2025’s Top Stories, Division, Trump’s 2nd Term & Media Betrayal – LRT Radio HR 1 12/31/25

Join Sam Bushman and guest James Edwards for a special New Year’s Eve edition of Liberty RoundTable Radio, as they look back on the most pivotal stories of 2025. Broadcasting live atop the Rocky Mountains, this episode dives deep into the year’s top headlines—from global conflicts and climate extremes to the ongoing lawfare battles and the ever-widening political divide in America. Hear candid discussions on President Trump’s second term, the challenges of congressional gridlock, the impact of judicial appointments, and the rise of “lawfare” in American politics. The hosts debate the betrayal and future of mainstream media, the power of new media, and the urgent need for civility in public discourse. With personal anecdotes, sharp analysis, and a focus on faith, family, and the Constitution, this episode offers a unique perspective you won’t find anywhere else. Don’t miss this thought-provoking year-end review and the passionate call for unity, truth, and principled leadership as we head into 2026. Key Topics & Time Markers:  Show Introduction & New Year’s Eve Broadcast 0:00 – 1:30 Introducing James Edwards & The Political Cesspool 0:53 – 1:26 Top 10 Stories of 2025 Overview 1:27 – 3:07 Climate Extremes, Natural Disasters & Government Response 3:57 – 6:15 Media Skepticism & Disaster Reporting 6:42 – 8:45 Trump’s Second Term: Foreign Policy, Airstrikes, and War 13:04 – 17:00 Congressional Gridlock & Mike Johnson’s Role 18:39 – 20:19 Lawfare, Judicial Appointments, and Deep State Discussion 22:06 – 24:16 Division in America & The Call for Civility 30:20 – 32:00 Debate: Can Civility Bridge America’s Divides? 32:00 – 36:00 Immigration, Rule of Law, and Trump’s Successes 38:48 – 40:36 Lawfare, Political Candidacies, and Media Betrayal 47:14 – 50:53 Mainstream vs. New Media, Trump’s Media Strategy 48:32 – 54:00 Closing Thoughts, Year-End Reflections, and Call to Action 54:18 – End (54:18 – 54:49) Call to Action: If you value independent media and honest conversation, support Liberty RoundTable Radio! Subscribe, share this episode, and visit libertyroundtable.com to donate and help keep the voice of liberty alive. Be sure to check out James Edwards’s award-winning broadcast and commentary at thepoliticalcesspool.org. Join the campaign for civility and be part of the solution—your engagement makes a difference!