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This morning, we’re focusing on what the Donald Trump administration would rather you not be paying attention to: the Epstein files. After Democrats walked out of Pam Bondi’s closed-door briefing, frustration is boiling over and questions are only getting louder. What was said behind those doors? What’s being withheld? And why does it feel like more is being hidden than revealed? As new details co...

Don sits down with journalist and friend of the show Ahmed Baba to break down the sheer insanity coming out of Washington right now. From the escalating war with Iran to a struggling economy, the chaos is everywhere, and then came the shocking testimony from Tulsi Gabbard, which appeared to directly undercut Donald Trump’s narrative. Don and Ahmed unpack what it all means, why the cracks are getti...

Tonight, we’re cutting through all the noise coming out of Washington, the spin, the contradictions, and the nonstop BS from Donald Trump, Pete Hegseth, Tulsi Gabbard, and the broader MAGA machine. From shifting narratives to statements that just don’t add up, the cracks are showing, and people are starting to notice. And tonight, we’ve got a special guest. Comedian and commentator D. L. Hughley j...

Donald Trump's unlawful and unnecessary war in Iran has already lead to the deaths of 13 U.S. service members, the deaths of over 170 Iranian girls, and hundreds of other deaths in countries throughout the middle east. The war is also causing economic chaos at a global scale. At home, gas prices have skyrocketed 96 cents per gallon since the start of the war, with this number rising almost daily....

This morning, we’re diving into the growing chaos surrounding Donald Trump and his administration. Gas prices are climbing, support for the war with Iran is slipping, and Americans are clearly not buying what they’re being sold anymore. Then came the testimony from Tulsi Gabbard, which raised serious questions, followed by more eyebrow-raising comments from Pete Hegseth. The messaging is falling a...

Don sits down with political strategist and friend of the show Mike Nellis to break down a day that somehow managed to be both chaotic and completely absurd. From Markwayne Mullin’s tense confirmation hearing to Tulsi Gabbard’s eyebrow-raising testimony, the serious cracks inside the administration are getting harder to ignore. And then… there’s whatever is happening in right-wing media right now...

Tonight, we’re breaking down the explosive testimony from Tulsi Gabbard that has everyone talking. Gabbard appeared to directly undercut Donald Trump’s narrative on the Iran war. The wheels are coming off for MAGA, and the infighting is getting harder to ignore. We’re breaking down the testimony, the reactions, and what it all means moving forward. 🍋 This episode is sponsored by 120Life. Go to ht...

Don is joined by independent reporter Aaron Parnas to discuss the combative Senate confirmation of Markwayne Mullin, the testimony of Tulsi Gabbard, and what we might learn now that Attorney General Pam Bondi has been subpoenaed to appear before a House panel in relation to the DOJ's handling of the Epstein files. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This morning, we’re taking a hard look at just how badly this administration has fumbled the moment. The war with Iran continues to spiral, and the consequences are hitting Americans where it hurts, the economy. Markets are shaky, costs are rising, and there’s no clear strategy in sight. Meanwhile, the chaos inside the administration is on full display. After the resignation of Joe Kent, Tulsi Gab...

Tonight, we’re confronting the sheer chaos of the war with Iran, a situation that is spiraling fast and raising serious questions about leadership, judgment, and consequences. Donald Trump has pushed the country into a conflict that is already taking a toll on the economy, global stability, and everyday Americans who are now feeling the impact at home. And for what? The justification remains uncle...

Don sits down with Steve Schmidt to break down the rapidly escalating situation surrounding the war with Iran and the political shockwaves now hitting Washington. This morning, Joe Kent resigned, reportedly over disagreements with the direction of the war. A MAGA-aligned hardliner stepping down over this conflict raises serious questions about just how far things have gone and how deep the fractur...

Gas prices are surging, markets are getting shaky, and the economic fallout is hitting fast as Trump’s Iran conflict disrupts global oil supply. Meanwhile, public support is slipping, with more Americans opposing the war than supporting it and growing fears about how long this will drag on. So where does this go from here? Are we already too deep to pull back? And how much more can the economy and...

Tonight, we’re digging into the latest developments in the escalating war with Iran, and the situation is growing more complicated by the day. The U.S. is now pushing allies for support, with NATO being asked to help secure key shipping routes like the Strait of Hormuz. But several European leaders have already signaled reluctance to get involved militarily, raising questions about whether the U.S...

Don sits down with political commentator Adam Mockler to make sense of the absolute chaos dominating today’s political landscape. Mockler, a rising Gen-Z voice known for his digital political reporting and commentary with MeidasTouch, brings the perspective of a generation that will soon shape the political future. From Donald Trump’s costly and controversial war with Iran to growing infighting in...

This morning, we’re breaking down the latest developments in the escalating conflict with Iran. With tensions rising and no clear exit strategy in sight, many are asking whether the U.S. is already too deep into this war to back out now and what the long-term consequences could be. Then we turn to the Oscars. The Oscars were this weekend, and of course Hollywood delivered its usual mix of big mome...

The Iran conflict continues to escalate, and the messaging coming out of the White House is raising more questions than answers. In a new interview with Brian Kilmeade, Donald Trump delivered a string of eyebrow-raising remarks, including comments about immigrants having “bad genetics” and suggesting he’ll know the war is over when he simply “feels it in his bones.” Meanwhile, the consequences of...

During a press conference this morning, Pete Hegseth made a startling remark in regards to the media's coverage of the war in Iran: "The sooner David Ellison takes over that network (CNN) the better." He said the quiet part out loud. This Ellison media monopoly is shaping up to be exactly what we are fearing: state run media. Join Don to break down this story. 🍋 This episode is sponsored by FFRF....

Don sits down with journalist and commentator Ahmed Baba to break down the rapidly escalating war with Iran and the devastating human toll it is taking. They examine the atrocities emerging from the conflict, the growing fears of a prolonged war, and the reality that Iran’s new leadership is signaling it has no intention of backing down. How long could this war last? And what happens if neither si...

The world feels like it’s spinning out of control. As the war with Iran continues to escalate, the country’s new supreme leader is signaling there will be no backing down, vowing to continue attacks and even keep pressure on global oil routes like the Strait of Hormuz as leverage against the U.S. and its allies. At the same time, violence here at home is rattling communities across America. Tonigh...

Don sits down with attorney and legal analyst Dina Doll to unpack the latest developments in the escalating war and the disturbing reports of atrocities emerging from the conflict. As the human cost grows, Don and Dina examine the legal and political implications and why so many Americans feel the administration’s shifting explanations simply don’t add up. They also discuss the growing belief that...

New reporting and deposition footage have raised serious questions about the people from DOGE, including staffers who reportedly had access to sensitive government data like Social Security information, and one particularly painful deposition where a staffer pushing anti-DEI policies struggled to even explain what DEI actually stands for. All this from the same crowd that was aggressively pushing...

Don sits down with political strategist and friend of the show Mike Nellis to break down the latest chaos coming out of Washington. As the conflict with Iran escalates, the political fallout is growing and the economic consequences are already being felt at home, with rising oil and energy prices threatening to push inflation higher and slow U.S. growth. Don and Mike discuss why the war is proving...

The fallout from Trump’s escalating conflict with Iran is growing, and the political backlash is getting louder. Polls show the war is deeply unpopular with Americans, with majorities disapproving of the strikes and questioning the administration’s strategy. Even some prominent voices on the right are pushing back, warning that the conflict contradicts the “America First” promise to avoid new fore...

As the conflict with Iran intensifies, Don examines the stark contrast between the families who bear the human cost of war and the political families who seem far removed from it. In a moment demanding sacrifice, who is actually paying the price? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The war with Iran is escalating, and the consequences may be hitting America in more ways than one. Gas prices are already rising as global oil markets react to the conflict, and economists warn that a prolonged war could drive inflation higher and put even more pressure on American households. Meanwhile, the political fallout is growing at home. Poll after poll shows that more Americans oppose th...