Episode Details

The Steve Gruber Show | America on Edge: Iran War, Rising Gas Prices & Terror Threats --- 00:00 - Monologue 19:01 – Tom Sharpe, OBE, Qorvis Senior Advisor and former Royal Navy Commander. Sharpe analyzes Iran’s military calculus as tensions continue to rise in the region. He explains how Tehran may be weighing its strategic options and what the situation could mean for global security. 27:50 – Brad Hoos, Founder of MuskOx. Hoos announces three new spring flannel patterns—Sea Green, Sky, and Cayenne—while celebrating MuskOx being named GearJunkie’s Best Overall Flannel of 2026. He also highlights the company’s new 100% American-made T-shirts and MuskOx’s commitment to conservation through donations to the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center. Visit gomuskox.com/gruber and use code HEAVYWEIGHT for $15 off. 37:57 - Monologue 46:55 – John O. McGinnis, law professor at Northwestern University and a leading scholar on constitutional law and democracy. McGinnis examines the debate over wealth taxes and whether they could undermine democratic institutions. He discusses the economic and constitutional concerns surrounding proposals to tax accumulated wealth. 57:01 – Daren Shumate, founder and managing principal of Shumate Engineering. Shumate explains how the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence infrastructure is creating enormous demand for electricity and water. He also discusses new cooling technologies that could reduce energy use by 50% and water consumption by 90% in future data centers. 1:15:57 - Monologue 1:24:51 – Alleigh Marré, Executive Director of the American Parents Coalition. Marré discusses a new lawsuit involving the popular online platform Roblox. She explains concerns from parents about safety, oversight, and protecting children online. 1:34:36 – Erick Kaardal, attorney with Mohrman, Kaardal & Erickson, a firm focused on defending citizens against government overreach. Kaardal discusses allegations involving Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and claims of malicious acts. He explains the legal implications and why the case is drawing significant attention. 1:43:20 – Ivey Gruber, President of the Michigan Talk Network. Gruber wraps up the show with several uplifting headlines, including a Grammy speech celebrating family and motherhood, the history of St. Patrick’s Day, and a touching tribute to a 104-year-old retired firefighter honored by a parade of fire trucks on his birthday. --- Check out our brand new podcast, 'Forgotten America'... The fifth episode is live NOW at Steve Gruber on YouTube! Link below: https://youtu.be/CruHHRXxRE4