Day Break | Jobs, Voter Fraud & the AI Wild West --- 00:00 - Monologue 19:12 – Phil Kerpen, President of American Commitment. Kerpen discusses the state of the U.S. economy and the competing indicators Americans are seeing in the economic data. He examines growth, inflation, consumer costs, employment, interest rates, and whether the broader numbers match what families and businesses are experiencing on the ground. 28:10 – Jim Malackowski, Chairman and Co-Founder of AIQA Global. Malackowski discusses concerns being raised by AI insiders about how rapidly artificial intelligence systems are advancing and the need for independent evaluation. He examines who is responsible for testing AI systems, how outside auditing could identify risks and weaknesses, and why independent oversight may become increasingly important as AI is deployed across critical industries. 38:15 - Monologue 57:26 – Jonathan Dever, former Ohio State Representative, retired attorney, former CEO of Commercium Financial, Chief Operating Officer of Proximity, Inc., and author of the forthcoming Grift trilogy. Dever discusses the growing cost of servicing the national debt and the implications for federal taxpayers. He examines how higher interest expenses can consume a larger share of federal revenue, potentially putting greater pressure on taxes, spending, and the federal budget. 1:06:22 – Tom Morrison, former Illinois State Representative. Morrison discusses why Americans interested in changing government policy may want to consider running for local or state office themselves. He walks through the practical side of becoming a candidate, including choosing an office, understanding the filing process, building community support, campaigning, and what prospective candidates should know before jumping into a race. 1:16:31 - Monologue 1:25:36 – Kurt Avery, founder of Sawyer, a company specializing in outdoor protection products since 1984. Avery discusses hurricane safety and the steps families can take before severe weather strikes. He covers emergency preparedness, safe drinking water, essential supplies, evacuation planning, and practical ways to make households more resilient during storms and extended outages. 1:35:53 – Scott McKay, political writer, editor, publisher, novelist, contributing editor at The American Spectator, publisher of The Hayride, and author of The Necessary Men. McKay discusses what a post-communist Cuba could potentially look like and the political and economic challenges that could accompany a major transition. He examines questions surrounding governance, private enterprise, relations with the United States, the Cuban diaspora, and rebuilding institutions after decades of communist rule. 1:44:53 – Troy Anderson, investigative journalist, author, founder and President of Inspire Literary Group, and founder of Prophecy Investigators and Battle-Ready News. Anderson discusses themes from his work connecting current political events involving President Trump with biblical prophecy. He examines the “Ten Kings” prophecy, the Book of Revelation, and his interpretation of how contemporary geopolitical developments could relate to biblical descriptions of the end times. --- Check out our podcast, 'Forgotten America'... Episode 24 is live NOW at Steve Gruber on YouTube! Link below: https://youtu.be/UrGZQdE62jA

Day Break | Common Sense vs. Chaos: The Battle for America’s Future --- 00:00 - Monologue 19:13 – Richard Stern, Vice President of the Plymouth Institute for Free Enterprise at Advancing American Freedom Foundation. Stern discusses proposals to restrict U.S. diesel exports and argues that an export ban could increase domestic fuel costs while benefiting competitors including Russia and China. He examines how refining capacity, global energy markets, and trade policy affect diesel prices for American consumers, farmers, and businesses. 28:02 – Dr. Kelly Victory, Chief of Disaster and Emergency Medicine at The Wellness Company. Dr. Victory discusses a recent scientific review examining nattokinase, an enzyme derived from the Japanese fermented soybean food natto. She reviews research into its potential effects on blood clotting and cardiovascular health, including blood pressure, as well as claims concerning COVID-19 and vaccination that require further clinical study. She also discusses dosing and safety considerations for people interested in nattokinase supplements. Visit TWC.health/GRUBER and use promo code GRUBER to save 10%. 38:08 - Monologue Featuring Ivey Gruber  1:06:18 – A.J. Rice, host of the Dangerous Laughter podcast, President and CEO of Publius PR, Editor-in-Chief of The Publius National Post, and author of The Curse of the Bearded Lady: How the Trans Mafia Whacked American Sanity. Rice discusses his new political satire book and the cultural and political debates that inspired it. He explains how he uses satire to address disputes over gender identity, language, institutions, and American culture. 1:16:31 - Monologue 1:25:34 – Ron Rademacher, travel writer, author, speaker, storyteller, and host of Around Michigan. Rademacher highlights fall events, festivals, attractions, and unique destinations across Michigan, helping listeners find their next autumn adventure. 1:35:14 – Sean Malone, Founder and CEO of Crisis Response International. Malone discusses how churches can prepare before disasters strike and become effective resources when their communities face emergencies. He covers disaster-response planning, volunteer preparation, coordination, supplies, and ways churches can assist families during a crisis. 1:43:56 – Ivey Gruber, President of the Michigan Talk Network. Gruber joins Steve to close out the show with conversation and commentary on the day’s news, politics, culture, and other stories making headlines. --- Check out our podcast, 'Forgotten America'... Episode 24 is live NOW at Steve Gruber on YouTube! Link below: https://youtu.be/UrGZQdE62jA

Day Break | America on Alert: Terror, China & the Midterm Showdown --- 00:00 - Monologue 19:07 – Mario Kranjac, former Mayor of Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey. Kranjac discusses a voter-registration controversy in New Jersey and the questions it has raised about the accuracy and maintenance of the state’s voter rolls. He examines election administration, registration procedures, and concerns being raised ahead of upcoming elections. 28:05 – Dr. Mary Talley Bowden, Stanford-trained ear, nose, and throat physician based in Houston, Texas. Dr. Bowden discusses criticism from some figures associated with the Make America Healthy Again movement over the Trump administration’s approach to mRNA vaccines. She examines disagreements over vaccine policy, the roles of President Trump and HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and why some activists say the issue could carry political consequences. 38:18 - Monologue Featuring Ivey Gruber 47:16 – Katie Asher, vaccine researcher and author of The Book of Heaven: A Story of Hope for the Outcasts, the Broken, and Those Who Lost Faith. Asher discusses controversy surrounding a state initiative involving home visits for families with newborn babies. She examines concerns raised by critics about parental rights and government involvement in the home, as well as the stated public-health goals behind such programs. 57:30 – Houston Keene, Director of Democracy Restored. Keene discusses his organization’s request that the Department of Homeland Security review its contracts with Microsoft following remarks attributed to a former FBI official about a “shadow government.” He examines the watchdog group’s concerns about federal contracting, political activity, and potential conflicts of interest. 1:06:29 – Lindsay Porzio, Director of Stic-It Rotating Flags. Porzio discusses what she sees as a renewed enthusiasm for patriotism and displays of the American flag, including in traditionally Democratic-leaning states. She explores changing cultural attitudes toward national pride and why patriotic imagery appears to be resonating with a new generation of Americans. 1:16:34 - Monologue 1:25:32 – Melanie Kurdys, Board Member of United States Parents Involved in Education and President of the organization’s Michigan chapter. Kurdys discusses concerns about Chinese Communist Party influence and what she describes as “cognitive warfare” within K-12 schools and higher education. She examines foreign influence, educational partnerships, curriculum, and efforts aimed at protecting American students and institutions. 1:35:33 – Gordon G. Chang, author of Plan Red: China’s Project to Destroy America, The Coming Collapse of China, and China Is Going to War. Chang discusses Xi Jinping’s visit and meeting with President Trump, focusing on the major economic and national-security issues shaping U.S.-China relations. He examines trade, strategic competition, China’s global ambitions, and what the meeting could mean for relations between Washington and Beijing. 1:44:20 – Ivey Gruber, President of the Michigan Talk Network. Gruber joins Steve to close out the show with conversation and commentary on the day’s news, politics, culture, and other stories making headlines. --- Check out our podcast, 'Forgotten America'... Episode 24 is live NOW at Steve Gruber on YouTube! Link below: https://youtu.be/UrGZQdE62jA

Day Break | The Midterm Reckoning Begins --- 00:00 - Monologue 19:11 – James Morrone, energy policy analyst for Americans for Prosperity. Morrone discusses President Xi Jinping’s visit to the United States and the role rare-earth minerals and energy are playing in U.S.-China negotiations. He examines America’s dependence on Chinese-controlled critical-mineral supply chains, energy security, and efforts to strengthen domestic production as competition between the two countries continues. Axios 28:01 – Rob Rene, Founder of Exodus Strong. Rene discusses red light therapy and the latest addition to the Exodus Strong system—a new FDA-cleared face mask. He explains how the mask fits into the company’s broader at-home red light therapy kit and the different ways customers incorporate the technology into their wellness routines. Visit ExodusStrong.com/Gruber for more information. 38:14 - Monologue 47:15 – Gregory Lyakhov, Campus Reform correspondent. Lyakhov discusses a new survey reporting that roughly one-third of college students expressed some level of support for using disruptive or violent actions to prevent certain speakers from appearing on campus. He examines what the findings suggest about free speech, political polarization, and attitudes toward open debate at American universities. 1:16:20 - Monologue 1:25:20 – Ross Eisenberg, President of America’s Plastic Makers at the American Chemistry Council. Eisenberg discusses proposals aimed at reducing plastic pollution and the debate over who ultimately bears the cost of new regulations. He examines potential consequences for household products, packaging, manufacturing, and family budgets. 1:35:21 – Mike Alaimo, Director of Environmental and Energy Affairs for the Michigan Chamber of Commerce. In the Michigan Chamber Business Brief, Alaimo discusses PFAS regulations and what evolving environmental standards mean for Michigan businesses. He examines compliance costs, regulatory certainty, environmental protection, and how PFAS requirements could affect manufacturers and other employers across the state. 1:44:04 – Anne Vogel, EPA Regional Administrator for Region 5. Vogel recaps a three-day Michigan visit with EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin and discusses the administration’s environmental and regulatory priorities in the Great Lakes State. She also addresses EPA’s recent work involving environmental cleanup, permitting and energy policy across the Midwest; the agency recently reported work addressing leaking underground storage-tank sites in Michigan and other Region 5 states. --- Check out our podcast, 'Forgotten America'... Episode 24 is live NOW at Steve Gruber on YouTube! Link below: https://youtu.be/UrGZQdE62jA

Day Break | Free Speech, Free For All Friday --- 00:00 - Monologue 28:13 – Alvin Lui, President of Courage Is a Habit. Lui discusses a new report from his organization examining the growing use of “neurodivergence” terminology and programs in K-12 schools. He explains his concerns about how the concept is being incorporated into school policies and curricula and why his organization views it as an evolution of previous DEI initiatives. 38:18 - Monologue 47:21 – Rachel Pearson, Founder of Engage: Promoting Women’s Economic Security. Pearson discusses findings from a new national poll examining the economic concerns weighing most heavily on American women. She breaks down issues including household finances, affordability, economic security, and what the survey suggests women want policymakers to address. 57:30 – Rep. Tim Walberg, Representative for Michigan’s Fifth Congressional District and Chairman of the House Education and Workforce Committee. Walberg discusses congressional scrutiny of international athletes competing in American college sports and concerns about the availability of roster spots for U.S. students. He examines international recruiting, opportunities for American athletes, and the changing landscape of collegiate athletics. 1:16:31 - Monologue 1:25:28 – Steve Dulan, professor and attorney. Dulan discusses the Justice Department’s new legal position that the federal prohibition on federally licensed dealers selling handguns to otherwise law-abiding 18-to-20-year-olds violates the Second Amendment. The DOJ’s Office of Legal Counsel concluded that the restrictions cannot constitutionally be criminally enforced against dealers making those sales, while noting that federal courts have previously divided on the issue. Department of Justice 1:35:15 – Katie Hopkins, British comedian and conservative commentator. Hopkins joins Steve ahead of bringing her “Bat Sh*t Bonkers” tour to Michigan. She discusses the show, her approach to political and cultural comedy, and what audiences can expect from her latest live tour. 1:44:12 – Ivey Gruber, President of the Michigan Talk Network. Gruber joins Steve to continue the conversation about “neurodivergence,” including what the term means and how it is increasingly being used in education and culture. They also open the phone lines and hear directly from a listener. --- Check out our podcast, 'Forgotten America'... Episode 24 is live NOW at Steve Gruber on YouTube! Link below: https://youtu.be/UrGZQdE62jA

Day Break | The Stakes Just Got Higher: Power, Prices & the Road to November --- 00:00 - Monologue 19:19 – David A. Kallman, Senior Partner with Kallman Legal Group. In The Kallman Legal Report, Kallman discusses the legal fight over President Trump’s decision to revoke White House access for CNN, MS NOW, and Politico. Trump had said he would “probably” restore access if the court ruled against him; a federal judge has now temporarily blocked the ban and ordered the outlets’ credentials restored while the case proceeds. 28:10 – Nick Hopwood, Certified Financial Planner and Founder of Peak Wealth Management. In this week’s No Lazy Money, Hopwood discusses interest rates and inflation before focusing on the financial risks surrounding the critical years immediately before and after retirement. He explains sequence-of-returns risk, determining a realistic retirement spending level, and why tax-efficient withdrawal strategies involving brokerage, IRA, and Roth accounts may need to be customized rather than following the traditional order. Visit PeakWM.com/Gruber for a free Social Security analysis from Nick and his team of CFPs. 38:18 - Monologue 47:12 – Alleigh Marré, Executive Director of the American Parents Coalition. Marré discusses what families need to know about the rapid expansion of AI data centers in communities across America. She examines questions surrounding electricity demand, utility costs, infrastructure, transparency, and how data-center development could affect households and local communities. 57:22 – Susan Kokinda, author and organizer with Promethean Action. Kokinda joins Steve for a wide-ranging discussion of Greenland, political tensions within the United Kingdom, and movements seeking greater independence from England. She also discusses President Trump’s diplomatic engagement with China and Russia, the war involving Russia, and the broader international political landscape. 1:16:17 - Monologue 1:24:56 – Ryan Duffy, member of the Enbridge Communications Team. Duffy provides an update on Line 5 after a third-party strike in Wisconsin forced the pipeline out of service before a temporary bypass allowed operations to resume. He discusses continuing environmental monitoring and remediation, Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s recent comments about the proposed Great Lakes Tunnel, and where the project currently stands in the permitting process. 1:34:40 – Charlie Kolean, President of the Private Property Rights Institute. Kolean discusses a report examining Michigan’s mandatory tourism marketing assessments and their impact on smaller hotels and lodging businesses. The institute estimates that small lodging operators contribute roughly $10 million annually while arguing that larger hotel operators receive disproportionate benefits from the system. 1:43:26 – Tom Coulson, owner of Liberty Coin Service. Coulson provides an update on the precious-metals market, discussing developments affecting gold, silver, and collectible coins. He also evaluates listener coin submissions and shares insight into their history, rarity, and potential value. Listeners can submit their own coins to [email protected]. --- Check out our podcast, 'Forgotten America'... Episode 24 is live NOW at Steve Gruber on YouTube! Link below: https://youtu.be/UrGZQdE62jA

Day Break | Trump’s Message to the World—and the Fight at Home --- 00:00 - Monologue 19:11 – Jonathan Butcher, Acting Director of the Center for Education Policy at The Heritage Foundation. Butcher discusses Heritage’s 2026 Education Freedom Report Card, which placed Florida first overall for the fifth consecutive year. He explains the report’s criteria—including school choice, teacher freedom, academic transparency, return on education spending, and civics education—and what Heritage believes other states can learn from Florida’s approach. 27:57 – Dr. Peter A. McCullough, Chief Scientific Officer at The Wellness Company. Dr. McCullough discusses renewed debate over COVID-19 vaccine safety following an opinion piece calling for additional investigation and scrutiny. He also addresses mRNA technology for influenza vaccines, questions about clinical testing in older adults, traditional flu vaccination, and approaches to staying healthy during flu season. Visit TWC.health/GRUBER and use promo code GRUBER to save 10%. 38:05 - Monologue Featuring Ivey Gruber 47:06 – Angela Stanton King, conservative and pro-life advocate and founder of Auntie Angie’s House, which supports pregnant women in crisis. Stanton King discusses the controversy surrounding a holdout juror and the public reaction that followed. She also discusses Black voters, shifting political attitudes, and the issues she believes are influencing Black Americans heading into the elections. 57:20 – Nasser Sharif, founder and President of the California Society for Democracy in Iran. Sharif discusses demonstrations in New York coinciding with an appearance by Iran’s president and provides his perspective on the current political situation inside Iran. He also examines the war, opposition to the Iranian government, and competing visions for the country’s future. 1:06:20 – Adam Brandon, Senior Advisor to the Independent Center, co-founder of the Independent Leadership Council, and author of The Exhausted Majority: Building a Home for the Politically Homeless. Brandon discusses independent voters and their potential importance in closely contested 2026 midterm races. He examines political dissatisfaction, voters who feel disconnected from both major parties, and the issues motivating independents this election cycle. 1:16:15 - Monologue 1:25:08 – Ron Rademacher, travel writer, author, speaker, storyteller, and host of Around Michigan. Rademacher highlights events, festivals, attractions, and unique destinations happening across Michigan, helping listeners find their next adventure around the state. 1:35:16 – Dr. Ernst Roets, Executive Director of Lex Libertas. Roets discusses a planned display of 3,000 named white crosses in Washington, D.C., intended by organizers to represent victims of farm murders in South Africa. He also discusses South Africa’s political landscape, crime, land policy, and the international debate surrounding conditions facing the country’s farming communities. 1:44:11 – Ivey Gruber, President of the Michigan Talk Network and co-host of Day Break. Gruber joins Steve to discuss the scale of fraud affecting government programs and recent federal enforcement efforts targeting fraudulent claims and payments. The Government Accountability Office has estimated that federal programs lose roughly $233 billion to $521 billion annually to fraud, while recent Justice Department operations have targeted healthcare, pandemic-relief, and other schemes involving billions of dollars in alleged losses. --- Check out our podcast, 'Forgotten America'... Episode 24 is live NOW at Steve Gruber on YouTube! Link below: https://youtu.be/UrGZQdE62jA

Day Break | The Media Shake-Up Nobody Saw Coming --- 00:00 - Monologue 19:15 – John R. Lott Jr., President of the Crime Prevention Research Center and former senior advisor for research and statistics at the U.S. Department of Justice. Lott discusses the fiscal and public-safety arguments surrounding efforts to delay the deportation of noncitizens convicted of crimes. He examines detention, incarceration, court, and other taxpayer costs involved in immigration enforcement. 28:14 – Danielle Buck, Senior Vice President of Marketing & Partnerships at Patriot Mobile. Buck discusses the Concerned Women for America and Young Women for America Summit in Washington, D.C., where hundreds of women gathered for leadership training and civic engagement. She also highlights Patriot Mobile’s partnership with SoldierStrong, including donating its placement on Ty Dillon’s No. 10 NASCAR car to spotlight veterans and the SoldierSuit robotic exoskeleton. Visit PatriotMobile.com and use promo code GRUBER for a free month of service. 38:24 - Monologue Featuring Ivey Gruber 47:26 – Bishop Daniel, President of GFA World. Bishop Daniel discusses the role churches and Christians can play in putting their faith into action and becoming more engaged in their communities. He also provides an update from Nepal, where local Christian missionaries are working to reach communities affected by a devastating natural disaster. 57:37 – Ken Buck, former five-term Congressman from Colorado, attorney, and author of Crushed: Big Tech’s War on Free Speech. Buck discusses the growth of democratic socialist candidates and the broader debate over socialism, free markets, and individual liberty in American politics. 1:06:37 – Dennis Lennox, political commentator and Republican public affairs consultant. Lennox discusses Michigan’s 2026 elections and argues that contests beyond the high-profile U.S. Senate race between Republican Mike Rogers and Democrat Abdul El-Sayed could have major consequences for state government and policy. Michigan voters are also choosing a new governor in the November 3 election. 1:16:47 - Monologue 1:25:37 – Katie Heid, News Director for Michigan News Source. Heid delivers the Michigan Rundown, beginning with a federal lawsuit alleging that Dearborn favored Islamic observances over Christian and Jewish ones, allegations the city denies. She also discusses President Trump reaffirming his endorsement of Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers and Democrat Abdul El-Sayed’s response, along with the arrest in Metro Detroit of a man federal investigators allege was a high-ranking Iraqi intelligence officer during the Saddam Hussein era. 1:35:47 – Kyle Haustveit, Under Secretary of Energy at the U.S. Department of Energy. Haustveit discusses energy reliability as electricity demand grows, particularly from artificial intelligence and data centers. He also examines the relationship between abundant energy, grid infrastructure, and continued growth in American manufacturing. 1:44:44 – Ivey Gruber, President of the Michigan Talk Network. Gruber joins Steve to discuss the unusually quiet hurricane season before turning to technology designed to help people spend less time on their phones. They also explore research into music, cognitive health, and whether staying musically engaged could play a role in healthy aging. --- Check out our podcast, 'Forgotten America'... Episode 24 is live NOW at Steve Gruber on YouTube! Link below: https://youtu.be/UrGZQdE62jA

Day Break | Who Controls the Future? Surveillance, AI & American Power --- 00:00 - Monologue 19:18 – Jim Malackowski, Chairman and Co-Founder of AIQA Global. Malackowski discusses growing concerns surrounding artificial intelligence and argues that the focus shouldn’t only be on what AI can do, but also on who is using it and for what purpose. He examines AI governance, accountability, security, and the risks organizations can face as adoption accelerates. 28:14 – Natalie Dominguez, Title Theft Education Specialist for Home Title Lock. Dominguez shares a disturbing case involving a daughter who discovered her father had died, only to learn that his caretaker had allegedly moved into the property and taken control of the deed. She explains how deed and title fraud can happen, warning signs families should watch for, and steps homeowners can take to monitor their property records. 38:21 - Monologue Featuring Ivey Gruber 47:21 – Chloe Waterman, Deputy Director for Food Systems and Agriculture at Friends of the Earth. Waterman discusses a new report examining the prevalence of industrially produced meat and cheese in American school lunch entrées. She explains the report’s concerns about children’s nutrition, food sourcing, and potential changes to school meal programs. 57:35 – Sal Nuzzo, Executive Director of Consumers’ Defense. Nuzzo discusses the Trump administration’s changes to Biden-era agriculture and climate initiatives and the implications for farmers, federal regulation, and conservation policy. USDA has made a number of changes to agriculture programs under the current administration while also continuing and expanding several federal farm-support and conservation programs. 1:06:32 – Patrick McEnroe, President of the International Tennis Hall of Fame. McEnroe discusses concerns about American athletes losing opportunities on college rosters as international recruiting expands. He examines the issue following a House hearing focused on international athletes, roster availability, and what the changing landscape of college sports means for young American players. 1:16:47 - Monologue 1:25:50 – Salim Furth, Senior Research Fellow and Director of the Urbanity Project at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University. Furth discusses housing reform across the United States and which policy approaches states are pursuing to increase housing supply. He examines zoning, permitting, development restrictions, and lessons from a 50-state look at efforts to address housing affordability. 1:35:56 – Jasmine Zaki, Chairwoman of the Board of the Middle East Policy Council. Zaki discusses U.S. policy toward Kurdish groups in the Middle East and whether changes in Washington’s approach could create new opportunities for Iranian influence in Iraq. She examines the Kurds’ strategic position, regional security, and the competing interests shaping U.S. policy in Iraq. 1:44:46 – State Rep. Mike Harris, representing Michigan’s 52nd House District. Harris discusses his role chairing a House select committee reviewing the rules and procedures of the State Board of Canvassers and Bureau of Elections following controversy surrounding a citizen voting initiative. The Michigan House confirms Harris chairs the select committee, which is holding hearings on the issue and related election procedures. --- Check out our podcast, 'Forgotten America'... Episode 24 is live NOW at Steve Gruber on YouTube! Link below: https://youtu.be/UrGZQdE62jA

Day Break | Free Speech, Free For All Friday --- 00:00 - Monologue 28:14 – Joe Rieck, Vice President of Sales at Longevity Wellness. Rieck shares customer experiences from people using Longevity Wellness products, including reports of improved strength, joint comfort, mobility, and overall well-being. He also discusses the company’s focus on natural ingredients designed to support the body and everyday wellness. Visit LongevityWellness.co/Gruber for savings or call 855-939-0032 to speak with a wellness advisor. 38:28 - Monologue Featuring Ivey Gruber 57:41 – Rep. Tim Walberg, Representative for Michigan’s Fifth Congressional District and member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee and House Education and the Workforce Committee. Walberg discusses two House measures he recently supported aimed at strengthening federal oversight and combating fraud in taxpayer-funded programs. He also weighs in on issues affecting Michigan and the political landscape heading into the midterm elections. 1:16:56 - Monologue 1:25:57 – Steve Dulan, professor and attorney. Dulan discusses the Trump administration’s expansion of hunting and fishing opportunities on federally managed lands and waters. He examines what the changes mean for Michigan sportsmen, hunters nationwide, public-land access, and the intersection of federal and state wildlife management. The Interior Department says its final rule created 1,488 new hunting and sport-fishing opportunities across 32 states. 1:36:13 – Jim Tignanelli, President of the Police Officers Association of Michigan. Tignanelli discusses Michigan’s U.S. Senate race between Republican Mike Rogers and Democrat Abdul El-Sayed, including Rogers’ efforts to make El-Sayed’s past association with political streamer Hasan Piker a campaign issue. He also discusses socialism, the direction of the Democratic Party, and the issues shaping Michigan’s midterm political debate. El-Sayed has recently distanced himself from controversial statements by Piker while Rogers and allied groups have continued highlighting the association. 1:44:45 – Ivey Gruber, President of the Michigan Talk Network. Gruber joins Steve and takes calls from listeners before turning to some of the day’s more unusual stories. They discuss the discovery of a new species of cat and the story of a man who constructed an extraordinarily detailed model of New York City. --- Check out our brand new podcast, 'Forgotten America'... Episode 24 is live NOW at Steve Gruber on YouTube! Link below: https://youtu.be/UrGZQdE62jA