Israel Left Out, New York Goes Socialist, and The View Faces the FCC

Your News Talk America with Jake Smith · Wednesday, June 24, 2026 · 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. ET

9:00 · Israel Furious Over Being Left Out of the US Iran Talks

Many on Israel's right are fuming that the Jewish state was excluded from the US Iran peace talks and left uncertain about the fight against Hezbollah. With the regime able to sell oil openly again, dollars are flowing back into its coffers.

• What has the memorandum of understanding done to the United States relationship with Israel?
• Why are voices on Israel's right fuming over the exclusion and the fate of the war against Hezbollah?
• Is renewed oil revenue for the regime a recipe for disaster for the world?

Sources: NY Post, Israel furious over exclusion · NY Post, US Iran peace deal terms

Panelist: Brigitte Gabriel, national security expert and founder and chairwoman of ACT for America.

9:20 · The Socialist Wave Crashes Into Capitol Hill

Mayor Zohran Mamdani's slate of New York congressional hopefuls prevailed in Tuesday's Democratic primary, with Darializa Avila Chevalier projected to pull off an AOC style upset. Darializa Avila Chevalier makes AOC look like Barry Goldwater.

• Avila Chevalier held a razor thin lead, roughly 49.3 percent to 46 percent with 86 percent of votes counted, leading five term Rep. Adriano Espaillat to concede.
• Former city Comptroller Brad Lander and state Assemblywoman Claire Valdez were quickly projected by the Associated Press and NY1 to defeat their establishment opponents.
• More self described socialists are now heading toward Capitol Hill.

Sources: NY Post, NYC primary live updates · NY Post, Avila Chevalier profile

Panelist: Brigitte Gabriel, ACT for America.

9:35 · Monologue: “The Real Red Scare”

Jake takes the mic for a solo monologue on the moment America finds itself in.

9:45 · Is The View a News Program, or Something Else?

The Media Research Center filed a comment with the FCC opposing Disney and ABC's request to classify The View as a bona fide news interview program exempt from equal opportunity rules.

• MRC says it submitted 2,473 pieces of evidence documenting a consistent pattern of partisan advocacy and electioneering rather than bona fide news programming.
• Is equal time the primary issue here?
• Are Meet the Press and the other Sunday shows not similar to what The View has become?

Source: MRC Free Speech America, Bozell hands FCC the receipts

Panelist: Luis Cornelio, associate editor, MRC Free Speech America.

10:00 · What Is the Status of the “Save America Act”?

The RNC is awaiting a Supreme Court opinion in its signature case, Watson v. RNC, which asks whether mail ballots must be received by Election Day. The opinion is expected before the term ends this month.

• A ruling for the RNC would carry immediate implications for 14 states plus Washington, D.C., and would end the practice of counting ballots for days after the election.
• The Supreme Court has yet to weigh in on mail ballots and delayed counts in states like California.
• What is the reaction to the Los Angeles City Council push to allow noncitizens to vote?

Source: RNC, Watson v. RNC filing

Panelist: Ally Triolo, RNC Election Integrity Communications Director.

10:20 · Has New York Fallen Under Communist Control?

New York is sending self described socialists toward Washington, and the battle for control of what is left of the Democratic Party is on. This segment belongs to the listeners on the board.

• Will American freedoms continue to fade, and will faith and houses of worship be targeted next?
• If the socialist wing takes control, does it come after Trump and MAGA on day one?
• This nation has fought communism since the 1940s. Has the battle for control of America truly begun?

Panelist: You. This is a DIAL listener segment driven by producers and callers.

10:30 · The Trump Economy: What Is the Report Card?

Economic reports this year reflect a growing economy with low unemployment and higher wages, yet many Americans say they are unhappy with the economy.

• Are Americans really unhappy with the handling of the economy, or are they reacting to gasoline prices?
• How much of this is about political messaging?

Panelist: Dr. Paul Mueller, senior research fellow at the American Institute for Economic Research.

11:00 · What the World Cup Reveals About America

World Cup fans from every corner of the globe are getting a firsthand look at the United States, and many are leaving impressed. From local hospitality to the scale and energy of American cities, the 2026 World Cup is becoming a showcase of the American experience.

• Why international visitors are finding a very different America than the one often portrayed in global media.
• How major global events can reshape perceptions of a nation and its people.
• Why positive cultural experiences matter in an increasingly divided and polarized world.

Panelist: Dr. Andrew Fox, organizational culture expert, professor, and author of the forthcoming book Truth in the Age of Applause: How Stupidity Is Ruining the American Dream.

11:20 · Union Leader Warns a Return to Work Order May Cause a Mass Exodus

California state workers are warning that Gov. Gavin Newsom could face a mass exodus after ordering employees back to the office four days a week beginning July 1.

• The mandate has sparked backlash from workers who say they have kept the Golden State running under hybrid schedules since the COVID-19 pandemic, as KCRA3 reported.
• Is this a breaking point for the state workforce?

Sources: NY Post, mass exodus warning · KCRA3 · NY Post, Newsom DOJ investigations

Panelist: Mark Mix, president of the National Right to Work Foundation.

11:30 · Is AI a Direct Threat to Our Kids?

AI is creating new risks for children by making cybercriminals smarter, faster, more effective, and harder to detect.

• What do parents need to know, and how do we keep kids safe online?

Panelist: Tom Arnold, cybersecurity expert and digital forensics investigator, author of The Digital Detective (iDigitalDetective.com).

11:50 · Salute the Troops

Today we honor Captain James Harold Johnson Jr., U.S. Army, who served in Vietnam. Thank you for your service.

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