Elon Musk cements position in Trump world; Pete Hegseth nomination up in the air

On the show today, Amber Duke and Kevin Walling discuss what it means for President-elect Trump that some GOP lawmakers voted against his proposed legislation to keep the government open. Georgia Attorney General Fani Willis is disqualified from the election interference case against Donald Trump. California declares a state of emergency amid a spike in bird flu cases. An explosive article from the Wall Street Journal says Biden aides covered up his ailing mental capacity for years. NASA astronauts are still stuck in space as the plan to return them to Earth gets pushed to March 2025. All this and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shock poll: Luigi Mangione alleged murder of healthcare CEO is acceptable to 41% of youth; Terrorism charges!? Robby Soave (00:00) Liz Cheney accused of J6 witness tampering, GOP wants criminal investigation (09:45) AOC Loses leadership vote; Pelosi, Dem establishment move to crush leftist populism (20:39) Biden knifes Pelosi, endorses Congress stock trading ban (27:18) Why is the Biden administration still in the dark over where drones are from (36:05) Disney deletes transgender storyline, cites parental concern (43:58) Elon Musk tears into stopgap bill averting shutdown; 'ever seen bigger pork?' (52:19) Keith Olbermann blasts Mika Brzezinski and Joe Scarborough, says MSNBC should fire them (59:01) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CNN admits freed Syrian prisoner story was a sham; huge embarrassment for Clarissa Ward--Robby Soave (00:00) Woah: Donald Trump slams feds for New Jersey drones cover up! (10:12) Trudeau in trouble?! Finance minister resigns after opposing Trump, America first tariffs (19:14) Overreaction to CEO murder? NY governor proposes hotline for nervous executives (27:21) Trump could serve third term, says Steve Bannon (38:39) Trump goes scorched earth on the media; sues Ann Selzer over "terrible" poll (46:40) Joe Rogan, Charlamagne Tha God agree about New Jersey drones, demands answers (54:32) Covid vaccine mandates should never happen: Trump and RFK Jr (01:03:20) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe Biden’s worst pardon yet!? Kids for cash commutation outrages Josh Shapiro—Robby Soave (00:00) 'ABC, George Stephanopoulos 'bend the knee' to Trump, pay him $15 million after false claim (10:45) New Jersey drone origins revealed?! Federal defense program suspected (18:49) Trump flip-flopping on campaign promises? President-elect's allies weary (28:15) Fractured? Trump victory reveals Americans are not as divided (38:18) MSNBC, CNN hit new ratings low; networks have no idea how to handle Trump win (46:26) On SNL, Chris Rock MOCKS Luigi Mangione's FAN CLUB, Biden's Pardon of Hunter (55:04) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Rising today, Niall Stanage delivers a monologue on angry reactions to the murdering of the UnitedHealthcare CEO, Brian Thompson. The Department of Justice IG releases its report debunking theories that FBI informants were present at the Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021. Billionaires Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg and Jeff Bezos vie for Donald Trump’s attention. Rape accuser Crystal Magnum confesses she lied about claiming three Duke players sexually assaulted her in 2006. Google ruffles feathers after releasing a Christmas ad featuring a nonbionary influencer. Select colleges announce they will be offering free tuition to middle class students. All this and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pete Hegseth torches MSM over false smear that he was never admitted to West Point: Robby Soave (00:00) Will Biden pardon Hillary Clinton? ‘The View’ asks Bill Clinton awkward question (10:41) Venezuelan gang Tren De Aragua taking over US cities?! Report (20:59) Trump finally rewards loyalist Kari Lake with job in administration; fmr news anchor to lead VOA (31:16) Trump invites 'frenemy' Xi Jinping to his second inauguration (40:08) Mysterious Drones flying over New Jersey! Pentagon denies Iranian ‘mothership’ claim (48:24) Caitlin Clark slammed by Megyn Kelly for bending knee to wokeness; Rising debates (56:17) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mangione deranged manifesto released on Substack; desperate MSM fails to suppress it—Robby Soave (00:00) Joe Biden's insane pardon plans?! Hunter now, Fauci next? Matt Taibbi interview (10:59) Nancy Mace attacked by pro-transgender activist, police arrest suspect (20:31) Daniel Penny speaks out, ‘I felt vulnerable:’ Robby & Niall heated debate: Watch (31:31) Joe Rogan slams health insurers in reaction to UnitedHealthcare CEO murder: 'It's gross' (43:16) Embattled ex-Rep Matt Gaetz scores show on OAN Network: Rising reacts (51:53) Elon Musk warns GOP to fall in line with Trump's agenda, or else! (01:02:58) Whoopi Goldberg, Ana Navarro square off on celebrating the holidays despite Trump win (01:13:40) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Luigi Mangione, alleged UnitedHealthcare CEO killer, proves 'leftism is a disease'?! Robby Soave (00:00) Bashar Al-Assad fall is absolutely due to US sanctions, regime change delusions: Michael Tracey (10:48) Rand Paul DEMANDS Removal Of 900 US Troops From Syria: 'I Agree With President Trump' (24:19) Tulsi Gabbard endorsed by 250 veterans, 2017 Assad meeting scrutinized again (32:49) Elon Musk's DOGE vows to cut $2 trillion; Social Security and Medicare on the chopping block? (41:34) Term limits for SCOTUS? Manchin introduces new proposal (50:58) Piers Morgan aghast after Taylor Lorenz says she felt 'joy' over UnitedHealthcare CEO's murder! (01:01:14) Joe Rogan, Donald Trump floated for Time person of the year (01:09:52) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Rising today, Robby Soave delivers his radar on President Biden's possible preemptive pardon of former chief of NIH'S National Institutes of Allergy And Infectious Diseases Anthony Fauci. Joyce Karam, senior editor at Al-Monitor, weighs in on toppling of the Bashar al-Assad regime in Syria. President-elect Donald Trump gives his first major sit down interview to "Meet The Press" host Kristen Welker. The Lever's David Sirota discusses the fraud and greed within the health insurance industry, and the reaction over murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. A Manhattan jury acquits former marine Daniel Penny in the chokehold death of Jordan Neely. This and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Rising today, Amber Duke and Steven Olikara discuss why Elon Musk spent at least $250 million supporting Donald Trump’s reelection bid. Republican Sen. Joni Ernst (Iowa) continues withholding her support for Pete Hegseth to be the next secretary of defense. University of Michigan breaks away from a D.E.I. policy requiring incoming and tenured faculty to provide diversity statements. The hosts react to NFL star Aaron Rodgers opening up about losing family and friends over his views. “Y.M.C.A” co-writer Victor Willis endorses the tune to be played at Trump MAGA rallies. This, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices