They Still Think They're in the Catbird Seat

They Still Think They're in the Catbird Seat

Author: Dan Proft August 14, 2026 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 Corrigan, founder of Smidge Small Batch Supplements, points out 3 things RFK Jr. gets right about American health — even if you can’t stand him. Dan is also the author of Eat Well, Supplement Well, Digest Well: A Nonconformist Approach to Optimal Health 

01:39:39 - Managing Editor for HotAir.com, Ed Morrissey, explains the polling collapse we saw last Tuesday night in Wisconsin. Follow Ed on X @EdMorrissey

02:01:33 - Open Mic Friday!

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