North Carolina Democrats scored major victories in Tuesday's midterm elections with former Gov Roy Cooper defeating Republican Michael Whatley in the U S Senate race flipping a seat previously held by Republicans Democrats also captured competitive congressional districts and won control of the North Carolina House marking a significant shift in the state's political landscape Mitch Kokai of the John Locke Foundation joins the program to recap the election results examine the Republican losses and discuss what Democratic gains mean for state government Andy Jackson of the John Locke Foundation breaks down voter turnout including participation by party and the [... more]

There is now concern about conservative-leaning political pundits and pollsters that the Republicans will lose the House and the Senate unless there is a massive Republican turnout at the polls today Voters are still furious over high prices and the war in Iran What say you Memphis See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

North Carolina's early voting period has officially ended with millions of ballots cast ahead of Tuesday's midterm elections The program examines final turnout figures including participation among Republicans Democrats and unaffiliated voters Meanwhile North Carolina Supreme Court Justice Phil Berger Jr is exploring a potential run for chief justice in after announcing he would not seek reelection to his current seat A Democratic-aligned organization is also drawing attention for efforts targeting Republican voters in North Carolina's judicial races Bryce Fiedler of the Carolinas Academic Leadership Network joins the program to discuss recommendations from a state education task force where a [... more]

Federal prosecutors have announced charges against additional noncitizens accused of illegally voting in North Carolina's general election bringing the statewide total to people charged this year The latest cases involve defendants across all three federal judicial districts in North Carolina Meanwhile Attorney General Jeff Jackson's office reports receiving complaints about gas stations potentially failing to pass along savings from the state's temporary -cent-per-gallon gas tax suspension raising questions about enforcement and the lack of reported savings data Andy Jackson of the John Locke Foundation joins the program to analyze the latest early voting numbers with Democrats maintaining a substantial turnout [... more]

The ACLJ just obtained FOIA records from Cheverly Maryland showing that of their Noncitizen Voter Registry appears to have voted in at least one federal election Let that sink in one out of four noncitizens on Cheverly's noncitizen voter roll appears to have voted in at least one federal election This is either evidence of massive voter fraud where noncitizens are voting in yet another state or gross incompetence on the part of voter registry officials The Sekulow team discusses the ACLJ's bombshell report on noncitizen voting the Trump Administration's efforts to bolster voter turnout the ACLJ's legal work to [... more]

Dana Loesch recaps what went down in her red Texas county over the weekend including some early voting election interference in her town square with fences and barricades Dana breaks down the misinformation being pushed including fake political polling about high GOP turnout Barack Obama takes a shot at Trump's White House renovations by slamming the Cheesecake Factory Dana's commentary fact-checks a line from Barack Obama's speech in Michigan downplaying the severity of Islamism and the Muslim Brotherhood Tarrant County Chair Tim Davis joins us to explain why Tarrant County is on the tip of everyone's tongues what happened over [... more]

Former Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin joins Brian Kilmeade in-studio to expose how progressive candidates mask their radical socialist agendas behind a moderate facade to win centrist swing districts Youngkin details the consequences of sanctuary state policies sounds the alarm on critical voter turnout drop-offs in key races like Michigan and Texas and defends free enterprise against destructive wealth taxes Learn more about your ad choices Visit podcastchoices com adchoices [... more]

The latest Carolina Journal Poll offers a new look at North Carolina's political landscape with less than two weeks until Election Day David Larson of Carolina Journal joins the program to break down approval ratings for President Donald Trump and Gov Josh Stein along with voter preferences in legislative and congressional races The October survey shows Trump with approval and Stein at while Democrats hold a six-point advantage on both generic ballots Larson also examines favorability ratings for Republican Michael Whatley and Democrat Roy Cooper along with voters' views of the Democratic Socialists of America In North Carolina's U S [... more]

President Donald Trump returned to North Carolina Tuesday night for a campaign rally in Greenville where he urged voters to support Republican U S Senate candidate Michael Whatley and congressional candidates Laurie Buckhout and Jennifer Balkcom The program features audio from the rally including Trump's criticism of former Gov Roy Cooper's record on crime immigration and the economy as Republicans work to increase turnout ahead of the November midterms Andrew Pomeranz of Carolina Journal joins the program to discuss Vice President JD Vance's Monday rally in Hendersonville where he campaigned for Whatley and Balkcom while highlighting Hurricane Helene recovery efforts [... more]

North Carolina is reporting the lowest gasoline and diesel prices in the nation following the temporary suspension of the state's -cent-per-gallon fuel tax Meanwhile the Trump administration has announced a settlement with UNC-Chapel Hill resolving federal investigations into allegations of antisemitism and racial discrimination requiring changes to university policies and admissions practices The administration has also released million in federal funding for a major North Carolina passenger rail project Andy Jackson of the John Locke Foundation joins the program to examine the first four days of early voting with Democratic turnout significantly outpacing Republicans and questions emerging about whether the [... more]

President Trump continues his marathon of midterm campaigns Trump continues to energize turnout by telling the electorate to pretend he's on the ballot The execution of Nidal Malik Hasan convicted of killing people in the Fort Hood shooting will no longer be livestreamed President Barack Obama accused Jews of unjustly taking land from Palestinians during remarks in Northern Ireland Thank you for supporting our sponsors that make The Dana Show possible AMAC https amac us dana pdocastAMAC is the conservative alternative to AARP and now you can get years for just One payment spouse included money-back guarantee Alliance Defending Freedomhttps [... more]

North Carolina State Treasurer Brad Briner is warning that Atrium Health's new affordability program could accelerate financial problems for the State Health Plan by shifting additional costs onto taxpayers and plan members Atrium maintains its program will help reduce out-of-pocket expenses for patients Meanwhile new data shows teacher vacancies across North Carolina declined even before recently approved pay raises took effect Andy Jackson of the John Locke Foundation joins the program with the latest mail-voting numbers showing turnout running nearly below the same point in the midterm election Plus the U S Supreme Court has temporarily blocked a Fourth Circuit [... more]

The Todd Starns Radio Show discusses the California election, Republican turnout, property tax crisis in Kansas, Ty Masterson's campaign for governor, President Trump's endorsement, menopause legislation, women's rights, education policy, and gender-inclusive policies. [... more]

Hate is rising across communities, including Jewish communities, and it's essential to show up for people. The UFO disclosure and potential alien life may be imminent, but it's uncertain. Trump's popularity among Republican voters remains strong, and voter turnout is a significant concern for the upcoming elections. [... more]

Dana discusses various topics including Trump being called the Antichrist, Medicare fraud, identity theft, California wildfires, Los Angeles mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt, and Eric Clapton's ranking on Rolling Stone's guitarist list. [... more]

A discussion about the threat of Islamism, particularly in universities, and its connection to foreign funding. The conversation also touches on quantum computing, AI, and the controversy surrounding Steve Bannon's appearance at CPAC, as well as the potential threat posed by Marco Rubio and the involvement of various individuals and organizations in the 2028 election. [... more]

North Carolina's record voter turnout in the 2026 primary elections was driven by the presidential race, but still relatively low compared to general elections. Meanwhile, a state auditor's report reveals financial mismanagement in Rocky Mount, leading to a $80 million decline in cash reserves. Legislative leaders are seeking to intervene in a federal lawsuit challenging a state law banning taxpayer funding for gender transition procedures for prison inmates, arguing it's a matter of state policy. [... more]

Voters in North Carolina head to the polls on primary election day, with a Senate primary and several other key races drawing attention. The state's voting requirements include showing a valid photo ID, and voters must cast their ballots in their assigned precinct. Despite low turnout, the election is expected to be closely watched, with some races potentially going down to the wire. [... more]

North Carolina's early voting numbers are showing a significant increase, with over 420,000 votes cast through Tuesday. Dr. Andy Jackson from the John Locke Foundation discusses the implications of this trend and how it may impact Election Day. Meanwhile, the state's election management system is in need of modernization, with a bipartisan commission working to bring the system up to date. The commission aims to complete the overhaul by next summer, 2027. Additionally, six more JDIG projects were canceled by the North Carolina Department of Commerce's Economic Investment Committee, adding to a troubling long-term pattern of failed job creation targets. [... more]

Crime rates in North Carolina's major cities show improvement in 2025, with a 21% decrease in violent crimes in Charlotte and a 25% reduction in homicides in Greensboro. The state's capital, Raleigh, saw a 1% overall reduction in violent crime, while Winston-Salem held steady. Meanwhile, the G20 finance track will host meetings in Asheville, showcasing the city's resilience and economic momentum after Hurricane Helene. Vaccines help train and strengthen the immune response to fight off respiratory illnesses like flu and COVID-19. [... more]