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03/06/26 The Dark Side of Trump's War
March 6, 2026

03/06/26 The Dark Side of Trump's War

They are calling it a limited operation, but the fallout tells a darker story. Today, Brett breaks down the House rejecting an Iran war powers measure, Trump reportedly demanding a pardon for Netanyahu while insisting on a ro...

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03/05/26 Operation Epic Cover-Up
March 5, 2026

03/05/26 Operation Epic Cover-Up

The Epstein file rollout just got uglier: DOJ quietly pulled tens of thousands of records offline for “review,” while key FBI interview memos tied to allegations involving Trump appear to be missing from the public dump. Mean...

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03/04/26 A War We Weren't Ready For
March 4, 2026

03/04/26 A War We Weren't Ready For

Today, Brett breaks down the fast-moving U.S.–Iran conflict through the money, the messaging, and the missing plan: the Iran War Cost Tracker, the Trump–Netanyahu call that reshaped the region, and the Rubio whiplash as his “...

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03/03/26 Trump's Imminent Lies
March 3, 2026

03/03/26 Trump's Imminent Lies

Trump’s “imminent threat” case for striking Iran is already wobbling under the weight of conflicting statements from his own team — and reporting that the escalation was driven in part by Israel’s plans. We unpack how the war...

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03/02/26 Trump's New War
March 2, 2026

03/02/26 Trump's New War

Trump’s New War dives into Operation Epic Fury—the U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran—and what Trump says the mission is actually meant to achieve. We break down his full public justification, then run it through the fact-checks: wh...

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02/27/28 Another Trumped Up Emergency
March 1, 2026

02/27/28 Another Trumped Up Emergency

We break down the push to declare an “elections emergency” and expand executive control—while DOJ sues states for voter-roll data. Judges are increasingly furious over the administration violating court orders, including a ru...

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02/25/26 State Of Delusion
Feb. 25, 2026

02/25/26 State Of Delusion

Today, we go through Trump’s prime-time performance—fact-check the lies, and find out what the speech actually said vs. what it tried to sell. Then we pivot to the Rep. Tony Gonzales fallout as new reporting fuels calls for r...

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02/24/26 What Does A Billion Buy You?
Feb. 24, 2026

02/24/26 What Does A Billion Buy You?

What does a billion buy you in 2026 America? Today we follow the money from Binance—where internal investigators flagged $1.7B in crypto allegedly routed to Iranian-linked entities—to a growing pay-to-play crypto pipeline whe...

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02/23/26 SCOTUS Strikes Down Trump's Tariffs
Feb. 23, 2026

02/23/26 SCOTUS Strikes Down Trump's Tariffs

SCOTUS just struck down Trump’s tariffs — and Trump immediately vowed “alternatives,” raged about refunds, and went after Gorsuch and Barrett personally. We break down what the ruling means, why CEOs are scrambling, and how ...

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02/20/26 War Rumors, Global Grift, Disclosure
Feb. 20, 2026

02/20/26 War Rumors, Global Grift, Disclosure

Are U.S. strikes on Iran imminent—or is Trump using the threat to force a deal? We break down the escalation signals, then dig into the launch of Trump’s $10B “Board of Peace” and why critics call it a slush fund. Next: the W...

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02/18/26 Trump’s Tariffs Are Hitting Your Wallet
Feb. 18, 2026

02/18/26 Trump’s Tariffs Are Hitting Your Wallet

The DHS shutdown drags on after Democrats sent a fresh counteroffer to the White House—only to be rebuffed—leaving Washington with no obvious off-ramp as both sides fight over oversight and immigration-enforcement guardrails....

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02/17/26 CBS Fears the FCC
Feb. 17, 2026

02/17/26 CBS Fears the FCC

CBS reportedly blocked Stephen Colbert from interviewing Texas Democrat James Talarico — and Colbert called it out on-air. At the same time, the FCC is investigating The View, ruling on Bad Bunny’s halftime show, and revisiti...

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02/16/26 Polarizing Polling and the Geryrmander War: A look at the 2026 Mid Terms
Feb. 16, 2026

02/16/26 Polarizing Polling and the Geryrmander War: A look at the 20…

Trump's approval rating is low, Latinos are re-aligning and the Gerrymandering war reaches a milestone. all point toward a bleak outlook for the Republicans in November. Primary races take the forefront as we wonder what will...

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02/13/26 Proof of Citizenship, Proof of Chaos
Feb. 13, 2026

02/13/26 Proof of Citizenship, Proof of Chaos

House Republicans just pushed through a strict voter ID / proof-of-citizenship bill—fueling Trump’s fraud narrative while critics warn the SAVE Act’s eligibility requirements could create real-world barriers for lawful voters...

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02/11/26 Wins and Losses
Feb. 11, 2026

02/11/26 Wins and Losses

We break down the fallout from the Georgia ballot seizure controversy, the conservative researcher linked to the FBI inquiry, and how election denial narratives are resurfacing inside official investigations. Plus, we examine...

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02/10/26 Forced Unredactions: What Congress Says the Epstein Files Are Still Hiding
Feb. 10, 2026

02/10/26 Forced Unredactions: What Congress Says the Epstein Files Ar…

Lawmakers say the public has not been told the truth about the Jeffrey Epstein files. After reviewing millions of documents, members of Congress allege that key names, emails, and connections were improperly redacted—includin...

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02/09/26 Blow The Whistle
Feb. 9, 2026

02/09/26 Blow The Whistle

From the Super Bowl halftime showdown to mounting whistleblower alarms inside the federal government, this episode traces a pattern of power, pressure, and silence. We break down the Bad Bunny–led halftime spectacle and the p...

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02/06/26 Maybe We Have A Problem…
Feb. 6, 2026

02/06/26 Maybe We Have A Problem…

Hillary Clinton calls for public testimony in the Jeffrey Epstein case as Donald Trump defends both Clintons and offers baffling praise that raises new questions. Then we break down Trump amplifying racist content, federal pr...

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02/05/26 Whistleblowers, Crypto Cash, and America’s Expanding ICE Network
Feb. 5, 2026

02/05/26 Whistleblowers, Crypto Cash, and America’s Expanding ICE Net…

We start with a whistleblower complaint surrounding Tulsi, alleging the improper sharing of classified intelligence and the reporting of a potential crime. Then we break down a separate controversy involving foreign money and...

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02/04/26 You Didn’t Hear What You Heard. Republicans Attempt to Seize Elections.
Feb. 4, 2026

02/04/26 You Didn’t Hear What You Heard. Republicans Attempt to Seize…

President Trump is again calling to “nationalize” elections — even as the White House tries to walk it back. Today, we break down what that actually means, why it collides with Article I, Section 4 of the Constitution , and w...

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02/03/26 Retribution and Election Takeovers
Feb. 3, 2026

02/03/26 Retribution and Election Takeovers

Today’s show examines how retribution and election control are becoming explicit parts of national politics. As Trump’s Justice Department ramps up investigations that critics say target political opponents, new reporting rev...

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02/02/26 Big Names, Big Lies: Inside the Epstein Files
Feb. 2, 2026

02/02/26 Big Names, Big Lies: Inside the Epstein Files

A new tranche of Epstein records is out — and the names inside are bigger, the denials louder, and the questions harder to dodge. Today we break down how Donald Trump appears in the latest Epstein files, what the documents do...

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01/30/25 The Elections Have Already Been Rigged
Jan. 30, 2026

01/30/25 The Elections Have Already Been Rigged

Federal raids, recycled 2020 conspiracy theories, and intelligence officials turning up at election offices. We break down why Tulsi Gabbard ’s presence at a Georgia election raid raised alarms, how debunked fraud claims are ...

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01/29/26 Enemies of the State
Jan. 29, 2026

01/29/26 Enemies of the State

Today, we dig into the accelerating surveillance state—and who it’s really aimed at. We break down new reporting on the powerful tools Immigration and Customs Enforcement is using to track not just migrants, but protesters an...

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