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
Turning Points: Middle East Peace, Eastern European Politics, and a World Body in Question
On today’s episode of The Rhett Palmer Show, we dove headfirst into some of the biggest questions shaping our world. From Trump’s bold Middle East peace proposal to a pivotal election in Eastern Europe, and finally, whether the United Nations is still fit for purpose, the conversations were anything but ordinary.
The show kicked off with a high-stakes topic: Can Donald Trump actually broker peace in the ongoing Gaza-Israel war? During a dramatic White House summit this week, Trump reportedly pushed Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu to accept a detailed 20-point peace plan—one that includes a phased Israeli withdrawal from Gaza, Hamas disarming, and Arab states taking the lead in post-war governance. But would Hamas ever accept such terms? And what would it mean for regional stability if they did?
Next, Rhett turned our attention to Moldova, a small nation with big geopolitical implications. In a significant political shift, Moldova’s pro-European Party for Action and Solidarity won a majority, signaling a strong move away from Russian influence. With war raging just across the border in Ukraine, what does this election result mean for Eastern Europe, and could Moldova be the next battleground in the tug-of-war between East and West?
Finally, the show took on a big-picture question: Has the United Nations outlived its usefulness? At 80 years old, the UN is seen by many as bloated and bureaucratic. While its Security Council remains powerful, it's often gridlocked. As global crises escalate—from wars to climate emergencies—is it time for a new kind of global cooperation, or can the UN still rise to meet today’s challenges?