4 Things To Know This Afternoon

4 Things To Know This Afternoon

Erick Erickson

Episodes 224
Avg. Duration 6m
Activity Highly Active
Since Jun 2025
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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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

S2E102 Can Iran Be Trusted? Plus Musk's Historic Wealth Milestone

Jun 12, 2026 5m

1. Iran Nuclear Deal Nears Completion President Trump says a deal with Iran could be signed as early as Monday, but questions remain about enforcement, verification, and whether Iran will actually…

S2E101 Iran Deal Confusion, Jay Clayton, Bolter Plea, Department of War

Jun 11, 2026 5m

1. Iran Deal Claims Face Major Questions President Trump says a deal framework with Iran is close, but key regional players and Iranian officials say they have no knowledge of any agreement.…

S2E100 Trump Signals Iran Strikes, Inflation Hits 4.2%, Musk Blamed

Jun 10, 2026 5m

Correction: During today's update, I referenced reports about the Belfast attack and incorrectly identified the immigrant involved. The suspect was reportedly from Sudan, not Somalia. 1. Trump…

S2E99 Iran Retaliation, CNN Shakeup, Social Security, Riley Moore

Jun 09, 2026 6m

1. Trump Promises Response After Iran Downs Apache Helicopter Iran reportedly shot down a U.S. Apache helicopter in the Persian Gulf, prompting President Trump to signal military action. Markets…

S2E98 Trump-Iran Rift, UFC Lawsuit, Kennedy Center, Talarico

Jun 08, 2026 5m

Israel Grows Frustrated With Trump on Iran As fighting between Israel and Iran continues, Israeli leaders appear increasingly willing to move forward without waiting for White House approval. Middle…

S2E97 Graham Platner, Rate Hikes, Jobs Report, Reflecting Pool Fix

Jun 05, 2026 6m

1. Democrats Start Raising Concerns About Graham Platner Questions continue to grow around Graham Platner as additional Democrats begin publicly expressing concern about allegations against him. 2.…

S2E96 More Platner Allegations, Gun Control Retreat, Hezbollah Ceasefire & Dow Surge

Jun 04, 2026 5m

1. Democrats Brace for Another Graham Platner Bombshell Reports suggest the New York Times is developing a new story involving allegations against Graham Platner. Democrats who embraced him as their…

S2E95 Trump's Iran Silence, Pulte Revolt, and Democrats' Nazi Problem

Jun 03, 2026 6m

1. Democrats Double Down on Graham Platner New allegations involving Graham Platner have surfaced ahead of Maine's primary, including reported Reddit posts praising aspects of the Nazi war effort.…

S2E94 Trump's DNI Shakeup, Iran Mines Hormuz, and Paxton Divorce Ends

Jun 02, 2026 4m

1. Trump's Controversial DNI Pick Sparks Backlash President Trump's decision to elevate Bill Pulte to Director of National Intelligence is drawing criticism from both Republicans and Democrats, while…

S2E93 Iran Escalates, Oil Shock Looms, Platner Questions Grow

Jun 01, 2026 5m

1. Iran and the U.S. Exchange Fire Amid Ceasefire Tensions Iran has reportedly fired on U.S. positions in Kuwait while American forces respond near the Strait of Hormuz. As Iran pulls away from…

S2E92 Trump's Iran Standoff, Barrett Swatted, GOP Map Fight, Fund Freeze

May 29, 2026 5m

1. Trump's Iran Nuclear Standoff Continues President Trump is delaying a final decision on a proposed Iran deal as questions remain about whether Iran's leadership is willing to abandon its nuclear…

S2E91 Iran Deal Confusion, LA Mayor Race, Inflation, Freedom 250

May 28, 2026 5m

1. Iran Deal Faces Conflicting Reports The White House says progress is being made with Iran, but reports from Israeli media suggest the Ayatollah may reject the deal. Questions remain about nuclear…

S2E90 Trump's Iran Ultimatum, Paxton vs. Talarico, Reflecting Pool Fight

May 27, 2026 7m

1. Trump Refuses to Back Down on Iran President Trump says he is not making political calculations about the Middle East conflict and is demanding Iran surrender its uranium program. With the Strait…

S2E89 Georgia GOP Chaos, Ukraine Talks, Iran Pressure & Tulsi Exit

May 22, 2026 6m

Georgia GOP Senate Race Implodes A shocking attack from a Republican campaign team in Georgia raises serious questions about discipline, character, and whether the GOP can actually defeat Senator…

S2E88 Trump's Senate Revolt, DNC Chaos, and DOJ Fund Backlash

May 21, 2026 5m

Trump's Endorsements Blow Up the GOP Agenda President Trump's backing of Ken Paxton and pressure campaigns against Senate Republicans are now causing major fallout in Washington. Erick explains why…

S2E87 Trump, Iran, Ken Paxton, and Bond Market Panic Explained

May 19, 2026 5m

Primary Day Shakes Up Key States Voters head to the polls in Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, Oregon, Pennsylvania, and Idaho with major races that could reshape the political landscape. Georgia judicial…

S2E86 China Sanctions, Farm Bankruptcies, Taiwan & Iran Terror Plot

May 15, 2026 5m

Trump Eases China Sanctions President Trump is rolling back some sanctions tied to Chinese banks connected to Iran as part of broader trade negotiations. The administration says China is again…

S2E85 Iran Crippled, Rubio Outsmarts China, Democrats Flip

May 14, 2026 3m

CENTCOM Says Iran Cannot Rebuild Admiral Brad Cooper told the Senate the United States has destroyed roughly 90% of Iran's military rebuilding capability. He says Iran's military industrial base…

S2E84 Taylor Swift, China Tariffs, Fed Fight, Ukraine Aid

May 13, 2026 7m

Democrats Target Taylor Swift Democrats are claiming billionaires cannot exist without fraud, corruption, or exploitation. That puts them in a strange position when it comes to Taylor Swift, Jay-Z,…

S2E83 Saudi Arabia Strikes Iran, Trump in China, Inflation Backlash, GOP Primary Strategy

May 12, 2026 3m

Saudi Arabia and UAE Strike Iran Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates have launched new attacks on Iranian targets, including drone bases, oil facilities, and water infrastructure. The Middle…

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