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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 president's statements, a mysteriously revived Ayatollah, and China quietly pulling strings behind the curtain. They also get into NATO's stunning refusal to open airspace during the conflict, why European allies are playing a dangerous game of ingratitude, and what the political consequences could look like heading into the midterms. Plus: the podcast class revolt, Lawrence O'Donnell's latest brain melt, summer grilling recommendations, and a cat who brought home a snake. It's the episode that covers everything—because everything is happening at once.Get 30% off for 1 yearThank you Lindsey K, Rachael McBee, Elisa Planty, Kate, Elizabeth, and many others for tuning into my live video! Join me for my next live video in the app.Get more from Rivera and Reeves in the Substack appAvailable for iOS and AndroidGet the appEPISODE HIGHLIGHTSThe Ceasefire Asterisk — Why this pause isn’t a deal, what’s actually being negotiated, and why Iran’s track record gives zero reason for optimismMedia Malpractice on the 10-Point Plan — How legacy outlets (and even Fox) ran with Iranian state media talking points as fact—and the administration’s pushbackChina’s Hidden Hand — Evidence suggests it was Beijing, not the Ayatollah, driving the ceasefire—and what that means for the deal’s durabilityNATO on the Naughty List — European allies refused airspace access despite decades of US investment; Trump’s now moving troops and setting deadlinesThe Podcast Class Revolt — Tucker, MTG, Rogan, and others publicly breaking with Trump, and why the independent media ecosystem is fracturing under pressureThe Lawrence O’Donnell Moment — A full monologue about the word “man.” We are not joking.Follow Us On Youtube!YouTubeHit play, grab your coffee, and catch up on what’s actually happening. If this episode earns a share, send it to someone who’s been repeating the same three talking points since Saturday. They need this more than they know.Not a paid subscriber yet? Join us LIVE Tuesday & Thursday at 12:30 pm, get ad-free access the moment we publish, plus our monthly live unfiltered stream every last Saturday at 11:30 AM EST.Chapters0:00 Cold Open & Show Intro3:15 What Actually Happened: The Iran Ceasefire Timeline7:00 The 10-Point Plan, Iranian State Media & Media Malpractice13:00 Should You Share Iranian Propaganda? The Information Vacuum Problem20:00 China's Hidden Role & the Ayatollah's Convenient Revival28:00 Trump's Truth Social Post: What It Actually Means33:00 Iran's Wins, Losses & the Uranium Question37:00 The Podcast Class Revolt & Political Consequences46:00 NATO Fallout: Airspace Denied, Troops May Move54:00 Bloomberg Report: Trump Sets European Deadline1:00:00 Lawrence O'Donnell's Monologue (You Have to See It)1:04:00 Listener Q&A: Summer Grilling + Crock Pot Tips1:10:00 Cats, Snakes, Mice & Bats: The Full Ecosystem ReportAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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 Sunday rescue mission that reads like a movie script, to Trump’s apocalyptic True Social post threatening to “end a civilization” by 8 p.m. Tuesday. They take apart Hegseth’s resurrection parallel (theologically uncomfortable, whatever your politics), Rubio’s green card revocation for Soleimani’s niece, the Georgia special election as a midterm bellwether, and close on the Orion crew’s moving moon crater moment.Get 30% off for 1 yearThank you Elizabeth, Becky Dultmeier, and many others for tuning into my live video! Join me for my next live video in the app.Get more from Rivera and Reeves in the Substack appAvailable for iOS and AndroidGet the appEPISODE HIGHLIGHTSEaster Sunday Rescue: A downed US airman hiked 7,000 feet through enemy territory in Iran with only a sidearm — and was rescued on Easter Sunday in a military operation straight out of HollywoodTrump’s Civilization Ultimatum: The president threatened to end Iranian civilization by 8 p.m. Tuesday — Meseidy and Rachel debate whether it’s madman strategy or a massive gamble with no clean off-rampHegseth’s Resurrection Comparison: The Defense Secretary drew parallels between the airman’s rescue and the resurrection of Christ — the hosts push back on the theology while crediting his operational competenceSoleimani’s Niece Deported: Rubio revoked the green cards of Soleimani’s niece and her daughter — living lavishly in California, calling America “the great Satan,” and making asylum claims while traveling back to IranArtemis/Orion Moon Mission: The Orion commander named a lunar crater after his late wife in a genuinely moving moment — a reminder that there are still things worth marveling at2026 Midterm Warning Signs: Republicans are up only 5 points nationally (vs. the historical 12–13 average) as influencers from Alex Jones to Tucker Carlson signal cracks in the MAGA coalitionFollow Us On Youtube!YouTubeHit play, grab your coffee, and catch up on what’s actually happening. If this episode earns a share, send it to someone who’s been repeating the same three talking points since Saturday. They need this more than they know.Not a paid subscriber yet? Join us LIVE Tuesday & Thursday at 12:30 pm, get ad-free access the moment we publish, plus our monthly live unfiltered stream every last Saturday at 11:30 AM EST.Chapters00:00 Technical Difficulties and Live Streaming Challenges01:48 Welcome Back: Post-Holiday Reflections03:33 Easter Weekend: News and Personal Updates08:49 Tracking the Rescue Mission: A Dramatic Turn of Events19:23 Media Coverage and National Security Concerns23:40 Theatrical Comparisons in Politics27:55 Trump’s Easter Controversy31:56 Escalating Tensions with Iran39:16 The Madman Theory and Its Implications47:47 Understanding the Stakes of Regime Change49:10 The Controversy of Deportation and Free Speech52:12 The Role of Citizenship and Asylum Claims55:06 Midterm Elections: Polling Insights and Predictions59:49 The Impact of Congressional Effectiveness on Voter Sentiment01:01:45 Emotional Moments in Space Exploration01:12:36 Wrap-Up and Future DiscussionsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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 recordings.Then there’s Hassan Piker — the millionaire socialist in Cartier glasses the Democrats are betting on to win back young voters. Spoiler: the party is fracturing over it. We break down the Dearborn imam clips, El-Sayed’s deleted 9/11 posts, and why Gavin Newsom and Bernie Sanders cozying up to this guy should concern everyone.Plus: Trump’s Iran address, the birthright citizenship oral arguments, Pam Bondi gets fired, and the most over-the-top presidential library reveal you’ve ever seen.Rivera & Reeves — the media is trash and we have zero tolerance for it.Thank you Kate, Trudi Laurence, and many others for tuning into my live video! Join us for my next live video in the app.EPISODE HIGHLIGHTSEl-Sayed exposed: Audio recordings reveal a Michigan Democrat Senate candidate strategizing how to avoid condemning the Ayatollah’s death to protect his Dearborn Muslim voter baseThe Piker problem: Hassan Piker — who said America deserved 9/11, downplayed October 7th rapes, and called Orthodox Jews “inbred” — is now a featured campaign surrogate for major Democrat figures including Gavin Newsom and Bernie SandersIran address breakdown: Trump’s prime-time speech promised he won’t do “forever wars,” compared the Iran campaign to WWII and Korea by day count, and included White House reels with Seinfeld and The Office references — simultaneouslyBirthright citizenship at SCOTUS: The Solicitor General’s exchange with Justice Roberts on birth tourism is the clip everyone’s sharing — and it explains exactly why the 14th Amendment argument is messier than either side admitsPam Bondi fired: Breaking during the live stream — and the speculation about Tulsi Gabbard being next starts immediatelyFollow on Substack!https://riveraandreeves.substack.com/SUBSTACK! Get the appFollow Us On Youtube!YouTubeHit play, grab your coffee, and catch up on what’s actually happening. If this episode earns a share, send it to someone who’s been repeating the same three talking points since Saturday. They need this more than they know.Chapters00:00 Introduction to the Live Podcast Experience04:41 Reflections on the President’s Address09:42 Current Events and Political Updates14:38 The Michigan Synagogue Attack and Its Implications19:31 Abdul El-Sayed: A Political Controversy24:25 The Radical Elements of Islam and Political Responses28:38 Rhetoric and Political Correlations29:48 False Equivalencies in Political Discourse31:02 The Rise of Influential Political Commentators32:07 Controversial Figures in Progressive Politics34:11 The Disconnect of Progressive Elites35:45 The Divide Within the Democratic Party38:18 The Big Tent Approach to Politics40:03 The Tension of Religion and Politics47:23 Birthright Citizenship and Immigration Issues50:06 The Consequences of Birthright Citizenship53:17 Legislative Challenges and Birth Tourism55:10 The Role of Legislation in Immigration Policy57:39 Political Dynamics and Leadership Changes01:00:27 Easter Traditions and Community EngagementAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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 week, Meseidy and Rachel break down the DHS/TSA shutdown — including the inconvenient truth Democrats don’t want you knowing about ICE funding — react to the murder of Sheridan Gorman and Chicago’s outrageous political response, deliver a full Operation Epic Fury update (Khomeini, Diego Garcia, Trump’s 48-hour ultimatum), and roast Code Pink’s Fire Festival 2.0 in Havana. Also: the “Iran isn’t a threat” crowd has gone suspiciously quiet.New here? Hit follow. Full episodes on Substack first, YouTube the next day.SUBSCRIBEEpisode HighlightsTSA in freefall: 3,200 agents called out in a single day, 400 have quit, and airports are looking at 2-3 hour security lines — all because Democrats are posturing over an agency that’s already funded through 2030Sheridan Gorman: An 18-year-old Loyola freshman was shot dead near Lake Michigan by a Venezuelan illegal immigrant who was caught twice and released twice — while Chicago’s mayor won’t say her name and an alderwoman calls it “wrong place, wrong time”Operation Epic Fury update: Khomeini confirmed dead, Strait of Hormuz effectively shut down, oil hitting $120, and Iran fired intermediate-range ballistic missiles at Diego Garcia — the same missiles their foreign minister swore couldn’t reach itTrump’s 48-hour ultimatum and the 5-day pause: what the Turkey/Pakistan back-channel negotiations actually look like, why Israel isn’t thrilled, and why the legacy media is still deferring to Iranian denialsCode Pink’s Cuban vacation: activists stay at a government-funded five-star hotel with power diverted from local residents, Hassan Piker streams on premium internet while locals go dark, and nobody asks why “humanitarian aid” required a tour bus and a concertFollow Us On Youtube!YouTubeHit play, grab your coffee, and catch up on what’s actually happening. If this episode earns a share, send it to someone who’s been repeating the same three talking points since Saturday. They need this more than they know.Not a paid subscriber yet? You’ll get ad-free access the moment we publish, plus our monthly live unfiltered stream every last Saturday at 11:30 AM EST.Chapters00:00 - Introduction and Upcoming Events02:01 - The Impact of AI Data Centers on Communities05:59 - Current Events: TSA and DHS Funding Crisis13:49 - Political Dynamics Surrounding DHS Funding21:38 - The Consequences of Sanctuary City Policies29:30 - The Tragic Case of Sheridan Gorman37:39 - National Security and Homeland Security Challenges40:15 - Operation Epic Fury: A New Conflict Unfolds42:45 - Iran’s Military Capabilities and Global Implications48:24 - The Narrative Shift: Iran’s Threat Perception51:38 - Negotiations and Backchannel Talks: A Complex Landscape56:51 - Cuba’s Struggles: A Misguided Humanitarian EffortAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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 hard to ignore.Then it’s back to campaign fundamentals: the Illinois primaries just handed a Senate nomination to a candidate backed by $14 million in PAC money who openly advocates abolishing ICE — and she’s being called the moderate pick. Meanwhile, squad-aligned candidates went 0-6, Virginia just elected its first Republican in a key county in 40 years, and Republicans are somehow still missing the message.We also dig into the New York Times’ bombshell investigation into César Chávez — decades of sexual abuse allegations, a disturbing cult connection to Synanon, and a left that’s suddenly very eager to burn one of their biggest icons. Convenient timing? We think so.And to close it out: Jennifer Siebel Newsom spoke. Rachel reacted. You’ll want to see it.Subscribe nowEpisode HighlightsJoe Kent is under FBI investigation — and the timing of his Tucker appearance may not be a coincidencellinois Democrats crowned an “abolish ICE” candidate as their “moderate” Senate nomineeSquad candidates went 0-6 in Illinois primaries — but Republicans are missing the momentThe NYT’s César Chávez exposé: decades of alleged abuse, a cult connection, and very convenient timingJennifer Siebel Newsom delivers a masterclass in saying absolutely nothing — and Rachel is not having itFollow Us On Youtube!YouTubeHit play, grab your coffee, and catch up on what’s actually happening. If this episode earns a share, send it to someone who’s been repeating the same three talking points since Saturday. They need this more than they know.Not a paid subscriber yet? You’ll get ad-free access the moment we publish, plus our monthly live unfiltered stream every last Saturday at 11:30 AM EST.Subscribe nowChapters00:00 – The News Cycle Is Unhinged (Intro)01:15 – Show Announcements & Subscriber Perks05:46 – Joe Kent: FBI Investigation & Tucker Carlson Theories15:13 – Illinois Primaries: The "Moderate" Democrat Playbook22:27 – Squad Goes 0-6 & Republican Missed Opportunities29:04 – Virginia Special Election: Signs of a Shift31:34 – The 2028 Democrat Field: Pritzker, Newsom & Dark Horses44:34 – The César Chávez Bombshell: NYT's Major Investigation50:52 – Synanon, Cult Tactics & Why the Women Were Silent55:45 – Democrats and Their Fallen Idols: A Pattern1:03:05 – Jennifer Siebel Newsom's "First Partner" Moment1:08:35 – Wrap UpAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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 negative on Iran. Coincidence?Meseidy and Rachel break down Tucker’s pattern of CIA and NSA victim claims, Joe Kent’s scathing resignation letter (and his very different statements from just two years ago), how the media is rooting against America because they’re rooting against Trump, and Joy Reid’s take that the U.S. is only “marginally better” than Iran. Plus: Cuba’s electrical grid has completely collapsed, Iranian women soccer players are being threatened back home, and it’s St. Patrick’s Day. Real talk, no filter.SUBSCRIBEEpisode HighlightsTucker Carlson claims the CIA is preparing a criminal referral against him — but his own track record of identical victimhood claims (including against the NSA in 2021) makes the story hard to take at face valueJoe Kent resigned as Director of Counterterrorism citing conscience objections to the Iran war — except his own resignation letter applauds the same Trump foreign policy he now opposes, and clips from two years ago show him making the case for exactly this kind of actionLegacy media covered the Iraq WMD narrative without skepticism in 2003; today those same outlets are running six pages of relentlessly negative Iran headlines while ignoring every military success — and Meseidy and Rachel ask the obvious question: which is the real bias?Cuba’s entire electrical grid collapsed, leaving 11 million people without power after Venezuela and Iran cut oil supplies — and protests are already breaking outIranian women soccer players who sought asylum in Australia are being coerced into returning by threats against their families back home — and the regime has a documented history of executing athletes who embarrass itJoy Reid compared the United States to Iran on live television and called it “marginally better” — Rachel had thoughtsFollow Us On Youtube!YouTubeHit play, grab your coffee, and catch up on what’s actually happening. If this episode earns a share, send it to someone who’s been repeating the same three talking points since Saturday. They need this more than they know.Not a paid subscriber yet? You’ll get ad-free access the moment we publish, plus our monthly live unfiltered stream every last Saturday at 11:30 AM EST.Chapters00:00 Introduction to CPAC and Personal Updates02:42 Current Events: Iran and Media Coverage05:36 Tucker Carlson’s Controversial Claims11:38 Cuba’s Crisis and International Relations17:38 Tucker Carlson: A Deeper Analysis23:35 Conclusion and Reflections on Media Dynamics23:56 The Role of High-Profile Journalists26:50 Self-Deprecation and Privilege in Media29:39 Rhetoric and the Rise of the Anti-Administration Right32:14 Joe Kent’s Resignation and Its Implications36:04 Contradictions in Joe Kent’s Statements39:00 The Legacy Media’s Reporting on Iran51:36 Negative Framing in Legacy Media Coverage52:28 Iran’s Leadership Crisis and U.S. Response54:54 Political Narratives and U.S. Foreign Policy59:38 Media’s Role in War Narratives01:01:54 Emotional Arguments in Political Discourse01:03:27 Iranian Women’s Soccer Team and Asylum Issues01:09:42 Cultural Reflections: Movies and Current EventsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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, and the media’s shameless cover for what’s clearly ISIS-inspired terrorism. Then: the Iran operation’s messaging crisis, the Tomahawk missile question Trump fumbled, and the Iranian women’s soccer team members who risked everything to defect in Australia. Plus — Tucker Carlson’s latest nihilistic spiral, why his rhetoric is drifting somewhere deeply cynical, and what a Republican fundraiser just revealed about 2028. Buckle up. The media is trash, and we have zero tolerance for it.Subscribe nowEpisode HighlightsTwo teenagers attempted a Boston Marathon-style bombing outside the NYC mayor’s home — and one said he wanted a bigger body count. The media ran a sympathetic profile and then deleted it.Mayor Zoram Mamdani opened his press conference talking about Jake Lang and white supremacy — barely mentioning the actual ISIS-sympathizing bombers in his own city.Trump called the Iran conflict “an excursion” and appeared not to know Tomahawk missiles aren’t a generic term — raising serious questions about the girls school bombing.Tucker Carlson’s rhetoric has officially drifted into nihilism territory — repeatedly invoking rape and pillaging as the inevitable outcome of U.S. military action, prompting a sharp breakdown from Mercedes and Rachel.Seven members of the Iranian women’s soccer team were granted asylum in Australia after refusing to sing the national anthem — and risking death for it.At a Republican fundraiser, the crowd reportedly went nearly unanimous for Rubio over Vance when Trump asked who should run in 2028.Follow Us On Youtube!YouTubeHit play, grab your coffee, and catch up on what’s actually happening. If this episode earns a share, send it to someone who’s been repeating the same three talking points since Saturday. They need this more than they know.Not a paid subscriber yet? You’ll get ad-free access the moment we publish, plus our monthly live unfiltered stream every last Saturday at 11:30 AM EST.Subscribe nowChapters00:00 Welcome back — office chaos & Diet Coke discourse05:46 Today’s topics: Iran, NYC bombing, media bias06:17 Six months since Charlie Kirk’s assassination07:15 Conservative coalition fracture: Tucker, Candace & Megyn vs MAGA?14:20 Iran: Trump’s “excursion” & messaging chaos18:08 Girls school bombing — unanswered questions26:44 Iranian women’s soccer team defection story30:08 Tucker’s unconditional surrender take44:06 NYC ISIS bombing attempt with TATP47:31 CNN deleted sympathetic bomber profile57:19 Mayor Mamdani: ignores bombers, defends wife1:01:26 NYT reporter’s double standard on politicians’ wives1:07:07 Free Press reporter canceled from CNN1:08:28 2028 straw poll: Rubio over Vance1:14:46 This Day in History: Bell’s first phone call1:19:56 OutroAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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 progressive pastor getting absolutely schooled by a congressman on the Bible she claims to represent, and then turn our attention to Tucker Carlson's increasingly unhinged holy war against Israel — including his claims about the IDF, Chabad, and the third temple. Plus: what the Cornyn-Paxton Senate runoff actually means, why Trump may endorse the "establishment" pick, and the McDonald's CEO who accidentally started a fast food beef by taking the saddest bite of a burger in recorded history.Subscribe nowEpisode HighlightsTexas Runoff Drama: Crenshaw is out, Cornyn and Paxton head to a May 26th runoff — and Trump’s endorsement may hinge on the SAVE Act filibuster dealTelerico’s Fake Christianity: The media’s new “moderate” Democrat winner reinterprets the Annunciation as a consent negotiation and calls God non-binary — we go to the actual textPastor vs. Congress: A progressive “pastor” cited Matthew 25 in her opening statement to a congressional hearing and couldn’t identify the Parable of the Talents when questioned — the full exchange is something elseTucker’s Holy War: Tucker Carlson frames the entire Iran conflict as a Chabad-orchestrated plot to rebuild the Third Temple — we investigate what Chabad actually is and why the comparison to how he treats Hamas is glaringMcDonald’s CEO Breaks the Internet: One tiny, sad, possibly bun-only bite launched a full fast food CEO troll war — and Wendy’s just posted the best fake job listing of 2025Follow Us On Youtube!YouTubeHit play, grab your coffee, and catch up on what’s actually happening. If this episode earns a share, send it to someone who’s been repeating the same three talking points since Saturday. They need this more than they know.Not a paid subscriber yet? You’ll get ad-free access the moment we publish, plus our monthly live unfiltered stream every last Saturday at 11:30 AM EST.Subscribe nowChapters00:00 Welcome & Meseidy’s One-Screen Crisis04:00 Texas Primaries: Crenshaw Out, Cornyn vs. Paxton Runoff10:37 Telerico Wins — And the Media Is Already in Love18:43 Rewriting the Annunciation: Telerico’s Scripture Problem30:30 Progressive Pastor Gets Schooled by Congress42:27 Tucker Carlson’s Holy War: IDF Patches, Chabad & the Third Temple1:02:49 How Right Wing Media Lost the Plot1:11:32 The McDonald’s CEO Bite Heard ‘Round the WorldAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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" realistically means, and whether the administration's messaging is doing them any favors. This is the conversation the podcaster circuit doesn't want to have, because it requires more than 24 hours of thought.Subscribe nowEpisode HighlightsThe wrong question everyone keeps asking about Iran’s nuclear program—and what you should actually be askingWhy the US-Israel military coordination in this operation is unlike anything we’ve seen since World War IIGulf States and even the Palestinian Authority have condemned Iran’s actions—here’s why that mattersMegyn Kelly and Tucker Carlson are saying the exact same thing. Word for word. That’s the problem.The Rubio Gang of Eight clip everyone clipped out of context—we play the full 13 minutesWhat a “Delcey Rodriguez scenario” looks like vs. actual regime change—and which is more likelyIranian women are doing the Trump dance in the streets and the American left has no idea what to do with thatFollow Us On Youtube!YouTubeHit play, grab your coffee, and catch up on what’s actually happening. If this episode earns a share, send it to someone who’s been repeating the same three talking points since Saturday. They need this more than they know.Not a paid subscriber yet? You’ll get ad-free access the moment we publish, plus our monthly live unfiltered stream every last Saturday at 11:30 AM EST.Subscribe nowListen For Free at 6pmChapters00:00 - Intro: Trump Said "We're Ahead of Schedule"03:15 - Setting the Scene: Operation Epic Fury & Rising Lion12:50 - How Trump Made the Call in Corpus Christi16:00 - Why "Were They Close to a Nuke?" Is the Wrong Question23:00 - US-Israel Coordination: Not Seen Since World War II28:30 - Megyn Kelly & Tucker Are Saying the Same Thing. That's the Problem.34:35 - Gulf States and the Palestinian Authority Condemn Iran40:00 - The Rubio Clip — In Full48:00 - Nuclear Proliferation: Are We Entering a New Era?54:00 - Democrats vs. Republicans: Who's Playing Politics? 59:00 - Congress, War Powers & Nancy Pelosi's Greatest Hits1:05:00 - Over/Under: How Does This End?1:13:00 - Iranian Women Are Doing the Trump Dance. The Left Is Melting.1:20:00 - Wrap Up + Follow Amanda PetersonAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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 economic numbers that are actually moving, and why this speech was less about Congress and more about the 2026 midterms. Plus: Hillary Clinton's Epstein testimony, Kamala's 2028 dip back into the water, and a quick but important update on Little Punch the monkey.Subscribe nowEpisode HighlightsTrump’s State of the Union strategy: built for social media clips, not the room — and why that was the right callThe economy is moving: real wages up, gas down, eggs down 34%, mortgage costs falling — and what the numbers actually meanDemocrats refused to stand for veterans, hostage reunions, and an injured 5-year-old — and an ad was already out within 24 hoursPolicy breakdown: no tax on tips, Trump Rx, Trump accounts, data center power plants, stock trading ban, tariffs replacing income taxKamala Harris is testing the 2028 waters — and the DNC is suspiciously sitting on their own post-mortem reportGet R&R Merch!Our official merchandise store is NOW OPEN! 🛍️ We've launched with our first four items to get things started, including coffee mugs, oversize t-shirt and a tote bag. You can check out everything available right now.Chapters00:00 — Cold open & intro01:46 — What the State of the Union actually was (and wasn't)05:00 — Quick hits: JD Vance in Wisconsin, Iran talks, Cuba speedboat, Hillary & Epstein, SAVE Act, Little Punch10:15 — The speech was written for social media, not Congress14:34 — The Sage clip & Sarah McBride camera pan breakdown18:05 — Democrats refuse to stand — the most viral moment explained23:00 — The American Sovereignty ad drops within 24 hours31:52 — Economy breakdown: wages, gas, eggs, mortgages, GDP — what's real 36:32 — No tax on tips, Trump accounts, Trump Rx, stock trading ban42:53 — Data centers must build their own power plants43:23 — Tariffs replacing federal income tax — crazy or logical?45:23 — Best guest moments: Eric Slover, the Korean War vet, Irina Zaruzka's mother, Dahlia Coleman55:50 — Rashida Tlaib chanting KKK, Al Green ejected again57:56 — Did this speech deliver enough for the midterms?1:01:28 — CNN's post-speech poll surprised even CNN1:06:37 — Kamala Harris is back — and the DNC won't release the post-mortem1:13:15 — Wrap-up & Saturday Unfiltered teaserAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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 the House with near-unanimous GOP support—so why are Democrats still screaming “Jim Crow 2.0”? We’ve got the Scott Jennings CNN clip that shut it all down. Also: Tom Homan’s Minnesota victory lap, the FAA’s Mylar balloon panic, and Mirabelle Vance stealing hearts at the Winter Olympics.🎧 Listen now on your favorite podcast app, or watch the full video on Substack. Paid subscribers get this episode ad-free the moment it drops. Not a paid subscriber yet? You’re missing out on our unfiltered archive and monthly live streams.Subscribe nowEpisode HighlightsPam Bondi’s testimony disaster: Emotional outbursts, deflections about the Dow Jones, and why her performance is hurting the administrationSAVE Act breakdown: Voter ID passes the House—Democrats call it racist, polling says otherwiseScott Jennings delivers: The CNN moment where he exposed the hypocrisy of “disenfranchisement” talking pointsOperation Metro Surge: Homan announces 4,000+ apprehensions and local cooperation in MinnesotaThe “burn book” controversy: Should the DOJ track what lawmakers search in classified documents?FAA balloon panic: How a Mylar party balloon shut down El Paso airspaceOlympics cuteness: Mirabelle Vance is America’s Prince LouisFollow Us On Youtube!YouTubeGet R&R Merch!Our official merchandise store is NOW OPEN! 🛍️ We've launched with our first four items to get things started, including coffee mugs, oversize t-shirt and a tote bag. You can check out everything available right now.Chapters00:00 Cold Open: Hakeem Jeffries warns Democrats to behave00:39 Intro & Galentine’s Day banter07:38 FAA balloon panic in El Paso10:29 Tom Homan’s Minnesota press conference12:33 DHS shutdown drama & Democrat overreach16:53 SAVE Act passes: Voter ID fight begins19:00 Katherine Clark’s “women can’t get IDs” argument26:57 Scott Jennings DESTROYS the racism talking point30:33 Democrats’ racism card is expiring37:44 Pam Bondi’s disastrous testimony begins45:19 Bondi deflects to... the Dow Jones?49:03 Bondi vs. Thomas Massie on Epstein files54:56 The “burn book” controversy explained1:03:25 Olympics: Mirabelle Vance steals hearts1:06:46 Melania gets wooed in Milan1:09:12 Olympic drama: Cheating confessions & disqualifications1:12:34 OutroAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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 are creating more confusion than clarity, and Howard Lutnick’s testimony on Capitol Hill. We wrap with a viral Megyn Kelly clip contrasting Michelle Obama’s complaints with JD Vance’s gratitude—and what it reveals about how each party views public service.🎧 Listen now on your favorite podcast app, or watch the full video on Substack. Paid subscribers get this episode ad-free the moment it drops. Not a paid subscriber yet? You’re missing out on our unfiltered archive and monthly live streams.Subscribe nowEpisode HighlightsSuper Bowl Halftime Breakdown: Mercedes offers rare insider perspective on Bad Bunny’s politically loaded performance—what American audiences missed and why Puerto Ricans aren’t universally celebratingThe “Fake American” Problem: Why conservative critiques of the halftime show went off the rails and undermined legitimate criticismEpstein Files Reality Check: Thomas Massey’s unredacted revelations, the AI redaction failures, and why this document dump may never satisfy anyoneLutnick on the Hot Seat: Parsing the Commerce Secretary nominee’s testimony about his Epstein connections—and what it reveals about elite circlesMichelle Obama vs. JD Vance: A viral clip exposes the starkest contrast in how Democrats and Republicans view sacrifice and public serviceFollow Us On Youtube!YouTubeGet R&R Merch!Our official merchandise store is NOW OPEN! 🛍️ We've launched with our first four items to get things started, including coffee mugs, oversize t-shirt and a tote bag. You can check out everything available right now.Chapters00:00 Intro & Rachel's Chaotic Morning03:00 Super Bowl Halftime Show Breakdown13:00 The Political Messaging Americans Missed28:30 Epstein Files: What's Actually Happening45:00 Why Public Document Dumps Are Dangerous53:00 Howard Lutnick's Capitol Hill Testimony73:00 Michelle Obama vs. JD Vance: The Gratitude Gap81:00 Closing Thoughts & What's NextAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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, how the Trump administration adjusted course in Minneapolis after initial missteps, and whether the “far-right” label even applies. Plus: Washington Post lays off a third of its staff, and corporate journalists are flooding Substack (should indie creators be worried?). And in peak cringe news, Kamala Harris relaunches her social media machine as “Headquarters”—a Gen Z-led progressive content hub that’s already fumbling the rollout. The ladies share why they’re cautiously pessimistic about 2026 but more hopeful for 2028.🎧 Listen now on your favorite podcast app, or watch the full video on Substack. Paid subscribers get this episode ad-free the moment it drops. Not a paid subscriber yet? You’re missing out on our unfiltered archive and monthly live streams.Subscribe nowEpisode HighlightsRoss Douthat’s warning: Why even pro-Trump conservatives are nervous about midterm opticsTexas Senate flip: What a split Republican ticket in a reliably red district actually meansMinneapolis pivot: How the administration course-corrected on ICE enforcement messagingWashington Post collapse: One-third of staff gone—and they’re heading to SubstackKamala’s cringe relaunch: “Headquarters” debuts with a middle-finger emoji and outdated Gen Z humorFollow Us On Youtube!YouTubeChapters00:00 – Welcome Back + Recording Disasters02:57 – Who Is Ross Douthat?06:06 – Listening to Douthat’s Commentary09:40 – Texas Senate Seat Flip Explained13:05 – What the Split Ticket Means15:42 – Douthat on Trump’s Messaging Problems19:11 – Minneapolis: What Actually Happened20:36 – Trump’s Fox Interview on ICE Enforcement22:11 – Midterm Predictions: Should We Panic?26:08 – Democrats Overplaying Their Hand?30:44 – Economy, Optics, and Low-Information Voters34:45 – Gender Ideology: The Tide Is Turning37:40 – De-Transitioner Wins $2M Verdict43:03 – Washington Post Layoffs: One-Third Gone48:15 – Legacy Media’s Original Sin50:35 – Corporate Journalists Flooding Substack56:00 – Heather Cox Richardson’s Substack Dominance59:28 – Kamala Harris Relaunches as “Headquarters”1:04:11 – The Rollout Is Already Fumbling1:11:11 – Savannah Guthrie’s Mother Missing1:13:24 – Wrap-Up + SubscribeAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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 different, whether the regime is truly threatened, and what US strikes might actually look like. Then the conversation shifts to China: Why did the Pentagon downgrade Beijing as a threat? And why are we selling H200 AI chips to our biggest competitor? Is this strategic positioning ahead of April trade talks—or something more corrupt? Plus: Are global companies hedging their bets between a “rising” China and a “falling” America? Amanda and the hosts don’t hold back. This is the foreign policy breakdown you won’t get from mainstream media.🎧 Listen now on your favorite podcast app, or watch the full video on Substack. Paid subscribers get this episode ad-free the moment it drops. Not a paid subscriber yet? You’re missing out on our unfiltered archive and monthly live streams.Subscribe nowEpisode HighlightsIran’s regime under pressure: Why these protests are different—and why Trump’s messaging mattersIstanbul meeting breakdown: What Witkoff and Kushner are walking into this FridayThe AI chip question: Why selling H200s to China makes zero strategic sense—unless corruption is involvedPentagon’s China downgrade: What the National Defense Strategy actually says vs. what the media claimsMultipolar world reality check: Are countries and corporations hedging between the US and China?Houskeeping!Follow Us On Youtube!YouTubeChapters0:00 - Cold Open: The AI Chip Atomic Bomb Analogy0:59 - Episode Intro & Amanda Peterson Welcome3:10 - What's Happening in Iran Right Now5:03 - History of Iran's Islamic Revolution8:18 - Why These Protests Are Different10:09 - Trump's Approach vs. Obama's Iran Deal Disaster12:53 - Are the Protests Nationwide This Time?16:05 - The Istanbul Meeting: What's Really at Stake18:22 - Why Would Gulf States Want a Weak Iran?21:28 - Will There Be US Strikes on Iran?27:31 - Is a Deal Coming This Friday?30:37 - Why This Won't Be a Quick Operation32:11 - China: Did the Pentagon Really Downgrade the Threat?36:09 - The H200 AI Chip Deal Nobody Can Defend41:18 - "This Is Like the Atomic Bomb Race"43:09 - Is This Corruption or Strategy?45:36 - Are Countries Hedging Between US and China?49:17 - Closing Thoughts & Where to Follow AmandaAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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 County’s election offices with saws and crowbars, seizing 2020 ballots after years of stonewalling. Why was Tulsi Gabbard lurking in the shadows? Democrats are in full meltdown mode, and Mark Warner is already crying foul. We also discuss nurses gone wild with activist content, MSNow AI-enhanced photos, and a 2010 Obama clip that aged like milk. The Senate budget vote failed, a government shutdown looms, and the narrative is shifting fast.Episode HighlightsHoman takes Minneapolis: Border czar announces targeted operations will continue while roving enforcement scales back—but only if local officials cooperatePreti video drops: Footage from January 13 shows him kicking federal vehicles and spitting at officers, undermining the “innocent nurse” narrativeFulton County raided: FBI seizes 2020 ballots after county ignored multiple DOJ requests—Tulsi Gabbard spotted on-site in all blackNurses gone rogue: Multiple healthcare workers caught posting content about poisoning officers and slipping them laxatives on datesMSNBC’s AI edit: Network caught using digitally enhanced photo of Preti—made him look darker, more handsome, and more fitObama’s immigration take: 2010 clip resurfaces showing him sounding exactly like Trump on border enforcementBudget battle: Senate test vote fails as Democrats push to separate DHS funding from spending billHouskeeping!Starting TOMORROW, January 31, we will be taking the monthly UnFiltered episodes LIVE to our paying subscribers. Set your calendars for the last Monday of the month at 11:30 am for UnFiltered LIVE here on Substack. We will go a little off the rails and open it up for questions from our paying subscribers!Time to UpgradeSupport Rivera and Reeves for early, ad-free episodes! Get full videos, crystal-clear audio, and exclusive content a day before YouTube. Join now to stay ahead and help us stay independent. Upgrade today!Get 30% off for 1 yearFollow Us On Youtube!YouTubeGet R&R Merch!Our official merchandise store is NOW OPEN! 🛍️ We've launched with our first four items to get things started, including coffee mugs, oversize t-shirt and a tote bag. You can check out everything available right now.Chapters00:00 Cold Open & Intro03:30 Subscriber Shoutout: Saturday Live Unfiltered06:04 Minneapolis Update: Homan Takes Charge12:54 NEW VIDEO: Alex Preti Kicks Federal Vehicle & Spits at Officers17:24 Media Cope: AI Claims, Warren's Speech & Family Confirms19:16 Nurses Gone Rogue: Activists in Healthcare Exposed24:35 MSNBC's AI-Enhanced Preti Photo26:02 Homan Press Conference: What's Changing in Minneapolis32:54 Obama 2010 Immigration Clip vs. Today's Democrats37:43 Philadelphia DA Claims ICE Isn't Legitimate42:32 Budget Battle & Government Shutdown Looms45:44 Electoral College Nightmare for Blue States47:52 FBI RAIDS Fulton County Election Office57:58 Tulsi Gabbard Spotted at the Raid59:21 Mark Warner's Meltdown & 2026 Narrative Setup01:04:16 Foreign Policy Rapid Fire & Wrap-UpAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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 was a disaster, and the Signal chat networks organizing real-time interference with ICE operations. Plus: Tom Homan gets deployed to Minnesota, Tim Walz compares law enforcement to Nazis, and why this feels like 2020 all over again. We’re calling it like we see it—even when that means criticizing our own side.Episode HighlightsThe Alex Pretti shooting: What the videos actually show vs. what DHS claimed happenedWhy Bovino and Kristi Noem’s press conference was a catastrophic misrepresentationSignal chat networks exposed: How activists are coordinating to track and obstruct ICE in real timeTom Homan deployed to Minnesota as administration scrambles to course-correctTim Walz invokes Nazi comparisons—and the dangerous permission structure that createsThe 2020 playbook returns: Struggle sessions, emotional manipulation, and demands for public fealtyWhy midterm strategy matters more than ever right nowHouskeeping!Starting Saturday, January 31, we will be taking the monthly UnFiltered episodes LIVE to our paying subscribers. Set your calendars for the last Monday of the month at 11:30 am for UnFiltered LIVE here on Substack. We will go a little off the rails and open it up for questions from our paying subscribers!Time to UpgradeSupport Rivera and Reeves for early, ad-free episodes! Get full videos, crystal-clear audio, and exclusive content a day before YouTube. Join now to stay ahead and help us stay independent. Upgrade today!Get 30% off for 1 yearFollow Us On Youtube!YouTubeListen For Free at 6pmGet R&R Merch!Our official merchandise store is NOW OPEN! 🛍️ We've launched with our first four items to get things started, including coffee mugs, oversize t-shirt and a tote bag. You can check out everything available right now.Chapters00:00 - Storm updates & Trump's Iowa trip03:48 - Housekeeping: How to support the show07:58 - Minneapolis shooting: What actually happened to Alex Pretti11:19 - The video evidence vs. the DHS narrative18:17 - Bovino & Noem's disastrous press conference21:44 - Why this messaging failure matters25:23 - The administration's credibility problem28:03 - Social media meltdown: 2020 all over again31:58 - Tim Walz compares ICE to Nazis37:13 - The emotional manipulation playbook returns45:02 - Progressive white women and the permission structure for violence49:49 - BREAKING: Trump deploys Homan to Minnesota54:20 - Frey's response: "We will not cooperate"56:20 - Is Bovino out? Administration shakeup rumors1:00:00 - Signal chat infiltration: How activists track ICE1:05:26 - Hotel incidents and local PD's different responses1:13:28 - Midterm implications: Why strategy matters now1:19:10 - Wrap-up & Saturday live announcementAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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 citizens as federal agents. We examine the cases making headlines, what’s being left out of the reporting, and why Tim Walz stayed silent for 36 hours. Plus: the legal realities of due process that no one seems to understand, the difference between administrative and judicial warrants, and what happens when governors play chicken with federal law enforcement. One year into Trump’s second term, the battle lines are drawn—and Minneapolis is ground zero.Episode HighlightsDOJ launches investigation into church protest under FACE Act and KKK Act provisionsAnti-ICE “rapid response” networks caught profiling citizens based on appearance and vehicle typeTim Walz’s 36-hour silence—and his contradictory statements on political violenceLegal breakdown: administrative warrants vs. judicial warrants and what due process actually meansMinnesota National Guard on standby as tensions escalate between state and federal authoritiesHouskeeping!Starting Saturday, January 31, we will be taking the monthly UnFiltered episodes LIVE to our paying subscribers. Set your calendars for the last Monday of the month at 11:30 am for UnFiltered LIVE here on Substack. We will go a little off the rails and open it up for questions from our paying subscribers!Time to UpgradeSupport Rivera and Reeves for early, ad-free episodes! Get full videos, crystal-clear audio, and exclusive content a day before YouTube. Join now to stay ahead and help us stay independent. Upgrade today!Get 30% off for 1 yearFollow Us On Youtube!YouTubeListen For Free at 6pmGet R&R Merch!Our official merchandise store is NOW OPEN! 🛍️ We've launched with our first four items to get things started, including coffee mugs, oversize t-shirt and a tote bag. You can check out everything available right now.Chapters0:00 - Intro & Trump's One-Year Anniversary1:01 - Foreign Policy Chaos: Greenland, Canada & Davos5:17 - Become a Subscriber6:37 - Minneapolis: The Church Protest10:41 - Inside the Disruption (Video Breakdown)15:21 - Don Lemon Confronts the Pastor16:20 - The Devaluation of Sacred Spaces20:02 - DOJ Investigation: FACE Act Explained24:11 - The FACE Act's History & Republican Amendment30:21 - Rapid Response Networks & Vigilante Profiling32:45 - Mistaken Identity: Tech Workers at Clancy's Deli35:30 - Man Interrogated for Renting an SUV41:45 - Case Study: Garrison Gibson's Arrest50:53 - Case Study: Man Detained in Shorts57:30 - Obama vs. Trump: Media Double Standards1:03:45 - Walz, Fry & the National Guard Standoff1:10:06 - What Happens Next?Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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 “Make the American Dream Affordable Again” package: mortgage portability, MAHA health accounts, paid family leave without federal mandates, and energy deregulation that can’t be undone by the next president.Plus: Minneapolis is in chaos after an ICE officer defended himself against three attackers—and the media is running with “ICE shoots man.” We break down the spin, Trump’s Insurrection Act threat, and why the mayor of Minneapolis is making everything worse.Episode HighlightsExclusive interviews with four RSC members on the second reconciliation bill’s housing, healthcare, and energy provisionsMortgage portability explained: How you could take your interest rate with you when you moveMAHA accounts: Rep. Burlison’s health savings plan developed with RFK Jr.’s team—covers insurance, healthy food, and gym membershipsConservative paid family leave: Rep. Bice’s state-incentivized approach (6 weeks minimum, no federal mandate)Minneapolis chaos: ICE officer shoots man in self-defense after being attacked by three—media frames it as brutalityCapital gains tax elimination for sellers who sell to first-time homebuyersEnergy deregulation: Codifying permits so the next administration can’t yank themFollow Us Now On Youtube!Houskeeping!Starting Saturday, January 31, we will be taking the monthly UnFiltered episodes LIVE to our paying subscribers. Set your calendars for the last Monday of the month at 11:30 am for UnFiltered LIVE here on Substack. We will go a little off the rails and open it up for questions from our paying subscribers! UpgradeSupport Rivera and Reeves for early, ad-free episodes! Get full videos, crystal-clear audio, and exclusive content a day before YouTube. Join now to stay ahead and help us stay independent. Upgrade today!30% off Annual Subscription!Get R&R Merch!Our official merchandise store is NOW OPEN! 🛍️ We've launched with our first four items to get things started, including coffee mugs, oversize t-shirt and a tote bag. You can check out everything available right now.CHAPTERS:0:00 Intro & Catching Up2:30 New Intro Reveal4:30 Minneapolis ICE Situation & Media Spin12:00 Mayor Frey's Disastrous Response15:30 Caroline Levitt vs. The Hill17:00 Foreign Policy Update (Greenland, Venezuela, Iran)22:00 Why We Went to DC24:00 What Is Reconciliation? (Rep. Cline Explains)28:00 Can Republicans Herd the Cats? (Rep. Alford)32:00 Housing Crisis: First-Time Buyers at 4135:00 Mortgage Portability Explained40:00 Capital Gains Tax Relief for First-Time Buyers45:00 Rep. Cline on Obamacare's Destruction of Healthcare48:00 MAHA Accounts: Insurance + Food + Fitness (Rep. Burlison)55:00 Paid Family Leave the Conservative Way (Rep. Bice)62:00 Energy Deregulation & Codifying Permits68:00 Rep. Alford's Economic Prediction70:00 Call to Action: Contact Your RepAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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 ICE shooting that killed activist Rebecca Good, cutting through the political spin from both sides. Plus: Tim Walz drops out of the governor race amid the Somali fraud scandal, and Elizabeth Warren wants Democrats to go further left. The hosts reunite in person to deliver their trademark unfiltered analysis on why the media keeps getting these stories wrong. New episodes every Tuesday and Thursday.Episode HighlightsTrump’s “Art of the Deal” diplomacy: Why Greenland, Venezuela, and Iran all connect to countering China and RussiaMinneapolis ICE shooting analysis: What the law actually says vs. what activists believeTim Walz exits the governor race as Minnesota fraud scandal expandsElizabeth Warren pushes Democrats further left on affordability and ICE fundingWhy the UAE won’t send students to the UK anymore (yes, really)Kamala Harris doubles down on supporting Tim Walz despite her book’s implicationsEpisode HighlightsUpgradeSupport Rivera and Reeves for early, ad-free episodes! Get full videos, crystal-clear audio, and exclusive content a day before YouTube. Join now to stay ahead and help us stay independent. Upgrade today!Get 30% off for 1 yearFollow Us On Youtube!YouTubeGet R&R Merch!Our official merchandise store is NOW OPEN! 🛍️ We've launched with our first four items to get things started, including coffee mugs, oversize t-shirt and a tote bag. You can check out everything available right now.Chapters0:00 We're Back! First Episode of 20262:30 Why We Were Delayed (Trump Bombed Venezuela)5:25 Greenland: Will Trump Actually Invade?11:10 Art of the Deal Diplomacy Explained13:45 Why Greenland Matters for National Security16:15 Venezuela: Maduro Captured, What's Next?19:30 Iran's Role in the Russia-China Alliance23:30 Iran's Potential as a Future Ally27:30 Democrats' Form of "Imperialism"30:55 Minneapolis: Tim Walz Drops Out34:35 The Rebecca Good Shooting Breakdown42:00 What the Law Actually Says About ICE Encounters47:00 Activists Don't Understand Legal Consequences50:50 Democrats Want to Defund ICE (Again) 53:00 Elizabeth Warren Goes Further Left55:30 Q&A with Live AudienceAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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 the explosive showdown brewing between Candace Owens and Turning Point USA. Plus: why Candace’s conspiracy-driven investigation into Charlie Kirk’s assassination is more dangerous than anyone’s admitting, the real threats being ignored, and one host’s shocking confession about Christmas music that nearly derailed the entire finale.Episode HighlightsPentagon press corps overhaul: Legacy media walks out over new restrictions while right-wing influencers fill the room—but is this swing too far in the other direction?Hegseth under fire: New details emerge on the Venezuela boat strikes and the Inspector General’s report on classified information sharing via SignalCandace vs. TPUSA escalates: Blake Neff announces live debate to address Owens’ accusations point-by-point; Candace responds with conditionsThe cult mechanics at play: How Candace’s investigation tactics mirror prototypical cult behavior and why her followers can’t see itReal threats being ignored: Why obsession with conspiracy theories distracts from the actual rise in left-wing political violenceUpgradeSupport Rivera and Reeves for early, ad-free episodes! Get full videos, crystal-clear audio, and exclusive content a day before YouTube. Join now to stay ahead and help us stay independent. Upgrade today!Get 30% off for 1 yearFollow Us On Youtube!YouTubeGet R&R Merch!Our official merchandise store is NOW OPEN! 🛍️ We've launched with our first four items to get things started, including coffee mugs, oversize t-shirt and a tote bag. You can check out everything available right now.Chapters0:00 Intro & Episode Overview2:02 January 6th Pipe Bombing Arrest6:05 Pentagon Press Corps Shakeup Explained10:40 Who’s Actually in the Room Now?14:22 The Problem With Softball Questions19:26 CNN’s Elitist Response21:50 New Details on Venezuela Boat Strikes24:56 Signal Gate: Hegseth’s IG Report28:43 Candace Owens vs. TPUSA: The Full Story34:40 Blake Neff’s Challenge & Video Response37:06 Candace’s Response: Why She Won’t Go In Person42:09 The Cult Mechanics Explained47:23 Real Threats Being Ignored53:06 Final Thoughts on the Debate54:06 Christmas Music Segment (Pure Chaos)1:02:00 Season Finale Wrap-UpAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy