Your essential end-of-day rundown of the four most important stories breaking while you were busy. Hosted by nationally syndicated radio host Erick Erickson, 4 Things to Know This Afternoon delivers smart, conservative analysis of the four biggest headlines shaping the nation and the world in less than ten minutes. From national security to culture, economics to politics, Erick distills the noise into clarity—cutting through the spin with conviction, context, and a clear-eyed view of where things stand. Subscribe for daily insight before dinner.

4 Things To Know This Afternoon
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Your essential end-of-day rundown of the four most important stories breaking while you were busy. Hosted by nationally syndicated radio host Erick Erickson, 4 Things to Know This Afternoon delivers smart, conservative analysis of the four biggest headlines shaping the nation and the world in less than ten minutes. From national security to culture, economics to politics, Erick distills the noise into clarity—cutting through the spin with conviction, context, and a clear-eyed view of where things stand. Subscribe for daily insight before dinner.
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Recent Episodes

July 20, 2026
Netanyahu Arrest Threat, Houthi Blockade, Paramount-Warner, Iran Oil
Erick Erickson interviews guests about Netanyahu's arrest threat, Houthi blockades, the Paramount-Warner merger, and rising oil prices.

July 17, 2026
Iran War, Trump Election Claims, China Blackmail and IRS Pressure
Erick Erickson analyzes the widening Iran war, Trump's election claims, China's blackmail tactics, and IRS pressure, offering insights into geopolitical and domestic political challenges.

July 16, 2026
Iran Strikes, Hormuz Pipeline, Truth Social and White House Bets
Erick Erickson analyzes renewed U.S. strikes on Iran, Chevron's potential Hormuz bypass pipeline, Truth Social's rapid access sales, and White House prediction-market bets.
242 total episodes available with 131 transcripts
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