# Trace Gallagher: Common Sense for America

> Trace Gallagher argues common sense is America's urgent need, not outdated tradition.
- Title: Trace Gallagher: Common Sense for America · Fox News
- Summary: Trace Gallagher argues common sense is America's urgent need, not outdated tradition. Trace Gallagher, Fox News anchor, says common sense is vital for…
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- Source: Fox News — https://foxnews.com/opinion/trace-gallagher-common-sense-isnt-old-fashioned-exactly-what-america-needs-now
- Author: Trace Gallagher
- Published: 2026-09-18T00:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: trace gallagher, fox news, common sense, fox news @ night, thomas paine, founding fathers, harpercollins, news, politics
## Trace Gallagher's TV show
Trace Gallagher anchors Fox News @ Night from 11 p.m. to midnight Eastern time Monday through Friday.
## Common Sense Department segment
The Common Sense Department is a 75-second segment where Gallagher calls out misinformation with plain talk.
## Common sense in action
Gallagher uses life lessons, family values, faith, sports, and community to explain news simply.
## Coffee mugs popularity
Fox News printed coffee mugs with 'DID I OFFEND YOU WITH MY COMMON SENSE?' that sold thousands.

> DID I OFFEND YOU WITH MY COMMON SENSE?
## Thomas Paine connection
Thomas Paine, a Founding Father, wrote against taxes and helped inspire American revolution.
## Gallagher's book release
Gallagher's book 'Turns Out They Were Right All Along' was published September 15 by HarperCollins.
## Gallagher's upcoming role
Gallagher will anchor Fox News @ Night starting October 3 from Los Angeles.
## Key takeaway

Trace Gallagher, Fox News anchor, says common sense is vital for America now, drawing from his life and history.