THE SAVAGE NATION

THE SAVAGE NATION

Dr. Michael Savage earned his PhD in epidemiology and nutrition sciences from the Univ. of Cal. at Berkeley. Inducted into the National Radio Hall of Fame after over 26 years at the top of the talk radio format. Borders, Language and Culture are his pillars. A NY Times Best Selling author of over 30 books and novels, he was appointed by the President of the United States to the Board of the Presidio Trust. A true conservationist, Savage converses about politics, science, films, nutrition, cooking, cars and boats. News, views and reviews you can trust. To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://www.advertisecast.com/TheMichaelSavageShow

Episodes

June 5, 2026 27 mins

Michael Savage takes aim at California's slow vote-counting process, arguing that the state's weeks-long election tabulation has become a symbol of deeper political dysfunction. Comparing California to places like Florida, Germany, India, and Argentina, Savage questions why one of America's largest and most technologically advanced states takes so long to produce final results. He also reflects on his appearance on Gavin Newsom's p...

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Savage speaks with Shannon Davis, CEO of American Alternative Assets, about retirement savings trapped inside a collapsing debt system. They discuss why gold and silver remain outside the printing presses, the pressure from America's $39 trillion debt, and how rising bond rates hit regular families through mortgages, credit cards, car loans, and inflation. Davis explains why retirement accounts ...
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Savage argues that the unrest outside ICE facilities should not be treated as legitimate protest, but as riots and insurrection. He traces American protest movements from the Boston Tea Party to civil rights, Vietnam, Occupy Wall Street, Black Lives Matter, and modern anti-Trump demonstrations, contrasting lawful dissent with what he sees as organized intimidation and political agitation. Savage call...

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May 29, 2026 33 mins

Savage evaluates President Trump's record through a self-styled "Trump scorecard," grading key campaign promises, successes, or unfinished business. He offers concern about the war with Iran, the growing national debt, the failure to abolish the IRS, unresolved conflicts in Ukraine, unreleased Epstein and JFK files, the lack of a Fort Knox audit, and what he sees as a failure to hold officials accountable for past scandals. At the ...

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Tulsi Gabbard resigned as director of national intelligence, citing her husband's rare bone cancer diagnosis. But sources claimed that Gabbard was forced to resign as the intel chief. Gabbard's non-interventionist foreign policy views frequently clashed with President Trump's military strikes on Iran. Gabbard, a veteran and current Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Army Reserve, spoke with Savage a...
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Michael Savage interviews retired Army Lt. Col. Robert Maginnis about China, Taiwan, Iran, and his book The New AI Cold War: Liberty vs. Tyranny in the Age of Machine Empires. McGinnis says the Trump–Xi summit produced pomp but few substantive outcomes, possibly favoring Xi. He argues AI was central given the executives traveling with Trump. They discuss Taiwan as strategically vital due to geography, allied credibility, and semico...

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Savage speculates that President Trump may have discussed a sphere-of-influence understanding with China: U.S. freedom of action in Cuba in exchange for Chinese leeway over Taiwan. He argues Cuba has been devastated by decades of military-backed communist dictatorship, leaving people desperate for medicine and food, and warns the U.S. must avoid an economic collapse that could trigger another Mariel-style migrant crisis. He suggest...

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Savage explains how the U.S. feels like a replay of the Roaring '20s—corruption, excess, and a looming crash—citing national debt surpassing GDP and high gas prices in California. He compares HBO's "Boardwalk Empire" to today's "gangster capitalism" and then shares how Napoleon III serves as a cautionary tale about prosperity undone by war costs. Savage says he's alarmed by pressure on President...
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Savage weighs who is winning the Iran-US war "chess game." He explains how Iran aims to hurt Trump electorally while losing about $450 million a day in oil revenue, turning the standoff into mutual damage and a test of how far Tehran can push without being bombed. He reveals that the wars in Iran and Ukraine have drained U.S. munitions. He then warns that the Iran conflict could cost Republicans the House, Senate, and presidency, u...

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Savage cheers a Texas father who fatally shot a carjacker threatening his family and says he deserves a Medal of Freedom, not charges. He eulogizes CNN founder Ted Turner, praising Trump's graceful response despite their political differences. He rips into the wellness industry's expensive longevity gadgets and cryotherapy fads, calling them moronic compared to basic nutrition. He closes by reading from his newly republished book "...

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May 5, 2026 47 mins

Savage dives into the forgotten science of orthomolecular medicine and its power to treat mental illness through nutrition. He pays tribute to unsung genius Abram Hoffer, M.D., Ph.D., who gave his discoveries to humanity for free. He gets personal, revealing how zinc recently cured his recurring prostatitis and restored his lost sense of taste. He reads from his newly republished book "Reducing the Risk of Alzh...

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Savage blasts Bernie Sanders for his subversive meeting with Chinese AI researchers. He calls to revive the House Un-American Activities Committee and target Sanders. He raps on the news of the day and mocks the royal tour by King Charles. He then discusses the Iran war threat, oil prices, and fears of possible escalation. He shares a story about a conversation about a privateschool teacher ranting about Trump instead of teaching s...

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Savage delivers a "stream of consciousness" talk, saying he turns from suffocating political "hysterical realism" to literature, music, and free association. He compares the poetic style of Isaiah to the technique he brought to radio in 1994, criticizing today's one-dimensional political commentators. He then praises Trump's "borders, language, culture" message and calls for stronger force to clean up cities. He shares about his mo...

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April 28, 2026 60 mins

Savage quotes "sic semper tyrannis," linking John Wilkes Booth's justification for killing Lincoln to a recent attempted assassination of President Trump. He explains how psychopaths like the would-be assassin rationalize violence. He blasts liberals and media figures that radicalize unstable people with constant propaganda. He then points to security failures that enabled the dinner attack. He warns that Democrats will become more...

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Savage discusses Trump's DOJ indictment of the Southern Poverty Law Center on 11 counts — alleging it funneled over $3 million in donor funds to white supremacist and extremist groups to help stage hate crimes. The DOJ claims the group used shell companies to conceal the activity. He stresses what an important development this is. He then suggests the Trump Administration investigate the ACLU and its alleged subversive activities. ...

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April 21, 2026 34 mins

Savage declares the conservative movement effectively dead, arguing that core principles like fiscal restraint, limited foreign entanglements, and cultural cohesion have been abandoned by both parties. He criticizes ongoing foreign conflicts, rising government spending, and what he sees as a broader shift toward socialism influenced by Barack Obama, while revisiting his book "Government Zero" and outlining his "40 points to save Am...

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April 17, 2026 54 mins

Socrates Savage opens by invoking the street-philosopher Socrates of Ancient Athens. He then exposes Religion Incorporated,  including Catholic Charities, Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society, and Lutheran Family Services for corruption. He praises President Trump for cutting funds. He rails against the nation sliding into chaos—culturally, politically, and morally. He blasts media "degeneracy," taking aim a...

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April 15, 2026 17 mins
Savage speaks with Shannon Davis, CEO of American Alternative Assets, about the changing financial order. They discuss the lasting power of physical precious metals. How mounting pressure on Japan's currency could pressure U.S. assets. Davis reveals the startling parallels to 2008, the "slow motion bank run", and how major firms like BlackRock and Blackstone are involved.   Read more
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April 14, 2026 33 mins

Savage argues that blaming Israel for global conflict is false and dangerous, criticizing pundits for attacking Jews and Israel while claiming to defend America and Christians. He contends that even if Israel disappeared, radical Islamist groups would still persecute and kill Christians, citing violence and repression of Christians in Nigeria, Afghanistan, Iran, Pakistan, Eritrea, Sudan, Libya, Yemen, and Somalia, and North Korea. ...

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This high-stakes interview brings Alex Jones and Michael Savage together as they warn that rising tensions between Iran, Israel, and the U.S. could spiral into a global catastrophe. They caution that a strike on Tehran might trigger nuclear conflict and draw in Russia and China, putting America at risk. Savage offers a historical perspective, warning that ideological extremism can't be easily deterred. As ceasefires falter and oil ...

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