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Jennifer Horn discusses a range of topics from the top news stories of the day, politics and world events to breaking news and popular culture with a sense of humor and poetic flare, entertaining and informing the growing AM870 and AM590 The Answer listening audience.

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We need answers - Morning Answer 08-11-26 Hour 3

Tuesday, August 11, 2026

Brad takes a look at the ongoing battle between Nithya Raman, and Karen Bass. 

Assemblywoman Diane Dixon joins the show to break down the latest surrounding the Ladera Ranch cancer concerns. 

Members of the DSA are back-tracking on some of their most radical statements, but not everyone seems to be buying it. 

Beloved Actor John Goodman looks a little different these days, and we’ve got the details. 

Raman goes Bass fishing - Morning Answer 08-11-26 Hour 2

Tuesday, August 11, 2026

Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco joins the show to discuss the latest surrounding the CA Supreme Court involving ballots seized by the county to look at discrepancies. 

What’s next for Dr. Fauci? 

In the latest edition of the Trump MAGA Minute, we’ve got the latest on Trump and Iran. 

Local news anchor Glen Walker stops by to offer some expert thoughts on the Bass-Raman in-fighting. 

Shots fired, and unfired - Morning Answer 08-11-26 Hour 1

Tuesday, August 11, 2026

Brad’s in for Jen with the latest news on President Trump’s alleged decoy flight out of Turkey, and another man announcing his plans to enter the WNBA draft. 

Brad takes your calls on the WNBA chaos. 

President Trump is signing a new Executive order on childhood vaccines. 

Tom Homan says Chicago should take the President up on his

Is AOC running for President? - IE Answer Podcast 08-10-26

Tuesday, August 11, 2026

Dan’s in for Jen with all the the coverage of AOC’s news-making weekend. Is her public announcement that she’s freezing her eggs, and slight distancing from the National DSA a sign that she’s preparing for a Presidential run?

The co-chair of the DSA admits she doesn’t have many details on her plan to “tax the hell out of millionaires’, and Dan shares an interview with Rep. Jay Obernolte. 

Dan’s got a preview of Townhall 2026, and the details on a man who claims he’s created wearable patterns that make you invisible to surveillance cameras. 

Dan has some final thoughts on another controversial weekend in the WNBA. 

Crazed Basketball fever  - Morning Answer 08-10-26 Hour 3

Monday, August 10, 2026

Gavin Newsom is taking a trip to Michigan

Acting AG Todd Blanche is finally confirmed in his role. 

We’ve got a gold update from our friend Alex Ebkarian of Allegiance Gold, and we’ve got more drama in the WNBA. 

A friend of the station disagrees with Dan on the WNBA news, and Dan’s got a surprise quick interview with Jen, featuring an iconic voice behind a show soundbite. 

Hollywood stumblin’ - Morning Answer 08-10-26 Hour 2

Monday, August 10, 2026

Both residents, and out-of-towners are highlighting the homelessness and issues in Downtown LA and Hollywood. 

Former LA County Sheriff Alex Villanueva joins the show. 

In the latest edition of the Trump MAGA Minute, President Trump deals with the latest in Iran. 

Rep. Jay Obernolte is here. 

Ain’t no party like the DSA Party - Morning Answer 08-10-26 Hour 1

Monday, August 10, 2026

Jen’s got an update on Prop 39, including Dems trying to link it to President Trump. 

Republicans want to stay overtime to pass the SAVE Act, and Wisconsin has a new socialist 

How are some establishment and DSA-adjacent Dems reacting to the socialists on the ballot? Why isn’t Bernie Sanders weighing in on the Wisconsin Governor’s race?

We take a look at what the DSA platform actually wants to change in America. Hint: It’s pretty radical. 

Inland Empire Answer Karaoke Night? - IEJH 08-07-26 Podcast

Saturday, August 8, 2026

Jen reviews the week’s biggest political stories, including the fight over Prop 39’s voter ID ballot language, the growing Javier Becerra migrant-child scandal, Trump’s move against birth tourism, and whether Fauci could face prosecution for contempt.

Lee Greenwood joins Jen for a powerful conversation about 9/11, the unity Americans felt afterward, his experiences performing at memorial events, and why younger generations need to understand what that day meant.

Trace Gallagher talks about his new book, the life lessons he picked up from people like John Wooden and his father, and the winding road that took him from professional water skiing to 30 years at Fox News.

Final Thoughts gets loose as Jen, Hot Chocolate Jose, and Radar plan an Inland Empire Answer karaoke night, Jose celebrates passing his test, and Radar gets credit for surviving the week while sick.

Turns Out They Were Right All Along - Morning Answer 08-07-26 Hour 3

Friday, August 7, 2026

Furcast Friday takes over the studio as Shelter Hope introduces three adoptable dogs, talks foster-to-adopt options, and explains how donations help fund spay, neuter, vaccines, and other rescue work.

Steve Hilton gives Jen the latest on the migrant child scandal under Javier Becerra, including new claims of 330,000 children still missing and 40 deaths, while accusing Becerra of hiding from reporters and accountability.

Fox News anchor Trace Gallagher joins Jen to talk about his new book, the life lessons he picked up from people like John Wooden and his father, and his unlikely path from professional water skier to a 30-year career at Fox News.

The Friday Free-for-All lets callers loose on birth tourism, California politics, Steve Hilton, and the usual assortment of completely unhinged Friday observations.

Jen & Larry O'Connor's Big Announcement! - Morning Answer 08-07-26 Hour 2

Friday, August 7, 2026

Segment 1: Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez explains why she was the lone vote against another $126 million in homelessness spending, what’s working in her district, and why L.A. needs more accountability, mental-health services, police, and fire resources.

Segment 2: Larry O’Connor joins Jen for a big Town Hall announcement: new $40 mezzanine seats, a discount for young listeners honoring Charlie Kirk, and the addition of Sonia Shaw and Glenn Walker to the lineup.

Segment 3: Jen and Larry handicap Gavin Newsom’s 2028 chances and break down the Michigan Senate race, where Larry argues Republican Mike Rogers has a strong opening against Abdul El-Sayed.

Segment 4: Trump pumps the brakes on an early JD Vance endorsement, signs an order targeting birth tourism, and Vance opens up to Hugh Hewitt about his faith and new book.

You Gotta Know When To Hold Em - Morning Answer 08-07-26 Hour 1

Friday, August 7, 2026

Jen covers the spike in religious hate crimes across L.A. and Carl DeMaio’s failed court challenge over the misleading ballot title for Prop 39.

After a little poker talk with Radar, Jen and callers blast California Democrats over Prop 39 before turning to Javier Becerra dodging reporters and Steve Hilton’s demand that he answer for the migrant children scandal.

Jen covers the creepy State Parks supervisor accused of secretly filming lifeguards, then shares disturbing testimony from migrant children who say they were trafficked and exploited after being released from HHS custody under Becerra.

A caller questions whether Becerra can survive the growing scandal, while Jen looks ahead to Monica Rodriguez’s homelessness fight and L.A.’s staggering 2,300% rise in flea-borne typhus cases.

Jen & Jen Spill The Tea - IEJH 08-06-26 Podcast

Friday, August 7, 2026

Jen Van Laar and Jen investigate a suspicious wildfire group tied to utilities and Newsom allies, while Spencer Pratt warns Spokane fire victims not to let politicians and insurers forget them.

Jen breaks down Newsom’s tightly controlled “release” of his tax returns, the unanswered questions about his family’s finances, and Javier Becerra’s reluctant promise to debate Steve Hilton.

Sonja Shaw talks about her uphill campaign for state superintendent, restoring reading and math standards, and enforcing protections for girls’ sports and locker rooms.

Hot Chocolate Jose offers absolutely terrible test-taking advice, while Josh Jacobs reviews Goofy’s Kitchen and brings the latest from the Inland Empire baseball world.

Practice Friday with Lee Greenwood! - Morning Answer 08-06-26 Hour 2

Thursday, August 6, 2026

Sonja Shaw joins the show and talks about overcoming millions in opposition spending, getting education back to reading and math, and her promise to protect girls’ sports, bathrooms, and locker rooms.

Honorary Co-Host of the Day, Lee Greenwood joins the show, and so does TMA Money Man Stephen Moore who's celebrating a booming stock market and strong economic growth, while explaining why voters are still frustrated by gas and grocery prices—and why socialism is gaining ground among wealthy and college-educated Democrats.

Jen and Lee jump into the Trump MAGA Minute, talking about Trump’s softer side, his family’s new Trump account, and why giving children an early stake in the economy could help fight socialism.

Jen and Lee share emotional memories of 9/11, the powerful role “God Bless the USA” played afterward, and the sense of national unity they fear younger generations may never fully understand.

Contemptible Fauci - Morning Answer 08-06-26 Hour 1

Thursday, August 6, 2026

Jen takes listeners live inside the Senate committee as Rand Paul and Democrats battle over whether to hold Dr. Fauci in contempt for refusing to answer questions about COVID and government research.

Fauci is officially held in contempt, leaving the Justice Department to decide what happens next. Jen also covers Florida’s subpoena seeking answers about vaccines, records, and Fauci’s alleged self-dealing.

Callers weigh in on whether Fauci will ever face real consequences, with some convinced the government will protect its own. The conversation also gets surprisingly personal with a little CIA pillow-talk debate.

Arif Halaby breaks down why Social Security is running into trouble, what changes could keep it alive, and why people should start building their own retirement income instead of waiting on Washington.

God Bless The USA - Morning Answer 08-06-26 Hour 3

Thursday, August 6, 2026

Lee Greenwood joins the show to talk about his new Whiskey and Bourbon line, Steve Hilton warns the billionaire tax won’t stop with billionaires, Dr. Marc Darrow explains stem cells as an alternative to surgery, and finally, Oddball News brings moon crashes, Grim Reapers, and cave fish.

California’s Price of Failure - IEJH 08-05-26 Podcast

Thursday, August 6, 2026

Jen covers the heavily armed man caught scouting Trump’s golf club, Trump’s warning about the rise of the DSA, and Rand Paul’s push to hold Fauci in contempt.

Jen shares an Interview with Joel Pollak, explaining why socialist primary wins could actually help Republicans—and why L.A. voters may end up holding their noses for Karen Bass.

Gloria Romero demands answers from Xavier Becerra over migrant children handed to poorly vetted sponsors and asks what happened to the Democrats who once claimed to stand up for women.

Nick Shirley calls for tougher action against criminal illegal immigrants, Jen celebrates Chris Stegall’s primary win, and Steve Hilton lays out his plan to tackle California’s insane housing costs.

Chrome Dome - Morning Answer 08-05-26 Hour 3

Wednesday, August 5, 2026

Jen highlights Steve Hilton’s push to debate Xavier Becerra, his plan to make California more affordable, and gets completely sidetracked trying to figure out what to call a shaved head.

Nick Shirley tells Trump to get ruthless with criminals and fraudsters, while Jen talks deportations, the socialist wing of the Democratic Party, and the return of “Ram Radar”—also known as Yogurt.

Jen panics over a possibly bogus 106-degree forecast before covering JD Vance’s massive anti-fraud crackdown and the administration’s latest push against cartels.

New findings confirm Southern California Edison equipment sparked the Eaton Fire, Jen updates the suspicious man arrested near Trump’s golf club, and the show ends by celebrating Chris Stegall’s big primary win.

Who's Yogurt? - Morning Answer 08-05-26 Hour 2

Wednesday, August 5, 2026

Jen keeps the L.A. mayor’s race going, as callers wrestle with the truly miserable choice between Karen Bass and Nithya Raman—and whether sitting it out only makes things worse.

Joel Pollak joins Jen to talk about the socialist takeover of Democratic primaries, the Bass-versus-Raman disaster, and why a lot of angry voters may end up holding their noses for Bass.

The Trump MAGA Minute covers Trump’s California visit, the Michigan Senate race, and a new federal crackdown on healthcare and hospice fraud.

Gloria Romero joins Jen to demand answers from Xavier Becerra over migrant children allegedly handed to poorly vetted sponsors, while calling out California Democrats for abandoning women and accountability.

We Gotta Vote! - Morning Answer 08-05-26 Hour 1

Wednesday, August 5, 2026

Jen breaks down the big primary results, celebrates Chris Stegall’s win in Missouri, and covers Trump’s quick California visit—including the armed guy arrested near his golf club.

Rand Paul is still coming after Fauci over COVID and gain-of-function research, while John Kennedy says the Senate needs to quit stalling and get some actual work done.

Jen cheers on Monica Rodriguez for being the lone vote against another massive homelessness spending package, then somehow ends up calling Radar “Yogurt” during a Trader Joe’s analogy.

David Hernandez joins Jen to talk about the ugly Bass-versus-Raman mayor’s race and why conservatives may have to hold their noses and vote for Karen Bass.

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