Episodes

While you were sleeping, the Senate snuck through a $9 billion clawback, gutting funding for foreign aid and public broadcasting — a bipartisan agreement undone by a 2:30 a.m. vote. NPR, PBS, and rural programming face extinction, all while Trump loyalist Emil Bove gets fast-tracked for a lifetime federal judgeship despite whistleblowers, cover-ups, and a refusal to say Biden won 2020.This is the American Dream, reimagined — where Mr. Rogers loses his mic, and Trump’s former personal lawyer ge...

Today’s show kicks off by dismantling Trump’s latest distraction campaign: demanding the prosecution of Adam Schiff over a recycled mortgage “scandal” that’s legally baseless and politically timed. We then turn to the real headlines Trump doesn’t want you talking about: his fingerprints on Texas’ mid-decade redistricting push to create 5 new GOP seats—and how Democrats are gearing up to respond. Plus, the Epstein files fight escalates as Republicans block transparency again

Trump threatens 100% tariffs on Russia—but only after Putin tells him he’s got 60 days of war planned. Coincidence? Meanwhile, Republicans block a vote to release the Epstein files, and right-wing media dusts off the autopen “scandal” to keep eyes off the truth.

On today's show: Trump claims credit for a Ukraine weapons plan fully funded by Europe, while his refusal to release the Epstein Files draws backlash from his own allies. MAGA, Megan Kelly, and Benny Johnson all call him out. Meanwhile, a federal judge halts indiscriminate immigration arrests in California.

From FEMA dragging its feet during deadly Texas floods thanks to Kristi Noem’s red tape, to federal agents storming California weed farms like it’s the War on Drugs rebooted—this episode unpacks the chaos unfolding under the Project 2025 playbook. Brett also breaks down the IRS quietly greenlighting churches to endorse political candidates. When the pulpit becomes a campaign stop, what happens to your faith—and your tax dollars? Hypocrisy, helicopters, and holy endorsements... Welcome to the new...

GOP Senator Thom Tillis breaks ranks and breaks bad — torching Trump’s inner circle, calling out amateurs like Stephen Miller, and throwing shade at Pete Hegseth for being “out of his depth.” Speaking of Hegseth, he just paused weapons to Ukraine without telling the White House — and now Trump’s pretending he definitely would’ve known. Meanwhile, Trump’s bromance with Putin is unraveling, and his diplomatic skills hit rock bottom as he flirts with reporters, insults African leaders, and marvels ...

Governor Greg Abbott says only “losers” ask who's to blame—tell that to the families of flood victims. Today, we break down Abbott's jaw-dropping attack on accountability and pivot to the ever-thickening muck surrounding the Epstein Files. No client list? Then what’s sitting on Pam Bondi’s desk? Influencers bragged they had the goods—so where is it? We play the tapes, including Bondi's shifting excuses and Levitt's failed cover story. Trump, meanwhile, calls questioning Bondi “a desecration.” Of...

Elon Musk teases a third-party run—again—while Trump scoffs and strategists sweat. We break down what it means, who benefits, and whether America is ready for a Mountain Dew candidate.Then it’s back under the hood of Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB), where “no downsides” somehow includes hidden healthcare cuts, a billion-dollar tax hike on gamblers, and fine print that could wreck lives.Plus: ICE horror stories, betrayed Trump voters, and Stephen Miller’s all-star reel of early hate. Wh...

In the aftermath of the devastating flash floods in Texas, we walk through the timeline of what happened — and what didn’t. Despite early alerts from the National Weather Service, breakdowns in communication, delayed evacuations, and underfunded local warning systems may have cost lives. We look at what lawmakers did not do this year to strengthen disaster preparedness, how federal budget cuts may have impacted critical forecasting, and what officials are now saying in response. This is a story ...

From a record-breaking 7.5-hour rule vote, another 5+ hour vote to a debate capped off by a 4:53 a.m. "magic minute" floor speech by Hakeem Jeffries, we walk through every twist of the House’s overnight scramble to advance Trump’s $4.5 trillion megabill. Republicans flipped, folded, and fielded phone calls from Trump himself — while Democrats used every tool left to delay the inevitable. Boyle, Pelosi, Doggett, and Craig laid out the human cost. Jeffries stretched one “magic minute” into a recor...

Lisa Murkowski called her vote “agonizing”—and then cast it anyway. After extracting carveouts to shield Alaska from the most brutal parts of the Senate’s “One Big Beautiful Bill,” Murkowski admitted the rest of the country might not be so lucky. Critics called it cowardice wrapped in parochial politics. We unpack how Murkowski’s dealmaking exposes the deep cracks in the GOP coalition, why the bill may stall in the House, and why Trump still wants a July 4th signing spectacle—even if it smells l...

In today’s chaotic live show, we were on air as the Senate officially passed the GOP’s 940-page domestic policy monster, the “One Big Beautiful Bill” — after a record-breaking 45+ vote vote-a-rama that left senators sleep-deprived and America stunned. We covered live reactions, emotional floor speeches, CNN polling breakdowns, and Trump’s own words on Medicaid—before the bill gutted it. From Cory Booker’s “moral obscenity” warning to JD Vance’s total indifference, and from Elizabeth Warren agree...

The Senate’s version of the “One Big Beautiful Bill” just made a bad thing worse. What started as a bloated House package is now an even crueler, $3.9 trillion debt bomb—complete with Medicaid cuts, green energy gutting, and tax giveaways so shameless they’d make a lobbyist blush. Brett breaks down the late-night Senate chaos, GOP infighting, and the amendment drama still to come. From Rand Paul’s brutal truth to Thom Tillis flipping on Trump, this dumpster fire is just getting started. Final vo...

Today on Brett Breaks Things, we torch the myths and torch the Medicaid cuts. Trump’s team claims your healthcare is safe, but the numbers—and the flip-flops—say otherwise. Karoline Leavitt does Olympic-level mental gymnastics, while Rand Paul opts out of the $5 trillion debt ceiling hike. Republicans are bailing on the “Big Beautiful Bill.”Meanwhile, in Iran: the spin war has begun. Was their nuke program really destroyed? Depends which GOP janitor is holding the mop. And just in time for Fac...

Today on Brett Breaks Things, it’s a full-court press—on the press. Trump attacks CNN’s Natasha Bertrand, prompting a rare statement from CNN, while Fox News accuses the network of spewing “enemy propaganda.” Deputy AG Todd Blanche goes full scorched earth, hinting at treason charges and calling for reporters to be deposed. Meanwhile, Pete Hegseth tries to wave away the facts at the Pentagon, claiming we should salute instead of ask questions about the Iran strike. And up on the Hill, AG Pam Bon...

Zorin Mamdani shocks the political world by defeating Andrew Cuomo — but that's just the appetizer. Trump compares his Iran strikes to Hiroshima while calling CNN “scum,” all while intelligence remains… inconclusive. Senators are furious over a postponed Iran briefing, McCaul admits the bombing only bought months, and Thomas Massie warns Trump could cost the GOP the House. Now Trump’s threatening him. Can Massie survive the wrath of a Super PAC blitz? — today’s show hits harder than a bunker-bus...

Today’s show walks you through the absolute chaos of the so-called “Trump-brokered ceasefire” between Israel and Iran—a deal that somehow unraveled before the ink was dry. Iran launched missiles into Qatar (yes, really), Trump thanked them for the heads-up, and Vance went on Fox to dodge harder than Neo in The Matrix. Overnight, Israel got bombed, Israel bombed back, and Trump woke up to yell at Netanyahu on Truth Social like an angry HOA president. Meanwhile, right-wing media split into two cam...

On today’s show, Brett breaks down Operation Midnight Hammer—Trump’s surprise airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites—and the fallout that’s unraveling across the globe. From the shaky legal justifications to an unbriefed Congress, and from Iran’s vow to retaliate to the potential closure of the Strait of Hormuz, we unpack what the White House is calling a "spectacular success"—despite not knowing if the mission actually achieved anything. Meanwhile, Russia signals it may aid Tehran, oil prices thre...

On today’s show, we covered a string of explosive developments reshaping both domestic and international politics. A federal appeals court rejected Donald Trump’s bid to overturn the jury verdict holding him liable for sexually abusing E. Jean Carroll, even as he ignited controversy by railing against Juneteenth as an unnecessary federal holiday. Meanwhile, a provocative golden sculpture titled “Dictator Approved” appeared on the National Mall, depicting Trump’s approval crushing the Statue of L...

Today's episode was packed with high-stakes political tension and emotional moments. We began with breaking news: Mike Lindell has been found liable for defamation, continuing the legal reckoning over election lies. At a town hall, Sen. Jon Ossoff fielded questions on impeachment and slammed Trump for corruption, while critics say the GOP is replaying the same post-9/11 fear playbook. Mark Levin called anyone worried about war with Iran a “Marxist-Islamist,” and Rep. Roger Williams invoked bibli...

Today’s show covers rising fears of war as tensions between Israel and Iran escalate, with lawmakers scrambling to prevent President Trump from unilaterally dragging the U.S. into a new conflict. Trump has refused to endorse the G7’s de-escalation statement, even as Fox News pushes unverified claims of secret Iranian nuclear sites—drawing comparisons to the lead-up to the Iraq War. Tulsi Gabbard and others warn Iran isn’t building a nuke, while Trump insists otherwise and takes aim at critics, i...

Today’s show centers on the politically motivated assassination of Minnesota Representative Melissa Hortman and the coordinated attacks that left State Senator John Hoffman and his wife wounded. The attacks cast a heavy shadow over nationwide “No Kings Day” protests opposing former President Trump’s military parade, with rallies from Los Angeles to Philadelphia. In Florida, Gov. Ron DeSantis and Sheriff Wayne Ivey issued open threats against demonstrators, while in cities like L.A., law enforcem...

Israel has launched a major military operation against Iran, and Trump says he “called it.” As Tehran burns and top Iranian commanders are confirmed dead, we break down the fallout, the drone base Mossad allegedly built inside Iran, and why NATO might sit this one out. Meanwhile, the U.S. braces for possible retaliation — with thousands of American troops already stationed in the region.Back home, Senator Padilla is handcuffed during a public event after challenging Secretary Noem, sparking ou...

Today on Brett Breaks Things, we unpack the horrifying crash of Air India Flight AI171 and find out details of the lone known survivor. Then we break down the brutal new Quinnipiac poll numbers showing Trump deeply underwater on immigration and his beloved OBBB. Finally, the "war on education" kicks off with WWE’s Linda McMahon stepping into the ring as Secretary of Education—because apparently that makes sense now. Let's break it all down.