Episodes

  • The Larry Kudlow Show | 04-18-26

    The Larry Kudlow Show | 04-18-26
    Apr 18 2026
    Today's episode of the Larry Kudlow show features a mixture of financial analysis, wartime reporting, and partisan political advocacy centered on the "Trumpian miracle" of current American policy. Kudlow and his expert guests, including General Jack Keane and Robert O'Brien, argue that the United States is successfully neutralizing the Iranian regime through a combination of military blockade, financial sanctions, and the removal of nuclear materials. Parallel to these foreign policy triumphs, the text details a "meltup" in the stock market fueled by strong corporate profits and the implementation of recent Trump-era tax cuts that have significantly increased household refunds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    2 hrs and 8 mins
  • Steve Forbes and John McLaughlin | 04-18-26

    Steve Forbes and John McLaughlin | 04-18-26
    Apr 18 2026
    Larry Kudlow and his guests discuss the intersection of national security and economic policy as pivotal factors for the upcoming midterm elections. Political strategist John McLaughlin presents polling data suggesting that a majority of Americans support a military confrontation with Iran to prevent nuclear proliferation, particularly following a persuasive direct address by the president. The panel argues that the Democratic opposition to the war is a strategic mistake fueled by personal animosity toward the president rather than national interest. Simultaneously, Steve Forbes and Kudlow advocate for a comprehensive economic bill centered on aggressive tax cuts and Federal Reserve reform to counter inflation and stimulate growth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    23 mins
  • John Carney | 04-18-26

    John Carney | 04-18-26
    Apr 18 2026
    Larry Kudlow has on John Carney to explore the vital link between corporate profitability and a thriving economy, suggesting that high earnings are the primary engine for job creation and market stability despite global conflicts. The dialogue shifts to a critical legal dispute regarding the Federal Reserve's refusal to provide documents to the Justice Department, an act the two view as a dangerous overreach of institutional independence. They argue that this lack of transparency undermines executive branch accountability and could provide a legitimate legal basis for the President to remove the Fed Chairman for cause. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    13 mins
  • Ret. Gen. Jack Keane | 04-18-26

    Ret. Gen. Jack Keane | 04-18-26
    Apr 18 2026
    Larry Kudlow and General Jack Keane discussing the unreliability of the Iranian government and the internal power struggle between political leaders and the Revolutionary Guard (IRGC). Despite recent diplomatic signals regarding the opening of the Strait of Hormuz, the conversation highlights how the IRGC’s military aggression—specifically firing on tankers—undermines any verbal promises of cooperation. The speakers argue for maintaining a strict economic and financial blockade to weaken the regime rather than trusting in deceptive negotiations. Finally, they detail the logistical challenges of a proposed nuclear disarmament plan, emphasizing that Iran is unlikely to surrender its enriched uranium crown jewels without immense pressure. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    23 mins
  • Jack Bouroudijian and Jim Iuorio | 04-18-26

    Jack Bouroudijian and Jim Iuorio | 04-18-26
    Apr 18 2026
    Larry Kudlow and guests Jack Bouroudijian and Jim Iuorio analyze a significant stock market rally fueled by robust corporate earnings and resilient economic indicators. The participants argue that the "mother’s milk" of this surge is a boom in profits, which they believe is sustained by pro-growth policies like deregulation and tax incentives. Central to their optimistic outlook is the stabilization of energy costs, specifically the downward trend in oil prices and natural gas, which helps mitigate fears of long-term inflation or stagflation. While the experts debate the nuances of the Federal Reserve’s role and the shape of the yield curve, the overall purpose of the segment is to highlight a V-shaped market recovery and express confidence in the enduring strength of the American economy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    20 mins
  • Gregg Jarrett | 04-18-26

    Gregg Jarrett | 04-18-26
    Apr 18 2026
    Larry Kudlow and Greg Jarrett discuss the recent declassification of documents that allegedly expose the first impeachment of Donald Trump as a coordinated fabrication involving intelligence officials and Democratic lawmakers. They argue that the original whistleblower was actually a partisan operative who conspired with figures like Adam Schiff to weaponize the legal system through a fraudulent complaint based on inadmissible hearsay. The conversation centers on new criminal referrals sent to the Justice Department, targeting individuals like Michael Atkinson for purportedly concealing exculpatory evidence and aiding a criminal conspiracy to defraud the government. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    13 mins
  • Amb. Robert O'Brien | 04-18-26

    Amb. Robert O'Brien | 04-18-26
    Apr 18 2026
    Larry Kudlow and Robert O’Brien discuss the United States' strategy to exert maximum economic and diplomatic pressure on the Iranian regime. The conversation highlights Operation Economic Fury, a plan spearheaded by Scott Bessent to dismantle Iran's financial networks by draining international bank accounts and enforcing a strict maritime blockade. O’Brien argues that internal political fractures and the weakening of proxy groups like Hezbollah have left Iran with no leverage, forcing them into a position where they must eventually submit to American demands. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    13 mins
  • Fmr. DOE Sec. Dan Brouillette | 04-18-26

    Fmr. DOE Sec. Dan Brouillette | 04-18-26
    Apr 18 2026
    Larry Kudlow has on former Secretary of Energy Dan Brouillette to explore how the United States has achieved a position of super dominance in the global energy market due to its transition into a leading exporter of oil and natural gas. The speakers argue that while Middle Eastern energy is currently plagued by geopolitical instability and blackmail, the American system offers unmatched reliability and property rights that allow buyers to trade resources freely. This shift toward a Western Hemisphere energy alliance provides the U.S. with immense diplomatic leverage, enabling it to influence global trade and counter the needs of adversaries like China. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    11 mins