It’s official, former President Trump is the presumptive 2024 Republican presidential nominee. Jason sits down with Independent Journalist Matt Taibbi, who recently released a long-form piece detailing the specifics of what the power players in Washington will do to stop former President Trump from reentering the White House.
 
Matt sheds light on how he made a seemingly quick jump from playing in a Russian professional baseball league, to covering politics for The Rolling Stone, to ultimately venturing out on his own. Plus, they discuss how the 2016 Presidential Election fundamentally eroded ethics in journalism and how the industry can innovate its way back to having the public's trust.

Plus, Jason offers commentary on the latest mind-blowing policy failures on the immigration crisis. Then he highlights the stupid with the Summer Olympic organizers' decision to not allow athletes to stay in air conditioned rooms in the name of climate change.

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Matt Taibbi: This Is How To Save Trust In Journalism

There is always someone doing something stupid somewhere. Dive deeper than the headlines and the party lines, as Jason Chaffetz takes on American life, politics, and entertainment. Join the former Chair of the House Oversight Committee, FOX News Contributor and two-time New York Times Best Selling Author every Wednesday as he sheds light on the news and makes some predictions along the way. You never know who will drop in.

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This week, Jason takes a break from hardcore news and politics to bring on one of the world's most famous fitness gurus, businesswomen, and certified nutrition and wellness consultant Jillian Michaels. Jillian reveals why America is currently in a health crisis and why the remedies lie in a healthy diet, good sleep, and regular fitness routine instead of artificial drugs and shortcuts. Plus, she warns about the long-term effects Ozempic could have on millions of people in the decades to come.

Later, Jason pontificates on how the rise of A.I. and deep fakes could affect the future of politics.

Bringing On The Stupid: A Florida woman charges $10,000 an hour to attend events as a mermaid.

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Jillian Michaels: You Don't Need Ozempic

This week, Jason sits down with Michael Howell, the Executive Director of the Heritage Oversight Project. Launched in January 2022, the Oversight Project is Heritage’s investigative and oversight arm. Jason and Michael discuss their shared work on oversight and reminisce on Jason's time as Chairman of the House Oversight Committee.

Plus, Jason shares how the summer cicada story could affect millions of people and why President Biden doesn't care about the border crisis.

Bring On The Stupid: A Drag Queen Story Hour, for children.

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The Never Ending Need For Oversight In Washington, D.C.

Have you heard of the Scarlotta Twins? After Jason’s interview with the viral brothers, JoJo and Nicky Scarlotta, you’ll get to know a little more about them. JoJo and Nicky detail how they discovered their shared passion for creating content and how they cultivated such a large social media presence. Plus, they provide insight on how to make a living off TikTok while remaining cognizant of how social media differs from real life.
Jason emphasizes his frustration with the Biden Administration's handling of the evolving war in the Middle East and the United States’ relationship with known allies. He also highlights why he believes President Biden’s stance on foreign conflicts is reminiscent of President Obama’s policies.
Bringing On The Stupid: As a resident of the Intermountain West, Jason loves partaking in the immense beauty of the nature around him. So, of course, he had to highlight the stupidity of two men who were caught on camera vandalizing rock formations at Lake Mead National Recreation Area.
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The Faces Behind The Viral Sensation

Jason is joined by his former colleague and friend, former Congressman Jody Hice (R-GA) as they discuss Hice's new book Sacred Trust: Election Integrity and the Will of the People. Rep. Hice shares the top concerns he has with how the government is functioning, and why he believes a return to "regular order" is desperately needed.

Later, Jody looks back on his beginnings as the son of a Georgia laborer, his rise to the headlines as a pastor that fought the IRS, and how he originally made his way to Congress. 

Bring On The Stupid: The Biden administration appointing Zakiya Carr Johnson as the State Department’s new Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer, who made her career in slamming America for perpetuating a system based in "patriarchy and colonialism".

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Former Congressman Jody Hice On A Return To "Regular Order"

It’s time for Jason to dial up his good friend and former colleague, former Congressman Doug Collins (R-GA)!

They reminisce on their experience serving in Congress together and emphasize that despite frequent dysfunction behind the House chambers, it was the founder’s original intent to have an arduous legislative process. Jason and Congressman Collins also highlight a few key points about how modern news and social media have negatively impacted Congress and the changes they would make to improve the institution.
 
Bring On The Stupid: A recent Daily Mail poll shows only 38% of voters think President Biden will be alive at the end of a second term and more than one-third believe Vice President Harris will be president by January 2029.
 
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Matt Taibbi: This Is How To Save Trust In Journalism

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