Episode 142 of The Backlash is a full-scale election night breakdown of the 2026 primaries — from the battle for the soul of the Republican Party nationally, to the political civil war unfolding right here in Idaho. After spending a full week embedded with Congressman Thomas Massie and his campaign in Kentucky, David shares what he saw firsthand on the ground: the rallies, the grassroots energy,…
With just 8 days until the critical May 19 North Idaho Primary, The Backlash cuts through the noise. We break down the hottest races on the ballot, show you how to read yard signs for real grassroots momentum, and expose who’s actually organized versus who’s just pretending. North Idaho Pastor Paul Van Noy is now in full damage-control mode after rescinding his own endorsements of precinct…
On this episode of The Backlash, we sit down with Kevin Kervick — father, grandfather, educator, and outspoken dissident voice challenging the ideological direction of modern psychotherapy and Western culture. Kevin has spent years speaking out against what he sees as the growing influence of progressive political ideology inside the mental health profession, particularly in the areas of…
In this wide-ranging conversation, J. Arthur Bloom joins The Backlash to examine the current state of free speech in America, the challenges facing independent journalism, and the rapidly evolving political landscape under Donald Trump’s second term. From government pressure on platforms and legacy media to the rise of alternative voices, Bloom and the host dig into what real press freedom looks…
On this episode of The Backlash, we sit down with Michael Thomas, leader of the Catholic Land Movement, to break down one of the most ambitious and practical responses to the cultural and economic unraveling of the modern world. What does it actually look like to rebuild society from the ground up—rooted in faith, family, and land? Michael lays out the three core principles driving the movement:…
On this explosive episode of The Backlash, host David J. Reilly is joined by Casey Whalen and Ken Silva to break down the shocking federal indictment of the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC). According to the U.S. Department of Justice, the SPLC is facing multiple counts including wire fraud, bank fraud, and conspiracy to commit money laundering—allegedly tied to the misuse of donor funds and…
In this explosive episode of The Backlash, we sit down with Bobby Hatfield — a 50-year veteran of the American radio industry who’s seen it all from the inside. From Philadelphia to Detroit, Cleveland to Columbus, and beyond, Bobby built a career in radio during its most influential decades — and what he uncovered will change how you hear music, media, and culture forever. Bobby exposes how the…
North Idaho has always been a battleground — but most people don't know who's really been running it. This week, David J. Reilly sits down with Paul Banducci, entrepreneur, anarcho-capitalist, and co-host of the No ID Show, to pull back the curtain on the entrenched power structure that has quietly controlled Coeur d'Alene for decades. From the three waves of migration that reshaped the…
In this episode of The Backlash, Justin Stamm joins the show to break down how power actually works — from organized crime to modern political movements. We begin with Justin’s personal background and the unlikely path that led him into conversations with “Jimmy Blue Eyes,” and how those experiences shaped his understanding of influence, loyalty, and control. From there, we dive into the origins…
What does Taoism have to do with Idaho politics? More than you might think. This week, host David J. Reilly sits down with Wayne Hoffman — founder of the Idaho Freedom Foundation and one of the most influential figures in Idaho politics over the last two decades — for a wide-ranging conversation about freedom, government overreach, and why doing nothing might be the most radical political act of…
