Final broadcast of 2025 with "What's On Your Mind Friday!" with listener calls, and host insights into the constrast between the Providence, Rhode Island "Brown University shooting" press conference, and the much superior Boston area US Attorney press conference; Analysis of the Brown University administration and campus safety issues, as well as local law enforcement and politicians; Review of new laws taking effect in California in 2026; and a little college football playoff talk!  Mike Douglass Show begins its Sixth year with iHeart Media on January 5th, 2026.

Discussing highlights of President Trump's message to America from Wednesday, December 17; Tracking updates in the Brown University shooting case and the shooting of an MIT professor; Opinions on why the US Senate's "blue slip" protocol for nixing some presidential appointees should be discountinued.

Continuing discussions of press conferences and observations about the conduct of the investigation into the Brown University shooting (killing two, injuriing five); Congressman Chip Roy expresses deep frustration over Congress' handling of health care issues and pending bills; FBI Dep Dir Dan Bongino says he's leaving FBI in January; Deep discussions of Illinois and New York joining abourt 13 other states in legalizing physician assisted suicide--the spiritual issues surrounding those decisions, and the slippery slope of socialized medicine when it runs out of other people's money and government starts making life and death health care decisions.

Update on Nate Reiner charges by L.A. Dist. Atty; Transparency an issue with California State Capitol Annex Project; Evaluation and analysis of major problems with Brown University and Bondi Beach (Australia) press conferences--pressing questions not being answered; Second Hour--interview with Congressman Emeritus Richard Pombo.

Discussions abou the violence spreading in Western culture, including stabbing and murder of Rob Reiner and his wife (suspect is son Nick); terrorist mass shooting in Australia; fatal shooting at Brown University.  FBI reports foiling a plot by domestic terrorist group for bombings on New Year's Eve coming up. Continuing our review of the "National Security Policy: November 2025."  Listener discussions of how extreme hatred compromises rational thinking and why.

Listener calls include themes of hope for the future in upcoming generations; California tone-deaf to damage done by highest gas and diesel taxes; need for better messaging in CA GOP; dealing with fraud cases in CA and nationally.

DHS Secy Kristi Noem in front of a House Committee--are these confrontations really productive?: Reviewing the National Security Strategy; Insights into ACA and Obamacare--a case for avoiding socialized medicine; Headline checks.

Continuing examination of the November 2025 "National Security Strategy;" Issues of evil and demonic influence:  High School students in San Jose form a human swatiska on football field, and a podcaster lashes out at Erika Kirk (widow of Charlie Kirk) calling her a grifter among other things, but then Sen. Jon Fetterman (D-PA) criticizes the rant; Socialized Govt-controlled medicine leaves young woman in Saskatchewan Canada with no options other than euthanasia in January, although the resources for surgery to relieve her pain are available--but not in her geographical area.

Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett runs for US Senate...we review her completely inaccurate description of the job of law enforcement; We begin our review of elements of the newly published "National Security Strategy of the United States of America (November 2025).

Digging down into the core issues of uncontrolled immigration in Europe and the U.S.; Is there hope for more sane immigration policies?; A look at current California gubernatorial race polling; SCOTUS looking intently at the power the President has to fire independent agency personnel; What's 6 7 all about?

Listener topics; reflections on headlines of the week such as the huge Somali fraud case in the Twin Cities area of Minnesota; and an interesing dive into how prolonged hatred affects the brain and critical thinking capabilities (and how it can be reversed)!

Suspect in the "J6 Pipe Bomb" case is arrested...exploring details, and asking many questions!; Smart phone dangers for pre-teens; Clarification on California DOJ involvement in investigating the Stockton deadly shooting at a two-year-old's birthday party; California gubernatorial primaries just over six months away--how the candidates shape up as of now.

Major fraud case involving 1+ billion dollars of public benefit funds in Minnesota (major focus in the Mnneapolis-St. Paul twin cities), with ties to Somalia and Somali residents in Minnesota; Agriculture Sec'y Brooke Rollins warns 21 Democrat-led states to report basic info on recipients or SNAP funding will be withheld; California launches Atty General portal to report alleged illegal federal law enforcement activity--First Asst US Atty Bill Essayli counters with tips.FBI.gov portal to report "California State officials engaged in illegal activity;" City of Modesto revises "Mask Ordinance," but the people and groups calling for revisions don't like the results.

Updates on the suspect who is charged with killing W.VA National Guard Army Spec. Sarah Beckstrom and critically injuring W VA National Guard Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe; Issues involving un-vetted immigrants from Afghanistan; the strange passions for Luigi Mangione on trial now for the murder of Brian Thompson, CEO of United Healthcare; Host Mike Douglass comments on former FBI Spec. Agt. Nicole Parker's recent book, The Two FBI's: The Bravery and Betrayal I Saw In My Time at the Bureau;"  Former Sacramento County Deputy Sheriff allegedly kills own 11 year old son, and dies in firefight with officers; and updates on the mass shooting with four fatalities at a two-year-old's birthday party in Stockton (with 10-11 injured as well).

Violence surrounding Thanksgiving:  Assassination of West Virginia Nat'l Guard Army Specialist Sarag Beckstrom, and critical wounding of US Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe in Washington D.C. on November 26; Four killed at a two-year-old's birthday part in Stockton over the weekend (killed were ages 8,9,14, and 21), with eleven injured; arrests made regarding a shooting at the Valley Fair Mall in San Jose on Black Friday.  Why the rise in violence? Our host reiterates his sense of underlying spiritual warfare, in addition to tolerance of violence and excusing of suspects' actions.  Perspectives offered during weekend interviews. And, the rise of Democratic Socialists in the Democratic Party.

Deep discussions with listeners on domestic and International issues; Poll shows many Modestoans support ban on masks for protestors; House of Representative Republicans and many Democrats vote a resolution denouncing socialism, while Zohran Mamdani meets with President Trump at the White House.

Intense, substantive, and parsed examination of "THE PSA," from six members of Congress encouraging uniformed military and intelligence professionals to disobey "illegal" orders.  Callers include veterans with informed perspectives.

Celebrating Twenty-three years of Advancing Vibrant Communities (AVC) connecting volunteers with opportunities to serve others, featuring Chairman of the Board, Dr. Robert Chin.  (LIVE BROADCAST VERSION WITH LISTENER CALLS LAST SEGMENT).  Podcast explores the Biblical foundations of AVC; Lessons learned and philosophies of how to effectively serve others; and the impact of AVC on its local community over two decades.

(Broadcast version)  Host Mike Douglass traces the history of the Mike Douglass Show from Advancing Vibrant Communities in last segments.

Mike Douglass Show Podcast Version Special:  Celebrating Twenty-three years of Advancing Vibrant Communities (AVC) connecting volunteers with opportunities to serve others, featuring Chairman of the Board, Dr. Robert Chin.  Podcast explores the Biblical foundations of AVC; Lessons learned and philosophies of how to effectively serve others; and the impact of AVC on its local community over two decades.

Will the release of the Epstein files live up to the expectations?:  The spreading of socialism; Have the ideals of the American Dream changed over time?