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Danielle on the state of the U.S.-Iran talks and the DSA takeover of the Democratic Party

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The Hugh Hewitt Show | June 23rd, 2026

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The Socialist Movement In The Democrat Party

The Larry Elder Show, June 24, 2026 part 3

The Larry Elder Show, June 24, 2026 part 2

In this episode of The Larry Elder Show, Larry Elder discusses the recent primary election results and their implications for the Democratic Party. One focus is the defeat of Dan Goldman by Brad Lander, a more left-wing candidate critical of Israel. Elder also addresses the rise of what some are calling the "dirt bag left" or Democratic Socialists, highlighting the ideological shift within the party. The conversation touches on various topics including the Middle East conflict, domestic policy proposals like abolishing ICE, and the changing stance of Jewish voters within the Democratic Party. Elder also brings up the potential consequences of the Democratic Party’s growing socialist influence on American politics and society. As always, listeners call in to share their perspectives on these pressing issues.

Trump Meets With GOP Senators Over Save Act

California's War On Parents

California is grappling with a controversial bill that could fundamentally alter family dynamics. The proposed legislation allows minors residing in facilities like rehab centers, boarding schools, and shelters to petition the court to remove their parents' custodial rights without requiring evidence of harm or adult corroboration. This bill raises significant constitutional concerns, particularly around due process and the protection of parental rights. Advocates argue that the bill endangers children by stripping them of family protection and potentially exposing them to exploitation. While some believe the Supreme Court might intervene to block such legislation, the debate underscores the urgent need for parental rights groups to rally against what they see as an infringement on fundamental constitutional protections. The conversation also highlights the broader challenges facing conservative voices in California, a state often seen as a hub for progressive policies.

Parents Sue Snap After Missouri Girl Allegedly Groomed and Raped

(AP) -The parents of a girl who was raped when she was 12 years old by an adult stranger she met on Snapchat have sued its parent company, Snap, and the attacker in Missouri state court. The lawsuit filed Wednesday claims the social media company has refused to disable dangerous features in its app or warn parents about potential harms it may cause. According to the lawsuit, the girl began using Snapchat in 2021, when she was 11, without her parents' knowledge. While the app requires users to be 13 to sign up, the lawsuit says the girl does not remember what birth date she entered and that children knew they could easily bypass the minimum-age requirement. About a year after she began using Snapchat, the lawsuit says the app recommended her and teen girls from nearby high schools as friends to defendant Gabriel Joel Valentin-Rios, an adult who had no real-life connections to them. It did not warn the children that connecting to strangers might be dangerous. After the girl and Valentin-Rios connected, Valentin-Rios began sending her unsolicited nude photographs, the lawsuit says. The girl "did not want these photographs and, at first, did not reciprocate but Snapchat’s product design made it impossible for (her) to avoid such explicit content,” it says. As part of its Snap Maps feature, the app also provided Valentin-Rios with the girl's home address without her knowledge, according to the lawsuit. Valentin-Rios then groomed the girl, convincing her that he was a 17-year-old local high school boy, not a 25-year-old man. Eventually he got her to meet him in person and raped her. Valentin-Rios pleaded guilty to statutory rape and is currently serving an 18-year prison sentence in Missouri. The lawsuit claims Snapchat knew that Valentin-Rios had multiple accounts — even though it is against the app's policies — including one he used to lure teen girls. “We care deeply about the safety and well-being of all Snapchatters, and our teams have worked for years to build safeguards, launch safety tutorials, partner with experts, and work with law enforcement to help prevent the misuse of our platform,” Snap said in a statement. The girl has been diagnosed with PTSD, anxiety and depression, according to the lawsuit. The plaintiffs seek unspecified damages and are asking the court to compel Snap to stop practices that harm children. “This assault did not happen in a vacuum — it happened because Snapchat’s product design made it easy for a predator to reach and manipulate an unsuspecting child,” said Matthew Bergman, founder of the Social Media Victims Law Center, which brought the suit on behalf of the plaintiffs. “Snap executives have long known that their features create a perfect environment for predators to exploit children, yet they have repeatedly failed to make the platform safe.” This is not the first such lawsuit against Snap. New Mexico sued the company in 2024, saying the platform's design features foster sextortion, sexual abuse and unwanted contact from adults to minors. According to the lawsuit, Snap was well aware, but failed to warn parents, young users and the public that “sextortion was a rampant, ‘massive,’ and ‘incredibly concerning issue’ on Snapchat.” A judge denied the company's motion to dismiss last year. There are also individual lawsuits pending against the company, including one in Vermont on behalf of two 12-year-old girls who were sexually assaulted by an adult they met on Snapchat.

Venezuela Earthquake Death Toll Rises To 164 as Rescue Efforts Continue

The death toll from Venezuela's devastating earthquakes has climbed to at least 164, with authorities warning the number is expected to rise as rescue crews continue searching through collapsed buildings. Officials say nearly 1,000 people have been injured following the powerful 7.2- and 7.5-magnitude earthquakes, which struck just hours apart and caused widespread destruction across northern Venezuela. The coastal state of La Guaira is among the hardest-hit areas, where emergency crews are using heavy equipment, search dogs, and specialized rescue teams to locate survivors trapped beneath the rubble. Thousands of residents have been displaced, and hospitals are treating a steady stream of injured victims. Authorities say the earthquakes damaged homes, roads, bridges, and public buildings, complicating rescue efforts and slowing the delivery of emergency aid to affected communities. Seismologists say the twin earthquakes are among the strongest to hit Venezuela in more than a century, prompting widespread power outages and infrastructure damage across several regions. The Venezuelan government has declared a national emergency and is coordinating relief efforts with international aid organizations as search-and-rescue operations continue. Officials say their priority remains locating survivors and providing shelter, food, and medical care to those impacted by the disaster.

Vermont Becomes First State To Ban Paraquat Weed Killer

Vermont has become the first state in the country to ban paraquat, a widely used herbicide, over concerns about possible links to Parkinson’s disease. Supporters of the ban say the move is a major step for public health and could encourage other states to consider similar restrictions on the chemical. Paraquat is commonly used by farmers to control weeds, but it has faced growing scrutiny from health advocates and researchers who have raised concerns about long-term exposure risks. Some farmers oppose the ban, warning it could increase production costs and make crop management more difficult. The Environmental Protection Agency says it is still reviewing paraquat’s safety at the federal level. Vermont’s ban is set to take effect in November, though some farmers will have until 2030 to fully phase out use of the herbicide.

Oil Tanker Safely Transits Strait Of Hormuz As Regional Tensions Persist

An oil tanker has successfully passed through the Strait of Hormuz using a new shipping route near Oman, marking another sign that commercial traffic is beginning to recover despite ongoing tensions in the region. The transit comes as threats from Iran's Revolutionary Guard continue, even as the United States and Iran work under an interim peace agreement aimed at ending months of conflict. The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world's most important energy corridors, carrying a significant share of global oil and liquefied natural gas shipments. Commercial traffic through the waterway had slowed dramatically during the conflict, raising concerns about global energy supplies and fuel prices. Under the interim agreement, Washington and Tehran have 60 days to negotiate a permanent settlement. Key issues still unresolved include Iran's nuclear program, sanctions relief, and security guarantees in the region. At the same time, renewed fighting between Israel and the Iranian-backed militant group Hezbollah in southern Lebanon has complicated diplomatic efforts, with the violence emerging as a major sticking point in broader regional negotiations. Shipping companies continue to monitor security conditions closely, but the successful transit is being viewed as an encouraging sign that maritime commerce through the strategic waterway may gradually return to normal if the ceasefire holds.

Lions' Terrion Arnold Arrested In Florida Kidnapping, Robbery Case

Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold has been arrested in connection with an alleged kidnapping and armed robbery in Florida, where prosecutors say he played a leading role in a violent retaliation plot. Authorities in Tampa say the 23-year-old is facing eight felony charges, including four counts of armed robbery and four counts of kidnapping. Investigators allege Arnold orchestrated the February attack after believing three men had stolen more than $250,000 in cash and valuables from an Airbnb he was renting. Police later determined the victims were not responsible for the theft. According to investigators, Arnold allegedly coordinated the assault with several accomplices, who held the victims at gunpoint, beat them, and stole their belongings. Six other suspects have already been arrested in the case, with two pleading guilty and four awaiting trial. Arnold turned himself in to authorities Wednesday and is expected to make his first court appearance Thursday. If convicted on the kidnapping charges, he could face life in prison under Florida law. Through his representative, Arnold has denied all allegations, calling the case unsupported and arguing prosecutors are relying on testimony from convicted felons who have incentives to shift blame. The Detroit Lions acknowledged the arrest but declined further comment, citing the ongoing legal process.

Trump Holds U.S. Celebration On D.C. National Mall

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump launched celebrations for America’s 250th anniversary with a rally on Washington’s National Mall, opening the 16-day Great American State Fair. The event marks the start of 16 days of festivities honoring the nation’s 1776 founding, with themed days celebrating the military, health initiatives, patriotism and Independence Day as the country begins commemorating its semiquincentennial.

The Larry Elder Show, June 24, 2026

Socialism Will Ruin America

Larry Elder discusses the impact of socialism on American education and society, highlighting how it undermines the principles that have made the nation prosperous and powerful. He emphasizes the troubling trend of educators who do not understand the country's history, values, and foundational documents, leading to a generation ill-prepared to lead. Elder criticizes the notion of wealth redistribution, pointing out the unfairness of penalizing those who have worked hard and saved to achieve success. He argues that such policies disrespect the efforts of hardworking individuals and threaten the very foundations of American prosperity and freedom.

Socialists Are Taking Over the Democrat Party

Socialist candidates are gaining significant traction within the Democratic Party, with several notable victories in recent primary races. Prominent figures like Zora and Mamdami have endorsed these candidates, who advocate for policies such as divesting from Israel, defunding the police, and transferring ownership of major corporations to the public. These candidates, including a 30-year-old member of the Democrat Socialist of America, have won in traditionally blue districts and are poised to be elected to the House. Their platforms include abolishing the US Senate, offering amnesty to illegal immigrants, and replacing the president and Supreme Court with officials chosen by Congress. This shift towards more radical policies has sparked a significant debate within the Democratic Party, with some viewing it as a new era while others worry about its implications for the party’s future.

NATO's Rutte Tries To Ease Tensions With Trump Over Iran

WASHINGTON, June 24 (Reuters) - NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte sought to calm tensions with President Donald Trump at the White House on Wednesday, using a mix of flattery and gentle pushback to argue that examples of allies' reluctance to support the U.S. war with Iran were "isolated cases." The NATO chief is visiting Washington to try to ease strains over the Iran war and U.S. threats to draw down troops in Europe ahead of a pivotal NATO leaders' summit in July in Ankara. Trump, a longtime NATO critic who has called the alliance a "paper tiger," has been angered by its reluctance to support the U.S. in the Middle East conflict or help reopen the Strait of Hormuz after a U.S.-Israeli attack on Iran on February 28 disrupted the major oil shipping route. During the Oval Office meeting, Rutte used cardboard charts to show how much NATO countries have stepped up their defense spending since Trump first came into office in 2017. He also said thousands of U.S. military planes had operated from bases in Europe during the war, pointing to that cooperation as a sign of the allies' support. "I know there have been isolated cases about which you are really disappointed, but generally speaking your European allies have been there," Rutte said. Trump appeared largely unconvinced, though he praised Rutte's efforts. "You really have done a good job, and I think if anybody else were in that position, we wouldn't even be meeting today, to be honest with you, because we were let down. We didn't need help on this at all," Trump said. One of Rutte's primary roles since Trump's second election victory in November 2024 has been managing the president's hostility toward the alliance and preventing tense moments, including Trump's push to acquire Greenland, from spiraling into lasting crises. Tensions between Washington and NATO have escalated in recent months. After NATO allies refused to back Trump's Iran campaign, which he began without prior consultation, Trump openly questioned whether the U.S. should stand by NATO’s mutual defense pact and said he was considering leaving the alliance.