The Brian Mudd Show

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...

We have a historic opportunity to do the big thing this year, in the final year of a historically great governor who’s not afraid to do the big things. I hope it’s not wasted.

Today's Top Stories - May 12th, 2026

Q&A Addressing My Coverage of Teacher Pay

Interview: Iran, Russia & President Trump's Trip to China w/Jonathan Savage

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

It’s a mixed bag of foreign policy news...but if you’re looking for some good news to begin your week, I’ve got it, and it’s coming from perhaps two of the most unlikely places. 

Today's Top Stories - May 11th, 2026

While  last week featured  some of the highest prices for gas in years, it also featured the longest winning streak for the S&P 500 in years as a combination of outstanding earnings and better than expected jobs reports from ADP and the BLS powered stocks to record highs yet again. To date the AI tech boom has proved to be both accretive to the U.S. economy and to the labor market thus far in...

Interview: Russia & Ukraine Ceasefire, Iran Deal Rejected & Presidents Trump & Xi to Meet w/Jonathan Savage

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

Revisited: Q&A - Can You Outrun Alligators?

Revisited: The Future of Solar 

On Wednesday reports suggested there maybe, could be, peace in the middle east imminently. On Thursday that turned into talk of what perhaps could be one week? That’s what President Trump  said it may take  to hash out terms with Iran on a peace deal. And that wasn’t the only less than ideal related news item yesterday. 

Today's Top Stories - May 8th, 2026

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