The Mike Douglass Show

Recalibrating where we are in U.S. history, and where we're headed; Will the U.S. exceed the normal 250 years of major nations?; Identifying the main players and their roles in the declassified documents released by DNI; What values should the current Administration, and the opposition Democrats hold as "guardrails" for the future?

"What's On Your Mind Friday!" with an eclectic array of listener topics, including medical personnel arrested for obstructing ICE operations, pending Grand Jury case involving Stanislaus Council of Governments members under scrutiny, and Congress heading into August recess with approximately 30 federal nominees from the President still unconfirmed by the Senate.

Deep examination of the declassified documents released by DNI Director Tulsi Gabbard on Wednesday, July 23rd.  Overviews, ramifications, and what happens next, with some passionate listener input along the way!

US Senate "blue slip" tradition sinks Alina Habba US Attorney nomination; Explaining the "blue slip" tradition, and is it time to end the US Senate tradition?; Senate Majority Leader Thune unsure if Senate should remain in session to vote on 30 pending Trump nominations, or go on summer vacation; California and Nevada tie for highest US unemployment rates; CA fast food minimum wage law backfires o...

Are we at the tipping point?  Director of National Intelligence releases declassified files providing evidence of intelligence-tampering and intelligence manufacturing at the highest levels of the Federal Government and President Obama Administration, as Donald Trump won the 2016 election, and months of Intelligence Community analysis is altered.  Will indictments and prosecutions come?  Will the...

Listener topics, from classic car gatherings and legislatrion to cutting off money for the "train to nowhere"

Giving credit where credit is due--kudos to Gen X for a job well done!; Gov. Newsom and redistricting for Advantage Democrats in Congress; Re-victimizing the victims of the Palisades fires.

Resisting the deceptive and destructive opposition; Responding to Medicaid fear-mongering with clarity and accuracy.

Acute legal and social dilemma: balancing the rights of the accused deemed to be mentally incompetent for trial, and the rights of victims, and present and future to be free of the dangers (case in point Aurora, CO); Tolerance of lawlessness; What hatred does to arrest brain function, and the dire effects upon our culture.

Violence and lawlessness...strikes church in KY this time; Why Epstein eclipses news and conversations, and how to reverse the trend; Investigation of former CIA director John Brennan and former FBI director James Comey...background and what do expect.

Eclectic ride through listener topics; the host's take on the Bondi/Bongino apparent controversy being a good crucible of sorts; classic car events in Modesto area with "Jerry the Cruisin' Correspondent; and listeners' passionate positions on the Epstein case.

Examining Former Pres. Joe Biden's physician Dr. Kevin O'Connor, and possible ramifications of his "Fifth Admendment" recitations at Wednesday's House Hearings; Many dangers of the rising violence against ICE operations.

The plague of lawlessness--do we have the fortitude to stop it legally?  Various perspectives and listener takes.  Will lawlessness win, or will the righteous stand firm?  Footnotes on previous discussions of the Jeffrey Epstein files.  US DOJ files suit against California for its own lawlessness--intentionally violating Title IX regarding banning biological males from biological female sports com...

AG Bondi clarifies statements on Epstein files; VP JD Vance commentary on NYC Mayoral Candidate Mamdani; Update on Texas floods, and Houston pediatrician fired over political bias comments regarding the floods; IRS changes tune on pastors making political statements.

Politicizing the tragedy of the deadly floods in Texas; Seeming increase in violence, including attacks upon law enforcement; Lawlessness and why it continues; Epstein files or no Epstein files...questions begging for up front answers.

Discussion of what it means to be a team player, even on Capitol Hill; The BBB bill passes; Dangers on beaches!; Listener topics include memes about serving.

Buckle your seatbelts for a wild ride through multiple hot topics:  Kohberger plea deal; Sean Combs verdict; Point/Counterpoint on the new california state movement; and SoCal cities pull out of Independence Day celebrations due to "immigration fears?"

Senate passes the BBB bill with VP Vance's tiebreaker...back to the House; NY Assemblymember Mamdani wins Democratic primary for New York City Mayor nomination; Reflections on "Unvieled: How the West Empowers Radical Muslims" by Yasmine Mohammed, and the importance of her diary of abuse; Insights into Gallup survey--the wide devide between Republicans and Democrats over 20+ years

Reflections on what's important in the midst of the modern day noise and anchoring to what's true; Evil manifests in Idaho ambush of firefighters; Job performance in DC and Sacramento

Listener topics, plus more on Operation Midnight Hammer; a socialist, communist, and "defund NYPD" adovcate appears to be in the lead for the Democratic nominee for Mayor of New York City; More half-truths spinning no truths from elected officials.

Congressman Al Green's try at POTUS impeachment--even the majority of fellow Democrats said "no;"  the Israel-Iran ceasefire has a rocky start and POTUS not happy; Childish behavior in CA's legislature; Good news as Health Care looks to reform itself to benefit patients and physicians!

Perspectives on "Operation Midnight Hammer:" Special Guests:  Jason Hicks, Manager of Security and Emergency Preparedness, Turlock Irrigation District regarding public input into Mitigation Plan and discussion of security and emergency issues; Also interviw with retired FBI Agent Bob DeKlinski, regarding federal law enforcement roles in the aftermatch of Operation Midnight Hammer.

One of our most fascinating "What's On Your Mind Friday!" episodes!  Reflections on legacies from strong, hard-working men with character; classic car cruising events; point-counter point on how to proceed with Iran, comments from a listener from the Middle East; 9th Circuit goes Trump Administration way on National Guard; professional therapist calls in to comment on rising unhealthy relationship...

Featured interview with co-conductors of the Gottschalk Concert Band, Ulices Chavez and Matt Cover--history, community connections, value to audiences and instrumentalists, and upcoming concert in Modesto; White House mulling over Iran options; Juneteenth history in Texas; Modesto weekend protests arrests and reactions; New California State--pros and cons.

SCOTUS rules in favor of State of TN law restricting gender transitions for minors; Listener perspectives on the Iran threat and what to do with it; More political theatre via surpirse visits; More reports from Homeland Security.