
Rising
Rising is a daily morning show hosted by Robby Soave. It breaks the mold of morning TV by taking viewers inside the halls of Washington power like never before, providing outside-of-the-beltway perspectives. The show leans into the day's political cycle with cutting edge analysis from DC insiders and outsiders alike to provide coverage not provided on cable news. It also sets the day's political agenda by breaking exclusive news with a team of scoop-driven reporters and demanding answers during interviews with the country's most important political newsmakers. Where to tune in and follow: https://linktr.ee/risingthehill
Latest episodes

Apr 18, 2025 • 1h 17min
Trump Admin blasts media over Abrego coverage; Mangione indicted on federal charges
Today on Rising, Niall Stanage delivers a monologue on Sen. Van Hollen (D-Md.) meeting Kilmar Abrego Garcia in El Salvador. Luigi Mangione indicted on federal charges for killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Democratic strategist James Carville slams Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) and DNC Vice Chair David Hogg. Senior editor at Reason Elizabeth Nolan Brown explains whether a pop song can violate children’s rights. Niall and Amber discuss the apparently growing rift between factions of the Trump administration and Republican Party. FCC Chair Brandon Carr blasts news outlets including MSNBC. Founder and editor in chief of The Lever David Sirota explains why President Trump’s trade war is a political trap for Democrats. A new Gallup poll that shows that young Americans are becoming "less" religious. All this and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 17, 2025 • 1h 13min
Van Hollen denied access to Abrego, CECOT; RFK Jr. sounds alarm over autism
Today on Rising, Robby delivers a monologue on former President Barack Obama's policies that he thinks paved the way for President Trump's crackdown on universities. A newly released affidavit shows the alleged arsonist targeted Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro (D) over his views on the war in Gaza. El Salvador denies Sen. Chris Van Hollen’s (D-Md.) request to visit mistakenly-deported Kilmar Abrego Garcia. Robby and Niall discuss a piece from The Wall Street Journal that alleges that billionaire Elon Musk is attempting to impregnate X influencers and build a legion of his children. Visiting fellow at the Heritage Foundation and Co-founder of Moms For Liberty, Tiffany Justice discusses DOJ's lawsuit against Maine over defying President Trump's ban of transgender athletes from women's sports. President Trump called for Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell to be ‘terminated.’ Michigan gubernatorial candidate Jocelyn Benson discusses her bid to fill outgoing Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's (D) seat. HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr's comments on autism receive backlash. All this and more. #Rising Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 16, 2025 • 1h 9min
Democrat Senator flies to El Salvador; Biden returns to national stage
Today on Rising, Robby delivers a monologue on the Republican pushback to government mandating Real ID to fly within America. The Hill's correspondent Drew Petrimoulx joins Robby and Niall to discuss former President Joe Biden's first public speech after leaving the White House. The controversy around Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the man whom one former Trump administration official says was mistakenly deported to El Salvador, continues. Journalist Steve Krakauer discusses CNN’s new strategy to save the network. The Trump administration refers New York Attorney General Letitia James for a possible prosecution. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) calls President Trump "a criminal." Immigration attorney Nicole Micheroni joins Rising to explain the erroneous email she received from the Department of Homeland Security ordering her to leave the country, despite being an American citizen. Robby and Niall react to an article published by Mother Jones titled, "Bad News for Man’s Best Friend: Dogs Are Environmental Villains." All this and more. #Rising Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 15, 2025 • 1h 18min
Trump, Bukele: Abrego staying in El Salvador; White House, Harvard battle heats up
Today on Rising, Robby delivers a monologue about an ancient altar found in Guatemala that was apparently used for "child sacrifices," according to archaeologists. The Hill's correspondent Drew Petrimoulx joins Robby Soave and Niall Stanage to discuss the meeting between President Trump and El Salvador President Bukele at the Oval Office. Tension escalates between President Trump and Harvard University. President Trump slams CBS's "60 Minutes" in a Truth Social post. Special correspondent at Vanity Fair Katherine Eban talks about the consequences of what she says were officials mishandling the latest outbreak of bird flu in the U.S. Robby and Niall discuss former Vice President Kamala Harris's return to politics. Independent journalist Taylor Lorenz is catching heat for her Luigi Mangione comments during a CNN interview" ESPN host Stephen A. Smith is considering a possible presidential run in 2028. All this and more. #Rising Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 14, 2025 • 1h 9min
Conservatives sound alarm over Real ID; Trump critic bill Maher praises POTUS after WH dinner
Today on Rising, Robby delivers a monologue on a CNN poll that shows President Trump is winning massively on a key question: "Which party do you think cares more about the needs of people like you?" Man arrested after alleged arson attack at Gov. Josh Shapiro's (D-Penn.) official residence. Republicans push back on the rule mandating Real ID to fly within the U.S. "Real Time With Bill Maher" host Bill Maher recounts his dinner experience with President Trump. Robby and Bofta react to an episode from "The Joe Rogan Experience" that featured political commentator Douglas Murray and comedian Dave Smith. Independent journalist Ken Klippenstein explains how Americans have been kept in dark about the U.S. amassing and moving B-2 bombers closer to Iran. Stephen Macedo, professor at Princeton University, talks about his new book, "In Covid's Wake: How Our Politics Failed Us". Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) made a surprise visit at Coachella over the weekend. All this and more. #Rising Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 11, 2025 • 1h 26min
Trump doubles down on tariff strategy as China ramps up trade war with 125% levy, House passes proof-of-citizenship requirement for voting, Drones still mystifying Pentagon, spark national security concerns, And More: 4.11.25
0:00 'A joke!' Trump doubles down on tariff strategy as China ramps up trade war with 125% levy9:18 House passes proof-of-citizenship requirement for voting, Dems say it will disenfranchise millions!21:08 Will Democrats recover in the age Of Trump? Aidan Mclaughlin interview32:00 Trump floats allowing some illegal immigrants to stay, slowing down deportations40:58 Megyn Kelly, Matt Walsh clash over gender roles, young conservatives’ relationship struggles56:03 Drones still mystifying Pentagon, spark national security concerns: Marik Von Rennenkampff intv1:06:24 RFK Jr.'s shocking autism claim, makes surprise pledge to find cause by September1:16:17 Masters tournament under fire: Alleged ticket handouts to elected officials & language policing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 10, 2025 • 1h 16min
Trump Pauses ‘Reciprocal’ Tariffs For 90 Days, Michelle Obama Breaks Silence On Barack Divorce Rumors, Robby Starbuck Slams DEI, Opposes Racial "Revenge", And More: 4.10.25
0:00 Peter Navarro exposed as degrowth socialist; Elon Musk triumphant on tariffs! Robby Soave9:26 Trump Pauses ‘Reciprocal’ Tariffs For 90 Days, But Increases Them On China18:48 Bernie Sanders Blasts CNN During Townhall With Anderson Cooper Over Healthcare Coverage27:37 Karoline Leavitt Deliberately Ignoring Journo Emails with Pronouns in Bio35:16 Robby Starbuck Slams DEI, Opposes Racial "Revenge": Debate44:28 US Government Withheld Crucial Covid Origins Intel?! Emily Kopp Reveals New Details57:26 Violence Against Donald Trump, Elon Musk Justified By the Left?! Shocking New Poll1:06:40 Michelle Obama Breaks Silence On Barack Divorce Rumors: 'All of My Choices Are For Me' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 9, 2025 • 1h 33min
IRS sharing illegal immigrant info with DHS, Pro-Israel org asks Pam Bondi to investigate Ms Rachel, Trump’s battle with some congressional Republicans escalates over Tariffs, And More: 4.9.25
0:00 US soldiers infected, had Covid symptoms at Wuhan military games before wet market! Robby Soave10:53 Supreme Court sides with Trump admin on firing some probationary federal workers27:32 IRS sharing illegal immigrant info with DHS to aide in deportation effort39:27 Trump’s battle with some congressional Republicans escalates over Tariffs: Burgess Everett intv48:21 Trump’s Tariffs necessary to reset global trade, bring jobs to US, Mark DiPlacito argues1:04:52 Report: Biden admin used Signal ‘constantly’ for sensitive information 1:15:23 RFK Jr says MMR vaccines most effective fighting measles, while also praising alternative 'healers'1:25:14 Pro-Israel org asks Pam Bondi to investigate Ms Rachel, allege she’s spreading ‘pro-Hamas propaganda’ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 8, 2025 • 1h 5min
Elon Musk Calls Peter Navarro A ‘Moron, Congressional Republicans Defy Trump, Work to Reseize Tariff Authority, Trump says Iran Nuclear discussions are inbound, And More: 4.8.25
0:00 Elon Musk Calls Peter Navarro A ‘Moron,’ Democrats Have No Good Answer To Trump Tariffs! Robby Soave9:43 Congressional Republicans Defy Trump, Work to Reseize Tariff Authority Amid Market Turmoil19:37 Democracy dying in broad daylight, How Trump is leading a totalitarian coup: Marianne Williamson29:37 Trump says Iran Nuclear discussions are inbound: Trita Parsi previews talks with Tehran40:41 Trump administration scores win after Supreme Court temporarily lifts deportation ban54:33 Bill Maher praises Trump, explains why Democrats didn’t resonate with voters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 7, 2025 • 1h 20min
Trump’s tariffs ignite stock market rollercoaster, 'Hands Off' Protests Erupt Across America Over Elon Musk, AOC Could Destroy Schumer in Senate Matchup: Shock Poll, And More: 4.7.25
0:00 Don’t blame Trump! Obama and Biden started the campus censorship war: Robby Soave12:31 Trump’s tariffs ignite stock market rollercoaster, shock world indexes23:18 DOJ Punishes Attorney In Deportation Case; Judge Orders Return Of Illegal Immigrant From El Salvador31:55 'Hands Off' Protests Erupt Across America Over Elon Musk, Donald Trump's DOGE Efforts 40:02 Trump Officials Uniquely Unqualified? Author Richard Hanania Argues We're Living in a Kakistocracy!50:36 Fauci Denies Role in Covid Censorship, Warns of Another Pandemic1:01:16 CNN's Jake Tapper Accuses Democrats of 'Gaslighting' America; Tim Walz Responds1:10:22 AOC Could Destroy Schumer in Senate Matchup: Shock Poll Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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