S15 EP163: Hour 3 - Washington Is Not Coming to Save You
Sep 11, 2026 · 37m
Summary
Erick Erickson opens the show by reflecting on the 25th anniversary of 9/11, playing audio of the pass devices of fallen firefighters to emphasize the day's tragedy. He advises listeners to "seek the welfare of the city" by volunteering locally rather than feeling helpless about uncontrollable national or global crises. The episode also covers the Lindsey Clancy trial, noting that a Black male juror was the holdout who secured a guilty verdict, and discusses Trump's decision to pause Israeli action in Iran due to Turkish concerns. Erickson concludes by reviewing the Republican National Conv…
Topics discussed
Sponsored segment: EbGliss for eczema
Show intro and OnDeck business loan ad
9/11 25th anniversary: Audio of firefighter PASS devices
Discussion on current national crises and inflation
Retrospective on George W. Bush and post-9/11 policy
Biblical advice: Seek the welfare of your local city
Sponsored segment: Shopify for small businesses
Call-in: Turkey's influence on Israel-Iran conflict
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Lindsey Clancy trial: Juror demographics and media reaction
Call-in: Mental health deinstitutionalization and homelessness
GOP Convention: Paxton, Trump dividends, and anti-communist messaging
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Closing: Wells Crowther story and Eden Pure air purifier ad
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