Media Meltdowns, Trump’s Enemies, and Christmas Under Fire

Joey Hudson fills in for Mike as the show dives into GOP infighting over Trump, media narratives around deporting violent gang members to El Salvador, and CBS pulling a 60 Minutes segment at the last minute. The conversation also tackles nativity scenes under fire in small towns, First Amendment arguments over Christmas displays, and pushback against removing faith from public spaces. Later, the focus shifts to celebrity politics at Turning Point USA, backlash against Trump supporters, and Democrats erupting over redactions in the Epstein files.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joey Hudson fills in for Mike and tackles the breaking details surrounding the Brown University shooting, raising serious questions about immigration failures and campus security. He calls out Democrats and The View for melting down over President Trump’s presidential Walk of Fame jabs while ignoring real uses of the 25th Amendment under Biden. The episode also spotlights a pivotal moment at AmericaFest, as Erica Kirk steps into leadership at TPUSA and throws her support behind JD Vance, signaling where the conservative movement is headed next.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is the Mike Gallagher Show Week in Review Podcast for Friday, December 19th, 2025. This week, Scott Jennings talks about his new gig, actor James Woods remembers his friend, director Rob Reiner, and Ericka Kirk had Democrats howling when she appeared on CBS.  That and more coming up on the Week in Review.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike breaks down new polling showing overwhelming support for marijuana legalization among younger voters and argues it could become a powerful wedge issue for Republicans. He pushes hard to close out the Angel Tree campaign, urging listeners to help deliver Christmas gifts to children of incarcerated parents as the total nears a record. Mike also unloads on the Minneapolis police chief for refusing to cooperate with ICE, then highlights President Trump’s surprise “warrior dividend” checks heading to U.S. service members before Christmas.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike unloads on a viral confrontation where a young leftist berated an elderly Target employee for wearing a Charlie Kirk shirt, a clash that sparked a massive backlash and a GoFundMe now raising thousands for the woman. He calls out Minneapolis’ police chief for comparing illegal immigrants to Mary and Joseph while undermining ICE and law enforcement. The episode also highlights the explosive success of the Angel Tree campaign, crushing its goal by thousands of children, and examines growing concerns over mass migration, Islamic extremism, and the West’s refusal to confront uncomfortable truths.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Liberal TikToker CURSES OUT Target Employee Over Charlie Kirk Shirt!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike sounds off on the Brown University murders, blasting campus and city officials for stonewalling basic facts about what the shooter shouted and turning a press conference into a disaster. He weighs in on President Trump’s controversial response to the Rob Reiner murders, calling it unfortunate while rejecting the left’s moral lecturing. The episode also covers the FBI foiling a New Year’s Eve terror plot and the growing refusal by authorities to confront Islamic terrorism head-on.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reacting To Trump's Controversial Rob Reiner PostSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike reacts to the left’s meltdown over CBS airing a town hall with Erica Kirk, calling out the growing effort to silence conservative voices. He confronts a dark weekend marked by political violence, including the murders tied to Brown University and Rob Reiner, and contrasts how the left and right respond to tragedy. Mike also weighs in on Erica Kirk’s decision to sit down with Candace Owens amid rising internal tensions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

M&M Experience 12/15See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.