This Is My Show with Drew Berquist
The Need for Voter ID, “Your Mom”, and the College Coaching Carousel is Getting Very Interesting
There’s a simple argument Republicans keep making about elections: secure the process so citizens can trust the outcome. Voter ID isn’t a partisan stunt, it’s common sense; when every honest voter proves who they are, bad actors have a harder time undermining the system.
When high-profile voices push for uniform voter ID laws and a voting holiday, that conversation deserves a straight answer from conservatives willing to stand up for election integrity. Arnold Schwarzenegger’s call for every state to adopt ID and consider making Election Day a holiday adds momentum to a debate that’s been simmering for years.
On the media side, the tone gets personal fast and that’s part of the problem. Karoline Leavitt drops “your mom” response on Huffington Post reporter, and that moment shows how quickly politics becomes theatre instead of serious policy discussion.
Flip to the sports world and the college coaching carousel is feeding daily headlines that don’t just affect stadiums, they affect communities and recruiting pipelines. Carson Beck’s Heisman odds took a hard hit after Louisville’s loss and four interceptions, a reminder that one bad game can rewrite a season overnight.
Coaching decisions reverberate: Florida’s move to part ways with Billy Napier has ripple effects that shift fan expectations and donor signals. Sudden changes at big programs create instant chaos in recruiting and scheduling, and fans are left wondering who will steady the ship next.
At Florida State, officials say they are ‘fully committed’ to Mike Norvell for the rest of the season, which tells you the school wants stability even while pressure mounts. That kind of public backing buys coaches time, but it doesn’t stop the whispers about next stops and bigger offers.
Meanwhile, UCLA’s remaining schedule now reads like a gauntlet for any team chasing postseason dreams, with matchups that can make or break perception in a week. Poll movement reflects that volatility: the new AP Top 25 reshuffles narratives quicker than any preseason hype machine.
Politics and sports both reward clarity and accountability, and right now both arenas are demanding leaders who will deliver it. If you want to follow this as it unfolds, these are the moments that separate sound policy and steady programs from headline-driven chaos.
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