The show opens with the latest on the federal shutdown and stalled negotiations in Washington before shifting to the No Kings protest and concerns about dark money, foreign influence, and 501c3 networks shielding donors. The hosts also examine the rise in tolerance for political violence and criticize campus protests supporting Hamas.

Ryan Schmelz of Fox News Radio joins with a report on the shutdown, political strategy, and national reaction.

Hans von Spakovsky of the Heritage Foundation breaks down donor secrecy in networks like Arabella and Soros, the legal gaps allowing influence in protest movements, and the threat of foreign money in U.S. politics.

Jonathan Savage of Fox News Radio provides a Middle East briefing on the Israel Hamas cease fire strain, Israeli strikes, hostage negotiations, and uncertainty over Hamas leadership.

In the Buck Dont Give a ____ segment, the guest is Willful Positivity, a legal immigrant, who gives a first hand perspective on immigration, vetting, and border enforcement and contrasts it with the rhetoric seen at the No Kings protest.

Tom Ackerman closes with sports coverage, including Indiana’s rise to number two under Curt Cignetti after beating Michigan State, Mizzou’s comeback over Auburn and tough SEC stretch ahead, the Blues improving to 3–2 with a win over Dallas, and the MLB playoffs with ALCS Game 7 between the Blue Jays and Mariners and the Dodgers viewed as the World Series favorite with Shohei Ohtani standing out.

The show wraps by returning to the No Kings protest with questions about who funded it, whether foreign influence was involved, and why the movement lacked a clear objective.