SPLC gets caught funding what they claim to oppose

Brian Kilmeade Show2h 2mApril 23, 2026

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The Brian Kilmeade Show delivers a high-octane episode blending geopolitical tension, political critique, and personal storytelling. The first segment centers on the escalating U.S.-Iran standoff in the Strait of Hormuz, with hosts and guests arguing that the U.S. blockade is pushing Iran to the brink of economic collapse, with oil storage capacity expected to be reached within days and potential permanent damage to infrastructure. Iran’s leadership is portrayed as deeply fractured, with 31 competing defense commands and no central authority, rendering diplomacy futile. The segment then pivots to a major scandal involving the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC), accused of funneling funds—via shell companies and fraudulent mechanisms—to hate groups it claims to oppose, including the KKK Grand Wizard and Aryan Nation members, a practice framed as a cynical 'grift' to boost anti-racism fundraising. Additional domestic issues include a looming DHS funding crisis, gerrymandering challenges in Virginia and Florida, and Democratic leadership’s controversial tactics. The second segment shifts to international optimism, highlighting democratic movements in Venezuela and Cuba, while also delving into NFL Draft analysis, athlete development concerns, and the long-term health risks of football, particularly concussions. Hall of Fame tackle Jimbo Covert shares personal memories of the 1983 draft and the 1985 Super Bowl, underscoring resilience and discipline, while advocating for ALS awareness through a coast-to-coast bike race. The final segment reflects on iconic NFL moments and delivers a sharp political critique, portraying Democrats as outmoded and ineffective under 'Marquis de Queensberry rules,' while Republicans are framed as pragmatic rule-breakers. Kilmeade closes with promotional announcements for his upcoming book tour, 'Uniting the States,' and his new book, 'The Six Moments That Forged the American Miracle,' emphasizing national unity and American legacy.

Key Takeaways
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The U.S. blockade is critically pressuring Iran’s economy, with oil storage capacity expected to be reached imminently, risking permanent damage to its infrastructure.

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Iran’s leadership is fragmented across 31 separate defense commands, making unified negotiation impossible and undermining diplomatic efforts.

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The SPLC is accused of funding hate groups it claims to oppose through fraudulent financial mechanisms, raising serious ethical and accountability concerns.

4

The unlimited transfer rule and NIL policies in college football are criticized as unsustainable, threatening athlete development and academic integrity.

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There is growing concern over long-term neurological effects in football players, with calls for stronger concussion protocols and player safety measures.

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Chapters
0:00
30 min

Iran's Economic Collapse and Military Fracture

They're going to hit their storage capacity. And when they do, they will have no choice but shut in their oil wells. Now, when you shut in oil wells, what happens is water seeps into the rock. And if you try to reopen them, production plummets.

Highlight
30:00
30 min

The Southern Poverty Law Center Scandal

They're the arsonists. It's like an arsonist who sets a fire and then calls the fire department in and pretends he's the hero, right? They're the arsonists.

Highlight
1:00:00
30 min

DHS Funding Crisis and Gerrymandering

The episode highlights the looming DHS funding crisis, with Secretary Mark Wayne Mullen warning that funds will be exhausted by early May, leaving ICE and Border Patrol without funding. The Senate passed a 'skinny' reconciliation bill, but the House is considering adding provisions like the Save America Act. Simultaneously, gerrymandering in Virginia and Florida is under legal scrutiny, with judges blocking unconstitutional maps that favor Democrats despite close statewide margins.

1:25:41
2 min

Venezuela's Democratic Shift and Support for Maria Corina Machado

I think if we stand for democracy, as I believe we do and should, we should push for that election and let the chips fall where they may.

Highlight
1:27:36
3 min

Cuba's Potential Democratic Transition and U.S. Diplomacy

The conversation shifts to Cuba, highlighting the dreams of Cuban Americans for freedom and the role of Secretary of State Marco Rubio in facilitating peaceful transition efforts, including the landing of humanitarian aid.

High-Impact Quotes
They're the arsonists. It's like an arsonist who sets a fire and then calls the fire department in and pretends he's the hero, right? They're the arsonists.
Brian Kilmeade47:55
Viral: 92.0
Democrats capitulate and they try to play by the rules. Republicans don't care about the rules. They rewrite the rules.
Brian Kilmeade108:11
Viral: 88.0
They're going to hit their storage capacity. And when they do, they will have no choice but shut in their oil wells. Now, when you shut in oil wells, what happens is water seeps into the rock. And if you try to reopen them, production plummets.
Lieutenant Colonel Allen West15:55
Viral: 88.0
Speakers

Host

Brian Kilmeade

Guests

Lieutenant Colonel Allen WestBrett BaerMark ThiessenSusan PageDoug SchoenJimbo CovertJimbo Culver
Topics Discussed
Iran U.S. standoff95%Southern Poverty Law Center scandal90%Political Strategy and Partisan Differences90%ALS Awareness and Football Trauma90%Venezuelan Democracy88%NFL History and Super Bowl Legacy85%College Football Transfer Rules82%DHS funding crisis80%Media Influence and Public Figures75%
People & Brands

Brian Kilmeade

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Iran

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United States

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Southern Poverty Law Center

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Jimbo Covert

person

12xPositive

Lieutenant Colonel Allen West

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8xPositive

Mark Thiessen

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6xPositive

Doug Schoen

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5xPositive

Susan Page

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5xPositive

Coast-to-Coast ALS Race

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