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10/28/25 Trump 2028? The Unconstitutional Quest for a 3rd Term…
Oct. 28, 2025

10/28/25 Trump 2028? The Unconstitutional Quest for a 3rd Term…

The Constitution says two terms — but Donald Trump and his camp keep flirting with “Term Three.” From merch to murmurs of a “plan”, we’ll dig into the legal reality of the Twenty‑Second Amendment (which flatly bars another el...

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10/24/25 PARDONS & PAYBACK — The Weaponization Continues
Oct. 24, 2025

10/24/25 PARDONS & PAYBACK — The Weaponization Continues

Donald Trump’s latest pardon — freeing Binance founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao after his money-laundering conviction — isn’t just a headline, it’s a statement. While allies walk free and fortunes grow, Trump’s justice machine tur...

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10/22/25 New Presidential Grift: $230 Million DOJ Cash Grab
Oct. 22, 2025

10/22/25 New Presidential Grift: $230 Million DOJ Cash Grab

Trump is demanding $230 million from the Department of Justice — the same one he runs — claiming he deserves repayment for “past investigations.” Brett breaks down the self-lawsuit, the legal absurdity, and how Trump’s Justic...

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10/221/25 Message Drama: Texts, Leaks & Meltdowns Inside Trump’s Circle
Oct. 21, 2025

10/221/25 Message Drama: Texts, Leaks & Meltdowns Inside Trump’s Circ…

The receipts are in — and they’re ugly. Trump’s Office of Special Counsel nominee is under fire for racist remarks, Lindsey Halligan’s messages with a Lawfare reporter raise eyebrows, and James Comey’s lawyers just threw the ...

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10/20/25 No Kings vs. “The King”: The Protest Heard ‘Round the Country
Oct. 20, 2025

10/20/25 No Kings vs. “The King”: The Protest Heard ‘Round the Country

Massive “No Kings” protests sweep across America — from San Francisco’s human banner to rallies in Idaho — as Trump mocks the movement and hints at invoking the Insurrection Act , claiming “unquestioned power.” Meanwhile, pro...

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10/17/25 This Is Why We Protest
Oct. 17, 2025

10/17/25 This Is Why We Protest

“No Kings” weekend is here — and everyone’s losing their minds. Johnson calls it Antifa, Cruz blames Soros, and Bondi’s hunting for signs. Plus: Trump’s not-so secret CIA ops in Venezuela, the shutdown stalemate, and the Supr...

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10/16/25 Weaponizing the IRS — The Next Front in Political Retribution
Oct. 16, 2025

10/16/25 Weaponizing the IRS — The Next Front in Political Retribution

Today we break down the Wall Street Journal investigation on Trump’s Treasury team reportedly planning an IRS overhaul that would allow “criminal inquiries” into left-leaning groups. We’ll break down how this move mirrors glo...

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10/15/25 The Voting Rights Showdown
Oct. 15, 2025

10/15/25 The Voting Rights Showdown

The Supreme Court takes aim at the Voting Rights Act—again. Brett breaks down how the Louisiana case could redraw political power across America, and why Republicans are quietly eyeing 19 new seats if the ruling goes their wa...

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10/14/25 Hot Mics and Hard Lines: Egypt, the Pentagon, and Letitia’s Rally Cry
Oct. 14, 2025

10/14/25 Hot Mics and Hard Lines: Egypt, the Pentagon, and Letitia’s …

From Cairo to Washington — Trump’s “law and order” admiration gets fact-checked, the Pentagon faces a media mutiny, and Letitia James channels resistance at the Mamdani rally. Hot mics, harsh truths, and headlines that matter...

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10/13/25 No Kings Is Back — And America’s Boiling Over
Oct. 13, 2025

10/13/25 No Kings Is Back — And America’s Boiling Over

Last time brought 5 million to the streets. This weekend, even more are expected as Trump allies calls the movement “hating America” while firing thousands continuee and cutting deals with foreign royals. The hypocrisy writes...

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10/10/25 Weaponized Justice: The Letitia James Indictment
Oct. 10, 2025

10/10/25 Weaponized Justice: The Letitia James Indictment

One of Donald Trump’s top political foe has become the latest target of his Justice Department. Today, we unpack the bombshell indictment of New York Attorney General Letitia James — the charges, the timeline, and the politic...

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10/09/25 Accidental Transparency: The Post That Sparked a DOJ Crisis
Oct. 9, 2025

10/09/25 Accidental Transparency: The Post That Sparked a DOJ Crisis

Turns out the President thought he was sliding into Bondi’s private messages, he just did it publicly… The DOJ’s gone off the rails — and Congress is trading shutdownz barbs in the halls of Congress. From “pedo protector” ins...

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10/08/25 Plenary Authority, The Bondi Blow-Up & Republicans’ Latest Victimization Narrative
Oct. 8, 2025

10/08/25 Plenary Authority, The Bondi Blow-Up & Republicans’ Latest V…

From Stephen Miller’s “plenary authority” slip-up to Pam Bondi’s fiery Senate hearing and GOP senators’ false “phone tap” claims — today’s show breaks down how the Trump era’s power plays, dodges, and victim narratives keep e...

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10/07/25 Is Trump’s Next Move the Insurrection Act?
Oct. 7, 2025

10/07/25 Is Trump’s Next Move the Insurrection Act?

Today we break down President Trump’s repeated threats to invoke the Insurrection Act — what it means, what it allows, and how he’s framing unrest in cities like Portland and Chicago as “insurrection.” From Stephen Miller’s a...

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10/06/25 Supreme Reckoning: Trump’s Agenda on the Docket
Oct. 6, 2025

10/06/25 Supreme Reckoning: Trump’s Agenda on the Docket

As the Supreme Court opens its new term, the justices are preparing to hear a slate of blockbuster cases that could define—or dismantle—the Trump administration’s agenda. From presidential immunity to executive power and elec...

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10/03/25 Cartels, Pentagon Crackdowns & The Shutdown: Trump’s Triple Play
Oct. 3, 2025

10/03/25 Cartels, Pentagon Crackdowns & The Shutdown: Trump’s Triple …

Trump declares “armed conflict” with drug cartels, the Pentagon clamps down with NDAs and polygraphs, and the shutdown grows more dangerous by the day. Add a surprising NATO-style pledge to Qatar, and Trump’s triple play turn...

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10/02/25 Shutdown Day 2: Democrats Dig In, Trump & Vought Look to Purge
Oct. 2, 2025

10/02/25 Shutdown Day 2: Democrats Dig In, Trump & Vought Look to Pur…

The shutdown enters its second day with Democrats refusing to bend, while Trump and Russ Vought openly use the crisis as a chance to purge federal workers and reshape Washington. Cruz admits it’s straight out of Project 2025 ...

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10/01/25 Shutdown Politics, Shadow Government
Oct. 1, 2025

10/01/25 Shutdown Politics, Shadow Government

As the government grinds to a halt, Schumer and Thune trade blame while the Senate’s hollowed-out center leaves Washington stuck in crisis. We break down the failed votes, the fight over healthcare subsidies, and what a shutd...

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09/30/25 Trump & Hegseth Confront the Generals as the Shutdown Looms
Sept. 30, 2025

09/30/25 Trump & Hegseth Confront the Generals as the Shutdown Looms

Trump and Hegseth push the military to crush “woke” culture and prepare for domestic deployment, even as Washington edges toward a government shutdown.

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09/29/25 Comey Indicted: Trump’s Retribution in Full Force
Sept. 29, 2025

09/29/25 Comey Indicted: Trump’s Retribution in Full Force

Former FBI Director James Comey faces indictment in a move raising alarms about political retribution. We break down Trump’s growing “list,” reactions from DOJ veterans, and what’s next as the government barrels toward a shut...

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09/25/25 Comey on the Clock
Sept. 25, 2025

09/25/25 Comey on the Clock

The DOJ is preparing a possible indictment of ex-FBI Director James Comey before the 5-year statute of limitations runs out. Trump’s hand-picked prosecutor Lindsey Halligan now controls the case, raising alarms about politica...

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09/24/25 Crypto, Chips & Conflicts: Trump’s UAE Dealings Exposed
Sept. 24, 2025

09/24/25 Crypto, Chips & Conflicts: Trump’s UAE Dealings Exposed

A New York Times investigation uncovers how Donald Trump’s inner circle blurred business and government, linking a $2 billion crypto investment into Trump’s family venture with the UAE’s bid for hundreds of thousands of U.S.-...

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09/23/25 Tylenol, Autism & the War on Truth
Sept. 23, 2025

09/23/25 Tylenol, Autism & the War on Truth

Trump targets Tylenol, the FDA relabels a new autism treatment, and Dr. Oz profits on the side. Meanwhile, the Pentagon clamps down on journalists with restrictive new pledges. Brett unpacks the collision of bad science, corp...

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09/22/25 Power, Faith, and Fear Collide
Sept. 22, 2025

09/22/25 Power, Faith, and Fear Collide

At a memorial meant for healing, Trump preached hate, loyalty, and retribution. Across government, the same spirit is reshaping justice, immigration, and power. Is vengeance becoming the new national vision?

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