Day Break | America Is Ready for a Reckoning

Day Break | America Is Ready for a Reckoning --- 00:00 - Monologue 19:06 – Adam Brandon, Senior Advisor of the Independent Center, Co-Founder of the Independent Leadership Council, and author of The Exhausted Majority: Building a Home for the Politically Homeless. Brandon discusses the growing number of Americans who feel politically homeless and frustrated with both major parties. He examines the concerns of independent voters, political polarization, and how the so-called exhausted majority could influence the upcoming midterm elections. 28:08 – Chelsea Follett, Research Fellow at the Cato Institute and author of The Grim Old Days: An Introduction to the Preindustrial Past. Follett discusses what everyday life was really like before modern technology, medicine, and industrialization transformed society. She explores the hardships of the preindustrial world, the extraordinary improvements in human living standards, and why understanding history can help Americans better appreciate modern progress. 38:16 - Monologue 47:19 – Mike Britton, Co-Founder of Artillery Tea. Britton discusses the return of Pumpkin Payload, Artillery Tea's seasonal fall blend, and what makes it different from traditional pumpkin-flavored beverages. He highlights the ingredients, flavor, and unique tea sachets while explaining how every purchase supports the company's larger mission and commitment to giving back. 57:27 – Congressman Tim Walberg, Representative of Michigan's Fifth Congressional District and member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee and the House Education and Workforce Committee. Walberg discusses the upcoming midterm elections, political rallies taking place across Michigan, and the importance of voter engagement. He also examines the impact of President Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill, including its provisions involving taxes, federal spending, and economic policy. 1:16:39 - Monologue 1:25:41 – Steve Dulan, professor and attorney. Dulan discusses a recent federal court ruling addressing the limits of government restrictions on firearm ownership and the potential implications for the Department of Justice. He examines the constitutional questions surrounding the Second Amendment, how federal courts are interpreting gun rights, and what the decision could mean for future firearms litigation. 1:35:48 – Hunter Lovell, Midwest Regional Communications Director for the Republican National Committee. Lovell discusses Vice President JD Vance's visit to Michigan and its significance ahead of the upcoming midterm elections. He examines the issues being highlighted during the visit, Republican outreach efforts across the state, and the broader political landscape in Michigan as Election Day approaches. --- Check out our podcast, 'Forgotten America'... Episode 26 is live NOW at Steve Gruber on YouTube! Link below: httphttps://youtu.be/1P82pP-e2OY