New documents show Special Counsel Jack Smith's team secretly accessed the text messages of 44 members of Congress — then Smith denied it under oath. Todd breaks down what that means for the push to pass the SAVE America Act, previews Trump's big Thursday announcement on 2020 election interference, and makes the case for why common sense — not spin — has to win this fight. Conservative, not bitter talk on the stories shaping the day.

New DOJ numbers show non-citizen voting isn't the "unicorn" the left claims — dozens of arrests and prosecutions already, with 90 more cases pending, plus hundreds of thousands of dead voters still on the rolls. Todd breaks down what the Save America Act actually requires (citizenship proof, photo ID, ending mass mail-in ballots — not absentee voting), pushes back on Sen. Alyssa Slotkin's claim that it disenfranchises women, and previews Trump's Thursday night address on 2020 election-meddling intelligence. Conservative. Not bitter.

Todd steps back from the news cycle to answer a question a lot of people get wrong: what does conservatism actually mean? It's not resistance to change or protecting the rich. It's the belief that America's founding principles are the surest way to preserve liberty and prosperity — and once you've found the right way to do something, any step away from it is a step backward. Todd breaks down what that looks like in practice: individual liberty, limited government, rights that come from the Creator rather than Washington, personal responsibility instead of collective guilt, the rule of law applied consistently, free markets, and equality under the law rather than equal outcomes. He also makes the case that if you live in America today, you're in roughly the top 1% of every human being who has ever lived — and that's not an accident, it's the direct result of holding onto ideas that are good and true. Conservative, not bitter.

Graham Platner has officially dropped out of Maine's Senate race — not because Democrats found their conscience, but because he became unelectable, following the same playbook as Biden's 2024 exit. Todd breaks down why this was political expediency, not virtue. Then, President Trump makes a rare move: asking the Supreme Court to rehear its recent ruling upholding birthright citizenship for children born to parents unlawfully or temporarily in the country. Todd digs into the actual text and history of the 14th Amendment, including Senator Jacob Howard's 1866 floor speech, to make the case that the Court got it wrong. Conservative, not bitter.

Graham Platner, the scandal-plagued Democrat Senate nominee in Maine, is refusing to drop out of his race unless he gets to hand-pick his own successor — even as a rape allegation from ex-girlfriend Jenny Racicot piles on top of a growing list of red flags Democrats ignored for months. Todd breaks down the hostage standoff, draws the parallel to how the party pushed out Biden in 2024, and walks through where real conservatism sits on the political spectrum versus the false left-right framing you were taught in school.

Then, day two of Tyler Robinson's preliminary hearing in the Charlie Kirk assassination case brings new surveillance video and testimony placing him on campus with a concealed rifle. Conservative, not bitter.

Todd reacts to America’s World Cup exit, left-wing cheering against the U.S., and President Trump’s involvement in the Folarin Balogun red card controversy. Then he turns to Maine Democrat Senate candidate Graham Platner, who faces a sexual assault allegation from Jenny Racicot and pressure from Democrat leaders to exit the race before the ballot deadline. Todd connects the Democrat response to the party’s 2024 Biden problem and argues that political convenience drives their outrage.

What truly makes America exceptional? In this episode, Todd reflects on America's 250th Independence Day celebration, contrasts competing visions of American exceptionalism, and responds to comments from Zohran Mamdani about the nation's identity. Todd also discusses the controversy surrounding U.S. Men's National Team striker Folarin Balogun, the reported involvement of President Trump in overturning Balogun's World Cup suspension, and the reaction from critics. Throughout the episode, Todd argues that America's greatness comes from liberty, God-given rights, opportunity, and the principles established by the Founders—not government control or political revisionism.

As America prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday, Todd examines a striking Gallup poll showing a dramatic partisan divide in national pride. Why do so many Democrats say they are not proud to be Americans while Republicans overwhelmingly express gratitude for the nation? Todd explores the difference between biblical pride and patriotic gratitude, discusses the dangers of virtue signaling, reflects on America's unique role in advancing liberty and opportunity, and responds to a CNN segment featuring Harry Enten highlighting the polling data. Plus, Todd encourages listeners to celebrate Independence Day with thankfulness for the freedoms and blessings that make America a shining city on a hill.

As America prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday, Todd examines why so many voices in the legacy media seem uncomfortable celebrating the nation's founding. After listening to a NewsBusters media montage, Todd explains why America's founding principles remain unique in human history, acknowledges the nation's imperfections while defending its constitutional framework, and argues that liberty—not government power—is the foundation of American greatness. He also discusses the Cold War's lasting lessons, the dangers of modern socialism, and closes with the latest controversy surrounding Caitlin Clark, Alyssa Thomas, and the WNBA's handling of player safety. If you love America but aren't blind to her flaws, this conversation is for you.

The Supreme Court closed its term with two landmark decisions that will shape legal and political debates for years to come. Todd examines the Court's ruling on birthright citizenship, including the role of United States v. Wong Kim Ark and competing interpretations of the 14th Amendment. He also discusses the Court's decision allowing states to limit girls' school sports based on biological sex, the constitutional arguments behind both opinions, and what these rulings could mean going forward. Plus, Todd shares an update on the relaunch of the Inner Circle newsletter and highlights today's program sponsors.