The Brian Mudd Show

The bottom line is that what we’re seeing playout right now isn’t sustainable. Something will give, and if it isn’t a resolution to conflicts overseas rather quickly, it will be the economy domestically. Let’s pray that’s not the case and that some serious deal making moves the needle. After all, with 47% of the country’s oil coming through the Strait of Hormuz, China wants resolution with Iran even more than we do. 

Today's Top Stories - May 14th, 2026

If Florida eliminates homesteaded property taxes, those who benefit most are those who either already are homesteaded property owners and those who already own property here that could become homesteaded. Those who would seek to relocate here after the policy impact would see less inventory available, and higher prices they’d have to pay for homes impacting the affordability dynamic for many.  

Your daily recap of the biggest news from around the state that impacts you throughout the Palm Beaches and Treasure Coast.  

Unless you’re a proud pronoun Olympian with Socialist beliefs – the Democrat Party isn’t the place where you want to be.

Today's Top Stories - May 13th, 2026

The Republican advantage over Democrats now stands at a record 1,505,374. The total includes a net change of 12,952 voters in April. Of Florida’s 67 counties – only 8 currently have Democrat majorities by way of voter registration. It's clear that the trends that were in place prior to 2024’s election cycle have continued to play out after it as well. 

Your daily recap of the biggest news from around the state that impacts you throughout the Palm Beaches and Treasure Coast.  

In the second Trump administration I'm tracking all of President Trump’s executive orders. This story will be updated as he issues them. He’s signed 258 executive orders compared to 220 signed during the entirety of his first administration and 162 signed by President Biden during his administration. Additionally, President Trump has signed 139 presidential proclamations, 64 presidential memoranda.    

We have a historic opportunity to do the big thing this year, in the final year of a historically great governor who’s not afraid to do the big things. I hope it’s not wasted.

Today's Top Stories - May 12th, 2026

Q&A Addressing My Coverage of Teacher Pay

Interview: Iran, Russia & President Trump's Trip to China w/Jonathan Savage

Your daily recap of the biggest news from around the state that impacts you throughout the Palm Beaches and Treasure Coast.  

It’s a mixed bag of foreign policy news...but if you’re looking for some good news to begin your week, I’ve got it, and it’s coming from perhaps two of the most unlikely places. 

Today's Top Stories - May 11th, 2026

While last week featured some of the highest prices for gas in years, it also featured the longest winning streak for the S&P 500 in years as a combination of outstanding earnings and better than expected jobs reports from ADP and the BLS powered stocks to record highs yet again. To date the AI tech boom has proved to be both accretive to the U.S. economy and to the labor market thus far in a move that’s surprised many.  

Interview: Russia & Ukraine Ceasefire, Iran Deal Rejected & Presidents Trump & Xi to Meet w/Jonathan Savage

Your daily recap of the biggest news from around the state that impacts you throughout the Palm Beaches and Treasure Coast.  

Revisited: Q&A - Can You Outrun Alligators?

Revisited: The Future of Solar 

On Wednesday reports suggested there maybe, could be, peace in the middle east imminently. On Thursday that turned into talk of what perhaps could be one week? That’s what President Trump said it may take to hash out terms with Iran on a peace deal. And that wasn’t the only less than ideal related news item yesterday. 

Today's Top Stories - May 8th, 2026

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Your daily recap of the biggest news from around the state that impacts you throughout the Palm Beaches and Treasure Coast.  

While it’s not yet “officially” hurricane season, being prepared now essentially makes as much sense as being prepared in June. In fact, starting in 2019 during the streak of May storms, the National Hurricane Center began their daily tracking updates on May 15th. The storms don’t choose specific dates on calendars the way we do. Historically about 3% of named storms and hurricanes happen before hurricane season officially starts.

The question entering Wednesday was whether the pause of Project Freedom amid news of a potential Iranian peace deal was in effect ground hog day...or whether yesterday would truly be a monumental day of change in the middle east. According to Axios – which was the first to break detailed news of a potential deal in the making, a one-page memorandum was under serious consideration for ratification by Iran. 

Today's Top Stories - May 7th, 2026

As I stated yesterday, a debate can still be had about what appropriate levels of compensation should be for teachers and whether the CTA demanded raise of 4.8% or the PBC School District offered raise of 1.5% is most appropriate, however first the facts should be established which is not something I’ve not seen occur with any news reporting other than what I’ve covered over the years. This has often placed me in the crosshairs of teachers – which isn’t inherently my intention to do. As always there are two sides to stories and one side to facts. These are facts and the basis for any honest conversation regarding this topic.  

Your daily recap of the biggest news from around the state that impacts you throughout the Palm Beaches and Treasure Coast.  

The Facts About PBC Teacher Pay & Midterm Momentum – Top 3 Takeaways – May 6th, 2026 

Today's Top Stories - May 6th, 2026

Talkbacks - Iran & Gas Prices - May 6th, 2026

In the second Trump administration I'm tracking all of President Trump’s executive orders. This story will be updated as he issues them. He’s signed 258 executive orders compared to 220 signed during the entirety of his first administration and 162 signed by President Biden during his administration. Additionally, President Trump has signed 135 presidential proclamations, 64 presidential memoranda.   

Interview: Possible Iran Peace Deal or Groundhog Day? w/Jonathan Savage

Your daily recap of the biggest news from around the state that impacts you throughout the Palm Beaches and Treasure Coast.  

Today's Top Stories - May 6th, 2026

Q&A - If the U.S. Is Energy Independent Why Are Gas Prices Higher?

Your daily recap of the biggest news from around the state that impacts you throughout the Palm Beaches and Treasure Coast.   

Interview: Spirit Airlines Fallout w/Tonya J. Powers

The only more entertaining standup act I’ve seen than President Trump’s performance at the Forum Club (who did an amazing job pulling the short-notice event together Friday night) was Jerry Seinfeld

Today's Top Stories - May 4th, 2026

No resolution in Iran? No interest rate cuts coming, no problem for stocks and cryptocurrencies yet again last week. 

Interview: Iran's 14-Point Peace Plan & Project Freedom w/Jonathan Savage

Your daily recap of the biggest news from around the state that impacts you throughout the Palm Beaches and Treasure Coast.  

Revisited: - HOA's

Revisited: Q&A - Weather Mods

This week the Florida legislature delivered Governor DeSantis the win he’d been looking for on redistricting.

Today's Top Stories - May 1st, 2026

The partial shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security which began on February 14th, due to Democrat demands to expose identifies of Border Patrol and ICE employees and to significantly limit their abilities to enforce the law. The DHS shutdown is the longest funding lapse on record for any federal government department - exceeding the record established just last fall – which is why increasingly even essential impacted federal government employees are exiting their roles.