The Elliot Omanson Show

Melissa Morris isn’t your average entrepreneur. After taking out a $60,000 loan to chase her dream of breeding Savannah cats, she was hit with government pushback, neighborhood complaints, and constant setbacks. Instead of quitting, she turned that pressure into purpose — building one of the most respected exotic-cat breeding programs in the country. In this episode of Backseat Ballers, Melissa shares how she went from nearly losi...

Stock markets reached new all-time highs earlier this week but declined sharply today following China’s announcement of new restrictions on the export of rare earth materials and related technologies. In response, President Trump threatened a significant increase in tariffs on Chinese products. Currently, tariffs on Chinese imports stand at 30% under the existing trade truce between the U.S. and China. This sudden escalation in tr...

Trevor Lawrence memes, Chiefs heartbreak, and the truth about America’s healthcare fight. Trevor Lawrence was caught picking his nose on the sidelines just minutes before driving down the field on the Chiefs’ defense — capping it off with a game-winning touchdown rush after tripping twice. Then we pivot to politics. The government shutdown drags on, largely over disagreements about healthcare spending. The left wants to reinstate...

The stock market continues its strong run in 2025, with all major indices reaching new all-time highs this week. Year-to-date, the S&P 500 is nearly 15%, while the Nasdaq 100 has gained 18%. The federal government’s fiscal year ended Tuesday night without a budget agreement, triggering a government shutdown on Wednesday. Historically, shutdowns have had minimal lasting impact on markets, with stocks often rising slightly durin...

Charlie Kirk’s death sent shockwaves through the nation — and exposed just how far media narratives and hate-fueled echo chambers have gone. In this episode of The Elliot Omanson Show, we break down the media spin, the rise of political violence, and why so many are being radicalized instead of reasoned with.

We also explore how Charlie’s message continues to spark faith, strength, and resilience in a generation starving for truth.

Ukrainian immigrant Iryna Zarutska was brutally murdered in a New York subway by a man with 14 prior arrests — and the media barely reacted. Elliot Omanson and Nathaniel Vossman break down what happened, why it ignited public outrage, and what it reveals about America’s collapsing justice system. They also react to viral clips from Rosie O’Donnell, Don Lemon, and Jasmine Crockett — exploring how cultural chaos, soft-on-crime polici...

Trump was trending this weekend for an odd reason: conspiracies about his health — with some even claiming he was dead. Those rumors collapsed on Tuesday when Trump held a press conference from the Oval Office. The irony? Many of the same voices questioning Trump’s health are the ones who insisted Biden was fit to serve as president. Rosie O’Donnell was forced to issue an “apology” after falsely labeling the Minneapolis Catholic s...

Trump has fired Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, sparking questions about the Fed’s future and U.S. economic policy. We also cover Cracker Barrel’s failed rebrand and why the company returned to its original logo, along with reflections on the tragic Minneapolis Catholic school shooting that occurred yesterday. This episode delivers direct, unfiltered takes on the week’s most important stories—where politics, business, and cult...

The NFL has gone FULL woke — from male cheerleaders to end-zone slogans — and fans are fed up. With the NFL season just around the corner, excitement is building. Sundays mean food, beer, and football — both real and fantasy. But while fans gear up, the NFL continues to evolve into a woke league. Recently, the Vikings made headlines for including male cheerleaders in traditionally female roles — but they weren’t the first. The LA...

Violent crime in Washington, DC is near 30-year lows — but stubbornly high homicide rates keep it among the most dangerous U.S. cities. Is President Trump right or wrong to call in the National Guard? The media says no, but we’re not so sure.

Trump also made waves by pushing for a new U.S. Census — unusual outside the 10-year cycle — and seeking to exclude illegal immigrants from the count. Supporters call it common sense, critic...

The political theater continues this week as Texas Republicans push an aggressive redistricting plan that could flip five U.S. House seats in their favor ahead of the 2026 midterms. Backed by Governor Abbott, the move has sparked fierce backlash, prompting over 50 Democratic state legislators to flee the state and break quorum—blocking the vote entirely. In response, Republican leaders have issued civil arrest warrants and are even...

We kick things off with American Eagle’s bold new ad campaign featuring Sydney Sweeney — a healthy, attractive woman and a major shift from the industry’s recent trend of using “body inclusivity” as a marketing crutch. While most people appreciate the lighthearted “Good Jeans” slogan, some critics are stretching to connect it to eugenics and Nazi ideals due to Sweeney’s blonde hair and blue eyes. We find that claim absurd — and so ...

Was Stephen Colbert really canceled over politics… or was it just bad business?

If you listen to the media narrative, you might think Colbert was forced out after calling Trump’s $16 million settlement with Paramount “a bribe.” Just days later, he announced The Late Show would officially end in May 2026.

But here’s the truth: the show has reportedly been losing $40 million a year — with Colbert pulling in a $15 million salary. ...

In this episode of The Elliot Omanson Show, we break down President Joe Biden’s recent interview with the New York Times, where he defends his use of the autopen to approve a wave of last-minute presidential pardons.

Biden insists he was fully in control — blasting Trump and Republicans as “liars.” But leaked emails from Chief of Staff Jeff Zients suggest otherwise: White House staffers approved the pardons using Biden’s name bas...

The government fails at a lot of things — but one thing it does remarkably well is hiding the truth from the American people.

The Jeffrey Epstein case is the prime example. Both parties have played a role in burying the facts. While the government can’t completely silence the so-called “conspiracies,” it has done a disturbingly effective job at keeping the full truth hidden.

The Biden administration has allowed the cover-up to c...

This week’s episode dives deep into the most controversial topic in America right now: the Big Beautiful Bill.

Everyone’s weighing in — Elon Musk, Democrats, mainstream media, even some conservatives — and the outrage is loud. But let’s be honest: a lot of that outrage is misleading.

While critics scream about the deficit and benefit cuts, they conveniently ignore the real drivers — like tax cuts — and completely downplay the ma...

It should come as no surprise that the WNBA is once again pushing a woke narrative. The league, which continues to struggle with ratings, revenue, and relevance, added another bizarre moment this week. During a broadcast, Rebecca Lobo said the phrase “that’s what makes America great” — only to pause in silence, then awkwardly apologize. When patriotism is controversial, you know things are off the rails. For a league lacking talent...