The Brian Mudd Show

Today's Top Stories - May 19th, 2026

If the president can stick the landing in Iran quickly from here and laser focuses on affordability issues at home – there's still a little time to move the political needle based on history. But should that not occur, this cycle is now starting to pace into blue wave territory – and not because Americans at large want Democrats, because they don’t.

Interview: View of the Possible - Florida Property Tax Relief w/James Madison Institute CEO Bob McClure

Interview: What's Next w/China, Russia & Iran w/Jon Decker

Your daily recap of the biggest news from around the state that impacts you throughout the Palm Beaches and Treasure Coast.  

The underwhelming outcome in Beijing has many wondering...Now what? As in where do we go from here since there’s no meaningful evidence coming out of last week that China is going to use its considerable influence to rein in Iran or seemingly Russia?

Today's Top Stories - May 18th, 2026

Your daily recap of the biggest news from around the state that impacts you throughout the Palm Beaches and Treasure Coast.   

It  was a week  that was filled with optimism about what might occur during President Trump’s visit to China to start...and filled with concern about what may come next as the visit ended without resolution to major issues like the Strait of Hormuz or the Russia – Ukraine war. In the end stocks finished the week close to where they began it – with a lot of volatility – which included new record hi...

Revisited: Q&A - HOAs Be Gone

Revisited: Coffee Is Good for You

What’s now becoming clear is that the key for any much bigger deals beyond 737’s and soybeans to get done we’d first have to change our change our stance on Taiwan’s sovereignty in the eyes of Xi Jinping (or at least that’s what he’s currently suggesting). But the divide on that issue is probably bigger than wherever we are with our negotiations with the ‘Well Imamers’ in Iran. 

Today's Top Stories - May 15th, 2026

Your daily recap of the biggest news from around the state that impacts you throughout the Palm Beaches and Treasure Coast.  

The biggest storyline in Florida’s political scene continues to be the state’s blue counties becoming far less blue. Palm Beach County represents one of the most significant shifts in the state. Early in this midterm election year, changes in voter registrations will be the most visible sign of political trends within the state. 

As we reflect on those we’ve lost, please remember the families of our fallen as well. The average age of the fallen is 39; the average tour-of-duty is 10 years. In addition to losing 40 law enforcement professionals in the line-of-duty this year, there are 24 widows and 43 children who’ve lost a parent. Remember to back the badge and spread the word. They need us just as much as we need them. 

The bottom line is that what we’re seeing playout right now isn’t sustainable. Something will give, and if it isn’t a resolution to conflicts overseas rather quickly, it will be the economy domestically. Let’s pray that’s not the case and that some serious deal making moves the needle. After all, with 47% of the country’s oil coming through the Strait of Hormuz, China wants resolution with Iran ev...

Today's Top Stories - May 14th, 2026

If Florida eliminates homesteaded property taxes, those who benefit most are those who either already are homesteaded property owners and those who already own property here that could become homesteaded. Those who would seek to relocate here after the policy impact would see less inventory available, and higher prices they’d have to pay for homes impacting the affordability dynamic for many.  

Your daily recap of the biggest news from around the state that impacts you throughout the Palm Beaches and Treasure Coast.  

Unless you’re a proud pronoun Olympian with Socialist beliefs – the Democrat Party isn’t the place where you want to be.

Today's Top Stories - May 13th, 2026

The Republican advantage over Democrats now stands at a record 1,505,374. The total includes a net change of 12,952 voters in April. Of Florida’s 67 counties – only 8 currently have Democrat majorities by way of voter registration. It's clear that the trends that were in place prior to 2024’s election cycle have continued to play out after it as well. 

Your daily recap of the biggest news from around the state that impacts you throughout the Palm Beaches and Treasure Coast.  

In the second Trump administration I'm tracking all of President Trump’s executive orders. This story will be updated as he issues them.  He’s signed  258 executive orders compared to 220 signed during the entirety of his first administration and 162 signed by President Biden during his administration. Additionally, President Trump has signed 139 presidential proclamations, 64 presidential memoran...