The Steve Gruber Show

Kurt Couchman, Senior Fiscal Policy Fellow at Americans for Prosperity and one of Capitol Hill’s leading voices on budget reform, joins The Steve Gruber Show to break down the ongoing government shutdown, what’s causing the gridlock, how long it could last, and what real fiscal reforms are needed to prevent this cycle from repeating. Couchman explains why Washington keeps failing to pass responsible budgets, what a smarter spending framework could look like, and how taxpayers end up paying the price for political dysfunction.

Here are 3 big things you need to know—

 

One — Secretary of State Marco Rubio says speed is of the essence for a deal to end the war in Gaza.  Appearing on ABC's "This Week", Rubio said this is not something that can continue to drag out.  His comments come as President Trump is sending special envoys to the Middle East to try to seal his hostage release deal.  Both Israel and Hamas have indicated support for the proposal, but with conditions that still need to be negotiated. 

 

Two ---  A federal judge is stopping the Trump administration from sending members of the  National Guard to the streets of Portland, Oregon.  U.S. District Judge Karin Immergut granted the motion for a temporary restraining order filed by the state of California on Sunday night.  The motion stopped the deployment of up to 300 members of the California National Guard to Portland. No word on how that might affect plans to send the National Guard to Chicago.

And number three ---   The new Michigan state budget cuts 18-hundred full-time jobs, but Governor Gretchen Whitmer says no layoffs will happen.  Most of the job cuts are from Michigan State Police, the Michigan Department of Corrections, and Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. The openings likely will come from attrition and eliminating current unfilled roles.

Michigan State Senator Michael Webber (R-9th District) joins The Steve Gruber Show to break down the newly passed state budget, what he supports, what he doesn’t, and where Michigan needs stronger fiscal responsibility. Webber also calls out the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, after a recent state audit exposed serious failures to protect psychiatric patient rights. He explains what the audit revealed, why accountability matters, and how Lansing must fix a system that’s putting vulnerable patients at risk.

Monty Bennett, CEO of Ashford Inc., philanthropist, and chairman of two major hotel REITs, joins The Steve Gruber Show to react to shocking reports out of Chicago, where police were allegedly told not to assist federal agentsunder attack. An internal dispatch reportedly shows a patrol chief refusing to send help as agents were rammed and surrounded by armed mobs. Bennett and Gruber discuss what this says about law enforcement leadership, public safety, and the growing breakdown of order in America’s big cities, and why local politics are failing those on the front lines.

Haley Strack, William F. Buckley Fellow in Political Journalism at National Review, joins The Steve Gruber Show to unpack a fierce demand from former President Trump: Jay Jones should drop out of Virginia’s AG race over resurfaced “demented” text messages. The texts reveal disturbing violent fantasies toward GOP lawmakers. Strack analyzes the political fallout, how Democrats are reacting, and what this means for accountability in public office

Steve Gruber discusses news and headlines

Steve Gruber discusses news and headlines

Steve Gruber discusses news and headlines 

Steve Gruber discusses news and headlines

Joe Rieck, VP of Sales for Longevity, joins The Steve Gruber Show to share how Longevity is changing the way we think about nutrition. Designed to extend and enrich lives, their all-in-one protein and collagen shake isn’t just convenient, it’s science-driven, gut-friendly, renal-conscious, and inflammation-aware.

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Fighting for you from the Foxhole of Freedom—

 

Number One— Disney World is a ghost town these days—and the lines are really short—which makes me wonder, how is that Jimmy Kimmel thing really working out afterall?

 

Number Two— John Fetterman has gone from Democrat hero to zero—but the Republicans seem to embrace him—BUT he says he will never change parties—

 

Number Three— ITS FREE SPEECH FREE FOR ALL FRIDAY!!!

Ken Blackwell, Senior Fellow at the America First Policy Institute and a national leader with the Conservative Action Project, Council for National Policy, and Family Research Council, joins The Steve Gruber Show to break down the real-world impacts of the government shutdown, tariffs, and economic policy on everyday Americans. From kitchen table economics to national policy decisions, Blackwell explains how Washington’s moves affect families, jobs, and small businesses.

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Rep. Tim Walberg (MI-05), who serves on the House Energy and Commerce Committee and the House Education and the Workforce Committee, joins The Steve Gruber Show to address the latest budget battle. Walberg shares his statement on Senate Democrats once again voting to block government funding and his response to the lapse in appropriations that triggered a shutdown. He emphasizes the stakes for Michigan families and the need for accountability in Washington.

Brittany Madni, Executive Vice President of the Economic Policy Innovation Center (EPIC), joins The Steve Gruber Show to expose a shocking misuse of taxpayer dollars, sex offenders receiving benefits through Medicaid and Obamacare. Madni argues it’s time to stop subsidizing evil and demand accountability in how government programs are administered. This conversation shines a light on the moral and financial costs of a broken system.

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Steve Dulan, professor and licensed attorney, joins The Steve Gruber Show to dive into the fight for the Second Amendment, and to challenge the notion that it’s a “second-class right.” He highlights how prominent voices like Pam Bondi are standing up for gun rights, and discusses the DOJ’s newly filed lawsuit against the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department for unreasonable delays in issuing concealed carry permits. The conversation explores why bureaucratic obstruction of gun licensing is a threat to constitutional freedoms.

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Rep. Parker Fairbairn, who serves Michigan’s 107th House District, joins The Steve Gruber Show to announce new ice storm relief funding included in the state budget. Fairbairn also slams the Senate for refusing to act on his $100 million ice storm recovery bill. Beyond storm relief, they break down the wins and losses in the latest budget, what passed, what didn’t, and what it means for Michigan families.

Ivey Gruber, President of the Michigan Talk Network, joins The Steve Gruber Show to discuss the urgent fight to protect kids from radical agendas. From Netflix cartoons pushing trans and cross-dressing themes to schools introducing sexual ideology in classrooms, parents are sounding the alarm.

The conversation also dives into the broader cultural crisis, including the dramatic drop in testosterone levels among men, and what that means for the future of families, communities, and the country.

Lots of work to do—lets get to it—Here are 3 big things for this hour—

 

Number One— The fight over birthright citizenship is now in front of the United States Supreme Court—and it could decide how the 14^th Amendment is applied going forward—properly or still any child to be an American—

 

Number Two— Could we see some massive drops in interest rates this month? Maybe—because we have seen monthly payroll drop by 32,000 – the biggest since March of 2023—could be a red flag for the economy—

 

Number Three— As you know – The government has shutdown – thanks to the Democrat party’s insistence that illegal aliens get healthcare – and other costly demands—

Steve Gruber discusses news and headlines 

Steve Gruber discusses news and headlines 

Grover Norquist, President of Americans for Tax Reform, joins The Steve Gruber Show to break down the latest federal government shutdown. With New York Senator Chuck Schumer pushing for a politically charged shutdown to appease his voter base, Norquist explains the dynamics at play, including how Senate Democrats like Catherine Cortez Masto, John Fetterman, and Independent Angus King crossed party lines to support the Republican funding bill.

With decades of experience navigating government shutdowns, Norquist offers insight into the risks, stakes, and consequences for both parties, shedding light on what’s really driving the 2025 shutdown and what it means for taxpayers.

Mark Mix, President of the National Right to Work Committee and the National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation, joins The Steve Gruber Show to discuss a major shift in labor policy: the Federal Bureau of Prisons has officially ended collective bargaining for its employees. Mark explains what this decision means for workers, unions, and the future of labor rights in federal institutions, and why protecting individual freedom in the workplace is more important than ever. 

Fighting for you from the Foxhole of Freedom—

 

Number One— Car companies are scrambling to keep the EV subsidies in place to bail out their future profits— remember government payouts is not a business plan—

 

Number Two— The affordable care act is on the road to where we always told you it would be—trying to create single payer—because the premiums have gone wildly higher—

 

Number Three— Hundreds of thousands of job cuts are coming to the federal government if the Democrats continue to block funding—the Trump Administration is poised to make permanent cuts if the Dems continue to dig in their heels—

Curtis Houck, Managing Editor at NewsBusters, joins The Steve Gruber Show to call out the glaring media hypocrisy in coverage of the government shutdown. Houck breaks down how outlets are quick to blame President Trump for every issue, while ignoring context and partisan bias. A sharp look at how the narrative is being shaped and why Americans deserve honest reporting.

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Jennifer Galardi, Senior Policy Analyst for Restoring American Wellness at The Heritage Foundation’s DeVos Center, joins The Steve Gruber Show to discuss what she calls the “Toxic Twins”, the pesticide and vaccine liability shields. Galardi explains how these legal protections link Big Agriculture and Big Pharma, and how both industries play a role in the chronic disease epidemic affecting Americans today. A deep dive into policy, public health, and the hidden connections shaping wellness in the U.S.

Brian Reisinger, author of Land Rich, Cash Poor: My Family's Hope and the Untold History of the Disappearing American Farmer, joins The Steve Gruber Show. A former GOP strategist and rural policy expert, Reisinger warns how China is weaponizing U.S. agricultural imports, using them as leverage to target President Trump and American farmers.