Over the weekend, Americans celebrated the Fourth of July, which Jason honors by discussing what patriotism means to him. He explains why the United States and the American flag should be honored and recognized every day. 

FOX News political analyst and founder of Caldwell Strategic Consulting Gianno Caldwell shares his new book; The Day My Brother Was Murdered: My Journey Through America's Violent Crime Crisis. He describes his early

Bring on the stupid: A bride accuses a bridesmaid of upstaging her by losing weight before the wedding day, then disinvites her from the wedding. 

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jason shares an exciting announcement: he has a new book, "They're Coming for You," out now. The book explores how government agencies, non-government organizations, and corporations are gathering and using data to profile and potentially manipulate individuals, especially conservatives. 

Jennifer Scott joins Jason to discuss themes in the book, such as the government's ability to bypass warrants and purchase data from brokers, the use of surveillance technology, and facial recognition. They also discuss concerns about data collection on children through school programs and entertainment.

Bring on the stupid: A man gets stuck in a chimney while attempting to rescue his dog from a locked building.  

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jason describes why, as the most significant state supporter of terrorism, Iran is a threat to the United States and absolutely cannot get a hold of a nuclear weapon. He also delves into the current state of the President's "big, beautiful bill" in the Senate as the July 4th deadline nears. 

CEO and Founder of the National Center for Open and Unsolved Cases and Senior Fellow with the Center for Digital Government, Morgan Wright, joins to discuss the growing importance of cybersecurity and artificial intelligence in modern warfare. He also explains the risks of artificial intelligence, particularly for using deepfakes and autonomous weapon systems.

Bring on the stupid: A Michigan woman makes a peanut butter and jelly sandwich during her virtual court session, and the judge is unhappy. 

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jason examines the recent ICE protests in Los Angeles, explaining his thoughts on American immigration and whether those here illegally should be allowed to stay. 

FOX News Contributor and U.S. Marine Veteran Johnny "Joey" Jones shares details from his new book Behind the Badge. He examines what drives first responders to run towards the dangers others run away from. Joey ponders what makes someone a hero, concluding that the ultimate heroes are the men and women in uniform. 

Bring on the stupid: A man running late for his flight decides to call in a false bomb threat to delay the plane. 

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rep. Brandon Gill (R-TX 26) is a freshman on Capitol Hill. He shares his experience growing up on a cattle ranch in West Texas and what inspired him to run for Congress. He describes the importance of asking the right questions and holding people accountable for their actions. 

 The Congressman also shares his perspective on the budget and appropriations process in Washington, noting the value of open debate and voting on specific issues rather than bundling them into large spending bills.

 Bring on the stupid: A woman is accused of smacking a boy who called her fat at an airport.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On September 11, 2012, armed militants attacked a U.S. consulate and nearby CIA annex in Benghazi, Libya. Several Americans died, including Ambassador Christopher Stevens. The attacks were later determined as a coordinated act of terrorism.  

Former CIA Targeting Officer and author of Benghazi: Know Thy Enemy, Sarah Adams, dives into her experiences working in Libya and investigating the attack in 2012. She highlights the importance of the U.S. surveying Al-Qaeda and warns of what will happen if their potential threat is not taken seriously. Sarah also encourages Americans to report suspicious activity and advocates for the government to address these threats. 

Bring on the stupid: A missing man in Turkey joins his own search party before realizing he was the one they were looking for. 

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Last week, President Trump's "one big, beautiful bill" passed through the House just in time for Memorial Day weekend. Jason explains how the bill survived to this point in the process and what is next as the President's bill heads to the Senate.

 President of Maslansky + Partners and author of "Persuasion: Convincing Others When Facts Don't Seem to Matter," Lee Carter discusses how her love of politics led to a successful career as a pollster and how numbers can help tell a story. 

Bring on the stupid: A 24-year-old Venezuelan man allegedly forged false documents to enroll in high school and now faces repercussions. 

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From an early age, FOX News Anchor Julie Banderas knew she wanted to be on TV. Now, she's a successful anchor and journalist with a lot to say. Julie isn't the only member of her family who works in the media. She explains how, arguably, her sister might have an even more incredible job. Plus, Julie explains how the media has evolved throughout her career. 

Jason also considers how President Trump's "Big, Beautiful Bill" may unfold in a narrow Congress, which he presumes could come down to the President's persuasive tactics. 

Bring on the stupid: Former President Joe Biden won't go away, and his media blitz is not masking the Biden's administration's efforts to cover-up his declining health. 

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Last week, tensions between India and Pakistan escalated, resulting in conflict between the two nations. Jason shares a story from his time in Congress, when he visited Pakistan for discussions with a Pakistani general in charge of their nuclear power. He explains why this conflict is a critical issue to follow because a potential war's impact will extend beyond these two countries. 

Congressman Tim Burchett (TN-02) joins Jason to discuss his upbringing and how his background shaped his morals. He explains issues surrounding corruption, money in politics, and the lack of fiscal responsibility in Congress. 

Bring on the stupid: A Kentucky man who won the Powerball Jackpot lands in jail days later. 

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

At a recent White House Correspondents' Dinner,  Axios correspondent Alex Thompson called out journalists who covered up former President Biden's mental decline during the 2024 Election. Jason questions what the Former President did during his time in office and reminisces on fun memories from prior Correspondents' Dinners.

Later, FOX News contributor and author of The Greatest Comeback Ever, Inside Trump's Big Beautiful Campaign, Joe Concha shares his new book covering President Trump's 2024 Presidential Campaign. He recalls the iconic moment President Trump operated a fry machine at McDonalds, which he believes was the pinnacle of his campaign. Joe also explains why he was concerned about the President's safety before last summer's assassination attempts. 

Bring on the stupid: A woman pays for plastic surgery to look like a cat, and now she regrets her decisions due to the excruciating pain caused by the procedures.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices