Mike Gallagher Podcast

Mike and Mark cover the political winds from Texas to Louisiana, give credit to a CNN commentator who gives proper context to a Trump quote, and share the latest example of why Marco Rubio is a force to be reckoned with.

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Two iconic talk radio hosts. One unfiltered daily conversation. No scripts. No spin. Just Mike Gallagher and Mark Davis breaking down the news the way it should be — with decades of experience and zero apologies.

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Mike breaks down the growing divide between establishment Republicans and the America First movement after Bill Cassidy’s collapse in Louisiana and the heated Kentucky showdown over Thomas Massie. He digs into why Trump-backed voters are rejecting Republicans seen as opposing the MAGA agenda, why the media keeps insisting the movement is “splintering,” and what Lindsey Graham’s blunt warning says about the future of the GOP.

Texas Senate candidate Ken Paxton abruptly canceled a schedule appearance on Mark's show.  But why?  M an M pull back the curtain on this controversy.

Mike and Mark examine Trump’s toast in China, a survey on teen drinking and the apology from Rand Paul’s son for alcohol-fueled antisemitism.  Then, HBO’s “Hacks” features an AI plotline and a driverless cab, and the guys eagerly anticipate Dutton Ranch.

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As Democrats push race-based politics, court-packing, and sweeping election changes, Mike breaks down the growing panic on the left ahead of the midterms. From the NAACP controversy in Charlotte to Kamala Harris floating “no bad ideas” reforms and Hakeem Jeffries vowing to “crush” Republicans, Mike argues the mask is slipping — and voters are noticing.

Mark and Mike kick around a bizarre incident involving a parade of wandering Waymos. 

Mike and Mark cover Trump’s first full day in China, and assess whether younger conservatives resist the Iran war and the China trip as not “America First”.

Mike and Mark consider what good may come out of President Trump's trip to China.

Mike tackles the controversy surrounding redistricting in South Carolina. He breaks down how some Republicans are blocking the process, giving Democrats a last-minute reprieve. Mike questions whether Trump hatred is driving this decision, citing the example of Senator Sean Bennett, who allegedly despises President Trump. He also touches on the topic of Democrats imploding, pointing to Congresswoman Frederica Wilson's absence from votes and the Axios article highlighting the Democrats' struggles.

Trump’s high-stakes trip to China is fueling hopes for a major economic breakthrough as new polling suggests Republicans remain firmly in the fight for the midterms. Mike breaks down the growing optimism around the economy, why he believes lower gas prices and a stronger market could reshape November’s elections, and the massive corporate delegation traveling with the president. Plus, Republican infighting explodes in South Carolina as five GOP lawmakers defy Trump on redistricting, sparking accusations of weakness, establishment politics, and fear of taking on Democrats ahead of a critical election year.

Mike and Mark assess the goals of the Trump-XI summit and share memories of Oval office visits.

... that is the question that President Trump must answer, in South Carolina and Texas.  Mike and Mark discuss the magic of a Trump Endorsement.

Mike and Mark examine the depths of contrived accusations of racism, share stories of witnessing it for real, and wrap up with a story of a character test ending badly.

Mike discusses a recent poll showing nearly half of Democrats believe the 2024 assassination attempt on President Trump was staged, sparking a conversation about Trump derangement syndrome and the state of the Democrat Party. Mike also talks to Congressman Chip Roy about the redistricting battle and the threat of Sharia law in Texas. Additionally, he shares his thoughts on the importance of protecting American values and the need for Christians to stand up against the spread of Islam in the US.

A Virginia Congresswoman lands in hot water over her interviewer's comments.  M and M explain.

Democrats are melting down after courts crack down on race-based redistricting schemes, and now the fight over congressional maps is exploding nationwide. Mike breaks down the Virginia Supreme Court ruling, why Democrats are threatening to purge judges who won’t play along, and what this battle means for control of Congress heading into the midterms. Plus, South Carolina Lieutenant Governor Pamela Evette joins the show to talk redistricting, free speech on college campuses, political intimidation from the left, and the growing push to eliminate property taxes.

Mark and  Mike dive into the world of redistricting, including the potential impact on minority representation and the Voting Rights Act. Mike also shares his personal experience with a dermatologist's chemotherapy cream.

The re-districting fight in Virginia that's been struck down by the courts, is spreading across the country.

Many Americans are uneasy with mass deportation while Democrats push identity politics, the Trump economy just shattered expectations with 115,000 new jobs added in April, and Virginia Democrats got smacked down by the courts after a redistricting scheme backfired spectacularly. Mike breaks down the growing debate inside the GOP over immigration, why Trump’s economic message may be stronger than ever heading into the midterms, and how the Virginia Supreme Court handed Republicans a major political victory. Plus, Larry O’Connor joins the show to talk media hypocrisy, Trump loyalty tests, and whether whispers of “amnesty” could spark a civil war inside the conservative movement.

Mike and Mark discuss what a successful end to the Iran war would look like; an examination of “paying it forward” and other acts of kindness.