The Battle for Western Civilization: Mamdani v. Kirk (ft. Jennifer Sey and Bradley Devlin)

Story 1: Do Americans take Western values for granted? If support for New York City Mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani is any indicator, then the answer is a clear yes. Will reacts to a recent clip of Mamdani defending the wording of his intention to raise taxes on “richer and whiter neighborhoods,” (yes, that’s the exact wording) before explaining how the enormity of Western culture might make it difficult for younger Americans to realize just how good they have it. Story 2: Will is joined by the Founder of XX-XY Athletics, Jennifer Sey to discuss the sharp drop in non-traditional gender identification among students and why this appears to be the case. Will and Jennifer then react to a clip of California Gubernatorial Candidate Betty Yee expressing support for allowing biological males in the female category when the Olympics comes to L.A., as well as Keira Knightley facing backlash over her defense of author J.K. Rowling. Story 3: Politics Editor for The Daily Signal, Bradley Devlin helps Will analyze the growing cottage industry of liberal podcast hosts, like Bill Maher, developing a ‘strange new respect’ for President Donald Trump, before sharing his outlook on the 2026 midterm elections as the Supreme Court begins reconsidering Section Two of the Voting Rights Act. Subscribe to ‘Will Cain Country’ on YouTube here: ⁠⁠Watch Will Cain Country!⁠⁠Follow ‘Will Cain Country’ on X (@willcainshow), Instagram (@willcainshow), TikTok (@willcainshow), and Facebook (@willcainnews) Follow Will on X: ⁠⁠@WillCain   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Story 1: In ‘Quick Takes,’ Will and The Crew analyze clips of Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) to determine how much of the way she presents herself is an act. They also expose Senator Bernie Sander's (I-VT) support of Palestinian prisoners and former President Barack Obama voices his support of Democratic "rising star," and Will Cain antagonist, Texas State Representative James Talarico. Story 2: Will is joined by Former Senior Aide to Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. and Host of 'Spot On with Link Lauren,' Link Lauren to get his take on the unflattering photo of President Trump on the cover of Time Magazine, comparing it to photos of presidents that align more with the editorial board’s political views. Link also defends Charlie Kirk being posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom and reacts to New York Attorney General Letitia James harboring criminal relatives in her Virginia home. Story 3: Will and The Crew lighten things up as Fox News Digital Columnist David Marcus fires back at jokes about his height, before Tinfoil Pat proves his height in a long-awaited reveal. Then, Will reacts to James Franklin being fired as Penn State’s Head Coach just a few games into the season and shares his predictions for who will take his place. Subscribe to ‘Will Cain Country’ on YouTube here: ⁠⁠Watch Will Cain Country!⁠⁠Follow ‘Will Cain Country’ on X (@willcainshow), Instagram (@willcainshow), TikTok (@willcainshow), and Facebook (@willcainnews)Follow Will on X: ⁠⁠@WillCain   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Story 1: Former NFL Kicker and Candidate for Arizona’s 5th Congressional District Jay Feely and Social & Political Commentator Jeffery Mead enter the 'Will Cain Country' studios to analyze why some Democrats won’t acknowledge the successful release of Israeli hostages held by Hamas. Plus, Jeffery, Jay, and Will discuss how they moved from the world of sports to the world of politics. Story 2: Jeffery and Will react to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s (D-CA) plan to give reparations to descendants of slaves and share their respective concerns with the proposition. Jeffery also breaks down the key differences between older Black Americans and the current generation, explaining how being raised by those who experienced legitimate persecution can instill a vestigial victim mindset in the younger generations who don’t require it. Story 3: Jay Feely sits down one on one with Will to explain what led him to leave his career in broadcasting to pursue a seat in congress. Jay shares what he feels are the biggest issues currently facing the country and what he wants to do about them, before making a guess as to why there are so many athletes running for office recently.   Subscribe to ‘Will Cain Country’ on YouTube here: ⁠⁠Watch Will Cain Country!⁠⁠Follow ‘Will Cain Country’ on X (@willcainshow), Instagram (@willcainshow), TikTok (@willcainshow), and Facebook (@willcainnews)Follow Will on X: ⁠⁠@WillCain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Story 1: Chairman of the Board of Regents of the Texas Tech University System and Co-Founder/Co-CEO of Double Eagle Energy Holdings Cody Campbell sits down with Will to discuss the future of college sports and what can be done to help preserve the ones that aren’t as profitable as football. Campbell also shares how he leveraged what he learned from his time playing College Football to help build a successful oil company in one of the most competitive energy markets in the world. Story 2: Host of the ‘PBD Podcast’ and Founder of Valuetainment Patrick Bet-David shares his reaction to a climate extremist and Biden donor being charged with starting the Palisades wildfire, before giving his take on whether California Gubernatorial Candidate Katie Porter still has a chance at winning as more embarrassing clips of her continue to resurface. PBD and Will also discuss the increasing levels of division in American politics and President Trump being snubbed for the Nobel Peace Prize. Subscribe to ‘Will Cain Country’ on YouTube here: ⁠⁠Watch Will Cain Country!  Follow‘Will Cain Country’ on X (@willcainshow), Instagram (@willcainshow), TikTok (@willcainshow), and Facebook (@willcainnews)  Follow Will on X: ⁠⁠@WillCain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Story 1: Hamas and Israel have agreed to start putting President Trump’s 20-point peace plan in motion, and even CNN had to admit it was an impressive accomplishment for someone that they typically lambaste at every opportunity. Will reacts to the media coverage of the peace deal and goes over the history of failed peace deals in the Middle East. Story 2: Senator John Kennedy (R-LA), Author of ‘How To Test Negative For Stupid', joins Will to give his thoughts on the Israel-Hamas peace deal, explaining just how big of a deal it will be if successful. America's most quotable senator also goes over his journey from aspiring high school basketball player to a United States Senator and shares some wisdom he learned along the way. Story 3: Will and The Crew dive into the fatal traffic accident that College Football star and NFL hopeful Kyren Lacy, who wound up committing suicide shortly after the incident, was accused of causing. Will explains how sloppy reporting turned the narrative into one of racist cops and eyewitnesses, despite none of the facts suggesting that was the case. In ‘Final Takes,’ Will and The Crew unpack Bill Belichick’s rumored departure from UNC, and end with a conversation on the ethics of using a shock collar after a clip of streamer Hasan Piker allegedly shocking his dog made the rounds on social media.    Subscribe to ‘Will Cain Country’ on YouTube here: ⁠⁠Watch Will Cain Country!⁠⁠ Follow ‘Will Cain Country’ on X (@willcainshow), Instagram (@willcainshow), TikTok (@willcainshow), and Facebook (@willcainnews) Follow Will on X: ⁠⁠@WillCain  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Story 1: Democrat Katie Porter’s gubernatorial campaign in California takes a major hit after a disastrous CBS interview. Will and The Crew unpack Porter’s history of high staff turnover, controversial stances on transgender athletes, and the infamous “mashed potatoes” incident with her ex-husband. Story 2: Social & Political Commentator and former Oklahoma Sooner Jeffery Mead joins Will to discuss the characterization of ICE as a ‘gestapo-esque,’ paramilitary police force by left-wing media, exploring the reality of how Americans feel about illegal immigration and where the depiction of ICE agents by ‘comedians’ such as Jon Stewart differs from reality. Will and Jeffery also discuss the importance of maintaining our justice system after former Attorney General Eric Holder suggests "reforming" the Supreme Court. Story 3: Congressman Riley Moore (R-WV) shares about some of his current efforts on Capitol Hill from, reintroducing a medal that could be awarded to border patrol agents to forcing more transparency when it comes to H1-B visa holders. Will and Congressman Moore also discuss the ongoing shutdown and what is stalling negotiations. In ‘Final Takes,’ Will and the Crew go over Zack Bryan's statement defending controversial lyrics from a snippet of a new song, Dallas Cowboys Owner Jerry Jones flipping the bird to Jets fans, Amazon digitally removing (and later replacing) guns from 'James Bond' posters, and what sports career they would choose if they had the choice.   Subscribe to ‘Will Cain Country’ on YouTube here: ⁠⁠Watch Will Cain Country!  ⁠⁠Follow ‘Will Cain Country’ on X (@willcainshow), Instagram (@willcainshow), TikTok (@willcainshow), and Facebook (@willcainnews)  Follow Will on X: ⁠⁠@WillCain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Story 1: Will breaks down the media’s lackluster coverage on recent anti-ICE violence and reacts to CNN’s disastrous interview with Stephen Miller. Then, Turning Point USA Contributor Savanah Hernandez joins to share her firsthand experience covering Antifa demonstrations in Portland, OR. Story 2: Founder of ‘Early Vote Action' Scott Presler helps Will break down the rising rates of political violence across the nation in the wake of resurfaced text messages from Virginia Attorney General Candidate Jay Jones, and why Left-wing voters don’t seem to care. Presler then explains why it's crucial for conservatives to commit to early voting in major battleground states. Story 3: Following his experience covering anti-ICE protests in Portland, OR as well, FOX News Columnist David Marcus describes incidents of violence he witnessed against reporters and law enforcement officers alike. Then, Will and David compare how red and blue states differ when it comes to honoring their ancestral heritage, from BBQ traditions to some blue cities being seemingly devoid of children. In ‘Final Takes,’ Will and The Crew tackle the day's hottest stories from the Founder of 'The Free Press' Bari Weiss being named Editor in Chief of CBS News and acclaimed film director Ridley Scott lambasting the modern film industry, to Dak Prescott’s low placement on a recent power ranking from 'The Athletic.'   Subscribe to ‘Will Cain Country’ on YouTube here: ⁠⁠Watch Will Cain Country! ⁠⁠Follow ‘Will Cain Country’ on X (@willcainshow), Instagram (@willcainshow), TikTok (@willcainshow), and Facebook (@willcainnews) Follow Will on X: ⁠⁠@WillCain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Story 1: During "Quick Takes," Will and The Crew break down what is happening as ICE facilities are under siege by protestors across the nation, and the police are ordered to stand down in Chicago. Plus, Virginia candidate for Attorney General Jay Jones suggests killing a political opponent, Supreme Court Justice Bret Kavanaugh’s would-be transgender assassin receives less than a decade in prison, and a man who murdered a six-year-old is released after only 8 years for "good behavior." Story 2: The Author of ‘I Went To Prison So You Won’t Have To‘ and the White House's Senior Counselor for Trade and Manufacturing, Peter Navarro joins to discuss the time he spent in prison, telling all from sentencing to release. Navarro describes the surprisingly friendly treatment he received from fellow prisoners, how he spent his time behind bars, and the corrupted process of justice that put him in prison in the first place. Story 3: Will and the Crew dive into the current college football season, from the inaccuracy of pre-season polls to the state of their favorite teams, and don’t ask Will what his most unpopular football take is. Plus, in ‘Final Takes’ they react to Bad Bunny’s statement on Saturday Night Live regarding his upcoming Super Bowl performance, before looking at the newly constructed world’s tallest bridge in China.   Subscribe to ‘Will Cain Country’ on YouTube here: ⁠⁠Watch Will Cain Country!⁠⁠Follow ‘Will Cain Country’ on X (@willcainshow), Instagram (@willcainshow), TikTok (@willcainshow), and Facebook (@willcainnews) Follow Will on X: ⁠⁠@WillCain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this special edition of 'The Will Cain Show,' Will sits down for an unfiltered, wide-ranging conversation with music icon and cultural lightning rod Kid Rock. They cover everything from Kid Rock’s lifelong friendship and late-night calls to President Donald Trump to why he believes the media is “public enemy number one” and how conservatism has become the new rebellion. Will and Kid Rock also dive into Kid Rock’s mission to overhaul the ticketing industry, why authenticity still matters in a world addicted to fake, and much more. This interview first aired on May 16th, 2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Story 1: Can you still negotiate with your political opponents while posting memes of them wearing sombreros, while mariachi music blares in the background? That was the question posed to Vice President JD Vance in a viral clip currently circulating the internet as the government faces another day of a partial shutdown. Will explains why Vance’s justification of the memes isn’t as far-fetched as it may appear, due to some particularly unreasonable demands hidden within the legalese of the Democrat's funding plan. Story 2: British Author and Columnist at the New York Post Douglas Murray joins to discuss Great Britain’s free speech crisis and if it represents a bad omen for the US. Will and Douglass discuss the parallels between London mayor Sadiq Khan and Zohran Mamdani, whether Britons feel national pride to the extent Americans do, and how the Founding Father’s view of tolerance has been twisted beyond recognition to justify some ridiculous policy decisions.  Story 3: Author, New York Post Columnist, and Host of ‘Pod Force One,’ Miranda Devine joins to discuss a recent interview she conducted with Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick, during which he revealed some shocking information about his relationship with Epstein. Will and Miranda discuss everything we know about Jeffrey Epstein and his crimes so far, or perhaps more accurately, the concerning lack of information that still remains hidden from public knowledge.  Then, in Final Takes, Will reads some comments from the Willitia, responding to their thoughts on today’s show before sharing his top-secret hair routine. Will also reacts to a viral clip of former First Lady Michelle Obama complaining about her husband’s chewing habits and Elon Musk reaching a net worth of $500 Billion dollars. Subscribe to ‘Will Cain Country’ on YouTube here: ⁠⁠Watch Will Cain Country! ⁠⁠Follow ‘Will Cain Country’ on X (@willcainshow), Instagram (@willcainshow), TikTok (@willcainshow), and Facebook (@willcainnews) Follow Will on X: ⁠⁠@WillCain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices