Brian Kilmeade Show

Craig Carton joins Brian Kilmeade for their Friday tradition to break down the week in sports and media. They dig into the NFL's backup quarterback chaos — from Jameis Winston's embarrassing Monday night performance to the surprising success of Drew Lock, Carson Wentz, and Michael Penix filling in around the league. The conversation shifts to CBS's NFL pregame show, where Craig pulls no punches on the Tony Romo situation and questions why the network's studio coverage has lost its edge. Then they tackle the Protect College Sports Act and the future of NIL — exploring transfer limits, booster vetting, agent fee caps, and what real reform could mean for college athletics. Plus, a quick take on Jalen Brunson's SNL hosting debut and why the show has lost its funny bone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Kilmeade analyzes the biggest foreign policy and domestic news of the day, including President Trump’s high-stakes meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, Benjamin Netanyahu’s UNGA address, and why Iran's 7-day peace proposal is being called a non-starter. Plus, expert insights from Steve Mosher on China's global strategy, Alex Berenson on the hidden risks of artificial intelligence, Outkick’s Craig Carton on NFL chaos and college sports NIL reform, and BOLA Oil Corporation founder Harry Singh on gas prices, energy markets, and defending the American Dream. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Moldova’s Prime Minister Vasile Tofan joins Brian Kilmeade in studio to expose how Vladimir Putin is probing NATO borders with military drones and attempting to destabilize Eastern European democracies. Tofan reveals why Putin is isolated from modern technology and misled by advisors, how Ukraine out-innovated Russia’s military hierarchy using garage-built drones, and what the "Trump Liberty Line" means for regional security. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ambassador Mike Waltz joins Brian Kilmeade to detail a dramatic walkout during Iran's UN speech, President Trump’s 20-point peace plan, and how the U.S. is reforming the United Nations. Plus, Marc Thiessen breaks down why the U.S. must win the AI arms race against China, Rep. Mike Lawler addresses New York's tax crisis and China-Iran oil trade, and Moldova's Prime Minister Vasile Tofan exposes Vladimir Putin's strategy and drone incursions on Eastern Europe's frontlines. FEATURED GUESTS Ambassador Mike Waltz – U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations David Gelman – Republican Strategist Marc Thiessen – American Enterprise Institute Rep. Mike Lawler – (R) New York Josh Kraushaar – FOX News Radio Political Analyst Vasile Tofan – Prime Minister of Moldova Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Co-host of ‘The Five’ Jessica Tarlov joins Brian Kilmeade to reveal what really goes on behind the scenes on cable news' #1 show. She opens up about her off-camera relationships with co-hosts Greg Gutfeld and Jesse Watters, how she handles heated on-air clashes, the reality of playing defense for Democrats, and her new book 'I Disagree: Winning Arguments Without Losing Friends.' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump prepares to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping at Andrews Air Force Base as UNGA locks down New York City. Bret Baier joins Brian Kilmeade to break down China trade deals, rare earth supply chains, and General Jack Keane's stark warning on negotiations with Iran. Plus, legendary action star Dolph Lundgren stops by the studio to discuss his new book 'Fights Worth Fighting,' his iconic role as Ivan Drago in Rocky IV, working with Sylvester Stallone on The Expendables, and overcoming childhood trauma. Later, Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, Colorado Independent Senate candidate Bob Chew, The Five's Jessica Tarlov, and Latvian Foreign Minister Baiba Braže join the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Editor-at-Large for The Sun Harry Cole joins Brian Kilmeade to break down President Trump’s UN address, Europe’s shifting stance on NATO defense, and the reality of Germany’s military rearmament. Plus, they examine UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s controversial foreign policy moves against Israel, the truth behind Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s return to Britain, and Trump’s decision to officially rebrand AI to "Super Intelligence." 00:00 - Harry Cole on Trump’s UN Address & Demeanor 01:15 - Is NATO Stepping Up? Germany’s Rearmament & Shared Defense Bases 03:45 - Geopolitical Shifts: Latin America & Middle East Realignment 06:15 - Drones vs. Multimillion-Dollar Missiles: The Future of Warfare 08:25 - UK PM Andy Burnham Sanctions Israel & Left-Wing Politics 10:45 - Prince Harry & Meghan Markle’s Return to Britain 13:15 - Trump Officially Renames Artificial Intelligence to "Super Intelligence" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump takes center stage at the UN General Assembly to confront growing tensions with Iran, sign a landmark security agreement with Greenland, and address global economic instability. Brian Kilmeade breaks down the escalating conflict in the Strait of Hormuz, Russia's diesel export ban, and critical 2026 midterm Senate battles in Ohio, Michigan, and Maine. [00:18:26] Allen West   [00:44:19] Sec. Scott Turner   [00:55:14] Karl Rove   [01:13:38] Harry Cole   [01:32:03] Joe Gruters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Kilmeade breaks down the 44-day midterm countdown, the high-stakes UN General Assembly in NYC, and why the U.S. cannot afford to lose the AI race to China. U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer joins in-studio to reveal details on U.S.-China trade negotiations and the tariff breakdown with Canada, while Lawrence Jones weighs in on midterm polling and border policies. Plus, a look at the cultural backlash surrounding Ed Sheeran, Macklemore, and anti-Semitism. [00:00:00] Lawrence Jones   [00:26:00] Sen. Rick Scott   [00:36:51] Michael Goodwin   [00:47:31] Jamieson Greer   [01:19:27] Rep. Jim Jordan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

One Nation w/ Brian Kilmeade 09-20-2026 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

OutKick host Craig Carton joins Brian Kilmeade to tackle the biggest sports headlines driving the news cycle. From the rare resurgence of New York sports (Jets, Giants, Knicks, and Yankees) to Bob Kraft’s stadium bans, Carton pulls no punches. Plus, they break down the media hypocrisy surrounding Sydney Sweeney's sports betting ad and dive into a heated debate over whether NCAA Division I sports should limit foreign roster spots. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Economists and authors Owen Zidar and Eric Zwick join Brian Kilmeade to reveal how millions of everyday Americans build massive wealth through ordinary private businesses. From hot dog stands to tanning salons and auto dealerships, learn why the American Dream is alive and well—and why real prosperity happens outside of Wall Street and Silicon Valley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former political prisoner and NYU international relations scholar Prof. Kian Tajbakhsh joins Brian Kilmeade to analyze President Trump's critical options regarding Iran. Tajbakhsh explains why economic strangulation must pair with a clear military strategy, how Tehran views American political division, and why reviving the 1980 Carter Doctrine is essential for securing the Persian Gulf. Plus, insights on the UN General Assembly, the Red Sea blockade, and middle-eastern proxy dynamics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Craig Carton joins Brian Kilmeade to break down the absurd backlash surrounding Sydney Sweeney’s new gambling advertisement, calling out media hypocrisy and double standards. Plus, Carton weighs in on Bob Kraft banning Macklemore from Gillette Stadium over anti-Israel rants, the debate over foreign athletes in NCAA sports, and New York's sudden sports resurgence. Brian also dives into the Iran blockade crisis with Adm. Robert Harward, Hasan Piker’s viral anti-American commentary, and how everyday business owners build massive wealth with the authors of Everywhere Millionaire. [00:07:50] Craig Carton   [00:18:27] Adm. Robert Harward   [00:36:51] Kian Tajbakhsh   [00:55:14] Josh Kraushaar   [01:13:38] Jacqui Heinrich   [01:32:02] Owen Zidar & Eric Zwick Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Blaise Misztal, Vice President for Policy at the Jewish Institute for National Security of America (JINSA), joins Brian Kilmeade to break down the escalating security crisis in the Red Sea. They detail how Iranian proxies—including the Houthis and Iraqi militias—are attempting to choke off global oil shipping lanes, why re-flagging commercial tankers under the American flag could dismantle the blockade, and why military deterrence remains vital to confronting Tehran. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Kilmeade breaks down the battle over AI guardrails with Sen. Jon Husted and Marc Thiessen, warning why slowing down tech innovation hands victory to China. Alan Dershowitz joins to reveal why he officially left the Democratic Party, calls out rising antisemitism, and reacts to radical left rhetoric. Plus, essential updates on capping foreign athletes in college sports, illegal immigrant driver's license loop-holes, and frontline updates on Ukraine and the Red Sea. [00:00:00] Sen. Jon Husted   [00:18:26] Alan Dershowitz   [00:36:50] Marc Thiessen   [00:55:13] Sen. Shelley Moore Capito   [01:23:55] Daniel Bilak   [01:32:02] Blaise Misztal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

New York Times reporter and author Jonathan Swan joins Brian Kilmeade to discuss his bestseller 'Regime Change: Inside the Imperial Presidency of Donald Trump.' Swan details how Trump's second term operates completely differently from his first, the dynamics inside his inner circle, cabinet clashes like Scott Bessent vs. Elon Musk, and how the administration approaches foreign policy and the upcoming midterms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Kilmeade tackles the growing hysteria surrounding Artificial Intelligence, analyzing whether proposed guardrails are genuine safety measures or a political push by Democrats ahead of the midterms. Featuring expert insights from National Review Editor Rich Lowry, N.Y. Times reporter Jonathan Swan on his book 'Regime Change', political strategist Karl Rove, and former FBI Hostage Rescue Team operator Kyle Vowinkel. Plus, updates on the Charlie Kirk security investigation, economic pressures on Iran, and high-stakes clashes in the U.S. Senate. [00:18:26] Rich Lowry   [00:36:50] Jonathan Swan   [01:13:38] Karl Rove   [01:32:01] Kyle Vowinkel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is the sudden surge in AI panic a genuine existential threat or midterm political opportunism? FOX News anchor Martha MacCallum (The Story) joins Brian Kilmeade in-studio to tackle the rapid rise of AI fear mongering, the escalating Houthi attacks in the Red Sea, and how energy prices could shape the upcoming elections. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is the sudden panic over AI a genuine existential threat, or just a ginned-up political ploy ahead of the elections? On today’s episode of The Brian Kilmeade Show, Brian breaks down the escalating debate around AI regulation, featuring insights from former Congressman Jason Chaffetz, Nate Soares (Machine Intelligence Research Institute), and the founders of Axios. Plus, we examine the deteriorating situation in the Red Sea and look at how the Houthis and Iran are driving up global energy prices. [00:00:00] Jason Chaffetz   [00:18:26] Allen West   [00:28:00] Michael Whatley   [00:36:50] Martha MacCallum   [00:55:13] Nate Soares   [01:13:37] Mike Allen, Roy Schwartz & Jim VandeHei Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Kilmeade and ‘FOX & Friends’ Host Lawrence Jones react to the growing hysteria over AI development, China's silent race for tech dominance, and the critical GOP midterm landscape. Plus, investigative reporter Paul Sperry exposes why top Gitmo detainees are on the verge of being released, and Dr. Qanta Ahmed breaks down the dangerous surge in the Iran-Houthi conflict. [00:00:00] Lawrence Jones   [00:18:27] Paul Sperry   [00:36:51] Michael Goodwin   [00:55:13] Julian Epstein   [01:13:37] Trace Gallagher   [01:32:00] Dr. Qanta Ahmed Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

One Nation w/ Brian Kilmeade 09-13-2026 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former FBI Special Agent Frank Pellegrino joins Brian on the 25th anniversary of 9/11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick joins Brian on the 25th anniversary on 9/11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Andrew McCarthy joins Brian on the 25th anniversary of 9/11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

[12:27] Peter Cagnassola [18:25] Howard Lutnick [36:49] Andrew McCarthy [55:13] Frank Pellegrino [ 1:13:37] Frank Bisignano [1:32:01] Joseph Daniels Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Brian Kilmeade Show 09-10-2026 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

AI safety expert and Center for Humane Technology co-founder Tristan Harris joins Brian Kilmeade to reveal disturbing details behind an OpenAI agent incident where AI models escaped containment and autonomously targeted Hugging Face. Plus, Harris breaks down why top researchers are resigning, the threat of self-sovereign AI, and why the U.S. and China must establish red lines on uncontrolled artificial intelligence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Kilmeade covers the opening of the unprecedented GOP midterm mini-convention in Dallas as Republicans lay out their strategy for the upcoming elections. Plus, National Review’s Rich Lowry and Fox News’ Martha MacCallum break down the battle for the House and Senate, Tristan Harris sounds the alarm on a rogue AI incident, and 9/11 families demand Mayor Mamdani stay away from memorial ceremonies. [00:00:00] Rich Lowry [00:36:49] Miranda Devine [00:55:12] Tristan Harris [01:13:36] Karl Rove [01:32:00] Martha MacCallum Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Utah Governor Spencer Cox joins Brian Kilmeade to discuss his new book, Off Ramp: How to Be a Peacemaker in an Age of Contempt, and how conservatives can stick to their principles while still getting things done. Gov. Cox reflects on the assassination of Charlie Kirk in Utah one year later, detailing his real-time reaction, how law enforcement secured the scene, and why Erika Kirk’s act of forgiveness helped lower the temperature in a divided nation. Plus, a look at Western forest management, environmental policy, and why the radical DSA agenda is failing working-class Americans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The trade war heats up as Canada slaps retaliatory tariffs on $20 billion of US goods—and the Trump administration prepares a swift response. Brian Kilmeade breaks down what this means for American supply chains, the economy, and the upcoming midterms. Utah Governor Spencer Cox joins the show to discuss his new book Off Ramp, navigating political violence one year after the Charlie Kirk assassination attempt, and how conservatives can stick to their principles while getting real results. Plus, insight on the US naval blockade starving Iran's economy and former country star Granger Smith on his new book Poison in the Well. [00:11:10] Allen West   [00:18:27] Granger Smith   [00:36:51] Gov. Spencer Cox (R-UT)   [01:32:01] Adm. Mark Montgomery (Ret.) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

FEATURED GUESTS: AJ Pasciuti Joby Warrick Brian Moynihan Jared Horvath Dina Powell & Mike Rowe Jeff Foxworthy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

One Nation w/ Brian Kilmeade 09-06-2026 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Brian Kilmeade Show welcomes Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) to discuss his landmark, bipartisan Protecting College Sports Act aimed at ending NIL chaos and protecting student-athletes. Plus, Senator Cruz breaks down his new book, Going Further: The Incomparable Clarence Thomas, revealing exclusive insights into Justice Thomas's life, career, and enduring constitutional legacy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Columnist and former presidential speechwriter Marc Thiessen joins Brian Kilmeade to break down critical GOP strategies for the 2026 midterm elections. Thiessen outlines his foreign policy proposal to allow Ukraine to produce Patriot defense systems, addresses missile shortages, and explains why the U.S. strategy against Iran's regime is succeeding. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Brian Kilmeade dives into the major shifts driving the post-Labor Day midterm sprint, from generic ballot polling to high-stakes political maneuvering. Plus, EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin joins to address the national debate surrounding AI data centers, energy grid demands, and environmental impacts. Later, Marc Thiessen and Medal of Honor recipient Dakota Meyer share insight on U.S. strategy in Iran and updates from Ukraine. [00:10:55] Arthur Lih   [00:18:26] Lee Zeldin   [00:36:50] Marc Thiessen   [00:55:14] Dakota Meyer   [01:13:38] Shannon Bream   [01:28:02] John Kiriakou Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

CSIS Missile Defense Director Tom Karako joins Brian Kilmeade to break down the growing strain on US military readiness and weapon stockpiles as tensions flare in the Strait of Hormuz. Karako weighs in on the overuse of critical Tomahawk missiles, whether time is on America's side against the Iranian regime, and why supplying Patriot systems to Ukraine is becoming increasingly difficult. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Kilmeade analyzes the critical national security and political developments impacting the country. Bret Baier joins to discuss Operation Economic Fury's pressure on Iran, trade tensions, and key midterm races in Texas and Michigan. Plus, CSIS Missile Defense expert Tom Karako evaluates US weapon stockpiles, and Power the Future's Daniel Turner reacts to energy security and the debate surrounding data centers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Secretary of State & National Security Advisor Marco Rubio joins Brian Kilmeade to reveal the latest details on U.S. strikes against Iran near the Strait of Hormuz, Russia’s involvement, and critical updates on Ukraine, Canada, and Venezuela. Plus, House Ways and Means Chairman Rep. Jason Smith breaks down the high stakes of China's economic threats, data center battles, and the $40 trillion national debt. Chairman Rep. Bryan Steil and Ambassador Gordon Sondland also weigh in on the House vote condemning socialism and the global anti-terror strategy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Senate Majority Leader John Thune joins The Brian Kilmeade Show to discuss the ongoing U.S.-Canada trade tensions, the strategic use of tariffs, and the impact on American agricultural producers. Senator Thune also shares his concerns regarding recent Pentagon leadership shakeups, the urgent need for defense procurement reform, and the geopolitical battle for AI dominance against China. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Abdul El-Sayed faces backlash over deleted 9/11 posts and controversial campaign allies, raising growing concern within the Democratic party. Brian Kilmeade breaks down the radical shift in Democratic politics, the strategic realities of ongoing U.S. military operations in Iran, and the truth about data center investments with guests Lt. Col. Allen West, Roger Zakheim, Admiral Robert Harward, Majority Leader John Thune and Senator Ted Cruz. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Kilmeade and Lawrence Jones react to new poll numbers showing Republicans trailing in critical Senate battlegrounds—and explain why keeping voters energized is the key to winning in November. Plus, Florida gubernatorial nominee Rep. Byron Donalds breaks down his plan to lower costs, protect conservative values, and defeat the radical left. Later, Trey Yingst and Farley Weiss join to discuss the latest flare-up with Iran, foreign policy, and the deepening rifts within the Democratic Party. [00:00:00] Lawrence Jones   [00:18:26] Rep. Byron Donalds   [00:36:59] Michael Goodwin   [00:46:12] Trey Yingst   [00:55:13] Farley Weiss   [01:13:37] Rep. Jim Jordan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

One Nation w/ Brian Kilmeade 08-30-2026 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Harvard researcher and Populace CEO Dr. Todd Rose joins Brian Kilmeade to reveal shocking private opinion data on how Americans truly feel about capitalism, socialism, and the rise of Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) candidates. Plus, Dr. Todd Rose exposes Chinese social media propaganda campaigns targeting US data centers and AI development. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Shannon Bream and Trey Gowdy join Brian Kilmeade in studio for a wide-ranging legal and news breakdown. Trey discusses his new book, The Sound of Regret, opening up about prosecutorial dilemmas, informant protection, and dealing with moral ambiguity in the courtroom. Plus, the group analyzes the complex legal standards surrounding the Lindsay Clancy trial and jury dynamics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hudson Institute Senior Fellow Rebeccah Heinrichs joins Brian Kilmeade to analyze major global security threats. They discuss CIA Director John Ratcliffe’s mysterious trip to Russia, intelligence sharing between Moscow and Tehran, and why military blockades and economic sanctions are the only ways to pressure the Iranian regime. Plus, an update on Ukraine’s battlefield progress and NATO's response to rising Russian aggression. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Kilmeade breaks down the escalating battle for the midterms as Republicans warn against the growing influence of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) and radical media figures. Plus, severe fallout after US-Canada trade talks collapse, the economic squeeze mounting on Iran, and CIA Director John Ratcliffe’s quiet trip to Russia. [00:18:26] Scott Kupor   [00:55:14] Rebeccah Heinrichs   [01:13:38] Shannon Bream & Trey Gowdy   [01:32:02] Dr. Todd Rose Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hussein Aboubakr Mansour joins Brian Kilmeade to expose the dangerous move by Oman to partner with Iran on a revenue-sharing "toll" scheme in the Strait of Hormuz. They break down how U.S. economic pressure and UAE trade cuts are causing massive panic, long gas lines, and currency depreciation inside Iran, and discuss whether the IRGC is planning a pre-midterm escalation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Kilmeade covers the critical developments surrounding the Middle East conflict, the Iranian blockade, and the controversial Iran-Oman Strait of Hormuz toll agreement with security experts Hussein Aboubakr Mansour and Major John Spencer. Plus, Bret Baier breaks down internal Canadian politics following the trade talk collapse, and Enes Kanter Freedom addresses his recent WNBA arena ban. [00:00:00] Bret Baier   [00:18:26] Clare Morell   [00:36:50] Enes Kanter Freedom   [00:55:14] Hussein Aboubakr Mansour   [01:13:38] John Spencer   [01:32:02] Ray Gerber Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Senior Advisor at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies Richard Goldberg joins Brian Kilmeade to dissect the White House’s launch of "Operation Economic Outcast" against Iran. Goldberg explains how 100% baseline inflation and gas shortages are pushing the Iranian population to the edge, how U.S. forces are keeping oil moving through the Strait of Hormuz, and whether Washington will enforce secondary sanctions on China. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Kilmeade covers the top news stories of the day, including the growing rift inside the Democratic Party over radical voices like Hasan Piker, the expanding US trade war with Canada, new economic sanctions hitting Iran, and the strategic importance of US data centers in the AI race against China. [00:18:26] Caroline Downey   [00:36:50] Jason Riley   [00:55:13] Rich Lowry   [01:13:37] Karl Rove   [01:32:00] Richard Goldberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Five years after the disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan and the tragic attack at Abbey Gate, retired Lt. Col. Scott Mann joins Brian Kilmeade to break down the ongoing fallout. Mann defends military commanders who faced political scapegoating and explains why firing top generals who were simply carrying out orders misses the real target of accountability. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announces "Operation Economic Outcast" to squeeze Iran's financial network as tensions escalate in the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, radical Democratic candidates are refusing to pivot to the center, creating major midterm headaches for party leadership. Plus, Lt. Col. Scott Mann joins Brian to reflect on the 5-year anniversary of the Afghanistan withdrawal and Abbey Gate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announces "Economic D-Day" sanctions targeting Iran’s economy as Middle East tensions escalate. Meanwhile, US-Canada trade negotiations surprisingly collapse over last-minute tariff exclusions, raising major questions about the economic impact ahead of the midterms. Plus, Fox News contributor Lawrence Jones and expert guests break down the Senate race in Michigan, WNBA controversies with Enes Kanter Freedom, and the high-stakes conflict in Ukraine. [00:00:00] Lawrence Jones   [00:18:27] Michael Allen   [00:36:51] Michael Goodwin   [00:55:14] Adm. Mark Montgomery (Ret.)   [01:13:38] Nancy Hogshead   [01:32:02] Kian Tajbakhsh Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

One Nation w/ Brian Kilmeade 08-23-2026 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pulitzer Prize-winning author Joby Warrick joins The Brian Kilmeade Show to discuss his new book, The Jackal: The Rise and Fall of Carlos the World's First Super Terrorist. Warrick details his rare prison interview with Carlos, the crazy CIA-led operation in Sudan that brought him down, and how state-sponsored terrorism from nations like Iran and Russia is making a dangerous comeback. Plus, Warrick shares his analysis on the current state of ISIS, Al-Qaeda, and peace negotiations in Gaza. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Neuroscientist, educator, and author Dr. Jared Horvath joins Brian Kilmeade to discuss his book, The Digital Delusion. Horvath exposes how widespread classroom technology, laptops, and tablets are actively degrading student learning, memory retention, and critical thinking skills. He breaks down the cognitive neuroscience behind why handwriting beats typing, why screens destroy spatial memory, and why AI in schools triggers the "law of least effort" in young minds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Washington Examiner economics columnist Tiana Lowe Doescher joins Brian Kilmeade to break down the staggering $40 trillion U.S. national debt crisis. Doescher explains why tax cuts aren't to blame, how non-discretionary entitlement spending is driving the deficit, and why Federal Reserve rate cuts won't instantly fix soaring mortgage rates. Plus, a look at the economic impacts of AI data centers and why single-payer healthcare models fail. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Military intelligence expert Michael Pregent join Brian Kilmeade to reveal the administration's new phase of "Operation Economic Fury"—a strategy targeting Iran’s shadow oil fleet, regional proxies, and financial lifelines in Iraq and Pakistan. Plus, economist Tiana Lowe Doescher breaks down the $40 trillion national debt crisis, and neuroscientist Jared Horvath exposes why tech in classrooms is failing American students. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President and CEO of JINSA Michael Makovsky on President Trump's "Economic D-Day" for Iran. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Kilmeade tackles the shift in the Democratic Party as Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) candidates gain momentum, breaking down reaction from Rep. Jared Moskowitz and Marc Thiessen. Plus, an inside look at the Trump administration's economic strategy against Iran, a deep dive into Middle East tensions, and actor Gary Sinise joins to honor the 25th anniversary of 9/11 and discuss his son Mac's musical legacy. [00:18:26] Michael Makovsky   [00:36:50] Marc Thiessen   [00:55:13] Josh Kraushaar   [01:13:37] Doug Schoen   [01:32:01] Gary Sinise Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Retired Navy Vice Admiral Robert Harward joins guest host Griff Jenkins on The Brian Kilmeade Show to analyze Iran's potential secret plan to escalate conflicts ahead of the U.S. midterms. Harward breaks down the military and economic pressure being applied to Tehran, the status of Iranian proxies like Hezbollah and the Houthis, and the strategic importance of securing the Strait of Hormuz. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Socialist candidate Angie Nixon scores a massive primary win in Florida, sending shockwaves through the Democratic establishment. Meanwhile, Meta faces a landmark lawsuit over social media addiction in teens, and the military standoff with Iran heats up. Plus, guest host Griff Jenkins breaks down the latest political battles with Karl Rove, Jonathan Turley, Charlie Hurt, Adm. Robert Harward, and Kim Slusser. [00:00:00] Charlie Hurt   [00:18:26] Jonathan Turley   [00:36:50] Adm. Robert Harward   [00:55:14] Rich Lowry   [01:13:38] Karl Rove   [01:32:02] Kim Slusser Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Senior Fellow and Director of the Keystone Defense Initiative at the Hudson Institute, Rebeccah Heinrichs, on why President Trump can't wait until the election to finish what he started in Iran. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Iran rebuilds its military capabilities while the U.S. and Israel face rising regional threats and negotiations over Gaza's future. Brian Kilmeade breaks down the latest foreign policy developments, border enforcement debates, and the growing political clashes across America. [00:00:00] Ophir Falk   [00:18:26] Allen West   [00:36:50] Jim Gilmore   [01:13:38] Rebeccah Heinrichs   [01:32:01] Joby Warrick Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Kilmeade and Lawrence Jones break down the growing Democratic civil war as party leaders distance themselves from radical policies and AOC admits "Woke 1.0" went too far. Plus, an inside look at the economic battle over Trump's policies, energy prices, and foreign policy moves against Iran. [00:00:00] Lawrence Jones   [00:18:26] Chad Bronstein & Jordan Burroughs   [00:36:51] Michael Goodwin   [00:55:13] Lee Greenwood   [01:13:38] Mark Dubowitz   [01:32:01] Daniel Turner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

One Nation w/ Brian Kilmeade 08-16-2026 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former Democratic campaign operative and author Evan Barker joins The Brian Kilmeade Show to discuss her book Nothing Left: Confessions of a Democratic Operative. Barker pulls back the curtain on working for far-left candidates, exposing how Democratic elites turned their backs on the working class, pushed out common-sense voices, and drove lifelong Democrats to support Donald Trump. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

U.S. Senator Rick Scott joins The Brian Kilmeade Show to react to the growing influence of far-left commentators like Hasan Piker on the Democratic Party. Senator Scott breaks down how socialist policies are driving mainstream Democrats further left, the impact of radical primary candidates, and why voters are rejecting extreme agendas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Roger Zakheim joins Brian Kilmeade to discuss how Democratic Socialists are taking over Democratic Party infrastructure ahead of the midterms. Zakheim breaks down why mainstream Democratic leaders like Hakeem Jeffries refuse to stand up to radical elements, how candidate matchups in key battleground states like Michigan are shaping up, and how conservative economic policies can defeat socialist messaging for young voters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian breaks down the escalating waiting game between the US and Iran as oil becomes a central weapon heading into the midterms. Ambassador Dennis Ross joins to analyze Iran's strategy, military capabilities, and potential moves in Gaza. Plus, a deep dive into key Senate matchups in Michigan and Ohio, and why the rise of Democratic Socialists like Hasan Piker and Megan Romer is driving mainstream Democrats up a wall. [00:00:00]  Dennis Ross   [00:36:50] Roger Zakheim   [00:55:13] Michael Broukhim   [01:13:37] Shannon Bream   [01:32:01] Sen. Rick Scott Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former National Security Advisor John Hannah explains Gulf allies' uneasiness with the current state of the Iran conflict. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Are Democrats fleeing their own far-left policies ahead of the midterms? Brian Kilmeade reacts to AOC admitting "Woke 1.0 was crazy" following major primary shifts, while radical candidates face severe voter pushback. Plus, Bret Baier and General Jack Keane weigh in on the rising tensions with Iran and whether military action is on the horizon. [00:00:00] Bret Baier   [00:18:26] Josh Kraushaar   [00:36:50] Daniel Hoffman   [00:55:13] John Hannah   [01:13:37] Marc Thiessen   [01:32:01] Peyton “Pop” Houston Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Senior Fellow at the Hudson Institute Rebeccah Heinrichs breaks down why Iran is trying to drag out economic disruption until the U.S. midterm elections, the reality behind U.S. munition supplies, and why military action against Iranian proxies like the Houthis may be necessary to protect critical waterways. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Kilmeade breaks down the fallout from the latest primary elections, detailing how Democrats narrowly avoided a far-left disaster in Wisconsin while a radical progressive secured the nomination in Minnesota. Joined by Trey Gowdy, Karl Rove, Congressman Bryan Steil, and Rebeccah Heinrichs, Brian exposes extreme candidate rhetoric, discusses military strategies regarding Iran, and examines the WNBA's latest court drama. Former Democratic operative Evan Barker also joins to share why she left the party. [00:18:27] Rep. Bryan Steil   [00:36:51] Trey Gowdy   [00:55:14] Rebeccah Heinrichs   [01:13:38] Karl Rove   [01:32:02] Evan Barker Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Guest Host Mary Walter speaks with Washington Examiner Economics Columnist Tiana Lowe Doescher about the online uproar over Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez announcing that she is undergoing the process of freezing her eggs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

[00:00:00] Scott Walker   [00:18:26] Allen West   [00:36:51] Griff Jenkins   [01:13:37] Tiana Lowe Doescher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As tension and military exchanges with Iran continue, critical questions emerge over U.S. munition stockpiles and long-term strategic readiness. Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) missile defense expert Tom Karako joins Brian Kilmeade to break down the reality of depleted Patriot and THAAD interceptors, the challenges of underground missile sites in Iran, and what it will take to rebuild America's conventional deterrence. Plus, political analysts weigh in on the 2026 midterm primary victories and domestic culture battles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

One Nation w/ Brian Kilmeade 08-09-2026 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former National Champion Gymnast and CEO of XX-XY Athletics, Jennifer Sey, joins guest host Griff Jenkins on The Brian Kilmeade Show to address the growing movement to protect biological women in sports. Sey breaks down the public backlash against WNBA star Sophie Cunningham and contrasts the WNBA's stance with the Women's Tennis Association's decision to implement sex eligibility testing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Vice Admiral Robert Harward joins guest host Griff Jenkins to break down the ongoing conflict with Iran and the battle over the Strait of Hormuz. Harward explains why five months without oil revenue is financially strangling the Iranian regime and how shutting down land routes through neighboring countries could force them to yield. Plus, an inside look at how foreign adversaries tune into U.S. domestic politics, gas prices, and upcoming elections. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Machine Intelligence Research Institute President Nate Soares joins guest host Griff Jenkins to deliver a chilling warning about the rapid rise of autonomous AI systems. Soares reveals recent incidents where AI agent swarms broke out of secure testing environments, taught themselves to access the internet, and hacked other companies to pass tests. Plus, a deep dive into why industry leaders are calling for guardrails before humanity loses control. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Guest host Griff Jenkins steps in for Brian Kilmeade as tension escalates in the Middle East. Former CIA Station Chief Dan Hoffman and Vice Admiral Robert Harward analyze U.S. Navy operations in the Strait of Hormuz, ammunition depletion, and the strategic road ahead. Plus, Professor Jonathan Turley breaks down the Senate panel voting Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress, AI expert Nate Soares warns of rogue AI swarms, and Jennifer Sey joins to address the cultural fight to save women’s sports. [00:00:00] Daniel Hoffman   [00:18:26] Jonathan Turley   [00:36:50] Adm. Robert Harward (Ret.)   [00:55:13] Nate Soares   [01:13:38] Shannon Bream   [01:32:02] Jennifer Sey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Griff Jenkins is joined by Michael Makovsky, President and CEO of the Jewish Institute for National Security of America (JINSA). They dive deep into the escalating tensions in the Middle East, analyzing whether Iran's negotiations over the Strait of Hormuz are a delay tactic or a legitimate deal. Makovsky outlines the three strategic paths available to the U.S.—diplomacy, an extended maritime blockade, or resuming major military strikes—and evaluates the complex military operation required to target Iran's deeply buried nuclear site at Pickaxe Mountain. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In today's episode of The Brian Kilmeade Show, guest host Griff Jenkins (co-host of Fox & Friends Weekend) steps in for Brian to analyze the escalating situation with Iran, the high-stakes negotiations over the Strait of Hormuz, and potential US military strike options targeting Iran's underground Pickaxe Mountain nuclear facilities. [00:00:00] Michael Makovsky   [00:18:26] Mike Sarraille   [00:36:50] Julian Epstein   [01:02:20] Josh Kraushaar   [01:13:38] Gerri Willis   [01:32:01] Steve Smith Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Karl Rove joins guest host Tyrus on The Brian Kilmeade Show to discuss why character, integrity, and personal accountability must remain core standards within the Republican Party. From primary results in Michigan to addressing character controversies surrounding candidates like Max Miller and Ken Paxton, Rove explains how off-the-field scandals jeopardize key congressional races. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tyrus fills in for Brian Kilmeade to break down the radical leftward shift within the Democratic Party and the growing character issues facing the Republican Party. We get into the primary election upsets, socialized healthcare, protecting women's sports, and the future of conservative leadership. [00:00:00] Charlie Hurt   [00:18:27] Rich Lowry   [00:36:50] Marshi Smith   [00:55:13] Rep. Chip Roy   [01:05:30] Mayor Glenn Jacobs   [01:13:37] Karl Rove   [01:32:01] Dr. Jonathan Alpert Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Attorney Reagan Charleston joins Tyrus (filling in for Brian Kilmeade) to expose how social media tech giants and popular gaming platforms like Roblox target vulnerable kids, enable predators, and profit at the expense of child safety. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tyrus steps in for Brian Kilmeade to wrestle with everything from foreign policy threats in Iran to the growing push against radical socialism and protecting children from the dangers of social media. [00:00:00] Aron Stevens   [00:18:26] Allen West   [00:36:50] Dakota Meyer   [00:55:13] Mayor Glenn Jacobs   [01:13:38] Rod Woodson   [01:32:02] Reagan Charleston Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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One Nation w/ Brian Kilmeade 08-02-2026 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Judge Glock, Director of Research and Senior Fellow at the Manhattan Institute, joins Brian Kilmeade to discuss the rapid explosion of AI data centers across America. Glock explains why state moratoriums in blue states like New York are costing taxpayers millions, how data centers can actually lower local property taxes, and why the "green energy" push is hitting a wall against real-world power demands. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

[00:00:00] Brians Big 3 [00:18:12] Joe Bastardi [00:36:20] Michael Goodwin [00:54:40] Rich Lowry [01:12:58] Chad Pergram [01:43:20] More to Know Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Retired Vice Admiral Robert Harward, Senior Advisor with the Iran Policy Project at JINSA, joins Brian Kilmeade to discuss the escalating conflict with Iran, the possibility of U.S. military raids inside Iranian cities, and how a full-spectrum political, economic, and military campaign can bring down the regime. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Doron Spielman, spokesman for the Israeli Prime Minister's Office, joins Brian Kilmeade to reveal Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's direct reaction to the proposed Gaza peace plan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Adm. Robert Harward joins Brian Kilmeade to break down the latest escalations in Iran, the U.S. stance at Camp David, and the true reality of the Hamas disarmament deal in Gaza. Plus, Spain’s border collapse letting 12,000 migrants an hour cross, Anthony Fauci’s leaked diary entries, and Taylor Riggs on data centers and the U.S. economy. [00:18:26] Adm. Robert Harward (Ret.)   [00:36:50] Taylor Riggs   [00:55:13] Hussein Aboubakr Mansour   [01:13:38] Doron Spielman   [01:32:01] Judge Glock Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Journalist Matt Taibbi joins The Brian Kilmeade Show to react to Dr. Anthony Fauci invoking the Fifth Amendment during his congressional testimony. Taibbi breaks down the deleted files, gain-of-function research origins in Wuhan, and how Big Tech platforms suppressed open debate during the pandemic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthony Fauci shocks lawmakers by invoking his Fifth Amendment rights over 100 times during explosive congressional testimony. Plus, report details reveal President Trump and the IDF could be prepping a massive 24/7 strike package against Iran as border tensions and militia attacks surge. [00:00:00] Trey Yingst   [00:18:26] Michael Makovsky   [00:36:51] Marc Thiessen   [00:55:14] Josh Kraushaar   [01:13:38] Matt Taibbi   [01:32:02] Bruce Pearl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices