Hour 4 features Congressman Mike Bost on the “Schumer Shutdown,” its political implications, the impact on veterans and essential services, and Governor J.B. Pritzker’s comments on ICE and law enforcement. Ryan Wiggins of Wiggins America joins to discuss President Trump’s address to military leaders, Pete Hegseth’s call to restore military standards, and the budget negotiations over a potential government shutdown. The hour wraps with Thomas Helbig from the Retirement Advisory Group, who details strategies for sustaining 401(k)s and IRAs, building structured income plans, navigating market volatility, and invites listeners to a free retirement seminar at the Frontenac Hilton.