The Joe Pags Show

Pags breaks down the growing controversy surrounding Zohran Mamdani as New York lawmakers push to investigate whether his comments about arresting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu crossed legal lines. He also reacts to Mamdani's latest remarks about making New York a "sanctuary city" and what they could mean for immigration enforcement. Pags then highlights comments from Border Czar Tom Homan, who explains why some jurisdictions refuse to cooperate with ICE and reminds Americans that ICE agents are mothers, fathers, and public servants carrying out the law. Then, Brigitte Gabriel, founder of Act for America and a national security expert who fled Lebanon's civil war, joins the show to discuss Mamdani, the future of Iran's regime, growing concerns over Islamist influence in the West, and what she believes America must do to protect its national security.

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Pags takes a deep dive into President Trump's primetime address, breaking down the documents Trump declassified, the claims he made about election integrity, foreign interference, and the so-called "deep state," while responding point-by-point to the biggest counterarguments. Trump also announced that additional documents will be released as part of the investigation into intelligence and election-related matters. Pags says the allegations, if fully proven, read like a Hollywood political thriller—and wonders why no one in Hollywood would dare make that movie. Trump's address centered on newly declassified intelligence, election security, and calls for further investigations, though some of the released material has been disputed by other analysts and news organizations.

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Pags explains why he believes many critics oppose President Trump without clearly articulating their reasons, then breaks down DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin's latest claims about voter fraud and election integrity. He also explores whether a president has the legal authority to eliminate voting machines or whether those decisions rest with states and Congress. Then, former CIA special operations officer Gary Berntsen joins the show to discuss his findings on alleged election interference, how those findings inspired the book Stolen Elections, and why he believes the evidence involving voting systems and foreign actors deserves closer scrutiny. Berntsen also explains why he believes the evidence cited by President Trump warrants further investigation into the 2020 election.

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Pags continues breaking down President Trump's primetime address, arguing that even his biggest critics should pay attention to what was actually said. He and the crew have some fun reacting to reports that United Airlines would allow passengers to change flights if they didn't want to land at the newly renamed Donald J. Trump Airport, before separating fact from fiction and digging into the full story. Pags also discusses the FAA's push for billions of dollars to modernize America's aging air traffic control system, then offers a sarcastic take on a cruise that was denied entry into ports in Turkey and Egypt. He also looks at Maine Senate candidate Ashley Webb and why, according to Pags, she may not be who voters think she is. Finally, former CIA special operations officer Gary Berntsen returns to continue the conversation about alleged election interference, the evidence he says he uncovered, and why he believes it deserves further investigation.

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Pags previews President Trump's major speech tonight and asks a provocative question: what if your vote didn't count in 2020? He then turns to the latest developments in Iran, breaking down the status of a potential deal as fighting continues and discussing new reports alleging militants covered up killings during anti-regime protests. Pags also reacts to Secretary of State Marco Rubio's remarks at the U.S. Ministerial on the Resurgence of Political Terrorism, explaining why he believes political violence is becoming one of America's biggest threats. He closes with Stephen Miller's response to recent acts of left-wing violence and a broader conversation about the dangers of radical ideology.

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Pags sounds off after ABC, NBC, and CNN decline to carry President Trump's primetime address, asking why Americans shouldn't be allowed to hear directly from the president and decide for themselves. He then breaks down the growing battle over the SAVE Act as the Senate faces mounting pressure to act on one of the administration's top election priorities. Then, Matt O'Brien of the Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR) joins the show to discuss the reality behind mass deportation claims, the Supreme Court's birthright citizenship decision, and the biggest immigration challenges facing the country today.

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Pags begins with the latest flooding update in San Antonio before previewing President Trump's highly anticipated primetime speech. He and the crew debate whether Trump will present new evidence about the 2020 election—and if he does, whether it instantly becomes the biggest story of the year. Pags also asks why every American, regardless of politics, should want to hear what the president has to say firsthand. Then, Simona Mangiante Papadopoulos joins from Italy to discuss Europe's brutal heat wave, why some are blaming the United States, and the latest developments involving Ukraine and the growing geopolitical tensions across Europe.

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San Antonio gets another round of heavy rain, and Joe Pags checks in with the latest local conditions. Then, he breaks down Todd Blanche's confirmation hearing, highlighting Blanche's opening statement, his sharp exchanges with Democratic senators, and why Pags believes he'll have little trouble becoming Attorney General. Pags also pushes back on arguments from the left over crime and public safety. Finally, he reacts after President Trump says ICE should continue making traffic stops despite recent attacks on agents, explaining why he believes immigration enforcement cannot pause in the face of violence.

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President Trump heads to Pennsylvania and delivers major updates on veterans, announcing that service members who drove heavy trucks in the military will now have a pathway to earn commercial trucking licenses. He also discusses the destruction of Iran's military capabilities, addresses questions about his safety during his first public appearance since NATO, and gives an update on America's military readiness and weapons stockpile. Pags then breaks down the biggest headlines surrounding Iran, including how the conflict is reshaping global oil markets and why he wants to hear Iran admit defeat itself. He also reacts as War Secretary Pete Hegseth announces a new policy testing troops for low testosterone. Then, former Army Lt. Col. Jeffrey Addicott joins the show to explain the optics of the Iraqi prime minister's White House visit, the latest on Iran, whether the Strait of Hormuz is truly open or closed, and why recent U.S. strikes are happening in broad daylight.

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Pags sounds off on Congresswoman Summer Lee, accusing her of pushing a race-based narrative instead of focusing on merit. He challenges her comments by asking a simple question: shouldn't every patient want the best doctor possible, regardless of race? Pags argues America shouldn't judge people's abilities by the color of their skin and explains why he believes this debate should have ended generations ago. Then, Dr. Jesse Lopez joins for a wide-ranging conversation on the Taco Bell parasite outbreak, the government's $1.55 billion purchase of additional COVID-19 vaccines, concerns about vaccine side effects, and how two foreign nationals allegedly entered the U.S. carrying hundreds of samples of monkeypox.

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