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EPISODE · Feb 17, 2026 · 56 MIN

They Said “Celebrate It” — Now A Family Is Gone

from The Gerry Callahan Show · host Newsmax Podcasts

- A transgender father opens fire at a Rhode Island hockey rink, killing family members and reigniting a fierce national debate over mental health and ideology. - The media’s language and political response come under scrutiny as critics accuse outlets of downplaying key details about the shooter. - A deep dive into mass shooting statistics fuels controversy over demographics, mental illness, and cultural messaging. - Democrats face backlash over opposition to the SAVE Act as Republicans push for stricter voter ID laws ahead of 2026. - The show closes with a tribute to legendary actor Robert Duvall and his iconic Hollywood legacy. Today’s podcast is sponsored by : BOLL & BRANCH COMFORT SHEETS - Discover linen softness beyond your wildest dreams with Boll & Branch. Get 15% off your first set of sheets plus free shipping at ⁠http://BollAndBranch.com/GERRY⁠ with promo code GERRY   MARS MEN TESTOSTERONE BOOST - For a limited time, our listeners get 50% off for life plus Free Shipping AND 3 Free Gifts at http://MenGoToMars.com   QUINCE CLOTHING - Refresh your wardrobe with Quince.  Go to http://Quince.com/GERRY for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.   Listen to Newsmax LIVE and see our entire podcast lineup at ⁠http://Newsmax.com/Listen⁠ Make the switch to NEWSMAX today! Get your 15 day free trial of NEWSMAX+ at ⁠http://NewsmaxPlus.com⁠ Looking for NEWSMAX caps, tees, mugs & more? Check out the Newsmax merchandise shop at: ⁠http://nws.mx/shop⁠ Follow NEWSMAX on Social Media:             • Facebook: ⁠http://nws.mx/FB⁠             • X/Twitter: ⁠http://nws.mx/twitter⁠            • Instagram: ⁠http://nws.mx/IG⁠            • YouTube: ⁠https://youtube.com/NewsmaxTV⁠             • Rumble: ⁠https://rumble.com/c/NewsmaxTV⁠             • TRUTH Social: ⁠https://truthsocial.com/@NEWSMAX⁠            • GETTR: ⁠https://gettr.com/user/newsmax⁠            • Threads: ⁠http://threads.net/@NEWSMAX⁠             • Telegram: ⁠http://t.me/newsmax⁠              • BlueSky: ⁠https://bsky.app/profile/newsmax.com⁠            • Parler: ⁠http://app.parler.com/newsmax⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

- A transgender father opens fire at a Rhode Island hockey rink, killing family members and reigniting a fierce national debate over mental health and ideology. - The media’s language and political response come under scrutiny as critics accuse outlets of downplaying key details about the shooter. - A deep dive into mass shooting statistics fuels controversy over demographics, mental illness, and cultural messaging. - Democrats face backlash over opposition to the SAVE Act as Republicans push for stricter voter ID laws ahead of 2026. - The show closes with a tribute to legendary actor Robert Duvall and his iconic Hollywood legacy. Today’s podcast is sponsored by : BOLL & BRANCH COMFORT SHEETS - Discover linen softness beyond your wildest dreams with Boll & Branch. Get 15% off your first set of sheets plus free shipping at ⁠http://BollAndBranch.com/GERRY⁠ with promo code GERRY   MARS MEN TESTOSTERONE BOOST - For a limited time, our listeners get 50% off for life plus Free Shipping AND 3 Free Gifts at http://MenGoToMars.com   QUINCE CLOTHING - Refresh your wardrobe with Quince.  Go to http://Quince.com/GERRY for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.   Listen to Newsmax LIVE and see our entire podcast lineup at ⁠http://Newsmax.com/Listen⁠ Make the switch to NEWSMAX today! Get your 15 day free trial of NEWSMAX+ at ⁠http://NewsmaxPlus.com⁠ Looking for NEWSMAX caps, tees, mugs & more? Check out the Newsmax merchandise shop at: ⁠http://nws.mx/shop⁠ Follow NEWSMAX on Social Media:             • Facebook: ⁠http://nws.mx/FB⁠             • X/Twitter: ⁠http://nws.mx/twitter⁠            • Instagram: ⁠http://nws.mx/IG⁠            • YouTube: ⁠https://youtube.com/NewsmaxTV⁠             • Rumble: ⁠https://rumble.com/c/NewsmaxTV⁠             • TRUTH Social: ⁠https://truthsocial.com/@NEWSMAX⁠            • GETTR: ⁠https://gettr.com/user/newsmax⁠            • Threads: ⁠http://threads.net/@NEWSMAX⁠             • Telegram: ⁠http://t.me/newsmax⁠              • BlueSky: ⁠https://bsky.app/profile/newsmax.com⁠            • Parler: ⁠http://app.parler.com/newsmax⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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