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Mike and Mark react to Minnesota Governor Tim Walz's press conference where he urges his Minnesotans to continue to disrupt ICE operations. 

Mike reflects on the life and legacy of Scott Adams, sharing Adams’ final words about what truly mattered to him at the end of his life. He addresses the controversy surrounding Adams’ last-minute declaration of faith, pushing back on critics and arguing that the decision is ultimately between Scott and God. The conversation explores grace, mortality, and why Adams’ farewell sparked such an intense cultural backlash—even in death.

Mike and Mark debate if Big Pharma Is Ripping Off America 

Mike zeroes in on anti-ICE protests and asks why they’re overwhelmingly driven by affluent white liberals while Black and Hispanic communities stay away. He breaks down a viral confrontation outside a federal courthouse, calling out media spin that downplays agitator behavior and rewrites what’s plainly visible on video. Mike also traces how Democrats once openly supported deporting criminal illegals before flipping into outright hostility toward ICE under Trump. The episode argues the outrage isn’t about enforcement tactics—it’s about refusing to accept the election outcome and the rule of law.

Mike and Mark debate if it is necessary for people to pick sides among the fractured sets of right wing media figures such as Megyn Kelly, Ben Shapiro and Tucker Carlson. 

Mike pushes back against left-wing claims surrounding the shooting of Renee Good, calling out what he says is blatant gaslighting and dishonest media narratives. He zeroes in on Ilhan Omar’s comments, arguing they ignore clear video evidence and undermine basic law enforcement reality. Mike contends the outrage isn’t really about the shooting, but about advancing the broader goal of stopping immigration enforcement altogether. He frames the moment as a test of whether the right will stay grounded in facts while continuing to defend law and order under constant political pressure.

Mike reacts to Jimmy Kimmel holding up a shirt on national TV reading “Donald J. Trump Is Going to Kill You,” calling it reckless rhetoric in the aftermath of a deadly anti-ICE confrontation. He argues the joke fuels anti-law-enforcement hostility and puts both federal officers and the president at risk. The episode breaks down how media figures and politicians escalate chaos while dismissing the real consequences of their words. Mike warns this moment shows how entertainment, activism, and violence are colliding in dangerous ways.

Mike and Mark discuss the laughable press conference from Philadelphia County's Sheriff. 

This is the Mike Gallagher Show Week in Review Podcast for Friday, January 9th, 2026.This week, President Trump ends the Maduro Era in Venezuela, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz announces his own departure from the race for re-election, and a Communist takes the reins in New York City.

 That and more on the Week in Review.

Mike sounds the alarm after Minnesota Governor Tim Walz signals a showdown with federal law enforcement, calling it an unprecedented escalation against ICE. He tears into Minneapolis leaders for inflaming tensions after a deadly confrontation involving an anti-ICE activist and breaks down why enforcing immigration law is not optional. The episode zeroes in on Walz’s National Guard remarks, warning they amount to a governor daring the federal government to back down. Mike argues this moment marks a dangerous line being crossed between political activism and open defiance of federal authority.

Artists Protest The Trump-Kennedy Center

Mike takes aim at Democrats marking January 6 by recycling claims that multiple police officers were “killed,” calling out what he says is a deliberate distortion of the facts. He revisits the deaths of Ashley Babbitt and Officer Brian Sicknick, explains how the narrative keeps changing, and breaks down why media outlets and Democrats continue to repeat claims that have been debunked. The episode also touches on how those lies fuel public distrust and why January 6 has become a political weapon rather than an honest discussion of what actually happened.

Mike breaks down CNN’s furious backlash after Trump captures Venezuelan strongman Nicolás Maduro, exposing how the media instantly turns a national security win into a scandal. He also tackles the left’s meltdown over Trump scaling back the federal childhood vaccine schedule, framing it as a fight over parental rights versus government control. The episode closes with Mike applauding the collapse of taxpayer-funded public broadcasting as another promise kept.

CBS News' new anchor, Tony Dokoupil, debuts the networks new angle of reporting the news from an "Anti-woke" perspective. 

Mike opens 2026 by tearing into Democrats for suddenly defending Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro after Trump’s bold move to take him out. He breaks down Chuck Schumer’s whiplash-level hypocrisy, clips of pro-Maduro protests in the U.S., and why the left’s Trump hatred keeps pushing them to the absurd. The show also hits breaking news out of Minnesota, where Tim Walz drops his reelection bid amid the growing Somali fraud scandal.

Joey fills in for Mike as the focus tightens on the exploding Minnesota daycare fraud scandal, including a suspicious “break-in” where key records conveniently vanished. He breaks down CNN’s hostile attempt to discredit journalist Nick Shirley, who now says he’s receiving death threats after exposing millions in alleged fraud. The show also hits New York City’s new socialist mayor igniting backlash over Israel, plus a foiled ISIS-inspired terror plot stopped just before New Year’s Eve.

Joey fills in for Mike as the show zeroes in on the massive and growing fraud scandal in Minnesota, with billions in taxpayer dollars allegedly siphoned through daycare, medical transport, housing, and welfare programs. Senator John Fetterman breaks ranks with Democrats, blasting reckless rhetoric against Trump and admitting the party has lost touch with voters. The episode also covers new court rulings exposing illegal immigrants receiving Medicaid and HUD benefits, raising fresh questions about accountability and enforcement.

Joey fills in for Mike as the show dives into Trump’s high-stakes meeting with Zelensky and new signs a Ukraine peace deal could be close, even if it means painful concessions. He calls out Nancy Pelosi’s claim that tearing up Trump’s State of the Union was unplanned, revisiting her long trail of viral political stunts. The episode also exposes a growing Minnesota daycare fraud scandal involving millions in taxpayer dollars and ends on a powerful, feel-good moment honoring a 104-year-old World War II veteran who brought a hockey arena to its feet.

Joey Hudson breaks down GOP infighting over Trump as the media spins deportations of violent gang members to El Salvador. He dives into CBS pulling a 60 Minutes segment, the backlash over nativity scenes and Christmas displays, and Democrats melting down over redactions in the Epstein files.

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.