Hour 2 opens with Governor Henry McMaster announcing the appointment of Darlene Graham to complete the remainder of Senator Lindsey Graham’s term. Sean reflects on his longtime friendship with Graham, his public service, military career, and vision for American foreign policy. The conversation then shifts to the political outlook ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, including discussion of the Democratic Party’s direction and its potential electoral impact. Sean also reviews new developments in the investigation into Charlie Kirk’s murder before taking listener calls on Graham’s legacy, skilled trades, and the future of the Republican Party.

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Sean Hannity opens the program with an extended tribute to the late Senator Lindsey Graham, sharing personal memories and discussing Graham’s rise from a difficult childhood in South Carolina to becoming one of the nation’s most influential senators. Hannity examines Graham’s approach to foreign policy, his relationship with President Trump, and speculation surrounding who will temporarily fill his Senate seat. The hour also includes discussion of Mitch McConnell’s health, the Democratic Party’s political challenges, New York City politics, and the latest developments involving Iran, Ukraine, and Israel. Hannity also previews Governor Henry McMaster’s expected announcement regarding Graham’s successor. 

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Sean Hannity closes the week by examining Democratic Party divisions, focusing on controversies surrounding progressive candidates, New York mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani, Maine Senate candidate Graham Plattner, and Texas Senate candidate James Talarico. Hannity argues that Democratic leadership is struggling to respond to increasingly controversial candidates while attempting to maintain party unity. The hour also covers New Jersey’s World Cup spending controversy, listener calls on foreign policy, and ongoing tensions involving Iran and the Middle East.

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Sean closes the week with a patriotic hour focused on America’s 250th anniversary and the legacy of Charlie Daniels. Charlie Daniels Jr. joins the show to discuss a July 4th tribute concert at Fort Campbell featuring a hologram-style performance of Charlie Daniels, live musicians, patriotic music, and a celebration honoring the 101st Airborne Division. Hannity reflects on his years performing with Charlie during the Freedom Concerts, Charlie’s love of God, country, the military, and his deeply patriotic music. The hour also includes a preview of a previously unreleased Charlie Daniels song, My Home, plus listener calls on President Trump, Iran, the economy, energy, nuclear threats, and the importance of remembering America’s founding principles during the 250th celebration.

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The final hour features a conversation about the Freedom Truck initiative and efforts to expand access to American history through museums and educational exhibits. Sean Hannity then opens the phones to discuss patriotism, education, socialism, immigration, and the direction of the Democratic Party. Listeners also share their Independence Day traditions and thoughts on America’s founding principles. The hour wraps up with a preview of Hannity’s live Independence Day coverage from Mount Rushmore.

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Ron DeSantis opens the final hour by discussing artificial intelligence, big tech power, data centers, and the risks AI may pose to individual liberty and self-government. Mike McClellan joins to discuss how the founding principles of checks and balances, consent of the governed, and natural rights apply to modern technology companies. The conversation covers AI regulation, federalism, liability protections, censorship, misinformation, data centers, surveillance concerns, and competition with China. DeSantis also discusses President Trump’s America 250 speech at Mount Rushmore and the growing conflict between Marxism, Islamism, and American founding principles. Later, DeSantis talks about the World Cup, Florida restaurants, the Supreme Court, property taxes, California politics, and the need to defeat left-wing ideology.

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Ron DeSantis begins Hour 2 by discussing his work with President Trump on college sports reform, including NIL rules, transfer portal limits, eligibility, and protecting non-revenue sports. Urban Meyer joins to discuss the current state of college athletics, the need for guardrails around NIL, and how the transfer portal is affecting players and programs. Meyer also talks about Florida football, the SEC, toughness, and the importance of line-of-scrimmage play. Later, DeSantis reflects on Rush Limbaugh’s influence and explains how Florida has pushed back against left-wing institutions and policies. The hour includes discussion of Florida’s budget reductions, DEI, CRT, ESG, school choice, higher education reform, Disney, COVID policy, law and order, and Florida’s shift from a swing state to a strongly Republican state.

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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis guest hosts and opens by reflecting on America’s 250th anniversary, the founding fathers, and the principles behind the Declaration of Independence. He discusses the Supreme Court’s recent decisions, including rulings on women’s sports, mail-in ballots, executive power, and birthright citizenship. DeSantis criticizes the birthright citizenship ruling and argues that it does not reflect the original purpose of the 14th Amendment. Tom Homan joins to discuss the Trump administration’s border enforcement record, deportations, birth tourism, H-1B visa fraud, and Florida’s cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. The hour also focuses on illegal immigration, national security concerns, and DeSantis’s limited reprint of Dreams from Our Founding Fathers.

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Greg Abbott begins the final hour with Shannon Bream, who breaks down recent Supreme Court immigration rulings, including asylum rules, temporary protected status, and presidential authority over independent federal agencies. Bream also discusses whether Justice Samuel Alito is expected to remain on the Court. Senator Tim Scott joins to discuss the 2026 Senate map, Graham Platner in Maine, Mike Rogers in Michigan, John Sununu in New Hampshire, John Husted in Ohio, and Michael Whatley in North Carolina. Abbott and Scott argue that Republican control of the Senate is essential to advancing President Trump’s agenda. The hour closes with Texas football coach Steve Sarkisian discussing the Longhorns’ team culture, summer preparation, Arch Manning, Cam Coleman, and the upcoming Ohio State matchup.

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