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Rivera and Reeves

by Meseidy Rivera and Rachel Reeves

Forget the media talking points—“Rivera and Reeves” is where the spin stops and the real talk begins. We tackle the news, politics, and cultural battles the mainstream wants you to ignore, all from a perspective that values truth, freedom, and common sense. Delivered with wit, humor, and a whole lot of coffee, this is the podcast for anyone who refuses to be spoon-fed narratives and is ready to think critically about the world around them. Think of it as coffee with two friends who aren’t afraid to say what you’re already thinking.*Subscribe and Follow Us!*🎧 Don’t miss an episode! Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform and *join our community on Substack!* ( https://riveraandreeves.substack.com/ )📲 Stay in the loop and follow us on social media:Instagram: @RiveraAndReeves ( https://instagram.com/riveraandreeves )Twitter/X: @RiveraAndReeves ( https://x.com/riveraandreeves )

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Episodes

  1. Ep. 227 | Summer Hiatus, SCOTUS Earthquake & Tucker's Dodge Reel

    The girls are taking the summer off — but not before breaking down the redistricting war that's about to reshape the midterms. Meseidy and Rachel walk through the SCOTUS ruling in Louisiana v. Callais, why Justice Jackson's dissent reads like a political pamphlet, and how the map fights in Texas,...

  2. R&R Ep. 226 | SPLC Indicted for Paying Nazis — And That's Just the First 20 Minutes

    The Southern Poverty Law Center just got indicted by a federal grand jury — and the details are wild. Meseidy and Rachel break down the charges, the shell companies, the payments that allegedly went straight to a Klan leader and the guy who helped organize Charlottesville. If you’ve been…

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  3. Ep. 225 | The Analog Comeback Is Real — But AI Is Already Here

    The kids want tin can phones. Gen Z is buying vinyl at rates we haven’t seen since 1983. And somewhere in the middle of all that, AI quietly became everything. Meseidy and Rachel skip the Iran cycle this week to talk about what’s actually shifting underneath it — the pull back toward analog, and...

  4. Ep. 224 | The MAGA Civil War Is Manufactured — But the Blackpill Is Real

    The MAGA civil war narrative is getting a lot of airtime — but is it real, or is it a media-manufactured information war? This week, Meseidy and Rachel dig into an Axios piece claiming conservative women are "snatching the MAGA megaphone," and they have questions. Candace Owens isn't…

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  5. Ep. 223 | Swalwell Scandal: The Media Knew for Years | Iran Blockade & Trump's AI Jesus Post

    Iran negotiations stalled, a partial blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, and oil prices climbing past $100 a barrel — Meseidy and Rachel break it all down without the spin. They also dig into the Eric Swalwell scandal: the allegations, the media's suspiciously convenient timing, the California...

  6. Ep. 222 | Iran Ceasefire Chaos: Conflicting Plans, Missing Info & What's Really Happening

    The ceasefire with Iran has a very big asterisk on it—and the media isn't helping anyone figure out what's actually in it. This week, Meseidy and Rachel break down the chaotic reporting surrounding the Iran negotiations: conflicting 10-point plans, a White House pushing back on its own…

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  7. Ep. 221 | Trump's 8PM Ultimatum: End an Entire Civilization or Deal?

    Trump issued a civilization-ending ultimatum. An airman hiked 7,000 feet through enemy territory. And Hegseth compared it all to Easter Sunday. This is the episode. Meseidy and Rachel break down the wildest 48 hours in recent memory — from the Good Friday jet shootdown over Iran to the Easter...

  8. Ep. 220 | The Democrat Party's Radical Alignment Problem Is Now Impossible to Ignore

    The FBI confirmed what we already knew about the Michigan synagogue attack — but the media conveniently buried the lead. Now meet Abdul El-Sayed: Michigan Democrat, Senate candidate, and a man so afraid of his Dearborn constituency he can’t even acknowledge the Ayatollah’s death. We’ve got the...

  9. Ep. 219 | They Caught Him Twice and Let Him Go Twice

    TSA agents are 40 days into working without pay, an 18-year-old college student is dead at the hands of an illegal immigrant Chicago refused to deport, Iran is firing ballistic missiles at U.S. bases, and a Twitch streamer is glamping at a Cuban government hotel in the name of socialism. This…

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  10. Ep. 218 | Joe Kent, Chavez Bombshell & Democrat "Moderates"

    The news cycle is officially broken — and we’re here for it. This week, Meseidy and Rachel unpack the FBI investigation into Joe Kent, the former DNI chief of staff who resigned shortly after Tucker Carlson claimed he was being investigated by the CIA. Are these stories connected? The timing is...

  11. Ep. 217 | Tucker's CIA Claim, Joe Kent Quits & Why the Media Is Rooting Against America

    Tucker Carlson says the CIA is building a criminal case against him. Joe Kent just resigned from the DNI’s counterterrorism office with a letter that contradicts itself. And legacy media — the same outlets that cheerleaded the Iraq war without a single tough question — are now going wall-to-wall...

  12. Ep. 216 | They Tried to Bomb NYC & the Media Wrote Them a Love Letter

    Two Pennsylvania teenagers yelled “Allahu Akbar” and threw a homemade TATP bomb into a crowd in New York City — and the media called it a “normal day gone wrong.” We’re not doing that. This week, Mercedes and Rachel break down the NYC bombing attempt, Mayor Zoram Mamdani’s stunning non-response,...

  13. Ep. 215 | The Democrat's Fake Pastor, Tucker's Holy War & the Saddest Burger Bite in History

    Texas just handed Democrats a weapon and they're already using it. James Telerico won the Texas Senate Democrat primary, and the media is rebranding this progressive seminarian as a "moderate Christian" — spoiler: he's neither. We break down his scripture cherry-picking, play the clip of a...

  14. Ep. 214 | Operation Epic Fury: What the Media Is Getting Wrong About Iran

    Four days into Operation Epic Fury, and the takes are already outpacing the facts. We brought in our foreign policy nerd Amanda Peterson to sit down with Rachel and Meseidy and actually work through what's happening—the US-Israel coordination, the nuclear calculus, what "regime change"...

  15. Ep. 213 | Democrats Refused to Stand for This. America Watched - State of the Union Breakdown

    Democrats sat on their hands for veterans, reunited families, and injured little girls — and Trump made sure the whole country saw it. Meseidy and Rachel break down the longest State of the Union in modern history: the viral moments the media buried, the policy wins nobody's talking about, the...

  16. Ep. 212 | America Wins Gold, 50 Democrats Bail on the SOTU & AOC's Embarrassing Damage Control

    America is riding high — and the left can't stand it. Meseidy and Rachel break down the US Men's Hockey team's stunning overtime gold medal win over Canada, Cash Patel joining the locker room celebration, and why the media immediately tried to turn a national victory into a culture war. Then it's...

  17. Ep. 211 | AOC Froze on Taiwan, Prince Andrew Arrested & Eileen Gu's China Con EXPOSED

    Prince Andrew just became the first British royal arrested in 400 years — and it has nothing to do with what the media is telling you. This week, Meseidy and Rachel break down the actual Epstein file charge, AOC’s disastrous Munich Security Conference debut (Spain, Taiwan, and Venezuela — she got...

  18. Ep. 210 | Pam Bondi MELTS DOWN on Capitol Hill Voter ID Passes & Democrats Cry Racism

    Pam Bondi’s fiery testimony on Capitol Hill turns into a masterclass in what not to do under pressure. We break down her emotional clashes with Raskin and Nadler, the so-called “burn book” controversy, and why the Epstein files rollout has been a communications disaster. Plus: the SAVE Act passes...

  19. Ep. 209 | Super Bowl Politics, Epstein File Chaos, and Michelle Obama's Endless Complaints

    The Super Bowl halftime show ignited a firestorm—but not for the reasons you’d expect. Mercedes breaks down Bad Bunny’s politically charged performance, the cultural messaging most Americans missed, and why she’s “annoyed with everyone.” Plus: the latest Epstein file chaos, why the document dumps...

  20. Ep. 208 | Are Republicans About to Blow the Midterms? - WaPo Collapse, Kamala's Cringe Relaunch

    Are Republicans losing the messaging war before the midterms even begin? This week, Meseidy and Rachel break down a Ross Douthat commentary that’s rattling normie conservatives—and why the anxiety might be overblown. They cover the Texas state Senate seat flip that has GOP strategists sweating…

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  21. Ep. 207 | Iran Is Collapsing, China's Getting Our AI Chips, and No One Can Explain Why with Amanda Peterson

    Foreign policy expert Amanda Peterson returns to break down the most pressing global developments. With massive protests rocking Iran and a high-stakes meeting in Istanbul this Friday featuring Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, what’s Trump’s endgame? Amanda explains why these protests are...

  22. Ep. 206 | FBI Raids Fulton County as Preti "Nurse" Narrative Collapses | Tulsi Was There

    Tom Homan takes charge in Minneapolis as new video destroys the Alex Preti “peaceful nurse” narrative. We break down the footage showing Preti kicking federal vehicles and spitting at officers just days before the fatal shooting—and why the media won’t touch it. Plus, the FBI just raided Fulton...

  23. Ep. 205 | Minneapolis Is a Powder Keg—Did Noem Just Make It Worse

    The Minneapolis Border Patrol shooting has exposed a coordinated effort to obstruct federal immigration enforcement—and the administration’s response made everything worse. We break down what actually happened to Alex Pretti versus what DHS claimed, why Kristi Noem and Bovino’s press conference…

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  24. Ep. 204 | Trump TORCHES Europe at Davos, ICE Arrests in Minneapolis & The Media's Latest Manipulation Exposed

    Trump’s Davos speech is sending shockwaves through Europe—and the media is losing its mind. This week, we break down the Greenland framework deal, Trump calling out NATO allies to their faces, and Howard Lutnick declaring “globalism has failed” from the WEF stage. Plus: arrests have been made in...

  25. Ep. 203 | Protesters Storm Church Mid-Service, DOJ Responds - Minneapolis Is Out of Control

    Anti-ICE protesters stormed a Minneapolis church during Sunday worship—and the media wants you focused on everything except what actually happened. This week, we break down the chaos in Minnesota: from the DOJ’s FACE Act investigation to the “rapid response” vigilante networks profiling random...

  26. Ep. 202 | We Got the Playbook: Inside the GOP's Plan to Make America Affordable Again

    Republicans have a second reconciliation bill ready—and we got four members of Congress to break it down. We traveled to Capitol Hill to sit down with Rep. Mark Alford, Rep. Eric Burlison, Rep. Stephanie Bice, and Rep. Ben Cline from the Republican Study Committee. They walked us through the…

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  27. Ep. 201 | Trump's Foreign Policy Masterclass & The Minneapolis Shooting

    Rivera and Reeves return for 2026 with their first episode, tackling the biggest stories from their month-long hiatus. Meseidy and Rachel break down Trump’s foreign policy moves in Greenland, Venezuela, and Iran—explaining why it all connects back to China and Russia. They analyze the Minneapolis...

  28. Ep. 89 | Will Candace Owens Debate TPUSA In Person—Let's Talk About It

    Pentagon press briefings just got a major shakeup—and the new faces asking questions might surprise you. Meseidy and Rachel break down the controversial media restrictions at the Department of Defense, Pete Hegseth’s mounting controversies, including “Boat Strike Gate” and the Signal scandal, and...

  29. Ep. 88 | Minnesota's $1 Billion Fraud Scandal: What Tim Walz Doesn't Want You To Know

    Minnesota’s billion-dollar fraud scandal finally breaks into mainstream coverage—and the timing couldn’t be worse for Tim Walz’s gubernatorial hopes. We break down the largest social program fraud in U.S. history, the DC National Guard shooting by an Afghan national that prompted Trump to suspend...

  30. Ep. 87 | Democrats Tell Military to Defy Trump, Epstein Files Hit Democrats & Thanksgiving

    When Democrats tell the military to defy the commander-in-chief and Trump responds with “seditious behavior,” you know things are getting spicy. Meseidy and Rachel break down the bizarre congressional video urging service members to refuse “unspecified illegal orders,” new Fox News polling…

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  31. Ep. 86 | Tucker's Confessional, MTG's Rebrand & The Right's Fight

    Tucker Carlson sat down with the New York Times—willingly—and what he revealed is more telling than any hit piece could be. We dissect his Nick Fuentes interview strategy, his claims about reciting the Lord’s Prayer to avoid racism, and what his shift means for the conservative movement. Plus:...

  32. Ep. 85 | Gen Z, Tariffs, and Trump's Messaging Crisis: What Republicans Are Getting Wrong

    Is the GOP fighting the right battles? With the midterms approaching and Trump’s messaging under scrutiny, we’re breaking down what’s really driving Gen Z’s political nihilism—and it’s not what you think. Amanda joins Meseidy to dissect the affordability crisis, the H1B visa debate, healthcare…

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  33. Ep. 84 | Heritage's Fumble, Mondani's Socialist Surge & Election Day Predictions

    It’s Election Day, and if you’re not already stress-eating, you will be by tonight. Rachel and Meseidy break down the Heritage Foundation’s disastrous week responding to Tucker Carlson’s Nick Fuentes interview, analyze why New York is about to elect a CAIR-backed socialist as mayor, and give…

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  34. Ep. 83 | The Tucker-Fuentes Interview Exposed the Right's Biggest Blind Spot

    This episode and comments are open to everyone—we want to hear from you. If you value this work, consider becoming a paying subscriber. When 70% of Americans distrust the Democratic Party, should conservatives celebrate? Rachel and Meseidy unpack a bombshell study revealing how progressives are...

  35. Ep. 82 | MINI EPISODE | Shutdown Day 28: Rachel Gets Capitol Access — UFC Fights and Pig War

    Meseidy flies solo this week as Rachel scores last-minute access to Speaker Johnson’s daily press conference at the Capitol. We’re on day 28 of the government shutdown, with federal workers going unpaid, SNAP benefits on the chopping block, and trash piling up at national parks. Meanwhile, the...

  36. Ep. 81 | Democrat Senate Candidate's Nazi Tattoo & Communist Posts Exposed—But Party Stands By Him

    Meseidy and Rachel dive deep into the unfolding scandal surrounding Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner—a progressive darling whose deleted Reddit posts and controversial Nazi-adjacent tattoo have Democrats scrambling. From his anti-work communist manifestos to his involvement with socialist...

  37. Ep. 80 | NYC's Next Mayor Won't Condemn Hamas & The Dark Money Behind No Kings Protests

    Buckle up, friends—this episode is PACKED. Rachel and Meseidy dive into the chaos of New York’s mayoral race where Zuhair Mondani is about to take the wheel (gulp), break down a terrifying discovery about a Hamas-linked illegal immigrant who lied his way into Louisiana, and dissect the “No Kings”...

  38. Ep. 79 | Chicago ICE Operations, Pentagon Press Restrictions, and the Young Republicans Text Leak Controversy

    Grab your coffee and buckle up because this episode is a wild grab bag of everything happening right now. We’re doing the weave—connecting all the random chaos from Chicago ICE operations and leaked text threads to Pentagon press passes and the ever-expanding gold takeover of the White House....

  39. Ep. 78 | Trump's Middle East Peace Deal: Hostages Released, History Made, and Why Democrats Won't Say His Name

    From McDonald’s to making world peace — Trump just did THAT. While the president was brokering Middle East peace deals and reuniting hostages with their families, progressives back home couldn’t even bring themselves to say his name. We’re breaking down Trump’s whirlwind trip to Israel and Egypt,...

  40. Ep. 77 | Trump's Israel-Gaza Peace Deal, National Guard Chaos, and Katie Porter's Epic Meltdown

    Trump just pulled off what Biden couldn’t in two years—and the media is absolutely melting down about it. We’re breaking down the Israel-Gaza peace deal announcement, why the Nobel Peace Prize suddenly matters again, and how Democrats are literally trying to arrest elected officials for... doing...

  41. Ep. 76 | Israel-Gaza Peace Deal, Hegseth's Military Reset, and the Sombrero Meme That Broke Politics

    Welcome to another episode of Rivera and Reeves where we tackle the biggest news stories with zero filter and maximum memes. This week, Meseidy and Rachel team up with foreign policy extraordinaire Amanda Peterson to break down Trump’s Israel-Gaza peace deal (or is it?), Bibi’s White House visit,...

  42. Ep. 75 | National Guard Deploys to Portland as Iowa School District Faces Hiring Scandal

    Rachel and Meseidy dive into the wildest superintendent scandal you’ve ever heard: a decorated Olympian, multiple doctorates, and... wait for it... a deportation order. How did Iowa’s largest school district manage to hire an illegal immigrant who may or may not have invented half his resume?...

  43. Ep. 74 | Left-Wing Violence Surges as ICE Agents Face Sniper Attacks

    We’re breaking down the “anti-ICE” bullets, the sniper setup, and why Gavin Newsom’s timing with his anti-ICE rhetoric is chef’s kiss perfectly awful. Plus, Rachel and I are DONE with the gaslighting about left-wing violence – especially now that even The Atlantic admits what we’ve been saying…

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  44. Ep. 72 | Charlie Kirk Memorial Breaks the Internet

    Starting off with Trump making Macron walk to the UN (and yes, world leaders apparently have each other on speed dial), to the Jimmy Kimmel controversy that's costing Disney half of its affiliates, we're breaking down what's really happening. But the real meat of this episode? Our deep dive into...

  45. Ep. 72 | Jimmy Kimmel CANCELLED After Charlie Kirk Comments + Assassin's Shocking Text Messages EXPOSED

    This week has been absolutely WILD, and we're breaking down all the chaos for you. Jimmy Kimmel's show got the boot from major networks after his tone-deaf comments about Charlie Kirk's assassination, and honestly? It's about time there were consequences. We're diving deep into the text messages...

  46. Ep. 71 | Charlie Kirk Conspiracy Theories: Time to Touch Grass and Think Straight

    On today's episode, Meseidy and Rachel dive headfirst into the chaos surrounding Charlie Kirk's assassination, tackling the conspiracy theories, wild speculation, and downright irresponsible content that's been flooding social media. From questioning the "official narrative" to dissecting Candace...

  47. Ep. 70 | Charlie Kirk Assassination: The Morning After

    In this raw and emotional episode, Meseidy and Rachel process the shocking assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University. Recording just hours after the tragic events unfolded, the hosts grapple with what this means for America, political discourse, and the rising...

  48. Ep. 69 | Breaking Down the Epstein Victims Press Conference: The Hard Questions

    we have a packed episode for you today! Rachel is fired up about Trump's late-night meme spree (complete with AI-generated Rosie O'Donnell content that has the White House co-signing), while Meseidy breaks down the US literally blowing up a Venezuelan drug boat and why some Democrats are…

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  49. Ep. 68 | BlueAnon 'Trump is Dead' Conspiracy Theories Explode on Social Media

    Is Trump dead? The Democrats sure hope so! While most Americans were enjoying their Labor Day weekend, the left completely lost their minds speculating that President Trump had secretly died because he hadn't tweeted in... checks notes... two whole days. From astrology TikTokers claiming their...

  50. UnFiltered 013 | Why Adams Has No Monument + Lorenz Drops Progressive Money Bombshell (PREVIEW)

    Get ready for another chaotic and completely unfiltered ride! Rachel's bringing the history heat with the shocking story of why John Adams—yes, THE John Adams—is the only founding father getting absolutely zero love in Washington DC. No monument, no statue, not even a measly plaque. Meanwhile,...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Forget the media talking points—“Rivera and Reeves” is where the spin stops and the real talk begins. We tackle the news, politics, and cultural battles the mainstream wants you to ignore, all from a perspective that values truth, freedom, and common sense. Delivered with wit, humor, and a whole lot of coffee, this is the podcast for anyone who refuses to be spoon-fed narratives and is ready to think critically about the world around them. Think of it as coffee with two friends who aren’t afraid to say what you’re already thinking.*Subscribe and Follow Us!*🎧 Don’t miss an episode! Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform and *join our community on Substack!* ( https://riveraandreeves.substack.com/ )📲 Stay in the loop and follow us on social media:Instagram: @RiveraAndReeves ( https://instagram.com/riveraandreeves )Twitter/X: @RiveraAndReeves ( https://x.com/riveraandreeves )

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