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As election season heats up, familiar political alliances and convictions are coming under fresh scrutiny—from Republican candidates navigating Trump and foreign policy to Democrats facing questions about identity, faith and the messages coming from their own political circles.

Gas prices and inflation remain front and center as the Iran conflict continues to ripple through the economy. Stephen Moore offers his perspective on what’s driving the pressure at the pump, the strength of the broader U.S. economy, and what Washington could do to help bring costs down. With energy prices still a major concern, the bigger question is what comes next for American consumers—and the economy.

Michael Youssef argues that the West is failing to recognize and confront the forces he sees threatening its Judeo-Christian foundations. He points to Iran, Islamist influence, Qatar’s financial reach, and what he describes as a growing “Red-Green” convergence between Islamism and Western progressivism. His central message is a call for moral clarity: learn from history, reject appeasement, confront falsehood with truth, and boldly proclaim the Christian Gospel.

At first glance, these stories seem to have little in common. But beneath the headlines are questions about political violence, law and order, race, and the kind of country America wants to be. Look a little closer, and a deeper connection begins to emerge.

As political tensions rise, a conversation about respectful disagreement points to a different way forward: debate the issues, reject violence, and remember the humanity behind opposing views.

On the world stage he draws a hard line between a rebuilt future and no future at all, then claims the record belongs to those who act instead of pontificate.

Republican Florida Sen. Rick Scott says Republicans win by standing for freedom vs. socialism, crediting Trump for jobs and lower poverty, and shrinking government to cut costs.

Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey is pouring $2.25 million into expanding the Welcome Family program, which sends registered nurses into new mothers’ homes for government-backed visits and postpartum screenings. At the same time, the state has expanded abortion access later in pregnancy. The juxtaposition raises questions about government’s role in the lives of families—help after birth, or overreach from the same officials who widened later abortion.

Craig W. Stanfill joins Mike to discuss his new novel, Carbon Zero: An AI Dystopia Novel, and the ideas behind a story where artificial intelligence pushes society into uncharted territory. Craig explains what inspired the book, how today’s AI developments shaped the story, and why the question of whether AI can understand right from wrong may be more important than we think. TODAY ONLY! Get Carbon Zero for just $2.99 on Kindle! Tomorrow, the price jumps to $9.99. 👉 Don’t miss the savings! Go to Amazon and search Carbon Zero by Craig W. Stanfill and get your Kindle edition today!

Financial struggle has always been part of American life, but that reality can become powerful political fuel. The conversation looks at how frustration over prices and the cost of living can be turned into a broader narrative—and why simply having the facts on your side may not be enough to win the larger argument.