The Steve Gruber Show | Guest Host, Scot Bertram | The Political Storm: Border Funding, Ballots, and Global Power Plays

The Steve Gruber Show | Guest Host, Scot Bertram | The Political Storm: Border Funding, Ballots, and Global Power Plays

Author: Chancellor February 9, 2026 Duration: 1:50:44
The Steve Gruber Show | Guest Host, Scot Bertram | The Political Storm: Border Funding, Ballots, and Global Power Plays --- 00:00 - Hour 1 Monologue 19:04 – Dan Lennington, Managing Vice President and Deputy Counsel at the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty, focusing on the Equality Under the Law Project. Lennington discusses a New York Times report highlighting WILL’s efforts to end what he calls illegal DEI programs. He explains the legal arguments and why these cases could reshape workplace and government policy. 27:55 – Haley Strack, William F. Buckley Fellow in Political Journalism at National Review. Strack outlines what she calls another path forward for Christian Zionists. She discusses how faith, foreign policy, and domestic politics intersect in today’s debate. 35:13 - Hour 2 Monologue 44:06 – Corinne Clifford, independent journalist, White House press corps member, and official spokesperson for SAT123.com. Clifford discusses Adam Schiff being confronted with polling showing overwhelming public support for requiring photo ID to vote. She explains why voter ID remains a winning issue across party lines. 53:56 – James Bradley, author of Precious Freedom: A Novel. Bradley analyzes rising U.S.–Iran tensions as critical nuclear talks take place in Oman. He discusses the stakes for regional stability and global security. 1:02:47 – Mark Malkoff, comedian, podcast host, and writer featured on Today, Good Morning America, CNN, and NPR’s Weekend Edition. Malkoff talks about his upcoming book, Love Johnny Carson: One Obsessive Fan’s Journey to Find the Genius Behind the Legend. He shares stories about Carson’s influence and his own journey uncovering the man behind the icon. 1:12:45 - Hour 3 Monologue 1:21:40 – Josh Findlay, Director of the Texas Public Policy Foundation’s National Election Protection Project. Findlay argues that voter ID is essential for election integrity and says pop culture figures like Nicki Minaj are right to call attention to the issue. He explains why voter confidence depends on clear safeguards. 1:31:31 – Ingrid Jacques, columnist for USA Today. Jacques examines polling that shows voters view Trump more negatively than Biden — and why writing him off may be a mistake. She discusses voter sentiment, media narratives, and what could shift the race. --- Visit Steve's website: https://stevegruber.com TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@stevegrubershow Truth: https://truthsocial.com/@stevegrubershow Gettr: https://gettr.com/user/stevegruber Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stevegrubershow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevegrubershow/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Stevegrubershow Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/TheSteveGruberShow

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The Steve Gruber Show | Common Sense Then, ‘Extremism’ Now [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:52:57
The Steve Gruber Show | Common Sense Then, ‘Extremism’ Now --- 0:00:00 - Hour 1 Monologue 18:55 – Carrie Sheffield, Senior Policy Analyst at the Independent Women’s Forum. Sheffield reacts to President Trump’s Michigan s…
Steve Gruber | There’s a war on ICE and on common sense [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:01
Lots of work to do—let’s get to it—Here are 3 big things for this hour— Number One— So should we start looking up Greenland on Zillow? It seems this issue and this effort to gain control of the island by the US is not go…
Ali Safavi | Iran at a Tipping Point [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:01
Steve welcomes Ali Safavi, member of the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI) and Iran’s Parliament-in-Exile, to discuss the rising uprisings that could bring the imminent fall of the mullahs. Safavi explains ho…
Joe Rieck | Healthy Goals That Actually Stick [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:31
Steve sits down with Joe Rieck, VP of Sales at Longevity, to talk about realistic health goals and New Year resolutions that actually last. Joe explains why consistency, not extreme diets or complicated routines, is the…
Steve Gruber | I Stand With Law Enforcement! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:01
Fighting for you from the Foxhole of Freedom Number One— What are the best states to retire—and what are the best? Does your state make the list? I will take a look at that in a few minutes— Number Two— Did the US milita…
Ken Cuccinelli | Election Integrity Takes Center Stage [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 7:31
Steve welcomes Ken Cuccinelli, National Chairman of the Election Transparency Initiative, for a hard look at the election integrity battles already shaping 2026. They break down major warning signs, from USPS mail and po…