The Rhett Palmer Show
The Rhett Palmer Show has been a voice for the Treasure Coast for over three decades, blending national perspective with local heart. Hosted by award-winning broadcaster, accomplished singer/songwriter, and public speaker Rhett Palmer, the show dives into a wide range of topics. From politics and current events to community issues, faith, and ministry.
Rhett is a 1st Place Vocalist at Nashville’s Music City Festival and a two-time Gold Addy Award winner. He’s earned the nickname “Patriotic Palmer” for his deep love of country and community. Throughout his career, Rhett has interviewed some of the most influential names in politics, entertainment, and faith, including Secretary of State Colin Powell, Presidents Jimmy Carter and Gerald Ford, Reverend Billy Graham, Garth Brooks, Tommy Lee Jones, Dr. Robert Schuller, Tommy Lasorda, and “60 Minutes” legend Mike Wallace.
Broadcast from his studio on Royal Palm Pointe in Vero Beach, Rhett is committed to highlighting the voices and stories that shape our region. You can also hear him weekdays on WCNO 89.9, continuing his mission to inform, inspire, and connect.
The Rhett Palmer Show
Americans at the Crossroads: Navigating Today's Hyper-Polarized Political Climate as a Moderate
đź“» Guest Host: Doolin Dalton | Guest: Charles Baserap, Former Secret Service Agent & Author
With Rhett Palmer away, Doolin steps in for a must-hear conversation with Charles Baserap—former Secret Service agent and author of An American at the Crossroads—who predicted this exact moment in his book 15 years ago.
Together, they unpack:
- The hyper-polarized state of American politics
- The shocking impact of Charlie Kirk’s death on national discourse
- The roles media and social platforms have played in pouring gasoline on the fire
- What moderates can do right now to pull us back from the edge
🔥 As emotions flare and divisions deepen, the big question remains:
Can cooler heads prevail—or is this runaway train beyond saving?