Nation of Jake

During Trump's Memphis visit, there were two notable faces missing from the roundtable and now they got something to say a day later. DA Steve Mulroy and Mayor Paul Young "provide context" to the data used for the Memphis Safe Task Force and we break it all down. Also on the show: actor Alan Ritchson laid the hammer down on his neighbor and his body cam footage revealed way more than the neighbor...

Air Force One touched down in Memphis this morning amid PLENTY of local leaders like Justin J. Pearson leading protests against his visit. We breakdown all the soundclips from the Memphis Safe Task Force roundtable, and his surprise visit to Graceland.  Also on the show: Where does Memphis rank in America's fatass list? We also cover Alan Ritchson beating his neighbor in Nashville, teens raid...

Chuck Norris didn’t kick the bucket, he roundhouse kicked the bucket’s ass. Legendary gets tossed around but the passing of Chuck Norris truly reminded us what a legend he really was. We celebrate his life with reactions across social media, some Chuck Norris facts, and our memories of him. Also on the show: WVNN's Dale Jackson joined the show to talk about Chuck's legacy and political...

Brackets will be busted! Across the nation, no work is getting done as millions of Americans are distracted looking at tv/computer screens. It's News & Hoops today and we play two rounds of NAME THAT SCHOOL'S MASCOT, and it's harder than we thought. Also on the show: President Trump makes the most obvious joke ever at the expense of the Japanese, we advocate for tip jars at TSA, and syndicated...

Trump's NOT welcome in Memphis! At least that's according to J.B. Smiley, but we came up with better names that most Memphians feel stronger about. John Calipari, Wanda Halbert, and even Chandler Parsons were mentioned but one stood above the rest. We reveal Memphis' most hated. Also on the show: the trial of this century? Afro Man's lemon pound cake lawsuit is as silly as it sounds, with plenty o...

From Shepherd's Pie, a pint o' Guinness, House of Pain, and even Ireland's President that can't acknowledge Saint Patrick as a Saint, we cover the best and worst things about Ireland. When was the last time you were pinched for not wearing green? Also on the show: Where should President Trump eat at in Memphis next Monday? Also, James Talerico blames MAGA for his clips being used against him, and...

The rumor that Iran's next supreme leader is gay is apparently hilarious to President Trump. It was revealed that the late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei's son, the incoming leader, is gay, and his father was worried that this made him unfit to lead the Islamic Republic. The irony... Also on the show: Several clips and moments from last night's Oscars, the real-life Thanos aka Paul Ralph Ehrlich has...

On this Friday the 13th, it's all about the Strait of Hormuz, as its effectively blocked following Iranian retaliatory attacks on shipping. The US-Israeli strike-related situation has resulted in significant fluctuation in the price of oil globally, and WVNN's Dale Jackson joins the show to talk all about it.  Also on the show: we get a surprise call from the King of Millington, Terry Roland,...

ICE arrested a Memphis Business Academy high school student and soccer player while traveling to a school soccer game. Student walkouts and community campaigning, including visits from Rep. Gabby Salinas to support the student and demand his release, were sparked by the incident. Also on the show: MLGW changed up their classic outage map for no reason, the NYPD Chief that went viral for jumping a...

Not only is Brent Taylor pushing for legislation to create an appointed state oversight board for local schools, parents want it too! In recent years, trust in the school district has been low, especially following the controversial dismissal of Dr. Marie Feagins, and parents have had enough! Also on the show: some women want female Uber drivers, Gene Simmons tells celebrities to "shut the f up" a...

After tossing improvised explosives at an anti-Islamic protest in NYC on Saturday, two teens were charged with terrorism. We break down how Mamdani and the New York Times reacted, and the suspects aspirations of wanting it to be "bigger than Boston (bombing)." Also on the show: the NBA cancels "Magic City Night" for the Atlanta Hawks, people are still arguing against Daylight Savings, legalization...

Memphis-Shelby County School leaders vehemently opposed a potential state takeover of the district and presented a new plan to transform local schools. They REALLY don't like the idea of Sen. Brent Taylor's developing legislation to establish an appointed state oversight board for local schools. Also on the show: gay maps and racist bridges, WVNN's Dale Jackson stops by to talk about the latest po...

Experience is everything, and "The Apprentice" on President Trump's resume is coming in handy. He revealed he will involved in picking Iran's new leader, just like with Venezuela, and is still urging the Iranian people to "help take back your country" and granting them full immunity.  Also on the show: Kristi Noem is being replaced as DHS Secretary with Markwayne Mullin, Wendy's has a six-fig...

Texas Democrat James Talerico has many negatives and one positive. The one positive - he beat Jasmine Crockett and she's butthurt and blaming Republicans. The negatives - he leans heavy on his Christian faith for his campaign but supports things like abortion, transgenderism, and God identifying as non-binary. Also on the show: One of our listeners takes the US Practice Civics test, Epic Fury upda...

The son of Iranian Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Mojtaba Khamenei, was selected to replace him as supreme leader of Iran, which is basically a fancy title for a death sentence. We react to John Fetterman, Marco Rubio, and Trump on the ongoing strikes. Also on the show: the dumbest professional baseball player, the Battle of the Burgers as both McDonald's CEO and Burger King's CEO double down on filming...

Liberation! President Trump's surprise move on the Islamic Regime and the Ayatollah in Iran has been mostly praised. Iranians across the globe have been thanking Trump while dancing in the streets, but just like Venezuela, the never-Trumpers are bashing the bombings. Also on the show: Vice President JD Vance has been noticeably missing the midst of the news, Trump is a crusty old man, and the CEO...

Once a liar, always a liar, right? Former President Bill Clinton testified during a House Epstein investigation and he claimed he "did nothing wrong", was unaware of any crimes Jeffrey Epstein committed, and that President Trump was never involved either. Should we believe him? Also on the show, Judge Joe Brown calls in to talk about getting kicked out of the Republican ballot for County Mayor, Da...

When Democrats refused to stand at Trump's challenge at the State of the Union,  everyone and their grandma knew that was both the most iconic moment AND the easiest layup of an advertisement. We react to the commercial and other political headlines. Also on the show: Judge Joe Brown has been dropped from the Republican ballot for Shelby Co. Mayor, Kool-Aid pickles are apparently a Memphis st...

The longest State of the Union Address, and there's plenty to talk about. From challenging Democrats straight up, awarding prestigious civilian awards, half the room sitting down, and shouting matches with Ilhan Omar, we break down the most memorable moments.  Also on the show: Joey Chestnut is coming to Memphis and we name the best Memphis foods for an eating competition, the Rock & Roll...

This may be the most dramatic State of the Union address ever. The gold-winning USA hockey team will be at the address, which shouldn't be a problem since 70 Democrats are refusing to make an appearance. Why are people so mad at the hockey team? We break it all down.  Also on the show: one of the democrats said they'd "rather stick needles in their eyeballs" than attend the State of the Union...

The first debate for the Democratic nominees for Shelby County Mayor are scheduled and its full of familiar faces, some that already hold government positions. Is Memphis worse off by having serial office holders swapping places instead of bringing in new faces and visions? Also on the show: Mexican cartel CJNG wreaks havoc across Mexico after their boss was killed during a military operation, the...

Hallmark- we mean love - is in the air! We break down the history behind Valentine's Day and the ways Jake and Rivera celebrate, including how our listeners celebrate. What better way to celebrate love than some Van Halen records and some chocolate? Also on the show: The New York Giants new football coach sounds like Joe Biden, a Democrat-turned Republican is now running for Shelby County Mayor, a...

Are married/divorced women in jeopardy of voting after the recent SAVE Act? First, the argument used against Voter ID was that certain races don't have the resources to acquire a Voter ID, and now the goal post has been moved to gender. Jake breaks down why the outrage is misplaced. Also on the show: RFK talks about snorting cocaine off a toilet seat, we celebrate Abe Lincoln's birthday with a roc...

The Winter Olympics have felt more political than it has athletic. Eileen Gu has been called out by President Trump and now Enes Kanter Freedom for choosing to represent China instead of the USA, where she was born. We break down why her decision has been so controversial. Also on the show: our listeners tell us the craziest meat they've ever tried, Memphis is trying to develop starter homes to dr...

Jake didn't win 1st in the Region, 4th in State in the 1994 National Spanish Exam for nothing. He puts his Español to use with his own reggaeton song while Rivera breaks down the ridiculous lyrics. It goes to show how fun Spanish music can be despite awful writing.  Also on the show: the Epstein Files for Dummies (or just kids), the FBI released the first images from Nancy Guthrie's RI...