Buckle up for a wild ride on this explosive episode of Red Tide Radio. We kick things off with Trump's bold hostage rescue that has liberals flailing and The View breaking its own promises. While 2000 palestinians walk free, the media still can’t figure out whether to praise him or panic. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth puts the Guard on blast after viral photos of overweight troops spark a much-needed debate about military standards. Meanwhile, Newsom is cosplaying Trump on social media, and people are falling for it—don’t be fooled by slick memes from the man who wrecked California. Plus:

• Time Magazine finally gives Trump the cover—but at an unflattering angle
• Charlie Kirk gets a Presidential Medal of Honor? You heard that right
• Government shutdown looms—TSA and air traffic on edge
• CNN accidentally admits Trump is the peace president
• And yes, Trump did reinstate Columbus Day—stop rewriting history

Also: Turning Point USA brings halftime heat.