Iran At an Inflection Point

AI, Big Tech and the Future of Freedom

Ron DeSantis opens the final hour by discussing artificial intelligence, big tech power, data centers, and the risks AI may pose to individual liberty and self-government. Mike McClellan joins to discuss how the founding principles of checks and balances, consent of the governed, and natural rights apply to modern technology companies. The conversation covers AI regulation, federalism, liability protections, censorship, misinformation, data centers, surveillance concerns, and competition with China. DeSantis also discusses President Trump’s America 250 speech at Mount Rushmore and the growing conflict between Marxism, Islamism, and American founding principles. Later, DeSantis talks about the World Cup, Florida restaurants, the Supreme Court, property taxes, California politics, and the need to defeat left-wing ideology. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Fixing College Sports

Ron DeSantis begins Hour 2 by discussing his work with President Trump on college sports reform, including NIL rules, transfer portal limits, eligibility, and protecting non-revenue sports. Urban Meyer joins to discuss the current state of college athletics, the need for guardrails around NIL, and how the transfer portal is affecting players and programs. Meyer also talks about Florida football, the SEC, toughness, and the importance of line-of-scrimmage play. Later, DeSantis reflects on Rush Limbaugh’s influence and explains how Florida has pushed back against left-wing institutions and policies. The hour includes discussion of Florida’s budget reductions, DEI, CRT, ESG, school choice, higher education reform, Disney, COVID policy, law and order, and Florida’s shift from a swing state to a strongly Republican state. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

America 250, Birthright Citizenship, and Border Security

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis guest hosts and opens by reflecting on America’s 250th anniversary, the founding fathers, and the principles behind the Declaration of Independence. He discusses the Supreme Court’s recent decisions, including rulings on women’s sports, mail-in ballots, executive power, and birthright citizenship. DeSantis criticizes the birthright citizenship ruling and argues that it does not reflect the original purpose of the 14th Amendment. Tom Homan joins to discuss the Trump administration’s border enforcement record, deportations, birth tourism, H-1B visa fraud, and Florida’s cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. The hour also focuses on illegal immigration, national security concerns, and DeSantis’s limited reprint of Dreams from Our Founding Fathers. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Supreme Court Fallout and the Fight for the Senate

Greg Abbott begins the final hour with Shannon Bream, who breaks down recent Supreme Court immigration rulings, including asylum rules, temporary protected status, and presidential authority over independent federal agencies. Bream also discusses whether Justice Samuel Alito is expected to remain on the Court. Senator Tim Scott joins to discuss the 2026 Senate map, Graham Platner in Maine, Mike Rogers in Michigan, John Sununu in New Hampshire, John Husted in Ohio, and Michael Whatley in North Carolina. Abbott and Scott argue that Republican control of the Senate is essential to advancing President Trump’s agenda. The hour closes with Texas football coach Steve Sarkisian discussing the Longhorns’ team culture, summer preparation, Arch Manning, Cam Coleman, and the upcoming Ohio State matchup. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Elon Musk, SpaceX, and the Future of America

Greg Abbott opens Hour 2 by introducing Elon Musk, who discusses SpaceX, Starlink, satellite launches, NASA missions, and the future of space travel. Musk explains his vision for building a city on the moon, eventually sending people to Mars, and expanding computing power through data centers in space. Abbott and Musk also discuss SpaceX employees receiving company stock and the value of Texas as a business location. Josh Holmes from the Ruthless podcast joins later to discuss Democratic socialism, the 2026 midterms, Senate and House control, redistricting, and the future of conservative media. The hour closes with Buc-ee’s founder Arch “Beaver” Aplin III discussing Buc-ee’s, World Cup visitors, Texas barbecue, Beaver Nuggets, and the company’s growth as a travel center brand. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.