One Nation w/ Brian Kilmeade 05/10/26

Brian Kilmeade Show42mMay 11, 2026

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In this episode of One Nation, Brian Kilmeade delivers a fiery monologue on the mass exodus of wealthy Americans from blue states like New York and California, citing billionaire Ken Griffin's move to Miami as a prime example. He argues that socialist policies and the vilification of success are driving job creators, investors, and philanthropists away, resulting in billions in lost wealth and economic stagnation. Congressman Byron Donalds reinforces this, calling New York Mayor Eric Adams' (referred to as 'Mamdani') policies economically illiterate and destructive. The discussion then shifts to trade, with U.S. Trade Ambassador Jameson Greer highlighting the success of recent trade deals under President Trump’s administration, which have boosted U.S. exports to record highs and brought manufacturing back to America. Ben Shapiro weighs in on the crisis of trust in American institutions, linking the decline in faith in media, academia, and government to ideological corruption and the rise of conspiracism. He stresses the need to rebuild institutions on truth and evidence. Sage Steele discusses the political realignment in Democratic strongholds like Los Angeles and California, where Republicans are gaining ground due to public frustration over homelessness, crime, and mismanagement. She calls for Republicans to run and for Democrats to break their habitual voting patterns. Finally, Brett Baier promotes his new book, 'The Case for America,' advocating for a renewed national pride in American ideals and history, especially ahead of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.

Key Takeaways
1

Wealthy Americans are fleeing high-tax, left-leaning states due to anti-success rhetoric and policies, causing massive economic losses.

2

Trade deals under Trump have boosted U.S. exports to record levels and are reshoring manufacturing, improving supply chain security.

3

Trust in American institutions is collapsing due to ideological bias, especially in academia and media, fueling conspiracy theories.

4

Republicans are making inroads in Democratic strongholds like LA and California, driven by voter frustration over crime, affordability, and governance.

5

The Democratic Party's internal nomination process is far from transparent, with backroom decisions shaping outcomes, undermining democratic legitimacy.

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Chapters
0:00
8 min

The Great Wealth Exodus from Blue States

If you punish success long enough, who is left to pay your bills.

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8:00
10 min

The Economic Illiteracy of Socialist Policies

If you kill the golden goose, especially with very wealthy people, they'll just leave and you'll be left holding the bag.

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18:00
10 min

Trade Deals and the Reshoring of American Manufacturing

U.S. exports were over $300 billion in each month. Those are the highest figures in 250 years of American history.

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28:00
12 min

The Crisis of Trust in American Institutions

When institutions lose their root cause, when they sort of go off in different directions... mistrust goes up and then the institutions can't actually bring us together.

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40:00
14 min

Republican Gains in Democratic Strongholds

It's now or never. A couple of things. What needs to happen is Democrats have to say, I'm just going to vote for a Republican.

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High-Impact Quotes
You can't earn a billion dollars. That's right. You just can't earn that.
AOC (quoted)7:04
Viral: 95.0
I think the reason is because the dirty little secret about Barack Obama is, was, and will forever be that he is just as radical as Zoran Mamdani.
Ben Shapiro23:02
Viral: 92.0
If you punish success long enough, who is left to pay your bills?
Brian Kilmeade4:39
Viral: 90.0
Speakers

Host

Brian Kilmeade

Guests

Byron DonaldsJameson GreerBen ShapiroSage SteeleBrett Baier
Topics Discussed
Wealth Migration from Blue States95%Trust in American Institutions92%Economic Policy and Taxation90%Trade and Manufacturing Reshoring88%Political Realignment in Democratic Strongholds85%National Identity and Patriotism82%Free Markets and Wealth Creation80%Conspiracy Theories and Media Trust75%
People & Brands

Brian Kilmeade

person

15xPositive

Donald Trump

person

12xPositive

Ben Shapiro

person

10xPositive

New York City

place

10xNegative

California

place

9xNegative

Ken Griffin

person

8xNeutral

Los Angeles

place

8xNegative

Byron Donalds

person

7xPositive

Florida

place

7xPositive

Sage Steele

person

6xPositive

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