What You Need to Know is it’s debate night in America, and the contrast between JD Vance and Tim Walz couldn’t be clearer. From worker strikes to turmoil across the world, the American people know we need clear leadership. Watch the contrast between the candidates grow more stark. Even the left’s polling can’t hide the trend toward Trump and Vance that you’re seeing now in Michigan and across the country.

Jeff Clark, former double U.S. Assistant Attorney General and respected attorney, talks about the updates of special counsel Jack Smith’s case against Trump. Smith has “special filing” of 180 pages that are under seal until 10 days before the election. It may be positioned as an “October Surprise” against Donald Trump, but the timing is far from surprising. But after this, will a new Trump Administration really bring accountability against Lawfare?

John Schlafly, co-author of the weekly Schlafly Report, talks about the latest installment of the Schlafly Report coming this week. They also discuss the massive dockworkers strikes that could bring our economy to a standstill. What are the political implications ahead of November and what does this collective bargaining disagreement do to our nation? John brings us perspective. 

Cynthia Hughes, President of the Patriot Freedom Project, gives an update on the cases against January 6 defendants and the work to support their families. The Biden Department of Justice is still arresting people for misdemeanors now nearly four years later. It’s terrible. Also look for a very special reveal of a beautiful and unique auction item tonight on an X Spaces with @FreeStateWill! 

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