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The Dave Carter Show
by Ricochet
Conversations Worth Remembering. Hosted by veteran, historian, broadcaster, and storyteller Dave Carter, The Dave Carter Show is a place where curiosity takes the lead. Each episode explores history, culture, faith, freedom, and the human stories behind today's ideas through engaging conversations with authors, historians, journalists, and other remarkable guests. Civil without being timid. Thoughtful without being dull. Serious when the moment calls for it, and never above a good laugh. This is the place where ideas are taken seriously, and people are welcomed warmly. Welcome to the study. The coffee's on.
Episodes
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Giving Sound to the Unspoken- Ray Seol on Music, Memory, and the Limits of Language
What happens when words are no longer enough to explain a life? Composer and jazz artist Ray Seol joins Dave Carter for a deeply personal conversation about immigration, language, music, memory, and the unlikely journey that led him to search for meaning through sound. At the heart of the...
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Winning the Lottery of Life - Charles C. W. Cooke on Choosing America
What does America look like through the eyes of someone who chose to become an American? Charles C. W. Cooke joins The Dave Carter Show for a conversation about his lifelong fascination with the United States—from childhood visits to Disney World and the American Southwest to the journey that...
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In the Company of a Writer; Jenna Stocker on America, Memory, and the Craft of Words
Every so often, a conversation develops a life of its own. This was one of those occasions. My guest is Jenna Stocker—writer, wife, mother, Marine Corps veteran, and a thoughtful observer of American life whose work has appeared in the Daily Wire, National Review, The Federalist, and elsewhere.…
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“Darn Precious,” A Father's Day Story of Perseverance and Humor
In this special Father’s Day edition of The Dave Carter Program, Dave Carter shares a heartfelt tribute to fathers, grandfathers, and great-grandfathers, reflecting on the legacy of the men who shaped his life. Through warm memories, vivid storytelling, and a deep sense of gratitude, Dave honors...
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Leading Candidate Keith Gross on Beating the Establishment in FL-2 Election
In his powerful second appearance on The Dave Carter Show, Panama City native and leading Republican candidate Keith Gross joins Dave for a no-holds-barred conversation about his bid to represent Florida’s 2nd Congressional District. A self-made businessman, attorney, and U.S. Army National Guard...
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Common Sense vs. Special Interests- Brian Rust’s Plan to Fix Jobs, Workforce & Glacial Government
In this powerful episode of the Dave Carter Show, Dave sits down with Bay County Commissioner candidate Brian Rust to hear his common-sense vision for the county’s future. He details practical strategies for job creation and workforce development that put Bay County families first, while exposing...
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From a Thank-You Letter to a Final Conversation- Lawrence Perelman Remembers William F. Buckley Jr.
In this heartfelt episode of The Dave Carter Show, host Dave Carter sits down with Lawrence Perelman—a gifted musicia and author of a the new book, "American Impresario, William F. Buckley and the Elements of American Character. Mr. Perelman is the Founder and CEO of Semantix Creative Group, and…
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Unbuyable Conservative- Keith Gross Putting Voters First in Florida’s 2nd District
In this hard-hitting episode of The Dave Carter Show, I sit down with Panama City native and successful businessman Keith Gross, who is running for Congress in Florida’s 2nd Congressional District. Keith grew up in a single-parent home in the Panhandle, put himself through school through sheer...
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Brian Rust- "Knock It Off!" Host Steps Up – Running for Bay County Commissioner
This episode of The Dave Carter Show features an in-depth, no-holds-barred conversation with my good friend and fellow talk radio veteran Brian Rust, the longtime host of The Brian Rust Show who's now stepping boldly into the political arena as a candidate for Bay County Commissioner, District 4....
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"Salvation" A Thrilling Novel from Kevin Creighton
In this "must-listen" episode of The Dave Carter Show, Dave talks with writer, firearms expert, and author Kevin Creighton about his newly published novel, "Salvation." Mr. Creighton goes into vivid detail with us, describing how the book weaves the story of retired Army Ranger and bodyguard John...
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Veteran's Day - A Special Edition
Dive into an unforgettable Veterans Day tribute on this Special Veteran’s Edition of The Dave Carter Show, where raw, unfiltered Veteran-to-Veteran conversations crackle with surprises and soul-stirring revelations. Listen in on dialogues featuring iconic figures like game-show legend Pat Sajak,...
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Storm Clouds for Trump? Brian Rust Unpacks the Chaos
Dave welcomes talk radio host extraordinaire Brian Rust onto the program to discuss the day's headlines, chief among them being the Trump Administration's handling of the infamous Epstein files. Brian shares his thoughts on the situation and how President Trump might be able to weather the storm....
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Comic Relief with David Deeble
Dave welcomes comedian David Deeble for a much needed dose of laughs and a reminder of the old adage that comedy reminds you things you already knew, but forgot to laugh at the first time. Mr. Deeble has performed all over the world, and appeared on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno", "The Late…
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Dr. Stanley Ridgley; "DEI Exposed"
This episode marks Dave's debut on Rumble with a full audio/video presentation. To mark the occasional, Dave had the honor of hosting and interviewing Dr. Stanley Ridgley about his brand new book, "DEI Exposed; How The Biggest Con Of The Century Almost Toppled Higher Education." Professor…
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Childbirth Educator & Podcaster Katherine Stephens on the Needs of Expectant Moms
In this politics-free episode of the show, Dave invites podcaster and Certified Childbirth Educator & Coach, Katherine Stephens onto the program to discuss all things maternal. As fate would have it, Katherine is Dave's neice, but most importantly she is a devoted mom to her five children, which...
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Talk Radio's Brian Rust on Trump 2.0
Every topic from Gaza to Russia/Ukraine, and from Immigration to DOGE and progressive hysteria are on the table as Dave welcomes NewsTalk101's extraordinary host Brian Rust back to the program to catch up on the whirlwind that is Trump 2.0. Trying to keep up with the sheer pace of events is like...
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A Conversation with Ricochet's Dr. Bastiat
In this episode, Dave sits down with Ricochet's own Dr. Bastiat for free-wheeling discussion on everything from why progressives insist on loudly advocating for policies that don't work (e.g., a lack of border enforcement, lack of adequate policing, a revolving door justice system, anemic defense...
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"Does DEI Require Starving Our Troops?"
In light of the Senate Comfirmation Hearing for Pete Hegseth to be the next Secretary of Defense, it's a perfect time for Dave to talk with fellow vetern and American Thinker writer Mike McDaniel about his recent column, "Does DEI Require Starving Our Troops?" Mr. McDaniel discusses the severe...
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A Christmas Show with Jenna Stocker- 12:21:24, 11.24 AM
On this special "politics-free" edition of the show, Dave welcomes longtime friend and amazing writer Jenna Stocker to talk all things Christmas. As the conversation unfolds, Jenna shares stories from her own childhood Christmases and talks about the traditions and values she is imparting to her...
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Special Edition: The Live Show
It's been an amazing and radiant weekend as Ricochet people from as far away as Califorian and Michigan arrived in Panama City Beach, Florida for a meetup and a show. Though all good things must come to an end, the warmth of genuine friendships and exhilarating conversation that infused the...
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Talk Radio's Brian Rust on "What Next?"
Election 2024 resulted in a seismic shift in American politics. It turns out that Bureaucracy was on the ballot every bit as much as Democracy as voters decided Donald Trump was the guy to slay the former and restore the latter. Talk Radio host Brian Rust joins Dave to assess the mood of the…
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Why Did People Vote For Trump?
We've all heard variations on the question: What motivated a majority of Americans to cast their vote for Donald Trump in the 2024 Election? Ricochet's Dave Carter was on the receiving end of just such and inquiry from a high school class mate he knew years ago in his hometown of Lake Charles,...
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Dr. Anders W. Edwardsson on "Radical Betrayal"
Dave sits down with author and scholar Dr. Anders W. Edwardsson to discuss his recent book, Radical Betrayal; How Liberals and Neoconservatives are Wrecking American Exceptionalism. Exploring a book of extraordinary depth, Dave and Dr. Edwardsson take us on a journey that begins as far back as...
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VP Debate & FAFO with Whiskey Dave
As Election Day draws near, who better than Dave and Dave to analyize events, deconstruct narratives, and have a laugh or two along the way. Whiskey Dave joins Ricochet's Dave Carter to sift through the Vice Presidential Debate between JD Vance and Tim Walz to highlight not only the salient…
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Brian Rust On The Second Assassination Attempt
Dave is joined by Talk Radio Host Brian Rust to discuss the second assassination attempt on President Trump's life. In a time when the abnormal is becoming normalized, the question remains; What would you do if you were the one who luckily survived two attempted murders in the course of two…
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Comic Relief with David Deeble
At a time when despair and depression are just a mouse-click away and the very air itself weighs heavy with bad news and mayhem, the occasional laugh can be refreshing and cathartic. Which is why Ricochet's Dave Carter turned to friend and comedian David Deeble to get his decidedly wry…
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Carter Cottage; A Parnormal Investigation
How would you react if you learned that your home is haunted by an entity that was there long before you, effectively making you a guest in your own home? Most of us have seen various television shows featuring paranormal investigations, and it's fairly easy to speculate about how we would react...
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Talk Radio's Brian Rust on Election 2024
As the Presidential Primary season gets underway, Dave turns to talk radio host extraordinaire Brian Rust whose diagnosis of the political scene is spot-on and as accurate as anyone else in the business. A radio broadcaster with nearly 34 years experience, Mr. Rust is the host of The Brian Rust...
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Whiskey Dave and the Current Crisis - 6:18:23, 10.26 AM
In this episode (the first in a little while), Ricochet's own Dave Carter catches us up various events in his world before sitting down with Whiskey Dave for an in-depth discussion on the what they both agree is the "absolute insanity" filling the current headlines. From presidential politics…
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Radio Host Brian Rust on Voter Morale
In this episode, Dave sits down with Brian Rust, the host of Panama City Beach and Bay County’s most listened to talk show, The Brian Rust Show on News Talk@101FM. On the air weekdays from 5 – 8AM, Brian not only has a finely tuned sense of voter temperament, but he has the attention of the 2nd...
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A Christmas Show with Roman Genn & Ricochet VIPs
This year, Christmas finds Ricochet’s own Dave Carter enjoying life in Florida while savoring the memories of holidays on the bayou in his home state of Louisiana. Whether it’s childhood memories with his grandparents and great grandparents at Christmas, or stories of life in uniform, life on the...
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Rob Long, Jenna Stocker, and the Prodigal Podcaster
There’s nothing quite like a radical change in lifestyle, location, and vocation to bring out the podcaster in Ricochet’s Dave Carter. After a year and a half’s hiatus, Dave is now safely and happily ensconced in Florida, on “The World’s Most Beautiful Beaches.” As it turns out, the thing he most...
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Jon Gabriel: Is Joe Biden Channeling Jimmy Carter?
In this episode of The Dave Carter Show, Ricochet Editor in Chief Jon Gabriel stops by to discuss the disconcerting similarities between the Biden Administration and that of former President Jimmy Carter. With unemployment and inflation on the rise, an emboldened Iran stirring up mischief in a...
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An Incisive and Fun Chat with Troy Senik
Our own Troy Senik, former Presidential Speechwriter, Editor in Chief of Ricochet, and current Co-Founder and Vice President for Content at Kite and Key Media, drops by to talk about the intersection of public policy with his new endeavor at Kite & Key. But perhaps the best facet of this...
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The Man Who Passed The 19th Amendment
You remember the 19th Amendment, right? It was in all the papers at the time. In this episode, Dave welcomes author Tyler Boyd onto the show to talk about his new book, “Tennessee Statesman Harry T. Boyd,” which tells the story of the gentleman who cast the deciding vote which ratified the 19th...
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Roman Genn: When The Past Becomes Present
National Review artist Roman Genn came to America from the Soviet Union in 1991. In this episode, he compares the ideology he left behind with that which has gained a strong foothold in this country. His analysis, which comes at a pivotal moment, is worth hearing. And then there are the laughs,...
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Betwixt Hope and Gloom
After a brief, but unavoidable, hiatus in which is computer expired, Dave is back with new gear, and even new software that allows him to video his podcasts, in addition to hosting live stream events. In this episode, Ricochet Co-Founder and “Cheers” Executive Producer, Rob Long joins Dave for a...
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Peter Robinson: A Comprehensive Analysis of Campaign 2020
Former Reagan Speechwriter, and Ricochet Co-Founder, Peter Robinson sits down with Dave Carter to discuss everything related to the 2020 Presidential Election. From the state of the voting public to journalistic subterfuge, from the strengths and weakness of both candidates to the reliability of...
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Dinesh D'Souza on Freedom of Thought, and "Trump Card: Beating Socialism, Corruption and the Deep State"
This week, Dave welcomes prominent filmmaker, author, and scholar Dinesh D’Souza to the show to discuss Dinesh’s new film, “Trump Card: Beating Socialism, Corruption and the Deep State.” Released less than a week ago, Trump Card is already #1 on Amazon as well as iTunes. Dave and Dinesh begin by...
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David Limbaugh Talks Supreme Court, Civil Unrest, Racism, the Left's Double Standards
In a show we could just as easily have named “David Limbaugh Cuts Through The Static,” the acclaimed NYT Best Selling author, pundit, and brother of Rush Limbaugh sits down with our own Dave Carter for a running stream of analysis that both figuratively and literally cuts through the static.…
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Dave Sussman on Election 2020, Depopulating California, Riots & Roadblocks
In this episode, Dave Carter turns the tables on Whiskey Politics’ proprietor and frequent Real Side Radio host Dave Sussman by interviewing the guy who is usually asking questions of others. Along the way we learn that the current mass exit of people from the progressive utopia of California…
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Victor Davis Hanson, Watching the Present Through the Lens of History
Hoover Institute Senior Fellow Victor Davis Hanson sits down with our own Dave Carter to explore the similarities of today’s revolutionary zeal which seeks all encompassing power to dictate every phase of life with various events in history. In those who wan to dictate everything from our leisure...
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Mollie Hemingway on Campaign 2020, ‘Mostly Peaceful' Riots & Media Manipulation
Fox News Commentator (and Ricochet alum) Mollie Hemingway took a break from the hectic pace of events to sit down with our own Dave Carter for a fairly comprehensive survey of the political and cultural landscape today. The conversation ranges from Joe Biden’s selection of Senator Kamala Harris…
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Secretary of Veterans Affairs Robert Wilkie On Turning The Corner At The VA
Dave had the opportunity to talk with Veterans Affairs Secretary Robert Wilkie during a recent press event where Wilkie mentioned that the VA had “turned a corner” in the last couple of years. Since large bureaucracies are not typically suited to a sharp change in direction, Dave thought to…
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Jason Whitlock Talks BLM, Kaepernick, & the Cult of Victimization
It’s all about mob rule and how to defeat it as Dave welcomes former ESPN and Fox Sports Commentator and Writer Jason Whitlock onto the show. Now at Outkick.com, Jason explains what’s behind Colin Kaepernick’s knee problem and his uncontrollable compulsion to insult the nation on social media.…
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Comic Relief With David Deeble, and a Welcomed New Podcast
On Independence Day, when so much seems to be going wrong, perhaps we need to take a step back, share a laugh, and then focus some attention on those whose dedication makes this and every Independence Day possible. This episode meets both of those needs as Dave sits down with comedian David…
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British Author Damien Lewis on Churchill's Raiders and the Birth of the SAS
In this episode, British author and filmmaker Damien Lewis sits down with Dave to discuss his new book, Churchill’s Shadow Raiders: The Race To Develop Radar, WWII’s Secret Invisible Weapon. The discussion (and the book) centers on a Top Secret mission to “snatch and grab,” Adolph Hitler’s prize...
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Rob Long on NYC and Civil Unrest; Plus an EMS Professional on George Floyd's Death
As the country is rocked by the death of Mr. George Floyd and the resulting civil disorder, Dave hears from two people with crucial front row seats. First, Ricochet Co-Founder Rob Long calls in from New York City to share what he’s seen downtown and what he sees in the country at large. Then,...
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A Fascinating Talk with James Lileks
“When someone as interesting and entertaining as James Lileks starts talking,” as Dave Carter said, “it’s really best to just hush up and listen.” Which is precisely what the host did this week, as he invited Star Tribune columnist, author, and Ricochet’s own James Lileks onto the program to talk...
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On Memorial Day: If The Vietnam Wall Could Speak
On this special Memorial Day edition of the Dave Carter Show, the host takes us back to his days of driving a military show truck to special events across the country. A veteran himself, Dave tells about his final event in the show truck, during which he accompanied the Traveling Vietnam Memorial...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Conversations Worth Remembering.
Hosted by veteran, historian, broadcaster, and storyteller Dave Carter, The Dave Carter Show is a place where curiosity takes the lead. Each episode explores history, culture, faith, freedom, and the human stories behind today's ideas through engaging conversations with authors, historians, journalists, and other remarkable guests. Civil without being timid. Thoughtful without being dull. Serious when the moment calls for it, and never above a good laugh.
This is the place where ideas are taken seriously, and people are welcomed warmly.
Welcome to the study. The coffee's on.
HOSTED BY
Ricochet
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