Mining the Media

In this episode of Mining the Media , G.K. opens by celebrating America's remarkable contributions to the world through science, medicine, innovation, and life-enhancing discoveries—including one that gave Dave a new lease on life through a total knee replacement. From there, G.K. contrasts the growing trend of Americans criticizing their own nation with the overwhelmingly positive experiences bei...

This week's Mining the Media explored several stories connected by a common theme: leadership. G.K. opened the program by examining Vice President J.D. Vance's growing role in communicating U.S. policy toward Iran, concerns surrounding modern political polling, and why CNN's Harry Enten continues to earn respect by following the data wherever it leads. The discussion also covered Tulsi Gabbard's r...

On this week's Mining the Media , G.K. Allen tackles several headlines raising important questions about America's place in an increasingly unstable world. From Taiwan's decision to test missiles by pointing them toward China, to the opportunity presented by the World Cup as millions of international visitors experience the United States firsthand, G.K. offers his unique perspective on global even...

This week on Mining the Media, G.K. Allen opens by praising LiveNOW from Fox for its straightforward news coverage while also expressing concern that some Fox programming suffers when talent fails to meet the standard expected by viewers. The conversation then turns to President Trump, where both hosts offer a friendly but direct critique. G.K. questions the wisdom of bringing professional wrestli...

In this episode, G.K. discusses the recent shakeup at CBS News and explains why he believes the departure of several key figures from 60 Minutes could signal positive changes ahead for the troubled network. Dave then follows up on last week's discussion about why primaries matter more than most people think. The primary challenges facing five Indiana state senators, along with U.S. Senators Thomas...

G.K. returns with a wide-ranging set of talking points in this episode of Mining the Media. He begins by urging listeners to keep their eye on a growing movement in Alberta Province, where a possible referendum on seceding from Canada is beginning to gain attention. G.K. then turns to the deeper roots of antisemitism, arguing that much of it is driven by resentment toward a historically successful...

G.K. kicks off the show with his usual Talking Points, but this time it's more submarine sandwich than hors d'oeuvres as he takes aim at the modern Democrat Party — discussing abortion, illegal immigration and its impact on legal immigrants and American citizens, and the ongoing problems plaguing many blue states. He closes by arguing that the real story is a culture of political grifting where ta...

In this episode of Mining the Media, G.K.'s Talking Points include a short tribute to the passing of CNN and TBS founder Ted Turner, the surprising local election results in the United Kingdom, and an important American Thinker article on mental health that the guys are posting as a featured nugget. Dave then delivers a concise but in-depth history and civics lesson on government transparency, ins...

On this episode of Mining the Media , G.K. and Dave sit down with intelligence analyst Lance Fairchok for a deep historical and cultural examination of how powerful narratives are formed, shaped, and sustained over time. Lance walks through the historical context of "white supremacy" as it developed before, during, and after the Civil War, including the role of the Ku Klux Klan in the Reconstructi...

In this episode of Mining the Media, GK kicks things off with a powerful look at the ongoing migration from blue states to red states—highlighting the growing exodus from places like New York and California to Florida and Texas. What's driving it? Cost of living, regulation, and a deeper frustration with state governance. Dave then connects the dots to a broader issue: election integrity. As debat...

In this episode of Mining the Media , G.K. and Dave break down a whirlwind of headlines from the past 48 hours—ranging from a controversial court decision, to a major shakeup in the media landscape, to new data on the mental health impact of gender-transition treatments. But this isn't just a reaction show. Dave connects the dots with a powerful segment titled: "Evil Is Never Satiated — The Escala...

n this episode of Mining the Media , G.K. opens with a series of sharp and thought-provoking takes, including a bold look ahead to 2028, a call to refocus on serious crime issues in America, and a critique of government priorities as members of Congress travel abroad on the taxpayer's dime while key domestic concerns go unaddressed. The conversation then shifts to the main event as Dave takes a de...

Some stories dominate the headlines… others fall through the cracks. In this episode of Mining the Media, Dave and G.K. cover a wide spectrum of stories that reveal what's making headlines—and what's quietly slipping through the cracks. The guys open with a heroic moment as an ICE agent saves a child at JFK, followed by a major Olympic decision that could reshape the future of international sports...

In this episode of Mining the Media , the guys break down growing national security concerns as Democrats continue to resist funding for DHS—raising serious questions about the safety of our airports and borders with each passing day. G.K. highlights a developing story involving Iranian officials reportedly entering Canada, with many overstaying their visas. Are these individuals fleeing oppressio...

In this episode of Mining the Media, G.K. and Dave peel back the layers of several major stories the corporate media either ignored or distorted. First, they examine new reporting surrounding the Round River FBI operation and the growing evidence that elements inside the federal bureaucracy may have worked to derail investigations connected to the Biden family. Was this a legitimate counterintelli...

In this episode of Mining the Media , the guys welcome back intelligence analyst Lance Fairchok for a deep dive into the shifting balance of power in the Middle East and beyond. The discussion begins with the weakening of Iran's ruling mullah regime and the broader implications of recent military and geopolitical developments in the region. Lance explains how Iran's reliance on Chinese military te...

In this episode of Mining the Media , we examine the fallout from President Trump's State of the Union address — and the behavior that followed. Was it principled dissent, or a departure from political decorum? G.K. introduces a potential Democratic "dark horse" in San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie , and we discuss what his rise could signal about the future direction of the party — and whether mod...

On this week's episode of Mining the Media , we tackle the growing cultural and economic consequences of governance, policy, and worldview. We open with two major developments shaping the national conversation — the Kansas legislature overriding a gubernatorial veto to affirm biological reality in state law, and emerging investigative reporting from John Solomon suggesting potential international...

In this episode, G.K  and Dave dig into the cultural and political narratives shaping America's view of crime, accountability, and moral responsibility. They examine how modern political frameworks often redefine crime through ideological lenses — and ask whether being "soft on crime" is less about compassion and more about future political calculus. Dave explores the deeper nexus behind the hypoc...

G.K. opens the show on a heartfelt note, commemorating the upcoming 6th anniversary of his younger brother Glen Bob's passing from esophageal cancer — a moving tribute reflecting on loss, faith, and remembrance. From there, he shifts gears into media analysis, calling out what he sees as glaring hypocrisy on the Left — particularly their selective abandonment of "states' rights" and the Second Ame...

Trump's Numbers, DC Indy Cars, and the Great Business Exodus Dave and G.K. dig into the latest media narratives surrounding Donald Trump — and why the numbers tell a very different story than the headlines. From surging Hispanic approval to the Left's carefully curated spin, Dave breaks down why misinformation isn't accidental — it's strategic. The guys also spotlight a stunning list of proposed t...

Dave and G.K. are joined by intelligence and media expert Lance Fairchok as they examine what they see as the accelerating moral and political unraveling in America. From controversial confrontations surrounding federal enforcement actions in Minneapolis to the role of media, government officials, and public narrative in shaping national outrage, the guys put their finger on what they believe is a...

The guys kick off Season 6 by examining what they see as the modern Democratic Party's defense of brutal attacks on ICE agents, illegal immigration, partial-birth abortion , and a host of other cultural and political flashpoints. Dave simplifies the apparent disparity by laying out what he believes are the two foundational worldviews that guide human thought and action: biblical or satanic . From...

Dave and G.K. take on the malfeasance of the American media , exposing its deliberate refusal to report any positive developments connected to Donald Trump—including foster child adoptions and meaningful reductions in prescription drug prices. The guys also break down how Democrats are now burying the 2024 election autopsy , fearing that the truth would do more damage to the party than continued d...

In this episode of Mining the Media , G.K. opens the show by tracking how the cultural left isn't just drifting — it's accelerating into full-scale absurdity. From ideological meltdowns to reality-free policymaking, he lays it all out with his trademark clarity and sharp wit. Then Dave steps in with the hammer of truth , cutting through decades of misinformation about the 1996 Illegal Immigration...