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The Mike Gallagher Show is a daily visit with America's happy conservative warrior.  Whether it's politics, culture, entertainment or the media, Mike dives in to the issues of the day with a vengeance. You can also watch Mike Gallagher on Salem News Channel

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Friday October 16 2026 | Here comes Halloween… and Thanksgiving

Friday, October 16, 2026

The coming weeks will be filled with holiday cheer.  To get you ready, Mike and Mark share memories from Halloweens and Thanksgivings past, and take stock of their meaning today.  (And don’t worry, Christmas gets its own episode in December)

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M and M Extra! If you love smart unscripted talk show chemistry, you’re in the right place. Two iconic talk radio hosts. One unfiltered daily conversation. No scripts. No spin. Just Mike Gallagher and Mark Davis breaking down the news the way it should be with zero apologies.

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Thursday October 15 2026 | No Hasan Livestream, Jack Smith Targeted MAGA, =Holiday Preview

Thursday, October 15, 2026

Mike claims proper credit for predicting the cancellation of the Nidal Hasan execution live stream, then we unpack the treachery of Jack Smith hoarding data on Trump supporters, then a preview of the Friday pre-holiday extravaganza, with Mike’s reveal on a pricey Thanksgiving tradition.

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M and M Extra! If you love smart unscripted talk show chemistry, you’re in the right place. Two iconic talk radio hosts. One unfiltered daily conversation. No scripts. No spin. Just Mike Gallagher and Mark Davis breaking down the news the way it should be with zero apologies.

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If Republican Voters Decide Not to Vote for GOP Candidate, It's Like voting Democrat 

Thursday, October 15, 2026

With Election Day approaching, Mike is taking on Republicans who are threatening to sit out the midterms or vote third party because their preferred candidates lost. He challenges frustrated conservatives to look beyond their disagreements and consider what a Democratic victory could mean for the country, from immigration and border security to government overreach and the weaponization of federal agencies. Mike also examines new revelations about Jack Smith’s investigation into Trump supporters and a tense exchange involving Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed over alleged family ties to the Muslim Brotherhood. As frustration builds within the GOP, Mike asks whether conservatives will put principle into action at the ballot box—or risk handing Democrats the very victory they claim to oppose.

Wednesday October 14 2026 | Waiting Rooms, Democrat Excesses and Charlie Kirk’s Birthday

Wednesday, October 14, 2026

Mike and Mark open with how long is too long to wait for a doctors appointment, then it's off to the midterms 20 days away and how to improve Republican chances by focusing on Democrat insanity. We remember what would have been Charlie Kirk's 33rd birthday, and wrap up with speculation on what lies ahead for Ilhan Omar.

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M and M Extra! If you love smart unscripted talk show chemistry, you’re in the right place. Two iconic talk radio hosts. One unfiltered daily conversation. No scripts. No spin. Just Mike Gallagher and Mark Davis breaking down the news the way it should be with zero apologies.

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Crime, Corruption Concerns, and the Midterm Fight

Wednesday, October 14, 2026

With the midterms approaching, Mike asks whether voters are paying attention to the crime, corruption allegations and controversial candidates shaping some of the country’s biggest races. From questions surrounding Ilhan Omar’s citizenship and finances to the growing backlash over sanctuary city policies after a brutal attack on an NYPD detective, Mike argues that the stakes go far beyond party politics. He also takes aim at Democrats he believes are out of step with mainstream Americans, while President Trump hits the campaign trail in a final push to turn out MAGA voters. With predictions of a Democratic wave already making headlines, Mike asks whether Republicans can overcome the pessimism, expose their opponents’ weaknesses and deliver when it matters most.

Tuesday October 13 2026 | Talarico’s Back, Katie Zachariah Is In, Kimberly Guilfoyle Out

Tuesday, October 13, 2026

Mike and Mark offer the latest on the remaining vestiges of the Talarico mysteries, assess the first day on the job for new White House press secretary Katie Zacharia, and examine the downfall of Kimberly Guilfoyle as ambassador to Greece.

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M and M Extra! If you love smart unscripted talk show chemistry, you’re in the right place. Two iconic talk radio hosts. One unfiltered daily conversation. No scripts. No spin. Just Mike Gallagher and Mark Davis breaking down the news the way it should be with zero apologies.

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Dems Radical Fantasies vs. MAGA’s Fight to Restore Common Sense and Save Lives

Tuesday, October 13, 2026

With the midterms just weeks away, Mike asks whether voters will choose common sense over what he sees as the radical extremes of today’s Democratic Party. From the fight over Christopher Columbus Day to controversial Senate candidates in Minnesota, Texas and Michigan, Mike argues that Democrats’ own words and actions could become a major liability at the ballot box. He also examines the mysterious absence of James Talarico from the campaign trail and the questions that continue to surround his explanation. Meanwhile, new polling shows growing support for Medicare for All, raising a critical question about whether affordability concerns could push voters toward the very policies Mike believes would make things worse.

Senator John Thune Snubs Columbus Day

Tuesday, October 13, 2026

Yesterday was Columbus Day, but not for Senate Majority Leader John Thune.  Thune chose instead to celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day.  Where do M and M stand on this?  They will tell you.

Monday October 12 2026 | Omar, Talarico and Amazon

Monday, October 12, 2026

Mike and Mark kick off the week examining the raid at Ilhan Omar's home, examining the mystery around James Talarico's absence from the campaign trail, wondering at the bounty of Amazon deliveries, and asking whether President Trump is distancing from the notion of a live-streamed execution.

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M and M Extra! If you love smart unscripted talk show chemistry, you’re in the right place. Two iconic talk radio hosts. One unfiltered daily conversation. No scripts. No spin. Just Mike Gallagher and Mark Davis breaking down the news the way it should be with zero apologies.

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Trump Ads Attacked, Talarico’s Flu Fiasco & The Execution Livestream Debate

Monday, October 12, 2026

Mike takes aim at a judge’s attempt to block Trump administration ads celebrating America, asking why a message of national pride has become such a political flashpoint. He also digs into the growing controversy surrounding Texas Democrat James Talarico’s mysterious campaign absence, the conflicting explanations for his illness and the questions that still haven’t been answered. Meanwhile, the debate over publicly livestreaming the execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan is stirring outrage and exposing a deeper divide over justice, accountability and the death penalty. With the midterms closing in, Mike examines the stories the media is eager to frame—and the questions voters deserve to have answered.

The James Talarico Mystery Deepens

Monday, October 12, 2026

Social media abounds with rumors, speculation, and hoaxes surrounding the Texas Democrat candidate for US Senate.  M and M leap into the fray.

The Left Sides With Criminals, Divides America, and Fails Voters

Friday, October 9, 2026

Mike takes aim at what he sees as a disturbing pattern on the left: defending criminals, attacking law enforcement and turning a blind eye to the threats facing Americans. From the outrage over the planned public execution of the Fort Hood shooter to the latest clash between ICE and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, Mike asks whose side Democrats are really on. He also breaks down a pivotal Michigan Senate debate that raises serious questions about a candidate’s views on Israel, Iran and America’s role in the world. Plus, Republican Senate candidate Michelle Tafoya joins Mike to discuss Minnesota’s growing crime and fraud scandals—and whether voters are finally ready for a change.

Where is the World is James Talarico

Friday, October 9, 2026

Texas Democrat Senate Candidate hasn't made a public appearance in 13 days, and none are scheduled. Mike and Mark wonder where he went.

Friday October 9 2026 | Historical Travel Friday

Friday, October 9, 2026

Fresh back from Salem, Massachusetts, Mike has stories about witch trial tourism; Mike and Mark share about intriguing historical destinations, but things kick off with some Trump highlights of the week.

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M and M Extra! If you love smart unscripted talk show chemistry, you’re in the right place. Two iconic talk radio hosts. One unfiltered daily conversation. No scripts. No spin. Just Mike Gallagher and Mark Davis breaking down the news the way it should be with zero apologies.

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Thursday October 8 2026 | Catching up with Mike, Hoping for Rubio, Counting Days to Midterms

Thursday, October 8, 2026

Mike has travel stories, Mark and Mike wonder about Rubio 2028, and catch up on hot topics from the week.

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M and M Extra! If you love smart unscripted talk show chemistry, you’re in the right place. Two iconic talk radio hosts. One unfiltered daily conversation. No scripts. No spin. Just Mike Gallagher and Mark Davis breaking down the news the way it should be with zero apologies.

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The Left’s Distortion Machine

Thursday, October 8, 2026

Mike is back from vacation with a warning about the Left’s latest attempts to reshape reality ahead of the midterms. From claims that Trump wants Iran to nuke American cities to the ongoing effort to rewrite the story of October 7 and Israel’s response, Mike takes aim at what he sees as a familiar strategy of repeating a distortion until it becomes accepted as fact. He also digs into the growing controversy surrounding New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s response to October 7, anti-Israel protests and the troubling developments surrounding an alleged ISIS-inspired attack in Minnesota. And with just 26 days until Election Day, Mike asks whether voters are finally seeing through the spin—or whether the Left’s distortion machine can still move the needle.

Daylight Saving Time Showdown

Thursday, October 8, 2026

President Trump picked a fight with Republican Senator Tom Cotton.  What's the disagreement?  Whether or not to end Daylight Savings Time.  Mike and Mark take sides in this debate.

Wednesday October 7 2026 | Trump “Small Price” Hoax, Immigration Dangers, October 7 Remembrance

Wednesday, October 7, 2026

On the last solo day before Mike's return, Mark unpacks the absurd smear of President Trump through the misinterpretation of his comments asserting high gas prices are worth it if we can prevent the annihilation of American cities; then, with 27 days to the midterms, a call to action to beat back those Democrats who would attack us with a toxic mix of Islamism and Marxism; and to wrap up, a look back to October 7, 2023— what it meant then and what it means now.

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M and M Extra! If you love smart unscripted talk show chemistry, you’re in the right place. Two iconic talk radio hosts. One unfiltered daily conversation. No scripts. No spin. Just Mike Gallagher and Mark Davis breaking down the news the way it should be with zero apologies.

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From October 7 to Iran, Media Spin and Justice: A Fight for Security, Accountability, and Common Sense

Wednesday, October 7, 2026

Joey Hudson fills in for Mike as the third anniversary of October 7 brings a sobering reminder of how America got to this point in the fight against Iran and terrorism. Joey revisits the horrors of the Hamas attack on Israel and his own experience seeing the aftermath firsthand, while asking whether Americans have forgotten just how devastating that day was. He also takes on the media firestorm over President Trump’s warning about the potential threat Iran poses to American cities and whether his controversial comments were meant to make that threat impossible to ignore. With the midterms looming, Joey also talks with congressional candidate Jenny Costa Honeycutt about affordability, government spending, border security and the fight for a competitive South Carolina House seat.