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
June 3, 2026
Trump's Iran Silence, Pulte Revolt, and Democrats' Nazi Problem
Host Erick Erickson discusses Democrats' continued support for Graham Platner, Ukraine's strikes inside Russia, Senate opposition to Bill Pulte, and Trump's quiet response to Iran's attacks.
June 2, 2026
Trump's DNI Shakeup, Iran Mines Hormuz, and Paxton Divorce Ends
Host Erick Erickson discusses President Trump's DNI pick, the White House Correspondents' Dinner, Ken Paxton's canceled divorce, and Marco Rubio's confirmation of Iran mining the Strait of Hormuz.
June 1, 2026
Iran Escalates, Oil Shock Looms, Platner Questions Grow
Erick Erickson discusses escalating Iran-U.S. tensions, a looming oil shock, growing questions about Graham Platner's resume, and a Senate Republican revolt over an anti-weaponization fund.
217 total episodes available with 91 transcripts
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