ToddCast Podcast with Todd Starnes

The secret Democrat election autopsy report was leaked to media outlets...guest host Jeff Stein has a few ideas of why it came out at this point in the 2026 election cycle.

Never tug on Superman’s cape. I think most Americans learned that lesson when we were kids – but Congressman Thomas Massie must have missed school that day. No big surprises last night – just a reaffirmation that the American people want Republican members of Congress to stand with President Trump and advance the agenda that he presented to the nation. Massie simply forgot that he was supposed to serve the interests of the good people of the Fourth Congressional District in Kentucky – and not a bunch of extremist bots on social media.  

Huge news for Pizza Hut fans - one major franchise owner is ditching the modern Pizza Hut motif and going old-school. They’re bringing back the red hut and Pac-Man! Love the retro! 

It’s Retribution Day for Establishment Republicans who are defying President Trump. More than 70 percent of Louisiana voters booted Sen. Bill Cassidy from office. John Cornyn and Thomas Massie may be next.

Residents of a wealthy Atlanta suburb are freaking out after Waymo cars invaded their neighborhood. There was no-one inside the self-driving cars. The empty Waymo cars just kept circling a cul de sac for hours.

Vice President J.D. Vance says they discovered 186,000 dead Americans getting food stamps. Meanwhile, some recipients say it is not fair that they now have to work at least 80 hours per month to qualify for food stamps. And others are furious they are no longer allowed to buy junk food. 

Planet Fitness canceled a woman’s membership after she complained about a man undressing in the women’s locker room. They also called the police on the woman. Do you stand with women or men who wear ladies undergarments?

New York City Councilwoman Vickie Paladino tells Todd that Muslims clashed with police in a Jewish neighborhood. She said the Muslims spit on cops.  

A group of black diners caused mayhem at Arthur’s, a high-end steak house in Little Rock, Arkansas. The diners filmed the entire incident - claiming that the owner of Arthur’s Steakhouse shoved a steak in her face and attacked her. She accused the beloved dining institution of being racist. Anyone else getting fatigued?

President Trump delivered on his promise of transparency by releasing the long-awaited files and videos on UFOs and alien creatures. Congress ordered the Pentagon to begin releasing decades of files on UFO sightings in 2022 as some members of the military shared encounters with unexplained aircraft.

Todd is back in the saddle today after more than a week of being in the hospital. He’s looking forward to hearing from you. He’s going to be covering all the big stories of the day and he’ll share a few funny stories of his hospital stay.

John Whitmer filling in today for Todd!

Today, guest hosting The Todd Starnes Show, we have Andy Hooser, an American radio personality, operations manager, and conservative commentator. He is the host of the nationally syndicated radio program The Voice of Reason with Andy Hooser. His work frequently covers topics such as constitutional rights and economic policy. Often featuring guests from national conservative organizations and legal groups.

Guest Hosting on the Todd Starnes Show, we have Chris Salcedo. He's a freedom-loving American who currently hosts The Chris Salcedo Show, which is broadcast on AM 700 KSEV in Houston and 820 AM WBAP in the Dallas/Fort Worth area.  He’s served as a guest host for major national radio programs, including those of Glenn Beck, Andrea Tantaros, Roger Hedgecock, and The Todd Starnes Show. He has authored several books focusing on political identity and current events, most notably The Rise of the Liberty-Loving Latino and Liberty Rises. 

Guest host Andy Hooser fills in for Todd on the Todd Starnes Show!

President Trump is calling on ABC News to fire Jimmy Kimmel after he cracked a joke about how the First Lady was excited about becoming a widow. Kimmel doubled down and defended his remarks. Conservatives are furious. What say you?

Hundreds of journalists demanded that President Trump be confronted forcefully at the White House Correspondents Dinner. And they nearly got their wish.    The media’s hatred of this man is really at demonic levels. It's unhinged. And yet, when the gunman attacked, President Trump ordered the Secret Service to protect the journalists. He was deeply concerned about their safety and well-being.    And he was determined to stay and resume the program to accommodate the reporters. That notion was quickly dismissed by the Secret Service. But it shows you the heart of this man - a good and decent man who has been maligned by the media and the DC establishment.     We thank God once again that he spared the life of our president and our lovely First Lady. And we thank God that he spared the live of the Secret Service agent who was shot. God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble and he will protect us from the evil one.    But the only people to blame for the current assassination culture in America are the Democrats, and the Legacy Media. Watch the Todd Starnes Show live below. 

Virginia State Senator Lamont Bagby has figured out all of you country folks. Senator Bagby says he’s understands all of those country boys and girls getting down on the farm because he watches The Dukes of Hazzard. For Senator Bagby to suggest that he knows about country living because he’s watched The Dukes of Hazzard makes about as much sense as me saying I know about urban living because I watched Sanford and Son. 

We begin with the California gubernatorial debate. Two Republicans and a slew of Democrats hoping to be Gavin Newsom’s successor. One issue in particular generated a lot of controversy – whether or not truck drivers should be required to understand English. It’s seems to be a reasonable requirement. We should want anybody driving an 80 thousand pound truck to know what the word “yield” means or “sharp curve ahead.” But California Democrats say forcing black and brown Californians and illegal immigrants to know what the word “stop means is racial profiling – and in some cases – a form of terrorism.” What say you, America? 

The Justice Department announced an 11-count indictment accusing the SPLC of fraud. They also stand accused of giving hundreds of thousands of dollars to paid informants inside extremist groups. One of the more shocking accusations is that the SPLC actually organized the Charlottesville riot – that left one woman dead and sparked nationwide protests. The SPLC has a notorious history of slandering Christian groups like Family Research Council, Turning Point USA and even yours truly as hate groups.  Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche says the SPLC paid sources to stoke racial hatred. They literally did the exact opposite of what they told their donors. In essence – the Justice Department peeked under the KKK hoods and discovered Southern Poverty Law Center staffers and their cronies. The SPLC accused Christians of being violate hate and extremist groups – when it turns out – they were the ones fomenting hate.

Sen. Chris Murphy, the Democrat from Connecticut, is under fire for appearing to cheer on America’s enemy during the middle of a war. It was reported that 26 ships in Iran’s shadow fleet had been able to run the U.S. blockade in the Strait of Hormuz. In response to that news, the senator tweeted one word, “Awesome.” White House spokesperson Olivia Wales told Fox News the congressman’s social media message crossed the line. “It takes an insane level of Trump Derangement Syndrome to cheer for a terrorist regime that chants ‘Death to America,” Wales told the network. “Chris Murphy is an America-last, radical left lunatic who stands for illegal aliens and Iranian terrorists over the American people,” she added. “The only thing ‘awesome’ will be when he is out of office.” First of all, there is no evidence that Iran has a shadow fleet or that they were able to evade the U.S. Navy. And to suggest otherwise is outrageous. “This is what late-stage TDS looks like: Cheering on Iran to defeat the U.S. Navy,” read a statement from the Trump War Room on X. The congressman’s office defended the message and said it was nothing more than sarcasm. It appears that Sen. Murphy is either a moron or he’s a traitor to his country. It's time to start calling out these treasonous Democrats for who and what they really are. Treason is a crime in the United States of America. It’s defined in part as giving "comfort" to the enemy. And that's what Murphy's comments did. At the very least Sen. Murphy should be censured by the U.S. Senate. And he should also be brought up on charges. And, if found guilty, he should face whatever penalties are levied by court. It’s time to stop coddling anti-American politicians.

President Trump is breaking his boycott and will attend Saturday’s White House Correspondents’ Association black-tie dinner. And now the media is freaking out. The New York Times says his attendance has "raised some uncomfortable questions within media and political circles." "What sort of message will this president, who has sued, threatened and demonized the independent news media, deliver when handed a microphone in front of hundreds of the nation’s most prominent journalists,” the Times reported.  Several hundred journalists are demanding the correspondents publicly confront and rebuke the president.  "How will the Correspondents’ Association, whose mission is to support the First Amendment, respond to a president whose favorite form of speech is speech that is favorable toward him?"

Why is Sesame Street teaching American children to speak Arabic? Shouldn’t they be focused on helping them learn English?

Six Republicans have partnered with Democrats to protect 350,000 illegal aliens from Haiti. Meanwhile, an overwhelming majority of registered voters support mass deportations.

Vice President J.D. Vance spoke in Athens, Georgia the other day. It was billed as a Turning Point USA gathering. The arena could seat more than 8,000 people. But only 1,500 people showed up. And the Legacy Media did not hesitate to show the rows and rows of empty seats. It was especially odd seeing how Georgia is a red state and college students especially have been drawn to the America First movement. So, why were there so many empty seats when Vice President Vance was the star attraction?

There were 268 workplace dispute settlements in Congress - many of them involving sexual assault. More than $17 million in settlements were paid out - money that came from your tax dollars. I say it's time to come clean. Let's expose the predators and perverts roaming the halls of Congress. It’s going to be a wild show with special guests: Rep. Brandon Gill (R-TX), Josh Jones, and Dr. Susan Michael!

Last week David Axelrod, Obama's former senior advisor and a longtime Democrat strategist met with Pope Leo XIV. Days later, Pope Leo is publicly attacking President Trump.  And on Sunday three cardinals appeared on 60 Minutes to rebuke the president's immigration policies. I don't believe in coincidences. The pope has weaponized the Catholic Church to advance an agenda that promotes open borders and illegal immigration. They have also chosen sides in the Iran war. The pope has been blasting President Trump’s policies since 2025. He's using the pulpit to play politics. And when President Trump finally pushed back - the pope played the victim card. I’m actually impressed that President Trump held his tongue for as long as he did. But he’s right – Pope Leo is soft on crime and he’s also a very liberal pontiff.  This is nothing more than a coordinated attack on the president of the United States by the Vatican. And quite frankly, it is both distasteful, uncharitable and un-Christian.

President Trump had some pretty choice words for what he called “nut job” podcasters who are attacking his presidency.

A Nashville public school is facing national outrage for celebrating Muslim holidays while excluding Christian holidays. What say you?

While most of you were focused on the war in Iran, Rep. Salazar was advancing a plan to grant amnesty to millions of illegals. Is that what you voted for?

Former Georgia Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene, Alex Jones and others are accusing President Trump of being crazy. They want the Cabinet to invoke the 25th Amendment and remove him from office. What say you?

The Legacy Media in the United States is accusing President Trump of committing war crimes against the Iranian Islamists. In reality, many in the Legacy Media should be accused of treasonous behavior.

The White House says President Trump has been briefed on the U.S. fighter jet that was shot down over Iran. A massive search and rescue operation is under way.

Lawmakers on Capitol Hill say there is some sort of alien breeding program. What does the Bible say about aliens? We’ve got you covered, America!

President Trump says he is reconsidering America’s membership of NATO after not a single member heeded his call for aid in securing the Middle East from Iranian threats. And several nations refused to allow our military jets to access runways. I say it’s time to pull the plug. 

Jaden Ivey is out of a job after he criticized the NBA for forcing players to celebrate gay pride. There’s a price to pay for anyone who refuses to pledge allegiance to the rainbow flag.

Many in the media are blaming Majority Leader John Thune for blocking President Trump’s agenda. But I blame ALL the Republican senators. Not a single one has called for Thune to step aside. Therefore, they are all responsible. What say you?

Senate Republicans surrendered to Chuck Schumer and the Democrats. The Democrats got everything they wanted - a compromise bill that does not fund ICE or Border Patrol. Democrats held the line. Republicans caved. Senate Majority Leader John Thune scheduled the vote for 2 a.m. - while the nation was sound asleep. That tells you everything about what the Republicans just did. They immediately skipped town without even addressing the Save America Act. There's no other way to interpret what the Senate Republicans have done. They have all but guaranteed massive losses in the midterm elections and they have effectively ended President Trump's America First agenda. I sincerely doubt that Republicans will codify any more of the president's Executive Orders. Every Republican senator who went along with this should face a primary opponent.

Guest host Mary Walter takes on President Trump’s SAVE Act — diving into what it means for the future of American elections and why supporters say this is exactly the kind of bold action the country has been waiting for.

Glenn Beck believes we are living in the End of Days. Glenn joins the Todd Starnes Show today to discuss.

Muslims desecrated memorials to victims of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks in California and New York City. The Muslims say it was not meant to intentionally offend. Agree or disagree?

Guest host Andy Hooser fills in on the Todd Starnes Show!

Chuck Norris passed away earlier today in Hawaii. He was 86. Today we remember his life and his patriotism on the show.

The Croissanterie, a popular restaurant in Little Rock, ordered Gov. Sarah Sanders to leave after servers - including at least one gay server felt threatened and triggered. The owner posted a message saying it was important to look after their staff - so that’s why the Arkansas governor got the boot. What say you?

James Talarico, the Democrat nominee for the U.S. Senate from Texas once urged citizens to reduce their consumption of barbecue. When he ran for the statehouse he campaigned on a “non-meat” platform. Do you really think Texans are going to stop smoking brisket?

The social media wars need to end and so does their petty bickering. The enemy here are radical progressive Democrats. Instead of fighting each other, we need to be laser focused on making sure the Democrats never win control of Congress. Thank you for your attention to this matter.

There’s a very real chance that the Republicans could lose the midterm elections because social media influencers are splintering the MAGA movement. President Trump entered the fray over the weekend by voicing his clear support for radio host Mark Levin.

ROTC students sprang into action when a Muslim jihadist shouted "Allahu Akbar" and opened fire inside a classroom at Old Dominion University. The FBI says the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps students showed “extreme bravery and courage” and prevented further loss of life by stopping the suspect, identified as Mohamed Bailor Jalloh. The ROTC students subdued him and “rendered him no longer alive,” the FBI said. “I don’t know how else to say it.” President Trump should honor these brave cadets at the White House.

Lara is joined by former RNC national spokesperson Elizabeth Pipko and host of The Danielle Gill Show Danielle Gill for a panel discussion on some of the biggest political stories of the week. The panel begins with a discussion of the ongoing conflict involving Iran and the broader implications for global security. The conversation turns to why many voices on the left, including prominent feminist organizations, have remained silent about the treatment of the Iranian women’s soccer team. The ladies also discuss the importance of maintaining a secure border during periods of heightened international tension and the risks of potential terrorist threats within the United States. They react to the attempted terrorist attack in New York City and examine how some political figures, including Mamdani, have attempted to spin the situation. Goldco: The #1 Rated Precious Metals Company – Visit https://Laralikesgold.com

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani hosted a Muslim event at City Hall the other day. Those gathered assembled on prayer rugs. They sat barefoot on the ground while eating a meal and chanting about Allah. One of the Muslims in attendance flashed the symbol for ISIS – just a few days after two ISIS terrorists tried to blow up conservative protesters. In the shadows of where two mighty towers once stood, Islamists broke bread on prayer rugs inside City Hall.  It turns out that the Islamists were not just waging jihad on the Twin Towers on that awful, terrible day. But they were also waging jihad on our way of life. The Christians and the Jews turned a blind eye out of either ignorance or fear. But it really doesn’t matter now.  Because New York City is now under Islamic rule and if this country does not wake up to this clear and present danger – it won’t be the last major city to fall.