The Steve Gruber Show

Guest host Scot Bertram talks with Michael J. Reitz, executive vice president of the Mackinac Center for Public Policy, about Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s recent claim that Michigan’s COVID lockdowns were driven by “bad information.” Reitz unpacks what that admission means, revisits the policies that shaped Michigan during the pandemic, and explains why accountability and transparency still matter. A c...

Here are 3 big things you need to know—   One — The U.S. is moving toward direct peace talks in the Ukraine war, with President Trump's envoy Steve Witkoff headed to Moscow next week to negotiate a potential deal.  A Putin advisor confirmed the visit as Ukraine says it's reached a common understanding with the Trump administration on the framework of an agreement.  Trump says his 28-point plan has...

Guest host Scot Bertram welcomes Phil Kerpen, president of American Commitment, to break down a new report that’s raising eyebrows in Washington. Kerpen explains how AARP has played a major behind-the-scenes role in pushing for what many are calling massive insurance bailouts, and what that means for seniors, taxpayers, and the future of U.S. healthcare policy. It’s a sharp, fact-driven conversati...

Guest host Scot Bertram sits down with bestselling author William Elliott Hazelgrove for a deep-dive into his new book, Evil on the Roof of the World. Hazelgrove, whose work has appeared everywhere from The New York Times to NPR and C-SPAN, walks us through the real-life mystery, the hidden history, and the unbelievable twists behind his latest true-crime narrative. It’s a fascinating look at how...

Guest host Scot Bertram sits down with bestselling author William Elliott Hazelgrove for a deep-dive into his new book, Evil on the Roof of the World. Hazelgrove, whose work has appeared everywhere from The New York Times to NPR and C-SPAN, walks us through the real-life mystery, the hidden history, and the unbelievable twists behind his latest true-crime narrative. It’s a fascinating look at how...

Lots of work to do—let’s get to it—Here are 3 big things for this hour—   Number One— President Trump is moving closer to naming the Muslim Brotherhood as a terrorist organization—and that has set the hair on fire of many on the left—   Number Two— A federal judge tossed out indictments against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James— the decision is being appea...

Steve Gruber discusses news and headlines 

Steve Gruber discusses news and headlines 

Nick Hopwood, CFP and founder of Peak Wealth Management, shares strategies to help Americans retire with confidence. From navigating market volatility and comparing brokers like Robinhood, Schwab, and Fidelity, to making the most of forgotten 401(k)s and last-minute Roth conversions, Nick covers it all. Get your finances in peak shape before the year ends.  Visit PeakWM.com/Gruber to get in on the...

Brad Hoos, Founder of Musk Ox, talks about the latest from Musk Ox, including their new 100% American-made T-shirts. Cotton is grown in Texas, and products are manufactured in small batches in Detroit. Flannels are now available in over 15 stores nationwide, and for every flannel sold, $5 is donated to the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center. Order your gear online at gomuskox.com/gruber and save...

Fighting for you from the Foxhole of Freedom—   Number One— The White House says not so fast to James Comey the disgraced former FBI Director—whose case was dismissed by a federal judge—the DOJ will quickly appeal and the story is not over—   Number Two— Could a sitting US Senator Mark Kelly of Arizona—a navy vet and Nasa pilot really face a court martial for trying to undermine military morale—we...

Diana Furchtgott-Roth, Director of the Center for Energy, Climate, and Environment at the Heritage Foundation, discusses how to modernize America’s air traffic control system. She examines the inefficiencies in the current infrastructure, the potential for advanced technology to improve safety and efficiency, and policy solutions that could reduce delays and costs for both travelers and airlines....

Steve Gruber discusses news and headlines 

James Morrone, policy analyst at Americans for Prosperity, dives into the U.S. strategy for standing up to China on rare earth minerals, the critical resources powering everything from electronics to military technology. Morrone explains how reliance on Chinese supply chains creates strategic vulnerabilities for the United States and explores potential policy solutions to strengthen domestic produ...

Senior Editor Alex Newman of The New American breaks down what truly unfolded at the UN COP30 Summit in Belém, Brazil, a week globalists are calling a triumph for their agenda. With no official U.S. delegation present, the shadow of President Donald Trump still loomed large over the event, shaping conversations about climate policy, sovereignty, and global governance. Newman reports firsthand on t...

Steve Gruber discusses news and headlines

Terry Wilcox, co-founder of Patients Rising and advisor to the new health policy group Fund the Patient, joins the show to discuss solutions for America’s broken healthcare system. Wilcox emphasizes the importance of patient-focused policies and argues that listening to President Trump’s healthcare initiatives could help restore affordability, access, and choice for millions of Americans. The conv...

Steve Gruber discusses news and headlines

Michigan Senate Minority Leader, and candidate for governor, Aric Nesbitt joins the show to break down why he and several Michigan lawmakers are formally requesting DOJ oversight of the 2026 elections. Nesbitt argues that repeated irregularities, transparency failures, and public distrust demand outside monitoring to restore confidence ahead of a high-stakes election year. We get into what prompte...

Steve Gruber discusses news and headlines 

Lots of work to do—let’s get to it—Here are 3 big things for this hour—   Number One— Its shaping up for a good day on Wall Street—Dow futures are showing a sharp uptick after a bad several days—and for the Crypto crowd—that is on the rise too—   Number Two— In Texas—Governor Abbot is directing the State Police to investigate the Muslim Brotherhood—while others including myself think the group sho...

Steve Gruber discusses news and headlines 

Steve Gruber discusses news and headlines 

Steve Gruber sits down with Maureen Steele, Co-founder of American-Made Foundation and executive producer of Taken, to discuss the shocking reality of state-sanctioned child kidnapping in America. The conversation dives deep into the CPS pipeline, including high-profile cases like the Rivera and Boyce families, where children were seized over medical, schooling, or fabricated disputes. Maureen exp...

Steve Gruber sits down with Dr. James Thorp, MD, Chief of Maternal & Prenatal Health at The Wellness Company, to discuss a series of breaking developments in healthcare. They cover the CDC’s recent changes to its guidance on autism and vaccines and whether this shift reflects the growing influence of the medical freedom movement and the scientific work being done outside traditional institutio...