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M and M Extra: A Heartfelt Apology

Following a public scandal, Mike recalls a time when a former South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford sent him a heartfelt apology he will never forget. -- M and M EXTRA: Two iconic talk radio hosts. One unfiltered daily conversation. No scripts. No spin. Just Mike Gallagher and Mark Davis breaking down the news the way it should be — with decades of experience and zero apologies. If you love smart unscripted talk show chemistry, you’re in the right place. ---------------- Subscribe & Watch M and M Extra Live ?? youtube.com/@MandMExtra ?? Weekdays at 12 PM ET Watch The Mike Gallagher Show Live ?? salemnewschannel.com/watch-live ?? Weekdays 9 AM – 12 PM ET Listen to The Mark Davis Show ?? 660amtheanswer.com/listenlive ?? Weekdays at 7AM - 10AM CT Read less

M and M Extra: The McConnell Conspiracy

Does anyone actually know what Senator Mitch McConnell's health condition is? While some sources claim he's recovering in the hospital, conspiracy theorists suggest there could be a major cover up in the works. With midterms fast approaching and the Save Act in perpetual limbo, you would think there'd be more transparency about whether or not Mitch McConnell is still fit to serve in the United States Senate. ---------------- M and M EXTRA: Two iconic talk radio hosts. One unfiltered daily conversation. No scripts. No spin. Just Mike Gallagher and Mark Davis breaking down the news the way it should be — with decades of experience and zero apologies. If you love smart unscripted talk show chemistry, you’re in the right place. ---------------- Subscribe & Watch M and M Extra Live ?? youtube.com/@MandMExtra ?? Weekdays at 12 PM ET Watch The Mike Gallagher Show Live ?? salemnewschannel.com/watch-live ?? Weekdays 9 AM – 12 PM ET Listen to The Mark Davis Show ?? 660amtheanswer.com/listenlive ?? Weekdays at 7AM - 10AM CT Read less

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A Minnesota Town Now Boasts The World's Tallest Nutcracker

LUVERNE, Minn. (AP) — Crossing the open farmland of southwestern Minnesota, you'll encounter an otherworldly sight: a massive head with a beard, mustache and red-striped top hat looming over the horizon. Pull into the small town of Luverne and the figure — a nearly 66-foot (20-meter) tall nutcracker, decked out like Uncle Sam — comes into full view. Luverne, which thanks to a local collector claims to have more of the decorative figurines than people, now boasts the world's tallest nutcracker too. And yes, the star-spangled behemoth has a working jaw. Outside a quirky rock shop in the town's center, hundreds of people gathered for a weekend ribbon cutting where the nutcracker's name and exact height were revealed to a crowd that was later served red, white and blue cookies and slushies. “Please welcome our newest Luverne resident, Verne the Patriot,” Katie Walgrave announced to cheers. It stands 65 feet and 7 1/2 inches tall, with the pedestal pushing Verne an additional 9 feet (2.7 meters) over the surrounding prairie, according to Walgrave. That's almost twice the height of a 33-foot (10-meter) tall nutcracker in Neuhausen, Germany, that Guinness World Records currently has ranked as the largest. Walgrave, who runs the rock shop called Those Blasted Things with her family, said that since the nutcracker was completed in mid-June, customers have quadrupled. Other local businesses have reported more traffic too. “Our goal is to have something that’s different and that you won’t see anywhere else. And so that’s what we have here,” she said. Given the association between nutcrackers and Tchaikovsky's namesake holiday ballet, the July unveiling seemed a bit out of season. But nutcrackers are a year-round obsession in Luverne, which also hosts a “Nutcracker Fest” every summer. It all traces back to Betty Mann, 96, and a trip that she made to a Cracker Barrel in January 2001 after her daughter and husband had recently died. “I said to my daughter-in-law, ‘I had a hard Christmas and I’ve always wanted a wooden nutcracker. I’m buying myself a belated Christmas present,’” she recalled. She got her first in the Cracker Barrel’s gift shop. She kept buying them, and Mann's collection eventually ballooned to more than 2,500 nutcrackers. In 2016, she donated them to the town’s historical society, where she was president, hoping to draw more visitors to its museum. Others also started donating and today, Luverne’s 7,554 nutcrackers outnumber its roughly 5,000 residents. No two are the same. A few years ago, when the city brought in a tourism expert to figure out how to lure more visitors, he concluded “we’re crazy if we don’t utilize the nutcracker collection,” Mayor Patrick Baustian said. A city committee came up with the idea of building the world's tallest nutcracker, and so Verne was conceived. It was timed perfectly to arrive as the nation celebrates its 250th anniversary. The nutcracker was several years in the making, with the pieces crafted in Utah and assembled in Luverne. The head and hat had to be lifted on with a crane three weeks ago, completing the structure. It cost around $600,000, and was funded by donations and grants, Walgrave said. John Hawkinson of Lakeville, Minnesota, surprised his wife, Francine, with a trip to Luverne (nearly 200 miles, or 321 kilometers, away) after a house fire last month destroyed her collection of nearly 300 nutcrackers. Many represented times from their life together — a nutcracker resembling a sailor for John’s time in the Navy, and matching bride and groom nutcrackers for their marriage. “Betty started her collection as a way of dealing with grief,” John Hawkinson said Saturday. “We came down here out of loss as well. … I thought that was kind of a full circle moment.” Luverne is about 30 miles (48 kilometers) from Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and about 200 miles (322 kilometers) from Minneapolis. One of its other claims to fame is being a setting for the second season of the TV show “Fargo.”

Security Increased For Friday's White House Correspondents' Dinner

The White House Correspondents' Association Dinner will be held tomorrow, Friday, July 24, 2026, after being rescheduled from its original April 25 date. The annual event was postponed when a gunman opened fire at a security checkpoint outside the Washington Hilton in what authorities described as a suspected assassination attempt targeting President Donald Trump, forcing the dinner to be canceled.

The America Bashers Are At It Again

Minnesota Man Gets Life In Prison For Assassinating Democratic Lawmaker

Vance Boelter, the Minnesota man convicted of assassinating Democratic state lawmaker Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark, has been sentenced to two consecutive life terms plus 40 years in prison. Boelter, 59, pleaded guilty to the June 2025 fatal shooting of the House Speaker and her husband, as well as attacking Senator John Hoffman and his wife Yvette. By entering a guilty plea, Boelter avoided the death penalty. The sentencing took place on Thursday, bringing a measure of closure to a tragic case that shocked the community and raised questions about the safety of public officials and their families. The court's decision ensures that Boelter will spend the rest of his life behind bars, reflecting the gravity of his crimes and the need for justice.

Rep. Jim Jordan Issues a Criminal Referral Against Jack Smith

Rep. Brandon Gill Just Destroyed the ABA's President

Brandon Gill Just Dismantled the ABA's President

Yemen's Houthis Attack Saudi Tankers In The Red Sea

CAIRO (AP) — Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels say they have attacked two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea. That has the potential to open a new front in the Iran war as the U.S. military conducted a 12th night of strikes against Iran and international oil topped $100 a barrel. The Houthis have threatened to shut down another key trade route, with the world economy already reeling from Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Iran and the U.S. have meanwhile stepped up their attacks as they vie for control of the strait. Iran’s foreign minister said Tehran would adopt an “eye for an eye” policy on U.S. strikes against its infrastructure. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio retorted that President Donald Trump’s policy is “a head for an eye.”

Trump Says Saudi Nuclear Pact Requires Kingdom To Normalize Israel Relations

President Donald Trump says an agreement being reached with Saudi Arabia for a civilian nuclear program requires the kingdom to normalize relations with Israel through the Abraham Accords. In a post on social media, the Republican president said the deal doesn’t allow for enrichment of uranium. Nonproliferation experts have raised concerns that the deal fails to include guardrails to prevent enrichment of uranium to weapons-grade levels. Meanwhile, two shootings in Maine and Houston over the span of a week have led to fierce criticism that there’s not enough oversight of Immigration and Customs Enforcement. At least 10 people have died in encounters with immigration agents since Trump launched the crackdown after retaking office.

Lindell Outlines Conditional Visa Plan

Republican Minnesota gubernatorial candidate Mike Lindell proposed a six-month deportation pause so illegal immigrants can register for conditional nonresident visas.

The Left’s Radical Experiment on America

This growing radicalism threatens core American principles and the rule of law.

The Greg Laurie Show, July 26, 2026

Witnesses Dispute DHS Account In Fatal Houston Immigration Shooting

Two eyewitnesses have testified in federal court that a Houston immigration agent was not in the direct path of a vehicle when he fatally shot a Mexican man during an immigration enforcement operation earlier this month, challenging the Department of Homeland Security's account of the incident. According to court testimony, the witnesses said federal officers were standing to the sides of the vehicle rather than directly in front of it when the driver attempted to leave the scene. Their statements contradict the Department of Homeland Security's assertion that the driver tried to run over an officer, prompting the use of deadly force. The shooting occurred during an immigration enforcement operation in Houston and has drawn increased scrutiny from civil rights advocates and the victim's family, who have questioned whether the use of force was justified. Federal authorities continue to review the case. Investigators have not announced whether any charges will be filed, and officials have not released additional details while the investigation remains ongoing.

Independent Autopsy Leaves Nolan Xavier Wells' Death Undetermined

An independent autopsy has determined that the cause and manner of Nolan Xavier Wells' death remain undetermined, with medical experts saying additional information is needed before reaching a conclusion. Civil rights attorney Ben Crump, who represents Wells' family, said the independent forensic pathologist was unable to determine how Wells died because of advanced decomposition and the lack of key investigative information. Crump said the findings should not be interpreted as ruling out foul play and called for a thorough investigation. Wells disappeared following a July 4 boating trip off the Mississippi Gulf Coast. His body was later recovered after an extensive search, but questions surrounding the circumstances of his disappearance and death remain unanswered. Authorities continue to investigate the case, and a $125,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of anyone responsible if criminal activity is confirmed. Investigators are urging anyone with information to come forward as the investigation continues.

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Larry Elder is an American lawyer, writer, and radio and television personality who calls himself the "Sage of South Central" a district of Los Angeles, Larry says his philosophy is to entertain, inform, provoke and to hopefully uplift. His calling card is "we have a country to save" and to him this means returning to the bedrock Constitutional principles of limited government and maximum personal responsibility. Elder's iconoclastic wit and intellectual agility makes him a particularly attractive voice in a nation that seems weary of traditional racial dialogue.” – Los Angeles Times.

Mike Gallagher Mike Gallagher began his broadcasting career in 1978 in Dayton, Ohio. Today, he is one of the most listened-to talk radio show hosts in America, recently having been ranked in the Talkers Magazine “Heavy Hundred” list – the 100 most important talk radio hosts in America. Prior to being launched into national syndication in 1998, Mike hosted the morning show on WABC-AM in New York City. Today, Talkers Magazine reports that his show is heard by over 3.75 million weekly listeners. Besides his radio work, Mike is seen on Fox News Channel as an on-air contributor, frequently appearing on the cable news giant.

Hugh Hewitt is one of the nation’s leading bloggers and a genuine media revolutionary. He brings that expertise, his wit and what The New Yorker magazine calls his “amiable but relentless manner” to his nationally syndicated show each day.

When Dr. Sebastian Gorka was growing up, he listened to talk radio under his pillow with a transistor radio, dreaming that one day he would be behind the microphone. Beginning New Year’s Day 2019, he got his wish. Gorka now hosts America First every weekday afternoon 3 to 6pm ET. Gorka’s unique story works well on the radio. He is national security analyst for the Fox News Channel and author of two books: "Why We Fight" and "Defeating Jihad." His latest book releasing this fall is “War For America’s Soul.” He is uniquely qualified to fight the culture war and stand up for what is great about America, his adopted home country.

Broadcasting from his home station of KRLA in Los Angeles, the Dennis Prager Show is heard across the country. Everything in life – from politics to religion to relationships – is grist for Dennis’ mill. If it’s interesting, if it affects your life, then Dennis will be talking about it – with passion, humor, insight and wisdom.

Sean Hannity is a conservative radio and television host, and one of the original primetime hosts on the Fox News Channel, where he has appeared since 1996. Sean Hannity began his radio career at a college station in California, before moving on to markets in the Southeast and New York. Today, he’s one of the most listened to on-air voices. Hannity’s radio program went into national syndication on September 10, 2001, and airs on more than 500 stations. Talkers Magazine estimates Hannity’s weekly radio audience at 13.5 million. In 1996 he was hired as one of the original hosts on Fox News Channel. As host of several popular Fox programs, Hannity has become the highest-paid news anchor on television.

Michelle Malkin is a mother, wife, blogger, conservative syndicated columnist, longtime cable TV news commentator, and best-selling author of six books. She started her newspaper journalism career at the Los Angeles Daily News in 1992, moved to the Seattle Times in 1995, and has been penning nationally syndicated newspaper columns for Creators Syndicate since 1999. She is founder of conservative Internet start-ups Hot Air and Twitchy.com. Malkin has received numerous awards for her investigative journalism, including the Council on Governmental Ethics Laws (COGEL) national award for outstanding service for the cause of governmental ethics and leadership (1998), the Reed Irvine Accuracy in Media Award for Investigative Journalism (2006), the Heritage Foundation and Franklin Center for Government & Public Integrity's Breitbart Award for Excellence in Journalism (2013), the Center for Immigration Studies' Eugene Katz Award for Excellence in the Coverage of Immigration Award (2016), and the Manhattan Film Festival's Film Heals Award (2018). Married for 26 years and the mother of two teenage children, she lives with her family in Colorado. Follow her at michellemalkin.com. (Photo reprinted with kind permission from Peter Duke Photography.)

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