It’s a laid-back, Holiday themed edition of the Inland Empire Answer as Jen and Producer Dan chat about Christmas traditions around the world, and whether there’s any superstition on New Year’s Eve that will help kick the year off right.  What were the words of the year? Dan sticks around with Jen to react to what several mainstream dictionary and word-centric publications are saying defined 2025.  Jen shares an interview with producer Mark Joseph on the ‘Reagan’ movie, and an upcoming book on the backstory of making the film.  Producer Dan joins Jen for some ‘final thoughts’ on the bias in late night comedy, and why there are a few similarities between our 2020’s, and the 1920’s. 

Dan shares why the death of NASCAR driver Greg Biffle has resonated beyond the sports world.  The woman who was half of one of this year's most viral moments at a Coldplay concert is speaking out, and Dan’s got the story.  In the Super Local Segment, Dan takes a look at a major theft sting in the Inland Empire.  Radar joins Dan for some final thoughts about the LA Rams’ wild Thursday Night Football game, and the even wilder week with one of his players. 

Producer Dan is for Jen on a ‘Spill the Tea’ Thursday to chat with our friend Jennifer Van Laar of RedState.com about a new book from a member of the LA Fire Dept, and LA Mayor Karen Bass’ admission that her team wants scrubbed from an interview.  Producer Dan and Jennifer stick around to break down Dan Bongino’s decision to leave the FBI at the start of next year, and Trump Chief of Staff Susie Wiles’ controversial Vanity Fair interview.  Dan shares an interview with RNC Senior Advisor Danielle Alvarez.  Hot Chocolate Jose, and Radar join Dan for some ‘final thoughts’ on whether it’s weird to order a Philly Cheesesteak without cheese. 

Charges have officially been filed against the son of Rob Reiner, and Jen’s got the details on the fallout in the media, but support from members of the Trump administration.  Jen shares an interview with Joel Pollak on the latest twist in the Palisades fire story.  Jen shares an interview with Election Law Attorney Mark Meuser.  Producer Dan and Hot Chocolate Jose join the show for some ‘final thoughts’ on social media. 

Friend of the show, and Attorney Eric Early joins the show to offer his thoughts on the news of a potential terrorist attack on LA ICE agents. Eric offers his legal expertise on the upcoming legal battle to stop Prop 50.  Jen shares an interview with Rep. Jay Obernolte.  Hot Chocolate Jose joins Jen for some ‘final thoughts’ on 

It’s a ‘Spill the Tea Thursday’ as Producer Dan fills in for Jen to spill some tea with RedState.com’s Jennifer Van Laar as they recap her recent trip to visit the Palisades nearly a year after the devastating fires.  Jen sticks around with Dan to discuss a friend of the show appearing on Capitol Hill, and the biggest concerns surrounding A.I. amid a new pending Executive Order on A.I.  Dan shares an interview with Dr. Sebastian Gorka.  Dan closes out the show with some ‘final thoughts’ on the upcoming CHiPs For Kids toy drives with the station and our sister station AM 870 The Answer.

Ahead of the 2026 midterms, President Trump is back doing rallies, and Jen’s got all the big moments from the President’s appearance in Pennsylvania.  Jen shares an interview with Joel Pollak.  Jen shares an interview with the founder of the Conservative Caucus, Jim Pfaff.  Producer Dan, and Radar join Jen for some ‘final thoughts’ on bad A.I. art, and the World Cup draw featuring President Trump receiving a peace prize. 

Weekly contributor Eric Early is here to offer his thoughts on Gavin Newsom blaming President Trump for the lack of rebuilding in the Pacific Palisades.  Eric sticks around with Jen to break down the reports of fraud in the Minnesota welfare programs, and how much Gov. Tim Walz is to blame.  Jen shares an interview with Supervisor Don Wagner.  Producer Dan, and Hot Chocolate Jose joins the show for some ‘final thoughts’ on babies in movie theatres, and whether you know non-Christmas songs from some famous Christmas-season artists. 

The Supreme Court has ruled that  Texas’ congressional maps can continue to move forward towards the 2026 midterms. What does that mean for all the other states fighting to change their maps?  In the ‘Article of the Week’ segment, Daniel discusses a very famous Hollywood voice calling out Gavin Newsom on stage during a recent NYT summit.  In the ‘Super Local Segment’, Dan takes a look at some concerns surrounding a stretch of the 15 freeway, and some locals who want to change it.  Hot Chocolate Jose makes a rare appearance on the Friday rewind to join Dan for some ‘final thoughts’ on Lebron James’ decision to choose his teammates over a record streak he’s kept going for more than 18 years. 

It’s a ‘Spill the Tea Thursday’ as RedState.com’s Jennifer Van Laar joins the show to offer some thoughts on AG Rob Bonta’s announcement on a new ‘portal’ Californians can use to report on Federal agents.  Jen and Jen react to the latest polling on CA’s race for Governor.  Jen shares an interview with U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli.  Producer Dan and Hot Chocolate Jose joins for some ‘final thoughts’ on childhood talents, modeling, and learning about the judicial process. 

Jen shares the story of a family remembering the loss of a loved one on the 10th anniversary of the San Bernardino shooting. Also, Jen’s got the details on Gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton’s calls for an audit of California.  Jen shares an interview with GOP co-Chair KC Crosbie.  Jen shares an interview with The California Post’s Joel Pollak.  Producer Dan joins Jen for some final thoughts on Jen’s big night on CNN, and a sports report featuring some wild local and national stories from College football, and the NBA.

On the 10th anniversary of the deadly terrorist shooting in San Bernardino, Jen remembers the day, the lives lost, and the aftermath still felt today.  Jen shares an interview with Riverside County Sheriff, and candidate for CA Governor, Chad Bianco.  Jen’s got the details on efforts in the Trump administration to put travel bans in place following the shooting of two National Guard soldiers.  Producer Dan, Radar, and Hot Chocolate Jose join Jen for some final thoughts. 

Eric Early joins Jen for a Monday conversation on the latest CA news after the Holiday weekend, including some serious issues with the state budget.  What do Jen and Eric make of President Trump’s comments on Tim Walz, and naturalized citizens?  Linda Wright, founder of the ‘MAGA Christmas Party’ joins the show with the details.  Producer Dan and Hot Chocolate Jose join Jen for some ‘final thoughts’ on Thanksgiving, and how long leftovers are good. 

Jen’s got an update on the biggest travel stories and stats surrounding this week, ahead of Thanksgiving on Thursday.  Jen shares an interview with Riverside County Sheriff, and candidate for CA Governor, Chad Bianco.  Jen shares an interview with columnist, and Editor-in-Chief of the Illinois Review, Mark Vargas joins the show.  Producer Dan joins Jen for some ‘final thoughts’ on Thanksgiving side dishes, a messy sports lawsuit, and the best of the Thanksgiving plate. 

Producer Dan is back for another rewind taking a look at Vice President JD Vance’s warning about the GOP not abandoning the message that won them the election in 2024, and why voter turnout is so low from election to election.  The Cracker Barrel CEO is speaking out for the first time following the disastrous rebrand attempt. Was it a case of corporate “DEI” gone rogue, or just a typical dumb rebrand that should’ve spent a little more time in the design room? In the Super Local Segment, Dan takes a look at a new law in Redlands aimed at curbing a rise in warehouses amid resident concerns, and a church doing good this Thanksgiving.  Dan has some ‘final thoughts’ on a growing feud between President Trump, and the NFL’s new kickoff rules. (We kid, it’s really not that serious). 

RedState.com’s Jennifer Van Laar joins the show with the tea on the growing Dana Williamson scandal, and how some of CA’s biggest political Dem names are involved.  What do Jen and Jen make of Tom Styer entering CA’s Gubernatorial race?  Jen shares an interview with Cassie Smedlie Producer Dan, Radar, and Hot Chocolate Jose join Jen for some final thoughts on street food. 

With the House passing a bill releasing the Epstein files, Jen takes a look at what’s next, and shares some of the biggest sounds from Congress.  Jen shares an interview with Riverside County Sheriff, and candidate for Governor, Chad Bianco.  Jen shares an interview with The California Post’s Joel Pollak.  It’s a full house on ‘final thoughts’ as Producer Dan, Radar, Hot Chocolate Jose, and our tech man Richard join Jen to discuss protestors, and College football becoming too crazy. 

With a House vote on the Epstein files imminent, Jen takes a look at how we got here, and what’s next.  Jen shares an interview with Chino Hills School Board President Sonja Shaw.  Jen shares an interview with Jim Pfaff of the Conservative Caucus.  Who is Stephen A. Smith, and why won’t more Democrats come on his show? Producer Dan joins Jen to help answer some of those questions. 

Jen kicks off a Friday Rewind with our friend Jim Bottrell, with an update on the Real Estate market, and what he makes of President Trump’s 50 year mortgage plan.  Dan is here, and he’s ready to recap another week of the Government shutdown… Wait, it’s over? What do we do with ourselves now?  In the Super Local segment, Dan takes a look at how despite the government shutdown, the graves of veterans buried at the Riverside National Cemetery were still honored on Veteran’s Day.  It’s time for some ‘final thoughts’ as Radar joins Dan to react to some recent poll results from the show. 

Dan kicks off the Friday Rewind with the ‘Super Local Segment’, taking a look at one of the first consequences of Prop  50’s passing: Two Republican Representatives, Ken Calvert, and Young Kim will be forced to run against each other for the same seat.  The government shutdown is… still going. And now Sen. John Kennedy is proposing a bill that would keep members of congress from being paid until the government is reopened.  In the second ‘Article of the Week’, segment, Dan recaps what happened during President Trump’s meeting with pharmaceutical executives at the White House, including actual announcements on cost-cutting, and someone passing out.  Radar joins Dan for some ‘Final Thoughts’ on those people who put the holiday antlers on their car. 

It’s a ‘Spill the Tea Thursday’, and RedState.com’s Jennifer Van Laar is here to join Jen and break down everything that went right and wrong with the messaging surrounding Prop 50 Now that it’s passed, is there a chance that Prop 50 is overturned? Jen and Jen stick around to discuss the legal challenges now surrounding the proposition brought on by CA Republicans.  Jen shares an interview with CA Assemblyman David Tangipa.  Producer Dan, and Hot Chocolate Jose join Jen for some ‘final thoughts’ on early Thanksgiving preparations, and the best ways to make sweet potatoes. 

CA Republicans are already announcing a lawsuit against CA’s prop 50 maps.  One of the top suggestions to become next CA Governor, Alex Padilla has announced he won’t enter the race, and WH Press Sec. Karoline Leavitt has some thoughts on the Democrats behavior during the shutdown.  There’s new bombshell evidence against Former FBI Director James Comey.  Producer Dan joins Jen for some ‘final thoughts’ on the results of last night’s election. 

Election day is here, and Jen starts off a brand-new IE Answer with some sound from the ‘First Partner’ Jennifer Newsom slamming Trump, and explaining why Prop 50 isn’t a Democrat power grab.  Jen shares an interview with Sheriff Chad Bianco.  Jen shares an interview with No on Prop 50’s Jessica Millan Patterson.  Producer Dan joins Jen for some final thoughts on the Dodgers parade. 

Yes, there’s a government shutdown we’ll get to, but there’s also a shocking number of monkey escape stories in the news this week that Dan needs to examine first.  Okay, onto the Government shutdown: As the SNAP benefits are set to expire at the start of November, some TikTokers say that they’ll resort to stealing food if things don’t change.  It’s the final Countdown to Prop 50! What does the polling say? What do both sides of the argument say? What does Dan say? We’ve got all the answers here.  Radar joins Dan for some ‘final thoughts’ on office donut etiquette, and how our crew got caught up in a very funny donut-related incident around the radio studios. 

It’s a ‘Spill the Tea Thursday’ as RedState.com’s Jennifer Van Laar joins the show to discuss the tea on Gavin Newsom’s relationship with the Gettys, and whether the reports of him growing up wealthy are overblown.  There’s some new info on the origins of the Palisades fire, and Jen and Jen break it all down.  Jen shares an interview with economist Stephen Moore.  Producer Dan and Radar join Jen for some ‘final thoughts’ on the Dodgers’ must-win Game 6 on Friday. 

After a new celebratory video drops from Gavin Newsom a week before the Prop 50 election, and Mamdani seems poised to become the next mayor of New York Ciry, Jen wonders where where the GOP leadership is in the big states. Jen takes a look at the latest from President Trump’s Asia trip. Anti-ICE protestors won’t stop President Trump’s latest efforts. Producer Dan, Hot Chocolate José, and Radar join Jen for some final thoughts.

Weekly contributor Eric Early joins Jen to recap that wild Dodgers game, before offering some thoughts on Rob Bonta.  Eric sticks around with Jen to react to some comments on Prop 50 that Gavin Newsom had during a recent TV appearance with Elex Michaelson.  Jen shares an interview with Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco.  Producer Dan, Radar, and Hot Chocolate Jose join Jen for some ‘final thoughts’ on the Dodgers win, and whether watching (or ignoring) the game can be good luck for the home team. 

Brad’s filling in for Jen, with local news of a kind act in the IE going viral, and Transportation Sec. Sean Duffy making changes in light of several truck driver deaths (#NoOnProp50. No on Prop 50. ) In a good news update, Assemblyman Carl DeMaio is pushing for a bill that would ban politicians involved in the redistricting process from holding office for ten years.  New polling from the Wall Street Journal shows the Dems appear to be in free-fall.  Producer Dan joins Brad for some ‘final thoughts’ on how driving on a freeway feels different after recent incidents involving big rigs. 

Dan kicks off the IE Answer with Radar to break down all the hysteria surrounding a White House East Wing renovation, and why all the outrage may be related to a misquoted AP article.    A new UC Riverside study claims that residents of the Inland Empire are ‘struggling’ compared to the average U.S. region, but is it actually true in your experience?    In the ‘article of the week’, Dan dives deep into the FBI’s bombshell announcement about arrests surrounding a nationwide sports betting, and poker-rigging criminal plot.    Dan’s only got a few minutes left, so he offers some ‘final thoughts’ promotes the podcast, and Radar stops by with his prediction for the World Series (which is happening as this aired).

Brad Abrell fills in with a recap of the death of three people on the 10 freeway in Ontario, after an illegal immigrant truck driver ran into their cars. Why is this allowed to happen in CA.    Brad reacts to some recent comments from Gavin Newsom that are supposed to be aimed at President Trump, but should probably be spoken to himself in the mirror.    The government shutdown continues, but one prominent Democrat Senator says he isn’t in favor of why the government is closed down.    Producer Dan and Radar join Brad for some ‘final thoughts’ on a rather comedic moment during coverage of a major FBI arrest surrounding sports gambling. 

Brad Abrell fills in for Jen with a full recap of the weekend’s ‘no kings’ protests.    Brad’s got an open letter to Dems, highlighting why there’s some hypocrisy on whether the Dems actually don’t mind a king-like approach when it comes to someone ruling.    Why would Gavin Newsom shut down the 5 Freeway? Well, it has something to do with his ongoing feud with the Trump administration.    Producer Dan (or Daniel as his mom and Brad call him) join for some final thoughts on the latest place the viral “6-7” joke trend has popped up.

Jen starts things off on a Friday rewind with our Real Estate expert Jim Bottrell who has an update on the latest from the Real Estate world.  Dan is here with a recap of where we we stand 17 days into the government shutdown, and why if Speaker Johnson has even lost his cool, we’re not in a very great place.  In the ‘article of the week’ segment, Dan discusses yet another state getting involved in the mid-cycle redistricting saga, and why he’s concerned the entire process will set a bad precedent.  Dan closes out the show reviewing some polls from last week on the show.  

After last week’s viral and disastrous interview with local Sacramento news TV, CA Democrat Governor frontrunner Katie Porter sits down for an interview to explain her actions, and assure the public that it won’t happen again. But do her words mean anything?   Jen shares an interview with CA Gubernatorial candidate, and current Sheriff of Riverside County, Chad Bianco joins the show.    Jen shares an interview with Salem Radio Network host Chris Stigall.    Producer Dan, and Radar join Jen for some ‘final thoughts’ on how to handle a situation where someone recognizes you from somewhere you’ve never been.

Jen is joined by weekly contributor Eric Early to discuss the government shutdown.    Eric sticks around with Jen to discuss some new laws signed into law by Gavin Newsom, and the detrimental impact his leadership has had on the state.    Pastor Scott, host of the ‘Pastor Scott Show’ on our sister station 99.5 KKLA joins the show for a taste of what to expect at Townhall 2025, and the concerns about some recent CA bills.    Producer Dan and Radar join Jen for some ‘final thoughts’ on whether umbrellas are manly. 

Dan is completely done talking about Bad Bunny hosting the Super Bowl halftime show in 4 months. Unfortunately, not everyone else feels the same way. Plus, if Lee Greenwood were to host the Halftime show, what other songs would he sing? Dan’s got an article from our friend Jennifer Van Laar at RedState taking a look at the potential impact the Chevron refinery fire will have on the CA gas prices. (Just F.Y.I., it’s not good at all).    In the Super Local Segment, Dan’s got the details on another Inland Empire city’s police force turning to drones to help respond to calls.    Radar, and Hot Chocolate Jose join Dan for some ‘final thoughts’ on whether it would be cooler to be a ‘one hit wonder’ with a patriotic song, or a Christmas song. 

Our friend, RedState.com’s Jennifer Van Laar joins the show on a ‘Spill the Tea Thursday’ to discuss the latest news surrounding the arrest of a man accused of starting the Palisades Fire.    Jen sticks around to make sense of not only Katie Porter’s disastrous week, but who the Democrats would turn to next as their favorite for CA Governor.    Jen shares an interview with Breitbart’s Joel Pollak on a possible peace deal in Gaza, and the Palisades fire.    Producer Dan, and Hot Chocolate Jose join Jen for some final thoughts on the Dodgers’ tough game 3 loss, and the fashion of baseball jerseys.

Former FBI Director James Comey is indicted, AG Pam Bondi has the perfect responses to several Dem Senators during a recent hearing, and CA Gubernatorial frontrunner Katie Porter has a disastrous interview with local Sacramento media.    Jen is joined by Susan Shelley of the Howard Jarvis Taxpayer’s Association to preview the latest ‘Townhall Central’    Gabriel Shahin, President of Falcon Wealth Planning joins Jen on the show.    Producer Dan, Hot Chocolate Jose, Radar, and our news man Larry Marino join Jen for some final thoughts on Townhall 2025, and the entertainment landscape. 

Jen is joined by our friend Brad Abrell to discuss the attitude change towards policing, the government shutdown, and the unrest in Chicago and Portland.    Brad sticks around with Jen to offer some thoughts on CA’s Attorney General Rob Bonta, and some comments he made on President Trump’s use of National Guard troops in major U.S. Cities.    Jen shares and interview with Rabbi Michael Barlcay on the anniversary of the October 7th attack.    Producer Dan joins Jen and Brad to offer some ‘final thoughts’ on the baseball playoffs.

Dan starts off a Friday Rewind recapping some big highlights from Sec. of War Pete Hegseth’s speech in front of military leaders on Tuesday in Virginia.  In the Super Local Segment, Dan’s got the details on the Temecula City Council’s decision to openly denounce Prop 50.  Should Congress be taxed for every day the government is shut down? Senator Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio, we had to mention that) wants to make it a reality.  Radar, and Hot Chocolate Jose join Dan for some final thoughts on the MLB playoffs, and the chances the Dodgers beat the Phillies.

Jen starts off with the latest news surrounding the government shutdown that went into effect late yesterday evening.    Jen shares an interview with Jessica Millan Patterson on the No on Prop 50 efforts.    Jen shares an interview with Pastor, and Senior Director of Turning Point Faith, and author of the new book ‘Pagan Threat’, Lucas Miles.    Producer Dan, and Radar join Jen to discuss the announcement that Bad Bunny will be the Super Bowl Halftime performer.

President Trump had a fiery hour-long speech at the U.N., and Dan’s got a list of the top seven takeaways, complete with countdown imaging.    Kamala Harris’ new book ‘107 Days’ on her run for President is revealing some juicy secrets, including which Dem leader left her text messages unanswered, and whether her husband had a yelling match with director Rob Reiner.    In the super local segment, Dan’s got the story of firefighters reuniting with a boy they saved.    It’s time to close out Friday with some ‘final thoughts’ on the LA Dodgers winning the NL West once again, but heading into that dreaded Wild Card round of the postseason.