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The A.M. Update

Aaron McIntire
Donald Trump
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Joe Biden
Idiocracy
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Pro-Life Movement
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Supreme Court
Ukraine
Kansas City
Biden Administration
Fannie Willis
Parenting
Christianity
1 Corinthians 7
Gender Medicine
Russia
Illegal Immigration
Russiagate 2.0
Abolitionism

Aaron McIntire provides the morning news update you don't necessarily want but absolutely need. Aaron delivers the most relevant stories with his signature sarcasm and even adds a little "Aaron-analysis" to wrap things up.

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Recent Guests

Ben Affleck
Actor sharing his views on artificial intelligence
Not specified
Episode: Investigations in Minnesota... | Canadian Missile Crisis | Has AI Already Won? | 1/19/26
Timmy Macklin
Renee Goode's former father-in-law reacting to her death.
Episode: About-Face On IRAN?! | Turns Out SUVs Are Weapons, After All | 1/15/26
Erika Kirk
Widow of Charlie Kirk and advocate against conspiracies harming her family
Turning Point USA
Episode: Erika Kirk's Plea | Escalation in Venezuela | 12/11/25
Jasmine Crockett
Texas Congresswoman and Senate candidate
U.S. House of Representatives
Episode: Trump Gives Farmers a Bump | That's Senator Crockett, to You | 12/9/25
Blake Neff
Producer of The Charlie Kirk Show
Episode: Congressional Malaise | The Affordability "Hoax"?! | 12/4/25
Mohammed bin Salman al-Saj
Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia
Government of Saudi Arabia
Episode: A Unanimous Congress?! | Saudi Times Are Ch-Ch-Ch-Changin' | 11/19/25
Greg Abbott
Governor of Texas
State of Texas
Episode: A Unanimous Congress?! | Saudi Times Are Ch-Ch-Ch-Changin' | 11/19/25
Zoran Mamdani
Mayor-elect of New York City
Episode: SCOTUS Signals Big Change on Tariffs | Bessent Needs Better Messaging? | 11/6/25
Kyle Shideler
National security policy expert
Center for Security Policy
Episode: Week in Review | 10/12/25

Host

Aaron McIntire
Host known for his signature sarcasm and commentary on news topics.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 1.3k ratings
  • The best thing I’ve heard

    “You might be wondering what the difference is between a cisginger and a transjenga, but to answer that question we have to first work out the exchange rate between Schrute bucks and Stanley nickels, then divide by the airspeed velocity of an unladen African swallow.”

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jimmy20220414
    United States9 days ago
  • Start to my day

    I enjoy Aaron’s style, info, and candor. Aaron’s insight, coming from a constitutional conservative and Christian perspective is top notch. Great job Aaron! Keep it up.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GFC is a must
    United States2 months ago
  • Support from a Boomer :)

    I listen daily to Aaron's podcast and even though I'm Boomer and he's my son's age, I thoroughly enjoy his insight and perspective on the daily headlines.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    StL Kimberly
    United States2 months ago
  • Best daily news brief out there.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    John R. Tancsik
    4 months ago
  • Great show

    Love your show Aaron but I urge you to revisit your take on Candace. To accuse her of grifting off of her best friend’s assassination is quite the charge. Please do better homework and listen to her full podcasts, not just clips. After you verbally attacked her character you went on to bring up the very same oddities and inconsistencies of this case that she is bringing up on her shows.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Glad Rad Trad
    United States4 months ago

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Many find the podcast a refreshing way to stay current with the news without heavy bias, although some suggest that more diverse perspectives could enrich the content.
The host's unique and sarcastic commentary garners both affection and critique, with audiences valuing his insights, albeit sometimes questioning the depth of analysis.
Listeners appreciate the concise and informative nature of the content, making it perfect for daily updates.

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Arrests, Finally | Douches On Parade | 1/23/26
Q: What are your thoughts on the phenomenon of exploding trees due to extreme cold?
I haven't heard of exploding trees until this year and I'm skeptical about their existence based on videos I found.
Arrests, Finally | Douches On Parade | 1/23/26
Q: What can you tell us about the candidates Royce White and Michelle Tafoya running for Senate?
Royce White is considered 'bat crap crazy', while Michelle Tafoya is viewed favorably with high name recognition and communication skills.
IRAN: Are We Playing 1-D Chess? | AOTMA | 1/16/26
Q: Do you think more people stay silent about obvious fraud because they're afraid of the personal, professional, or even physical consequences of crossing the left?
Sure, that's part of it, but they're likely also benefiting from political, monetary, or in-group gains, which makes silence easier.
IRAN: Are We Playing 1-D Chess? | AOTMA | 1/16/26
Q: If you could give advice to all mothers of young adult sons, what would it be?
Spend as much time as possible and keep them as busy as possible and out of the house as possible to build a strong work ethic and encourage them to get a job outside of the home.
Vance Shines, Again | Getting Serious About Antifa? | 11/14/25
Q: Even if we have a good midterm, what's that actually do for us?
It is unclear what the midterms will do for Trump-backed candidates, as Republican allegiance is uncertain and could reflect on Trump's future in politics.

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