Brett Breaks Things

Companies are learning the rules of Trump's Washington: grease the right palms, invest alongside the family and stay in the administration's good graces—or risk being shut out. Today, we examine how Trump's sons are cashing in on defense technology, how the government is taking stakes in private companies and how the UAE secured coveted AI chips after backing the U.S. war in Iran. Then, Trump returns to prime-time television to revive his 2020 election claims and target voting machines.

We examine the political fallout following Sen. Lindsey Graham's sudden death, Trump's push to have Graham's sister complete his term, and the complications his absence creates for the Republican agenda in Congress. We also look at the internet's questions surrounding Mitch McConnell's oddly timed newspaper photo, before turning to a federal judge's blistering criticism of Trump, his attorneys, and Justice Department officials for allegedly misusing the courts in his IRS case.

In the wake of the ICE shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, we examine the expanding crackdown on dissent—from local police embracing Trump's NSPM-7 campaign against "antifa" and the FBI recruiting activists as informants, to Marco Rubio pressuring U.S. allies to join the fight. We also look at new rules tying federal terrorism grants to state election changes.

Trump's investors are learning the hard way that loyalty doesn't guarantee a return. We break down the billions lost on Trump stocks and crypto, the companies cashing out, and the White House intervention that helped secure a massive deal for a firm tied to Donald Trump Jr.

Today's show breaks down a rapidly escalating crisis in the Strait of Hormuz, where Iran's attacks on multiple ships triggered a chain reaction: the U.S. revoked oil waivers, launched strikes inside Iran, and watched ceasefire talks collapse almost immediately. As Iran claims dozens of strikes on U.S. military targets in Bahrain and Kuwait, Trump declares the ceasefire "over" and calls diplomacy a waste of time.

But while the Middle East edges closer to a wider war, Trump is also turning the NATO stage into another personal spectacle — threatening to cut off all trade with Spain, lashing out over side disputes, and even weighing in on a Cabinet fight over a July Fourth flyover. From satellite imagery restrictions shaping how the war is reported to Trump's NATO distractions stealing focus, "NATO Sideshow" looks at a White House juggling war, chaos, and political theater all at once.

For our July 4th episode, Fireworks and Fraud, we break down how Trump's America 250 celebration is being wrapped in spectacle, self-dealing, and political favoritism. From national park funds being redirected to presidential pet projects, to no-bid White House construction, donor confusion, delayed fireworks, pollution concerns, and even talk of 250 pardons for the nation's birthday, the show looks at how patriotism is being repackaged as another Trump-branded grift.

Today on Disclosure Day, we break down the staggering financial disclosures showing Trump pulled in at least $2.2 billion in 2025, while his family's crypto ventures, stock trades, mining deals, and well-timed investments raise new questions about presidential power and personal profit. From crypto investors losing while the Trump family wins, to mining contracts and Taser stock ahead of a major ICE deal, this episode follows the money behind the presidency.

Today's show breaks down a major Supreme Court week that reshaped politics, power, and rights in America. From upholding bans on transgender athletes and birthright citizenship restrictions to lifting spending limits that could flood elections with even more donor money, the Court handed down rulings that raise serious questions about democracy, equality, and who really benefits when corruption gets a green light.

Today, we break down a major Supreme Court week that tested the limits of Trump's power. From rulings on independent agencies and mail-in ballots to the Carroll verdict and geofence warrants, the Court showed sharp divisions — and delivered several decisions that pushed back against Trump

Hurdles to Peace looks at how fragile Trump's Iran deal really is after new attacks near the Strait of Hormuz threaten shipping lanes and raise fresh doubts about whether peace can hold. We also break down the fight over frozen Iranian funds, the long-term fallout from months of war in the Gulf, and Trump's latest political roadblocks at home on voter fraud, the SAVE Act, and the cost of blind loyalty.