Mike Gallagher Podcast

In a solo episode, Mark evaluates the two very different stories of how Republicans selected their leaders in the House and Senate; the differences between Thune and Jordan; then, nostalgia for the SS United States.

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M and M Extra! If you love smart unscripted talk show chemistry, you’re in the right place. Two iconic talk radio hosts. One unfiltered daily conversation. No scripts. No spin. Just Mike Gallagher and Mark Davis breaking down the news the way it should be with zero apologies.

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Are Democrats protecting Americans—or using government power to control them? Joey Hudson, filling in for Mike, takes aim at Hakeem Jeffries’ push to halt deportations and potentially bring deported immigrants back with taxpayer-funded compensation. He also examines Minnesota Governor-elect Amy Klobuchar’s early push for new gun restrictions, including registration and recurring certification requirements for certain firearms. Plus, three Supreme Court justices warn that America’s constitutional freedoms are not guaranteed to survive another 250 years, and a stunning Republican loss in South Carolina exposes the divisions and leadership failures threatening the GOP. Where is the line between protecting freedom and surrendering it to government control?

Mike joins Mark from his hotel before he heads off to a private event at Mar a Lago.

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M and M Experience: Two iconic talk radio hosts. One unfiltered daily conversation. No scripts. No spin. Just Mike Gallagher and Mark Davis breaking down the news the way it should be — with decades of experience and zero apologies.

Mike and Mark examine the reaction as Florida identifies non-citizens on its drivers licenses; analysis of Texas election results that strike some as curious; Mike has to break into his own safe.

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M and M Extra! If you love smart unscripted talk show chemistry, you’re in the right place. Two iconic talk radio hosts. One unfiltered daily conversation. No scripts. No spin. Just Mike Gallagher and Mark Davis breaking down the news the way it should be with zero apologies.

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Joe Biden finally reveals the letter Donald Trump left behind on Inauguration Day 2021—and its message is nothing like the portrait of Trump the media has spent years selling. Mike reads the surprisingly gracious note and asks why it took so long for the public to hear it. Then the focus shifts to Washington, where John Thune keeps his Senate leadership job despite Republican losses and growing frustration over his refusal to push the SAVE America Act. Mike takes aim at the senators who talk like fighters in public but backed Thune behind closed doors. Why does Republican leadership keep getting rewarded when voters are demanding accountability?

Mike and Mark conduct their own personal AI experiment.

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M and M Experience: Two iconic talk radio hosts. One unfiltered daily conversation. No scripts. No spin. Just Mike Gallagher and Mark Davis breaking down the news the way it should be — with decades of experience and zero apologies.

Mike and Mark look back at a grassroots Democrat effort that made the economy look worse than it was; then, a revisitation of immigration solutions being banned about amid a possible Trump pivot.

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M and M Extra! If you love smart unscripted talk show chemistry, you’re in the right place. Two iconic talk radio hosts. One unfiltered daily conversation. No scripts. No spin. Just Mike Gallagher and Mark Davis breaking down the news the way it should be with zero apologies.

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President Trump’s immigration pivot has conservatives asking a question nobody in the GOP can afford to ignore: Is offering legal status to long-term undocumented immigrants a pragmatic compromise—or political suicide? Mike dives into the growing backlash over amnesty, the pressure on Trump to rethink his signature policy, and the difficult choices facing Republicans after the midterms. He also examines the Democrats’ grassroots organizing machine, the GOP’s messaging failures, and why Republican leaders seem more interested in fighting each other than getting things done. From Thomas Massie’s latest stunt to the battle over the SAVE America Act, Mike asks whether Republicans have learned anything from their defeat.

Mike and Mark kickoff the week reviewing Donald Trump's visit with 60 Minutes; then an examination of a horrific onstage comment by comedian Dave Chappelle; and the latest in a continuing series of unintended social media blowups as a harmless comment from Mike goes viral.

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M and M Extra! If you love smart unscripted talk show chemistry, you’re in the right place. Two iconic talk radio hosts. One unfiltered daily conversation. No scripts. No spin. Just Mike Gallagher and Mark Davis breaking down the news the way it should be with zero apologies.

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President Trump’s stunning 60 Minutes interview is shaking up the MAGA movement. After suggesting his deportation policy may have gone too far and opening the door to legal status for some long-term immigrants, Trump has conservatives asking where the line should be between enforcing the law and recognizing political reality. Mike tackles the backlash, the future of immigration policy, and the Republican leadership failures behind the midterm losses. He also takes aim at the growing acceptance of political violence after comedian Dave Chappelle’s disturbing comments about Charlie Kirk’s assassination.

Mike shares with Mark a story of an X post gone horribly awry.  Plus the guys breakdown President Trump's 60 Minutes interview.

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M and M Experience: Two iconic talk radio hosts. One unfiltered daily conversation. No scripts. No spin. Just Mike Gallagher and Mark Davis breaking down the news the way it should be — with decades of experience and zero apologies.

In a solo episode, Dr. Mark hangs his shingle to help everybody through the nightmare of the election results.  What are the best pads forward for the Republican brand, and we examine the prospects for both JD, Vance and Ron DeSantis as potential nominees in 2028.

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M and M Extra! If you love smart unscripted talk show chemistry, you’re in the right place. Two iconic talk radio hosts. One unfiltered daily conversation. No scripts. No spin. Just Mike Gallagher and Mark Davis breaking down the news the way it should be with zero apologies.

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Principles matter, but political victories come with a price when promises go unfulfilled. Mike reflects on the Republican Party’s midterm defeat and explains why he’s done making excuses for leaders who failed to deliver, drawing on a powerful 20-year-old message from Rush Limbaugh. He examines the political cost of the Iran war, rising gas prices, and the tension between national security convictions and the everyday financial pressures voters face. Mike also challenges claims that criticism of the administration is disloyal, discusses the debate over how the war was handled, and questions the election results and turnout patterns that deserve closer scrutiny. The message is not to abandon conservative principles, but to stop carrying water for politicians who refuse to live up to them.

Mike take the reins on his own today, and shares an essay that may light your conservative fire once again.

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M and M Extra! If you love smart unscripted talk show chemistry, you’re in the right place. Two iconic talk radio hosts. One unfiltered daily conversation. No scripts. No spin. Just Mike Gallagher and Mark Davis breaking down the news the way it should be with zero apologies.

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The midterm results sent a message to Washington, and Mike says Republicans need to hear it: promises made, promises broken. A Trump supporter himself, Mike takes an unflinching look at the administration’s failure to deliver on lower prices and its promise to avoid foreign wars, while calling out Republican leaders for refusing to pass the SAVE America Act and failing to act when they had the power. He also examines what Democrats may do with their newfound influence, the potential consequences of Texas’ political shift, and the growing divide within the Democratic Party over whether to govern or pursue retribution. The lesson is painfully simple: voters expect results, and Republicans can’t expect loyalty when they fail to deliver.

Mark and Mike talk about Democrats who are celebrating the 'New America.'

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M and M Experience: Two iconic talk radio hosts. One unfiltered daily conversation. No scripts. No spin. Just Mike Gallagher and Mark Davis breaking down the news the way it should be — with decades of experience and zero apologies.

Mike and Mark unpack the worst election result imaginable— are there any silver linings?  Whose presidential stock just got boosted for 2028? Is there anything that could have fended off this disaster?

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M and M Extra! If you love smart unscripted talk show chemistry, you’re in the right place. Two iconic talk radio hosts. One unfiltered daily conversation. No scripts. No spin. Just Mike Gallagher and Mark Davis breaking down the news the way it should be with zero apologies.

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Texas turned blue, Florida stayed red, and the Republican Party is facing some serious questions after a brutal midterm night. Mike breaks down the political fallout, examines what Texas’ shift could mean for border security and cooperation with ICE, and contrasts it with Ron DeSantis’ results in Florida, including the passage of Amendment Three. He also looks ahead to 2028, explaining why he believes DeSantis has emerged as a major contender while warning that Republicans cannot simply blame the economy, gas prices or bad candidates for their losses. The message to the GOP is clear: stop making excuses, start delivering, and learn from this defeat before voters get another chance to weigh in.

Mike and Mark lick their wounds after a trouncing at the hands of Democrats last night.

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M and M Experience: Two iconic talk radio hosts. One unfiltered daily conversation. No scripts. No spin. Just Mike Gallagher and Mark Davis breaking down the news the way it should be — with decades of experience and zero apologies.

Mike and Mark absorb the drama of Election Day, sharing thoughts about the wide range of possibilities the night's results might yield; then, an assessment of what the next two years will look like if Democrats get the results many expect; then to conclude, three inspiring clips from warriors we remember— Rush Limbaugh, Charlie Kirk, Scott Adams.

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M and M Extra! If you love smart unscripted talk show chemistry, you’re in the right place. Two iconic talk radio hosts. One unfiltered daily conversation. No scripts. No spin. Just Mike Gallagher and Mark Davis breaking down the news the way it should be with zero apologies.

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