Pentagon press briefings just got a major shakeup—and the new faces asking questions might surprise you. Meseidy and Rachel break down the controversial media restrictions at the Department of Defense, Pete Hegseth’s mounting controversies, including “Boat Strike Gate” and the Signal scandal, and the explosive showdown brewing between Candace Owens and Turning Point USA. Plus: why Candace’s conspiracy-driven investigation into Charlie Kirk’s assassination is more dangerous than anyone’s admitting, the real threats being ignored, and one host’s shocking confession about Christmas music that nearly derailed the entire finale.

Episode Highlights

• Pentagon press corps overhaul: Legacy media walks out over new restrictions while right-wing influencers fill the room—but is this swing too far in the other direction?
• Hegseth under fire: New details emerge on the Venezuela boat strikes and the Inspector General’s report on classified information sharing via Signal
• Candace vs. TPUSA escalates: Blake Neff announces live debate to address Owens’ accusations point-by-point; Candace responds with conditions
• The cult mechanics at play: How Candace’s investigation tactics mirror prototypical cult behavior and why her followers can’t see it
• Real threats being ignored: Why obsession with conspiracy theories distracts from the actual rise in left-wing political violence

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Chapters

0:00 Intro & Episode Overview

2:02 January 6th Pipe Bombing Arrest

6:05 Pentagon Press Corps Shakeup Explained

10:40 Who’s Actually in the Room Now?

14:22 The Problem With Softball Questions

19:26 CNN’s Elitist Response

21:50 New Details on Venezuela Boat Strikes

24:56 Signal Gate: Hegseth’s IG Report

28:43 Candace Owens vs. TPUSA: The Full Story

34:40 Blake Neff’s Challenge & Video Response

37:06 Candace’s Response: Why She Won’t Go In Person

42:09 The Cult Mechanics Explained

47:23 Real Threats Being Ignored

53:06 Final Thoughts on the Debate

54:06 Christmas Music Segment (Pure Chaos)

1:02:00 Season Finale Wrap-Up

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