BOTTOM OF HOUR 1
GUEST: Eric Schmitt
TOPIC: Missouri Sheriff refuses to release gun owner info to the FBI, even at the risk of his career.
TOP OF HOUR 2
GUEST: Bill O'Reilly
TOPIC: Bill's top stories of the week!
BOTTOM OF HOUR 2
GUEST: Michael Malice
TOPIC: How self-defense continues to be criminalized.
TOP OF HOUR 3
GUEST: Steve Deace
TOPIC: WATCH OUT: The Left is going to turn monkeypox into the next pandemic. Plus, Steve gives a sneak peek at BlazeTV's explosive special on COVID-19 vaccines.
CB, RR, JB, SK, BM
Domestic News...
Is the Hunter Biden probe delay to protect Dems in the midterms?
DOJ memos warn of “election year sensitivities” in relation to indictments. Yet the probe has stretched out for years now; there’s been plenty of time to make announcements.
Hunter Biden investigation developments 'don't add up', former federal prosecutor says
"None of this adds up. None of it makes sense. Indictments should have been brought when you first started calling witnesses and close thereto, that's standard," former U.S. Attorney for Utah Brett Tolman said.
Officials Identify First Case Of Polio In United States In Years
The first case of polio in the United States in nearly a decade was identified in New York Thursday.
Townhall: 10-Year-Old Rape Victim's Mom Is in Domestic Relationship With Child's Alleged Rapist
As the heartbreaking rape case involving an impregnated 10-year-old child unfolds, Townhall has revealed additional details about the exploitative environment the little girl was—and might still be—subjected to.
Steve Deace: Underground training for 'abortion doulas' and DIY abortions in Iowa exposed
An organization calling itself the Iowa Jane Collective recently held "abortion doula" training and instructed participants on how to perform do-it-yourself abortions at home and support women seeking to terminate their pregnancies as states move to restrict the procedure.
Bodycam shows 4-year-old shooting at police while they were arresting his father at McDonald's
Police said the child told them, “I grabbed my dad’s gun and tried to shoot the police so he could be free and do what he wanted.”
Starbucks employees attacked in LA by the homeless
LA Starbucks barista reveals homeless people attacked staff with metal chairs in woke Democrat-led city where illicit drugs are being 'handed out like crack pipes' after firm said it'll shutter 16 stores in US due to violence
Massive brawl breaks out at Disney World between families on line
Two families got into an argument while waiting in line, sparking a fracas that landed at least one man in the hospital.
Politics...
Trump gave order to 'make sure' Jan. 6 rally was 'safe event,' Pentagon memo shows
Gen. Milley’s recollection undercuts months-long effort by Democrats to suggest Trump wanted to incite violence.
Voter confidence in elections has plummeted since Jan. 6: CNN poll
Republicans, the poll showed, saw a modest increase in electoral confidence
GOP Rep. Zeldin attacked at New York gubernatorial campaign event
“I’m OK,” Zeldin said in a statement. “Fortunately, I was able to grab his wrist and stop him for a few moments until others tackled him.” The attacker climbed onto a low stage where the congressman spoke. A video shows the two falling to the ground as other people try to intervene.
Marjorie Taylor Greene rips Dems for 'incredibly hostile work environment' at 'dangerous' Capitol
Greene has had three security incidents near her office that required Capitol Police investigation, plus numerous death threats.
Biden’s pathetic anti-crime package is an empty press release
This is barely a press release, with the headline “$37 billion” and “100,000 new police” numbers meant to sound bold to those not paying attention, even as more than half the cash would go for stuff the left keeps pushing instead of actually getting tough on crime.
Florida Democrats paint DeSantis as 'dictator' and 'a disaster' in primary debate
"He is a disaster of a governor, he's the worst governor in modern Florida history," Crist, who trails DeSantis in the polls by 8-points, said.
In South Texas, Democrats go back to their party's racist roots
Democrats are rapidly losing their hold on the Hispanic vote. A genuine realignment is afoot. It's not enough anymore for Democrats to hurl ethnic insults such as "Tio Taco" and "Coconut" at the candidates in order to intimidate their peers out of voting Republican.
PA Democrat John Fetterman To End Absence From Campaign Trail Two Months After Stroke
Fetterman gave his first media interview since May to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette on Wednesday — emphasizing that although he may “miss a word” or “slur two together” from time to time, he’s “feeling really good” and has “nothing to hide.”
Paul Pelosi's trading demonstrates the need to toughen up the STOCK Act
Just days before the Senate was to vote on a bill benefiting the chip manufacturing industry, financial disclosures show that House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's husband, Paul Pelosi, purchased up to $5 million of stock in a top semiconductor company.
Mike Pence to run for President in 2024: adviser
An adviser to Pence told CNN on that Pence has "aspirations" to run for President, stoking further speculation about a 2024 Presidential Election bid.
Lawsuit: Illinois Gov’s Office Made Secret Payments To Former Campaign Aide
Payments were made after she was caught stealing from taxpayers, the lawsuit claims.
Economy...
BlackRock, The King Of ESG, Lost $1.7 Trillion Of Clients’ Money In Just 6 Months
The massive sum is the largest amount of money lost by an individual investment firm over that time period.
Nearly half of small businesses are in hiring freeze, citing inflation and costs
The small business network Alignable released its July Hiring report which found that "45% of small businesses are halting their hiring, largely because they say they can’t afford to add staff.
Trucker strike in the Port of Oakland threatens supply chain disruptions
“The cargo won’t flow / until AB5 goes!” rhymed the protesters.
Tesla sells 75% of its bitcoin amid crypto collapse
“The reason we sold a bunch of our bitcoin holdings was that we were uncertain as to when the COVID lockdowns in China would alleviate, so it was important for us to maximize our cash position,” Musk said in an earnings call on Wednesday.
Central Park’s iconic Boathouse to close due to rising costs
He further cited increased labor and insurance costs as the predominant economic hardship the business faced. Recently, these proved too much to overcome, despite the eatery’s consistent popularity.
Border...
DC feels sting of Biden border policy
The flow of illegals, encouraged by Biden and supported by most Democrats, has taxed the resources of border states. What Abbott and Ducey have done, by sending illegals to Washington, which is, after all, a sanctuary city, is spread the burden around.
WAR News...
Ukraine and Russia to sign grain export agreement, Turkey says
Will sign an agreement Friday to restart grain exports that had been blocked in the Black Sea, according to a Turkish government official.
NPR: Corruption concerns involving Ukraine are revived as the war with Russia drags on
Zelenskyy's dismissal of senior officials is casting an inconvenient light on an issue that the Biden administration has largely ignored since the outbreak of war with Russia: Ukraine's history of rampant corruption and shaky governance.
Ukraine pushes for debt freeze to dodge hard default
Ukraine has asked its creditors for a two year payment freeze on its international bonds in a bid to focus its dwindling financial resources on repelling Russia.
COVID-19...
Biden Takes Maskless Photo In West Wing After Testing Positive For COVID
President Biden took a maskless photo in the White House just hours after officials announced he has symptomatic COVID and would be isolating.
"No One Wants Kamala": Twitter Gets Fooled By Parody Trump Statement
"Doctors described my fight against the China virus as Herculean, and not meaning the woke Disney Hercules but rather the Kevin Sorbo one. The Lou Ferrigno one as well. Joe, I wish you a speedy recovery, even though you are taking America in the wrong direction. No one wants Kamala!”
NIH accidentally unmasks official who hid Chinese-submitted coronavirus data in March 2020
Agency asks court to seal records related to FOIA lawsuit that name NIH "curator" who approved removal request and Chinese researcher who submitted it. Whistleblower support activist says names were publicly available to researchers, not "classified information."
Entertainment...
Russell Brand Rants Against The ‘Great Reset,’ Green Energy ‘Agenda’ to European farmers
“The objective isn’t to get the farmers to behave in an organic, responsible ecologically apposite manner, no, far from it. It’s in order to bankrupt the farmers so that their land can be grabbed,” he said.
Meghan insisted Harry compare her plight to Diana’s, book claims
“Knauf suggested that over-dramatizing Meghan’s distress would backfire, but Harry was adamant. If Meghan’s wish to be equated with Diana was not satisfied, insisted Harry, he would probably lose her. Knauf acquiesced.”
Pat Benatar won't play “Hit Me With Your Best Shot” on tour because of gun violence
There's enough demand for Pat Benatar to go on tour?
Media...
Van Jones on Biden's economy being worse for Black Americans
Remember when the economy under Trump saw record employment for Black Americans?
NY Times columnist admits he was 'wrong' about Trump's supporters, says Russian collusion story was a 'hoax'
Despite this revelation, columnist Bret Stephens argued that he would not be "morally" wrong to "lambaste Trump’s current supporters"
CNN Boss Begs Lawmakers To Do Media Hits On His Network
Chris Licht reportedly met Tuesday with under a dozen lawmakers on both sides of the aisle on Capitol Hill to enhance their relationships with the network.
Chris Cuomo Launches Podcast
Will it last longer than CNN+?
Europe...
Million-Dollar Wine Heist Ends With Mexican Beauty Queen Arrested in Europe
Priscila Lara Guevara, former Miss Earth 2016 for Mexico State, and her partner spent months on the run after stealing the bottles from an upscale restaurant hotel in Spain.
Middle East...
Biden’s Failures In The Middle East Are A Gift To American Adversaries
Putin teaches Biden an important lesson: America’s deterrence of adversaries around the world depends on its leadership in the Middle East.
US allies think Iran is playing Biden for time at risk of war
Iran is manipulating international nuclear talks to buy time for its weapons research, according to U.S. allies monitoring the need for a military strike against the regime.
Top Middle East Air Force official expects Iran to resume attacks on US
The top US Air Force general in the Middle East warned on Thursday that Iran-backed militias could resume attacks in the region against the United States and its allies as tensions rise - assaults that could lead to a new Mideast escalation.
As West ignores Iran protests, Iranian dissidents gather for major rally
As the U.S. and its Western allies remain largely silent about ongoing anti-government protests raging across Iran, the world's biggest Iranian resistance movement is set to hold its annual rally this weekend.
Environment...
A Biden Climate Emergency Would Unleash Unconstitutional Actions
The powers Biden is considering invoking are considerable, though none of them were intended by Congress to do what administration is preparing to do.
LGBTQIA2S+...
The Left’s Trans Agenda Is All About Erasing The Past To Control The Future
The left doesn’t just want you to deny biology in the present. They want you to ignore that it was ever valued as reality in the past.
Education...
LA schools implement 'Queer Theory into K-12 pedagogy': Christopher Rufo
"Los Angeles Unified has adopted a year-round program glamorizing transgender identity and promoting an uncritical, ‘trans-affirming’ culture in the classroom."
50 School Districts Granted $10,000 By LGBT-Group To Promote Ideology In Schools
An LGBT organization awarded 50 school districts nationwide a $10,000 grant to promote gender ideology and support “Gender Sexuality Alliance” clubs.
Student behavior among major reasons teachers are leaving their jobs: survey
Of those that said pay was a secondary reason though, 447 teachers said that student behavior was their primary reason for leaving, while 128 said their reason was progressive political activity.
Health...
Big Pharma May Have Made Billions Based On A Falsehood About Depression, New Research Shows
New research from the University College London is calling into question whether widespread prescription of antidepressants is truly an effective way of treating depression.
Technology...
YouTube to remove abortion ‘misinformation,’ add ‘context and information’ to related content
"We’re also launching an information panel that provides viewers with context and information from local and global health authorities under abortion-related videos and above relevant search results."
James Lindsay locked out of Twitter for saying 'ok, groomer'
Author and mathematician Dr. James Lindsay was locked out of Twitter on Thursday for responding to a Media Matters journalist's tweet with the words, "ok groomer."
Science...
Mysterious bundle of string on Mars' surface found by Perseverance rover
Officials at NASA said that they believe the object to be a string left over from Perseverance's landing.
Sports...
Woke NASCAR launching electric racing series in 2023
NASCAR hasn't hidden its intention to electrify stock car racing in the coming years, but it may happen sooner than expected.
Animals...
NY Fishing Restrictions May Have Played A Role In Recent Shark Attack Spike
“The reason why people are interacting with sharks more often this year and more than last year is because of conservation efforts over the years [that] has protected a food source known as the Atlantic Menhaden,” an expert told the NY Post.
July 22, 2008 - Glenn filled in for Larry King last night on CNN... The media will destroy its credibility pushing Obama... Glenn's new green programming... Americans could show up at the Capitol with pitchforks and torches at any moment...
July 22, 2013 - Trayvon Martin / George Zimmerman fallout... Glenn mocks Geraldo’s selfie in towel... Why don't progressives care about Chicago murders?...
