4 Things To Know This Afternoon
Your essential end-of-day rundown of the four most important stories breaking while you were busy. Hosted by nationally syndicated radio host Erick Erickson, 4 Things to Know This Afternoon delivers smart, conservative analysis of the four biggest headlines shaping the nation and the world in less than ten minutes. From national security to culture, economics to politics, Erick distills the noise into clarity—cutting through the spin with conviction, context, and a clear-eyed view of where things stand. Subscribe for daily insight before dinner.
Episodes
On this solemn September 11th, Erick Erickson reflects on the state of our nation after the assassination of Charlie Kirk. From the disturbing gloating of educators online to the progressive framing of words as violence, Erickson warns of a cultural and political tipping point. He also examines how mainstream media coverage, including CBS and CNN, continues to marginalize conservative voices while shaping narratives t...
•Charlie Kirk Shot — The TPUSA founder was shot at Utah Valley University. His condition is unknown. The attack highlights escalating left-wing violence in politics.
•Markets Surge Despite Tariffs — The S&P hits record highs as the Producer Price Index shows deflation. Strong consumer spending masks weaknesses in manufacturing and tariffs’ long-term drag.
•NATO Condemns Russia — Russian jet...
•Census Bureau confirms inflation wiped out all wage growth for working Americans while elites making $250K+ came out ahead. The media dismissed Americans’ concerns, but the data proves otherwise.
•A Michigan judge dismisses charges against Trump’s so-called “fake electors” — a ruling that could ripple into Nevada and beyond. Was 2020 a turning point the GOP still hasn’t moved past?
•Israel...
•Operation Midway Blitz in Chicago — ICE launches a large-scale enforcement surge, staging agents at Naval Station Great Lakes to detain illegal immigrants.
•Congressional Stock Trading Ban — President Trump surprises House leaders by backing Rep. Anna Paulina Luna’s discharge petition, catching leadership off guard.
•French Government Collapse — Prime Minister François Bayrou ousted as France’s debt crisis deepens, sparking fresh ...
• Weak Jobs Report – Only 22,000 jobs were added in August while U.S. manufacturing lost 75,000 positions. Tariffs are hitting hard, prices are climbing, and interest rate cuts are now expected.
• Airline Rule Reversal – Pete Buttigieg criticizes the Trump administration for rolling back flight delay compensation. The rule looked consumer-friendly, but critics argue it raised ticket costs and degraded se...
•Federal Reserve Under Investigation – The Justice Department has opened a criminal probe into Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook over alleged mortgage fraud tied to property filings in Georgia and Michigan. A sitting Fed governor facing grand jury subpoenas raises questions about independence, accountability, and political optics.
•McDonalds Takes on Tipping – The fast-food giant is pushing to end the sub-minimum tip wage model, a...
•Space Command Relocation – President Trump orders U.S. Space Command HQ moved from Colorado Springs to Huntsville, Alabama. The Air Force backed the move for cost and strategic reasons, but politics also play a role as Alabama wins big on defense jobs and aerospace influence.
•Afghanistan Earthquake Disaster – A devastating 6.0 magnitude quake killed over 1,400 people and destroyed entire villages. International aid is slowed by T...
•Sen. Joni Ernst Retires: Iowa’s Republican senator won’t seek reelection in 2026, setting up a high-stakes battle for control of a key Senate seat.
•Trump’s Pocket Rescission: The White House cancels $4.8 billion in foreign aid using an executive maneuver that bypasses Congress. Critics say it undermines constitutional spending powers, raising a fresh separation of powers fight.
•Kraft Hei...
•Chinese Money Laundering Networks: U.S. banks funneled over $300 billion tied to Chinese operations fueling fentanyl smuggling and Mexican cartels. Weak compliance has made America’s financial system a national security risk.
•GDP Revised to 3.3%: The Commerce Department revised Q2 GDP growth upward, but the numbers reveal fragility.
•Fox vs. YouTube TV: A carriage fee dispute threatens mi...
•China’s Salt Typhoon Hack: A massive espionage campaign infiltrated telecom infrastructure across 80 countries, including Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile. Millions of U.S. call logs and even sensitive communications may have been exposed. This is infrastructure warfare, not just spying.
•Greenland Influence Allegations: Denmark summons the U.S. envoy after reports that Trump-linked operatives pushed separat...
•Energy War in Europe: Russia and Ukraine escalate attacks on pipelines and refineries as President Trump pivots U.S. strategy to support NATO allies supplying Ukraine. What’s at stake is not just territory, but global energy security.
•California Gerrymandering Fight: A new lawsuit challenges California’s partisan maps, but with a partisan state Supreme Court, the outcome looks predetermined. The fight ...
•The Abrego Garcia Case — Deported by mistake, returned, and now facing deportation again—this time to Uganda. His case exposes serious flaws in due process, immigration enforcement, and political theater.
•Cash Bail Reform Debate — President Trump presses for ending cash bail. He’s right about fairness, but eliminating bail without safeguards risks dangerous judicial discretion. The real balance must ke...
Epstein transcript released, Intel equity fight, Fed rate cut signals, DC crime crackdown.
Erick Erickson breaks down the four major stories you need to know before the day ends. From political power plays in Washington to breaking developments the mainstream media is ignoring, this rapid-fire update cuts through the noise.
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Walmart tariff squeeze, Trump goes on crime patrol, Dobson’s legacy, and NY fraud fine overturned.
Erick Erickson breaks down the four major stories you need to know before the day ends. From political power plays in Washington to breaking developments the mainstream media is ignoring, this rapid-fire update cuts through the noise.
Get the podcast on Apple, Spotify, or your ...
Epstein files sealed, Vance & Hegseth shift crime debate, media trust plunges, Army expands arsenal
Erick Erickson breaks down the four major stories you need to know before the day ends. From political power plays in Washington to breaking developments the mainstream media is ignoring, this rapid-fire update cuts through the noise.
Get the podcast on Apple, Spotify, or your favorite app.
<...Hamas ceasefire stalls, Trump tariffs hit allies, Intel bailout sparks socialism debate, and radioactive shrimp.
Erick Erickson breaks down the four major stories you need to know before the day ends. From political power plays in Washington to breaking developments the mainstream media is ignoring, this rapid-fire update cuts through the noise.
Get the podcast on Apple, Spotify, or your fa...
• Zelensky Meets Trump at the White House — Ukraine’s president presses for security guarantees, and Trump pointedly refuses to rule out U.S. troops in a post-war peace deal.
• Intel Bailout or Corporate Socialism? — The Trump administration floats a controversial proposal for the U.S. Treasury to take an equity stake in Intel in exchange for Chips Act funds.
• Dominion vs. Newsmax Settleme...
DC shifts on ICE cooperation, Trump faces Putin in Alaska, Florida expands detention, tariffs fuel inflation.
Erick Erickson breaks down the four major stories you need to know before the day ends. From political power plays in Washington to breaking developments the mainstream media is ignoring, this rapid-fire update cuts through the noise.
Get the podcast on Apple, Spotify, or your favor...
California’s new maps could flip the House, but trigger GOP redraws nationwide. Trump sets Ukraine red lines before facing Putin. Amazon rolls out same-day groceries to 2,300 cities. White House weighs marijuana rescheduling, sparking cultural and policy battles.
Erick Erickson breaks down the four major stories you need to know before the day ends. From political power plays in Washington to breaking de...
• Texas Politics: Attorney General Ken Paxton seeks jail time for Beto O’Rourke over a redistricting fundraising dispute, raising questions about using prosecutorial power in political fights.
• VA Staffing Crisis: Every VA medical center reports shortages, severe shortages up 50%, exposing a long-running workforce failure that predates this administration.
• White House vs. Goldman Sachs: ...
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