Rivera and Reeves

This week, we're diving headfirst into the horrific Boulder, Colorado attack on peaceful Israeli hostage marchers - because apparently throwing Molotov cocktails at elderly Holocaust survivors is what passes for "resistance" these days. We'll break down the suspect's background (spoiler alert: another illegal immigrant with a year-long plan), dissect the media's predictable...

The Democrats are having a rough time, friends, and we're here for every messy second of it! Six months post-Trump victory, the Dems are sitting at a whopping 27% approval rating (ouch) and their brilliant strategy involves meeting at luxury hotels to conduct "anthropological studies" of regular Americans. Because nothing says "in touch with the working class" like commissionin...

Episode Description Welcome back to Rivera and Reeves! We're officially out of retreat mode and diving headfirst into the news cycle with zero patience for the media's nonsense. This week we're tackling the DC shooting that the legacy media won't properly cover, Trump's hilariously named "Big Beautiful Bill" that's got Rachel rolling her eyes, and why assassin cultu...

In this impromptu late-night recording, Meseidy and Rachel meet face-to-face for the first time at May Hurst in Virginia during Rachel's Providence and Purpose retreat. The duo dives into the bombshell news of former President Biden's cancer diagnosis and how it relates to the upcoming Jake Tapper book about Biden's decline. They explore the suspicious timing, potential cover-ups, and...

Join Rivera and Reeves as they dive deep into Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson's controversial new book "Original Sin" that claims to expose Biden's cognitive decline and its alleged cover-up. The dynamic duo doesn't hold back their skepticism about Tapper's sudden change of tune after years of defending Biden. Plus, they break down Trump's productive Middle East tour, com...

Welcome to another episode of Rivera and Reeves, where we break through the media nonsense and get straight to what matters! This week, Meseidy and Rachel dive into the wild drama surrounding Trump's potential acceptance of a Qatari plane to use as Air Force One (yeah, that's really happening), plus the ICE detention facility chaos in New Jersey where representatives stormed the gates. We&...

In this exclusive Unfiltered episode, Rachel and Meseidy dive into the controversial concept of the "Woke Right" that's been buzzing around social media. They break down James Lindsay's attempts to label certain conservative figures as "woke right" and question whether this new term is actually helpful or just another unnecessary label in today's polarized political lan...

This week, Meseidy and Rachel dive into Joe Biden's bizarre media resurrection tour, starting with his head-scratching BBC interview where he somehow managed to pat himself on the back while the Democrats cringe in the background. We'll dissect Biden's surprising emergence from retirement and what it says about the fractured Democratic leadership. Plus, we're unpacking Trump's...

Welcome to another episode of Rivera & Reeves, where we're breaking down the news the mainstream media won't touch! This week, Meseidy and Rachel tackle the overlooked signs of de-escalation in the US-China tariff war that the media refuses to report on. Why isn't anyone talking about China exempting $40 billion in US imports from tariffs? We'll tell you why! Plus, we dive into...

Welcome to Rivera and Reeves, where we break through the bias and tackle the biggest stories with zero patience for media nonsense! In this episode, Meseidy welcomes back geopolitics commentator Amanda Peterson to dive into Trump's first 100 days on the global stage. From the "not-so-chaotic" beginning of Trump 2.0 to the Department of Defense shake-ups, they analyze how Trump's ap...

Welcome to Rivera and Reeves, where we're breaking down Trump's first 100 days without the media spin! Meseidy and Rachel dive into the breakneck pace of the new administration - from the immigration crackdown that has border crossings down 99% to the economy's wild ride with "Liberation Day" tariffs. We're tackling the Doge restructuring chaos, analyzing how Democrats are...

In this no-holds-barred episode, Rachel and Meseidy (who's admittedly on muscle relaxers after tweaking her back) dive into the constitutional controversies rocking education from elementary schools to Ivy League universities. With their signature blend of sharp analysis and unfiltered commentary, they dissect how the mainstream media has completely misrepresented Mahmud versus Taylor as a &#3...

Meseidy and Rachel dive into the constitutional drama unfolding around deportations, international diplomacy served with a side of cocktails, and the internal chaos of Democratic party politics. With their signature blend of sharp analysis and unfiltered commentary, the hosts break down how the Supreme Court's midnight ruling temporarily blocking deportations has created tensions between branc...

In this week's episode, we dive headfirst into the controversial deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia that has dominated headlines and divided political camps. Join us as we untangle the complicated web of immigration law, media narratives, and emerging evidence in our signature no-nonsense style! We break down how this Maryland father went from being portrayed as an innocent victim to having s...

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This week, Mercedes and Rachel dive into the ongoing tariff drama with all its unexpected twists and turns. First up, we break down the wild world of "Liberation Day" tariffs - how a plan to slap China with massive fees spiraled into market chaos, public Twitter fights between administration officials (including the legendary "Peter Retardo" incident), and ultimately a surprising 9...

Join Meseidy and Rachel on another episode of Rivera and Reeves, where they break down the Democrats' "Hands Off" protests that swept across the nation this weekend. With over 1,400 events in 50 states, the hosts analyze what these demonstrations reveal about the Democratic party's ongoing identity crisis nearly 100 days into the Trump administration. What does the predominantly ol...

Get ready for a deep dive into the whirlwind week that was—tariffs, political theatrics, and economic head-scratchers included. This week on Rivera and Reeves, Meseidy and Rachel unpack “Liberation Day,” how it could impact your wallet, and whether anyone actually understands how these numbers were calculated. They break down the pros, the cons, and the PR spectacle of it all, while also tackling...

In this episode of Rivera and Reeves, Meseidy and Rachel welcome Amanda Peterson from “Amanda Talks Geopolitics” to discuss global geopolitics with a focus on U.S. foreign policy. Highlights include an exploration of the U.S. strategy to counter China—including geopolitical dynamics involving Russia and Ukraine—the curious case of the Panama Canal, and the implications of potential land-grab polic...

In this deep dive on the "Signal Gate" national security controversy, we examine the new developments since Jeffrey Goldberg of The Atlantic was accidentally added to a White House Signal chat about Yemen strikes. We break down what was actually in the leaked messages that Goldberg called "war plans," analyze Pete Hegseth's response, and discuss the Congressional testimony from...

In this episode, Meseidy and Rachel break down the shocking Atlantic report revealing Trump administration officials accidentally added editor Jeffrey Goldberg to a sensitive Signal chat discussing Houthi strike operations. The hosts dissect the security implications of conducting national security business via messaging apps with emojis rather than in secure facilities, question how this breach o...

In this jam-packed episode of Rivera and Reeves , we dive headfirst into the wild world of domestic terrorism—specifically, the bizarre wave of attacks on Tesla dealerships and owners. Is this a coordinated effort? Are far-left activists treating Elon Musk like their personal dartboard? We also tackle the latest flurry of injunctions from activist judges hell-bent on slowing down the Trump adminis...

Busy weekend! This week, we break down Biden’s autopen scandal —who’s really signing these documents? Trump’s airstrikes on the Houthis (while still in golf gear) spark international debate, and the Democratic Party is eating itself alive as Chuck Schumer faces an all-out rebellion. Plus, did the Trump administration really defy a judge’s order on deporting Venezuelan gang members ? Buckle up, bec...

Trump’s first 50 days—let’s talk about it. From executive orders flying faster than a Tesla on the South Lawn to the media’s collective meltdown over government workers having to… work, we’re breaking it all down. Is the economy stabilizing or are we all doomed? What’s the deal with the Alien Enemies Act? And will Pam Bondi  ever  release the Epstein files, or was that just a fever dream? Plus, we...

Hold onto your pantalones, folks! This episode is a wild ride. We kick things off with the latest drama surrounding the Department of Education, the massive layoffs, and whether or not its days are numbered. Rachel, our in-house homeschooling expert, lays down the case for why she wouldn’t shed a tear if the DOE disappeared, while Meseidy plays devil’s advocate (and occasional wrestling commentato...