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Thursday, June 18, 2026
On today’s edition of The Scott Jennings Show, Scott focuses on the latest developments surrounding Iran, growing criticism of a potential Iran deal, and the impact of rising energy prices on American consumers. Then, Scott examines recent Supreme Court decisions, reports involving the alleged ringleader of a disrupted UFC terror plot, and the broader political implications of immigration and national security policy. Sen. Eric Schmitt joined the show to discuss ICE funding, immigration enforcement, the Congressional Baseball Game, and growing debates surrounding American identity ahead of the nation’s 250th anniversary. Yael Bar Tur offered perspective on how international visitors view the United States, while Speaker Mike Johnson discussed the midterm outlook, reconciliation efforts, and Congress’s response to events in the Middle East. Later, South Carolina Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette weighed in on her state’s gubernatorial runoff, and Deputy Energy Secretary James Danly outlined new Department of Energy investments in coal, nuclear technology, and infrastructure modernization.
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