The Steve Gruber Show | Iran on Notice, Cartels at War, and America Rising

The Steve Gruber Show | Iran on Notice, Cartels at War, and America Rising

Author: Chancellor February 23, 2026 Duration: 1:52:52
The Steve Gruber Show | Iran on Notice, Cartels at War, and America Rising --- 00:00 - Hour 1 Monologue 18:53 – Alireza Jafarzadeh, Deputy Director of the U.S. Office of the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI-US), author of The Iran Threat, and TEDx speaker. Jafarzadeh discusses reports that Iran is preparing for war, including newly revealed images of tunnel entrances. He explains what this could signal about Tehran’s military strategy and regional ambitions. 27:50 – Joe Rieck, Vice President of Sales at Longevity. Rieck talks about staying on track with New Year’s health goals and how Longevity products can help support daily wellness. Visit longevitywellness.co and use promo code GRUBER. 37:59 - Hour 2 Monologue 46:50 – Tal Fortgang, Legal Policy Fellow at the Manhattan Institute. Fortgang discusses a new issue brief arguing that public universities should be more accountable to the taxpayers who fund them. He explains concerns over governance, transparency, and mission drift in higher education. 56:48 – Ross Eisenberg, President of America’s Plastic Makers, a division of the American Chemistry Council. Eisenberg outlines what the $1.1 trillion plastics industry hopes to hear regarding jobs and investment in the State of the Union. He discusses manufacturing, innovation, and economic growth. 1:05:29 – Chris Talgo, Editorial Director at The Heartland Institute. Talgo argues that New York City needs expanded school choice rather than “green schools” initiatives. He discusses education priorities and outcomes for families. 1:15:21 - Hour 2 Monologue 1:24:15 – Hon. Thaddeus G. McCotter, former member of Congress and Senior Advisor to the Secure Our States Coalition. McCotter explains the launch of the coalition aimed at combating what he describes as China’s subnational threats. He discusses state-level vulnerabilities and national security concerns. 1:34:04 – Dr. Emily K. Hurst, board-certified in Critical Care Medicine, Internal Medicine, and Hospice and Palliative Care Medicine. Dr. Hurst discusses concerns that more than 8,000 physicians in Michigan could risk losing their licenses ahead of a looming March 28 deadline. She explains what’s at stake for healthcare access across the state. 1:42:55 – Ivey Gruber, President of the Michigan Talk Network. Gruber wraps up the show by celebrating American hockey victories at the Olympics while also noting tragedy involving a player. The segment also touches on East Coast snowstorms and ongoing cartel violence in Mexico. --- Check out our brand new podcast, 'Forgotten America'... The second episode is live NOW at Steve Gruber on YouTube! Link below: https://youtu.be/vZiEUjtQ-m4

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