions if Trump pushes too hard — especially with ICE raids, National Guard deployments, and aggressive federal crackdowns in liberal cities like Chicago and L.A.

• Recommends Trump back off confrontational tactics and focus on the economy, gas prices, and inflation.

• Prediction: If Democrats don’t end the shutdown, they’ll lose the midterms and several liberal strongholds.

• Pulled out of the stock market: Predicts a fall crash, noting September and October are historically the most volatile months.

• Gold Prices: Now over $4,300 an ounce, compared to $350 in 1994 — a major warning signal.

• Focused now on book sales, with one book in Jesse Watters’ hands and plans to appear on Fox News.

“Nothing should ever be free. You don’t respect free.”
“You can’t have it both ways. Either Letitia James lied to the bank or she lied to the IRS.”
“Trump’s going to gut the judiciary if this goes past 60 days. And the Democrats will have no one to blame but themselves.”
“We’re teetering on civil war. The left is violent. Trump’s got to back off and focus on fixing the economy.”

• Featured Book: Unexpected Assignment by Mike Vilardi

• Available at: MikeVilardi.com

• Jesse Watters (Fox News) currently reviewing it — TV appearance pending!

Hosted by: Mike Vilardi & Neil “The Media Giant” Haley
Produced by: Media Giant Productions

🗳️ Segment 1 – NYC Mayor's Race: Breakdown & Fallout🏛️ Segment 2 – Government Shutdown: The Real Stakes⚖️ Segment 3 – Letitia James & Legal Bombshells💥 Civil War Talk & Trump’s Strategy📈 Market Moves & Mike’s Financial Advice🧾 Key Quotes📘 Book Plug

This episode of The Mike Vilardi Show blends the worlds of true crime storytelling and real-world political drama.

Mike and Neil kick things off with a gripping conversation in a car ride with Brendan Kelly, a prolific writer and former boxer whose new book and potential film, Occupation: Gangster, dives into the brutal and infamous world of New York’s Westies – an Irish-American gang.

Then, the show takes a hard pivot into the looming U.S. government shutdown, as Mike explains how the political standoff is set to devastate millions of Americans, from SNAP recipients to federal workers, IRS agents, and court judges. This is a must-listen for anyone trying to understand the real-world fallout of Washington’s dysfunction.

• Brendan tells the origin of his upcoming book and movie project about The Westies, a legendary Irish gang from NYC’s Hell’s Kitchen.

• The inspiration came from working in an upscale Irish bar and meeting one of the gang’s “linchpins” who had dismembered 56 people.

• Brendan shares how he combines real stories with Irish mythos and personal memory:

  “Like any decent Irishman, I’d never let the truth get in the way of a good story.”

• The book captures both the brutal reality and the psychological depth of these criminals by crafting backstories and emotional arcs.

• A possible TV series is being developed in Canada, but Brendan holds the “inside story” others don’t.

• Current Status (as of Oct 24, 2025):

  • The U.S. government has been shut down for over 3 weeks.

  • The Senate remains deadlocked, with 5 Democratic votes needed to pass a clean Continuing Resolution (CR) and reopen the government.

  • Federal workers are not being paid, the IRS is nearly closed, and SNAP (food stamp) benefits will end on November 1st.

• Impending Fallout:

  • Major retailers like Costco and BJ’s are hiring armed security in anticipation of looting when SNAP cuts hit.

  • If shutdown continues:

    • Trump could fire up to 40–50 federal judges in December.

    • Court systems and public services will see severe delays or collapse.

    • Obamacare subsidies expire in 2025, and Democrats are fighting to preserve them.

• Mike’s Commentary:

  • Calls out Chuck Schumer for political miscalculations and AOC’s rise as a threat to establishment Democrats.

  • Predicts Democratic losses in midterms and state elections if the shutdown continues through Election Day.

  • Highlights the real human toll:

    • Millions on SNAP will lose access to food.

    • Federal workers face missed mortgage payments.

    • IRS contractors and tax professionals like Mike are out of work.

    • The shutdown disproportionately affects Democratic voter bases — a political backfire in the making.

• 🔥 “By November 4th, if the food stamps are gone, the Democratic party is done.”

• 🔥 “Federal workers are watching Leave It To Beaver right now. And they have no clue when they’re getting paid.”

• 🔥 “Obamacare was passed without a single Republican vote in 2010. It’s a broken system dependent on subsidies.”

If you’re a federal worker, tax consultant, or small business owner affected by the shutdown, contact Mike Vilardi for support, advice, and legal tax help.

📍 Learn more: MikeVilardi.com
📘 Brendan Kelly’s Book: Occupation: Gangster – Coming Soon

Hosted by: Mike Vilardi & Neil “The Media Giant” Haley
Guest: Brendan Kelly (Author, Boxer, Screenwriter)
Produced by: Media Giant Productions

🎬 Segment 1 – Brendan Kelly: Occupation: Gangster🏛️ Segment 2 – The Government Shutdown Crisis💥 Hot Takes & Predictions📊 Shutdown by the Numbers:CategoryStatusIRSOnly criminal investigators are activeSNAP BenefitsCut off by November 1st if no deal is madeCourt SystemPartial shutdown; judges at risk of firingFederal WorkersPay suspended; bill to pay them just failedDuration So FarOver 3 weeksNeeded Votes5 Democrats to pass a clean CR📣 Call to Action:

In this moving on-the-ground episode of The Mike Vilardi Show, Mike and Neil “The Media Giant” Haley connect live with their friends and ministry partners in Faisalabad, Pakistan, for a walking tour of the city and a real-time update on the orphanage and outreach work happening there.

Listeners are taken deep into the streets of Pakistan via video call — from marketplaces and mosques to food stalls, McDonald’s, and even the orphanage itself — for a raw and authentic look at the culture, challenges, and heartfelt mission to care for orphans and spread hope.

• 🇵🇰 Pakistan City Tour (Faisalabad)

  • Local street views with three-wheeled “Chinchi rickshaws” and motorbikes

  • Visits to marketplaces for shoes, sweets, fruit stalls, and medical labs

  • Views of the largest mosque in the city and surrounding businesses

  • Glimpse into Eid preparations with goats for sacrifice displayed in the streets

• 🕌 Cultural Insights

  • Discussion on Muslim traditions like Eid al-Adha (animal sacrifice)

  • Street food culture, shopping habits, and the role of community during religious festivals

  • Overview of the city’s infrastructure including hospitals, labs, schools, and markets

• 🏠 Orphanage Updates

  • Tour of the orphanage showing children, current living conditions, and needs

  • Children shown resting during the hot day due to extreme heat

  • Urgent needs discussed, including:

    • $1,050 in back school fees (3 months x $350)

    • $6,000 needed for solar panels and air conditioning to beat extreme temperatures

    • Long-term vision: New orphanage building on 5 Marla plot (approx. 1,361 sq ft)

• ❤️ Emotional Moment

  • Heartwarming reunion between Mike and 12-year-old Shania, who affectionately calls him “Papa”

  • Shania waves and says “I love you, Papa” on camera — a powerful reminder of the deep bonds formed

• 📈 Fundraising Goals

  • Mike discusses the need to allow direct donations to the orphanage (to avoid tax complications)

  • Plans to create a dedicated website for direct giving and transparency

  • Land acquired for the new building — awaiting contractor estimates and construction funds

• 🙏 Closing Vision

  • Pastor Imran and his team express their hope for a group prayer on the land

  • Plans for next Zoom session during daytime in Pakistan and nighttime in the U.S.

  • Neil and Mike commit to gathering resources and visibility through their platforms

💻 Website Launch Coming Soon: Neil will build a donation website so supporters can give directly to the orphanage without intermediaries.
📸 Upcoming Content: Photos of the land, orphanage conditions, and updated cost estimates to be shared in the next meeting.
🤝 You Can Help: Stay tuned for the launch of the donation portal and opportunities to sponsor specific needs like tuition, solar power, or construction.

Located in Faisalabad, Pakistan, this faith-led orphanage supports dozens of children with shelter, education, medical care, and spiritual guidance — all while facing challenges like:

• Scorching heat

• Lack of reliable electricity

• Tuition fees and basic needs

With your help, they aim to build a new, permanent home, install solar-powered AC, and ensure every child stays in school.

Hosted by:
Mike Vilardi & Neil “The Media Giant” Haley
Guest Speakers: Pastor Imran, local ministry leaders, and the children of the orphanage
Produced by: Media Giant Productions

📍 Key Segments & Highlights:🌐 Action Items:🧒 About the Orphanage: