The Boomer era of American Catholicism is rapidly approaching its end—and the consequences could be catastrophic for the institutional Church. Over the next decade, the generation that has dominated parish life since Vatican II will continue aging out. As aging congregations shrink, who will fill the pews, fund the parishes, and provide the next generation of priests and religious? How many…
No guest and no rigid agenda tonight—just a laid-back solo stream covering politics, current events, and whatever else comes up. We'll look ahead to James Fishback's Florida Republican gubernatorial primary, discuss what his insurgent campaign says about the direction of the GOP, and zoom out to the 2026 midterms—now just 11 weeks away. Which issues will define the fall? Where is the electorate…
What happened to the American nationalist tradition—and how did globalism become the dominant ideology of the modern political order? In this episode of The Backlash, Dave is joined by independent scholar, novelist, and longtime dissident commentator Thomas777 for a sweeping examination of American nationalism, political power, and the hidden forces that shaped the country we inhabit today…
What if escaping the soulless corporate system was easier than we’ve been led to believe? In Episode 160 of The Backlash, Dave sits down with world-renowned regenerative agriculture pioneer Joel Salatin for a wide-ranging conversation about the growing movement of Americans returning to the land, rebuilding local communities, and taking control of how they live, work, and eat. Why are…
Is Christian Zionism approaching its breaking point? In Episode 159 of The Backlash, Dave sits down with returning guest J.D. Hall for a wide-ranging examination of dispensationalism, the Israel lobby’s influence within American Christianity, and the growing revolt against unconditional support for the modern State of Israel. J.D. recounts his recent appearance with Tucker Carlson, reflects on…
As the 25th anniversary of September 11 approaches, the questions Americans were told to stop asking have only grown harder to ignore. In Episode 158 of The Backlash, Dave Reilly is joined by Richard Gage, AIA—a veteran San Francisco Bay Area architect, member of the American Institute of Architects, and founder and former CEO of Architects & Engineers for 9/11 Truth. For nearly two decades, Gage…
What do Americans really believe right now — about war, leadership, freedom, and the future of the republic? In this episode of The Backlash, Dave sits down with America's *ONLY* Honest Pollster Mark Mitchell to examine the real-time data shaping America's political and cultural trajectory. As trust in institutions collapses and global tensions rise, the numbers tell a story far different from…
A nightmare weekend struck the Inland Northwest. In Twin Falls, a gunman opened fire at a newly opened In-N-Out Burger, killing three people and wounding seven others. An off-duty Idaho State Police trooper and an armed citizen intervened—actions authorities believe may have prevented even more bloodshed. The attacker later died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, while investigators continue…
A new generation of Christians is rejecting the passive, privatized faith promoted by the modern political establishment—and beginning to reclaim Christianity’s rightful place in public life. On Episode 155 of The Backlash, Dave Reilly is joined by Pastor Joel Webbon to discuss the rise of the New Christian Right, the failures of the old Religious Right, and why growing numbers of Christians are…
What happens when the systems you rely upon begin to fail—and how well do you really understand the place you call home? In Episode 154 of The Backlash, Dave Reilly is joined by Mike Shelby, intelligence professional and author of The Area Intelligence Handbook, to discuss how ordinary Americans can gather, organize, and analyze information about their local communities before a crisis strikes.…