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EPISODE · Jan 9, 2026 · 6 MIN

Jobs Collapse, Schools Indoctrinate, Iran Erupts, and ICE Under Fire

from 4 Things To Know This Afternoon · host Erick-Woods Erickson

Job creation collapses in 2025: The U.S. sees its worst year for job growth since COVID, driven by federal layoffs and weak manufacturing.  New York pushes January 6 education mandates: State lawmakers want schools to teach January 6 despite ongoing failures in reading, writing, and math.  Iran on the brink of revolution: Protests intensify as police side with demonstrators, regime figures seek exits, and symbols of the Islamic Republic are torched.  Escalating rhetoric against ICE: Progressive activists label ICE agents as Nazis while calling for armed resistance.  Erick Erickson breaks down the four major stories you need to know before the day ends. From political power plays in Washington to breaking developments the mainstream media is ignoring, this rapid-fire update cuts through the noise.   Text ERICK to 33-777 for "Show Notes" and to stay updated on all things Erick Erickson. Stay grounded, stay informed, and keep the faith.

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