# Here Are the TOP 2 Things Republicans HAVE to Do Before the Midterms | 4/28/26

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Podcast: [Steve Deace Show](https://stenobird.com/podcast/steve-deace-show-314304)
Published: 2026-04-28T18:41:00+00:00
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Steve says there are two specific things President Trump and Republicans must do to make their case to the American people before the upcoming midterms. Then, the crew discusses two recent COVID-era bombshells. In Hour Two, Fake News or Not reacts to some things that have caught Steve's eyes in recent days, including some more recent comments from Pope Leo. Finally, Buck Sexton joins the program to talk about his new book, "Manufacturing Delusion." TODAY'S SPONSORS: JASE MEDICAL: https://jasemedical.com/ and enter code “DEACE” at checkout for a discount on your order PATRIOT MOBILE: https://patriotmobile.com/STEVE or call 972-PATRIOT for your FREE MONTH of service GEVITI: https://www.gogeviti.com/deace KEKSI: https://www.keksi.com/ use promo code DEACE15 FAST GROWING TREES: https://www.fast-growing-trees.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=audio&utm_campaign=Steve+Deace+Show code DEACE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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