A new poll sparks outrage as nearly half of Democrats buy into a wild conspiracy about the Trump assassination attempt, raising serious questions about how far political thinking has drifted. Mike digs into the numbers and what they reveal about a growing disconnect from reality on the left. From viral social media takes to on-air reactions, the conversation turns to whether this mindset is driven by ignorance, ideology, or something darker. He also highlights how extreme narratives are bleeding into mainstream discourse—and what that means heading into the next election cycle. It’s a sharp look at how partisan thinking can warp perception and fuel division.

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M&M toss around their opinions of the new Michael Jackson biopic.

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Jimmy Kimmel’s comments spark major backlash following an assassination attempt, as Mike examines how political rhetoric and media reactions are fueling a deeper breakdown in civil discourse. The conversation highlights growing anger over what many see as escalating hostility from public figures and commentators. Mike also explores how recent events are being interpreted through an increasingly polarized lens, where accountability and restraint feel harder to find. Listener reaction underscores frustration with the current media climate and its influence on public perception. The segment ultimately focuses on how far political conversation has drifted from basic standards of respect and responsibility.

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JImmy Kimmel did not apologize for a tasteless joke about the President and the First Lady, and M&M ask why.

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After a third assassination attempt shocks the country, the conversation turns to how it happened—and how it didn’t end even worse. Questions swirl around major security breakdowns, the decision not to neutralize the attacker, and what it says about preparedness at the highest level. At the same time, reactions from media figures, political groups, and public voices ignite a deeper debate about rhetoric, responsibility, and where the line gets crossed. The phones light up as listeners wrestle with the moment and what it reveals about the current climate.

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Mike and Mark unpack the shooting incident at the White House Correspondents Dinner over the weekend.

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Joey Hudson fills in as global tension and domestic clashes collide—Benjamin Netanyahu reveals a past cancer diagnosis while uncertainty swirls around Iran’s leadership and a fragile ceasefire holds. The U.S. reinforces its presence, including the USS George H. W. Bush, betting instability inside Iran could shift the outcome. Back home, a Colorado case against a federal officer after a protest turns physical raises questions about politics vs. enforcement. Add in a Special Forces betting scandal tied to Nicolás Maduro and headlines from courts to Congress, and the throughline is clear—pressure is building on every front.

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This is the Mike Gallagher Show Week in Review Podcast for Friday, April 24th, 2026. This week, one Democrat acts like a Republican, while another acts like a traitor. Plus, the President promises to jump into the lion’s den. And, we get some common sense on Iran, courtesy of columnist and podcaster Victor Davis Hanson.

That and more coming up on the Week in Review.

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