Nation of Jake

From the R-word yesterday, to the B-word today. Gov. Tim Walz got the Trump insult missile and it switched to Rep. Ilhan Omar today when Trump called her and her friends "garbage" and "all they do is bitch". We break it all down. Speaking of missiles: Pete Hegseth comments on the drug boat strikes off Venezuela that some are calling war crimes.  Also on the show: Odell Beckham Jr. argues, unsuccessfully, that it's impossible to build generational wealth on a $100M contract, Towanna Murphy has an unforgettable interview after getting served a restraining order, and we play two rounds of Impossible Trivia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trump's insult hitlist has been aiming at Gov. Tim Walz as of late. He caught plenty of Trump's insult missiles during last year's campaign trials and now the news is going crazy over the President calling him a retard. Did you think Trump would apologize for using that term? He's doubling down, and we break down why he called him that.  Also on the show: Coach Ryan Silverfield is now Arkansas' head coach and we join the search for Memphis' new coach, Lane Kiffin has his John Calipari moment by ditching Ole Miss for LSU, Cyber Monday has some hot deals and some not deals, and our breakdown of Stranger Things Season 5. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're talkin turkey this Turkey Day, starting with, why do we eat turkeys in the first place?!  The "Seditious Six" are stealing the spotlight, in the wake of the tragic National Guard shooting in DC. Ron Hart joins the program to talk turkey about politics and the holidays.      See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

POTUS pardons some turkeys, all while throwing some slick shade! WHO is throwing their hat in the Texas congressional ring?! Ice T has a career reckoning, has there been anyone who's capitalized on more despite having less talent than him?!   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Memphis Safe Task Force is affecting the DA's Office. The city could take a lesson from "Jaws."  Attorney General Pam Bondi is in town. You could do a drinking game with how many times she said "Thank you!" Double check your dead when you're in Thailand!   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trump's worst nightmare, NYC mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, took a trip to the Oval Office to meet with the President for the first time since winning. As expected, there were lots of hilarious clips given the harsh words Mamdani used in his campaign trail. Trump looked like he was having fun, Zohran... not so much.  Also on the show: Rep. Eric Swalwell officially announced he is running for California Governor, Jake gives a rare Netflix recommendation to check out during the holiday week, and we talk to WVNN host Dale Jackson about the latest on the Epstein files that namedrop Trump. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Only one hour today on the Nation of Jake, as Memphis battles no.1 Purdue in the Baha Mar Championship. We are joined by Jeff Brightwell to break down the game, syndicated columnist Ron Hart to talk about the latest political headlines including the Epstein files, and the latest Memphis Safe Task Force statistics. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Great Scott! Online documents indicate that Marie Feagins, the former superintendent of Memphis Shelby County Schools, is preparing to run for mayor of Shelby County. Sounds familiar because over a month ago, Jake's trusted sources revealed that very same thing to him on our airwaves.  Also on the show: Jasmine Crockett was called out for calling out Republicans who took donations from Jeffrey Epstein, but she got the wrong Jeffrey Epstein. We also give you the latest Memphis Safe Task Force data, and our listeners weigh in on if they would vote for Dr. Feagins. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One step closer! The Senate moved swiftly to approve legislation Tuesday forcing the Justice Department to release the Epstein files— acting hours after the nearly-unanimous House vote to send the bill to the desk of President Donald Trump, who spent months trying to kill it. Also on the show: A Tennessee chancellor temporarily blocked Gov. Bill Lee from continuing to deploy the National Guard in Memphis, Marjorie Taylor-Greene calls Trump a traitor for not honoring her free loyalty to him, and we play two rounds of Impossible Trivia!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Memphis Area Transit Authority's Zero Fare Pilot Program was introduced by Mayor Paul Young and members of the City Council. Travelers can use any of MATA's services for free as part of the 90-day initiative. But the question is WHY? And the answers from our city leaders are expectedly lackluster. Also on the show: We break down a deadly shooting at the Wolfchase Mall, adding on to the decline of a once-popular hangout spot. President Trump confirmed he would sign bill to release the Epstein files if Congress passes it, and Jake breaks down his do-able SNAP menu. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Newby's on the Highland Strip is closing, and Jake shares all of his favorite memories from the time he was a kid trying to get into adult concerts, to when he was older and opening for Papa Roach with his band. We break down why Newby's is closing after 50 years, and how everyone else feels about it. Also on the show: Trump Derangement Syndrome is not diagnoseable, but we listen to a psychotherapist that reveals 75% of his patients absolutely suffer from it. We give you the latest Memphis Safe Task Force updates and we do a little week review with WVNN host Dale Jackson! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hitler is still popular, even 80 years after his death. People still compare politicians to him, make documentaries, and do impressions. A REAL headline this morning: Hitler's DNA Reveals Nazi Leader Likely Had Syndrome That Can Affect Genitals. We aren't sure why we needed to know that, but we break down the entire research. Also on the show:  TSA workers are getting $10,000 bonuses personally by Kristi Noem for working through the shutdown, Trump threatened a billion-dollar lawsuit against BBC for a doctored January 6 clip, and syndicated columnist Ron Hart joins the show to talk about the Epstein/Trump emails. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Three emails mentioning President Trump were made public by Democrats on the House Oversight Committee from the estate of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. This is either damning news if you hate Trump, or a nothing-burger if you support him. We break down the story, but why hasn't the full list been released yet? Also on the show: Rep. David Kustoff joins the show ahead of tonight's House vote to officially end the shutdown, the last penny was minted after 238 years, a high school teacher in Maine breaks a world record for 3-pointers, and Jasmine Crockett gets her sneakers kissed. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Originally Armistice Day, today we celebrate those who are serving, and have served in our armed forces. For this 11/11 Day, we shoutout veterans in the Nation of Jake as well as our listener's submissions of their loved ones who have served as well. We give you a little history breakdown of the holiday and corresponding stories.  Also on the show: John Fetterman was in enemy territory in his appearance on The View as Sunny "Hostile" Hostin lectures him on voting to reopen the government, President Trump is refusing US visas to "high calorie humans", and we play two rounds of Impossible Trivia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Over the weekend, the U.S. Senate advanced a bill to reopen the federal government and put an end to the 40-day shutdown that has disrupted air travel, delayed SNAP benefits, and sidelined government workers. Jake also recaps his trip to Berlin, Germany and his new Austrian friend that sounds like Arnold Schwarzenegger.  Also on the show: Trump confirms he will be sending each low-income to middle-income American a $2000 tariff dividend check and we break down if that's a good idea or not, your daily Memphis Safe Task Force update, and the best end of the world songs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New York's worst-case scenario has become reality; they just don't know it yet. We break down Zohran Mamdani's NYC mayoral victory, including reactions from his supporters, Trump's response, and Jake's take on why his win could have a silver lining in the grand scheme of things.  Also on the show: This is the last show of the week as Jake travels to Germany tomorrow and we come up with travel tips, syndicated columnist Ron Hart joins the show to weigh in on the government shutdown and Zohran's win, and Tom Brady's cloned dog.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marjorie Taylor Greene is on a revenge tour, and The View was more than happy to let her air out her grievances. According to AOC's "tea", she confirmed Jake's suspicions on why MTG has gone rogue against the GOP. What we didn't expect was how welcoming The View was to her, and react to it all. Also on the show: only ONE monkey left! After the Mississippi mom shot and killed one, another was found dead which leaves just one missing lab monkey left. We also talk about the NYC elections, among other elections today, and the reveal of People Magazine's 2025 Sexiest Man Alive. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One down, two to go. A Mississippi mom shot and killed one of the missing, diseased monkeys that escaped from an overturned truck last week. After being alerted about a monkey in her yard by her son, she grabbed her gun and took care of business like any protective mother. Also on the show: we discuss some of the worst Halloween costumes we saw this year including a child as Ruth Bader Ginsburg, we break down the heavily edited 60 Minutes interview with President Trump, and your daily Memphis Safe Task Force update. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We hope your porch lights are on this spooky season, they better be! We get into the top costumes that will be around the most in 2025, the best times to go AND STOP trick-or-treating, a little scary movie talk, and an update on the hunt for the missing rhesus monkeys in Mississippi! Also on the show: syndicated columnist Ron Hart joined the show to talk about the latest political headlines, over/under's on how much Fonzie's jacket sold at auction, Halloween costumes of the 80s, and an update on the Memphis Safe Task Force statistics. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bill Gates has been warning about a climate catastrophe for decades, but his tone recently changed when the multibillionaire advised against accepting a "doomsday view" of the planet's destiny. If his actions didn't already contradict his previous stance, at least now his words confirm it.  Also on the show: SNAP benefits are in jeopardy and being used as a talking point against President Trump, a plot to pit JD Vance and Marco Rubio in 2028 is in the works, and an update on the Mississippi monkey outbreak. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.