Nation of Jake

An act of God. After a tree fell and destroyed everything inside, a family has nowhere else to live, and it's become dicey after the landlord has refused to set them up somewhere and help them out. Is it his responsibility or not? Jake gives his take as a fellow landlorder himself and we discuss how much our first rent costed. Also on the show: WVNN's Dale Jackson joined the show to talk about the...

Following an array of controversies, including a woman accusing him of sexual assault, Democrat Graham Platner has suspended his campaign for US Senate in Maine. In a video, Platner claimed that Democrats' threats to stop funding his campaign were the reason behind his decision rather than an admission of guilt. Also on the show: a San Francisco restaurant owner is fining parents that have wild ki...

According to State Comptroller Jason Mumpower, the MSCS audit details over $119 million in fraud, waste, and abuse. “The findings in this report represent some of the worst organizational management we have ever seen anywhere in government." Will there be any actual repercussions, or will this be swept under the rug? Also on the show: Iran (SHOCKINGLY) broke their ceasefire and people are ca...

Maybe talk radio isn't the path for Jake, maybe it's been a Spanish soccer announcer this entire time. We break down Argentina coming back 0-2 against Egypt, and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez announcing one of her upcoming stops: The Bluff City. Early POTUS campaign in Memphis? Also on the show: Graham Platner is the most unsurprising bad dude probably ever and one woman has come forth with a serious a...

The Nation of Jake has been on Newstalk 98.9 for 5 YEARS! We celebrate by going back in time and reminiscing on the good times with Bud the Producer and Rivera. But what's a good NOJ show without some big Trump news? Trump reversed a red card call from FIFA heading into USA v Belgium and now it's not a sports story, it's political. Also on the show: Graham Platner is done and Jake explains why, a...

Why is Country Road by John Denver the go-to patriotic song after Team USA wins in the World Cup? Surely there are better songs, and what is the best way to celebrate July 4? This is the Independence Day Not-So Spectacular! Also on show: people are destroying Stephen A. Smith for racism after going after white NBA players, and syndicated columnist Ron Hart joins the show to talk about the latest p...

The world's most famous German (not the World War 2 one), Freddie, has deactivated his account after Germany was eliminated from the World Cup and there are some conspiracies and facts revealed about his tenure in the United States. Was this all a misunderstanding, or was he misleading us on purpose the whole time? Also on the show: Ben Crump reveals the independent autopsy results of one-year-old...

Citizenship Birth is the big story today, The US Supreme Court ruled 6-3 to uphold birthright citizenship , officially striking down an executive order by President Donald Trump that tried to end it. Was his idea a bad one or a logical one? Also on the show: we make fun of Rivera for wearing a hoodie in the summer, the American 250 Limited Edition Quarters, Ja Morant is still making headlines...

Unlike Brits that are discovering how incredible air conditioning is in the US, many Brits overseas are still advocating for the A/C to be illegal. Stateside, an insane NBC article declares the American flag is a red flag. "The American flag: To some, it’s Old Glory. To others, it’s a MAGA hat on a stick." Also on the show: JA MORANT WAS TRADED MID-SHOW TO PORTLAND, should Cam Boozer t...

Yes, we have plenty of news to cover BUT - Stallone has caught some heat from Seth Rogan about only having less than 5 good movies in his belt buckle. Jake believes Seth Rogan doesn't come close to Stallone's level, and Josh doesn't have Stallone in the Mount Rushmore of all-time action stars. Also on the show: Time blindness is blamed on white people and racism, Egypt and Iran are ironically play...

A federal court document disclosed an alleged vandalism event at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool including the use of a "sharp knife or razor" to cut caulk. Even though the reflecting pool was constructed more than a century ago, why is it so significant now? We reveal why it's dealing with all the issues, Trump included. Also on the show:  Otis Sanford has a confusing piece on Tami Sawy...

Southaven could be the best option for the Redbirds' migration OUT of Autozone Park. Despite the approved $5 million for upgrades at the stadium, the Redbirds could be in a better situation across the Mississippi border that doesn't involve the headaches of the Memphis City Council.  Also on the show: Rivera gives us a recap of the Grizzlies' picks from the NBA Draft and tonight's second roun...

Since new A.I. monitoring systems and fencing were recently placed at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, it appears that President Trump is attempting to apprehend those bothersome pool vandals with some fancy new technology. Catch those pool poopers! Also on the show: Joy Reid speaks on behalf of all black people against Independence Day, we reveal the best Amazon Prime Day deals, Josh gives u...

What if we told you a year ago that being pro-Algae would be a political statement in 2026? The famous Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool recently turned green due to enormous algae blooms after a contentious $14.6 million "American flag blue" resurfacing project and The View's Whoopi Goldberg is saying Trump STAGED IT! Also on the show: a victim's family is OUTRAGED as man charged with fatal stabbi...

No show on Friday on account of Juneteenth, which means today we celebrate with Tami Sawyer's salary reveal, receipts, and Sawyer apologists! How can you make way over six figures and still (allegedly) spend tens of thousands on food, alcohol, and entertainment? Spend your OWN. Also on the show: Two guest appearances! Syndicated columnist Ron Hart joins to talk about the Iran deal, WVNN host Dale...

JUST IN: The Memphis Restaurant Association is calling for federal charges to be dropped against General Sessions Court Clerk Tami Sawyer to be dropped. They cannot afford to lose the business! We got RECEIPTS showing how ridiculous Sawyer's REGULAR expenses really were. How far does this corruption go? Also on the show: people hate the Iran deal cause Trump, a Mississippi officer who shot & k...

Unsurprisingly, Vice President JD Vance was in hostile territory during his appearance on The View today. Whoopi Goldberg and Ana Navarro didn't hold back but Vance stood his ground and made for a pretty textbook example on how to carry yourself in the hot seat. We react to all the clips. Also on the show: Europeans and Japanese people experiencing the USA for the first on social media have been t...

Shelby Co. General Sessions Court Clerk Tami Sawyer allegedly embezzled and deliberately transferred $44,607.35 in public funds to her personal use, according to a bombshell indictment. According to the indictment, Sawyer used procurement cards to pay for a variety of personal expenses for herself and others, such as food, drink, ETC. We break down and react to this insane story. Also on the show:...

HISTORY MADE. Elon Musk is the world's first trillionaire and the usual suspects have come out to demonize. According to Forbes, Musk's total net worth surged to roughly $1.1 to $1.26 trillion on paper after SpaceX went public, completing the largest initial public offering (IPO) in stock market history. Is he evil for it? Elizabeth Warren thinks so.  Also on the show: we brainstorm better Mi...

The Memphis Redbirds sent out a press release addressing the recent statements made by Councilman Chase Carlisle about Memphis moving on from the Redbirds. “The world has changed…people are playing pickleball. They’re not going to baseball games. They are sure as heck not going to minor league games.” Are the Redbirds in the right? Also on the show: New York might be gone...

Jasmine Crockett seriously questioned whether the small size of the knife used in the Austin Metcalf murder should be considered a "deadly weapon" in a legal sense. She suggested that the small size of the knife might have led Karmelo Anthony to underestimate its lethal potential... a blade mind you. Also on the show: LeBron James has moved on from targeting Memphis and now dissing San Antonio,&nb...

Karmelo Anthony was found GUILTY and it once again feels like there are two versions of America from the divide. People are inciting fights, and there is rumors of a potential race war from one verdict that could mean a life sentence. And that's just the chaos in Texas, not the bedlam in New York City from the Knicks loss. Also on the show: Stephen A. Smith calls out Trump as the reason the Knicks...

Politics is taking over the sports world, and Stephen A. Smith isn't having it. Many are outraged that Trump will be at Game 3 of the NBA Finals in Madison Square Garden, who knew Whoopi Goldberg would be the voice of reason? Trump is notorious for going to games, how is this the biggest story from the Finals? Also on the show: The Blue Monkey is the latest of a long list of closed/closing Memphis...

Ever hear of "dead bread?" Probably best you didn't know its secret ingredient!  Trump's renovations of the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool are SO good even Libs can't find anything to argue about? Could lawsuits spell RIP for Ardent Studios on Madison?  Also, sharing is in fact NOT caring, why? Just ask Jake's kids!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Graham Platner, a Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate, was described by three women who dated him as emotionally and physically violent. Platner often threatened to "rape" anybody who broke into his apartment to demonstrate his dominance, according to what his ex-girlfriend told the New York Times. Not sexual, not homosexual, just a show a force. Also on the show: Three Memphis City Council m...