Bill Brandt joins Jim Blasingame to reveal the several dangerous zones we have to deal with, like Russia, China, North Korea and Iran, and add to that list Pakistan’s relationship with India.

Bill Brandt joins Jim Blasingame to reveal some of the reasons Illinois and its largest city is in such desperate financial shape, including a very low-income tax, but no mention of liberal policies they can’t afford.

Bill Brandt joins Jim Blasingame to reveal why the Democrat party is having so much difficulty connecting with fly-over America, now that they’ve abandoned the middle ground of political debate in favor of the extreme left.

Bill Brandt joins Jim Blasingame to lament the proliferation of unfiltered unedited “news” that can be posted by anyone, and the danger that causes when people consume it as if true.

Bill Brandt joins Jim Blasingame to discuss President Obama’s legacy, and his attempts to defend and preserve it.

Bill Brandt joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the failed presidential candidacy of Hillary Clinton, and whether we’ve heard the last of her politically.

Bill Brandt joins Jim Blasingame to discuss some of the challenges President Trump will face in his first year, including what Brandt thinks is the worst – China.

Rich Galen and Bill Brandt join Jim Blasingame to compare notes on how well the Democrats are doing with their National Convention, especially compared the last week’s GOP event.

Rich Galen and Bill Brandt join Jim Blasingame to discuss whether there will be any significant damage to Clinton’s candidacy from disgruntled Bernie Sanders voters, plus whether Virginia is in play.

Rich Galen and Bill Brandt join Jim Blasingame to discuss the importance of Ohio to both candidates, and why Trump couldn’t or wouldn’t make nice with Ohio’s Governor Kasich.