Newsmax host, Wall Street veteran, and longtime fan of the Savage Nation John Tabacco joins Savage for a candid conversation on politics, finance, and life. Tabacco recollects on his Staten Island upbringing with an NYPD father and a close-knit Italian family along with his path to Wall Street success. In addition to his Newsmax show Wise Guys, Tabacco has been a contributor on CNBC and Fox Business, even predicting the decline and eventual collapse of Lehman Brothers. A lifelong New Yorker, John announces his candidacy for New York’s 10th Congressional seat and his hope to put Bill De Blasio in his “political grave.” As a special treat – hear a classic call from Jimmy in Brooklyn.
Chris Ruddy on Trump’s Legacy and America’s Future – #983
Savage interviews Newsmax founder Chris Ruddy about President Donald Trump’s legacy, the midterms, and the political impact of the Iran war. They discuss how higher gas prices and the rising cost of living may pose a threat to Republicans in the midterm elections. They discuss the Iran War, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s leadership, and the…
SAVAGE WISDOM – LIFE SUCKS, GET OVER IT! + THE PASSAGE OF TIME – #982
Savage shares why life “sucks,” happiness is fleeting, and accepting life’s difficulty makes it easier to handle. He argues American weakness comes from media and cultural delusions that everyone should be happy. He criticizes reliance on government “crutches and a fantasy culture fueled by TV and movies. He recalls growing up with radio, valuing imagination,…
HELTER SKELTER – HOW THE MANSON MURDERS RELATE TO TODAY – #981
(September 8, 2009) Savage uses a History Channel documentary on Charles Manson and the “Helter Skelter” race-war idea to argue that America today is nearing similar social turmoil. He links 1960s counterculture to current politics, compares progressive movements and healthcare proposals to Bolshevism, Pol Pot, and Hitler’s public-works socialism.
AFTER TRUMP IS GONE FROM OFFICE – A DARK FUTURE – #980
Savage shares his dark vision for America. He speculates about what will happen to the U.S. after Trump leaves office, arguing that economic pain could fuel a “revolution at the ballot box.” He predicts rapid leftward political change amid a younger, more diverse population. He then revisits his 2015 book “Government Zero” where he outlined…
WHERE DO YOU TURN IN HOPELESS TIMES? – #979
Michael Savage opens by asking who can be trusted anymore, arguing that media, medicine, science, academia, and other institutions have lost credibility, and he pivots from daily political coverage to faith, suggesting God and the Bible as the remaining bedrock amid rising cynicism and depravity. He cites violent crime stories, criticizes sensational news and Hollywood’s…
Psychedelic Horror Stories (May 18, 2016) – #978
In this classic radio episode, Savage explores the question, “What is truth?” through a mix of politics, religion, immigration, personal experience, and warnings about psychedelics. He and callers discuss psychedelic drugs, including LSD, psilocybin, and MDMA, with callers describing frightening experiences, addiction, trauma, and lasting psychological consequences. Savage questions claims about the therapeutic benefits of…
IS IT WORSE THAN WE THINK? – #977
What is actually happening in the Middle East? Savage shares a secondhand account from a Navy father whose son returned from an aircraft carrier deployment claiming morale is at an all-time low. Some sailors are questioning the war with Iran, believing they are fighting a proxy war for Israel and blaming Israel for long deployments.…
NEAR DEATH EXPERIENCES – #976
Savage and callers discuss near-death experiences. Callers recount their close encounters with death, describing out-of-body tunnels, lights, entities, and renewed purpose after suicide attempts, drowning, drug overdose, and a cliff fall. He reads from his book “God, Faith and Reason” about finding God through life experiences and nature.
PAT BUCHANAN & MICHAEL SAVAGE – ON THE CHINA THREAT, OCT, 2007 – #975
In this prescient interview, Savage speaks with Pat Buchanan about issues that would become increasingly important in the years that followed, including China’s growing economic power, national security, foreign ownership of American assets, cybersecurity, trade deficits, manufacturing losses, immigration, and American sovereignty. Savage argued that the proposed 3Com deal involving Chinese telecommunications company Huawei should…
EXTINCTION OF THE WEST – #974
Michael Savage opens with a prescient quote from Malcolm Muggeridge arguing the West is “training its own destroyers.” He warns that Western civilization is nearing extinction through internal decadence and a Muslim invasion and seventh-century “throwback” Islam exemplified by Iran. He discusses the wars with Iran and Ukraine and their continuing challenges for the West.…
A CASTLE IN THE AIR; The Myth of Socialism – #973
Savage uses ancient Greek coins and Oswald Spengler’s The Decline of the West to frame a discussion of declining civilizations and the rise of socialism. He calls socialism a “castle in the air” that promises free goods but historically delivers failure, citing Cuba, the Soviet Union, and Mao’s China. He argues socialism’s appeal is fueled…
RADIO GOLDEN OLDIE – October 1, 2007 – #972
Savage discusses political despair and media distractions. He cites a website poll with over 20 million votes urging him to quit radio and run for president as an independent if he can raise $50 million, proposing a platform of “borders, language, culture,” including militarizing borders, making English mandatory, and restricting voting. He asks callers to…
MOM’S DUMMY CAN BE DEPORTED; SAVAGE & ROVIN Part 2 – #971
Savage and Jeff Rovin discuss the decline of New York City under socialist Mayor Mamdani. Rovin shares about his decision to leave Manhattan in 2019 after sensing a need to get out of the city. They discuss New York City’s deterioration, including rising housing costs, changing politics, and the departure of affluent residents and businesses.…
SAVAGE & ROVIN- THE WORLD ACCORDING TO US – #970
Savage sits down with author Jeff Rovin for a wide-ranging discussion on some of today’s most contentious political issues. They examine the Senate hearings involving Anthony Fauci, discussing his repeated invocation of the Fifth Amendment, the departure of his legal counsel, and the true purpose of the hearings. The conversation then turns to Iran, where…
SOCIALISM/COMMUNISM RISING IN AMERICA. WHO OR WHAT DO YOU BLAME? – #969
Savage argues that civilizations rise and fall, using examples such as Marquesan war clubs and ancient Greek coins to frame his view that the West is declining because of immigration, liberalism, and the growth of socialism and communism. He fears that the reign of Zohran Mamdani in New York City could be a sign of…
IRAN WAR; KILLER DRONES MUST BE BANNED – #968
Savage argues that “killer drones” must be banned in combat because they violate the Geneva Convention and dehumanize war by turning soldiers into “mincemeat,” leaving nothing to return to families. He discusses why we must restore humanitarian standards and reason, comparing rules in warfare to rules in sports like boxing and MMA. He cites existing…
AMERICA FIRST; AMERICANS LAST? – #967
Savage reflects on his tweet, “America First, Americans Last?, arguing that recent U.S. foreign and domestic policies are failing to improve the lives of ordinary Americans. He criticizes escalating conflicts involving Iran and Ukraine, contending that they have contributed to economic strain while Americans continue to face high gas and food prices. Savage also questions…
AMERICAN PATRIOTS VS. AMERICA HATERS – #966
Savage exposes how Bernie Sanders and other anti-American Democrats must be defeated by American patriots. He calls for an investigation into Sanders’ background and his visits to the Soviet Union. Savage discusses Sanders’ radical proposals and the growing influence of leftwing groups like Antifa, calling for it to be labeled a terrorist group. He speculates…
LINDSEY GRAHAM; A WARMONGER’S LEGACY – #965
Savage recounts meeting Senator Lindsey Graham during Trump’s first term. He recalls appreciating Graham’s frank, humble personality, but detesting his warmongering policies. He argues Graham’s death at 71 was a heart attack or travel-related clot, rejecting claims Russia, Iran, or others killed him. He then shifts to commentary on immigration-related sexual crimes in Germany, cultural…
MICHAEL SAYS GOODBYE – #964
When one door closes, another one opens… Savage announces that this Sunday will be his final Newsmax TV show after a year and a half and 74 episodes, explaining that he wants to dedicate more time to the Healing Wheel Society (healingwheel.org) and focus on spiritual matters. He shares that he will continue producing podcasts…
DEPORT MAMDANI – DEMOCRATIC SOCIALISM MUST BE CRIMINALIZED – #963
Savage reacts to Mayor Zohran’s Mamdani’s seditious Independence Day speech. Savage warns that the United States is approaching a political crisis as communist and socialist ideologies pose a growing threat. He recounts the rise of Pol Pot and the Khmer Rouge’s rule in Cambodia that resulted in the deaths of millions. Drawing parallels between Cambodia’s…
