Best Brett Rowley Podcasts (2025)

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11/21/25 The GOP Corruption Tour: Ethics, Escorts & DHS Kickbacks 52:43

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Today on Brett Breaks Things, we follow the GOP Corruption Tour as it makes two explosive stops. First, Rep. Cory Mills lands under an ethics investigation while new reporting uncovers a "f*cking bananas" Afghanistan mission involving sex workers, a shadow charity, and Democrats strangely stepping in to save his committee seats. Then we hit stop nu…

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11/20/25 Venezuela Escalates, Halligan Implodes, Bondi Dodges 54:31

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11/19/25 The Epstein Vote 57:53

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Congress overwhelmingly passes the Epstein files bill — and the fallout is immediate. Trump lashes out at reporters, Mike Johnson scrambles to run cover, Thomas Massie breaks ranks, and the GOP splits over what should be a simple transparency vote. Plus: a major federal court ruling blocks Texas' Republican-drawn congressional map.…

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11/18/25 Misconduct & Money 54:08

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A federal judge accuses the Justice Department of potential misconduct in the Comey case, while new mortgage-fraud allegations and Lisa Cook's rare public defense rock Trump's housing and financial team. Meanwhile, Trump's deepening ties to Saudi Arabia return to the spotlight — from F-35 sales to fresh business deals — raising new questions about …

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11/17/25 Obamacare Chaos & Epstein Cover-Up 54:42

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Republicans scramble to reinvent their health-care agenda after years of failed repeal promises, floating a patchwork of ACA tweaks and subsidy extensions that undercut a decade of talking points. Then we dive into the explosive Epstein reversal: Trump suddenly backs a vote to release the files while the DOJ walls off his exposure, new emails surfa…

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11/14/25 Attorney Wars & Mortgage Mayhem 56:48

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Pam Bondi goes on the attack, blasting judges for trying to block Trump's U.S. Attorney picks while defending the coming Comey indictment and rallying behind Lindsay Halligan. Meanwhile, Bill Pulte is at the center of a housing firestorm: a criminal referral targeting Eric Swalwell, Fannie Mae officials ousted after sounding alarms, and watchdogs p…

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11/13/25 The Shutdown Is Over… The Epstein Files Are Not 57:47

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The House finally votes to end the record-long shutdown, but Washington's relief is short-lived as the Epstein petition hits its 218th signature—triggering the next phase of document release. We break down the most explosive revelations from the newly uncovered Epstein emails involving Trump, Larry Summers, and other powerful players, including Eps…

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11/12/25 From Shutdown to Showdown: How the Hill Fell Apart Again 1:14:23

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The House finally returns — and instantly implodes. After six hours of bickering over the funding bill, lawmakers clash over a hidden Senate provision giving members a $500K payout for phone record seizures. McGovern torches GOP hypocrisy on healthcare, Jeffries and Clark call out "real-time corruption," and Trump drops a new round of eyebrow-raisi…

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11/11/25 Shutdown Moves to the House, Democrats Move on Schumer 58:39

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The Senate clears a deal to end the record-breaking shutdown — but the fight's just shifting floors. As the bill heads to the House, Democrats turn their fury on Chuck Schumer, MoveOn demands he step aside, and Trump promises $10,000 bonuses with no idea where the money comes from. Meanwhile, the Justice Department faces new resignations and a deep…

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11/10/25 Shutdown Showdown: Deal, Divisions, and Deadlines 52:40

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The Senate reaches a fragile agreement to end the government shutdown — but unity is nowhere in sight. We break down the bipartisan deal, the fight over ACA tax credits, and the next deadlines that could send Washington right back into gridlock. Plus, the SNAP legal saga keeps millions guessing about their November benefits, and Trump's latest cont…

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11/07/25 Friday Fallout: Flights Canceled, SNAP Restored and Tariffs in the Hot Seat 56:02

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It's a turbulent Friday in America — over 800 flights canceled as the FAA's shutdown-triggered cuts hit airports nationwide. A federal judge orders the Trump administration to fully restore SNAP benefits by Friday, setting off a new legal showdown as the DOJ vows to appeal. And at the Supreme Court, Trump's trillion-dollar tariff program faces shar…

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11/04/25 Election Day: Testing Trump's America 1:18:57

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Voters hit the polls as Trump's trade war hits the Supreme Court and his shutdown hits America's wallets. We've got the tariffs, the SNAP chaos, and the strangest twist yet — Trump backing Andrew Cuomo for NYC mayor.

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10/31/25 Shutdown Day 31: War Drums Abroad, Chaos at Home 1:33:36

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The administration edges toward airstrikes in Venezuela even as America reels from a 31-day (and counting) shutdown. Trump allies target the Senate filibuster, ACA premiums spike, and judges push back on suspended food stamp funds. Plus, DOJ dysfunction deepens — Jan. 6 prosecutors punished, Comey fights charges, and Letitia James hits back. We div…

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10/29/25 The Republican Shutdown: Chaos, Control & Crackdowns 1:12:22

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The Republican-led shutdown is spinning out fast — and so is the fallout. Healthcare premiums are skyrocketing, National Guard troops are being readied for deployment in U.S. cities, and Border Patrol chief Greg Bovino faces federal scrutiny over his crackdown tactics. From Washington gridlock to militarized streets, this shutdown isn't just about …

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10/28/25 Trump 2028? The Unconstitutional Quest for a 3rd Term… 1:32:54

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The Constitution says two terms — but Donald Trump and his camp keep flirting with "Term Three." From merch to murmurs of a "plan", we'll dig into the legal reality of the Twenty‑Second Amendment (which flatly bars another election), the wild ideas floating around how it might be circumvented, and what it means for American democracy. Is this theat…

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10/24/25 PARDONS & PAYBACK — The Weaponization Continues 53:51

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Donald Trump's latest pardon — freeing Binance founder Changpeng "CZ" Zhao after his money-laundering conviction — isn't just a headline, it's a statement. While allies walk free and fortunes grow, Trump's justice machine turns its aim toward his critics. From Letitia James suddenly facing case dismissals, to Jack Smith begging to testify publicly,…

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10/22/25 New Presidential Grift: $230 Million DOJ Cash Grab 58:14

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Trump is demanding $230 million from the Department of Justice — the same one he runs — claiming he deserves repayment for "past investigations." Brett breaks down the self-lawsuit, the legal absurdity, and how Trump's Justice Department has become his personal ATM. Plus: the "Stop the Steal" revival inside the White House and why his Argentina bee…

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10/221/25 Message Drama: Texts, Leaks & Meltdowns Inside Trump's Circle 55:06

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The receipts are in — and they're ugly. Trump's Office of Special Counsel nominee is under fire for racist remarks, Lindsey Halligan's messages with a Lawfare reporter raise eyebrows, and James Comey's lawyers just threw the first punch in court. It's message meltdown Monday.

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10/20/25 No Kings vs. "The King": The Protest Heard 'Round the Country 52:07

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Massive "No Kings" protests sweep across America — from San Francisco's human banner to rallies in Idaho — as Trump mocks the movement and hints at invoking the Insurrection Act, claiming "unquestioned power." Meanwhile, prosecutors who resisted his political pressure are being fired. This episode breaks down the growing clash between a populist mo…

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10/17/25 This Is Why We Protest 1:25:09

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"No Kings" weekend is here — and everyone's losing their minds. Johnson calls it Antifa, Cruz blames Soros, and Bondi's hunting for signs. Plus: Trump's not-so secret CIA ops in Venezuela, the shutdown stalemate, and the Supreme Court quietly rewriting democracy.

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10/16/25 Weaponizing the IRS — The Next Front in Political Retribution 56:19

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Today we break down the Wall Street Journal investigation on Trump's Treasury team reportedly planning an IRS overhaul that would allow "criminal inquiries" into left-leaning groups. We'll break down how this move mirrors global strongman tactics and connects to Trump's broader campaign of retribution, from DOJ firings to pressure on Jack Smith and…

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10/15/25 The Voting Rights Showdown 57:24

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The Supreme Court takes aim at the Voting Rights Act—again. Brett breaks down how the Louisiana case could redraw political power across America, and why Republicans are quietly eyeing 19 new seats if the ruling goes their way. Plus: Trump tightens the screws on Democrats during the shutdown, freezing billions in "Democrat programs," and openly tie…

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10/14/25 Hot Mics and Hard Lines: Egypt, the Pentagon, and Letitia's Rally Cry 55:49

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From Cairo to Washington — Trump's "law and order" admiration gets fact-checked, the Pentagon faces a media mutiny, and Letitia James channels resistance at the Mamdani rally. Hot mics, harsh truths, and headlines that matter.

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10/13/25 No Kings Is Back — And America's Boiling Over 54:21

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Last time brought 5 million to the streets. This weekend, even more are expected as Trump allies calls the movement "hating America" while firing thousands continuee and cutting deals with foreign royals. The hypocrisy writes itself.

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10/10/25 Weaponized Justice: The Letitia James Indictment 54:18

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One of Donald Trump's top political foe has become the latest target of his Justice Department. Today, we unpack the bombshell indictment of New York Attorney General Letitia James — the charges, the timeline, and the politics behind it. Is this really "accountability' or pure retaliation? Brett breaks down how weaponized justice just took on a who…