Hour 3 [04/15/2026]: Pope Leo Political Clash With JD Vance, Joy Behar Bible Debate Fallout, and Missouri Hemp Bill Fight With Brian Riegel

Hour 3 opens with Tax Day commentary breaking down the history and scale of the U.S. tax system, including the creation of the income tax in 1913, historically high wartime tax brackets reaching 91%, and the complexity of the modern 70,000-page tax code. The discussion moves into who actually pays federal income taxes, highlighting how the top earners shoulder a disproportionate share of the national tax burden and fueling debate over flat tax proposals versus progressive taxation. The hour then shifts into cultural and political conflict surrounding Pope Leo’s comments on democracy and morality, drawing pushback from JD Vance and Tom Homan over religious leaders weighing into political issues like immigration and foreign policy. It continues with a viral clip from “The View,” where Joy Behar’s biblical interpretation sparks criticism and correction from her co-hosts. The hour closes with Missouri hemp industry testimony featuring business owner Brian Riegel, who argues that new state regulations could force manufacturing out of Missouri and hand control of the market to large marijuana interests. Hashtags: #TaxDay #Taxes #PopeLeo #JDVance #JoyBehar #HempBill #BrianRiegel #MissouriPolitics #Economy #CultureWar