Episode Details

On a crisp 52°F morning turning into an 86°F late-summer day, Kevin and Alix cover a packed slate of news on the one-year anniversary of Charlie Kirk’s passing. The hosts break down major headlines from Donald Trump’s "Trump-a-Palooza" midterm rally in Dallas—including his proposal for a $5,000 "Trump Dividend"—alongside insights from Vice President J.D. Vance and Dr. Oz on healthcare victories. They are joined by ag expert Bridget Riedel for updates on the screw worm crisis affecting animal imports, and outdoorsman Steve Carney, who shares a wild dove-hunting encounter with a hawk and breaking news on Minnesota DNR's total shift to digital deer tagging. Standout Moments & Timestamps 03:15 — The $5,000 "Trump Dividend": Trump proposes a $5,000 dividend payout for working American adults if Republicans sweep the midterms, funded by international tariff revenues, alongside mandatory U.S.-spending conditions. 09:30 — J.D. Vance on Common Sense vs. Crazy: Vice President J.D. Vance speaks with Sean Hannity to defend the proposed dividend, contrasting conservative economic growth and border security with radical proposals from the left. 14:45 — Dr. Oz on Healthcare Wins & Fraud: Dr. Oz highlights major drug price reductions via TrumpRx.gov, $50 billion injected into rural healthcare, and aggressive Department of Justice crackdowns on billions in healthcare fraud. 17:10 — Ag Update: Screw Worm Impact on Pet Adoptions: Bridget Riedel details how new New World screw worm quarantine regulations have halted cross-state dog and cat adoptions from Texas and triggered livestock import checks from Mexico. 22:00 — Steve Carney’s Hawk Attack & Digital Tagging Warning: Steve Carney shares a hilarious story of a red-tailed hawk attacking his plastic decoy, and warns hunters about Minnesota DNR eliminating paper tags in favor of mandatory mobile app validation. 27:40 — Remembering Charlie Kirk (1 Year Anniversary): Reflecting on Charlie Kirk's murder, the hosts play impactful archival wisdom clips on faith, marriage, and purpose, while executive producer Andrew Kolvet calls on supporters to focus on Charlie's enduring legacy rather than the noise.