The Joe Pags Show

The verdict is in—or rather, there isn't one. The Lindsay Clancy trial ends in a mistrial after an 11–1 deadlock, and Joe Pags has serious questions about how it got here. Why wasn't this jury sequestered? Why did the defense reportedly try to remove the lone holdout juror? And is it normal to try to remove a juror simply because they won't agree with everyone else? The phones light up before former Bexar County DA and current defense attorney Nico LaHood joins Pags for Part 1 of an incredible legal breakdown. What could the prosecution or defense have done differently? Who actually requests jury sequestration? What instructions does a judge give jurors, and could the judge individually question them about whether they're following the law? Most importantly, how did 11 jurors end up on one side with just one refusing to move? LaHood takes Pags inside the courtroom strategy and explains what happens next after a case that has left listeners furious. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pags kicks things off with a surprisingly relatable battle over iCloud storage before turning to Maria Bartiromo and the growing speculation that she could become President Trump's next press secretary. Would she actually make the jump from television to the White House podium? Then former Bexar County DA and current defense attorney Nico LaHood returns for Part 2 of the Lindsay Clancy mistrial discussion. How did this jury end up split 11–1? Why was there one holdout when the others were ready to decide the case differently? Who could have requested sequestration, and could keeping the jury together have changed the outcome? LaHood also explains how judges handle deadlocked juries, whether jurors can be questioned individually about following the law, and when—if ever—a juror can be removed simply because they refuse to agree with everyone else. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pags starts with some lighter stories, including a so-called "prophet of doom" getting credit for predicting the death of a 96-year-old—and Pags has a little fun with just how impressive that prediction really was. Then things get serious as Enes Kanter Freedom files a federal lawsuit over his removal from a WNBA game. Pags breaks down the case and explains why he thinks Enes Freedom is ultimately going to lose, drawing a comparison to the bodycam videos he's been covering and the way a simple traffic stop—like getting pulled over for not using a blinker—can quickly turn into a much bigger confrontation. Then Evita Duffy joins Pags for a fun change of pace, talking about the Great American Road Trip, life on the road and her perspective as one of the country's outspoken young conservative voices. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pags digs into the escalating U.S.-Canada "trade war" and asks the question a lot of Americans are probably wondering: What is actually happening here? President Trump hosts travel executives in the Oval Office and doesn't mince words about Canada, while Pags breaks down why America trades certain goods with its northern neighbor in the first place—and why he believes more of that production is now coming back home. Callers jump in with their own takes before Pags turns to the Lindsay Clancy trial, where the jury has been released after reaching a second deadlock. Pags compares it with the 2019 South Carolina case of a father convicted of murdering his five children, where jurors reportedly took just two hours to agree on the death penalty. Why such dramatically different outcomes? Pags puts the cases side by side in an incredible breakdown of guilt, mental state and how juries view two horrific crimes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pags dives into the latest from Iran as President Trump floats putting his own name on the Strait of Hormuz and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the U.S. and China actually share some important goals when it comes to Iran. Then breaking news erupts during the show as Pags reports live on multiple people, including police officers, being shot in downtown Minneapolis. Back overseas, Iran is reportedly attempting to hack U.S. infrastructure, Trump addresses the Strait from the Oval Office, and Pags says he's ready to see the conflict wrapped up. But reports claim White House aides are worried about escalation ahead of the midterms—is that really what's happening, or another anonymously sourced media narrative? Plus, former congressman and judge Ted Poe joins Pags for a fascinating constitutional debate: Can a communist legally run for office in America? What happens if elected officials attempt to fundamentally dismantle the constitutional system? Poe breaks down the 10th versus 14th Amendments, the limits of government power, and why Democrats are opposing an effort to permanently set the Supreme Court at nine justices. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pags unloads on Jasmine Crockett and asks what Democrats are doing in Texas after Colin Allred—who polling suggested could have been far more competitive against Ken Paxton—was pushed aside as Crockett emerged in the race. Then Rep. Summer Lee weighs in with claims Pags says plenty of people will unfortunately believe, before he tackles an even bigger question: Has birthright citizenship become a threat to American values? Pags digs into "birth tourism," why the issue is uniquely important in America and what needs to change. Plus, ICE arrests remain at record levels despite protests and changing tactics, while the DOJ tells sanctuary states they must report people in the country illegally to receive certain federal welfare funding—a move Pags LOVES. Then investigative journalist Richie McGinniss joins Pags for a fascinating conversation about his extensive investigation into the Jan. 6 pipe bomber. McGinniss was credentialed at the Capitol that day before losing his credentials, and now he's raising questions about whether the bomber stopped to interact with someone undercover. From Jan. 6 to Kenosha and the Rittenhouse shooting to Portland and CHAZ, McGinniss has witnessed some of America's most explosive events firsthand—and Pags asks the question hanging over it all: Is there more going on behind the scenes than we've been told? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pags dives straight into the latest bombshell from the Lindsay Clancy trial as the jury reports it's deadlocked. Pags isn't surprised—but he does have a major problem with jurors being allowed to go home instead of being sequestered during such a consequential case. He breaks down the latest developments before the phones explode, with women calling in furious over the case. Pags agrees, saying that as a father and grandfather he finds the entire situation completely sickening. Then Sen. Ted Cruz joins the show for a wide-ranging conversation about the great state of Texas, his remarkable sit-down with Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas and the book that came from it, Cruz's own long history in law and politics, and the increasingly important battle for Texas in the U.S. Senate race. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pags starts with the push to condemn socialism in America before absolutely unloading on members of Congress making $174,000 a year while getting bonuses and then failing to show up and vote. Then the focus turns overseas as the Trump administration dramatically increases pressure on Iran. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is vowing to financially "asphyxiate" the regime by targeting IRGC money, offshore accounts and luxury assets, while the U.S. launches another round of strikes around the Strait of Hormuz. With Vladimir Putin backing Iran and the CIA director recently traveling to Moscow, Pags asks what is really happening behind the scenes—and argues that squeezing Tehran financially is exactly the direction America should be taking. Plus, Sen. Ted Cruz returns for Part 2, having some fun at James Talarico's expense before tackling the huge midterm question: Can Republicans hold both the House and Senate? Cruz also goes deeper into his new book and the extraordinary life and career of Justice Clarence Thomas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pags starts with the House officially condemning socialism—but wait until you see how many lawmakers refused to support it. Then ICE operations ramp up in New York City as DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin details "Operation Rotten Apple," and Pags breaks down what is happening on the ground. Republicans have delivered on two huge promises—the border and bringing egg prices down—but Pags says the problems have shifted and the GOP still has a serious messaging problem. Then breaking news hits the show as the accused Charlie Kirk shooter pleads not guilty and is ordered to stand trial for murder. Plus, House Oversight Chairman James Comer joins Pags to talk about the vote condemning socialism, why John Thune is still leading the Senate, the midterms and a major unanswered question from the Biden years: What happened to the migrant children the government lost track of? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pags dives into Abdul El-Sayed's connection to Hasan Piker, including El-Sayed touring with the controversial streamer and Hasan's own reaction to the attention surrounding it. Then AJ joins the fun before Pags brings the latest from the Lindsay Clancy trial as the jury once again heads home without a verdict. Canada is back in the spotlight too, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent delivering some pointed words amid the ongoing trade fight before turning to Iran and the latest pressure from Washington. President Trump weighs in on Iran as well—but when reporters get their chance to ask questions, Pags has had enough. Stop loading the questions with an agenda and just ask a GOOD question! He breaks down the exchanges and calls out what he sees as another glaring example of biased journalism. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pags has the latest on President Trump's ballroom as construction gets the go-ahead to continue—but the reaction from Chief Justice John Roberts has Pags asking whether anybody is really surprised anymore. Then Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy makes a major announcement involving driving schools and commercial driver's licenses, and listeners are FIRED UP as the phones light up over who's being trained to drive America's biggest trucks. Plus, Breanna Morello joins Pags with a major update in the Karmelo Anthony case. New attention is being placed on allegations that Austin Metcalf made racist comments in the past—but Morello says Anthony's own alleged history goes much further back. What allegations are now stacking up, what could they mean for the case, and why wasn't some of this information used in court? Pags and Morello dig into the questions surrounding a case that continues to get more complicated. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pags asks what should be a pretty simple question: How is making a deal for Venezuelan oil that helps bring down energy costs somehow a BAD thing? JD Vance weighs in on the Venezuela oil deal, Pags has some fun with GasBuddy and listeners flood the phones with what they're actually paying at the pump. Plus, a little detour into something that apparently isn't universal anymore—being able to read and follow instructions. Then Kay Hill joins Pags to tackle a much bigger mystery: Why is the CIA director in Moscow? If the goal is de-escalation, why send the head of the CIA instead of the secretary of state or the president? What message is being delivered behind closed doors, and could this secretive meeting tell us something about where U.S.-Russia relations are headed next? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Free Speech Friday, and Joe Pags isn't holding back after internal CBC guidance reportedly tells journalists not to describe 9/11 as a "terrorist attack." Pags' response is simple: It WAS a terrorist attack—and he asks what has happened to Canada. Then the long-running 9/11 case takes another stunning turn as a judge rejects Khalid Sheikh Mohammed's confession, prompting Pags to unload on Miranda rights, terrorism and a justice process still dragging on nearly 25 years later. AOC enters the conversation before the phones absolutely light up, with Pags taking on callers from every direction. Plus, Mike Waltz weighs in on the escalating U.S.-Canada trade war, President Trump responds to the questions surrounding America's beef supply, and listeners get the final word in a packed Free Speech Friday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pags and the crew kick things off with a question that turns into a great debate: Do we actually care about space anymore? Then it's new technology versus old technology—are all these supposed advancements really making our lives better? Pags also reveals a hilarious piece of his past: he used to host karaoke in Bay City, Michigan, before opening up the phones. Then former FBI agent Jennifer Coffindaffer joins the show as the Lindsay Clancy jury heads home for the weekend with no verdict. Could they be headed toward a hung jury, and what options do they have when deliberations resume Monday? Clancy has admitted killing her three children while claiming an alleged voice told her to do it, but prosecutors have presented evidence they say points toward premeditation. Coffindaffer explains what she'd be looking for as an FBI investigator, what evidence matters most, and what the jury may be struggling with behind closed doors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Free Speech Friday, and Joe Pags and the crew are asking whether concerts and live shows are starting to lose their magic—and why. Then Sam tells a hilarious story about completely mishearing the name of Wyclef Jean that sends the conversation in an entirely different direction. Pags also gets into President Trump's new executive order establishing a U.S. Space Academy and the latest CENTCOM update on military operations in Iran. Then Newsmax CEO Chris Ruddy joins the show for a must-hear look at the midterms. As a longtime friend of President Trump, Ruddy offers his perspective on how Trump sees the battle for Congress, what could determine which party wins, and whether Republicans are doing nearly enough to sell their message to voters before Election Day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pags opens with the sad news that Peter Cullen, the legendary voice of Optimus Prime in Transformers, has died at 85 before turning to Jelly Roll's decision to slam President Trump. Is he alienating half his audience—and whatever happened to entertainers simply entertaining? Then Pags takes a different angle on President Trump renaming Lake Ontario "Lake America" amid the U.S.-Canada trade fight: Why? What does it actually accomplish? Finally, XX-XY Athletics CEO Jennifer Sey joins Pags right in the middle of the exploding WNBA controversy. From Sophie Cunningham speaking out, to Enes Kanter Freedom being thrown out of a WNBA game, to the league declaring Kanter Freedom and Royce White ineligible for the draft, Sey says the entire mess exposes a much bigger question the WNBA needs to answer: What exactly makes someone eligible to compete in a women's league? Sey breaks down the fight over biological sex, the league's response, and why she believes this moment could have huge consequences for women's sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pags breaks down the latest twist in the WNBA controversy as Enes Kanter Freedom fires back at Chicago Sky owner Michael Alter over his ejection and subsequent arena ban—and says his legal team plans to take action against the team and its owner. The crew jumps in as Pags tries to make sense of a controversy that just keeps getting bigger. Then CNN somehow manages to use a photo of a Dolly Parton impersonator while eulogizing the late country legend, forcing the network to apologize—and giving Pags another reason to ask a simple question: Can we please just get back to reporting the truth? Plus, Sheriff Mark Lamb joins Pags for Part 1 of a great conversation about the bodycam videos he's been making that are going viral. Why are millions of people fascinated by real police encounters, and what do these videos show that traditional news coverage doesn't? Lamb's success even inspired Pags to launch bodycam reaction videos of his own. They also get into Lamb's run for Arizona's 5th Congressional District as Rep. Andy Biggs makes his move for governor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pags reacts to Jelly Roll's second night filling in for Jimmy Kimmel—and admits some of the lines are actually delivered pretty well. But is Jelly Roll simply pandering to the audience in front of him? Pags offers his two cents on why entertainers can be funny, political and still a whole lot more even-handed. Then the big question: Will Anthony Fauci ever actually face charges? Republican efforts to pursue contempt charges are reportedly hitting roadblocks, but Pags breaks down why he believes Fauci should still be held accountable. Then things get considerably lighter with the teacher who created a designated "fart corner" so students can pass gas without disrupting class. Yes, really. Plus, Sheriff Mark Lamb returns for Part 2 to talk about the bodycam videos that are going viral, why Americans can't stop watching real police encounters, and how Lamb inspired Pags to launch bodycam reaction videos of his own. Lamb also lays out his campaign for Arizona's 5th Congressional District, why he's running as Andy Biggs seeks the governorship, and what he plans to do if voters send him to Congress. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pags opens with the sad news that legendary actor Tim Curry has died at 80, remembering the unforgettable star of The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Clue, It and so much more. Then Pags turns to the escalating battle over mail-in voting, as a federal judge removes one obstacle to President Trump's executive order while Democratic-led states launch a fresh challenge just weeks before the midterms. The ruling allows new Postal Service requirements to move forward for now—but the underlying legal fight is far from finished. Pags also takes aim at New York Attorney General Letitia James and raises questions about election integrity. Then Alpha News investigative reporter Liz Collin joins the program for a deep dive into Derek Chauvin's latest legal fight. Does he have a legitimate path to getting his conviction overturned? Why was there no grand jury in the original prosecution? What evidence does Collin say never received the attention it deserved? And what did the medical examiner actually conclude about George Floyd's cause of death? Collin and Pags revisit one of the most consequential cases in modern America—and the questions they believe still demand answers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pags dives into another confusing turn in the Iran conflict as Tehran reportedly threatens to block U.S. military vessels from the Strait of Hormuz under a potential deal involving Oman. Pags has a pretty basic question: How exactly do you close an international waterway to America while letting everyone else through? The phones light up as listeners try to make sense of what Iran is proposing and what happens next. Then Alpha News investigative reporter Liz Collin returns for Part 2 with even more to unpack. What's really happening with the massive fraud investigations she's been following, and what is the proposed Stop Nick Shirley Act? Collin also digs deeper into Derek Chauvin's latest legal challenge, the questions surrounding how his case was prosecuted, the lack of a grand jury, and what the medical examiner actually said about George Floyd's death. It's an explosive conversation about fraud, justice and the stories Collin says other journalists won't touch.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pags starts with his latest bodycam reaction videos before breaking down a new development in the Minnesota ICE shooting case as a judge clears the way for the accused agent to leave a Texas jail. Then it's election night fallout as Darline Graham wins the Republican nomination in South Carolina. But the Lindsay Clancy case takes over the phones as Pags digs into the disturbing new details and can't believe some of the reaction being directed at her husband. Where should responsibility fall in a case this horrific—and what does it say about America's mental-health system? Pags takes passionate calls and declares it's time to "Make Asylums Great Again." He also answers a surprisingly fascinating question: How much beef does America actually import, and where is it coming from? Then legendary actor and singer Robert Davi joins Pags for a conversation that's pure entertainment—New York stories, his role in Reagan, the film returning to theaters with new footage, his love of singing, and a new movie musical with John Travolta. It's movies, music, politics and plenty of laughs with two guys who have A LOT to talk about. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pags opens with the heartbreaking breaking news that Dolly Parton has died at 80, remembering the extraordinary life and legacy of an entertainer who somehow seemed universally loved. Then the conversation turns to the WNBA's decision that Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White are NOT eligible for the 2027 draft—and Pags asks the question the league may not want to answer: If they're ineligible, exactly what standard is the WNBA using to determine who qualifies to play in a women's league? The phones light up over the question of "what is a woman?" before Pags pivots to the escalating trade fight with Canada. He brings you JD Vance's latest remarks, breaks down where tariffs are increasing and explains what the collapsing U.S.-Canada trade talks could ultimately mean for American consumers, businesses and the economy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pags has had enough with what he sees as relentless anti-Trump bias across mainstream news and digital media, explaining why Americans should never blindly accept a headline—even from an outlet they normally trust. His rule is simple: trust, but VERIFY. Then Pags dives into the latest Kennedy Center battle as the Trump administration suggests the building could actually be demolished if the courts block its renovation plans. And somehow, things get even crazier: Victor Wembanyama is reportedly STILL growing, with claims that the Spurs superstar could now stand 7'7" with an unbelievable 8'3" wingspan. Then Georgia Rep. Mike Collins joins the program as he campaigns to unseat Sen. Jon Ossoff. Why does Collins believe Ossoff seems more focused on running against Trump than defending his own record? Collins and Pags get into the Georgia Senate showdown, Trump's agenda and the escalating Canada trade fight—and what that battle could mean for Americans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pags reacts to a disturbing Iranian state-media video threatening Barron Trump—but first takes apart the way the story itself is being framed, arguing that even something this serious isn't immune from slanted journalism. Pags promises to cut through the spin before diving into President Trump's announcement that the Strait of Hormuz has been demined. But if America controls the Strait, why is China still benefiting from Iranian oil? Then China issues a warning to Washington over the latest Iran sanctions push, CIA Director John Ratcliffe makes a secretive trip to Russia, and Pags has a few ideas about what America should be telling Beijing. He also reacts to RFK Jr.'s remarks about how dramatically childhood obesity has changed since his uncle's generation. Finally, Georgia Rep. Mike Collins returns for Part 2 as he campaigns to unseat Sen. Jon Ossoff. Why does Collins say Ossoff acts like he's running against Donald Trump instead of running on his own record? Collins and Pags dig into the Georgia Senate fight, the battle over Trump's agenda and what the escalating Canada trade dispute means for American workers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pags brings you President Trump's latest remarks from the campaign trail before getting into Enes Kanter Freedom being removed from a WNBA game—and the controversy surrounding what happened. Then Pags turns his attention to Senate Majority Leader John Thune and asks the question frustrated Republicans keep asking: Why is he still leading the Senate if the GOP agenda isn't getting across the finish line? Next, James O'Keefe heads to Alaska with an undercover investigation into the state's voting system, and Pags breaks down what he uncovered and the questions it raises about election integrity. Plus, a potentially major development in the search for Nancy Guthrie as authorities investigate human remains discovered in Pima County. Could this finally provide an answer in the months-long mystery? Pags has the latest as the story develops. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pags breaks down a major Supreme Court victory for President Trump on mail-in voting just months before the midterms—and explains why involving the U.S. Postal Service could be a game-changing part of the plan. Then Vice President JD Vance hits the campaign trail, including a stop in Maine where Susan Collins and the battle for control of the Senate take center stage. Back in Texas, things are getting VERY expensive: Ted Cruz predicts the Paxton Senate race could become a staggering $200 million political war as Gov. Greg Abbott throws his support behind Ken Paxton. Then Kay Hill joins Pags with a wild update from New York City. Zohran Mamdani reportedly disappeared on vacation after announcing his controversial pied-à-terre tax proposal—and now even major media outlets are asking where he went. Are Mamdani's biggest promises already falling apart? Pags and Kay dig into the growing backlash, while callers have some MUCH stronger words for the DSA and its agenda. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pags breaks down the strategy to squeeze Iran economically and asks whether financial pressure can finally force the regime to fold without escalating the war even further. Then things take a completely different turn as the dethroned Miss North Carolina USA sues the Miss USA organization for defamation. Was she actually given a fair chance, or did another knee-jerk cancellation happen before all the facts were known? Pags compares the controversy to Shane Gillis being fired from Saturday Night Live, and the entire crew jumps into a lively debate about cancel culture and whether people and organizations are too quick to destroy someone's reputation. They also get into the latest hit show On Patrol: Live before Lt. Col. Jeffrey Addicott joins Pags for a deep dive into Iran. Who actually holds power inside the country—the president, the theocracy or the IRGC? Is the Strait of Hormuz really open or closed? And what exactly is happening with the proposed buffer zone? Addicott cuts through the confusion and explains what's really happening inside Iran. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pags kicks things off with the latest chapter of "Ballgate" as President Trump gets the green light to continue White House ballroom construction—for now—and answers reporters' questions about the project. Then things get wonderfully off the rails: Pags battles technology, talks Jason Statham, and flashes back to his days as a news reporter for a hilarious conversation about all the names and words broadcasters desperately try not to mispronounce on the air. Sam has her own technology meltdown over devices that seemingly listen to everything you say just to serve you another ad—and callers quickly reveal she's definitely not alone. Then Pags turns to the Karmelo Anthony case, where a judge is considering previously unheard evidence as Anthony seeks a new trial, and explains what could happen next. Finally, Pags takes on Rep. Greg Casar, arguing that his rhetoric on immigration shows far more concern for people in the country illegally than the Americans he's supposed to represent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pags turns the show over to a major night in South Carolina as President Trump rallies behind Darline Graham and explains exactly why he's throwing his support behind her. Pags brings you Trump's remarks LIVE, reacting in real time to the biggest moments and what the endorsement could mean for Graham's political future. The phones light up as listeners weigh in on whether she's the right person for the job and what Trump's backing means for the race. Plus, Trump addresses the ongoing White House ballroom battle and makes clear that construction is moving forward—for now. It's a live, unpredictable hour of Trump, Graham, politics and plenty of reaction from Pags and listeners across America. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Free Speech Friday, and Joe Pags is going EVERYWHERE. He starts with Boston and Massachusetts politicians he says have completely lost the plot, including lawmakers proudly defending transgender athletes competing in women's sports. Then it's time for some incredible music history: Michael Jackson wanted Prince on "Bad," so why did Prince turn down what could've been one of the biggest duets EVER? Pags reveals the hilarious reason before flashing back to the glory days of MTV, talking Stevie Wonder, and revisiting Shaq's wild story that left him wondering whether Stevie can actually see. The phones light up before Pags turns to Vice President JD Vance campaigning in Ohio, playing his favorite moments and explaining why he loves seeing the VP get out and speak directly to Americans. Plus, the first deportation flight lands in Haiti following the TPS suspension—and somehow the crew ends up debating one of America's greatest mysteries: Why do we write dates backwards compared with England? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pags takes on Eric Swalwell and contrasts him with Texas Rep. Brandon Gill, arguing Gill represents exactly the kind of fighter Republicans need while Swalwell represents everything wrong with the Washington swamp. Pags asks whether there will ever be real accountability surrounding Swalwell and has a message for Californians moving to Texas: Come on over—but don't bring California's politics with you. Then the show heads to Georgia, where Atlanta's mayor is furious after the city was snubbed by the DNC, leaving Pags wondering whether Democrats are now accusing their own party of racism. He also revisits Georgia's controversial election results and explains why he still questions how the state's two Democratic senators ended up in Washington. Then Pags brings the receipts on Florida Democrat Angie Nixon, comparing clips that he says reveal a dramatic change in how she speaks depending on the audience. Finally, the FBI says it stopped an ISIS-inspired plot to bomb New York's Capitol building—an alarming story Pags says deserves everyone's attention. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pags floats a provocative idea: What if U.S. senators were allocated proportionally by population? The conversation somehow detours into the buffet where Joe has actually been kicked out before things turn serious with an Air Force major reportedly placed in pretrial confinement after calling for President Trump's removal. Pags argues that serving in the military comes with a chain of command—and active-duty personnel don't get to ignore lawful authority because they dislike the commander in chief. Then a new study stops Joe in his tracks: Could 40% of the music being released now really be AI-generated? As a lifelong music lover, Pags absolutely HATES where this could be headed. Finally, Rep. Nancy Mace joins the show for a revealing conversation about "TattooGate." Why reveal her tattoos now? Did she know she'd break the internet? What does she say to people judging her because of them, and what's next for her political career? Plus, Mace weighs in on whether Lindsey Graham's sister should be the next senator from South Carolina—and her answer may surprise you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pags starts with the economy as Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent turns the left's own economic arguments against them—and Pags has the highlights. Then comes a major election-year development as a judge hands President Trump and Republicans a significant redistricting victory with the midterms rapidly approaching. The crew also has WAY too much fun with the latest White House ballroom drama as construction races ahead despite a court-ordered pause, before Pags digs into a Supreme Court case that could complicate Trump's next move on climate regulations. Then Article III Project's Will Chamberlain joins the program for a must-hear SCOTUS deep dive: Will the justices rule on mail-in ballots before the midterms? Is the Court increasingly limiting executive power—and how much can Trump actually do about it? Chamberlain breaks down the good rulings, the bad rulings, and why the White House ballroom has somehow become a serious legal fight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pags breaks down Cory Mills' election loss and revisits the viral moment involving DSA-backed Florida candidate Angie Nixon yelling on the state House floor. Pags takes on the argument that criticism of Nixon is somehow racist, plays Debbie Wasserman Schultz's response when asked whether she actually supports Nixon, and challenges Nixon's own rhetoric, asking where the evidence is to back up some of her biggest claims. From the debate over for-profit prisons to the Democratic Socialists' growing list of demands, Pags asks a bigger question: If these ideas are so radical, why are the candidates pushing them actually WINNING? He also looks at Byron Donalds' huge night, delivers his post-election assessment of Cory Mills, and then throws open the phone lines—and America has A LOT to say about where the Democratic Party, the DSA and Florida politics are heading. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pags asks the question that takes over the entire hour: Is the WNBA creating its own controversies on purpose? The crew jumps into a fiery discussion after the league blocks Sophie Cunningham from selling viral meme merchandise, while former NBA player Royce White officially declares for the 2027 WNBA Draft and throws even more fuel onto the culture-war fire. Pags explains why his frustration with the NFL during the Colin Kaepernick controversy was ultimately less about Kaepernick himself and more about how the league handled it—and asks whether the WNBA is making the same mistake. Then Brittney Griner's comments about refusing to be housed with men in a Russian prison resurface alongside an older viral poolside video, raising a much bigger question for Pags: What checks and balances does the WNBA actually have when it comes to eligibility in women's sports? Are athletes' sexes being verified at all—and if so, how? The phone lines absolutely EXPLODE as listeners weigh in on one of the show's most heated debates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pags asks why President Trump's ballroom has become such a massive controversy before reacting to Michigan Democrat Abdul El-Sayed's eyebrow-raising comparison involving Jesus Christ—prompting one question: Michigan, are you really buying this? Then Pags gets into a U.S. Air Force flight forced to turn back from Antarctica amid a reported Russian missile threat and brings you Trump's latest answers to reporters outside the White House construction. The president weighs in on the Strait of Hormuz and warns countries supporting Iran of an "Economic D-Day," but Pags wants to know why America is still negotiating when he believes the U.S. has the power to force Iran to back down. Then comes a number that should terrify every American: $40 TRILLION in national debt. Pags explains why Washington's spending looks nothing like the way normal families are forced to live—and warns that the financial pressure could become another weapon used to divide the country. Finally, he digs into Derek Chauvin's bombshell new filing seeking to overturn his conviction over alleged misconduct, making his position clear: Forget the politics—Americans should want the truth, wherever it leads. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pags goes back to Nancy Pelosi's own words from 2007 about illegal immigrants and welfare—and compares them to today's Democratic Party, asking how the party moved THIS far in less than two decades. Then there's a stunning new twist in the Fang Fang saga as Eric Swalwell makes an admission Pags says deserves serious attention. Pags also takes on the Democratic Socialists of America, arguing you don't have to slap labels on anyone when they're proudly labeling themselves, before turning to Boston Mayor Michelle Wu and the growing ideological fight inside the Democratic Party. But Pags says Republicans and conservatives have their own divisions to solve, too: How does either side bring its coalition back together? The phones light up with Americans weighing in before Pags ends with a painfully awkward viral moment involving the Minneapolis mayor, a dance and what Joe calls some truly embarrassing political pandering. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pags tackles the question at the center of the Iran conflict: Who actually owns the Strait of Hormuz—and can ANY country claim control over one of the most important waterways on Earth? Then the 2028 conversation heats up. Who should Republicans nominate after Trump, why is Pete Hegseth suddenly making waves, and could President Trump seriously pursue a third term? Pags wants to know who YOU want at the top of the ticket. He also digs into rising gas prices and why drivers who rely on certain types of fuel are getting hit even harder. Then NewsNation's Robert Sherman joins Pags LIVE from Doha, Qatar, with an on-the-ground look at the Strait of Hormuz. Does Iran have any legitimate claim to the entire waterway? Is it actually open or closed right now? How does this confrontation end? And what are the Iranian and Persian people themselves saying as the pressure builds? Sherman cuts through the competing claims and breaks down what's really happening in the region. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pags and the crew start off having some fun—from Canadian bacon and shrimp to Joe admitting his name may have been dropped to police once or twice over the years—before remembering ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard following his death at 77 and celebrating the incredible legacy he leaves behind. Then President Trump posts a map labeling the Strait of Hormuz as U.S. territory, and Pags says the presidential troll is officially on a roll. Things somehow get even stranger when a Massachusetts mayor facing fraud charges goes viral over questions about his ability to speak English—and the crew can't help themselves when he attempts to prove the critics wrong. Then NewsNation's Robert Sherman joins Pags from Doha, Qatar, for an incredible firsthand look at the Middle East. Who really has rights to the Strait of Hormuz? Is it open or closed? How does this conflict actually end, and what's happening with the Iranian people behind the headlines? Sherman also pulls back the curtain on what everyday life is really like in Qatar, giving listeners a fascinating perspective you don't normally hear from someone actually there. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pags reacts to President Trump's late-night Truth Social post questioning America's support for South Korea—and this time, Pags has a real problem with what the president is saying. South Korea is an important U.S. ally, so what exactly is Trump trying to accomplish? Pags brings you Trump's own explanation before another jaw-dropping moment: the president floats the idea of making the Strait of Hormuz U.S. territory. Could that even happen? Then Trump gets into a fiery back-and-forth with a CNN reporter and weighs in on the growing controversy surrounding Flock surveillance cameras. Finally, former Deputy National Security Adviser Victoria Coates joins the program to cut through the noise on the biggest foreign-policy questions of the moment. Why is Trump suddenly talking this way about South Korea? Is America actually defeating Iran—economically, militarily, or both? And after weeks of conflicting claims, is the Strait of Hormuz OPEN or CLOSED? Coates gives Pags a definitive answer and reveals where the Iran conflict goes from here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pags asks whether President Trump's controversial ballroom project can actually move forward—and digs into the legal and political fight surrounding it. Then, what's going on with Candace Owens and Andrew Wilson, and why was Owens reportedly asking for $300,000 to debate? Pags breaks down that drama before getting into Nancy Mace's latest viral moment that's setting the internet on fire. Then Joe turns his attention to James Talarico—and he does NOT hold back. Pags challenges Talarico's claims about the SAVE America Act, accuses him of misleading voters about what the legislation actually does, and asks whether Democrats genuinely believe some of the arguments they're making. The phones light up as listeners weigh in, while Pags explains why he believes Talarico is an entirely different political animal—and one Republicans shouldn't underestimate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pags wants an answer to a question that isn't going away: Where is Mitch McConnell, and what's the real update on his condition? Then Pags breaks down another Supreme Court setback for President Trump in the $5 million E. Jean Carroll case before absolutely unloading on reports that Iran is offering $30,000 bounties for killing American troops. From there, things get bizarre: Google is reportedly spending $10 million on Spirit Airlines' old data to train its AI—yes, really—and Nancy Mace is showing off new tattoos while launching a YouTube show after her political career took a dramatic turn. Finally, Kay Hill joins Pags for a wide-ranging look at the state of the conservative movement. Why is comedian Shane Gillis suddenly part of the political conversation? What's really happening inside the so-called deep state? And are Trump's numbers with young Americans flashing a warning sign for Republicans? Pags and Kay connect the dots in a conversation that goes places you won't expect. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pags dives into the stunning Luigi Mangione development after Mangione pleaded guilty to federal stalking charges and openly admitted in court that he shot and killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Pags GOES OFF: If he's admitting to the killing, how are we talking about stalking charges—and what happens now with the separate New York murder case? The callers have plenty to say before Free Speech Friday takes a hilarious detour into traveling, food and the crew just having some fun. Then Pags tackles a wild new concern out of Washington: AI chatbots are increasingly being used to help do the work of Congress, but who's actually watching the machines? Finally, President Trump hits Long Island alongside FBI Director Kash Patel and Attorney General Todd Blanche to tout newly released FBI numbers showing violent crime fell sharply in 2025. Pags brings you his favorite moments as Trump, Patel and Blanche make the case that the administration's crime strategy is working—and Trump has plenty to say about just how much safer he believes America is becoming. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pags dives into the Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White WNBA controversy, finding plenty of hilarity in a debate that raises a very serious question about the future of women's sports. The phones light up as listeners say they've had enough of institutions bending over backward to accommodate a tiny percentage of the population. Then YouTuber, reporter and storyteller Alessi Allaman joins Pags for a disturbing deep dive into Flock cameras and America's rapidly expanding surveillance network. What exactly are these cameras collecting? Why are some positioned near parks and swimming pools? Who has access to the data? And what about allegations of law-enforcement officers misusing surveillance systems to track women? Allaman reveals what he's uncovered, what Americans aren't being told, and why the cameras popping up seemingly everywhere deserve a much closer look. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pags reacts to the arrest of a suspect in the vandalism at Washington's World War II Memorial and asks whether America desperately needs to rethink how it handles people suffering from severe mental illness. He then has the latest on the USS Abraham Lincoln as the carrier prepares to return home amid controversy over living conditions aboard the ship. Pags also unloads after Rep. Joaquin Castro receives the Hispanic Heritage Award for Public Service and turns his attention to President Trump's push for the SAVE America Act. Joe isn't convinced Republicans will actually get it passed—and listeners call in asking why the GOP talks about fighting but so often fails to deliver. Then YouTuber, reporter and storyteller Alessi Allaman joins Pags for a disturbing deep dive into Flock cameras. Why are these surveillance cameras seemingly everywhere—including near parks and pools? Who can access what they record? And are some law-enforcement officers actually abusing the technology to track women? Allaman reveals what he's uncovered about the surveillance system quietly expanding across America—and why you may want to start paying much closer attention. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pags asks a question a lot of Texas parents are probably thinking: Why are we sending kids back to school in the middle of brutal summer heat? As Texas lawmakers revive a push for later start dates, Pags and the crew debate why school calendars vary so wildly across the country—and whether having football players and other student athletes practicing outside in extreme August temperatures makes any sense at all. Then, why is the WNBA suddenly dominating headlines? A league task force is reportedly examining its policies surrounding transgender athletes, potentially forcing the WNBA to confront one of the biggest questions facing women's sports. The crew jumps into the debate, the phones light up, and listeners from across America have PLENTY to say. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pags dives into a bizarre new Matrix project with one pretty massive caveat: the creators want an all-trans cast—and they're struggling to get it funded. Then Pags warns everyone not to get mad before tackling a story he thinks is just plain dumb: the Kennedy Center voting to restore President Trump's name despite a judge's order. Is the "TYFYATTM Center" next? Pags has some fun with it before turning serious as the White House asks the Supreme Court for a speedy decision in its battle over mail-in voting—and Pags is VERY happy to see the issue getting attention. Then legendary New York radio host Sid Rosenberg joins the show and brings the real NYC temperature check. Are actual New Yorkers getting fed up with Zohran Mamdani? What do they think about his pied-à-terre tax push? Is his agenda driving people out of the city? And could Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez really become president? Sid spills the beans on Mamdani, AOC, the state of the inner city and what New Yorkers are really saying when the cameras aren't around. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pags dives into the viral Luigi Mangione story as a surprise federal hearing fuels reports that a plea deal may be coming—and he has some thoughts for the women romanticizing accused killers online. Then, what happened to Tucker Carlson? Pags remembers when Tucker was must-see television, but now Carlson has released a 10-point manifesto for America after previously floating the idea of a new political party. Is this just a political platform—or the beginning of a Tucker 2028 campaign? Pags goes through the list and takes on the narrative point by point. Pags also reacts to the latest fraud crackdown and calls for something Americans rarely seem to see: actual perp walks and handcuffs. Finally, Article III Project senior counsel Josh Hammer joins the program to dig into the stunning federal allegations against the Southern Poverty Law Center, which prosecutors accuse of secretly funneling millions in donor money to people associated with extremist groups—allegations the SPLC denies. Hammer breaks down what prosecutors say happened, where the money allegedly went and why the case matters. Then he and Pags tackle Tucker's 10-point plan and what it could mean for the future of the conservative movement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pags kicks things off with a Truth Alert as Karoline Leavitt announces she's stepping down as White House Press Secretary to focus on being a full-time mom. Then Pags breaks down four major takeaways from primary night, including David Crowley's victory over democratic socialist Francesca Hong in Wisconsin and Michele Tafoya's big win. But things really heat up when Julián and Joaquin Castro are back in the headlines. Pags tears into Julián's latest comments on illegal immigration and issues an open invitation for him to come on the show and debate it. He also reacts to Joaquin Castro's push to end San Antonio's 287(g) cooperation with ICE, asking why anyone assumes Hispanic Americans must automatically oppose immigration enforcement—and why someone's heritage should ever determine their politics. Finally, Todd Blanche announces the arrests and indictments of 11 people accused of running a marriage-fraud scheme involving Chinese nationals and American citizens. Pags has one question after the arrests: What happens to everyone who exploited the scheme now? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pags sounds the alarm over "popcorn brain," as doctors warn that constant scrolling, short-form videos and nonstop digital stimulation could be damaging kids' ability to focus. Pags says you can see the problem everywhere: children who can barely look away from their phones. So what are parents supposed to do when an entire generation is growing up glued to a screen? Pags has a simple starting point: Get off your damn phone! Listeners jump in with their own experiences before Dr. Jesse Lopez joins the program for a revealing deep dive into the newly exposed Fauci communications. What was being discussed privately about COVID while Americans were hearing something very different publicly? Why did Biden's pardon reach all the way back to 2014—and why was that exact timeframe chosen? Dr. Lopez brings the documents and evidence as he and Pags dig into the questions that still haven't been answered. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices