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09/29/25 Comey Indicted: Trump’s Retribution in Full Force
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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 shutdown.
09/25/25 Comey on the Clock
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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 political interference, even as safeguards remain in place.
09/24/25 Crypto, Chips & Conflicts: Trump’s UAE Dealings Exposed
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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.-designed A.I. chips. From Steve Witkoff’s dual role as envoy and businessman, to David Sacks’s ethics waiver, to Sheikh Tahnoon’s $1 trillion empire, we break down the deals, the players, and the national security risks.
09/23/25 Tylenol, Autism & the War on Truth
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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, corporate interests, and attacks on free press.
09/22/25 Power, Faith, and Fear Collide
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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?
09/19/25 Free Speech vs. Trump’s FCC
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Sept. 19, 2025

09/19/25 Free Speech vs. Trump’s FCC

Jimmy Kimmel is pulled off the air as Trump and FCC Chair Brendan Carr threaten networks that criticize him. Is this the start of government-driven censorship? Plus, Dr. Susan Monarez blows the whistle on RFK Jr.’s anti-science demands at CDC.
09/18/25 Free Speech Under Fire: FCC Silences Kimmel
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Sept. 18, 2025

09/18/25 Free Speech Under Fire: FCC Silences Kimmel

The FCC forces Jimmy Kimmel off the air, with Chairman Brendan Carr threatening fines and license revocations against networks that don’t toe the line. Trump celebrates the suspension—just years after vowing to “bring back free speech.” Critics call it blatant state repression. Meanwhile, FBI Director Kash Patel faces fire in Congress for refusing to release Epstein’s files, fueling accusations of a cover-up.
Sept 09/17/25 Patel on the Hot Seat & Trump’s Drug War at Sea
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Sept. 17, 2025

Sept 09/17/25 Patel on the Hot Seat & Trump’s Drug War at Sea

Kash Patel stormed into the Senate swinging — clashing with lawmakers, defending mass FBI firings, and leaving critics blasting “broken trust” inside the bureau. At the same time, Trump is making waves (literally) by sinking Venezuela’s drug boats, sparking cheers from hardliners and outrage from critics who call it a war crime. Rand Paul and JD Vance go toe-to-toe, Schiff grills Patel, and the White House insists the ocean is now drug-free. From DC hearings to Caribbean shootouts — it’s retribu...
09/16/25 From Tragedy to Crackdowns on Free Speech
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Sept. 16, 2025

09/16/25 From Tragedy to Crackdowns on Free Speech

Kirk’s assassination has unleashed a storm of political retribution—from threats to liberal groups, to journalists fired, to constitutional debates on free speech. Meanwhile, the Fed battle continues: Miran confirmed, Cook survives Trump’s purge attempt.
09/15/25 Dark Chapter or Darker Days Ahead? Kirk Fallout, Job Losses & Fed Power Grab
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Sept. 15, 2025

09/15/25 Dark Chapter or Darker Days Ahead? Kirk Fallout, Job Losses & Fed Power Grab

The aftermath of Charlie Kirk’s assassination grows darker—suspect motives, Trump’s escalated rhetoric, and warnings of more violence ahead. Workers lose jobs over social media posts, Brian Kilmeade faces backlash for on-air remarks, and the Trump administration pushes sweeping powers to oust Fed Governor Lisa Cook. Is this the end of a dark chapter—or the beginning of something even worse?
09/12/25 Fear, Fury & the Epstein Files
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Sept. 12, 2025

09/12/25 Fear, Fury & the Epstein Files

From Nancy Mace’s slurs to Trump’s threats, the Kirk assassination fallout shows Washington at its ugliest. At the same time, Epstein’s massive email dump exposes connections powerful people wish stayed buried—including one that just cost the U.K. its ambassador.
09/11/25 Charlie Kirk Assassinated: America at the Breaking Point
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Sept. 11, 2025

09/11/25 Charlie Kirk Assassinated: America at the Breaking Point

Conservative activist Charlie Kirk was gunned down at 31, and the nation is spiraling into familiar—and dangerous—patterns. Tonight we break down what we know about the shooter, the flood of rhetoric from both sides, and the ugly truth: some are already weaponizing this tragedy for clicks and clout. From Trump’s blame-shifting to calls for restraint in Congress, we ask the hard question—are our politics now so poisoned that more violence is inevitable?
09/10/25 Epstein’s Money Trail and a Weaponized SCOTUS
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Sept. 10, 2025

09/10/25 Epstein’s Money Trail and a Weaponized SCOTUS

The NYT exposes how JPMorgan enabled Jeffrey Epstein’s crimes, as Congress battles over subpoenas for his hidden bank records and Goldman’s lawyer shows up in his will. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court takes up Trump’s tariffs, foreign aid cuts, and regulator firings—turning into a powerful weapon in today’s political fights.
09/09/25 Shadow Dockets, Epstein Pages & Immigration Raids
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Sept. 9, 2025

09/09/25 Shadow Dockets, Epstein Pages & Immigration Raids

Epstein’s “Birthday Book” surfaces with Trump’s disputed signature and grotesque entries. At the same time, the Supreme Court’s shadow docket clears the way for ICE raids in Los Angeles, while the Georgia Hyundai raid rattles the EV industry and U.S.–South Korea relations.
09/08/25 Power Without Oversight
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Sept. 8, 2025

09/08/25 Power Without Oversight

A failed SEAL Team 6 mission in North Korea, Trump’s surprise “War Department” rebrand, and his accelerating push to control the Federal Reserve.
09/05/25 RFK Jr. in the Hot Seat: Senators Grill Kennedy
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Sept. 5, 2025

09/05/25 RFK Jr. in the Hot Seat: Senators Grill Kennedy

In a tense three-hour Senate Finance Committee hearing, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced fierce bipartisan scrutiny over his leadership decisions at HHS, the chaotic shake-up at the CDC, and sweeping shifts in vaccine policy. Senators demanded accountability—from firing key officials like CDC Director Susan Monarez to curbing access to COVID-19 vaccines and canceling mRNA contracts. RFK Jr.’s combative exchanges—including one senator labeling him a “charlatan,” and another grilling h...
09/04/25 Breaking the Silence: Epstein Survivors Demand Justice
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Sept. 4, 2025

09/04/25 Breaking the Silence: Epstein Survivors Demand Justice

From explosive survivor testimony to Congress’s refusal to act, today’s show dives into the Epstein files fight. Survivors call for transparency, threaten to release their own list, and reject the political games shielding the powerful.
09/03/25 Profit, Power & the Epstein Files
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Sept. 3, 2025

09/03/25 Profit, Power & the Epstein Files

Political families are cashing in—from Trump’s crypto billions to Lutnick's kids' allegedly betting against tariffs. At the same time, Trump eyes sending his National Guard into cities, and a new push in Congress puts the Epstein scandal back in the spotlight with victims demanding full transparency.
09/02/25 September Chaos: Courts, Cuts & the Coming Shutdown
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Sept. 2, 2025

09/02/25 September Chaos: Courts, Cuts & the Coming Shutdown

From illegal tariffs and a $5B foreign aid slash to deportation schemes and a government shutdown showdown, Washington is running hot. Trump is pushing boundaries—and the courts and Congress are pushing back.
08/29/25 Power Grab Politics
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Aug. 29, 2025

08/29/25 Power Grab Politics

Trump’s firing spree and regulatory crackdowns are reshaping Washington. From the Fed and the CDC to tax loopholes that hit everyday shoppers, today’s show unpacks how power is being seized—and who’s paying the price.
08/28/25 America’s Children, America’s Choice
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Aug. 28, 2025

08/28/25 America’s Children, America’s Choice

Another school shooting and more childern's lives forever changed by a bullet. Behind every headline is a family, a classroom, a community that will never be the same. At the same time, public health leaders are being purged for refusing to bend to political pressure. America’s greatest threat isn’t just violence — it’s our refusal to confront it.
08/27/25 The Dictator Virus: America Shows the Symptoms
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Aug. 27, 2025

08/27/25 The Dictator Virus: America Shows the Symptoms

Trump’s marathon cabinet meeting looked less like governing and more like a fever dream of authoritarianism. For three hours, officials praised him like patients thanking their doctor—except here the “cure” is blind loyalty, and the disease is democracy breaking down. From nationalizing companies to weaponizing FEMA, these aren’t isolated moments—they’re the spreading symptoms of a political virus infecting the system.
08/26/25 Gilded Authoritarianism
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Aug. 26, 2025

08/26/25 Gilded Authoritarianism

Donald Trump has fired Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook in a shocking move that experts say may be unconstitutional. We break down what she’s accused of, why she refuses to step down, and the legal fight ahead. Plus—Trump’s growing authoritarian streak: from bragging about gold in the Oval Office to threatening to deploy the National Guard in blue cities, and trading insults with Illinois Governor JB Pritzker. Is this the blueprint of a strongman presidency?
08/25/25 From MAGA to Marx? Is Trump a Socialist Now?
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Aug. 25, 2025

08/25/25 From MAGA to Marx? Is Trump a Socialist Now?

Trump just forced Intel to hand over a $10 billion stake to the U.S. government—cheered by Bernie Sanders, blasted by conservatives as “socialism.” Is this taxpayer payback or the end of free-market capitalism? From Fox Business rants to White House power plays, we break down Trump’s MAGA-to-Marx moment and what it means for American business.