What happened to the American nationalist tradition—and how did globalism become the dominant ideology of the modern political order? In this episode of The Backlash, Dave is joined by independent scholar, novelist, and longtime dissident commentator Thomas777 for a sweeping examination of American nationalism, political power, and the hidden forces that shaped the country we inhabit today…
What if escaping the soulless corporate system was easier than we’ve been led to believe? In Episode 160 of The Backlash, Dave sits down with world-renowned regenerative agriculture pioneer Joel Salatin for a wide-ranging conversation about the growing movement of Americans returning to the land, rebuilding local communities, and taking control of how they live, work, and eat. Why are…
Is Christian Zionism approaching its breaking point? In Episode 159 of The Backlash, Dave sits down with returning guest J.D. Hall for a wide-ranging examination of dispensationalism, the Israel lobby’s influence within American Christianity, and the growing revolt against unconditional support for the modern State of Israel. J.D. recounts his recent appearance with Tucker Carlson, reflects on…
As the 25th anniversary of September 11 approaches, the questions Americans were told to stop asking have only grown harder to ignore. In Episode 158 of The Backlash, Dave Reilly is joined by Richard Gage, AIA—a veteran San Francisco Bay Area architect, member of the American Institute of Architects, and founder and former CEO of Architects & Engineers for 9/11 Truth. For nearly two decades, Gage…
What do Americans really believe right now — about war, leadership, freedom, and the future of the republic? In this episode of The Backlash, Dave sits down with America's *ONLY* Honest Pollster Mark Mitchell to examine the real-time data shaping America's political and cultural trajectory. As trust in institutions collapses and global tensions rise, the numbers tell a story far different from…
A new generation of Christians is rejecting the passive, privatized faith promoted by the modern political establishment—and beginning to reclaim Christianity’s rightful place in public life. On Episode 155 of The Backlash, Dave Reilly is joined by Pastor Joel Webbon to discuss the rise of the New Christian Right, the failures of the old Religious Right, and why growing numbers of Christians are…
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…