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 conversation on the crisis facing law enforcement. A former lieutenant and star of COPS, Sutton speaks out about the surge in violence against police, the shocking suicide numbers, and the lifesaving work of The Wounded Blue, the organization he founded to support injured officers. It’s a powerful, eye-opening hour on national security, foreign policy, public safety, and the real realities cops face in America. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 was acting erratically, prompting Pags to issue a blunt reminder: see something, say something — even in Hollywood. Plus, Elise Stefanik unexpectedly exits the New York governor’s race and announces she will not seek reelection, leaving Pags asking: why now? Finally, Jim Simpson joins the show with a sobering assessment of the moment America is in. Simpson warns that the far left is actively working to undermine the country, breaks down who is attacking the United States economically and politically, and explains what Americans should be watching closely. A packed, high-impact hour on drug prices, public responsibility, political shakeups, and economic security. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 service members, and why this move matters for national security and morale. Plus, a developing and unusual update in the Brown University shooting investigation leaves investigators — and the public — with more questions than answers. Breaking news, legal clarity, and sharp analysis in one packed hour. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Jeffrey Addicott joins the show for a critical national security and constitutional breakdown. He explains why POTUS does not need congressional approval for certain military actions, while Congress alone can declare war, and whether the Commander in Chief has the authority to take out drug boats off the coast of Venezuela. Addicott also dives into war powers, rules of engagement, Taiwan receiving U.S. weaponry, and what Americans need to understand about presidential authority in real-world conflicts. A packed, high-stakes hour of breaking news and expert analysis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 children. Finally, former Congressman and Judge Ted Poe joins the show for a razor-sharp legal breakdown. They cover whether POTUS can strike drug boats off the coast of Venezuela, the legality of entering Venezuela by land or sea, what’s really happening in Ukraine, the rise of ISIS attacks worldwide, and ICE operations in Minneapolis and Chicago. One of the sharpest legal minds brings clarity to the biggest national security questions of the moment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Finally, Erin Molan joins the show straight from Australia, just blocks from Bondi Beach, where a terror attack by Muslim extremists unfolded. Erin shares what she personally heard, what locals are saying, and the latest updates straight from Sydney. A fast-moving, must-hear hour of breaking news and on-the-ground reporting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 up under scrutiny. Finally, Florida Rep. Byron Donalds, now running for Florida governor, joins Pags for a wide-ranging conversation. They dig into immigration honestly — why Democrats spent years pushing open borders and don’t care about “law and process,” what’s really driving the political messaging, and why Donalds says Democrats prioritize power and control above all else. They also discuss healthcare costs, rising insurance premiums, COVID-era misinformation, and how Florida plans to enforce the law and send illegal immigrants home without giving in to what Donalds calls radical-left outrage. A strong, substantive hour grounded in facts and accountability. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 tight and what’s coming next. Then Kay Smythe Hill joins the show for a must-hear conversation about the explosive meeting between Erika Kirk and Candace Owens. In the aftermath of Charlie Kirk’s assassination, Erika has spoken with restraint while Candace has pushed increasingly wild conspiracy claims. Kay and Pags reveal that Megyn Kelly brokered the meeting and question whether Candace is chasing truth — or clicks and cash. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 comes a vote that leaves many Americans furious — 201 House Democrats vote against a bill named after a 20-year-old American killed by an illegal immigrant teen, and Pags breaks down what that says about priorities in Washington. Then Tricia McLaughlin, DHS spokesperson, joins the show for a powerful interview. After facing credible threats against her and her family for enforcing the law, she explains what’s really happening inside DHS. They discuss Illinois refusing to detain over 4,000 illegal immigrants, DHS involvement in the Minnesota fraud scandal, and why the Minneapolis mayor and police chief are refusing to cooperate. McLaughlin also reveals the alarming rise in violence and threats against DHS personnel and federal employees. A serious, revealing hour you won’t hear anywhere else. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices