The Stakscast with Erick Stakelbeck

As Iran’s regime rejects negotiations and continues threatening Israel, American forces, and international shipping, Senator Tom Cotton argues that the United States must finish its operational campaign, dismantle Tehran’s remaining missile and drone capabilities, and maintain the blockade depriving the regime of vital terror funding. Cotton, who chairs the Senate Intelligence Committee, also warns that Communist China is pursuing the largest peacetime military buildup in history, rapidly expanding its nuclear arsenal, and seeking to replace the United States as the world’s dominant superpower. He explains why America must reduce its dangerous dependence on China for me...

The battle for the Middle East has entered a dangerous new phase. With President Trump reinstating the blockade of Iranian shipping, vowing to keep the Strait of Hormuz open, and warning that Iran's nuclear ambitions will not be tolerated, the question is no longer if the pressure will increase—but how far America is willing to go.   Erick Stakelbeck is joined by Foundation for Defense of Democracies President Cliff May and Retired Air Force Brigadier General E. John "Dragon" Teichert for an in-depth analysis of the rapidly evolving showdown with the Iranian regime. ...

Brazil—the largest nation in Latin America and one of the most important countries in the Western Hemisphere—is facing a political and constitutional crisis. Eduardo Bolsonaro, son of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, joins Erick Stakelbeck to expose what he calls an unprecedented assault on free speech, political opposition, and democratic governance under President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. •     Eduardo details the growing crackdown on conservatives in Brazil, the legal battles facing the Bolsonaro family, and why he is currently living in Texas while continuing to fight for freedom in his homeland. He also discusses hi...

As America celebrates 250 years of independence, it's the perfect time to rediscover the extraordinary men who risked everything to give birth to the greatest republic in history.   WallBuilders founders David and Tim Barton join Erick Stakelbeck to discuss their bestselling new book, Lives, Fortunes, and Sacred Honor, and reveal the remarkable stories of the 56 signers of the Declaration of Independence—men whose courage, faith, and sacrifice forever changed the course of human history. Drawing from rare original documents and centuries-old artifacts, the Bartons explain why America's founding was unlike any other nation, why the...

As America celebrates 250 years of freedom, one question towers above the rest: Do we still know who we are? Fox News host Rachel Campos-Duffy joins Erick Stakelbeck to discuss her bestselling new book, All American Patriotism, and why America is facing a profound identity crisis after decades of attacks on our history, faith, and founding principles.   Rachel explains how generations of Americans grew up loving their country—even while recognizing its imperfections—but warns that today's students are increasingly being taught to see America only through the lens of division, oppression, and g...

The West is dying to be kind. Dr. Gad Saad joins Erick Stakelbeck to expose the dangerous ideology behind his explosive new book, Suicidal Empathy: Dying to Be Kind—and why America and the West are destroying themselves in the name of compassion. From anti-Semitism and open borders to radical gender ideology, Islamist migration, socialism, and the collapse of common sense, Dr. Saad warns that the West is being infected by “parasitic ideas” that lead not to kindness—but to civilizational suicide.   As a Lebanese-born immigrant who fled chaos and found freedom in the We...

Britain is at a breaking point. After hundreds of thousands flooded the streets of London for the massive Unite the Kingdom march, Tommy Robinson joins Erick Stakelbeck to breakdown why the national awakening is underway—and why the fight for Britain’s future is now impossible to ignore. The crisis of mass migration, the collapse of free speech, the rise of radical Islam, woke leftist governance, and the shocking grooming gang scandal that has devastated countless British families. Tommy also warns that what is happening in the UK is not j...

Is science finally catching up to Scripture? David Rives joins Erick Stakelbeck to break down what’s really happening at the intersection of NASA, space exploration, and faith—and why astronauts returning from missions like Artemis II are boldly proclaiming what many in the scientific establishment have tried to suppress: the evidence for God is undeniable.  From cutting-edge discoveries in paleontology, archaeology, and AI—this episode pulls back the curtain on a stunning reality:  The deeper we explore the universe… the clearer God’s design becomes. David Rives tackles the toughest questions: Does space e...

The Strait of Hormuz is on the brink—and the world is watching. President Trump declares TOTAL CONTROL over the most critical oil chokepoint on Earth. A U.S. naval blockade is tightening. Iran is threatening chaos at sea. And behind the scenes, a high-stakes power struggle is unfolding inside the regime. So, who really has the leverage? On this eye opening episode of the Stakscast, former IDF spokesman Lt. Col. Jonathan Conricus joins Erick Stakelbeck to break it all down—from the battlefield to the global chessboard. Is Iran bluffing… or collap...

She was one of the most recognizable women on the planet—gracing magazine covers, starring in films, and rising to global fame almost overnight. But behind the spotlight… there was a deeper story. Kathy Ireland opens up about her unexpected rise to fame—and the moment everything changed when she encountered the truth of God’s Word alone in a room in Paris. From reading a Bible left in her suitcase…To boldly following Jesus in industries hostile to faith…To building a billion-dollar business rooted in purpose and integrity.  This is a story about transformation...

In the midst of political and social upheaval, Erick Stakelbeck sits down with Tim & David Barton, the founders of WallBuilders, to discuss America’s past and the continued fight to hold on to the values that have made this country great. The Bartons stand at the forefront of change, advocating for teaching history grounded in facts, documents, and research. They lay bare the depth of our country’s 250 years of history and the influence Christianity, and the Bible have had on it all. But trouble may loom on the horizon with the rise of radical ideologies from gender madness to Is...

Trials are part of the Christian life. Pain. Waiting. Setbacks. Prayers that seem unanswered. But even in the darkest valleys, God is present — and often far closer than we realize. On this episode of Stakscast, Fox News chief legal correspondent and Fox News Sunday anchor Shannon Bream joins Erick Stakelbeck to discuss her powerful new book, Nothing Is Impossible With God: 11 Heroes, One God, Endless Lessons in Overcoming. Shannon opens up about her own deeply personal journey — from career rejection and professional setbacks to a painful genetic eye condition that left her searching for answers and c...

Is Britain becoming the warning sign for America’s future? Tommy Robinson joins Erick Stakelbeck to expose the cultural, political, and spiritual crisis unfolding across the UK—and why he believes the same forces are now targeting the United States. From censorship and imprisonment to the breakdown of national identity, the suppression of truth, and the growing battle over the future of the West, Tommy explains why Britain is in deep trouble and why America must wake up now. This is more than politics. It is a fight for free speech, for faith, for families, and...

Revelation is one of the most talked about — andcmisunderstood — books in the entire Bible. For many, it sparks fear. Confusion. Even dread. But what if the message of Revelation isn’t about panic… but preparation? Not chaos… but clarity. Not fear… but hope. On this episode of the Stakscast, Pastor James Kaddis joins Erick Stakelbeck to break down what the Bible REALLY says about the end times and why Israel remains at the center of God’s unfolding story. Are we living in the days of Noah — where the world mocks the warning signs while judgment looms...

Every believer knows the struggle. One moment you feel strong in your faith… the next moment you’re battling thoughts, temptations, and failures you thought you had left behind. Why does that happen? On this episode of Stakscast, Pastor Jackson Lahmeyer joins Erick Stakelbeck to discuss his powerful new book Divided: Breaking Free from the Other Me — and the reality that every Christian faces an internal battle between who we were before Christ and who God is calling us to become. Why do we sometimes feel like two different people?How do we deal with f...

War with Iran is no longer a distant possibility. It’s a looming reality. As tensions reach a boiling point, the question is no longer if the Middle East will shift, but when. In this urgent and eye-opening episode of Stakscast, Jonathan Conricus — Senior Fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies and former international spokesman for the Israel Defense Forces — lays out what a potential U.S. strike on Iran could actually look like. We examine the growing threat from Tehran, the expanding shadow war encircling Israel, and what a full-scale conflict could mean not just for the...

For decades, Americans were told Iran was Israel’s problem — not ours. Ambassador Mike Huckabee dismantles that dangerous lie. From the murder of thousands — of U.S. troops in Iraq, to Iran’s relentless push for ICBMs capable of striking the American homeland, the Islamic Republic has waged a 47-year jihad against the United States. Until President Trump ordered the destruction of Iran’s nuclear program, the ayatollahs were racing toward the bomb. Trump became the first commander in chief to truly hold the regime accountable — and Iran responded with assassination plots against him. Secretary...

With global tensions rising, Israel back in the headlines, and America facing a profound spiritual crisis, 2026 is shaping up to be a pivotal year. In this timely and sobering episode of The Stakscast, Erick Stakelbeck is joined by Pastor Jack Hibbs, senior pastor of Calvary Chapel Chino Hills, host of the Jack Hibbs Podcast, and author of the new book Watching & Waiting: A 40-Day End Times Devotional—Living Today in Light of Tomorrow. Pastor Hibbs delivers biblical clarity for a confusing moment, explaining why the rise of Islam in the West, the explosion of antisemitism across the po...

A historic reset is unfolding in 2026—and the stakes couldn’t be higher. In this powerful episode of The Staksast, Erick Stakelbeck is joined by ambassador Yechiel Leiter, Israel’s Ambassador to the United States, for a wide-ranging, no-spin breakdown of what’s next for Israel, America, and the Middle East as massive protests spread across Iran.   Ambassador Leiter explains why the Iranian people—92 million strong—are rising up after decades under the boot of the mullahs, a regime that has starved its own citizens of basic necessities while funneling billions to terror proxies worldwide. If the ayatol...

A dangerous deception is spreading inside the conservative movement—and it could cost America everything. In this urgent episode of The Stakscast, Erick Stakelbeck sits down with Brooke Goldstein—human rights attorney, founder of The Lawfare Project, and one of the most fearless voices confronting antisemitism and Islamist lawfare in the West. Goldstein exposes how Israel and the Jewish people are being weaponized as a wedge issue to divide conservatives, fracture Christian unity, and weaken America at the exact moment the West needs moral clarity and strength. She warns that isolationist narratives and anti-Israel conspiracy theories aren’t just...