Assemblymember Alexandra Macedo joins the show to break down California’s High‑Speed Rail and the misinformation she says Governor Gavin Newsom keeps pushing. Get ready for a sharp, no‑nonsense look at what’s really going on.

Feb 20th 2026

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Indiana lawmakers are pushing hard to lure the Chicago Bears across the state line, to Hammond Indiana. KMJ Morning News host and Chicago native Christopher Gabriel joins the show to break down the political playbook and whether a big move is really on the horizon.

Feb 19th 2026

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Congressman Tom McClintock joins the show to break down the escalating conflict with Iran and what it means for America. He also weighs in on California’s challenges—and the bold ideas he believes could fix the Golden State.

Feb 19th 2026

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A long‑forgotten college poem written by a young Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell has suddenly resurfaced, stirring new attention with its intense, theatrical imagery.

Feb 17th 2026

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While in Munich, AOC is asked whether the U.S. should defend Taiwan if China invades — and her rambling response quickly goes off the rails.

Feb 17th 2026

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Attorney General Pam Bondi’s congressional appearance on the Epstein case erupted into fireworks as she clashed with several Democrats, most notably Rep. Jamie Raskin and Rep. Jerry Nadler.

Feb 12th 2026

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Gene Simmons fires back at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, blasting its shift toward hip‑hop and declaring, “That’s not my music.”

Feb 12th 2026

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Steve Hilton stops by the studio after returning from the Tulare Ag Show to share what he learned and what’s next for California’s farmers. He also breaks down highlights from last week’s debate and lays out his vision for a better California if elected governor.

Feb 11th 2026

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