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Today on Rising, look back at a year that many thought would be politically boring, but turned out to be anything but. Relive Rising's coverage of the most unforgettable moments, from President Biden's exit from the presidential race, to his endorsement of Vice President Harris, her 109-day run, followed by a blistering loss to Donald Trump. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on Rising, Robby Soave and Niall Stanage share who had the best year, and who bottomed out. Coca-Cola chooses casts artificial intelligence in their holiday ads. The Vatican faces backlash after it displays a Baby Jesus wrapped in a keffiyeh in its Nativity. Lynn Pasquerella, president of the American Association of Colleges and Universities, details how the incoming Trump administration will impact international students. Michael Connett, partner at Siri & Glimstad LLP, makes the case for removing fluoride from drinking water. This and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the show today, Amber Duke and Kevin Walling discuss what it means for President-elect Trump that some GOP lawmakers voted against his proposed legislation to keep the government open. Georgia Attorney General Fani Willis is disqualified from the election interference case against Donald Trump. California declares a state of emergency amid a spike in bird flu cases. An explosive article from the Wall Street Journal says Biden aides covered up his ailing mental capacity for years. NASA astronauts are still stuck in space as the plan to return them to Earth gets pushed to March 2025. All this and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shock poll: Luigi Mangione alleged murder of healthcare CEO is acceptable to 41% of youth; Terrorism charges!? Robby Soave (00:00) Liz Cheney accused of J6 witness tampering, GOP wants criminal investigation (09:45) AOC Loses leadership vote; Pelosi, Dem establishment move to crush leftist populism (20:39) Biden knifes Pelosi, endorses Congress stock trading ban (27:18) Why is the Biden administration still in the dark over where drones are from (36:05) Disney deletes transgender storyline, cites parental concern (43:58) Elon Musk tears into stopgap bill averting shutdown; 'ever seen bigger pork?' (52:19) Keith Olbermann blasts Mika Brzezinski and Joe Scarborough, says MSNBC should fire them (59:01) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CNN admits freed Syrian prisoner story was a sham; huge embarrassment for Clarissa Ward--Robby Soave (00:00) Woah: Donald Trump slams feds for New Jersey drones cover up! (10:12) Trudeau in trouble?! Finance minister resigns after opposing Trump, America first tariffs (19:14) Overreaction to CEO murder? NY governor proposes hotline for nervous executives (27:21) Trump could serve third term, says Steve Bannon (38:39) Trump goes scorched earth on the media; sues Ann Selzer over "terrible" poll (46:40) Joe Rogan, Charlamagne Tha God agree about New Jersey drones, demands answers (54:32) Covid vaccine mandates should never happen: Trump and RFK Jr (01:03:20) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe Biden’s worst pardon yet!? Kids for cash commutation outrages Josh Shapiro—Robby Soave (00:00) 'ABC, George Stephanopoulos 'bend the knee' to Trump, pay him $15 million after false claim (10:45) New Jersey drone origins revealed?! Federal defense program suspected (18:49) Trump flip-flopping on campaign promises? President-elect's allies weary (28:15) Fractured? Trump victory reveals Americans are not as divided (38:18) MSNBC, CNN hit new ratings low; networks have no idea how to handle Trump win (46:26) On SNL, Chris Rock MOCKS Luigi Mangione's FAN CLUB, Biden's Pardon of Hunter (55:04) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Rising today, Niall Stanage delivers a monologue on angry reactions to the murdering of the UnitedHealthcare CEO, Brian Thompson. The Department of Justice IG releases its report debunking theories that FBI informants were present at the Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021. Billionaires Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg and Jeff Bezos vie for Donald Trump’s attention. Rape accuser Crystal Magnum confesses she lied about claiming three Duke players sexually assaulted her in 2006. Google ruffles feathers after releasing a Christmas ad featuring a nonbionary influencer. Select colleges announce they will be offering free tuition to middle class students. All this and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pete Hegseth torches MSM over false smear that he was never admitted to West Point: Robby Soave (00:00) Will Biden pardon Hillary Clinton? ‘The View’ asks Bill Clinton awkward question (10:41) Venezuelan gang Tren De Aragua taking over US cities?! Report (20:59) Trump finally rewards loyalist Kari Lake with job in administration; fmr news anchor to lead VOA (31:16) Trump invites 'frenemy' Xi Jinping to his second inauguration (40:08) Mysterious Drones flying over New Jersey! Pentagon denies Iranian ‘mothership’ claim (48:24) Caitlin Clark slammed by Megyn Kelly for bending knee to wokeness; Rising debates (56:17) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mangione deranged manifesto released on Substack; desperate MSM fails to suppress it—Robby Soave (00:00) Joe Biden's insane pardon plans?! Hunter now, Fauci next? Matt Taibbi interview (10:59) Nancy Mace attacked by pro-transgender activist, police arrest suspect (20:31) Daniel Penny speaks out, ‘I felt vulnerable:’ Robby & Niall heated debate: Watch (31:31) Joe Rogan slams health insurers in reaction to UnitedHealthcare CEO murder: 'It's gross' (43:16) Embattled ex-Rep Matt Gaetz scores show on OAN Network: Rising reacts (51:53) Elon Musk warns GOP to fall in line with Trump's agenda, or else! (01:02:58) Whoopi Goldberg, Ana Navarro square off on celebrating the holidays despite Trump win (01:13:40) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Luigi Mangione, alleged UnitedHealthcare CEO killer, proves 'leftism is a disease'?! Robby Soave (00:00) Bashar Al-Assad fall is absolutely due to US sanctions, regime change delusions: Michael Tracey (10:48) Rand Paul DEMANDS Removal Of 900 US Troops From Syria: 'I Agree With President Trump' (24:19) Tulsi Gabbard endorsed by 250 veterans, 2017 Assad meeting scrutinized again (32:49) Elon Musk's DOGE vows to cut $2 trillion; Social Security and Medicare on the chopping block? (41:34) Term limits for SCOTUS? Manchin introduces new proposal (50:58) Piers Morgan aghast after Taylor Lorenz says she felt 'joy' over UnitedHealthcare CEO's murder! (01:01:14) Joe Rogan, Donald Trump floated for Time person of the year (01:09:52) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Rising today, Robby Soave delivers his radar on President Biden's possible preemptive pardon of former chief of NIH'S National Institutes of Allergy And Infectious Diseases Anthony Fauci. Joyce Karam, senior editor at Al-Monitor, weighs in on toppling of the Bashar al-Assad regime in Syria. President-elect Donald Trump gives his first major sit down interview to "Meet The Press" host Kristen Welker. The Lever's David Sirota discusses the fraud and greed within the health insurance industry, and the reaction over murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. A Manhattan jury acquits former marine Daniel Penny in the chokehold death of Jordan Neely. This and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Rising today, Amber Duke and Steven Olikara discuss why Elon Musk spent at least $250 million supporting Donald Trump’s reelection bid. Republican Sen. Joni Ernst (Iowa) continues withholding her support for Pete Hegseth to be the next secretary of defense. University of Michigan breaks away from a D.E.I. policy requiring incoming and tenured faculty to provide diversity statements. The hosts react to NFL star Aaron Rodgers opening up about losing family and friends over his views. “Y.M.C.A” co-writer Victor Willis endorses the tune to be played at Trump MAGA rallies. This, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Rising today, former Israeli hostage Aviva Siegel recounts her experience being apprehended by Hamas for 51 days. She also advocates for her husband’s release, who’s still being held captive in Gaza. California Rep. Ro Khanna (D) joins Rising to discuss the chaos within the Democratic Party. Pete Hegseth vows to fight as his nomination hangs on by a thread. President Biden infuriates Republicans with whispers of preemptive pardons. Gunman in the shooting death of UnitedHealthcare CEO remains at large. This and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President Joe Biden's decision to pardon Hunter will haunt Dems for years: Robby Soave (00:00) Fulton County DA Fani Willis' no good, very bad day (09:33) META Chief Mark Zuckerberg cozying up to Donald Trump; admits past censorship wrong (18:38) Transgender surgery for minors!? SCOTUS will consider ban (32:15) Raw-dogging The air?! Taylor Lorenz and Nate Silver argue about Covid precautions (43:06) 'I would rather be in populist woods than establishment prison,' Cenk Uygur on Rising (52:06) Ron DeSantis could replace Pete Hegseth as defense secretary nominee; Penelope Hegseth speaks out (01:02:30) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kash Patel pledges to turn FBI into ‘museum of the deep state’; Media furious—Robby Soave (00:00) Hunter Biden Pardon SLAMMED By Jon Stewart; KJP DEFENDS Joe Biden's 'War Time' Call(12:09) Pete Hegseth: 'Abuser of women' or witch hunt? Rising debates (23:16) Daniel Penny hailed as 'American hero' by Charlie Kirk; chokehold trail awaits verdict (35:52) Dinesh D'Souza denies that '2000 Mules' apology was forced (46:50) Lab origin most likely cause of Covid, says bombshell subcommittee report; accountability coming? (56:27) Thomas Massie rejects Trump's DEA pick Chad Chronister as 'Covid tyrant' (01:05:50) JK Rowling speaks out on death threats from pro-trans activists: 'Rape, murder, and violence' (01:15:01) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe Biden pardoning Hunter Biden is a massive betrayal of American values—Robby Soave (00:00) Will Joe Biden's pardon of Hunter Biden haunt Dems for years? Fmr Biden spokesman (13:33) Kash Patel vows to abolish the 'deep state'; Trump's FBI pick thrills MAGA base (30:36) Did Joe Rogan turn down Zelensky Interview? Warns Biden wants to start World War III (42:20) Bernie Sanders agrees with Elon MUSK, slams Pentagon for failing 7th audit: 'Waste and fraud' (51:02) Did Eric Adams just try out for a position in the Trump administration on The View?! (01:00:29) Cringe! Cheryl Hines hawks 'MAHA' products while hubby RFK Jr showers in the background (01:08:29) Hunter Biden pardon leaves MSNBC pundit speechless; Democrats condemn Joe Biden—Watch (01:16:41) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Rising today, Robby Soave and Niall Stanage react to Kamala Harris’ address to supporters three weeks after losing the election. Harris’ campaign team does an election post-mortem on “Pod Save America.” Simone Ledeen weighs in on Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire. Donald Trump threatens to impose tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China. Elon Musk blocks the sale of Infowars X account. This and more. #rising Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on Rising, Robby Soave and Niall Stanage discuss Special Counsel Jack Smith’s decision to drop the cases looming against Donald Trump. GOP strategist Melik Abdul weighs in on Trump’s billionaires cabinet. CEO of Rebellion PAC Brianna Wu discusses Rep. Nancy Mace’s (R-S.C.) anti-transgender bathroom bill. Walmart slashes DEI policies. This and more. #rising Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Poll: Voters approve of Trump transition; desperate Dems smear Tulsi Gabbard again—Robby Soave (00:00) Trump's remaining cabinet picks delight the right: Russell Vought, Scott Bessent, Marty Makary (11:14) Israel and Lebanon ceasefire talks come too late to fix Biden admin's disastrous foreign policy (22:39) Tulsi Gabbard terrifies Dems because she'll clean house at DNI: Michael Shellenberge (31:26) Bill Maher eviscerates Neil deGrasse Tyson on transgender athletes controversy (41:58) NBC's Brian Williams admits Dems lost working class, ignored immigration and inflation (51:40) Breaking: Kamala Harris might run for president again, or California governor?! (01:01:04) Trudeau BASHED For CHOOSING Taylor Swift Concert Over Canadian PROTESTERS For Gaza (01:08:51) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

GOP blesses Trump's new AG pick PAM BONDI; Hegseth insists he was cleared in sexual assault claim (00:00) Daniel Penny police investigation video exposed; vigilantism? WATCH (11:59) Billionaires Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos beef over Trump: Rising reacts (25:06) Megyn Kelly rampages against ‘Morning Joe’ asking how low can you go? (32:34) JK Rowling is back in favor at HBO, fighting back anti-woke forces (44:16) Bill Clinton says 'conservative Republican woman' better chance of winning presidency (53:01) New Jaguar ‘woke’ ad misses the moment, carmaker’s stock falls (01:02:24) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices