Welcome back to another episode where we wade through the spin because the media's trash and we have zero patience for their nonsense! This week, Rachel and Meseidy tackle DNI Tulsi Gabbard's Friday document dump that allegedly exposes Obama's "treasonous conspiracy" to undermine Trump's first presidency. But is this the smoking gun everyone's claiming, or are we getting ahead of ourselves again?

Plus, the Wall Street Journal decided to drop the world's dumbest "bombshell" about a Trump birthday note to Epstein from 2003 (seriously, this is what passes for journalism now?), and somehow Trump managed to turn a nothing-burger into a whole news cycle by overreacting. They really need a homeschooling mom in the Oval Office for crisis management.

We're also diving into Hunter Biden's unhinged podcast tour where he's throwing everyone under the bus, teaching people how to make crack cocaine, and possibly setting himself up for a 2028 run (we can only hope). And in a stunning turn of events, Stephen Colbert got canceled—not for fascism, but because nobody watches him and CBS was bleeding $40 million a year. Shocking!

Grab your coffee and settle in for our signature blend of sharp analysis, unfiltered honesty, and just enough sarcasm to keep it fun.

Episode Highlights

• Tulsi's Document Drop Drama - Gabbard releases 100+ documents claiming to expose Obama's "treasonous conspiracy" against Trump, but the hosts question whether this is actually the smoking gun or just confirmation of what we already suspected.
• Trump's Epstein Meltdown - The Wall Street Journal publishes the world's stupidest "expose" about a 2003 birthday note, and Trump's overreaction turns a nothing-burger into a news cycle disaster.
• Hunter's Unhinged Media Tour - Biden's son goes on podcasts defending his father, throwing Democrats under the bus, and literally explaining how to make crack cocaine while looking "squirrely and glass-eyed."
• Colbert Gets the Boot - CBS cancels Stephen Colbert's show after losing $40 million annually, but the left claims it's fascist censorship rather than basic business sense.
• The Homeschooling Mom Solution - Rachel delivers the perfect crisis management advice: "If you didn't do anything wrong, just stop reacting" - something the Trump administration desperately needs to hear.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Podcast Overview

01:08 Tulsi Gabbard's Document Drop

01:36 Trump and Epstein Allegations

05:19 Obama's Alleged Conspiracy

12:26 Media Reactions and Public Perception

21:12 Trump's Response and Media Critique

36:57 Conspiracy Theories and Political Narratives

42:17 MLK Documents and Historical Context

43:42 Reflecting on a Year of Podcasting

44:04 Hunter Biden's Podcast Circuit

45:51 Channel Five and Andrew Callahan

46:24 Hunter Biden's Podcast with Former DNC Head

47:24 Hunter Biden's Controversial Statements

49:34 Hunter Biden's Political Aspirations

51:06 Hunter Biden's Criticism of Democrats

54:42 Hunter Biden's Personal Struggles

01:03:13 Colbert's Show Cancellation

01:12:45 Celebrity Deaths and Reflections

01:17:19 Closing Remarks and Podcast Promotion

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Hey friends! Welcome back to another episode where we're totally not making the Epstein thing our whole personality... except we kind of are again because Trump just won't stop posting about it. Rachel's still recovering from sleeping without a fan (the horror!), and Meseidy played hooky to go hiking, but we're back to break down the administration's messaging disaster around the Epstein files.

We're diving into Trump's latest truth social meltdown, Pam Bondi's disappearing act, and why this whole thing feels like a communications nightmare. Plus, we're talking about the NEA's latest teacher union summit that had absolutely nothing to do with actually educating kids (shocking, we know), the dramatic State Department layoffs complete with crayons and construction paper, and why we're defunding NPR and PBS.

Oh, and apparently there are plans for a UFC fight on the White House lawn? Rachel is NOT having it. We're also covering Anthony Bernal pleading the fifth on Biden's cognitive decline and the UK lowering their voting age to 16 because apparently 2025 is just full of terrible ideas.

Buckle up, because the media is trash and we have no tolerance for it!

Episode Highlights

• Trump's Epstein Files Meltdown - The president's increasingly hostile responses to questions about the Epstein files are creating a messaging nightmare that's escalating with each Truth Social post.
• Teachers Union Goes Full Activist - The NEA's annual summit focused entirely on opposing Trump rather than addressing America's declining educational performance, complete with $34,000 budgets for resistance activities.
• State Department Crybaby Layoffs - Federal employees staged a dramatic walkout with crayons and construction paper to protest 1,300 layoffs, conveniently forgetting millions lost jobs during COVID without cameras rolling.
• NPR Funding Gets the Axe - Katherine Maher's claims about serving rural communities fall flat as Senator Kennedy hilariously reads off NPR's biased headlines proving why taxpayers shouldn't fund progressive propaganda.
• UFC on the White House Lawn? - Dana White confirms plans for a UFC fight on the White House lawn for America's 250th birthday, sending Rachel into a complete meltdown about inappropriate venues.

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0:00 - Opening: Power outages, hiking, and setting the stage

4:26 - Trump's Epstein Files Meltdown and Messaging Crisis

25:00 - NEA Teachers Union Summit and Anti-Trump Activism

31:30 - State Department Layoffs and Federal Employee Dramatics

38:00 - NPR and PBS Defunding Discussion

49:00 - Anthony Bernal Pleads the Fifth on Biden's Cognitive Decline

57:00 - UFC Fight on White House Lawn Plans

1:02:00 - UK Lowers Voting Age to 16 and Closing

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Hold onto your pantalones, friends! Meseidy and Rachel are back with another jam-packed episode where they dive deep into the political chaos that just won't quit. From Biden crawling out of his basement for a suspicious 10-minute New York Times interview defending his auto-pen shenanigans, to Trump's defensive Truth Social novel about Pam Bondi and those pesky Epstein files everyone's talking about.

The ladies break down the REAL story behind that California "strawberry farm" ICE raid (spoiler alert: it was actually a massive marijuana operation with some seriously concerning details), and Mercedes serves up some piping hot tea about NYC mayoral candidate Zuhdi Mondani's father and his... interesting... views on suicide bombers. Plus, they tackle the absolutely ridiculous attempt by Democrats to mock JD Vance for doing the most normal dad thing ever at Disneyland.

As always, the media is trash and they have no tolerance for it. Buckle up!

Episode Highlights

• Biden's Suspicious Timing - The former president breaks his media silence with a defensive New York Times interview right when Trump is getting heat over Epstein files
• Auto-Pen National Security Threat - Mercedes breaks down how the lack of chain of evidence for presidential auto-pen usage creates massive vulnerabilities for future administrations
• California "Strawberry Farm" Exposed - The truth about the ICE raid that Democrats tried to spin as attacking innocent agricultural workers (spoiler: it was a massive illegal marijuana operation)
• Mondani Family Extremism Revealed - New book surfaces showing the NYC mayoral candidate's father literally defending suicide bombers as "soldiers" and "features of modern political violence"
• JD Vance's Dad Run Goes Viral - Democrats mock the VP for the most relatable parent moment ever, proving they either have no kids or are just miserable people

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0:00 - Introduction and Welcome

2:30 - Discussion on Weather and Drainage Issues

5:00 - Podcast Introduction and Episode Overview

8:00 - New York Times Article on Biden

20:00 - Trump's Truth Social Post and Epstein Files

35:00 - Immigration Raid at Glasshouse Farm

45:00 - ICE Raids and Political Reactions

55:00 - Discussion on Mondani's Father's Book

1:05:00 - JD Vance's Viral Video

1:15:00 - Closing Remarks and Call to Action

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Hey friends! 🔥 We're back with another episode where we're diving DEEP into the messaging disasters coming out of this administration. We're talking about the Epstein files situation that has the MAGA base absolutely volcanic (Charlie Kirk's words, not ours), Trump's defensive cabinet meeting response that had us texting each other like "DID YOU SEE THAT?!", and Pam Bondi's theatrical binder rollout that left everyone feeling sandbagged.

But wait, there's more! We're also breaking down the communist takeover of the Democrat Party through the lens of NYC's new golden boy Zoran Mamdani (we're calling him "Mom Donnie" because why not). This dude is Castro 2.0 - charming, educated, privileged, and talking about seizing the means of production with a smile. The Democrats are literally handing their party over to radicals while normie leadership sits there like deer in headlights.

Rachel gets heated about optics (because OPTICS MATTER, people!), Mercedes goes on a rant about weak Democrat leadership, and we both agree that when you promise transparency and deliver theater instead, you lose the very voters who got you there. This episode is a masterclass in how NOT to manage political messaging and why the under-30 crowd is about to burn it all down.

Buckle up - we're not holding back on this one!

Episode Highlights

• The Epstein Files Meltdown: Trump's defensive cabinet meeting response was pure theater and showed this administration bungling messaging worse than we've seen in months.
• Pam Bondi's Binder Disaster: The Attorney General's document rollout was so poorly executed that even MAGA influencers felt sandbagged and the White House was reportedly furious.
• The Online Right Revolts: Charlie Kirk says the under-30 crowd went "volcanic" over broken Epstein promises, and these are voters Trump can't afford to lose.
• Meet Castro 2.0: Zoran Mamdani won NYC's Democratic primary by being a charming, privileged communist who literally talks about seizing the means of production with a smile.
• Democrat Party Weakness: Hakeem Jeffries and establishment Democrats are soft-peddling around Mamdani instead of calling out his radical agenda, effectively handing their party to socialists.

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0:00 Cold Open & Viral Real Talk

2:30 Episode Intro & Agenda Setting

4:30 Epstein Files: Trump's Cabinet Meeting Response

22:30 Speculation on Administration Motivations

28:30 Pam Bondi's Messaging Disasters

40:30 Conservative Commentator Reactions

46:30 Meet Zoran Mamdani: The Communist Mayor

52:00 Mamdani's Privileged Background & Messaging

58:30 The Mamdani Family's Anti-American Views

1:04:00 Democrat Party Weakness & Radical Takeover

1:09:30 Wrap-Up & Final Thoughts

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Pull up a chair and grab your coffee because Rivera and Reeves is back from our July 4th break with a packed episode that'll make your head spin. We're diving deep into the devastating Central Texas flooding that claimed 100 lives—including 27 children at a summer camp—and exposing the media's disgusting double standard in how they covered this tragedy versus North Carolina's floods under Biden. Spoiler alert: when Trump's in office, suddenly it's all about "prevention failures" and Doge cuts that haven't even taken effect yet.

But wait, there's more! The DOJ just dropped a mysterious unsigned memo claiming there's "nothing there" with Epstein, and we're calling BS on the whole charade. From Pam Bondi's overpromising to the convenient memory holes, we're breaking down why this administration's transparency promises are starting to feel like Lucy pulling the football away from Charlie Brown.

Plus, we're witnessing peak TDS as people literally celebrate dead children because they happened to be from Texas. The mask is officially off, friends, and what we're seeing underneath is absolutely revolting. Because apparently when your political ideology becomes your entire personality, basic human decency gets thrown right out the window.

The media is trash, we have zero patience for their nonsense, and we're here to wade through all the spin. Let's get into it.

Episode Highlights

• Texas Flooding Double Standard - Media immediately blamed Trump for Central Texas tragedy despite Doge cuts not taking effect until October, contrasting sharply with their defense of Biden during North Carolina floods.
• Summer Camp Massacre Response - Toxic ideologues celebrated the deaths of 27 children at Camp Mystic because Texas "votes red," revealing how political tribalism has completely poisoned basic human empathy.
• Epstein Files Disappearing Act - DOJ released an unsigned memo claiming no client list exists, directly contradicting AG Pam Bondi's previous promises about having evidence "sitting on her desk."
• Border Patrol Under Fire - Two separate incidents of Border Patrol agents being ambushed and shot occurred while Democratic voters reportedly tell lawmakers to "get shot" at ICE facilities to escalate resistance.
• Bondi's Credibility Crisis - Attorney General continues pattern of overpromising and underdelivering, from the Epstein files to influencer binders, undermining trust in institutional reform efforts.

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Chapters

00:00 Unexplained Gaps and Conspiracies

00:22 Welcome to Rivera and Reeves

00:58 4th of July Recap

01:33 Fireworks and Celebrations

03:38 Devastating Floods in Central Texas

05:32 Media Coverage and Political Blame

11:29 Flash Flood Warnings and Tragic Outcomes

19:16 Public Reactions and Political Divides

28:17 Violence and Political Extremism

39:20 Trump's Response to Flood Alert System Criticism

39:39 Local Level Flood Management Failures

40:23 Texas Legislative Session on Flood Alert Systems

41:04 Historical Flood Events in Kerrville

41:38 Geographical Challenges of the Jano River

42:20 Comparing Flood Risks in Different Regions

43:10 State-Level Funding for Flood Alert Systems

43:25 Prayers for Missing People and Their Families

44:05 Transition to Epstein Case Discussion

44:31 DOJ Memo on Epstein Case

45:18 Press Conference Reactions and Speculations

46:16 Epstein's Client List Controversy

49:28 Pam Bondi's Overpromises and Under-deliveries

51:18 Speculations on Epstein's Associates and Evidence

01:04:44 Missing Minute in Epstein's Cell Video

01:07:08 Frustrations with Pam Bondi's Communication

01:11:17 Concluding Thoughts and Wrap-Up

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This week we're joined by the absolute powerhouse Katy Faust, founder of Them Before Us, who's here to blow up everything you think you know about modern family structures. From her own upbringing with lesbian parents to becoming one of the fiercest defenders of children's rights in America, Katy breaks down why your feelings don't trump a child's fundamental need for their mother and father.We're diving deep into the messy realities of surrogacy, IVF, and how the Obergefell decision didn't just redefine marriage—it redefined parenthood at kids' expense. Plus, we're talking about those Supreme Court wins this week that actually put children's rights over adult desires (imagine that!).

Fair warning: This conversation will challenge you, might make you uncomfortable, and will definitely equip you to defend the most vulnerable among us. Because as Katy says, "Screw your social acceptance. Start defending kids."

Episode Highlights

• From Pastor's Wife to Children's Rights Warrior - How Katy went from apolitical stay-at-home mom to fierce advocate after getting "really, really, really angry" about the normalization of motherless and fatherless homes.
• The Three Rules Rights Test - Katy breaks down her framework for determining what constitutes a genuine natural right: exists pre-government, nobody has to provide it, and everyone has equal measure.
• Why Surrogacy is Always Wrong - Even in the "best case scenario" with genetic parents and no money exchanged, Katy explains why surrogacy forces children to sacrifice their fundamental bond with their birth mother.
• The Obergefell Prophecy Fulfilled - How Katy's 2015 amicus brief predicting the redefinition of parenthood has played out exactly as warned, with children losing rights to their biological parents.
• Healing Broken Families - Practical advice for parents in non-traditional family structures on how to acknowledge harm, enter into their children's grief, and stop defensive deflection.

Connect With Katy Faust

• Katy Faust on X
• Katy Faust on Instagram
• Them Before Us website
• Them Before Us on X

Read Katy’s books on parenting:

• Them Before Us: Why We Need a Global Children's Rights Movement (2021)
• Raising Conservative Kids in a Woke City: Teaching Historical, Economic, and Biological Truth in a World of Lies (2023)
• Pro-Child Politics: Why Every Cultural, Economic, and National Issue Is a Matter of Justice for Children (2024)

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00:00 Introduction to Children's Rights

00:16 Welcome to Rivera and Reeves

00:44 Meet Katy Faust

01:07 Katy's Background and Mission

03:52 Personal Journey and Advocacy

08:47 Impact of Obergefell v. Hodges

17:09 Defining Natural Rights

25:03 Broader Implications for Children's Rights

30:04 Surrogacy and Its Ethical Implications

31:22 The Dystopian Future of Reproductive Technologies

33:12 The Emotional and Psychological Impact on Children

35:50 Adoption vs. Surrogacy: A Comparative Analysis

43:54 The Role of Parents in Addressing Children's Wounds

53:48 Advocating for Children's Rights

59:15 Conclusion and Call to Action

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Today on Rivera and Reeves, we're serving up a grab bag of the absolute chaos that's been the last 12 days. From Trump dropping F-bombs on his way to NATO (because apparently ceasefire violations will do that to a guy) to the internet losing its collective mind over a NATO Secretary General calling him "daddy" - yes, you heard that right - we've got it all.

We'll break down Trump's surprisingly successful NATO summit (which CNN conveniently forgot to mention), dive into the mainstream media's latest attempt to undermine the administration with leaked intelligence reports, and discuss why Marco Rubio couldn't keep a straight face during international diplomacy. Plus, we're talking about New York City's new socialist darling Zohran Mamdani and why his mayoral win should terrify anyone who pays taxes. Spoiler alert: it's giving 1970s New York vibes, and not in a good way.

Episode Highlights

• "Dear Daddy Donald" Goes Viral - NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte's praise for Trump creates the most awkward diplomatic moment ever, complete with Marco Rubio breaking character in the background.
• CNN's Intelligence Leak Drama - We break down how CNN's "exclusive" report on Iran's nuclear facilities is just another example of questionable journalism designed to undermine the administration.
• Socialist Wins NYC Primary - Zohran Mamdani's Democratic primary victory signals a potential leftward lurch for the party, complete with government-run grocery stores and rent control fantasies.
• White House Goes Full Meme Mode - The official White House account releases a "Daddy's Home" video with Usher, proving we're living in the most unserious timeline ever.
• Trump's Truth Social Rampage - From suggesting AOC for president (ironically) to roasting Jasmine Crockett, Trump's flight home from NATO was peak Truth Social entertainment.

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00:00 - Welcome & Episode Setup

02:30 - Trump's NATO Departure & F-Bomb Moment

08:45 - "Dear Daddy Donald" Goes Viral

16:30 - Marco Rubio's Reaction & Press Conference Comedy

25:15 - White House Social Media & "Daddy's Home" Video

31:00 - CNN's Iran Intelligence Leak Coverage

43:20 - Jake Tapper's Media Defense & Journalistic Integrity

52:30 - Zohran Mamdani's NYC Primary Victory

01:05:00 - Trump's Truth Social Response & AOC Roasting

01:15:30 - Mamdani's Policy Platform & Economic Concerns

01:24:30 - Episode Wrap-up & Next Week Preview

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Friends, buckle up! We're breaking down the absolutely bonkers weekend that had us glued to our phones while trying to enjoy some family time (spoiler alert: that didn't happen). From stealth bombers we didn't even know were in the air to Trump dropping F-bombs on his way to Marine One, this episode has everything. We're talking Iranian nuclear facilities, precision strikes that would make Top Gun jealous, and why your favorite constitutional lawyers on X need to sit down. Plus, Rachel and I dive into your burning questions about congressional authority, oil prices, and whether Tulsi Gabbard is actually on the outs (she's not). Oh, and because the universe has a sense of humor, we also discuss why New York might elect a socialist rapper as mayor. Because 2025, that's why.

Grab your coffee and prepare for some serious geopolitical whiplash.

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Episode Highlights

• Stealth Strike Breakdown: The U.S. launched seven B-2 bombers in an 18-hour mission that hit three Iranian nuclear facilities without appearing on anyone's radar—including China and Russia.
• Trump's F-Bomb Meltdown: The president went full scorched earth mode when Iran violated the ceasefire just hours after it was announced, telling Israel to stand down in very colorful language.
• Constitutional Law 101: Despite overnight constitutional experts flooding social media, Trump didn't need congressional approval for the targeted strikes under Article 2 commander-in-chief powers.
• Domestic Security Concerns: The hosts discuss legitimate worries about sleeper cells and lone wolf attacks following the strikes, especially given the porous border situation from the previous administration.
• NYC's Socialist Moment: New York Democrats might actually elect a former rapper with zero political experience who wants free everything and fewer cops because apparently 2025 wasn't weird enough already.

Homework

Stop Comparing Iran to Iraq – They're Not the Same (And Here's Why That Matters)

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00:00 - Opening & Weekend News Chaos Introduction, weekend distractions, and setting up the "busiest news cycle since the election"

03:30 - Trump's Truth Social Evolution Discussion of Trump's new sign-offs: "Thank you for your attention to this matter" and full presidential signatures

06:45 - Ceasefire Announcement & Immediate Violation Trump's ceasefire announcement, Iran's violation 4 hours later, and the family of four killed in Israel

09:15 - Pre-Strike Intelligence & Planning B-2 bombers leaving Missouri, decoy operations, and months of planning leading up to the weekend

14:20 - The Iranian Nuclear Strike Breakdown Detailed analysis of the 18-hour B-2 mission, three facilities hit, bunker buster bombs, and Star Wars-level precision

22:40 - Iran's Theatrical Retaliation Qatar base attack, advance warning to evacuate, and why Iran telegraphed their "retaliation"

28:50 - Propaganda Wars & Missing Uranium Iranian state media lies, potential uranium relocation, and tracking enriched materials

35:45 - Trump's F-Bomb Meltdown The president's furious reaction to ceasefire violations and telling Israel to stand down

42:10 - Listener Q&A: Strait of Hormuz & Oil Prices Breaking down Iran's threats to close shipping lanes and why markets aren't panicking

47:25 - Tulsi Gabbard Controversy Explained Clearing up media narratives about the DNI's testimony and her actual position on Iranian nuclear capabilities

54:30 - Constitutional Authority Deep Dive Why Trump didn't need congressional approval, Article 2 vs. Article 1, and historical context from Iraq/Afghanistan

62:15 - Domestic Security Concerns Sleeper cells, lone wolf attacks, border security failures, and why the military feels confident again

68:40 - Bonus Round: NYC's Socialist Mayor New York's Democratic primary between Andrew Cuomo and rapper-turned-politician Zohran Mamdani

73:20 - Closing & Next Week Preview Katie Faust interview announcement, sponsor shout-out, and final thoughts on media being trash

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This week Rachel and Meseidy are diving headfirst into the chaos that's got everyone talking. We're breaking down the supposed "civil war" in MAGA over Israel and Iran (spoiler: we don't think it's as dramatic as the media wants you to believe), dissecting Tucker Carlson's absolutely insufferable interview with Ted Cruz, and getting into the whole Qatar funding allegations swirling around conservative media.

Plus, we're celebrating some actual good news for once - the Supreme Court's ruling on Tennessee's law protecting kids from transgender medical treatments. Rachel's got thoughts on influencer hubris, I'm calling out the clickbait behavior, and we're both wondering why grown adults think they know better than the president when they're sitting in their podcast basements.

Grab your coffee and buckle up - we're not holding back on this one!

Episode Highlights

• Tucker's Ted Cruz Interview Backfires - We break down why Tucker's gotcha moment with Cruz was peak influencer hubris and terrible for conservative unity.
• The Qatar Money Trail Allegations - Examining Laura Loomer's claims about Tucker Carlson and foreign funding with actual FARA documents (spoiler: the evidence doesn't add up).
• MAGA's Iran Divide Isn't Actually Civil War - Why the loudest voices pushing isolationist vs. war hawk narratives are missing Trump's third option entirely.
• Supreme Court Delivers on Protecting Kids - Celebrating the 6-3 ruling that upholds Tennessee's ban on transgender medical treatments for minors and what Barrett's concurrence means.
• Conservative Influencer Reality Check - Rachel and I call out the clickbait behavior and binary thinking that's poisoning political discourse on our own side.

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Amanda Talks Geopolitics: Striking Iran Nuclear Program is in America's Interest, Independent of Israel

VIDEO: Tucker Twenty Years Ago on Israel

: Tucker and Cruz Interview Clip on AIPAC

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Current Events Overview

01:22 MAGA's Divide on Israel-Iran Conflict

05:30 Isolationist vs. War Hawk Positions

10:15 Polling Data and Public Opinion

13:45 The Problem with Influencer Politics

18:30 Dave Smith and Libertarian Responses

21:45 Tucker Carlson's Ted Cruz Interview Analysis

26:55 Playing the Tucker-Cruz Clip

29:00 Conservative Infighting and Media Strategy

33:15 Trump's Measured Response and Diplomacy

38:45 Steve Bannon vs. Tucker's Approaches

42:30 Laura Loomer's Qatar Allegations Against Tucker

48:15 FARA Documentation Deep Dive

52:00 Historical Context: Tucker Then vs. Now

55:28 Supreme Court Transgender Ruling Victory

67:45 Barrett's Concurrence and Legal Implications

72:30 Leftist Response and Reality Check

75:45 Wrap-Up and Final Thoughts

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Holy moly, friends – buckle up because this episode is PACKED. While Rachel's running on fumes (thanks to a 4:30 AM baby wake-up call), we're diving deep into the chaos that was this past weekend. We're breaking down the Minnesota assassination attempt that the media somehow can't seem to get straight, the bizarre "No Kings" protests that looked more like sad parties, and Trump's Army parade that had everyone clutching their pearls for absolutely no reason. Plus, we're calling out the immigration policy flip-flopping that's got everyone's heads spinning. Spoiler alert: the media is trash (shocking, we know), and we have zero tolerance for their nonsense. Grab your coffee and let's get into it!

Episode Highlights

• Minnesota Assassination Deep Dive - We dissect the Vance Luther Bowler case and why the media's narrative doesn't add up with the actual evidence.
• The Roommate Situation Gets Weird - That sweaty Papa John's shirt-wearing "roommate" giving multiple TV interviews? Yeah, something's not right there.
• No Kings vs. Army Birthday Showdown - Contrasting the doom-and-gloom protest parties with the wholesome 250th Army anniversary celebration that was actually delightful.
• Trump's Immigration Flip-Flop Drama - Breaking down the Truth Social posts that went from protecting farmers to doubling down on sanctuary cities (and back again?).
• Media Lies About "Doing It Legally" - Mercedes goes OFF debunking the false narrative that people are getting deported despite following proper legal procedures.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Personal Struggles

03:25 Current Events: Middle East Tensions

06:11 Assassination of Minnesota Politicians

09:02 Debate on Motives and Political Rhetoric

11:32 Media Coverage and Public Perception

14:17 Details of the Assassination Attempt

17:08 The Role of the Roommate

20:00 Concluding Thoughts on the Incident

26:55 The Performative Nature of Grief

30:37 Investigating the Alleged Assassin

33:08 Political Violence and Media Narratives

37:23 The Role of Politicians in Political Violence

41:45 The No Kings Protest and Its Irony

48:40 The Military Parade: A Celebration or a Stunt?

53:33 Reflections on Recent Protests and Their Impact

58:05 The Contrast of National Sentiment: Protests vs. Celebrations

01:02:33 Media Narratives and Public Perception

01:06:51 Immigration Policies and Their Implications

01:14:55 The Emotional Manipulation in Political Discourse

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