Best Brett Rowley Podcasts (2025)

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08/29/25 Power Grab Politics 56:37

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Trump’s firing spree and regulatory crackdowns are reshaping Washington. From the Fed and the CDC to tax loopholes that hit everyday shoppers, today’s show unpacks how power is being seized—and who’s paying the price.

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08/28/25 America’s Children, America’s Choice 54:45

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Another school shooting and more childern's lives forever changed by a bullet. Behind every headline is a family, a classroom, a community that will never be the same. At the same time, public health leaders are being purged for refusing to bend to political pressure. America’s greatest threat isn’t just violence — it’s our refusal to confront it.…

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08/27/25 The Dictator Virus: America Shows the Symptoms 55:40

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Trump’s marathon cabinet meeting looked less like governing and more like a fever dream of authoritarianism. For three hours, officials praised him like patients thanking their doctor—except here the “cure” is blind loyalty, and the disease is democracy breaking down. From nationalizing companies to weaponizing FEMA, these aren’t isolated moments—t…

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08/26/25 Gilded Authoritarianism 54:38

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Donald Trump has fired Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook in a shocking move that experts say may be unconstitutional. We break down what she’s accused of, why she refuses to step down, and the legal fight ahead. Plus—Trump’s growing authoritarian streak: from bragging about gold in the Oval Office to threatening to deploy the National Guard in blu…

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08/25/25 From MAGA to Marx? Is Trump a Socialist Now? 54:13

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Trump just forced Intel to hand over a $10 billion stake to the U.S. government—cheered by Bernie Sanders, blasted by conservatives as “socialism.” Is this taxpayer payback or the end of free-market capitalism? From Fox Business rants to White House power plays, we break down Trump’s MAGA-to-Marx moment and what it means for American business.…

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08/22/25 Welcome to the Retribution Presidency 56:36

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Bolton's home was raided; guess he was right about retribution. Trump’s America looks less like a government and more like a bad reality show. The infamous “Alligator Alcatraz” detention center just got slapped down by a judge, but taxpayers will still be stuck paying for the mess. Pam Bondi and Stephen Miller are threatening to jail mayors who won…

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08/21/25 Newsom Trolls the Right, Texas Rigs the Maps, DC Resists Trump 56:35

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California’s governor is dragging Republicans online with Trump-style trolling, and the right-wing meltdown is real. But does it lift Democrats or just drag politics further into the mud? Meanwhile, Texas Republicans pass a gerrymander designed to guarantee 5 new GOP House seats, and 79% of D.C. residents oppose Trump’s authoritarian police takeove…

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08/20/25 Trump’s America: Rewriting History, Silencing Truth 55:30

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Donald Trump is now targeting America’s museums—claiming the Smithsonian is “out of control” for teaching about slavery and instructing lawyers to purge history the same way his administration has gone after colleges. We break down his war on truth, from PragerU in schools to Oklahoma’s “America-first” teacher tests, and what historians warn is an …

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08/19/25 Zelenskyy Meets Trump— Is Putin Pulling the Strings? 55:33

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European leaders rushed to Washington to push for peace in Ukraine, but Donald Trump used the Zelenskyy summit to echo Putin’s talking points instead. From blaming Biden for the war, to floating U.S. troop “guarantees,” to vowing an end to mail-in ballots, Trump once again left allies shaken and Putin smiling. Today we break down the summit, the ce…

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08/18/25 Trump’s Puppet Summit: Putin Pulls the Strings 51:28

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Trump walked into his much-hyped summit with Vladimir Putin demanding a ceasefire in Ukraine. He left with nothing—no deal, no concessions, and no consequences. Instead, Trump echoed Putin’s talking points, hinted at ceding Donbas to Russia, and punted responsibility to Zelenskyy, who wasn’t even in the room. U.S. officials looked shaken, Fox repor…

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08/15/25 Alaska Summit: Power Plays, Weakness, and the Stakes for Ukraine 1:23:32

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This episode dissects the high-stakes Alaska Summit between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin, spotlighting the skepticism from European leaders, U.S. lawmakers, and President Zelenskyy over Trump’s tactics. We explore fears of territorial concessions in Ukraine, the optics of Trump’s perceived weakness, and the risk of U.S. compromise on global secu…

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08/13/25 Erasing the Past, Controlling the Present 52:33

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Trump’s directive to rewrite Smithsonian history and defend Confederate symbols isn’t just about the past—it’s about cementing power today. With D.C. patrolled by armored vehicles and federal agents, we’re seeing a blueprint for how authoritarianism takes hold.

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08/12/25 From DC Streets to State Maps: The Trump Power Play 52:32

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Donald Trump just put the D.C. police under direct federal control, handed power to Pam Bondi and Jeanine Pirro, and promised military backup — all while crime rates are already down. We break down the mayor’s pushback, the administration’s openly authoritarian rhetoric, and the political theater driving it. Plus, in Texas and Florida, Republican l…

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08/08/25 Is This How Authoritarianism Starts? 57:15

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From a possible federal takeover of D.C. with Judge Jeanine as Trump’s enforcer, to phony economic charts from Project 2025’s Stephen Moore, to a census scheme designed to erase millions from representation—today we follow the warning signs. The moves may look chaotic, but they add up to something far more dangerous.…

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08/07/25 Tariffed and Confused 57:12

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Trump’s tariffs have officially kicked in — and even Paul Ryan and Rand Paul are begging MAGA to stop lighting its own wallet on fire. India gets punished for buying Russian oil while China gets a pass (because… reasons?), and Navarro can’t keep his excuses straight. Meanwhile, Trump promises $2 gas and mumbles through another incoherent update on …

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08/06/25 Grand Juries & Ghislaine: The MAGA Justice Revival 56:47

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Trump says he’s got “nothing to do” with the surprise grand jury targeting Obama-era officials over the Russia probe—while his allies spin it as a takedown of the Deep State. Meanwhile, Tulsi Gabbard plays dodgeball with “irrefutable evidence,” and Fox News's Jeanine Pirro is now your U.S. Attorney for D.C. (no, seriously). We break down the coordi…

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08/05/20 Gerrymanders, Gut Checks & Getting Booed 56:05

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Texas is ground zero in the new redistricting war—and Democrats just flipped the table. As Republicans threaten arrests, flee the state, and invoke Trump’s map demands, Dems are finally saying: bring a knife to a knife fight. We break down which party has really gerrymandered more—and what happens when both go nuclear. Plus: Trump fired the top job…

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08/04/25 Shoot the Messenger: Trump Fires Labor Statistics Commissioner Over Bad Jobs Report 57:00

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After a devastating July jobs report and brutal downward revisions for May and June, Trump found his scapegoat—firing Labor Statistics Commissioner Erika McEntarfer. From stunned silence on Fox to full-blown denial on Newsmax, even Trump's echo chamber couldn't spin the numbers. Now, he's calling job reports a “scam” and replacing truth with propag…

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08/01/25 Tariffs, Turmoil, and Total Confusion 54:45

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Trump’s trade war hits pause—but only for a week. Today’s show breaks down the “reciprocal” tariff mess with a full explainer, country list, and timeline of Trump’s whiplash policy shifts. Prices are rising, companies are panicking, and Trump’s own team can’t explain the plan—because there probably isn’t one. Meanwhile, FCC Chair Brendan Carr echoe…

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07/31/25 STOCK BLOCK: Hawley’s HONEST Act Hits the Senate Swamp 56:07

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Josh Hawley’s stock ban bill just made Congress clutch its pearls—and portfolios. Rick Scott doesn’t want to be poor, Rand Paul demands it apply to Trump, and Ron Johnson thinks it’ll scare off rich people from running for office (oh no!). Today’s show breaks down the HONEST Act (formally The PELOSI Act), who’s panicking, who’s pretending to suppor…

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07/30/25 Booker Explodes, Trump Exposed 59:04

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Cory Booker erupts on the Senate floor, torching fellow Democrats for caving to Trump—and he's not wrong. Meanwhile, Trump bizarrely admits Epstein “stole” Virginia Giuffre from Mar-a-Lago, confirming what many suspected he knew all along. Plus: Ghislaine’s immunity plea flops, Markwayne Mullin blames Obama, and Trump loyalist Emil Bove lands a jud…

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07/29/25 Shootings, ICE Raids, and Epstein Excuses—Just Another Tuesday 55:40

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A tragic NYPD shooting sparks twisted political takes—Sen. Kennedy wants “idiot control” but suggests bringing back racist stop-and-frisk instead of actual gun reform. Trump skips the grief to open a golf course in Scotland and lies about ending 5 wars. Meanwhile, Epstein’s ghost won’t die: Maxwell’s lawyers say her conviction was illegal, Trump wo…

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07/28/25 Hegseth Under Fire: Leaks, Lies, and Loyalty Tests 57:22

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is engulfed in scandal—from leaking classified intel via Signal, to elevating Trump loyalists over experienced leaders, and dodging congressional accountability. Fox News confirms the leaks. Lawmakers demand answers. And somehow, Mike Waltz tries to spin it as Biden’s fault. Is this just a rogue cabinet member—or the …

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07/25/25 Just Like a Tom Hagen Visit: The Maxwell Meeting 58:01

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Ghislaine Maxwell just got a full-day visit from Trump’s Deputy AG — the same guy who once called her lawyer “a friend” on a podcast. Now DOJ wants a second meeting. Is this a real investigation or a scene out of The Godfather Part II? Meanwhile, Trump’s name appears in Epstein’s birthday book, Newsmax calls Ghislaine a victim, and the Fed renovati…

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07/24/25 The Art of Deflection 57:20

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WSJ reports Trump’s name is in the Epstein files — and suddenly Tulsi Gabbard and Karoline Leavitt are giving a full-blown masterclass in the Art of Deflection. Treason? But, Obama. Coup? But, Obama. Tranquilizers? Hillary. The real victim? Trump, of course. As subpoenas rain down on Epstein’s circle and the DOJ forms a new “strike force,” Tulsi an…

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07/23/25 Trump Plays the Hits to Distract from Epstein 56:46

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Trump’s name is everywhere. From grand jury fights to flagged FBI records, the heat is on. Trump scrambles with recycled distractions: blame Obama, bait Hillary, call Schiff corrupt, and flirt with pardoning Maxwell. Plus: Sen. Ron Wyden follows the money trail, oh, and Tulsi? She’s just getting warmed up. We pull the receipts—and the propaganda ap…

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07/22/25 Epstein Files Freeze the House: Massie’s Revolt, Johnson’s Retreat 56:44

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Speaker Mike Johnson is pulling the plug on Congress—canceling votes and heading out for a long summer recess—because his own party won’t kill Epstein-related amendments. Today, we break down the growing rebellion inside the GOP, why Thomas Massie is torching Trump and Johnson on the Capitol steps, and how a bipartisan push for real Epstein transpa…

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07/21/25 "But Obama...": The Final Boss of Distractions 55:43

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Donald Trump is flailing under the weight of the Epstein files—and none of his usual distractions (Schiff, sugar, sports teams, autopen drama) have worked. So now it’s time for the ultimate MAGA Uno Reverse: “Obama rigged 2016!” Tulsi Gabbard is threatening charges. Trump is sharing AI deepfakes of Obama being arrested. And the right-wing media mac…

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07/18/25 WSJ Drops Epstein Bomb — Trump Loses It on Truth Social 56:14

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Trump lashes out at The Wall Street Journal, threatening to sue over their explosive report on his alleged birthday letter to Jeffrey Epstein. He calls it AI, fake, deep state… and then demands Pam Bondi release grand jury info she legally can’t. Meanwhile, Democrats and some frustrated Republicans push to unseal all Epstein files, but the GOP-led …

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07/17/25 PBS Slashed, Courts Hijacked — Welcome to the MAGA Makeover 55:15

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While you were sleeping, the Senate snuck through a $9 billion clawback, gutting funding for foreign aid and public broadcasting — a bipartisan agreement undone by a 2:30 a.m. vote. NPR, PBS, and rural programming face extinction, all while Trump loyalist Emil Bove gets fast-tracked for a lifetime federal judgeship despite whistleblowers, cover-ups…

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07/16/25 While Trump Distracts… Texas Gerrymanders and Epstein Files Haven't Been Released 48:18

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Today’s show kicks off by dismantling Trump’s latest distraction campaign: demanding the prosecution of Adam Schiff over a recycled mortgage “scandal” that’s legally baseless and politically timed. We then turn to the real headlines Trump doesn’t want you talking about: his fingerprints on Texas’ mid-decade redistricting push to create 5 new GOP se…

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07/15/25 Russia, Distractions, and the Epstein Files 55:21

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Trump threatens 100% tariffs on Russia—but only after Putin tells him he’s got 60 days of war planned. Coincidence? Meanwhile, Republicans block a vote to release the Epstein files, and right-wing media dusts off the autopen “scandal” to keep eyes off the truth.

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07/14/25 Defending Ukraine, Deflecting Epstein 53:26

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On today's show: Trump claims credit for a Ukraine weapons plan fully funded by Europe, while his refusal to release the Epstein Files draws backlash from his own allies. MAGA, Megan Kelly, and Benny Johnson all call him out. Meanwhile, a federal judge halts indiscriminate immigration arrests in California.…

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07/11/25 Welcome to Project 2025 - FEMA Delays, Weed Farm Raids & Pulpit Politics 57:21

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From FEMA dragging its feet during deadly Texas floods thanks to Kristi Noem’s red tape, to federal agents storming California weed farms like it’s the War on Drugs rebooted—this episode unpacks the chaos unfolding under the Project 2025 playbook. Brett also breaks down the IRS quietly greenlighting churches to endorse political candidates. When th…

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07/10/25 Tillis Goes Wild, Hegseth Goes Rogue, and Trump Goes Full Cringe 54:08

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GOP Senator Thom Tillis breaks ranks and breaks bad — torching Trump’s inner circle, calling out amateurs like Stephen Miller, and throwing shade at Pete Hegseth for being “out of his depth.” Speaking of Hegseth, he just paused weapons to Ukraine without telling the White House — and now Trump’s pretending he definitely would’ve known. Meanwhile, T…

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07/09/25 Epstein Excuses & Executive Nonsense: Just Another Day in America 53:32

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Governor Greg Abbott says only “losers” ask who's to blame—tell that to the families of flood victims. Today, we break down Abbott's jaw-dropping attack on accountability and pivot to the ever-thickening muck surrounding the Epstein Files. No client list? Then what’s sitting on Pam Bondi’s desk? Influencers bragged they had the goods—so where is it…

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07/08/25 False Promises, Real Consequences 54:48

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Elon Musk teases a third-party run—again—while Trump scoffs and strategists sweat. We break down what it means, who benefits, and whether America is ready for a Mountain Dew candidate. Then it’s back under the hood of Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB), where “no downsides” somehow includes hidden healthcare cuts, a billion-dollar tax hike on ga…

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07/07/25 The Texas Floods 55:35

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In the aftermath of the devastating flash floods in Texas, we walk through the timeline of what happened — and what didn’t. Despite early alerts from the National Weather Service, breakdowns in communication, delayed evacuations, and underfunded local warning systems may have cost lives. We look at what lawmakers did not do this year to strengthen …

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07/03/25 Dems’ Last Stand: Overnight Drama on Trump’s Big Ugly Bill 57:31

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From a record-breaking 7.5-hour rule vote, another 5+ hour vote to a debate capped off by a 4:53 a.m. "magic minute" floor speech by Hakeem Jeffries, we walk through every twist of the House’s overnight scramble to advance Trump’s $4.5 trillion megabill. Republicans flipped, folded, and fielded phone calls from Trump himself — while Democrats used …

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07/02/25 Carveouts and Cop-Outs: Murkowski’s Agonizing Sellout 57:44

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Lisa Murkowski called her vote “agonizing”—and then cast it anyway. After extracting carveouts to shield Alaska from the most brutal parts of the Senate’s “One Big Beautiful Bill,” Murkowski admitted the rest of the country might not be so lucky. Critics called it cowardice wrapped in parochial politics. We unpack how Murkowski’s dealmaking exposes…

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07/01/25 OBBB: One Big, Brutal Betrayal 53:41

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In today’s chaotic live show, we were on air as the Senate officially passed the GOP’s 940-page domestic policy monster, the “One Big Beautiful Bill” — after a record-breaking 45+ vote vote-a-rama that left senators sleep-deprived and America stunned. We covered live reactions, emotional floor speeches, CNN polling breakdowns, and Trump’s own words…

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06/30/25 One Big Beautiful Dumpster Fire: The House Wrote This Garbage, the Senate Lit It on Fire 54:54

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The Senate’s version of the “One Big Beautiful Bill” just made a bad thing worse. What started as a bloated House package is now an even crueler, $3.9 trillion debt bomb—complete with Medicaid cuts, green energy gutting, and tax giveaways so shameless they’d make a lobbyist blush. Brett breaks down the late-night Senate chaos, GOP infighting, and t…

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06/27/25 Paperclips and Propaganda 57:04

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Today on Brett Breaks Things, we torch the myths and torch the Medicaid cuts. Trump’s team claims your healthcare is safe, but the numbers—and the flip-flops—say otherwise. Karoline Leavitt does Olympic-level mental gymnastics, while Rand Paul opts out of the $5 trillion debt ceiling hike. Republicans are bailing on the “Big Beautiful Bill.” Meanwh…

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06/26/25 Leak, Spin, Repeat: Trumpworld Fights the Press (and the Law) 55:15

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Today on Brett Breaks Things, it’s a full-court press—on the press. Trump attacks CNN’s Natasha Bertrand, prompting a rare statement from CNN, while Fox News accuses the network of spewing “enemy propaganda.” Deputy AG Todd Blanche goes full scorched earth, hinting at treason charges and calling for reporters to be deposed. Meanwhile, Pete Hegseth …

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06/25/25 Obliterated Truth: Bombs, Briefings, and Backlash 54:17

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Zorin Mamdani shocks the political world by defeating Andrew Cuomo — but that's just the appetizer. Trump compares his Iran strikes to Hiroshima while calling CNN “scum,” all while intelligence remains… inconclusive. Senators are furious over a postponed Iran briefing, McCaul admits the bombing only bought months, and Thomas Massie warns Trump coul…

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06/24/25 Ceasefires & Shenanigans: Trump Talks Peace, Iran Launches Missiles 55:37

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Today’s show walks you through the absolute chaos of the so-called “Trump-brokered ceasefire” between Israel and Iran—a deal that somehow unraveled before the ink was dry. Iran launched missiles into Qatar (yes, really), Trump thanked them for the heads-up, and Vance went on Fox to dodge harder than Neo in The Matrix. Overnight, Israel got bombed, …

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06/23/25 Iran, Trump, and the Fallout of Midnight Hammer 55:42

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On today’s show, Brett breaks down Operation Midnight Hammer—Trump’s surprise airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites—and the fallout that’s unraveling across the globe. From the shaky legal justifications to an unbriefed Congress, and from Iran’s vow to retaliate to the potential closure of the Strait of Hormuz, we unpack what the White House is calli…

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06/20/25 "Courts, Crises, and Confrontation: Trump, Iran, and the Homefront" 53:09

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On today’s show, we covered a string of explosive developments reshaping both domestic and international politics. A federal appeals court rejected Donald Trump’s bid to overturn the jury verdict holding him liable for sexually abusing E. Jean Carroll, even as he ignited controversy by railing against Juneteenth as an unnecessary federal holiday. M…

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06/19/25 “Playbook, Paranoia, and the Police State: Juneteenth in the Crosshairs” 59:08

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Today's episode was packed with high-stakes political tension and emotional moments. We began with breaking news: Mike Lindell has been found liable for defamation, continuing the legal reckoning over election lies. At a town hall, Sen. Jon Ossoff fielded questions on impeachment and slammed Trump for corruption, while critics say the GOP is replay…

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06/17/25 “Drums of War, Tanks of Vanity” 54:01

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Today’s show covers rising fears of war as tensions between Israel and Iran escalate, with lawmakers scrambling to prevent President Trump from unilaterally dragging the U.S. into a new conflict. Trump has refused to endorse the G7’s de-escalation statement, even as Fox News pushes unverified claims of secret Iranian nuclear sites—drawing compariso…