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The Main Event

by Ed Hoffman

Ed Hoffman discusses national current events and politics from a conservative perspective, making the hard news of the week easy to understand.

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  1. The Main Event 10/16/26

    Why is the DOJ investigating Rep. Ilhan Omar (with Homeland Security Investigations raiding her D.C. residence)? It might be even more reasons than you think. That’s in the first half; in the second half, we’re talking about the criminal in NYC who’s only “a New Yorker” by Mayor Mamdani’s…

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  2. The Main Event 10/9/26

    How about a break from all the doom and gloom looming over the midterms? The president is launching some great initiatives right now to benefit all Americans. What are they, and what can they do for you? Ed has the scoop on this week’s show. Listen here.

  3. The Main Event 10/2/26

    There were two potential terror plots thwarted this week, one of them by a truly heroic miracle carried out in mid-air. Was Iran responsible? It doesn’t take a genius to figure it out, confirmed or not. We’ve got all the known details on this week’s show, including some mysterious aspects of both...

  4. The Main Event 9/25/26

    As Trump hosts Xi of China this week, there’s a lawsuit against the four biggest AI companies as they attempt to get the government to regulate them without violating antitrust law. How does it all fit together? Ed helps to connect the dots on this week’s show.

  5. The Main Event 9/18/26

    What does the Fed’s decision to raise the interest rate this week mean for you? How about the AI scare train — should you jump on board, or is it orchestrated fearmongering motivated by politics? And how about Newsom’s fly fishing expedition — is he really serious about *not* running for...

  6. The Main Event 9/11/26 - 25th Anniversary Tribute of 9/11

    In the first half, we're talking about the progress on Iran you aren't seeing anywhere else. And in the second half, it's Ed's annual 9/11 tribute. On this 25th anniversary of the day that changed America, don't miss this week's show.

  7. The Main Event 9/4/26

    Ed welcomes back his friend Byron "Shrek" Sullivan for an hour of banter, storytelling and opinions.

  8. The Main Event 8/28/26

    What was that Supreme Court decision about this week, and what does it mean for election integrity? That’s what we’re talking about on this week’s show. Listen here.

  9. The Main Event 8/21/26

  10. The Main Event 8/14/26

  11. The Main Event 8/7/26

  12. The Main Event 7/31/26

  13. The Main Event 7/24/26

  14. The Main Event 7/17/26

  15. The Main Event 7/11/26

  16. The Main Event 7/3/26

  17. The Main Event 6/26/26

  18. The Main Event 6/19/26

  19. The Main Event 6/12/26

  20. The Main Event 6/5/26

  21. The Main Event 5/29/26

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  23. The Main Event 5/15/26

  24. The Main Event 5/8/26

  25. The Main Event 5/1/26

  26. The Main Event 4/24/26

  27. The Main Event 4/14/26

  28. The Main Event 4/10/26

  29. The Main Event 4/3/26

  30. The Main Event 3/27/26

  31. The Main Event 3/20/26

  32. The Main Event 3/13/26

  33. The Main Event 3/6/26

  34. The Main Event 2/27/26

  35. The Main Event 2/18/26

  36. The Main Event 2/13/26

  37. The Main Event 2/6/26

  38. The Main Event 1/30/26

  39. The Main Event 1/23/26

  40. The Main Event 1/16/26

  41. The Main Event 1/9/26

  42. The Main Event 12/30/25

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  44. The Main Event 12/19/25

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  50. The Main Event 11/7/25

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Ed Hoffman discusses national current events and politics from a conservative perspective, making the hard news of the week easy to understand.

HOSTED BY

Ed Hoffman

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news politics

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Ed Hoffman discusses national current events and politics from a conservative perspective, making the hard news of the week easy to understand.

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