WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30th, 2026
Tonight's ten shows range from a leaked GOP midterm forecast to a heated fight over a viral welfare ad, plus dueling takes on Iran, California's governor race, and warnings about Islamist infiltration — here's what the biggest names in conservative media are talking about tonight.
The Ben Shapiro Show — “The Reality of the Cornell Case Nobody Wants to Hear (Ep. 2515)”
Ben Shapiro dissects the Cornell case, arguing the student's original police report and her later civil suit tell different stories. He also faults the public pressure that led the DA to reopen the criminal probe.
Shapiro says a Cornell student's Nov 2024 police report and her civil suit filed nearly two years later tell very different stories.
He says the original report described voluntary drug use and agreed-to activity, and that the Tompkins County DA saw no evidence of non-consensual drugging or incapacity.
He objects that the DA reopened the criminal investigation under public pressure, which he calls a due-process problem.
He criticizes AOC and actress Florence Pugh for framing the case as proof of rape culture.
The Megyn Kelly Show — “Madonna's Vile VMAs Performance, Plus How the GOP Can Avoid a Midterms “Nightmare,” w/ Mark Halperin”
Megyn Kelly opens with Madonna's VMAs performance, then hosts Mark Halperin on GOP private polling that points to a rough midterm. They cover voter anger over prices, the Iran conflict and the White House's messaging.
Megyn Kelly criticizes Madonna's MTV VMAs performance as an age-inappropriate bid for shock value.
Mark Halperin says private GOP polling points to a midterm disaster and that about 45 GOP strategists confirmed his reporting.
His projection is Democrats gaining roughly 25 House seats and 6 Senate seats.
Drivers cited: gas and diesel prices, an unpopular war, healthcare costs and perceived corruption.
The Michael Knowles Show — “Republican Campaign Ad Brutalizes Lazy White Men (Ep. 2070)”
Michael Knowles takes apart Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders' welfare-reform ad starring a lazy young white man named Brad, using SNAP demographic data. He also covers falling trans identification on campuses and a Dutch euthanasia case involving a toddler.
Knowles says Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders' welfare-reform ad starring “Brad,” a lazy young white man, is misleading.
He cites Arkansas SNAP data: white residents are about 68-70% of the population but about 58% of recipients.
He argues young white men are statistically among the least likely welfare abusers.
He says Republicans use a white stand-in because naming real demographic patterns would draw racism charges.
The Matt Walsh Show — “This Political Ad Is Going Viral. Is It The Worst Ad Ever Made? (Ep. 1847)”
Matt Walsh reacts to the same viral Arkansas welfare ad, arguing it picks the wrong demographic villain. He walks through USDA SNAP figures and a broader argument about how each party treats white men.
Walsh takes on the same Arkansas “Brad” welfare ad and says it picks a demographically wrong villain.
He cites USDA data: about 40.1 million Americans get SNAP, roughly 35% of them white versus nearly 60% of the population.
He says non-Hispanic white men aged 18-35 are only about 5% of recipients.
He claims about 75% of adult food-stamp recipients are overweight or obese.
The Andrew Klavan Show — “What America Do You Want? (Ep. 1297)”
Andrew Klavan asks what kind of America voters actually want, arguing culture and principles matter more than politicians' personalities. He ties in film, family life, charter schools and a pragmatic take on Iran and China.
Klavan argues that fixating on politicians' personalities rather than principles makes voters dumber.
He names ideological censorship by universities, media and entertainment as the biggest threat to freedom of the last 20 years.
He says he backs Trump mainly as a tool against institutional censorship, not out of personal admiration.
Using the film “One Night Only,” he argues hookup culture hurts both sexes.
The Glenn Beck Program — “LIVE: The Glenn Beck Program | Hour 1 | 9/29/26”
Glenn Beck asks whether sustained economic pressure on Iran is working better than a temporary ceasefire, arguing Iranian oil exports have recovered to about 80% of pre-war levels. He also digs into a planned $15B Iowa steel plant, welcoming the onshoring push while flagging real risks.
Beck asks whether sustained “maximum pressure” on Iran works better than accepting a temporary ceasefire.
He says Iranian oil exports have recovered to roughly 80% of pre-war levels through the Strait of Hormuz.
He covers a $15B steel plant planned for Lee County, Iowa, billed as the first major new US steel mill in decades.
He is cautiously optimistic but flags that first steel is not due until about 2030, the developer has a bankruptcy history, and the plan depends on tariffs staying in place.
Mark Levin Podcast — “The Best Of Mark Levin - 9/19/26”
Mark Levin makes the case that America's founding drew heavily on Judeo-Christian values blended with Enlightenment ideas. He then turns to AI, calling regulation a power grab by politicians and tech CEOs.
Levin argues the founding rested on Judeo-Christian values fused with Enlightenment ideas.
He says the Hebrew Bible, especially Deuteronomy, was cited in founding-era writings more than any other source.
He calls AI regulation a “ruse for power” pushed by politicians and tech CEOs.
He accuses Bernie Sanders and others of wanting bureaucratic control that would stifle innovation.
The Rubin Report — “The Brutal Details About Islam's Plan That the Media Ignores | Brigitte Gabriel”
Dave Rubin interviews Brigitte Gabriel about what she calls a Muslim Brotherhood strategy to influence Western politics. She points to a document from the 2007 Holy Land Foundation trial and calls for terrorist designation of the group.
Brigitte Gabriel says she saw warning signs of Islamic infiltration in the US around 2004-05 and compares it to Lebanon before its civil war.
She cites a Muslim Brotherhood strategy document entered as evidence in the 2007 Holy Land Foundation trial.
She says the plan calls for placing operatives in both major parties, government offices and nonprofits.
She argues both Republican and Democratic administrations enabled this.
The Tucker Carlson Show — “Former Green Beret on Doomsday Prepping, Potential Revolution, and What to Do When Chaos Erupts”
Tucker Carlson interviews former Green Beret Mike Glover about how fragile everyday systems are and how to prepare for disruption. They range from spreading license-plate cameras to AI-enabled surveillance and the case for local self-reliance.
Tucker interviews former Green Beret Mike Glover on preparing for societal breakdown.
Glover says Flock license-plate cameras grew from one neighborhood watch to over 120,000 units in about nine years.
He cites roughly 251,000 annual deaths from medical error as proof of institutional failure.
Residents of Ogden Valley, Utah face large property-tax hikes and an unwanted data center, he says, with officials ignoring protests.
The Victor Davis Hanson Show — “Victor Davis Hanson on California's Political Future & The UN's Hypocrisy”
Victor Davis Hanson breaks down California's political outlook, including Steve Hilton's long-shot run for governor against a huge Democratic registration edge. He also praises Netanyahu's UN speech and criticizes the UN's hypocrisy.
Hanson introduced Steve Hilton at a Fresno event and called him the strongest GOP nominee for California governor in roughly two decades.
He says Democrats hold nearly a 3-to-1 voter-registration edge, a big hurdle for Republicans.
He says Newsom avoids debates and runs mostly against Trump.
He describes middle-class flight and lower-income arrivals straining the state budget, with about half of residents on Medi-Cal.