The Rob Maness Show

Just days after we celebrated 250 years of American independence, we’re reminded exactly what July 4th is really about: freedom, and the unbreakable spirit of a people willing to fight for it. That’s what we fight for — every single day. On this More War Monday, the battles are right in front of us. Antifa domestic terrorists attacking patriots in their own homes. Politicized crimes inside our military under the UCMJ. And the evil of human trafficking that preys on the innocent. I’m honored to have live with me right now one of the hardest-hitting voices in this fight: Chad Caton, Chad is a Navy veteran, National Field Director for the Conservative Caucus, Trump Campaign Media Surrogate, and the man behind some of the most powerful, no-BS content on the internet. Chad’s been on fire a lot lately with videos that hit home — that epic, most American display of coordinated firepower on the 4th of July showing exactly why our enemies should think twice… exposing Antifa’s latest home-invasion terrorism… calling out politicians who encourage dissent inside our ranks… and his boots-on-the-ground work in Belize highlighting real solutions to stop human trafficking at the source.







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"You just saw President Trump laying into Senate Republicans — calling out the RINOs and making it clear he’s fed up with the dysfunction in that chamber. That frustration is real, and it’s not just about one meeting or one bill. It goes much deeper. The United States Senate was never designed to be just another popularly elected body like the House. The Founders created it as a deliberative body to represent the sovereign states, with Senators chosen by state legislatures, not by direct popular vote. That structure was meant to protect federalism, check federal power, and keep the Senate focused on the long-term interests of the states. In 1913, the 17th Amendment changed all of that. Since then, Senators have become more responsive to national donors, party leaders, and the D.C. machine than to the states they’re supposed to represent. The result is exactly what we’re seeing today: gridlock, broken promises, and a Senate that often feels completely disconnected from the American people and the Constitution. My guest today has been digging into this issue for years. He’s a highly respected attorney who specializes in investigating public corruption and racketeering, the same kind of institutional failures we see in Arizona and across the country. He’s currently a graduate student and researcher in Public Administration and teaching political science. He’s the co-author, with James R., of the new book Restoring the Senate.







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You just saw that clip. Royce White laid it out plain: there are no real party lines anymore. It’s truth versus narrative. Loyalty to the Constitution versus loyalty to power. Patriot or non-patriot. Builder or destroyer. Truth-teller or mouthpiece. That’s the kind of straight talk this country has been starving for. My guest today is exactly that fighter: Minnesota U.S. Senate candidate Royce White. Royce White is a champion professional basketball player and an MMA fighter, born in 1991. He was named Minnesota Mr. Basketball in 2009, starred at Iowa State University, and was selected 16th overall by the Houston Rockets in the 2012 NBA Draft. Mr. White is active in advocacy issues but has also firmly entered the political arena, winning the Republican nomination for the U.S. Senate in Minnesota in 2024. He’s running again in 2026 because he refuses to play the broken two-party game. He’s here to call out the fraud no matter who’s side it’s on.







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We just watched that Vatican News clip that hints the Vatican is flirting with Marxism through a globalist world view and policies but folks, that’s not a question anymore — it’s a warning. Last October in Rome, the fifth World Meeting of Popular Movements was hosted under Vatican leadership. Pope Leo himself stood before these groups and declared, 'I am here. I am with you!' He called their struggles 'legitimate and necessary' and praised them as 'social poets.' But a new 144-page report from the Lepanto Institute rips the mask off. Many of these so-called popular movements are steeped in Marxism — openly celebrating Karl Marx, pushing socialist revolution, and demanding abortion and radical LGBT policies. And it gets darker. Part Two of the investigation shows several of these organizations are also practicing outright paganism: Mayan shamans invoking spirits and Nawales, Candomblé rituals with spirit possession and offerings to Orixás, and 'mistica' ceremonies worshiping Mother Earth as divine. One group even gifted the Holy Father a tapestry honoring a pagan spirit. All of this is being brought inside the Church under the banners of 'synodality' and 'accompaniment.' Is the Church reaching the poor… or is Marxism and paganism reaching the Church? Joining me live to break it all down is the man who led this investigation: Michael Hichborn, founder and president of the Lepanto Institute.







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Today we’re cutting through the noise on the biggest story in the world: real efforts for peace in the Middle east and to stop the killing in Ukraine while the wars continue to rage across multiple fronts. From Switzerland, where Vice President JD Vance laid out what the U.S. accomplished at the Lake Lucerne Summit — Iranians agreeing to let IAEA inspectors back into the country as a major first step toward ending their nuclear weapons program. Four big accomplishments negotiated in one day. We’ll also examine what that deal means for Lebanon and whether Hezbollah is getting a lifeline out of these talks. Then we shift to President Trump’s own words — now that the Iran piece appears wrapped up, he’s turning his full attention to Ukraine. He told Macron he’s had good conversations with both Putin and Zelensky, and both leaders are open to a deal. “Maybe we can do something,” the President said. And we cannot ignore the brutal reality on the ground: the battle over energy and infrastructure. Russian drones just struck a cargo ship in the Black Sea and killed civilians in Ukraine as Moscow continues using every weapon in its arsenal — including energy leverage and sanctions warfare. To break all of this down with no spin and no filter is a man who’s been there — retired Special Operations pilot, CDM Press President and CEO, patriot, and fearless truth-teller — L. Todd Wood.







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You just heard President Trump at the G7 laying out the new Iran framework. He made it clear: technical discussions on removing every stockpile of enriched nuclear material begin right away. And unlike the old Obama deal that sent pallets of cash, any relief Iran gets will be earned on merit - not handed over by American taxpayers. This is moving fast. Oil prices are already reacting to the Strait of Hormuz opening, but big questions remain about verification, Iran’s nuclear program, terrorism funding, and what this means for Israel and our own national security. We’re joined once again by longtime TV news producer, former diplomat, and anchor at WABC radio in New York — Jake Novak.







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Loose lips sink ships. That World War II warning still rings true today — except now the danger isn’t just enemies listening in. It’s loose lips even with our allies. We just watched that chilling clip: Israel’s Prime Minister reportedly had a direct hand in writing Section 224 of this year’s NDAA. Think about that — a foreign leader shaping America’s defense law. That’s not partnership. It’s something else. We’re going to ask the hard questions today: Should we be merging our industrial base and fusing our intelligence with allies? Or are we handing over the keys to our own house? We’ll look at the reports that President Trump is furious with Israel right now — and what that tells us about the state of the alliance. And Iran? It’s still all about the nukes. The mullahs have never stopped racing for the bomb, and every day we pretend otherwise is another day we’re playing with fire. President Trump is close on a deal, even with the nuclear weapons, with Iran and he should be angry that an ally is disrupting that. To cut through the noise and give us straight talk from the inside, I’m joined right now by retired CIA officer, intelligence expert, and publisher of AND Magazine — Sam Faddis.







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You just saw that clip. Royce White laid it out plain: there are no real party lines anymore. It’s truth versus narrative. Loyalty to the Constitution versus loyalty to power. Patriot or non-patriot. Builder or destroyer. Truth-teller or mouthpiece. That’s the kind of straight talk this country has been starving for. My guest today is exactly that fighter: Minnesota U.S. Senate candidate Royce White. Royce White is a champion professional basketball player and an MMA fighter, born in 1991. He was named Minnesota Mr. Basketball in 2009, starred at Iowa State University, and was selected 16th overall by the Houston Rockets in the 2012 NBA Draft. Mr. White is active in advocacy issues but has also firmly entered the political arena, winning the Republican nomination for the U.S. Senate in Minnesota in 2024. He’s running again in 2026 because he refuses to play the broken two-party game. He’s here to call out the fraud no matter who’s side it’s on.

We just watched that Vatican News clip that hints the Vatican is flirting with Marxism through a globalist world view and policies but folks, that’s not a question anymore — it’s a warning. Last October in Rome, the fifth World Meeting of Popular Movements was hosted under Vatican leadership. Pope Leo himself stood before these groups and declared, 'I am here. I am with you!' He called their struggles 'legitimate and necessary' and praised them as 'social poets.' But a new 144-page report from the Lepanto Institute rips the mask off. Many of these so-called popular movements are steeped in Marxism — openly celebrating Karl Marx, pushing socialist revolution, and demanding abortion and radical LGBT policies. And it gets darker. Part Two of the investigation shows several of these organizations are also practicing outright paganism: Mayan shamans invoking spirits and Nawales, Candomblé rituals with spirit possession and offerings to Orixás, and 'mistica' ceremonies worshiping Mother Earth as divine. One group even gifted the Holy Father a tapestry honoring a pagan spirit. All of this is being brought inside the Church under the banners of 'synodality' and 'accompaniment.' Is the Church reaching the poor... or is Marxism and paganism reaching the Church?

Today we’re cutting through the noise on the biggest story in the world: real efforts for peace in the Middle east and to stop the killing in Ukraine while the wars continue to rage across multiple fronts. From Switzerland, where Vice President JD Vance laid out what the U.S. accomplished at the Lake Lucerne Summit — Iranians agreeing to let IAEA inspectors back into the country as a major first step toward ending their nuclear weapons program. Four big accomplishments negotiated in one day. We’ll also examine what that deal means for Lebanon and whether Hezbollah is getting a lifeline out of these talks. Then we shift to President Trump’s own words — now that the Iran piece appears wrapped up, he’s turning his full attention to Ukraine. He told Macron he’s had good conversations with both Putin and Zelensky, and both leaders are open to a deal. “Maybe we can do something,” the President said. And we cannot ignore the brutal reality on the ground: the battle over energy and infrastructure. Russian drones just struck a cargo ship in the Black Sea and killed civilians in Ukraine as Moscow continues using every weapon in its arsenal — including energy leverage and sanctions warfare. To break all of this down with no spin and no filter is a man who’s been there — retired Special Operations pilot, CDM Press President and CEO, patriot, and fearless truth-teller — L. Todd Wood.