Elon Musk Calls Peter Navarro A ‘Moron, Congressional Republicans Defy Trump, Work to Reseize Tariff Authority, Trump says Iran Nuclear discussions are inbound, And More: 4.8.25

Today on Rising, Robby delivers a monologue on former President Barack Obama's policies that he thinks paved the way for President Trump's crackdown on universities. A newly released affidavit shows the alleged arsonist targeted Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro (D) over his views on the war in Gaza. El Salvador denies Sen. Chris Van Hollen’s (D-Md.) request to visit mistakenly-deported Kilmar Abrego Garcia. Robby and Niall discuss a piece from The Wall Street Journal that alleges that billionaire Elon Musk is attempting to impregnate X influencers and build a legion of his children. Visiting fellow at the Heritage Foundation and Co-founder of Moms For Liberty, Tiffany Justice discusses DOJ's lawsuit against Maine over defying President Trump's ban of transgender athletes from women's sports. President Trump called for Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell to be ‘terminated.’ Michigan gubernatorial candidate Jocelyn Benson discusses her bid to fill outgoing Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's (D) seat. HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr's comments on autism receive backlash. All this and more. #Rising Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on Rising, Robby delivers a monologue on the Republican pushback to government mandating Real ID to fly within America. The Hill's correspondent Drew Petrimoulx joins Robby and Niall to discuss former President Joe Biden's first public speech after leaving the White House. The controversy around Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the man whom one former Trump administration official says was mistakenly deported to El Salvador, continues. Journalist Steve Krakauer discusses CNN’s new strategy to save the network. The Trump administration refers New York Attorney General Letitia James for a possible prosecution. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) calls President Trump "a criminal." Immigration attorney Nicole Micheroni joins Rising to explain the erroneous email she received from the Department of Homeland Security ordering her to leave the country, despite being an American citizen. Robby and Niall react to an article published by Mother Jones titled, "Bad News for Man’s Best Friend: Dogs Are Environmental Villains." All this and more. #Rising Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on Rising, Robby delivers a monologue about an ancient altar found in Guatemala that was apparently used for "child sacrifices," according to archaeologists. The Hill's correspondent Drew Petrimoulx joins Robby Soave and Niall Stanage to discuss the meeting between President Trump and El Salvador President Bukele at the Oval Office. Tension escalates between President Trump and Harvard University. President Trump slams CBS's "60 Minutes" in a Truth Social post. Special correspondent at Vanity Fair Katherine Eban talks about the consequences of what she says were officials mishandling the latest outbreak of bird flu in the U.S. Robby and Niall discuss former Vice President Kamala Harris's return to politics. Independent journalist Taylor Lorenz is catching heat for her Luigi Mangione comments during a CNN interview" ESPN host Stephen A. Smith is considering a possible presidential run in 2028. All this and more. #Rising Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on Rising, Robby delivers a monologue on a CNN poll that shows President Trump is winning massively on a key question: "Which party do you think cares more about the needs of people like you?" Man arrested after alleged arson attack at Gov. Josh Shapiro's (D-Penn.) official residence. Republicans push back on the rule mandating Real ID to fly within the U.S. "Real Time With Bill Maher" host Bill Maher recounts his dinner experience with President Trump. Robby and Bofta react to an episode from "The Joe Rogan Experience" that featured political commentator Douglas Murray and comedian Dave Smith. Independent journalist Ken Klippenstein explains how Americans have been kept in dark about the U.S. amassing and moving B-2 bombers closer to Iran. Stephen Macedo, professor at Princeton University, talks about his new book, "In Covid's Wake: How Our Politics Failed Us". Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) made a surprise visit at Coachella over the weekend. All this and more. #Rising Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

0:00 'A joke!' Trump doubles down on tariff strategy as China ramps up trade war with 125% levy 9:18 House passes proof-of-citizenship requirement for voting, Dems say it will disenfranchise millions! 21:08 Will Democrats recover in the age Of Trump? Aidan Mclaughlin interview 32:00 Trump floats allowing some illegal immigrants to stay, slowing down deportations 40:58 Megyn Kelly, Matt Walsh clash over gender roles, young conservatives’ relationship struggles 56:03 Drones still mystifying Pentagon, spark national security concerns: Marik Von Rennenkampff intv 1:06:24 RFK Jr.'s shocking autism claim, makes surprise pledge to find cause by September 1:16:17 Masters tournament under fire: Alleged ticket handouts to elected officials & language policing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

0:00 Peter Navarro exposed as degrowth socialist; Elon Musk triumphant on tariffs! Robby Soave 9:26 Trump Pauses ‘Reciprocal’ Tariffs For 90 Days, But Increases Them On China 18:48 Bernie Sanders Blasts CNN During Townhall With Anderson Cooper Over Healthcare Coverage 27:37 Karoline Leavitt Deliberately Ignoring Journo Emails with Pronouns in Bio 35:16 Robby Starbuck Slams DEI, Opposes Racial "Revenge": Debate 44:28 US Government Withheld Crucial Covid Origins Intel?! Emily Kopp Reveals New Details 57:26 Violence Against Donald Trump, Elon Musk Justified By the Left?! Shocking New Poll 1:06:40 Michelle Obama Breaks Silence On Barack Divorce Rumors: 'All of My Choices Are For Me' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

0:00 US soldiers infected, had Covid symptoms at Wuhan military games before wet market! Robby Soave 10:53 Supreme Court sides with Trump admin on firing some probationary federal workers 27:32 IRS sharing illegal immigrant info with DHS to aide in deportation effort 39:27 Trump’s battle with some congressional Republicans escalates over Tariffs: Burgess Everett intv 48:21 Trump’s Tariffs necessary to reset global trade, bring jobs to US, Mark DiPlacito argues 1:04:52 Report: Biden admin used Signal ‘constantly’ for sensitive information 1:15:23 RFK Jr says MMR vaccines most effective fighting measles, while also praising alternative 'healers' 1:25:14 Pro-Israel org asks Pam Bondi to investigate Ms Rachel, allege she’s spreading ‘pro-Hamas propaganda’ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

0:00 Elon Musk Calls Peter Navarro A ‘Moron,’ Democrats Have No Good Answer To Trump Tariffs! Robby Soave 9:43 Congressional Republicans Defy Trump, Work to Reseize Tariff Authority Amid Market Turmoil 19:37 Democracy dying in broad daylight, How Trump is leading a totalitarian coup: Marianne Williamson 29:37 Trump says Iran Nuclear discussions are inbound: Trita Parsi previews talks with Tehran 40:41 Trump administration scores win after Supreme Court temporarily lifts deportation ban 54:33 Bill Maher praises Trump, explains why Democrats didn’t resonate with voters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

0:00 Don’t blame Trump! Obama and Biden started the campus censorship war: Robby Soave 12:31 Trump’s tariffs ignite stock market rollercoaster, shock world indexes 23:18 DOJ Punishes Attorney In Deportation Case; Judge Orders Return Of Illegal Immigrant From El Salvador 31:55 'Hands Off' Protests Erupt Across America Over Elon Musk, Donald Trump's DOGE Efforts 40:02 Trump Officials Uniquely Unqualified? Author Richard Hanania Argues We're Living in a Kakistocracy! 50:36 Fauci Denies Role in Covid Censorship, Warns of Another Pandemic 1:01:16 CNN's Jake Tapper Accuses Democrats of 'Gaslighting' America; Tim Walz Responds 1:10:22 AOC Could Destroy Schumer in Senate Matchup: Shock Poll Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

0:00 Massive market crash! Trump doubles down on tariffs as wall St. sees biggest losses in 3 years 12:01 Trump fires NSA chief, NSC members after Laura Loomer visit 21:32 9 Republicans rebel against Speaker Johnson over proxy voting 29:31 JD Vance says TikTok deal will happen before deadline 37:07 Exclusive: Rep. Glenn Ivey criticizes Sen. Chuck Schumer, dishes on future of democratic party 48:24 Judge’s ruling blocking Trump deportations is invalid, argues WSJ column: Dan Huff interview 57:11 US gov't officials in China banned from having romantic relationships with Chinese citizens 1:03:39 Chappell Roan blasted by Conservatives after saying her friends with kids 'are in hell' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices