Episodes
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June 23, 2025
06/23/25 Iran, Trump, and the Fallout of Midnight Hammer
On todayâs show, Brett breaks down Operation Midnight HammerâTrumpâs surprise airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sitesâand the fallout thatâs unraveling across the globe. From the shaky legal justifications to an unbriefed Congress, and from Iranâs vow to retaliate to the potential closure of the Strait of Hormuz, we unpack what the White House is calling a "spectacular success"âdespite not knowing if the mission actually achieved anything. Meanwhile, Russia signals it may aid Tehran, oil prices thre...
June 20, 2025
"Courts, Crises, and Confrontation: Trump, Iran, and the Homefront" (06/20/25)
On todayâs show, we covered a string of explosive developments reshaping both domestic and international politics. A federal appeals court rejected Donald Trumpâs 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 âDictator Approvedâ appeared on the National Mall, depicting Trumpâs approval crushing the Statue of L...
June 19, 2025
âPlaybook, Paranoia, and the Police State: Juneteenth in the Crosshairsâ (06/19/25)
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 âMarxist-Islamist,â and Rep. Roger Williams invoked bibli...
June 17, 2025
âDrums of War, Tanks of Vanityâ (06/17/25)
Todayâs 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 G7âs de-escalation statement, even as Fox News pushes unverified claims of secret Iranian nuclear sitesâdrawing comparisons to the lead-up to the Iraq War. Tulsi Gabbard and others warn Iran isnât building a nuke, while Trump insists otherwise and takes aim at critics, i...
June 16, 2025
"Assassination and Resistance: America on the Brink" (06/16/25)
Todayâs 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 âNo Kings Dayâ protests opposing former President Trumpâs 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...
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June 13, 2025
06/13/25 Tehran Burns, Padilla Gets Dragged, and No Kings Rise
Israel has launched a major military operation against Iran, and Trump says he âcalled it.â 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 â 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...
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June 12, 2025
06/12/25 Polls Down, Standards Down
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 WWEâs Linda McMahon stepping into the ring as Secretary of Educationâbecause apparently that makes sense now. Let's break it all down.
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June 11, 2025
06/11/25 Parades, Propaganda, and the Price We Pay
Today on Brett Breaks Things, we unpack the chilling optics and political fallout from Trumpâs military posturing â plus, tanks in D.C., and a parade that feels more ego than honor. Lawmakers and generals warn of dangerous overreach, as critics ask: where was this ârule of lawâ energy on January 6th? Also, we break down shocking new CBO numbers showing millions more uninsured under Trumpâs budget bill. Oh, and did we mention the MAGA loyalty contest? Welcome to the parade of distraction.
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June 11, 2025
06/10/25 Scenes We Were Hoping to Avoid
Rubber bullets fly, protesters clash with ICE, and reporters are caught in the crossfireâliterally. From LA bridges to NYC streets, Brett breaks down the chaos, the crackdown, and the political theater playing out behind the scenes. Marines are mobilized, the press is silenced, and Maxine Waters poses for photos. Welcome to the America Trump planned for.
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June 9, 2025
06/09/25 Looks Like Fascism, Smells Like Fascism, Tastes Like Fascism
Brett breaks down the explosive protests in Los Angeles as local and federal forces clash with demonstrators in the city of angels over ICE. We dive into the first federalization of the National Guard, Trumpâs Title 10 power play, and a possible invocation of the Insurrection Act. Plus: ICE deception, media under fire, and Trump at UFC while chaos unfolds. Is this law and order or political theater? Weâve got the clips, facts, and cover all the fallout.
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June 6, 2025
06/06/25 MAGA Wars: The Musk Awakens
We broke out the popcorn for the clash of the egos: Donald Trump vs. Elon Musk. From Truth Social rants to billionaire subtweets, weâre breaking down the chaos, the strategy (or lack thereof), and what this feud means going forward. Plus, itâs Fact Check Friday â and no, Trumpâs claim about a 68% tax hike isnât just wrong⌠itâs laughable. Letâs get into it.
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June 5, 2025
06/05/25 Ban First, Ask Questions Later: Trumpâs Travel Ban 2.0 Unpacked
Trumpâs back with a new travel banâ19 countries in all are targeted, but Egypt mysteriously left out⌠even after the Boulder attack. We expose the strategy behind the ban (hint: avoiding another court smackdown), question why Haitiâs on the list (again), and ask the real kicker: Should the families of terrorists be deported too?
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June 4, 2025
06/04/25 Elon Breaks with Trump, GOP Breaks Itself
Today on Brett Breaks Things, even Elon Musk is calling out Trumpâs âBig Beautiful Billââand Republicans are still trying to defend it with a straight face. We break down the economic lies, CBO warnings, and Republicans who admit they didnât even read the bill (looking at you, Marjorie). Sen.Rand Paul, Sen Chuck Schumer, and Rep. Hakeem Jeffries all bring receipts. Then we masked ICE raids, a high schooler arrested, and immigrant scapegoatsâBrett exposes the real danger behind this fear-based cr...
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June 3, 2025
06/03/25 Steel Deals & Dumb Deals : The Trump Agenda Continues
Todayâs episode of Brett Breaks Things lit a few fuses: we unpacked the disturbing hate crime in Colorado involving a Molotov cocktail, then dove into the U.S. SteelâNippon Steel dealâand Trump's very public struggle to remember whoâs actually in the deal. We also broke down new details of the so-called âBig Beautiful Billâ and what Trumpâs 2026 budget proposal really means for Americans (hint: more cuts, more chaos).
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June 2, 2025
06/02/25 Chaos at Home & Abroad: Ukraine Strikes, Elon Unhinged â LIVE Kickoff
Brett kicks off our first live show with a breakdown of everything spiraling across the globeâUkraineâs secret 18-month Operation Spiderweb against Russia, peace talks teetering in Istanbul, and rising fears of a global war. Then itâs on to Elon Musk: chainsaws, sunglasses, lawsuits, and a possible break with Trump. Is he melting down or just getting started?
May 29, 2025
05/29/25 Town Halls, Tariffs, and Raids: The People Are Over It
In todayâs episode, Town Halls, Tariffs, and Raids: The People Are Over It , Brett breaks down the chaos erupting inside GOP town halls as Rep. Ashley Hinson gets booed for backing Trumpâs âbeautiful bill.â We cover Mike Floodâs MAGA moment of weakness, ICEâs aggressive new courtroom tactics, and the growing backlash from Venezuelan immigrants who feel sold out. Plus, a federal court just smacked down Trumpâs global tariffsâand the GOP doesnât want to talk about it. But we will.
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May 28, 2025
05/28/25 Putinâs Power Play & Trumpâs Pardon Parade
Brett breaks down the latest in the TrumpâPutin saga as Russia tightens its grip on Ukraine. We dive into new sanctions, Trump's eyebrow-raising pardons (yes, even the Chrisleys), and how Biden's clemency record stacks up. Spoiler: itâs not a redemption arc for anyone.
May 27, 2025
05/27/25 ABSOLUTELY CRAZY
Trump unhinged on Memorial Day Truth social post, calling Putin âcrazy,â and blowback from hosting a crypto dinner with some eyebrow-raising guests. Good thing this is a short week!
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May 22, 2025
05/22/25 A Big Beautiful Disaster
The House passed the so-called âBig Beautiful Bill.â Brett breaks down the overnight chaos, plays brutal clips of Democrats calling out GOP hypocrisy, and exposes what really got jammed into the bill. Spoiler: it ainât beautiful, and it sure ainât for you.
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May 21, 2025
05/21/25 Rules Committee After Dark: The Debate They Hoped Youâd Sleep Through
Brett stays up so you donât have to. In this episode, he breaks down the 1 am madness from the House Rules Committeeâs overnight tax bill debate. Expect fiery clips, late-night lunacy, and a walk-through of whatâs actually in the bill theyâre trying to ram through before sunrise. Spoiler: itâs not just tax cuts.
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May 21, 2025
05/20/25 Fact-Checking the Big Beautiful Lies
Brett breaks down Trumpâs morning press scrum on Capitol Hillâwhere he pitched his âBig Beautiful Billâ and firehosed the crowd with half-truths and full-blown lies. From phantom Boeing orders to fantasy poll numbers, Brett fact-checks the chaos, calls out the contradictions, and exposes the pressure campaign behind Trumpâs latest tax push. No spin. Just receipts.
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May 21, 2025
05/19/25 Monday Breakdown: What Just Happened & Whatâs Coming
Itâs Monday, and Brettâs breaking everything in sight â from the weekend headlines to whatâs coming this week. From politics and media spin to culture and chaos, Brett lays it all out with sharp takes, sharp edits, and zero patience for BS.