Pres. Trump is ratcheting pressure on Venezuela, positioning a US armada to restrict tankers from delivering oil to sanctioned enemies. Trump may reveal more in an address to the nation tonight, championing a year of American successes and outlining priorities for fighting drug cartels, international terror, illegal immigration and affordability. Plus, perspective on all the morning’s biggest stories, on a ‘Happy Hump Day Trump Day’ for 12-17-25

Hour 4 of the Wednesday Bob Rose Show, with the latest on the president’s oil blockade. And a Dem is actually supporting Trump’s case that oil money is funding illegal international activity. Will a PA Senator be primaried, or forced to switch parties? Plus, all the morning’s biggest stories for 12-17-25

The show-ending “Smoking Gun” segment on the Wednesday Bob Rose Show 12-17-25

Hour 3 of the Wednesday Bob Rose Show, with shocking testimony by a woman who underwent sexual transformation surgery as a teenager. The suicidal teenager’s future was re-written by doctors who now claim to be ‘winging it.’ What about parents’ roles in getting and following medical treatments? This harrowing tale, plus the morning’s biggest stories for 12-17-25

Hour 2 of the Wednesday Bob Rose Show, on deep concern inside the FBI over realigning priorities. The agency has been reeling from inefficiencies, DEI hiring and promotion policies, and ingrained political probes. As Kash Patel and Trump work to restore crime-fighting priorities, left-leaning insiders are revolting. Plus, all the morning’s biggest stories for 12-17-2025

“What’s Buggin’ You” segment for Wednesday 12-17-25

Hour 1 of the Bob Rose Show, on growing frustration that the Brown University killer is still on the loose as local law enforcement pleads for the public’s help. Security cameras were limited and of low quality, hampering investigators. Meanwhile, the university’s president is protected by a sophisticated residence security system. And the school has billions parked in endowment funds. The latest on this story, all of Wednesday morning’s biggest news for 12-17-25

A deep dive into the DC crime statistics before and after Pres. Trump federalized law enforcement efforts in the Capital. The police chief was releasing deflated crime numbers, making it appear the city was safer than reality. The revised higher numbers translate into even better results from Trump’s assist to local DC police. Perspective and commentary, plus all the morning’s biggest news stories for 12-16-25

Hour 4 of the Tuesday Bob Rose Show, with the latest on the manhunt for the Brown University killer. Local and college fear, and revelations of loose campus security. Lack of spending on safety, by an old rich school with a massive endowment? Plus, the morning’s biggest stories for 12-16-25

The show-ending “Smoking Gun” segment on the Tuesday Bob Rose Show 12-16-25