CHAOS? Here Are 8 Things We Know About the Iran War | Guest: Bob Vander Plaats | 3/23/26

Steve walks off the set after hearing what may be the dumbest thing so far in 2026. Then, Matthew Faraci from TorchQRF joins the program to provide his perspective, from Israel, on how the Iran war is unfolding. Then, Fake News or Not is a vibe check, as Steve lets Aaron and Todd react to 10 prompts on various current events. Finally, director David Cunningham joins the program for Pop Culture Tuesday to discuss his new docudrama, "David: King of Israel." TODAY'S SPONSORS: KEKSI: https://www.keksi.com/ use promo code DEACE15 BEAM: https://shopbeam.com/products/sleep-powder?discount=steve&variant=40436356710455&selling_plan=787415095&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=sponsorship&utm_campaign=steve and use code STEVE at checkout RELIEF FACTOR: VISIT https://www.relieffactor.com/ OR CALL 800-4-RELIEF THE LAST STAND CONFERENCE: https://thelaststand.com/ promo code DEACE10 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steve says the responsibilities delegated to both Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Vice President JD Vance by President Trump are a huge political risk (or potential reward) for both. Bob Vander Plaats from the Family Leader joins the show to discuss new polling out of the state of Iowa on both the contentious gubernatorial race and a poll looking ahead to potential 2028 matchups. In Hour Two, Steve lays out the five main points he made in his address to the North Dakota GOP during his weekend visit to the state. Finally, Blaze News investigative journalist Steve Baker joins the program to share the latest on the alleged J6 pipe bomber. TODAY'S SPONSORS: JASE MEDICAL: https://jasemedical.com/ and enter code “DEACE” at checkout for a discount on your order CHIRP: https://gochirp.com/pages/steve-deace use promo code STEVE CONDUIT CLOTHING COMPANY: https://conduitclothing.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steve and the crew are joined by Blaze Media managing editor Rob Eno for the Deace Group roundtable to discuss, seven months out, the Republican Party's prospects for the '26 midterms. The panel also discusses whether Texas Senate candidate Ken Paxton boxed Trump in on a potential endorsement. In Hour Two, it's another edition of Feedback Friday. TODAY'S SPONSORS: JASE MEDICAL: https://jasemedical.com/ and enter code “DEACE” at checkout for a discount on your order RELIEF FACTOR: VISIT https://www.relieffactor.com/ OR CALL 800-4-RELIEF SELECT QUOTE: https://life.selectquote.com/termlife?sCode=HATQ CONDUIT CLOTHING COMPANY: https://conduitclothing.com/ THE LAST STAND: https://thelaststand.com/ PROMO CODE STEVE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steve discusses the absolute lack of urgency from people like Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) and says it's depressing him (and the base). Then, Wynton Hall joins the program to discuss his new book, "Code Red." In Hour Two, Steve lays out 16 irreconcilable differences between Christianity and Islam. TODAY'S SPONSORS: RELIEF FACTOR: VISIT https://www.relieffactor.com/ OR CALL 800-4-RELIEF CHIRP: https://gochirp.com/pages/steve-deace use promo code STEVE GHOSTBED: https://www.ghostbed.com/pages/steve?utm_medium=influencer&utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=steve code STEVE BIRCH GOLD: Text STEVE to 989898 PATRIOT MOBILE: https://patriotmobile.com/STEVE or call 972-PATRIOT for your FREE MONTH of service Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steve and the crew agree that we're starting to get into some unclear territory when it comes to the Iran operation, and the administration needs to start articulating what the plan is. Then, Del Bigtree from the HighWire joins the program to update the crew on the latest in the world of MAHA and what's next. In Hour Two, the team plays a game of Buy, Sell, or Hold. Daniel Horowitz joins the show for his weekly message of woe and lamentation. TODAY'S SPONSORS: PREBORN: https://give.preborn.com/preborn/media-partner?sc=IABSD0123RA JASE MEDICAL: https://jasemedical.com/ and enter code “DEACE” at checkout for a discount on your order MIRACLE MADE SHEETS: https://try.miraclebrand.co/sheets/ksp-v15?utm_source=Podcast_deace&utm_medium=Podcasting&utm_campaign=deace&color=stone POCKET HOSE: Text DEACE to 64000 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steve and the crew have another vibe check on the conflict with Iran and say that what we're seeing from Washington is likely posturing in some form. Then, Brad Wilcox from the Institute for Family Studies joins the program to discuss some new data about what plagues young men. In Hour Two, it's another round of "Deconstructing Tucker Deconstructing," as the onetime paragon of right-wing thought unravels in real time. TODAY'S SPONSORS: BIRCH GOLD: Text STEVE to 989898 PATRIOT MOBILE: https://patriotmobile.com/STEVE or call 972-PATRIOT for your FREE MONTH of service CHIRP: https://gochirp.com/pages/steve-deace use promo code STEVE GEVITI: https://www.gogeviti.com/deace THE LAST STAND CONFERENCE: https://thelaststand.com/ promo code DEACE10 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steve and the crew try to analyze the current conditions of the Iran war based on eight things we think we know about the conflict with Iran. Then, Bob Vander Plaats from the Family Leader joins the program to reflect on his unique relationship with the late Chuck Norris. In Hour Two, it's another round of Ask Deace Anything, featuring questions from Steve's audience on X. TODAY'S SPONSORS: MY PATRIOT SUPPLY: https://www.mypatriotsupply.com/pages/special-offer?hid=22&utm_source=StvDeace&utm_id=Direct&utm_medium=DB.End-PPW&utm_content=podc&utm_term=0-0&utm_campaign=Mktg_DB.End-PPW_StvDeace_podc__0-0 BEAM: https://shopbeam.com/products/sleep-powder?discount=steve&variant=40436356710455&selling_plan=787415095&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=sponsorship&utm_campaign=steve and use code STEVE at checkout RELIEF FACTOR: VISIT https://www.relieffactor.com/ OR CALL 800-4-RELIEF CONDUIT CLOTHING COMPANY: https://conduitclothing.com/ KEKSI: https://www.keksi.com/ use promo code DEACE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steve spends this special edition of the "Steve Deace Show" talking with Lucas Miles, head of TPUSA Faith, about the life and legacy of the great Charlie Kirk and what's ahead for the future of the Right without him. TODAY'S SPONSORS: PREBORN: https://give.preborn.com/preborn/media-partner?sc=IABSD0123RA JASE MEDICAL: https://jasemedical.com/ and enter code “DEACE” at checkout for a discount on your order MASA CHIPS: https://www.masachips.com/pages/deace use promo code DEACE COVEPURE: https://covepure.com/?ref=151 and get up to $200 off CONDUIT CLOTHING COMPANY: https://conduitclothing.com/ THE LAST STAND CONFERENCE: https://thelaststand.com/ promo code DEACE10 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Todd and Aaron fill in for Steve, and the pair react to the ongoing discourse over the resignation of Joe Kent, President Trump's now-former National Counterterrorism Center director. Then the two play a game of Buy, Sell, or Hold on a variety of topics. Daniel Horowitz joins the show for his weekly message of woe and lamentation. TODAY'S SPONSORS: PREBORN: https://give.preborn.com/preborn/media-partner?sc=IABSD0123RA BEAM: https://shopbeam.com/products/sleep-powder?discount=steve&variant=40436356710455&selling_plan=787415095&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=sponsorship&utm_campaign=steve and use code STEVE at checkout CHIRP: https://gochirp.com/pages/steve-deace use promo code STEVE GEVITI: https://www.gogeviti.com/deace BIRCH GOLD: Text STEVE to 989898 Daniel Horowitz, Joe Kent resignation, Iran war, Operation Epic Fury, Save America Act, zombie filibuster, John Thune, Islam in America, Dearborn, Muslim Brotherhood, Islamic terrorism, Austin attack, synagogue attack, uncensored buy sell hold, JD Vance, Tucker Carlson, blaze TV, conservative politics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steve and the crew discuss the ongoing war against Iran, including the latest revelation that U.S. and Israeli airstrikes took out another key figure in what's left of the regime. Billy Hallowell joins the program to talk about his new CBN documentary on the supernatural. In Hour Two, Fake News or Not puts Aaron and Todd on the spot. TODAY'S SPONSORS: PREBORN: https://give.preborn.com/preborn/media-partner?sc=IABSD0123RA JASE MEDICAL: https://jasemedical.com/ and enter code “DEACE” at checkout for a discount on your order PATRIOT MOBILE: https://patriotmobile.com/STEVE or call 972-PATRIOT for your FREE MONTH of service THE LAST STAND CONFERENCE: https://thelaststand.com/ promo code DEACE10 POCKET HOSE: Text DEACE to 64000 Saint Patrick's Day, Save America Act, zombie filibuster, John Thune, Iran war, Operation Epic Fury, Bondurant Iowa library, grooming books, men showing up, Billy Hallowell, CBN documentary, angels and demons, supernatural, spiritual warfare, TPUSA Faith, Middle Tennessee University, conservative Christian Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices