California Fuel Crisis, WHO Disease Narratives, Defending Liberty Locally, and Fighting Child Trafficking | May 20, 2026

Guest host General Blaine Holt (USAF, Ret.) covers California's fuel-refining crisis with Mike Ariza, the WHO's disease narratives with Dr. Peter McCullough, defending liberty locally with Lt. Col. Darren Gobb, and fighting child trafficking with Nate Lewis of The Innocent.Guest host General Holt fills in for Jake Smith on Your News Talk America, opening with a wave of primary results and historic incumbent retirements ahead of the 2026 midterms before diving into a deeply reported look at California's collapsing refining capacity. Former Valero Benicia refinery operator Mike Ariza explains how the state went from dozens of refineries to a handful, why fuel imports now make up roughly 40 percent of supply, and how shutdowns combined with the Strait of Hormuz disruption could trigger cascading effects on fuel, ports, food supply chains, and military readiness across the western United States. The conversation makes the case for federal intervention through the Defense Production Act.Dr. Peter McCullough joins to scrutinize the global health narrative coming out of the WHO and CDC, examining Ebola, hantavirus, and norovirus coverage, the science behind transmission claims, available therapeutics, and what he argues is a recurring pattern of fear messaging that sidelines treatment in favor of vaccine development. The show then turns to American liberty with retired Army Lieutenant Colonel Darren Gobb, who argues that the real fight for constitutional freedom begins not in Washington but in homes, families, and local government.The episode closes with Nate Lewis of The Innocent, who outlines concrete, community-level ways citizens can engage in the fight against child exploitation and human trafficking, from local protector teams to funding officer training.This is a news/talk discussion focused on energy policy, national security, public health, individual liberty, and child protection — with practical steps for listeners who want to get involved at the local level.Blaine — Guest host (in for Jake Smith); writer at Newsmax and the "Dangerous Intellectuals" Substack; founder of Zerient (zerient.com)Mike Ariza — Former senior refinery operator, Valero Benicia facility; energy supply-chain analystDr. Peter McCullough — Physician with The Wellness CompanyLt. Col. Darren Gobb (U.S. Army, Ret.) — Co-founder of Restore LibertyNate Lewis — The Innocent (theinnocent.org), anti-trafficking organizationYour News Talk America with Jake SmithBroadcast weekdays on The Talk of Delmarva (92.7 and 98.5) and streaming online at WGMD.com and RealNewsTalk.com.Listen live, participate, and become a program Patriot by visiting:RealNewsTalk.com from 9 - Noon EasternFollow the latest national conversations, interviews, and commentary from voices shaping America’s political landscape.Produced by DTD MEDIA. © 2026 DTD MEDIA, All Rights Reserved.Interactive Radio - Join DIAL — Ask Questions & Chat LiveGo to RealNewsTalk.com on your phone or computer.Tap the blue "Join DIAL" button near the top of the page.Register with a quick display name Type your question or comment and send. The host and the rest of the audience see it live.Best experienced live, weekdays 9 a.m. to noon Eastern.