Wildfire Smoke Blankets Northeast & Midwest

Wildfire Smoke Blankets Northeast & Midwest

July 20, 2026 · 1h 53m

About this episode

The episode discusses the air quality crisis caused by Canada's forest fires and features insights from various guests on related political issues.

On today's show, we're diving into a pressing issue that's affecting not just Canada, but also the United States: the devastating air quality crisis caused by Canada's forest fires. Our guest, Jason Isaac, a former congressman and CEO of the American Energy Institute, shares his expertise on the matter, explaining how Canada's policies have led to this environmental disaster. He also highlights the stark contrast between the left's reaction to this crisis and their usual stance on environmental issues. In this episode, we also discuss the latest developments in the conflict with Iran, the proposed legislation to ban insider trading for Congress, and the importance of voter ID laws. Our guest, Dan West, government relations director at Heritage Action, breaks down the details of the Stop Insider Trading Act and its potential impact on the country. We also touch on the recent announcement by President Trump regarding China's interference in the 2020 election and the media's reaction to it. But that's not all - we're also joined by John Solomon, an investigative journalist and advisor to the White House, who shares his insights on the latest developments in the world of politics and…

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Guests: Jason Isaac, Dan West, John Solomon

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Organizations: American Energy Institute, Heritage Action, Townhall

Places: Canada, United States, Iran, China

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