Best Amber Donald Podcasts (2025)

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The Real Reason Trump Runs America Like a TV Show 1:09:16

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Michael Wolff joins Joanna Coles to unpack the one thing that drives Donald Trump more than policy, ideology, or even power: television. From The Apprentice to Fox News, Trump has always understood that fame is a currency, and the White House is just the ultimate reality show set. Wolff details how Trump doesn’t read briefings, rarely listens, and …

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Why Epstein's Shadow Still Haunts Trump 2:49:31

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Joanna Coles revisits some of The Daily Beast’s most disturbing and revealing conversations about Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein. Michael Wolff explains why Epstein’s shadow still looms over Trump, while Stacey Williams and Cleo Glyde recount encounters that expose the brazen culture of power and silence surrounding them. Tina Brown reflects on t…

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How the Epstein Files Backfired on Trump: Wolff 1:01:07

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Michael Wolff joins Joanna Coles to unpack why the release of the Epstein files has backfired on Donald Trump, obscuring key facts while amplifying the one question that won’t go away: what Trump knew, and when. Wolff explains how the chaotic document dump fits Trump’s flood-the-zone instincts, while Coles probes how branding, spectacle, and confus…

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‘Comedy Nerd’ Judd Apatow Returns for Our Final Episode 57:58

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Judd Apatow didn’t realize it at the time, but as a young teenager growing up on Long Island in the ‘70s, he was inventing the comedy podcast by doing the first-ever long-form radio interviews with his stand-up heroes. So it’s only fitting that he’s the last guest ever on The Last Laugh podcast. In his fourth and final appearance on the show—taped …

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Media Narrative Exposed, Walz Under Fire, Powerball Madness & SCOTUS Story Fact-Checked - Dec 23 Hr 1 43:39

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Joe Pags takes on the heated debate swirling around Tim Walz, examining his rhetoric and asking why it consistently alienates large swaths of Americans. After JD Vance says people shouldn’t have to apologize for who they are, Pags brings the receipts, laying out years of mainstream media narratives that vilified entire groups. Then it’s some lighte…

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Student Loan Garnishment, Interest-Free Debate & Dr. Jesse Lopez on Immunity and Ozempic - Dec 23 Hr 2 43:30

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The Trump administration announces it will begin garnishing wages for unpaid student loans, and Joe Pags says it’s the right move — while also making his case that student loans should be low-interest or interest-free. Callers weigh in, and the debate gets lively and revealing. Then Jesse Lopez joins the show for a must-hear medical deep dive. Dr. …

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Singing the Grinch, Banning Drones & Exposing Fake History - Dec 23 Hr 3 43:37

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Joe Pags dives into the headlines lighting up everyone’s For You page — and kicks things off by singing “The Grinch” live on air, because why not? Then it’s rapid-fire news: the economy grows a full percentage point, with Kevin Hassett weighing in on what it really means; FCC Chairman Brendan Carr bans foreign-made drones, and Pags says GOOD — Chin…

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Real Reason My Uncle Trump Renamed Kennedy Center 54:46

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Mary Trump joins Joanna Coles to explain how Donald Trump’s accelerating cognitive and psychological decline is rooted in a childhood defined by cruelty, fear, and the absolute ban on showing weakness. Drawing on her training as a clinical psychologist and her firsthand experience inside the Trump family, Mary argues that Trump’s belligerence is ro…

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AMFEST Fallout: MAGA Infighting Exposed & POTUS Unveils a Golden Fleet - Dec 22 Hr 1 43:41

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Joe Pags recaps AmericaFest with a blunt message for the right: stop the infighting. Pags calls out the damage being done inside MAGA, urges fellow talkers to support one another, and warns that internal wars are handing the left exactly what it wants. He asks the question that hits hardest: What would Charlie Kirk think? Then Pags pivots to nation…

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Crockett’s “Relatable” Act Falls Apart, Immigration Reality Check & Brown Case Questions Mount - Dec 22 Hr 2 43:39

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Joe Pags calls out Jasmine Crockett’s attempt to sound relatable, digging into her high-end background and eye-popping net worth and asking the question many viewers are wondering: how did she really make that money? Then Pags breaks down how the Trump administration is actually enforcing immigration law, as JD Vance, Tom Homan, and Kristi Noem spe…

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Epstein Files Reality Check, Kamala’s Canned Excuses & Kay Hill Breaks Down Marijuana Rescheduling - Dec 22 Hr 3 43:37

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Joe Pags cuts through the noise on the Epstein files, explaining why they’re not nearly as damning as the left wants them to be. He plays the canned responses from Kamala Harris on why her DOJ released nothing for four years, then zeroes in on a moment where Mike Johnson may have accidentally revealed more than intended. Pags says it plainly: relea…

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Trump Mental Decline Is Accelerating: Psychologist 41:29

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Psychologist Dr. John Gartner joins Joanna Coles to dissect Donald Trump’s latest White House speech and explain why its manic pace, rigid teleprompter discipline, and sheer velocity alarm mental health professionals. Drawing on decades of clinical experience, Gartner argues that Trump’s hypomania, malignant narcissism, and advancing dementia are n…

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Q&A: Bondi terror attack, life after Trump, & existential crisis for the BBC? 21:16

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After the horrific terror attack at Bondi Beach, Marc P and Amber explain what precautions are taken by governments to try and prevent similar attacks from happening. What will life look like after Donald Trump's presidency in terms of international relations and will the US carry the same weight internationally? Mark debates whether the BBC is fac…

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Trump Aides Are Secretly Prepping for His Downfall 57:42

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Michael Wolff joins Joanna Coles to tackle the question Washington won’t confront: what happens when a president’s cognitive decline is visible but systematically rationalized by those around him. Wolff describes how Trump’s inner circle shields alarming behavior as “Trump being Trump,” even as voters recognize familiar warning signs from their own…

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Brown Shooting Twist, MIT Connection Theories & Rubio’s Rare Transparency - Dec 19 Hr 1 42:15

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The Brown University shooting takes a dramatic turn as the suspect is found dead, and the story gets even more intense when callers start drawing connections to the MIT shooting, igniting heated debate and conspiracy theories live on air. Pags breaks down what we know, what doesn’t add up, and why this case continues to raise serious questions. The…

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Rubio Gets Real on Global Chaos & Randy Sutton Sounds the Alarm on Police Lives - Dec 19 Hr 2 43:34

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Marco Rubio fields tough questions at his end-of-year press conference and cuts straight to the core of what’s happening in the U.S. and around the world. Pags echoes Rubio’s blunt assessments — including the question many Americans are asking: why are we involved in the war in Ukraine at all? Then Randy Sutton joins the show with a must-hear conve…

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Drug Prices Slashed, Hollywood Silence Questioned & Jim Simpson Warns of a Growing Crisis - Dec 19 Hr 3 43:34

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POTUS joins nine major pharmaceutical companies to announce significant drug price reductions, a major win for American patients and families — and Pags breaks down why this matters right now for affordability and healthcare costs. Then troubling reports surface that Conan O’Brien allegedly discouraged anyone from calling police when Nick Reiner wa…

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Why Melania Trump Is Hiding From Me: Wolff 59:49

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Michael Wolff joins Joanna Coles with a story Trump World would rather bury: his legal pursuit of Melania Trump after she threatened a $1 billion libel suit over his reporting on her ties to Jeffrey Epstein. Wolff details the surreal effort to serve the First Lady—lawyers refusing papers, process servers turned away, Trump Tower staff claiming she …

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Police Powers Explained, POTUS’ $1,776 Checks & the Brown Shooting Takes a Strange Turn - Dec 18 Hr 1 43:35

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Can police legally detain U.S. citizens? Joe Pags breaks down the constitutional law, probable cause, and public safety rules that make it legal — and why so much misinformation is being spread. Then Pags highlights the biggest moments from POTUS’ address to the nation, including the headline-making $1,776 military checks, what they mean for servic…

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NASCAR Tragedy, Marijuana Reclassified & War Powers Explained - Dec 18 Hr 2 43:34

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A NASCAR legend is killed in a tragic plane crash in North Carolina, and Joe Pags has the latest details as they come in. Then POTUS signs a major executive order to reclassify marijuana, and Pags says it’s about time — explaining why giving people a legal alternative to hard opioids matters for public health and criminal justice. Finally, Lt. Col.…

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Truth-Telling Plaques, RFK Jr. Protects Kids & Ted Poe Lays Down the Law - Dec 18 Hr 3 43:33

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POTUS honors past presidents with hilarious, brutally honest plaques, and Pags can’t get enough — he asks the question: If you were president, would you do this too? Then RFK Jr. moves to ban gender-affirming care for minors, and Pags plays the key sound bites you need to hear to fully understand why he says this is about protecting American childr…

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Is the West at war with Russia? 35:27

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It's rare that the head of MI6 and the head of the Armed Forces both speak publicly in the same week. But that's what's happened in the past few days, with both warning of the imminent threat the UK faces from Russia. In this episode, The Crisis Room asks: is it time for the UK - and the West as a whole - to admit that we are at war with Russia? Am…

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Epstein Served Me Up For Trump's Sick Pleasure 45:32

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Stacey Williams joins Joanna Coles as the anticipated release of the Epstein files throws fresh scrutiny on Donald Trump’s long-denied proximity to Jeffrey Epstein. Williams recounts how a dinner invitation led to a relationship with Epstein—and, she says, to being deliberately walked into Trump Tower where Trump groped her while Epstein stood by, …

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Bongino Out at FBI, Minneapolis Meltdown & Erin Molan Reports from Sydney - Dec 17 Hr 1 43:33

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Breaking news hits as Dan Bongino is out as FBI Director, and Joe Pags breaks down what happened, what it means, and who could replace him next. Then Pags reacts to Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara, who compares immigrants to a biblical reference in comments that leave Pags rolling his eyes — and asking what leadership is thinking right now. F…

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House Revolt on Obamacare, Omar Melts Down & Byron Donalds Unfiltered - Dec 17 Hr 2 43:34

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Joe Pags breaks down Speaker Mike Johnson’s narrow healthcare victory after a House GOP rebellion over Obamacare, explaining why this moment matters and what it means for everyday Americans. Then Pags takes on Ilhan Omar, highlighting her latest interview missteps and fact-checking her claims as she once again proves why her rhetoric doesn’t hold u…

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What’s Really Happening in Venezuela? POTUS Address Looms & Erika vs. Candace Explodes - Dec 17 Hr 3 43:34

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Joe Pags dives into the growing questions around Venezuela — is this about the 2020 election, oil, or something much bigger? Pags lays out the theories, offers sharp analysis, and even brings in a Tucker Carlson clip as POTUS prepares to deliver an address to the nation that’s being heavily protected, prompting questions about why security is so ti…

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Trump's Staff Are Questioning His Mental Stability 47:26

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Michael Wolff joins Joanna Coles to break down the Vanity Fair profile that may have pushed Trump chief of staff Susie Wiles into dangerous territory, and the newly surfaced Epstein diaries that reveal fixation more than revelation. But the episode turns darker with Trump’s grotesque response to the murder of Rob Reiner and his wife—a moment that s…

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Why Susie Wiles Can't Deny Spilling Trump Secrets 40:59

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Chris Whipple joins Joanna Coles as his explosive Susie Wiles profile sends shockwaves through Trump’s White House. After 11 months of on-the-record access, for Vanity Fair, to Susie Wiles, Whipple explains why the facts can’t be denied—and why her description of Trump’s “alcoholic personality” has triggered cabinet-wide panic and presidential push…

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Kathryn Hahn: ‘The Studio’ Is the Comedy Show of the Year 55:54

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Kathryn Hahn never set out to be an explicitly comedic actress. But starting with breakthrough roles in instant classics like ‘Anchorman’ and ‘Step Brothers,’ she has slowly but surely established herself as a comedy powerhouse who can go toe-to-toe with everyone from Will Ferrell to Amy Poehler. So it should come as no surprise that she spent 2025…

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Media Exposed, Dems Vote No & DHS Under Fire: Tricia McLaughlin Speaks Out - Dec 16 Hr 2 43:33

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Joe Pags draws a stark, jaw-dropping contrast between legacy media spin and real journalism, highlighting the wildly different treatment of former press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre versus current press secretary Karoline Leavitt. The difference is so blatant it prompts Pags to issue a clear warning: be very careful where you get your news. Then co…

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Rubio & Hegseth Brief the Press as Dems Defend Drug Runners?! - Dec 16 Hr 1 43:35

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After a closed-door meeting, Secretaries Marco Rubio and Pete Hegseth step up for a press briefing on one of the most urgent national security threats right now: drug-running boats coming out of Venezuela. Pags asks the obvious question — who in their right mind is against stopping illegal drugs from flooding into the country? He also points out an…

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“Affordability” Gets Real, The Seditious Six Update & MLK Myths Challenged - Dec 16 Hr 3 43:34

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VP JD Vance leans into Democrats’ favorite buzzword — “affordability” — during a speech in Pennsylvania, but unlike the talking points, he brings real numbers and real optimism for America’s economic future. Pags breaks down what Vance said and why it actually matters. Then, an update on the Seditious Six, as Pags gives his blunt take on where that…

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This Is How We Know Trump Is A Sociopath: Author 42:43

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David Rothkopf joins Joanna Coles to unpack a presidency stripped of empathy after Trump’s disturbing Truth Social post responding to the murder of filmmaker Rob Reiner and his wife. Rothkopf, the founder of Deep State Radio and former editor of Foreign Policy magazine, argues that this moment exposes Trump’s defining pathology: an inability to res…

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Joy, Tragedy & Hard Truths: A Weekend That Changed Everything - Dec 15 Hr 1 43:35

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It was a news-packed weekend, but the Pags family starts the show on a joyful note — celebrating the birth of a new grandchild, a heartwarming moment before diving into hard reality. Then Pags breaks down the shocking tragedy involving Rob Reiner and his wife, allegedly killed in their own home by their son. He reacts to what POTUS said about the c…

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Why Are We in Syria? Erika vs. Candace & Sen. Ron Johnson Exposes Obamacare Chaos - Dec 15 Hr 2 43:34

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Two American soldiers are killed in Syria, and Joe Pags asks the question no one in Washington wants to answer: What are we still doing there? He lays out the reality, the risks, and the silence. Then Erika Kirk agrees to meet Candace Owens, and Pags explains why Erika can do whatever she wants — but shouldn’t give Candace credibility, breaking dow…

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MerryChristmas.gov, “Party On, Grok!” Kamala 2028?! & Leland Vittert Opens Up - Dec 15 Hr 3 43:34

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The White House rolls out MerryChristmas.gov with a “12 Days of Christmas,” and while Pags loves the festive idea, he’s not quite sure what Americans are actually getting back. Then the show goes full comedy as Pags reacts to David Spade’s take on Christmas, plus a perfectly ridiculous moment when Sam accidentally calls Dana Carvey’s “Garth” charac…

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The Real Reason Trump's Lost His Mojo: Don Lemon 48:50

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Don Lemon joins Joanna Coles to diagnose why Trump’s lost his charismatic touch. Lemon, Founder of The Don Lemon Show, describes a former president whose influence is fading as voters grow disillusioned with MAGA, economic distortions, and rising healthcare costs. From Trump’s credibility and health to Republican lawmakers misreading the electorate…

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Q&A: Prisoner swaps, women's safety in Afghanistan, & the future of Russian-occupied Ukraine 15:13

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In this Q&A episode, Mark explains what is happening to civilians currently in Russian occupied Ukraine and what lies in store for them in the future. Amber replies to claims that she has said it is now safe for Afghan refugees to return back home. Mark, Amber and Marc P all discuss the use of anti-migrant rhetoric and immigration in both US and UK…

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The Truth Behind New Trump Epstein Photos: Wolff 1:00:16

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Michael Wolff joins Joanna Coles to reveal stories behind newly released Epstein photos. Together they sift through the blacked-out faces, the Mar-a-Lago-style party shots, and a younger Steve Bannon seated in Epstein’s ornate study—the man he once admitted was the only figure in 2016 who truly scared him. Wolff explains why these images are surfac…

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Tulsi Torches Bennie Johnson, CNN Runs Cover & Sean Duffy Blows Up CDL Rules - Dec 12 Hr 1 42:10

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It’s Tulsi Gabbard vs. Bennie Johnson, and you have to hear what Tulsi says about his wild claims — she absolutely unloads. Even more shocking? Bennie immediately backtracks on air, forcing CNN to jump in and save him. WOW. Then Sean Duffy is not having it, laying out a massive overhaul of CDL licensing in one of the country’s most influential stat…

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Walz Spins the Blame & James Bradley Exposes the Truth About Vietnam - Dec 12 Hr 2 43:11

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Joe Pags breaks down a shocking press briefing from Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, where he manages to redirect blame once again — even as his state is mired in massive fraud scandals. Pags calls out the spin, the deflection, and the refusal to take responsibility that left jaws on the floor. Then James Bradley, multiple best-selling author, joins the sh…

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Kamala Melts Down on Stage & James Bradley Exposes Vietnam’s Hidden Truths (Part 2) - Dec 12 Hr 3 43:18

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Kamala Harris takes the stage with a rambling, divisive speech that leaves Pags asking the obvious question: Is this really what Democrats want to run on? Pags delivers a hilarious real-time reaction that will have you laughing out loud as he breaks down the tone, the message, and the political misfire. Then it’s Part Two with best-selling author J…

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What Trump Really Thinks of Women on His Team 48:14

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Michael Wolff joins Joanna Coles to unpack Kristi Noem’s “Ice Barbie” theatrics at Homeland Security to Pam Bondi’s loyal remaking of the Justice Department. They explore how, for the people in Trump’s political orbit, loyalty and spectacle outweigh competence. Wolff and Coles dive into Corey Lewandowski’s influence, Alina Haber’s rocky rise, Jared…

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Press Briefing Firestorm, Obamacare on the Brink & Federal Agents Targeted - Dec 11 Hr 2 43:34

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Karoline Leavitt absolutely shuts down the left-wing media during today’s White House press briefing — prompting Pags to say it plainly: Leavitt is so good. Then Pags breaks down the growing fight on both sides over ACA/Obamacare, why it’s finally on the brink of real change, and what that means for Americans. He also updates the troubling situatio…

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Unhinged DHS Hearing Explodes & Pags Demands Accountability - Dec 11 Hr 1 43:34

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Pags dives into the partly unhinged DHS hearing that had everyone asking the same question: What are Democrats even trying to do? He breaks down how this administration is doing more than any in recent history to keep Americans safe from illegals and dangerous actors — despite the left’s theatrics. Pags highlights his favorite explosive moments fro…

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BLM Fraud Exposed, AOC Splurges & Amber Smith Warns What’s Really Inside the U.S. - Dec 11 Hr 3 43:35

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BLM OKC is riddled with fraud — and now the DOJ is finally stepping in. Pags breaks down what the feds uncovered and why accountability is long overdue. Then AOC is caught splurging on a Bad Bunny concert, raising the obvious question: Was she using campaign funds? CMON. Plus, breaking news out of Texas involving an ICE officer–related shooting, wi…

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Will Britain break its promises on defence spending? 40:28

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After a week where Trump has left Europe wondering if it faces a future where it can't rely on America to protect it - The Crisis Room debates whether Britain will come good on Keir Starmer's promise to massively increase defence spending, and what it will mean if he fails to hit his own targets. Philip Hammond, the former Foreign Secretary and Cha…

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How Trump, 79, Is Being Exploited By His 'Friend' 23:55

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Ambassador John Bolton joins Hugh Dougherty to chart the growing dangers of Trump’s foreign policy, driven by impulse rather than strategy. Bolton, Trump’s former national security adviser, describes a president who ignores formal briefings, takes cues from Mar-a-Lago guests, and makes decisions by “neuron flash,” leaving Venezuela, Europe, and Ukr…

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Somali Fraud Scandal Erupts & Dr. Scott Jensen Exposes What’s Really Happening in Minnesota - Dec 10 Hr 2 43:35

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The Somali fraud scandal in Minnesota is just beginning to crack open, and Pags has new details you haven’t heard anywhere else. He also plays what POTUS said about Ilhan Omar — and it will make you belly laugh. Then Dr. Scott Jensen, running for Minnesota governor, joins the show with explosive insight. He breaks down the Somali fraud operation, w…

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Erika Kirk vs. Candace Owens, GOP Drops ACA Funding & Pags Isn’t Holding Back - Dec 10 Hr 1 43:35

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Pags breaks down the biggest fight happening inside the conservative movement, as Erika Kirk finally addresses Candace Owens’ attacks on FOX — and tells everyone to stop it. Pags is all for it, noting how Erika has taken the high road while Candace continues raking in money with her unhinged videos after Charlie Kirk’s assassination. Then Pags dive…