You started paying attention. You realized politicians lie. You’re angry. Now what? In Episode 179 of The Backlash, Dave Reilly breaks down Idaho’s U.S. Senate race between Jim Risch and Todd Achilles—and uses it to tackle a bigger question: how do you navigate politics without falling for every campaign pitch, manufactured controversy, and promise someone makes to get elected? Becoming…
What does the Idaho Republican Party actually stand for? On this episode of The Backlash, Dave Reilly takes a deep dive into the newly adopted 2026 Idaho Republican Party Platform, reading the document section by section and breaking down what it means for Idaho voters, activists, elected officials, and the future direction of the state's dominant political party. From immigration, education,…
The Idaho GOP's grassroots movement scored another major victory this weekend as delegates from across the state gathered in Meridian for the 2026 Idaho Republican State Convention. In a closely watched three-way race, Chairwoman Dorothy Moon secured a historic third term, becoming the first Idaho GOP chairman to do so in more than four decades. Delegates also elected an entirely female…
The United States is now actively involved in a war with Iran, but the biggest question may be whether President Trump still has a path to peace—or whether powerful interests are determined to ensure the conflict continues. This week, Dan McKnight, founder of Bring Our Troops Home, joins The Backlash to discuss the rapidly escalating war in the Middle East, the growing risk of a wider regional…