Trump-Xi Summit Fallout, Iran Strait of Hormuz Pressure, Dershowitz on Antisemitism, and Voting Rights Battles | May 15, 2026

Jake Smith breaks down President Trump's two-day China summit with Xi Jinping, weighing what was — and wasn't — accomplished on rare earths, Taiwan, Iran, and trade. Dr. John Marshall Callahan, professor at the Institute of World Politics and former Deputy Spokesperson at the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, joins to assess the optics of the visit, the operational security measures taken by U.S. staff in Beijing, and the dual-use military support China continues to provide Tehran. The conversation turns to escalating activity in the Strait of Hormuz, the potential restart of Operation Epic Fury, and whether U.S. Marines could move on Karg Island as Iran runs out of oil storage capacity.Professor Alan Dershowitz joins to discuss his decision to dedicate the remainder of his career to defending Jewish civil rights in America, his concern about the trajectory of the Democratic Party, and the constitutional case for preventative action against Iran's nuclear program drawn from his latest book, "The Preventative State." Alan Parker, president of the Justice Foundation, presents the organization's new Declaration of the Right to Life in the U.S. Constitution, tracing the argument through the Fifth and Fourteenth Amendments and the Declaration of Independence.Constitutional law professor Ilan Wurman, author of "The Constitution of 1789: A New Introduction," walks through the war powers framework behind the Maduro operation and the Iran strikes, and explains how Supreme Court decisions on the Voting Rights Act reshaped the current redistricting fight. Chris Salcedo, host of The Chris Salcedo Show and author of "The Rise of the Liberty Loving Latino," weighs in on the Latino vote heading into the 2026 midterms and the role of Senate Republicans in stalling the America First agenda. Mises Institute scholar Dr. Murray Sabrin closes the show with a constitutional argument on the war powers question and a preview of his forthcoming Second Declaration of Independence.Additional segments cover Hakeem Jeffries' "crush their souls" remarks and Kamala Harris's roadmap for court-packing, D.C. and Puerto Rico statehood, and electoral college reform; the EU's intervention in the Paramount-Skydance acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery with Gerard Scimeca of Consumer Action for a Strong Economy; and a preview of Freedom 250 in Washington with John Glasgow of Newsmax.Dr. John Marshall Callahan — Professor, Institute of World Politics; former Deputy Spokesperson, Office of the Director of National IntelligenceAlan Parker — President, The Justice FoundationProfessor Alan Dershowitz — Constitutional scholar; author, "The Preventative State"Gerard Scimeca — Chair, Consumer Action for a Strong Economy (CASE)Professor Ilan Wurman — Julius E. Davis Professor of Law, University of Minnesota Law School; author, "The Constitution of 1789: A New Introduction"Chris Salcedo — Host, The Chris Salcedo Show (AM 700 KSEV Houston / 820 AM WBAP Dallas-Fort Worth); host, Salcedo Storm Podcast; author, "The Rise of the Liberty Loving Latino"John Glasgow — Host, Sunday Report, NewsmaxDr. Murray Sabrin — Mises Institute-associated scholar; emeritus professor of finance, Ramapo College of New JerseyYour 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.