Did Zohran Mamdani 'Declare War' on New York and ICE — Invoking Islamic Teachings?

Monday, February 9, 2026

What did most people miss in Zohran Mamdani’s New York speech — and why does it matter? On this episode of The Erin Molan Show, Erin breaks down a massive week of news before sitting down with two key guests to unpack stories the mainstream media barely touched. Erin opens with analysis on Iran negotiations and the real human cost on the ground, followed by the political and social fallout surrounding President Isaac Herzog’s visit to Australia, and her take on President Trump’s viral Obama ape video — including why accountability still matters. At the heart of the episode is Erin’s conversation with Ben Weingarten (Newsmax contributor, author), examining Zohran Mamdani’s speech in New York City, including his invocation of Islamic history and why the references many people didn’t hear are now raising serious political and cultural questions. Later, former FBI agent and Navy SEAL Jonathan Gilliam joins Erin to analyze the new Guthrie family plea video in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie — breaking down investigative red flags, proof-of-life issues, and why aspects of the case simply don’t add up. Erin closes the show with viewer feedback and a look ahead at what’s coming next. This episode isn’t about outrage — it’s about what’s being missed, what’s being normalized, and why it matters.

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Chapters

00:00 – Erin’s Opening & Headlines

02:10 – Iran negotiations and the human cost

06:10 – President Herzog’s Australia visit & political fallout

09:05 – Trump’s Obama ape video & accountability

12:00 – Ben Weingarten Interview: Zohran Mamdani & Islam in Politics

27:00 – Jonathan Gilliam Interview: Guthrie Family Plea Video

37:00 – Fan Feedback & Closing Thoughts

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