The Steve Gruber Show

Day Break | Trump’s Message to the World—and the Fight at Home

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00:00 - Monologue

19:11 – Jonathan Butcher, Acting Director of the Center for Education Policy at The Heritage Foundation. Butcher discusses Heritage’s 2026 Education Freedom Report Card, which placed Florida first overall for the fifth consecutive year. He explains the report’s criteria—including school choice, teacher freedom, academic transparency, return on education spending, and civics education—and what Heritage believes other states can learn from Florida’s approach.

27:57 – Dr. Peter A. McCullough, Chief Scientific Officer at The Wellness Company. Dr. McCullough discusses renewed debate over COVID-19 vaccine safety following an opinion piece calling for additional investigation and scrutiny. He also addresses mRNA technology for influenza vaccines, questions about clinical testing in older adults, traditional flu vaccination, and approaches to staying healthy during flu season. Visit TWC.health/GRUBER and use promo code GRUBER to save 10%.

38:05 - Monologue Featuring Ivey Gruber

47:06 – Angela Stanton King, conservative and pro-life advocate and founder of Auntie Angie’s House, which supports pregnant women in crisis. Stanton King discusses the controversy surrounding a holdout juror and the public reaction that followed. She also discusses Black voters, shifting political attitudes, and the issues she believes are influencing Black Americans heading into the elections.

57:20 – Nasser Sharif, founder and President of the California Society for Democracy in Iran. Sharif discusses demonstrations in New York coinciding with an appearance by Iran’s president and provides his perspective on the current political situation inside Iran. He also examines the war, opposition to the Iranian government, and competing visions for the country’s future.

1:06:20 – Adam Brandon, Senior Advisor to the Independent Center, co-founder of the Independent Leadership Council, and author of The Exhausted Majority: Building a Home for the Politically Homeless. Brandon discusses independent voters and their potential importance in closely contested 2026 midterm races. He examines political dissatisfaction, voters who feel disconnected from both major parties, and the issues motivating independents this election cycle.

1:16:15 - Monologue

1:25:08 – Ron Rademacher, travel writer, author, speaker, storyteller, and host of Around Michigan. Rademacher highlights events, festivals, attractions, and unique destinations happening across Michigan, helping listeners find their next adventure around the state.

1:35:16 – Dr. Ernst Roets, Executive Director of Lex Libertas. Roets discusses a planned display of 3,000 named white crosses in Washington, D.C., intended by organizers to represent victims of farm murders in South Africa. He also discusses South Africa’s political landscape, crime, land policy, and the international debate surrounding conditions facing the country’s farming communities.

1:44:11 – Ivey Gruber, President of the Michigan Talk Network and co-host of Day Break. Gruber joins Steve to discuss the scale of fraud affecting government programs and recent federal enforcement efforts targeting fraudulent claims and payments. The Government Accountability Office has estimated that federal programs lose roughly $233 billion to $521 billion annually to fraud, while recent Justice Department operations have targeted healthcare, pandemic-relief, and other schemes involving billions of dollars in alleged losses.

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Day Break | The Media Shake-Up Nobody Saw Coming

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00:00 - Monologue

19:15 – John R. Lott Jr., President of the Crime Prevention Research Center and former senior advisor for research and statistics at the U.S. Department of Justice. Lott discusses the fiscal and public-safety arguments surrounding efforts to delay the deportation of noncitizens convicted of crimes. He examines detention, incarceration, court, and other taxpayer costs involved in immigration enforcement.

28:14 – Danielle Buck, Senior Vice President of Marketing & Partnerships at Patriot Mobile. Buck discusses the Concerned Women for America and Young Women for America Summit in Washington, D.C., where hundreds of women gathered for leadership training and civic engagement. She also highlights Patriot Mobile’s partnership with SoldierStrong, including donating its placement on Ty Dillon’s No. 10 NASCAR car to spotlight veterans and the SoldierSuit robotic exoskeleton. Visit PatriotMobile.com and use promo code GRUBER for a free month of service.

38:24 - Monologue Featuring Ivey Gruber

47:26 – Bishop Daniel, President of GFA World. Bishop Daniel discusses the role churches and Christians can play in putting their faith into action and becoming more engaged in their communities. He also provides an update from Nepal, where local Christian missionaries are working to reach communities affected by a devastating natural disaster.

57:37 – Ken Buck, former five-term Congressman from Colorado, attorney, and author of Crushed: Big Tech’s War on Free Speech. Buck discusses the growth of democratic socialist candidates and the broader debate over socialism, free markets, and individual liberty in American politics.

1:06:37 – Dennis Lennox, political commentator and Republican public affairs consultant. Lennox discusses Michigan’s 2026 elections and argues that contests beyond the high-profile U.S. Senate race between Republican Mike Rogers and Democrat Abdul El-Sayed could have major consequences for state government and policy. Michigan voters are also choosing a new governor in the November 3 election.

1:16:47 - Monologue

1:25:37 – Katie Heid, News Director for Michigan News Source. Heid delivers the Michigan Rundown, beginning with a federal lawsuit alleging that Dearborn favored Islamic observances over Christian and Jewish ones, allegations the city denies. She also discusses President Trump reaffirming his endorsement of Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers and Democrat Abdul El-Sayed’s response, along with the arrest in Metro Detroit of a man federal investigators allege was a high-ranking Iraqi intelligence officer during the Saddam Hussein era.

1:35:47 – Kyle Haustveit, Under Secretary of Energy at the U.S. Department of Energy. Haustveit discusses energy reliability as electricity demand grows, particularly from artificial intelligence and data centers. He also examines the relationship between abundant energy, grid infrastructure, and continued growth in American manufacturing.

1:44:44 – Ivey Gruber, President of the Michigan Talk Network. Gruber joins Steve to discuss the unusually quiet hurricane season before turning to technology designed to help people spend less time on their phones. They also explore research into music, cognitive health, and whether staying musically engaged could play a role in healthy aging.

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Day Break | Who Controls the Future? Surveillance, AI & American Power

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00:00 - Monologue

19:18 – Jim Malackowski, Chairman and Co-Founder of AIQA Global. Malackowski discusses growing concerns surrounding artificial intelligence and argues that the focus shouldn’t only be on what AI can do, but also on who is using it and for what purpose. He examines AI governance, accountability, security, and the risks organizations can face as adoption accelerates.

28:14 – Natalie Dominguez, Title Theft Education Specialist for Home Title Lock. Dominguez shares a disturbing case involving a daughter who discovered her father had died, only to learn that his caretaker had allegedly moved into the property and taken control of the deed. She explains how deed and title fraud can happen, warning signs families should watch for, and steps homeowners can take to monitor their property records.

38:21 - Monologue Featuring Ivey Gruber

47:21 – Chloe Waterman, Deputy Director for Food Systems and Agriculture at Friends of the Earth. Waterman discusses a new report examining the prevalence of industrially produced meat and cheese in American school lunch entrées. She explains the report’s concerns about children’s nutrition, food sourcing, and potential changes to school meal programs.

57:35 – Sal Nuzzo, Executive Director of Consumers’ Defense. Nuzzo discusses the Trump administration’s changes to Biden-era agriculture and climate initiatives and the implications for farmers, federal regulation, and conservation policy. USDA has made a number of changes to agriculture programs under the current administration while also continuing and expanding several federal farm-support and conservation programs.

1:06:32 – Patrick McEnroe, President of the International Tennis Hall of Fame. McEnroe discusses concerns about American athletes losing opportunities on college rosters as international recruiting expands. He examines the issue following a House hearing focused on international athletes, roster availability, and what the changing landscape of college sports means for young American players.

1:16:47 - Monologue

1:25:50 – Salim Furth, Senior Research Fellow and Director of the Urbanity Project at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University. Furth discusses housing reform across the United States and which policy approaches states are pursuing to increase housing supply. He examines zoning, permitting, development restrictions, and lessons from a 50-state look at efforts to address housing affordability.

1:35:56 – Jasmine Zaki, Chairwoman of the Board of the Middle East Policy Council. Zaki discusses U.S. policy toward Kurdish groups in the Middle East and whether changes in Washington’s approach could create new opportunities for Iranian influence in Iraq. She examines the Kurds’ strategic position, regional security, and the competing interests shaping U.S. policy in Iraq.

1:44:46 – State Rep. Mike Harris, representing Michigan’s 52nd House District. Harris discusses his role chairing a House select committee reviewing the rules and procedures of the State Board of Canvassers and Bureau of Elections following controversy surrounding a citizen voting initiative. The Michigan House confirms Harris chairs the select committee, which is holding hearings on the issue and related election procedures.

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Day Break | Free Speech, Free For All Friday

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00:00 - Monologue

28:14 – Joe Rieck, Vice President of Sales at Longevity Wellness. Rieck shares customer experiences from people using Longevity Wellness products, including reports of improved strength, joint comfort, mobility, and overall well-being. He also discusses the company’s focus on natural ingredients designed to support the body and everyday wellness. Visit LongevityWellness.co/Gruber for savings or call 855-939-0032 to speak with a wellness advisor.

38:28 - Monologue Featuring Ivey Gruber

57:41 – Rep. Tim Walberg, Representative for Michigan’s Fifth Congressional District and member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee and House Education and the Workforce Committee. Walberg discusses two House measures he recently supported aimed at strengthening federal oversight and combating fraud in taxpayer-funded programs. He also weighs in on issues affecting Michigan and the political landscape heading into the midterm elections.

1:16:56 - Monologue

1:25:57 – Steve Dulan, professor and attorney. Dulan discusses the Trump administration’s expansion of hunting and fishing opportunities on federally managed lands and waters. He examines what the changes mean for Michigan sportsmen, hunters nationwide, public-land access, and the intersection of federal and state wildlife management. The Interior Department says its final rule created 1,488 new hunting and sport-fishing opportunities across 32 states.

1:36:13 – Jim Tignanelli, President of the Police Officers Association of Michigan. Tignanelli discusses Michigan’s U.S. Senate race between Republican Mike Rogers and Democrat Abdul El-Sayed, including Rogers’ efforts to make El-Sayed’s past association with political streamer Hasan Piker a campaign issue. He also discusses socialism, the direction of the Democratic Party, and the issues shaping Michigan’s midterm political debate. El-Sayed has recently distanced himself from controversial statements by Piker while Rogers and allied groups have continued highlighting the association.

1:44:45 – Ivey Gruber, President of the Michigan Talk Network. Gruber joins Steve and takes calls from listeners before turning to some of the day’s more unusual stories. They discuss the discovery of a new species of cat and the story of a man who constructed an extraordinarily detailed model of New York City.

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Day Break | The Cost of Power: Fuel, the Fed & Washington

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00:00 - Monologue

19:12 – Jim Gilmore, former U.S. Ambassador to the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, former Governor of Virginia, and former Chairman of the Republican National Committee. Gilmore discusses the current state of polling and the political landscape heading into the upcoming elections, including the challenges facing both parties. He also examines the economy, fuel prices, U.S. policy toward Iran and Russia, and the debate surrounding additional sanctions on Russia.

28:14 – David A. Kallman, Senior Partner with Kallman Legal Group. In The Kallman Legal Report, Kallman discusses a Massachusetts custody dispute involving parents who allege that their daughter’s school facilitated a gender transition without their consent. He examines the parents’ legal challenge and the broader questions involving parental rights, schools, and state authority.

38:27 - Monologue Featuring Ivey Gruber

57:35 – Gabriel R. Llanes, President of Vae Victis Strategies and a 17-year veteran of Republican politics. Llanes discusses current polling, the upcoming elections, the economy, and the political messaging coming from both parties. He also addresses the widening wealth gap and his argument that federal economic and monetary policies have contributed to disparities in wealth.

1:06:33 – Chris Martz, meteorologist and Science Policy Analyst for CFACT. Martz examines prominent climate-related claims in the media and compares them with available weather and climate data. He discusses how extreme-weather trends are measured and why disagreements persist over how climate statistics are presented to the public.

1:16:50 - Monologue

1:25:51 – Dr. Robert Malone, physician, scientist, author, and longtime farmer. Dr. Malone discusses his new book, Homesteading for Health: One Farm Family’s Guide to Food, Land, and Self-Sufficiency. He explores lessons from his family’s experience with farming, food production, land stewardship, and becoming more self-sufficient.

1:36:00 – Tim Golding, Michigan State Director for Americans for Prosperity. Golding discusses gasoline prices, Michigan polling, the U.S. Senate contest involving Mike Rogers, and economic issues shaping political debate in the state. He also addresses Michigan’s repeal of right-to-work and the state’s 4.25% individual income-tax rate; Michigan Treasury confirms that 4.25% remains the rate for tax year 2026.

1:44:42 – Ivey Gruber, President of the Michigan Talk Network. Gruber joins Steve for a wide-ranging conversation about reports concerning U.S. military capabilities in space and America’s role in conflicts abroad, including the war involving Iran. They also turn to history and literature with the discovery of a piece of an early Odyssey manuscript held in a Netherlands library.

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Day Break | Record Incomes, Record Diesel & Canada’s Global Pivot

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00:00 - Monologue

19:19 – Will Fry, founder and CEO of American Operator. Fry discusses the looming leadership transition facing American businesses as a significant share of CEOs approach retirement age. He examines succession planning, the next generation of business leadership, and what companies can do to prepare for the departure of Baby Boomer executives.

28:18 – Dr. James Thorp, Chief of Maternal & Prenatal Health at The Wellness Company. Dr. Thorp discusses the XFG COVID variant, the latest mRNA COVID vaccines, and approaches to prevention and treatment as respiratory illnesses increase. He also addresses concerns raised by some patients about vaccination and spike proteins and discusses healthcare policy as the election season approaches. Visit TWC.health/GRUBER and use promo code GRUBER to save 10%.

38:32 - Monologue Featuring Ivey Gruber

47:32 – Hans von Spakovsky, Senior Legal Fellow at Advancing American Freedom. Von Spakovsky discusses a child-custody dispute involving Catholic parents and their child’s gender transition. He examines the parents’ legal claims, the actions of state authorities, and the broader constitutional questions involving parental rights, religious liberty, and government authority.

57:40 – Mike Britton, Co-Founder of Artillery Tea. Britton welcomes back Pumpkin Payload for the fall and explains what distinguishes the seasonal blend from typical pumpkin-flavored drinks. He discusses its ingredients, the company’s tea sachets, and the broader mission customers support when purchasing Artillery Tea.

1:06:39 – Luke Niforatos, Executive Director of the Foundation for Drug Policy Solutions and Smart Approaches to Marijuana. Niforatos discusses the increasingly dangerous illicit drug supply, including the risk of counterfeit pills containing fentanyl. He examines prevention strategies and policy approaches aimed at reducing overdose deaths before they occur.

1:55:28 - Monologue

1:25:57 – Ron Rademacher, travel writer, author, speaker, storyteller, and host of Around Michigan. Rademacher highlights fall events, festivals, attractions, and unique destinations across Michigan, helping listeners find their next autumn adventure.

1:36:13 – Dr. Siri Terjesen, professor at Florida Atlantic University and author of a new Club for Growth Foundation white paper. Dr. Terjesen discusses the role of proxy advisory firms and shareholder activists in corporate America, along with proposals aimed at increasing transparency and accountability. She explains the market-based reforms outlined in her paper and how they could affect investors and corporate governance.

1:45:11 – Ivey Gruber, President of the Michigan Talk Network. Gruber joins Steve to discuss rising gasoline and diesel prices alongside record-high median household income and what those trends mean for family budgets. They also explore Vermont’s Mountain School, where students spend a semester living and working on a farm with limited technology and a greater emphasis on hands-on learning and responsibility.

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Steve Takes Calls From Across The Country, Making Your Voices HEARD!!!

Day Break | America First Under Pressure: Big Tech, Big Labor & Foreign Influence

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00:00 - Monologue

19:11 – Mark Mix, President of the National Right to Work Committee and the National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation. Mix discusses a congressional investigation into organized labor and questions surrounding the UAW’s political activities. He examines whether union resources and workers’ dues are being used to support progressive candidates and causes, as well as the broader debate over workers’ rights and political spending by unions.

28:10 – Marc Werner, CEO of GhostBed. Werner discusses the latest in sleep technology and how GhostBed’s mattresses and sleep systems are designed to improve comfort, recovery, and overall sleep quality. He also previews new technology coming from the company and explains what consumers should consider when building a better sleep setup. Visit GhostBed.com/Gruber and use promo code GRUBER for special savings.

38:17 Monologue Featuring Ivey Gruber

47:18 – Kent Strang, Managing Director at Americans for Prosperity. Strang discusses the organization’s new “Fight Socialism” campaign as Democratic Socialist candidates gain traction in races across the country. He examines the policy differences between free-market and socialist approaches and how AFP plans to make those issues part of the political debate heading into the midterms.

1:16:28 - Monologue

1:25:20 – Dr. Bradley A. Thayer, author of America’s 100 Years’ War: How to Win Against Communism. Dr. Thayer discusses the growing cooperation among China, Russia, and Iran and argues that the three countries should be understood as components of a broader challenge to the United States rather than as isolated threats. He examines their strategic interests, cooperation, and what he believes Washington must do to respond.

1:34:46 – Caitlin Sutherland, Executive Director of Americans for Public Trust (APT). Sutherland discusses a new database designed to track more than $5 billion in foreign money that APT says has flowed into organizations seeking to influence American politics and public policy. She explains how the database works, where the funding originates, and the transparency concerns raised by foreign-linked political spending.

1:43:33 – Ivey Gruber, President of the Michigan Talk Network. Gruber joins Steve for a lighter conversation about practical health and diet tips that can make a difference in everyday life. They also have some fun discussing dance moves and ways to refresh your moves on the dance floor.

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Day Break | THE DEMOCRATS’ RADICAL RECKONING

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00:00 - Monologue

19:12 – David A. Kallman, Senior Partner with Kallman Legal Group. In The Kallman Legal Report, Kallman discusses a Michigan House Republican investigation launched after an election integrity ballot measure backed by 709,841 voters was blocked from advancing. He examines the legal and procedural questions surrounding the decision, the House probe, and what could happen next.

28:11 – Peter Gillooly, CEO of The Wellness Company. Gillooly discusses what families should know as respiratory illness season approaches and COVID cases begin rising alongside the return to school. He examines COVID, RSV, and influenza, how their symptoms can differ, steps families can take to reduce their risk of illness, and available treatment options for those who become sick. Visit TWC.health/GRUBER and use promo code GRUBER to save 10%.

38:24 - Monologue Featuring Ivey Gruber

47:25 – Drew Bivona, founder of the Bivona Law Firm in Houston, Texas. Following a historic multibillion-dollar settlement involving Meta, Bivona discusses whether corporations and institutions could face greater legal accountability for harms to children that they allegedly knew, or reasonably should have known, were occurring. He examines what the case could mean for future litigation involving social media platforms, child safety, and corporate responsibility.

56:52 – Steven Moore, founder of the Ukraine Freedom Project. Moore provides an update on the Russia-Ukraine war, including Russian attacks on warehouses and continuing air raids across Ukraine. He also discusses the historical relationship between Russia and Ukraine, conditions on the ground, and the ongoing work of the Ukraine Freedom Project.

1:15:57 - Monologue

1:24:53 – Ron Rademacher, travel writer, author, speaker, storyteller, and host of Around Michigan. Rademacher highlights Labor Day events, festivals, attractions, and unique destinations happening across Michigan as the state prepares to close out the summer season.

1:35:05 – Hannah Anderson, Senior Director of Healthy America Policy at the America First Policy Institute and former Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy at the Department of Health and Human Services. Anderson discusses the Trump administration’s prescription drug policies and its claim of delivering the largest decline in prescription drug prices in more than 60 years. She examines the policies behind the changes and what they could mean for patients and healthcare costs.

1:43:58 – Ivey Gruber, President of the Michigan Talk Network. Gruber joins Steve to discuss the remarkable story of a man who survived a lightning strike and managed to walk away. They also discuss reports of fraud involving food-assistance benefits, including allegations involving individuals in the country illegally.

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Day Break | THE BATTLE FOR AMERICA: Trump’s Crackdown and the Midterm Showdown

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00:00 - Monologue

19:04 – Susan Kokinda, author and organizer with Promethean Action. Kokinda discusses President Trump’s oil agreement with Venezuela, developments in the Strait of Hormuz, and energy trade between the United States and Canada. She also examines the ongoing U.S.-Canada trade dispute, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s approach to the conflict, America’s energy strategy, and why she views the 2026 midterms as an economic battle over the country’s future.

38:05 - Monologue Featuring Ivey Gruber

47:06 – James Fitzpatrick, Director of the Center to Advance Security in America (CASA). Fitzpatrick discusses reports involving a former Biden Pentagon official who promoted transgender-related initiatives while the U.S. military was struggling with recruiting. He examines the debate over military priorities, personnel policy, readiness, and recruitment.

57:20 – Jess Kramer, EPA Assistant Administrator for Water. Kramer discusses a new investment in America’s water workforce and the people responsible for keeping safe drinking water flowing to communities across the country. She explains the need to recruit and train the next generation of water professionals and strengthen the workforce behind America’s critical water infrastructure.

1:06:17 – Dave Bovee, conservative author, energy-industry veteran, and founder and CEO of FourG Media LLC. Bovee challenges the argument that data centers are responsible for problems facing America’s electrical grid. He examines the underlying causes of grid strain, rapidly increasing electricity demand, and the energy policies and infrastructure needed to support AI and data-center growth.

1:16:35 - Monologue

1:25:35 – Jason Isaac, founder and CEO of the American Energy Institute. Isaac discusses President Trump’s oil agreement with Venezuela and what it could mean for America’s long-term energy security. He examines Venezuela’s enormous petroleum reserves, domestic energy production, global oil markets, and whether the agreement could help reduce energy costs for American consumers.

1:35:34 – Christopher Ruddy, CEO and Chairman of Newsmax. Ruddy joins Steve for a wide-ranging political and foreign-policy discussion covering the 2026 midterm elections, President Trump, the growing influence of the Democratic Socialists of America, and the latest developments involving Iran.

1:44:26 – Ivey Gruber, President of the Michigan Talk Network. Gruber joins Steve to discuss the remarkable story of a 91-year-old completing the Appalachian Trail. They also turn to the future of robotics, discussing Tesla’s Optimus humanoid robot and what it might be like to have a general-purpose robot helping around the home.

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