The Darrell McClain show
Independent media that won't reinforce tribalism. We have one Planet; nobody's leaving so let’s reason together!! Darrell McClain is a Military veteran with an abnormal interest in politics, economics, religion, philosophy, science, and literature. He's the author of Faith and the Ballot: A Christian's Guide to Voting, Unity, and Witness in Divided Times. He was born and raised in Jacksonville FL, and went to Edward H white High School,l where he wrestled under Coach Jermy Smith and The Late Brian Gilbert. He was a team wrestling captain, District champion, and an NHSCA All-American in freestyle Wrestling. He received a wrestling scholarship from Waldorf University in Forest City, Iowa. After a short period, he decided he no longer wanted to cut weight, effectively ending his college wrestling journey. Darrell McClain is an Ordained Pastor under the Universal Life Church and is still in good standing as well as a Minister for the American Marrige Ministries . He's a Believer in The Doctrines of Grace, Also Known as Calvinism. He joined the United States Navy in 2008 and was A Master at Arms (military police officer) He was awarded several awards while on active duty, including an expeditionary combat medal, a Global War on Terror medal, a National Defense Medal, a Korean Defense Medal, and multiple Navy achievement medals. While In the Navy, he was also the assistant wrestling coach at Robert E Lee High School. He's a Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under 6th-degree black belt Gustavo Machado, Darrell Trains At Gustavo Machado Norfolk under the 4th-degree black belt, and Former Marine Professor Mark Sausser. He went to school for psychology at American Military University and for criminal justice at ECPI University.
- Update frequency
- every 4 days
- Average duration
- 55 minutes
- Episodes
- 492
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
Children Under Fire: The Minneapolis School Shooting
A horrific act of violence shattered the peace of what should have been a joyful back-to-school celebration at Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis. As children gathered for Mass…
The Machine That Cannot Love: AI's Role in Teen Suicide
Digital connection has given us unprecedented access to information and relationships, but what happens when that connection replaces genuine human empathy, especially for our most vuln…
Power, Politics, and Humanitarian Crisis: A World at the Breaking Point
The stark divide between diplomatic theater and human suffering takes center stage in this powerful episode of The Darrell Mcclain Show. As global leaders exchange handshakes and pose f…
The Cost of Education: Teachers Sue Over Surprise Healthcare Hikes
American hypocrisy takes center stage as Virginia Beach teachers sue their own school system over a shocking healthcare bait-and-switch that threatens both current educators and retiree…
The Alaska Summit: Trump and Putin's High-Stakes Diplomatic Dance
At a remote military base in Alaska, two of the world's most formidable figures sit across from each other in a moment pregnant with possibility. President Trump and President Putin's s…
Trump Burger's Ironic Twist
Have you ever witnessed irony so perfect it seems scripted? The co-owner of "Trump Burger" in Houston—a restaurant shrine to Donald Trump complete with MAGA colors and themed menu items…
Crime and Politics in DC
The line between political theater and public safety has never been more blurred than in President Trump's recent declaration of a "crime emergency" in Washington DC. Despite data showi…
When Numbers Tell the Truth, Who's Listening?
The American economy isn't just failing Black Americans—it's designed that way. In this eye-opening episode, we dive deep into the July 2025 unemployment statistics revealing a persiste…
Holy Hush: Why Won't Churches Speak About Gaza?
What happens when political figures trade truth for attention and religious institutions abandon their moral voice? This raw, unfiltered episode tackles two explosive topics that reveal…
Truth, Power, and Spectacle
Politics has devolved into theater, and nowhere is this more evident than in the calculated spectacle of recent ICE raids in sanctuary cities. These aren't about establishing order—they…
War Drums and Digital Chains
Warning signals flash while America looks away. Lieutenant General Daniel Bolger—who previously admitted our defeats in Iraq and Afghanistan—now cautions that drone strikes across the H…
Snapping Jaws & Snapping Families: America's Moral Maze
Ever noticed how a nation that engineers elaborate floating sanctuaries for alligators can't seem to design a humane immigration policy? Darrell McClain scathing commentary "America's G…
Floodwaters and Freedoms: A Nation at the Crossroads
Democracy hangs in the balance as American institutions face unprecedented challenges. In this gripping examination of contemporary crises, Darrell McClain takes listeners through the d…
Fool's Gold: Why This "Big Beautiful Bill" Fails the Working Class
Why do we fall for flashy slogans over substance? Darrell McClain dives deep into America's latest legislative spectacle – the "big beautiful bill" – and exposes who really benefits whe…
The Big, Beautiful Bill: How Republicans and Democrats Fought Over the Nation's Most Vulnerable
A pivotal moment unfolded on the Senate floor as Vice President Vance cast the tie-breaking vote on what President Trump calls his "big, beautiful bill." This watershed legislation exte…
God's Chosen: Who Really Inherits Abraham's Promises?
When Tucker Carlson challenged Senator Ted Cruz to explain exactly who "Israel" is in the biblical promise "I will bless those who bless you and curse those who curse you," he exposed a…
Bad Theology Makes Bad Policy: How Religious Beliefs Impact World Affairs
The theological frameworks we embrace don't just shape our Sunday morning experiences—they fundamentally influence global politics, military decisions, and international alliances. Toda…
The Big Beautiful Bill Blues
The Senate faces a critical juncture as Republicans scramble to salvage President Trump's signature tax legislation after a devastating parliamentary setback. Senate Parliamentarian Eli…