New evidence is changing the picture of what happened before an ICE officer shot a Venezuelan DoorDash driver in Austin. Video reviewed by Austin police shows Wilber Garces Perez initially pulled over and speaking with ICE agents before a brief vehicle pursuit ended near the location of the shooting—details that complicate the earliest accounts of the encounter. Pags takes on a local news anchor and makes the case for why where you get your news matters more than ever: feelings don't belong in straight reporting, facts do. The callers weigh in before former Border Patrol Commander-at-Large Greg Bovino joins for Part 1 of a must-hear conversation. What is it actually like for federal agents to apprehend someone with a final order of removal? What does the new video tell us? What about the body-camera controversy—and what are agents trained to do when someone allegedly drives away during an enforcement encounter? Bovino brings an angle to the Austin case you may not have heard anywhere else.

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The Austin ICE shooting remains front and center as Border Czar Tom Homan weighs in on the case and the coverage surrounding it. Then another immigration story breaks: CBP Commissioner Rodney Scott has ended the agency’s participation in a Biden-era policy that allowed officials to solicit and accept private gifts for migrants in federal custody. Karoline Leavitt takes on what the White House calls “fake news,” setting up a bigger conversation about anonymous sources, questionable sourcing and how a shaky premise can completely shape a headline. The phones open before the fight over CNN, MS NOW and Politico being barred from the White House gets another look. Then former Border Patrol Commander-at-Large Greg Bovino returns for Part 2. What does the evidence really show in Austin? Did the driver speed away? What should agents do when attempting to arrest someone with a final order of removal? What does the bodycam tell us? Bovino also tackles the bigger immigration question—are we actually seeing “mass deportations”?—before answering something completely unexpected: Will he ever run for president?

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The Austin shooting takes another stunning turn after Kate Lincoln-Goldfinch, the attorney representing Wilber Garces Perez, comes under fire for a grotesque, now-deleted social media post about Charlie Kirk. Pags doesn't hold back on what he thinks of it before turning to Attorney General Todd Blanche and the Justice Department's election-fraud investigations. Administration officials say federal law enforcement has made 160 election-fraud arrests since late 2025, with hundreds of active investigations underway. Kamala Harris is back speaking publicly, prompting Pags to call out what he sees as hypocrisy after her four years as vice president. Then a federal judge orders Texas to air-condition its entire prison system by the end of 2029, ruling that extreme heat in uncooled facilities violates the Eighth Amendment. Texas plans to appeal, while Pags argues the sweeping mandate is another example of judicial activism. Rep. Beth Van Duyne of Texas' 24th District joins to dig into what's happening in North Texas, including alleged H-1B visa fraud, ongoing investigations and concerns surrounding potential voter fraud.

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President Trump takes the world stage at the United Nations, but back home the ICE shooting in Austin is getting even more complicated. New details indicate the Venezuelan man involved initially stopped for ICE officers before driving away, and Pags wants to know why that critical part of the story has been so difficult to find in the coverage. Using reporting and video from Breanna Morello, the show digs past the headlines and into what actually happened, while Rep. Greg Casar continues speaking out about the shooting. Then the White House media fight takes another turn as Secretary of State Marco Rubio weighs in on the decision to bar CNN, MS NOW and Politico from White House grounds. But Pags spots what he sees as a glaring contradiction: If these organizations are truly being “banned,” how are their reporters still talking to administration officials—and continuing to get questions to Trump? The callers jump in as Pags takes on slanted coverage, media credibility and what Americans are actually being told.

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President Trump takes his message straight to the United Nations, tackling Iran, illegal immigration around the world, the fight against drug cartels and what he sees as international institutions placing unfair burdens on countries. Iran takes center stage as Trump weighs another major decision and reiterates that Tehran cannot be allowed to obtain a nuclear weapon. Pags praises the president for delivering that message directly to the global community and laying out exactly where America stands. The Austin ICE shooting also brings some practical advice: Getting stopped by law enforcement can absolutely suck, but Pags explains why staying calm and cooperating in the moment can keep a bad situation from becoming much worse. Then Rep. Chip Roy joins for an in-depth conversation about what happened in Austin, the controversy surrounding the White House's restrictions on several media outlets and Rep. Greg Casar's response to the shooting. Roy also takes on Casar's immigration position, including his support for creating a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants.

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The Sound Byte of the Night delivers an instant classic when Vice President JD Vance accidentally calls the “far left” the “fart left”—and even Vance can't help but acknowledge the slip. Then it's back to serious business as President Trump continues laying out his fight against international drug cartels before signing a major security agreement with Denmark and Greenland that significantly expands America's military presence on the island, including two new U.S. defense areas. Meanwhile, the White House's new 24/7 “Trump TV” YouTube stream is already generating plenty of controversy amid the ongoing fight with major media outlets. Then economist Vance Ginn, a former White House chief economist, joins for a deep dive into something hitting every American's wallet: interest rates. The Federal Reserve just raised its benchmark rate for the first time in more than three years as it tries to bring persistent inflation under control. What does that mean for mortgages, credit cards, borrowing and prices? Is today's economy actually stronger than it was under Biden? And how can raising interest rates ultimately help bring inflation back down? Ginn breaks down the economics in a way everyone can understand.

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The media fight isn't going away. After CNN, MS NOW and Politico were barred from the White House, Pags argues that access to the building is a privilege—not an unlimited right—and cuts through the First Amendment fight surrounding the ban. Then a shooting involving an ICE officer in North Austin explodes into the headlines, with stories emphasizing that a DoorDash driver was shot and remains detained with a bullet in his back. But buried much deeper in the coverage is another key fact: DHS says the Venezuelan man entered the country illegally and was under a final order of removal. The circumstances surrounding the shooting remain under investigation. Pags cuts through the hysteria and misleading headlines, while also making clear he doesn't believe ICE should be operating in unmarked vehicles. It's another reminder of why where you get your news matters. Plus, Austin Rep. Greg Casar's reaction gets airtime before the White House launches “TRUMP TV,” a new online stream debuting Monday night. Trump also weighs in on the media controversy himself before heading to New York City's Gracie Mansion for another meeting with democratic socialist Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who invited him. The two have maintained regular contact despite major political differences, but Pags says that as a Trump supporter, he doesn't like seeing the president spending this much time with Mamdani—and explains why.

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The hour opens with a look back at Barack Obama and Pags’ argument that his presidency helped deepen America’s political divisions, including a look at what Rush Limbaugh was warning about at the time. Then the Lindsay Clancy case takes another wild turn. Defense attorney Kevin Reddington is asking the judge to investigate the lone holdout juror, including his alleged cellphone use during deliberations, his juror questionnaire and potentially his phone records. The judge has not yet ruled on the request. Pags has some VERY strong words for Clancy’s attorney and the latest legal maneuver. Then Kay Hill joins for an in-depth conversation about the White House media fight. CNN, MS NOW and Politico are suing over their loss of White House access, while ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox have joined CNN in halting pooled video coverage of presidential events. Why are outlets that weren't banned joining the fight—and why are they doing it now? There may be more to the strategy than meets the eye, and this is a conversation you have to hear.

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The Iran war keeps expanding, and now the Houthis are creating another major problem in Yemen. Iran-backed Houthi forces are pushing for more territory near critical Red Sea shipping routes, while reports say President Trump recently called off planned U.S. strikes against them. Pags asks the obvious question: Why didn't we just take them out when we had the chance? Meanwhile, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the U.S. pressure campaign could effectively ground Iranian airlines worldwide beginning Wednesday, and U.N. Ambassador Mike Waltz previews Trump's upcoming showdown at the United Nations over accusations involving U.S. military actions in Iran. Then things get a little lighter with Gavin Newsom and Jake Tapper going fishing—and some deep-sea fishing talk from the crew—before another story really gets under Pags' skin. Amazon delivery drones are increasingly filling the skies over Richardson, Texas, after the FAA approved expanded operations, and residents are raising concerns about noise and the sheer number of flights overhead. Are we really ready to automate even MORE of our lives and accept drones constantly buzzing over our neighborhoods? Pags isn't sold, even as Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy talks about embracing the best technology available. Plus, Bessent keeps getting pressed on AI as Washington wrestles with just how quickly this technology should reshape everyday American life.

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Free Speech Friday kicks off with a massive Truth Alert as President Trump announces a historic Greenland agreement securing expanded, permanent U.S. military rights on the strategically critical island. Then Hasan Piker says the Middle East would be “more stable” if Iran had nuclear weapons—and Pags absolutely tears the argument apart in a must-hear moment. The phones light up before another huge story breaks: Trump says CNN, MS NOW and Politico are being banned from the White House. That brings the First Amendment front and center as Pags breaks down what freedom of the press actually protects and where presidential authority over White House access comes into play. Plus, Trump takes questions from reporters, and listeners have plenty to say about it all.

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