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Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s conversation on X drives the mainstream media to beg the Biden-Harris administration for more censorship. Seth Dillon, CEO of the Babylon Bee, and Danielle D’Souza Gill, member of the advisory board for Women for Trump, join to break down the highlights. Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are set to debate next month on ABC News. A conflict of interest between Harris and a Disney executive could complicate the encounter. Plus, a reporter asked press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre about the conversation between Donald Trump and Elon Musk and the White House’s role in policing misinformation. Christopher Bedford, senior editor for politics and Washington correspondent for Blaze News, joins to illustrate the double standard in reporting from legacy outlets. In other news, border czar Kamala Harris is reportedly taking advice from a far-left strategist on illegal immigration. Julio Rosas, Blaze Media national correspondent, joins to discuss this story and the Biden administration’s disastrous southern border policy. In a memo, Oklahoma recently required schools to teach the Bible and Ten Commandments and now is facing a potential lawsuit over the decision. Oklahoma State Superintendent of Public Instruction Ryan Walters joins to explain his decision as well as the backlash he’s facing, the lawsuit, “separation of church and state,” and more. And finally, is JD Vance right about “childless cat ladies”? Jill Savage and Danielle D’Souza Gill discuss.

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Smartmatic, a voting machine company at the center of controversy back in 2020, is currently suing Fox News and Newsmax for defamation due to their coverage of the 2020 election. Last week, a grand jury indicted two Smartmatic executives who are accused of participating in a $1 million money laundering scheme that bribed an election official in the Philippines. Who are these executives, and why were they indicted? Plus, the European Union tried to get Elon Musk to censor Donald Trump ahead of the pair’s interview on X. J. Michael Waller, senior analyst for strategy at the Center for Security Policy and author of "Big Intel: How the CIA and FBI Went from Cold War Heroes to Deep State Villains,” joins the program to discuss. In other news, Judicial Watch filed a federal lawsuit to force the CIA to disclose any involvement in the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot. President of Judicial Watch Tom Fitton joins to break down this lawsuit. Plus, Blaze News investigative reporter Steve Baker joins to break down the investigation into the pipe bomb planted at the DNC while Kamala Harris was there on January 6, a shady finding in the investigation into the Trump assassination attempt, and Donald Trump’s $100 million lawsuit against the DOJ over the department’s 2022 raid on his property in Mar-a-Lago. Christopher Bedford, Blaze Media’s senior editor for politics and Washington correspondent, joins to discuss how the Trump campaign’s strategy has adapted to current events. He also breaks down JD Vance’s criticisms of Kamala Harris and her running mate, Tim Walz. Donald Trump also returned to X for the first time since 2021. And finally, a top Wall Street executive is warning that artificial intelligence could wreak havoc on society and the job market. Is he right? Jill Savage and James Poulos, BlazeTV host of “Zero Hour,” discuss.

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Donald Trump agreed to three debates with Kamala Harris on Fox News, ABC, and NBC. But will the debates actually happen? And how much progress has been made in election integrity? Karoline Leavitt, the Trump 2024 national press secretary, joins to weigh in on these topics. Earlier this week, Google admitted to the House Judiciary Committee that its search engine omitted photos of the Trump assassination attempt. Rachel Bovard, senior director of policy at the Conservative Partnership Institute and senior adviser to the Internet Accountability Project, joins to break down this latest censorship scheme. In other news, the Biden-Harris team characterized and targeted online discussion about Joe Biden’s declining mental state as “misinformation,” according to a leaked Zoom call. Journalist Matt Orfalea posted the Zoom call on X, and he joins the program to explain what happened. A Life Time Fitness in Missouri is under fire for allowing a biological male to use the women’s locker rooms. After a woman complained, he made threats online and even showed up at the woman’s home. Jason Whitlock, BlazeTV host of “Fearless with Jason Whitlock,” joins to break down this story and what he believes causes such incidents. Finally, is Hollywood too woke for movies like “The Hangover,” as Vince Vaughn claims? Do celebrities have anything to lose by endorsing Kamala Harris? Will Taylor Swift maintain an apolitical position? Christian Toto, founder of HollywoodInToto.com and the host of "The Hollywood in Toto Podcast," joins to break down these current cultural issues.

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Yesterday, independent journalist Matt Taibbi confirmed a whistleblower report alleging former Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (D-Hawaii) was placed on a terror watch list under the “Open Skies” program. Why was a former Democrat targeted? Is the TSA allowed to go after political opponents? The whistleblower from the report in UndercoverDC, Sonya Hightower LaBosco, joins the program today to discuss. Plus, Pennsylvania courts battle over mail-in ballot laws, Virginia cracks down on election integrity, and Nevada throws out a case from the Trump campaign that sought to enhance election security. How much progress has been made since the 2020 election? How pervasive is the problem of noncitizens voting? Cleta Mitchell, Conservative Partnership Institute senior legal fellow and founder of the Election Integrity Network, joins to discuss election security in the lead-up to the November election. It’s "1984" all over again across the pond! The U.K. has begun arresting citizens for social media posts about the ongoing riots. Blaze Media managing editor of Return Peter Gietl joins to break down this alarming development. And finally, some good news: The Global Alliance for Responsible Media has DISBANDED following Elon Musk’s lawsuit over illegal advertising practices. But is this truly the end of the GARM’s censorship tactics?

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Minnesota governor and vice presidential candidate Tim Walz apparently fudged details about his service in the Army National Guard. Plus, as governor of Minnesota, he signed into law a bill that mandates menstrual products in boys' bathrooms. How will these positions sit with more moderate Democrats? Squad member Rep. Cori Bush lost her primary race in Missouri and vowed to go after the American Israel Public Affairs Committee. American Moment chief operations officer Nick Solheim joins to break these stories down for us. Plus, Elon Musk’s X is suing advertisers over an illegal boycott that came to light in a House Judiciary Committee report. What would the impact be should the lawsuit succeed? Allum Bokhari, Foundation for Freedom Online managing director, joins the program to discuss the lawsuit and the Judiciary Committee’s ongoing investigation into the Global Alliance for Responsible Media. In other news, arrests for January 6 are up 43% in the first seven months of 2024. Judicial Watch also filed a federal lawsuit to uncover CIA presence at the Capitol on January 6, and a federal court held the first hearing in the wrongful death lawsuit filed by the family of Ashli Babbitt. Blaze News investigative journalist Steve Baker weighs in on this January 6 news as well as on an Iranian plot to assassinate former President Donald Trump. In other news, the U.K. is facing violent riots, decreasing Christianity, and an influx of Islam. What is the solution? British conservative commentator Father Calvin Robinson and BlazeTV contributor and actor Matthew Marsden join the program to discuss the United Kingdom’s worsening spiritual crisis. Finally, how can parents out there dress their kids to impress? Blaze News lifestyle editor for Align Helen Roy joins to share her essential fashion pieces for little boys and girls.

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Kamala Harris announced her pick for vice president, and it isn’t Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, who was the media favorite. Instead, Harris picked Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, a progressive who allowed Minneapolis to burn during the BLM and George Floyd riots of 2020. How radical is this ticket? Why did Harris pick Walz over Shapiro? On another note, is bird flu the COVID pandemic of 2024? BlazeTV host of "Conservative Review" Daniel Horowitz weighs in on all these issues and more. Blaze Media national correspondent Julio Rosas also joins the program to discuss what he saw on the ground in Minneapolis back in 2020 under Governor Walz’s leadership. Why wasn’t the Minnesota National Guard deployed? Given Walz’s actions in Minnesota, how would his vice presidency impact the nation? Plus, the Biden administration plans to expand areas where illegal aliens can make appointments to apply for asylum. Julio Rosas gives his take based on his firsthand experience at the southern border. In other news, the Supreme Court declined Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey’s request to delay the sentencing of and removal of the gag order on Donald Trump regarding the Stormy Daniels hush-money payments trial. Is any of this typical? Newsweek senior editor at large Josh Hammer joins to break this down. And finally, the R-rated film with the biggest box office score in America is, as of this week, "Deadpool & Wolverine." Is this a sign Disney is listening to its fan base, or is it another unoriginal money-grab? BlazeTV host of "Normal World" ¼ Black Garrett joins to give his take.

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Today, the Dow Jones and Nasdaq plunge, sparking a global sell-off. Will this lead the United States into a recession? Donald Trump takes to Truth Social to blame Kamala Harris while the Democrats celebrate the economy on X. Is the Biden administration to blame for the stock market? What should Trump focus on to win the election? And what’s going on in Japan? Recovering investment banker and author of “You Will Own Nothing” Carol Roth joins the program to answer these questions and break down this economic mess. In other news, the United States prepares after Iran vows retaliation for last week’s killing of a top Hamas leader, allegedly by Israel. Will this further escalation lead to an all-out war? Plus, new information reveals there were no Secret Service agents present to hear a crucial radio message from local police when Donald Trump was shot. Chad Robichaux — former Force Recon Marine, Department of Defense contractor, and author — joins to break down how America and the Secret Service sat on the sidelines. And finally, Gen Alpha is spending less time on social media and more time streaming videos and playing games. This is good news, considering reports that reveal the pervasive child exploitation that takes place on social media. Peter Gietl, Blaze Media managing editor for Return, joins to discuss these topics.

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Tonight, West Virginia Senator Shelley Moore Capito claims that the Inflation Reduction Act is funding anti-American, extremist organizations. Human Events senior editor Jack Posobiec joins to break down what these groups do and whether they are domestic terrorists. Plus, earlier this week, FBI Deputy Director Abbate testified that the would-be Trump assassin had social media posts suggesting right-wing political opinions. However, Gab CEO Andrew Torba quickly contradicted Abbate’s testimony on X, saying he was pro-immigration, pro-lockdowns, and pro-Biden. Posobiec sheds some light on this contradiction between Torba and the FBI as well as Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s recent apology to Donald Trump over apparent censorship of the assassination attempt photo on various platforms. In other news, BlazeTV host Steve Deace joins the program to explain why Republicans actually DON’T have a black voter problem — they have a white voter problem. Plus, the New York Times claims the “Kamalanomenon” — Kamala and phenomenon — is real. Meaning, there is real, Taylor Swift-esque energy behind Kamala Harris’ campaign. Are they right? Deace breaks this down for us and weighs in on whether Kamala Harris is running a basement campaign, 2020 style. Later on, BlazeTV host of "Zero Hour" James Poulos joins to explain how he called the Left’s recent labeling of conservatives as “weird” — specifically JD Vance — three years ago. And finally, Glenn Beck’s latest book, “Chasing Embers,” is a New York Times bestseller. Co-author Mikayla Hedrick joins to discuss the writing process, plot, and more.

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Today, the three men accused of plotting the 9/11 attacks have reached a plea deal with the Biden administration. FBI whistleblower and Center for Renewing America senior fellow Steve Friend joins to discuss this plea deal, the FBI’s investigation into the Trump assassination attempt, and Senator Lindsey Graham’s concerning “solution” that would allow the FBI access to encrypted apps. Is there any credence to the “conspiracy theory” that the assassination plot against Donald Trump was a coordinated attack? As we discussed yesterday, an Olympic boxer named Imane Khelif is competing against women despite having XY chromosomes. Yesterday, Khelif knocked out a female opponent in 46 seconds. Host of BlazeTV’s “Relatable with Allie Beth Stuckey” Allie Beth Stuckey joins to discuss this latest display of sanctioned misogyny in women’s sports. Senator JD Vance made a trip to the southern border to bash Kamala Harris’ record as border czar. Christopher Bedford, senior politics editor and D.C. correspondent for Blaze Media, joins to break down the media war launched against Vance. Plus, Kamala Harris has a big weakness Republicans are missing: her stance on transgenderism. President of American Principles Project Terry Schilling joins to give us the scoop, advice on what Republicans can do, and his take on the Olympics controversy involving boxer Imane Khelif. Finally, CNN decided to axe its opinion section to save some extra cash. BlazeTV media critic Rob Eno joins to explain why this was inevitable for “the most trusted name in news.”

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Tonight, Senator Ron Johnson joins the program to discuss the assassination attempt of Donald Trump, the Secret Service Security failures, and the Acting Secret Service Director Ronald Rowe’s testimony before a Senate oversight hearing. What are the most egregious outstanding questions that the Secret Service has to answer? Why is the FBI investigation the shooting as an act of domestic terrorism? In other news, why is Kamala Harris’s campaign so…weird? Chris Bedford, senior editor for politics and DC correspondent for Blaze Media, joins to break down the odd energy fueling Kamala Harris’s campaign and whether it will be enough to rally voters for November. Plus, Donald Trump sat down for a Q&A at the National Association of Black Journalists conference. Delano Squires, BlazeTV contributor for “Fearless with Jason Whitlock” and Heritage Foundation research fellow joins to break down Trump’s answers and Kamala’s absence. Hamas alleged that an Israeli airstrike in Iran killed one of their leaders, Ismail Han-i-yeh, and Iran’s supreme leader issued an order for Iran to strike Israel directly in retaliation. Are rumors of WWIII totally unfounded? Finally, automotive expert Lauren Fix joins the program and gives 6 clear steps on how to boost your car’s trade-in value.

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