Episodes

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 shutdown means for federal workers, the economy, and the Fed. Plus—Russell Vought, one of the Project 2025 mastermind, resurfaces as the man shaping Trump’s all-powerful presidency plans.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

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.

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...

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.

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?

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.

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?

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.

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.

A failed SEAL Team 6 mission in North Korea, Trump’s surprise “War Department” rebrand, and his accelerating push to control the Federal Reserve.

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...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.