The Erick Erickson Show
Episodes
S15 EP169: Hour 2 - Iran Owns the World's Choke Points
Eric Erickson discusses the escalating Middle East crisis, arguing that Iran’s control of key shipping choke points and its rebuilding of missile…
S15 EP169: Hour 3 - A 9/11 Father Confronts Abdul El-Sayed
Erick Erickson discusses federalism and the Supreme Court case Suncor Energy v.
S15 EP168: Hour 1 - The Trans Vibe Shift
Erick Erickson discusses the Democratic Party's strategic pivot on 80/20 issues like immigration and sports, arguing that polling inaccuracies and…
S15 EP168: Hour 2 - The Lost Years and Broken Brains
Erick Erickson critiques a New York Times essay opposing the reinstatement of the SAT, arguing that California’s test-blind admissions policy has led to academic decline among minority students.
S15 EP168: Hour 3 - The Racists Trying to Take Over Both Parties
Eric Erickson critiques Hassan Piker’s pro-Iran nuclear stance and the Democratic refusal to distance themselves from him, while warning that Charles…
S15 EP167: Hour 1 - The Left's Hatred of America
Erickson criticizes the Democratic Party for embracing anti-American figures like Hassan Piker and Abdul El-Sayed, who advocate for Sharia law and disparage U.
S15 EP167: Hour 2 - The Crisis Arrives
Erick Erickson warns of an economic crisis as Trump’s inflation approval hits a record low and diesel prices surge, urging the President to scrap tariffs to boost consumer confidence.
S15 EP167: Hour 3 - Massie Calls Gaza a Genocide
Erick Erickson discusses the establishment of a forward US Army base in Poland and new sanctions against Cuba, while criticizing Thomas Massie for radicalizing into anti-Semitic conspiracy theories.
S15 EP166: Hour 1 - The Midwest Fuhrerbunker
Eric Erickson warns that a group of white nationalist figures, led by Charles Haywood, is infiltrating conservative institutions and churches to push fascist ideology.
S15 EP166: Hour 2 - Rick Jackson's Ad Campaign
Erick Erickson praises Rick Jackson’s Georgia gubernatorial campaign for its effective ad strategy and strong polling against Keisha Lance Bottoms.
S15 EP166: Hour 3 - What Happened to Xi?
Erick Erickson reports on the Federal Reserve’s unanimous decision to raise interest rates by 25 basis points to combat inflation, noting that even President Trump’s appointees voted in favor.
S15 EP165: Hour 1 - The Resurgent Doomers
Erick Erickson argues that AI companies are using apocalyptic fears to push for government regulation, which would protect them from competition and allow them to control information.
S15 EP165: Hour 2 - The H1B Complaint
Eric Erickson analyzes the rising far-right movements in Europe and the US, linking them to unaddressed immigration concerns and the abuse of the H-1B visa program.
S15 EP165: Hour 3 - The War on Religion
Erick Erickson discusses a Supreme Court case where an Orthodox Jewish man in Ohio was threatened with jail for holding small prayer gatherings at home, highlighting rising religious persecution.
S15 EP164: Hour 1 - Against the Doomers
Erick Erickson argues that AI companies like Anthropic and OpenAI are orchestrating a "regulatory capture" campaign, using funded doomers to push for…
S15 EP164: Hour 2 - Where Have All the Normal People Gone?
Eric Erickson opens the show by questioning where "normal people" have gone, arguing that social media and extreme politics have alienated the moderate voters who ultimately decide elections.
S15 EP164: Hour 3 - Wave vs Wall
Erick Erickson analyzes the 2026 midterm landscape, predicting a modest Democratic House gain but a Republican Senate hold, while criticizing…
S15 EP163: Hour 1 - Remembering
Erick Erickson opens the 25th anniversary of 9/11 by reflecting on the story of Wells Crowther and distinguishing between private grief and public honor.
S15 EP163: Hour 2 - Perhaps I'm a Contrarian Indicator
Erick Erickson discusses the 2026 midterm elections, arguing against Republican panic despite Democratic polling advantages and predicting the GOP will retain the Senate.
S15 EP163: Hour 3 - Washington Is Not Coming to Save You
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.
S15 EP162: Hour 1 - Unicorn Farts
Erick Erickson critiques President Trump’s proposed $5,000 "dividend" for adults, arguing it is an inflationary bribe that ignores the true cost of tariffs on American consumers.
S15 EP162: Hour 2 - Affordability
Erick Erickson discusses the economic fallout from Iran's attacks on shipping, arguing that high diesel and inflation prices are intended to hurt the GOP ahead of the election.
S15 EP162: Hour 3 - Britain Wants the Tates Extradited
Erickson analyzes a Washington Post op-ed by Success Academy CEO Ava Moskowitz, who argues that New York’s suppression of AP exam data violates the First Amendment to hide public school failures.
S15 EP161: Hour 1 - Convention Day Arrives
Erickson analyzes 2026 midterm polling, arguing that historical data suggests Democrats are overstated in red-state Senate races, making the GOP’s position stronger than panic headlines imply.
S15 EP161: Hour 2 - The Trade War
Erick Erickson opens with a 9/11 survivor’s story and criticizes Democratic candidates who claim America deserved the attacks.
S15 EP161: Hour 3 - A Low Trust Society
Erickson discusses a Wall Street Journal report on rising return fees, arguing that stricter retail policies stem from a "low trust society" where…
S15 EP160: Hour 1 - The Cavalry Arrives
Erick Erickson analyzes the 2024 midterm landscape, arguing that despite Republican panic, the GOP is in a strong position as Democratic polling advantages are inflated by summer biases.
S15 EP160: Hour 2 - The Diet Coke of Socialists
Erickson criticizes the Trump administration’s plan to redirect childcare subsidies to stay-at-home parents, labeling it "Diet Coke socialism" that creates welfare dependency and bypasses Congress.
S15 EP160: Hour 3 - Hormuz Blockade Squeezes Tehran
Erick Erickson discusses the GOP proposal to provide childcare subsidies to stay-at-home parents, arguing it creates a welfare trap for married couples.
S15 EP159: Hour 1 - Jobs Report, Interest Rates, and the GOP
S15 EP159: Hour 2 - Football is Back
Eric Erickson discusses the cultural importance of high school football, citing Ben Sasse’s views on masculinity, while sharing a personal story about his son avoiding the sport.
S15 EP159: Hour 3 - SAVE Act Won't Save the GOP
Eric Erickson discusses a massive identity theft breach involving 170 million North Americans and argues Republicans should focus on highlighting…
S15 EP158: Hour 1 - Believing So Much That Is Not So
Erickson argues Republicans should avoid making midterms about Trump, citing Carl Rove’s advice to focus on Democratic failures instead.
S15 EP158: Hour 2 - Iran and Cruz
Erickson analyzes the escalating Iran conflict, noting military strain and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s claims of economic isolation.
S15 EP158: Hour 3 - The China Problem
Eric Erickson debunks claims that rust on the USS Abraham Lincoln signals Trump-era mismanagement, while caller Tom details severe Navy maintenance…
S15 EP157: Hour 1 - The Bubble and the Message
Erickson analyzes midterm polling, arguing Republicans must pivot from praising Trump to warning against Democratic policies to motivate disengaged voters.
S15 EP157: Hour 2 - Dangers of the Algorithm
Erickson critiques social media algorithms for amplifying AI-generated misinformation and dangerous health myths, arguing they are more harmful than the technology itself.
S15 EP157: Hour 3 - The Law Around the Clancy Trial
Erick Erickson humorously announces his application to be Tiger Woods’ driver before analyzing the Lindsay Clancy trial.
S15 EP156: Hour 1 - Amy Coney Barrett Did It Again
Eric Erickson criticizes Ken Paxton’s Texas campaign and defends his honesty against Laura Ingraham’s attacks.
S15 EP156: Hour 2 - Florida and the Flock Cameras
Erickson discusses Dabo Sweeney’s criticism of NFL players returning to college and Governor DeSantis’s ban on FloCam license plate readers.
S15 EP156: Hour 3 - The State of Play in the Senate
Eric Erickson analyzes the Texas Senate race, criticizing Republicans for backing Ken Paxton against James Talarico and urging a strategic pivot to defend seats in Michigan, Ohio, and Maine.
S15 EP155: Hour 1 - Pete Hegseth Leak
Erick Erickson analyzes the escalating Iran conflict, arguing that the regime’s apocalyptic Mahdist beliefs make negotiation impossible.
S15 EP155: Hour 2 - Trump vs the Data Centers Backlash, Plus Venezuela Oil
Eric Erickson analyzes President Trump’s push for domestic data centers, arguing that despite public backlash fueled by TikTok, they are essential for economic growth and countering Chinese influence.
S15 EP155: Hour 3 - Deporting Milo
Erickson discusses Venezuela’s oil deal for the Strategic Petroleum Reserve and criticizes NY Governor Kathy Hochul for wearing a headscarf to…
S15 EP154: Hour 1 - Trump Renames Lake Ontario to Lake America, Plus Howard Lutnick's Canada Deal Sabotage
Erick Erickson criticizes the President’s stunt of renaming Lake Ontario to Lake America, arguing it distracts from a sabotaged trade deal with Canada caused by Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick.
S15 EP154: Hour 2 - Callaway Drops Good Good Golf, Plus Flock Cameras, Data Centers and Where the Adults Went
Erickson critiques Callaway Golf for abandoning partner Good Good Golf after a controversial ad, arguing that established brands failed to mentor young entrepreneurs.
S15 EP154: Hour 3 - Dolly Parton Tribute, Plus Iran's Strait of Hormuz Collapse and Chevron's Venezuela Deal
Erickson discusses US military success in reopening the Strait of Hormuz and new energy investments in Venezuela, while criticizing China and Russia for supporting Iran.
S15 EP153: Hour 1 - Ratcliffe's Moscow Warning, Latvia Border Emergency, Plus Mike Collins Implodes in Georgia
Erick Erickson discusses CIA Director John Ratcliffe’s warning to Russia against attacking NATO, highlighting critical US missile shortages and Latvia’s border emergency.
S15 EP153: Hour 2 - Lindsay Clancy, Postpartum Depression, Trump's Midterm Plea, and Hassan Piker's Michigan Problem
Erick Erickson discusses CNN’s recent editorial blunders, including misspelling his name and using a Dolly Parton impersonator’s photo.
S15 EP153: Hour 3 - Johnathan Hamby, Lindsay Clancy, and Why America Must Reopen the Mental Hospitals
Erick Erickson discusses the Lindsay Clancy trial, featuring a retired nurse who explains postpartum depression screening and the tragedy of missed interventions.