Dan Carroll in for Brian Thomas

Dan Carroll steps in for Brian Thomas on a high-energy Monday broadcast, delivering a provocative mix of political critique, cultural commentary, and heartfelt tributes. The episode opens with a series of promotional plugs for a range of new podcasts—The Clifford Show, Look Back At It, Learn the Hard Way, Superhuman, and Love Trapped—highlighting themes of authenticity, mental health, and historical reflection. Carroll dives into systemic nonprofit fraud, citing over $600 billion in annual losses, and warns of moral decay in Washington, D.C., where access to public funds fosters corruption and entitlement. He scrutinizes Eric Swalwell’s political downfall amid sexual misconduct allegations, exposing Democratic Party hypocrisy in demanding resignation from a gubernatorial race but not from Congress. A major focus is Cincinnati’s controversial plan to sell off public assets like its historic railroad, with guest Chris Smitherman condemning the city’s leadership for prioritizing identity politics over fiscal responsibility and infrastructure. Smitherman also defends American history and meritocracy, urging Black Americans to celebrate the nation’s founding and reject narratives equating legal immigration with betrayal. The segment shifts to a powerful tribute to military and first responder heroism, spotlighting Navy veteran Jim Serger’s 3,500-mile bike ride for Tunnel to Towers Foundation, which operates with 95-cent efficiency. The episode closes with cultural critiques, including skepticism over Mark Wahlberg’s casting as Pete Rose and reflections on Hunter Biden’s financial struggles, all framed within a broader call for accountability and authenticity in public life.