# Day Break | Exposing Corruption, Defending Freedom

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Podcast: [The Steve Gruber Show](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-steve-gruber-show-1631034)
Published: 2026-06-24T13:57:47+00:00
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Day Break | Exposing Corruption, Defending Freedom --- 00:00 - Monologue 19:19 – Hans von Spakovsky, Senior Legal Fellow at Advancing American Freedom and former Justice Department official. Von Spakovsky discusses recent election developments in New York, election law issues, and analyzes the Supreme Court’s decision in Blanche v. Lau, including its potential implications for future election administration and voting-related legal challenges. 28:18 – Peter Gillooly, CEO of The Wellness Company. Gillooly discusses newly released documents concerning COVID-era government funding of biological research and the ongoing debate surrounding accountability, public trust in healthcare institutions, and the relationship between government agencies, pharmaceutical companies, and public health policy. The conversation also focuses on personal preparedness and healthcare decision-making following lessons learned during the COVID pandemic. 38:36 - Monologue Featuring Ivey Gruber 47:36 – Jeremy Dys, Senior Counsel for First Liberty Institute. Dys examines religious liberty issues under the Trump administration, discussing legal and policy developments involving First Amendment protections, religious expression, and the role of faith-based organizations in public life. 57:49 – Kurt Couchman, Senior Fiscal Policy Fellow at Americans for Prosperity. Couchman discusses federal budget battles and government shutdowns, arguing for reforms that would increase congressional accountability and encourage lawmakers to complete appropriations work on time. 1:16:57 - Monologue 1:25:48 – Tom Coulson, owner of Liberty Coin Service. Coulson provides an update on the precious metals market, discusses trends affecting gold and silver prices, and reviews listener-submitted coin collections and rare co…

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