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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