Patriot Switchboard

Harlan Mercer
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Patriot Switchboard is a news-and-commentary show for listeners who want the facts. Each episode covers the biggest stories, then breaks down what matters, what’s being ignored, and what it means for the country. Hosted by Harlan Mercer, this is a values-based, pro-sovereignty, law-and-order dispatch for people tired of bureaucratic nonsense and media narratives that don’t match reality.

  1. JAN 23

    lank Checks and Black Ice | WHO Exit, ICE Funding, Winter Emergency

    The U.S. has officially completed its withdrawal from the World Health Organization, cutting ties with a global bureaucracy that lost credibility when Americans needed straight answers most. In Washington, the House passed a major DHS funding package with big money for immigration enforcement as the shutdown deadline closes in, setting up a Senate fight that will reveal who actually believes in borders and the rule of law. And as a major winter storm pushes states into emergency posture, we break down why ice is the quiet disaster that exposes weak systems and punishes last-minute improvisation, plus the practical steps to keep your family safe and steady through the weekend.

    13 min

  2. JAN 22

    Trump makes a Greenland Framework, Market Rebound, IMF’s AI Bubble Warning | Patriot Switchboard Dispatch

    In this dispatch, Harlan Mercer breaks down President Trump’s Greenland “framework” announcement and the sudden pullback of the Europe tariff threat, explaining what it likely signals about U.S. leverage and Arctic security. Then he walks through the market snapback, why investors repriced so quickly, and what it reveals about uncertainty and negotiating power. Finally, Harlan digs into the IMF’s January 2026 outlook, why the “steady growth” story leans heavily on tech and AI, and how the gap between valuations and real-world returns could set up the next correction.

    11 min

  3. JAN 21

    The Walkout Fizzles | ICE Access Fight | Davos Draws a Line

    In today’s dispatch, Harlan breaks down the “Free America Walkout” and why the much-hyped nationwide protest barely moved the needle. Then he tackles the court fight over DHS requiring seven days’ notice for congressional visits to ICE detention facilities, and why “oversight” is being used as a stage for confrontation. Finally, from Davos, the Commerce Secretary touts strong Q1 growth and warns the EU against retaliatory tariffs, as the Trump administration signals it’s done taking one-sided deals. Subscribe and share if you want direct analysis without the media gloss.

    11 min

  4. JAN 20

    Supreme Court Takes on the Fed | Trump’s Greenland Tariff Threat | DHS Funding Showdown

    In this dispatch, Harlan Mercer digs into three stories Washington can’t spin away. First: the Supreme Court’s high-stakes clash over whether a sitting president can remove a Federal Reserve governor, and what that ruling could mean for accountability at the most powerful economic institution in the country. Second: Trump’s Greenland pressure play, with a tariff threat aimed at key European nations and an escalating standoff that could reshape U.S.-Europe trade relations and America’s posture in the Arctic. Third: the latest government funding sprint, where DHS is becoming the main battleground and lawmakers are using the budget process to force immigration-enforcement concessions. If you want a clear, direct breakdown of what actually happened, what’s coming next, and why it matters, you’re in the right place. Share this dispatch on your social media and send it to a friend, if you like it, your friends will too.

    12 min

  5. JAN 19

    Trump’s Greenland Tariff Threat | Minneapolis ICE Protests | Polar Vortex Deep Freeze

    On this Monday dispatch, Harlan Mercer breaks down three weekend stories that set the tone for the week ahead: President Trump’s Greenland tariff threat and what it signals about U.S. leverage with Europe, the Minneapolis flashpoint after an ICE-related shooting and why public order and accountability both matter, and the polar vortex deep freeze hammering much of the country and what it exposes about preparedness and basic competence. Follow Patriot Switchboard for clear, direct analysis built for normal Americans who want the facts and the implications without the noise.

    13 min

  6. JAN 16

    Minneapolis ICE Unrest | White House Healthcare Framework | Jobless Claims Dip

    In this dispatch, Harlan Mercer breaks down the Minneapolis flashpoint and the growing national fight over immigration enforcement and public order. Then he digs into the White House’s new healthcare framework, arguing Trump is trying to help everyday Americans while entrenched industry power will fight to water it down. Finally, Harlan closes with the latest jobless claims drop and explains why “stable” labor headlines don’t always match what families feel with high prices and high rates.

    12 min

  7. JAN 15

    Trump’s 10% Credit Cap | GOP Economic Infighting | Georgia Replaces MTG

    President Trump floats a one-year 10% cap on credit card interest, and the banking class and Washington’s usual operators immediately start working overtime to stop it or water it down. Then we break down the GOP’s internal tension over the next big economic package, why “go big” usually turns into a bloated mess, and what prior mega-bills tell us about how the system really works. Finally, we head to Georgia’s 14th, where Marjorie Taylor Greene’s vacant seat has sparked a crowded scramble and a revealing fight over what kind of Republican voice replaces her in Trump country.

    17 min

  8. JAN 14

    Consequences Aren’t Optional | Sanctuary Cash, Women’s Sports, Iran Rising

    Patriot Switchboard host Harlan Mercer breaks down three major stories for January 14, 2026: President Trump’s plan to cut federal payments to sanctuary cities, the Supreme Court showdown over protecting girls’ and women’s sports under Title IX, and the escalating Iran protests as Trump signals “help is on the way.” Clear lines, real consequences, and what these fights mean for law enforcement, fairness, and American strength abroad.

    12 min
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Patriot Switchboard is a news-and-commentary show for listeners who want the facts. Each episode covers the biggest stories, then breaks down what matters, what’s being ignored, and what it means for the country. Hosted by Harlan Mercer, this is a values-based, pro-sovereignty, law-and-order dispatch for people tired of bureaucratic nonsense and media narratives that don’t match reality.

Information

  • Creator
    Harlan Mercer
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    25
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Harlan Mercer
  • Show Website
    Patriot Switchboard