The Dangerous Rise of Political Hatred
Podcasts > Mike Gallagher Podcast
Monday, August 24, 2026
Mike examines the growing intensity of political hatred in America, from threats against President Trump and his family to Democrats allegedly facing hostility from members of their own party. He focuses on the public celebration and mockery surrounding Charlie Kirk’s assassination, questioning what it means when political violence and cruelty become entertainment or campaign strategy. Mike also discusses the Washington Post’s reinstatement of a reporter who was fired over her reaction to Kirk’s death, using the controversy to examine unions, workplace standards, and free speech. As the midterms approach, he asks whether embracing this kind of political hostility will actually help Democrats at the ballot box—or expose a deeper moral problem within the country.
