The Steve Gruber Show

Steve Gruber

Conservative talk radio, bringing midwestern, common sense approach to the very complex issues we face around the United States and around the world. #SteveGruberShow

  1. 2d ago

    Day Break | Free Speech, Free For All Friday

    Day Break | Free Speech, Free For All Friday --- 00:00 - Monologue 28:14 – Joe Rieck, Vice President of Sales at Longevity Wellness. Rieck shares customer experiences from people using Longevity Wellness products, including reports of improved strength, joint comfort, mobility, and overall well-being. He also discusses the company’s focus on natural ingredients designed to support the body and everyday wellness. Visit LongevityWellness.co/Gruber for savings or call 855-939-0032 to speak with a wellness advisor. 38:28 - Monologue Featuring Ivey Gruber 57:41 – Rep. Tim Walberg, Representative for Michigan’s Fifth Congressional District and member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee and House Education and the Workforce Committee. Walberg discusses two House measures he recently supported aimed at strengthening federal oversight and combating fraud in taxpayer-funded programs. He also weighs in on issues affecting Michigan and the political landscape heading into the midterm elections. 1:16:56 - Monologue 1:25:57 – Steve Dulan, professor and attorney. Dulan discusses the Trump administration’s expansion of hunting and fishing opportunities on federally managed lands and waters. He examines what the changes mean for Michigan sportsmen, hunters nationwide, public-land access, and the intersection of federal and state wildlife management. The Interior Department says its final rule created 1,488 new hunting and sport-fishing opportunities across 32 states. 1:36:13 – Jim Tignanelli, President of the Police Officers Association of Michigan. Tignanelli discusses Michigan’s U.S. Senate race between Republican Mike Rogers and Democrat Abdul El-Sayed, including Rogers’ efforts to make El-Sayed’s past association with political streamer Hasan Piker a campaign issue. He also discusses socialism, the direction of the Democratic Party, and the issues shaping Michigan’s midterm political debate. El-Sayed has recently distanced himself from controversial statements by Piker while Rogers and allied groups have continued highlighting the association. 1:44:45 – Ivey Gruber, President of the Michigan Talk Network. Gruber joins Steve and takes calls from listeners before turning to some of the day’s more unusual stories. They discuss the discovery of a new species of cat and the story of a man who constructed an extraordinarily detailed model of New York City. --- Check out our brand new podcast, 'Forgotten America'... Episode 24 is live NOW at Steve Gruber on YouTube! Link below: https://youtu.be/UrGZQdE62jA

  2. 3d ago

    Day Break | The Cost of Power: Fuel, the Fed & Washington

    Day Break | The Cost of Power: Fuel, the Fed & Washington --- 00:00 - Monologue 19:12 – Jim Gilmore, former U.S. Ambassador to the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, former Governor of Virginia, and former Chairman of the Republican National Committee. Gilmore discusses the current state of polling and the political landscape heading into the upcoming elections, including the challenges facing both parties. He also examines the economy, fuel prices, U.S. policy toward Iran and Russia, and the debate surrounding additional sanctions on Russia. 28:14 – David A. Kallman, Senior Partner with Kallman Legal Group. In The Kallman Legal Report, Kallman discusses a Massachusetts custody dispute involving parents who allege that their daughter’s school facilitated a gender transition without their consent. He examines the parents’ legal challenge and the broader questions involving parental rights, schools, and state authority. 38:27 - Monologue Featuring Ivey Gruber 57:35 – Gabriel R. Llanes, President of Vae Victis Strategies and a 17-year veteran of Republican politics. Llanes discusses current polling, the upcoming elections, the economy, and the political messaging coming from both parties. He also addresses the widening wealth gap and his argument that federal economic and monetary policies have contributed to disparities in wealth. 1:06:33 – Chris Martz, meteorologist and Science Policy Analyst for CFACT. Martz examines prominent climate-related claims in the media and compares them with available weather and climate data. He discusses how extreme-weather trends are measured and why disagreements persist over how climate statistics are presented to the public. 1:16:50 - Monologue 1:25:51 – Dr. Robert Malone, physician, scientist, author, and longtime farmer. Dr. Malone discusses his new book, Homesteading for Health: One Farm Family’s Guide to Food, Land, and Self-Sufficiency. He explores lessons from his family’s experience with farming, food production, land stewardship, and becoming more self-sufficient. 1:36:00 – Tim Golding, Michigan State Director for Americans for Prosperity. Golding discusses gasoline prices, Michigan polling, the U.S. Senate contest involving Mike Rogers, and economic issues shaping political debate in the state. He also addresses Michigan’s repeal of right-to-work and the state’s 4.25% individual income-tax rate; Michigan Treasury confirms that 4.25% remains the rate for tax year 2026. 1:44:42 – Ivey Gruber, President of the Michigan Talk Network. Gruber joins Steve for a wide-ranging conversation about reports concerning U.S. military capabilities in space and America’s role in conflicts abroad, including the war involving Iran. They also turn to history and literature with the discovery of a piece of an early Odyssey manuscript held in a Netherlands library. --- Check out our brand new podcast, 'Forgotten America'... Episode 24 is live NOW at Steve Gruber on YouTube! Link below: https://youtu.be/UrGZQdE62jA

  3. 4d ago

    Day Break | Record Incomes, Record Diesel & Canada’s Global Pivot

    Day Break | Record Incomes, Record Diesel & Canada’s Global Pivot --- 00:00 - Monologue 19:19 – Will Fry, founder and CEO of American Operator. Fry discusses the looming leadership transition facing American businesses as a significant share of CEOs approach retirement age. He examines succession planning, the next generation of business leadership, and what companies can do to prepare for the departure of Baby Boomer executives. 28:18 – Dr. James Thorp, Chief of Maternal & Prenatal Health at The Wellness Company. Dr. Thorp discusses the XFG COVID variant, the latest mRNA COVID vaccines, and approaches to prevention and treatment as respiratory illnesses increase. He also addresses concerns raised by some patients about vaccination and spike proteins and discusses healthcare policy as the election season approaches. Visit TWC.health/GRUBER and use promo code GRUBER to save 10%. 38:32 - Monologue Featuring Ivey Gruber 47:32 – Hans von Spakovsky, Senior Legal Fellow at Advancing American Freedom. Von Spakovsky discusses a child-custody dispute involving Catholic parents and their child’s gender transition. He examines the parents’ legal claims, the actions of state authorities, and the broader constitutional questions involving parental rights, religious liberty, and government authority. 57:40 – Mike Britton, Co-Founder of Artillery Tea. Britton welcomes back Pumpkin Payload for the fall and explains what distinguishes the seasonal blend from typical pumpkin-flavored drinks. He discusses its ingredients, the company’s tea sachets, and the broader mission customers support when purchasing Artillery Tea. 1:06:39 – Luke Niforatos, Executive Director of the Foundation for Drug Policy Solutions and Smart Approaches to Marijuana. Niforatos discusses the increasingly dangerous illicit drug supply, including the risk of counterfeit pills containing fentanyl. He examines prevention strategies and policy approaches aimed at reducing overdose deaths before they occur. 1:55:28 - Monologue 1:25:57 – Ron Rademacher, travel writer, author, speaker, storyteller, and host of Around Michigan. Rademacher highlights fall events, festivals, attractions, and unique destinations across Michigan, helping listeners find their next autumn adventure. 1:36:13 – Dr. Siri Terjesen, professor at Florida Atlantic University and author of a new Club for Growth Foundation white paper. Dr. Terjesen discusses the role of proxy advisory firms and shareholder activists in corporate America, along with proposals aimed at increasing transparency and accountability. She explains the market-based reforms outlined in her paper and how they could affect investors and corporate governance. 1:45:11 – Ivey Gruber, President of the Michigan Talk Network. Gruber joins Steve to discuss rising gasoline and diesel prices alongside record-high median household income and what those trends mean for family budgets. They also explore Vermont’s Mountain School, where students spend a semester living and working on a farm with limited technology and a greater emphasis on hands-on learning and responsibility. --- Check out our brand new podcast, 'Forgotten America'... Episode 24 is live NOW at Steve Gruber on YouTube! Link below: https://youtu.be/UrGZQdE62jA

  4. Sep 3

    Day Break | America First Under Pressure: Big Tech, Big Labor & Foreign Influence

    Day Break | America First Under Pressure: Big Tech, Big Labor & Foreign Influence --- 00:00 - Monologue 19:11 – Mark Mix, President of the National Right to Work Committee and the National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation. Mix discusses a congressional investigation into organized labor and questions surrounding the UAW’s political activities. He examines whether union resources and workers’ dues are being used to support progressive candidates and causes, as well as the broader debate over workers’ rights and political spending by unions. 28:10 – Marc Werner, CEO of GhostBed. Werner discusses the latest in sleep technology and how GhostBed’s mattresses and sleep systems are designed to improve comfort, recovery, and overall sleep quality. He also previews new technology coming from the company and explains what consumers should consider when building a better sleep setup. Visit GhostBed.com/Gruber and use promo code GRUBER for special savings. 38:17 Monologue Featuring Ivey Gruber 47:18 – Kent Strang, Managing Director at Americans for Prosperity. Strang discusses the organization’s new “Fight Socialism” campaign as Democratic Socialist candidates gain traction in races across the country. He examines the policy differences between free-market and socialist approaches and how AFP plans to make those issues part of the political debate heading into the midterms. 1:16:28 - Monologue 1:25:20 – Dr. Bradley A. Thayer, author of America’s 100 Years’ War: How to Win Against Communism. Dr. Thayer discusses the growing cooperation among China, Russia, and Iran and argues that the three countries should be understood as components of a broader challenge to the United States rather than as isolated threats. He examines their strategic interests, cooperation, and what he believes Washington must do to respond. 1:34:46 – Caitlin Sutherland, Executive Director of Americans for Public Trust (APT). Sutherland discusses a new database designed to track more than $5 billion in foreign money that APT says has flowed into organizations seeking to influence American politics and public policy. She explains how the database works, where the funding originates, and the transparency concerns raised by foreign-linked political spending. 1:43:33 – Ivey Gruber, President of the Michigan Talk Network. Gruber joins Steve for a lighter conversation about practical health and diet tips that can make a difference in everyday life. They also have some fun discussing dance moves and ways to refresh your moves on the dance floor. --- Check out our brand new podcast, 'Forgotten America'... Episode 24 is live NOW at Steve Gruber on YouTube! Link below: https://youtu.be/UrGZQdE62jA

  5. Sep 2

    Day Break | THE DEMOCRATS’ RADICAL RECKONING

    Day Break | THE DEMOCRATS’ RADICAL RECKONING --- 00:00 - Monologue 19:12 – David A. Kallman, Senior Partner with Kallman Legal Group. In The Kallman Legal Report, Kallman discusses a Michigan House Republican investigation launched after an election integrity ballot measure backed by 709,841 voters was blocked from advancing. He examines the legal and procedural questions surrounding the decision, the House probe, and what could happen next. 28:11 – Peter Gillooly, CEO of The Wellness Company. Gillooly discusses what families should know as respiratory illness season approaches and COVID cases begin rising alongside the return to school. He examines COVID, RSV, and influenza, how their symptoms can differ, steps families can take to reduce their risk of illness, and available treatment options for those who become sick. Visit TWC.health/GRUBER and use promo code GRUBER to save 10%. 38:24 - Monologue Featuring Ivey Gruber 47:25 – Drew Bivona, founder of the Bivona Law Firm in Houston, Texas. Following a historic multibillion-dollar settlement involving Meta, Bivona discusses whether corporations and institutions could face greater legal accountability for harms to children that they allegedly knew, or reasonably should have known, were occurring. He examines what the case could mean for future litigation involving social media platforms, child safety, and corporate responsibility. 56:52 – Steven Moore, founder of the Ukraine Freedom Project. Moore provides an update on the Russia-Ukraine war, including Russian attacks on warehouses and continuing air raids across Ukraine. He also discusses the historical relationship between Russia and Ukraine, conditions on the ground, and the ongoing work of the Ukraine Freedom Project. 1:15:57 - Monologue 1:24:53 – Ron Rademacher, travel writer, author, speaker, storyteller, and host of Around Michigan. Rademacher highlights Labor Day events, festivals, attractions, and unique destinations happening across Michigan as the state prepares to close out the summer season. 1:35:05 – Hannah Anderson, Senior Director of Healthy America Policy at the America First Policy Institute and former Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy at the Department of Health and Human Services. Anderson discusses the Trump administration’s prescription drug policies and its claim of delivering the largest decline in prescription drug prices in more than 60 years. She examines the policies behind the changes and what they could mean for patients and healthcare costs. 1:43:58 – Ivey Gruber, President of the Michigan Talk Network. Gruber joins Steve to discuss the remarkable story of a man who survived a lightning strike and managed to walk away. They also discuss reports of fraud involving food-assistance benefits, including allegations involving individuals in the country illegally. --- Check out our brand new podcast, 'Forgotten America'... Episode 24 is live NOW at Steve Gruber on YouTube! Link below: https://youtu.be/UrGZQdE62jA

  6. Sep 1

    Day Break | THE BATTLE FOR AMERICA: Trump’s Crackdown and the Midterm Showdown

    Day Break | THE BATTLE FOR AMERICA: Trump’s Crackdown and the Midterm Showdown --- 00:00 - Monologue 19:04 – Susan Kokinda, author and organizer with Promethean Action. Kokinda discusses President Trump’s oil agreement with Venezuela, developments in the Strait of Hormuz, and energy trade between the United States and Canada. She also examines the ongoing U.S.-Canada trade dispute, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s approach to the conflict, America’s energy strategy, and why she views the 2026 midterms as an economic battle over the country’s future. 38:05 - Monologue Featuring Ivey Gruber 47:06 – James Fitzpatrick, Director of the Center to Advance Security in America (CASA). Fitzpatrick discusses reports involving a former Biden Pentagon official who promoted transgender-related initiatives while the U.S. military was struggling with recruiting. He examines the debate over military priorities, personnel policy, readiness, and recruitment. 57:20 – Jess Kramer, EPA Assistant Administrator for Water. Kramer discusses a new investment in America’s water workforce and the people responsible for keeping safe drinking water flowing to communities across the country. She explains the need to recruit and train the next generation of water professionals and strengthen the workforce behind America’s critical water infrastructure. 1:06:17 – Dave Bovee, conservative author, energy-industry veteran, and founder and CEO of FourG Media LLC. Bovee challenges the argument that data centers are responsible for problems facing America’s electrical grid. He examines the underlying causes of grid strain, rapidly increasing electricity demand, and the energy policies and infrastructure needed to support AI and data-center growth. 1:16:35 - Monologue 1:25:35 – Jason Isaac, founder and CEO of the American Energy Institute. Isaac discusses President Trump’s oil agreement with Venezuela and what it could mean for America’s long-term energy security. He examines Venezuela’s enormous petroleum reserves, domestic energy production, global oil markets, and whether the agreement could help reduce energy costs for American consumers. 1:35:34 – Christopher Ruddy, CEO and Chairman of Newsmax. Ruddy joins Steve for a wide-ranging political and foreign-policy discussion covering the 2026 midterm elections, President Trump, the growing influence of the Democratic Socialists of America, and the latest developments involving Iran. 1:44:26 – Ivey Gruber, President of the Michigan Talk Network. Gruber joins Steve to discuss the remarkable story of a 91-year-old completing the Appalachian Trail. They also turn to the future of robotics, discussing Tesla’s Optimus humanoid robot and what it might be like to have a general-purpose robot helping around the home. --- Check out our brand new podcast, 'Forgotten America'... Episode 24 is live NOW at Steve Gruber on YouTube! Link below: https://youtu.be/UrGZQdE62jA

  7. Aug 31

    Day Break | SOCIALISM, DEI AND THE BATTLE FOR AMERICA

    Day Break | SOCIALISM, DEI AND THE BATTLE FOR AMERICA --- 00:00 - Monologue 19:20 – Sheriff Richard Mack (Ret.), former Sheriff of Graham County, Arizona, founder of the Constitutional Sheriffs and Peace Officers Association (CSPOA), and co-author of The Democrat Murder of America. Mack discusses the rise of democratic socialist candidates following another primary victory in Oklahoma and what he sees as the growing influence of socialism in American politics. He examines his concerns about socialist policies, individual liberty, constitutional government, and the direction of the country. 38:18 - Monologue 47:19 – Ryan Morgan, military and foreign affairs reporter for The Epoch Times. Four years after the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, Morgan discusses the Pentagon’s renewed examination of the operation and the decisions surrounding it. He looks back at what went wrong, questions of accountability, and the lasting national security and foreign-policy consequences of the withdrawal. 57:37 – Will Hild, Executive Director of Consumers’ Research. Hild discusses the rapid expansion of AI data centers and argues that consumers have too often been overlooked in the race to build the infrastructure needed to power artificial intelligence. He examines electricity costs, grid reliability, energy demand, and how getting the data-center buildout wrong could undermine America’s competitiveness in the global AI race. 1:06:35 – Rey “R.T.” Treviño, President of Pecos Country Energy, a privately owned oil and gas exploration and production company headquartered in Fort Worth. Treviño discusses President Trump’s announcement of a U.S. agreement involving Venezuela and its enormous oil reserves, examining what greater access to Venezuelan crude could mean for American energy markets. He also provides an update on the Strait of Hormuz and the implications for global oil supplies, prices, and energy security. 1:16:45 - Monologue 1:25:48 – Trevor Polo, Executive Director of Protect Life Michigan. Polo discusses the future of Michigan’s pro-life movement following the passage of Proposal 3 and whether supporters can persuade enough voters to eventually repeal it. He examines the movement’s messaging, strategy, and efforts to change public opinion on abortion in Michigan. 1:35:49 – Valerie Huber, President and CEO of the Institute for Women’s Health. Huber discusses the international debate over how governments and institutions define the term “woman” and the Trump administration’s efforts to influence that debate globally. She examines the implications for women’s rights, international policy, healthcare, and the broader dispute over sex and gender. 1:44:47 – Paloma Chacón, Principal Deputy Spokeswoman for the U.S. Department of State. Chacón discusses the State Department’s move to revoke approximately 200,000 visas as part of the administration’s immigration and national security enforcement efforts. She also addresses actions targeting groups the administration has linked to Antifa and designated or sanctioned on terrorism-related grounds. --- Check out our brand new podcast, 'Forgotten America'... Episode 24 is live NOW at Steve Gruber on YouTube! Link below: https://youtu.be/UrGZQdE62jA

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