Episodes

Jack Smith may be gone, but the paper trail he left behind is still causing problems for Trump and the Republican Party. We break down new reporting on damning DOJ memos, allegations that Trump kept classified material for possible business reasons, and how Smith connected the dots in both the documents case and the 2020 election probe. Then we zoom out to the larger corruption story: the billionaire class pouring staggering sums into American elections and what that means for who really holds p...

Today’s show looks at the “negotiations” Trump keeps hyping even as his own rhetoric says the opposite. We break down the contradiction between claiming the war is already won, downplaying it as a “military operation,” and floating peace talks while more U.S. troops head to the region and Iran treats the whole thing as a possible setup. We also dig into Trump publicly pinning the push for war on Pete Hegseth, Hegseth’s own “we negotiate with bombs” posture, the murky 15-point plan reportedly sen...

Today, we connect the dots on a pattern that keeps getting harder to ignore: suspicious market moves before Trump’s war-related post, new questions about whether people close to power are cashing in on chaos, and why even prediction markets are suddenly scrambling to crack down on insider trading. We also dig into Markwayne Mullin's confirmation, the reporting on his congressional stock trading, and the growing concerns about the kind of people being handed enormous power in Trump’s orbit.

Trump gives Iran 48 hours… then adds five more days — as threats, oil markets, and policy all move in different directions. While tensions rise in the Strait of Hormuz, the administration eases sanctions and quietly prepares for peace talks, highlighting the growing gap between rhetoric and reality.

Today we break down how big money, political power, and media consolidation are colliding to reshape American news. From the FCC approving major local TV consolidation to Brendan Carr’s public loyalty to Trump and his push to challenge long-standing protections for news programming, we look at how regulatory power can be used to pressure coverage and influence what the public sees. We also dig into the growing Ellison media empire and why Trump allies are openly cheering on more billionaire cont...

Trump sold the Iran war on “imminent threat” claims that his own officials and intelligence never backed up. Today, Brett breaks down Joe Kent’s resignation, Tulsi Gabbard’s evasive Senate testimony, and the growing pile of evidence that the administration misled the public about Iran’s nuclear danger. Also, the latest escalation in the Iran conflict, new warnings about energy markets and Gulf attacks, fresh signs the war could widen, and how all of it is happening as the national debt blows pa...

Brett breaks down how Trump’s pardon system is increasingly benefiting wealthy, well-connected offenders while victims and taxpayers are left holding the bag. We look at the growing pardon pipeline, the insiders around it, and the contradiction between Trump’s anti-fraud rhetoric and his clemency record.

Today, we dig DEEP into the growing pile of questions surrounding Jared Kushner’s business empire, foreign fundraising, and role in Trump’s Middle East diplomacy. From billion-dollar Gulf investments and broken transparency promises to Deutsche Bank, Epstein-linked financial questions, and warnings from ethics experts, we break down why Kushner is starting to look less like a statesman and more like a real-life Bond villain

As the death toll rises and the costs of war keep expanding, Trump is learning that launching a conflict is a lot easier than controlling what comes next. We break down the deaths of six U.S. service members, the growing crisis around the Strait of Hormuz and Kharg Island, Trump’s push for allies to do more, and why even Hegseth’s rhetoric is raising alarm about how far this war could go.

Today, we trace a Miami trial that reaches from Caracas to Trumpworld, unpacking Luke Goldstein’s reporting on a Venezuelan lobbying scheme, an accused foreign agent tied to Marco Rubio, and the broader web of money, influence, and power around Washington. We also hit the Pentagon’s move to restrict photographers after “unflattering” Hegseth images, and the latest from Iran, where U.S. intelligence says the regime is not close to collapse even as the war’s first week reportedly cost more than $1...

The Trump administration says it’s putting America first, but the money tells a different story. We break down the financial ties between Trump officials and the industries they regulate, the Pentagon’s massive spending spree, and how corruption and insider access keep paying off. We also cover the latest Iran escalation, rising oil and gas prices, reports of mines in the Strait of Hormuz, and the Navy’s controversial minesweeper phase-out. Check out the disclosure records from the finances of...

Today, we lay out the drone puzzle: the U.S. passed on Ukraine’s proven anti-Iran drone tech, Iran attacks exposed the weakness, and now Trump-world allies and Trump family-backed drone ventures appear poised to cash in as Pentagon demand surges. Plus, we give an update on the Epstein files fight, acccusations made public regarding the President and the mounting scrutiny around Pam Bondi's handling of the files release.

New Epstein revelations are raising even more questions, from reports that prison guards discussed a cover-up around his death to a 4chan user making claims before his death was announced. We also break down Trump’s bizarre war optics, including the backlash over wearing a hat at a dignified transfer, Fox News airing old footage to cover for it, and Trump golfing as casualties continue to mount. Plus: the Iran war keeps escalating, with another reported U.S. death, attacks on critical desalinat...

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 role in choosing Iran’s next leader, and the growing contradiction between officials calling this a war and Republicans pretending it isn’t. We also cover reports of a school hit during U.S. strikes and the shocking sinking of an Iranian naval vessel in international waters.

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. Meanwhile, House Oversight escalates—moving to subpoena AG Pam Bondi and seeking testimony from high-profile Epstein-linked names. And in the same week, Congress effectively kills a push to release its own sexual misconduct records. Convenient.

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 “we knew” comments collide with Trump’s version of events. We cover furious House Dems after a chaotic Iran briefing, warnings of cyber retaliation, shrinking U.S. strike stockpiles, and reports of covert efforts to spark unrest inside Iran—including arming Kurdish forces—whi...

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 is expanding across the region, what officials are signaling about next steps (including ground troops being floated), and the rising blowback at home as security tightens and the administration’s messaging keeps shifting in real time.

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: what’s supported, what’s exaggerated, and what’s being used to sell a wider escalation. Finally, we unpack the reporting on why the strikes happened when they did (a narrow window to hit senior leadership) and the ticking-clock reality on the ground: how long can this campaign...

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 ruling that the IRS illegally shared DHS data tens of thousands of times. We also cover the latest death tied to ICE/Border Patrol actions (with surveillance video), and the Pentagon’s escalating fight with Anthropic over “red lines” on military AI—sparking backlash from Congr...

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 resignation and an ethics probe. Finally, the Anthropic vs. Pentagon standoff heats up: ultimatums, threats to force tech-sharing, and fresh warnings about foreign actors trying to siphon AI data

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 where major donations and friendly regulatory/legal tailwinds start looking a little too synchronized. Then we hit the ground with ICE, where whistleblower Ryan Schwank says the academy is “deficient, defective, and broken,” alleging training hours were slashed, cadets are bei...

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 this trade agenda is now on a collision course with the midterms. Plus: the FBI Director’s latest “patriot cosplay” moment — celebrating Team USA hockey in a locker room as the Mar-a-Lago shooting story breaks — and why the optics are brutal.

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 World Liberty/Mar-a-Lago crypto forum—who showed up, what was pitched, and why it screams influence politics. And to close… Trump claims Obama spilled “classified” UFO intel, reviving the alien debate in the most chaotic way possible.

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. At the same time, Trump’s tariffs are colliding with everyday prices: new analysis and reporting underscores that U.S. businesses and consumers are paying the bulk of the tariff bill, even as Kevin Hassett blasts the underlying New York Fed-linked research and insists tarif...