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Former FBI hostage negotiator Gil Torrez joins us to dissect the Nancy Guthrie kidnapping case—revealing what negotiators look for, the psychology behind high-stakes crises, and what might really be happening behind the scenes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Victoria Coates of The Heritage Foundation breaks down rising tensions with Iran as military forces gather across the Middle East. Could these movements signal that the U.S. is preparing for conflict with Iran? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Experts argue it’s time to ditch overcomplicated tech and return to dumb cars and dumb phones that simply work. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sgt. Betsy Brantner Smith examines the Nancy Guthrie case and asks if it began as a home invasion gone bad See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former NYPD Lt. Cmdr. Joe Cardinale breaks down the latest developments in the kidnapping case of Nancy Guthrie. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Texas Public Policy Foundation's Mandy Drogin breaks down the new Texas Education Freedom Accounts application portal and what it means for Texas parents and students. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Texas town erupts as residents challenge H-1B visas, representation, and who really gets a voice at City Hall See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Shelly Hall, head of the heart transplant team at Baylor Scott and White, marks 3 years since Hal Jay’s transplant, highlighting American Heart Month and the life-saving power of organ donation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Victoria Coates, of The Heritage Foundation, joined the program. US F-35 downs Iranian Shahed drone charging toward USS Abraham Lincoln in Arabian Sea, defending carrier and crew. Will this damage our talks with Iran?  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Healthy living expert Paul Fulford of Cynosure Lutronic warns of Dr. TikTok and the dangers of health misinformation from influencers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fox News Radio’s Jeff Monosso talks about flyers without a Real ID or passport must now pay a $45 fee before boarding, as new travel identification rules take effect nationwide, plus Hal Jay on visiting the DMV for his driver license renewal.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rep. Chip Roy joined the show. He and Rep. Keith Self led a U.S. Capitol press conference announcing the Sharia-Free America Caucus and its legislative priorities. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Crowd control expert Mark Herrera, president of Global Awareness Professionals, weighs in after Trump tells DHS to avoid protests in Democratic cities. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

KJ Blattenbauer, PR and marketing pro and author of Pitchworthy, joined The WBAP Morning News and breaks down what to expect from the 2026 big game ads now hitting the airwaves. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TX Rep. Cole Hefner, District 5, joined The WBAP Morning News to give us an update on the Islamic Games that were scheduled for Colleyville Heritage High See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.