We track a week where hypocrisy becomes policy, from New York’s AC push to celebrity privilege to political parties excusing the inexcusable. We also wrestle with politicized sports, escalating conflict with Iran, NATO’s shifting defense posture, and the painful reality of the Charlie Kirk murder case moving through court.
• summer hiatus timing and why the show works as a two-host format
• New York City power grid stress and the public reaction to a 78-degree thermostat message
• rent control economics and how mandates can force owners out of housing markets
• Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s Madison Square Garden wedding and the “rules for thee” optics
• World Cup integrity questions after a red card controversy and FIFA intervention
• how politics and social media amplify some scandals while minimizing others
• Grant Platner’s allegations and what it reveals about party incentives and moral tradeoffs
• Iran’s renewed attacks, U.S. strikes, and the looming fight over a formal war declaration
• NATO agreement pushing defense spending toward 5% GDP and what changes after Ukraine
• Charlie Kirk preliminary hearing basics, evidence fights, and why humanity matters in murder cases
You can find me on Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, even on X. If you’re enjoying the World Cup or if you’re a cursory soccer fan, check out my series Soccer All Summer under me, Clay Novak, C Novak author. And I’m having my first book signing on the 18th of July in Oswego, Illinois at the Barnes and Noble. Let us know what you think.

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Elsa Kurt: You may know her for her uncanny, viral Kamala Harris impressions & conservative comedy skits, but she’s also a lifelong Patriot & longtime Police Wife. She has channeled her fierce love and passion for God, family, country, and those who serve as the creator, Executive Producer & Host of the Elsa Kurt Show with Clay Novak. Her show discusses today’s topics & news from a middle class/blue collar family & conservative perspective. The vocal LEOW’s career began as a multi-genre author who has penned over 25 books, including twelve contemporary women’s novels.

Clay Novak: Clay Novak was commissioned in 1995 as a Second Lieutenant of Infantry and served as an officer for twenty four years in Mechanized Infantry, Airborne Infantry, and Cavalry units . He retired as a Lieutenant Colonel in 2019. Clay is a graduate of the U.S. Army Ranger School and is a Master Rated Parachutist, serving for more tha...