Mike Gallagher

Mike Gallagher
Nationality	American
Occupation	Radio host, author, commentator
Known for	The Mike Gallagher Show

Mike Gallagher is an American conservative radio talk show host and commentator. He is the host of The Mike Gallagher Show, a nationally syndicated radio program that broadcasts daily and covers topics spanning politics, culture, entertainment, and current events in the United States. Described by his program's promotional materials as "America's happy conservative warrior," Gallagher has built a career in talk radio that has made him one of the recognizable voices in American conservative media. His show airs on stations across the country, including AM 870 The ANSWER, and is also available in podcast form. Gallagher regularly addresses political and social issues from a conservative perspective, engaging with topics such as election integrity, religious freedom, national security, and what he characterizes as liberal overreach in American institutions. Through his daily broadcasts, columns, and media appearances, Gallagher has maintained a consistent presence in the landscape of American political commentary.

Career

Radio Broadcasting

Mike Gallagher hosts The Mike Gallagher Show, a nationally syndicated daily radio program. The show is carried by radio stations throughout the United States and is also distributed as a podcast. The program covers a wide range of subjects, including American politics, cultural debates, entertainment news, and social commentary, all approached from a conservative viewpoint.

The show is broadcast on AM 870 The ANSWER, among other affiliate stations. Episodes are released on a daily basis and cover breaking news as well as longer-running political themes. Gallagher engages with listener calls, conducts interviews, and offers editorial commentary during his broadcasts.

Commentary and Columns

In addition to his radio program, Gallagher writes columns and produces video commentary that are published on AM 870 The ANSWER's website and other platforms. His commentary covers a broad spectrum of political and cultural issues.

In a column and video segment published in 2025, Gallagher addressed the topic of accusations of racism in American politics, arguing that Democrats who accuse conservatives of racism have their own record of racially charged statements. The segment, titled "Who Are The Real Racists?", examined what Gallagher characterized as a pattern of rhetoric among Democratic politicians and commentators.

Gallagher also addressed the issue of religious expression in public spaces, commenting on New York City's policy allowing mosques to broadcast the Islamic call to prayer (adhan) over loudspeakers. In a segment titled "NYC Mosques' Amplified Adhan: Balancing Faith and Neighborhood Peace," Gallagher discussed the policy, which permits the broadcast of the adhan as early as 4:45 a.m., and explored tensions between religious freedom and neighborhood quality of life.

Other topics addressed on The Mike Gallagher Show in 2025 have included voter identification laws, Supreme Court decisions related to trade policy, and debates surrounding higher education and national security. In an episode titled "ID for beer? No problem. ID for voting? Apparently, a crisis," Gallagher argued in favor of voter identification requirements, drawing a comparison between identification requirements for purchasing alcohol and those for voting.

In another episode, Gallagher discussed topics including what he described as calls for retribution in political contexts and a Supreme Court decision related to trade, in a segment titled "Rice Retribution Vow Meets SCOTUS Trade Betrayal."

A segment titled "America's Patriots Unite: Crushing Leftist Rage from Olympics to Elections" addressed what Gallagher characterized as politically motivated opposition from the left, spanning topics from the Olympic Games to electoral politics.

Contributions to Other Publications

Gallagher has contributed opinion pieces to major national publications. In August 2025, The Wall Street Journal published an opinion piece titled "Send Harvard's Chinese Students Home," which discussed concerns about national security risks associated with Chinese students at American research universities, framed within the context of the early months of President Trump's second term and his administration's approach to institutions Gallagher characterized as "unaccountable" and "hostile to American values."

Notable Individuals Named Mike Gallagher

The name "Mike Gallagher" is shared by several notable individuals in the United States, and care should be taken to distinguish among them.

Mike Gallagher (musician)

A separate individual named Mike Gallagher was a musician based in the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, area who was known for his contributions to Irish music in the region. Gallagher performed throughout the Pittsburgh area for more than 50 years and was described as "one of Pittsburgh's most beloved Irish musicians." He died in March 2025. A family musical tribute event called "GallagherFest" was organized in his memory, as reported by WESA, Pittsburgh's NPR news station.

Mike Gallagher (Anderson, California politician)

Another individual named Mike Gallagher is a business owner and two-term member of the Anderson, California, city council. In 2025, he announced his candidacy for Shasta County supervisor, running for the District 5 seat. His entry into the race was reported as adding to an already competitive field of candidates. As of the time of his announcement, Gallagher was serving his second term on the Anderson City Council.