The Erick Erickson Show

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S15 EP122 Hour 1 - The Obligations of Greatness Jul 06, 2026

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In this post-Fourth of July week episode, Erick Erickson celebrates American exceptionalism, drawing from Ronald Reagan's "City Upon a Hill" and the unique success of the American Revolution compared to the failures of France, Russia, and China. He explores what truly makes America the greatest nation and why people vote with their feet to come here.

Erick also breaks down the absurd soccer controversy: leftists rooting against the U.S. team after FIFA reversed an unfair red card — simply because they assume President Trump was involved. He calls out the self-loathing patriotism of critics who refuse to leave the country they claim to hate.

A powerful, inspiring monologue on liberty, sacrifice, national character, and rejecting isolationism. Must-listen for Independence Day weekend reflections on what it means to be American.

S15 EP122: Hour 2 - Our Ally If We'll Have Them Jul 06, 2026

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Erick Erickson highlights a powerful signal of friendship from the United Arab Emirates: while other Middle Eastern nations attended the funeral of Ayatollah Khomeini with anti-American chants, the UAE skipped it entirely and instead sent its air force to perform flyovers for America's Fourth of July celebrations.

Drawing from his childhood growing up in Dubai, Erick makes the case for a stronger U.S.-UAE alliance, noting the UAE's pro-Western stance, military cooperation against Iran, exit from OPEC, and willingness to stand with America and Israel.

Plus, Erick dives into the wild, dysfunctional political drama in Louisiana, where New Orleans officials indicted the state Attorney General for simply warning them they were conducting an illegal election — complete with grand jury leaks, massive conflicts of interest, and a special prosecutor who didn't even know who she was prosecuting.

Erick also touches on the U.S. soccer match vs. Belgium, Patriot Front/white nationalism concerns on the right, and more.

A must-listen episode on foreign alliances, American exceptionalism, and government dysfunction.

S15 EP122: Hour 3 - Racists, Communists, and Socialists, Oh My! Jul 06, 2026

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Erick Erickson urges conservatives to stop blanket-labeling Democrats as "communists" and instead expose their actual radical positions: seizing the means of production, abolishing borders and prisons, defunding police and ICE, socialized healthcare, and overthrowing "American imperialism."

He breaks down how Democratic Socialists are co-opting the Democratic Party through low-turnout urban primaries, charismatic messaging, and long-term institutional capture — especially in education.

Topics include:

Debate with a caller defending Patriot Front / white nationalism
Rise of candidates like Abdul El-Sayed (Michigan), Zohran Mamdani, and others
Indoctrination of Gen Alpha and the power of protest culture
Why good Republican candidates are sitting on the sidelines (Trump endorsements, donor access, etc.)
Graham Platner rumors in Maine and more

A hard-hitting hour on political strategy, cultural decay, and the real battle for America's future.

S15 EP121: Hour 1 - America at 250 Jul 03, 2026

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S15 EP121: Hour 2 - The nation is still awesome Jul 03, 2026

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S15 EP121: Hour 3 - Let's celebrate how awesome our country is Jul 03, 2026

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S15 EP120: Hour 1 - The Socialists Are Who We Expected Jul 02, 2026

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S15 EP120: Hour 2 - The Immigration Case is Not a Disaster Jul 02, 2026

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S15 EP120: Hour 3 - How to Win the Future Jul 02, 2026