Chuck Warren, co-host of Breaking Battlegrounds, heard every Saturday at 9 AM right here on 960 The Patriot, joins Seth in studio to converse about the latest news and trends in politics. They dive into the recent indictment against the Southern Poverty Law Center (S.P.L.C) and its connections to the 2017 Charlottesville, Virginia rally. Chuck shares his insights on the fear-mongering tactics used by the Left to control the narrative and manipulate public opinion. They also discuss the importance of understanding the difference between liberal and progressive ideologies and how they impact our society. Finally, Chuck predicts how the 2026 Midterm Elections will fare for the Republicans.

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Seth explores the concept of the "crisis industrial complex" and how it's affecting society. He discusses how the Left's perpetual state of crisis can lead to the loss of liberty and sanity, referencing President Eisenhower's warning about the military-industrial complex in his 1961 Farewell Address to the nation. Seth also touches on the idea that the Left's fear-mongering can have a disproportionate impact on liberal women's mental health and the Democratic Party's reliance on this tactic. He also delves into the topic of liberal men becoming extinct due to low birth rates and the influence of public schools in shaping ideology using John Hinderaker’s piece “Liberal Men Are Becoming Extinct” at Power Line. We're joined by Johnny Estes, Vice President of Operations of CMI Gold & Silver. When was the last time America felt united?

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Dr. Paul Carrese, Director of the Center for American Civics and Professor at Arizona State University’s (ASU) School of Civic and Economic Thought and Leadership (SCETL), joins the show by phone to talk about SCETL’s upcoming event Founding Values: George Washington and the Role of the Military in our Democracy, featuring guest speaker LTG (ret.) H. R. McMaster, and his upcoming book Teaching America: Reflective Patriotism in Schools, College, and Culture which will be released on May 21, 2026. Carrese shares his insights on the state of civic education in America. He discusses the importance of reflective patriotism and how it can be fostered in schools, colleges, and culture. The conversation touches on the need for a more nuanced understanding of patriotism, moving beyond the polarized and partisan views often associated with it.

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