The Stakscast with Erick Stakelbeck

Baseball gave Darryl Strawberry fame, championships, and fortune—but none of it could heal the pain he carried deep inside. In one of the most powerful and transparent conversations you'll hear this year, the eight-time All-Star and World Series champion joins Erick Stakelbeck to share the incredible story behind his new book, Another Life: Discovering the Healing Power of Purpose on My Long Journey from Player to Preacher. From growing up in a violent home in South Central Los Angeles to becoming one of baseball's biggest superstars, Darryl reveals the hidden struggles that nearly destroyed him—and how Jesus Christ gave him a completely new life.

Today, Darryl Strawberry says his greatest purpose isn't hitting home runs—it's helping people discover the hope, healing, and freedom that only Christ can bring. His remarkable testimony is proof that no one is beyond God's grace, no matter how broken their past may seem. Fame couldn't save him. Money couldn't satisfy him. But one encounter with Jesus Christ changed everything.

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America's border has undergone one of the most dramatic turnarounds in modern history.

In this exclusive conversation, Border Czar Tom Homan joins Erick Stakelbeck from the White House to reveal how the Trump administration transformed what was once the worst border crisis in U.S. history into what Homan calls the most secure southern border America has ever had.

Homan explains why catch-and-release is over, illegal crossings have plummeted, and ICE is conducting record numbers of arrests and deportations despite unprecedented political opposition, lawsuits, and attacks against federal agents. He also addresses the misinformation surrounding immigration enforcement and why he believes the American people deserve to hear what is actually happening on the ground.

Homan delivers a blunt message: America's border is finally under control—but the work isn't finished. From the search for nearly 150,000 missing migrant children and the ongoing effort to locate every one of them to the dismantling the cartels to removing dangerous criminal aliens and protecting the homeland from terrorist threats, he says the mission now is to finish what was started. The border is secure. The cartels are hurting. And America is taking its sovereignty back.

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America is at a crossroads—and the decisions made over the next year could determine the future of the Republic.

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt joins Erick Stakelbeck for an exclusive conversation on President Trump's America First agenda, the battle for election integrity, the rise of socialism inside the Democratic Party, securing the border, confronting Iran, and why the 2026 midterm elections could shape America's future for generations.

Leavitt explains why President Trump is demanding passage of the SAVE America Act requiring proof of citizenship and voter ID are essential to restoring confidence in America's elections. She also warns that the radical left has moved far beyond traditional liberalism, embracing destructive socialist and communist ideas that threaten the nation's founding principles.

Leavitt also shares why she believes America is experiencing a historic comeback under President Trump—and why the battle to preserve faith, freedom, law and order, and the American Dream is far from over.

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President Trump has made one thing unmistakably clear: Iran's regime will never be allowed to obtain a nuclear weapon.

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As Iran’s regime rejects negotiations and continues threatening Israel, American forces, and international shipping, Senator Tom Cotton argues that the United States must finish its operational campaign, dismantle Tehran’s remaining missile and drone capabilities, and maintain the blockade depriving the regime of vital terror funding.

Cotton, who chairs the Senate Intelligence Committee, also warns that Communist China is pursuing the largest peacetime military buildup in history, rapidly expanding its nuclear arsenal, and seeking to replace the United States as the world’s dominant superpower. He explains why America must reduce its dangerous dependence on China for medicines, medical devices, and other critical supplies.

From Iran and China to socialism gaining ground inside the United States, Senator Cotton delivers a clear warning: America must remain strong, confident, and resolute—or risk inviting a direct challenge from its enemies. The threats are gathering. This is no time for weakness.

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The battle for the Middle East has entered a dangerous new phase.

With President Trump reinstating the blockade of Iranian shipping, vowing to keep the Strait of Hormuz open, and warning that Iran's nuclear ambitions will not be tolerated, the question is no longer if the pressure will increase—but how far America is willing to go.

Erick Stakelbeck is joined by Foundation for Defense of Democracies President Cliff May and Retired Air Force Brigadier General E. John "Dragon" Teichert for an in-depth analysis of the rapidly evolving showdown with the Iranian regime.

Both guests deliver a clear message: Iran's leaders understand only one language—strength. The decisions made in the coming weeks could determine not only the future of the Iranian regime but the security of the Middle East and the credibility of American deterrence around the world.

This is a timely, high-stakes conversation you won't want to miss.

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Brazil—the largest nation in Latin America and one of the most important countries in the Western Hemisphere—is facing a political and constitutional crisis.

Eduardo Bolsonaro, son of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, joins Erick Stakelbeck to expose what he calls an unprecedented assault on free speech, political opposition, and democratic governance under President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.

•     Eduardo details the growing crackdown on conservatives in Brazil, the legal battles facing the Bolsonaro family, and why he is currently living in Texas while continuing to fight for freedom in his homeland. He also discusses his father’s house arrest, the upcoming presidential election, the threat of narco-terrorism and organized crime in Latin Americaand why many Brazilians believe the future of their nation hangs in the balance.

As Brazil goes, so may much of Latin America. With elections approaching and political tensions rising, the stakes have never been higher.

Will Brazil return to freedom—or continue down a dangerous path?

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As America celebrates 250 years of independence, it's the perfect time to rediscover the extraordinary men who risked everything to give birth to the greatest republic in history.

WallBuilders founders David and Tim Barton join Erick Stakelbeck to discuss their bestselling new book, Lives, Fortunes, and Sacred Honor, and reveal the remarkable stories of the 56 signers of the Declaration of Independence—men whose courage, faith, and sacrifice forever changed the course of human history.

Drawing from rare original documents and centuries-old artifacts, the Bartons explain why America's founding was unlike any other nation, why the Declaration and Constitution have endured for 250 years, and how biblical principles shaped the birth of the United States. They also introduce viewers to overlooked founders like Benjamin Rush, John Witherspoon, and Francis Hopkinson—patriots whose contributions helped build the American experiment.

At a time when many are questioning America's past, David and Tim Barton make the case that understanding our true history is essential to securing our future. If we forget the sacrifices that built this nation, we risk losing the freedoms they secured.

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As America celebrates 250 years of freedom, one question towers above the rest:

Do we still know who we are?

Fox News host Rachel Campos-Duffy joins Erick Stakelbeck to discuss her bestselling new book, All American Patriotism, and why America is facing a profound identity crisis after decades of attacks on our history, faith, and founding principles.

Rachel explains how generations of Americans grew up loving their country—even while recognizing its imperfections—but warns that today's students are increasingly being taught to see America only through the lens of division, oppression, and grievance. She argues that recovering our national identity begins at home, with parents reclaiming the responsibility of teaching the next generation the true story of America.

At a time when patriotism is often under attack, this conversation is a timely reminder of what has made America the greatest force for freedom in history—and why that legacy is worth defending.

If we forget our story, we risk losing our future.

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The West is dying to be kind. Dr. Gad Saad joins Erick Stakelbeck to expose the dangerous ideology behind his explosive new book, Suicidal Empathy: Dying to Be Kind—and why America and the West are destroying themselves in the name of compassion.

From anti-Semitism and open borders to radical gender ideology, Islamist migration, socialism, and the collapse of common sense, Dr. Saad warns that the West is being infected by “parasitic ideas” that lead not to kindness—but to civilizational suicide.

As a Lebanese-born immigrant who fled chaos and found freedom in the West, Dr. Saad brings a powerful warning: America is not the default setting of history. 

Freedom is rare. Civilization is fragile. And if we don’t fight for it, we can lose it.

This is a clarion call for courage, truth, and moral sanity in an age of madness.

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