More Special Guests Added!

Jennifer Horn Host of The Morning Answer, 6:00 am - 9:00 am will serve as your Unite IE Patriots Summit 2026 Master of Ceremonies and Event Host.  Listen to TMA to get your morning started off right as Jen 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 AM590 | AM870 The Answer listening audience.

Jennifer Horn brings years of experience in local and national radio to The Morning Answer. Jen’s father had a long career in radio and Jen explains that radio is “the family business.”  Follow Jennifer Horn on Twitter @JenniferHorn

Alex Marlow is the Editor-in-Chief of Breitbart News Network and one of the most influential voices shaping the modern conservative movement. He has appeared on the covers of Time and Newsweek, was named to Forbes’ “30 Under 30,” and has been described as “perhaps the most significant media figure in America.”

Marlow began his career at Breitbart at just 21, hired personally by his mentor Andrew Breitbart, and by his late twenties was leading one of the nation’s most powerful and agenda-setting conservative newsrooms. Born and raised in Hollywood, Marlow lives out Breitbart’s famous maxim that “culture is upstream from politics,” a guiding principle that has defined his reporting, editorial leadership, and role at the forefront of the new media revolution.

In addition to leading Breitbart, he hosts the flagship Breitbart News Daily on SiriusXM’s Patriot Channel and was recently named to helm the storied time slot once held by Rush Limbaugh and Charlie Kirk. His hour-long program, The Alex Marlow Show, airs nationally on the Salem Radio Network and the Salem Podcast Network and weekdays at 9:00 am on AM590 | AM870 The Answer, delivering sharp news and cultural analysis, as well as breaking news to audiences across the country.

Larry Elder is the Host of The Larry Elder Show, heard weekdays from 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm on AM590 | AM870 The Answer.  Larry, the "Sage from South Central" is well known for over 20 years as a radio talk show host on KABC in Los Angeles. He joined AM590 | AM870 The Answer in 2016, and was later syndicated across the country by Salem Radio Network and Salem News Channel.

Larry took some time away from radio/TV to run a highly successful candidacy during the Gavin Newsom re-call election in 2021. While the voters did not re-call the governor that time, Elder proved he was a viable candidate garnering the most votes of the 50 candidates running to replace Newsom. From that experience, Elder decided to run for President of the United States in the 2024 election. He dropped out of that race in October 2023, and threw his support behind former president Donald Trump.

Larry is also the host of a successful podcast “Larry Elder – We’ve Got a Country to Save” which is now reaching 500,000 downloads per episode. 

Chris Stigall is the host of The Chris Stigall Show, heard weekdays from 3:00 am to 6:00 am on AM590 | AM870 The Answer and makes his first Unite IE Patriots Summit appearance. 

The Chris Stigall Show has been a morning destination for talk radio listeners since its 2006 launch in Kansas City, MO. From there, he began grabbing industry attention, filling in on nationally syndicated talk radio shows and appearing as a cable news guest.  In 2011, Stigall made the move to Philadelphia, where he became a morning radio fixture ever since. The podcast version of the show launched in 2019 and became an instant top conservative talk podcast in the country.

His shows are equal parts hilarity and desk-pounding monologues with healthy doses of skepticism and sarcasm.  Above all else, Chris’s abiding faith in Christ is what guides him. His interviews with everyone from athletes and actors to comedians and politicians have regularly resulted in national headlines, and since 2009 has consistently ranked by industry trade publications as one of the top radio morning hosts in the country.

Chad Bianco was born in 1967 at Hill Air Force Base in Ogden, Utah, and grew up in a small mining town as the eldest of three boys. Raised by hardworking parents, he was instilled with the values of integrity, perseverance, and personal responsibility. These principles shaped his belief that respect is earned through actions, character, and commitment to service.  He is a Republican candidate for California Governor.

In 1989, Bianco moved to California in pursuit of new opportunities and a better place to call home and start a family. In 1993, he attended the San Bernardino Sheriff’s Academy, graduating at the top of his class. Shortly thereafter, he was hired by the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, where he has dedicated over 31 years to protecting the community and ensuring the safety of all its residents.

Sheriff Bianco faces the reality of California’s failed policies on a daily basis. He has been a strong voice for reforming state law to once again ensure public safety across California. Most recently, he was a leader and vocal advocate for Proposition 36, which overwhelmingly passed in November 2024 and has started to return commonsense to California’s criminal sentencing laws.

Beyond his role as Sheriff, Bianco is a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He and his wife, Denise, live in the Woodcrest area of Riverside. They attend church in Riverside County. He believes in faith, family, and service above self.

Eric Early is the Managing Partner at Early, Sullivan, Wright, Gizer & McRae LLP Attorneys At Law.  He is regularly involved in complex litigation matters, primarily focusing on a range of business, constitutional, real estate, title and entertainment related litigation. Before starting Early Sullivan Wright Gizer & McRae LLP with several of his partners, Eric had been a business litigation partner for ten years at Glaser Weil LLP, formerly the Christensen Miller firm, in Los Angeles.

Eric’s wealth of litigation and trial experience includes trials and complex arbitrations and mediations in California, Illinois, New York, Nevada, Delaware, Colorado, Arizona and Florida.  Eric ran as a Republican candidate for California Attorney General in 2018 and received over 950,000 votes in California’s June 2018 Primary. Following the AG race, Eric ran for United States Congress in California’s 28th Congressional District against Adam Schiff in the 2020 election cycle. Eric prevailed against 6 others in California’s March 2020 Primary and went head-to-head against Schiff in the November 2020 General Election while Schiff was leading the Russia Hoax and lying to tens of millions of Americans. 

Eric also was lead counsel for The California Patriot Coalition – Recall Governor Gavin Newsom (RecallGavin2020), the only Newsom recall effort that successfully got the recall election on the California ballot.  Eric ran for California Attorney General again in 2024 against incumbent Rob Bonta, receiving over 1.1 million votes in the Primary, and ran for U.S. Senate against Schiff, Katie Porter, Barbara Lee and Steve Garvey in the 2024 election to replace Diane Feinstein.  He has also hosted The Early Edition radio program on AM870 The Answer.

Steve Hilton is a Conservative Republican candidate for California Governor in the upcoming 2026 election.  Steve is a former Fox News Contributor and Co-Founder of Crowdpac, an independent and non-partisan Silicon Valley political and data start-up. Steve states that he is running for Governor of California because, "We can’t go on like this. We’re not just any other state. California means to America what America means to the world.  We need to make California an inspiration again, not a warning of what not to do. We need to revive our spirit, our energy, our optimism, our dynamism."

"It’s time to restore the California Dream – especially for working people who’ve had it so tough these last few years." He is the author of multiple books including Good Business - Your World Needs You, More Human - Designing a World Where People Come First and Positive Populism - Revolutionary Ideas to Rebuild Economic Security, Family and Community in America.

Carl DeMaio is leading the "Citizen's Revolt to Take Back California."  DeMaio is a California State Assembly Member from the 75th District, encompassing North and East San Diego County. DeMaio also serves as Chairman of Reform California — a statewide grassroots political movement that is dedicated to taking back our state from the far-Left politicians and special interests.

Given that California is currently dominated by one political party with a supermajority — and the other political party has shown itself largely ineffective in its opposition role — Reform California seeks to be the counterbalance to extreme and misguided policies that are costing taxpayers and hurting working families in our state.

DeMaio also hosts the "Reform California with Carl DeMaio" daily podcast on Youtube and other streaming services — where he uses his media platform to inform, engage, and inspire common-sense Californians to get involved in the fight to take back their state from socialism.

Michael Gates is a husband, father of five, and an experienced attorney who will fight for Californians as the next Attorney General. As a lifelong Californian, he has deep roots in this state and a strong commitment to family, hard work, and public service.  He began his legal career in private practice as a litigator and trial attorney, eventually becoming a partner at an Orange County law firm. After establishing himself as an accomplished trial attorney, in 2014, Michael left a successful private practice to serve the public as the elected City Attorney of Huntington Beach, a position he held for ten years after winning citywide elections in 2014, 2018, and 2022.

As City Attorney, Michael became known for a tough, hands-on approach to public safety. He established Huntington Beach’s first-ever local Criminal Prosecutor Program in 2017 in response to Sacramento’s ongoing attack on law enforcement and the criminal justice system. The program emphasized prosecuting misdemeanors with the same seriousness as felonies, supporting law enforcement, and restoring quality of life. As a result, Huntington Beach reported an 11.5% reduction in crime in the city’s downtown area, and Michael became of champion for police officers, consistently fighting for them in court, and winning. Michael quickly built a record of success in fighting crime and homelessness in Huntington Beach.

In 2025, Michael was appointed Deputy Assistant Attorney General in the Civil Rights Division of the U.S. Department of Justice, where he oversaw approximately 100 attorneys across Employment, Voting and Elections, Housing and Civil Enforcement, and Criminal sections. Over his career, he has practiced across a broad range of legal disciplines, consistently demonstrating a commitment to public safety, the rule of law, and effective government. 

Alex Villanueva is a 35-year veteran of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department and the first challenger in over a century to unseat an incumbent Sheriff when he was elected as the 33rd Sheriff of Los Angeles County in 2018. He commanded the largest sheriff’s department in the nation, overseeing nearly 18,000 sworn and professional staff and managing complex public safety operations in one of the most diverse counties in America.  Now, with a deeper sense of purpose and a steadfast commitment to public service, Sheriff Villanueva is seeking to return to lead the department he dedicated his life to – ready to restore operational strength, rebuild public confidence, and set Los Angeles County on a safer, stronger path forward.

Throughout his career, Sheriff Villanueva has been recognized for leading with integrity, fostering internal reform, and building trust with the communities he served. As Sheriff, he prioritized transparency and accessibility, holding town halls across the county and launching public-facing tools to ensure accountability. Under his leadership, the Department saw significant progress in recruitment and retention—reversing historic staffing shortages and strengthening the foundation of public safety. He hired 1,100 deputies in his first year in office and converted a long-standing political patronage system into a merit-based system.

A firm believer in law and order, he restored peace and safety during the riots of 2020, deploying resources that reestablished order in Santa Monica, Long Beach, the Fairfax District, and Beverly Hills.  He also expanded the Department’s capacity to serve vulnerable populations by growing its Mental Health Evaluation Teams and Homeless Outreach Services, ensuring a compassionate and effective response to complex social challenges. His efforts to address homelessness were unprecedented—cleaning up encampments on the Venice Boardwalk, San Vicente Boulevard in front of the VA hospital, Olvera Street Plaza in downtown LA, and hundreds of other locations throughout the county—all without a single arrest or use of force. His approach got people off the streets and into shelters, proving that enforcement and compassion can go hand in hand.

Sonja Shaw never planned to run for office—a Chino native who overcame a challenging childhood, she was content as a soccer mom, cheering on her two daughters from the sideline. But when California sidelined parents during debates over closures and mandates, she could no longer just stay a spectator. Sonja’s resilience and faith drove her to fight for families.

Starting out by attending local school board meetings to advocate for her daughters, Sonja’s fight for our children grew into a movement. Elected Chino Valley Unified School Board President in 2022, she championed parental rights, winning landmark battles against Sacramento’s extreme policies, including a lawsuit from Attorney General Rob Bonta.

Backed by countless parents, she proved families, not politicians, should steer education. Now running for California State Superintendent in 2026, Sonja aims to fix a system where only 46.7% of students read at grade level, transforming schools into launchpads for dreams. A wife and mom guided by faith, she’s committed to fighting for every child’s future.

Donald P. Wagner is the Orange County Supervisor for the Third District and candidate for California Secretary of State.  “Californians deserve an excellent election system that is secure, efficient, accurate and accessible to every eligible voter. I will make sure that every eligible voter can participate in our democracy while also protecting the security of elections by ensuring that only eligible voters cast ballots.” 

In 1987, Don began his legal career as a business lawyer, founding Wagner, Lautsch LLP in 1993, specializing in business and real estate. He served on Orange County Bar Association committees and was the first President of the OC Chapter of the Federalist Society.  In 1998, he was elected to the South County Community College District Board of Trustees, serving six of his twelve years as Board President, where he balanced budgets and paid off debts without tax increases or bonds.  From 2010 to 2016, Don served in the California State Assembly, known for his expertise in government fiscal affairs, particularly on committees such as Appropriations and Budget.  In 2016, he became Mayor of Irvine. In 2019 he was elected to the OC Board of Supervisors, serving as Vice Chairman (2022-2023) and Chairman (2023-January 2025).  One of his most significant public project is establishing a Military Veterans Cemetery in Orange County. Wagner also serves on the board of Angel Force USA, raising awareness about military suicide.

He is an avid UCLA sports fans, and also supporting the Angels, Ducks, Dodgers, and Steelers. An English major with a love for classics and history, Don is an avid reader. A recent cancer survivor, Don is proactive, seeking common ground while adhering to conservative values. He addresses problems directly and avoids personal disputes.

As Director of Outreach and Co-Creator of PragerU Kids, Jill Simonian offers a 20-year career as a host, writer, and producer for television news and digital media.

At PragerU Kids, Jill is known as the on-camera host for Otto’s Tales, Craftory, and co-producer for Guess or Mess, and Unboxed, USA.  She also hosts Parent Alert, a livestream that discusses education and parenting headlines.

Her many media appearances include Fox News, Newsmax, One America News, Sirius XM, Time Magazine, NBC’s Today Show and Parenting Team, KTLA-TV, KCBS-TV and KCAL-TV as well as countless op-eds for FoxNews.com, The Federalist, Town Hall, RealClearPolitics, Breitbart, Orange County Register, and more.

As an outspoken California mom of two teens, Jill is a fervent advocate for merit-based standards, education transparency, and partnership between parents and teachers.

David Serpa's mission as California State Treasurer is to lead California toward financial independence through bold reforms, economic empowerment, and a commitment to sustainable prosperity for future generations.

He is running to put Californians first — serving our communities with courage and compassion. His life of service, from the battlefield to local leadership, has always been about protecting families, supporting small businesses, and standing up for the most vulnerable among us.

As California State Treasurer, his priority is to safeguard public funds, strengthen long-term investments, and expand economic opportunity statewide.

Gale Hammons is the Deputy Opinion Editor at the California Post.  She spent more than a decade as the Opinion Editor of the Press-Enterprise before founding Hammons Strategies in 2014 providing customized communications programs for clients in the Inland Empire. 

She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from UC San Diego, a Master’s Degree in Journalism from UC Berkeley, and an MBA from UC Riverside.

Stephen Moore is from Winnetka, Illinois, and serves as a Co-Chair of the Save America Coalition led by America First Policy Institute. Previously, Moore served as a Senior Economic Adviser to President Donald J. Trump, where he focused on tax reform, regulatory reform, and energy policy. He has more than 30 years of experience as an economist and is a leading thinker on the impact of government on business.

He regularly provides clients with a deepened understanding of the shifts in our global economy. He is a regular guest on national TV with appearances on Fox News, Fox Business, CNN, and CNBC, among many others.

During his career, Moore has served as a senior economist at the Congressional Joint Economic Committee and as a senior economics fellow at the Cato Institute, where he published dozens of studies on federal and state fiscal policy. He advised the National Economic Commission in 1987 and served as a research director for President Ronald Reagan's Commission on Privatization. He is also the founder of the Club for Growth, was a Senior Visiting Fellow in Economics at The Heritage Foundation and the author of six books including Trumponomics.