🎙️ The Schumer Shutdown has some confusing goals. The fellas dissect the nonsensical argument from Democrats like Senator Chris Coons and Sheldon Whitehouse, who repeatedly call the plight of American workers their necessary "leeeverage" to push a bailout for insurance companies. The complete lack of strategy from the Democrats over the past six months proves their cynical politics have hit a new low, a low that even the mainstream media and CNN's Harry Enten are being forced to cover with brutal honesty.

🇺🇸 Brent Gardner from AFP joins us to give his expert take from under the dome and the doors, confirming that voters across the country see the Democratic Party’s position for the cynical mess that it is.

⚡ Then, Smug introduces us to a shocking left-wing podcaster who is celebrating political violence and using her platform to call out Democratic leadership for not being radical enough. All because of the utter lack of leadership from Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries, who are terrified of their increasingly deranged base—a base that Politico reported would bring the "guillotine" to moderates.

🐵 Ben Stiller shot some sort of hostage video and a terrifying monkey update. And of course, we play King of the Hill, where David Frum takes on champion Sarah Longwell.

00:00 - The Madness of the Democrat Government Shutdown Strategy

03:54 - Democrats' "Leverage" Argument and the ACA Failure

07:40 - UnitedHealth, AARP, and the Insurance Company Bailout

14:38 - Rep. Stansbury's Intellectual Dishonesty and the Media

20:45 - Brent Gardner on the Shutdown: The State of Play and Republican Strength

39:35 - Question of the Day: Are Democrats Dumb or Crazy?

47:50 - Ben Stiller Gets Political, The Radical Left Speaks, and Monkey News

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🎙️ Gavin Newsom's latest pathetic attempt to change who he is has him claiming to be a dirt-poor, hustling athlete. Spoiler alert - he did not grow up on these streets. The fellas trace the ludicrous claim from Gavin, but explain how it shows his chameleon character, once again. More busted lies from KJP and Kamala - who is claiming that Biden was fine to BE president, he was just too much of an empty skin-suit to RUN for president.

⚡ Then, Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin joins the show just a week ahead of his state's off-year elections. He delivers a scathing assessment of the Democratic ticket, emphasizing the risk of overturning his accomplishments: $143 billion in economic growth, $9 billion in tax relief, and protections for women's sports. Youngkin repeatedly calls out Abigail Spanberger for her cowardly refusal to condemn Jay Jones, who has advocated for political violence. The governor also weighs in on the government shutdown, supporting the congressional efforts to fund the military and first responders.

💥 The show concludes with an exclusive deep dive into foreign money influencing American politics with Caitlin Sutherland. She reveals how liberal nonprofits are co-opting political causes, shining a light on the left-wing shell game. ️

00:00 - Gavin Newsom's "Wonder Bread" Upbringing vs. Reality

12:24 - Karine Jean-Pierre's Book and Lack of Introspection

15:54 - Kamala Harris' Admission on Biden's Frailty

20:55 - Governor Glenn Youngkin

30:16 - Youngkin Handicaps Virginia Races and Explains Winning Formula

55:46 - Major Crack in Democratic Coalition + Eric Swalwell's "Trump Ballroom" Pledge

01:09:27 - Interview with Caitlin Sutherland: Foreign Money in U.S. Politics

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🎙️ The stunning lack of self-awareness from House Democrats’ Minority Whip Katherine Clark is amazing. Pro tip: don’t say the quiet part out loud. Huge hat tip to Speaker Johnson and his staff for a genius troll, BTW. Even CNN’s Harry Enten's data is showing that the shutdown isn’t hurting Donald Trump's approval at all, the public views this as a "Schumer shutdown." The fellas also torch Virginia gubernatorial candidate Abigail Spanberger for her entitled reaction to questions, which reveals her underlying entitlement.

📖 Then, Bret Baier joins the Progrum! Anchor of Special Report on Fox News, Baier discusses his successful career and what he learned from Tim Russert that has made him so successful. Baier’s newest book, To Rescue the American Spirit: Teddy Roosevelt and the Birth of a Superpower, highlights how Roosevelt's legacy is still so relevant today. Available here: https://www.amazon.com/Rescue-American-Spirit-Superpower-Presidential/dp/0063360756️

💥 We finish up with a classic round of Dem or Journo, zeroing in on the White House renovations. PLUS your YouTube comments.

00:00 - House Democrats' "Leverage" on Government Shutdown

01:57 - Speaker Johnson’s TV Troll of Katherine Clark

07:31 - Harry Enten Data on Trump's Approval During Shutdown

11:50 - Abigail Spanberger's Entitlement in Virginia Governor's Race

17:49 - Bret Baier on Success in News and New Book on Teddy Roosevelt

39:35 - Bret Baier's Three Ruthless Questions

55:58 - Dem or Journo: Media Coverage of the White House Renovations

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The fellas are reveling in the Democratic Party's absolute chaos, starting with the government shutdown. Anonymous Democratic senators confess they would vote to reopen the government but are "terrified of getting the guillotine" from the deranged grassroots—a direct admission that their base is driving the insanity.

The Civil War's second front is a primary race for a chance to challenge Susan Collins in Maine, and it is a certified freak show. Chuck Schumer's establishment candidate, an ancient, unrelatable governor, is facing off against a Bernie bro who called himself an "Antifa super soldier." Maybe Graham Platner would get further in politics with less 1942 SS tattoos. 

Secretary of the Army Dan Driscoll gives us a behind-the-scenes look at the aggressive, transformational change happening at the Army. Driscoll doesn't hold back, detailing the utter waste of taxpayer money caused by decades of calcified bureaucracy, like how the Army pays double for chicken because of an absurd 1930s mandate. He explains how he and the Chief of Staff are cutting $48 billion in expected spending to prioritize the modern warfighter, focusing on next-generation technology, and why President Trump’s “peace through strength” approach and air cover have been vital to these efforts.

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06:06 - Shutdown as Virginia Strategy
09:50 - Merkley's 15-Hour Yawn-Fest & Katherine Clark's "Leeeverage" Gaffe
16:10 - Maine Senate Primary: Nazi Tattoos, Antifa Soldiers, and the Establishment's Pick
44:48 - King of the Hill: George Conway vs. Sarah Longwell
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🎙️ The Progrum totally shreds the absurd "No Kings" rally, which proved to be little more than a cringeworthy Saturday for the country's most maladjusted boomers. There were A-list clowns in attendance, like Cory Booker and George Conway, who did not own their moments. The fellas dive deep into the funding and farce that is the No Kings protests. This wasn't some organic outpouring of democratic spirit; it was a strategically placed, expensive performance designed to achieve a very specific political end.

👑 This was all about one thing: early voting in liberal strongholds like Fairfax and Prince William counties, making a compelling argument that the Democratic leadership—including Chuck Schumer—used the chaos and the temporary halting of paychecks to overindex their base and swing the razor-close races. The urgent message is clear: Republicans must realize they're fighting a highly coordinated, financially powerful, and completely cynical campaign.

🇺🇸 DHS Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs Tricia McLaughlin hit us with some concrete numbers and context on the work of ICE and the broader department. She confirms the number of known or suspected terrorists arrested in the US is shockingly high, with 700 in the last 250 days, and that 70% of those arrested have prior criminal convictions or pending charges. McLaughlin underscores that the number one priority is removing the "worst of the worst"—not indiscriminate stops—and she details the horrifying case of a Hamas fighter who participated in the October 7th massacre and was granted legal entry under the Biden administration.

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🎙️ There is an astounding disarray of intellectual dishonesty gripping the Democratic Party. We put AOC and Bernie Sanders’ CNN town hall under the microscope and it’s totally ridiculous. AOC’s attempts to artfully dodge a direct question on illegal immigrants is proof she's planning a major political move.

🫏 How about the most damning example of Democratic orthodoxy: the swift retribution against Senator John Fetterman. Fetterman, who votes with his party 96% of the time, dared to utter the truth on cable news: Democrats shut down the government, and the "health care" crisis they blame on Republicans was a funding cliff they designed. His honesty was immediately met with hostility.

🇺🇸 CBP Director Rodney Scott. Scott joins the Progrum and confirms that the security situation rapidly improved because of Trump's moves. Scott explains the terrifying cartel strategy, the Biden administration's strategy on the border and what’s next for Customs and Border Protection.️

00:00 - AOC’s Political Ambitions and the Progressive Base

04:16 - AOC’s "Pardon?" Moment

15:17 - The Toothlessness of the Progressive Movement

17:48 - Bernie Sanders' CNN Town Hall Backfires

20:38 - Harry Enten's Polling Reality Check

24:50 - Fetterman Tells the Truth and Pays the Price

40:27 - JB Pritzker’s $1.4 Million Casino Winnings

47:39 - CBP Director Rodney Scott

51:12 - Global Smuggling and the Second Wave Strategy

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🎙️ Democrats have insane priorities right now. It’s crazy to see the disconnect with Senate Democrats, living it up at a luxurious retreat in Napa Valley at the Hotel Yountville, while the country faces budget uncertainty, and our troops' paychecks are at risk. They're spending $1100 per night to sip espresso martinis, a move that Holmes calls a slap in the face to all Americans. This retreat underscores a new era of Democratic politics where any sense of shame or accountability to the American public has vanished.

⚡We review some of the best of the crazy clips out there, like Al Sharpton and Yvette Clark calling the CR an act of white supremacism. Not to be outdone, we also saw a march by House Democrats demanding a newly elected member be sworn in, a move that’s not possible because the House has already done its job and is out of session. These theater kids are running the asylum.

🇺🇸Amber Duke, senior editor at The Daily Caller, breaks down the Democratic Party's clinical insanity. We cover why today's bureaucracy is so entrenched and the federal purge that’s underway. Amber explains how the media's bias isn't just how they cover stories, but what they choose to ignore—like the government shutdown—to shield Democrats from liability. We also confront the disturbing trend of the modern left justifying political violence.

₿ Coinbase Chief Policy Officer, Fahriar Shirzad, explains why this administration has been the most crypto-friendly in history. He details the fight to bring crypto markets back to the U.S. with policies like the Genius Act and the Clarity Act. Shirzad clarifies that the true value of crypto is in allowing the secure, instantaneous, and cheaper transfer of value. He also exposes big banks’ brazen effort to stop crypto.

🥊We play King of the Hill with reigning champion Bill Kristol, taking on TDS veteran George Conway. PLUS, a gorilla at the San Diego Zoo terrorizes families with his strength.

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🎙️ Eric Trump joins the Progrum to discuss peace in the Middle East and what an achievement it is for Donald Trump to get Israel and Palestine to a ceasefire and peace deal. The fellas discuss the sheer irony of the media ignoring this achievement, noting the clear difference between this universally accepted peace and past conflicts that resulted in winners and losers—a win Eric suggests should have already earned his father a Nobel Peace Prize, unlike some past recipients. Eric paints a picture of the immense effort and personal cost involved, asserting that moments like this make the entire "voyage" of political attacks worthwhile.

🇮🇱 ️Two people who won’t admit that Trump is crushing it in the Middle East are Kamala Harris and Tony Blinken. Eric and the fellas criticize Harris's vague, non-committal praise and Blinken's brazen attempt to re-write history by suggesting the peace plan was a continuation of their administration’s efforts. Eric slams their narratives, citing the international disrespect shown to America under weak governance, contrasting it with the spectacular receptions his father received abroad. They then move into the core of Eric's book, “Under Siege,” detailing the relentless ten-year campaign of corruption and persecution, from the dirty dossier and raids on Mar-a-Lago to the barrage of subpoenas and legal fees aimed at bankrupting and silencing the family. https://www.amazon.com/Under-Siege-Familys-Fight-Nation/dp/1668205874

🥊 In variety, bare-knuckle fights take their idea to the ice, and it may be the greatest sport we’ve ever seen. The best of hockey and the best of fighting, on skates. PLUS, former Canadian PM, Justin Trudeau, has a high-profile girlfriend that we all agree he DOES NOT deserve.

00:00 - Eric Trump on Middle East Peace

08:14 - The Personal Cost of Peace: The Trump Family’s Sacrifice

11:55 - Blinken and Harris Attempt to Steal the Credit

19:33 - Under Siege: The Inside Story of Political Warfare

39:00 - Kamala and Joe Aren’t Speaking

56:17 - Bare Knuckle Fights on Ice May Be The Greatest Concept in Sports

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🎙️ Fun Time Friday with the always-hilarious Senator John Kennedy, who didn't hold back on the chaos in D.C. Kennedy broke down Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer's move to shut down the government, calling it an obvious political vanity project intended to mollify the socialist wing of the Democratic Party and its leader. The fellas agree that Schumer walked into a box canyon with no plan or path to victory, and Kennedy lays out his prediction for how the Majority Leader will try to get out of it.

📖 Plus, Sen. Kennedy on revelations that Justice was granting Jack Smith access to senator records, DC politics and Kennedy’s new book: How to Test Negative for Stupid: And Why Washington Never Will - https://www.amazon.com/How-Test-Negative-Stupid-Washington-ebook/dp/B0DSFZ73LX

✈️ Then, what is happening in air travel?! Two bonkers clips of arrests, obnoxious behavior, and all around the plague that are budget airlines. And we break down the boomer hippies of Portland and why they don’t care about the ashes of democracy that they’re leaving behind.

00:00 - Senator John Kennedy on Schumer's Shutdown

10:25 - Kennedy on Sheldon Whitehouse and Schumer's Escape Plan

16:04 - Jack Smith's Spying: The FBI Targets GOP Senators

35:36 - The Minion Marriage

45:17 - The Liberal Boomer Hippies of Portland

49:09 - The Zoo in the Sky: Discount Airlines Meltdown

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🎙️ We dive straight into the deep end of the left's current insanity, starting with Congresswoman Katie Porter's truly unhinged interview where she struggles to defend her political math and—even worse—storms off rather than answer legitimate questions. The fellas point out that this is sadly indicative of a major portion of the modern Democratic Party. Just for fun, we review some of Porter’s greatest hits.

🐘 Attorney General Jason Miyares joins us for a must-listen interview. This election isn't just about Virginia; it's a litmus test for the nation's moral compass. Miyares dissects the morally vacant behavior of Jay Jones and his despicable texts. Miyares connects this shocking episode to the broader trend of condoning political violence on the left and the very real dangers of having a sociopath as the chief law enforcement officer.

🥊Reigning champ Bill Kristol takes on Adam Kinzinger in King of the Hill, plus an arrest video of two sisters who attacked a Frontier gate agent as a delightful dessert to the show.

00:00 - Next Level Crazy: The Katie Porter Meltdown

12:40 - Jeff Merkley's Lie & The Lunacy on The View

19:29 - Virginia Attorney General race and the depravity of Jay Jones

28:22 - AG Miyares on Jones's Moral Vacancy and Public Safety

47:08 - Jay Jones's Community Service Fraud

01:00:04 - King of the Hill with Bill Kristol vs Adam Kinzinger

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