# Is Mitch McConnell ACTUALLY in the Hospital? | 7/13/26

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Podcast: [Steve Deace Show](https://stenobird.com/podcast/steve-deace-show-314304)
Published: 2026-07-13T18:32:00+00:00
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Steve reacts to a busy news weekend, including doubts about a recent, purported proof-of-life photo of Senator Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.). Then, Bob Vander Plaats of the Family Leader joins the program to reflect on the passing of Senator Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) and to preview an incredibly unique feature at his organization's upcoming Family Leadership Summit. Hour Two is another round of Ask Deace Anything, featuring questions from Steve's audience on Facebook. TODAY'S SPONSORS: MD HEARING: https://www.mdhearingaid.com/?utm_source=shopmdhearing.com&utm_medium=podcast use promo code STEVE PREBORN: https://give.preborn.com/preborn/media-partner?sc=IABSD0123RA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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