The Joe Pags Show

Pags brings you President Trump's latest remarks from the campaign trail before getting into Enes Kanter Freedom being removed from a WNBA game—and the controversy surrounding what happened. Then Pags turns his attention to Senate Majority Leader John Thune and asks the question frustrated Republicans keep asking: Why is he still leading the Senate if the GOP agenda isn't getting across the finish line? Next, James O'Keefe heads to Alaska with an undercover investigation into the state's voting system, and Pags breaks down what he uncovered and the questions it raises about election integrity. Plus, a potentially major development in the search for Nancy Guthrie as authorities investigate human remains discovered in Pima County. Could this finally provide an answer in the months-long mystery? Pags has the latest as the story develops. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pags breaks down a major Supreme Court victory for President Trump on mail-in voting just months before the midterms—and explains why involving the U.S. Postal Service could be a game-changing part of the plan. Then Vice President JD Vance hits the campaign trail, including a stop in Maine where Susan Collins and the battle for control of the Senate take center stage. Back in Texas, things are getting VERY expensive: Ted Cruz predicts the Paxton Senate race could become a staggering $200 million political war as Gov. Greg Abbott throws his support behind Ken Paxton. Then Kay Hill joins Pags with a wild update from New York City. Zohran Mamdani reportedly disappeared on vacation after announcing his controversial pied-à-terre tax proposal—and now even major media outlets are asking where he went. Are Mamdani's biggest promises already falling apart? Pags and Kay dig into the growing backlash, while callers have some MUCH stronger words for the DSA and its agenda. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pags breaks down the strategy to squeeze Iran economically and asks whether financial pressure can finally force the regime to fold without escalating the war even further. Then things take a completely different turn as the dethroned Miss North Carolina USA sues the Miss USA organization for defamation. Was she actually given a fair chance, or did another knee-jerk cancellation happen before all the facts were known? Pags compares the controversy to Shane Gillis being fired from Saturday Night Live, and the entire crew jumps into a lively debate about cancel culture and whether people and organizations are too quick to destroy someone's reputation. They also get into the latest hit show On Patrol: Live before Lt. Col. Jeffrey Addicott joins Pags for a deep dive into Iran. Who actually holds power inside the country—the president, the theocracy or the IRGC? Is the Strait of Hormuz really open or closed? And what exactly is happening with the proposed buffer zone? Addicott cuts through the confusion and explains what's really happening inside Iran. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pags kicks things off with the latest chapter of "Ballgate" as President Trump gets the green light to continue White House ballroom construction—for now—and answers reporters' questions about the project. Then things get wonderfully off the rails: Pags battles technology, talks Jason Statham, and flashes back to his days as a news reporter for a hilarious conversation about all the names and words broadcasters desperately try not to mispronounce on the air. Sam has her own technology meltdown over devices that seemingly listen to everything you say just to serve you another ad—and callers quickly reveal she's definitely not alone. Then Pags turns to the Karmelo Anthony case, where a judge is considering previously unheard evidence as Anthony seeks a new trial, and explains what could happen next. Finally, Pags takes on Rep. Greg Casar, arguing that his rhetoric on immigration shows far more concern for people in the country illegally than the Americans he's supposed to represent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pags turns the show over to a major night in South Carolina as President Trump rallies behind Darline Graham and explains exactly why he's throwing his support behind her. Pags brings you Trump's remarks LIVE, reacting in real time to the biggest moments and what the endorsement could mean for Graham's political future. The phones light up as listeners weigh in on whether she's the right person for the job and what Trump's backing means for the race. Plus, Trump addresses the ongoing White House ballroom battle and makes clear that construction is moving forward—for now. It's a live, unpredictable hour of Trump, Graham, politics and plenty of reaction from Pags and listeners across America. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Free Speech Friday, and Joe Pags is going EVERYWHERE. He starts with Boston and Massachusetts politicians he says have completely lost the plot, including lawmakers proudly defending transgender athletes competing in women's sports. Then it's time for some incredible music history: Michael Jackson wanted Prince on "Bad," so why did Prince turn down what could've been one of the biggest duets EVER? Pags reveals the hilarious reason before flashing back to the glory days of MTV, talking Stevie Wonder, and revisiting Shaq's wild story that left him wondering whether Stevie can actually see. The phones light up before Pags turns to Vice President JD Vance campaigning in Ohio, playing his favorite moments and explaining why he loves seeing the VP get out and speak directly to Americans. Plus, the first deportation flight lands in Haiti following the TPS suspension—and somehow the crew ends up debating one of America's greatest mysteries: Why do we write dates backwards compared with England? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pags takes on Eric Swalwell and contrasts him with Texas Rep. Brandon Gill, arguing Gill represents exactly the kind of fighter Republicans need while Swalwell represents everything wrong with the Washington swamp. Pags asks whether there will ever be real accountability surrounding Swalwell and has a message for Californians moving to Texas: Come on over—but don't bring California's politics with you. Then the show heads to Georgia, where Atlanta's mayor is furious after the city was snubbed by the DNC, leaving Pags wondering whether Democrats are now accusing their own party of racism. He also revisits Georgia's controversial election results and explains why he still questions how the state's two Democratic senators ended up in Washington. Then Pags brings the receipts on Florida Democrat Angie Nixon, comparing clips that he says reveal a dramatic change in how she speaks depending on the audience. Finally, the FBI says it stopped an ISIS-inspired plot to bomb New York's Capitol building—an alarming story Pags says deserves everyone's attention. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pags floats a provocative idea: What if U.S. senators were allocated proportionally by population? The conversation somehow detours into the buffet where Joe has actually been kicked out before things turn serious with an Air Force major reportedly placed in pretrial confinement after calling for President Trump's removal. Pags argues that serving in the military comes with a chain of command—and active-duty personnel don't get to ignore lawful authority because they dislike the commander in chief. Then a new study stops Joe in his tracks: Could 40% of the music being released now really be AI-generated? As a lifelong music lover, Pags absolutely HATES where this could be headed. Finally, Rep. Nancy Mace joins the show for a revealing conversation about "TattooGate." Why reveal her tattoos now? Did she know she'd break the internet? What does she say to people judging her because of them, and what's next for her political career? Plus, Mace weighs in on whether Lindsey Graham's sister should be the next senator from South Carolina—and her answer may surprise you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pags starts with the economy as Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent turns the left's own economic arguments against them—and Pags has the highlights. Then comes a major election-year development as a judge hands President Trump and Republicans a significant redistricting victory with the midterms rapidly approaching. The crew also has WAY too much fun with the latest White House ballroom drama as construction races ahead despite a court-ordered pause, before Pags digs into a Supreme Court case that could complicate Trump's next move on climate regulations. Then Article III Project's Will Chamberlain joins the program for a must-hear SCOTUS deep dive: Will the justices rule on mail-in ballots before the midterms? Is the Court increasingly limiting executive power—and how much can Trump actually do about it? Chamberlain breaks down the good rulings, the bad rulings, and why the White House ballroom has somehow become a serious legal fight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pags breaks down Cory Mills' election loss and revisits the viral moment involving DSA-backed Florida candidate Angie Nixon yelling on the state House floor. Pags takes on the argument that criticism of Nixon is somehow racist, plays Debbie Wasserman Schultz's response when asked whether she actually supports Nixon, and challenges Nixon's own rhetoric, asking where the evidence is to back up some of her biggest claims. From the debate over for-profit prisons to the Democratic Socialists' growing list of demands, Pags asks a bigger question: If these ideas are so radical, why are the candidates pushing them actually WINNING? He also looks at Byron Donalds' huge night, delivers his post-election assessment of Cory Mills, and then throws open the phone lines—and America has A LOT to say about where the Democratic Party, the DSA and Florida politics are heading. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pags asks the question that takes over the entire hour: Is the WNBA creating its own controversies on purpose? The crew jumps into a fiery discussion after the league blocks Sophie Cunningham from selling viral meme merchandise, while former NBA player Royce White officially declares for the 2027 WNBA Draft and throws even more fuel onto the culture-war fire. Pags explains why his frustration with the NFL during the Colin Kaepernick controversy was ultimately less about Kaepernick himself and more about how the league handled it—and asks whether the WNBA is making the same mistake. Then Brittney Griner's comments about refusing to be housed with men in a Russian prison resurface alongside an older viral poolside video, raising a much bigger question for Pags: What checks and balances does the WNBA actually have when it comes to eligibility in women's sports? Are athletes' sexes being verified at all—and if so, how? The phone lines absolutely EXPLODE as listeners weigh in on one of the show's most heated debates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pags asks why President Trump's ballroom has become such a massive controversy before reacting to Michigan Democrat Abdul El-Sayed's eyebrow-raising comparison involving Jesus Christ—prompting one question: Michigan, are you really buying this? Then Pags gets into a U.S. Air Force flight forced to turn back from Antarctica amid a reported Russian missile threat and brings you Trump's latest answers to reporters outside the White House construction. The president weighs in on the Strait of Hormuz and warns countries supporting Iran of an "Economic D-Day," but Pags wants to know why America is still negotiating when he believes the U.S. has the power to force Iran to back down. Then comes a number that should terrify every American: $40 TRILLION in national debt. Pags explains why Washington's spending looks nothing like the way normal families are forced to live—and warns that the financial pressure could become another weapon used to divide the country. Finally, he digs into Derek Chauvin's bombshell new filing seeking to overturn his conviction over alleged misconduct, making his position clear: Forget the politics—Americans should want the truth, wherever it leads. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pags goes back to Nancy Pelosi's own words from 2007 about illegal immigrants and welfare—and compares them to today's Democratic Party, asking how the party moved THIS far in less than two decades. Then there's a stunning new twist in the Fang Fang saga as Eric Swalwell makes an admission Pags says deserves serious attention. Pags also takes on the Democratic Socialists of America, arguing you don't have to slap labels on anyone when they're proudly labeling themselves, before turning to Boston Mayor Michelle Wu and the growing ideological fight inside the Democratic Party. But Pags says Republicans and conservatives have their own divisions to solve, too: How does either side bring its coalition back together? The phones light up with Americans weighing in before Pags ends with a painfully awkward viral moment involving the Minneapolis mayor, a dance and what Joe calls some truly embarrassing political pandering. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pags tackles the question at the center of the Iran conflict: Who actually owns the Strait of Hormuz—and can ANY country claim control over one of the most important waterways on Earth? Then the 2028 conversation heats up. Who should Republicans nominate after Trump, why is Pete Hegseth suddenly making waves, and could President Trump seriously pursue a third term? Pags wants to know who YOU want at the top of the ticket. He also digs into rising gas prices and why drivers who rely on certain types of fuel are getting hit even harder. Then NewsNation's Robert Sherman joins Pags LIVE from Doha, Qatar, with an on-the-ground look at the Strait of Hormuz. Does Iran have any legitimate claim to the entire waterway? Is it actually open or closed right now? How does this confrontation end? And what are the Iranian and Persian people themselves saying as the pressure builds? Sherman cuts through the competing claims and breaks down what's really happening in the region. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pags and the crew start off having some fun—from Canadian bacon and shrimp to Joe admitting his name may have been dropped to police once or twice over the years—before remembering ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard following his death at 77 and celebrating the incredible legacy he leaves behind. Then President Trump posts a map labeling the Strait of Hormuz as U.S. territory, and Pags says the presidential troll is officially on a roll. Things somehow get even stranger when a Massachusetts mayor facing fraud charges goes viral over questions about his ability to speak English—and the crew can't help themselves when he attempts to prove the critics wrong. Then NewsNation's Robert Sherman joins Pags from Doha, Qatar, for an incredible firsthand look at the Middle East. Who really has rights to the Strait of Hormuz? Is it open or closed? How does this conflict actually end, and what's happening with the Iranian people behind the headlines? Sherman also pulls back the curtain on what everyday life is really like in Qatar, giving listeners a fascinating perspective you don't normally hear from someone actually there. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pags reacts to President Trump's late-night Truth Social post questioning America's support for South Korea—and this time, Pags has a real problem with what the president is saying. South Korea is an important U.S. ally, so what exactly is Trump trying to accomplish? Pags brings you Trump's own explanation before another jaw-dropping moment: the president floats the idea of making the Strait of Hormuz U.S. territory. Could that even happen? Then Trump gets into a fiery back-and-forth with a CNN reporter and weighs in on the growing controversy surrounding Flock surveillance cameras. Finally, former Deputy National Security Adviser Victoria Coates joins the program to cut through the noise on the biggest foreign-policy questions of the moment. Why is Trump suddenly talking this way about South Korea? Is America actually defeating Iran—economically, militarily, or both? And after weeks of conflicting claims, is the Strait of Hormuz OPEN or CLOSED? Coates gives Pags a definitive answer and reveals where the Iran conflict goes from here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pags asks whether President Trump's controversial ballroom project can actually move forward—and digs into the legal and political fight surrounding it. Then, what's going on with Candace Owens and Andrew Wilson, and why was Owens reportedly asking for $300,000 to debate? Pags breaks down that drama before getting into Nancy Mace's latest viral moment that's setting the internet on fire. Then Joe turns his attention to James Talarico—and he does NOT hold back. Pags challenges Talarico's claims about the SAVE America Act, accuses him of misleading voters about what the legislation actually does, and asks whether Democrats genuinely believe some of the arguments they're making. The phones light up as listeners weigh in, while Pags explains why he believes Talarico is an entirely different political animal—and one Republicans shouldn't underestimate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pags wants an answer to a question that isn't going away: Where is Mitch McConnell, and what's the real update on his condition? Then Pags breaks down another Supreme Court setback for President Trump in the $5 million E. Jean Carroll case before absolutely unloading on reports that Iran is offering $30,000 bounties for killing American troops. From there, things get bizarre: Google is reportedly spending $10 million on Spirit Airlines' old data to train its AI—yes, really—and Nancy Mace is showing off new tattoos while launching a YouTube show after her political career took a dramatic turn. Finally, Kay Hill joins Pags for a wide-ranging look at the state of the conservative movement. Why is comedian Shane Gillis suddenly part of the political conversation? What's really happening inside the so-called deep state? And are Trump's numbers with young Americans flashing a warning sign for Republicans? Pags and Kay connect the dots in a conversation that goes places you won't expect. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pags dives into the stunning Luigi Mangione development after Mangione pleaded guilty to federal stalking charges and openly admitted in court that he shot and killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Pags GOES OFF: If he's admitting to the killing, how are we talking about stalking charges—and what happens now with the separate New York murder case? The callers have plenty to say before Free Speech Friday takes a hilarious detour into traveling, food and the crew just having some fun. Then Pags tackles a wild new concern out of Washington: AI chatbots are increasingly being used to help do the work of Congress, but who's actually watching the machines? Finally, President Trump hits Long Island alongside FBI Director Kash Patel and Attorney General Todd Blanche to tout newly released FBI numbers showing violent crime fell sharply in 2025. Pags brings you his favorite moments as Trump, Patel and Blanche make the case that the administration's crime strategy is working—and Trump has plenty to say about just how much safer he believes America is becoming. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pags dives into the Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White WNBA controversy, finding plenty of hilarity in a debate that raises a very serious question about the future of women's sports. The phones light up as listeners say they've had enough of institutions bending over backward to accommodate a tiny percentage of the population. Then YouTuber, reporter and storyteller Alessi Allaman joins Pags for a disturbing deep dive into Flock cameras and America's rapidly expanding surveillance network. What exactly are these cameras collecting? Why are some positioned near parks and swimming pools? Who has access to the data? And what about allegations of law-enforcement officers misusing surveillance systems to track women? Allaman reveals what he's uncovered, what Americans aren't being told, and why the cameras popping up seemingly everywhere deserve a much closer look. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pags reacts to the arrest of a suspect in the vandalism at Washington's World War II Memorial and asks whether America desperately needs to rethink how it handles people suffering from severe mental illness. He then has the latest on the USS Abraham Lincoln as the carrier prepares to return home amid controversy over living conditions aboard the ship. Pags also unloads after Rep. Joaquin Castro receives the Hispanic Heritage Award for Public Service and turns his attention to President Trump's push for the SAVE America Act. Joe isn't convinced Republicans will actually get it passed—and listeners call in asking why the GOP talks about fighting but so often fails to deliver. Then YouTuber, reporter and storyteller Alessi Allaman joins Pags for a disturbing deep dive into Flock cameras. Why are these surveillance cameras seemingly everywhere—including near parks and pools? Who can access what they record? And are some law-enforcement officers actually abusing the technology to track women? Allaman reveals what he's uncovered about the surveillance system quietly expanding across America—and why you may want to start paying much closer attention. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pags asks a question a lot of Texas parents are probably thinking: Why are we sending kids back to school in the middle of brutal summer heat? As Texas lawmakers revive a push for later start dates, Pags and the crew debate why school calendars vary so wildly across the country—and whether having football players and other student athletes practicing outside in extreme August temperatures makes any sense at all. Then, why is the WNBA suddenly dominating headlines? A league task force is reportedly examining its policies surrounding transgender athletes, potentially forcing the WNBA to confront one of the biggest questions facing women's sports. The crew jumps into the debate, the phones light up, and listeners from across America have PLENTY to say. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pags dives into a bizarre new Matrix project with one pretty massive caveat: the creators want an all-trans cast—and they're struggling to get it funded. Then Pags warns everyone not to get mad before tackling a story he thinks is just plain dumb: the Kennedy Center voting to restore President Trump's name despite a judge's order. Is the "TYFYATTM Center" next? Pags has some fun with it before turning serious as the White House asks the Supreme Court for a speedy decision in its battle over mail-in voting—and Pags is VERY happy to see the issue getting attention. Then legendary New York radio host Sid Rosenberg joins the show and brings the real NYC temperature check. Are actual New Yorkers getting fed up with Zohran Mamdani? What do they think about his pied-à-terre tax push? Is his agenda driving people out of the city? And could Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez really become president? Sid spills the beans on Mamdani, AOC, the state of the inner city and what New Yorkers are really saying when the cameras aren't around. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pags dives into the viral Luigi Mangione story as a surprise federal hearing fuels reports that a plea deal may be coming—and he has some thoughts for the women romanticizing accused killers online. Then, what happened to Tucker Carlson? Pags remembers when Tucker was must-see television, but now Carlson has released a 10-point manifesto for America after previously floating the idea of a new political party. Is this just a political platform—or the beginning of a Tucker 2028 campaign? Pags goes through the list and takes on the narrative point by point. Pags also reacts to the latest fraud crackdown and calls for something Americans rarely seem to see: actual perp walks and handcuffs. Finally, Article III Project senior counsel Josh Hammer joins the program to dig into the stunning federal allegations against the Southern Poverty Law Center, which prosecutors accuse of secretly funneling millions in donor money to people associated with extremist groups—allegations the SPLC denies. Hammer breaks down what prosecutors say happened, where the money allegedly went and why the case matters. Then he and Pags tackle Tucker's 10-point plan and what it could mean for the future of the conservative movement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pags kicks things off with a Truth Alert as Karoline Leavitt announces she's stepping down as White House Press Secretary to focus on being a full-time mom. Then Pags breaks down four major takeaways from primary night, including David Crowley's victory over democratic socialist Francesca Hong in Wisconsin and Michele Tafoya's big win. But things really heat up when Julián and Joaquin Castro are back in the headlines. Pags tears into Julián's latest comments on illegal immigration and issues an open invitation for him to come on the show and debate it. He also reacts to Joaquin Castro's push to end San Antonio's 287(g) cooperation with ICE, asking why anyone assumes Hispanic Americans must automatically oppose immigration enforcement—and why someone's heritage should ever determine their politics. Finally, Todd Blanche announces the arrests and indictments of 11 people accused of running a marriage-fraud scheme involving Chinese nationals and American citizens. Pags has one question after the arrests: What happens to everyone who exploited the scheme now? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pags sounds the alarm over "popcorn brain," as doctors warn that constant scrolling, short-form videos and nonstop digital stimulation could be damaging kids' ability to focus. Pags says you can see the problem everywhere: children who can barely look away from their phones. So what are parents supposed to do when an entire generation is growing up glued to a screen? Pags has a simple starting point: Get off your damn phone! Listeners jump in with their own experiences before Dr. Jesse Lopez joins the program for a revealing deep dive into the newly exposed Fauci communications. What was being discussed privately about COVID while Americans were hearing something very different publicly? Why did Biden's pardon reach all the way back to 2014—and why was that exact timeframe chosen? Dr. Lopez brings the documents and evidence as he and Pags dig into the questions that still haven't been answered. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pags revisits the incredible viral video showing President Trump slipping away from Air Force One in a catering truck—and now Trump himself is explaining what happened. Pags brings you the president's response, including why Trump says he follows whatever security measures the Secret Service and military believe are necessary. Then Trump answers another massive question: Could he actually run for a third term? Pags also tackles the continuing mystery surrounding the Strait of Hormuz—Trump says America has total control, Iran says otherwise, and Pags makes clear which side he trusts. Then things get even wilder: a former Southern Poverty Law Center CFO is accused in a stunning $1.2 million scheme involving white supremacist groups, while a reported ICE plan involving electric-shock gloves has Pags saying enforcement can go too far. The callers weigh in before filmmaker and journalist Ami Horowitz joins the show with a fascinating campus experiment: Students identified themselves politically, answered a series of questions about what they actually believe—and some discovered their views were far more Republican than they ever realized. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pags takes on three of the biggest names in Democratic politics as Kamala Harris, Nancy Pelosi and Hillary Clinton all make headlines—and Joe has plenty to say about each of them. He dismantles Harris' latest argument on voting, calls out Pelosi for what he sees as complete denial, and can't believe Hillary Clinton is back in the conversation again, reminding everyone why one of his favorite political moments remains the fact that she never became president. Then the show takes a completely different turn: the FAA has reportedly hired more than 2,000 gamers into the air traffic control pipeline since April. Pags, a lifelong gamer himself, goes all-in on whether gaming skills actually translate to one of the most stressful jobs in America, reminisces about playing Doom, looks at the six-figure salaries controllers can earn, and opens the phones for a lively conversation with listeners. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pags dives headfirst into a WNBA controversy that's guaranteed to get people talking: former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom has written a letter declaring for the 2027 WNBA Draft. Pags asks whether anyone is actually watching the league, gets into the latest Sophie Cunningham drama, and explains what makes basketball so captivating in the first place—the extraordinary athletic ability most of us could never dream of having. The phones light up as listeners jump into the debate before Dinesh D'Souza joins the program with a fascinating conversation that goes back thousands of years. With a new book coming out, D'Souza tackles one of the biggest questions of faith and science: Can you accept modern science and still believe the Bible's historical accounts? Drawing on his visits to archaeological sites across Israel, he explains why he believes discovery after discovery reinforces the biblical record—and why what researchers are still uncovering could change how you look at Scripture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pags breaks down the incredible video showing exactly how President Trump secretly switched planes during his overseas trip—a security maneuver straight out of a James Bond movie. But Pags has a major question: Why reveal the trick? Who leaked the details, and could exposing how the Secret Service moved the president create a security problem going forward? Then, Pags reacts to Trump's announcement that Medicaid will no longer fund gender-transition surgeries or medications for minors, arguing taxpayers never should have been forced to pay for them in the first place. He also brings you Tom Homan's latest comments on the administration's effort to drive down crime, particularly in Washington, D.C. Finally, Heritage Foundation legal expert Cully Stimson joins the program to tackle the unanswered legal questions surrounding Anthony Fauci. Could Fauci legally invoke the Fifth after receiving a pardon? What happens if he writes a book and reveals information he refused to tell Congress? Could states still prosecute him? And if Stimson were Fauci's attorney, would he have advised him to take the Fifth? It's a fascinating legal deep dive into whether Fauci could still face accountability. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pags asks the question that still doesn't have a simple answer: Who actually controls the Strait of Hormuz, and is it really open? With the midterms just 90 days away, Trump's approval numbers slipping and Democrats increasingly unified in their attacks on Republicans, Pags argues the Iran conflict needs an endgame. He brings you the biggest moments from President Trump's Oval Office remarks, explains why he trusts the president but isn't buying the idea that America has 100% control of the Strait, and asks what changed if Iran is suddenly getting anything from the United States. Pags also reacts to reports that Trump wants Iran to compensate victims of its attacks. Then the show takes a wild turn: helicopter parents are apparently showing up to their adult children's JOB INTERVIEWS. Pags says absolutely not, the crew weighs in, and listeners flood the phones for a hilarious debate over whether it's finally time for parents to CUT THE CORD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pags dives into newly released Senate committee records involving Dr. Anthony Fauci, including text messages discussing concerns surrounding COVID mRNA vaccination and pregnant women. Pags argues the documents raise a huge question: If Fauci had concerns behind the scenes, did Americans hear the same story publicly? Dr. Jay Bhattacharya weighs in on the revelations from Fauci's diary and what they could mean for the pandemic-era narrative. Then Jonathan DeBarros joins the program with a story you have to hear to believe. The Republican candidate for Connecticut's 5th Congressional District spent 19 years in prison for murder before being exonerated and receiving a full pardon. DeBarros alleges critical evidence was hidden or destroyed, tells Pags how he went from a prison cell to running for Congress, and makes his case for why Connecticut voters should send him to Washington. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pags breaks down President Trump's new executive action on childhood vaccines and brings you the biggest moments from his Oval Office announcement about changes to the vaccination schedule. He also has the latest after a massive earthquake strikes Colombia before diving into a story that has the entire crew asking: Has tipping culture completely lost its mind? A Shake Shack customer claims the price of an order actually increased after selecting "no tip" at a self-service kiosk, and Pags wants to know why we're being asked to tip a machine in the first place. Then he reacts to Michigan Democrat Abdul El-Sayed acknowledging that "free" healthcare means Americans paying more in taxes. Finally, Kay Hill joins the program to connect the dots between El-Sayed, Zohran Mamdani and the growing Democratic Socialists of America movement. Are they finally saying out loud what they want to do with power? And what do Flock cameras have to do with any of it? Pags and Kay put on the proverbial tinfoil hats and go down a rabbit hole you don't want to miss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pags breaks down the immigration crisis unfolding in Spain, explaining how the surge of migrants has sparked political turmoil across Europe before bringing you President Trump's reaction and the biggest moments from his remarks. Pags argues the situation mirrors years of lax border enforcement under the Biden administration and asks whether countries can survive without expecting newcomers to assimilate into their culture. He also reacts to an exclusive report on Temporary Protected Status, explaining why he believes the word "temporary" should actually mean something. Then Pags dives into the growing battle over Todd Blanche's confirmation, examining who's standing in the way, why some Senate Republicans are urging President Trump not to delay the nomination, and what Trump had to say from Camp David about getting his nominee confirmed. The show also features Trump's comments on what he calls the weaponization of government under the Biden administration, Marco Rubio's latest foreign policy update from the Cabinet meeting, and a surprising legal twist as prosecutors move to drop charges against Olympian David Hearn after acknowledging the National Mall's reflecting pool damage may have been caused by a flawed installation rather than criminal conduct. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pags delivers one of his most passionate monologues yet, asking how America can keep spending trillions of dollars without driving straight into a fiscal disaster. He reacts to President Trump's comments on the cyberattack in Minnesota, Trump's pledge to rapidly rebuild the U.S. military after years of depleted stockpiles, and warns that if Washington doesn't get spending under control, a financial reckoning is inevitable. Pags also breaks down the latest spike in oil prices after Iran threatened shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, checks in on the latest DOGE developments, and opens the phones for listener reactions. Then New York radio host Rich Valdés joins the program for a deep dive into the political transformation of New York City. They discuss Zohran Mamdani's agenda, his controversial comments about Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the growing concerns surrounding his policies, whether New Yorkers are finally reaching a breaking point, what role Gov. Kathy Hochul plays in the city's future, and whether there's still a path for voters to change course. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Free Speech Friday, and Joe Pags kicks things off with his always-entertaining Dopes of the Day before turning his attention to Kamala Harris' latest call to rethink the Electoral College, asking whether anyone is actually buying what she's selling. He also reacts to Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson's comments about being "selective" with media appearances—even as she sat down on Michelle Obama's podcast—raising questions about media access and transparency. Then explorer and researcher Mike Collins joins the program for a mind-blowing conversation that challenges everything you thought you knew about ancient history. After visiting more than 300 archaeological sites around the world, Collins explains why he believes humans were living in the Americas at least 12,000 years ago, shares discoveries that mainstream history often overlooks, and reveals evidence that could completely change the way we understand our past. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pags continues breaking down Dr. Anthony Fauci's explosive Senate testimony, asking why so many powerful voices still seem determined to protect him. Pags argues Fauci wasn't America's top health official but a longtime NIH bureaucrat who gained extraordinary influence during the pandemic, and questions why he suddenly decided to keep a personal diary late in life. He also reacts to Harvey Levin's passionate defense of Fauci, examining how media figures have helped shape the public narrative. Later, Pags asks why Fauci was given an opening statement before facing tough questions from senators, argues Democrats consistently outmaneuver Republicans when it comes to messaging and public perception, and explains why accountability shouldn't end with congressional hearings—asking whether lawsuits and other legal challenges could finally force the truth into the open. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pags reacts to another speech from Senate Majority Leader John Thune, explaining why he believes Republican leadership isn't delivering when it matters most. Pags asks whether it's finally time for a new Senate leader, breaks down what's standing in the way of Todd Blanche's confirmation, and examines why Sen. John Cornyn has become a central figure in the controversy as President Trump weighs whether to delay the nomination to win over GOP holdouts. Along the way, Pags shares one of his funniest memories with his mother before turning to one of the biggest legal stories in Washington. Will Chamberlain of the Article III Project joins the program to break down what really happened during Dr. Anthony Fauci's Senate testimony, why invoking the Fifth Amendment may not end the story, how senators could still pursue contempt proceedings, whether Biden's blanket pardons have legal limits, if states could bring their own cases against Fauci, and what it will take to get Todd Blanche confirmed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pags takes on Rep. Jasmine Crockett after her latest comments about education, explaining why he believes the facts tell a very different story. He also brings you Rapid Fire News, including Mandela Barnes ending his run for Wisconsin governor and the latest developments in the still-unsolved Nancy Guthrie investigation. Then Pags turns to immigration, reacting as President Trump unveils a new initiative aimed at replacing illegal immigrant truck drivers with qualified American veterans while Europe faces a full-scale border crisis. With thousands of migrants surging into Spain and Italy calling for emergency action, Pags asks whether Europe is becoming a warning for the United States. Finally, NewsNation's Ali Bradley joins the show with an eye-opening report from the front lines, breaking down what's really happening across Spain and the European Union, why open-border policies are fueling the crisis, and what the latest developments mean for immigration here at home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It was the biggest story in America, and Joe Pags has the explosive moments you won't see anywhere else. Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment more than 100 times during his highly anticipated Senate testimony despite having received a presidential pardon, refusing to answer questions from Sen. Rand Paul, Sen. Josh Hawley, and others about COVID-19, NIH funding, and internal government decisions. Pags asks the question millions of Americans are asking: If Fauci can't incriminate himself, why won't he tell the truth? He reacts to calls for a contempt vote, Hawley's takedown of Fauci's newfound wealth, Bernie Moreno's fiery confrontation, and President Trump's comments about inheriting Fauci while repeatedly disagreeing with his policies. Then Sen. Ron Johnson joins the show to expose what he says really happened behind the scenes, revealing the key testimony, diary entries, safety warnings, and unanswered questions the media ignored—and explaining why the fight for accountability is far from over.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pags takes a closer look at the latest Texas polling and asks whether the headlines are telling the whole story. With media outlets claiming key statewide races are tightening, Pags breaks down who is actually being surveyed, how polling samples can shape the narrative, and what a "suppression poll" is—explaining why some polls may be designed to influence voters as much as measure them. He also discusses whether Sen. John Cornyn could stand in the way of Todd Blanche's nomination. Then FCC Chairman Brendan Carr joins the program for a wide-ranging interview, responding directly to claims that he's trying to silence ABC, Disney, or Jimmy Kimmel, explaining what the FCC can and can't do. Carr also discusses cracking down on foreign robocall operations, whether more customer service jobs could return to the United States, expanding satellite connectivity to rural America, and how new technology could dramatically improve phone and internet service for millions of Americans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pags recaps Dr. Anthony Fauci's explosive Senate testimony and his interview with Sen. Ron Johnson, revisiting Fauci's biggest controversies and asking the question millions of Americans are now asking: Will the Senate actually vote to hold him in contempt of Congress, or will he walk away without accountability? Pags also weighs in on the growing controversy over judges allowing transgender inmates to transfer to prisons based on gender identity, arguing that safety—not politics—should drive prison policy. Then he breaks down President Trump's latest warning to Iran as tensions in the Middle East continue to escalate. Finally, Heritage Foundation Chief Economist E.J. Antoni joins the program to explain what's really happening with the U.S. economy. Is America truly doing better than it was under Biden? Why are gas prices so volatile? How is the conflict with Iran affecting inflation and affordability? Antoni breaks down the federal debt, central banking, and why ending global instability could be one of the biggest boosts to the American economy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pags reacts to the release of Anthony Fauci's COVID-era diary and explains why he believes this could be one of the biggest accountability moments since the pandemic began. With Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. promising answers and Fauci preparing to testify before Congress, Pags tears apart media headlines he says are designed to protect the former COVID adviser and asks the question everyone wants answered: Now that Fauci has been pardoned, can he still refuse to answer under oath? Pags revisits Fauci's infamous claim that "I am the science," argues the American people were misled for years, and calls the pandemic response "the crime of the century." He also pays tribute to the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, bringing listeners remarks from President Trump and Vice President Vance at the Capitol Rotunda ceremony before asking one question nobody else seems to be: Where was Mitch McConnell? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pags breaks down why Anthony Fauci may have far fewer legal options than many think as he prepares to testify before Congress, explaining why a presidential pardon doesn't protect someone from lying under oath. He reacts to Rep. James Comer's warning that Joe Biden's pardon won't shield Fauci from perjury, while also admitting he's skeptical America will ever see real accountability. Pags then turns to the world stage as President Trump meets with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and later welcomes Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to the White House, making the case that Americans are ready to see the wars in both Iran and Ukraine come to an end. He also reacts to Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear calling on Mitch McConnell to either prove he's fit to serve or step aside. Finally, former Congressman and Judge Ted Poe joins the show for a can't-miss conversation about his years working alongside Lindsey Graham, whether Graham truly deserved the "war hawk" label, what the latest strikes have actually done to Iran's military, whether the Strait of Hormuz remains a threat, and what a real end to the conflict could look like. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pags is fed up with changing the clocks twice a year and reacts to President Trump's renewed push to finally end daylight saving time, explaining why it's long overdue. He also takes on the latest controversy surrounding the FCC and ABC, asking whether government regulators should be policing news organizations at all, and makes the case that DEI has become discrimination disguised as fairness. Then Pags dives into the Pentagon's groundbreaking AI partnership with the United Arab Emirates, asking why America is choosing the UAE as its first bilateral AI defense partner and what it means for the future of national security. Finally, former Congressman and Judge Ted Poe returns for Part 2 of an eye-opening conversation, breaking down where the conflicts with Iran and Ukraine go from here, what victory actually looks like, and the difficult decisions facing President Trump and America's allies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pags sounds the alarm over a disturbing TikTok and Netflix-inspired trend after a young woman lost her life, using the tragedy to deliver a powerful warning about social media, online influence, and why what you post today can follow you forever. Pags explains why people need to think before they record, think before they upload, and why chasing viral attention can have devastating consequences. Then, aboard Air Force One, President Trump responds to questions about whether America's weapons stockpiles are running low, directly pushing back on the growing narrative. Pags traces the rumor back to Sen. Mark Kelly and dismantles the claims point by point before bringing you more of the president's comments, including his blunt response to Sen. John Thune and why he says no one—not Congress or foreign leaders—is going to tell him who the United States can and cannot sell weapons to. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pags reacts to President Trump's latest push to get the SAVE Act across the finish line, explaining why he believes it's time for Trump to turn up the pressure on Senate Majority Leader John Thune to eliminate the filibuster and deliver on election integrity. Pags also highlights Trump's remarks from Michigan on the economy and what the president says is widespread fraud costing Americans billions. Then the focus shifts to New York City, where Zohran Mamdani's latest proposals have Pags asking just how far the socialist agenda can go. From publishing the names and addresses of property owners who could face new taxes to rent freezes and taxpayer-funded grocery stores, Pags warns this is about far more than lowering prices—it's about expanding government control. Is this the future Democrats want for America? Finally, Kay Hill joins the show to expose the economic reality behind government-run grocery stores, price controls, and subsidized markets, explaining why these policies could devastate small businesses and reshape the relationship between citizens and government in ways every American should understand. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pags breaks down a series of jaw-dropping moments that he says prove today's Democrats aren't even trying to hide their agenda anymore. From Democratic Socialists openly pushing socialism on national television to Chuck Schumer declaring the SAVE Act "dead on arrival," Pags asks how far the left is willing to go. He reacts as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth declares the southern border has been virtually shut down, calls out Sen. Jon Ossoff for an awkward defense of Mark Kelly, and exposes newly surfaced deleted social media posts from Darializa Avila Chevalier praising Marxism and communist leaders. Then Daniel Turner, founder of Power the Future, joins the show to explain why America's energy future may depend on a nuclear renaissance. What do President Trump's new executive orders really do? Why has the U.S. fallen behind on nuclear energy? Is the technology finally safe enough to power America's AI revolution? Turner answers those questions and explains why nuclear power could be the key to America's economic and national security future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

LeBron James is headed to Philadelphia—and Joe Pags wants to know why one of the biggest stars in NBA history is now joining a fourth team. Is this one last championship run, or does another move hurt his legacy? Pags and the crew jump into the GOAT debate, and Joe is not backing down: Michael Jordan all day. Then the show turns serious as President Trump weighs his next move against Iran and answers questions about just how far the United States may be willing to go. And is it already time to talk about 2028? A new Emerson poll has JD Vance and Marco Rubio locked in a tie as Republicans stare down a potentially brutal midterm fight—and Pags breaks down what it could mean for the future of the party. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pags reacts to a bombshell memo alleging the Biden administration was prepared to leave President Trump with an even bigger immigration crisis, asking whether the chaos at the border was part of the plan all along. Pags argues the left was never truly interested in helping migrants—they were interested in political power. He also breaks down Joe Manchin's latest political move as the former Democrat launches a new independent effort that could shake up Washington, and the crew debates whether Hollywood's new adaptation of The Odyssey is worth watching despite criticism over some "woke" creative choices. Then, Marine veteran and attorney John Deaton joins the program to explain why he's taking on Sen. Ed Markey in Massachusetts. Can a Republican finally break decades of one-party dominance in one of America's bluest states? Deaton lays out his strategy, why he believes voters are ready for change, and why this race could become one of the biggest surprises of the election cycle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pags absolutely unloads on Zohran Mamdani after his latest comments targeting wealthy New Yorkers, explaining why high taxes and anti-success policies are driving families and businesses out of the Empire State. Pags also calls out the hypocrisy of millionaire politicians like Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, arguing that what struggling Americans really need isn't bigger government—it's good-paying jobs. Then, former Navy SEAL Robert O'Neill, the man who killed Osama bin Laden, joins Pags for an unforgettable conversation on the escalating conflict with Iran, what's really happening in Ukraine, whether America could end up with boots on the ground, and if Israel pushed the U.S. into the fight. O'Neill also opens up about the invisible wounds many veterans carry, the guilt that follows combat, and a promising new treatment that's changing lives for those who've sacrificed everything. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices