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

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

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 crypto — including questions around a UAE-linked deal, Trump-connected business interests, and a massive sovereign wealth reshuffle. We close with ICE’s accelerating expansion, as federal agencies move to convert industrial warehouses into large-scale detention facilities, ...
02/04/26 You Didn’t Hear What You Heard. Republicans Attempt to Seize Elections.
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Feb. 4, 2026

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

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 which states could be targeted if Republicans follow through on these threats. We examine the rhetoric coming from Trump, House Speaker Mike Johnson, and administration officials — including admissions that fraud claims can’t be proven, paired with calls to “do something anywa...
02/03/26 Retribution and Election Takeovers
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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 reveals internal shake-ups, demotions, and a growing focus on “weaponization” priorities.We also break down Trump’s escalating call to “nationalize” elections, his renewed claims of illegal voting, and what a federal takeover of voting could actually mean in practice. Finally...
02/02/26 Big Names, Big Lies: Inside the Epstein Files
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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 and do not prove, and how major media outlets are parsing the evidence — from victim counts to internal government debates over charging co-conspirators.We also dig into the most disturbing elements of the release, including the government’s publication of explicit eviden...
01/30/25 The Elections Have Already Been Rigged
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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 being revived, and what some Missouri connections have to do with this all. In today's episode, we ask a blunt question: Are future elections being rigged right now???
01/29/26 Enemies of the State
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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 and U.S. citizens, including secret watchlists and growing databases exposed by leaked documents. We examine chilling video moments where ICE officials openly describe building databases that label Americans as “domestic terrorists.”We also cover the Federal Bureau of Invest...
01/28/26 The Winds Have Changed…
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Jan. 28, 2026

01/28/26 The Winds Have Changed…

A sitting member of Congress is attacked in public, the rhetoric gets darker, and the federal response keeps raising more questions than answers. We break down the assault on Rep. Ilhan Omar at a Minneapolis town hall, the viral footage from multiple angles, and the political climate surrounding it — including Trump’s latest comments targeting immigrants and Rep. Omar herself.Then we zoom out: renewed scrutiny of not just Rep. Omar’s finances, but the broader hypocrisy around congressional sto...
01/27/26 Minnesota at the Breaking Point
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Jan. 27, 2026

01/27/26 Minnesota at the Breaking Point

Today we unpack the explosive 48 hours that forced President Trump to recalibrate his Minnesota immigration surge after public outcry over federal agents’ conduct, including the shootings that rocked the nation. We break down the fallout around Greg Bovino’s exit, Tom Homan’s new role, Kristi Noem under fire and looming impeachment pressure, plus the latest court fights and body-cam evidence shaping the legal battle.
01/26/26 His Name Is Alex Pretti
Jan. 26, 2026

01/26/26 His Name Is Alex Pretti

Friends and family push back against what they call “sickening lies” about Alex Pretti as new videos, court filings, and timelines raise serious questions about the fatal Minneapolis shooting. We break down what the footage shows, why a judge stepped in to block the destruction of evidence, and how state investigators — not the DOJ or FBI — are now leading the probe.As the Trump administration and DHS officials rush to blame Pretti, gun rights groups, witnesses, and even local police leaders a...
01/23/26 Jack Smith Goes to Washington
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Jan. 23, 2026

01/23/26 Jack Smith Goes to Washington

Special Counsel Jack Smith took his case—literally—to Congress in a high-stakes House hearing that laid bare the evidence behind the Trump investigations. Under oath, Smith confirmed investigators found proof that Donald Trump knowingly spread false claims about the 2020 election, that January 6 was foreseeable and exploited, and that highly sensitive national-security documents were stored in unsecured locations. He also testified that Merrick Garland never pressured him to indict—and that the ...
01/21/26 Minnesota Mass Exodus and Investigations Into All The Wrong People
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Jan. 21, 2026

01/21/26 Minnesota Mass Exodus and Investigations Into All The Wrong People

Today’s episode dives into the explosive political and legal firestorm in Minnesota: amid the federal immigration enforcement Operation Metro Surge, the Justice Department has issued grand jury subpoenas to Gov. Tim Walz, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, Minnesota AG Keith Ellison, and other Democratic officials as part of a federal probe into whether local leaders obstructed ICE and other agents — less than two weeks after an ICE officer fatally shot Renée Good in Minneapolis, a killing the DOJ ha...
01/20/26 THIS IS TRUMP’S AMERICA AFTER 1 YEAR
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Jan. 20, 2026

01/20/26 THIS IS TRUMP’S AMERICA AFTER 1 YEAR

One year into Trump’s return to power, we open with a look at how presidential authority is being tested and expanded — from the Venezuela operation to the Iran bombing — and what it signals about the scope of executive power. We also break down the Supreme Court’s major cases in the 2025–2026 term and how the Court is shaping the political landscape heading into the next year.From there, Minnesota becomes the flashpoint. Today’s live show examines the escalating federal response to protests, ...
01/16/26 ICE Unleashed: Force, Surveillance, and Immunity
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Jan. 16, 2026

01/16/26 ICE Unleashed: Force, Surveillance, and Immunity

Videos from Minneapolis show federal immigration agents dragging a woman from her car as she screams that she’s disabled — the latest flashpoint in a much larger story. Today we examine ICE’s growing use of force, its expanding surveillance tools powered by Palantir and digital data, and a political climate increasingly defined by “absolute immunity,” ideological enforcement, and tolerance for extremism. From street-level encounters to courtrooms and data centers, we break down how immigration e...
01/15/26 Minneapolis on Edge After Another ICE Shooting
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Jan. 15, 2026

01/15/26 Minneapolis on Edge After Another ICE Shooting

Minneapolis remains on edge after another ICE-involved shooting intensifies protests, political blame-shifting, and questions about federal power. As officials argue over responsibility, new reporting reveals ICE errors that sent improperly trained recruits into field offices — alongside the exposure of secret enforcement programs now under scrutiny. We break down newly released 911 audio that challenges the official narrative, raw footage showing what protesters are experiencing on the ground, ...
01/14/26 Who Is ICE?
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Jan. 14, 2026

01/14/26 Who Is ICE?

Who is ICE — and who are they really hiring? Today we dig into a controversial report from Slate by Laura Jedeed, “You’ve Heard About Who ICE Is Recruiting. The Truth Is Far Worse. I’m the Proof.” — in which she recounts how she was essentially hired by Immigration and Customs Enforcement despite minimal vetting, raising serious questions about the agency’s recruiting and screening practices.We also break down the Justice Department’s announcement that there’s no basis for a civil rights inves...
01/13/26 An America We Don’t Recognize
Jan. 13, 2026

01/13/26 An America We Don’t Recognize

After a fatal ICE shooting in Minneapolis that left 37-year-old Renee Good dead — and with federal investigators controlling the probe and scrutinizing her actions — Minnesota has sued the Department of Homeland Security and ICE over aggressive immigration enforcement. Protests and outrage have also erupted after ICE detained employees — including U.S. citizens — at a Target store in Richfield, Minnesota. Today, we break down how federal power, policing, and civil rights are colliding in ways th...
01/12/26 Escalation Everywhere
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Jan. 12, 2026

01/12/26 Escalation Everywhere

New video from Minneapolis lays out key moments in the ICE shooting of Renée Good as protests spread nationwide and the federal response intensifies. Thousands more agents are deployed, congressional oversight is restricted, and the White House leans hard on the language of “absolute immunity.” We break down what the footage shows, what the law actually says, and how escalation is unfolding simultaneously inside the Justice Department, the Federal Reserve, the oil industry—and abroad, as Trump r...
01/08/26 Her Name Is Renee Good
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Jan. 8, 2026

01/08/26 Her Name Is Renee Good

The federal government says one thing. The video shows another.Today, we dismantle the official narrative surrounding the killing of Renee Nicole Good during an ICE operation in Minneapolis — and the rapidly shifting explanations offered by DHS and Trump administration officials afterward. As footage, eyewitness accounts, and DHS’s own use-of-force policy circulate publicly, federal spokespeople appear to be arguing past the evidence, not with it.We also explore the constitutional dimension ...
01/07/26 The Donroe Doctrine
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Jan. 7, 2026

01/07/26 The Donroe Doctrine

The White House releases a new National Security Strategy — and suddenly a pattern clicks into place. From Venezuela’s oil to Greenland’s ice, Trump and his advisers are laying out what we’re calling the Donroe Doctrine: a strongman view of national security where resources, territory, and “American control” justify almost anything.We break down how the 2025 strategy reframes power, why Venezuela is being treated as a prize, how Greenland became a “national security necessity,” and how Trump’s...
01/06/26 Who Wins in Venezuela? Just Follow the Money…
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Jan. 6, 2026

01/06/26 Who Wins in Venezuela? Just Follow the Money…

Maduro says he’s a prisoner of war, not a defendant — a distinction that could upend the U.S. case. At the same time, the Justice Department quietly drops a core claim, walking back the existence of Venezuela’s so-called “Cartel de los Soles.”So who wins as the legal narrative unravels? Follow the money. With Venezuela’s leadership removed and its oil assets in play, a hedge-fund billionaire and major Trump megadonor is positioned to profit from Citgo, the crown jewel of Venezuela’s oil indust...
01/05/26 Oil, Power, and a President in Chains
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Jan. 5, 2026

01/05/26 Oil, Power, and a President in Chains

A sitting head of state is arrested. Venezuela is declared “under U.S. control.” And the world’s largest proven oil reserves are suddenly in play. Today we break down what really happened with the arrest of Nicolás Maduro, why oil is at the center of this moment, and what the global fallout could look like next.
1/30/25 Trump’s Venezuela Escalation: Oil, Drones, and a Dockside Strike
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Dec. 30, 2025

1/30/25 Trump’s Venezuela Escalation: Oil, Drones, and a Dockside Strike

CIA drone strikes, U.S. military action, and Trump publicly announcing a dock strike. We break down the latest reporting on how oil, immigration, and power politics are driving a rapidly escalating campaign against Venezuela.
12/29/25 Latest Epstein Files: What’s New, What’s Not, and What’s Missing
Dec. 29, 2025

12/29/25 Latest Epstein Files: What’s New, What’s Not, and What’s Missing

The newest batch of Epstein-related documents is public. Brett explains what’s new, what the files confirm about Epstein’s abuse, and how politics is already distorting the story.
12/19/25 Crackdowns, Cash, and Unlawful Orders: Trump Pushes the Limits
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Dec. 19, 2025

12/19/25 Crackdowns, Cash, and Unlawful Orders: Trump Pushes the Limits

The Trump administration prepares a sweeping crackdown on left-wing networks, raising urgent questions about civil liberties and who gets labeled a domestic threat. We break down new reporting on how far this crackdown could go — and who’s in the crosshairs.Then, we follow the money behind Trump’s $1,776 “Warrior Dividend” for troops, funded by military housing dollars, and examine what that tradeoff means for service members and their families.Finally, a stunning warning from inside the Pen...