Day Break | MAHA Momentum, Iran Tensions & Another Platner Scandal

Day Break | Fraud, Firestorms, and Foreign Strikes

Day Break | Fraud, Firestorms, and Foreign Strikes --- 00:00 - Monologue 19:02 – Jamie Kennedy, actor and comedian. Kennedy discusses a Biden-era air conditioning regulation that remains in effect under the Trump administration, examining the costs, regulatory impacts, and broader debate over federal energy and appliance standards. 28:04 – Dr. Kelly Victory, Chief of Disaster & Emergency Medicine at The Wellness Company. Victory discusses growing public interest in ivermectin and mebendazole as potential cancer treatments, recent discussions surrounding off-label drug research, and debates over the medical establishment’s approach to alternative cancer therapies. She also addresses concerns raised by some researchers regarding possible long-term health effects associated with COVID-era vaccines and the need for continued scientific investigation into aggressive forms of cancer. 38:16 - Monologue Featuring Ivey Gruber 47:15 – Chris Martz, Meteorologist and Science Policy Analyst for the Committee for a Constructive Tomorrow (CFACT). Martz reviews what he considers some of the most misleading climate-related media narratives of the past month, discussing climate science, weather reporting, and public perception of environmental issues. 57:32 – Teresa Morgenstern, former Senior Communications Advisor at the White House and former Pentagon Deputy Press Secretary. Morgenstern discusses Bill Pulte’s nomination, national security priorities, and ongoing developments involving Iran and U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East. 1:16:44 - Monologue 1:25:43 – Ron Rademacher, travel writer, author, storyteller, and Michigan travel expert. Rademacher highlights upcoming events and attractions taking place across Michigan, offering listeners ideas for weekend travel, festivals, and local destinations throughout the state. 1:35:57 – Beth DeShone, Senior Director of Strategic Operations for the Michigan Forward Network. DeShone discusses efforts by House Republicans to address Michigan’s literacy challenges, examining education policy proposals aimed at improving reading proficiency and student outcomes across the state. 1:44:52 – Ivey Gruber, President of the Michigan Talk Network. Gruber discusses concerns about fraud and government waste at both the state and federal levels, arguing that taxpayers deserve greater accountability and oversight. The conversation focuses on the financial impact of fraud on public programs and ongoing efforts to reduce misuse of taxpayer dollars. --- Check out our brand new podcast, 'Forgotten America'... Episode 18 is live NOW at Steve Gruber on YouTube! Link below: https://youtu.be/nS_iwvO5SgY [https://youtu.be/nS_iwvO5SgY]

Day Break | Maine's Reckoning, Election Integrity Fights, and Washington Showdowns

Day Break | Maine's Reckoning, Election Integrity Fights, and Washington Showdowns --- 00:00 - Monologue 19:14 – Hans von Spakovsky, election attorney and Senior Legal Fellow at Advancing American Freedom. Von Spakovsky discusses election administration issues, including reports that millions of California ballots remain uncounted following recent elections. He also examines developments in Maine politics and what they could mean for upcoming races and election integrity debates. 28:11 – Nick Hopwood, Certified Financial Planner and Founder of Peak Wealth Management. In this week's No Lazy Money segment, Hopwood discusses the resurgence of the IPO market, investor interest in companies such as SpaceX, and recent stock market performance following a lengthy winning streak. He also highlights financial planning challenges involving Obamacare subsidy thresholds and shares a cautionary story about a client nearly locked into an unfavorable annuity strategy. 38:18 - Monologue Featuring Ivey Gruber 47:15 – Dr. Cathy Sarvis, nationally recognized wellness strategist and educator. Sarvis discusses summer skin care, addressing common concerns such as sun damage, dark spots, and premature aging. She shares organic and science-based approaches for maintaining healthy skin and improving overall skin appearance. 57:27 – Frank Cassidy, former Federal Housing Commissioner under President Trump. Cassidy discusses Bill Pulte’s nomination to serve as Acting Director of National Intelligence and examines the upcoming congressional debate over FISA surveillance authorities and national security policy. 1:06:20 – Rep. Marlin Stutzman, U.S. Representative for Indiana’s 3rd Congressional District. Stutzman discusses his resolution regarding the future direction of U.S.-Israel relations, exploring questions of foreign policy, strategic partnerships, and America's role in the Middle East. 1:16:25 - Monologue 1:25:20 – Rhyen Staley, Director of Research at Defending Education. Staley discusses debates surrounding sex-based participation in school athletics, focusing on policies regarding transgender athletes and concerns about competitive fairness in girls' and women's sports. 1:35:29 – Rep. Jim Shaw, Oklahoma State Representative for District 32. Shaw discusses concerns about taxpayer-funded lobbying efforts, arguing that public funds should not be used to support lobbying organizations that may advocate for policies not supported by taxpayers. 1:44:26 – Ivey Gruber, President of the Michigan Talk Network. Gruber discusses changing approaches to childhood development and education, including concerns about behavioral diagnoses, medication of children, and broader cultural debates surrounding gender, childhood behavior, and parenting. The conversation focuses on differing views regarding how society responds to developmental and behavioral differences in young boys. --- Check out our brand new podcast, 'Forgotten America'... Episode 17 is live NOW at Steve Gruber on YouTube! Link below: https://youtu.be/nS_iwvO5SgY [https://youtu.be/nS_iwvO5SgY]

Day Break | The Political Circus Rolls On: Fraud, Elections, and America's Future

Day Break | The Political Circus Rolls On: Fraud, Elections, and America's Future --- 00:00 - Monologue 19:13 – Theodora Scarato, Director of the EMF and Wireless Program at Environmental Health Sciences. Scarato discusses concerns surrounding wireless infrastructure, data centers, and claims regarding potential health and safety impacts. The conversation also touches on reports involving the San Francisco 49ers and broader debates over wireless technology and public health. 28:09 – Natalie Dominguez, Title Theft Education Specialist for Home Title Lock. Dominguez discusses a Louisville homeowner who allegedly lost ownership of her property through quitclaim deed fraud. She explains how title theft schemes work, warning signs homeowners should watch for, and steps people can take to protect their property. 38:20 - Monologue Featuring Ivey Gruber 47:18 – Dr. Roberta Shapiro, Professor at Columbia University Medical Center. Shapiro discusses advances in regenerative medicine, cellular therapies, and longevity research. She argues that the United States risks falling behind as countries such as China and Russia invest heavily in emerging biomedical technologies and life-extension research. 57:35 – Zack Smith, Senior Legal Fellow and Manager of the Supreme Court and Appellate Advocacy Program at The Heritage Foundation. Smith discusses recent court decisions involving displays of the Ten Commandments, constitutional law, and the role of the courts in election-related disputes and other major legal controversies. 1:16:48 - Monologue 1:25:47 – Jacqueline “Jack” Perez, founder of Kuel Life, a digital platform focused on women in midlife and beyond. Perez discusses hormone health, menopause, estrogen-related treatments, and concerns among advocates that regulatory agencies are not adequately addressing the needs of millions of women seeking access to hormone therapies. 1:35:59 – Houston Keene, Director of Democracy Restored. Keene discusses a new complaint involving Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and alleged ties to the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC), along with broader questions about election administration, transparency, and public accountability. 1:44:55 – Ivey Gruber, President of the Michigan Talk Network. Gruber discusses proposals in New York that would alter or deemphasize traditional parental terms such as “mom” and “dad” in certain government or institutional settings. The conversation explores debates over language, family structure, cultural change, and public reaction to such proposals. --- Check out our brand new podcast, 'Forgotten America'... Episode 17 is live NOW at Steve Gruber on YouTube! Link below: https://youtu.be/nS_iwvO5SgY [https://youtu.be/nS_iwvO5SgY]

Day Break | Free Speech, Free For All Friday

Day Break | Free Speech, Free For All Friday --- 00:00 - Monologue FREE FOR ALL FRIDAY 38:16 - Monologue 47:14 – Rey "R.T." Trevino, Oil & Gas Expert and President of Pecos Country Energy. Trevino discusses concerns about U.S. oil reserves and whether America’s strategic energy stockpiles have reached historically low levels. He examines the state of domestic energy production, energy security, and the implications for fuel prices and national policy. 57:26 – Rep. Tim Walberg, U.S. Representative for Michigan’s 5th Congressional District and member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee and the House Education and Workforce Committee. Walberg discusses congressional debates surrounding the War Powers Act, funding for DHS and Border Patrol operations, and a recent subcommittee hearing examining his CARS Act legislation. 1:16:40 - Monologue 1:25:41 – Steve Dulan, professor and attorney. Dulan discusses efforts by some lawmakers to restrict or ban certain commonly owned handgun models, examining the constitutional, legal, and public policy questions surrounding the Second Amendment and firearm regulation. 1:35:40 – Oscar De la Rosa, attorney and former Miami City Council member. De la Rosa discusses recent Senate hearings involving Secretary of State Marco Rubio, including a widely publicized exchange in which Rubio criticized what he viewed as unserious or politically motivated questioning from Democratic lawmakers. 1:44:37 – Ivey Gruber, President of the Michigan Talk Network. Gruber discusses recent congressional hearings and the increasingly confrontational tone of political discourse in Washington. The conversation also touches on restoration projects in Washington, D.C., including improvements to the National Mall’s reflecting pools, along with a roundup of unusual and noteworthy headlines from the week. --- Check out our brand new podcast, 'Forgotten America'... Episode 17 is live NOW at Steve Gruber on YouTube! Link below: https://youtu.be/ULMlE_xv87Q [https://youtu.be/ULMlE_xv87Q]

Day Break | The Backlash Is Growing Across America

Day Break | The Backlash Is Growing Across America --- 00:00 - Monologue 19:12 – Joe Maxwell, President of the Farm Action Fund. Maxwell discusses the organization's new bipartisan Rural Independence Initiative, aimed at supporting candidates who advocate for healthy food systems and rural communities. The conversation focuses on the challenges facing family farms, concerns about corporate consolidation in agriculture, and efforts to strengthen rural economies and local food production. 38:20 - Monologue Featuring Ivey Gruber 47:18 – David A. Kallman, Senior Partner with the Kallman Legal Group. In this edition of the Kallman Legal Report, Kallman discusses Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPP lawsuits), explaining how such lawsuits can be used to silence critics, intimidate opponents, and raise broader questions about free speech and legal protections. 57:30 – Mark Vargas, GOP media surrogate, Editor-in-Chief of Illinois Review, and former member of the Iraq Task Force in the Office of the Secretary of Defense. Vargas discusses calls for Bill Pulte to serve as Acting Intelligence Director, arguing that public trust in intelligence institutions has eroded and examining whether outsider leadership could bring reform and accountability. 1:06:25 – Elizabeth Weiss, anthropologist and researcher. Weiss discusses concerns about academic freedom and whether female scientists and researchers are facing increasing challenges within certain areas of academia. The conversation explores debates over scientific inquiry, research priorities, and the climate within higher education institutions. 1:16:35 - Monologue 1:35:38 – State Rep. Jason Woolford (R–Howell, District 50). Woolford discusses Michigan’s Rx Kids program, election-related legislation focused on citizen-only voting requirements, and ongoing debates surrounding voter eligibility, election security, and public policy priorities in the state. 1:44:25 – Congressman John James, U.S. Representative for Michigan’s 10th Congressional District. James discusses efforts to address Lyme disease, improve accountability for pesticide manufacturers, and protect public health. He also responds to recent comments made by businessman and political candidate Perry Johnson, offering his perspective on the issues and political disagreements involved. --- Check out our brand new podcast, 'Forgotten America'... Episode 17 is live NOW at Steve Gruber on YouTube! Link below: https://youtu.be/ULMlE_xv87Q [https://youtu.be/ULMlE_xv87Q]