Mike Gallagher Podcast

MIke and Mark preview the Trump speech and whether he will assert Chinese meddling in the 2020 election, they trade thoughts on how to best answer questions about the doubts over that result, and then, of course, it's time to hear Chuck Schumer fart on the Senate floor.

Questions about election integrity take center stage as Mike explores whether revisiting past elections is essential to restoring public trust—or whether it’s time to focus on the battles ahead. He also previews President Trump’s highly anticipated primetime address, reacts to the latest developments surrounding Iran, and weighs how today’s political process shapes tomorrow’s confidence in American institutions.

Mike and Mark discuss Chuck Schumer's embarassing moment in the US Senate.

Mike and Mark look at concerns over Supreme Court security, react to the pause in ICE vehicle stops after the Maine shooting, and compare notes over distractions and multitasking from the world of phones to the world of talk shows.

Amy Coney Barrett’s testimony on Capitol Hill sparks a larger conversation about fear, duty, and the responsibility of those entrusted with defending the Constitution. Mike examines whether public officials should ever allow outside pressure to influence their decisions, while also breaking down the latest political headlines, including President Trump’s teased announcement and growing questions surrounding election integrity. It’s a thoughtful look at conviction, accountability, and who stands firm when the pressure is on.

The Supreme Court Justice certainly sounded afraid when she testified on Capitol Hill yesterday. Is if affecting her judicial decisions?  Mike and Mark debate it. 

Mark and Mike speculate over the political impact of a continuing war in Iran, then wonder how Minnesota Governor Tim Walz can pardon a child rapist. The ICE shooting in Maine attracts attention, as does Lindsey Graham’s sister sworn into the US Senate.

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 M and M EXTRA: 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. If you love smart unscripted talk show chemistry, you’re in the right place. 

Mike reacts to the latest political firestorm surrounding immigration, election integrity, and the growing divide over how justice is applied in America. He examines the debate over the SAVE Act, discusses the fallout from a deadly ICE encounter in Maine, and questions why certain stories dominate the national conversation while others are overlooked. Plus, Mike reflects on the emotional transition following Senator Lindsey Graham’s passing as South Carolina begins the process of carrying on his legacy.

Mike and Mark discuss hot topics. Daylight savings time could become permanent with a new bill. Tim Walz admits he pardoned a convicted illegal child rapist because he wanted to avoid deporting him.

Mike and Mark share about the shocking loss of Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC), examining reactions across political and social media lines, previewing what comes next to fill the vacancy.

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M and M EXTRA: 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.

Mike reflects on the life and legacy of the late Senator Lindsey Graham, looking beyond the politics to the personal stories that defined his decades of public service. Through conversations with those who knew him best, Mike explores Graham’s impact on South Carolina, Washington, and the people whose lives he touched. He also examines what comes next for both the Senate and the movement Graham helped shape.

Mike and Mark reflect on the legacy of the late Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) .

Mike and Mark enjoy a montage of Democrats sharing praise for Platner which has not aged well, then speculate as to whether he will actually leave the race by the Monday deadline. Also, an introspective look at whether the podcast audience needs profanity bleeped from video excerpts from newsmakers.

Mike separates fact from fiction as new courtroom developments in the Charlie Kirk case collide with the conspiracy theories dominating social media. He also examines the fallout surrounding Graham Platner and what it reveals about the Democratic Party’s embrace of the DSA. Plus, Mike reacts to new reports involving Iran and the latest questions surrounding national security.

The first per-trial hearings in the case against Tyler Robinson, the man accused of assassinating Charlie Kirk, got underway yesterday in Provo, Utah.

Mike is back!  He and Mark assess the events leading up to Graham Platner’s departure from the Maine Senate race, and what happens next.  Then, an evaluation of the challenging dilemmas of Iran.  But first, Mike shares what he did— or most notably did NOT do— over some of his vacation days.

Conspiracy theories surrounding Charlie Kirk’s murder are spiraling out of control, and Mike isn’t buying it. He breaks down the evidence presented in court, explains why online speculation has gone off the rails, and weighs in on the attacks targeting Charlie’s widow. Plus, the mystery surrounding Mitch McConnell’s health raises even more questions after multiple political insiders claim they’ve recently spoken with him, while the controversy engulfing Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner has Mike asking whether voters are finally waking up to the dangers of the Democratic Socialist movement.

Amid mounting pressure from his own party, Democrat candidate for senate from Maine, Graham Platner suspended his campaign.

On the last solo episode before Mike returns, Mark addresses the latest suspense over whether Graham Platner drops out of his Maine Senate race, weighs the options for Trump now that the Iran ceasefire is toast, and asks when we will get the truth on Mitch McConnell's condition.

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M and M EXTRA: 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. If you love smart unscripted talk show chemistry, you’re in the right place.

Joey Hudson fills in for Mike as tensions with Iran reach a dangerous new level following overnight U.S. strikes on more than 80 Iranian targets. With President Trump declaring negotiations “over” and warning that Iran will be hit “hard tonight,” Joey examines whether diplomacy has finally run its course and asks listeners what America’s next move should be. Plus, callers weigh in on how the U.S. should respond to Iran’s continued aggression, the latest developments from the Middle East, and an update on relief efforts for earthquake victims in Venezuela through Food for the Poor.