The Shaun Thompson Show

Jim Iuorio fills in for Shaun! PLUS, Stephen Moore, economist and founder of Committee to Unleash Prosperity, tells Jim Iuorio everything that economists got wrong about Trump's economy in 2025.    Jim Bianco, President and Macro Strategist at Bianco Research, tells Jim Iuorio that because the Illinois Constitution does not allow a municipality to go bankrupt, Illinoisians will be stuck with the bill when Chicago goes bankrupt.  Ray Lopez, Alderman of Chicago's 15th Ward, talks to Jim Iuorio about the possible "green-flight" from Chicago after the Chicago Board of Education secretly raised property taxes $25M.      John Tillman, Chairman of Illinois Policy Institute and CEO of the American Culture Project, points to pension reform to get Illinois' budget back on track.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim Iuorio fills in for Shaun! PLUS, Jessica Jackson, adviser and activist for Chicago Flips Red, talks to Jim Iuorio about how they were frozen out of today's Chicago budget meeting and how their organization was born out of the need to empower communities to fight back against the Democratic machine of Chicago.    Brent Sadler, Senior Research Fellow for Naval Warfare and Advanced Technology for The Heritage Foundation, tells Jim Iuorio about Trump finally pushing back against the plight of Christians in Nigeria, China's increasing feud with Taiwan, and the downfall of our reliance on China. And RFD-TV's Scott Shellady talks to Jim Iuorio about the economic outlook for 2026.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shaun's last live show of 2025. PLUS, Lilly Rossi, Policy Research Assistant at the Illinois Policy Institute, talks to Shaun about some of the new 300 laws coming to Illinois on January 1st, the lack of transparency in Springfield, and the record high 2026 Illinois budget. Dr. Michael Huber, creator of Virogo, joins Shaun in studio to talk about the propaganda in vaccines and the profit Big Pharma makes off of chronic disease.  And RFD-TV's Scott 'The Cow Guy' Shellady, talks to Shaun about the cities already functioning in bankruptcy.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When will the reporters talk about what Shaun wants to talk about??! PLUS,  Dom Giordano, host of Old School, New School, Next School podcast, talks to Shaun about the power of school choice to Make America Smart Again.  David Hochberg, VP of Lending for Team Hochberg at Homeside Financial, tells Shaun how he addressed the Cook County Board about the failures of Fritz Kaegi's delayed property tax bills and the uptick in penalties due to incompetence.   And our National Anthem: Josh Groban!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trump's powerful message on our economic progress. PLUS, John Shively, Chairman and CEO of Pebble Limited Partnership in Alaska, tells Shaun how the Obama EPA overreach enriched China and his fight to bring mineral mining back to Alaska.   And David Cancio, author of the Gabriel Lock series, talks to Shaun about the circumstances that led to Miami electing its first Democrat mayor in nearly 30 years, the government finally sticking it to the drug dealers by blowing up narco-terrorist boats, and he gives Shaun a preview of the third book in the Gabriel Lock series.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The spineless Republicans stab us in the back again! PLUS, Drew Allen, West Coast VP of Publius PR and author of the new book For Christ and Country: The Martyrdom of Charlie Kirk, recalls where he was when Charlie was assassinated, all the lives Charlie has touched after his death, and how his untimely passing has encouraged him to be a more courageous Christian. And Shaun talks to Julian Hagmann, Chief Operating Officer of Caring Professionals Inc, about New York's biggest scam no one is talking about - the rigged Medicaid system that favors the SEIU to the tune of $11 billion.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shaun exposes the tragedies being used against us. PLUS, Luis Valdes, Florida State Director for Gun Owners of America, talks to Shaun about the Democrats' renewed calls for gun control.   And James Bradley, author of the new book Precious Freedom: A Novel of the Vietnam War, tells Shaun to watch out for history repeating itself as he tries to wake Americans up to the war propaganda we are constantly being fed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This weekends overwhelming tragedies are products of the government long con. PLUS,   Dan Doyle, president of Reliance Well Services and Arena Resources and author of the upcoming book Of Roughnecks & Riches: A Start-Up in the Great American Fracking Boom, talks to Shaun about how the fracking industry can help our economy boom while the pricing of renewables are bankrupting people.    And RFD-TV's Scott "The Cow Guy" Shellady talks to Shaun about the Obamacare con, insurance rackets, and the consequences of lowering SAT and ACT scores.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

They love each other!  PLUS, Paul Steidler, Senior Fellow of the Lexington Institute, praises Trump AI Executive Order and tells Shaun how AI will be transformational for cutting waste in our government policies. And The Heritage Foundation's Dr. EJ Antoni discusses The Fed losing $1B in interest payments to foreign banks, the debasement of the dollar driving the cost of gold and silver up, and the state of Chicago's economy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to America! Where you work for everyone else to take your money. PLUS, Pritzker's new sanctuary protections law puts officers at risk. And Phil Kerpen, President of American Commitment, exposes the scams of AARP and asks Shaun how a non-profit can receive $9 BILLION from the largest health insurer - UnitedHealth.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

...and the Democrats are SO MAD!  PLUS, Todd Sheets, author of 2008: What Really Happened - Understanding the Great Financial Crisis, tells Shaun we are in a dangerous place with our debt, where the government lost control with spending, and discusses the slippery-slope of Australia banning social media. And Dr. Rachel Ehrenfeld, author of Narcoterrorists and President and Founder of American Center for Democracy, tells Shaun that narco-terrorism has still not been designated a threat to the United States despite drugs being used as a weapon to destabilize us.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you voted Democrat, than SHUT UP and enjoy your utopia in the Land of Lincoln! Shaun talks to Newsmax contributor Dick Morris about his new book, The Real Charlie Kirk. Daniel Patino gives an update on Food For The Poor 2025! And Christina Marie Bennett of Live Action discusses why our tax dollars are going towards abortion!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The money stolen by the Somalis keep stacking up. And that's a fact. PLUS,   Marc Beckman, author of Some Future Day: How AI Is Going to Change Everything, tells Shaun about the likelihood of AI being a solution to our country's massive debt problem. And RFD-TV's Scott 'The Cow Guy' Shellady talks about the great investment exodus from Chicago.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From the politicians to the thieves: they are all in on it! PLUS, The Heartland Institute's Donald Kendal tells Shaun about their latest Rasmussen Poll revealing a majority of young voters have a favorable impression of Socialism and the New York City Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani.   The Heritage Foundation's Chief Economist, Dr. EJ Antoni, discusses the Unaffordable Care Act, companies co-mingling with unions, and the unemployment claims being the lowest since 2022.    And our National Anthem: sung by Jimmy Buffet!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shaun can't tell the difference between 'em! PLUS,  Award-winning journalist, Dennis Kneale, tells Shaun about the research he is doing with Save Our Cities in the state of Oregon for his upcoming book, Ore-Goners, and the back-door Sovietizing of America and how we can seize the opportunity to break it apart.  And award-winning author and lawyer, Jeffrey Stephens, talks with Shaun about current day government corruption, from the Democrats being upset about bombing drug boats to the massive amounts of Somali fraud in Minnesota, and tells Shaun about his newest fiction-thriller, Illusions of Trust, which opens readers eyes to government corruption in the Pharmaceutical Industrial Complex in his newest thriller  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Democrats latest scams, revealed. PLUS, Gloria Giorno, Founder of The Reagan Society and author of Outcast: How the Radical Left Tried to Destroy a Young Conservative, recalls seeing similar patterns of Communist Yugoslavia and University campuses during 2020 and, even though Republicans are winning, points to the assassination of Charlie Kirk to say nothing has changed in the culture of college campuses.   And Seamus Bruner, Director of Research at the Government Accountability Institute and author of Controligarchs: Exposing the Billionaire Class, Their Secret Deals, and the Globalist Plot to Dominate Your Life, tells Shaun about the latest scam uncovered with the Small Business Association using DEI as a cover and the NGOs that support the border to ballot pipeline fraud complexes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shaun proves how the CIA has been cultivating Venezuela and the drug gangs for DECADES! PLUS, Jennifer Vince, Founder and CEO of Senior Care Navigation, talks about the lack of affordable senior care in America and tells Shaun how she created her company to teach and advocate for the long-term elder care that works best for YOU and the elderly people you care for in your life.  AndFrank Gaffney, President of the Institute for the American Future, urges politicians to listen to their oath of office and protect the United States from the infiltration of Sharia Law.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shaun wants to know who was dumb enough to believe a dementia patient. PLUS, Former Congressman and David Horowitz Senior Fellow for Political Statesmanship, Louie Gohmert, tells Shaun about his disappointment in the Republicans never demanding consequences for the Democrats' dirty deeds - like we are seeing now in Operation Arctic Frost.   And Scott Shellady, host of RFD-TV's Cow Guy Close, talks to Shaun about the declining dollar, why the housing sector could be in huge trouble, and the Fed's split decision on rates.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scum shoots and kills two National Guardsmen stationed in DC just hours before Shaun's show. PLUS, Zack Smith, Senior Legal Fellow at The Heritage Foundation and author of the book Rogue Prosecutors: How Radical Soros Lawyers are Destroying America's Communities, tells Shaun that Letitia James and James Comey aren't out of the legal woods yet as their cases were dismissed without prejudice. And The Heritage Foundation's Dr. EJ Antoni discusses with Shaun the reality of what you are really being taxed for.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Taxpayers are underwriting frauds everywhere! PLUS, Shaun and David Hochberg, VP of Lending for Team Hochberg at Homeside Financial, rail against Fritz Kaegi, Toni Preckwinkle, and Tyler Technologies as residents are faced with late property tax bills that have skyrocketed at an average of 16%.  And Shaun talks to father-son writing team, Humberto and David Cancio, about their newest book in the Gabriel Lock series, Gabriel Lock: Bound by Fate, how politics and economics play directly into the judicial system and the importance of private property to freedom.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.