Mining the Media

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...

You're going to want to buckle your seat belts and cinch those straps a little tighter. The guys kick things off with G.K.'s mental hors d'oeuvres from the brane buffet — starting with the real fight in Ukraine: minerals, money, and the geopolitical power plays nobody in corporate media wants to talk about. They move on to a story you probably didn't hear outside conservative outlets: the U.S. Hou...

The guys open with the First Lady and Second Lady's support for new legislation, Fostering the Future , helping foster youth gain opportunity and stability — a rare bipartisan bright spot signed by the President today. Then the conversation lifts off with NASA's successful ESCAPADE Mission launch — an inspiring reminder of American ingenuity when it's firing on all cylinders. From there, Dave turn...

The guys mark the 20th anniversary of Johnny Carson's passing — and the death of late-night entertainment as we knew it. Then they dive into the NBA gambling scandal, the NYC mayoral race, and Maine's Democrat Senate candidate who somehow missed the Nazi tattoo on his arm. They wrap with a hard-hitting "offensive political battle plan" for the Trump Administration to end the government shutdown....

G.K. and Dave launch this episode with an excerpt from Paul Harvey's timeless 1965 monologue, If I Were the Devil. From there, the guys dig into how far the Democrat Party has fallen — so deranged and devoted to its radical leftist agenda that it can't even bring itself to demand Virginia Attorney General candidate Jay Jones end his campaign after he fantasized about murdering a Republican politic...

In this episode, G.K. and Dave unpack an explosive yet important Substack article titled "Even the Left Now Admits We Have a Trans Violence Problem," shared in light of the horrific Michigan church shooting. 🔹 G.K. calls on all good people to live the kind of life most of us are already living — or are fully capable of living — rooted in integrity, responsibility, and courage. 🔹 Dave takes us ba...

Almost like going back to the future, the guys to a trip back to where it all started for them. G.K., as he once did with on his old show The Right Balance (TRB), introduces Dave (even using the old intro from TRB) to talk about Dave's new book. The book is titled, Commanding the Heights: Leadership Lessons from Army ATC. Using is excellent interview skills, G.K. has Dave first explain what ATC st...

The guys welcome back intel analyst and media expert Lance Fairchok to unpack the past 72 hours since the shocking assassination of Charlie Kirk. G.K. opens with a thought-provoking theory: what began in the 1960s as subtle subliminal messaging to sell products has evolved into a sophisticated art of deception—one now used to radicalize our children. From there, Lance examines the tragic results o...

In this episode, G.K. and Dave take a hard look at the Democrat Party's biggest problem: a lack of moral courage. Whether it's bowing to the theatrics of Sandy Cortes (aka Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez), ignoring the corruption of dangerous New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani, or excusing transgender terrorism, the party is marching down the same road that led the Whigs into political extinc...

On this special Labor Day edition of Mining the Media , G.K. and Dave start off with dessert — talking college and NFL football as the season kicks into high gear. From there, the conversation heats up as they tackle international tensions between the United States and Venezuela's illegitimate leader, President Nicolás Maduro. Then the guys switch gears. Dave takes a deep dive into the disturbing...

After a short hiatus while Dave attended his 50th High School Reunion (and took a couple of days to recover), the guys return with a bang! They dive into the predicted demise of the Democrat Party , pointing to surprising voices like Chris Cuomo — son of former New York Governor and Democrat icon Mario Cuomo — and a panic-stricken New York Times article titled "The Death Cycle of the Democratic Pa...

G.K. and Dave hit the news buffet and load up their plates with timely topics worth chewing on. They dig into the silence of Cuban and Iranian dissidents, pondering why revolutions aren't erupting despite decades of oppression. Dave reminds listeners that generations under totalitarian rule condition people to compliance before resistance. The duo also tackles how DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclu...

The guys kick off this episode with G.K.'s now-standard serving of underreported news nuggets—the kind of media morsels that make Mining the Media truly unique. Dave then takes another swing at the ever-evolving Epstein saga, unpacking the latest twists and pointing to how Trump may have been playing 4-D chess all along—especially in light of the recent Coffee and Covid 2025 Substack post. Be sure...