The Burning Truth

Dr. Brian Schmutzler is running for Indiana State Senate District 11 to unseat incumbent Linda Rogers in the Republican primary. He says the straw that broke the camel's back was her voting against redistricting, but that isn't his only complaint. He also just got the coveted endorsement of President Donald Trump.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pastor Miles talks about the Freedom Truck being at Nfluence Church in Granger today and tomorrow, he's doing another outdoor event in Tucson, and he clarifies some myths about pagan influence on Easter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rep. Stutzman joins us to discuss if continuing resolutions are the new normal in government funding, how funding requests for Iran could actually help fund DHS, and the MAGA bracket he's running on his social media.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

March 16, 2026 Indiana Senator Jim Banks joins Casey Hendrickson on The Burning Truth to map out the three realistic paths for passing the SAVE Act: this week's guaranteed-to-fail floor vote, pushing it through budget reconciliation, or linking it to the explosive Section 702 FISA reauthorization battle. Banks explains why Washington insiders are dragging their feet on election integrity while the surveillance state gets a free pass, and what Hoosiers need to demand from their representatives to secure voter ID nationwide. Essential conservative talk radio from South Bend and Fort Wayne.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Casey Hendrickson tears into the lack of spine infecting the GOP at every level—from D.C. to statehouses—while breaking down President Trump’s sharp reaction to Iran’s new Supreme Leader being outed as “likely gay” and his vow to track which countries help reopen the Strait of Hormuz. He covers Cuba’s desperate pivot toward talks with the Trump administration after protesters torched their Communist Party HQ amid gunfire, proving the regime’s “never bend the knee” rhetoric was all bluster. Plus, the horrifying case of an adult illegal migrant posing as a “schoolboy” who groped nine high school girls in Virginia—released under Biden’s policies. Unfiltered conservative talk from Northern Indiana.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this hour of The Burning Truth, Casey Hendrickson sits down with Indiana 3rd District Congressman Marlin Stutzman to break down where the SAVE Act really stands in Washington and what it would take to actually get it passed. Stutzman walks through the three main paths forward—from a likely‑failed floor vote, to reconciliation, to tying the bill to Section 702 FISA reauthorization—and what each option means for election integrity and civil liberties. Casey then unpacks the escalating feud between Mark Levin and Tucker Carlson, reacts to President Trump weighing in, and answers listener questions about how this fight could reshape the conservative media landscape.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rep. Stutsman joins us and Casey addresses some listener messages and talks about how the Tucker/Levin feud could be a psyop, and other theories.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this hour of The Burning Truth, Casey Hendrickson torches a Hollywood activist demanding a “ceasefire” in Gaza six months after one was already in place, then mocks a CNN talking head who somehow thinks Pete Hegseth blew millions in lobster “all for himself” instead of for the troops. Casey exposes how the Left equates supporting our military with the same kind of blue‑state grift that funnels fraud dollars overseas. He then spotlights Virginia Democrats quietly exempting themselves from their own new gun‑confiscation law, proving once again that gun control is for you, not them. Indiana Senator Jim Banks joins the show to lay out three possible paths for the SAVE Act: this week’s doomed floor vote, pushing it through reconciliation, and tying it to Section 702 FISA reauthorization—forcing Washington to choose between securing elections and preserving a scandal‑plagued surveillance tool.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pastor Miles talks about a professor calling to ban the terms ‘gay’ and ‘lesbian’ because it offends trans people, there’s been a 21% decline in young adults identifying as LGBTQ since 2023, the Notre Dame students’ successful protest, and the Make Heaven Crowded Tour.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Micah Beckwith talks IEDC audit, SNAP changes, gun ranges and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sen. Banks talks about Iran and his new Dalilah Law to get illegal immigrants with CDLs off the road.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sen. Banks discusses his trucker tip line, the DHS funding shutdown, and the Potomac sewage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pastor Miles addresses the false rumor that Charlie Kirk was converting to Catholicism, and Notre Dame students successfully blocking pro-abortion professor from taking over department.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rep. Stutzman talks about the war with Iran.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Casey Hendrickson dives into the Trump administration's DHS turmoil as top spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin resigns. He slams Detroit's police chief for firing officers who tipped off Border Patrol during traffic stops, breaks down fresh details from the Elkhart County High Dive Park police shooting, plus Harmeet Dhillon's voter roll lawsuits and a Hollywood actor's woke apology for Silence of the Lambs. Straight talk from Northern Indiana's conservative voice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this hour of The Burning Truth, Casey Hendrickson breaks down explosive reports that U.S. and Dutch pilots may be secretly flying Ukrainian F‑16s in combat, and why Kyiv is scrambling to deny it. Then Casey uses his experience as a professional broadcaster to dismantle Stephen Colbert’s “government censorship” narrative, explaining what FCC rules actually say and why the Left’s free‑speech outrage is pure performance.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 1 features an in‑depth interview with Indiana State Treasurer Daniel Elliott, who joins Casey for a wide‑ranging conversation about how Hoosier tax dollars are being managed and where the state is headed. The Treasurer weighs in on the proposed Chicago Bears stadium deal and what it could mean for Indiana’s economy and regional competition, then dives into the state budget, taxes, and long‑term roads and infrastructure funding—including how the Indiana Bond Bank helps local communities finance critical projects without blowing up their balance sheets. From everyday pocketbook issues to big‑picture investment strategy, Elliott gives listeners a candid look at how his office is working to keep Indiana fiscally strong while still investing in growth, jobs, and safer, better‑maintained roads across the state.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For this week’s Tuesday Tithe, Pastor Lucas Miles joins Casey to dig into a disturbing story out of Maryland, where a far‑left activist allegedly tried to weaponize Child Protective Services against TPUSA, targeting Christian conservatives for their beliefs rather than any real child‑safety concern. From there, they recap highlights from the National Christian Broadcasters convention, where pastors, broadcasters, and ministry leaders wrestled with how to preach biblical truth in a culture increasingly hostile to it. Pastor Miles then tackles a hard question too many churches avoid: Does the modern church really care about men’s issues? They discuss fatherlessness, male mental health, and why so many men feel sidelined or shamed in today’s congregations—and what it would look like for the church to call men back to courage, responsibility, and genuine discipleship.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 3 opens with a FLASHBACK to Casey’s earlier takedown of Indiana State Sen. Greg Goode, who once gave a soaring speech about America “counting on Indiana” while quietly working against conservatives. New leaked audio now catches Goode bragging at a county GOP event about ignoring the grassroots and smearing TPAction/TPUSA with a fabricated story that activists kicked in his door and nearly killed his family—an incident that never happened. The segment exposes how some so‑called Republicans weaponize lies against their own voters to protect their status. Then Casey turns to Barack Obama’s latest media‑protected stunt: in a recent interview, Obama casually says “yes, aliens are real,” only for the interviewer to move on with zero follow‑up questions. After public blowback, Obama walks it back and claims he was speaking “statistically” or “theoretically,” a perfect snapshot of how unserious our elites and their media shields have become. Government incompetence gets a spotlight with the story of a Minnesota state employee, tasked with reviewing Medicaid fraud, who was caught on video keying Teslas in a parking lot. The irony of a supposed fraud watchdog vandalizing private property is not lost on Casey, who uses it to illustrate how deep the rot goes inside the bureaucracy. The hour wraps with a worldwide facepalm courtesy of Rep. Alexandria Ocasio‑Cortez. First, a viral clip shows AOC apparently confused about where the equator is during her latest “world tour.” Then coverage of her Munich appearance shows her lashing out at the press for accurately reporting her disastrous performance, leaving her more exposed than ever as style over substance.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 2 opens with a jaw-dropping story of a school secretary whose husband allegedly walked in on her with a student, sparking a criminal probe that uncovered even more disturbing evidence of exploitation and abuse. Police reports detail just how deep the misconduct runs, and Casey lays out why parents can’t blindly trust “the system” to protect their kids anymore. From there, the hour shifts to Hillary Clinton’s Epstein nightmare. A new clip shows the exact moment Hillary seems to realize she’s been caught lying about her ties to Jeffrey Epstein, and Trump wastes no time mocking her Munich meltdown, pointing out how Democrats’ attempt to weaponize Epstein has spectacularly backfired. A Just the News report catalogs the top elites already losing power, positions, and reputations as more files drop, signaling that the fallout is only beginning—and it isn’t the MAGA crowd that’s scared.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 1 opens with harrowing reports out of Rhode Island, where a trans‑identifying man dressed in women’s clothing opened fire during his son’s senior‑night hockey game, killing his ex‑wife and child before taking his own life. Coverage from Not the Bee, Resist the Mainstream, and Daily Mail reveals the shooter’s long history of violent outbursts, narcissistic behavior, and a social‑media trail that read like a roadmap to tragedy. Court records confirm the shooter’s gender‑identity struggles were tied to past custody disputes—yet mainstream outlets remain silent on how radical ideological denial helped fuel preventable violence. Casey highlights Breitbart’s exclusive footage showing fans fighting back inside the arena, proving again that armed, courageous citizens can prevent even greater bloodshed. He also unpacks how media outlets continue to avoid labeling the shooter’s ideology, despite ample evidence of premeditation and mental instability. In a reflective moment, Casey notes the passing of Rev. Jesse Jackson—ironically on the fifth anniversary of Rush Limbaugh’s death—and considers what that symbolic timing says about how America’s political and cultural legacy is shifting. The segment closes with Casey exposing another media hypocrisy: the sob story surrounding an Irish man detained by ICE who “just wants to go home,” while buried reports reveal he’s wanted overseas for human‑trafficking and fraud charges.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 3 opens with AOC delivering a disastrous “word salad” at the Munich Security Conference when asked a simple question: should the U.S. commit troops to defend Taiwan. For nearly 20 seconds she stammers—“um, you know, I think that, uhh, eh…”—before finally landing on a vague, pseudo‑intellectual answer about “rules‑based order” and “paradoxes” that even liberal commentators admitted made no sense. Casey then ties in Gretchen Whitmer bizarrely claiming AOC knows more about foreign policy than she does, a claim instantly undercut by Munich clips that went viral with millions of views. An Argentinian politician publicly schools AOC on why her proposed national wealth tax is economically suicidal, explaining that such policies drive capital, investment, and jobs out of a country instead of funding utopian programs. The hour also highlights AOC’s failed attempt to dunk on Marco Rubio over his comment about “cowboys from Spain,” only for basic history to prove Rubio correct and leave AOC looking historically illiterate. Another viral clip shows AOC trying to explain to Germans that “whiteness is imaginary,” where you can literally see the moment she short‑circuits mid‑rant as she tries to layer intersectional jargon on top of already incoherent talking points. Casey closes by contrasting all of this with Marco Rubio’s own speech in Munich, where he lays out a clear, principled case for American leadership, defending allies like Taiwan, and standing firmly against authoritarian regimes without apologizing for Western civilization. The result is a brutal split‑screen: on one side, AOC’s rambling activism with presidential ambitions; on the other, a seasoned statesman showing what competent foreign‑policy leadership actually sounds like.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 2 blends grassroots Indiana frustrations with a global diplomatic smackdown that left social media roaring. Casey begins with a Fort Wayne neighborhood petition opposing plans for a new QuikTrip gas station, as residents cite traffic congestion, crime concerns, and zoning conflicts threatening their community’s safety and property values. From gas fumes to government gaffes, Casey later highlights St. Joseph County residents’ outrage at officials still failing to collect leaves months after the fall season—proof that local government incompetence touches nearly every home, no matter the budget. Then it’s on to the international viral moment of the day: Hillary Clinton’s disastrous clash with Czech Deputy Prime Minister Petr Macinka at a forum in Prague. Macinka bluntly defended President Trump, criticizing the “woke revolution” and “gender extremism” that Clinton championed during her years in power. When Hillary snapped back, demanding to know “which gender,” Macinka’s calm reply shut down her attempt to play semantics—earning millions of views online and praise for his courage to “speak reality to global elites.” Even The Blaze labeled it a master‑class in exposing Trump derangement syndrome from the left’s most prominent voice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 1 opens with breaking news from Hollywood as screen legend Robert Duvall, star of The Godfather and Lonesome Dove, passes away at 95. Casey revisits Duvall’s unparalleled career, from his gritty realism to his quiet faith, and shares reactions pouring in from fans and fellow actors on X. The show then pivots to Arizona, where the Nancy Guthrie abduction case has produced five key new pieces of evidence, according to Fox News. Investigators now confirm multiple surveillance leads, forensic findings inside the home, and continued FBI coordination as the high‑profile search enters its fourth week. Next, Casey skewers the Democratic Party’s Presidents Day “postcard” that somehow forgot to include President Clinton—prompting mass ridicule online—and breaks down the Trump administration’s rollback of the vehicle “start‑stop” feature, saving American drivers nearly $2,400 per car in lifetime maintenance costs. Additional stories include the bizarre case of a scientist giving himself brain injury testing a “Havana Syndrome” audio weapon, the tragic shooting of a young girl at a Rhode Island ice rink, and Mercedes‑Benz recalling nearly 12,000 electric vehicles after reports of potentially igniting battery packs. Casey wraps the hour with news that Amazon has canceled a partnership with a controversial surveillance‑tech company amid backlash over its Super Bowl ad—proof that corporate America’s attempts to merge marketing with monitoring continue to face public blowback.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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