MONDAY, OCTOBER 19th, 2026
Ten of today's biggest conservative voices are in your inbox tonight — a real interview with Chris Hansen about Hollywood's new fictionalized take on his career, Mark Halperin telling Glenn Beck why Democrats are weaker than the polls suggest, and Enes Freedom making his case to join the WNBA. Here's what you missed.
The Ben Shapiro Show — "This Roadster Clip Is Jaw-Dropping. Here's What It Means."
Shapiro uses Tesla's next-generation Roadster demo at a SpaceX test site as a springboard for a defense of free-market capitalism and Elon Musk. He ranks economic systems by how much they innovate and rejects the idea that Musk's wealth comes from a rigged system. The episode ends on midterm politics, including the Senate and the Minnesota race.
Tesla's Roadster demo: claimed 0-60 mph in 0.81 seconds, air-based thrusters, production slated for 2028
Shapiro ranks systems by innovation, with free-market capitalism first and communism last
He pushes back on AOC and Elizabeth Warren over Musk's wealth
He opposes California's proposed wealth tax (Prop 40)
He says Republicans must hold the Senate and backs Michelle Tafoya in Minnesota
The Dan Bongino Show — "Bongino Weekend Report - Week of 10/12/26"
This weekend report is built around the midterms, about 22 days away. Bongino calls the choice between the parties a "level zero decision" and urges turnout. He defends ICE operations in NYC, predicts what a Democratic win would bring, and claims Democratic early voting is weak in swing states.
Midterms are about 22 days out; Bongino frames the choice as a "level zero decision"
He defends ICE operations in NYC and criticizes Mayor Zohran Mamdani
He claims Democratic early-vote numbers are weak in key swing states
He lists what he says a Democratic win would mean: open borders, defunding police and ICE, Supreme Court expansion, Medicare for All, wealth taxes
He plays clips of Hochul, Ossoff, Talarico, Nixon and El-Sayed
Verdict with Ted Cruz — "Tucker Loves Mother Russia, a Look into the Muslim Brotherhood & James Talarico 'Dangerous for Am...'"
This weekend review, hosted by Ben Ferguson, covers three stories. Guest Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg disputes Tucker Carlson's praise of Russia using GDP figures, the hosts raise alleged Muslim Brotherhood family ties for Abdul El-Sayed, and they criticize James Talarico's positions in the Texas Senate race against Ken Paxton.
The hosts criticize Tucker Carlson's claims that Russian grocery stores beat American ones and that Russia's economy is bigger than the UK's
Rees-Mogg says Russia's GDP is smaller than Britain's and far lower per capita
They argue El-Sayed has family ties to the Muslim Brotherhood and raise a security-clearance concern
They call Talarico extreme on trans care for minors, citizenship for undocumented immigrants, and fossil fuels and meat
They say the Texas Senate race is tied and Talarico raised $64M in one quarter
The Megyn Kelly Show — "A Second Look: Russell Brand on Faith, Fame, and Allegations Against Him"
This Sunday "A Second Look" episode reruns a roughly two-hour April interview with Russell Brand. They discuss his conversion to Christianity, his addiction and recovery, and the allegations against him, which he denies; he has pleaded not guilty. The talk also covers politics and free speech.
A rerun of a two-hour April interview with Russell Brand
Brand discusses his Christian conversion and 12-step recovery
He has pleaded not guilty; his UK trial was expected to start in October
He denies non-consensual conduct but calls his past promiscuity wrong
They discuss the pandemic, free speech and Trump
Louder with Crowder — "The Shane Gillis Gym Wh*re Protest Is Backfiring in the Best Way Possible"
Crowder reacts to the backlash over Shane Gillis's SNL monologue joking about women's gym clothing. His crew asks people at a gym to cover up and he mocks the reactions, then criticizes a clothing retailer. His broader argument is that comedians shouldn't have to tiptoe around sensitive topics.
Crowder reacts to the backlash over Gillis's monologue
His crew asks people at a gym to cover up and he mocks the reactions
He criticizes a clothing retailer's search results and women's line
An SNL cast member called the reaction "silly" and said it's comedy
Crowder's stance: comedians shouldn't have to tiptoe around sensitive topics
The Michael Knowles Show — "“They Lied About Everything” Michael & To Catch A Predator | Chris Hansen"
Knowles interviews Chris Hansen, longtime host of To Catch a Predator, about the A24 film dramatizing his work, with Robert Pattinson playing him. Hansen calls the film largely fictional. He also covers online exploitation, copycat "predator catcher" creators, and Epstein.
Hansen says the A24 film, with Robert Pattinson playing him, is mostly invented
He says he turned down an A24 non-disclosure agreement before an early screening
He says the film leaves out that the Texas prosecutor who died by suicide had child abuse material on his computer
He criticizes YouTube and TikTok vigilante "predator catchers" as prank-driven and harmful to prosecutions
He discusses sextortion, Roblox investigations, and the Epstein case
The Matt Walsh Show — "This is The Most Impressive Democrat in Years"
Walsh satirically "praises" Jamie West, a Democratic county council candidate in Fayette County, Indiana, while mocking her rambling local candidate-forum interview. He also concedes she made some sensible points on data centers and taxes.
Walsh mocks Jamie West over her candidate-forum interview
He says she rambled and seemed intoxicated; that is his characterization, not verified
West opposed data centers over water and environmental concerns
She said tech companies should fund local services such as fire departments and schools, and she would not raise taxes
Walsh ridicules her "what are you going to do?" answer about a sheriff's nephew threatening her
Morning Wire — "Enes Freedom Says 'Let Me Play Or Admit You're Wrong'"
Morning Wire's weekend interview features Enes Freedom, the former NBA player, who says he wants to join the WNBA as a test of the league's rules. He also describes how he says the NBA ended his career after he criticized China, and his clash with the Turkish government.
Freedom says he wants to join the WNBA, arguing its collective bargaining agreement doesn't bar a player who identifies as a woman
He says the WNBA's response has been unclear and the commissioner stepped down after his push (his account)
He says the NBA effectively ended his career in 2022 after he spoke out on China
He says Turkey revoked his passport, put him on an Interpol list, and jailed his father
He works in D.C. with both parties on bills targeting political prisoners
Relatable with Allie Beth Stuckey — "Boomer Responds to the Social Security Debate on X | Ron Simmons"
The episode centers on the Social Security debate on X, citing a poll finding 89% of Americans over 65 want current benefits kept even if taxes rise. The argument is that payroll contributions were spent and replaced with IOUs, favoring investment accounts over tax hikes. It also covers early voting dates and a listener Q&A on finances, family and faith.
Cites a poll finding 89% of Americans over 65 want benefits preserved even if taxes rise
Argues contributions were spent and replaced with non-interest-bearing IOUs
Backs letting workers invest part of their contributions, as Bush proposed in 2005, instead of raising taxes
Criticizes podcasters Steve Deace and Matt Walsh on the issue
Listener Q&A covers saving, in-laws, marital boundaries, and how God uses believers and non-believers
The Glenn Beck Program — "Elections Expert Mark Halperin: Democrats Are Weaker Than They Look"
Glenn Beck talks 2026 midterms with elections analyst Mark Halperin, who says Republican campaigns lack clear answers on prices, the war, and tariffs. Halperin lays out a downside scenario, not his base case, of losing eight Senate seats and more than 30 House seats. They also discuss AI policy, impeachment talk, the Ilhan Omar investigation, and media bias.
Halperin says Republican campaigns lack clear answers on prices, the war, and tariffs
He sketches a downside of eight Senate seats and over 30 House seats, but says it is not his base case
Cost of living makes races in Florida, South Carolina, Mississippi, Nebraska and Kansas more competitive
Beck and Halperin say Democrats have moved far left, and Halperin says that is underreported
Both call AI the defining issue and say Congress lacks the expertise for it