Nearly four months after the assassination of Charlie Kirk, Joe Pags asks the question no one else will: why did this story vanish from the headlines? Pags breaks down how legacy media has quietly moved on, zeroing in on overlooked developments in the case — including the stunning detail that a prosecutor’s child allegedly witnessed the killing, raising serious questions about conflicts and accountability as the case moves forward. Then Victoria Coates joins the show for a must-hear global briefing. A former Trump national security official, Coates lays out what’s really happening with Venezuela, Iran, Greenland, Cuba, and China’s growing footprint, connecting the dots in a way few can. This is the context and clarity you won’t get anywhere else. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s a Free Speech Friday rapid-fire hour packed with wild headlines: Canada opens the door to Chinese EVs and China cuts canola tariffs in a surprise trade shift after U.S. tariffs sparked global realignment; a top Iranian general threatens to “cut off” Trump’s hand over potential military action; an Illinois congresswoman files impeachment articles against DHS Sec. Kristi Noem; and yes — a Florida woman tries to avoid arrest by… pooping toward cops?! Then former SAS instructor and reality star Ant Middleton — the chief instructor on SAS: Who Dares Wins and now a candidate for Mayor of London — joins Pags for a must-hear conversation about the special forces mindset, what it takes to be selected and trained, how operators think in life-or-death missions (including recent high-stakes ops like Maduro’s capture), and why he’s stepping up to lead. A lively, eye-opening hour you won’t want to miss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Minneapolis leaders Jacob Frey and Tim Walz are suddenly walking back their earlier claims on ICE law enforcement in Minneapolis — and Joe Pags breaks down why the story is shifting fast. Kristi Noem weighs in with remarks that may shock you, prompting Pags to ask whether Donald Trump is actually considering the Insurrection Act. Then Karoline Leavitt delivers a brutal press-room takedown of a fake-news reporter, and Pags closes by resurfacing what Barack Obama openly said about deporting illegal immigrants while in office — words that will absolutely shock you today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President Donald Trump rolls out what he’s calling a new, smarter healthcare plan, and Joe Pags says it’s about time—more coverage, real price transparency, and accountability. The phones light up, and even a surgeon calls in live to agree with Joe in a must-hear exchange. Then David Hoch joins Pags—the “other guy” working behind the scenes with Nick Shirley. Hoch steps into the spotlight to explain how he uncovered corruption and fraud in Minnesota, why learning centers are sitting empty, how he got the data no one else had, and why he’s speaking out now after being doxxed. If you’ve seen the videos, this is the deep dive you’ve been waiting for. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe Pags delivers a high-energy rapid-fire news hour breaking down the stories others are barely talking about — including why Ukraine and Zelenskyy’s role in the Russia-Ukraine peace process has been largely ignored, and what Trump’s positive meeting with Machado at the White House might signal for the 2026 political landscape. He also reacts to troubling reports about an Iraqi militia reportedly aiding Iran’s leaders in suppressing protesters — prompting Pags to wonder whether past U.S. actions contributed to today’s chaos — and highlights the staggering news that illegal immigrants cost Texas hospitals more than $1 billion in 2025. Then Ali Bradley joins the show from Minneapolis, reporting from the heart of the protests and chaos surrounding the recent ICE enforcement operations. She tells listeners what she’s seeing on the ground, shares real-time footage from among the crowds, and explains the tension firsthand — including how she has repeatedly put herself in the middle of the action and even had to retreat due to threats. Bradley’s fearless frontline reporting paints a picture you won’t get from legacy media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President Trump and his DOJ are aggressively tracking down leakers, and one has now been arrested and jailed over what POTUS says was the leak of top-secret information tied to Venezuela strikes—prompting Joe Pags to break down how a Washington Post reporter allegedly obtained the material and whether journalists themselves could face legal exposure. Drawing on more than 35 years running newsrooms and anchoring major broadcasts, Pags then unloads on a local station for flat-out misreporting, explaining exactly how bad journalism turns into viral misinformation and why Americans should be far more careful about where they get their news. Finally, the father-in-law of Renee Good speaks out, and his words add a stunning new layer to the Minneapolis ICE shooting story—raising emotional, factual, and moral questions you won’t hear framed this way anywhere else. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President Donald Trump is now facing assassination threats from Iran, with chants of “death to America” echoing from Iran’s parliament—something Joe Pags says is a grim pattern, not a surprise. Pags breaks down the history behind the threats and why they matter now. Then he turns to the growing questions around Greenland—how much would it actually cost the U.S., why NATO is quietly moving troops there, and what the real strategic play might be. Finally, Michael Flynn joins the show for a no-spin, insider conversation on Iran, Israel, Venezuela, Ukraine, missing money, and what comes next geopolitically. Flynn delivers blunt analysis straight from decades of experience—warning against emotional decisions, questioning whether targeting the ayatollahs is wise, and laying out realities you won’t hear from politicians or pundits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe Pags dives into the latest signals from the Supreme Court of the United States on transgender athletes in sports, asking whether a decision is finally coming into focus. He then tackles the growing push to end ballot counting weeks after Election Day, explaining why this issue is suddenly gaining traction. Next, a disturbing story out of Utah: a University of Utah student charged after making gun gestures and threatening conservative debaters, prompting Pags to say plainly—this has to stop. Finally, Katie Pavlich, now with NewsNation, joins the show to weigh in on the week’s biggest headlines, from SCOTUS and election integrity to the ICE shooting fallout, Iran, and the state of journalism today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe Pags delivers a much-needed income tax history lesson as Donald Trump speaks about the economy in Detroit. Pags lays out why a flat tax just makes sense—and why the logic behind it shouldn’t shock anyone paying attention. Then, POTUS floats the idea of denaturalizing citizens convicted of fraud, and Pags says plainly: this is what voters asked for. Finally, the Supreme Court of the United States hears arguments on transgender athletes in sports, and Pags breaks down what’s really at stake, what the justices are weighing, and why this decision matters far beyond the courtroom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices