Todd breaks down the ongoing government shutdown and plays soundbites you need to hear—Democratic leaders acknowledging the shutdown as “leverage.” Hear clips from Rep. Catherine Clark, Sen. Chris Coons, and Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse as Todd explains why the Senate stalemate is intentional and how SNAP benefits are being used in the narrative. We also touch on media accountability, the “truth police” idea floated by Obama, and the entitlement mindset fueling social-media threats. Straight talk on the Constitution, liberty, and what it will take to end the Schumer-led stalemate—plus a reminder to stay grounded in truth, not fear.

Day 29 of the government shutdown and Todd makes the case that Senate Democrats—and Chuck Schumer—own it. We break down the cloture math, why the filibuster fight matters, and the 13 votes that kept the lights off. You’ll also hear a striking C-SPAN call from a lifelong Democrat who says her party is holding Americans hostage, plus Todd’s take on SNAP talking points and Jake Tapper’s testy exchange with Rep. Melanie Stansbury. In segments two and three, Todd pivots to election integrity—from Harmit Dhillon’s pressure on states over messy voter rolls to why list maintenance is basic common sense. We close with listener-focused updates and sponsors that support the show and our values. Conservative, not bitter—always.

Day 28 of the so-called “Schumer shutdown” and the chaos isn’t an accident—it’s a strategy. Today Todd breaks down why Senate math and Rule 22 matter, how the 17th Amendment rewired federalism, and why repealing it could change everything about modern shutdown politics. We also hit Indiana’s surprise special session on redistricting, the left’s campus and street activism from Antifa to AOC rallies, and Biden’s latest speech about “protecting institutions.” Todd makes the case for restoring the Founders’ safeguards so states—not parties—regain a real voice in Washington. Plus: flight delays, filibusters, and why low-information narratives keep winning.

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Lieutenant Governor Micah Beckwith joins Todd to unpack Indiana’s looming redistricting fight and why he says Hoosiers’ voice in Washington has been watered down. Beckwith explains the push for a special session, what fair maps should mean, and how national players and court fights factor in. They also hit the shift inside today’s Democrat Party, the 17th Amendment’s ripple effects on state power, and what listeners can do to move the needle with their state senators. Timely, candid, and focused on strategy, this conversation connects Indiana’s battle to a wider national map war—and what it could mean for 2026 and beyond.

Todd walks through the stakes and the questions around Trump authorizing strikes against cartel targets, framing it within America’s fentanyl and overdose crisis and the fight over border security. He lays out the rationale the White House gives, the legal gray zones of declaring a non-international armed conflict with “narco-terrorists,” and the prudential questions conservatives should ask any president who uses force abroad. Todd also shares context on border interdictions, why cartels target the U.S. market, and why reasonable people can see both risks and benefits in this approach. Plus: a quick Pacers double-OT recap and notes on show sponsors that help keep the program free for listeners.

Todd breaks down day 23 of what he calls the Schumer shutdown and makes the case for suspending the Senate filibuster to reopen the government and end the political theater. He hits the alarm on a soaring $38 trillion federal debt, explains why a “clean CR” became a flashpoint, and argues Democrats are leveraging maximum pain for political gain. Todd then turns to the map wars—why mid-cycle redistricting in states like Indiana could reshape the House and why Republicans, in his view, should play hardball within legal bounds. Plus: a quick Pacers opening-night aside and why leadership means doing the hard things, not staging stunts. Conservative. Not bitter. As always.

Todd tackles the core question of the moment: should the Senate filibuster be set aside to reopen the government? He breaks down how cloture works, why a simple majority could be enough under the so-called “nuclear option,” and why he says this is a Schumer-led shutdown. Todd also reacts to Sen. John Fetterman’s surprising openness to scrapping the filibuster for funding bills and a rare moment of clarity on The View where Bernie Sanders concedes a fair point about lawmakers’ pay during a shutdown. Plus: the left’s outrage over Trump’s White House ballroom project, and what history tells us about renovations at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. Conservative, not bitter—just the facts, the mechanics, and the stakes.

Todd breaks down the optics and fallout of the nationwide “No Kings” protests, arguing why the spectacle risks alienating moderates while only firing up the far left. Then he digs into day twenty one of the government shutdown—what the Senate filibuster means, the real strategy behind a longer continuing resolution, and who’s feeling the economic pinch. Finally, a rare twist from the Ninth Circuit: a panel decision that opens the door to federalizing the Oregon National Guard in Portland—what it means and what comes next. Plus, a quick note on gerrymandering battles and why the left suddenly wants a truce. Conservative not bitter, straight talk you won’t get from the legacy media.

Todd breaks down the weekend’s “No Kings” protests and explains what a monarchy really is—then contrasts it with America’s constitutional republic. From the Declaration and consent of the governed to separation of powers and Federalist 51, he lays out why executive authority isn’t a throne. Todd also addresses claims that Trump wants to be a king, the AI “crown” meme, and how checks and balances work when courts, Congress, and the White House collide. Plus: a commonsense look at border security, why moral character matters in self-government, and where we are on Day 20 of the Schumer shutdown—all in the signature Conservative Not Bitter style.

odd unpacks CNN’s town hall with Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Bernie Sanders and explains why the left’s storyline on the ongoing government shutdown doesn’t add up. From filibuster math and continuing resolutions to Trump’s executive order protecting military pay, Todd lays out the context the media skips and contrasts big–government promises with limited–government reality. He also responds to AOC’s claims about the GOP “radicalizing” young men, and why that kind of performance politics falls flat with everyday Americans. Plus, quick hits on party messaging, what really drives shutdown blame, and why shrinking Washington’s scope still matters most for liberty and prosperity. Subscribe to The Daily Truth for the full Stack and transcript.