From missing missile stockpiles and late-night social media meltdowns to mounting public skepticism over Capitol Hill health disclosures, institutional transparency is taking another massive hit.

Today at 12pm ET, Steve Schmidt and Dean Blundell return for DEAD AIR to break down a bizarre week of executive unravelling, public health claims, and economic disconnects.

First, the panel dives into "Missiles Gone, Wig On." Between getting booed by crowds in Las Vegas, midnight rants on Truth Social, and severe questions surrounding U.S. missile inventory levels amid Middle East escalations, executive leadership seems focused on late-night personal branding changes—including dropping long-time hair-loss medications. Steve and Dean bring their trademark satire to the spectacle, breaking down what happens when serious national security issues compete with personal vanities.

Then, they address the latest chapter in "The Mitch Sitch." Following an official announcement that 84-year-old Kentucky Senator Mitch McConnell has been discharged from a rehabilitation facility after a nearly two-month absence, public skepticism remains at an all-time high. With no public sightings or video proof of his return home, lawmakers and constituents continue to question the true state of leadership and representation in the U.S. Senate.

Finally, Steve and Dean confront the disconnect between White House declarations that the affordability crisis has been solved and the daily economic reality facing working families—from rising energy prices to the viral outrage over $20 burritos and soaring grocery bills.

On today’s broadcast:

• Missiles Gone, Wig On: Analyzing the strategic implications of depleted missile stockpiles alongside late-night executive social media meltdowns.
• The McConnell Discharge Reality: Unpacking the lack of public transparency surrounding McConnell's home recovery and the legislative gridlock in Congress.
• Economic Disconnect: Why official claims of an economic turnaround clash directly with everyday consumer prices and inflation fatigue.
• Media and Accountability: Why holding political leaders accountable for basic facts remains the most vital job of independent broadcasting.

Tune in live on Substack and YouTube for an unfiltered breakdown of the stories dominating the news cycle.