The Mike Douglass Show, Thursday 04/23/2026

Our host dissects the California Gubernatorial Primary Debate from two perspectives:  (1) analysis of the candidates' command of the issues and of their own platforms, and their abilities to communicate those thoughts; and (2) in the spirit of Roger Ailes' book "You are the Message," ranking the candidates in terms of how well they presented themselves as potential governors, from command presence and likeability to the overall impression that will last after people will forget their words.  And, fascinating interview with retired FBI Agent Bob DeKlinsky, focusing on the role of intelligence and assessing our strategies in Iran.