Jason in the House

FOX Business Anchor Dagen McDowell shares the advice she received when she began working in television and news, which she continues to follow and now shares with others. Dagen discusses President Trump's vision for America and his career in political leadership, focusing on maintaining an audience in the evolving media landscape. Jason and Dagen break down President Trump's communication style and his ability to connect with voters. Bring on the Stupid: A woman's 60-year-old relative mistook dog food for snacks while visiting her house. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheriff Nate Brooksby of Washington County, Utah, shares with Jason his involvement in the investigation of Charlie Kirk's alleged killer, Tyler Robinson. He discusses the events that unfolded following Kirk's assassination and how Robinson's parents persuaded him to turn himself in.   Later, Sheriff Brooksby sheds light on some of the misinformation surrounding Kirk's death and the killer. He explains the challenges of handling a high-profile case with numerous moving parts. Bring on the Stupid: People in the San Francisco area are on high alert for a potentially dangerous squirrel that has been attacking humans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jason shares more on Charlie Kirk's assassination, condemning the man who killed him. He discusses why perpetrators of heinous acts often aren't rooted in religion and don't answer to any God, allowing them to become radicalized.  Co-anchor of America's Newsroom, Bill Hemmer shares his recent trip to the Middle East, where he gained a deeper understanding of the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas while visiting the Gaza Strip. Bill describes what he saw and how challenging it will be for either side to fix their conflict.  Bring on the stupid: Two boys are turned into the police by their mothers after causing $50,000 in damage to a school. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Last week, Charlie Kirk, conservative activist and co-founder of Turning Point USA, was shot and killed while speaking at an event at Utah Valley University, an event Jason was attending. He retells what happened that day and the horror he experienced watching his friend lose his life. Jason discusses political violence and why there needs to be further punishment for these individuals. Jason also takes a look back at his conversation with Charlie, where he shares his passion for conservative ideas and his efforts to engage with young people on college campuses. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Republican Senator Ashley Moody of Florida shares the exciting career pivots she made, which led her to become a lawmaker. With strong family values and a love for her home state of Florida, she discusses what it was like to upend her life as a judge to transition into elected office, managing it all, and her vital role as a mom. Later, Senator Moody highlights how she plans to make a difference in Congress. And bring on the stupid: A teenage pilot ends up detained in Antarctica for landing without authorization. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From crime scenes to the courtroom, FOX News host, former federal prosecutor, and four-term United States Congressman from South Carolina, Trey Gowdy, saw it all during his time as a prosecutor. He shares his new book, 'The Color of Death,' which he was encouraged to share by his friends at FOX News.   Trey describes cases that made a significant impact on his life, and how they inspired him to write a fiction novel. He highlights his favorite part of the book, a romance story intertwined with the thriller. Jason and Trey also discuss some shared memories from their time in Congress.   Bring on the Stupid: Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer gets caught in a 'dumb' lie.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former GOP National Spokesperson and author of "Finding My Place: Making My Parents' American Dream Come True," Elizabeth Pipko shares her background in politics and her experience working on President Trump's 2016 Presidential campaign.  Raised by immigrant parents, Elizabeth describes her upbringing and how her parents instilled in her an incredible work ethic and a desire to achieve great things. She explains the serendipitous way her childhood hangout spot connected her to President Trump and her future career.  Bring on the Stupid: Some Gen Z job seekers are now bringing their parents to their job interviews. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Following President Trump's press conference last week on crime in Washington, D.C., Jason breaks down the dangers he has seen firsthand.  Jason revisits his conversation with the Director of the Central Intelligence Agency, John Ratcliffe, who shares his lengthy resume in terrorism and national security. He describes working in Congress and provides his perspective on U.S. national security threats.  Bring on the stupid: Hobby horse racing reaches new heights.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) shares his new book, "One Nation Always Under God," which tells the story of ordinary people called to do extraordinary things. He explains why this book deviates from the topic of politics to share stories about the heart of the American people. The Senator explains that through his travels across the United States, he has seen the goodness in Americans, which he believes stems from the foundation of the United States, a Christian foundation. Bring on the Stupid: The Denmark Zoo asks people to donate small pets for food for their larger predators. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

CEO of Camping World, Executive Chairman for Beyond and host of the new show "The Fixer," Marcus Lemonis, discusses his latest show, the inspiration behind the name "The Fixer," and how it has similarities to his former show "The Profit." Marcus also shares his background from adoption to becoming an American citizen and then a great patriot. He breaks down how he decided entrepreneurship was his calling and describes how hard work and sacrifice make a business great.  Bring on the stupid: The Ohio Supreme Court ruled in favor of allowing boneless chicken wings to have bones.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former President Biden's son, Hunter Biden, returned to the public eye last week. He claims that members of the Democratic Party undermined both his father's and former Vice President Kamala Harris's campaigns. Jason breaks down Hunter's tirade in the media.  Jason catches up with actor and author Kirk Cameron on all his various new projects, including the upcoming 'See You At The Library' event on August 16th. Kirk, along with other influential people, will gather at libraries across the nation in support of pro-American and faith-friendly books for children.  Bring on the stupid: The world's most expensive block of cheese sells for upwards of $42,000.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jason discusses President Trump's foreign policy agenda and explains why he believes peace through strength is effective. He commends the tenacity of the U.S. military and the excellent job both the President and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth in aiding the success. Following recent events between the United States, Israel, and Iran, Jason reviews his conversation with FOX News chief foreign correspondent, Trey Yingst, about his book, Black Saturday: An Unfiltered Account of the October 7th Attack on Israel and the War in Gaza. Trey shares his experience reporting on the ground in Israel on the morning of October 7th, 2023, and the devastating war that followed.  Bring on the stupid: Thousands of people gather in Gloucestershire, United Kingdom, to watch competitors hurl themselves down a treacherous hill. The winning prize is a wheel of cheese.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jason highlights the ongoing investigation into the use of the autopen while President Biden was in office. He ponders whether the American people will ever get answers.  America First Policy Institute Chair Of Education Opportunity Erika Donalds shares the importance of school choice and the need for education reform to allow every child in the U.S. access to a beneficial education. She also provides her take on the current debate surrounding transgender athletes competing in women's sports, explaining why biological men should not compete in women's sports.  Bring on the stupid: A teen goes viral after bringing 200 tortillas on a plane.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Over the weekend, Americans celebrated the Fourth of July, which Jason honors by discussing what patriotism means to him. He explains why the United States and the American flag should be honored and recognized every day.  FOX News political analyst and founder of Caldwell Strategic Consulting Gianno Caldwell shares his new book; The Day My Brother Was Murdered: My Journey Through America's Violent Crime Crisis. He describes his early life, growing up in poverty on the South Side of Chicago, and the issues his community faces. His book covers the murder of his brother in a crime-ridden city he now fights to save.  Bring on the stupid: A bride accuses a bridesmaid of upstaging her by losing weight before the wedding day, then disinvites her from the wedding.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jason shares an exciting announcement: he has a new book, "They're Coming for You," out now. The book explores how government agencies, non-government organizations, and corporations are gathering and using data to profile and potentially manipulate individuals, especially conservatives.  Jennifer Scott joins Jason to discuss themes in the book, such as the government's ability to bypass warrants and purchase data from brokers, the use of surveillance technology, and facial recognition. They also discuss concerns about data collection on children through school programs and entertainment. Bring on the stupid: A man gets stuck in a chimney while attempting to rescue his dog from a locked building.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jason describes why, as the most significant state supporter of terrorism, Iran is a threat to the United States and absolutely cannot get a hold of a nuclear weapon. He also delves into the current state of the President's "big, beautiful bill" in the Senate as the July 4th deadline nears.  CEO and Founder of the National Center for Open and Unsolved Cases and Senior Fellow with the Center for Digital Government, Morgan Wright, joins to discuss the growing importance of cybersecurity and artificial intelligence in modern warfare. He also explains the risks of artificial intelligence, particularly for using deepfakes and autonomous weapon systems. Bring on the stupid: A Michigan woman makes a peanut butter and jelly sandwich during her virtual court session, and the judge is unhappy.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jason examines the recent ICE protests in Los Angeles, explaining his thoughts on American immigration and whether those here illegally should be allowed to stay.  FOX News Contributor and U.S. Marine Veteran Johnny "Joey" Jones shares details from his new book Behind the Badge. He examines what drives first responders to run towards the dangers others run away from. Joey ponders what makes someone a hero, concluding that the ultimate heroes are the men and women in uniform.  Bring on the stupid: A man running late for his flight decides to call in a false bomb threat to delay the plane.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rep. Brandon Gill (R-TX 26) is a freshman on Capitol Hill. He shares his experience growing up on a cattle ranch in West Texas and what inspired him to run for Congress. He describes the importance of asking the right questions and holding people accountable for their actions.   The Congressman also shares his perspective on the budget and appropriations process in Washington, noting the value of open debate and voting on specific issues rather than bundling them into large spending bills.  Bring on the stupid: A woman is accused of smacking a boy who called her fat at an airport. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On September 11, 2012, armed militants attacked a U.S. consulate and nearby CIA annex in Benghazi, Libya. Several Americans died, including Ambassador Christopher Stevens. The attacks were later determined as a coordinated act of terrorism.   Former CIA Targeting Officer and author of Benghazi: Know Thy Enemy, Sarah Adams, dives into her experiences working in Libya and investigating the attack in 2012. She highlights the importance of the U.S. surveying Al-Qaeda and warns of what will happen if their potential threat is not taken seriously. Sarah also encourages Americans to report suspicious activity and advocates for the government to address these threats.  Bring on the stupid: A missing man in Turkey joins his own search party before realizing he was the one they were looking for.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Last week, President Trump's "one big, beautiful bill" passed through the House just in time for Memorial Day weekend. Jason explains how the bill survived to this point in the process and what is next as the President's bill heads to the Senate.  President of Maslansky + Partners and author of "Persuasion: Convincing Others When Facts Don't Seem to Matter," Lee Carter discusses how her love of politics led to a successful career as a pollster and how numbers can help tell a story.  Bring on the stupid: A 24-year-old Venezuelan man allegedly forged false documents to enroll in high school and now faces repercussions.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices