Steve reacts to a hodgepodge of stories from Aaron's montage, including Rep. Brandon Gill (R-Texas) disassembling another lefty and why Iran cannot be negotiated with. Then, Hillsdale professor Dr. Matt Mehan joins the program to discuss his new book, "The American Book of Fables." In Hour Two, newly nominated Iowa Republican gubernatorial candidate Zach Lahn joins the program to discuss the issues that propelled him to the biggest 2026 primary upset so far. TODAY'S SPONSORS:PREBORN: https://give.preborn.com/preborn/media-partner?sc=IABSD0123RAFAST GROWING TREES: https://www.fast-growing-trees.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=audio&utm_campaign=Steve+Deace+Show code DEACEPATRIOT MOBILE: https://patriotmobile.com/STEVE or call 972-PATRIOT for your FREE MONTH of serviceFREEDOM PROJECT ACADEMY: https://fpeusa.org/Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices