The Erick Erickson Show

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S15 EP126: Hour 3 - Ro Khanna's Subject Changing Stunt Jul 13, 2026

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Erick discusses the appointment of Darlene Graham-Norden (Lindsey Graham's sister) to the U.S. Senate and reflects on Graham's legacy. He dives deep into the growing radical left influence in the Democratic Party, from Rashida Tlaib and Ro Khanna to the funding of militant groups by figures like Fergie Chambers and Neville Roy Singham.

Erick explores President Trump's "communist or patriot" message, the incompatibility of communism and Christianity, rising antisemitism, and the ActBlue foreign donor scandal. Plus, listener calls on Israel, foreign policy, and why conspiracy theories about Mitch McConnell persist.

A thought-provoking hour blending politics, faith, and current events.

S15 EP125: Hour 1 - Always Somebody Else's Fault Jul 09, 2026

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Erick Erickson broadcasts live from Las Vegas and dives deep into the dramatic collapse of Graham Platner's Senate campaign in Maine. Platner officially drops out amid a flood of sexual misconduct allegations, unhinged rants, and media fallout — exposing the Democratic Party's poor vetting and desperate search for anti-establishment fighters.

Erick discusses the broader anti-establishment wave on both sides of the aisle, why character still matters in politics, the disconnect between party elites and voters, and the dangers of the far-left's influence on the Democratic base. Plus, listener calls on an Open Line Thursday.

Topics include:

- Platner's pattern of behavior and media complicity

- Democratic Socialists vs. establishment Democrats

- Why good candidates sit on the sidelines

- Lessons from Trump's 2016 rise and current party fractures

S15 EP125: Hour 2 - Peace No More Jul 09, 2026

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Erick Erickson takes listener calls on an Open Line Thursday, discussing the realities of immigration enforcement, ICE operations, and why Hispanic Americans strongly oppose illegal immigration. He defends law enforcement against left-wing attacks and contrasts postmodern emotional appeals with facts on the ground.

Additional topics include:

- Escalating U.S. actions against Iran, including strikes on infrastructure and economic pressure

- Why Democrats keep elevating flawed, extreme candidates

- James Talarico's "all paths to truth" religious pluralism and its disconnect with voters

- Tax reform challenges and the limits of replacing the income tax

S15 EP125: Hour 3 - To Be Counter-Cultural Jul 09, 2026

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Erick Erickson makes the case that true counterculture today looks very different from the 1960s: going to church, reading physical books, socializing in person, and enjoying moderate drinking with friends. He ties this to rising social isolation, declining literacy, AI cheating in schools, and the health of American culture.

Additional topics include:

- Costco's employee-first model and why treating workers well drives long-term success

- Free markets, morality, and the dangers of profit-over-people private equity

- Update on Graham Platner's campaign

- The Tyler Robinson case and wild conspiracy theories

- Bonnie Tyler tribute

A thoughtful hour on faith, culture, business, and rejecting modern isolation.

S15 EP124: Hour 1 - We've Seen This Movie Before Jul 08, 2026

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Erick Erickson breaks down the latest US strikes on Iranian coastal targets, the suspension of Iran's oil sales, and ongoing tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. He critiques the fragile ceasefire, JD Vance's comments, and Iran's rearmament efforts.

He also delivers a strong defense of capitalism through the inspiring story of Driscoll's — the family company that made premium strawberries, blueberries, and berries available year-round worldwide through innovation. Erickson contrasts this with socialist resentment toward successful entrepreneurs like Jeff Bezos and highlights how working-class voters are rejecting candidates like Graham Plattner.

S15 EP124: Hour 2 - Iran Heats Up Again Jul 08, 2026

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S15 EP124: Hour 3 - The Conspiracists Jul 08, 2026

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Erick Erickson exposes the Democratic Party's Biden-style cover-up of Graham Plattner's scandals in the Maine Senate race. From the Nazi death's head tattoo and Reddit rape fantasies to multiple sexual assault and rape allegations, Democrats and the media (including the New York Times' "catch and kill") defended him until polling shifted against Susan Collins.

Erickson draws parallels to Biden's decline, party elites overriding voters, and selective belief in women based on politics. A must-listen breakdown of hypocrisy, media complicity, and threats to democracy from within the Democratic Party.

S15 EP123: Hour 1 - The Platner Flame Out Jul 07, 2026

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Graham Platner has finally gotten too problematic and now begins the Joe Biden treatment.

S15 EP123: Hour 2 - The Cost of Government Subsidy Jul 07, 2026

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Government subsidies make everything more expensive and slow innovation.

S15 EP123: Hour 3 - God Will Not Be Mocked Jul 07, 2026

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Bryan Johnson while trying to defy aging finds himself with a life threatening issue plus the latest polling heading into the midterms.