Many Americans are uneasy with mass deportation while Democrats push identity politics, the Trump economy just shattered expectations with 115,000 new jobs added in April, and Virginia Democrats got smacked down by the courts after a redistricting scheme backfired spectacularly. Mike breaks down the growing debate inside the GOP over immigration, why Trump’s economic message may be stronger than ever heading into the midterms, and how the Virginia Supreme Court handed Republicans a major political victory. Plus, Larry O’Connor joins the show to talk media hypocrisy, Trump loyalty tests, and whether whispers of “amnesty” could spark a civil war inside the conservative movement.

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Mike and Mark discuss what a successful end to the Iran war would look like; an examination of “paying it forward” and other acts of kindness.

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There are some inside the GOP who think President Trump should soften his stance on illegal immigration. Will he do it?

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Mike and Mark share their own prayers and discuss the significance of the National Day of Prayer; In a sea of deceptive messaging, what is the definition of a lie?; Rave reviews for Rubio create more 2028 buzz

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Mike marks the National Day of Prayer with a message centered on gratitude, faith, and the belief that many Americans are exhausted by division and constant outrage. He explains why he believes Marco Rubio is emerging as a major force for 2028, pointing to Rubio’s optimistic vision of America and ability to connect with voters looking for stability instead of chaos. At the same time, Mike pushes back against critics attacking President Trump’s efforts to negotiate an end to the Iran conflict, arguing that much of the country wants strength without endless war. A spirited caller exchange adds another layer to the conversation as Mike revisits a heated debate from the previous day and even issues a rare on-air correction. Through it all, the show focuses on a country caught between fear and hope, and whether Americans still believe unity and common purpose are possible.

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Could the Iran War come to a formal end in the coming days. Mark and Mike handicap the odds.

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Mike and Mark discuss a horrific crime out of Texas, and the passing of media giant Ted Turner.

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Mike breaks down a brutal primary night for establishment Republicans, as Trump-backed candidates dominate and send a clear message that the GOP base is done with what he calls weak, ineffective leadership. He warns that figures like Thomas Massie could be next, as the party shifts toward loyalty and a willingness to fight, while questioning how much influence anti-Trump voices really have after the results. At the same time, Mike puts Democrats on the spot, arguing they’re stuck without a single compelling policy to offer voters despite ongoing frustration with the current landscape. A heated caller exchange highlights that divide, with Mike challenging the left’s ideas on immigration, energy, and the economy. The bigger takeaway is a party realignment on one side and what he sees as total disarray on the other, setting up a high-stakes political battle heading into the next round of elections.

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