Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife are charged in New York City, nationwide anti-regime protests in Iran threaten to boil over, and Zohran Mamdani’s term as mayor begins with fresh controversy. Get the facts first with Morning Wire. - - - Ep. 2563 - - - Wake up with new Morning Wire merch: https://bit.ly/4lIubt3 - - - Today's Sponsor: Equip Foods - Equip’s Prime Bar is a real food protein bar with nothing to hide: just 11 ingredients and 20g of clean protein - made from ingredients you can pronounce like collagen, beef tallow, colostrum, cocoa butter - and sweetened naturally with just date and honey. Bringing good, clean habits into 2026 is made simple with Equip. Morning Wire listeners will get 25% off one-time purchases, or 40% off first subscription orders for a limited time by heading to https://equipfoods.com/wire and using code WIRE at checkout. - - - Privacy Policy: https://www.dailywire.com/privacy morning wire,morning wire podcast,the morning wire podcast,Georgia Howe,John Bickley,daily wire podcast,podcast,news podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Who were Pastor John MacArthur and Dr. James Dobson? Daily Wire Culture Reporter Megan Basham offers an overview of the lives and legacies of the two giants of evangelicalism who had a far-reaching influence on American politics and culture. Get the facts first with Morning Wire. - - - Ep. 2562 - - - Wake up with new Morning Wire merch: https://bit.ly/4lIubt3 - - - Today's Sponsor: Jeremy's Razors - Visit https://jeremysrazors.com today! - - - Privacy Policy: https://www.dailywire.com/privacy morning wire,morning wire podcast,the morning wire podcast,Georgia Howe,John Bickley,daily wire podcast,podcast,news podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump addresses the nation after the U.S. launches a surprise strike against Venezuela, capturing dictator Nicolas Maduro and his wife–both of whom now face narco-terrorism charges in New York. Get the facts first with Morning Wire. - - - Ep. 2561 - - - Wake up with new Morning Wire merch: https://bit.ly/4lIubt3 - - - Privacy Policy: https://www.dailywire.com/privacy morning wire,morning wire podcast,the morning wire podcast,Georgia Howe,John Bickley,daily wire podcast,podcast,news podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As signs of Christian revival swell in the U.S., the popular Catholic podcast Pints With Aquinas is joining the DailyWire+ lineup! Host Matt Fradd meets us in studio to answer the “who, what, when” questions about his show, the culture, and his personal journey to faith. Get the facts first with Morning Wire. - - - Ep. 2560 - - - Wake up with new Morning Wire merch: https://bit.ly/4lIubt3 - - - Today's Sponsor: Daily Wire Shop - Visit https://dailywire.com/shop today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Behind the heavily guarded gates of Oak Ridge National Laboratory in Tennessee lie some of the government's latest efforts in the war for AI dominance. In a new Daily Wire documentary, Senior Editor Cabot Phillips takes us inside the facility as the U.S. races to finish what it’s calling the second Manhattan Project. Get the facts first with Morning Wire. - - - Ep. 2559 - - - Wake up with new Morning Wire merch: https://bit.ly/4lIubt3 - - - Today's Sponsor: Daily Wire Shop - Visit https://dailywire.com/shop today! - - - Privacy Policy: https://www.dailywire.com/privacy morning wire,morning wire podcast,the morning wire podcast,Georgia Howe,John Bickley,daily wire podcast,podcast,news podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As Washington grappled with a historic government shutdown, Senate Majority Leader John Thune was quietly keeping the Senate at work, advancing legislation and confirming President Trump’s nominees. In this episode, Thune reflects on a turbulent year, his biggest wins, and what Republicans are preparing for in 2026. Get the facts first with Morning Wire. - - - Ep. 2558 - - - Wake up with new Morning Wire merch: https://bit.ly/4lIubt3 - - - Today's Sponsor: Jeremy's Razors - Visit https://jeremysrazors.com today! - - - Privacy Policy: https://www.dailywire.com/privacy morning wire,morning wire podcast,the morning wire podcast,Georgia Howe,John Bickley,daily wire podcast,podcast,news podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lawmakers are demanding answers amid the sweeping fraud allegations tied to pandemic-era and state-run programs in Minnesota. House Majority Whip and Minnesota Congressman Tom Emmer joins Morning Wire to explain what he says went wrong under state leadership and what Congress and federal agencies can do next to prevent billions more in taxpayer dollars from being stolen. Get the facts first with Morning Wire. - - - Ep. 2557 - - - Wake up with new Morning Wire merch: https://bit.ly/4lIubt3 - - - Today's Sponsor: Ollie - Head to https://Ollie.com/wire tell them all about your dog, and use code WIRE to get 60% off your Welcome Kit when you subscribe today! - - - Privacy Policy: https://www.dailywire.com/privacy morning wire,morning wire podcast,the morning wire podcast,Georgia Howe,John Bickley,daily wire podcast,podcast,news podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump puts Iran and its proxies on notice, the judge in the Charlie Kirk case rules on the side of transparency— despite the suspect not wanting cameras in the courtroom, and the U.S. sees the largest single year drop in murders in history! Get the facts first with Morning Wire. Jeremy’s Razors: Visit https://jeremysrazors.com Ep. 2555 - - - Wake up with new Morning Wire merch: https://bit.ly/4lIubt3 - - - Privacy Policy: https://www.dailywire.com/privacy morning wire,morning wire podcast,the morning wire podcast,Georgia Howe,John Bickley,daily wire podcast,podcast,news podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump presses on for a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine, a fraudulent daycare scheme adds to the scandals coming out of Minnesota, and multiple major cities tighten security for New Year’s Eve celebrations. Get the facts first with Morning Wire. - - - Ep. 2554 - - - Wake up with new Morning Wire merch: https://bit.ly/4lIubt3 - - - Today's Sponsor: Daily Wire Shop - Visit https://dailywire.com/shop today! - - - Privacy Policy: https://www.dailywire.com/privacy morning wire,morning wire podcast,the morning wire podcast,Georgia Howe,John Bickley,daily wire podcast,podcast,news podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Does Christianity have the answers for a culture fixated on mental health? Dr. Greg Gifford of The Master’s University makes the case in a discussion with Daily Wire Culture Reporter Megan Basham, as well as in his book, “Lies My Therapist Told Me.” Get the facts first with Morning Wire. - - - Ep. 2554 - - - Wake up with new Morning Wire merch: https://bit.ly/4lIubt3 - - - Today's Sponsor: Quince - Go to https://Quince.com/WIRE for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. - - - Privacy Policy: https://www.dailywire.com/privacy morning wire,morning wire podcast,the morning wire podcast,Georgia Howe,John Bickley,daily wire podcast,podcast,news podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

During President Trump’s first years back in the White House, we saw various wins for his administration. But, we also saw national movements of unrest against him, including No Kings rallies and democratic socialist political campaigns focused on thwarting his presidency. Where do we stand politically as we move into 2026? Paul Kengor, author and editor of the American Spectator, joins us to discuss that question. Get the facts first with Morning Wire. - - - Ep. 2553 - - - Wake up with new Morning Wire merch: https://bit.ly/4lIubt3 - - - Today's Sponsor: Daily Wire Shop - Visit https://dailywire.com/shop today! - - - Privacy Policy: https://www.dailywire.com/privacy morning wire,morning wire podcast,the morning wire podcast,Georgia Howe,John Bickley,daily wire podcast,podcast,news podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Actor Kelsey Grammer has been a fixture in American entertainment for decades, from his iconic roles in “Cheers” and “Frasier” to recent projects that reflect his personal convictions. In this episode, we speak to Grammer about his new film and how his Christian faith has shaped the roles he takes on. Get the facts first with Morning Wire. - - - Ep. 2552 - - - Wake up with new Morning Wire merch: https://bit.ly/4lIubt3 - - - Today's Sponsor: Goldbelly - Go to https://goldbelly.com and get 20% off your first order with promo code WIRE. - - - Privacy Policy: https://www.dailywire.com/privacy morning wire,morning wire podcast,the morning wire podcast,Georgia Howe,John Bickley,daily wire podcast,podcast,news podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Christmas traditions around the globe range from delightful to strange and even frightening. We ask Professor Michael Foley about the odd origins of some of these familiar traditions, including the title of his book, “Why We Kiss under the Mistletoe.” Get the facts first with Morning Wire. - - - Ep. 2551 - - - Wake up with new Morning Wire merch: https://bit.ly/4lIubt3 - - - Today's Sponsor: Jeremy's Razors - Visit https://jeremysrazors.com today! - - - Privacy Policy: https://www.dailywire.com/privacy morning wire,morning wire podcast,the morning wire podcast,Georgia Howe,John Bickley,daily wire podcast,podcast,news podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kirk Cameron has pivoted from the big screen to the study, launching a children’s book publishing company and a kids’ show to elevate Christian content. Cameron joins us in the studio to dig into his new projects and the keys to cultural victory on faith and family. Get the facts first with Morning Wire. - - - Ep. 2550 - - - Wake up with new Morning Wire merch: https://bit.ly/4lIubt3 - - - Today's Sponsor: Equip Foods - Equip’s Prime Bar is a real food protein bar with nothing to hide: just 11 ingredients and 20g of clean protein - made from ingredients you can pronounce like collagen, beef tallow, colostrum, cocoa butter - and sweetened naturally with just date and honey. Morning Wire listeners will get 25% off one-time purchases, or 40% off first subscription orders for a limited time by heading to https://equipfoods.com/wire and using code WIRE at checkout. - - - Privacy Policy: https://www.dailywire.com/privacy morning wire,morning wire podcast,the morning wire podcast,Georgia Howe,John Bickley,daily wire podcast,podcast,news podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump announces a new battleship fleet while clamping down on Venezuelan oil, a tangled web of schemes reveals even more fraud in Minnesota, and ballot-counting errors surface in a state that Joe Biden won by fewer than 12,000 votes. Get the facts first with Morning Wire. - - - Ep. 2549 - - - Wake up with new Morning Wire merch: https://bit.ly/4lIubt3 - - - Today's Sponsor: Shopify - Go to https://Shopify.com/morningwire to sign up for your $1-per-month trial period and upgrade your selling today. - - - Privacy Policy: https://www.dailywire.com/privacy morning wire,morning wire podcast,the morning wire podcast,Georgia Howe,John Bickley,daily wire podcast,podcast,news podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A heavily-redacted Epstein document dump revives questions about his associates—including Bill Clinton, the U.S. wallops ISIS targets in Syria while the Venezuelan oil blockade continues, and TPUSA’s AmericaFest wraps with fireworks. Get the facts first with Morning Wire. - - - Ep. 2549 - - - Wake up with new Morning Wire merch: https://bit.ly/4lIubt3 - - - Today's Sponsors: Balance of Nature - Go to https://balanceofnature.com/pages/lock-in-for-life for 50% off the Whole Health System FOR LIFE with this limited-time offer! Chevron - Build a brighter future right here at home. Visit https://Chevron.com/America to discover more. Shopify - Go to https://Shopify.com/morningwire to sign up for your $1-per-month trial period and upgrade your selling today. - - - Privacy Policy: https://www.dailywire.com/privacy morning wire,morning wire podcast,the morning wire podcast,Georgia Howe,John Bickley,daily wire podcast,podcast,news podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The FAA just announced a $12 billion overhaul of America’s air traffic control system, the largest aviation infrastructure upgrade in decades. In this episode of Morning Wire, Airlines for America CEO Chris Sununu explains what’s driving the changes, how outdated technology has strained the system, and what travelers can expect as modernization efforts roll out across the U.S. Get the facts first with Morning Wire. - - - Ep. 2549 - - - Wake up with new Morning Wire merch: https://bit.ly/4lIubt3 - - - Hello Fresh: Go to https://HelloFresh.com/MORNINGWIRE10FM now to get 10 free meals + a free breakfast for life! - - - Privacy Policy: https://www.dailywire.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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In recent years, detransitioners and desisters have become some of the most powerful voices challenging transgender medical treatment. In this special episode, father and son Gareth and Simon Amaya-Price share Simon’s journey from gender confusion to clarity, and why they’re speaking out to protect other kids from these harmful medical interventions. Get the fact first with Morning Wire. - - - Ep. 2548 - - - Wake up with new Morning Wire merch: https://bit.ly/4lIubt3 - - - Hello Fresh: Go to https://HelloFresh.com/MORNINGWIRE10FM now to get 10 free meals + a free breakfast for life! Brickhouse Nutrition: Get 20% off when you enter MORNINGWIRE at https://TakeLean.com - - -Privacy Policy: https://www.dailywire.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

 More revelations come to light about the murder of Hollywood legend Rob Reiner and his wife Michelle, thousands more files related to Jeffrey Epstein are released, and the White House unveils new plaques beneath the portraits in the Presidential Walk of Fame. Get the facts first with Evening Wire. - - - Ep. 2547 - - - Wake up with new Morning Wire merch: https://bit.ly/4lIubt3 - - - Privacy Policy: https://www.dailywire.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices