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Jake Smith covers the Iran War Powers debate with Senator Chris Van Hollen, the Virginia Supreme Court redistricting reversal, the $2 trillion wealth flight from blue states, AI designer baby investments, and the collapse of Spirit Airlines. Jake Smith opens with the April jobs report showing 115,000 jobs added and unemployment steady at 4.3%, with senior research fellow Dr. Julia R. Cartwright of the American Institute for Economic Research weighing in on what the numbers say about the broader economy. Cartwright also breaks down the front-page New York Post story revealing that blue states have lost $2 trillion in wealth to red states over the past decade, with New York alone hemorrhaging $660 billion. She returns later to explain why state energy policy, not AI data centers, is the real driver behind rising electricity prices. Public health researcher Victoria Akyea joins to discuss her new Washington Examiner op-ed on the Bernie Sanders backed "More Perfect University" project, an effort to counter Turning Point USA's influence on college campuses. Air Force Captain Mark Harris (Ret.) walks listeners through Houses of the Holy, his 17-years-in-the-making book exposing what he describes as a deeply entrenched network of government corruption, organized crime, and Masonic influence. Author Solomon Schmidt discusses A Pen to Change the World, the first complete biography of J.K. Rowling. Christian Action Network President Martin Mawyer raises alarms over a Mother Jones investigation revealing that Silicon Valley figures including Peter Thiel, Sam Altman, Brian Armstrong, and Marc Andreessen are funding embryo screening and genetic editing technology that could pave the way to designer babies. Maryland Senator Chris Van Hollen makes a notable appearance to defend his push for a War Powers Resolution against ongoing U.S. operations in Iran, with Jake pressing him on the constitutional questions. Plus: a major Virginia Supreme Court ruling on Democratic redistricting, the SAVE Act and noncitizen voting, the death of Spirit Airlines, and Dr. Murray Sabrin kicks off Countdown to 250. Real News. Real Talk. Real America. Show notes at RealNewsTalk.com. Dr. Julia R. Cartwright, Senior Research Fellow in Law and Economics, American Institute for Economic Research Victoria Akyea, MPH, doctoral student and public health professional, Institute for Women's Health Captain Mark Harris, USAF (Ret.), author of Houses of the Holy: A Nightmare Web of Hate, Crime and Child Abuse Solomon Schmidt, author of A Pen to Change the World: The Life of J.K. Rowling Martin Mawyer, President, Christian Action Network Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Maryland), United States Senate Avi Fortenberry, President, Americans for Citizen Voting Dr. Murray Sabrin, Associated Scholar at the Mises Institute, Emeritus Professor of Finance at Ramapo College of New Jersey Note: Ken Cuccinelli was scheduled to appear but cancelled due to a press conference on the Virginia Supreme Court ruling. Your News Talk America with Jake Smith Broadcast 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 Eastern Follow 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 Live Go 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.