Documenting It Doesn't Do Anything.

Documenting It Doesn't Do Anything.

Author: Dan Proft August 6, 2026 Duration: 2:10:19

0:30 - Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary, notching a Midwest victory for the left

15:35 - Sam Sanchez from Moe's Cantina joined Amy Jacobson and Jim Iuorio to talk about what he has done to combat human trafficking in his area

33:16 - Illinois House Speaker breaks silence on ethics controversy

50:52 - Wisconsin Senator Ron Johnson joined Amy Jacobson and Jim Iuorio to talk about what’s next in his efforts against Dr. Fauci

01:06:19 - Jennifer Sey is a former Levi's exec and Olympic gymnast. Now she writes "Sey Anything” on Substack and is President of XX-XY clothing line. She joined Amy Jacobson and Jim Iuorio to talk about making some news in Minnesota at a WNBA game 

01:25:16 - John Strand is an author and running for Congress in Florida's 19th Congressional District. He joined Amy Jacobson and Jim Iuorio to talk about his race in Florida

01:29:08 - Michelle Tafoya joined Amy Jacobson and Jim Iuorio to talk about the race for US Senate in Minnesota

01:56:55 - El-Sayed Pledges to Protect Jewish Voters Like His Own Kids Amid ‘Concerns’: ‘Highest Commitment I Can Offer’

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Why Are People So Angry About Flock Cameras? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:08:08
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Why Young Americans Are Embracing Socialism [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:02:51
0:30 - Mike Koolidge filling in for Dan 9:11 - DSA 27:59 - Can the Republicans Beat Socialism in the Midterms? 46:10 - WRFH 101.7 FM General Manager and Hillsdale College journalism lecturer Scot Bertram gives his on-the…
They Still Think They're in the Catbird Seat [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:23:56
0:30 - Chris Krok fills in for Dan 15:39 - Bears 32:03 - Illinois audi: staffing firm paid $79 mill to be on standby 53:08 - ICE Activity in East Chicago 01:06:58 - Surrogate refuses to have abortion 01:25:57 - Dan Corri…
You Could Not Do Worse If You Did Nothing [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:08:05
0:30 - SPLC 7:10 - Darius Williams, HS teacher in Houston, breaks down over his seniors who cannot read or write 25:39 - Woke, Take Two...financing Sharia 45:59 - Primary care pediatrician and former CEO of Johns Hopkins…
Self-Immolation in Front of a Camera [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:21:48
0:30 - WI primary 15:28 - El-Sayed 32:27 - Trump on changing planes 50:27 - Sports & Politics 01:07:41 - Former Chicago Bears QB Mike Tomczak weighs in on the Bears stadium deal and previews the upcoming season. Follow M…
The Truth About Pregnancies and the COVID Vax [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:09:14
0:00 - Trump EO on revised recommended vax sked 5:19 - Hong responds to question about boys in girls bathrooms, sports in WI 24:19 - Arday 43:29 - Senior Washington Fellow at the Institute for Peace and Diplomacy and Mac…
Fauci, Latest On Iran, and a $20 Burrito. [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:13:38
Cook Co SA Eileen Burke on Electronic Monitoring $20 Burrito Sports & Politics Former DOJ federal prosecutor Joseph Moreno argues getting answers from Fauci is more important than prosecuting him. Follow Joe on X @Joseph…
The Professional Reckoning. [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:29:49
0:30 - Rand Paul Votes To Hold Fauci In Contempt: "Seeking The Truth Is Not A Witch Hunt, Accountability Is Not Vengeance" 14:10 - Seattle Storm's Gabby Williams has no issue with trans players in WNBA 32:00 - Over 2,600…
Chicago's Food Deserts [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:14:02
0:30 - How Michigan's Senate primary could shape the Democratic Party's future 14:28 - Abdul El-Sayed Wants Medicare for All ‘From Cradle to Grave.’ His Psychiatrist Wife Doesn’t Accept Medicare—or Any Insurance at All 3…
1 Black Cop vs 20 Black Liberals [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:10:24
0:30 - Giannoulias enters Chicago mayoral race with $22M war chest, strong union support 12:00 - Juliana Stratton vs. ICE 30:46 - El-Sayed and Stevens close Michigan Senate primary offering different visions for Democrat…