# Day Break | Freedom, Fraud & the Fight for America

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Podcast: [The Steve Gruber Show](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-steve-gruber-show-1631034)
Published: 2026-05-22T14:02:32+00:00
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Day Break | Freedom, Fraud & the Fight for America --- 00:00 - Monologue 19:18 – Amy King, widow of fallen Army Reserve Captain Andy King and author of Saying It Out Loud: A Young Widow’s Triumph Over Tragedy. King discusses honoring her late husband’s legacy following his death in a 2023 Humvee training accident in Virginia. She reflects on grief, resilience, motherhood, and the efforts behind the Captain Andy King Memorial 5K and scholarship fund created in his honor. 28:09 – Wayne Morrow, CEO of the John Birch Society. Morrow discusses concerns about government overreach, civil liberties, and parallels between modern society and themes found in George Orwell’s 1984. He also examines the influence of Fabian socialism and political ideology in America. 38:19 - Monologue 47:24 – Solomon Schmidt, 22-year-old author of ten books, including A Pen to Change the World: The Life of J.K. Rowling. Schmidt discusses the life and cultural impact of J.K. Rowling, including controversies surrounding her public positions and the influence of her writing on generations of readers. 1:06:21 – Dr. Matthew Mehan, educator and author of The American Book of Fables. Mehan discusses his new book and the importance of storytelling, moral lessons, and civic education in shaping American culture and values. 1:16:25 - Monologue 1:25:23 – Steve Dulan, professor and attorney. Dulan discusses a lawsuit filed by civil liberties advocates challenging a blue-state firearm law requiring individuals to effectively “show papers” in order to exercise gun rights. He explains the constitutional concerns surrounding the legislation. 1:35:29 – Robert VerBruggen, senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute. VerBruggen discusses government fraud, abuse, and accountability, explaining why combating fraud is c…

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