THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29th, 2026
Ten of the biggest shows in conservative media on the eve of the midterms — Ted Cruz lays out his case against a Michigan Senate nominee, Dan Bongino previews what he's calling the media's last meltdown, and Megyn Kelly breaks down Russell Brand's courtroom testimony, plus seven more of today's biggest conservative podcasts.
Morning Wire — "Why the FBI Raided a Billionaire's Beverly Hills Mansion"
Morning Wire reports on a Beverly Hills mansion raid, new charges against James Comey, and a DOJ crackdown on visa fraud.
FBI raided the mansion of a man who bankrolled Eric Swalwell.
DOJ brings more charges against Comey and sues states over election handling.
Visa-fraud crackdown includes a scheme of foreign nationals staging robberies on themselves.
Reports 60 Christians reportedly killed in Ethiopia, with church leaders calling for help.
The Megyn Kelly Show — "Russell Brand Takes the Stand, Jennifer Lawrence's New Face, and SHOCK SC Poll, with Mark Halperin"
Kelly covers Russell Brand taking the stand at his UK trial, then Mark Halperin joins to discuss fresh Senate polling and the Alaska ballot controversy.
Recaps Brand's testimony, his clashes with the prosecutor, and his response to the most serious accuser.
Debates Jennifer Lawrence's changed appearance and celebrity cosmetic enhancement.
Halperin reviews new South Carolina and Minnesota Senate polls, which he calls a warning for Republicans.
Discusses the reported scheme to put a second 'Dan Sullivan' on Alaska's ballot.
The Andrew Klavan Show — "The Moral Compass at the Center of Agatha Christie's Work w/Theodore Dalrymple"
Klavan talks with Theodore Dalrymple about his book on Agatha Christie and the moral outlook behind her mysteries.
Dalrymple's book is 'Agatha Christie and the Metaphysics of Murder.'
The conversation centers on the moral compass in Christie's work.
The Ben Shapiro Show — "THIS Talarico Clip Is The Dumbest Thing On The Internet"
Shapiro's Ep. 2536 covers the Texas Senate race, where a clip of James Talarico has drawn attention, along with the battleground House races and the Israeli election result.
Discusses a Jordan Klepper segment about Christians and a non-binary God, and how it may play for Talarico.
Runs through the key battleground House races ahead of the midterms.
Says Netanyahu appears set to stay prime minister after pre-election polls missed.
Louder with Crowder — "DEVIL'S ADVOCATE: Rachel Wilson vs. Skyler Turden Debate Feminism!"
Crowder's Devil's Advocate segment pits Rachel Wilson against socialist Skyler Turden in a debate over what they call 'Occult Feminism.'
Wilson takes a traditionalist position against modern feminism.
Turden argues the opposing side as Crowder's regular socialist foil.
The notes frame the debate around feminism's effect on society.
Verdict with Ted Cruz — "The Overwhelming Evidence that Abdul El-Sayed Supports the Muslim Brotherhood"
Ted Cruz, campaigning in Michigan with Mike Rogers, joins Ben Ferguson to lay out what they present as documented ties between Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed and the Muslim Brotherhood — these are the hosts' claims, not an established finding.
Cites social posts by El-Sayed's sister, a 2011 op-ed and a 2012 letter about Egypt's Morsi government.
Points to the largest donor to the main pro-El-Sayed super PAC, his father-in-law, and his links to groups named in the Holy Land Foundation case.
Mentions Trump's order starting terrorist designations for some Brotherhood chapters.
Cruz urges voters to reject El-Sayed in Michigan and James Talarico in Texas.
Relatable with Allie Beth Stuckey — "Would I Ever Send My Kids to Public School? | Ep 1414"
In Ep. 1414, Stuckey answers listener voicemails on birth trauma, panhandlers, and sending kids to public school.
Shares her own birth story to advise on fear of having more children.
Gives advice on responding to panhandlers as a Christian.
Argues for Christ-centered education in the public vs. home school debate.
The Dan Bongino Show — "Crunch Time (Ep. 2626)"
Bongino's Ep. 2626 is a midterms-eve monologue on what he calls the media's last-minute meltdown and why he thinks their spin has stopped working.
Links cited in the notes cover an FBI pre-dawn raid tied to Rep. Eric Swalwell.
A judge's ruling that U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli was illegally performing his duties.
175 Democrats asking the administration to halt the Ilhan Omar investigation.
The Matt Walsh Show — "Governments Are Telling Citizens To Prepare For The Worst... Here's What You Need To Know | Ep. 1864"
Walsh's Ep. 1864 looks at online 'doomers' and asks whether governments' preparedness warnings carry advice worth taking.
Surveys the ways commentators say the world could end soon.
Asks what practical lessons, if any, to draw from the doom talk.
The Michael Knowles Show — "Iran Launches Attacks To Help Democrats In The Midterms"
Knowles's Ep. 2091 argues that Iran is working to help Democrats in the midterms, and also covers a clash at the UN and an allegation about Hugh Hefner.
Claims Iran is pulling out all the stops to influence the election.
Covers the Cuban ambassador's confrontation at the UN General Assembly.
Discusses a claim by Hugh Hefner's widow that he raped her.