The Steve Gruber Show | Guest Host, Scot Bertram | Courts, Chaos, and the Crossroads of America
Thu Feb 05 2026
The Steve Gruber Show | Guest Host, Scot Bertram | Courts, Chaos, and the Crossroads of America
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00:00:00 - Hour 1 Monologue
19:10 – Matthew Trayler, Director of Programs at the Christian Business Men’s Connection (CBMC). Trayler reacts to reports of 30,000 layoffs despite a company posting $60 billion in profits. He discusses what this says about corporate priorities, leadership, and the moral responsibilities of business.
28:05 – Brian Jodice, National Press Secretary for the American Federation for Children. Jodice argues it’s time to take school choice nationwide. He explains why empowering parents and expanding educational options should not depend on a family’s ZIP code.
38:14 - Hour 2 Monologue
47:10 – Christian Clase, Constitutional Litigation Fellow at the New Civil Liberties Alliance (NCLA). Clase explains why NCLA is urging the Supreme Court to hear a vaccine mandate case from the Ninth Circuit. He argues the lower court misapplied precedent, raising serious constitutional concerns.
57:07 – Dan McLaughlin, Senior Writer at National Review Online and Fellow at the National Review Institute. McLaughlin analyzes where Florida Governor Ron DeSantis goes next politically. He discusses DeSantis’ options and what they could mean for the future of the GOP.
1:05:49 – Diane Schindlbeck, co-owner of Schindy’s on Diamond Lake in White Cloud, Michigan. Schindlbeck shares how a pizza name controversy spiraled into death threats, prompting FBI involvement. She discusses free speech, small business ownership, and navigating public backlash.
1:15:45 - Hour 2 Monologue
1:24:38 – Mark J. Quann, author of Be Smart, Pay Zero Taxes: Use the Buy, Borrow, Die Strategy to Get Rich and Stay Rich. Quann opens the 2026 tax season by explaining how President Trump’s tax cuts could impact individuals and investors. He breaks down strategies for minimizing tax exposure legally.
1:34:49 – Anna Giaritelli, journalist for the Washington Examiner. Giaritelli discusses Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s argument that he set the national standard on illegal immigration enforcement. She examines how Texas’ approach is shaping the broader immigration debate.
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The Steve Gruber Show | Guest Host, Scot Bertram | Courts, Chaos, and the Crossroads of America --- 00:00:00 - Hour 1 Monologue 19:10 – Matthew Trayler, Director of Programs at the Christian Business Men’s Connection (CBMC). Trayler reacts to reports of 30,000 layoffs despite a company posting $60 billion in profits. He discusses what this says about corporate priorities, leadership, and the moral responsibilities of business. 28:05 – Brian Jodice, National Press Secretary for the American Federation for Children. Jodice argues it’s time to take school choice nationwide. He explains why empowering parents and expanding educational options should not depend on a family’s ZIP code. 38:14 - Hour 2 Monologue 47:10 – Christian Clase, Constitutional Litigation Fellow at the New Civil Liberties Alliance (NCLA). Clase explains why NCLA is urging the Supreme Court to hear a vaccine mandate case from the Ninth Circuit. He argues the lower court misapplied precedent, raising serious constitutional concerns. 57:07 – Dan McLaughlin, Senior Writer at National Review Online and Fellow at the National Review Institute. McLaughlin analyzes where Florida Governor Ron DeSantis goes next politically. He discusses DeSantis’ options and what they could mean for the future of the GOP. 1:05:49 – Diane Schindlbeck, co-owner of Schindy’s on Diamond Lake in White Cloud, Michigan. Schindlbeck shares how a pizza name controversy spiraled into death threats, prompting FBI involvement. She discusses free speech, small business ownership, and navigating public backlash. 1:15:45 - Hour 2 Monologue 1:24:38 – Mark J. Quann, author of Be Smart, Pay Zero Taxes: Use the Buy, Borrow, Die Strategy to Get Rich and Stay Rich. Quann opens the 2026 tax season by explaining how President Trump’s tax cuts could impact individuals and investors. He breaks down strategies for minimizing tax exposure legally. 1:34:49 – Anna Giaritelli, journalist for the Washington Examiner. Giaritelli discusses Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s argument that he set the national standard on illegal immigration enforcement. She examines how Texas’ approach is shaping the broader immigration debate. --- Visit Steve's website: https://stevegruber.com TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@stevegrubershow Truth: https://truthsocial.com/@stevegrubershow Gettr: https://gettr.com/user/stevegruber Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stevegrubershow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevegrubershow/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Stevegrubershow Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/TheSteveGruberShow